For people who are tired of the bar scene; we will meet monthly for potlucks, cook outs, theme parties, day trips, and game nights. If you are interested in meeting some really nice and friendly people, give this group a try!

The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org). DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & Lat …

This MeetUp group has been created for Frederick MD. GLBT folks to have a safe and friendly place to gather and meet other local Gay, Lesbian Singles and couples. Gay, Lesbian,Gay friendly, "All " aspects of the rainbow Family are welcome! A place to gather with like minded people to make NEW! friends , and hopefully to build some LIFE LONG friendships! A place to network and share our gifts and skills with one another! A place to help one another, in good times and bad ! treat others as you wou …

DMV Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian and bisexual women in the DC/ Maryland/ Northern Virginia (DMV) area. Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual women. MTF members are welcome, however we respectfully will decline FTM requests for membership in order to retain the integrity of the womyn-identified orientation of the DMV. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with simi …

Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBT Community Club - is the newest sensation focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Designed as a civic booster, it fosters gay community spirit. Join Go Gay DC for FREE and enjoy fabulous socials. This is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT). It's "the Totally Hip and Happening Club" for Washington, DC-area gay folk and allies. Go Gay DC is the most popular LGBT Meetup in DC. Founded by TJ Flavell, Go Gay DC is a revolutionary use of new media, keeping …

Meet other local Black lesbians who love books and love to read! We will get together once a month to discuss books of various topics. Contact: stlewi@hotmail.com.

Montgomery Men was established in 2009 as a social group for gay/queer/bi men living in Montgomery County, Maryland. Activities include cocktails and dinner on the second Saturday of the month, as well as  other events. Let's do dinner, a billiards night, a movie night, a concert, a day trip, or suggest something that interests you! This group welcomes input and shared leadership from the membership. Members from other areas are warmly welcomed. You'll find a wide variety of friendly people here …

The mission of the Rainbow Alliance of Delmarva (RAD) is to provide a safe haven for the social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional needs of the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender (GLBT) community and their allies in Delmarva. The group was started by 8 people who regularly attend the Unitarian Universalisty Fellowship at Easton.  Thus, many of our events are held at the UU Church because we can rent the space for free!  Our group is not relgiously affiliated so please join us no matter …

This is a GLBT- and straight-friendly group of bridge players who meet every other Monday night for dinner, socializing and a few hands of bridge. We are non-competitive players, so none of this cut-throat, pounding on the table and hollering for the director, duplicate-style playing. Just some friendly, Chicago-style bridge. Like you played in your grandma's kitchen, but a little more grown-up than that. We are always willing to teach new players the basics. Really, little more than a knowledge …

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

Find your passion for living... The House of Adventures is where LGBT, family and friends meet to do things that challenge their mind, body and spirit. We offer a way to confront the kind of fear that keeps us stuck by participating in courageous activities. Activities vary and range from POW-POW nights at the gun range to rock climbing, zip lining, camping, group travel, theme parties and more.  Most of our events take place in the DC metro area but we ask members to maintain a current passport …

I just know there has to be a few other people in the Meet Up universe who can truly appreciate all the talent, glamor and fabulosity that are required to execute a great drag show. Glam Drag Fans are those fabulous people who love and adore the theatrical pageantry of a well put together drag queen show, replete with mile-long eyelashes, fantastically styled wigs, bedazzling costumes and fantabulous footwear all worn by expert performers, dancing and lip syncing to the either the latest pop h …

Thanks for checking out Lesbian Happy Hours! We are the fastest growing lesbian meetup group in DC! Our events are lots of fun, are well attended and are perfect for a night of mixing & mingling.  Happy hours are held on Friday nights in downtown DC and are open to all LGBT singles and couples. Our members include DC professionals, grad students, creative types, new-to-the-area, the girl next door and the like. This is a private group and a photo is suggested (not required) for membership approv …

In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …

I'm setting this up initially for those of us who are experienced hikers and looking to do longer hikes with other like-minded LGBT folks. There are some great regular hiking groups, but none for gays and lesbians to do 10+ mile hikes and backpacking trips in a social setting. I'd love other people to lead hikes. Here are some great resources to find local hikes. http://midatlantichikes.com/ http://www.hikingupward.com www.Localhikes.com Check other meetup.com groups. If you're new to hiking, I …

Are you a gay man interested in exploring beyond the usual gay bar scene and visiting nicer venues of D.C.? The Capitol Hill Socialites were organized to create glamorous meet ups at fun social events in the Washington D.C. area. The Capitol Hill Socialites appeal to intelligent, creative, articulate gay people who enjoy looking good and coming OUT to society. Members have been featured in Washingtonian Magazine and photographed for DC Hot Spots. You should join if: -You are a gay man. -You like …

This is the MeetUp group for The DC Center for the LGBT Community Washington, D.C. The DC Center MeetUp.com group is for anyone interested in attending, volunteering for, or supporting events affiliated with The DC Center for the LGBT Community. Learn more about The DC Center at thedccenter.org The DC Center is open between 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM between Monday through Friday and 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday unless noted otherwise on the Center Calendar. The Center is closed for all Federal Holi …

POSITIVE DMV LESBIANS has two community connections to our organization, the couples/family outreach connection and the singles outreach connection. The opportunity to hang out with other positive singles can provide a beacon in our life. SINGLED OUT will focus on positive community service opportunities outings and fellowship opportunities for the Single LGBT woman. The SINGLED OUT side of Positive DMV Lesbians is not geared towards "hooking people up" or trying to "find a mate" We are strictly …

RainbowConnects is a social events coordinator and sponsor that specialize in speed-dating and networking events organized by, and tailored to professionals in the LGBT community. With an emphasis on speed-dating and social networking, RainbowConnects has four general groups, with specific niches under each group catering to a variety of personal preferences... •Girl_Meets_Girl Speed Dating Events •Boy_Meets_Boy Speed Dating Events •Bi-Sexual Speed Dating Events for men/women •Transsexual_Meets_ …

I established this group, with a focus on Inclusion rather than Exclusion. Our purpose would be to bring LGBT Professionals in the Baltimore area , together for socializing, networking, host discussions (Speakers etc) and or dating, with like minded professionals; locally rather than or in addition to, travelling to DC or Philly. The group is open to LGBT Professionals, in the Greater Baltimore Area. All members are Open without a membership fee to post scheduled or impromptu MeetUps and announc …

Tired of eating sandwiches at your desk? I know I am...and my poor keyboard has enough crumbs in it to - well, you get the idea! Once we have a few people let's meet up for lunch, the way it was meant to be. Feel free to make suggestions for dates & locations. Try to give a week or two heads up so we get a good showing. Cheers!

If you are lesbian who has decided that it is time to get healthier and you are looking for a little extra support to reach your goal(s), this is the group for you! Healthier can mean losing weight, making better food choices, reducing stressing, increasing activity, let's meet and exchange ideas.

Calling all queer Christian ladies! Revive DMV is a group that strives to create community for women who are lesbian, bisexual, or transgender and who love Jesus. We'll do that in a variety of ways including eating together, seeing movies, reading a book here and there, praying together, hitting the outdoors, and just generally raising a good old ruckus.

This group is for LGBT Family interested in meeting for lunch once a month, during the work week. We plan to meet for lunch in the 'burbs of Fairfax. If you work in and around this area and would like to join us we'd love to meet you! I started this group because I'd like to meet other LGBT professionals working in our community :)

Charm City Country Crew (CCCC) refers to a Country Western subculture of the LGBT community and our allies. Many of us may identify ourselves as cowboys/girls, blue-collar workers, bears, twinks, jocks, farmers, firefighters, police officers, or anyone or everyone who may not identify with the party subculture often identified by those entrenched in the city nightlife. So what does it take to become a Charm City Country Crew member? If your visiting this site, you probably got what it takes. I …

MiGi Promotions is dedicated to bringing young professionals and GenX events and gatherings that are catered to our eclectic and embracing lifestyles. MiGi founders and friends are a group of professional GenXers who focus on elements that bring us together rather than keep us apart. From LGBTQ to aliens; from nerds to geeks; from leaders to followers; from society to culture; from BabyBoomers to Generation Y; we are the bridge that closes the gap between all humans who Think they are a minority …

Interested in meeting some cool nerds? That depends on who you define as a nerd, you may ask. You also may wonder who is welcome in the Geeks and Gaymers (spelling intentional) group. While my intention is to create a more LGBT-inclined group of friends, straight allies are very welcome as well. Nerds? Anyone who enjoys any or many of a plethora of interests, including but not limited to: Board Games, Science Fiction (Books, Films, TV, etc), Fantasy (Books/Graphic Novels, Films, TV), Speculative …

DMV Outside the box is a diverse group (Lesbian, Gay, Straight, Bi-sexual, Transgender), dedicated to providing an alternative to the usual and the common. Focus on building strong lasting friendships through outings, adventures, trips and social gatherings. DMV Outside – the box is an exciting way to meet new people for fun, friendship and networking. Activities include: Game night, Plays, theatre, house parties /gatherings, trips, Concerts, museums, biking/hiking/walking, movie nights, dining …