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 Trails.com (I have a password, ask me) Check other meetup. …

This group is for gays and lesbians in their 20's and 30's who live in Northern Virginia. Just because you live in NOVA doesn't mean you can't have a solid social network OUTside the Beltway. We know you're OUT there. We are a gathering of singles and couples with varying tastes, but one thing we all have in common is we like to have fun. Come and join us for activities like happy hour, dining out, trivia, barbecues, camping, hiking, bowling, day trips, bar crawls, and other local activities.

This group is limited to committed lesbian couples. Come meet other committed lesbian couples in the Prince William County area. We plan to have get-togethers about once a month. We'll meet for dinner, drinks, movies, bowling, theaters, live music, and other activities.  Make new friends and strengthen relationships by joining in with such a great group of people. We are not a clique, so please do not feel intimidated to join in. I think you will be surprised when you meet this warm, friendly, f …

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.

Join us for a drink, to meet new friends or to hang out with those you already know. Happy hours will be held in downtown DC locations and are open to all – singles and couples. Please know that our events are low-key and are designed for those who want to meet new people, mingle, connect and share. It’s up to you to work the room! This is a private group and a recent recognizable photo of you is required for membership approval. If you enjoy unwinding after work with a cold one, a dry martini o …

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 & La …

We all know that it's difficult for women to meet other women in the suburbs. We also know that there are plenty of women looking to meet other women out here. So, we have put together a meetup group to make it a bit easier to connect with other gay women (couples or singles) who would enjoy getting together for dinner, potlucks, trips to wineries, hikes, etc.. So, if you live outside of the city and would like to meet other women without having to trek to DC, then this is the group for you! We …

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 …

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 and transgendered women that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with similar interests to network and connect intellectually and socially without fear of bound …

Mintwood Zendo is a meditation group that provides an opportunity for the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and their friends to strengthen their spirituality. Our community (Sangha) consists of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike who practice Zazen, the form of our sitting meditation, which originated in the Zen Buddhist tradition. We come together on Wednesday evenings to develop, strenthen and support one another in our practice through silent meditation. The Zendo was foun …

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 …

Join us for adventure and escape from the same old routine. Experience all that you can be while in the company of other professional LGBT members in the DMV. Activities range from a mild hike in Great Falls Park to wild zip lining in the Virginia woods. Activities vary and suggestions are welcome. Ultimately, it is a fun way to meet and make new friends. A great way to stay fit (gyms r boring) while challenging your mind and body. This is an exciting way to enjoy the many facets of the DMV with …

Capital Pride is the annual LGBTA Pride celebration in our nation’s capital. The first two weeks of June are full of fun, educational, cultural, and entertaining events, including the Pride Parade and the Pennsylvania Avenue Festival. We also have monthly events to celebrate Pride throughout the year. All are welcome.

I am creating this group as an outlet and a way for those in the Queer/Ally (LGBTQ) Community interested in yoga to connect, grow, and to share in in this fun and engaging practice. Yoga is much more than exercise. Yoga is community, it is growth, and there are facets of spirituality that take us deeper into our own being. One thing that I've noticed here in DC is the lack of outlet for deeper connection. This group is open to everyone from the experienced yogi to those just getting started. We …

First Thursday @ First Church is a monthly music and performance art series in downtown Washington, DC,  open to the entire community and visitors to our city.   This is a different kind of happy hour.  We think you'll find our new building to be a work of art in itself. Each month we'll offer a different musical or performance art group selected from the local DC area. We offer light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages.  There is no cost to attend. Come for the art, the food and drinks, or …