This group is for writers, artists and musicians to come together to share their work. The idea of the group is to foster growth and creativity. The aim is to provide a comfortable environment for feedback and ideas. I started this group to find other creative people to share with. Look forward to meeting you all.

PLEASE DO NOT JOIN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING: This group of community storytellers is committed to capturing the stories of marginalized individuals in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Those who tend to be marginalized include the elderly, incarcerated, minorities, disabled, and financially disadvantaged. Our current project involves Tobytown, a tiny enclave located in Potomac, Maryland, and occupied by descendants of former freed slaves. We need your help in capturing their stories on video, …

The Clarksburg Literary Society began in 1879 and is back! The Academy was built in 1833 and was one of the first private institutions in Montgomery County. Clarksburg was the third largest city in the County by 1850. The Literary Society formed from local authors, poets and citizens to explore the richness of literaure. The rebirth of Clarksburg signals the rebirth of the Literary Society. Meet the authors and talk about their latest title!

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

Friendly, all-skill-level adult pianist group. Play something you are working on for others. Discuss practice methods, goals, pieces you want to tackle, and nuances of piano-playing. Listen to their comments on your playing, and offer yours on theirs. No teacher will be here (at least at first), just other pianists who usually play for themselves at home. Take a risk and hear what other pianists think about your playing. Meetings held near Burke, VA

Hello there WELCOME!!! If you're a Graphic designer, photographer, artist, advertising professional, creative writer or someone who is just starting up in design world we want you and glad you chose this group to join. We'll network, discuss current trends, learn to do things old ways, teach each other what we know while we are up to date with current trends. Follow us on twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/novacreatives Welcome again! Anita Eradla

I need motivation to write! I love writing (and am working on a novel), but never manage to find the time for it. I'd like to meetup with others who need the motivation of a social setting to get some writing done. We'll meet once or twice a week (only attend the meetings you can--don't let the frequency of meetings put you off) and sit down and write. If we go to a meeting to write, we'll actually WRITE! If you're looking for the accountability of a group to motivate you to write, this is for …

This is a group for anyone with intermediate to advance skills in performing violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, woodwinds and brass instruments, in the interest of reading, rehearsing and performing Chamber music of any time period.

NoVA Christian Film is a non-profit ministry in northern Virginia encouraging the fellowship, networking, and collaboration of local Christian filmmakers. We seek to educate, train, and equip filmmakers to make an impact on Hollywood with the message of Jesus Christ through our words, godly attitudes on set, and excellent films. Soli Deo Gloria! http://www.novachristianfilm.com

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

The Songwriters Association of Washington of which I am a member is a long established Association that provides educational opportunities, open mics, networking, song circles, seminars, a monthly songwriters Toolbox session and other interesting activities. I am establishing this meetup to help unaffiliated songwriters join and find out more about activities.

A gathering of Artist from all walks of life who promote, encourage and experience Art in its spoken, written and physical form. In this Meetup, I would like to collaborate with other individuals in the Metro Washington D.C. Area to organize meetings in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. It is my desire to quarterly meet with all groups to share publishing knowledge, critiquing poetry and essays, and exposing everyone to the wonderful experience of creativity. You should join this …

Are you passionate about creating great online and mobile user experiences? If you're based in Northern Virginia or the DC metro area come join us to participate in talks about user experience design and networking opportunities. Meetups are held at AddThis headquarters in the McLean/Tyson's Corner area. Twitter: http://twitter.com/novauxmeetup LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4950026 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nova.ux/

Friendly get-togethers to play music, sing, drum, and learn.  Musicians, singers, professionals, amateurs, beginners, all musical levels and all kinds of instruments welcome. We have informal/casual gatherings where you can enjoy playing music and singing with other members, can meet friendly people, and get inspired by others.  Every meeting is a different combination! All musical levels, including beginners, are welcome, so long as you enjoy it!  Bring extra instruments if you have them.

Welcome!  If you're looking for people who are open-minded, supportive and critical thinkers to share your poetry with and receive feedback, this is the group for you!  Through getting feedback and reading others' works, you'll become acquainted with techniques that others are using, and find ways to apply them to your own work. We meet in areas within or bordering Bethesda.  Please take a look at the upcoming events posted, and RSVP for one that interests you.  I look forward to meeting each of …

Do you work at home? Are you a freelance graphic designer? Writer? Solo-preneur kicking your business off the ground? Perhaps you are between jobs and work full-time sending out resumes. Or, perhaps you are at a place in your life where you are just figuring out the next step. This meetup is NOT about prospecting network marketers, so if you're looking to sell your schlock or indoctrinate new recruits, this meetup is NOT for you. Otherwise, join us for some mid-week, mid-day coffee, camaraderie, …

This is for artistic health conscious singles only ages 25-45 who are looking to date mature working class artistic health conscious singles. No married people or people in relationships. I am a pescetarian vegetarian, meditate, practice kung fu and also I am buddhist so it is difficult to meet people who are like me especially vegetarians. I am also artistic, love theater, painting, writing music, love concerts etc. The DMV is mainly a military/government area so artistic health conscious peopl …