Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.

Do you like food? Do you like making new friends? Then join us at Fresh Friends and Food where we explore a new local (Washington, DC) restaurant with amazing food each week. Every Friday, Fresh Friends and Food makes a group reservation for ten people at a new restaurant (all metro accessible!). The food and alcohol bills are tallied up separately. The food bill is split evenly 10 ways and the alcohol bill is split evenly between everyone who drank. No muss, no fuss. So join us next Friday for …

Come Hungry. Leave Happy. Be Part of the Best Family and Pet Friendly Happy Hour in Baltimore! Advanced tickets are available for most events through MissionTix.com More information: www.thegatheringbaltimore.com www.tasteoftwocities.com

Calling all REAL foodies and lovers of traditional food! PLUS those who are interested in learning more and have just started on the journey! I am passionate about building a community of people who are passionate about REAL and traditional food for the health of themselves and their families. This group is for those who desire to heal or reclaim their health but also for those whose interest has been peeked for one reason or another. Let's join together and support each other in our personal jo …

VIVA LA RAW! Welcome to DC RAW! This is a Meetup for raw food lovers and enthusiasts to connect, hang out, learn, experiment and enjoy each other! We will be focused on raw vegan food, as well as support for raw food lovers and exploration of all things raw in the DMV! All diets welcome, as are assistant organizers! Feel free to suggest or volunteer to organize an event that you think would benefit the group! Thanks for joining!

Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle.  It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!

Meet locals interested in homesteading and simple living skills like food preservation, caring for livestock, alternative energy, edible landscaping, permaculture, container gardening and more.

Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss the veg/vegan diet, "superfoods" and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle and feeling vibrant is welcome! I am also a holistic health counselor and use a raw whole food based diet to help heal health issues and look into what the cause is. So I will also be available to talk to anyone at the meet-ups!! These meet-ups can also be educational on …

Have some great Italian food with new friends! Attend Italian related cultural events! We like to do a lot of things, but most of all we eat and play fantastic card games! Learn how to play the best, most intense Italian card games there are! Meet with other local Scopa & Briscola Enthusiasts! We meet in easy to get to locations in DC and Baltimore City. Enjoy the thrill of victory or tremble feeling the agony of defeat. It doesn't take long to learn or play. We use Italian card decks, but you c …

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals and discuss the challenges. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is strongly encouraged to join our group.

Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the concept of nourishing traditions and methods of nurturing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. Food is medicine and a healthy diet can improve your overall well being. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself …

Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in making DC a Transition town with an Intentional Community, that will encompass Clean Energy, Freecycle, Natural Building, Organic Farming, Community Salvage, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development, Permaculture, Frugal Living/Voluntary Simplicity, Greentrification, Alternative Commerce, Greentrepreneurs, Training and Education. We welcome anyone who appreciates the enormity of the perfect storm of peak oil, global warming, food shortage, …

Meet other locals who are interested in eating and growing organically.

This is a group for all interested in home winemaking. Whether you're a long-time winemaker or a beginner or with no experience, this is the group for you to learn how to make your own wine or share your knowledge of home winemaking. We will meet regularly to share knowledge and experiences in home winemaking, invite guest speakers on wine making, have wine tastings, and plan outings to local wineries. Bring your enthusiasm and fresh ideas to make this group fun and interesting.

This is a group for BBQ lovers in the DMV area. I know DC isn't known for great BBQ, but I'd love to explore all the various regional options in the area. I am a Texan with several grills and a smoker, but would like to check out the various BBQ joints in the greater DC area with other afficianodos. Texas, North Carolina, Kansas City, international, and all other styles are all on the table for exploration. I envision checking out at least one new joint each month.

We need you! We are a group of women who continually seek ways to create a more conscious and connected life; women who are practitioners in a holistic health or healing modality; women who want to connect with an inspired community. Lots of years of experience, or just learning about other ways to live? You are welcome here! The groups mission is to inspire and empower you to create the life and health of your dreams! Through lectures, panels, workshops, and shared meals we will encourage each …

Just to meet people who love cooking or even just eating .Try to know about different cuisines .

The group provides opportunities to meet like minded people interested in eating healthy and living more sustainably. We will discuss green topics and participate in eco-friendly workshops such as canning, fermenting, soap and lotion making. Let us go back to nature by balancing the best of current technology with tried and true traditional techniques.

Families who live (or try to live) more holistic and natural lifestyles. You like to work out (but when is there time?) cook and eat more organic and natural foods but are still trying to figure out just how to balance these things in your life with a busy family? Come share tips, ideas, recipes or just meet and enjoy some good local food or some outdoor fun with like-minded Mom's and Dad's. For more information see our web site : www.fieldsofathenryfarm.com or contact: Elaine Boland at 703-926- …

We are a group of pagans from many different traditions who come together to socialize and discuss aspects of being a Pagan. Topics are based on the current interests of members and may include seasonal holidays, reiki, tarot and palm reading, spell work, magickal crafting, or simply the congenial company of like-minded people. Monthly events are hosted at private homes generously opened to the group by various members. These events are potluck-style, and shared snacks (no matter how small) a …

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

We are a group based in the DC Metro area that love craft beer and trying new things. Beer Snobs need not apply. We meet 2–3 times a month, the first Thursday of each month we meet at Meridian Pint in DC (starting January 2013) and the first Saturday a month we tour a local (or not too distant) brewery. We also have some outdoor activities such as hiking and biking followed by beer, bottle shares, beer dinners, and soon beer classes!

Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to go shopping and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Don't shop!!! SWAP! At our "Swap Til' You Drop' Clothing Swap Events you can meet with locals to swap the cool clothes you no longer want or need. Our events cost just $5.00 for entry - Just bring all of the clothing, shoes and accessories you have! You can shop/swap for all the items that you want! No limit;) Are you a Recessionista Fashionista? Let's not allow our economy to get us d …

Have you recently moved to Baltimore? Or maybe not so recently? Are you in need of some social interaction? Do you like food, booze, movies, concerts, sports, festivals etc...? Do you care about buying local, recycling, and giving back to the community? Well then please join my group. I created this group because moving to a new city and meeting like-minded people is hard, especially when you are not in school and work for a small business like I do, with only 3 other employees... This group …

Our group is for fun loving, intelligent, and outgoing professionals, 25 - 35, who are looking for a good group of friends in the Baltimore / Howard County area. We host a wide variety of events from Happy Hours, Wine Tastings, local festivals, BBQ’s, Game Nights, Team Sports, Outdoor activities, and much, much, more. We are looking for Men and Women in the area who are easy going, like to try new things, have a good sense of humor, and are a little silly at times…if that sounds like you, then w …

Meet others who are interested in and/or practicing complimentary and alternative healing arts. All modalities are welcome to take part, such as Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Herbology, Energy Healing, etc... Anyone wanting to network and learn more about specific modalities or natural health in general should attend. It's a great opportunity to learn from local practitioners, find new ways to meet your wellness goals and network with like-minded people.

We are a group of Arts and Culture lovers who love to socialize. Our events are mostly hosted events with a person to greet you and keep the group together.  The events size could be 5-6 people up to 20 people. Our emphasis is enjoying Arts and Culture events with opportunities to network and make long lasting friends.  We will always try to look for special discounted tickets for our events.  We'll go to different venues in town--museums, cultural institutions, and local film festivals.   We're …