We are a movie club (founded in 1999) for lovers of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, and Horror Films. We are open to anyone who wants to have a good time socializing with other people who have the same interest in movies! The Imaginative Cinema Society meets the last Saturday night of each month at 5:30 at the Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, located at 8848 Belair Road (we are not affiliated with the church - we just rent the space for the movies!). Members are asked to bring in movies, and t …

The Star Trek Association of Towson (STAT) is a club where science fiction fans gather and socialize through monthly club meetings and an annual convention. Although founded in 1978 by Star Trek fans, STAT long ago broadened its interest to include all SF television shows, movies, books, and science. We put on the Shore Leave convention every July - it is one of the biggest fan-run SF conventions in the Eastern USA. The upcoming convention in July of 2010 marks our 32nd anniversary!

I just got back from an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format will be writer …

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance Washington DC will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have est …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …

Love the Doctor? Fantasize about owning your own TARDIS and traveling through time & space? This is a group for all Who fans, from the old series to the new. Doesn't matter if your favorite Doctor was #4 or #10 (or if you don't even know what that means!). Just some like minded people to get together with and watch some Dr Who, talk about it, share fun & get to know each other! Before requesting to join, please read the "About Us" page (link is in the left Navigation Bar).

If you're a serious HP fan, let's get together for dinner/drinks and discussion about this fantastic series. The only requirement is that you have read all the books at least once!

This group is the the launching pad for a weekly sandbox style campaign based on the Pathfinder system, with a few customizations, and a focus on fun and humor. Perks include - lots of props and models, custom painted miniatures for players upon request, a system for actively rewarding personality traits in characters, and encouraging the creative use of skills and surroundings. In a nutshell, more choices. Also, anyone who's looking for friendly players, game masters, or just people with simila …

Meet other local people who enjoy playing Magic: the Gathering in the DC and Maryland area.   Q: Who should join us? A: Anyone who lives around DC and Maryland and wants to get into some Magic action, more specifically- you! We play both casual and competitive events and have everything from new players to fifteen year veterans.   Q: What are the benefits of joining us? A: In addition to meeting other magic players you can find others to trade with, people to bounce ideas off of, people to carpo …

Home of Washington-area fans of Joss Whedon, genius and creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and Dollhouse.

Washington, DC area fans of the Lord of the Rings movie Trilogy and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.

This Meet Up was founded so GURPS players in the D.C. area could organize games, connect players with GMs, and a forum to discuss game sessions or new products. Its most important function is that of as social outlet to meet others with similar interest.

BSFS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion of and an appreciation for science fiction in all of its many forms. BSFS is run entirely by volunteers. None of the Board of Directors or officers receive any pay for what they do. Balticon, our annual regional science fiction & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most importantly, fans. Balticon has speeches by our guests, author readin …