Looking for a story-driven science fiction or fantasy tabletop roleplaying game? One with dynamic action and immersive roleplay? Looking for a community to run such a game and/or play in such a venue? Then look no further! We offer an active community to jump right in and get started if you're a player seeking a game and co-organizer status for GMs looking to get a game started or fill their pre-existing ranks. Come join in the fun! See you at the games!

Home of the North Virginia Browncoats We are a multi-cultural group comprising all ages and sexes. Our standard monthly activity is a Nerd Lunch held the first Saturday of the month, but have small meetups held throughout the month. These small meetups can be a simple movie outing or a trip to a local gathering, ie. the Maryland Renaissance Festival, Comic Book shows, Sci-Fi conventions, etc. Come on out and make new friends and geek out over your favorite genre topic. We would love to meet you!

We are the oxymoron to the geek and nerd stereotype - the "social" nerds and the "chic" geeks. Sure, we love Battlestar Galactica, but that doesn't mean we can't hold our own at a high class social function. Yes, we can debate the finer points of whether Han shot first, but we can also jump into the fray and talk about the latest in pop culture. Although we can explain the relation between a "Hobbit" and a "Halfling" to someone, it doesn't mean that we locked ourselves away from society and stud …

The Washington Science Fiction Association, founded in 1947, is the oldest science fiction group in the greater Washington, DC, area. Our interests cover a wide range, including science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and many related fields. Each year we run Capclave, our regional science fiction convention, and we have helped sponsor worldwide conventions such as the World Science Fiction Convention and the World Fantasy Convention. In addition, the club administers the WSFA Small Press Award, …

Every second Thursday of the month we meet downstairs in Politics and Prose's remainder room to discuss science fiction. We are a friendly bunch and our topics have ranged from Scarab-Beetle Head-Sex to how much we all dislike Greg Bear. Some of the books we've read in the past include: The Forever War - Joe Haldeman Yiddish Policeman's Union - Michael Chabon Doomsday Book - Connie Willis Darwin's Radio - Greg Bear Fleck and the Elixer - Rudy Rucker Snow Crash - Neil Stephenson The Sp …

We are a group of writers who enjoy imaginative, perhaps even offbeat, fiction. Our goal is to write well--or at least better--but with the freedom to make mistakes. We are not here to necessarily produce polished, publishable fiction, but to rather to carve out a space where writers can experiment and have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment. Speculative fiction--which includes science fiction, supernatural horror, steampunk, dystopian fiction, magical realism, fantastic allegory, and …

Columbia Writers is a group of dedicated writers and authors from all over Maryland. While many of our members focus on YA, kidlit, and children's genres, we welcome all genres. We meet regularly to exchange critiques of our writing, collaborate on writing projects, and host workshops or author meets. As a group, we've completed one anthology and are working on a second. RSVP for one of our meets to learn more!

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 …

I spent 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 is writers will bring no mo …

Welcome! This meetup aims to be a "gaming clearinghouse" of sorts for the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC area: We want to connect players to games and games to players. To that end, we want to create and maintain meetings that get roleplayers in the same place, trying different games, meeting different people, and doing the sort of networking that forms new groups, or gets fresh blood into established ones. I try to organize at least one meeting a month (usually a one-shot game); …

This group is for people that want to find more friends to attend anime and scifi related conventions with. We all know that going to a convention by yourself takes away some of the fun in the convention. Here people can arrange groups for conventions or other activities around the mid-Atlantic region.

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.

We give roleplayers the tools to find each other and manage their own campaigns and events. Event Organizer status given upon request, to help indivduals organize events and find players. Custom Forum creation also available. The Guild Reborn (originally the Silver Spring Roleplaying Guild) embodies a self-service approach. Feel free to make the most of it. If you're interested in setting up your own events, send me an email requesting Event Organizer status, and include your name as it appears …

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 carpool …

Hello, I created this meetup to get together groups of people to watch anime series and movies while playing great board games. People can also bring their Xboxes, Wii's, and other consoles to play as well. There will be movie nights to go out and see new releases of Miyazaki film or any other Anime movies, (or any movie that fits our fancy) and just have a good time to meet new people that enjoy the same interests. I hope to see you all at the meetups!

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.

ArtKlub is a group of friends who are local Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC artists that meet weekly for fun, self-education and encouragement, and to obtain critiques and try vet new ideas. Sometimes we're pencil to paper, sometimes we're discussion and goofing off. We are there to create, inspire, and share.  We help hold each other accountable to making deadlines for commissions, when asked to do so. This is not like book club, sipping tea and having intellectua …

Are you in the Northern VA area and looking for people that share your love for MST3K, Cinematic Titanic, The Film Crew, and Rifftrax? Then this is the group for you! We get together every 2 weeks on alternating Fridays and Saturdays for a few hours worth of MST3K related stuff! We also go to E Street Cinema in DC or Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax to see The Room on the big screen. When Cinematic Titanic or Rifftrax Live comes to town, we go to see that too!

This is a group dedicated to bringing geeky, nerdy, and super awesome people together to rejoice in our passions! I don't want to scare away non Whedon fans (if there is such a thing...), but my favorite fandoms are all from him so that's where I went with the tags. But I wouldn't limit events to that one area, we can diversify! There are a ton of amazing nerdy Meetup groups, but I was hoping to make some events closer to home in Columbia, rather than Baltimore or DC. Really, all of Howard Count …

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).

Have a great time socializing and talking about our favorite science fiction books, movies, and shows, especially those related to Star Trek. You can also participate in the occasional interesting activity. This group is unlike any I have ever joined. Come out and see what it's all about. You are sure to have fun here!

This group is an by invitation-only meet-up group (you know who you are). Meant to be a place where gamers can get together and hang out with other gamers in an environment without judgements about race, creed or console.

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