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!

This Meetup Group is the private workspace of the writers group of The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club (http://www.meetup.com/bookclub-1137/). All events will still be coordinated through our main meetup site. This group will be invite-only to attendees of our monthly writers meetups, and is meant to be a private workspace to collaborate and discuss writing projects and challenges. If you'd like to participate, please join the main group and RSVP for one of our monthly writers meetups.

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 …

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, horror, steampunk, dystopian fiction, and fantasy genres--allows writers of fiction an oppor …

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 …

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. Over the coming months, I'm going to be setting up some meetings; in ad …

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 …

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.

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

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.

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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).