The ending of a romantic relationship can be one of the most painful and difficult events that you can experience. Someone important to you has suddenly disappeared from your life. You experience a loss, and that loss is called "heartbreak." Along with this loss comes a whole basket of feelings and emotions, including depression, anxiety, anger, denial, etc. What further complicates this loss, however, is the fact that the other person has the nerve to still be alive! And that comes with a lot o …

This group is for couples in Loudoun County, Virginia who would like to meet and socialize with other couples. If you and your significant other like going to brunch or dinner, outdoor activities, bowling, attending local events, movies, happy hour, game nights, or getting together for just plain old fun, this group is for you. Whether you've lived in Loudoun County for awhile or just moved here recently, joining LoCo Couples and attending events is a great way for you and your partner to have f …

This a group for Gay, Bi, and Trans Men and male couples in Northern Virginia area to get together, meet, and socialize with other guys in the NOVA/MD/DC area while doing fun (and usually free) activities.

This group is for gays and lesbians in their 20's and 30's who live in Northern Virginia. Just because you live in NOVA doesn't mean you can't have a solid social network OUTside the Beltway. We know you're OUT there. We are a gathering of singles and couples with varying tastes, but one thing we all have in common is we like to have fun. Come and join us for activities like happy hour, dining out, trivia, barbecues, camping, hiking, bowling, day trips, bar crawls, and other local activities.

Are you a gay man interested in exploring beyond the usual gay bar scene and visiting nicer venues of D.C.? The Capitol Hill Socialites were organized to create glamorous meet ups at fun social events in the Washington D.C. area. The Capitol Hill Socialites appeal to intelligent, creative, articulate gay people who enjoy looking good and coming OUT to society. Members have been featured in Washingtonian Magazine and photographed for DC Hot Spots. You should join if: -You are a gay man. -You like …

Montgomery Men was established in 2009 as a social group for gay/queer/bi men living in Montgomery County, Maryland. Activities include cocktails and dinner on the second Saturday of the month, as well as  other events. Let's do dinner, a billiards night, a movie night, a concert, a day trip, or suggest something that interests you! This group welcomes input and shared leadership from the membership. Members from other areas are warmly welcomed. You'll find a wide variety of friendly people here …

What is 712 Salsa? Well for starters we’d like to be a social group that encourages diversity to all our members. A place where gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and friends can relax in an inclusive atmosphere. Most of all we want to be a community for those that love to dance Salsa. If you’re a novice or a hard core Salsero or Salsera and you’re looking for a place to get your dance-on with people of similar interests then we invite you to join us. We will have weekly gatherings at the p …

This group is expressly for single men and gay couples in the DC area who want to invite a third mate into the Relationship. This group brings us together to meet and socialize.

The Dulles Triangles is a well rounded social club for area gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered and their family and friends whose purpose is to offer an alternative outlet for social activities, to promote both physical and mental well being and to participate in gay community activities and services. (..oh, and have fun!)

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

DMV Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian and bisexual women in the DC/ Maryland/ Northern Virginia (DMV) area. Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual women. MTF members are welcome, however we respectfully will decline FTM requests for membership in order to retain the integrity of the womyn-identified orientation of the DMV. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with simi …

This group is for GLBTQ women who ride motorcycles. We will participate in Capital Pride, go on monthly rides and do service projects in the area. In addition, we will also have happy hours and lots of fun and exciting adventures!

This is meant to encourage people of color and people who enjoy meeting people of color who are of an open mind set to get together and meet, share thoughts and experiences, as well as learn from one another. This is in no way sexually based. However, the group it geared towards people who are open or interested in learning or involved in an open relationship.

We all know that it's difficult for women to meet other women in the suburbs. We also know that there are plenty of women looking to meet other women out here. So, we have put together a meetup group to make it a bit easier to connect with other gay women (couples or singles) who would enjoy getting together for dinner, potlucks, trips to wineries, hikes, etc.. So, if you live outside of the city and would like to meet other women without having to trek to DC, then this is the group for you! We …

Thanks for checking out Lesbian Happy Hours! We are the fastest growing lesbian meetup group in DC! Our events are lots of fun, are well attended and are perfect for a night of mixing & mingling.  Happy hours are held on Friday nights in downtown DC and are open to all LGBT singles and couples. Our members include DC professionals, grad students, creative types, new-to-the-area, the girl next door and the like. This is a private group and a photo is suggested (not required) for membership approv …

In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …

Looking to meet fun, interesting, outgoing and attractive professional women? Look no further: Join Meetup in Northern Virginia! Make new friends in a relaxed inclusive atmosphere. We're a community of women of all ages and backgrounds who get together for a variety of social and recreational activities. Come be a part of our community, singles and couples alike! We are looking forward to meeting you.

DMV Outside the box is a diverse group (Lesbian, Gay, Straight, Bi-sexual, Transgender), dedicated to providing an alternative to the usual and the common. Focus on building strong lasting friendships through outings, adventures, trips and social gatherings. DMV Outside – the box is an exciting way to meet new people for fun, friendship and networking. Activities include: Game night, Plays, theatre, house parties /gatherings, trips, Concerts, museums, biking/hiking/walking, movie nights, dining …

As of 2012, we are now part of DC Bi Women. Straight, asexual, lesbian, and transgender women are welcome. All women are welcome, regardless of orientation, partner preference, or relationship status. *Center Bi Femmes | DC Bi Women* follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompasses attraction to all gender identities. Center Bi Femmes (forme …

POSITIVE DMV LESBIANS has two community connections to our organization, the couples/family outreach connection and the singles outreach connection. The opportunity to hang out with other positive singles can provide a beacon in our life. SINGLED OUT will focus on positive community service opportunities outings and fellowship opportunities for the Single LGBT woman. The SINGLED OUT side of Positive DMV Lesbians is not geared towards "hooking people up" or trying to "find a mate" We are strictly …

Center Bi Community | GenderQueer DC is intended for those who identify as bi, pan, fluid, or queer - who are seeking bi-friendly support and social events for meeting others like them. We welcome all of the LGBTQ community, including genderqueer, pansexuals, and allies. This follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompass attraction to all …

The GLBT Capital Investment Club is a membership organization for Washington, DC area gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professionals. An investment club is a group of people who pool their money to make investments. The club is organized as a partnership and members meet monthly to discuss investing in marketable stocks, bonds, and securities for the education and benefit of the partners. We also discuss a variety of related topics including financial and retirement planning, insurance nee …

Come on out! We are an established LGBT dance community in the Metropolitan DC area. If you've never danced before, we'll show you how to do it, and you'll be amazed at how quickly you can learn to two-step, line dance, or square dance. Our members are at all levels of the dance ability spectrum, from beginner to advanced. We've got a solid demographic mix. Though our present membership has a preference for country music, we play from other genres too, including hip-hop, pop, and Latin. Some eve …

This group is for LGBT Family interested in meeting for lunch once a month, during the work week. We plan to meet for lunch in the 'burbs of Fairfax. If you work in and around this area and would like to join us we'd love to meet you! I started this group because I'd like to meet other LGBT professionals working in our community :)

RainbowConnects is a social events coordinator and sponsor that specialize in speed-dating and networking events organized by, and tailored to professionals in the LGBT community. With an emphasis on speed-dating and social networking, RainbowConnects has four general groups, with specific niches under each group catering to a variety of personal preferences... •Girl_Meets_Girl Speed Dating Events •Boy_Meets_Boy Speed Dating Events •Bi-Sexual Speed Dating Events for men/women •Transsexual_Meets_ …

Polyamory for those over 40. If 60 is the new 40, then none of us are over the hill. Enjoy the climb! If you are part of a couple, triad or quad, (age 40 and older only) and wish to socialize with people closer to your own age, this is the place for you. We also have a sister group for those under the age of 40 and we have good reasons for splitting the groups this way and we would be happy to explain if you are interested. This social group represents the ultimate in open-mindedness. We are exp …

If you are under the age of 40 and over 21, this is the place for you. If you are 39 and up, please join our sister Meetup Final Frontier. We have good reasons to separate the two by age and would be happy to explain if you are interested. This social group represents the ultimate in open-mindedness.  We are exploring sex-positive, alternative lifestyles and want to expand our horizons and understanding of different forms of sexuality and relationships. We are offering a balanced approach to giv …

If you are lesbian who has decided that it is time to get healthier and you are looking for a little extra support to reach your goal(s), this is the group for you! Healthier can mean losing weight, making better food choices, reducing stressing, increasing activity, let's meet and exchange ideas.