About the group This Meetup group is for indie and local music fans to see some great shows, meet some new people, and support independent/small label and local bands in the process. We go to shows in DC, MD, and NoVA, with a focus on smaller concert venues such as the Black Cat, Rock & Roll Hotel, DC9, Red Palace, Iota Club, U Street Music Hall, etc. Suggest venues, shows, and bands! Please suggest new venues, shows, and bands! Any genre! This group is active and you should be able to find some …

This gathering in a cool lounge setting of poetry enthusiasts (and anyone else who loves this music) progressive, upbeat people who love Inspirational, Devotional, Neo-Soul, the music genre that fuses contemporary R&B, 1970s style soul, jazz, and elements of alternative-hip hop, as well as Spoken Word. You are of African to Asian descent, European to Eskimo, Latino to Lebanese, and everything in between. While you chat with great people, listen to the recorded grooves of everyone from Nicois Mus …

Think DC needs more diversity in its live music and nightlife? So do I! Join this group and be part of some of the newest innovative events in DC, intertwining dance, music, world cultures, and yoga! All good things that can be joined to foster diversity and unity in our community. Let's make a movement for true appreciation of different cultures in DC. Please visit www.rimibasu.com/kriya and sign up to support!

This group is for everyone in the DC area who loves LIVE Brazilian music, whether you're dancing or just listening. We strive to have the most complete list of ALL Brazilian music events happening in the DMV. We don't favor or discriminate. If it's music, it's live, and it's Brazilian - it should be on our calendar! Check back often to see what's happening on any given night... And if we don't know about it - submit it for our consideration! All announcements welcome. This group is for you, Braz …

Hello all music lovers. I was in a marching band (snare and bass) years ago, however I had to stop playing because I was on the football team. I recently came across some real cool marching and drumline videos and felt it would be really fun to be apart of something like that again. I may be a little rusty after almost 20 something years away, but I imagine it wouldn't take it long to come back. If you like the idea, let discuss it. Where is it written that only high school and college students …

The DC Classical Chamber Music Players' Meetup group is a collection of classical musicians interested in playing chamber music for fun. While good music is the goal, the emphasis here is on fun and enjoyment! As of 1/29/12, we have 204 members, covering 14+ different instruments, at varying skill levels. All musicians of all instruments, at all skill levels except beginner, are welcome to join. There's no obligation to play at any given gathering, but you might quickly find yourself tempted to …

Meet other Opera and Classical Music enthusiasts in your town and enjoy together all related events that DC has to offer!

We are a meetup for lovers of house music! We celebrate life to the grooves of real underground house. Come . . . join us . . . relax and be free. We frequent different venues and support different artists known throughout the DC Metro area.

Some people like to go out and dance only Salsa all evening, while others like to dance only Tango, Ballroom or Swing. Some of us however enjoy learning and dancing all of the social dances, as well as listening to the many different types of music. And that is what this Meetup Group is all about. We want to include opportunities for both learning and dancing in each of these, to include Salsa & Rueda, Merengue, Rumba, Authentic Brazilian Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Lambada, Cumbia, Paso Doble, …

We are hard core music lovers who are inspired by R&B (new and old), neo soul, Hip-Hop, House, Jazz, Funk, Afro beats and any other genre of music derived from Soul.: Who am I?? I am a thirty something cool chick who happens to love music. I’m always looking for the next concert. I started this meet up because I always know what concerts are in town but I don’t always have a fun group of music lovers to enjoy with. It doesn’t matter what night of the week, if it’s going to be good music…I’m ther …

A meet up group for electronic dance music enthusiasts in Washington D.C. This group is open to all people who love electronic dance music, but especially to those who enjoy attending raves in the Washington D.C. area. We are a community that believes in Peace Love Unity and Respect (P.L.U.R.).

This meetup group is here to bring DC turntable.fm DJ/fans together to meet each other and play their favorite music for each other using turntable.fm of course. We'll have both a virtual and physical space set-up for you to come and enjoy. While we meet let's vote with awesomes and get to know other turntable.fm fans.

Meetup Group description: This group is a resource for everyone seeking out cool Happy Hour places in the DC area! and Washington Adventures, Maryland, Virginia, Russian Language, Brazilian Events, 20s, 30s, 40s, music Brazilian Events concerts, Happy Hour private party, New Enthusiast, Alexandria, Weekend, English, Washington, Tech Brazilian Events, Suburbs, Food, Happy Hour Enjoy, Salsa Dancing, Pubs, Brazilian Events, Clubs, Outdoor activities, Happy Road trips, 20s & 30s Dinner parties, Part …

http://tt.WeHaveRobotEars.com/ The owners of this Meetup page hang out and discuss Trance and other EDM at the above URL 24/7.  Come join us in real time with real music. We come together in this place to bring people together for the sake of Trance music. For those who love Trance & Progressive in DC/MD/VA - I started this page because I want trance fans in this area to know that there are MANY others out there just like them! Let's unite and show the east coast that there are trance lovers in …

Get togethers once a month at cool lounges around DC. A great opportunity to make new friends, meet singles and chill to house and other music while having a drink (or a few!). We look for lounges with interesting settings for chilling out: • Dirty Bar DC • Evening Star in Del Ray • Hotel Monaco Bar & Lounge • Modern in DC and more...

We are now meeting in a different location.  Our regular meeting place will be unavailable for a few months while it is under renovation.  Please be sure to log in and get the new address when you RSVP. Get together with fellow folk fans and help us raise the roof twice a month! IF YOU KNOW FOLK MUSIC, SING IT LOUD AND PROUD AND/OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!!! We take turns selecting a song for the group to sing and play (passing's OK). Most of our songs come from the Rise Up …

Welcome beginners and more experienced alike! For enthusiasts of Norwegian folk music and dance in the Baltimore-Washington-Frederick area. Our monthly Norwegian-style house parties have tasty potlucks, friendly company, and lively dancing. We share moves and sometimes have informal classes. Newbies are welcomed, encouraged, and otherwise assimilated. Out-of-town visitors are always a treat; if you plan ahead we can probably put you up at someone’s house. What is our favorite dance? The springar …

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a home for adventurous audiences, artists and ideas – presenting contemporary music, world music, jazz, film, dance, theatre and performance arts unlike anywhere in the city. An artistic anchor in Washington, DC’s historic H Street NE corridor, the Atlas is committed to its neighborhood and the arts community. This meetup group is great for those who know and love the Atlas Performing Arts Center, for those looking for a new and different arts scene, and for a …

"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues." --- Duke Ellington Jazz and blues fans of all ages and stages (rookie to veteran listener/performer) are welcome to this Meetup group devoted to seeking out and attending great jazz and blues concerts throughout the National Capital Region. We attend a range of venues and events, from pricey to free, mostly in and around downtown DC, with occasional forays into the ‘burbs. If you love jazz and blues, but would prefer to enjoy it …

DC Vinyl Lovers is a community built around good music and the appreciation of vinyl as an artform and a culture. This is a group for vinyl enthusiasts, aspiring and experienced collectors, crate diggers, people who are new to vinyl and anyone else who loves great music! All genres are welcome. We can get together to go digging at local record stores, have listening sessions, share our latest finds and anything else you have in mind. Feel free to suggest meetup ideas!

The Soul Kitchen is an amazing community of independent artists, writers, musicians, producers, and singers who have banned together to push the limits of their creative spirit. Throughout the year The Soul Kitchen plays host to new and returning artists. Through a series of interactive workshops. In this groove gumbo you will find a diverse group of artists including age, gender, race, genre and culture. The DC Workshops will be part of a monthly series featuring different exercises in songwrit …

Circlesinging is a spontaneous, improvisational community-singing experience, a little bit like a "drum circle" for singers. It's done all over the world in countless different ways and it dates back to the earliest forms of human singing. We take inspiration from methods developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators. Our experienced circlesong leaders create parts on-the-spot, and lead groups in fun wordless songs. Sing beautiful harmonies without sheet music; promote self-confidence and a …

First Thursday @ First Church is a monthly music and performance art series in downtown Washington, DC,  open to the entire community and visitors to our city.   This is a different kind of happy hour.  We think you'll find our new building to be a work of art in itself. Each month we'll offer a different musical or performance art group selected from the local DC area. We offer light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages.  There is no cost to attend. Come for the art, the food and drinks, or …

SET A RECORD for the Most Guitarists Playing a Funk Song! Music enthusiasts…join this group to participate in a massive, soulful rendition of the Funk classic, Maggot Brain. Feel the spirit of the late great Eddie Hazel, legendary Funk guitarist.

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Levine Jam Nights are for music enthusiasts of any level who are interested in getting together for an evening of education and music. Some of our events are jam sessions for blues and rock musicians, while others focus on classical/acoustic styles. Some events are family-friendly, while others are geared more for adult musicians. Enjoy an evening with other local musicians while improving your skills with our fantastic instructors from the Levine School of Music!

Like lectures, indie authors, indie movies, indie music, and other intellectual activities? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join The Culture Club! No artistic skill required - just an interest in indie culture and having fun. Attendance policy: We have a different organizer for every Meetup event. To contact the organizer of the event you are interested in attending, please look for "Who's Organizing?" at the top of the event page and contact the orga …

Meet other local Deadheads and Jam band music enthusiasts while drinking good beers and "Sharin' in the Groove". Share info on these pages, via the share tabs though Facebook and Twitter.