The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions If you have questions about the Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations, please contact Jae October. If you have questions about the International Outreach, please email Rodrigo Mariscal Paredes. If you have questions about the Writer's Workshops and other educational programming, please email Michael Anthony Ingram If you have questions about co …

Welcome all poetry, spoken word and those gifted with weaving words of love, passion and soul-stirring lyrics together that inspires all who have open minds to ready to listen. As a fan of this Meetup, and now organizer, I hope to carry on the good work and invoke a sense of community and togetherness just as our last organizer did with a true caring spirit. I ask for your patience as I plan our first evening together and update this Meetup's group page. The basic rules still apply, profanity-fr …

An opportunity to meetup and explore DC/MD area business after work. We will focus on happy hour events, open mic nights, charity events etc. Join us for a quick drink or dance the night away. I would love to check out unique ideas for happy hours , such as scavenger hunts , spa parties etc. This group is for singles, couples men or women just come and hang. Share your interests and let us try new and different ideas for happy hour. LETS SPICE IT UP>

We're cultural gladiators--people who love getting out and about in Washington DC, and doing all The District has to offer! Make new friends and bring existing ones along as we have fun together while taking in: special events, lounges, concerts, open mics, festivals, museum exhibits, theatre performances, and more. Let's do DC!

Come Listen-Come Play! This monthly OPEN MIC and musicians networking meeting brings musicians together to: help them learn the business/marketing aspects of artist promotion and success, encourage working better with other bands, artists, exchange/sell gear, find new band mates +.

African Diaspora Roots and Culture This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Membership Drive Time. Open to new members! Make Donations see the June 30th 2013 meetup! Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and c …

The Musicians Workshop is a monthly event where musicians of ALL SKILL LEVELS can practice the "Art of Performing" in front of an audience and share feedback with encouraging peers. There are three formats: the original Mock Open Mic, the less formal Guitar Pull and the Open Mic Field Trip. If you're a performing musician and would like to be a Featured Guest Artist, please let me know! We love to have "the pros" share their songs, experiences and wisdom with our aspiring musicians. And you can …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a …

MD WOTM is a unique networking group designed for women with ambition who seek quality connections to help move their business or vision forward faster, and more authentically, than most networking opportunities. Please visit our website: www.MDWomenOnTheMove.com to subscribe to our email list and learn what makes different. We invite you to attend one of our luncheons, which take place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11:30am to 1:30pm at a private residence in the Baltimore-Metro area.  …

Over 80 events have taken place already in the first year! Don't miss out on our .... Join the Laurel Metro Social Group! The PURPOSE of this Meetup group is to provide social events for men and women who like to GET TOGETHER, MEET NEW PEOPLE, and HAVE FUN in Laurel and the Baltimore and DC metro areas. This is a social group, NOT A DATING GROUP! Future events may include arts and culture, concerts, historic walking and bus tours, educational and networking workshops and seminars, karaoke, come …

READY FOR WEEKNIGHT HAPPY HOURS & WEEKEND ADVENTURES?!!! - Happy Hours are hosted in the Reston vicinity (Centreville, Chantilly, Ashburn, Leesburg, Fairfax, Herndon and Reston) w/ occasional jaunts to Arlington, Alexandria, & D.C. - Our Adventures include: White Water Rafting, Tubing, Sailing, Skiing, SCUBA Diving, Horseback Riding, and Hikes & Bikes! - Events include billiards, Karaoke/open mic night, trivia, poker, going to see local bands/concerts, local festivals, dancing (such as Sal …

The vision of the Arts Ministry is to dramatize words through movement, body language, sign language and facial expressions. It is the utilization of these techniques that we will offer professionalism of the art and ministry relevant to the needs of those we minister to. The purpose of the Arts Ministry is to bear witness of God’s salvation, love, forgiveness, deliverance and sustaining power. It is also our purpose to follow the mandate of serving the Lord with gladness and using our gifts and …

The purpose of this meet up group is to support Spoken Word/Poetry in Washington, DC. Come out and listen or come share your work! There are several venues in the "U" Street area that host "Open Mic" each week. We will Honor Gil Scott Heron, by hosting this Annual Poetry Festival. Please join us at Busboy's and Poets on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 9PM. Our Annual event was held on August 27, 2009 at the Carter Barron. Our feature artist was Gil Scott-Heron. It was broadcast by WPFW - 89.3 FM, i …

If you're a beginner or intermediate player, don’t be afraid to get out there and play with us. You may not be on the same skill level, but you will be surprised at how much you can learn from a single jam session. One of the best things you can do for your playing is to get out there and get to know as many other musicians and guitar players as you can. Everybody has their own individual style and you can always learn something new or get a new view on something by jamming with others. You will …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

This is a group for all the Christian Singles living the life who feel as though there are no events available to them to attend since they have decided to Live for Christ. This event will icnlude game night (board games, PS3 , XBOX) , Meet and greet with discussions, brunches, valentines day dances, Open MIC, Galas etc, events with local Christian artist and talent and hopefully well known Christian artist also, and anything else that Lets us have a good time while being living epistles for the …

In Swahili “tano akili” means “five senses,” which is exactly what I want my untraditional art and wellness studio to engage the moment you step through its colorful doorway. Here I have created a space where guests can find mind-body harmony in whatever way works best for you. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing massage, energizing yoga class, health and nutrition workshop, or a place to express yourselves creatively. I am passionate about healing, educating and given back.

We are a professional group of 30 and overs who meet and greet to socialize, network and flirt. We enjoy travelling together, concerts, dinner, comedy and spoken work which can, sometimes, have an erotic undertone. Living life to the fullest and enjoying every tidbit along the way.

My name is Joseph Driscoll and I am an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator for Sunrise Senior Living in Pikesville. I am wanting start a monthly meeting of natural poets who would love to share there work on a monthly basis to seniors. This will be monthly which I think is great, we can discuss our poetry and read it allowed and maybe help some senoirs write also. The details are still in the works, but the good thing is it is a meet up for our talents.

We are a fun group for all levels of ukulele experience.  Our regular monthly club schedule has something for everyone: 2nd Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Beginner Group Lesson 3-5pm 4th Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Ukulele Jam 3-5pm and Ukulele Open Mic 6-8pm Navigation (click the link next to the text): A) About ( click here) B) Membership Rules ( click here) C) Local Ukulele Workshops/Concerts/Events ( click here) ============================== …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves poetry and/or performers looking for an atmosphere to peform their work or to hear great poetry.  We conduct events each month for lovers of this art to include : The @ttic - a once a month showcase poetry event, Graffiti DC - a once a month slam event for 18+ crowd, and Busboys & Poets - an open mic hosted by Beny Blaq once a month.

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Welcome to Baltimore African American Singles Social Group Black love is beautiful!  We are welcoming, intelligent, fun, fierce, adventurous, respectful, confident, educated, go getters, jet setters and single! Are you single and in the Baltimore Metro Area? Then this group is for "you"! Charm City has a lot to offer and we are going to explore all of the City's hidden gems. Please join us if you would like to meet other African American Singles in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, for dinner, bo …

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 …

The original name was going to be "The messy writer's group for the functionally nutty," but we don't all have to be messy, or nutty, or functional. We read, write and perform poetry. Sometimes it shoots, sometimes sits like dirt, sometimes resists like phlegm, or oozes, or sometimes it just rests above our heads- no matter. It's a product of "the great yellow rose in your brain" (that's Ginsberg). If you have ever said to yourself, after writing a whole bunch of words on a page, "Man I wish I c …