About us
Welcome to DC Explorers! Our group is made up of individuals over 50 who love to socialize, travel, read classic books and explore new cultures. From weekend getaways to overseas adventures, discussing classic literature, we enjoy learning about different cultures, peoples, and languages, trying new cuisines, attending concerts and art shows, and participating in social dancing. Whether you're a music lover, book lover, art enthusiast, language aficionado, or board game enthusiast, there is something for everyone in our group. Join us for fun and exciting experiences as we connect, learn, and explore DC, the surrounding area and the world together!
Upcoming events
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Book Discussion
Bus Boys & Poets, 235 Carroll St, Washington, DC, USReady to tackle those classic books you’ve always meant to read (or reread)? Join DC Explorers and the I Should Read That, book club.
We are launching a new, open book club dedicated to the classics, and everyone is welcome—whether you read these decades ago or are diving in for the very first time!
Our first meetup is Friday, June 19th to discuss Jules Verne’s timeless adventure, Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
We are ONLY discussing chapters 1-15. So no spoilers please.
We'll always keep a relaxed pace of about 70–100 pages per week so there is plenty of time to enjoy the story before we gather over coffee, tea, or wine.
Location:
Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll Avenue, Takoma ParkRSVP Deadline:
Wednesday, June 17th (so we can give the venue an accurate headcount)
Logistics for the MeetupVenue courtesy:
Please start a tab at the bar for any food or refreshments. We kindly ask that everyone purchase at least one beverage (coffee, smoothie, wine, etc.) to thank our hosts for providing the meeting space.The Book Edition:
Warning: Because there are many heavily altered translations of this book, we highly recommend purchasing the Oxford World's Classics edition. It features the complete 45 chapters so we can all stay on the same page!You can order the book from our host Busboys and Poets at this link.
RSVP to reserve your spot, and feel free to ask questions.
Your RSVP helps our host plan for space to accommodate everyone.
Can't wait to read with you!
1 attendee
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Book Discussion
Busboys & Poets, 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC, USThis is our second meeting to discuss Jules Verne’s timeless adventure, Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
We'll be discussing chapters 16-31.We'll always keep a relaxed pace of about 70–100 pages per week so there is plenty of time to enjoy the story before we gather over coffee, tea, or wine.
Location:
Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll Avenue, Takoma ParkRSVP Deadline:
Wednesday, June 17th (so we can give the venue an accurate headcount)
Logistics for the MeetupVenue courtesy:
Please start a tab at the bar for any food or refreshments. We kindly ask that everyone purchase at least one beverage (coffee, smoothie, wine, etc.) to thank our hosts for providing the meeting space.The Book Edition:
Warning: Because there are many heavily altered translations of this book, we highly recommend purchasing the Oxford World's Classics edition. It features the complete 45 chapters so we can all stay on the same page!
You can order the book from our host Busboys and Poets at this link.
RSVP to reserve your spot, and feel free to ask questions.
Your RSVP helps our host plan for space to accommodate everyone.
Can't wait to read with you!1 attendee
Past events
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