Socialize and Make Friends with Common Interests

Join us for a hangout at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair! A group of us are checking it out at 5 pm on Saturday, August 22nd. This is the last day of the fair, and it includes a demolition derby at the end if that's your type of thing. Tickets can be purchased on the fair website: https://mcagfair.com/ The plan is to congregate at the Fair Main Office (Building 1) at 5 pm. You can park there for $20 per car or take a free shuttle from the Montgomery College campuses at Rockville or Germantown. https://mcagfair.com/map-of-fairgrounds/

⛵ Sail Out of Summer Happy Hour @ Hello Betty Boat Bar 🍹 Come hang out with the MoCo 20s & 30s crew for a Friday night happy hour at Hello Betty Boat Bar in North Bethesda! We’re taking advantage of the warm weather while we still have it with drinks, food, and good company aboard Hello Betty’s outdoor Boat Bar in the upper floor. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet some new people, or have been to our events before, come join us! 📍 Hello Betty Boat Bar – North Bethesda 📅 Friday, September 4 🍹 Drinks, food & outdoor vibes 👋 New members and solo attendees are always welcome! Come for one drink or hang out with us for the night. See you at the Boat Bar! ⛵🍻

Come hang out with us at Starr Hill Biergarten at The Perch in Tysons for one of our last rooftop hangouts of the summer! 🌇☀️ Let’s make the most of the warm weather while it lasts with good vibes, great views, live music, food, drinks, and even better company. 🎶🍻 Beyond the Biergarten, The Perch has plenty to enjoy — food trucks, cornhole, lawn games, and 18-hole mini golf at Perch Putt. ⛳️🎯 Come solo or bring some friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun summer evening on the rooftop with us! 🌙✨ Parking is easy! Use the Capital One Center retail garage (next to Wegmans, 1803 Capital One Drive). 🅿️ The first two hours are free, and after that, rates apply (2–3 hours: $6; 3–4 hours: $8). The North or South elevators will take you straight up to the 11th floor where we’ll meet. Let’s make the most of this beautiful evening — tee off, enjoy tasty bites, sip on refreshing drinks, play some cornhole, and simply relax together in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere 🥂💛⛳️. We can’t wait to see you there!

We’re getting an early taste of something NEW coming to Fairfax! 🤩 Join us Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM as we get together at Dumont Creamery & Café, ahead of their OFFICIAL GRAND LAUNCH on August 28! 🎉🍦 Even better, this is our friend Bharat’s business, and he’s part of our Meetup community! We’re all about supporting our own, so let’s show up, show some love, and help celebrate this exciting new chapter! 🙌🏽❤️ Dumont is bringing premium ice creams, specialty coffees, bubble tea, falooda, Indian-inspired desserts, and more to Fairfax! 🍨🧋☕️ Come grab something sweet, try something new, meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, and enjoy a fun Saturday morning with the group. 📅 Saturday, August 22 ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Dumont Creamery & Café – Fairfax 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033

Join us for our bi-weekly coffee meetup—a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members, make new friends, and enjoy casual conversation. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to expand your social circle, or just want to enjoy a relaxing morning, we’d love to see you there! We will be meeting at Weird Brothers Coffee in the Worldgate Centre. After we grab our coffee and chat, those who are interested are welcome to join us for an optional lunch at one of the nearby restaurants in the shopping center. We look forward to catching up with you!

Join us for our bi-weekly boba tea gathering! It is a wonderful way to relax, strike up conversations, and meet new people, especially if you are new to the neighborhood or just looking to connect with others. We’ll be gathering at Ben Gong’s for tea, and as closing time approaches, we’ll pick a nearby spot to grab dinner. You are more than welcome to join us for a bite to eat if you’d like to stick around.

Since our last Ice Cream Social rained out on us, we’re going to try it again as a send off to the summer. Come join us in Reston Town Center for our end of summer Ice Cream Social! We'll chat, eat desserts, and have a fun evening hanging out with each other and socializing! There are multiple dessert locations you choose from. There are Ice Cream Jubilee, Ben & Jerry’s, and Pitango Gelato. Parking is readily available throughout Reston Town Center, and the garages are free on weekends. \*Note: In the event of inclement weather, specifically rainfall, the event will be postponed. Attendees will be notified, and a rescheduled date will be determined.

We'll check out Bakery Museum & Co in Fairfax 11923B Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030 If there is enough interest, we may check out Saravana Palace for lunch. Please have a picture profile so we can recognize you in the meetup. Please only sign up if you're sure about attending this meetup, and please update your RSVP as soon as possible if you need to cancel, thank you!

Join us for our bi-weekly coffee meetup—a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members, make new friends, and enjoy casual conversation. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to expand your social circle, or just want to enjoy a relaxing morning, we’d love to see you there! We will be meeting at Weird Brothers Coffee in the Worldgate Centre. After we grab our coffee and chat, those who are interested are welcome to join us for an optional lunch at one of the nearby restaurants in the shopping center. We look forward to catching up with you!

With a lot of us attending the DC Supershow, let’s catch up and show off our new purchases as well as old favorites! See you there!

DeafPlus Advocate is hosting our monthly ASL Social event in the DMV. Join us and play pinball, enjoy food, drink and enjoy ASL conversations. Brewery has two walls of pinball machines! If you are Deaf/hearing, interested in socializing, or looking for practice with your American Sign Language (ASL), join us! All ASL levels are welcome! We will host ASL Social on Saturday, August 22nd, at Bunnyman Brewing Chanilly from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The address is: 14140 Parke Long Ct A-C, Chantilly, VA 20151 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the DeafPlus Advocate team.

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Join us at Paris Baguette in Herndon for some morning conversations and meeting new and old friends.

The workday is over… now it’s time to head to the rooftop. Join Social Sips & Bites for a relaxed evening at The Perch at Capital One Center. Grab a drink, enjoy great conversations, meet new people, and take in the rooftop views as the sun goes down. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first Social Sips & Bites event, this is the perfect chance to unwind, laugh, and make new friends in one of the area’s best rooftop spots. Come for one drink… stay for the great company. https://www.capitalonecenter.com/the-perch

Let’s try this new cafe that opened a couple months ago. It’s right next to the Gold Gym and you can park in the building garage. The manager said to park only where it says for Gold Gym members. Please do not park on main level as it’s for the apartment visitors only. Please note that it’s at 11 am and not our usual 9 am. https://motw.coffee/ Looking forward to meeting you all!!!

Get ready for a fun, high-energy night of Bingo with great company! Whether you’re the strategic player carefully marking your card or the one ready to shout “BINGO!” at full volume, this event is all about relaxing, laughing, and enjoying the moment. We’ll play seven rounds throughout the evening, with plenty of chances to win and even more chances to connect. Expect a lively, welcoming vibe where you can meet new people, catch up with friends, and enjoy some drinks and snacks along the way. What to expect: * A social, upbeat atmosphere * Drinks, bites, and good conversation * Lots of laughs and a little friendly competition Come as you are—just bring your energy and a bit of luck. Looking forward to a great night with everyone!

# 1 Million Cups Loudoun – Summer Social ## Connect. Collaborate. Grow. **Wednesday\, August 26 \| 9:00 AM** **Venture X One Loudoun** Join us for a special **1 Million Cups Loudoun Summer Social**, a relaxed networking event designed to bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and community members to build meaningful connections and strengthen Loudoun's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you're launching a startup, growing an established business, exploring a new idea, or simply looking to connect with like-minded professionals, this is the perfect opportunity to engage in conversations that inspire collaboration and new opportunities. *** ## About the Event Unlike our traditional presentation format, the Summer Social is all about conversation and connection. Enjoy coffee while meeting fellow entrepreneurs, exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and learning about the exciting businesses and organizations that make up the Loudoun community. Whether you're looking for advice, partnerships, referrals, or simply want to expand your network, everyone is welcome. Bring your business cards, your latest ideas, and your curiosity—we'll provide the coffee and the community. *** ## Who Should Attend This event is perfect for: * Entrepreneurs and startup founders * Small business owners * Professionals and consultants * Investors and mentors * Community leaders * Students and aspiring entrepreneurs * Anyone interested in supporting and growing the Loudoun business community *** ## What to Expect The Summer Social is an opportunity to: * Meet and network with local entrepreneurs and business professionals * Share ideas, challenges, and successes * Discover new businesses and resources in the community * Build relationships that can lead to future collaborations and referrals * Learn more about the 1 Million Cups Loudoun community *** ## Why Attend? * Expand your professional network in a welcoming environment. * Connect with entrepreneurs who understand the challenges and rewards of building a business. * Exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and spark new opportunities. * Become part of a thriving community dedicated to supporting local innovation and entrepreneurship. *** ## About 1 Million Cups **1 Million Cups** is a free, national program developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Hosted by **1 Million Cups Loudoun**, our chapter meets on the **2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 9:00 AM** at **Venture X One Loudoun**. While most meetings feature a local entrepreneur presenting their business, our Summer Social offers a unique opportunity to focus on relationship-building and community connections. Join us on **August 26** for coffee, conversation, and a morning of meaningful networking. We look forward to seeing you there!

Looking for the ultimate midweek escape? Join our community for free Latin dance lessons, great music, meet awesome new people, and stay on the dance floor all night. No partner required, no experience needed, and **100% Free Admission**. **The Highlights:** 🌮 **Pre-Game:** Arrive early for tacos, cocktails, and good vibes. 🕺 **7:45 PM:** Bachata Class (*All levels welcome — absolute beginners encouraged!*) 🎧 **Social Dance:** Non-stop beats by **DJ Danny & DJ Horacio** 🚗 **Parking:** Ample street parking + convenient nearby public garages Bring your dancing shoes and a friend—or come solo and make new ones!

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

**Event Description:** Welcome to Kindred Travelers, a community for people who travel through diasporan eyes. This first meetup is all about getting to know each other, from wherever you are. Whether you're a seasoned traveler with stamps in every corner of your passport, or someone just starting to dream about where to go next, this is a space to connect with people who travel with intention, curiosity, and a desire to see beyond the tourist map. **What to expect:** We'll spend our time together sharing stories, swapping travel bucket lists, and talking about what brought each of us to this group. Come ready to share a memorable trip and/or one place you're dying to visit next. **Who this is for:** Anyone who loves to travel and wants to do it with more depth, more connection, and more community. No experience level required, just an open mind and a love of the journey. **What to bring:** Just yourself and your morning coffee or tea. If you'd like, feel free to bring a photo from a favorite trip to share. We can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. **Google Meet Info:** Saturday, August 15 · 10:00 – 11:00am Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nrk-irjr-jso Or dial: ‪(US) +1 857-529-6632‬ PIN: ‪107 147 233‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nrk-irjr-jso?pin=1868977542026

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All our events are trauma-informed and facilitated by folks with therapeutic training. According to our surveys, a lot of our guests report feeling nervous about coming, but 100% of the people who say they were nervous also end up saying they were glad they came. There might be some selection bias going on, but we still think it's promising :) We even had an academic paper come out about our online events showing that they improve mood and reduce loneliness! Check that out [here](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5827683e6a49634bd84b79f4/t/614cfad6e033d105a07cc40f/1632434903586/preprint-28002-submitted.pdf). **What's it like?** The whole thing is on Zoom. We'll put you into pairs in breakout rooms, and you'll switch partners so you're not just talking to the same person the whole night. We'll give you question prompts to spark conversations to make sure you're getting the most out of your conversations. Some examples of our research-backed prompts are, "What's something you're proud of that you don't usually get to share with people?" And, "What's something I would need to know about you in order to be friends with you?" But if you hate our prompts, you'll always be invited to make up your own or talk about whatever feels right. **What do people say about it?** Here's some stuff people have told us (unprompted!) about the online Skip the Small Talks: "I was surprised at how good this was! I'll definitely be coming back!" "This has turned into my weekly self-care-- going to this event every week is something kind I do for myself to stay sane." "I'm an introvert, and to be honest, I even think of myself as someone who generally hates other people, but I actually feel energized after Skip the Small Talk online. For some reason, I feel Zoom fatigue in pretty much every other online interaction, but I'm usually, like, giddy after these." **Ready to Skip the Small Talk with us?** You can grab a ticket **[here](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-online-thursday-august-27-2026)**. **Please do your best to arrive a couple minutes before 7pm ET/ 6pm CT/ 5pm MT/ 4pm PT** if you haven't been to one of these before so you don't miss the intro, but feel free to come late if you need to-- you'll still be able to participate just fine! If you've come to an online Skip the Small Talk before and would rather skip the intro, feel free to come at 7:10 pm ET/ 6:10 CT/ 5:10 MT/ 4:10 PT. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s). **Need accessibility accommodations?** Please see ticket page for [more details](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-online-thursday-august-27-2026). **Want to keep up with our events?** If you want to be the first to get access to tickets, and also get free exclusive content about how to improve your relationships, communicate more effectively, and more deeply, join our [mailing list](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk) (don't worry, we hate mailing lists, too-- we only e-mail when we have something useful to tell you about, like new events). 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How to Turn a Good Conversation Into an Actual Connection Let’s say you start a conversation.. GREAT! Then the problem is what happens after, the "let's hang out sometime" that never turns into an actual plan, the friendly chat that fades into nothing, the acquaintance you never quite become friends with… the first date that never comes. This workshop is all about the specific, tangible moves that turn a good conversation into a real friendship, a great romance and maybe even a solid social circle. **In 60 minutes, you'll learn how to:** * Lock in real plans on the spot, instead of vague "let's exchange numbers" energy * Build a group chat that takes on a life of its own * Start a recurring hangout that makes you the person people gather around * Deepen a friendship without oversharing (or staying stuck in small talk forever) * Become the person who connects others Whether you're rebuilding your social circle after a breakup, new to a city, or just tired of conversations that go nowhere, you'll leave with a concrete plan and a cheat sheet to take with you.

Join us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D Ludio ([https://ludio.gg](https://ludio.gg)) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it. Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around. If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord ([https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH](https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH)) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more! We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people. Requirements: * You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry) * You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome) * You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games

Let's meetup and play some Jackbox Games. The creatively-designed games involve trivia, teamwork, and creatively responding to prompts. They're free, fun, and easy to learn. Copy the link into a new browser window if you can't open it.