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Foodies + New Friends
A night out with new friends over dinner! Sign up and we will organize a table reservation at the selected restaurant of the week. All ages welcome!
Trivia: Ballston Local, Arlington, VA - all levels welcome
We will be participating in a trivia night event at Ballston Local in Arlington on Monday. Trivia starts at 7 pm.
The location is in proximity to the Ballston Metro Station if you plan on taking public transportation.
Parking: There may be free street parking in the nearby residential neighborhoods (perhaps between Wilson and Carlin Springs). Otherwise, paid street or paid parking garage (Ballston Quarter Mall is a garage a few blocks away).
Maximum number of members on a team is 6.
To ensure you get a spot on a trivia team:
* Please arrive by 6:45 PM, or notify the hosts that you are running late by 6:45 PM. If you arrive after 6:45 or don't notify the hosts, you are not guaranteed a spot on a trivia team and may need to form your own, separate team.
* Please RSVP so we know to expect you. Don't be like Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from Wedding Crashers and crash a trivia event.
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If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!
Let's Do This!!!
Let's find our happy place, on the dance floor! Every Monday night.
Swing dancing is a HUGE scene in this area! With ton's of live bands and dance opportunities every week! (Especially with Summer coming up on us!) so lets jump in and have some fun! New 8 week beginner lessons kick off TONIGHT! (5/4), 7pm at Colvin Run Dance Hall just off Route 7 in Great Falls. (between Tysons and Reston) These are super fun classes and no partner is needed. It's also inexpensive compared to dance studios! Registration is on the Gottaswing website. Register ahead of time to be entered into the first night drawings. Seriously this is a fun and friendly scene. Let's do it!
Parliamo in Italiano. An evening with amici Italiani.
Ciao a tutti. Io mi chiamo Simona e sono nata a Ivrea nel Piemonte. I miei sono stati in Italia fino alla fine e io non parlo piu tanto ma con mia sorella in Sardegna. E per questo che ho cominciato questo gruppo. Sto perdendo la mia lingua e mi piacetebbe conoscere qualcuno che si possa parlare insieme.
Ci incontriamo a La Madeleine in Kingstowne VA alle 630 fino alle 8.
se avete domanda scrivetemi al il mio email simonasara12@gmail.com.
A presto!
We’re Back! Monday Games Night!
Games night is back! With our favorite local game store opening back up, Games night will come back starting Monday June 7th!
We are an lgbt+ games group that’s been going for nearly 3 years now! We welcome anyone in the lgbt+ community to come play board games every Monday with our fun and chaotic crew! If you’re brand new to board gaming and looking to make some friends or if you love playing 4 hour space operas and are looking to make some rivals, we’re the group for you!
We are an lgbt+ group that focuses on creating a safe lgbt+ community. Non-lgbt+ individuals are welcome when attending with an lgbt+ friend, family member, or partner.
Huzzah hobbies currently follows cdc guidelines, where customers who are vaccinated are allowed to not wear masks indoors. With their current hours on Mondays, they are open until 9pm; if they change hours and remain open later, games night will continue until close.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to message us here!
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Humans discuss AI over coffee
Our first Technoverts meetup had a great turnout, so we're doing it again, this time with an optional conversation theme: **How people are actually using AI in everyday work and life**. This is not a panel or presentation, and I do not have a fixed agenda, it's just a relaxed coffee conversation for people in tech (or tech-adjacent fields) who are curious about practical AI use cases, useful tools, workflow hacks, weird experiments, and what's generally helping people right now.
*Topics might include:*
* AI tools people actually use at work
* Productivity and automation
* Prompting successes and failures
* Writing, coding, research, analytics and creative use cases
* What feels overhyped vs. genuinely useful.
No expertise is required. It's completely fine to come mostly curious, skeptical, or just interested in meeting thoughtful people in tech.
*What to expect:*
* Low pressure conversation
* A mix of tech talk and normal conversation
Location: (Subject to change as I do more research)
High Point Pub Tyson's Whole Foods, 1635 Boro Pl. (This is the cafe space on the second floor of the Whole Foods at the Boro, Tysons. Parking is free in the garage with validation).
Time: 11 am (this is when the cafe opens).
Everyone covers their own coffee/snacks.
I'll arrive early and grab a table and will post details about location in the event discussion.
Address: 1635 Boro Pl.
Whole Foods 2nd Floor Cafe
Winery Visit - Sunset Hills
Friends, it's time to head back to Sunset Hills to enjoy an afternoon sipping wine and enjoying this lovely winery. We will be sitting at a table under the pavilion, where there is also live music.
"Once a working Amish farm, Sunset Hills Vineyard offers old-world charm with spectacular sunsets and mountain views, ample lawn areas to spread out and enjoy, and a stunning restored Amish barn surrounded by beautiful vineyards."
[WEBSITE](https://www.sunsethillsvineyard.com/Your-Visit)
[FOOD MENU](https://www.sunsethillsvineyard.com/Menus/Food-Menu) As an FYI - their warm ciabatta bread is especially yummy! Outside food is allowed under the pavilion if you'd prefer. If bring sharables, please leave a message as to what you are bringing so we don't have duplicates. As an FYI - their warm ciabatta bread is especially yummy!
I will need to limit this to 8 ppl. to avoid paying for a reservation. So please keep your RSVP's updated so that others can enjoy your spot if unable to attend.
On Course Golf Clinic
**EVERYONE MUST REGISTER ON THE WOMEN ON COURSE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM A SPOT FOR THIS EVENT. [CLICK HERE TO RSVP](https://www.womenoncourse.com/on-course-golf-clinic-edp-14782-05-2026.html)**
**(an RSVP on Meetup will NOT hold a spot for you)**
This is a great opportunity for golfers who have taken lessons to gain confidence on the course! Play golf with instructor Ross Gelfo who will float between groups to cover golf situations including proper etiquette, rules, club selection, pace of play strategy, understanding the scorecard, developing pre-shot routines, and more. Price includes 9 holes of walking golf on the par 3 golf course with guidance from the pro. Push carts $7 additional payable at the course. Everyone will need a set of clubs. (Rentals $10)
This event welcomes the first 8 people who RSVP. Come solo or bring a friend. Payment required in advance. Refunds less $10 cancelation fee with 72 hours advance written notice.
**$52\.00 Member \| $60\.00 Non Member**
Old Town Herndon Happy Hour Run
Start at the old train depot.
After the run, we'll meet at Mile 20 for a drink!
Run starts at 6:45 pm we will head toward Sterling tonight. Run at your own pace out and back.
2 mile runners turn around at Crestview Drive.
3 mile runners turn around at Tamarack Court.
3.5 & 4 - No cross streets in this stretch. You're on your own. :-)
5 mile runners - turn around at Sterling Blvd.
Live Music at Jimmy’s!
Live music every Thursday night at Jimmy’s.
[Jimmy’s upcoming events.](https://www.jottnew.com/upcoming-events.html)
Lost in Paris @ FNL!!!
**It's finally FNL season!!! Lost In Paris is a combination of four unique and distinct musical talents. Their one-of-a-kind show culminates as a musical and visual experience that leaves audiences floored and screaming for more. From its inception, Lost In Paris has been at the pinnacle of the Northeast cover band and event scenes.**
**We will meet by the beer tent.**
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Date change - Belly Dancing & Brews: The Lebanese Takeover
Join us at Byblos in Gainesville for an evening that’s as vibrant as it is delicious.
Step into an atmosphere where the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality meets the electric energy of live performance. We’re gathering for a true Lebanese dinner experience, think tables filled with authentic mezze, perfectly seasoned grills, and the kind of laughter that only happens over a shared meal.
As we dine, the room comes alive with a captivating live belly dancing show, bringing an exotic rhythm to our night and setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable social outing.
From Lebanese Baklava to Brews: The Craftworx After-Party
Social Sips & Bites crew - THIS is the kind of night we live for.
We’re bringing the energy, the flavor, and the full vibe from start to finish.
We kick things off at
Byblos Gainesville
with amazing food, shared plates, and live belly dancing setting the tone for the night.
Then we turn it UP
We head over to
The CraftWorx Taproom
where the music is live, the drinks are flowing, and the dance floor + social energy take over.
Schedule:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Dinner • Belly Dancing • Vibes
8:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Live Music • Drinks • Dancing • Late Night Hangout
This isn’t just dinner.
This isn’t just a night out.
It’s one of those Social Sips & Bites nights where everything just clicks - the people, the music, the energy.
Social Sips & Bites: Quantum Leap 80s Dance Night-Rockville
SSB family, we’re heading out for a high-energy night of live music, dancing, and nonstop throwback vibes.
On stage: Quantum Leap - a professional 80s tribute band bringing the best of pop, rock, dance, and R&B hits from the decade that knew how to party.
Dim Sum Brunch in Rockville
Corner Bites
I’m excited to announce our next culinary outing! We will be heading to Corner Bites in Rockville, MD, to enjoy some authentic Cantonese cuisine.
Corner Bites is a popular dim sum restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, known for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, including classic items like har gow, siu mai, and roast duck, served in a modern setting with order-by-the-menu service rather than carts.
Monthly Culinary Meetup Note:
If you were a previous no show or canceled on the day of when there's a waitlist, you're not guaranteed a seat. - Mellisa
Boba Tea Tuesday Meetup - Ben Gong's
Regular boba tea meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations. Great for those who are new in town or find new activities to do!
We will meet inside Ben Gong’s, and afterwards, at 9 pm, we’ll decide on dinner at a nearby restaurant that is still open. Anyone is free to join us for dinner if they like.
Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
Regular coffee meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations with coffee. Great for those who are new in town or looking for new activities to do!
This will be held at Weird Brothers Coffee at Worldgate Centre in Herndon.
Afterwards, if anyone is interested, we can grab lunch at whichever nearby restaurant in the shopping center. There’s a TGI Friday’s, a Thai place, a Mexican place, Inchin’s Asian fusion restaurant, and we are open to alternative preferences.
Additional Note: If you are on the Wait List, you can still feel free to attend if you wish.
Turtle Recall @ Jimmy's!!!
What can you say about Turtle Recall? From hit songs of the 90's to today, to surprises like the Mama's and the Papa's and Neil Diamond - you will be blown away by their set list!
Let's show Turtle Recall and Jimmy's some NOVA Live Music Mingle love as they ROCK Jimmy's 1 Silo stage!



















