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Whitlow's on the Wharf
Whitlow's on the Wharf
We're back. Brisk, 3- to 4-mile urban hike starting and ending at Whitlow's on the Wharf. We will hike around Hains Point before looping back to Whitlow's for drinks and food. Rideshare or public transportation recommended, closest metro L'Enfant.
Weekly Open Rehearsal - All Voices Welcome
Weekly Open Rehearsal - All Voices Welcome
We all sing. In the car, in the shower, at the pub. But many of us are unsure about our ability to sing in front of other people. The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus wants to help you get the most beautiful sound possible from your voice with the confidence to perform. We love to sing – that’s why we do it and have for over 60 years. Join us for a Tuesday evening and we'll show you what Barbershop Music is all about. No experience or materials necessary.
Casual Dinner - Nando's Pike & Rose
Casual Dinner - Nando's Pike & Rose
\- Chicken or Vegetarian Dinner at Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant \- Parking free in garage or outdoor lots for 2 hours \(no street parking\) \- Naughty Nata's for dessert\! Menu: https://order.nandosperiperi.com/menu/pike-rose
Puzzled Pint
Puzzled Pint
UPDATE JULY 2021 Puzzled Pint Washington DC-City/Arlington is going back to live events starting July 2021. Our Fairfax chapter is still on hiatus until further notice. Love solving puzzles?...with friends?...while eating and drinking? Join us for Puzzled Pint in Washington DC, Arlington, or Fairfax County! http://www.puzzledpint.com/ Puzzled Pint is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens at bars/pubs on the second Tuesday of every month in multiple cities around the world. The Friday before each event, they post a location puzzle to the web site. The solution to that puzzle will lead you to a local pub/bar/restaurant. There are two locations in Northern Virginia, one in Arlington (sometimes in DC proper) and one in the Fairfax area. Hints will be available on the site for the location puzzle. On the night of the event, show up at the specified pub. We'll have more puzzles for you to solve while you enjoy drinks and food. Most teams take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to solve a typical puzzle set. We, "Game Control", will be on hand to give hints and verify answers. All Puzzled Pint events are free to attend. Puzzled Pint players solve puzzles for fun — there are no prizes. Teams are encouraged — solving is more fun with friends! You may use this meetup as a forum to try and put a team together or you may show up the night of and pick a random table of people to join. *Please note we are not responsible for putting teams together.
Pints & Pawns
Pints & Pawns
Alexandria Pints & Pawns is now part of the Chess on Tap community! If you have a travel chess set and/or clock, please bring them so we can be sure to accommodate everyone. If not, feel free to come anyway!
Rugby Practice: Pine Ridge Park - New Players Welcome! Learn to Play Rugby!
Rugby Practice: Pine Ridge Park - New Players Welcome! Learn to Play Rugby!
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we want YOU to join us! New players are always welcome - all you need is a good attitude and a willingness to learn. Also, bring a water bottle, a mouth guard, and cleats (if you have them - they're not necessary right away). Our experienced coaches will teach you everything you need to know! Bring your energy, your enthusiasm, and most importantly, your love for the game. Let's make this practice a blast and get ready to rock the upcoming season!
Puzzled Pint DC/Arlington
Puzzled Pint DC/Arlington
What can be a more geeky night out than spending an evening solving puzzles in a pub, especially after a pandemic? Yes, Puzzled Pint is returning to being in-person! See www.puzzledpint.com This free event works like this: On the website puzzledpint.com is a puzzle. Solve it and find out where we'll be puzzling on Tuesday -- it'll be at a pub near a metro station. Go there and do free puzzle sets! The puzzle sets are meant for teams of three or four people -- if you don't have a team and want one, you can form a team here on Meetup, or the kind Puzzled Pint people will likely help. Some notes: -- These are "puzzle hunt" style puzzles, which have an interesting style of their own. If you are new to this kind of puzzle, DON'T PANIC when you first see the location puzzle, and don't hesitate to get hints. After all, the point is to have fun, not be frustrated! -- Also, for new people, a basic guide is available here: http://www.puzzledpint.com/files/3513/8254/7894/2013_10_22_Puzzling_Basics_Infographic.pdf -- Note that this event isn’t hosted by GNO, but by Puzzled Pint. Feel free to post here to form groups etc, but don’t expect the kind Puzzled Pint Organizers to have read any messages here. -- If people come late, they can either form their own group, or join a pre-existing group. However, since the event is designed for groups of 3 or 4 people, forming a new group will probably work out better. The 7:00 time is just when they start handing out the puzzles -- if your group wants to start later, that'll be fine

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🇮🇪 Ireland @ The Wharf 🎉
🇮🇪 Ireland @ The Wharf 🎉
MARDIS GRAS AT THE WHARF HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS MEETUP HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO IRELAND AT THE WHARF 🎉 About the Event Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on the waterfront at The Wharf! The festival spans two main areas — District Pier and Transit Pier — with live Irish-inspired music, traditional Irish dancing, live rugby on big screens, and plenty of food and drink options from Wharf restaurants and bars. The vibe is casual, social, and festive with something fun happening almost every hour.  ✔ Free admission — no tickets required. ✔ Family- and pet-friendly (leashed dogs welcome).  ⸻ 📍 Meeting Spot We’ll plan to meet Zooz Cocktail Bar for food, drinks and socializing. Feel free to go off into the wharf, on the different peers, and experience the different activities happening and use Zooz as a homebase, where majority of the group will be. Grab a drink, wear green, and enjoy!  ⸻ 📆 Event Schedule 🎶 District Pier Stage (Main Music & Festivities) • 1:00 PM — Official festival kickoff (MacMillan United Pipes Band leads opening)  • 1:15 PM – Poehemia — High-energy Celtic rock from Baltimore-based band  • 2:30 PM – The 19th Street Band — Irish-influenced blend of Americana & punk  • 4:15 PM – Ben-David Warner Band — Irish-Americana tunes from Virginia  • 6:00 PM – Chasing Abbey — Irish group with electronic + traditional influences (festival music wraps by 7 PM)  🎵 Music runs all afternoon — perfect for chatting, dancing, or just enjoying the waterfront vibe.  ⸻ 🏉 Transit Pier (Dance, Rugby View & Stage Acts) • 12:40 PM – Six Nations Rugby Begins (Wales vs Italy) — shown live on big screen  • 1:00 PM – Legacy Irish Dance Academy — traditional Irish dance performance  • 2:00 PM – Kentucky Avenue Trio — Americana-style set on Transit Pier stage  • 4:00 PM – Boyle School of Irish Dance — more authentic Irish dancing  • 4:10 PM – Six Nations Continues (England vs France) on the big screen  ⸻ 🍻 What to Expect • Irish & Celtic Music All Day — from bagpipes to rock + folk vibes.  • Traditional Irish Dancing — lively performances sprinkled throughout the afternoon.  • Live Rugby Viewing — catch Six Nations on big screens at Transit Pier.  • Food & Drinks — explore outdoor festival bars and nearby restaurants (Kirwan’s Irish Pub, etc.).  • Family & Pet Friendly — bring kids and leashed dogs along for the fun.  ⸻ 📌 Tips for the Day • Wear green for St. Paddy’s vibes 🍀 • Plan to arrive a little early if you want a good viewing spot for music or rugby. • Use Metro to Waterfront Station and walk 5 min to The Wharf. 
Meet & Greet @ Punch Bowl Social 🎉🥂
Meet & Greet @ Punch Bowl Social 🎉🥂
Collaboration with other Meetup groups! Meet on the 3rd floor! We are going to be mixing things up tonight! Come unwind and grab food and/or drinks while meeting people.🍻🍝 Punch Bowl Social is a 24000 square foot, multi-floor venue with bars, food, and various activities including darts, pool, arcade games, bowling and more. We anticipate meeting up at the **second floor** where there is a full bar and it is quieter. We have a table reserved there for us all! It’s a chill event so stay for an hour or the whole time. Have a drink and unwind, go play darts with some new friends, try bowling at their indoor lanes - always something new and interesting to do. 🎳👾🎤🎯
Crimson Whiskey Bar
Crimson Whiskey Bar
The Craft Cocktails Club returns to Crimson Whiskey Bar to partake in their selection of whiskey themed craft cocktail drinks. crimson-dc.com
Boards & Barrels
Boards & Barrels
Whether you’re new to modern games, or a seasoned gamer, our new Boards & Barrels game night is the place to play. We’re pairing the best wines with new and classic games for an evening of analog fun and community. Choose from our growing game library or bring a favorite. *Unplug. Uncork. Unbox.* **Every Wednesday 6 pm - 9 pm**
Best of Bars Series: Punchbowl Social
Best of Bars Series: Punchbowl Social
Next up on the Best of Bars series - meeting up at Punchbowl Social in the Ballston Quarter Shopping Center! 🍔 Food, Games & Vibes: Punchbowl Social is a 3-floor bar and restaurant. The top floor has everything from arcades, to bowling, darts, and foosball. There's also a comfortable outdoor patio area if the weather's nice. Their happy hour menu (until 6:30pm) has select cocktails and beers for $5-6, and select bites and snacks ranging mostly around $5-8. The non-HH food and cocktail menus also have a wide selection to choose from. View the menus at this link, and scroll to the bottom: [https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/arlington](https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/arlington) 🤝 Meet & Mingle: This hangout is all about the social vibe — chatting, laughing, and meeting other young professionals while enjoying great food and drinks. Each floor has a different vibe, so come meet and explore the place, and find your nook to hang out with if you want to branch off of the main group! **We will aim to meet at the 2nd floor bar, since it's a better setting for socializing.** **🚗Punchbowl Social Location + details:** 4238 Wilson Blvd.Suite 1180 Arlington, VA 22203 **Happy Hour 3-6:30pm** **HH Food/Drink Menu:** [https://punchbowlsocial.com/happy-hour](https://punchbowlsocial.com/happy-hour) ### 🅿️**Parking:** Cheapest parking around is to park in the Ballston Public Parking garage next-door to the bar. 627 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203 Rates: Up to 3 hours, $1 3-4 hours, $3 4-5 hours, $5 ### **🚇Transit:** Take the Orange/Silver lines to Ballston-MU stop, walk 2 blocks east to N Randolph St. Turn right and walk south 2 blocks. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RsQFQkfynrQcBkB96
CLARENDON St. Patrick's Bar Crawl/The Leprechaun Lap [20% DISCOUNT CODE WITHIN]
CLARENDON St. Patrick's Bar Crawl/The Leprechaun Lap [20% DISCOUNT CODE WITHIN]
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlirish-stroll-tickets-1297639828659](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlirish-stroll-tickets-1297639828659)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. ABOUT THE EVENT The infamous Leprechaun Lap is making its way to Clarendon! Join the shenanigans to Clarendon’s best bars, patios and rooftops, featuring all day drink specials, DJs, bands, signature party favors, and giveaways. Don your green and get ready for your St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl adventure! ***\*Registration is from 3-5pm. If you can not make it on time, have a friend pick up your wristband. TEXT/EMAIL THEM YOUR QR CODE.*** But the party continues till 10PM! This is a 21+ event. Please drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive. Take public transportation, ride share or call a cab. Also, Clarendon Metro station is a walking distance. **There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.** **This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving!** **What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.** **Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!** **Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!** ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlirish-stroll-tickets-1297639828659](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlirish-stroll-tickets-1297639828659)) Payment Instructions : 1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button. 2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for. 3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". 4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal. How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and they hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : 1. Go to Settings. 2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it 3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. For Google Chrome Users : 1. Open Google Chrome. 2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options. 3. Click on Settings. 4. Scroll down to content settings. 5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. Refund and Ticket Resell Policy All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. FAQs REGISTRATION Registration is from 3PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags . If you can't make it by 5pm have a friend present your ticket and pick everything up for you. TEXT/EMAIL THEM YOUR QR CODE. But the party continues till 10PM! TICKETS You MUST print a copy of your ticket or have with you or on your phone. Tickets are transferable and not refundable. You can give your ticket to a friend to use if you cannot attend the event. ROUTE Recommend times and featured entertainment for each bar will be sent out before the event. DRESS CODE We recommend wearing green or you may get pinched by a leprechaun! Costume prizes for the most festively dressed participant. ID Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Reach out to info@merevents.com \****For further info, refer the Eventbrite Invite. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs.***
St. Patrick's Bar Crawl [20% OFF PROMO INSIDE FOR MEMBERS, MISS IT NOT!]
St. Patrick's Bar Crawl [20% OFF PROMO INSIDE FOR MEMBERS, MISS IT NOT!]
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. ABOUT THE EVENT For the luck of the Irish, put on some green and join us for the St. Patrick's Bar Crawl, with lots o'Shenanigans near and dear to you. The infamous Leprechaun Lap is back with cover-free access to Dupont’s best bars, clubs and rooftops, featuring drinks specials, DJs, signature party favors, and free giveaways. After all, when friends keep moving, the party keeps going. Eat, Drink, Be Irish and a whole lot of malarkey. Warning we may be prone to Shenanigans and Malarkey:) It is time to party like Irish, until all the beer is gone. Cold Green Beer and Loads o'Good Cheers! All you need is your Irish Stroll wristband and you’ll be set to sip on exclusive drink specials all over Dupont Circle! Time: 2pm-10pm (ticket pick up is from 2-5pm) ***\*Registration is from 2PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and Swags. If you can't make it by 5pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.*** **There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.** **This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving! What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.** **Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!** **Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!** **(**[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169)**)** FAQs : REGISTRATION Registration is from 2PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags. ***If you can't make it by 5pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.*** ROUTE You’re able to go to any of the participating bars at your leisure after you register! A map will be sent to all participants the day of the event. DRESS CODE : We recommend wearing green or you may get pinched by a leprechaun! Costume prizes for the most festively dressed participant. ID Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Reach out to info@merevents.com Payment Instructions : 1\. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. ***3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\. Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'\.*** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : Go to Settings. Scroll down to Safari and click on it. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. For Google Chrome Users : Open Google Chrome. Click on the three dots and you will see many options. Click on Settings. Scroll down to content settings. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. REFUND AND TICKET RESELL POLICY All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. ***\*For further info, refer the Eventbrite Invite. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs.***

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Friday night social: Let's go to scene 75!
Friday night social: Let's go to scene 75!
We’re heading back to Scene75 on Friday, March 27 for a high-energy night of laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, arcade games, and whatever chaos we decide to get into. We’ve done this one before and it was a blast — great turnout, tons of laughs, and just the right mix of competition and hanging out. If you missed it last time, this is your shot. 🎯 What to Expect: Laser tag battles Mini golf challenges Go-karts (for those who need speed) Arcade games & game cards You can load however much you’d like onto a game card. Most people will probably be good with $15–$30, but it’s totally up to you. This is a super casual event — show up, jump into whatever looks fun, rotate groups, and hang out. No pressure, no complicated structure. Just a solid Friday night with good people. Also… I haven’t hosted in a bit and I’m making a push to be more active again. If you’ve got ideas for future events you’d love to do, bring them. I’m all ears. Let’s run it back. 🔥
SWAGG!
SWAGG!
Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for drinks and socializing before the band plays at 9:00pm! SWAGG plays danceable pop and R&B favorites. *No cover*. *No food service* but you can order in or bring takeout. (I'll have a basket of snacks, too) **Parking** in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). **Newbies**: If you want to invite a tagalong guest, add a plus one.
St Patrick’s Bar Crawl!
St Patrick’s Bar Crawl!
Back By POPULAR DEMAND The BEST Saint Patrick’s bar crawl in Columbus! We will begin our crawl at BODEGA 7:30pm 1044 North High St. 8:30pm we will be found at GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY. 906 North High St. 9:30pm LINCOLN SOCIAL ROOFTOP. 711 North High St., 9th floor. 10:30pm BROTHERS BAR & GASWERKS. 477 North Park St. They have $1 shots that we MUST avail ourselves of Wear GREEN! Of course. BEST DRESSED will win BRAGGING RIGHTS
Pub Trivia at Beer Barrel - Easton
Pub Trivia at Beer Barrel - Easton
St Patricks Day Party at an Irish Pub!
St Patricks Day Party at an Irish Pub!
**This is the biggest party in town!** ***Come help us enjoy the luckiest day of the year!*** The Irish Pub and outside overflow tent have Irish Beer, Whiskey and Food. Inside the giant tent the best local Irish bands perform while Irish dancers parade by and the Columbus fife and drum invade each late afternoon. **COVER CHARGE: $20.00** **4pm** - [Drowsy Lads](http://www.thedrowsylads.com/) Named as “The Best Irish-American Band” the 20 year performing veterans have galvanized their place amongst Irish and folk music’s must see acts. You’ll have a blast… and the band will be arm in arm beside you! **7pm** \- Ladies of Langford Since 1995, [Byrne’s Pub](https://byrnespub.com/) has served as a Grandview hub for all things Irish. In fact, co-owner Pat Byrne even operates a line of craft Irish whiskey, known as Bua. The Grandview Spot is also a huge patron of both Celtic music and bluegrass, as live musical guests from both genres perform at Byrne’s on the regular.