Coffee and Tea Socials

Best darn night ever! Lots of games. Even more laughs. Come and find out for yourself. New members or members who just haven't been out to a meetup are strongly encouraged to come. All are welcomed! OH, and Spider Kelly's has an awesome beer garden in the back. On nice nights, that's where will be. Can't make this board game night? Good thing we do this EVERY Wednesday. Other groups this event is posted to: Fun Times in the DMV, Arlington 20's & 30's Shenanigans, Alexandria-Arlington Active & Awesome, What's Up Arlington, Ballston and Clarendon Singles Mingle Group, Arlington 30s/40s, and !Best Happy Hours in the DMV

📚 Do you love reading, but wish you had a structure and a community to share your insights with? Join our small circle of curious minds (just 4 members per gathering) as we come together for an hour of focused reading—in the calm setting of a library or the cozy atmosphere of a café. Here’s how it works: First part: Quiet reading on your own—bring a book you’re exploring, whether it’s philosophy, history, psychology, literature, or anything meaningful to you. Second part: We regroup and each person shares key takeaways, insights, or questions sparked by their reading. This sparks a structured yet free-flowing conversation around ideas, perspectives, and personal reflections. Why join? Add structure to your reading habit. Discover new books, authors, and ideas through others’ choices. Build real connections by sharing and listening deeply. Socialize around something meaningful instead of small talk.

Everyone is welcome to attend our weekly happy hour, at Tony & Joe's Waterfront Bar in Georgetown (3000 K. St, NW). The event goes from 7:15 to around 10:00 PM. Feel free to show up at any time. French speakers of all levels- from beginners to expats- are invited. We hope to see you there!

This will be our first ever New Years Eve Gala. We are excited to be hosting this event. We've invited the DC Trans Ladies group to join us at the Marriott for this evening. Our Gala will take place in the lounge and restaurant of the Marriott in Fair Oaks Va. We'll be having party favors, dressing up classy and having a champagne toast at midnight. For those new to our Galas, and the Marriott. We gather in the Lounge and socialize and also have their 703 Restaurant, for us to enjoy dinner in and also a nice place to gather. The Hotel Management and staff go out of their way to make us feel comfortable and we are enjoying ourselves all evening. We will have a block of rooms set aside at a discounted price for our event. We encourage everyone to use this discount and consider staying the night. The link for the rooms is posted below. Parking is free and there is no cost to attend the Gala. We hope you will be able to attend our FIRST EVER New Years Eve Gala. Please be sure to RSVP. This will ensure the Marriott has enough staff on hand to accommodate our group. Here is the link to our block of rooms we have available to everyone. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1762449265993&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1515500833846617811&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mZGJiaWRmamlpbFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAm4mSgGAAAAA%3D If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the hosts of this event.

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!

Join us for a New years eve dinner @ Manoli Canoli It is a wonderful Greek or Italian Food. I have a reservation for 10 people. FREE Parking The place is small so you will be able to find the group I will have ice breaker games for us to play to start the dinner off. Meet new people Enjoy a great meal RSVP today

Let's enjoy Balkan/German cuisine at one of my favorite restaurants in Old Town. We ate there last New Year's Eve. Everyone in our party from this group enjoyed their meals too. I just love their schnitzel dishes! [MENU | old-house-cosmo](https://www.oldhousecosmopolitan.com/menu-2) **ADDRESS: 1024 Cameron St., Alexandria**

It’s likely cold so we’ll be meeting inside for the first coffee meetup of the new year! Come out for some low key conversations and the chance to meet new people in person over a hot cup of something. The venue also has a decent array of food options! We typically take over some chairs in the upstairs alcove to the left. Note there is an attendance cap and waitlist because we will be indoors and have limited space available - please be considerate and update your RSVP if you won’t be able to attend so someone else has the chance. *for everyone’s safety, please ensure your profile has at least a first name and/or face photo so we can see who is attending the event. Fully appreciate online privacy but we need the basics to keep everyone safe meeting strangers*

We’re doing it again! The Social Sips and Bites is heading back to the State Theatre for another round of $5 COMEDY NIGHT! If you missed it last time, here’s your chance to redeem yourself (and your sense of humor). For just $5, you’ll get a night full of laughs, good vibes, and memories that might just become inside jokes. Grab your friends, prep your laugh muscles, and join us for another epic night of comedy gold. The State Theater is offering a fantastic deal—tickets for just $5! But act fast, as they’re selling quickly. If you’re interested, here’s the link to grab your tickets Don’t miss out! http://m.thestatetheatre.com/events/e2221.xml

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching.

The weather might be cooling down, but we aren’t 🥵💅 We’re kicking off the new year with our first official DMV walk in Georgetown!
Come walk, yap, and sip cocoa with us! **🌦 Heads up: Forecast calls for 40s weather, bundle up well and bring an umbrella ☂️ We’ll stroll if the skies allow, but rain or shine, we’re ending with warm vibes and hot cocoa at Maman.** 📍 Where Meet at the open plaza area near the fountain at Washington Harbour. 🕰️ When We walk out at 12:15 PM sharp.
We’ll stroll along the waterfront and grab cocoa at Maman Café at 1:30 PM — mention Glow Girl Social at checkout for 15% off your order! 🧣 Bring comfy walking shoes, sunscreen, water, and cute, cozy layers (we’ll take pics 📸) 🚗 🚗 Parking Tips Street parking in Georgetown is tight — please arrive early or rideshare if possible.
Nearby garages include: * Washington Harbour Garage (30th St & K St NW) * Colonial Parking (3030 K St NW) 💬 What to Expect Come ready to mix, mingle, and maybe meet your next favorite friend 💕
Whether you’re new to town or just craving fresh energy, this is a no-pressure space for real connection. It might feel awkward at first (totally normal!), but putting yourself out there is a muscle and this is the perfect place to flex it. After our stroll, we’ll warm up with cocoa and easy convo at Maman. 🌟 A Few Reminders ✨ If you have any concerns or feedback, let the host know, we’re always open to making things better.
✨ If there’s ever an issue with your order or service, please try resolving it with the café first so they have a fair chance to make it right.
✨ While we’re strolling, let’s look out for each other, stay in small groups, and keep the good vibes flowing together.

Hello! If you are looking for a creative way to kick off 2026, I’m excited to invite you to our special launch event: **Zen & Zest: Japanese Art & Tea Kick-off event**. It’s a great way to meet local neighbors and learn something beautiful. **When:** Sunday, January 4th, 2026 **Where:** Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 **Registration** is **online only** at: **[https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6468231](https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6468231)**. **Details:** An introductory event on Japanese calligraphy and the traditional tea (Macha). Please note that this specific event is **not** a hands-on workshop. It is a kick-off event where we will introduce our upcoming classes and the instructor. The instructor will prepare a cup of Matcha for each attendee. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning with a cup of Matcha while getting to know the community. Hope to see you there!

* We meet inside Compass Coffee. * Details on parking below. * Bring something to read, as we often take some time at the beginning telling each other about what we're currently reading. * I have a favor to ask of you. To offset the cost of Meetup fees (\~$200 a year), I kindly request that you consider a small donation to my my [Pledge account](https://www.meetup.com/a-different-type-of-book-club-arlington/#pledge). 😊 **NOTE: NO DISCUSSION OF POLITICS: 12/31/21 UPDATE** For the sake of polite company, moving forward, we will avoid the discussion of politics at meetings of the book club. Please let me know if you have any questions. **PARKING** On Saturdays and Sundays, parking is free on 16th Street N. (near Hillside Park, 1601 N. Pierce Street, Arlington, Va.), and also on the adjacent N. Pierce Street (between Clarendon Blvd. and Fairfax Dr.). Likewise, on weekends, parking on N. Queen Street (between Clarendon Blvd. and Fairfax Dr.) is free. **NON-ATTENDANCE / NO-SHOW POLICY** If you have said that you will attend this event, but no longer are able to attend, please kindly update your status to "Not Attending" so that someone on the waitlist is able to RSVP. **Because this Meetup group is popular, and typically has a waitlist, effective immediately, I'm instituting a two-event no-show policy. If you RSVP as "Attending" but do not show at two events, you will be removed from this Meetup group.** We look forward to seeing you! Best, Jay

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Washington.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

**MEET FOR DESSERT**: Since it's cold outside, let's meet for warm chocolate inside! Hot chocolate and warm chocolate fondue (chocolate fondue day is Feb 5th) are offered at this cafe filled with the smell of chocolate! *The hot chocolate at Chocolate Cafe is arguably the best hot chocolate you will ever have.* They have a huge variety, including Hot Chocolate, Dark Hot Chocolate (my fave), White Hot Chocolate, as well as specialty hot chocolates, including Cherry Jubilee, LaSalle Mint, Caramel, Mexican, Kaffee Wien, Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Butterscotch. **EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups. **PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building. [Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

***Galentine's Day*** is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another. **LADIES**: Treat yourself & your besties to a Sunday of shopping, music, crafting, coffee and cocktails! **WHERE**: 6th annual Galentine's Party is located inside The Exchange- conveniently located in our favorite area of Columbus-Bridge Park Dublin! **AFTER PARTY**: We can join for brunch at a Bridge Park eatery.

First attempt at this. If it's good, we'll do it again. If it sucks, we tried. (Event photo is from a recent trip to Flagstaff. Stock photos of fake people drinking coffee are the worst.) **Why I'm doing this:** You're the average of the people you spend the most time with. Running a business solo means I've been spending most of my time with myself. And AI tools, which are great for thinking through business problems, but terrible for actual human connection. I want to raise that average. Looking for people who want real conversations. Not networking, not pitches, just the kind of talk that makes you think differently about what you're building and why. If we all end up making a few friends along the way, even better. **What to expect:** Coffee. Conversation. No pitches, no elevator speeches, no going around the table introducing ourselves like it's a corporate icebreaker. Just show up and talk like a normal human. **Ground rules:** * No pitching your business * No recruiting * No MLM talk * No hustle porn **RSVP cap:** 6 people max so it doesn't turn into a crowd. **Location:** Transcend Coffee & Roastery in Grove City **Time:** Friday, January 16th at 11 AM. See you there!

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.