In Spanish (as you know), Mami means "mommy" and Amistad is "friendship". Mamistad was started in Arlington, VA (where we now have over 600 members) and may be seen here: http://pregnancy.... . Las Comadres is a Spanish-speaking specialty group of Mamistad formed to connect Spanish-speaking Mamis who live in the general Fairfax-DC area who would like to get-together to converse (in Spanish) with (and sometimes w/o) our children. :)   At the current time, any planned activities are for children …

Welcome to the DC Latino Professionals Meetup, the largest and most active Latino Professional Meetup in the world! The DC Latino Professionals Meetup is a diverse mix of white-collar Latino professionals: from lawyers and MBAs to public policy experts and IT specialists. Approximately, 95% of our members have a Bachelor degree. Many of our members have or are pursuing advanced degrees.  The DC Latino Professionals also reflects the immense diversity of the Latin American diaspora. We host netwo …

Is your favorite food Boliche and you cant stop eating pastelitos de guayaba?! You love Celia and you're obsessed with Timba! You memorized Jose Marti but you've totally get Reinaldo Arenas?! Whether you were born in Cuba or the U.S., the purpose of the group is to provide a forum for Cubans and those of Cuban descent in the D.C. area to find each other, socialize, network, form long-term friendships and create a Cuban community. Our members live, work and hangout in the DC Metro area, and the m …

Welcome to the WORLD'S 1st AND LARGEST BACHATA MEET UP! Bachata is growing bigger and bigger everyday and we are so glad you are part of our extended Bachata Family! Bachata is taking the world by storm and as a true Bachata lover I figured why not start the 1st Meet Up Bachata group. In the last four years I (Lee EL Gringuito) has taught more College Students to dance Bachata then anyone in the world. This meet up will be for Bachata enthusiast that want to come out to Bachata events. We w …

We meet to learn and practice Spanish in a super fun way. We have different levels of fun, social gatherings and learning and practice opportunities: meetings for BEGINNERS, for INTERMEDIATE speakers, gatherings where we speak SOLO ESPAÑOL, and events for everybody at restaurants, with Latin music, at parks, movies, etc. ¡Te esperamos para aprender y divertirte mucho! Join us to learn and have a lot of fun! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you …

Networking and sharing resources as well as providing information to our fellow Iberian-Americans. This term is more inclusive to include anyone who has ancestry that goes back to the Iberian Peninsula, to include not only those of us who use the term Latino, Hispanic, but also to include those of Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian ancestry. We have members from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Spain. There may be ot …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Washington DC! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ag …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Northern Virginia, VA! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more …

Oi Capoeiristas and Sambistas! This group was created to form a community of Capoeira and Samba enthusiasts in DC, MD, and VA.  This is your group so please feel free to suggest ideas for meetups. This meetup is sponsored by Capoeira Malês DC. Under the tutelege of Instrutor Morcego and Mestre Curisco www.curisco.com of Capoeira Malês in Seattle, WA, CapoeiraDC is a dedicated community of capoeiristas who practice the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFirUS389AY. We offer c …

This meetup group has been designed to provide a place for salsa and latin music lovers to go dancing within the Woodbridge community. We understand what it's like to commute all the way to DC for an amazing night of dancing. As a result, we have created this page for you! Currently, Thursdays are our regular evenings to meet up within the Woodbridge community for beginner and intermediate lessons with Latin Dance Instuctors Emmanuel Howard and Victoria Malloy. With our growing network and suppo …

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

La finalidad de este grupo es que las personas latinas o de raices latinas residentes en los Estados Unidos conozcan los maravillosos paises que hay en Latinoamerica! El volver a nuestros paises y el poder gozar de nuestro idioma, de nuestra gente y cultura es una experiencia que nos llena de alegria y orgullo! Es por eso que si eres Latino o si estas interesado en la cultura Latina, te invito a que formes parte de este grupo donde conocerás gente que tiene los mismos intereses que tu. Bienvenid …

Hello to everyone who likes to dance and have fun, Dance is my life and I love to teach others how to experience this exciting form of art. I find great joy in watching my students progress and learn and most of all see them go out to salsa clubs and have fun. I am so proud to know that I've given them something that they can use to meet new people and have fun. Isn't that what we all need in these days full of stress? I have recently relocated to the DC area from Chicago where I taught at t …

Somos un grupo activo de mamas latinas que deseamos conectar con otras mamas en el area de DC/VA. Ser mama es una experiencia maravillosa pero tambien puede ser muy aislante especialmente cuando tienes que criar a tus hijos lejos de tu familia y de tu pais de origen. Sabemos que somos una pieza clave en el desarrollo de nuestros hijos y el éxito de nuestras familias, y es por eso que necesitamos sentirnos realizadas, felices, y contar con un buen grupo de apoyo. Nosotras compartimos el mismo int …

This is largely a young and diverse group of introverts that appreciate themselves for the interesting but sometimes misunderstood people they are. You will have the opportunity to make new quality friends, network, and/or date other others who think and act like you. Organizers will plan a broad array of activities and also give you the ability to do the same. Sure you like people, but are there times when they simply wear you out? Do you tend to perfer substantive conversation over small tal …

Este grupo ha sido creado para conocer y estrechar los lazos entre los Sudamericanos que viven en DC, Maryland y Virginia. Inviten también a sus amigos y/o conocidos que cumplan con los requisitos del grupo. Sintámonos orgullosos de ser Latinos :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdAqNDqgF2U

WELCOME TO UNITED LATINO PROFESSIONALS! Friends. Culture. Community. ANYONE WHO LOVES LATIN CULTURE CAN JOIN! EXPLORE THE CULTURE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! GIVE BACK! “Si los ciudadanos practicasen entre sí la amistad, no tendrían necesidad de la justicia.” - Aristoteles ULP Vision: United Latino Professionals(ULP) will be the leading social networking group in the nation, with chapters in all major urban areas. Our activities will continue to unite people and celebrate Latino culture. ULP Mission: …

BootStrap America is a non-profit corporation created to address 3 primary problems in American Society today: 1) The growing problem of unemployment and under employment in America. 2) The decline of American educational institutions (especially HBCUs (like Howard University and predominabtly latino institutions). 3) The continuous erosion of personal freedom that threatens the future of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. We firmly believe that if we do not take MASSIVE ACTION …

This gathering in a cool lounge setting of poetry enthusiasts (and anyone else who loves this music) progressive, upbeat people who love Inspirational, Devotional, Neo-Soul, the music genre that fuses contemporary R&B, 1970s style soul, jazz, and elements of alternative-hip hop, as well as Spoken Word. You are of African to Asian descent, European to Eskimo, Latino to Lebanese, and everything in between. While you chat with great people, listen to the recorded grooves of everyone from Nicois Mus …

Welcome my Latinos and Latinas! Looking to tie the loose ends of professional Latinos by exploring various cultures throughout the DMV area, networking, and socializing with a twist. We can finally enjoy the Latino community and the variety it offers, as we will meet in different places that we all can learn and have a great time with each other, therefore don't be shy and jump in. Also, we will be involved in multicultural actives if you wish to be part of these as well and learn about unique p …

First Thursday @ First Church is a monthly music and performance art series in downtown Washington, DC,  open to the entire community and visitors to our city.   This is a different kind of happy hour.  We think you'll find our new building to be a work of art in itself. Each month we'll offer a different musical or performance art group selected from the local DC area. We offer light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages.  There is no cost to attend. Come for the art, the food and drinks, or …

Latinos in the Military/Government will be a social networking group focused on all the Latino professional Soldiers and government employees serving in the Northern Virginia Area. The idea is to come together, and celebrate our culture and share experiences in the military and government as Latinos. There hasn't been a group for Military/Gov't professional Latinos that would facilitate networking and social life outside work. It doesn't matter what age, rank or branch in the military you presen …

Este grupo es para familias con niños pequeños, de origen latinoamericano, que quieren reunirse periodicamente en un ambiente familiar para que nuestros hijos crescan conociendo nuestro idioma, nuestra musica, y nuestra cultura.

We are a small, intimate group of Latin women from all walks of life. Somos mujeres de todo Latino America y de una variedad de experiencia de la vida. We enjoy getting together just to chat, go to movies, dance/Zumba, or going out to eat at a local Latin American eatery or whatever. Nos gusta juntarnos para charlar, ir al cine, bailar/Zumba, o a comer en algún restaurante local de comida Latina, o lo que sea. !Bienvenidas todas mujeres Latinas!