This is the Ni Hao Playgroup. We are based on DC metropolitan area and focused on providing a Chinese-speaking environment in which the kids (and parents) can enjoy speaking/learning Chinese.

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

Meet and mingle with the MCLC Meetup Group fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers! Come to practice speaking, reading, listening comprehension, and writing in Chinese! If you are interested in learning the Chinese language, exploring Chinese culture, seeking opportunities in China, looking for conversation partners, meeting more friends, or offering help to the others, come to MCLC - the place to be!

Play Mahjong and Daily Mandarin Conversation, Digital Painting as yourself is a painting master, Reading Club to share our daily reading, Meditation

Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

The Asian Dining Group is a group who adore all kinds of Asian Cuisine - Chinese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Taiwanese etc.  Folks that like to dine out and try new things.  Then this group is for you! Learn about chinese culture, korean culture, japanese culture, asian culture, taiwanese culture, cantonese culture, etc. No shows will be documented and removed from the group.  Late drop is considered a no show.

This is a group for people who are interested in learning and practicing Qigong. I am a level 1 Qigong instructor eager to spread the benefits of Qigong exercise.

Interested in learning a foreign language? Wondering where you can find Spanish classes? Need someone to practice French with? Want to learn more about Arabic? Or are you just someone you speaks multiple languages who wants to meet other language enthusiasts? Come join us to learn about foreign languages - any language! This group is for people who want to learn, are learning, or teaching a foreign language and want to meet others who are doing the same. We do not limit our group to any one lang …

We invite you to join us for Conversations for One City to bridge cultural, digital and other divides. We are allies and friends for "ONE CITY, ONE LOVE, ONE WORLD"!  Let's engage in conversations for friendship to strengthen harmony and unity of purpose among people from different groups and backgrounds. Let's get to know each other better for mutual understanding and support! Also sign up at www.meetup.com/ONECITY/ EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Join us for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3 …

Korean Asian Exchange... An exciting Meetup group.. hosting events at various venues all through the Washington DC area. From nightlife events, sporting events, to bowling, movies, and dining... this is where you need to be. We also have the added feature of Language exchange .  Learn Korean or practice your English.  We'll have meetups devoted solely to learning Korean or ESL, and eating of course.  This is the group that you've got to join.  All are welcomed.

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for a real language and cultural exchange? We are a group of people that get together to practice and learn new languages! Join us at our weekly language exchange meetings to brush up on a foreign language and learn something completely new about another culture! Our members split into smaller practice groups to improve their French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other …

We are an organization dedicated to learning and practicing Heart Chan meditation.  We do not only sit quietly and relax, because Chan is far beyond this.  We learn what mediation is about—its purpose, practice, and effects—through tradition-based practice. Chan (it’s the same word as “Zen” from Japanese) could be regarded as a philosophy about one's life from birth to death and all its ups and downs in between.  Through this philosophy, we could understand ourselves better.  Not many people un …

This group is for anyone interested in Qigong, whether beginner or advanced. We have practice sessions and classes for Taijigong (the Art of Internal Power) and for Spring Forest Qigong (focused on healing). Taijigong is the "Art of Internal Power." It is focused on self-cultivation and the development of internal power. It will help you stay fit, strong and healthy. Spring Forest Qigong is a simple to learn yet extremely powerful system developed by 2010 Qigong Master of the Year Chunyi Lin. It …

Hello and Welcome! We are group of people interested in practicing our foreign language speaking skills. The group meetings take mainly at food locales in Olney, MD. If you speak a foreign language such as Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Russian or other and would like to practice your conversational skills don't hesitate to join! Here you can come share what you know and learn from others. People from all levels are welcomed! Please take a moment to fill out the qu …

This is a group for parents who have young children and live in or near Reston. I started this group in order to provide a platform for parents to share the info of family fun events, interesting venues, free trial classes (martial arts, music, gym programs, foreign language learning, etc), preschool open house, kids club of gyms, etc. We also have playdate at park, indoor or outdoor playground. Normally, the venues are in Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, Vienna and other places. I am a C …

Mayor's Vision: One City One Future Welcome to  MEETUP FOR ONE CITY!  Members of The Friendship Archway Network and Allies Building Community Inc. (A.B.C.) welcome you to join us on the 3rd Sundays of each month from 12:30PM to 2:30PM for FREE networking (free admission, water and networking; self-pay for food/drink you order.) MEETUP for ONE CITY is a community initiative inspired by Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D.C. Meetup for ONE CITY is an educational program organized by local …

We will be meeting to learn Spanish, French, and/or Mandarin Chinese in a fun, motivating way through through an engaging mix of games, songs, puppet shows, arts & crafts, cooking projects, treasure hunts, movement and drama, all in the foreign language. Our unique, high-energy method is the best way for kids to learn a foreign language! Follow us on twitter for free community events that we participate in @LStarsBETH!!

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …