Interaction Design (IxD) defines the structure and behavior of interactive systems. Interaction Designers strive to create meaningful relationships between people and the products and services that they use, from computers to mobile devices to appliances and beyond. Our practices are evolving with the world; join the conversation. - IxDA.org This Meetup Group is for the Baltimore chapter of the IxDA (Interaction Design Association). Our goal is to build a local group that fosters interaction des …

We are designers and developers with a passion for taking big data and turning it into unique, awe-inspiring data visualizations and user experiences. Combining new data visualization techniques with great UI design allows others to draw meaning from raw data. Bring your examples of great data visualization applications on mobile, multi-touch or web based applications. Bring your ideas and brainstorm with us about better ways to make digital information useful. No slides here. Presenters are e …

Would you like to improve your evaluation skills - at your job, with your family, and at Toastmaster meetings? NTL Advanced Toastmasters Club is hosting a 4-part meeting series for Improving Evaluation Techniques. The meetings will be held in Greenbelt, MD on 4 dates:  May 8, May 22, June 12, and June 26, 7-9pm. The multiple meeting format is designed to incorporate Toastmaster Competent Leadership skills, including Listening, Critical Thinking, Feedback, and Motivating People.  Each meeting hig …

Being dyslexic can mean both challenges and opportunities when establishing and maintaining a successful career. It is an exciting cross road in history for dyslexic people.  As more dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals are recognized for their strengths, and as MRI evidence of the neural signature can now be seen, our abilities are recognized -not in-spite of dyslexia but because of it. Join us if you would like to meet other people who are dyslexic entrepreneurs or professionals and come a …

How is technology impacting Baltimore? BmoreTech Meetup is a fast-paced evening demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/rention, digital access/education, and government/policy reform in Baltimore. Three presenters will demo projects that are changing how we think about technology in the city. Organized by Technically Baltimore.

Our objective is to provide Web API enthusiasts, people who are thinking about, interested in, or actively developing Web APIs, a space to get together, share ideas, and discuss techniques and technologies in a vendor neutral environment. Please come and join us, learn from each other, and have a little fun.

Civic hacking is a new form of citizen engagement and volunteerism and it is gaining momentum. Civic hackers are already in Baltimore, making a positive impact in our city and its neighborhoods. Baltimore Civic Hacking Meetup will unite citizens and their government around liberating data (making information available and useable.) Participants use technology and entrepreneurial thinking to tackle some of our most complex social challenges. Join us if you're interested in how the cross-pollina …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

We meet face-to-face in Baltimore, MD roughly once each month. This group is for veterans and newbies alike. Anyone using (or thinking of using) Revit is welcome to attend our meetings. We meet to talk about topics important to architects, engineers and contractors.

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that …

KikiDC is an annual party celebrating art and fashion in the District of Columbia. We party to encourage the creation of art through local art initiatives like workshops, art education scholarships and arts in residence programs. KikiDC artists and designers strive to push the limits of modern fashion for a good cause. Funds raised will support arts education programs for artists of all ages and abilities. Wearable Art is this years fashion show theme. Think paper dresses, colorful jackets made …

With over 10 years in the decorating industry, I have found that teaching and sharing is the best part of what I do. I love seeing people have that light bulb moment when they can think about their space in a new way.  This group is for new condo owners who are interested in decorating their new home. We will learn decorator tricks of the trade, expore products that solve your design challenges, visit showrooms and learn from vendor presentations. This group will help each individual member crea …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

Did you already make your "first million" (or first few-several million) long ago? Do you want to break through to the next level? Or, ...maybe your purpose & level of fulfillment in life could be better? Do you have a desire to use your money for both personal success and social contribution? Are you looking for others who want to do the same? I am seeking other people who desire to get to their own "next level" financially and personally. This group is intended for individuals who ALREADY have …

Purposefully designed to be a small group with small, intimate meetups, this group is a social and play group for friendly, fun-loving, adventurous, open-minded, sensual, and sexual people in the DC area who would like to find other people for REAL friendship and physical play. This is a not a swingers club. We are serious about the friendship half of our group. We are very selective and only looking for people who are interested in both non-sexual get-togethers and group adult activities. Begin …

Become the change you wish to see in the world. Anyone seeking to "be", "enjoy", and "experience" a space where like minded individuals gather for higher level of thinking and doing. One of a kind in the world, this small unique museum features exhibits, workshops, a quiet space, and events to help visitors enhance the quality of their thoughts, their lives and the world around them. This museum is specifically designed to bring us back to a natural awareness of our true selves and our responsib …

Come join All About Tea in DC! If you love Tea, this is the place to be. Whether you enjoy black - Assam, Ceylon; Earl Grey; Green - Sencha, genmeicha or gunpowder green tea; White teas; Blends or Herbals (including Rooisbos), we all have one thing in common - Tea. It soothes the soul, helps you think and it's good for you! Tea is the #2 beverage drunk worldwide next to water. Tea comes from the Camellia Seninses leaf. The 5 major world areas that started cultivating Tea according to history a …

SEE OUR CALENDAR! THROUGH JUNE '14! marnacamp.org !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! Keep  July 12th and August 9th Weekends FREE! July 12th : World Record Skinny Dip Events  marna@marnacamp.com August 9th: AvalonFest, contact AVALON directly in WVA ALSO Invite only events, for MARNA members, and weekends arranged by individual members that will be shared , held at AANR resorts ONLY: marna@marnacamp.com BOOKMARK THIS EVENT LINK! See you May 18th …

THE WEEKLY THURSDAY NITE SESSIONS These brief evening sessions provide deep relaxation and stress reduction through guided meditations and contemplations. Additionally, they provide opportunities for self-reflection, resolution of internal tensions, and increased self-awareness that can enrich the experience of day-to-day life. Equally importantly, they provide an opportunity for individuals with shared values and beliefs based on compassion and loving kindness to form a community of shared inte …

With every thought and action, you affect yourself, your world, and your future! Happiness and success involves understanding how we can decide on our vision for the future, stick with those decisions, and improve our confidence in actions towards our goals and passions in life.  Our brains constantly change & grow in response to new thoughts.  Exercise, diet, and our habits will affect who we are tomorrow. Join others to participate and develop, confidently controlling your life & your destiny …

The Burma Roundtable is a monthly meetup usually held on the third Tuesday of the month for those interested in the arts, culture, politics, and economics of Burma/Myanmar as it transitions to a more open culture and society. We welcome and regularly have in attendance journalists, policymakers, think tank employees, students, and those completely new to the subject of Burma. All are welcome and presentations are designed to be accessible for newcomers and wonks alike. We hope to see you soon.

This group is designed to encourage and transform new agents to experienced and seasoned agents as well as to refresh out of work agents by providing great networking and educational opportunities. As a new agent, there are many challenges to face and overcome as well as tricks of the trade that we can develop by learning from one another. This can be done by attending seminars, workshops, viewing open houses, going over contracts and other formal documents, networking, sharing experiences and t …

This group is designed to unite female fantasy football players in the D.C. area. Whether you've been playing for years or are perusing a draft guide for the first time, this meetup group is for you. And for those girls who like footballl, but think fantasy football is not for them, please join as well. We can always change your mind! I envision this group getting together for the occasional MNF, SNF, and even, TNF (Thursday) game. Perhaps we'll even have some league creation. Welcome! …

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the DC, MD, VA area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events.  All local area practitioners are welcome to list events open to the entire community and to place notices on our message board so that information can be shared to all current students and potential new students. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" …