Have stories about monsters, ghosts, or whatever, stirring around in your head? Write it down, share it, meet with us, drink too much coffee, and get honest and constructive feedback on your work...because you probably aren't getting it from family and friends. They're afraid to hurt your feelings.

There are a whole bunch of meetups in the Baltimore and DC areas. However, there doesn't seem to be anything out there for fun-loving folks in the Ellicott City & Columbia, MD area.  It would be fun to meet some new friends and get to know the area through a new meetup as there seems to be plenty of things to do around here without having to go to the major cities. The goal of this group is to get some fun people together to go out on the weekends (in Ellicott City or Columbia or possibly Baltim …

Ever read C. S. Lewis or Tolkien and envied their bond in the Inklings? Wish you could have a beer with N. T. Wright, Brian McLaren, Charles Townes, or Francis Collins? Well...this group can't promise to reach those heights of intellectualism. But we can at least enjoy great conversation, share what we're reading, what we're learning and expand our minds by association, ALL while enjoying a good beer or coffee at one of Baltimore's many great hangouts. I hope we can read each others' work, share …

Run, Gab, Gulp and Go, or RG3 as we are affectionately known,  is for runners of every level, including runners training for events, runners casually getting in a couple of miles, or runners focused on building mileage and endurance. Our group takes advantage of Maryland's lakes, parks, trails, waterfronts, and roads to conduct our group runs. RG3 is always looking for new places to run and encourages members to suggest their favorite routes. Run, Gab, Gulp & Go in a nutshell: RG3 runs. RG3 gabs …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels. All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and f …

OUTgirlz of Central Maryland is a social group for lesbian women aged 21 and over who are looking to network and foster new friendships. We are based in Howard County, Maryland, however, our events are not limited to the Howard County area. We host events throughout Maryland as well as in DC and Nothern Virginia. Our goals are to create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our members and to build a community of diverse, positive, and supportive women. OUTgirlz is not intended to be a "dat …

Hey there, women in their thirties (or beyond). We've discovered that despite what Hollywood wants us to believe, we are not at all dead and - dare I say it? - maybe even better than ever. This is a group for women to socialize, hang out, decompress, and/or otherwise get together and make friends. All are welcome - professionals, unprofessionals, singles, marrieds, moms, non-moms, artists, introverts, layabout playgirls, etc. It's fine if you're 29, but you have to be worldly and sophisticated, …

Homemakers! Moms, Dads. Grandparents or anyone who is staying home by choice. Network and support for those who made a conscious decision to stay home. Meet for coffee or a shopping trip. Exchange tips and tricks. We meet for brekfast or lunch. Plan activities for the family or just have an adult night out. We talk about parenting, decorating, cooking, “things to do”, having fun, and everything else…. The reason you consider yourself a HOMEMAKER does not matter. You may be taking a break from wo …

Gaudeamus igitur! This group is for anyone interested in learning to speak Latin, whether you're a complete tiro (beginner), an advanced speaker, or a teacher/student who has learned Latin in school but would like to try it conversationally. We'll work together to provide a number of different experiences, including weeknight coffee hours, beginners' workshops, monthly cenae (Latin dinners), intermediate and advanced speaker symposia, and weekend cultural events like museum visits, city tours, o …

We love board games! We are located in Halethorpe, MD. Starting a board game club, we have mainly non-traditional euro style games such as Dominion, Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Power Grid, Ticket to Ride, Revolution, Kingsburg, Diplomacy, King of Tokyo, Las Vegas, Pastiche and many more! We are a group of adult professionals looking for people with a like minded interest in all things board gaming. We are a free to play club, there will never be any fees or dues. We do have beer on tap, wine …

From wireframes to Beta, early stage companies (and ideas) can demo and get invaluable feedback.  Join us for coffee and bagels.  Very early stage focused.  Great way to get your product off to a good start and work on your pitch!

Come Meetup for friendship and reassurance, parenting and career advice, stories and fun. Sometimes we just need to get out of the house....or at least out of our own house! Walks in parks & malls, crafts or coffee. Just something to get us moving with other mothers! All are welcome so bring the kids!

Do you work at home in the Baltimore area? Let's get together to chat about our business (and non-business!) experiences, support each others' business efforts, and commiserate about, well, anything that needs commiserating about. This group is more of a casual social group than a group that holds business-like meetings. We'll go out for coffee, meet for lunch, take walks, and anything else that sounds like fun! Suggestions are welcome.

Has anyone seen the "Black Gay Community!?" I keep hearing about it but have no idea where it is or what it looks like! As a Black gay man new to Baltimore it has been hard to find safe & supportive spaces, places and/or events where i'm not the only Black person or the only gay person. LET'S BUILD COMMUNITY!!!!!! Join the BrownSugaBabes for fun, interesting and non-sexual activities that are free or low-cost in the Mount Vernon/Inner harbor area!! Activities can range from picnics in the park, …

This is a group for anyone interested in, or already involved, with voice-overs! I started this group in hopes to meet other voice-over actors and producers in the Baltimore area. Let's meet up and talk about our home studios (if we have them!), our favorite kinds of coffee, and well...anything else related to the joys of voice-over work!

Regular Speed Chess Tournaments near Johns Hopkins once or twice a month. Already seven Experts and Masters have agreed to play including two Maryland State Champions. Tournament will start at 12:00 Saturday with a seven round swiss. Five minute games. Maximum of sixteen players. $15 entry fee. First $115 Second $65 and Third $30 based on 16 entrants. Meetup will show the remaining number of player slots available. After all slots are taken no more entrants. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Free Coffee.

"Can a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" -- Henry David Thoreau If you enjoy reading books, viewing films,  and participating in discussions about powerful & timely issues then this group is for you.  Meet other intelligent, creative, caring professionals and movie lovers. An interactive, thought-provoking seminar exploring powerful and timely issues, focused on the stories of people challenged by illness and disability. Their lives provide …

Welcome to the Motoring Enthusiast Group for Meetup. We are a group of driving enthusiast that loves nimble sports cars that put an emphasis on handling ability. We are the guys and gals that actually go out and enjoy driving, whether it be a track day, autocross events, HPDE, or just enjoying some spirited back-road drives. So, lets set off to find some of the greatest driving roads in the area, grab some local grub, meetup and discuss anything about sports cars, advance driving techniques, and …

I love reading books aimed at a young audience, and I know other people must, too! Let's revisit old favorites like _A Wrinkle in Time_ and the _Half Magic_ series, as well as new classics like _When You Reach Me_, _Will Grayson, Will Grayson_, and _Marcello in the Real World_. We can also consider questions where we benefit from adulthood/hindsight, such as... Do you like _The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe_ any better or worse now that you know it's all Christian allegory? How in the world …

This is a small group for girls who were born in the '80s and want to make new friends and explore Baltimore together! We are interested in starting a book club, going to wineries, discovering new happy hour spots, learning to cook new things, going to see live music and everything in between. We want to hold events in both the city and the county so that there is something for everyone.