Critters for a Cause is a volunteer group which provides costumed characters to support charitable organizations and communities. Our Mission is to cultivate a caring and passionate team of volunteers and performers to provide quality entertainment and volunteer support for charitable organizations and communities. Membership is open to those who own a "Critter" costume and to those who wish to work with our characters during events. If you would like to inquire about having Critters for a Cause …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

I just know there has to be a few other people in the Meet Up universe who can truly appreciate all the talent, glamor and fabulosity that are required to execute a great drag show. Glam Drag Fans are those fabulous people who love and adore the theatrical pageantry of a well put together drag queen show, replete with mile-long eyelashes, fantastically styled wigs, bedazzling costumes and fantabulous footwear all worn by expert performers, dancing and lip syncing to the either the latest pop h …

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance Washington DC will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have est …

BSFS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion of and an appreciation for science fiction in all of its many forms. BSFS is run entirely by volunteers. None of the Board of Directors or officers receive any pay for what they do. Balticon, our annual regional science fiction & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most importantly, fans. Balticon has speeches by our guests, author readin …

Hello to everyone interested in the eclectic world of steampunk! We're trying to get together to pitch ideas, create events, and manifest an alternate reality!

We Love to Dance, We love to scare people, we love to Compete for Best Halloween Costume, in Philadelphia and the Surrounding Burbs. We are from all walks of life, ages 21 and older. We are costume designers, make-up artists, hair dressers, dancers, Djs, Gay, Straight, Bi, we all love Halloween! This event was a massive success in 2011 and we can't wait till October 26th, to walk the Dead Carpet. Peter Sterling has over 12 years of hosting and managing some of the largest conventions and Party's …

This group is for people that want to find more friends to attend anime and scifi related conventions with. We all know that going to a convention by yourself takes away some of the fun in the convention. Here people can arrange groups for conventions or other activities around the mid-Atlantic region.

A group for enthusiasts of Renaissance Faire culture and of the annual Maryland Renn Fest!

The Washington Balalaika Society is a community-based Russian folk orchestra dedicated to studying, preserving and performing the rich musical heritage of Russia and Slavic countries on authentic instruments and in national costume. The orchestra replicates the folk orchestra sounds (balalaikas and domras) found in major towns and cities of Russia. Artistic Director/Conductor Svetlana Nikonova studied at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St.Petersburg, Russia. Orchestra musicians teach balalai …

This is meetup group in Philadelphia, PA dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. If you're a fan of BBC's Sherlock or Arthur Conan Doyle's books, this group is for you! Come discuss your favorite Sherlock story or adaptation with us!

Act out theatre games - improvisationally create improvs, comedy skits, standup bits and acting exercises. This is for people who love charades, are fun and funny, and want to participate in a wide variety of acting exercises - to practice acting and comedy skills, have fun, and ideally build towards creating standup or skit comedy routines. We’ll act out theatre exercises (improv “games”) to improve our vocal production, movement, theatrical spontaneity, ability to working cooperatively in an e …

This group is for ladies who want to learn how to shimmy, shake, bump and grind (without the nudity)! I started this group because I am in love with burlesque costuming, hair, makeup and of course, the dance (but not so ready to take it all off). Come and get introduced to burlesque history, classic burlesque dance moves, and techniques of tease. This group is for all levels- novices, dabblers, burly-curious, daring dancers or budding starlets.

This if for aspiring makeup artists and for those who just want to learn the art of makeup application. This class will teach you the basics of makeup 101, from foundation to finishing spray. If youve ever wondered how celebrities get their faces to look photo ready, then this is the class for you! Learn how to look flawless in just a few hours. You'll be glad you came and you'll make some new friends too!! Looking forward to seeing all of you beauties there!!

Dedicated to bringing together Creative Arts professionals to discuss topics that affect our creative industries while giving members the opportunity to network.

We are a group of women of all ages and running ability that meet together for fun road race events. We are always happy to see new runners join the group! There are plenty of co-ed running groups but not many featuring and catering to a women's only running group. We are a growing group of female athlete runners who enjoy a laid back environment to meet new friends and run road races together. If you want to have fun when you're running a road race, and make some great new friends this is the g …

Calling all Bollywood enthusiasts to come together and push the limits of Bollywood to extend to DC and to the world. We want to let your hidden talents be exposed to the world and make Bollywood even better than what it is. The aim of this group is to learn to develop ourselves in the areas of acting, directing, singing etc. and to become a part of Bollywood. We will have expert sessions to hone your skills in the areas of acting, directing, photography etc in Bollywood style. Let your creativi …

Amtgard of Alexandria is a group for anyone interested in playing the Medieval Combat Sport known as Amtgard. Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian group dedicated to bringing the swords and sorcery genre alive through the use of foam padded replicas of medieval weapons. We are a national organization, with chapters all across the United States and Canada, and meet every week to enjoy friendship, camaraderie, and the most amazing game invented since chess.