Living - Activities - Washington, DC, USA

Events, groups, and things to do; People in Washington take part in many clubs and organizations; activities include interest groups, clubs, hobbies, community centers, organizations, and groups

• Groups: People in Washington take part in many clubs and organizations; activities include interest groups, clubs, hobbies, community centers, organizations, and groups
  • -Directories-: Search organization directories; there are hundreds of thousands of organizations, associations, societies, and nonprofits in the US covering many interests; as the national capital, Washington DC is home to many thousands of these organizations; use directories to help you locate an organization
  • Activism IFC: InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington; brings together the Islamic, Jewish, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Baha’i, Hindu-Jain, Latter-day Saints, Sikh, and Zoroastrian faith communities for dialogue and social action
  • AA: Alcoholics Anonymous; Washington Area Intergroup Association
  • American Indian: American Indian Society of Washington, DC; a group that represents as many tribes as possible
  • Anacostia Watershed: Anacostia Watershed Society; works to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its watershed
  • Artist Resources: Find Art Information Bank; An artists listing and resource service
  • Audubon Society: Audubon Society of the District of Columbia; the study and enjoyment of bird sighting
  • Blues: DC Blues Society; preserves and promotes the blues
  • Capitol History: United States Capitol Historical Society; educational organization that promotes the history of the Capitol and Congress
  • Cultural Alliance: Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington; works to sustain and increase regional leadership, appreciation, support and resources for arts and culture
  • Dancing: DCDanceNet; information about dancing places, classes, clubs, competitions of all kinds in the DC area
  • Film Society: Washington, DC Film Society; members enjoy mainstream, international, and independent films
  • Folklore FSGW: The Folklore Society of Greater Washington; activities related to folk music and folklore
  • Folk Music WFMA: World Folk Music Association; promotes contemporary and traditional folk music and keeps the folk community involved and informed
  • French: Alliance Française de Washington, DC; French classes and cultural activities in Washington, DC
  • German: Goethe-Institut Washington; German culture and language activities in Washington, DC
  • GLBT: Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland Community Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender; provides a space for activities and events of interest
  • Hands on DC: Works for better schools in the District of Columbia; volunteer work-a-thon to improve conditions in the public schools and raises money for college scholarships
  • Hiking Club: Capital Hiking Club; walks in the DC area
  • Housing Habitat: DC Habitat for Humanity; works to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable, energy efficient homes
  • Housing Manna: Assists in home ownership; serves low and moderate income families, assisting them to achieve home ownership
  • Humane Society: Washington Humane Society; animal protection agency; serves homeless, lost, and abused animals in DC
  • Internet Society: Chapter of the Internet Society; serves the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland; helps promote the development and growth of the Internet
  • Italian: Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, DC; Italian activities and culture in DC
  • Jazz: DCjazz; DC's online jazz community
  • Jewish Ctr: District of Columbia Jewish Community Center; programs, classes, education, culture, activities, and events of Jewish life in DC
  • Kiwanis: Kiwanis; community service organization
  • Literacy Volunteers: Literacy Volunteers of the National Capital Area; provides free tutoring to adults who cannot read in the Washington, D.C./National Capital Area; an affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide
  • Mentors Sister: SisterMentors; women helping young girls with the path to education
  • National Academies: Advisoers to the Nation on science, engineering, and medicine; consist of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council
  • Parks & People: Washington Parks & People; provides assistance with the revitalization of a wide range of parks and communities throughout the National Capital region
  • Press Club: National Press Club; provides people in the news media with a center to advance professional standards and skills, promotion free expression, gain mutual support, and experience social fellowship
  • Red Cross: American Red Cross of the National Capital Area; provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies
  • Salvation Army: National Capital Area Salvation Army; preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs
  • Science WAS: Washington Academy of Sciences; umbrella organization for the Scientific Societies in the Washington DC area
  • Singles: DC Personals; find your match in Washington
  • Skeptics: National Capital Area Skeptics; a supposedly independent educational and scientific organization that purports to engage in critical thinking and scientific understanding
  • Songwriters SAW: Songwriters' Association of Washington; benefits aspiring and professional songwriters
  • Speleological: District of Columbia Grotto; chapter of the National Speleological Society; going into caves
  • Supreme Ct History: Court Historical Society; dedicated to the preservation and teaching about the history of the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Sys Admin: dc.sage; an organization of, by, and for computer systems administrators in the Greater Washington DC metropolitan area
  • Tech Comm: Society for Technical Communication Washington, DC chapter; promotes professional technical communication
  • Tourism, Official: Official Tourism Site of DC
  • Turkish: Turkish American life in the Washington DC metropolitan area
  • United Way: United Way of the National Capital Area; nonprofit partners that provide health and human programs to Washington area residents
  • Urban League: Greater Washington Urban League; resource center in the community for African-American youth internships and scholarships, parenting information, first-time homebuyer assistance, employment/technology training, aging services, and environmental education
  • Writer's Ctr: Writer's Center; a literary organization to encourage the creation and distribution of contemporary literature
  • YMCA: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; community service, childcare, health and fitness, youth and family services; association of men, women, and children of all ages, races, religions and abilities
  • YWCA: YWCA of the National Capital Area; supports women and children to achieve their potential
  • Board of Trade: Greater Washington Board of Trade; regional network of business and non-profit leaders
  • Chamber: District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce; dedicated to improving the climate for business in DC
  • MIT Forum: MIT Enterprise Forum of Washington-Baltimore; dedicated to the entrepreneur community of the greater Washington & Baltimore area
  • WITA: Washington International Trade Association; focus on trade policy, rules and regulations governing international trade, and views of US trade policy from abroad
• Listings: Connect to online calendars and databases; show what's going on and where
  • Post Event Guide: Washingtonpost.com; Entertainment guide to bars, clubs, books, movies, museums, music, restaurants, shopping, sports, recreation, and theater
  • OnTap: OnTap Online; guide to bars, clubs, events in DC
• Performing: Washington is home to many performing arts and cultural groups
  • Ballet: Washington Ballet
  • Choral Arts: Choral Arts Society of Washington
  • Embassy Series: Classical Concerts at Embassies; to promote international understanding through music
  • Opera: Washington Opera
  • Opera Camerata: Opera Camerata of Washington; Specializing in revivals of rare operas and operettas
  • PAS: Washington Performing Arts Society; aims to increase the opportunities for artists and the public to share the performing arts in the DC metropolitan area
  • Symphony, National: National Symphony Orchestra
• Periodic: Washington has many annual or one-day special events, ongoing summer concert series, and recurring trade shows
  • 4 July Parade: National Independence Day Parade; annual parade celebration the independence of the USA; consists of invited bands, military and specialty units, floats, and VIP's
  • 4 July Capitol: A Capitol Fourth; information about the extensive Independence Day festivities in the nation's capital; from the Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
  • Army Ten Miler: 16 kilometer foot race; winds past the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument
  • Capital Pride: GLBT Pride Festival and festivities
  • Cherry Blossoms: National Cherry Blossom Festival; celebrates the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912
  • Constitution Day: Celebrates the foundation of the government by the people of the USA
  • Craft Show Smithsonian: Smithsonian Craft Show; juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts
  • Expo East: Natural Products Expo East; presents natural and organic products
  • Horse Show WIHS: Washington International Horse Show; donates all proceeds to local and national charities each year
  • Jazz Fest: Capital Jazz Fest; showcase of contemporary jazz
  • Filmfest DC: Washington, DC International Film Festival;celebrates world cinema
  • Marine Marathon: Marine Corps Marathon; footrace starting and ending at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia
  • St Pat's Parade: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Parade; celebrates the Irish community
  • Spirit of America: Patriotic, live-action show; presented by the United States Army Military District of Washington
  • Taste: Taste of DC; on Pennsylvania Avenue; food from Washington restaurants; music and the arts on entertainment stages

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