Scala is a general purpose programming language designed to express common programming patterns in a concise, elegant, and type-safe way. Scala programs run on the Java VM, are byte code compatible with Java, and can make full use of existing Java libraries or existing application code.

We're inviting Corona SDK developers (and future developers) in the Washington DC area to get together and discuss mobile development and technology (for iOS and Android), Corona tips and tricks, and the Lua programming language. Experienced Corona developers and newcomers are equally welcome!

Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area who exchange the Japanese and English languages while also sharing with others the best of both Japanese and American culture. We host events in MD, DC, and Northern VA.  Study Japanese and/or English with a community that shares the same language exchange interests as you.  People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages 18 and over and all levels of skill. Unli …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Northern Virginia, VA! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more …

Want to learn or practice the Lithuanian language and enjoy Lithuanian culture? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Lithuanian language, culture and travel. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! We welcome your ideas, suggestions and participation in Lithuanian conversation, social activities and cultural programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. If you are interested in coming to any of our events, please remember to RSVP!

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Maryland! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages an …

Professional group of distributed computing practitioners.

          In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep spea …

Meet others who love programming in Erlang, share information, and swap Erlang war stories. If you are excited about Erlang and want to meet other like-minded folks, or if you just want to see Erlang become more popular as a language, then join this group.

A program and a cooperative forum for all filmmakers, professional and amateur, in the DC Capital Area interested in producing films, TV programs, shows, etc, that incorporate American Sign Language All directors, producers, writers, actors, technical media specialists and crewmembers are welcome.

Heahea! Meet with others in the LUAU Entertainment Industry ALOHA PEOPLE (musicians, dancers, chanters, drummers, and fire spinners, Hawaiian language speakers, Hawaiian and Polynesian culture enthusiastic ,you named) to get together and share experiences, ideas, to network with others in the community. You don't have to be from the Island to Love the Islands. In our hearts we are all Islanders, call from your ancestors and there you will find a chanter, a dancer a warrior. Find more about us …

… ULP offers varied, high-quality programming that expands awareness of Latino culture and supports philanthropic endeavors.  About United Latino Professionals: United Latino Professionals (ULP) was founded as a social networking group in December of 2008 with the original purpose of bringing professional people of like mind together to enjoy socio-cultural events and gatherings around Latino culture themes, expanding their social network among Latino professionals and giving back to the community …

Chinatown is a Great Place. I'll bet you've eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to meet you …

We invite you to support Mayor Vince Gray's vision for Washington D.C. and 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 UNEXPECTE …

If you are an English-learner, interested in free English classes, we can help. Enrollment is open until classes are full, so make sure to come in soon! This Torrance-South Bay English as a Second Language group is awarded by the University of Cambridge.

… You should come join us if you're interested the Isle of Man, Celtic and Gaelic languages, have Manx heritage or hail from the island. We typically meet every other week, on a Sunday or Saturday afternoon, from 2-4 p.m. We have a spring and fall semester of about 8 to 10 classes each, for 16 to 20 classes a year. We also have other events during the year.