We put together playgroups and events for children to speak Chinese, learn about the heritage and experience the culture while having fun. This group is created and managed by Mandarin Chinese speaking moms whose children are learning or speaking Chinese. We want to spice up our children’s learning and reveal to them the fun and wonder of our culture. Our activities include felt-board stories, thumb rhymes, folk songs, board games, cooking, calligraphy, art projects, games at parks, trips to mus …

Do you live in Southern California and want to participate at events with fellow Romanian speakers? Are you interested to meet other Romanians? Do you want to be informed of Romanian events - cultural, sports, religious, dinning, hiking, etc., you name it! Do you want to suggest events? Then, join our group and be active!

Alliance Française de Pasadena is offering monthly social nights for the purpose of practicing French. The meetups are open to all levels of French speakers. Our members meet up to enjoy listening to French music and chat in French during the potlucks. This group is free to members of Alliance Française de Pasadena and is only $10 per year for non-members. The $10 contributions go to this non-profit organization for providing accommodations for our social events. To learn more about Alliance Fra …

Saludos. Los participantes de este grupo nos reunimos para leer y conversar en torno a la obra de autores hispanoamericanos (aunque admitimos que este tipo de definición es difícil de precisar). El grupo se estructura respetando la diversidad de géneros literarios y el origen de autores hispanoamericanos. Sin embargo, debido a limitaciones de espacio y ocupaciones de los miembros, procuraremos que los textos sugeridos de lectura entre sesiones no rebasen las 5 cuartillas. Este grupo es una exce …

Hallo Eltern! We offer a small, yet high quality, German immersion program in Eagle Rock ( Los Angeles, CA 90041). Our "Deutscher Kindergarten" drop-off program for 2.5-4 year olds during the week and "Mutti+ich" on Saturdays for the 1.5-3 year olds! We also have "Spiel und Spass am Nachmittag" during the summer for the 5-9 year olds. You'll find a detailed description for each category in the calendar section. I also offer tutoring - please ask! NEW:  Additionally we're holding free Spielenachm …

Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) Play Dates:  Learning Spanish Through Play This is a group designed for native English speaking parents and bilingual English/Spanish speaking parents, who want their children to learn to speak or practice speaking the Spanish language. As a monolingual mommy of a 5-year old, it was difficult for me to find reasonably priced dual language immersion programs (DLIP) for preschoolers, so last year, I started this co-op style playdate series where all the parents …

An appreciation and performance society dedicated to enjoying the exquisitely silly light operas created by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. The Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900) created fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. The best of these shows became immensely popular and immediately swept across the British Empire. Produced professionally at the Savoy Theatre in London, and then by professional music halls and …

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI. J-Pal Club was founded in April 2011 by Japanese women living in and around Pasadena, California. J-Pal Club supports victims of the recent Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami by participating in fundraising events. The damage of the disasters was enormous; as a result, J-Pal Club plans to invest the much-needed time in the recovery efforts. To date, we have focused our ef …

This is a very specialized group for Italian road cyclist who speak Italian, eat Italian and ride Italian. We have made exceptions to our rules only once before, to our founder who does not always eat Italian, cannot actually speak Italian... nor is he Italian, he does of course wear the prized Formaggio jersey... lei è bella no? Glendale has a lot of great roads, there are a lot of cyclists out there but not a whole lot of groups who actually go riding! This group is for people who want to ride …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Dedicated to establishing a community of UX Designers, Entrepreneurs and Engineers to develop and promote innovation in Northeast LA. This group will feature UX-related events, studio tours, meetups in an effort to drive technology and startup culture to the Pasadena, Glendale, Downtown LA and points surrounding area. Follow us: @NELAUX

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

Ciao! This is The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group. We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for the Italian language, its culture and its people. We are based in the home of the Rose Bowl and meet in Pasadena and other neighborhoods all around Los Angeles. The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group is among the 10 most popular Meetups for Expat Italians. When you become one of us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers f …

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; and discuss great vintages and estates. This is a social group, not an educational group. The expectations of those who RSVP 'Yes' are to come and have a good time. Activities include and are not limited to: local wine tastings, food and wine pairing, group trips to vineyards in Temecula, Leona Valley, Ojai and Santa Barbara areas and just about any other social activity that includes wine and other alcoholic …

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Our goals are: 1. To maintain a friendly group of American Sign Language (ASL) poker players that want to socialize and improve their game and provide the opportunity for them to play weekly. 2. Teach ASL poker to new players and to develop ASL poker players capable of playing in "English Speaking" games in homes, card rooms, casinos, and at the National Deaf Poker Tour http://nationaldeafpokertour.com. If you speak American Sign Language (ASL) and have always wanted to learn how to play poker o …

Do you love arts and crafts? Do you love browsing, talking about techniques, trying new food, and having fun? What a coincidence, so do we! ;) Join us to find out where and when all the official and UN-official trunk shows are happening in the LA County. These shows mostly will be of handmade items (jewelry, clothing, traditional art, home decor) but we encourage all kinds of categories from launching a music album, to beta testing a video game for the iphone. Imagine showing your art, having th …

Got the LA city blues? Want to stretch your cultural boundaries and do something beyond your regular routine? Eclectic Diversions Meetup is for those who want to live "outside the box" and share their passion for creative expression with like-minded, enthusiastic explorers. This group offers an eclectic mix of activities, ranging from the unique to the bizarre, including vaudeville, live music, poetry/spoken word, art events, burlesque, dance performances, and so much more. Sound like fun? Join …

If you are at 20s-40s, own business, smart yuppies... Welcome to join and share your happiness with people! Meeting interesting friends, exploring the beauty of life. (Generation X: usually mean people born in 1970s-1980s)

A group for all travelers who want to learn how to become expert travelers or share travel stories with others. A group for passionate travelers who enjoy meeting fellow travelers. We will share travel tips and inspire others to travel well and often. This group bring travelers together so they can better enjoy their holidays and vacations stress-free! EXPERIENCE TRAVEL WITH US! TRAVEL is a passion! We are curious about the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion a …

We're looking for additional Icon painting enthusiasts in egg tempera. You do not have to be an artist to begin Icon painting or you can be an advanced artist--we have open studio days, monthly classes and week-long workshops for all levels of interest and skill. The Guild has been in existance for about a decade and we include men and women from many faiths and backgrounds who love this ancient art form and the contemplation it inspires. This is a religious artform and we are associated with th …

Welcome to our Grand Opening, here in South Pasadena. Come on down, and find HOPE ….”Hope Fellowship”, that is. We are a “Church Plant” of Calvary Chapel La Mirada. A “Church Plant” is an offshoot of another larger, well established church. If you are looking for a smaller church, where you can form relationships, grow up spiritually, and jump right in and serve this community, then come and join us. I invite you to hear what the “Spirit” is saying to His Church, during these economic, culturall …

IN ORDER TO ACCESS THIS SITE, YOU MUST ALREADY BE A MEMBER OF THE MOMS CLUB OF SOUTH PASADENA. PLEASE EMAIL SOUTHPASMOMS@GMAIL.COM TO BECOME A MEMBER. We serve South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Marino, and the 91775 of San Gabriel. For membership information, please email us at southpasmoms@gmail.com. Live in Pasadena? If you live in Pasadena south of the 210 freeway, please visit our sister chapter at www.momsclubpasadena.com. If you live in Pasadena north of the 210 freeway, please visit our si …

I know there are a lot of people learning English as a second language, but we almost never have the opportunity to practice it orally. Well, this is your opportunity to practice it and improve it, because this Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Be relaxed, 'NO RULES' in this group, (unless you suggest something). We have casual reunions with informal conversations. Intellectual conversations are not necessary if you don't want to etc. There is not an exact schedule to arrive etc …

This group is for moms with newborns and young children or pregnant. I'm a new mom with a son born in September 2012. When I became pregnant, I didn't know many other mommies so I started this group so that my son can have playmates and also learn more about his cultural background. =) Most of the meetups will be held in Pasadena, Arcadia, San Marino, San Gabriel, Alhambra etc... where all the good asian food is! Lets have playdates, chat over lunch at all the fantastic places in SGV, do trips t …

Are you a woman living in Glendale or Eagle Rock? Do you want to make new female friends in the Glen-Rock area instead of constantly traveling to outside areas for dining, nightlife and entertainment? Then, this is the group for you. Explore the restaurants and cultural offerings in Glen-Rock and surrounding areas like Montrose, Atwater Village and Highland Park—all while making new friends. We’ll take in events like the Eagle Rock Music Festival in October and cool shows at the Alex Theatre, no …

The Pasadena JetSetter’s is the premier singles traveling group. Whether you like to travel to escape, learn about other cultures, or just to experience something new, we are here to help turn your travel dreams into reality. Sometimes, the only person you want to travel with is you. Travel Single, but never alone! Our JetSet Traveler Guide discusses the many benefits of vacationing on your own, offering expert tips, options and resources for planning your adventure. Let us help you make the mos …