Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will receive a silly title and become an official member. 3. People who have not attended any …

The Great Times Social Group is a diverse group of good people from our 20s to 40s, much like a family. We are looking to meet other people and have fun times together.   What do we do? * Parties (house/holiday theme) * Dancing/Club Nights * Bonfires * Dining Out * Coffee Nights * Karaoke * Cultural Events * Music/Concerts/Tailgating Events * Sports (College, Professional, Local) * Trips to Casinos, Major Cities, Seasonal Locations * Movie nights (movie theaters or at a member’s house …

Adventures in food, culture, travel and more for singles, couples and everyone in between! Do you appreciate all things food: dinner parties, group cooking, food walking tours, wine tastings, Happy Hours and ethnic dining? Do you enjoy learning about other cultures and attending cultural events:  music, dance, movies, theater, festivals...just to name a few? Do you look forward to the adventures of travel: day and weekend trips, local, and maybe even some domestic and international destinations? …

Join this group if you... want to learn Mandarin Chinese want to teach it are a native or fluent Mandarin speaker and want to improve your English.  We can help each other. If we get enough members we can start practice / study groups.    

Food has an important place in culture. Word famous Turkish cuisine is a way to understand the roots of Turkish tradition. The more you try Turkish dishes the more you feel close to it. Sharing the most delicious Turkish cooking seems to be a good way of explaining the culture behind it. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and experience the specialty of having very enjoyable Saturdays in every Cooking Class session. The Class will be held in five sessions every other Saturday from February 18th …

… Traditional foods include organic fruits and vegetables, high quality fats (butter, ghee, coconut oil, etc) grass-fed and pastured meats, free-range eggs, organic dairy products (preferably raw), lacto-fermented or cultured foods and properly prepared (i.e. soaked, soured and/or sprouted) nuts, seeds and grains. Enjoy meeting like-minded people and engaging in fun activities like potlucks, farm tours and farmers markets, cooking and nutrition classes, presentations and more! When you eat more he …

Looking for a group to paddle with? Need a paddler for your group? Looking for a unique teambuilding opportunity for your group? The Riverfront Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival on August 18 & 19 is the answer!   2012 marks the 13th Anniversary of the Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival. Building on the tremendous success of the past decade we continue to grow this festival and add new and exciting elements. We expect over 60 teams and 1,500 paddlers at this year's event. Our eve …

Meet local music and culture lovers! There are many wonderful musical events taking place in our area. Most of the events posted here will be offered at low cost or free of charge.

This group is designed for anyone/everyone who likes food from various cultures--Indian, Japanese, Thai, Brazilian, Afghani, Mexican, Middle Eastern, etc. The goal is to check out all of the hidden authentic ethnic restaurants in the greater Hartford area, and beyond.  Why dine alone when you can join us?

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Longing for Germany, Austria, Switzerland,Liechtenstein? Meet and sprechen mit fellow German speakers/students/native speakers! Come to a lively German Language Meetup to chat and build or keep fluency. Our members come from all over the world- at least 15 countries represented. Tell your friends!Willkommen! We meet in the back room of Panera Bread, 2542 Albany Avenue next to Staples at Bishop's Corner, West Hartford on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of each month.. It is in the northwest corner …

Parlez-vous français? Looking to speak French? Come meet other Francophiles and Francophones pour conversation en français. Venez prendre un café ou thé et bavardez avec nous! The people are very nice- très sympa! They come from all over the world- at least 15 countries represented! At our French Language Meetup you will make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and increase fluency! Some level of proficiency preferred. All ages welcome.Bienvenue! We meet in the back room of …

Bike Walk Connecticut is changing the culture of transportation through advocacy and education to make bicycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.

Hail and well met, seeker of Faires! For many medieval-fantasy enthusiasts, a visit to a renaissance faire is the result of a convergence of an interest in history and mythology, a personal creative spark, and the drive to bring the vision of the imagination to life. But the faire season seems to flash by, and we find ourselves anxiously awaiting the bud of spring green to herald in the next adventuring season for our inner hero/heroine. But the adventure need not fade with the fall of the la …

Meet local Russian language and culture lovers! Have fun practicing, learning new phrases and sentences and finally understanding those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Update - We are now on Facebook under "Connecticut's Viva Italia Group  Meet and mingle with Italians or those who love the culture and people. Come to a Connecticut Viva Italia Meetup and make new amici as you practice speaking, eating, dancing and just having fun. You don't have to be Italian to join, nor do you have to be fluent in Italian. No pressures sit and listen if you'd like. You're not being judged or graded on your level of speaking Italian. Ciao 4 now!