This group is for anyone interested in the African culture,people or cuisine. Let us go African restaurant hopping and enjoy the different foods and music and meet other friends of Africa. Great cultural awareness opportunity-come and learn and share what you know about Africa!

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is dedicated to the sharing of and learning about Japanese culture, Japanese language, Japanese Films, and Japanese Anime. The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is open to the public and all are welcome! You must be 18 or older to join following the meetup.com guidelines. The organizers host a variety of Japanese culture appreciation events and we are always open to ideas from our members! Our organizers hold a weekly dinner meetup to p …

Join Hostelling International Boston and the United Nations Association of Greater Boston at a host of Boston-area restaurants in a celebration of food and culture! Cultural Café, a fun way to explore delicious food and meet new people, holds monthly meetups at restaurants in the Greater Boston area that serve up a variety of tasty cuisines. We will enjoy a family-style meal mixing "greatest hits" with some lesser-known gems of that month's cuisine. Each restaurant will provide a cultural presen …

This Group is about Exploring Life in the Hemingway Tradition with an emphasis on Culture, Continuing Education and The Occasional Adventure. :: :: :: Life is not a spectator sport ... ... and physical reality is infinitely more interesting than virtual reality. :: :: :: "There is no life on the internet ... ... no sense of space in cyberspace." :: :: :: This group was created to encourage exploration of and participation in cultural and educational opportunities in the Greater Cambridg …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Boston! 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 and …

European Folk music and Cultural History with Natasha Dukach. Beyond just exploring Pan-Slavic and Eastern European music for the sheer joy of it, I also want to push the perceived boundaries of national folk music. In Russia, Ukraine, and Hungary, growing conservative political factions are attempting to use their nation’s musical heritage in a bid for a kind musical nationalism--each claiming the purity and superiority of their respective nation’s musical traditions as a way of instilling cons …

Have you traveled widely? Always interested in other cultures and not sure why? Love to meet people from all walks of life and different cultures? Curious to learn new languages? Enjoy learning about and making a difference in the world? Well, you are not alone. There are French clubs and Spanish clubs- African clubs and Asian Clubs. The Global Citizens Meet UP is not about one culture or people, but about bringing all globally-minded people together to share, learn, and explore ways to create p …

Hi there and welcome!! Would you like to learn or practice Hungarian? Meet up with others in your area who are also interested in the Hungarian language and culture? Our goal is to connect language learners with native speakers of Hungarian or English. All ages and proficiency are welcome. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, history, current events, and meet new friends! Please fill your application/profile as much as possible. Because we want to know who you are, what you are looking fo …

Let your voice be heard! Voices of Harmony is a group that creates cross-cultural understanding and shares the wonderful sounds of music from cultures around the world. We invite all members of the community to join us in song and conversation! Who's invited? We welcome anyone interested in joining a choir committed to building a better community through music and dialogue.  All genders, all ethnicities and backgrounds, and all levels of singing experience welcome and encouraged! What do we do t …

Got a vision for your startup culture? This is the place to share, discover, and analyze aspects of workplace culture in our startup ecosystem. Let's get together to talk about the elements of a successful, sustainable culture and delve deep into discussions centered on hiring practices, retention management, methods of establishing and communicating values, and promoting inclusion and awareness. How can we share experiences to enrich the time spent at work?

We had our busiest year ever in 2012. And the fun events continue. The best part is many of our members have posted ideas for events themselves. And a number of these ideas have become official events. We hope you will get a chance to participate soon. This Meetup group is created for local Asian and Asian Americans (professionals & college students) to interact and network in a fun, relaxing environment. We gather to share a unique perspective that belongs to people of asian descent and to cele …

We are a group of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who meet every week to chat in ASL. This group is open to ANYONE with an interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, from beginning ASL students to those who are fluent. We especially encourage people to come to our group who want to HAVE FUN while socializing with all sorts of different people! This is not a study group! It's a great group for practicing having real conversations in ASL. We welcome ANYONE with an interest in A …

I have been an avid tea lover all my life. Having grown up in the East, I was fortunate to be exposed to amazing teas and I would like to share my love and knowledge with others. The group I am forming would meet to sample different teas, discuss various aspects of tea culture and help promote the drinking and appreciation of tea to what is generally a "coffee culture" in this country. Ideal members would be those interested in learning about tea, those who enjoy tea and the culture of tea.

Mandarin Chinese conversation practice group, for all levels. The group is open and self-led. When we run out of vocabulary, we chat about China in English :) Welcome native speakers who would like to meet conversation partners, or lead activities. Housekeeping: Here are some guidelines to keep the group functioning smoothly, information on the site easy to find, and keep emails to a minimum. Thanks in advance for reading these and complying! Meetups: Members are welcome to suggest events and en …

Come join us as we learn, study, teach, and speak Ayisyen among beginners and advanced speakers. - Come if you're Haitian, and you don't speak the language at all. - Come if you know even only two words. - Come if you're Haitian, and you have been speaking it all of your life. - Come if you're [insert any nationality here], and you want to learn the language. - Come if you're merely curious and just want to know more about Haitian culture. In other words -- in Haitian words -- VINI KIJAN OU YE …

This is a group for all Dominican professionals who live or work in the Greater Boston area. Boston is a very vibrant city that has a lot to offer and enjoy. However, with our busy schedules it is sometimes difficult to find the time to meet new people, let alone others like-minded Dominican professionals, in this city. This group’s mission is to get a well-educated and diverse group of Dominicans together to build long lasting friendships the way our Dominican parents taught us, through social …

Welcome to the Boston Expat and World Travelers meetup group. Do you have a passion for traveling overseas and learning about other cultures? We are a group of friendly travelers and expats who meet monthly for a drink to exchange travel ideas, tips, and stories about exciting places we have traveled to, lived in, or hope to visit soon. We welcome anyone who is interested in world travel, whether you are considering it for the first time or a travel junkie who routinely quits your job in search …

Want to practice and improve your Arabic? This group is for native and secondary users of all forms of Arabic, literary or spoken of all levels and ages. Anyone who is interested in Arabic, from beginner to native-speaker is welcome! Our goal is to schedule as many events as possible to accomodate the range of proficiencies as well as provide a variety of cultural/linguistic events for our members. New event organizers are always welcome, so if you have an idea for an upcoming event and would li …

This is a group for all those young professionals from all over the world who now live and work in Boston. People from all fields of work/study are welcome. We all know how busy our life can get with our work schedule, daily commute, and getting accustomed to a different place/culture from the one where we grew up. Due to this daily routine, sometimes we don't find the time or the opportunity to meet new people. This is a good way to connect with young professionals of different cultures, jobs, …

Are you looking for a fun and interesting way to stay fit? Are you interested in language or culture? Do you want to make new friends? This is a group for anyone interested in Brazil, Brazilian culture, dance, especially Afro Brazilian, samba and samba-reggae, and Portuguese language. I started this group to get the word out about our classes which incorporate basic Portuguese language skills and basic dance. Each class is an active cardio workout, too. Whether you're a Brazil-enthusiast, langua …

This is group for anyone interested in conversing in Polish. Native speakers and learners of all levels are welcome. The goal is to improve our skills, meet new people, and have fun. I started this group because I am a beginning learner and looking to meet other learners and Polish speakers to improve my language skills. For beginners, we will have a few simple topics of conversation for each session, so you can prepare some vocabulary or at least know what to expect. Requirements of membership …

Our vision is to provide fun and unique opportunities for local Asian/Asian American professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs to network and build lasting relationships. This group is for Asian professionals and the like to connect and support each other, socialize and just hang out in a low key, relaxed environment. The Boston Metrowest Asian Professionals is building a community of Asian professionals and entrepreneurs as well as connections with the larger entrepreneurial community at …

We meet to learn about and how to create beautiful Japanese flower arrangements. Learn about this beautiful and tranquil aspect of Japanese Culture. Attend Ikebana International and other related events including Japanese culture and dining in the Greater Boston area. Of all Japan's traditional arts, the most practiced today is Ikebana---the art of Japanese flower arrangement. In basic form, an Ikebana arrangement follows a fixed pattern: a triangle of 3 points. Emphasis is placed on linear perf …

We are a group of Pirate Party members and supporters in Somerville. We think culture should be shared (esp. via file sharing), love personal privacy and Wikileaks, hate patents, and know corporations have way too much power over us. We work to spread our message and enlighten folks. If you want to help, join us!

The Mix-Your-World Diversity Connection (previously called Mix-Your-World Interracial Connection) was formed to provide a comfortable setting for people of different races and cultures to come together for fun. How you view the group will be up to you. If you want it to be only about fun and friendship, we are cool with that. If you'd like it to be about dating, romance and relationships and you discover your "soul partner" or "un-soul partner" is a fellow member of the group, that's cool, too. …

Go to interesting arts and cultural events with other singles over 50. We're interested in music (classical, folk, you name it), theater, comedy, museums, art, dining out - join us to have fun and to take advantage of all that Boston has to offer and make some new friends...and maybe more!