Our native speakers are quite happy to introduce you to their centuries-old culture. Many patient advanced students blend their knack for language learning with their enthusiasm for sharing. Japanese friends - all fluent native speakers - serve as volunteer sensei-figures, and learners of ALL LEVELS meet to teach, learn, and practice speaking Japanese and writing Kanji, Kana, or Romaji. A small study group is more conducive to language learning! Thus, we will expand to additional tables as nec …

Do you live in New York City with tons of culture right in your own backyard, but see Superman Returns and other blockbusters, stuff you could see anywhere? Culture for the Non-Cultured participates in 2-3 cultural activities per month, including theater, art galleries, museums, walking tours, aquariums, and historical homes. Each event gathers together 20-60 people. Usually, we eat afterwards, because nothing builds community like sitting around a table full of calories! **It is policy that the …

For 2012, we are Broadening the Scope of this Ukrainian Meetup Group, to encompass Everyone who has an interest in Ukrainian culture: it's people, history, literature, music, and language. This Meetup Group was started in 2006 by Aleksandra to promote gatherings where people could practice speaking their (native) Ukrainian, but since then, our Membership has grown to encompass American-born Ukrainians who don't speak the language, people from Odessa and eastern Ukraine who only speak (God forbi …

Welcome to Wine With Culture! Do you like wine as well as all the great cultureal options that New York provides? then Wine With Culture is for you! At our events you will sample quality wines from around the world as you enjoy exciting cultural performances of dance, music and art. Prefer red wine? White wine? We have it all! Come network with a friendly mix of New York's most interesting people who love wine the way you do!

This is a group for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Cross Culture Kids (CCKs) in the New York City area. The goal of this group is to build a TCK/CCK community in one of the most international cities in the world. It hopes to become a space to share our stories, celebrate our global identities, discuss our experiences of growing up between worlds, meet new people, and have some fun. -- What is a Third Culture Kid? An individual who, having spent a significant part of the developmental yea …

Want to practice your Serbian? Meet up with other Serbophils from your area who share your interests and practice the Serbian Language. OPEN TO EVERYBODY who is interested in the Serbian Languge & Culture. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! The goal is to meet a variety of interests, that should be developed by the group. We are a VERY ACTIVE group and our SL&C Club meets up at least once a week. If you want to join our great group and have the time of your life, come join us. …

Da Jia Hao! Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers! Come to a Chinese Language, Culture and Activities Meetup to meet other Chinese language enthusiasts or to enjoy fun cultural events and activities. We welcome: - Anyone interested in Chinese language and culture - Native Chinese speakers - Anyone who has studied or is studying Chinese - Anyone interested in English-Chinese language exchange - Anyone interested in business or social networking - Anyone who has …

Mission The Basque Language & Culture Meetup was created to: Connect people of Basque heritage Celebrate Basque ancestry and culture Learn and use Euskara The Basque Language & Culture Meetup has enjoyed events related to Basque language and culture, literature, gastronomy, art, music, history and genealogy. This group is comprised of Basques and individuals with a strong interest and fondness for the culture and language of the Basque people. Those living in the New York metropolitan/Tri-Stat …

Welcome, movie fans! Do you love to watch high quality movies, enjoy cultural events and make new friends? Then this is the group for you! - Our group holds private screening events, with a social gathering before and after movie, drink included. - Our main focus is on foreign films - the best ones, plus some of the best American movies. - Movies are briefly presented with interesting information & trivia, enhancing your movie watching experience. - We regularly run as well museum visits, walkin …

Few other cities boast the diverse array of ethnic enclaves and confluence of global cultures that New Yorkers routinely enjoy. And the representation of Japanese culture in New York City is no exception. From the cliché ubiquity of sushi houses to authentic and unique Japanese performing artists on tour, our group enjoys the sides of Japan that are on display in New York. Our events include art exhibits, J-pop concerts, sake tastings, karaoke outings, book readings, lectures, language classes, …

Dear French lovers It is not a surprise we all love French language and French culture, no matter from the experience of romantic French movies, emotional French songs, memorable traveling experience in France or even better, the nice encountering with French people. We all have the challenge of using French in this busy New York City and have the difficulty to find people having similar interests. Our group has the aim to create an opportunity and platform for all the people who share the same …

A love of the contrasts of modern and traditional, trendy and classic, East and West – I started this group to share my fascination of the many dichotomies of Asian culture and to meet like-minded people in New York City. I plan on hosting language and cultural exchange events. Japanese, Chinese, and Korean – I want to explore the many opportunities to experience these rich cultures that only New York can offer. Everyone is invited to join this group. Anyone with an interest in languages, cu …

This is a  group that supports  your quest to become fluent in Spanish. This is your space to practice with other Spanish students and with native speakers. We organize meetups where you can come practice your Spanish, make friends, explore the city and the Latino culture while having a lot of fun! Events are usually organize in a mix of outdoor & indoor locations around midtown Manhattan.NYC. Spanish Classes New York, Spanish classes nyc, Spanish classes manhattan, Spanish Classes New York, S …

French Culture Nights spotlight the people and artists that make French life in the Big Apple so unique. Our Culture Nights offers a variety of experiences like Music and Visual Arts... and, of course, an opportunity to meet and talk to others.

About Us: NY Cultural Tech has expanded its focus as of March 2013 to more broadly delve into the innovative intersection of tech and culture.  It started out as a cross-disciplinary group for practicing technologists (coders, info architects, developers) focused on the advancement of emerging tech from within the domains of public knowledge.  Our participatory group is a new-media catalyst for those involved with museums, libraries, educational institutions, government, non-profits, and outwar …

In this cultural melting pot called New York City, isn't it surprising that there's no meetup group for bengali culture and literature enthusiasts? And we are talking of an ethnic group whose identity is cast in its culture and literature. This group attempts to fill that void. This is for you, if - you can read and write bengali - you think bengali culture is deeper and broader than durga pujo, or any pujo for that matter - you do not believe in caste, class and religious divides - you are not …

NYCC (New York Culture Club) is a social and educational cultural studies organization. Essentially we are a combination book club / cultural immersion group. Our goal is to embrace and appreciate the diversity of our world, and the people within it, while engaging in a social and entertaining experience that take us around globe via the city of New York. PLEASE FOLLOW US: http://www.facebook.com/NYCultureClub https://twitter.com/nycultureclub HOW IT WORKS: Every quarter we choose a country or c …

Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Managers, HR pros, and ambitious employees are all welcome to exchange ideas to make our workplaces wonderful, peaceful, and meaningful places to be. Together, we can improve our own bottom line by sharing best practices. Meetups will consist of: Presentations by 2-3 members on cultural practices that work. Field visits. Invite and be invited by users to spend an hour at another company. Recommendations for research and books on culture building.

New York is a city of cultures. This group is a way to bring them together. Guides from one culture will lead events that welcome and introduce members to that culture. All are welcome, from every background!

This is a group for those of us who love to read and who are interested in the lives of those who create the music we listen to and the culture we live in. Let's get together to share this passion. We'll meet once a month and as a group decide which memoirs/biographies/ autobiographies we want to read.

We are producers of diverse poetry and performing arts events in New York City, formed using the philosophies of the most progressive intellectual and artistic movements of the last century (i.e. The Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Poets & most notably the Nuyorican Movement). Our popular monthly “People's Open Mic” series has also become a rite of passage for anyone looking to step into the realm of of cultural expression in New York City as our stage and audience welcomes newcomers during every s …

“This is a group for anyone interested in the love of Global Food and Culture. This new group will focus on increasing diversity understanding through events, culinary tourism, food and wine tastings, and celebrations in Ethnic Food Culture. An open mind to new experiences is only necessary as we bridge the many shades of the world together through food. Several non-profits will be partnered as well to expand the impact of the group. Looking forward to to many new experiences with many new peopl …

This group is open to anyone interested in learning about different cultures. We will try to meet at once a week with opportunities to try new foods, make friends, pick up a new language and more. We are also open to suggestions for events. Looking forward to many cultural adventures with everyone.

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

I would like to welcome you at our group “Russian Club NYC – Language, Culture, Walking Tours and more…” By saying “more” we mean exciting conversations, learning fascinating things, meeting new friends, various cultural events, extensive practice of Russian language, and walking tours with professional guides in New York City.

We believe that to create better results in whatever we do…. We need to build better people. And to build better people, we need our business culture to support, encourage and reward the values and behaviors that lead to those results. We come together to learn about individual human dynamics and culture and their effects on building GREAT teams and organizations that, in turn, create GREAT results. Specifically, we address questions like: What are those values at the individual, team, and orga …

Calling all young and sexy singles of all cultures and races! Want to meet a hott guy or girl from another race/culture in the city, but haven't met with opportunity? Well, join this group and let's mix it up! Actually, it doesn't matter what your cultural or racial preferences are (we'd prefer if you didn't have one); all that is needed is an open mind, and a willingness to meet new interesting people. If the interracial dating wasteland in this city is cramping your style, and you're tired of …