Hello, Dear Citizen of the world! You have reached a unique, perhaps the best place in the universe to celebrate DIVERSITY. We are looking for YOU and more volunteers to serve in administrative leadership capacities in order to create an active team to keep our universal group going ahead! Your age: at least 18 y. o. Any race. Any national origin. Any political party. Any skin color. Any type or color of hair. Any religion. Atheist. Any philosophical leaning. Any gender. Any sexual orientation. …

Meet with other local mixed race people to network and share the unique experiences that come along with having a multi-ethnic background. All combos welcome! If you're unsure if this group is for you, this may help*: You know you are mixed raced if... -You don't look like your cousins -You feel guilty for not knowing one of your cultures -When people meet you they ask your name & race -People know you're a mix but don't know what you are exactly -You stand out in family photos -When …

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Are you interested in meeting people, getting a taste of other faith traditions, and sharing elements of your own religion with others? Faith House Manhattan is an experiential inter-religious community that organizes regular events to learn about other faiths, explore and share our own, and forge meaningful connections with people of other faiths or no faith at all. Every other week Faith House hosts a Living Room Gathering where we share holy days, learn new spiritual practices, and address cu …

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 …

Meet local students of  Spanish language and culture lovers for  conversational practice and to sharpen your skills in a fun social setting. Come to our instructor-organized Spanish Language Meetups and make new amigos/as as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! Adults of all levels welcome.  Meetings are informal/casual, pressure-free. Please note that in addition to meetups, CHL offers group, private and semiprivate instruction, immersion progra …

New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

El Taller Latino Americano/The Latin American Workshop is a non-profit cultural arts center on Manhattan's Upper West Side - a space alive with color, sound, movement, and creativity - music, art and language converge to educate and entertain. El Taller is: Language Classes... where students discover how the language of art and the art of language can transcend cultural barriers. A Cultural Center... where over 500 people each month meet to share ideas,find creative inspiration and find refuge i …

This French Language & Culture Meetup is for you if you would like to practice and improve your French and meet like-minded people. if you are interested in francophone cultural activities, events, tours and trips. if you enjoy making new friends and having fun together on a regular basis. if you enjoy French food and if you want to express your joie de vivre. Come and join us! We meet at least once per month at beginner/intermediate and advanced levels. Of course, native speakers are welcom …

This group is about YOU - the artist, photographer, fashion designer, model and musician. The purpose behind this group is to provide a forum that will enable YOU showcase your unique talent and enhance cross-cultural integration amongst members. Growth and visibility by reciprocity is the theme. We are professionals with varied backgrounds with a global outreach that have a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by up and coming as well as established artists. We raise awareness about YOU, …

Want to meet other women who love to travel, share travel stories and intercultural experiences, try ethnic dining, find travel companions or join other women on a trip. Then this is the group for you. It is open to women of all cultures, countries, ethnicities, religions, creed, sexual orientation, etc.

This group is for fun-loving professional black women (ages 35+) who are married to a male of any different race. We will network, socialize, form new friendships and share the unique challenges and rewards of interracial marriage with others who can relate. Our mission is to create a sisterhood and exchange among mature, vibrant and engaging black women who share similar multi-cultural family experiences. Simply put, let's gather to support, exchange ideas, have fun and celebrate us! You live …

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 …

Ni hao! Is Mandarin Chinese important to you and your success in your near future? YES!! zhu4祝(WISH) Da4大 jia1家(EVERYONE) xin1新(NEW) nian2年(YEAR) kuai4快 le4乐(HAPPY), shen1身 ti3体(HEALTH) jian4健 kang1康(STRONG), tian1天 tian1天(EACH DAY) kai1开 xin1心(CHEERFUL)!!:-) Huan ying(WELCOME)!! My goal is to help you learn and practice authentic and successful Mandarin Chinese with fun and ease while you are enjoying a great experience of Chinese culture with someone who care for your progress, who understand …

Hello, CJK Experts! Don’t you feel it's hard to fill the gap between your level and native-speakers’ level? Are you looking for partners to practice your Chinese, Japanese or Korean (CJK) in an immerse environment? This meetup group is the right fit for you!! We practice Chinese, Japanese and Korean through interpretation methods such as quick response, shadowing, reproduction, retention, sight translation, summarization, etc. These methods enable you highly concentrate on listening, understandi …

New York International is a guide for professional internationals and the internationally-minded living in and around New York City. Through our website and newsletter we look at New York from an international perspective to make the city an even better place to live. And more importantly, we want to meet up and get to know you! Join us at our monthly New York International meet up as we explore the city’s best international cultural and business events. We look forward to meeting you!

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 …

Global Collaborations for a Better World World Cultures and Travel in New York (WCT-NY) A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally Best Things in Life are Free! If you are culture, language, travel, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! If you are a new comer or happen to be traveling to New York, welcome to contact this friendly group also! We will connect to other non-profit WTC communities worldwide. Wouldn' …

Dramatic Adventure Theatre has a regular event called THE TRAVELOGUE where we 'meetup' at Jimmy's 43 in the East Village to share a few beers, lots of laughs, and some quality stories from the road. We are starting this meetup group in the hopes of finding new travelers who enjoying sharing their adventures. THE TRAVELOGUE is an open mic night for travel stories. This is a fun, casual opportunity to share a unique story from your travels (domestically, internationally, or even from one side of t …

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 group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you are keen to explore, think and share, then we welcome you! Join ou …

There are many Mandarin practice and Chinese culture learning meetups in NYC. BUT why don't we meet without crossing the Hudson River? Here is the place you can meet people to practice your Mandarin and learn Chinese culture in North New Jersey (Essex, Passaic, Bergen and Hudson). You are welcome: - if you are interested in Chinese language and culture - if you have studied or is studying Chinese - if you're interested in English-Chinese language exchange - if you have worked or traveled …

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 …

New York is an incredible city with no other place in the world quite like it. You can be whoever you want, and start a new life. Of course, coming from another country, it can be difficult to break out of your own culture and community, and take advantage of everything New York has to offer. If you feel you still have yet to experience a full, happy life in New York and the U.S., this group is for you. We are two Chinese-speaking Americans who help Chinese speakers connect with local New Yorker …

Hola! Ni Hao! Welcome to the group!. This is a group for Spanish and Chinese learning and language exchange in Central NJ. Spanish classes will be dictated by a native speaker; social events will be conducted and we will all have a whole lot of fun!. Don't be shy and lets have a wonderful time together learning the beauty of Spanish and Chinese culture. Although this group is mainly directed to Spanish and Chinese people, PEOPLE FROM ANY COUNTRY OR CULTURAL BACKGROUND interested in either Spanis …

Come play & get fit moving your body to the rhythm of Brazilian and African instruments! improve balance & coordination increase strength, endurance & flexibility learn body control, expression & rhythm and most importantly, have fun! Developed by African slaves in the 16th century, Capoeira is one of Brazilians most famous cultural heritages. It combines power kicks and quick leg sweeps, with some ground and aerial acrobatics, knee strikes, take-downs, elbow strikes, punches and headbutts. Be …

"The constructed language with the most complete grammar is probably Lojban - a language created to reflect the principles of logic." --- Arika Okrent, the author of In the Land of Invented Languages coi ro do (Hello Everyone!) This group is for people who are interested in and want to know about the constructed language, Lojban. Lojban is a one of the most complete, carefully designed, and logically unambiguous constructed languages in the world. Lojban has a number of features which make it u …