"The best way to experience another culture is through it's food." ~Andrew Zimmern, The Travel Channel You need not travel abroad to enjoy the cultures of the world when we have so much right here in the Lehigh Valley we can enjoy! It's difficult to separate food, music and culture in any ethnic group. So here, we've put them all together! Let's explore together world cultures in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. This group is open to all. Members' partners, friends and families are welcome to atten …

"Charm City's Morning Calm" We're a Baltimore-based group bringing people interested in learning Korean or exchanging their English speaking skills with native Korean speakers together in a fun environment. We are also into learning and understanding Korean culture and strengthening Korean-American friendship in our community. All levels of proficiency are welcome!

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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to BAJAM, the Baltimore Area Japanese Meetup ! BAJAM ni yookoso ! Meet and mingle with Japanophiles and native Japanese persons. Share your knowledge of Japanese or American culture and language with others. Attend our social meetups and make friends with others who share your interests and want to learn about the other culture. Come to a Japanese or English study group Language Meetup to practice speaking, reading and writing. Find out about festivals, art shows and other Japan related …

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 …

The International Club of Baltimore aims to bring people with various international experiences and interests together for happy hours and other activities to share their experiences and enjoy the cultural offerings of Baltimore. Typical members could include- global travelers, international educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the world and other cultures though friendships. All members must have a complete profile: including a recognizable photo, brief introduction, and answ …

We are so glad to introduce Chinese, Chinese Festival, custom, food, music, alcohol and tea, handwriting to you if you are interested in the Chinese culture and want to share yours, or if you want to do business with Chinese people. The purpose of the group is to supply a platform for everybody to know more Chinese culture and Chinese life style, to create meaningful cross cultural interactions, to form strong and lasting friendships, to provide multilingual learning environment for our kids, to …

If you speak Chinese, come to enjoy good company and good food, and share your cultural perspective with friendly people interested in knowing more about Chinese language and history. If you are learning Chinese, join us to practice and indulge in one of the most important aspects of Chinese culture - sharing a good meal with friends!

This is a group for anyone who loves to interact with people from diverse background and cultures. I would love to have a great mix of people from around the world. Life is beautiful and short! We can learn so much from each other's experiences. This group would be for anyone who would consider themselves to be 'global citizens' or who would like to be in this description. In this group we would like to welcome like-minded couples who are fun and between the age group of 25-40. We can go to cult …

Want to meet other people of Czech or Slovak descent living in the greater Philadelphia area? If you are interested in the Czech and Slovak language and culture, join our local Philadelphia meetup group: in addition to the regular Monthly Socials, we have many family-friendly activities throughout the year. You will enjoy the ever growing community of young families, students and professionals people of all walks of life and all generations from greater Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvani …

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.

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 …

SEE OUR CALENDAR! THROUGH JUNE '14! marnacamp.org FOR THIS SUMMER! ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! Keep  July 12th and August 9th Weekends FREE! July 12th : World Record Skinny Dip Events  marna@marnacamp.com August 9th: AvalonFest, contact AVALON directly in WVA ALSO Invite only events, for MARNA members, and weekends arranged by individual members that will be shared , held at AANR resorts ONLY: marna@marnacamp.com BOOKMARK THIS EVENT LINK! See you May 18th for more info to be shared at …

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 …

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 …

Meeting at great venues throughout NYC and Brooklyn, we always have a great time at our relaxed, open, and social gatherings. For all levels of NYC French Speakers in their 20's and 30's.

NYC Tea Enthusiasts is a group for those who have a special connection to tea, and seek to enjoy the company of other enthusiasts over a cup of quality tea. Some events will include tea parties and tastings, tea ceremonies, and a documentary screening of cross-cultural tea practices. Always open to suggestions and ideas!

The Urban Professional Network is a Social Media Boardroom that provides members in the Central Pennsylvania area a platform to promote events, products services and share other pertinent information. We are also dedicated to bringing Professionals together in quality venues for an entertaining experience of networking. http://www.theurbanprofessionalnetwork.com/

Ever wonder what it's like to hear a khutba in a mosque? Celebrate shabbat in a synagogue? See Pentecostals speak in tongues? This group explores the religious landscape of New York. It's a great opportunity for those who are exploring spirituality. It's also a window into how faith happens in New York. Both pilgrims and tourists are welcome!

I know our South Jersey has a much more than high population density, traffic, Camden and pine forest. I know we have a hip, urban and sophisticated international community, and there is no need to cross the bridge to meet and have fun. This meetup group is open to all Europeans, EuroJersey, Expats, and Europe Lovers from around. If you live & embrace diversity you are welcome in our group. We celebrate the growing South Jersey international community and help you find new friends in your area. …

Over the course of four intensive weekends, timed to coincide with the cross quarter days recognized in many cultures, participants will receive teachings and experience ceremonies that will explore the four aspects of the shamanic medicine wheel. In addition, a rotating monthly cycle of shamanic gatherings (Fire Ceremonies, Healing Circles & Shamanic Journeys), as well as one on one mentorship with the instructors, will provide continuity between intensives. This training program is designed to …

COOLLaboration (an offering of COOL Labs) is a monthly cross-border community makerthon. It joins the maker/hacker, design, artistic, educational, charitable, entrepreneurial and social communities once a month and during highly attended event weeks (SxSW, Social Media Week, Maker Faire, Make Music NYC, Figment, etc.) COOLLaboration: -involves communities working together across borders to address common problems of concern -enables communities to explore the role of cultural exchange and dialog …

Join us, and meet with others in the area who also embrace neurodiversity!* Promote and advance Autistic Disability Rights through Self Advocacy, while enjoying support, discussion, and a unique social outlet! We are the New Jersey Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). ASAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people. ASAN's supporters include Autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators …

This group is for people who have Celiac Disease and/or food allergies. We also welcome those who choose to eat gluten free. If you have a friend or family member with Celiac Disease, Food Allergies, or Gluten Intolerance, please feel free to join us and learn how to support your loved one. This is a supportive group to help educate and share experiences. From time to time we may have guest speakers. We share recipes and dining experiences. Gluten can be found in a lot more than just food so we …

Welcome to NJ Adventure Tours, where "traditions become memories". NJ Adventure Tours was born with a passion and desire to share all the diversity and variety that the great state of NJ has to offer. Culture, education, history and adventure all run rich in NJ, and I have crossed paths with so many great people over the years who had no idea what is really out there. At NJ Adventure Tours, it is my passion for diversity and over 30 years of calling NJ home that drives me to invite you along on …

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.Victor Frankl Most of us have been conditioned to react to life rather than live it, and quite often, we have been conditioned to react according to the needs, perceptions and motives of others. We tend to live at cross-current to our own values and beliefs, allowing our lives to be shaped by influences and events outside ourselves and beyond our co …