We put together playgroups and events for children to speak Chinese, learn about the heritage and experience the culture while having fun. This group is created and managed by Mandarin Chinese speaking moms whose children are learning or speaking Chinese. We want to spice up our children’s learning and reveal to them the fun and wonder of our culture. Our activities include felt-board stories, thumb rhymes, folk songs, board games, cooking, calligraphy, art projects, games at parks, trips to mus …

This is a group where individuals who are learning English or want to improve their English as a second language can practice speaking with a native speaker and with each other. It's a fun and easy going atmosphere where I will help members to feel comfortable as they practice their speaking and listening skills.

MandarinFriends.org is a large group that holds meetings in Los Angeles and Orange County. We encourage the learning of Mandarin among non-native speakers and look for making friends with native speakers. Any leve of English or Mandarin is accepted, but we are very serious about learning Mandarin. About Us & Media: http://www.mandarinfriends.org/about Become a member to stay updated with info regarding Mandarin-Chinese opportunities! Anyone in the world can become a member! The Mission Our missi …

Are you a native speaker of Arabic who does not have an opportunity to speak it in day to day life? Have you wished to have a couple of hours sometimes when you can speak only Arabic? Have you always wanted to learn Arabic, but kept postponing it until “later”, which never came? Do you feel you need some outside motivation and encouragement to make that important first step toward your goal – to just start learning it? Have you been studying Arabic for a while, but felt you needed people to p …

We are group of 20's , 30's +............ Asian-American Professionals, Singles and Students meet each other through our group for networking opportunities, fun, socializing, night life and cultural events.  It's a great way to build your network, meet new people and catch up with old friends, especially if you're on the go. Our Activities include the following plus much more: fine dining, sports, hiking and outdoor activities, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, parties, clubs, local wine tastings …

Welcome to Interracial/Intercultural Meet Up! This site is for singles of ALL nationalities. If you are interested in this Meetup, you are a very special person, and we welcome you on this new and exiting adventure. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to break down interracial/intercultural barriers that needlessly separate human beings and to create a social network for its members to meet and interact in a friendly environment with people from diverse backgrounds. Men and women of different cu …

Hi Guys! When I first came to the L.A area I found it really difficult to find people with similar backgrounds to hang out and have fun. By similar backgrounds I specifically meant people from mainland China speaking Mandarin. Now I have lived here for almost five years and made lots of friends. But I kept seeing people just came here having a hard time adjusting themselves to the culture and life styles here. So I started to think maybe I should do something to help everyone getting used to thi …

Meet with others in your local area who are interested in Armenia/ Mediterranean Culture & Heritage. Our Meetup will have socials, going to AGBU Young Professional events, AYF events, festivals, going to genocide events (Ottoman Empire did genocide against its Christians--Armenians, Greeks, & Assryians),  Armenian/ Mediterranean food (my favorite), hikes, etc.  Meetup is also open to non-Armenians. This group is free. This isn't a singles group.

Ciao! This is The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group. We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for the Italian language, its culture and its people. We are based in the home of the Rose Bowl and meet in Pasadena and other neighborhoods all around Los Angeles. The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group is among the 10 most popular Meetups for Expat Italians. When you become one of us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers f …

Saludos. Los participantes de este grupo nos reunimos para leer y conversar en torno a la obra de autores hispanoamericanos (aunque admitimos que este tipo de definición es difícil de precisar). El grupo se estructura respetando la diversidad de géneros literarios y el origen de autores hispanoamericanos. Sin embargo, debido a limitaciones de espacio y ocupaciones de los miembros, procuraremos que los textos sugeridos de lectura entre sesiones no rebasen las 5 cuartillas. Este grupo es una exce …

This meet up is for people who loves play Badminton and want to meet more friends. The purpose of this meetup is to let people make new friends and to enjoy the game of badminton regardless of skill level. No matter you are beginners, advanced players, or expert, you would find your spot here and have fun. As we expand, hopefully we can have some competitive rallies!

Are you looking for a place to have fun and practice your Mandarin at the same time?  You've come to the right place. Whether you grew up speaking Chinese, want to improve, or just want to have a good time and maybe say a few Mandarin words, events will be coming for you!

An appreciation and performance society dedicated to enjoying the exquisitely silly light operas created by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. The Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900) created fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. The best of these shows became immensely popular and immediately swept across the British Empire. Produced professionally at the Savoy Theatre in London, and then by professional music halls and …

Meet other friendly and down-to-earth Asian Professionals and Graduate Students. You do NOT have to be a graduate student to join! Network, make friends and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to people who share an Asian descent or who share the Asian experience. Activities include dinners, hikes, picnics, movies, karaoke, bowling, volleyball, art galleries and museums, music and more! Hope to see you at an event soon!

This is a new Wing Chun/Tsun meetup group in Southern California -- Monterey park! Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific pressures or triggers so that they become automatic in re …

If you are at 20s-40s, own business, smart yuppies... Welcome to join and share your happiness with people! Meeting interesting friends, exploring the beauty of life. (Generation X: usually mean people born in 1970s-1980s)

Fate In La Singles Party “Have fun & Meet the one.” Had enough nigh club, speed dating, and 1 on 1 dating? Come to Fate In LA singles party have fun and meet the one. 缘来洛城”甜蜜交友派对 “玩得开心，遇见您的Ta“ 告别枯燥的查户口约会 ，大家参与互动游戏，增加交流，省时，省钱，高效。 开始大家的缘分之旅。

This group is created for singles who enjoy fun events including cruises, rotational dinners, dances, speedy introductions, bunco, karaoke, movies, hikes & more. Membership for singles is not required to attend the events.  Feel free to bring your single friends.  Singles of ALL AGES welcome to join

This group has been created for all of you who have a love and passion for the French language and culture. Your journey to the French speaking world is just about to start! Bon voyage à tous! Regardless of your level you will find our group enjoyable as we also offer you the opportunity to stay connected with the French world; events such as French movies, concerts featuring French artists, plays and art exhibits related to the Francophone culture and language as well as get together just for " …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Bienvenidos! Fundamentos del grupo: * Facilitar la comunicacion entre nuestro pueblo, creando un lugar donde sea facil conectarse con gente de nuestro pais u otras comunidades * Promover la amistad; ya sea por medio de reuniones grupales o de promocion de eventos donde todos podamos asistir * Proveer canales de difusion de actividades sociales, culturales, y comerciales; en las que podamos darnos a conocer y socializar. Un lugar para poder juntar gente positiva con el fin de crear un grupo …

Our goals are: 1. To maintain a friendly group of American Sign Language (ASL) poker players that want to socialize and improve their game and provide the opportunity for them to play weekly. 2. Teach ASL poker to new players and to develop ASL poker players capable of playing in "English Speaking" games in homes, card rooms, casinos, and at the National Deaf Poker Tour http://nationaldeafpokertour.com. If you speak American Sign Language (ASL) and have always wanted to learn how to play poker o …

“This is a group for FUN and HAPPY people interested in learning Sign Language for Hearing, Hard of Hearing and Deaf people (please ... no grumpy or crabby people allowed). All skills levels are welcome and encouraged. I started this group to meet other happy people interested in Fun Social Gatherings to improve their SIGN skills and helping others improve theirs. Family style meetings and activities are always in the planning stages and all suggestions and ideas are welcome. Looking forward to …

Do you live in Southern California and want to participate at events with fellow Romanian speakers? Are you interested to meet other Romanians? Do you want to be informed of Romanian events - cultural, sports, religious, dinning, hiking, etc., you name it! Do you want to suggest events? Then, join our group and be active!

Kurosawa Akira already died but he is still giant movie director and have been respected by many foreign director all over the world. He was so respected by many people that even Soviet govenment invited him to directed to create soviet movie "Derus Uzara". We would like to share many Japanese masterpiece movies and help U.S people underst and more. We also try to introduce recnet trend of Japanese cinema and TV drama too. Each time we set one or two topics at the meeting and discuss it. I belie …

Wir sprechen Deutsch! We speak German! Der Stammtisch ist eine virtuelle Gemeinde von Deutschsprachigen in Los Angeles, die sich in Realtime treffen, um miteinander Deutsch zu sprechen und Freundschaften zu pflegen. Wir sind deutschsprachige Amerikaner, Kanadier, Österreicher, Schweizer, Deutsche, Italiener, Brasilianer, Chinesen, Russen, Mexikaner und andere Deutschsprachige - weltweit. Manche von uns haben einen starken Akzent, wenn wir Deutsch sprechen, andere haben Deutsch als ihre Mutte …

Table for 4 + 4 is a group designed for activities that will comprised largely of dinners, lunches and events that will be of interest to our members.   We try to get 2 gender balanced tables of 8 members for each meetup.  Networking is the key.  Whether you are a single working adult, or a couple or a family, we welcome you to join us and be part of the bigger family in Los Angeles. Some of our goals will be to a) Try Different restaurants - both high end or specialty restaurants in California …

Hallo Eltern! We offer a small, yet high quality, German immersion program "Deutscher Kindergarten" at our private residence. We currently hold a 3-hour drop-off program from 9am-12pm, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 6 kids and a minimum of a 10- class commitment. We also have "Spiel und Spass Gruppen" in the Summer afternoons from Monday through Friday from 1-3pm for 7-10 year olds, including visits to the beautiful local swimming pool, and 4-5pm for 2.5-7 year olds with wading pools a …