Want to practice your Portuguese? Miss speaking your native language? We have Brazilians, Portuguese, and North Americans who share an interest in the language. All proficiency levels are welcome. Come to a meetup and play silly word games, chit chat, and eat with us. We have a great time. Hope to see you there!

Want to practice your German? We are a mixture of people, some of us are native Germans, others have lived in Germany, and others are from here. Meet with others in your area who are also interested in the German language. Check the calendar for meeting times.

This group is for anyone who has a passion for American Sign Language (ASL). We welcome all adults who are Deaf, hard of hearing (HH), hearing, students, parents, teachers, interpreters, or any community member looking for an opportunity to connect with other signers! We offer a casual and fun environment, opportunities to get together for conversation, laughs and fellowship, make new friends, socialize, relax and enjoy each other's company, as well as having the privilege of helping others stre …

Objective: To learn about these two languages and the people who speak them. Throw in a measure of culture and we should all be ready to travel to the Czech Republic or Slovakia. And, if any of us non-native speakers ever master the 'rolling rzh' sound, we should be given a medal! Basically be interested, dedicated and kind to beginners and this group ought to be one great place to learn. A congenial place for us all to mix, learn a language, learn a culture and learn about one another.

Encouraging signers from beginner to expert as we relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and improve our signing skills to become more proficient in communicating in ASL. Come and enjoy fellowship with us as we share experiencess and develop our knowledge of Deaf culture.  Classes in beginning ASL are available to those interested.

The HaitiHub Creole Conversation Group of Durham is the language-learning home for anyone in the Triangle interested in speaking and understanding Haitian Creole!   ~ If you don't speak Creole but might want to learn, vin amize ou! (Come have fun!) ~ If you are a native speaker of Creole and want to connect with other native speakers and learners and help more people to understand and appreciate the beauty of Kreyol Ayisyen, vin amize ou! ~ If you have learned some Creole already but want to imp …

Aloha! The purpose of this meetup group is to spread the word about the Hawai'i Club of NC to people who have ties to Hawai'i and/or to those who just love the culture! We would love for you to learn more about us and our events! The mission of Ka Pu'uwai 'O Hawai'i is to nurture an extended 'ohana which perpetuates the culture of Hawai'i and shares the aloha spirit with our community. If you're missing the islands and need some aloha, you've come to the right place! We are a club of peop …

Meet fellow enthusiasts of the Art of Belly Dance in our community. Enjoy social events, gatherings and fun. This meetup membership is open to men and women, girls and other groups, friends and those interested in the cultural art of belly dance; dancers, musicians and artists welcome. Be part of this ancient art brought to life for your enjoyment. We have many interesting events and monthly meetings. Submit your ideas to us as well, we will help organize for you. Here you will have access to c …

Welcome to Karolina Kreathors! This group is for Filmmakers, Kreathors, Artists, Musicians and Innovathors, etc in the Triangle region of North Carolina, but not limited by geographical constraints. If you happen to be in the area for a weekend and want to be part of a creative project, we will do our best to accommodate your talent. KAROLINA KREATHORS primarily focuses on creativity and community while promoting creativity within the community. This is a group for genuinely passionate, compassi …

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

Get together to practice Serbo-croatian or to meet others from former Yugoslavia. Organize Ex-Yu playgroups.  The playgroups are for our children to learn the language, the meetups are for EVERYONE wishing to learn the culture, language, food, or music of the Balkan region.

Bonjour a tous! Since the previous French Raleigh Durham meetup group suddenly changed its focus let's create a new one. Come to meet other Francophiles, talk in French or English about French culture related subjects and participate to French culture related activities. From simply curious people to enthusiasts, everybody is welcomed. We will appreciate any donation to help keeping the group website alive. Any teaching offers can be sent to the organizer who will put them in the about part of t …

Whether you are a Mandarin study enthusiast, or you are interested in learning more about various aspects of China - cultures, food, travel, etc. - this is the place you will find many friends who share the same passion! Sponsored by Confucius Institute at NC State University, we provide the resources to make your Mandarin study and social networking a reality by offering night classes taught by professionally trained Chines professors, various cultural events organized by Confucius Institute, a …

There are many cultures, languages, people groups, and customs, but often people remain in their distinct corners. My desire is to connect with and develop meaningful relationship with people from all corners of the world by hosting events in different places through out the RDU. The events will be a mixture of poetry, music, sharing of one's country, and other things all with the aim of developing relationships.  If you love the arts and love to learn about different cultures, music, etc., then …

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to meet others with similar interests, hear stories about travel in Japan, maybe learn some Japanese, or just hang out! chikaku ni sundeiru nihon no kata mo zehi irasshattekudasai! (sorry, Japanese font does not show properly)

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you improve your speaking and listening skills. All ages and levels welcome. Conversation will be mostly in Spanish, lapsing into English only when necessary. Native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English are welcome, and would be very helpful to keep us on track!