We will meet 2 saturdays every month and learn about different cultures of the world through dance, art, food, music, language and lots of other things. These meetups will be educational yet FUN! you may drop your kids off with us BUT I ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO STAY AND LEARN ALSO. Kids will be able to meet other kids from different cultures and form lasting friendships. Winston Salem and the triad area is full of people from all over the world and I had a desire to pull together these people and al …

¡Bienvenidos! Este es un grupo social muy dinámico que tiene como objetivo promover la práctica del idioma español en Charlotte. Nuestros eventos son desde reuniones informales en cafés, hasta eventos y exposiciones culturales. Para ser miembro de nuestro grupo no tienes que pagar membresía. Para participar en cualquiera de nuestros eventos tienes que darle Sí (RSVP yes) al evento que te interesa. Algunos eventos tienen costo y otros no. Todos nuestros eventos son en español (a menos que se esp …

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 …

Ni Hao! We offer variety of activities including but not limit to Chinese class, Tai Chi, Chinese cooking, Chinese game, potluck, dine out, attend local Chinese community event organized by other groups etc. It's a fun place to explore Chinese culture! Come and meet native, fluent and beginning Chinese Speakers and those with a desire to speak and learn the Chinese language and its culture! Please check out our "About" page on the left to know more about our group.

Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers! Dajiahao! Noticed there are so many people on Meetup who are interested in having a group for Chinese, I would like to start one. Let's build this group as a platform to serve the needs for all the people who are interested in China and Chinese culture - whether you want to practise Chinese, find Chinese tutor, do business with China or just want to learn about China and the culture - This is the group for us. Activities will be base …

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.

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!

We put together events that give all of us opportunities to explore Asian culture. Events in the pipeline include creative cooking workshops for Chinese cuisine and Asian fusion (including the use of exotic ingredients!), Asian holiday celebrations and other cultural activities, and tastings. Most of all, we want everyone to have fun learning more about Asian cultures and get a chance to make some new friends! I work at Grand Asia Market and have met so many who want to learn and try everything, …

Let's get together to Celebrate African American Arts, Culture and Heritage. Attend performances, film screenings, art exhibits and discussions.

Originally called the "Raleigh Czech & Slovak Meetup Group," our community has greatly expanded over the years. We welcome members from the North Carolina Triangle area, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding towns. This Meetup serves to connect people who are interested in Czech and Slovak culture, language, music, food, etc. Our events provide friendly, casual gatherings for members to get to know each other. We welcome Czech/Slovak natives, descendants, spouses, and anyone el …

This is a group for French / francophones expatriates interested in creating an alliance in order to get together, socialize, meet new people and preserve the culture as well as the French language.This group is not for individuals interested in learning French. My goal is to provide a channel for all native french speaking people in the area to communicate with each other and to connect with each other. Nous representons un groupe d'expatries venant de France ou de pays francophones qui s'inter …

Welcome! International High School Exchange is a great way to learn about other cultures. This group provides you with the opportunity to hear from current exchange students and host families and to receive more information about hosting an exchange student.We are looking for volunteers who are interested in hosting an exchange student.  Our students are between 16-18 years old, come from a variety of countries around the world and are interested in many different activities including: skiing, b …

During the time it takes to sip a nice, hot cup of espresso, you can enjoy the perfect Italian instruction for your skill level. Helping you reach your goals - whether they be for travel, business, high school or college tutoring or just to get in touch with your heritage - is what my mission is. With Espressly Italian, you'll start your exciting trip through Italy without even leaving Charlotte in a unique, casual and most of all, fun way...You can't get more comfortable than that! È perfetto!

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.

Are you interested in learning about other cultures? Would you love to share with someone from another country what it means to you to be an American? Hosting an international exchange student is a great way to develop a meaningful relationship with someone from another culture. Share experiences, perspectives and stories; befriend a young person through their cross-cultural adventure. It's a fun way to help others see what you love about our country while expanding your own worldview too! This …

Benvenuti Amici! Find Italy in Charlotte! You don't have to be Italian, speak Italian, or been to Italy to join our fun events!! Join the Italian Social Club today to participate in many exciting gatherings focused on Italian wine, cuisine, language, culture, movies, and so much more!! The Organizer: Nada Vergili, an Italian native, cultural ambassador, and major Italiaholic! Connect with other members on the Message Board http://www.meetup.com/ItalianSocialClub/messages/boards/ Follow us on …

A Karolinai Magyar Csoport célja, hogy elösegitse az Eszak és Dél Karolinában élö magyarok egymásra találását és kapcsolattartását. Rendszeres magyar találkozóinkra, táborainkba, családi és kulturális programjainkra szeretettel várunk mindenkit! Programokat Eszak és Dél Karolina több városában is rendezunk. A honlapra névvel, rövid bemutatkozással és fényképpel várjuk a jelentkezéseket. Tagsági dij nincs. <-- Bövebb információ a csoportról és a jelentkezésröl az "Pages" link alatt. Our purpose i …

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 impr …

This is a group for anyone interested in practicing / developing Mandarin language skills. All skill levels welcome. I am a beginner. I started this group because I miss studying Mandarin with others. Looking forward to going out to eat, for hikes while we talk about plants and weather, for coffee or Celebrating Chinese New Year.

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! We post ONLY our public events on our meetup page. If you become a member of Ka Pu'uwai 'O Hawai'i, you will recieve invitations to our member-only events.  We hope you'll attend one of our events and then join the 'ohana! To learn more about becoming a member, visit ou …

I decided to restart this group because the African and Caribbean cultures include many diverse people with diverse ideas and views. I wanted to create an environment where we can all meet and socialize with like minded people. I hope that those who join will share my purpose will come out to the meetups. I hope to create an environment where everyone can have a good time, and hopefully create new friendships. The meetups will consist of various activities: Socializing, Networking, Good Food, Mu …

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 …

This community is created for any person who origins from India or who has interest in Indian culture and heritage.

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!

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 …

Welcome to the German Meetup Group in the Queen City! Meet people from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and folks who are interested in German culture, language and business at our [Group] Meetups. Practice speaking German at our [Language] Meetups. These Meetups are open to everyone who wants to learn or practice the German Language. Share your experiences as an Expat at our [Expat] Meetups that are open for 100% Expatriates only (this is any person living in a different country from where he …

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!