San Francisco is one of the most amazing cities in the world, rich in culture and international influences. On any given day, you can eat at an ethnic restaurant, go to a street festival like Carnaval, take in a lecture about current events, learn a dance from another culture (such as samba or bellydancing) and much more. Join the SF Culture Club and meet others who share your love of learning about other cultures while also having fun! Members should sign up (or join the wait list) for an event …

This group is full of laid back people who love all things culture. We do local events and trips which revolve around food, adventure, wine, & art (photography, museums, painting, etc). We even do the occasional big trip to a new and exciting culture around the world or in the USA. Come join the culture!

The aim of this group is to bring together internationally-minded people with a European affinity. Through convivial cross-cultural social gatherings we are building a vibrant circle of cosmopolitan friends who meet, talk, exchange experiences, practice their language skills, or just relax and feel at home. Anyone born in Europe or who has lived there or has some other strong European connection is welcome. If an expatriate, you might have just recently relocated to the U.S. or be a long-time na …

What is supportive of a healthy body, mind, heart, spirit, relationship, family, community and society. Here you will find support for and learn what is life-giving in every aspect of our lives, culture and society. Not just nutritionally for example, but emotionally, spiritually, in our relationships, at work, in our physical activity, in our thoughts, in how we relate to one another, etc No dogmas, just learning what supports our bodies, our life and our world. Gatherings, classes, workshops a …

Attn. All International Bay Area Professionals! The purpose of our meetup is to bring cultures, languages and current work experiences together during your stay in the Bay Area. We invite all young international professionals to join us, discuss their cultures, their companies, themselves and why they are here in the Bay Area. In essence bring a little bit of home with you to the MEETUP and learn about a possible place you are thinking of  heading to after your stay in the Bay Area. If you enjo …

Attention AfroLatinos in SacTown! I'd like to create a community or group of afrolatinos (latinos of african descent) or those who appreciate our culture from all walks of life. I'm a proud afrolatina trying to drum up a bit of pride and celebrate our culture in an environment where the two worlds seem to be misunderstood! I'd love to attend art, musical, cultural events, perhaps connect with other organizations and host a few ourselves! Join me and lets get this started!

This group is to bring together kindred souls interested in learning about and meeting people from different parts of the world while doing activities around the bay area that differ from just the ordinary Bar/club scene. There might always be the occasional happy hr, but our avenues will also be range from food, books, music, movies, museums, or Lectures, and all the while, stimulating conversation. The goal is expanding knowledge of the beautiful area we live in, as well as possibly thru cultu …

This is a group for anyone interested in traditional asian arts and culture. We are offering free educational workshops, and doing volunteer work in the community. The organization seeks to assist the American public to better understand and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Asia. Its ultimate goal is to improve the lives of the public through arts and cross-cultural understanding.

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heart …

Extend hospitality to WB/WT and B-1/B-2 temporary visitors, F-1 OPT international students who want to maintain status after graduation, and J-1 Exchange visitors, facilitate interaction with native English speakers, and provide support to nonimmigrants if they are experiencing economic hardship. Cross-cultural activity is an activity designed to promote exposure and interchange between foreign nationals and Americans so as to increase their understanding of each other's society, culture, and in …

We’re a group of fun and friendly individuals that enjoy conversations in Spanish, Portuguese, and Portuñol, as well as cultural events. Become a member and immerse yourself into both languages and cultures, have fun and make tons of friends! We welcome all levels of either Spanish or Portuguese, from intermediate to native. Coming events for our members include: Portuñol Happy Hours: Conversations en Español & Português. Live music performances: Rock en Español, Samba, Flamenco, Tango, Andean, …

This group is for everyone who can appreciate Ukrainian culture, who likes to get together and have fun. Our group members also aim to teach Ukrainian culture to the Ukrainian children who live in the Bay Area through Ukrainian language classes, cultural events, potluck dinners, conversation, play.

Meet other local expatriates from Brazil (people interested in Brazilian Culture) to educate, socialize, share friendships, establish a Brazilian community with food, culture, language, and entertainment. We are a non-profit organization who are seeking members who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Please visit us: 3313 Julliard Dr.suite C Sacramento, Ca. 95826 | 916.387.7344 www.braziliancentersac.org facebook.com/braziliancenter.sacramento

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Lithuanian language, culture and travel. All ages and levels of Lithuanian language proficiency are welcome! You don’t need to speak the Lithuanian language to join or attend our meetup. We welcome your ideas, suggestions and participation in conversation, social activities and cultural programs in the San Francisco area. If you are interested in coming to any of our events, please remember to RSVP!

I am a newcomer to the SF Bay Area. My wife and I recently relocated from Atlanta, where I was a member of The Atlanta Hungarian Meetup Group. I am starting this similar group to allow Hungarians and others interested in its language or culture to meet and communicate. Please spread the word for this group and share your suggestions on places to get together. I hope to see you soon. -George

This is a group for anyone interested in speaking french and enjoying french culture and food. I started this group because to meet other French speakers and to practice speaking french. This is a group for people who have a reasonable command of the language or are well on their way. The idea is to have conversations in French. It is not necessary to be totally fluent but it is not the place to start your learning of the language. All ages welcome.

The purpose of this group is to join all languages and cultures. America was once considered a melting pot, and in our opinion it it still is. We are starting this group because we want to shout out that not all Americans are monolingual. Many of us are bilingual and multilingual. Even if we don't necessarily speak the same native language does not mean that we can't get together and speak the languages we want to learn, teach each other, or practice with others. We will not limit this group to …

Join us for Russian conversation over Russian food or cultural events with a group of young professionals (20s/30s). The dinners and events provide opportunities for an evening of Russian food, culture, and conversation, whether you are a fluent Russian speaker or just beginning to learn. Events occur approximately monthly at various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The people that have attended are mostly professionals in their 20s and 30s (this group is affiliated with the You …

This is a group for Persian moms of little ones. If you're like us, you often hear people speaking Farsi in places like downtown Walnut Creek or Danville and wonder, 'Where do these families gather?' Perhaps you are Iranian but your partner is not, and it is increasingly important to you that your child(ren) is exposed to Iranian language, culture, and people. Our goal is to unite these mommies (preferably of children 5 and younger) for occasional play dates and Persian fun with other children. …

Do you speak Italian?  Would you like your children to play while speaking Italian? JOIN THE MARIN-ITALIAN-SPEAKING-PLAYGROUP! We meet at playgrounds in Marin and get to know other Italian families that love the Italian language and culture! Come join us at an ITALIAN SPEAKING PLAYDATE & PIC-NIC and get ready to have a fun-filled afternoon while speaking Italian.  Children of all ages are welcome! At the end the Playdate, we will have a picnic and eat all the delicious food that everyone bri …

Oi Gente! This group is for anyone interested in the Portuguese language and the culture of Portuguese speaking countries. So whether you are feeling saudades for Brazil and don’t want to lose your português, love the lyrics and sweet sounds of bossa nova and samba, or have Portuguese speaking family that you’d like to converse with, you can come here to get your fill of the beautiful Portuguese language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome. Aproveite!

This group is intended for those who are interested in Irish and Celtic Cultures. This group started as a meeting place for Irish Expats but has now grown to include all those interested in the way of Irish; music, gaeilge language, and any of those with an Irish connection. All nationalities are are welcome. This is based in San Francisco but we will expand it to meet any of our members requests and wishes. Whether new to San Francisco or a long time citizen, come along to a meetup for a pint o …

Excelsior Center is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of heritage in the east bay. We are committed to developing new ways to serve the German community & German interest in the form of helping the community, promoting German language and culture through music, movies, and ongoing programs.

LEGGI LA VERSIONE ITALIANA The purpose of this Meetup group is to help people with an interest in Italian language and culture connect with one another, both online and in person. Whether you are a native speaker of Italian or a debutant, you are welcome to join our diverse and fast-growing group. The San Francisco Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like …

"Where Europeans and Europhiles can meet and make friends" The aim of this group is to bring together internationally-minded people with a European affinity. Through convivial cross-cultural social gatherings we are building a vibrant circle of cosmopolitan friends who meet, talk, exchange experiences, practice their language skills, or just relax and feel at home. Anyone born in Europe or who has lived there or has some other strong European connection is welcome. If an expatriate, you might ha …

Do you enjoy museums and gallery walks? Are you looking for someone to attend a film festival with? This is the group for you! This group is for film, literature, music, arts and culture enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area.

Cuba is changing and US policy towards Cuba is changing. Meetup to talk about business, culture, politics and travel.