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 …

This is going to be an ACTIVE group of members who share the love of Celtic culture. We will attend music venues, discuss Celtic history, mythology and anything else the group is interested in. Please only join if you plan on attending events on a regular basis. Join now, we want to welcome you into our Celtic family.

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 …

Do you find yourself browsing the "languages" section at your local bookstore? Do you love listening to local dialects? Do you enjoy asking non-native English speakers questions about their language? If so, this group is for you. Join others who share your love of languages in a friendly, casual, supportive environment. There's no academic mumbo jumbo here, just an opportunity to get together and share our knowledge of or ask questions about language. Maybe you're a monoglot who has always wante …

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 …

This is a Meetup group for people interested in learning about different religions, people that are atheists, religious minded folks, etc... Folks of all walks of life are welcome to this group. :o) You do not have to believe in any particular deity to feel included in this group. We will explore various paths and how people around the world celebrate various holidays. :) We will hold various events and discussions on an array of topics. The sky's the limit! :o)

This is a forum for North Carolina Cuban-Americans to meet and socialize. A place for those who want to share a "cafecito" with other Cubans who are traditional in their beliefs and strong in their convictions. Cubans who are always yearning for the land of their parents but are true Red, White & Blue. This is a group you can turn to when you need to feel at home. A place for people who proudly fly the American flag but also enjoy a roast pig, frijoles, yuca and an occasional mojito or cigar w …

Bonjour! As a French native and semi- retired French Professor, my purpose for this group is to help others cultivate their goal of speaking French and improving their French language skills. It is a great opportunity for those of all skill levels to practice their abilities and grow. Also if you want to discover various aspects of other French speaking cultures such as Quebec ,France, Africa, etc. this can include music, traveling , films, conversations and cooking as well. We base our phil …

This meetup group is specifically for urban single mothers who successfully juggle the kids, the career, and the solidarity of a single parent household, but would like to meet and bond with like-minded, strong women to enjoy, laugh, cry, and renew. We will plan mini and major trips together, incorporate cultural activities for the family, and create mini networks within the group for specific services (ie, KidConnect [a sister to sister babysitting service for members to use amongst themselves] …

Sharing the brazilian dance culture we celebrate our rhythms and songs If you wanna learn how to dance zouk, forro, bolero, soltinho and charme, come every week to our meeting to learn good and fun styles If you sign up for this group, please participate. That's the only way you'll learn the dances and make new friends. Welcome to our dance group, sign up always to our dance meetup and lets have fun together

Welcome everybody to the Triangle Surf Junkies 2012, Summer season is just starting... It's time to go out have fun on our beautiful beaches North Carolina has to offer. I know all of you are probably busy just as I am. This year I want to make it different for all you beach lovers and invite you to participate more in our surfing activities. Whether you call yourself "Rick Kane", "Turtle", pro, kook, grommet, or that cool surfer dude or chick, we are all in this to share the beautiful ocean to …

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.

Meet other local folks who use and are learning more about ASL, have a great chance to practice.

The Triangle Think Global, Drink Local meetup is hosted by The International Affairs Council of North Carolina (IACNC). IACNC hosts events at local breweries on the third Thursday of every month. These events are low key happy hours open to the public where people can expand upon their knowledge of global affairs, network, and enjoy a cold beer! Each event will feature an informal guest speaker on an exciting international topic followed by a Q & A session and the chance to mingle with other att …

Society has changed in many positive ways. We are becoming more global and diverse in various areas of our lives. As we learn more about other cultures, we have come to recognize that we are apart of the human race not bound by one particular geographical area or particular thought. It is in this common good of mankind, our group will fit the need with a variety of individuals that are single, looking for that one great serious relationship or potential mate, regardless of cultural background. …

For everyone who loves rugby. We'll meet for the Rabo Pro Direct, Heineken Cup etc...

We started as a group of folks with Star Trek in common, but we have since discovered we are more than Trekkies. We talk about all things Sci-Fi. We get together for many fun and friendly meetings and group events.

Meet other local Romanians and their families to have a great time and make new friends.

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that rejuvenate the spirit and awaken the heart, danced to live music and the singing of the participants. These Dances get your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground. We will sing and dance together to honor the Earth and all her peoples and spiritual traditions. The group is taught the words, meaning, melody and the movements of each dance by a variety of talented Dance Leaders and muscians. Dances in ► Raleigh ► D …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

This group is for people inspired by movement! We dance, we stretch, we MOVE! Interested? Join here! Bollywood, Belly dance, Yoga, Tai chi and MORE. We host- Meet and Greets, regular social functions, weekly lessons, workshops, and of course, great performances! Our focus is to make fitness fun through the joy of dance and movement.  Whether it's on the dance floor or a class in an intimate space, come MOVE with us!  Meetups typically held at Mosaic Wine Lounge-517 WEST JONES ST | RALEIGH, NC 27 …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with j …

The Oakwood Cemetery Society is a group of young adults and professionals (21-40) who love all things stones and bones and care about the preservation of Historic Oakwood Cemetery as an important historic landmark.  The Oakwood Cemetery Society works to preserve and promote Oakwood Cemetery's historic character through educational and fundraising activities, volunteer projects and social events. Activities & Events: The OC Society will have a variety of activities throughout the year that benefi …

Sankofa Community Forums (SCF) was created out of a desire to meet like-minded brothers and sisters who share an African heritage, discuss issues affecting our community, and articulate solutions to these problems. We hold monthly forums that critically analyze and dialogue about local and worldwide issues affecting the condition of Black people. During our think tanks we address how a selected problem or issue in the Black community affects us as individuals and as a collective. We also identif …

We are an immersive Steampunk event that takes place in the temporally challenge city of Port Raleigh and will be hosted this year by North Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, NC, June 28 – 30. This meet-up group has been created to give you a chance to find out about our event and possibly get involved with creating the experience. Whether you choose to attend and enjoy, step out and interact with the crowds, or work behind the scenes we'd love to have there! Come meet our people and find out what oppo …

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!

Bollywood Dance - Raleigh is a meetup for dancers and those who want to learn how to dance. Sponsored by Spotlight Creative Studios, this meetup gives you access to professional Bollywood teachers in the Raleigh-Durham area. Classes  are open to all levels (beginners, intermediate and advances). Learn pure Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop Bollywood and Theatrical Techniques.