Culture Groups New York

Tuesday Night Soul Dinner

Join us for Soul Dinner at a restaurant in Harlem, Manhattan, New York. **Event Details** **Parking:** Street Parking Available **Dress Code:** Casual **Average Meal Cost:** $25–$40 Per Person **Tip:** 20% auto-gratuity **Other:** Have a wonderful time! **Black Spaces Events** Black Spaces gatherings bring together small groups for food, conversation, and connection. They are for people who want to meet others, discover new places, and spend time in welcoming spaces. Whether you are new to the city, rebuilding your circle, or simply looking for something to look forward to this week, we would love to have you join us. **Why Don’t I See the Exact Address?** The exact address is shared with confirmed guests 24 hours before the event. We share the neighborhood first so you can plan ahead, then send the final address, reservation name, and arrival details before the gathering. **Virtual Concierge Support** Black Spaces gatherings include virtual concierge support before the event. Your concierge will share arrival details, answer questions, and help you feel ready to attend. Guests meet at the reservation and enjoy the experience together. **Payment** Payment is required to attend and is completed through Black Spaces. Black Spaces members and first-time attendees may register for $2. After payment, we'll send the event details and arrival updates. Payment covers Black Spaces coordination costs. Guests are still responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks. **About Black Spaces** Black Spaces hosts small-group events for Black professionals, creatives, couples, and singles. Join us for brunches, dinners, happy hours, mixers, coffee chats, cultural outings, wellness events, dating events, and social experiences designed for connection, conversation, and community. We create welcoming ways to meet new people, discover local spaces, and build community in your city. **Questions?** Please contact hello@littleblackspaces.com. Meetup comments are not closely monitored.

Saturday🦜☕Language Exchange NYC Cafe 🗽🦜

**MUST PAY TICKET TO ATTEND🎟️**$5 before event date \| $10 day of\.**🦜Pay @** [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social) **Follow** + **LIKE** any post 📺\*\*[instagram.com/lexgo.nyc](https://www.instagram.com/lexgo.nyc)📺\*\* 🗓️☕🥐 Cafe & in person language exchange NYC event! 🌍All languages, all levels. This is a travel, language and culture social for people to make friends in NYC. Learning English? Great! Come meet and make AMERICAN NYC NATIVE FRIENDS. 🦜Different tables, different languages. Everyone spends 50% time HELPING someone learn & practice their own native language🦜 🇺🇸ESL English as a second language🇺🇸 🇪🇸Spanish Language Exchange NYC🇪🇸 🇧🇷Portuguese Language Exchange NYC🇧🇷 🇮🇹Italian Language Exchange NYC🇮🇹 🇫🇷French Language Exchange NYC🇫🇷 🇨🇳Chinese Language Exchange NYC🇨🇳 🇯🇵Japanese Language Exchange NYC🇯🇵 🇰🇷Korean Language Exchange NYC🇰🇷 🇩🇪German Language Exchange NYC🇩🇪 🇷🇺Russian Language Exchange NYC🇷🇺 🇮🇱Hebrew Language Exchange NYC🇮🇱 🇮🇳Hindi Language Exchange NYC🇮🇳

Join our Intergalactic Potluck!!

On Saturday, July 18th, let’s get together for our Intergalactic Potluck!! 🛸🏞️🧺 Potluck is from 2 to 6pm We’ll take our group photo at 3:30pm Otherwise, feel free to arrive and leave whenever! 😃 We’ll meet in Central Park’s Great Hill Great Hill is close to West 105th Street and Central Park West Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6) If there is rain or other inclement weather, we will meet at The Hugh (on East 53rd and Lexington) instead. We’ll monitor the weather and will confirm the event location 24 to 48 hours in advance (but plan to meet at Great Hill!) Some more details: \- Meet people from all over New York City\, New Jersey\, and really all over el mundo\! 🌏 \- Bring a dish to share\! Bonus points if it’s from your culture\! 🙌 Please try to bring a serving for at least 8 to 12 people. Share what you’ll bring in our Google Forms link (includes optional allergen / sensitivities list): [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog) (Can also label your dish + allergies with a post-it!) \- We’ll have public restrooms on site\! \(They were recently renovated too\!\) 🚻 [https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements](https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements) \- We’ll try our best to get together in a shaded area\. 🌳 \- Bring a to\-go container to take food with you when we’re done at 6pm\! 📦 \- We’ll have social games along with frisbee and volleyball\! 🥏🏐 \- Everyone is welcome\! So feel free to bring partners\, friends\, parents\, grandparents\, arch rivals\, and more\! 🏒 \- Feel free to text Fouad \(the host\) with any questions\! His number is 440\-488\-5950 📞 \- Event is free and is a collab between Borough Hoppers and Social Striders Running Club\! 🙏

SpeakIt Language Exchange: Meet friends, practice, and share a language!

SpeakIt is a group where the goal is to **practice and learn languages** naturally: By talking and meeting new people! 🥳 this, of course, includes English learners 😍. [Traducción](https://www-meetup-com.translate.goog/speakit-nyc/events/299532447/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true) We hope to have all the cultures that New York City represents, so we welcome **any language and all language levels**. Here's how it works: 1. 👨‍🎓You spend part of your time practicing a language you are learning; 2. 🧑🏻‍🏫You spend the other part of your time speaking in your native language, helping others! *(even if you only speak one language, that's fine)* When you arrive at the venue, we will have flag stickers 🇺🇳 representing any country of your choosing. Put your most fluent language on top and any language(s) you are learning or already know below. Then find someone else wearing a flag and say hi in your preferred language 👋🏼. **FAQ's** * 💰**Event is $2 (suggested, cash or Venmo)** to help cover the cost for the flags and the meetup subscription. * 🍻Please support the venue that hosts us by ordering something from the bar. 😎 * ***Will there be speakers of (my language) here?*** That depends! We don't organize who comes to the event, so we can't be 100% sure your language will be there. You may want to invite a practice buddy, or message us in advance and we can try to find you one. Otherwise come say Hi and find out! * **Can I show up late?** Show up any time during the event. * Coming alone? Welcome! Just bring a friendly face and some words. * Or feel free to bring along some friends, too. **When and Where:** * [Heart of Gold Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/csmu6MycKxirFvYv9), Astoria * Get off at Broadway on the N/W train or Steinway M/R. * Look for the flag table out back and say hi!

Taste of Egypt!! 🇪🇬🦞🎥

On Sunday, July 19th we’ll have our taste of Egypt! 🇪🇬🦞🎥 We’ll go to the restaurant Sabry’s Seafood in Astoria then we’ll go to see The Stories, a new Egyptian film, in Downtown Brooklyn. Event is free. You’re welcome to join and leave whenever! (If joining for the restaurant, please try to show up on time!) Restaurant: Sabry’s Seafood 6:15pm to 8pm 24-25 Steinway Street Astoria Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qUjoP6JhNpzox1Qk9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qUjoP6JhNpzox1Qk9) Movie: The Stories 8:30 to 10:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas at Peter Jay Sharp Building Downtown Brooklyn 30 Lafayette Ave Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q6XXCBwgEr1YroAQ7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q6XXCBwgEr1YroAQ7) Link to movie description, tickets at BAM: [https://www.bam.org/film/2026/contemporary-arab-cinema-the-stories](https://www.bam.org/film/2026/contemporary-arab-cinema-the-stories) Ticket is $17 + $2 fees so it’s $19 Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Saturday🦜☕Language Exchange NYC Cafe 🗽🦜

**MUST PAY TICKET TO ATTEND🎟️**$5 before event date \| $10 day of\.**🦜Pay @** [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social) **Follow** + **LIKE** any post 📺\*\*[instagram.com/lexgo.nyc](https://www.instagram.com/lexgo.nyc)📺\*\* 🗓️☕🥐 Cafe & in person language exchange NYC event! 🌍All languages, all levels. This is a travel, language and culture social for people to make friends in NYC. Learning English? Great! Come meet and make AMERICAN NYC NATIVE FRIENDS. 🦜Different tables, different languages. Everyone spends 50% time HELPING someone learn & practice their own native language🦜 🇺🇸ESL English as a second language🇺🇸 🇪🇸Spanish Language Exchange NYC🇪🇸 🇧🇷Portuguese Language Exchange NYC🇧🇷 🇮🇹Italian Language Exchange NYC🇮🇹 🇫🇷French Language Exchange NYC🇫🇷 🇨🇳Chinese Language Exchange NYC🇨🇳 🇯🇵Japanese Language Exchange NYC🇯🇵 🇰🇷Korean Language Exchange NYC🇰🇷 🇩🇪German Language Exchange NYC🇩🇪 🇷🇺Russian Language Exchange NYC🇷🇺 🇮🇱Hebrew Language Exchange NYC🇮🇱 🇮🇳Hindi Language Exchange NYC🇮🇳

An Italian Celebration! 🇮🇹 Essere pieno come un uovo! 🥚

On Saturday, July 26th we're enjoying Italy's finest! 🇮🇹 Event is free. You’re welcome to join and leave whenever! (If joining for lunch at La Tazza, please try to show up on time!) Details on locations and times below: Zibetto Espresso Bar ☕ 11:30am to 12:15pm 1385 6th Avenue (btwn W 56 & W 57) Midtown Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4TzSeR1paWNymcM49?g_st=ac La Tazza D’Oro 🍝 12:45pm to 3pm 220 Park Ave South (btwn E 17 and E 18) Gramercy Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WTkHpkiNxRR6rTMa6?g_st=ac Italian American Museum 🎨 3:30pm to 5pm 151 Mulberry Street (close to Grand Street) Little Italy Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5PwLhKTjDCykKeZ29?g_st=ac Figo il Gelato Italiano 🍨 5 to 5:30pm 178 Mulberry Street (close to Broome Street) Little Italy Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e1rzZKT7F548UeP86?g_st=ac Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

¡Esto se prendió! 🇨🇴 Colombian Coffee, Lunch, and Dancing!!

On Sunday, July 26th let’s celebrate Colombian independence!! 🇨🇴 Event is free. You’re welcome to join and leave whenever! (If joining for lunch at Arepa Lady, please try to show up on time!) Details on locations and times below: Pecoshitas ☕ Columbian Coffee & Bakery 11 to 11:30am Jackson Heights 80-03 Roosevelt Ave Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/PByaTtimcWA6ZA2j9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PByaTtimcWA6ZA2j9) Arepa Lady 🫓 Columbian Lunch 11:45 to 1:30pm Jackson Heights 77-17 37th Ave Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZj9fpeKXJTVrbwy7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZj9fpeKXJTVrbwy7) Mr. Buñuelo 🥟 Venezuelan Dessert 1:40 to 1:50pm Jackson Heights 83-25 Roosevelt Ave Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/CFa8yWvhKpjBT8b48](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CFa8yWvhKpjBT8b48) Festival Colombiano 💃🕺 Music and Dancing Group will be together from 2:30pm to 5pm The concert goes til 9pm, so you’re welcome to stay later or leave earlier! Flushing Meadows Park 47-01 111th Street Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJarCgPnwab8TFGNA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJarCgPnwab8TFGNA) $15 ticket Eventbrite tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-independencia-orgullo-colombiano-fioc-ny-2026-domingo-26-julio-tickets-1984391368000](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-independencia-orgullo-colombiano-fioc-ny-2026-domingo-26-julio-tickets-1984391368000) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Película, Vino y Tacos

July Park Picnic (Third Culture Kid Meetup)

Join us for our second picnic of the year! This is the picnic that was postponed from Sat, July 11 due to rain. Please bring a blanket and snacks or drinks to share. Always appreciated: a music speaker, frisbee, card games and board games! Follow us on Instagram ([@tcknyc](https://www.instagram.com/tcknyc)) and RSVP to get updates!

It's Time for K-Culture Special Event in NYC

✨ K-Beauty, live and hands-on
Get a K-beauty makeup experience and skincare session in person, plus a giveaway featuring five iconic brands: LANEIGE, Innisfree, AESTURA, HANYUL, and IOPE. Skincare you actually take home. 🇰🇷 A taste of Korea
Walk through Korea’s must-see travel destinations and see how Koreans really beat the heat: summer horror flicks, a cool PC방 (PC bang), and all the PC방 snacks you need to try at least once. 🎁 Mini games, photo moments, and giveaways
Snap your best shot, play along, and win. And when you RSVP before you visit, a Special Gift is waiting for you at the door. 📍 122 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016
 🗓️ Thursday, July 16: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, July 18: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM RSVP now to claim your Special Gift!

Meet in the Arts

[Which art style are you? Vote and see who shares your lane.](https://app.favr.town/polls/s_378XeL85R4csGQ?r=@lovemaze) Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Sign up on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and predict your next art buddy before you meet. Find out if you're right when you meet onsite. Or, if you fancy other museums, pin them at times that work for you on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and discover who you might meet there. Note: This is a [Favr.town](http://favr.town/) member exclusive event. [Join](https://favr.town/events/meet-and-shop-trader-joes-trader-joes-2026-06-15-17-00) [[https://favr.town](https://favr.town/) ] Hint: Fans of abstract art tend to be creative, pop art lovers are often optimistic, impressionism enthusiasts are more likely to be conscientious, and those who prefer traditional art tend to be, well, more traditional. Something extra: Why do these traits matter? See how [optimism](https://favr.town/blog/the-power-of-optimism-in-relationships-how-a-positive-outlook-strengthens-resilience-emotional-health-and-lasting-love-2025-11-20), [conscientiousness](https://favr.town/blog/how-responsibility-and-reliability-build-trust-and-lasting-love-2026-04-19), [traditional values](https://favr.town/blog/prioritizing-family-values-for-lasting-commitment-and-love-2025-12-17), and [excitement](https://favr.town/blog/how-novelty-play-and-shared-adventure-keep-love-alive-2025-12-14) influence relationships. You can also measure how your sense of [optimism](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=1&b=OPTIMISTIC), [conscientiousness](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=CONSCIENTIOUS), [traditional values](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=TRADITIONAL), and [excitement](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=EXCITING) stack up against others.