Culture Groups New York

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ New York 6pm

⚠️ Important Time Notice This event starts at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sep 26 New York local time If Meetup shows a different time, this is due to the app’s timezone settings. Please follow the New York local time shown above. ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Make new international friends in New York. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Long Acre Tavern 146 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time 6:30pm-9pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in New York. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. 🚶 Getting There The venue will be a bar near Herald Square. Full venue details and directions will be updated here. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) 👉 GET VIP ACCESS: [https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Dong Bei! 🇨🇳 Food from Northeast China! 🍜🥬

On Saturday, September 26th, let’s get authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine at DONG BEI Restaurant and Bar as a continuation of our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration! **Please see details below:** DONG BEI Restaurant features the bold, rustic flavors of China’s Northeast region, specializing in hearty, aromatic dishes rooted in Manchurian culinary traditions. The menu features classics like succulent braised pork ribs, hand-pulled noodles, and savory dumplings—all crafted with time-honored techniques. **When:** Saturday, September 26th 5:45 PM to 8 PM **Where:** DONG BEI Restaurant and Bar 17 Ann Street, New York, NY, 10038 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtEV9osUp7EmKx9k7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtEV9osUp7EmKx9k7) By the way, we made the reservation but the restaurant is unfortunately saying there is a $30 minimum spend per person. Sorry about this. Please change your RSVP if you are no longer able to join. 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!

Mid Autumn Festival! 🥮

On Saturday, September 26th, let’s celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with China Institute of America. **When:** Saturday, September 26th 1:15 PM to 5 PM Need to RSVP with the China Institute of America ($15) at the link below: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mid-autumn-festival-tickets-1995788826104](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mid-autumn-festival-tickets-1995788826104) RSVP asap if interested as the event might sell out. Please get there early to register for workshops. **Where:** China Institute of America (100 Washington Street) Google map link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yvN4uVMpWY35Hx8X8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yvN4uVMpWY35Hx8X8) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! **Please see details below:** Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most beloved traditions, with an afternoon of performances, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities for all ages! From live performances to interactive cultural experiences, discover the traditions, artistry, and festive spirit that have brought families and communities together! **Schedule:** **1:30 – 2:00 PM**: Audience Check-in; sign-up for workshops **2:00 – 2:05 PM**: Opening Remarks **2:05 – 2:20 PM**: Music Performances **2:20 – 2:30 PM**: Dunhuang Dance Performance **3:00 – 5:00 PM:** Workshops **2:00 – 5:00 PM**: Interactive Stations **🎨 Workshops** (first-come, first-served; sign-up at check-in) **3:00 – 4:00 PM** * Chinese Dance * Discover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop * Mooncake Making (I) * Rice Dough Sculpture (I) **4:00 – 5:00 PM** * Discover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Creative Workshop * Mooncake Making (II) * Rice Dough Sculpture (II) **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!

Latina Networking Monday Happy Hour

🗽Meet other latinos & latinas in NYC for business and personal connections in NYC. 🍻Happy Hour on Monday at Sugar Mouse with two other meetup groups. 1-2 drinks required. See you there!

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!

Piquenique na Ponte do Brooklyn

Oi! Bom dia 💓 Join us for a fun and interactive Portuguese meetup in Brooklyn Bridge park. It's the week before the end of summer! We will arrive around 2 pm to mix, mingle and practice Portuguese. Feel free to stay as long as you like but officially we end at 5pm although people normally stay over. Whether you are a Portuguese speaker looking to improve your or a culture enthusiast wanting to learn more about the Portuguese speaking world, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Manhattan Stammtisch

End-Of-Summer Happy Hour

Let’s meet up and catch up :) At Bonnie Vee bar, 17 Stanton Street, NY. Follow us on Instagram ([@tcknyc](https://www.instagram.com/tcknyc)) and RSVP to get updates!

Museum of Jewish Heritage!

On Thursday, October 8th let’s go to the Museum of Jewish Heritage! 📜 5:45pm to 8pm Can join anytime! In Battery Park Free on Thursdays from 4 to 8pm Free, but RSVP recommended To reserve free ticket, please follow these instructions: Click this link: [https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/](https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/) Then scroll to this section: **FREE HOURS:** Admission to the Museum is free on Thursdays between 4pm – 8pm. To reserve your advance free admission, [please choose a Thursday from our admission ticketing calendar](http://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=240de02f-69d4-4978-8de8-034474c9896f&_ga=2.67749329.1929223102.1641392340-1208651431.1571419872) and change the time dropdown to 4pm. Lox at Café Bergson on 2nd floor for drinks & bites (including coffee) 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!

Korean Book Club: Beasts of a Little Land By Juhea Kim

Join us for a discussion of the acclaimed historical novel ***Beasts of a Little Land***, originally written in English by Korean-American author **Juhea Kim** and later translated into Korean. Set in Korea from 1917 through the turbulent decades of Japanese occupation, the independence movement, war, and modernization, the novel brings this pivotal period of Korean history to life through the stories of its unforgettable characters. At the heart of the novel is **Jade**, a young girl who enters a courtesan school and grows into a celebrated performer. Through her journey, we enter a fascinating world of gender, class, education, sexuality, and social expectations in early 20th-century. **Discussion Topics** * **Characters, Love & Choices** What shapes Jade, JungHo, and the other characters? How do love, friendship, family, ambition, and survival influence their choices and relationships? Which characters did you find most compelling? * **Courtesans, Gender & Social Expectations** Courtesans could receive education and artistic training, earn money, socialize with men, and participate in cultural and political life—opportunities largely unavailable to “respectable” women. Was this a form of empowerment, or another form of constraint? What does Jade’s experience reveal about gender, class, and women’s roles in Korean society? * **History, Independence & Korean Identity** How do Japanese occupation, the independence movement, war, and modernization affect the characters and their lives? What does the novel tell us about what it means to be Korean during such a difficult and changing time? * **Beasts of a Little Land vs. *Pachinko*** What do these two novels have in common? How do they offer different perspectives on Korean identity, survival, family, and history? **🗣 Language:** The discussion will be conducted primarily in English, with Korean naturally mixed into the conversation. ✨ **The Vibe:** Easygoing and engaging. **👥 Who it’s for:** – Book lovers – Korean literature fans – Korean/English speakers and learners. (Calling all Korean native speakers! Don’t be shy—come join us! **한국어 네이티브 분들, 다들 환영해요—부끄러워하지 마세요!**) – Anyone interested in Korean history. 🔔 **Please Note** * Registration is **limited to 10 participants** to keep the discussion intimate and engaging. **RSVP ASAP!** * If you can no longer make it, please **cancel** your registration and let someone else who is interested take your spot. Thank you! 🔔**👥 How to find us?** Please enter through the **Capital One Cafe entrance on Broadway**. Walk straight ahead, and you’ll see **Community Room One on your left**. **Please do not walk toward the café area.**

Southern Korean at at Namdo

Namdo (남도) meaning "the southern province," is a tribute to favorites from the southern parts of the country. It's a name synonymous with the country's most delicious food. The rich and deep flavors of Jeollanam-do, a province long known as the heart of Korean gastronomy, were more than just food — they were our culture itself. We will try all four signature dishes as well as some personal favorites. This meal will be family style, dessert & drinks will be separate. Estimate \~$**40-45** per person (tax & tip included). **4.8/4.8!** rating on Google/Yelp [Restaurant Menu](https://namdobk.com/menu) **6** courses: **Yangnyeom** Contains sesame. Korea's famous sweet & spicy chili glaze **Seafood Oko Pancake** Garnished with bonito flakes & okonomiyaki sauce **Tteok Galbi** Contains sesame. Hand-chopped short rib and Berkshire pork with matsutake mushrooms and Namdo galbi sauce. Served with kimchi, ssamjang, ssam greens and rice **Kimchi Pork Fried Rice** Contains sesame. Aged kimchi, thick-cut pork belly and fried egg **Brisket Doenjang Jjigae** Fermented soybean stew with beef brisket, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, scallions, and tofu. Served with roasted seaweed and rice **Iced Persimmon** Chilled persimmon topped with creamy condensed milk and crispy jujube chips Please bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!

🎨 LET’S GO — GUGGENHEIM POP: 1960 TO NOW!

# 🎨 LET’S GO — GUGGENHEIM POP: 1960 TO NOW! ## A SPECIAL PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR + THE BRAND-NEW TARYN SIMON EXHIBITION 🗓 **Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 \| 1:00 PM** 📍 **Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum** 1071 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 👥 **LIMITED PRIVATE GROUP EVENT** 💵 **SPECIAL SOCIAL CLUB PRICE: ONLY $25 PER PERSON** **Includes Museum Admission AND our Private One-Hour Guided Tour!** *** ## ✨ A VERY SPECIAL AFTERNOON AT THE GUGGENHEIM Join us for a wonderful Saturday afternoon at one of New York City's most iconic cultural institutions as our Social Club returns to the **Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum** for a completely new experience! And this time, we're doing something special. I have arranged a **private one-hour guided tour exclusively for our Social Club**, led by one of the Guggenheim's Museum Educators, focusing on the exciting exhibition: # 🎨 GUGGENHEIM POP: 1960 TO NOW Following our private guided experience, our afternoon will continue with a **self-guided exploration of the Guggenheim's brand-new Taryn Simon exhibition**, which will have opened only eight days before our visit! So this is essentially **two completely different museum experiences in one afternoon**. This is Pop Art—but not simply a retrospective. *Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now* traces the explosive emergence of Pop in the early 1960s and follows its influence all the way into contemporary art. Advertising. Comic strips. Consumer products. Movies. Mass media. Celebrity. Everyday objects. Artists took imagery that surrounded ordinary people and completely transformed the boundaries between popular culture and fine art. And we're talking about some **very recognizable names**: 🎨 **Andy Warhol** 🎨 **Roy Lichtenstein** 🎨 **Yayoi Kusama** 🎨 **Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen** 🎨 **Richard Hamilton** 🎨 **Jim Dine** ...alongside contemporary artists who continue to reinterpret Pop's influence today. The exhibition also tells an important Guggenheim story. In 1963, curator Lawrence Alloway organized *Six Painters and the Object* at the Guggenheim—the **first museum presentation of Pop Art in New York**. More than six decades later, this exhibition looks at where Pop began and what became of its legacy. *** ## ⭐ SOME VERY SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS There are several works here that make this exhibition particularly interesting. 🍌 **Maurizio Cattelan's *Comedian*** — yes, THAT artwork: the banana attached to the wall. 🏸 **Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's *Soft Shuttlecock*** — being shown in New York for the first time in 25 years. ✨ And **Yayoi Kusama's *INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE***, a major loan to the exhibition. Having a Guggenheim Museum Educator guide us through this for an hour should make an enormous difference. Rather than simply looking at the works, we'll be able to understand **why they mattered, what the artists were responding to, and how Pop changed modern art.** # 🌀 AND THEN — SOMETHING COMPLETELY NEW! ## TARYN SIMON — A BRAND-NEW GUGGENHEIM EXHIBITION After our private Pop tour concludes, we're not finished! We'll continue on our own through the Guggenheim's **brand-new major exhibition by Taryn Simon**, opening September 18—just eight days before we arrive. And this one sounds fascinating. Simon is known for using photography and storytelling to examine the hidden systems, unseen forces and narratives that shape the world around us. For this major Guggenheim exhibition, she has created an entirely **new body of work** incorporating: 📷 Never-before-seen photographs 🎥 Video 📝 Text 🗿 Sculpture 🌀 Interactive installation And here's what makes it particularly appropriate for the Guggenheim: **The exhibition fills the entire Rotunda.** Rather than following one predetermined route, visitors will be able to choose their own pathways through a huge constellation of imagery and ideas spiraling through Frank Lloyd Wright's extraordinary building. It should be a completely different experience from the Pop exhibition—and because it will have opened only days earlier, **we'll be among its earliest visitors.** *** ## 🏛️ AND, OF COURSE...THIS IS THE GUGGENHEIM The art is only part of the experience. Frank Lloyd Wright's extraordinary spiral building is itself one of the great works of 20th-century architecture and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even walking through the Guggenheim is unlike visiting virtually any other museum. And for anyone who wants to remain after our two featured exhibitions, your admission provides an opportunity to continue exploring the Museum—including the ongoing **Thannhauser Collection**, with Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and modern French masterpieces including works by **Degas, Manet and Van Gogh**. *** # ⏰ OUR AFTERNOON **12:45 PM — Please arrive by no later than 12:45pm.** **1:00 PM — Our Private Guggenheim Museum Educator Tour Begins** 🎨 *Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now* Approximately **1 hour** **Approximately 2:00 PM — Taryn Simon** 🌀 We'll continue together into the newly opened exhibition for a self-guided exploration. Afterward, members are welcome to remain at the Guggenheim and continue exploring the Museum at their own pace. *** # 💵 AN EXCEPTIONAL SOCIAL CLUB PRICE — ONLY $25! I am especially pleased with the pricing I was able to arrange for our group. Our special Social Club price is: ## **ONLY $25 PER PERSON** And that includes: **✓ Guggenheim Museum admission** **✓ Our exclusive private one-hour guided tour** **✓ Museum Educator** **✓ Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now** **✓ Taryn Simon exhibition afterward** **✓ Access to the Museum's other available galleries** This is an outstanding value for a private guided experience at the Guggenheim. PLEASE NOTE: REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE MADE IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED. *** # 🌟 THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT ONE! **Warhol. Lichtenstein. Kusama. Pop Art.** A **private one-hour Guggenheim tour exclusively for our Social Club.** Then an entirely different experience inside a **brand-new exhibition filling Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Rotunda.** And all of it for **only $25 per member.** I think we have the makings of a really special Saturday afternoon. **Space will be limited, so please RSVP early!** I look forward to seeing everyone at the Guggenheim! 🎨🌀😊