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Foreign Film Nights Sydney

Connect with cinephiles at Foreign Film Nights

Hope (2026) + Dinner/Drinks

Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM
From Arthouse and Foreign Film Fans
4.7
15 attendees

The Dog Stars (Ridley Scott, United States, 2026 film) + Dinner/Drinks

Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM
From World Cinema Group
4.7
1 attendee
🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM
From 🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English)
4.7

🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **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 ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. 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. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any 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, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 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! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

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72 attendees
Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Sun, Aug 30, 7:30 AM
From Sydney International and Local Friends Meetup Group
4.3

Join us at the Art Syndicate for a fun and engaging Cultural Exchange Night where international and exchange students, expats, and community members come together to celebrate diversity and forge new friendships. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with people from different parts of the world and learn about various cultures. The venue offers an all-NSW drinks menu with wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in a cozy and relaxing setting. As we are a small venue: RSVP's ESSENTIAL! We are looking forward to seeing you! Your hosts, the friendly staff at the Art Syndicate

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4 attendees

Three Goodbyes (Isabel Coixet, Italy, 2025 film)

Sat, Sep 19, 7:45 AM
From World Cinema Group
4.7
7 attendees
Regular Tuesday:Language Exchange, Mingle, Make new friends (Happy Hr all night)

Regular Tuesday:Language Exchange, Mingle, Make new friends (Happy Hr all night)

Tue, Aug 25, 8:00 AM
From Sydney Language Exchange
4.7

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. **👉3 BUCKS per ENTRY. Cash at the door ONLY, NO CHANGE** 👉We always have between 20 - 60 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. **BUT PLEASE REGISTER IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE EVENT.** 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted $6 house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bistro bar 🆔 Please carry your physical Photo ID (DIGITISED photo ID not accepted) at the door. It is a bar and you are legally required to present proper ID on request. 👉**Location**: Upstairs in front of the main bar in Shark Hotel **(Reserved as our 'private space')** (Entrance: Opposite Yasaka Ramen) **HOUSEKEEPING REGULATION\*\*** Our community is aiming to build a **safe & inclusive group** for all guests. Attendees are expected to **treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy**, **respect** and **understanding** of **their own cultural background** (Not sure/misunderstood is **NOT** a valid reason) **Sales pitch, pick-up** activities **are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY attendees with misconduct/anti-social behaviour (or made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be removed from the group without warning & report to the venue management, event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. **Your report will be 100% confidential. The event organiser/leadership team reserves all rights.**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for finding and joining local groups and events based on shared interests. In Sydney, you can discover gatherings like foreign film nights and other cultural events to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

You can browse Meetup for groups hosting film nights in Sydney. Simply search for keywords related to foreign films or cinema events, and see what gatherings align with your interests.

Yes, Meetup allows you to explore and RSVP to foreign film events happening in Sydney. Check the platform for upcoming movie nights and the locations they're happening in.

While Meetup itself doesn't facilitate event content directly, you can usually contact the group's organizer to suggest films you'd like to watch. Organizers often appreciate input from attendees.

It's possible some events may require a fee for participation, especially if they include screening rights or venue costs. Always check the event details on Meetup for any associated fees.

The frequency of film nights in Sydney varies by group. Some might meet monthly, while others have more or less regular schedules. Always check individual group calendars for specific event timing.

While most foreign film nights might occur in the evening, some groups may offer daytime events. Browse Meetup listings to find an event that fits your schedule.

Many foreign films are shown in their original language with subtitles. Event organizers typically specify this in the event description, allowing you to choose according to your preference.

Yes, creating a Meetup account is free. You can join groups and RSVP to events, though some events may require a fee, especially for activities like film screenings.

Meetup doesn't organize events itself. Rather, it provides a platform for individuals and groups to organize their own events, including foreign film nights by community groups.

Yes, Meetup allows you to search for specific locations, such as Sydney. You can filter results based on your desired area to find localized events like foreign film nights.

Engaging in Sydney's foreign film nights on Meetup is a fantastic way to meet fellow cinephiles. These events facilitate connection over shared interests in global cinema.

Not every niche film interest may have an active group, but you can often find diverse film-related gatherings by searching broad categories on Meetup.

Meetup is a platform for group events, not for one-on-one matchmaking. It fosters opportunities to meet new people, but lasting friendships depend on participant engagement.

Some Meetup groups may host online film discussions or screenings. Check event specifics to determine whether an event is virtual or in-person.