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Pakistan Day! 🇵🇰
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00 PMOn Sunday, August 23rd let’s celebrate Pakistan Day! 🇵🇰 (While the NYC parade is on August 23rd, Pakistan’s Independence Day is actually on August 14th) Event is free. You’re welcome to join and leave whenever! Details on locations and times below: Kaafi by Chaiguy 10am to 10:45am Pakistani Coffee, Snacks 109 Ludlow Street Lower East Side Google maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xTbHjKcyRQE5B2F8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xTbHjKcyRQE5B2F8) Pakistani Bites 11am to 11:30am Kolachi for Chicken, Beef, Veggie Rolls Nishaan for Pakistani Chopped Cheese East Village (The two shops a 2 minute walk from each other) Kolachi is at 1st Ave and St Marks Pl aka East 8th Google maps to Kolachi: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dpia4g1NKbyJNPcSA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dpia4g1NKbyJNPcSA) Nishaan is at 1st Ave and East 10th Street Google maps to Nishaan: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZeV3uM11P8Ut5qGHA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZeV3uM11P8Ut5qGHA) Pakistan Day Parade 12:15pm to 1:30pm At Madison & E 29th Google maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/fBVP5teoSYBJcvLG9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fBVP5teoSYBJcvLG9) Parade from Madison & E 38th to Madison & E 27th 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!

NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup at Li'l Jay's Cafe
Sat, Aug 22, 5:00 PM**Languages, Coffee & Connection ☕** We’re excited to host our **NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup** at **Li’l Jay’s Cafe**! **What to Expect** This is a relaxed, friendly gathering focused on conversation and connection. No formal lessons — just authentic interaction in a cozy atmosphere. We’ll gently rotate groups so everyone gets a chance to meet new people. **Agenda (Flexible & Casual)** * **10–15 min** – Arrival & getting drinks or food * **20 min** – Small group introductions * **45–60 min** – Language exchange & open conversation * **Final 15 min** – Group wrap-up & future meetup ideas **How Language Exchange Works** When enough participants are learning the same language, we may form small conversation groups (for example, English-Korean, English-Spanish, or English-Chinese). If there aren't enough people for a particular language pairing, we'll keep the conversations mixed, with English as our common language, so everyone can join in and connect with people from diverse cultural and international backgrounds. Please note: this is a joint event with NYC Korean–English Language Exchange. **Who Is This For?** * Language learners of all levels * Native speakers who enjoy cultural exchange * Anyone curious about different cultures **What to Bring** * Just yourself and a positive attitude! * Optional: A topic, question, or cultural story to share. **Location Details** **Li’l Jay’s Cafe** (860 11th Ave, New York, NY) The entrance is on the 11th Ave, near the north-east corner of the 58th Street, **Food & Drinks** Please support the café by purchasing at least one drink or item. It helps us continue hosting events in this wonderful space ☕ **Atmosphere** This is a low-pressure environment. No perfection required. Mistakes are welcome. Curiosity is encouraged. Respect is essential. Come for the language. Stay for the friendships. We can’t wait to meet you!

*Yacht Party Summer Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)
Sun, Aug 23, 10:00 PM**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended. Members get tickets and don't RSVP.* Join us for an amazing cruise through NYC and sail by the Brooklyn Bridge, The Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful New York City Skyline on this spacious vessel! Let loose late night on a 100 ft, 2-deck private yacht party on the hottest yacht cruise with the best DJs while enjoying the NYC Skyline! Sail through the city and take in the sights while you enjoy music and drinks for the night. Grab your friends or come alone and get ready to enjoy an experience you won't forget! What to expect: * **Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor** * **Captivating views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and more** * **Climate-controlled covered areas and open air decks** * **Live DJ playing the best party music** * **2 Bars and Food available** **for purchase** * **Great for Birthday Celebrations/bachelorette/bachelor/anniversary/** **& more (Balloons & Cakes permitted - no other outside food allowed)** FAQs: • The boat will sail rain or shine! The boat has two levels. Both levels have climate controlled covered areas - indoor & outdoor • No specific dress code but we suggest Trendy/Neat Casual • There is paid parking at the marina, or you can try to find parking on the street. \*TIX NOT sold at door. Price will go up as space becomes limited so get tickets ASAP and save $$) **For more fun events follow/go to -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)

France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings & MORE!!
Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PMJoin us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France. This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams . . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors! We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour. In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures! Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations. ***The Itinerary in brief:*** **Day 1 Paris** arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine **Day 2 Paris** sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class **Day 3 Paris** Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin **Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver.** Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen. **Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen.** Cheese tasting **Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel.** Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody? **Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes.** Cooking Class **Day 8 Nantes - Tours** with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings **Day 9 Tours - Orleans.** Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings! **Day 10 Orleans - Paris** On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries **Day 11 Paris.** Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area Join us for an unforgettable feast for the senses! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Price per person, double occupancy: $5320** (we match roommates for those willing to share and save) **Price for single room: $6720** Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. RSVP does not hold your space. **The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.** **[Click here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V6PKYK8VEWPHJ)** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). *[Click Here](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)*[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6) **\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US is not included\*\*\*** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events. [https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees. [Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our international trips. The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here: **[France Culinary Explorer](https://www.meetup.com/fork-n-cork/events/298965454/)** (RSVP there for any conversation and comments) We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! SOT 2000318-10

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ New York 6pm
Tue, Sep 1, 8:00 AM🌏 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 A bar near Herald Square Herald Square area, New York ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time Sep 1st 6pm-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!

Exploring Andy Warhol & Truman Capote's Upper East Side
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00 PMTickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1995921055606](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1995921055606) New York's golden age of glamour had many stars, but few shined brighter than Andy Warhol and Truman Capote. Together and apart, they captivated the art world, literary scene, and social elite while chronicling — and creating — the culture of their time. From Park Avenue salons to legendary parties, it's time to hit the streets and uncover the remarkable story of their friendship in the neighborhood that shaped their lives and legacies. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we weave through Manhattan's Upper East Side to explore the intertwined lives of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote; two cultural icons whose friendship placed them at the center of New York's artistic and social worlds. Led by NYC licensed guide **Rosemary Shmavonian**, our unique experience will include: * **A visit to Truman Capote's former Upper East Side residence**, where he lived while finishing high school and beginning work on *Other Voices, Other Rooms* * **A look at Andy Warhol's early Manhattan life**, including the townhouse he shared with his mother and the neighborhood where his artistic career began to take shape * **An exploration of Warhol's relationship with religion**, featuring the church he regularly attended during his years on the Upper East Side * **A walk through the glamorous world of New York's Swans and Superstars**, including locations connected to figures such as Slim Keith and Edie Sedgwick * **A stop outside the famed *Breakfast at Tiffany's* townhouse**, and a discussion of the Upper East Side social scene that inspired some of Capote's most celebrated work * **A discussion of Truman Capote's legendary Black and White Ball**, the Plaza Hotel gala often called the "Party of the Century," attended by Andy Warhol and many of the era's most influential cultural figures See you there! \*Since this tour includes a brief trip on the subway, a credit card / OMNY card tap will be needed to enter the subway system \*\*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*\*This tour will conclude at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue **About Rosemary Shmavonian** I am a licensed New York City Tour Guide who ensures guests have an experience that is both entertaining and educational. After spending 30 years as a corporate trainer at various financial institutions I finally had the opportunity to follow my bliss and began leading tours of the areas of New York City that I find the most appealing. I am a 45-year New Yorker By Choice who has worked in the arts, retail, and corporate life while raising two boys and enjoying everything the city has to offer from museums to parks to performances of all kinds. The Warhol/Capote tour is a real passion project for me and I'm excited to share it with NY Adventure Club members! Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours
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