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🇰🇷 KOREAN CULTURE EXCHANGE MEET UP 🇰🇷

🇰🇷 KOREAN CULTURE EXCHANGE MEET UP 🇰🇷

Fri, Aug 28, 11:00 PM
From Korean Language & Culture Exchange

🇰🇷 KOREAN CULTURE EXCHANGE EVENT 🇰🇷 Come experience Korea, make new friends, and enjoy a fun cultural exchange with people from different backgrounds! 🌏✨ 📅 Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Madison Square Park, Oval Lawn 🎟️ FREE ENTRY ✨ What to Expect: • 🇰🇷 Korean Class – Learn useful Korean phrases • 🎤 Easy Korean Songs – Learn and sing fun Korean songs • 🥋 Taekwondo – Experience Korea’s martial art • 💃 K-POP Dance Class – Learn fun K-POP choreography • 👘 Hanbok Experience – Try on beautiful traditional Korean clothing • ✂️ Hanbok Folding – Make your own paper Hanbok • 🎲 Korean Traditional Games – Enjoy games like Yut-nori Whether you’re interested in Korean culture or experiencing it for the first time, everyone is welcome! Come with your friends, meet new people, experience Korean culture, and make unforgettable memories. 💙 Activities may be adjusted depending on available time and group size. Everyone is Welcome! 🇰🇷🌏

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*Yacht Party Summer Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

*Yacht Party Summer Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

Sat, Aug 29, 2:00 AM
From "The New York Asian Meetup Group" (7,000+ Members)
4.5

**\*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)

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Yacht Party Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

Yacht Party Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

Sat, Sep 5, 2:00 AM
From "The New York Asian Meetup Group" (7,000+ Members)
4.5

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-nyc-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1993303299828](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-nyc-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1993303299828) *(\*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.* NYC's hottest yacht party cruise!Join us on NYC's #1 yacht party cruise for a fun & safe sail by the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Freedom Tower, etc. on a 100 ft, 2-deck private yacht with a live DJ! Enjoy lots of open air space along with both outdoor and indoor areas for all to be comfortable. Cruise through the city and take in the sights, with a panoramic view of the NYC skyline, while enjoying music and drinks for the night. Grab your friends or come alone and get ready to enjoy an experience you won't forget! • Features two climate controlled decks, custom LED lighting, state-of-the-art sound system & HDTVs, dance floors and Exterior Sky Deck! • Live DJ Plays The Best Party Music • 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 • All Ages (21 & Over) Are Welcome To Attend. • 2 Fully Stocked Bars With Amazing Cocktails • The boat will sail rain or shine! The boat has two levels. Both levels have climate controlled areas - indoor & outdoor • Great for birthdays /parties/ bachelorette / bachelor / anniversaries / graduations & more (Balloons & Cakes permitted) • Parking garage next to marina. You can also look for free Street Parking. 🚢 BOAT & SAILING SCHEDULE All cruises depart from Skyport Marina aboard either the Avalon (our primary vessel) or, on select dates, The Jewel. **Skyport Marina: 2430 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010**. It is situated on the East River at the intersection of **East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive Service Road** in Manhattan. **Friday Night Cruises** 🌃 Boarding & departure: 10:30 PM people start lining up, closer to 11 we start to board, departs at 11:15pm with or without you. 🌅 Return: 3:00 AM **Saturday Cruises** Choose from two sailings: 🌇 Early Cruise 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (people begin lining up at 5:30pm, boarding starts close to 6pm and the boat leaves with or without you at 6:15pm). 🌃 Late Night Cruise 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM (boarding starts right at 10:30pm and the boat leaves with or without you at 11pm) 📍 **LOCATION & ARRIVAL INFO**🎉 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET? Departure is from Skyport Marina. Once you shop up at the Marina there will be staff in Blue Glove shirts that can help direct you to the correct boat (The Avalon or Jewel) **Questions when you arrive? Text Sammy at (917) 716-6481** 🗽 **Epic NYC Harbor Views** Cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline. 🎧 **DJs on Two Levels** Dance to Top 40, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, R&B, Afrobeats, Latin, House, and more across multiple party decks. 🌤️ **Indoor & Outdoor Decks** Enjoy open-air views or relax inside in our climate-controlled cabin. 🥳 **Perfect for Celebrations** Birthdays, bachelorettes, anniversaries, graduations, and group outings are welcome. Balloons and cakes permitted. (No outside food.) 🍹 **Food & Drinks Available for Purchase** Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, and a rotating menu of food options, including vegetarian selections. 📸 **Professional Event Photography** Capture the night with photos available through our event photographer. 🚗 **Easy Access** Free street parking may be available nearby, plus garage parking options. Uber and Lyft are strongly recommended. 👗 **DRESS CODE** Dress to impress. ✅ Trendy, stylish, and put-together attire encouraged. ✅ Jeans, fashionable tops, collared shirts, clean sneakers, dress shoes, and stylish hats welcome. ❌ No offensive clothing, athletic shorts, swimwear, sweatpants, slides, flip-flops, sandals, or work boots. ⏰ **HOW LONG IS THE CRUISE?** Approximately 3 hours of sailing, dancing, and unforgettable NYC views. 📸 **WILL I SEE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY?** Absolutely. You'll enjoy incredible photo opportunities with panoramic views of Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline. \* P.S. Cruise ticket prices increase as dates get closer/space becomes limited so get tickets now and save $$ . Tickets are non-refundable. \*TIX NOT sold at door. Price will go up as space becomes limited so get tickets ASAP and save $$) **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)

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NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup at The Jin

NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup at The Jin

Sat, Aug 29, 5:00 PM
From NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup at Li'l Jay's Cafe
5.0

**Languages & Cultures, Food & Connection 🌎☕** We’re excited to continue our **NYC Languages and Cultures Meetup** at our new meetup location, **The Jin!** 📍 **The Jin** 856 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019 The Jin is a Korean restaurant in Manhattan and provides a fun setting for us to meet new people, share cultures, talk about languages, and enjoy good conversation together. **What to Expect** This will be a relaxed and welcoming gathering for people interested in **languages, cultures, and meeting people from different backgrounds**. There are no formal lessons and no preparation required — just friendly conversation, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection. **Agenda (Flexible & Casual)** • 5–10 min – Arrival & ordering food or drinks • 15–20 min – Introductions & icebreaker • 45–60 min – Small-group conversation rounds • Final 5 min – Group wrap-up & future meetup ideas **How the Meetup Will Work** We’ll divide into **small groups of 4–5 people** for conversation and cultural exchange. Each round will last about **15 minutes**, and then we’ll switch groups so everyone has a chance to meet and talk with different people. We’ll have approximately **2–3 conversation rounds**, depending on the size of the group and available time. Conversation topics can include languages, travel, food, traditions, everyday life, cultural differences, and anything else the group finds interesting. You don’t need to be fluent in another language to join. Everyone is welcome! **Who Is This For?** • Anyone interested in languages and cultures • Language learners of any level • International and local New Yorkers • People who enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds • Anyone looking for friendly conversation and new connections **What to Bring** • Just yourself and a positive attitude 😊 • Optional: a few interesting questions or topics you’d like to discuss **Important Venue Note – $10 Minimum Purchase** The Jin is kindly allowing us to hold our meetup at their restaurant. **Each participant is asked to make a minimum purchase of $10 per person.** You can use the $10 minimum toward food and/or drinks from the restaurant. Please help us support the venue so that we can continue having a comfortable place for our meetup. Thank you for your understanding and support! **Atmosphere** Low pressure. No perfection required. Respect always. Curiosity encouraged. Come to share your language and culture. Stay for the conversations and friendships. We can’t wait to see everyone at The Jin! 🌎

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

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

Tue, Sep 1, 8:00 AM
From 🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English)
4.7

⚠️ Important Time Notice This event starts at 6:00 PM New York local time on September 1. 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 Reichenbach Hall 5 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, United States ⏰ 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!

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France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings & MORE!!

France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings & MORE!!

Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PM
From Social & Culture Group (4,000+ members)
3.9

Join 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

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Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining local groups and events based on shared interests, such as cultural celebrations.

You can search for cultural events in New York by browsing categories or using location-based filters on Meetup to explore local options.

In New York, you can find events celebrating various cultures including parades, festivals, and traditional ceremonies.

Yes, Meetup events are open to anyone interested. Simply RSVP to attend cultural celebrations that interest you.

Some Meetup events are free, while others might require a fee set by the organizers for participation.

Once you find a cultural event in New York, you can RSVP by clicking the attend button on the event page.

Absolutely! Cultural celebrations are excellent opportunities to meet others who share your interests and learn about different cultures.

Many cultural events welcome participants of all ages, but it’s best to check event details for specific age recommendations.

Variety depends on what’s organized in your area. Larger cities like NYC typically offer a broad range of cultural celebrations.

People join cultural events to connect with their roots, explore new cultures, and share in community traditions.

While Meetup encourages connections, making friends depends on your engagement and participation in the events.

If you don’t find events of interest, consider starting your own group or event to attract others with similar cultural interests.

Some cultural celebrations may also offer online participation, depending on the event organizer's setup.

If specifics about an event are unclear, try contacting the host through the Meetup site for further clarifications.

Event frequency can vary; however, New York's diverse community often hosts frequent cultural gatherings and celebrations.