Few other cities boast the diverse array of ethnic enclaves and confluence of global cultures that New Yorkers routinely enjoy. And the representation of Japanese culture in New York City is no exception. From the cliché ubiquity of sushi houses to authentic and unique Japanese performing artists on tour, our group enjoys the sides of Japan that are on display in New York. Our events include art exhibits, J-pop concerts, sake tastings, karaoke outings, book readings, lectures, language classe …

Shalom and welcome to the Israeli-Hebrew speaking couples 40+. Meet and mingle with fellow Hebrew Speakers & Culture Lovers! IMPORTANT: MASTERING THE HEBREW LANGUAGE IS A MUST AND THE LEVEL SHOULD BE NO LESS THAN A NATIVE ISRAELI HEBREW SPEAKER. The aim of this group is to form a network of Hebrew speaking couples who enjoy making new friends, loves art, books, good food and craves a community that feels at home. We want people who have similar interests: Artists, Writers, Photographers, Archite …

The Manhattan Great Books Reading and Discussion Program is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with other people - sharing your insights and questions - you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. We meet in room 508 at the NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West (entrance is on W. 64th Street) All are invited who look for a challenging yet satisfying discussion on some …

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytelle …

This group is for Movie, Theater, Museum, Literature, Arts, and Culture enthusiasts in the New York area. NYC has so much to offer and we will explore together!    

… All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

… . -- The goal of this Meetup Group is to pick a book of hispanic origin, read it, and, once a month, get together to discuss it (and its influences, cultural impacts,...whatever comes up). We'll try to maintain a good mix of Spain/South America/Central America/Mexico author representation. Open to readers who have a love of Spanish language and culture. Welcome to all speaking levels, whether you're just learning Spanish or are a native speaker.

SPIRITUAL PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, COME JOIN US In our group... we read and seek to understand more fully the concepts portrayed in The Urantia Book (Urantia being another word for the Earth). The book is a collection of 196 papers that its authors say is a divine revelation to our planet. The revelators assert that they are non-physical beings, ranging from those divine in origin to those closer to the level of human beings, such as angels. How the papers came to be transmitted into writt …

If you are a Hebrew speaker who loves to read, come join us as we read and discuss Hebrew books and literature. Together we will further our knowledge of Hebrew literature and explore what books are being published in Israel. Our first meeting (to be scheduled) will focus on discussing how often we should meet, what books to read, and so forth. If you're up for the fun and challenge, join our group to get notified of the next meeting. 

This group is for those who love reading and watching movies (and eating while discussing them). We want to read great books and watch great films across genres and cultures--and then talk about how they make us think and grow. We will choose books from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" and movies from "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." All Group Members will have a vote--majority will rule on what we read and watch in what order!  Here is a link to the lists: http://www.1001befo …

The Breakdown: We read good books. We're looking for other intellectually curious, like-minded 20somethings (a vague guideline) in Astoria (another vague guideline) to read them with us, share some food, drink, and sweet convo. The Criteria For Choosing Said Good Books: Magical language (with a healthy dash of magical realism), fresh voices (love a debut) irreverent to painfully relevant, growing up, growing old, dying, coming back to life, urban culture to Southern idyllicy, savory books that y …

We are a group of friendly, diverse, neighborhood women who like good books and lively conversation.  We favor books that are well-written and allow us to learn a bit about some period in history and/or another culture.  We are price conscious, and have never put a hardcover book on our list.  Our membership is limited to 20 people, but spots do open regularly.  Our meetings are limited to 10, on a first-RSVP-first-come basis.  Please join us if you love great writing, are open to reading new th …

Looking for other book lovers, socializing w/like-minded women, cultural excursions, dining out...etc? Then check us out!

This group is for all who wish to increase their understanding and appreciation of lgbt history and culture. We’ll be attending gallery exhibits, lectures and talks, films, plays, and readings. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the lgbt community in a stress-free, no-pressure environment.   "We have a history, and we have to know it." --Larry Kramer ( A Conversation With... Larry Kramer & Lady Bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQ-i6ckul0 )   "This world is never finished, and the his …

This is a group for anyone who enjoys reading books on personal improvement and spirituality, but too often has no one to discuss them with! Sometimes sharing these ideas with other like-minded seekers is the only way to truly manifest them in your life and to bring about positive change. I am interested in a broad range of topics: christianity, buddhism, self-improvement (Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra and others like them), meditation, health and wellness, journaling for healing, etc., etc., as wel …

WHO WE ARE: While there are a couple of other veg groups in the area (much love to y'all), this group is intended for a more focused cadre of people: those vegans with an affinity for other subcultures. So, if you're just into the joys of veganism, herbal teas, bicycling, meditation, and empowering your soul with the expressions of various worldly cultures, good on you, but handshake: there's the cyber-door. However, if you can hold forth on why Venom was more fascinating than Carnage, I want yo …