I believe in a world where food is the keyhole to learning about different cultures and traditions. I want to meet anyone who can keep an open mind to trying exotic cuisine (chicken feet anyone?!), and would like to learn more about how food and culture are intertwined. I certainly am not an expert on every type of cuisine, so if you can teach us something about food and culture, your presence would be appreciated! We will meet up every two weeks to sample a variety of cuisine (including drinks! …

This group is for Natives, and anyone interested in learning more about Native cultures, living in the DMV area. It is a place to share information on local events such as powwows, festivals and celebrations, live performances, community service opportunities, lectures, seminars, and conferences, etc as well as for organizing social gatherings (and perhaps even discussions!) of our own. Whether you are new in town or a longtime local; Native, mixed with Native blood, or neither; anyone with an o …

Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency. We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area, the largest, and still the faste …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

Interested in learning a foreign language? Wondering where you can find Spanish classes? Need someone to practice French with? Want to learn more about Arabic? Or are you just someone you speaks multiple languages who wants to meet other language enthusiasts? Come join us to learn about foreign languages - any language! This group is for people who want to learn, are learning, or teaching a foreign language and want to meet others who are doing the same. We do not limit our group to any one lang …

A group, finally, for all of those in the Washington, DC area who speak Ukrainian or want to learn. This group is also about the celebration of Ukrainian culture, and supporting the Ukrainian diaspora, which totals some 15 million people. We welcome native speakers, children of member sof the Ukrainian diaspora, those who have learned Ukrainian as a foreign language, and anyone interested in the language or culture of Ukraine. So, prykhod'te do nas!

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Northern Virginia, VA! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more …

Our club brings together people interested in learning more about the Arab world through language & cultural experiences. We attempt to break false stereotypes and bridge the cultural divides which separate us.

Calling all Bollywood enthusiasts to come together and push the limits of Bollywood to extend to DC and to the world. We want to let your hidden talents be exposed to the world and make Bollywood even better than what it is. The aim of this group is to learn to develop ourselves in the areas of acting, directing, singing etc. and to become a part of Bollywood. We will have expert sessions to hone your skills in the areas of acting, directing, photography etc in Bollywood style. Let your creativi …

Bienvenidos Amigos, Spanglish strives to help everyone achieve their goals in furthering their education both here and abroad, by continually practicing the language.  We are going to make the most of what is available!! Being a member is FREE. We invite you to become a member and immerse yourself into BOTH language and culture, have fun and make many of amigos! We have several events for our members: • Informal Spanish conversation events in DC, Maryland and Virginia. • Beginners, Intermediate …

BONJOUR FRANCOPHONES & FRANCOPHILES! I invite you all to join us. Members are beginners, intermediate, fluent, and native speakers of all ages, and all backgrounds. N'hésitez pas à nous rejoindre! A BIENTÔT! Ophélie, the Organizer ********************************* Tons of Activities in FRENCH: Wine Tastings, Hikes, Crêpes Parties, Movies, Potluck, Yoga Classes, Board Games, BBQ, Museum Guided Tours, Dinners, Dance Classes, and MORE ********************************* P.S.: If you are interest …

This a new opportunity to connect my friends, acquaintances, and anyone interested in meeting professionals and independent people who enjoy Latin music and dancing. The purpose of this meetup is to learn how to relax through dancing; to learn about cultures, customs, and languages; and to share our personal and professional experiences. Learn how to Latin dance and network at the same time.  Share your talents and career success stories and develop a network of good friends through this group. …

STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Single Nomad presents extraordinary adventure travel for extraordinary singles without the extra cost for being single. Single Nomad contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and environmental issues. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining and respect the environment of the country that we visit. To visit or to get more information on upcoming Single Nomad  Click here

This group is focused on bringing internationals and locals from the DC area together to build friendships through lively conversation. Internationals are invited to make friends and practice their English, and locals can come to meet people from around the world and learn about other cultures. Altogether, we're a fun group that love being part of the international community!

The Asian Dining Group is a group who adore all kinds of Asian Cuisine - Chinese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Taiwanese etc.  Folks that like to dine out and try new things.  Then this group is for you! Learn about chinese culture, korean culture, japanese culture, asian culture, taiwanese culture, cantonese culture, etc. No shows will be documented and removed from the group.  Late drop is considered a no show.

This group is to meet other folks interested in the Cantonese/Chinese culture. In this meetup we will do events where people can get to know other people better like dining out.  We will try to do events in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Inactive users will be deleted.  Users with too many no shows will also be deleted.

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Washington DC! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ag …

The Washington Chinese Language Group is for people who are interested in learning/teaching/sharing Chinese language and culture. Aside from the monthly meetup, the group occasionally have potluck,dumpling making, Chinese movie watching activities.

This meetup group is free!!! Do you: - speak French, - want to improve your French skills, - want to learn French, - want to meet French speakers, - want to learn about the francophone culture? and you live in the DC metro , Silver Spring area? This is group is for you! Join us at the "Silver Spring/DC Metro French Meetup group". All ages and levels welcome. Est ce que vous: - parlez Français, - aimeriez améliorer votre français, - aimeriez apprendre la langue française, - aimeriez ren …

Bem-vindo(a) ao Washington Portuguese Language Meetup! [English below] Você gosta de falar português? Reúna-se com outros em DC/MD/VA que compartilham a sua paixão! Nós damos boas-vindas a todos que falam português do Brasil e DE TODOS OS OUTROS PAISES,  e estudantes de português de todos os níveis. Promovemos o Falamos! Meetup mensalmente no restaurante Teaism em DC, bem como temos outros eventos culturais. Para ver próximos eventos, veja o Meetup destacado abaixo, e "More Upcoming Meetups" no …

If you are a mom who wants to speak Russian and have your child or children learn Russian, we welcome you to join our group. *********************************** Если вы мама, которая хочет говорить на русском, а ваш ребенок или дети учат русский, мы приглашаем вас присоединиться к нашей группе.

Hey everyone! This group is here for those in the Reston/Sterling area who would like to practice speaking Spanish. All levels are welcome, we're here to learn, teach, and enjoy spending time with others who share our passion for the language. Join the conversation and have some fun :) Bienvenidos a todos!

This group is designed for Russian parents and kids in Northern Virginia and DC area! The goal of the group is to build new friendships for both moms and kids, set up playdates with kids, share heritage and traditions and teach our kids Russian language along the way. Each member of the group is encouraged to set up meetups convenient for them to find parents with similar schedules and interests. This is also a great networking place to exchange experiences and make new acquantances! Organized R …

As is quite self-explanatory in the name, we are a very casual after-work/weekend group which obviously involves a LITTLE BIT of drinking. You do not have to speak Japanese nor drink to join us but show us the will to learn. Some members are impressively fluent (let alone our Japanese members). This meetup offers a unique opportunity of learning Japanese in a very comfortable environment while beer amplifies our learning capacity of the Japanese language. Many people find themselves better …

We are a group of dynamic individuals who get together a few times a month to practice speaking Spanish at restaurants and lounges. Our group is very diverse and loves to have new members. We are proud to be the third largest Spanish language Meetup group of the world! Wow!!! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you want to learn fast and in a fun way, we suggest you to visit SPANISH NOW: http://www.gospanishnow.com/ Spanish Now is opening 21 new cour …

This is the Ni Hao Playgroup. We are based on DC metropolitan area and focused on providing a Chinese-speaking environment in which the kids (and parents) can enjoy speaking/learning Chinese.

Want to meet new, fun people AND nourish your love for a certain language and culture? At Speak Up we will get together for amazing conversations in French, Spanish, German, Korean, Amharic, Italian, or Spanish (other languages by request) over different activities. Regardless of your level, you will learn. Practice your language skills with speakers of all backgrounds and levels, get together with others and share and discuss your interests. We will meet at local restaurants, coffee houses, and …