I would like to welcome you at our group “Russian Club NYC – Language, Culture, Walking Tours and more…” By saying “more” we mean exciting conversations, learning fascinating things, meeting new friends, various cultural events, extensive practice of Russian language, and walking tours with professional guides in New York City.

Come celebrate another year of policy and community accomplishments with Bike JC at the 4th annual Jersey City Ward Tour, a sixteen-mile group bike ride through all six wards of Jersey City on June 2nd. The Tour starts and finishes at Exchange Place, leaving at 11 am. Registration is required and is free online at http://bikejc.org with a suggested donation of $5. The festival at Tour's End features great goods including food and beer (White Star Bar); live music (Rock-it Docket); and a nonprofi …

Welcome to the NYC Tea Tour Meetup group. Many of our Meetups are walking tours of particular neighborhoods visiting the retailers and cafes that purvey Tea, and occasional Tea drinking events at various establishments and members apartments. We also attend some seminars, film screenings and festivals. Please feel free to suggest Meetups by clicking on the "Home" button and then filling in the details under the Let's Meetup and… text. You may also be interested in some of the other Meetup Group …

We go to museums, architecture tours, gallery crawls; to see foreign and independent films; to hear live jazz, blues or indie rock, or opera; go walking, hiking, cycling, camping, and rock climbing; go to play readings; and have book discussions and picnics. We do everything casually, with cost effectiveness in mind:  festivals (most are free), book groups, and many classical, opera and theatre with deep discounts.  We also do $3 customized architecture tours and hikes.  We additionally aim to b …

I am a Texas ex-pat who decided to start this group because I love Mexican food and am constantly searching for our area's next best plate of enchiladas/chilaquiles/chile rellenos, etc. The purpose of this group is to learn more about the offerings in other boroughs and to guide food tours throughout NYC. If you have a passion for cooking or eating Mexican food - then this group would be a great fit for you!

Hi Friends,  this Meetup is about going on Art tours, activities and experiences led by locals in local galleries. The goal is to learn and enjoy Art through the guidance of people who love Art. We will strive to have at least 1 to 2 Meetups a month. If you love Art, Galleries, Museums, exploring new artists and galleries, and meeting new people, this is the group for you. Not only will you find fantastic Art experiences, you'll make awesome new friends. =) The meetup group was started b …

This is a group for people either new to New York City, or have called the city home for awhile and are interested in discovering new neighborhoods and learning more about the city's fascinating history, architecture and culture. I started this group because I am a native New Yorker and have a successful dual career as a professional tour guide and real estate agent. I love to introduce people to new neighborhoods and explore their past, present and future and also welcome the opportunity to lea …

Meetup to learn, practice and dance argentine tango. Share your love for argentine tango and music: milonga, vals and tango. You can also join me for a 10 day tour to Buenos Aires for a total immersion experience for all levels.

So what's a NyDip? Well.... it means that we take newcomers to NY and DIP them into the culture here. We bring together people who are new to the US or new to NY who are not afraid to get their hands dirty and make things. We also love to get out of the city so we will host tours to tri-state attractions like wine tastings, and picnics in NJ or just stay in Manhattan and partake in a professional fashion photo shoot! We welcome you to get DIPPED!

“Professor Chocolate” is actually a combination of two chocophiles in search of the world’s best chocolate. New York City is furnished with an astonishing collection of chocolatiers who are committed to making artisanal chocolate with only the freshest ingredients. There are more than 60 different chocolate shops, boutiques, stores and factories scattered throughout the city. Many of these shops are small and run by only a few people, making your chocolate-tasting experience that much more intim …

I decided to start this group to expand horizons outside of just Manhattan. At least Once a month we wiil tour a different neighborhood of the five boros. Anyone can join.

Hi and Welcome! If you're a young-at-heart senior and would like to participate in a variety of weekday and weekend activities with other friendly folks, this group is for you! Most of our activities will take place in Manhattan. They may  include dining out, live theater, outdoor activities (usually Spring, Summer and Fall), parks, dinner and discussions and gardens, mansion tours, musical and dance performances, cultural and entertainment venues, museums, galleries, lectures, day trips ... an …

Wonder what it's like in the offices of your favorite startups? Get the inside view of some of the hottest new companies, meet key members of the technical teams, and experience their company cultures firsthand. Each month we meet at a different neighborhood and visit 2 – 4 offices. Our startup hosts treat us to snacks and drinks as well as demos and technical discussions. Most events will be in Manhattan, but we'll also explore budding startup communities in Brooklyn. This group is open to w …

We are living in a city full of new people, lonely people, shy people or people with really mixed-up environments and no one should go to concert or jam on his own. Nobody should visit the hidden spots alone. The community is the strongest base we have. Together as a group we can share informations, we can meetup and we can enjoy our culture. So, its not about organizing events on the first hand, its about coming together, visit, see, learn and feel. (and of course: Listen and dance). If there w …

Who plays poker with us? NYC Poker Tour poker players, Social Poker Facebook Group, Action Finder members, and many more. Jeremy Martin, aka Fred123, organizes this poker meetup, tweets, and blogs on YouTube.  "I love poker.  It's my favorite sport.  I play. I compete.  I socialize.  And I wouldn't have it any other way." What no-limit tournaments can you play? $30 Sit-n-Go: RED Players start with 4000 chips.  If 10 people play, then 1st and 2nd place win money. NYC Poker Tour Main Event: GR …

We will explore various neighborhoods in New York's five boroughs. The focus will be on culture (monuments, historic landmarks, religious buildings), food and drink, recreation (museums, parks), and shopping (markets, unique stores). We'll stroll through each neighborhood, taking in the vibe and checking out locations of interest, before eating at a local restaurant. Examples of some neighborhoods are Chinatown, Hell's Kitchen, Astoria, and Greenpoint.

Does it seem that our modern society has fallen out of step with our long held traditions and social mores? The Center for the Restoration of Ma'at seeks to reconnect us with the ancient wisdom of Egypt (Kemet). Activities include monthly museum tours, college-level courses (in-person and online), lectures/workshops, and annual study tours to Egypt and other international locations. The Center also produces the weekly television show, Kemetic Legacy Today. The Center is directed by Jabari Osaze. …

We host FUN, FUN, FUN Wine Tastings, Tours, Group Wine Tours, & Wine Adventure Tours to BEAUTIFUL Countries only an hour or two from Manhattan. It's all about Fun, Wine, New Friends and Special Connections. We want people to enjoy each other, the wine, the culinary food, the education, and the peaceful, lovely wine countryies we visit. Come join us & have a fantastic time. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for an event please email us and let us know! In the Summer , We'll have weekend get …

The Art Collectors Network focuses on seasoned and new art collectors who are interested in learning more about contemporary African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American art. Our central focus is to make the collecting process less intimidating for members at all levels by providing greater exposure and information. We will create opportunities for our members to meet artists and dealers, view exceptional works of art, acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary art movements …

Travel's with Tom is a new group that will offer tours and get-togethers a a day or a few days away somewhere. Example of tours working on now: The macabre of Halloween Pre Revolutionary Mass.–a tour of Boston and Salem So, if you think you'ld like to join us for the many adventures as well as meeting new friends, then join me on our travels. We will always and happily welcome you.

This group is for Asians in the NYC area who are in their 30's and 40's. I've always felt a screaming need for a meetup for this demographic.  There seems to be a meetup for everything BUT an Asian 30's and 40's group.  Finally, instead of wishing and hoping for one (Why doesn't someone (else) create one, for cying out loud?), I decided to "make it so". Future activities will include the upcoming Salsa class, picnics, waterfalls cabin camping, NYC guided walking tours, museum guided tours, comed …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. So if you’re int …

The CiS: Cycling Club (Astoria) welcomes riders of all skill level and abilities. Group Ride, Development Clinics, Cycling Tours are just a few things this Cycling Club does. Come join us as we ride, get in shape, explore and Ride with Purpose. This Cycling Club is associated with a broader cycling program called CiS: Training Systems that includes a Racing Team, Endurance Cycling and Health & Wellness Program. www.cisthesystem.com First before we get started, we must be clear with a few house k …

Hello Ladies!! This is THE meetup to join if you wanna shop socially - like a shopping tour in different neighborhoods. So, here's the idea - we start at the most affordable stores and work our way up from there - there might be a Steinway Street Astoria shopping tour where we shop independently for a couple of hours and then share our finds at a laid-back cafe! Once we're done with that, our next shopping "circuit" could be 34th street where we again shop independently or in pairs or groups and …

WELCOME BLACK THEATER LOVERS ENJOY BROADWAY, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS! Love great theater and film and the possibility of meeting new friends -- then Role Call is the place for you! With this group, there's no need to go to the theater alone. You'll join other theater and movie lovers at a variety of stage and screen productions, particularly those that exemplify Black life and culture and are geared towards Black theater-goers. Whether it's a Broadway or off-Broadway show, a …

Tour the universe.  Drop in any week.  The universe is a big place, but my class is ongoing, and I am up to the challenge.  It takes 2-3 years for me to do a round trip.  With live links to the Wide World Web as my in-class resource, I have an unlimited supply of mind expanding pictures and movies to discuss.  Plus digital universe simulations that I run of the Earth's place in the galaxy, and the galaxy's place in the universe.  For example, on the tour of the Universe, we started in close, zoo …

We are the most active cyclo-centric multi-sport group in the tri-state area.  We also love food. We believe in and encourage four-season cycling as the healthiest way to commute and be in tune with the best our region has to offer.  Every ride will include a food stop or several, as well as varying cultural, historical, or natural destinations. We also hike, climb, backpack, camp, and enjoy water and winter sports with equal enthusiasm and vigor.  If you happen to love to do all these things, y …

Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on earth, humans and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? Learn how to find useable goods in the refuse of our throw-away culture, to identify wild edibles, to repair and rebuild bikes, clothing and more. Learn more about our group at our website, freegan.info. And join our mailing lists on Riseup (https://lists.riseup.net/www/home) organized by what you're interested in — events only, discussion, a spontaneous dump …