Culture Groups New York

Free Japanese Fun Fest at Corlears Hook Park!

**Please read all info!** Hi Everyone! Our last event was very fun and engaging! 🤩 Let's talk about the next outing! 📝 We're returning to the Japanese Festival called Japan Fun Fest on Sunday, October 4 from 1pm - 4pm! There will be Japanese Festival games, Japanese drumming, kimono to try on, sword fighting performances, dancing and more! I'll set the event for 3 hours, but you're welcome to come earlier and stay later. 🙌🏾 👋🏾 🥁 Click the link below to see all of the information for this upcoming event as well as the performances! [https://www.friendsofcorlears.org/events/japanfunfest2026](https://www.friendsofcorlears.org/events/japanfunfest2025) Hope to see you there! 👋🏾🥁🍣🍡 📺Our IG @NYCCONNECTS

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

⚠️ Important Time Notice This event starts at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sep 26 New York local time 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 ✅ RSVP early to get the best deal ✅ USD 5 within 48 hours before the event ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Long Acre Tavern 146 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time 6:30pm-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. ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 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!

Museum of Jewish Heritage!

On Thursday, October 8th let’s go to the Museum of Jewish Heritage! 📜 5:45pm to 8pm Can join anytime! In Battery Park Free on Thursdays from 4 to 8pm Free, but RSVP recommended To reserve free ticket, please follow these instructions: Click this link: [https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/](https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/) Then scroll to this section: **FREE HOURS:** Admission to the Museum is free on Thursdays between 4pm – 8pm. To reserve your advance free admission, [please choose a Thursday from our admission ticketing calendar](http://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=240de02f-69d4-4978-8de8-034474c9896f&_ga=2.67749329.1929223102.1641392340-1208651431.1571419872) and change the time dropdown to 4pm. Lox at Café Bergson on 2nd floor for drinks & bites (including coffee) 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!

Manhattan Stammtisch

SpeakIt Language Exchange: Meet friends, practice, and share a language!

SpeakIt is a group where the goal is to **practice and learn languages** naturally: By talking and meeting new people! 🥳 this, of course, includes English learners 😍. [Traducción](https://www-meetup-com.translate.goog/speakit-nyc/events/299532447/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true) We hope to have all the cultures that New York City represents, so we welcome **any language and all language levels**. Here's how it works: 1. 👨‍🎓You spend part of your time practicing a language you are learning; 2. 🧑🏻‍🏫You spend the other part of your time speaking in your native language, helping others! *(even if you only speak one language, that's fine)* When you arrive at the venue, we will have flag stickers 🇺🇳 representing any country of your choosing. Put your most fluent language on top and any language(s) you are learning or already know below. Then find someone else wearing a flag and say hi in your preferred language 👋🏼. **FAQ's** * 💰**Event is $2 (suggested, cash or Venmo)** to help cover the cost for the flags and the meetup subscription. * 🍻Please support the venue that hosts us by ordering something from the bar. 😎 * ***Will there be speakers of (my language) here?*** That depends! We don't organize who comes to the event, so we can't be 100% sure your language will be there. You may want to invite a practice buddy, or message us in advance and we can try to find you one. Otherwise come say Hi and find out! * **Can I show up late?** Show up any time during the event. * Coming alone? Welcome! Just bring a friendly face and some words. * Or feel free to bring along some friends, too. **When and Where:** * [Heart of Gold Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/csmu6MycKxirFvYv9), Astoria * Get off at Broadway on the N/W train or Steinway M/R. * Look for the flag table out back and say hi!

K-Culture Talk: Korean Beauty Standards

**What makes someone “beautiful” in Korea?** From **K-drama and K-pop** to skincare, makeup, and plastic surgery, Korean beauty standards have become globally influential. But where do these ideals come from—and how are they changing? Come join us for a relaxed conversation about: * **Korean beauty ideals** — past and present * **K-dramas & K-pop** — how media shapes beauty trends * **Common ideals:** clear/luminous skin, youthful appearance, small face, V-line, large-looking eyes, “glass skin,” and natural-looking makeup * **Plastic Surgery:** Why Is It So Common? * **Beauty as social capital:** how appearance can affect work, social life, confidence, and self-esteem * **How younger Koreans are redefining beauty** Bring your questions, observations, or favorite K-drama or K-pop beauty moments! 🇰🇷 **Native Korean speakers are especially welcome to share your personal experiences, stories, and perspectives!** **🗣 Language:** The discussion will be conducted primarily in English, with Korean naturally mixed into the conversation. ✨ **The Vibe:** Easygoing and engaging. **👥 Who it’s for:** – . **K-drama, K-pop & K-beauty fans** – Korean/English speakers and learners. (Calling all Korean native speakers! Don’t be shy—come join us! **한국어 네이티브 분들, 다들 환영해요—부끄러워하지 마세요!**) – Anyone interested in Korean culture. 🔔 **Please Note** * Registration is **limited to 10 participants** to keep the discussion intimate and engaging. * If you can no longer make it, please **cancel** your registration and let someone else who is interested take your spot. Thank you! 🔔**👥 How to find us?** Please enter through the **Capital One Cafe entrance on Broadway**. Walk straight ahead, and you’ll see **Community Room One on your left**. **Please do not walk toward the café area.**

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ New York 6:30pm

⚠️ Important Time Notice This event starts at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM New York local time 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 Long Acre Tavern 146 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time 6:30pm-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!

Arab American Comedy Festival! 🤣

On Friday, October 16th let’s enjoy the New York Arab American Comedy Festival! Youtube Short with Demetrius Fields: https://youtube.com/shorts/5SebkJip9kM Details below: **New York Arab American Comedy Festival** Friday, October 16th \- 6:30 to 6:45\, meet outside venue \- 6:45 to 9pm\, get seated as show starts at 7pm \- At Joe’s Pub \(aka Public Theatre\) \- Arab All Stars Live Featuring Demetrius Fields \- Closest to the R\, W\, 6 trains at Astor Place \- Tickets are $36 \(plus there’s a 2 drink minimum\, which includes soft drinks\) \- Link for description\, tickets: [https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/n/new-york-arab-american-comedy-festival/](https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/n/new-york-arab-american-comedy-festival/) \- Google maps link to Joe’s Pub: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XWDp4a9XJa3WhftU7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XWDp4a9XJa3WhftU7) 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!

Southern Korean at at Namdo

Namdo (남도) meaning "the southern province," is a tribute to favorites from the southern parts of the country. It's a name synonymous with the country's most delicious food. The rich and deep flavors of Jeollanam-do, a province long known as the heart of Korean gastronomy, were more than just food — they were our culture itself. We will try all four signature dishes as well as some personal favorites. This meal will be family style, dessert & drinks will be separate. Estimate \~$**40-45** per person (tax & tip included). **4.8/4.8!** rating on Google/Yelp [Restaurant Menu](https://namdobk.com/menu) **6** courses: **Yangnyeom** Contains sesame. Korea's famous sweet & spicy chili glaze **Seafood Oko Pancake** Garnished with bonito flakes & okonomiyaki sauce **Tteok Galbi** Contains sesame. Hand-chopped short rib and Berkshire pork with matsutake mushrooms and Namdo galbi sauce. Served with kimchi, ssamjang, ssam greens and rice **Kimchi Pork Fried Rice** Contains sesame. Aged kimchi, thick-cut pork belly and fried egg **Brisket Doenjang Jjigae** Fermented soybean stew with beef brisket, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, scallions, and tofu. Served with roasted seaweed and rice **Iced Persimmon** Chilled persimmon topped with creamy condensed milk and crispy jujube chips Please bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!

Chapters & Culture

I’m so happy you’ll be joining me for the very first Chapters & Culture gathering. It means so much to have you be part of the beginning of something I’ve been excited to create. 🤎 Date: 10/25/2026 Time: 3:00pm Location: To be determined (Manhattan or Brooklyn) We’ll spend some time discussing Kin by Tayari Jones—sharing what stood out to us, exchanging perspectives, and simply enjoying good conversation and good company. There’s no pressure to have the “right” answers (or remember every detail!). Just come as you are and ready to connect. My hope is that Chapters & Culture becomes a space where we can discover great books, try new experiences, build genuine friendships, and have something fun to look forward to together. Please RSVP by [insert RSVP deadline] through [insert RSVP method or link]. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [insert contact information]. I can’t wait to see you and officially begin our first chapter. ✨ Read. Connect. Experience.

Oct Art Gallery Crawl (Third Culture Kid Meetup)

Together the group will check out several of Chelsea’s galleries. On most Thursdays, many art galleries in the city open up to the public from 6 - 8pm so everyone can check out the latest exhibits. Usually small bites and free drinks are included. After the galleries, we'll head to a nearby bar to hang out and chat about the cool, inspiring, fun (and maybe unusual) things we just saw. Exact meeting location to come. Hope to see you there! Follow us on Instagram for more updates: [@tcknyc](https://www.instagram.com/tcknyc) FYI, if it rains, we will reschedule.

DRAWING FROM ART: ICELAND Lecture and Workshop with Charity Baker