Culture Groups New York

Post "'China Institute Gallery At 60, ... ' @ China Institute Of America" Nosh

● **MeetUp For**: At approximately 07:30 PM, for MeetUp Group nosh, after [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art' @ China Institute Of America](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316729210/)" MeetUp Event, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On 2026 October 29 Thursday, at 07:30 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), located at [40 Rector Street, between 100 Washington Street and West Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), in Little Syria Manhattan, DownTown Manhattan, Manhattan. ● **ŸMeetUp Cost**:Ÿ * Actual and precise individual costs are dependent upon and determined by what is ordered, from the restaurant, during [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316885211/)" MeetUp Event. * Listed cost, for [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316885211/)" MeetUp Event, is only a loose and rough guesstimate. * It is advisable and prudent, for all those joining [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316885211/)" MeetUp Event, to bring cash money. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at approximately 07:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At approximately 07:30 PM, to gather and muster inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), to walk to a location and venue in the local area, nearby [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), perhaps likely in ChinaTown Manhattan, for a MeetUp Group excursion nosh, on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art' @ China Institute Of America](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316729210/)" MeetUp Event, immediately before [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316885211/)" MeetUp Event. ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at approximately 07:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s [100 Washington Street Entrance lobby](https://www.chinainstitute.org/), of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday, after the conclusion of [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art' @ China Institute Of America](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/316727849/)" MeetUp Event. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. ● **MeetUp Advisories**: * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. ● **MeetUp MetaData**: * Antique. * Antiquity. * Archaeology. * Art. * Art Criticism. * Art Critique. * Art History. * Art Galley. * Art Museum. * Asia. * Asian. * Asian Art. * Asian Art History. * China. * Chinese. * Chinese Art. * Chinese Art History. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Art. * East Asian Art History. * Gallery. * Museum.

"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: ... " @ China Institute Of America

● **MeetUp For**: At 06:30 PM, to view [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s "[China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibition/china-institute-gallery-at-60-1966-2026/)" Special Exhibition, at [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On 2026 October 29 Thursday, at 06:30 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), located at [40 Rector Street, between 100 Washington Street and West Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), in Little Syria Manhattan, DownTown Manhattan, Manhattan. ● **ŸMeetUp Cost**:Ÿ * In the evening, during [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s [Gallery Extended Hours Free Evenings](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/), a single standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket to [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)) is complimentary, courtesy, gratis and free. * During normal and regular Gallery hours, admittance to [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) and [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)) is not free and there is an admission fee. * Standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket payment is $15.00, per single standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket, to [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/), of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, getting, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery regular general admission tickets, by themselves, directly from [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at 06:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At 06:30 PM, to view [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s "[China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibition/china-institute-gallery-at-60-1966-2026/)" Special Exhibition, at [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316885211/)" MeetUp Event, immediately after [Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art' @ China Institute Of America](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/316729210/)" MeetUp Event, at a location and venue nearby [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), perhaps likely in ChinaTown Manhattan. ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at 06:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. ● **MeetUp Advisories**: * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. ● **MeetUp MetaData**: * Antique. * Antiquity. * Archaeology. * Art. * Art Criticism. * Art Critique. * Art History. * Art Galley. * Art Museum. * Asia. * Asian. * Asian Art. * Asian Art History. * China. * Chinese. * Chinese Art. * Chinese Art History. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Art. * East Asian Art History. * Gallery. * Museum.

British Food! Tea & Sympathy 🫖 🇬🇧

On Sunday, November 1st, let’s get some British food at Tea & Sympathy! **Please see details below:** **When:** Sunday, November 1st 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM **Where:** Tea & Sympathy 108 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY, 10011 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMswqZuyvAKZ2pnq6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMswqZuyvAKZ2pnq6) 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

K-Movie Talk: Korean vs. American Zombies — From "Train to Busan" to "Colony"

🎃 **With Halloween just around the corner, let's find out who's scarier: Korean zombies or American zombies?** From the terrifying, fast-moving zombies in ***Train to Busan (2016)*** to the evolving threats in director **Yeon Sang-ho's** new film ***Colony (2026)***, we'll compare how Korean and American zombie stories portray survival, human nature, family, teamwork, and sacrifice. 🧟‍♂️ **Discussion Topics: Korean vs. American Zombies** 1. **What Makes Korean Zombies Different?** In *Train to Busan*, the zombies move with incredible speed and intensity. How does their movement change the horror experience? Do American zombie films create fear in the same way? 2. **Why Do We Get Emotionally Invested?** Why does *Train to Busan* make us care so much about the survivors? 3. **Survival at What Cost?** In *Train to Busan*, how do different characters respond when their survival conflicts with the needs of others? 4. **The Ending:** Is the ending ultimately tragic, hopeful, or both? Did it end the way you expected? 5. **Can Another Zombie Movie Top *Train to Busan*?** What makes the film so memorable, and what would a new zombie movie need to do differently to surpass it? 🎬 **Required viewing:** Please watch ***Train to Busan*** (2016) before the event so you can join the discussion. 🧟‍♂️ Knowledge of ***Colony*** and American zombie movies is welcome but not required. We'll explore the comparisons together! Come share your theories, debate who's scarier, and get into the Halloween spirit with us! 👻 Halloween costumes are welcome, but totally optional! 🇰🇷 **Native Korean speakers are especially welcome to share your experiences 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-movie 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. * \*\***Please register only if you plan to attend and are willing to participate in the discussion by sharing your thoughts or asking questions**.\*\*😊 Since we reserve a room with limited seating, we'd love to avoid leaving empty seats that others could have used. Thank you for helping us plan! * If you can no longer attend, please **cancel your registration as early as possible** so someone on the waitlist has enough time to claim 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 6pm

⚠️ This event starts at 6:00 PM New York local time⚠️ Make friends in New York at a relaxed Asian and international meetup. Come solo, meet new people and enjoy casual language exchange in easy English. Everyone is welcome. Meet Asian and international friends in New York City. The venue and exact address will be announced on this page once confirmed. 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 ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 48 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue: DB Coopers 506 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time 6:00 PM -9:00 PM New York local time (America/New_York). Please check this page for the confirmed venue and joining details before travelling. ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue Venue details and any venue-specific requirements will be updated once the location is confirmed. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 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!

Bachata footwork

We are breaking away from partnerwork for one hour every Wednesday to focus entirely on **you**. This class is designed to build a rock-solid foundation in traditional Dominican footwork, helping you master the syncopations, rhythms, and authentic flavor. We will bridge the gap between classic roots and modern social dancing, teaching you exactly how to drop eye-catching footwork and smooth body movement seamlessly into your dance. **What you will master this month:** * **Dominican Essentials:** Traditional steps, syncopated rhythms, and playful musicality. * **Body Isolation & Styling:** How to add natural flavor, hip movement, and poise without looking stiff or forced. * **Weight Transfers & Speed:** Build the agility and balance needed to nail fast footwork effortlessly. * **Social Floor Confidence:** Learn when and how to break apart from your partner and shine on your own. **No partner required. All levels are welcome, but be ready to challenge your rhythm** PRICE $20 TO PEOPLE FROM MEETUP. $30 general

Czech Jazz Night! 🇨🇿🎹🥁

On Thursday, November 5th let’s enjoy jazz from very talented Czech musicians! 🇨🇿🎹🥁 6:40 to 9pm (can join, leave anytime) Meeting outside 6:40 to 6:50 Meeting inside 6:50 to 9pm (concert goes til 11pm) At the Czech Center New York On East 73rd between 1st and 2nd Ave $15 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-night-bulatkin-herak-guests-concert-offbeat-bohemia-tickets-1999045807824 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!

Cuban Salsa Halloween Party!

**🎃👻 Fuákata’s Haunted Halloween Salsa Party! 🕸️🕷️** 💀 Our *BIGGEST & BEST* party of the year is back, & this time, the dance floor belongs to the creatures of the night! Get ready for a spooky night of Cuban rhythms, costumes, & dancing you won’t forget! 🗓️ This Saturday, October 31st 🕰️ 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM 📍 Adelante Studios 25 W 31st Street, 2nd Floor – NYC (Between Broadway & 5th Ave • 3,000 sq ft of Haunted Dance Floor!) ✨ A Night of Freaky Frights & Cuban Delights: 🎶 Timba, Son & Música Cubana all night Casino • Rueda de Casino • Son Cubano Epic Costume Contest & Spooky Surprises 🍹 Potions & refreshments served 🧟‍♂️ Dress to impress… or terrify! Scariest, funniest & most creative costumes take home prizes! 🎟️ Tickets (don’t wait, they rise like the dead!): $15 until 10/17 $20 between 10/18–10/24 $25 between 10/25–10/30 $30 on 10/31 💳 Payment Options: • Cash 💵 • Apple/Google Pay • CashApp: $FuakataSalsaNYC • Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com • Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki (last four digits: 3415) • Credit Card: [https://fuakata.square.site/product/halloween-cuban-salsa-party/E6VFJJFJDZH73M2JS35W3N2J](https://fuakata.square.site/product/halloween-cuban-salsa-party/E6VFJJFJDZH73M2JS35W3N2J) Join us for a night of chills & Cuban Salsa thrills! Con Cariño Casinero, Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana, Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew 📱 908-601-3415 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/6a6f579491ce/cuban-salsa-new-session-begins-this-week-lets-dance-17461659

Diwali [Part 2] - All-You-Can-Eat Feast at Vatan! 🇮🇳

On Sunday, November 8th, let’s get some all-you-can-eat Gujarati food at Vatan! it's $45 per person before tax and tip and will be $60 after including tax and tip. **Please see details below:** **When:** Sunday, November 8th 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM **Where:** Vatan 409 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NY 10016 Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/K5xa3SLAuvcxZsXV9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/K5xa3SLAuvcxZsXV9) Also welcome to join us for our free Diwali celebration before this at Bhakti Center: [https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317081736](https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317081736) Here's how billing works: \- Usually for our larger parties\, the restaurant only allows one person to pay \(it would be ideal to have individual checks but unfortunately it’s usually not an option\)\. \- Normally the host pays and each attendee pays the host back right away via venmo\, zelle or paypal\. \- The amount owed is 1\.3 times the subtotal \(for entrees\, appetizers\, drinks\, etc\)\. So if the subtotal was 30\, the total amount owed would be 30 \ *1\.3 = $39 which covers tax and 20% tip\. If there is a credit card fee charged\, then the multiple would be a little higher \(like 1\.34 to 1\.36\)\. 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!

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!

Diwali [Part 1] - Celebration at Bhakti Center! 🪔🛕

On Sunday, November 8th let’s celebrate Diwali at a cultural center in Manhattan! 🪔🛕 **Details below:** Celebrate Diwali in the heart of Manhattan with dazzling lights, vibrant music, delicious food, and joyous festivities! **It's free, but an RSVP is required** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwali-in-manhattan-tickets-2002911539331](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwali-in-manhattan-tickets-2002911539331) **When:** Sunday, Nov 8th 3:45pm to 6:15pm (Event lasts till 9pm) **Where:** 25 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003 Can join anytime! Google Maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/THr66aCEJXiHjAsR7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/THr66aCEJXiHjAsR7) You're also welcome to join us for an all you can eat Gujarati Thali dinner at Vatan from 6:45 to 8:30pm (it’s a prix-fix menu, costs $45 + taxes and tips) https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317102491 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!