Cultural Exchange Los Angeles

DTLA Arts District Social 🌴 Dodgers Sunday 💙

**Sunday plans: Arts District 🍻🌴✨** We’re heading to **Boomtown Brewery** for a fun daytime social in the Arts District, DTLA — a huge warehouse space, music, food, drinks at the bar, and the Dodgers on while we hang out. ⚾️💙 Grab your friends or just show up and find us — **we’re here to hang, meet new people, and have a good Sunday together.** Come say hi and settle in with the crowd. ✨ And we picked a pretty perfect Sunday for it: **Dodgers vs. Giants** starts at 12:05 PM — the last regular-season game before the postseason. October baseball is almost here. 🔥⚾️ 🗓 **Sunday\, September 27 \| 12 PM** 📍 **Boomtown Brewery \| Arts District\, DTLA** Check out Boomtown → [https://www.boomtownbrew.com/](https://www.boomtownbrew.com/) And when the game wraps? **Little Tokyo is right nearby** if we feel like keeping Sunday going. 👀 **Bring the crew or come find one here.** 日曜はArts Districtでドジャース観ながらゆるく乾杯💙 おひとりでも友達と一緒でも大歓迎です🫶 **RSVP — see you in the Arts District! ✨**

San Jose Speed Dating for Introverts on Zoom

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 2:00 PM on Sun, Oct 4 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted over Zoom for individuals living in San Jose. Experience brief individual sessions, organized by age group, all while relaxing at home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Language Exchange - L.A

## 🇺🇸 [ How to join ] **Hey LA! 👋** "Registration is required !" ⚡ **DTLA Arts District - 828 Traction Ave** ⚡ 828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013 : See you directly outside (don't ask bartender) just go outside in a corner ! and you ll find each other !!☀️☀️ ***Industrial-Chic Vibes: **Relax in one of the coolest spots in the Arts District, featuring spacious seating and a classic DTLA warehouse atmosphere. ** *Interactive & Inclusive: **We’re all about making connections. Whether you're a local or just passing through, everyone is encouraged to jump into the conversation. *** Live DJ Sets: **Our talented DJ will be spinning a diverse mix of tracks to keep the energy high and the mood perfect for meeting new people. ** *Craft Drinks & Cocktails: **Expert bartenders are on hand to serve up LA’s finest craft beers and creative cocktails. Don't be shy to ask for a recommendation! This is officially the** #1 language exchange group in Los Angeles**! Come to exchange cultures, practice a new language, and make global friends in the heart of the city. Feel free to bring your crew! ### 📝 House Rules *** Commitment: **If you sign up, please show up! If your plans change, kindly cancel your registration so someone else can grab your spot. ** *Support the Venue: **To keep this event free and enjoy the space, we kindly ask every participant to** order at least one drink **during the evening. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ## ⌚ When **First Tuesday of the month \| From 8:00 PM** **Entry Fee: **Free *Pro tip: Arrive early to catch the best social vibes, but feel free to drop in later!* ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ## 🔍 [ How to find us ] Entry is free! Just ask the staff at the entrance for the** "Language Exchange Event."** If you have trouble finding us, reach out through our community channels: *➣ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/event_nice/1483](https://t.me/event_nice/1483) - ➣ **WhatsApp Group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwBkKnHZtFQFtbMK6ENyUE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwBkKnHZtFQFtbMK6ENyUE) *➣** Instagram: **@event__nice (for BX et Nice only yet)

Korean-English Language Exchange

Cantonese Families Meetup #6

Hi all! We will be meeting closer to the Westside this time. We'll also be creating more structured, dedicated Cantonese time for the kids. We will try out a 20-30 minute Cantonese circle time with some short songs, interactive book reading, and perhaps a short activity. These will all be designed to be engaging for a variety of ages (mainly thinking \~1-6yo). Be prepared to circle up with your kids and help facilitate hopefully a fun and enriching short program! Since it's 5 days before 中秋節 (Mid Autumn Fest), we'll use this opportunity to talk about the festival and center some of our activities/discussions around this. **If you can, please bring a 月餅 (mooncake) to share!** The rest of the time will be free time for play, chat, and community building. Cantonese is always encouraged, but there's no pressure. Picnic blanket recommended but no fret if you show up without one. **1 RSVP per family** Whether or not you're bringing your fam, please RSVP for just yourself to leave space for others to RSVP (we're capped by Meetup to 10 RSVP guests). **How my personal journey is going:** My daughter just turned 2 and is extremely talkative. She mostly speaks in English but will say random things in Cantonese. She can say her colors, animals, most fruit and foods, and can point to all the right body parts (but isn't saying them yet). She is mostly calling out nouns/verbs and doesn't yet make full sentences in Cantonese (she ONCE said "爹啲食麵包", but mostly it's a mix like "big 飛機"). I consider this to be a mild miracle considering how often I (don't) speak to her in Cantonese (a mix of my own Canto limitations, and my perceived ability for her to understand instructions/respond to me when I say more unfamiliar things in Canto). Let's all support and encourage each other and our kids! **Intentions:** * Create a fun, friendly, and supportive community * Improve each other's Cantonese by providing more opportunities to speak and learn - both for parents and kids * Bond with other Cantonese-speaking parents (or non-Canto parents trying to learn) and share the joys and challenges of trying to raise Cantonese-speaking humans * Normalize Cantonese for our kids by creating a place where other kids also speak Cantonese * Promote Cantonese language and culture, and both surface and serve the Canto-speaking community scattered throughout LA * Share tips and Canto resources **If you can't make this date/time, but are interested in the group, please message me. I'd love to hear from you.**

Language Exchange - L.A

## 🇺🇸 [ How to join ] **Hey LA! 👋** "Registration is required !" ⚡ **DTLA Arts District - 828 Traction Ave** ⚡ 828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013 : See you directly outside (don't ask bartender) just go outside in a corner ! and you ll find each other !!☀️☀️ ***Industrial-Chic Vibes: **Relax in one of the coolest spots in the Arts District, featuring spacious seating and a classic DTLA warehouse atmosphere. ** *Interactive & Inclusive: **We’re all about making connections. Whether you're a local or just passing through, everyone is encouraged to jump into the conversation. *** Live DJ Sets: **Our talented DJ will be spinning a diverse mix of tracks to keep the energy high and the mood perfect for meeting new people. ** *Craft Drinks & Cocktails: **Expert bartenders are on hand to serve up LA’s finest craft beers and creative cocktails. Don't be shy to ask for a recommendation! This is officially the** #1 language exchange group in Los Angeles**! Come to exchange cultures, practice a new language, and make global friends in the heart of the city. Feel free to bring your crew! ### 📝 House Rules *** Commitment: **If you sign up, please show up! If your plans change, kindly cancel your registration so someone else can grab your spot. ** *Support the Venue: **To keep this event free and enjoy the space, we kindly ask every participant to** order at least one drink **during the evening. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ## ⌚ When **First Tuesday of the month \| From 8:00 PM** **Entry Fee: **Free *Pro tip: Arrive early to catch the best social vibes, but feel free to drop in later!* ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ## 🔍 [ How to find us ] Entry is free! Just ask the staff at the entrance for the** "Language Exchange Event."** If you have trouble finding us, reach out through our community channels: *➣ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/event_nice/1483](https://t.me/event_nice/1483) - ➣ **WhatsApp Group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwBkKnHZtFQFtbMK6ENyUE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwBkKnHZtFQFtbMK6ENyUE) *➣** Instagram: **@event__nice (for BX et Nice only yet)

Come Meet & Greet @ Meet Tea on Rosemead Blvd: Let's Game 🌹🍵🀄️🧋🎲

November Crêpes up on you! 🥞☕

Next thing you know, it's November! And the days are suddenly shorter... When Daylight Savings ends....and you know you are now in a different mode (or mood....) If you are like me....you don't like shorter daylight days.... But Don't let that bring you down ! Come meet us at MONSIEUR CRÊPE! Sierra Madre's little gem, **Monsieur Crêpe** is an authentic French cafe & bistro in the heart of Sierra Madre's village, a super cute, quaint little town, where we ca n savor and have a walk around after brunch. They have a nice selection of * 🥞 Sweet crepes * 🧀Savory crepes * 🍳Quiches * 🥣 Quintessential French Onion Soup * 🥖 Les sandwiches * 🥗 Les salades * AND MORE ! 🥞 ☕ Check out their menu: ***[Here 👉🏻 Breakfast/ Lunch/Brunch Menu](https://monsieurcrepe.com/menu/)*** **PLAN:** * Meet us at our reserved table * Order- mingle- enjoy- linger * Practice some French with me, if you feel like it! * After brunch, enjoy a lovely stroll around the village, as we explore some boutiques, art galleries, and more... ***SO that there are NO surprises, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO :*** * ***✔️BRING ENOUGH CASH (THEY DON'T DO SEPARATE CHECKS)*** * ***✔️Be prepared to VENMO PERSON NEXT TO YOU if needed to cover*** * ***✔️AT END OF SERVICE, EACH PERSON WILL RECEIVE TAB to count up their totals, Tax + Tip, and add in their cash.*** 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

Mandarin Language Exchange

This edition of the meetup will be at Cafe Luxxe Manhattan Beach! The pier and oceanfront are walking distance from here for those looking to explore before or after the meetup. This is a welcoming, supportive environment to learn and practice Mandarin conversation and any other language you wish to learn or share. Please feel free to bring any learning materials you’re working on, language questions you have, a notebook or whiteboard and marker. See you there! Parking: street parking can be very limited, but there are a few public parking structures nearby, including near the Manhattan Beach Library and Joselyn Community Center. We suggest planning for parking and walking time.

🇫🇷 Short French Stories in Your Inbox (Not a Meetup Event)

**Bonjour à tous,** I'm excited to introduce a new feature for our French-speaking community: **a French Reading Series delivered directly to your inbox.** Every two weeks, I'll share a short French story designed to help you build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and stay connected to the language through regular reading. The stories will start out simple and gradually become more challenging as the series progresses. There are **50 stories in total**, taking you from short beginner-friendly texts to longer stories with more advanced vocabulary and structures. A few suggestions: * Read the story once for overall understanding. * Don't worry about translating every word. * Try reading the story aloud to practice pronunciation and fluency. * Consider recording yourself reading each story. By the time you reach Story 50, you'll be able to compare your recordings and see how much you've progressed! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, the goal is simple: spend a little time with French regularly and enjoy the journey. **Bonne lecture et à bientôt ! 🇫🇷📚**

SGV JP-EN Exchange (JEX) / 日本語と英語の言語交換グループ

Japanese Language Exchange

Meet at Pan Pacific Park, at the playground pavilion! Look for a small Japanese flag on the table. RSVP appreciated but not required.