Culture Groups New York

🦜🌇Rooftop Language Exchange NYC Sunday

**🎟️**👉[linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)👈**Tables INDOORS after elevators**💸$5 early ticket, $10 on day of event. 🦜🗽A rooftop Language Exchange Event in NYC! Different tables, different languages. All levels, even absolute beginners welcome.🗓️More events [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)☕🥐🌍Meet, make new friends and practice languages in-person in NYC over drinks. Learning English? Great! Come join us! All languages, all levels **✍️How it works - Arrive, check in, buy a drink then go to a language table with a flag on it!** 🛑NOT a dating singles meetup. Anyone making other uncomfortable will be removed from event🛑 🇺🇸ESL English as a second language🇺🇸 🇪🇸Spanish Language Exchange NYC🇪🇸 🇧🇷Portuguese Language Exchange NYC🇧🇷 🇮🇹Italian Language Exchange NYC🇮🇹 🇫🇷French Language Exchange NYC🇫🇷 🇨🇳Chinese Language Exchange NYC🇨🇳 🇯🇵Japanese Language Exchange NYC🇯🇵 🇰🇷Korean Language Exchange NYC🇰🇷 🇩🇪German Language Exchange NYC🇩🇪 🇷🇺Russian Language Exchange NYC🇷🇺 🇮🇱Hebrew Language Exchange NYC🇮🇱 🇮🇳Hindi Language Exchange NYC🇮🇳

🤩MAY Latin American Professionals Networking

FREE EVENT! Latin American meet to network and socialize in NYC. Spanish speakers and learners are welcome to join to meet Latin Americans. 💃More @ [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)

Latinos Rooftop Networking

TICKETED EVENT PAY BELOW💃🌇Latinos and Latinas of NYC! We are meeting on a ROOFTOP to socialize, enjoy cocktails and the views. Meet at the INDOOR TABLES after you exit the elevators on 20th floor. Look for the people with NAME TAGS on. Open to people interested in latin american culture. **🎟️**👉[linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)👈**Tables INDOORS after elevators**💸$5 early ticket, $10 on day of event.

Exploring Brooklyn's Sunset Park Neighborhood, Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!

**Join us to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month with a visit to Brooklyn's Chinatown! And that's just the first half of the tour - much more lies ahead!** RSVPs begin Sunday, May 3rd at 8:00pm. Space is set aside for new members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request your spot. The tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide by cash, zelle or Venmo at the end of the tour. Estimated walking distance is 5 miles. There is some up and down hill. **Y** **To Bring: Water to drink, snacks or lunch and sun protection. We will have a sit down break and restrooms as this is a 4 hour experience.** **Directions: Subway or Ferry:** If coming by ferry, you can get there boarding from East 90th, East 34th, Stuyvesant Cove or from Pier 11 Wall Street on the Rockaway-Soundview route. Be sure to take the onw that will get you to Sunset Park/BAT before 12noon. https://images.ferry.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26135305/040826_Spring_Schedule_Web_RWS.pdf **Subway**: N and R lines to 59th Street in Brooklyn. Exit the subway on 58th Street. Walk west on 58th Street one block toward the elevated expressway and the waterfront. Continue down 58th Street until you reach Building A. **Where to Find the Group:** Note that we will meet in front of Building A (pictured) which is about one block up from the ferry dock along the road. Address on google maps is 140 58th Street. Restrooms are on the main floor just past the lobby. I will be there to greet/direct you. Other directions: https://brooklynarmyterminal.com/visit **Tour Overview** This tour covers history, culture, architecture, current lifestyle and neighborhood features including the innovative and historic Brooklyn Army Terminal and Industry City (both located within Sunset Park). Industry City has become a hub for food enthusiasts and also hosts cultural events. It features the Japan Village marketplace, a food hall, several breweries and distilleries (Sake, Ginger liqueur, cocktails), visual art and indoor and outdoor. Formerly known as the “US Army Military Ocean Terminal” or the “Brooklyn Army Base,” the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT, pictured above) was built from 1918 to 1919 and served as the largest military supply base in the US through WWII. Today BAT is an affordable hub for modern industrial businesses, entrepreneurs, and working families in NYC and is a fully functioning industrial complex that houses over 100 businesses and 4,000+ manufacturing jobs. BAT also features a recently renovated Food Manufacturing Hub for small food manufacturing firms and space for fashion companies and garment manufacturers. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert (The Woolworth Building, Alexander Hamilton Custom's House), the buildings themselves are a wonder to behold. Sunset Park is a refreshing change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and the more well-known Brooklyn neighborhoods. It also has a staggering variety almost like its own unique small city. Once home to the Canarsie Indians and then the Dutch in the 1600’s, the area was settled by Italian, Irish, Polish and Scandinavians in the 1800’s and early 20th century. Nowadays the area has vibrant Chinese, Asian and Latin American. Industry City is a place of innovation where artisanal food and unique retail meets entrepreneurship. There are about 40 food vendors. Along our journey we’ll also see some distinctive and historic urban housing, quaint rowhouses and townhouses, expansive views from atop Sunset Park along with Chinatown and a bit of Little Mexico. We'll make some time for sampling local fast food in the bakeries, or perhaps some dumplings and street tacos. We’ll end our adventure at Industry City where you can explore on your own, grab a bite to eat and use the restroom. There are about 40 food and drink vendors, food shopping, and is convenient to both the D and N subways at 36th Street & 4th Avenue. Cheers from Hank 646-596-3005 hankorenstein@gmail.com

🦜🌇Rooftop Language Exchange NYC Sunday

**Tables INDOORS after elevators**💸$5 before day of event, $10 day of event. **Pay here**👉\*\*[linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)\*\*👈 🦜🗽A rooftop Language Exchange Event in NYC! Different tables, different languages. All levels, even absolute beginners welcome.🗓️More events [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)☕🥐🌍Meet, make new friends and practice languages in-person in NYC over drinks. Learning English? Great! Come join us! All languages, all levels **✍️How it works - Arrive, check in, buy a drink then go to a language table with a flag on it!** 🛑NOT a dating singles meetup. Anyone making other uncomfortable will be removed from event🛑 🇺🇸ESL English as a second language🇺🇸 🇪🇸Spanish Language Exchange NYC🇪🇸 🇧🇷Portuguese Language Exchange NYC🇧🇷 🇮🇹Italian Language Exchange NYC🇮🇹 🇫🇷French Language Exchange NYC🇫🇷 🇨🇳Chinese Language Exchange NYC🇨🇳 🇯🇵Japanese Language Exchange NYC🇯🇵 🇰🇷Korean Language Exchange NYC🇰🇷 🇩🇪German Language Exchange NYC🇩🇪 🇷🇺Russian Language Exchange NYC🇷🇺 🇮🇱Hebrew Language Exchange NYC🇮🇱 🇮🇳Hindi Language Exchange NYC🇮🇳

🍻Monday Spanish Conversations Happy Hour

FREE EVENT! A spanish Monday meetup to practice and learn over drinks after work. All levels welcome! More @ **[https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)** There are 2 other meetups also joining: NYC CONNECTS for young professionals and LEXGO Language Exchange NYC. See you there!

Hipp Hipp Hurra! 🇳🇴 Let’s celebrate Norway Day on Syttende Mai (17th of May)!

Velkommen! (Welcome!) Gratulerer Med Dagen, Norge! 🇳🇴 (Congratulations on the Day, Norway!) 🇳🇴 Hipp, hipp, hurra! 🇳🇴 Join us as we celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day 📜 over lunch at Bjork Cafe at noon (we have a reservation for 8 of us) and then for festivities at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church by 2pm. (Feel free to go to the Norwegian Seaman’s Church whenever you'd like!) Addresses & Google maps links Bjork Cafe & Bistro 58 Park Avenue (between East 37th and East 38th Streets) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uyXuPaaYaY2UUWMs5 Norwegian Seaman’s Church 317 East 52nd Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) https://maps.app.goo.gl/7RNP9VmhKnnb6o6bA See you there! Hank & Fouad

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!

🦜🌇Rooftop Language Exchange NYC Sunday

**Tables INDOORS after elevators**💸$5 before day of event, $10 day of event. **Pay here**👉\*\*[linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)\*\*👈 🦜🗽A rooftop Language Exchange Event in NYC! Different tables, different languages. All levels, even absolute beginners welcome.🗓️More events [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)☕🥐🌍Meet, make new friends and practice languages in-person in NYC over drinks. Learning English? Great! Come join us! All languages, all levels **✍️How it works - Arrive, check in, buy a drink then go to a language table with a flag on it!** 🛑NOT a dating singles meetup. Anyone making other uncomfortable will be removed from event🛑 🇺🇸ESL English as a second language🇺🇸 🇪🇸Spanish Language Exchange NYC🇪🇸 🇧🇷Portuguese Language Exchange NYC🇧🇷 🇮🇹Italian Language Exchange NYC🇮🇹 🇫🇷French Language Exchange NYC🇫🇷 🇨🇳Chinese Language Exchange NYC🇨🇳 🇯🇵Japanese Language Exchange NYC🇯🇵 🇰🇷Korean Language Exchange NYC🇰🇷 🇩🇪German Language Exchange NYC🇩🇪 🇷🇺Russian Language Exchange NYC🇷🇺 🇮🇱Hebrew Language Exchange NYC🇮🇱 🇮🇳Hindi Language Exchange NYC🇮🇳

Harambee! 🥁 Ugandan Dance, West African Djembe & African Food! 🍲

On Saturday, May 23rd, let’s go to the DanceAfrica event at BAM!🕺🏽🥁🍲 We’ll check out the bazaar and food trucks from noon to 2pm. Then we’ll check out the Ugandan and pan-African dance performance from 2 to 4pm. Tickets are $53+ They can be bought using the link below: https://commerce.bam.org/syos/performance/50785 Please get your ticket in advance as they may sell out. (Fouad’s seat is B7, but feel free to get your seat anywhere and we’ll connect before and after the show!) Link to DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026 https://www.bam.org/danceafrica-bazaar Link to DanceAfrica Dance performance page https://www.bam.org/danceafrica26 Google maps links (the bazaar and dance performance are within a block from each other, so they are very close to one another) DanceAfrica Bazaar and Food Trucks (Easiest would be to map to BAM Howard Gilman Opera House or BAM Rose Cinemas and walk 2 minutes to the Bazaar. See specific bazaar streets below, from BAM site) Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl & Fulton St) Lafayette Ave (between Flatbush Ave & Fort Greene Pl) https://maps.app.goo.gl/asCqKTN8WGBW7MkK7 DanceAfrica Dance performance BAM Howard Gilman Opera House 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kZXYqB3BsV5ntrE16 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!

LET'S GO ON A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE NEUE GALERIE

# 🏛️ **New York City Art, Film, Museum, Social Club** ## ✨ *Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele & The Vienna Secession – A Private Docent-Led Experience* **Neue Galerie New York \| Saturday\, May 23 \| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM** Arrival time is no later than 10:45am please. ## 🌟 Event Description Join us for a truly special and **intimate cultural experience** at the **Neue Galerie New York**, one of the city’s most refined and distinctive museums, dedicated to early 20th-century German and Austrian art and design. For this visit, we will enjoy a **private, docent-led tour**, offering a deeper and more meaningful exploration of the museum’s extraordinary collection. *** ## 🎨 *The Vienna Secession & Its Masters* At the heart of our visit is the groundbreaking artistic movement known as the **Vienna Secession**, which redefined art at the turn of the 20th century. Led by artists such as **Gustav Klimt** and **Egon Schiele**, this movement broke away from traditional academic styles and embraced bold new forms of expression—combining beauty, symbolism, and psychological depth. During our guided experience, we will explore: * Klimt’s iconic works, including his richly ornamented and luminous compositions * Schiele’s striking and emotionally charged portraits * The broader artistic and cultural context of Vienna during this transformative period Our docent will provide insight into the **historical background, artistic techniques, and meaning behind these works**, bringing the collection to life in a way that goes far beyond a self-guided visit. *** ## 👥 Our Experience This will be a **private group tour (limited attendance)**, creating a more engaging and personal experience for all participants. Together, we will enjoy: * A **guided exploration** of the museum’s highlights * Deeper understanding of the art and artists * A relaxed, thoughtful group atmosphere *** ## 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** Saturday, May 23, 2026 * **Meeting Time:** 10:45 AM * **Tour Time:** 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM * **Location:** Neue Galerie New York 1048 Fifth Avenue (at 86th Street) *** ## 💲 Cost ### ✨ **Special Group Rate: $40 per person** This private, docent-led experience is being offered at a **significantly reduced rate** for our group. ### 📊 Cost Breakdown (for transparency) * Private guided tour (group fee): **$350** * Museum admission: **$28 per person × 10 members = $280** * **Total cost: $630** When divided among 10 members: * **$630 ÷ 10 = $63 per person** ### 🎁 Your Member Rate To make this experience more accessible, I am personally **subsidizing $23 per person**, bringing your final cost to: 👉 **$40 per person** *** ### ✅ What’s Included * Full museum admission * A **private docent-led tour** **Note:** You do **not** need to purchase a separate museum ticket—everything is included in the $40 event cost. *** ### 🔗 Payment A payment link is provided on this event page for the **$40 fee**. *** ## ⚠️ Arrival & Museum Guidelines To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit, please take note of the following: * **Please arrive by 10:45 AM**, as our tour will begin promptly at 11:00 AM * Upon arrival, we will check in as a group and proceed through a brief security screening before meeting our docent ### 🎒 Personal Items * Backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, and food are **not permitted in the galleries** * Complimentary coat check is available for these items * **No liquids are allowed inside the museum** (empty water bottles may be checked) ## ⚠️ Important Notes * Attendance will be **limited to ensure a high-quality experience** * Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly * This is an **intimate, guided experience**, and we will remain together as a group throughout the tour *** ## 💬 Why This Event Is Special This is not simply a museum visit—it is a **curated cultural experience** that offers rare access to expert insight within one of New York’s most elegant settings. With a private docent guiding us through the masterpieces of Klimt, Schiele, and the Vienna Secession, this promises to be a **refined, enriching, and memorable morning**. ## 📵 Photography Policy Please note that **photography is not permitted anywhere inside the Neue Galerie**. This is a strict museum policy, and all members are expected to fully comply. We appreciate your understanding in helping to respect the museum’s guidelines and preserve the experience for all visitors. ## 🍽️ Optional Post-Tour Lunch at Café Sabarsky Following our tour, members are invited to continue the experience with an optional lunch at the museum’s renowned: ### *Café Sabarsky* Located within the Neue Galerie, Café Sabarsky is widely regarded as one of the most authentic Viennese cafés in New York City, offering a beautifully recreated early 20th-century atmosphere that perfectly complements the art we will have just experienced. Members may choose to enjoy: * Traditional Viennese dishes * Coffee and pastries * A relaxed and elegant setting for conversation This is a wonderful opportunity to: * Extend the cultural experience * Reflect on the exhibition * Enjoy time together in a classic European café setting Participation is entirely optional, and seating will be based on availability.