This meetup group is for expatriate Indians and all others who are interested in India and Indian culture. We watch Indian movies, go to see Indian music and dance performances, and participate in all manner of Indian cultural events. We also go as a group to many different kinds of American cultural activities -- to see movies and plays, hear music, and attend dance performances and concerts. We also love to attend parties and go dancing, whether the party theme is Indian or American.

We organize speed dating and singles events for Indian single professionals in the New York metro area. Our events are fun and flirty, and attended by lots of quality desi singles.

Let's get our parents together over chai and light snacks. I'd love for my mother- in- law to meet other women who share a common heritage. In this great big city it can be hard for parents to meet new friends who share common interests and culture. We'll provide the tea and snacks- hope you can make it.

This group provides a forum to Indian women who are in their 20's or 30's to make new friends and be proactively engaged in various events. Events would be all encompassing and could vary from cocktails, movie nights, dinners/lunches/brunches, happy hours, club nights, coffee get togethers, volunteering, wine-tasting, shopping trips, museum trips, book reading, weekend outdoor trips....basically all suggestions are welcome!! The objective of this group is to be dynamic with organizing events and …

My husband and I decided to start this group to meet new Indian couples who are in their 20s and 30s. We are looking to meet young local couples to interact with and to build great friendships with. The goal of this group is for Indian couples to get together, go out for dinners, cocktails, coffee, events/concerts, house dinner parties, movie nights, etc. Basically activities where we can get to know one another. we hope every one of us here will build some strong and life long friendships. Ever …

Hello everyone, We are a bunch of some dancers and will like to teach and promote Indian dance. Thank you, Jersey city Indian dance group.

Happy hours are the best way to meet new people in an informal and casual setting..the idea of this group is to have upscale happy hours and networking events every month on a regular basis throughout the city that would give professional Indians an opportunity to meet and greet new people and make new connections..be it personal or professional. Every now and then, the group will also organize events that are not Happy Hours, and may include group dinners/beach events/poker parties/miscellaneou …

In this cultural melting pot called New York City, isn't it surprising that there's no meetup group for bengali culture and literature enthusiasts? And we are talking of an ethnic group whose identity is cast in its culture and literature. This group attempts to fill that void. This is for you, if - you can read and write bengali - you think bengali culture is deeper and broader than durga pujo, or any pujo for that matter - you do not believe in caste, class and religious divides - you are not …

Meet other local fans of Bollywood to view and discuss films of present and yesteryear. We also attend other social and cultural events throughout the city. Members buying tickets to any concerts/events will be responsible for their own decision to participate and will not hold the organizers of NYC Bollywood Meetup group responsible for cancellations/posponment/quality of the events. WE only share information and do not gaurantee performances and quality nor we have any financial interests in …

As a new Gujarati mom of twin girls I was frustrated to see plenty of enrichment classes in English.  There is no way I could travel to NJ or Queens to expose my kids to our home state.  But I am keen to meet other parents and create our own Gujarati playgroup with the emphasis on exposing our kids to the language, foods and culture.  The idea is to meet once a week for an hour or so in Manhattan. Location can be determined.  We can do storytime, have light Gujarati snacks and song time.  We can …

Let's create an inclusive social group of like-minded profesional Desis to foster friendships and professional networking opportunities. Let's get together, have a few drinks, create community and have some fun! Life is too short to work all of the time!

THE MUSIC ROOM - New York Presented by HarmoNYom "A Voice for Indian Classical Music" An innovative and unique project presenting 5 MAESTROS musicians from South Asia bringing music lovers together to celebrate the richness and heritage of the Indian Classical Music by recreating the magic of intimate BAITHAK concerts, one of the most revered traditions of the past! As well producing 5 FUND-RAISINGS events to support non-for-profit organizations empowering hundreds of "street children" from Ind …

Celebrate Indian Arts & Culture at fun events

We get together around once a month to read and talk about contemporary South Asian literature in a fun, relaxed setting (my UWS home!) If you love reading and want to meet new people in a setting that doesn't involve a loud, dark place - this is a great opportunity!

Bollywood Funk NYC is NYC's only Bollywood dance school specializing in Jazz, Hip-Hop & Funk to today's hottest Bollywood beats. We were recently featured on MTV, CNN and TV Asia! Weeknight and weekend classes, fun people, great exercize, convenient locations. We welcome BEGINNERS, as well as experienced dancers! Meet our students and teachers HERE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVET5qpuU1Y This group IS for: guys and gals of all ages with an interest in contemporary Bollywood dance/culture who …

DANCE! *Bollywood *Classical (Bhangra, Bharat Natyam) *Western (hiphop, jazz) Bollywood, formally known as Hindi cinema, is a source of the most colorful and lively dance styles. With focus on vivacious energy and facial expressions, Bollywood dancing combines all kinds of Indian dance styles including classical Bharat Natyam and Bhangra, and blends it with western hiphop elements to create a completely unique dance form that is a fun experience for anyone who tries it! We take urban Bollywo …

The objective of this group is to get together moms who believe that cultural enrichment is a very important part of our kids' education, and to get together everyone who believes that its never too late to learn something new..especially if its a new dance, musical instrument or language. Our events will primarily be held at the Kulture Kool activity center in North new Jersey. We will try to schedule diverse events that parents and their kids can enjoy together."

Singles Here! Singles There! DESI Singles from Everywhere!! If you've ever found yourself saying, “I wish I could meet some good single women/men." OR “I just want some like minded people I can hang out with." OR my favorite "I need a second family (of friends) away from my family." .... If you've ever said any one of these statements this group is for YOU! We welcome Singles, Friends, New in Town, Single Parents and Singles who have coupled up. Remember, our group is about Friendships and havin …

Our group’s mission is to explore and enjoy Desi culture through our rich and diverse music. Most of our meet ups are directly tied to Desi music scene but sometime we get together and just chill. We produce innovative musical concerts and take pride in introducing and providing a stage for aspiring artists (Musicians/Singers/Poets) talents from around the metropolitan area. Since music is universal we love to experiment with other genre's and venture outside our Desi music. You don't have to b …

This is the perfect meeting place for we all indians,be it for social networking or for somebody who wants to enjoy a weekend beyond just plain dining out as most of our meetups are laced with live music or karaoke singing and members just enjoy the vibrant and charged up atphosphere during the meetups.Most of the times the meetups are organized at the places where our members can chill out by having a drink or two or just take to dance floor to enjoy a completely satisfying evening.For the memb …

NYC Bhangra is New York City’s own Bhangra enthusiasts who are spreading awareness and joy through Bhangra dance. Watch us : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpxyuSuCpGI THERE IS NO FEE TO HAVE FUN WITH US . Meet us, learn dance, or simply dance with us :)  Only fees for meetups which involve renting space to train you in Bhangra. Since 2007 NYC Bhangra has been a dance institution for performing arts to actively energize students/audience/members about Indian dance forms and promote cultural f …

DESI ALLIANCE is a group of Young South Asians who get together every week for drinks, food, & parties. We have been doing this for years and decided to once a month give out an open invite to other young South Asian Professionals looking to meet new people, build a network, and party. Come to a Meetup in NYC meet other Desis, network, make friends, expand your social circle and maybe even meet someone special! Our Meetup events include Speed Dating, Dinner Parties, Mixers, Wine Tasting and Key …

This is for those who want to explore the world of film through the purest form. Which would be low-no budget films. Create a Hindi cinema that hasn't been explored before; that is short Hindi film group. Bollywood influenced. If you are a high school student, or a scientist that would love to play a role in a piece of creation that has the power to entertain, make people feel and emote... then lets try to make some cool stories come onto screen. DANCE meet ups for all those who are looking for …

This groups caters to Desi's(South Asians) who like to travel the world. Our New York based meetings will be mostly happy hours and mixers to meet other travelers to go over past trips and plan future ones. Many meetups will be themed around a particular country or region of interest. While most of our members are single professionals, anyone is free to join! Note: Travel suppliers are welcome to join us to provide budget insight into different markets; its ok to hand out business cards but no h …

By Overwhelming Demand!!! Bollywood Funk NYC Dance School BLASTS OFF in Jersey City October 9th! NYC’s most beloved and cutting-edge contemporary Bollywood dance school comes to J.C.! As seen on MTV, CNN IBN India, Sahara One & The New York Times. Come and learn dance in the style of Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, etc. Co-ed adult group classes for men and women begin October 9th at the Grassroots Community Space located at 54 Coles St (btw 3rd & 4th St), Jersey City, NJ. Just minutes away from …

A group for desi iyers to meet and have fun.

Explore and experience the full landscape of sacred sound as a traditional practice of yoga. Lead by Prentiss and Divya Alter, who have 15-20 yrs of experience practicing and teaching this art to thousands of people in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Desi Network was a group of Young South Asian professionals (Ages 23-33) who would get together every week for drinks, food, and conversation. We have been doing this every week like clockwork for years and decided to once a month give out an open invite to other young South Asian Professions looking to meet new people, build a network, and or just talk about movies, music, and current affairs. Some of us are doctors, engineers, bloggers, radio DJ's, and more.