The idea of the group is to foster friendships through events like Kirtan, Langar seva, potluck, dinner, movies, concerts, picnis, outdoor & indoor sports, discussions forums and of course Bhangara parties. Hopefully this group will provide means of communicating your interest in an activity of your choice and finding like minded people to do it with. Social club for those who seek the company of Sikhs & Punjabis in the Bay Area.

Dajia hao! Welcome to our social, Mandarin-speaking group. We have monthly mixers where you can meet other people in the area and chat in Mandarin. We welcome Cantonese assistants, who can help us plan Cantonese events (just let us know). Our group will hold events with our sister group in SF (http://www.meetup.com/Mandarin-Mixer-Meetup/) and other local Chinese language and Chinese culture groups. Help out by becoming an assistant organizer! This is a member lead group and we welcome your ideas …

Asha Silicon Valley is a chapter of Asha for Education, a not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to bring socio-economic change in India. Mission: To catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children While most of our efforts are focused around the education of underprivileged children, we also work on holistic solutions for communities we work with. We currently work with 35 projects in 12 states of India in a wide range of areas of education …

This is a meetup group for Indians who are interested in playing traditional Indian games like goli, ghilli danda, bugari, street cricket, lagori, carrom and many more. It's open to singles as well as families with kids. We will organize events for kids and grown ups alike with an intent to revive the nostalgic games we grew up playing.

GABA is a member-driven non-profit organization that fosters transatlantic knowledge-sharing and networking among German-American and Californian business and tech communities. GABA is dedicated to encouraging German-American business and trade. Our programs address critical business, technical and leadership issues, with different industry groups providing specific resources and exchange.

This group is for Desis to come together, get to know one another and enjoy random things during the week.

The motto of this meetup group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature, enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun activities and great discussions. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking during summer; while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in winter. We also arrange some ac …

This group is for Indian professional GIRLS in their 20s and 30s living studying or working in the bay area that want to get-together on the weekends to maybe try new restaurants, to explore fitness activities or Indian events, go shopping or in general to explore the beautiful bay area. Maybe we have most groups of friends in the other parts of the US where we had gone to school or had worked before. Traveling is always not an option to meet friends. Hence trying to meet new people and make new …

..a place for all to hang out, get to know each other, make friends, watch movies, check out new restaurants, go to concerts together.....if you are Indian or would like to hang out with Indians, this is the meetup for you.....lets get together...... DISCLAIMER: This group assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. The organizer assumes no responsibili …

Whether you're a recent arrival, lived here for years, have a British partner or just lived in the UK for a while join us for fun with the babies and toddlers. We love living in beautiful California but sometimes we miss familiar accents, fish and chips, afternoon tea and the rain (not really) so let's get together with our babies, toddlers and partners to explore the area, make new friends and play! Just a couple of basic rules: - you must have at least one child aged 5 or under to join - eith …

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking. All ages and levels welcome.

South Bay Running and Biking group created to post events, run and bike together for novice, intermediate or advanced runners/bikers. I have trained with Team Asha Running and Biking programs, and if interested check out more information if you are aiming to train with group: Team Asha is a premier endurance sports program where we train people to run half/full marathons or bike 100 km/100 miles. At Team Asha, we provide every runner and biker with the means to change their lives to lead a healt …

Feel a little homesick and want a slice of the Philippines? Wouldn't it be great to talk in Filipino once in a while? Then, this is a group for you! Let's get together for activities large and small. A day trip, grab something to eat or just a plain old cup of coffee or tea somewhere. This is a low-key hang around group.

Se retrouver de temps en temps autour d'un verre ou d'un dîner pour partager nos expériences et notre amour de cette langue si mélodieuse ! Tous les "français-parleurs" sont les bienvenus, peu importe leur origine ou leur niveau de maîtrise de la langue ! Une seule règle : l'envie de passer un bon moment en VF ! xD

This group is for anyone who would like to learn how to do "ayatori," a Japanese form of playing using a yarn string knotted to create forms in your hand. This is a culture passed down from generation to generation within families and friends' circles. Because the population who knows how to do this is small, we are looking for people interested in preserving this cultural form and spreading the joy of doing it among various communities. Anyone interested in learning ayatori is welcome!

This is a group for anyone interested in Turkish language, culture and food. If you would like to meet new people and improve your Turkish language skills, you are in the right place. It's an opportunity to practice your language with Turkish friends. It doesn't matter what your level of proficiency is, all levels are welcome. Let's get together for trying different tastes of Turkish food, having great conversation while drinking our traditional delicious Turkish coffee. Looking forward to see y …

There are a lot of great groups here in The Bay Area, but no german playgroup, so I thought maybe there are german moms who want to bond with other german moms and their kids playing together. My son Lucas is 2.5 years old and I am a SAHM. I would love to have meetups at playgrounds, in park, zoos etc. Whatever the kids love.

Meet other local South Africans to discuss culture, history and adapting in the U.S. Also as to what lead you to come to the USA. Sharing some "lekker" SA stories and speaking some Afrikaans. Creating a warm South African atmosphere through socializing and networking with like-minded people. Who should join:Everyone with desire to be here. Why:Come and tell your story and have fun!

The Indian Thing!! - Is a group for women in their 20s and 30s interested in Indian Culture. In this group we will do all things fun from Indian Culture as well as rest of the world. The basic idea of this group is to encourage members to share with the rest of the group what they find most interesting and would love to do it with this group - Restaurants, Cafes, Plays, Concerts, Hiking trails, Cultural festivals, all those hole-in-the-wall places you love to go - Just make it into an event with …

TEC - The Entrepreneurs Club (formely CoolTechClub) is a strong international multi-ethnic network of high-tech entrepreneurs, executives and other professionals. Our members speak English, Russian, Hebrew and many other European languages. We are headquartered in the Silicon Valley and hold regular meetings in Palo Alto, New York and Moscow. Our goals are: * To provide a networking platform for high-tech entrepreneurs coming to Silicon Valley and other high-tech centers from different countr …

This group brings together people in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the broader Bay Area with an interest in Stanford Engineering's "European Entrepreneurship & Innovation Thought Leaders" speaker series (ME421) and related initiatives at and around Stanford University.

Die groep is vir Suid-Afrikaners wie met ander hul liefde vir Suid-Afrikaanse taal en kultuur wil deel, en vir dié wat daarin belangstel om Afrikaans te leer praat. Misie van die Suid-Afrikaners Meetup Groep: - ons netwerk met ander Suid-Afrikaners; - ons is 'n gemeenskap van Suid-Afrikaners; - ons is lief vir Suid-Afrika; - ons praat Afrikaans; - ons bevorder Afrikaans. Almal is baie welkom om by ons groep aan te sluit en ek sien uit om julle te ontmoed!! All South Africans are welcome to join …

Are you an IT specialist from Ukraine working/living/having fun in the Bay Area? Let's get together in the neighborhood and share some living experience. All IT skills and levels are welcome - developers, designers, testers, PMs, managers and others.

Bay Area Punjabi singles who want to meet other punjabis and make new friends. Let's meet-up and take advantage of the local social activities...be it venturing out to try new restaurants, hiking, dancing, concerts, day trips, wine tasting, and/or other cultural opportunities. Come meet new people, make new friends, and maybe find romance? :-) Lets meet Desis and Unite :), Looking to meet desis in bay area who enjoy bollywood and want to have a great time meeting friends . If you love meeting bo …

I am starting this group to bring together Malayali families looking to expand their social network. We will plan for meet up and fun activities once the group grows.All ages welcome.

Herald Family Rebuilding Center (HFRC) advocates for family values, and engages in preventive efforts to protect and foster family unity. HFRC assists couples experiencing relational crisis to restore their family relationships. We empower single parents and their families to rebuilt and have a faithful, hopeful and meaningful life. We focus on Asian families suffering from divorce or the loss of a spouse, or at the brink of divorce. We provide assistance for emotional healing, knowledge enhance …

Traveling alone can be really boring :( Join our adventure and travel group! This group allows members to create and manage their own events and adventures.But there would be definate rules set for it about which ill be posting later. We are  like minded adventure and thrill seeking desis who like road trips,camping,backpacking,skydiving,hiking,rock climbing,bungee jumping,surfing,sailing,skiing,snowboarding ,rafting,kayaking etc. While this group is mostly about adventure,thrill and outdoors we …

Bollywood in Hollywood !!!! You want to join this group if you are new in this area....or if you want to meet some new people and make some great friends and last but not the least if you want to have some great fun while you are in the Bay area. This would be a great way to connect with different culture, enjoy hollywood/bollywood movies, Indian music, dance to some great music , explore local food, and places etc...get ready to bring in some extra spice in your life by joining this group.... I …