These days it's hard to be Arab. On the other hand, to be single can be a lot of fun. But being Arab and single is BONKERS! We started this group for Arab Singles in the New York area who are looking to meet and date other Arabs. We will host a Hookah Mixer every month, so we can actually meet each other. (Thanks to those who came out last month) We will be organizing social events for singles who are looking to meet friends or that special someone. Suggestions are welcomed. I'd also like t …

Are you a woman that is into going to Arabic night clubs but would love to go with a fun group of girls without men? Want to meet and make new friends in the process who love what you love. Then this is the group for you. Why don't you join us! I love going into different Arabic night clubs in Astoria or NYC. From dandana to El Diwan. Love the shisha, the belly dancing, the fun enviroment and the debkah? Join us and make new friends in the process!! This group is for women of different backgr …

Ahlan/Hello. I'm Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman, the Director/al'modir of the NYC Arabic Club. Feel free to text or call me at 1 (347) 523-3937, or email me at MichaelKimRiegelman@gmail.com if you have any questions about our community. Our goal is to bring people together who share a common interest in the diversity and richness of the Arab World - which stretches from Morocco to Oman. We try to break through the stereotypes which so many people have by offering unique cultural and educationa …

NYC Based American Tribal Style® Belly Dance Troupe Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, the first all ATS® Dance Company in NYC. Here you will find class listings, events we are hosting, gatherings we're attending and an online community of dancers celebrating this new to New York dance format. We'll also be featuring events hosted or recommended by our Sister Troupe, Tribe Hamsa in Staten Island NY and other fun dance and drum related events! What is American Tribal Style Belly Dance? A …

I have two boys (1.5 and 2.5 years old) who only speak Armenian and it would be nice to meet other kids that they can communicate with. We spend a lot of the summer going on day trips to parks, zoos, aquariums, museums in NY and NJ and would love to have other kids join or just meet up for a play date. We live in Jersey City, NJ. մենք ուզում ենք հանդիպել հայախոս երեխաներին եւ ծնողներին

! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities ! For More Fun Hiking or walking and eating events Join our sister's Group www.meetup.com/365days/ New York City is the ethnic food and culinary as well as the culture CAPITAL CITY of the world. As the greatest "Melting Pot " in the world, we are blessed with the rich traditions of diverse and authentic ethnic foods and cultures. ! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities The food and culture that are celebrated by millions of new and old immigrants …

Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

Everyone is born with psychic abilities. However, not everyone finds the medium that allows them to express it. This meet-up is designed to introduce you to different ways to percieve and understand the mind of others as well as your own. Each person has a medium that is right for him or her, in order to express latent psychic abilities. While these mediums are used by others to foretell the future. Our goal is mainly to help you see first what events of your past are influencing the choices yo …

We now have Persian language (Farsi), Music and Poetry classes. Our main focus will be Persian Language (Farsi), Persian Music and Persian Poetry. We have private and group classes as well as workshops for music and poetry (Rumi, Hafez etc.). Please visit our website: www.tanbour.org These classes will help Persian-Americans reconnect to their roots and will also serve as a wonderful point of introduction for those who are interested in the Persian culture. We welcome everyone to our group beca …

Shimmy Chasers are the ultimate Belly Dance addicts!!! Partying and Traveling the world in search of Belly Dance Music and the Inetrnational Party Scene! Festivals, workshops, performances, clubs, lounges, and cultural emersion. NYC to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece... and Places that appreciate our beloved Art: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, US, etc.

Esther DeCew A Performance Arts , Instructor & Choreographer currently based in New York City .Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Half Malay Bugis Javanese and Borneo Sabah . Esther has devoted her life to dance was naturally drawn to mixing art forms to express who she is through performance and teaching.She was trained in the art of dance from the heart of her traditional culture.When Esther migrated to New York she looking for new inspiration , she formed a group of students who now pr …

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Drum Circles & Hand Drumming, Acoustic Instruments, Vocals and Poetry reading for all levels, the aim being to provide an introduction to the percussion techniques and rhythmical systems of Central Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. These are informal and friendly sessions (Drum Circles) and we hope that in addition to learning about percussion, attendees will gain a more general insight into the music and culture that interests us. We are also experimenting with poetry reading and s …

As you can tell by the name this group is about bringing all kinds of people together. And what is better than the magic of live music to do so. I'm starting this group for anyone with love of rhythm and beat. As the drumming community is growing bigger all over the city; it is about time we had one here in Astoria with all its artsy and creative vibe yet beauty and tranquility. There is nothing better than taking part of music in the making. Regardless of your musical background or experience y …

FREE classes!! We are happy to announce the inclusion of ZUMBA® Basic Level 1 to the Physniques program. This a one hour, exhilarating, international rhythm-inspired, effective, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s already moving millions of people toward good health and joy." A Zumba® fitness class can burn 600 to 1,000 calories an hour, depending on your weight. Hi, Im Brenda Jeanne Wyche and I love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a …

This is a group for Arabs, especially those interested in the GCC, to get together, get to know each other and talk about the issues that concern us and the projects we're working on! :)