WELCOME BLACK THEATER LOVERS ENJOY BROADWAY, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS! Love great theater and film and the possibility of meeting new friends -- then Role Call is the place for you! With this group, there's no need to go to the theater alone. You'll join other theater and movie lovers at a variety of stage and screen productions, particularly those that exemplify Black life and culture and are geared towards Black theater-goers. Whether it's a Broadway or off-Broadway show, a …

Meet other local Swahili language speakers and students to share culture and practice the language. Swahili speakers wanting to practice English are welcome! Wapo waswahili wenyewe na wengine wanaojifanya au wanaojifunza. Tunakutana kuchangiana mambo ya utamaduni na kuongea lugha yenyewe. Karibu kujiunga nasi!

New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

FINDINGMYROOTS provides a venue to dance, network and socialize.We cater to an upscale, stylish crowd. If you want to try something new, if you like to socialize and make friends and/or network with an upscale international and diverse crowd while having a good time, THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!!. Feel free to visit our site: FindingMyRoots.org New York is one of the most diverse cities and the center of entertainment in the world. Afro Jam is an event that promotes diversity and entertainment. …

FindingMyRoots brings people from all walks of life to learn African dance, drumming and appreciate the art, in NEW YORK. We do our upmost best to give our clients the best attention and we see to it that we live up to our expectation. African dance is one of the most beneficial dance because it allows you to stay fit while also relaxing your mind, body and soul. For 1,000's of years the glorious sound of drumming have been admired. It has been used to alert villages of war, entertain it's viewe …

THIS MEETUP'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MUSIC & FAHION Afro Jam provides venues to dance, network, and socialize. We cater to an upscale and stylish crowd. If you want to try something new, if you like to socialize, if you are single, still searching, or a couple, if you like to make friends or network with an international and diverse crowd while having a fun time, if you are  a WORLD MUSIC AFICIONADO, This is the group for you. New York is one of the …

For all Africans and non-Africans, we are seeking treasure (My African Friend), but with a special twist to help secure eligible singles. Ladies and Gents, you might know at least one qualified single man or woman, he/she could be a friend, brother, sister, cousin, work colleague etc.... But she/he is not for you. However he/she could be someone special for another gent/lady. While someone else's friend could be just right for you. So for every event, Ladies and Gents must bring at least one eli …

This is a network for Africans and friends, or any others interested in this community on a general scale. We will host events and other related random events. We welcome anyone who is willing to contribute to this Meetup's success. Come be a part of our exciting and dynamic community. Please feel free to check out: www.meetup.com/fashion-266 www.meetup.com/afrojam www.meetup.com/datemyafricanfriend

For those in NYC who enjoy Cuban Salsa/Timba music and dance (Casino, Son, Rueda de Casino), we host weekly classes in Manhattan & Brooklyn catered to all levels of dancers, weekend dance practice sessions/socials, group outings, live music/concert events, AND legal travel opportunities to Havana, Cuba each summer.  We have over 10+ years experience teaching & promoting Cuban dance & music in the NYC area.  For additional info, check out our MeetUp and Facebook group pages - https://www.facebook …

First Friday NJ IS IN OUR 25TH YEAR!  A Premiere Social Networking, Business Card exchange, After Party for the Urban Professional in the New Jersey/New York metro area. We are color themed which allows your creative yet stylish side to fashion.  Our events are held the 1st Friday of every month. You do not need to be a member to attend nor dress in color.  DJ music starts After Party at 9pm. Founded in 1987 First Friday NJ found a way to accommodate a growing need to network and socialize in up …

Purpose of our group: * Share the knowledge and culture of Afro Cuban/Latin Caribbean dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata & more * Broaden your musical and cultural experiences through music, history & dance movements. * Bring people from dance classes to live entertainment venues, clubs & anything Latin dance related for dance practice and social dancing * Maintain your physiques with Salsa & Latin dance fitness * Building self confidence, and make new friends thru partner d …

WELCOME to our group!  This meetup provides a platform where Africans and non-Africans living in/visiting Central & North New Jersey can connect, forge friendships, and participate in fun activities that enhance our understanding and appreciation of Africa, its people, and cultures. Let’s get together and….. Sample African cuisine (dinning in or out) Read & discuss African literature (book club) Enjoy African music at various venues Experience the continent through film Discuss current affairs …

Welcome to Baltimore African American Singles Social Group Black love is beautiful!  We are welcoming, intelligent, fun, fierce, adventurous, respectful, confident, educated, go getters, jet setters and single! Are you single and in the Baltimore Metro Area? Then this group is for "you"! Charm City has a lot to offer and we are going to explore all of the City's hidden gems. Please join us if you would like to meet other African American Singles in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, for dinner, bo …

I wanted to create networking oppotunities for lovers of music, dance, nature, food and fun. If you're single and/or new to the Maryland area, this group is for you!

If you love music, dancing and interested in adding alittle SPicE to your workout routine ~ then this Meetup Group is just right for YOU! It's a place where you can GET FiT, have a blast and meet other local FiTness Lovers in a fun-loving, health-conscious and inspiring atmosphere. What can beat that? Our ZIN•Zumba Instructors ~ Ariella, Eve, Bev & Cookie ~ get the ZUMBA® FiTness Parties pumping with their fun, invigorating and easy-to-follow styles. It's so easy to let loose in our spacious & …

We are lovers of Nigerian Movies and Music. This is a platform where we can share and display Africa's #1 Entertainment Industry to the whole world. You don’t have to be Nigerian or African to become a member, just your love for the industry. In this group we’ll learn to understand what is happening in the industry, watch movies, and dance to latest music. Network and connect with people of the same interest. So, come join the fun and celebrate Africa’s pride. Naija Rules!

This is a group for folks who love awesomely great live music. There are so many talented soul singers, jazz musicians, and amazing DJs we don't hear about on commercial radio so let's share our favorites! I started this group because I LOVE going to shows and I think nothing beats being in the same room with your favorite singer, sharing space with your favorite musician, or dancing away your blues to your favorite DJ. I keep my finger to the pulse of the best shows and events so I want to shar …

If you are interested in making music with others using drums and percussion this group is for you. No experience is necessary. Drums are provided. All ages are very welcome. This group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 at the Music and Arts store in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Are you looking for Haitian/Caribbean/African people in the area? Miss speaking Creole/French/pidgin and eating your native food? Listening to your Caribbean/African music and dancing? Lets get together and keep our culture alive. The media has attempted to create animosity between us but we reject yet hat foolishness. We have more in common than most people realize. This group will bring together Africans living in the diaspora (to talk, laugh, play games, drink wine, and do anything else we ca …

Love the music of Africa, Brazil & the Caribbean? Hard to find in Baltimore? Not anymore! We're on the hunt for Kizomba, Semba, Kuduro, AfroHouse, Kompa, Zouk, Reggae, Soca, Tarraxinha, Passada, Funana, Forro, & so much more! Come dance with us.

Do you love african music? Can't get enough Fela Kuti, K'naan or Mamady Keita? Are you interested in learning african dance or enhance your skills? Did you always want to learn how to play a Djembe or DunDun? Then this group is for you. One day we might go to a concert of an african artist, another might find us at the Acana Festival or take a dance lesson. From visiting an african exhibit at the museum to eating at a senegalese restaurant or maybe even take a trip to Africa together...the sky i …

Like Picasso and many geniuses, it's time for you too to draw inspiration from Africa and give life to your enterprise. Let's come together and spice things up - of course we got a lot of spice in Africa - So if you are an artist of any color, lets come together and draw the African model to spice up our portfolios and we'll put up an African themed show every quarter. If you are a filmmaker let's collaborate and produce an Africa inspired script, come and avail yourself of those untold organic …

This is a group for anyone interested in Tanzanian food, culture, language, history, fashion, music, learning Swahili, etc. All cultures welcomes. I started this group in interest of meeting others alike, to share stories, knowledge and experiences of the beautiful country, food, culture, music, fashion and its people. We will meet up at least once/month to discuss different topics on Tanzania, learn/speak swahili, listen to Tz music, sample the Tanzanian cuisine, Plan group trips to Tanzania... …

"WE ARE THE DRUM" with Quint Lange (ongoing throughout the year - $96.00 for every 6 class session) Whether on club dates from St. Barthe to the Turks and Caicos, to Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine; or in classroom and concert settings in Key West, at the Institute du Developpment de la Personne in Quebec, or having assisted and performed with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York St, it has been Quint Lange's pleasure and privilege to play drums for dancers for ne …

Finally, New York has a night dedicated to cutting edge African culture. "Made in Africa" brings, a pan-African music night thrown by young urban Africans. "Made in Africa" will feature music from across the African continent and beyond. The event brings an international ambiance and caters to diverse crowd. If you are curious about African music, this is the place. If you are looking for the Best African soiree, this is the Hottest event in the city. So, out with the old and in with the New. …

Azonto, I created this group because I love the dance Azonto So much, I know that there are many people who love it to and Looking for a place to meet other who share the same passion for it of expression, happiness and freedom of the moves. I want to create events to see people come out have fun and dance the day and night a way in a great environment and learn new moves and smile and lol. I really wanted to just connect with the Azonto Lovers!!!!!!!

This group was formulated with the intension of bringing that old school foundation feel back to the people. Live music as well as original soundman juggling. This group consists of some of NYC's finest musicians, well verse in many genres, wether ska, reggae, jazz, rocksteady ,you name it A GOOD MUSIC WE A SEH! Remember, Reggae Lounge, Love People, Canal Room, then this is where you need to be.

Calling all African American women interested in the Theatre Arts. Whether you are a writer, director, actress, crew member or just a lover of the Theatre I would love to have you! We will be meeting up to not only see quality live shows, but to help each other in the development of our projects and careers. I envision this group to be able to utilize each other's talents, and help each other be as successful as we want to be! Tyler Perry became a household name with the help of his community, l …