This group is for single Asian women(Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian women) and upscale professional singles 35-50's(Asian, American, European, international singles seeking dating, serious relationships and marriage.) looking to meet other singles. Matchmaking for Asian women and upscale professional single men. Speed dating, social networking, cultural activity, Asian foods event, cocktail party, exclusive matchmaking event, making new friends ... Non Asi …

South East Asian Cultural Heritage & Musical Performing Arts (SEACHAMPA), a non-profit organization, are a collaboration of volunteers and supporters of a South East Asian American lifestyle, uniting artists, musicians and performers. This grassroots effort is supported by volunteers and will organically change with the population it serves. Currently SEACHAMPA offers the following: • Courses: Infant & Adult CPR & 1st Aid 2 yr Certification (Available in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Lao, or Tha …

After realizing there weren't many groups on meetup for young south-asian-american couples or intermixed south-asian-american couples to hang out, we decided to start one! (single people aren't the only ones that know how to have fun!) And although many of the members have roots in South-Asia, this group is inclusive and all are invited, not just those with ancestry from the South-Asian subcontinent! This social meetup is for all young and professional couples in their 20s and 30s who would like …

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

Greetings everyone! My name is Esther Hwang.  I am a SF resident, law school grad, and professional pin up model (www.esther.com). But my long time passion has been bringing together a group of interesting and energetic people to mingle and enjoy this beautiful city we call home. I am the founder of this meetup based on people of ALL DESCENT who would like to get more involved with the San Francisco Asian American community. Recently, I changed the direction of this meetup from solely a partying …

We are a social and arts community of Asian Pacific Islander queer women and transfolks in the South Bay. We come together as Lesbian, Bi/Multi, Queer women, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming folks of Asian Pacific Islander ethnicities and have FUN. We go hiking, watch movies, have potlucks, go out to eat, go dancing, paddling/kayaking, visit museums, etc. If you are of mixed/West/South/East/Southeast Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage AND are Trans/Queer woman/Lesbian, come up to one of our mee …

BAAAG (Bay Area Asian Activities Group) strives to bring together Asian and Asian American professionals of the Bay Area once or twice a month, to socialize in non-nightlife settings both indoors and outdoors.

The Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to developing current and future leaders by providing resources such as workshops and networking events to address today's relevant issues in our fast-changing business environment. Programs include: Youth Program: Educating and stimulating career considerations of our future business leaders. Leadership Program: Designed for individuals seeking to continue improving their leadership skill …

Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Everyone who is interested in Asian Political and Social affairs is welcome to join; this is an opportunity to always be informed on our great events and to be in direct contact with the organizers.

Urbandictionary defines an ABCD as "an 'American Born Confused Desi,' which is a derogatory term used for Indians, Pakistanis, Bengladeshis (South Asians) who have grown up in the United States and who act 'American' (as stupid as that sounds)." But really, it doesn't have to be derogatory. We're fortunate enough to have the best of two worlds. While there are plenty of desi meetup groups here in the the bay area, there seems to be a void for a legit ABCD group. So, if you're an American (or eve …

Welcome to TAP-SF!  Our group's mission is to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development and Taiwanese cultural exploration.  We invite you to join us!

This is a group for anyone interested in traditional asian arts and culture. We are offering free educational workshops, and doing volunteer work in the community. The organization seeks to assist the American public to better understand and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Asia. Its ultimate goal is to improve the lives of the public through arts and cross-cultural understanding.

Join us! If if you want to meet fun and friendly Chinese speakers in the San Francisco Bay Area. All Chinese speaking people are welcome! =) ***Organizers speak Cantonese & Mandarin! ########################################## http://www.SFBayChinese.org ########################################## Organizers' contact information Alice Wang Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/awang619 email: alice.wang@sfbaychinese.org Chris Chen Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NiceChris Cell: (408) 966-09 …

Welcome to The San Francisco Cantonese Enthusiasts Meetup Group!  Meet other local Cantonese Enthusiasts at fun Social Events to practice or learn the Cantonese language! :) Useful Resources: A very handy free online Cantonese dictionary is Cantodict at: http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/scripts/wordlist.htm Here is another dictionary called MDBG which not only has sound files for each character in Mandarin and Cantonese but also show how to write each character: http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/ch …

Hello!  Welcome to "Socialize for a Cause!"  My name is Esther Hwang and I'm delighted to be your host.  I am a SF resident, law school grad, a professional pin up/glamour model (www.esther.com) and ... a cancer survivor. This meetup is about a network of quality "Beautiful people" with substance and genuine giving hearts who come together to socialize and help a 'cause.'  If you have a giving heart, you want to meet other like minded people who enjoy socializing and giving back to the community …

Meet friendly East Bay parents that share comfort in similar cultural backgrounds. Our members are from all over Asia and the pacific rim. However, we welcome everyone! It's a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other parents, build lasting friendships and have a fun time with your little one. We have a calendar full of family-friendly, enriching events. We serve the East Bay/Tri-Valley area with boundaries of: Walnut Creek, Lamorinda in the north Castro Valley in the west Pleasanton in the …

Ever just want to watch a Bollywood movie? What about crave some good chaat? Hate the look the waiter at the Indian restaurant gives you when you pronounce something with your best Indian accent and he still doesn't understand your order? If you answered yes to any of these, then this group is for you. This group is for all coconuts, non-coconuts, confused, and non-confused american desis (and friends). Get in touch with your fob side; make new friends; meet new people, and have a good time! P …

The Bay Area Mahjong Meetup welcomes all mahjong enthusiasts in the San Francisco bay area.  Mahjong is a 4-player tile game that plays somewhat like rummy and poker.  The styles of mahjong we play include (but are not limited to) Hong Kong, Riichi, Taiwanese, and American.  If you want to play casually or competitively, or if you just want to learn, come sign up! All of the meetups here are independent - hosts are free to run their own events as they see fit. Our goal is to teach you the game a …

MAHJ "enthusiastics" (my word!) is a meet up group for mature (45+) co-ed Mah Jong players. Join us to play this intense, strategic and exciting game and make a few friends too. We play American Style (NMJL 2013). We do not play any style of Asian Mah Jongg. We play in a private homes in Pacifica and San Francisco. Intermediate and beginner players welcome. I am also an American Mah Jong instructor.

Would you like to increase your social circle? Meet Chinese Americans? Socialize and network with friendly and honest Chinese Americans? This meet up group is for young Chinese Americans that like to have fun and do exciting things. Kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, and mountain bike riding are some of the outdoor activities that we will do on weekends. Indoor activities will include bar hoping, wine tasting, Chinese dessert sampling, and karaokeing. Please let me know if you can add on to the l …

We are a diverse group interested in the study of Chinese characters in the context of the Korean language with the goal of: - improving our knowledge of Korean by expanding our character-based vocabulary - forming a basis for East Asian cultural literacy by exploring our shared heritage Our members include: - Korean language learners who desire a more structured way to learn vocabulary - speakers of Korean as a heritage language who want to improve their comprehension skills - speakers of other …

This group is for anyone interested in the Filipino culture, its people, country, language, and more.  It is open to all Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike.  The purpose is for community and to bring us together in common interests and friendships. We are a small group of diverse people with various backgrounds, irregardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, profession, etc., who enjoy Filipino inspired events in the Bay Area. We attend cultural events, festivals, hang out, …

Keeping it simple, this is what we're all about: socializing with 20- and 30-somethings of different cultures/ethnicities in the Bay Area. If you're looking to make a diverse group of fun friends, we're the group for you! We like salsa dancing, eating Indian food, visiting art museums, checking out cultural street festivals, and more. And yes, sometimes we just get together for drinks :) But participation is key, friends! One of the beauties of our group is that anyone can propose an event. So, …

We are a group of women riders looking for fellowship and friendship. We ride Harleys, but it really doesn't matter what you own. A typical ride for us is meeting for breakfast at one of the great local spots. From there we tend to prefer the windy, scenic trips that can take your breath away. We want women who are looking to meet up at least once a month or whenever the weather is nice enough to withstand a ride. A club is all about getting to know people who share common interests and can form …

What turns you on? What inspires you? What fills your heart with joy? What makes you sit at the edge of your seat? Who do you want to be in the world? What is your purpose on the planet? Are you living a turned-on life? Would it be okay if your gravestone read: “She was an exceptionally mediocre woman”? If your eulogy went something like: “She followed every rule with precision. She rarely made a mistake and was a great champion of the status quo. She never ruffled any feathers, took any gr …

Play the Asian board game Goe with new and interesting People. Sponsored by American Ing Goe and the San Francisco Go Club to promote the spread of goe playing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Strong players will often attend to provide instruction.