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Fleet Feet group runs
Community group runs organized by Fleet Feet stores in Manhattan (Columbus Circle, East Side, Upper West Side) and Bronxville on specific weekly schedules.
New York Road Runners (NYRR)
Non-profit running organization conducting over 100 events annually, including classes, clinics, and races.
Nice Jewish Runners
A running group for Jewish American runners focused on fun, camaraderie, and race-day meetups.
Here to Sing
An inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 1950s to today.
New York Cycle Club
The New York Cycle Club (NYCC) is the largest recreational cycling club in New York City, bringing together cyclists of all levels through group rides, training programs, and community events. As an independent nonprofit and volunteer-run organization, it offers road and off-road rides, structured training programs, a racing team, and social events throughout the year.
Integral Yoga Institute of New York
Integral Yoga Institute of New York offers in-person and online yoga classes, workshops, and teacher training programs for students at all levels, including beginners.
Cameras and Coffee
A monthly social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts held on the second Saturday of each month at ICP in New York City.
Arion Society of New York
A professional chamber music ensemble based in New York City that performs classical music.
NY Martial Arts Academy
A martial arts school in New York offering Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing, and grappling classes for adults and children, led by Sifu Dino Orfanos and recognized by the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Nucleus.
New York City Wargames Club
New York City Wargames Club in Brooklyn hosts military, miniature, and board games.
Langroops NYC
Langroops NYC is a volunteer-led language exchange community where native speakers and learners gather weekly in New York City to practice speaking various languages including Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, and more in a supportive and friendly environment.
Language Exchange NYC
A large, friendly language exchange community in New York City where members practice and learn multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and German.
Salmagundi Club
Salmagundi Club is a not-for-profit organization created by artists and patrons to support one another and encourage the advancement of art of all kinds.
Kadampa Meditation Center NYC
A Buddhist meditation center in New York City offering practical meditation teachings based on the New Kadampa Tradition, welcoming everyone regardless of background.
Shambhala Meditation Center of New York
A meditation center serving practitioners in New York since 1971, offering public meditation, spiritual teachings in Shambhala and Buddhist traditions, and a vibrant community of fellow meditators.
Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
Located in Corning, this council supports and promotes folk arts and cultural traditions throughout the Southern Finger Lakes region.
Arts Mid-Hudson
Located in Poughkeepsie, this organization promotes folk arts and cultural heritage throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley region.
Arts Westchester
Based in White Plains, this organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting folk arts and cultural traditions in Westchester County.
Association for Cultural Equity
Based in Manhattan, this organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting cultural equity and folk traditions in New York City.
Castellani Art Museum
Located at Niagara University, this museum and organization showcases and supports folk arts and cultural heritage in the Niagara region.
Catskills Folk Connection
Based in Roxbury, this group focuses on preserving and sharing the folk culture and traditions of the Catskills region.
Center for Traditional Music and Dance
Located in Manhattan, this center focuses on preserving and promoting traditional music and dance traditions in New York City.
City Lore, Inc.
Based in Manhattan, this organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the folk culture and traditions of New York City.
Flower City Folk
Based in Rochester, this organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the folk traditions and cultural heritage of the Finger Lakes region.
Folklife Center
Located at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, this center focuses on preserving and sharing the folk culture and traditions of the region.
Glow Traditions
A community-based organization serving Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties, promoting traditional arts and cultural practices.
Long Island Traditions
Located in Port Washington, this organization focuses on preserving and promoting the folk culture and traditions of Long Island.
Traditional Arts of Upstate New York
A collaborative organization in Canton, NY, dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional arts and folk culture in Upstate New York.
Bad Film Club
Bad Film Club is a judgment-free film community in NYC for cinephiles, pop-corn lovers, and film snobs alike. The group meets monthly to watch repertory and new releases in theaters followed by drinks and conversation at a bar.
The New York Film Club
A community group for film enthusiasts in New York who watch classic, independent, and foreign movies and discuss them afterward, primarily meeting at local independent theaters.
NYC Trivia League
A weekly trivia organization operating in New York City with both in-person events at various venues and virtual play options.
Blooming Bébé
Blooming Bébé is a community offering developmental movement and music classes for infants and toddlers (ages 2 months to 4 years) in New York City, focusing on natural movement patterns, early cognition, and caregiver-child relationships.
New York Communities for Change (NYCC)
New York Communities for Change (NYCC) is one of the largest community organizations in the country, uniting neighbors to build community power through direct action, legislative advocacy, and community organizing to fight for a safe and healthy New York.
Out in Tech
A community uniting the LGBTQ+ tech community to advance careers, grow networks, and leverage tech for social change.
Papi Tennis Inc.
A social tennis network for LGBTQ+ people of all ages and skill levels to learn and play tennis.
Pride Basketball NYC
A safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ community members and friends to play basketball and build camaraderie, promoting positive values.
PRIDE Democrats of New York City
A diverse political group present in all five boroughs of New York City, hosting monthly political guest speakers and yearly candidate forums.
Q-Wave
A grassroots organization of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and queer women, trans men, and gender non-conforming/non-binary/trans folks of East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, West Asian, and Pacific Islander descent.
qaravan (formerly RUSA LGBTQ+)
A community-based, nonprofit organization of Eurasian LGBTQ+ people, women, and other people with intersectional identities and their allies, headquartered in New York City.
Queens Center for Gay Seniors
Provides a culturally rich environment where older adults can make new friends, enjoy meals, stay active, and explore new interests.
Sistah
A 30-year-old organization addressing the needs of bisexual, lesbian, transgender, same-sex loving, and questioning women of color through health, support groups, networking, and mental wellness.
Tarab NYC
A non-profit fostering an inclusive community of Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African LGBTQ+ people in the greater New York City area.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center)
New York City's LGBTQ community center formed in 1983 to provide information, care, and support for LGBTQ people.
The NYC Center for Black Pride
A non-profit organization educating and advocating for NYC's SGL/LGBTQIA2S+ people of color through events celebrating societal contributions.
The Queensborough PRIDE Center
A safe space dedicated to increasing belonging for LGBTQIA+ members of the QCC community, celebrating Queer and Trans history and culture.
Zero To Grown Inc
A community group offering gardening activities, vegetable harvesting, yoga sessions, and composting education.
Dyckman Older Adult Center
The Dyckman Older Adult Center is a bustling community space serving a multi-ethnic population of older adults where they can meet friends, enjoy meals, and participate in recreational activities.
LaGuardia Good Health and Happiness Older Adult Center
Located on Manhattan's Lower East Side, this center reflects a mix of east and west cultures, offering social activities, meals, exercises like Lok Tung Kuen, arts & crafts, and games for older adults from all five boroughs.
Mott Street Older Adult Center
Situated in the heart of Little Italy bordering Chinatown, the Mott Street Older Adult Center offers a growing membership a variety of activities including exercise, bingo, mahjong, dancing, arts, and trips outside the city.
Older Adult Centers (OACs)
Free membership centers for New Yorkers aged 60 and older offering healthy meals, fitness programs, social activities, and educational classes. These centers provide culturally aligned meals, workshops on nutrition and cooking, and access to resources like Medicare/Medicaid and transportation services.
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