Have you lived in more than one country, traveled to many countries, worked in a multicultural setting, or have a lot of friends from different backgrounds? Then this group is for you! We're not your typical "armchair travelers"... we've truly "been there, done that!" While we enjoy living here, we don't believe that Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP), USA is the center of the known universe. While there are many great local groups for expats and specific languages or cultures, we want to bring everyo …

… You don't need to be a professor, priest or gazillionaire--just a lover of travel, freedom and faith.

International Happy Hour The name says most of it, but here's a little more to go on... This is a monthly meetup designed to introduce people to other expats and globetrotters in their 20s and 30s.  It's a great way to meet people from other countries and cultures, talk about travel and make new friends - all over a glass of cold beer.

Ciao! Meet and mingle with local Italian language and culture lovers! Make new amici as you practice speaking Italian!  All levels welcome. We have an Italian conversation group for intermediate and advanced speakers who want to keep or improve their skills we also have a study group for beginning and intermediate speakers designed to learn vocabulary and improve their speaking ability. 

If you feel you are sexy and want to meet cool people, this is your group. If you like flirting while dancing, this is your group. If you are open minded, this is your group. But also, this would be your group if you are able to have a deep great conversation in a playful manner and you are trying to be in a group were people are looking for something else in life. People who are trying to be better, the philosophers, the travelers. People that you can trust....is not an interesting combination …

Meet with local expatriates regardless of nationalities and Americans who have lived overseas and/or traveled extensively... Everyone with an open-mind is basically welcome!

Let's meet up at events that celebrate Scandinavian (especially Norwegian) heritage. There are many dinners, celebrations, organizations, dances, and activities available in the Twin Cities. Wouldn't it be great to attend together!?  I want to also post events available around the State/Region so that when we travel around we can enjoy as many activities as possible.   Please post any events, festivals, meetings, presentations, etc. that you feel would be of interest to others.  As a member of t …

The City of Lakes Chorus has been dazzling audiences in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area and around the country since 1952.  We are an award-winning chorus of approximately 95 voices with a long history of excellence.   City of Lakes is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide.  In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of a capella …