Welcome to The Borderless Club, a free newsletter that’s your one stop shop for all international and cross-cultural events in NYC - across food, fashion, film, music, and more!

UPCOMING BORDERLESS EVENTS

Here’s our upcoming schedule of awesome events we’re organizing:

Learn Salsa in the Park 💃 (July 9, Washington Square Park) Join us at our FREE Salsa in the Park event hosted with our salsa aficionado Amelia! This event is for all skill levels - whether you're a seasoned salsero or just starting out, this is your chance to dance, connect, and celebrate the energetic and dynamic energy that salsa brings out in all!

Monthly Happy Hour 🥂 (July 24, Lower East Side) Last week’s Summer Solstice Party was a hit! So much so that we’ve decided to put together a monthly happy hour for all global minds and internationals to meet. We’ll be having it at @santantoniosnyc again as they were gracious enough to have us the first time!

INTERNATIONAL & CULTURAL EVENTS IN NYC

Flights not needed when the when the world is a train stop away! Join one of the other many cultural happenings in the city!

🌎 “Cultura: The Takeover Night” at Shopify NY
Tuesday, July 8 – SoHo, Manhattan
A Latina‑focused cultural event at Shopify’s SoHo space featuring panels, pop‑ups, networking with Latinx entrepreneurs, and community uplift—part of their ongoing efforts to spotlight Latinidad and community building.

🎬🌏 New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) 2025
July 11–27 – Multiple venues
Dive into the most expansive celebration of Asian cinema in North America! Over 100 films—spanning East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia—will showcase new voices, bold visions, and cultural textures from across the continent. Expect trending Southeast Asian debuts, poignant Korean features like the world premiere of Informant, and a thrilling closing with Philippine comedy Flower Girl.

🇯🇵 Bonsai Workshop at Torch & Crown Brewing Company
Friday, July 11 – SoHo, Manhattan
Engage in Japanese tradition by building your own bonsai tree at a beginner‑friendly bonsai class. Learn fundamental potting, pruning, and design techniques while enjoying drinks and company! Workshop fee includes your own bonsai to keep.

🇨🇴 Festival Calle Colombia
Saturday, July 12 – Jackson Heights, Queens
Experience Colombia's rich culture in the heart of Jackson Heights! This free, festive street takeover brims with colorful folkloric dances, live Cumbia bands, delicious street food (arepas and empanadas galore!), and a vibrant community resource fair celebrating local heritage. A powerful tribute to Colombian identity and unity in one of NYC’s most diverse neighborhoods.

🇧🇷 Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Bloco Party
Saturday–Sunday, July 12–13 – Bushwick, Brooklyn
A Brazilian-brand street‐style pop‑up celebrating their new Body Badalada lotion: drum circles, DJs, dancing, skin‑glow stations, free merch, food & drinks, and immersive sensory experiences.

🇫🇷 Bastille Day: Bob Sinclar / Bigflo & Oli / Patrick Bruel / ESTL
Sunday, July 13 – Central Park, Manhattan
Celebrate France’s national day featuring major French acts such as Bob Sinclar, platinum rap duo Bigflo & Oli, vocalist Patrick Bruel, and rising artist ESTL.

🇮🇳 GULAABI HOUR
Sunday, July 13 – NYC pop‑up
Immerse yourself in romance and Indian-inspired flair at GULAABI HOUR! Shop delicate styles from Nazaraa 2.0, enjoy special discounts and free shipping, sip exquisite drinks and brunch treats by IshqNYC, and sway to a live DJ mixing Bollywood and house. It’s a sensory celebration of love, style, and culture—RSVP for a dreamy Sunday afternoon!

🇻🇳 Tiến Lên Night feat. Ch-Yeah!
Sunday, July 13 – Bushwick, Brooklyn
Come join us for a night of food, drinks, and Tiến Lên, a popular Vietnamese card game also known as 13 or Big 2 in other countries! Try some tasty Viet desserts offered by Viet dessert specialists Ch-Yeah!

House of Us: The Beginning
Friday, July 18 – Bushwick, Brooklyn
Ignite your weekend with a high-energy, culturally infused dance night! "House of Us" pulses with global rhythms—from Afro-house to Latin-house—welcoming a diverse, creative crowd. Held at the intimate, artsy Turk’s Inn, this underground gathering honors cultural fusion through music, movement, and unity.

🇲🇽 TEQUILA FEST NEW YORK CITY 2025
Saturday, July 19 – Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Enjoy America’s ultimate tequila day party featuring over 100 styles of tequila and mezcal, complimentary tacos, BBQ and jerk chicken, plus live DJ-curated music from 3 PM–6 PM!

🌏 Bungalow Collective: Prints Pop‑Up
Saturday, July 19 – Bushwick, Brooklyn
Delve into South Asian diaspora creativity at this curated art‑market pop‑up. Discover bold prints and designs from emerging artists, engage with the community ecosystem, and enjoy chai and conversations—all set in a space buzzing with cultural storytelling. Support underrepresented voices in a warm, family‑style atmosphere!

🇮🇳 DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Rashmeet Kaur / Tara Lily / Sonny Singh & Guests
Saturday, July 19 – Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens
A free outdoor showcase featuring Bhangra beats and live performances by Rashmeet Kaur, Tara Lily (jazz/electronica/R&B fusion), Sonny Singh (trumpet-led world sounds), and rotating guests, brought by NYC’s legendary DJ Rekha.

🇨🇺 Brunch With Sherls: A Night in Havana
Sunday, July 20 – Crown Heights, Brooklyn
A vibrant Caribbean-Cuban brunch under the stars featuring salsa, reggae, and soca music, inclusive food and cocktails, and an energetic summer atmosphere.

🇯🇲 Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 26 – Rufus King Park, Downtown Jamaica, Queens
A free, day-long celebration blending jazz, soul, salsa, reggae, and R&B, hosted by the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL). Highlights include performances by artists like Jaleel Shaw, Miki Yamanaka, Bartlett Contemporaries, and Con Afinque. The festival runs from 2 PM – 6 PM.

🇯🇵 Japanese Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, July 26 – Midtown Manhattan
Explore the rich world of Japanese microbrews (“jibiru”) at this first-ever festival! Sample 20+ artisanal craft beers—from crisp lagers to floral ales—imported from across Japan, showcasing centuries of brewing tradition alongside Japan’s modern craft beer renaissance. Toast culture and craft in an immersive celebration of Japanese brewing heritage!

🌍 African Popup Festival 2025 – Summer Edition
Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27 – Flatbush, Brooklyn
A two-day free cultural celebration featuring African and diaspora food tastings, a marketplace of vendors, live DJs spinning Afrobeats, soca, amapiano & more, chef demos, art showcases, a Jollof tasting contest, and local performances.

PREVIOUSLY AT BORDERLESS

Summer Solstice Party - Big thanks to everyone who came to our Summer Solstice party ☀️ and San Antonios with the delicious custom solstice drink menu! People from every continent came for drinks, flower crowns, and great convos! Check out more photos from the night: http://bit.ly/4lCqSU9

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