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🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM⚠️ EVENT UPDATE: THIS WEEK’S EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, this Saturday’s Lounge Asia Sydney event on August 29 has been cancelled. Our next event will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the same venue, Harts Pub. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to see you next week. 😊 Please RSVP again for the September 5 event. 🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends
Sun, Sep 13, 4:45 AMBeen here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **New members: $10** ONE-OFF Membership donation (Unlimited Events). * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends
Sun, Oct 18, 3:45 AMBeen here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **New members: $10** ONE-OFF Membership donation (Unlimited Events). * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

Practice Languages, Make Friends & Sing Karaoke 💖
Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 AM✨ Ready to meet new people, practice languages, and enjoy a fun night together? Welcome to Aloha Fridays 🌍 a social language exchange where people from all over the world come together to chat, connect, and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. The night starts with cozy conversations, language exchange, board games, and simple activities designed to break the ice and help everyone feel comfortable, whether you’re new in Sydney or just looking to expand your social circle. As the night goes on, the vibe naturally shifts ✨ The music turns up, the lights go down, and the space transforms into a dance floor for those who feel like staying and dancing. Get your Tickets: 🎟️ $7 online $10 at the door https://luma.com/pxf2kgdd 📅 Every Friday 🕕 6pm – 10pm → language exchange, social games & bracelet making 🕙 10pm – late → afterparty / dancing Come for the conversations, stay for the vibe 💛 💬 the vibe ✨ 🕕 6:00pm – doors open! grab a drink, make a **friendship bracelet** at our craft station, get your language stickers 🏷️💕 🎮 play **board games** (uno, jenga, cards against humanity) while chatting with new friends from around the world 🌏 🎤 7:30pm – **karaoke room** opens (yes, you can sing despacito) 🎶 💃 10:00pm – the **real party starts** - **colorful neon lights**, music turns on, and we dance till late 🔥✨ Whether you're here for **meaningful conversations**, to practice spanish, english, korean or portuguese, to make friendship bracelets with new besties, or to dance your heart out to bad bunny — this is your place 💕🌸 💖 faq 🦋 ▶️ **is this a pickup scene?** nope! this is a **genuine community space** for making friends & meaningful connections. we're here for the conversations, not the come-ons 🌈 ▶️ **lgbtq+ friendly?** absolutely! **everyone is welcome** here 🏳️🌈💕 ▶️ i only speak english, can i join? yes! many people come just to socialise and dance 🥰 ▶️ age range? 18+, mostly **20s & 30s** 💫 ▶️ can i come alone? yes! **most people do** and leave with new friends 🌷 ▶️ feeling shy? find us at the front desk — we'll introduce you to friendly faces 💕 ▶️ can i arrive late? yes, join anytime! ✨ 🚺 **women-led & safe** 👩🦰 💖 **female-founded & hosted** \- aloha is the only international meetup founded and run by a woman 💫 events have a **female host all night** and we empower all women to feel safe coming solo 🚫 **zero tolerance** for harassment or pickup artists - this is for **genuine friendships**, not a pickup scene. anyone making others uncomfortable will be removed immediately. come solo and leave with new friends💃🔥✨

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends
Sun, Oct 11, 3:45 AMBeen here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **New members: $10** ONE-OFF Membership donation (Unlimited Events). * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

Practice Languages, Make Friends & Sing Karaoke 💖
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 AM✨ Ready to meet new people, practice languages, and enjoy a fun night together? Welcome to Aloha Fridays 🌍 a social language exchange where people from all over the world come together to chat, connect, and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. The night starts with cozy conversations, language exchange, board games, and simple activities designed to break the ice and help everyone feel comfortable, whether you’re new in Sydney or just looking to expand your social circle. As the night goes on, the vibe naturally shifts ✨ The music turns up, the lights go down, and the space transforms into a dance floor for those who feel like staying and dancing. Get your Tickets: 🎟️ $7 online $10 at the door https://luma.com/pxf2kgdd 📅 Every Friday 🕕 6pm – 10pm → language exchange, social games & bracelet making 🕙 10pm – late → afterparty / dancing Come for the conversations, stay for the vibe 💛 💬 the vibe ✨ 🕕 6:00pm – doors open! grab a drink, make a **friendship bracelet** at our craft station, get your language stickers 🏷️💕 🎮 play **board games** (uno, jenga, cards against humanity) while chatting with new friends from around the world 🌏 🎤 7:30pm – **karaoke room** opens (yes, you can sing despacito) 🎶 💃 10:00pm – the **real party starts** - **colorful neon lights**, music turns on, and we dance till late 🔥✨ Whether you're here for **meaningful conversations**, to practice spanish, english, korean or portuguese, to make friendship bracelets with new besties, or to dance your heart out to bad bunny — this is your place 💕🌸 💖 faq 🦋 ▶️ **is this a pickup scene?** nope! this is a **genuine community space** for making friends & meaningful connections. we're here for the conversations, not the come-ons 🌈 ▶️ **lgbtq+ friendly?** absolutely! **everyone is welcome** here 🏳️🌈💕 ▶️ i only speak english, can i join? yes! many people come just to socialise and dance 🥰 ▶️ age range? 18+, mostly **20s & 30s** 💫 ▶️ can i come alone? yes! **most people do** and leave with new friends 🌷 ▶️ feeling shy? find us at the front desk — we'll introduce you to friendly faces 💕 ▶️ can i arrive late? yes, join anytime! ✨ 🚺 **women-led & safe** 👩🦰 💖 **female-founded & hosted** \- aloha is the only international meetup founded and run by a woman 💫 events have a **female host all night** and we empower all women to feel safe coming solo 🚫 **zero tolerance** for harassment or pickup artists - this is for **genuine friendships**, not a pickup scene. anyone making others uncomfortable will be removed immediately. come solo and leave with new friends💃🔥✨
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