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Scribes x WestWords Open Mic

[WestWords](http://westwords.com.au/) has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment. **[FREE! RSVP required](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-westwords-november-open-mic)** *In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.* **If you'd like to read, sign up to the open mic list when you [RSVP via Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-westwords-november-open-mic). If there are slots available, you may also add your name to the list on the day.** Your reading should be: * Speculative fiction (that's sci-fi, fantasy, horror, alt-history...) * Ideally 5 mins, no more than 8 mins long (about 1500 words) * Either a whole piece (microfiction) or a sensible chunk of a longer work (e.g. a chapter of a novel or a segment that leaves us wanting more from a longer short story) * Rehearsed and ready for sharing. **How to get there**: If you are coming by public transport, the venue is 1 kilometre (about 15 mins’ walk) from the **Parramatta Transport Interchange** (train & bus), or 700 metres (about 10 mins’ walk) from the **Church Street light rail stop**. If you are coming by car, you can park: * In **Parramatta Park** for free. The nearest parking area to Old Government House is the **Bowling Green Car Park**. * If you are a **Club Parramatta** member, there is also free parking in O’Connell Street where the club stands. * The **Justice Precinct** car park in Hunter Street is also fairly reliable but costs $14 per day. You can also be dropped off by car right outside the venue. **Accessibility:** Please notify us if you require accessible parking as there is limited space on-site. The Welcome Room is located behind Old Government House on level ground, but there is a slope to reach the building from the front gate. If you require ramp access, let us know in advance. There is an accessible toilet about 50 metres from the room.

Social Backgammon Night

**Come along for our weekly social backgammon night! 🎲** **We accept players of all levels and play each other socially. If you don’t know how to play, we can teach you.** **Follow our Instagram for more updates @sydneybackgammon**

Festival & Rave Tribe - Sydney Meet Up!

🍻 **Festival & Rave Tribe Sydney – Pub Meetup** Love meeting people at gigs but want to get to know everyone outside the festival scene too? Come hang out with us for a super chill pub meetup! 🖤 This is a chance to grab a few drinks, have a chat, meet some new people and get to know fellow ravers in a more relaxed setting. Whether you've been to heaps of events with us or are new to the group, everyone is welcome! No big plans, no pressure, no dancing required 😂 Just good people, drinks and good vibes. Come solo or bring a mate and let's build our little rave community beyond the dance floor! 🪩✨

Thursday Night Games at the Glenroy

Join us again for games at the Glenroy Hotel (246 Botany Rd, Alexandria). People drift in from around 5ish for an official start of 6.30pm. We organise our games and have discussions through our Aftergame group (https://aftergame.app/groups/south-sydney-bg-community) so join us there if you want to stay up to date on what is going to be on the table for the week. You can also see what kinds of games we've been playing! Parking is found at the back of the pub, using the left furthest entrance from Botany Road. Drive right down Retreat Street, and the entrance is on the left just before the Buddhist temple. If you’re lost, give us a call (0423807400). Entry is free, but we encourage you to buy a drink and meal to support the venue, who permits us to play weekly for free. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on which we will meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Cricket Nets - Practice Session

Practice your batting, bowling and fielding on a Tuesday evening at Naremburn Park nets in Naremburn in Sydney's north. All equipment is provided and friendly enthusiastic company is guaranteed. The venue is within walking distance of St Leonards train station however don't hesitate to ask if you need a car ride. We look forward to meeting you! In the event of wet weather, please check the MeetUp event for updates. If you have any issues on the day, please call James on 0423199881, Rob on 0422746659 or Chintan on 0488227587. Map: https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Naremburn+Park&ll=-33.816754,151.194577&spn=0.016277,0.033023&fb=1&gl=au&hq=Naremburn+Park,&hnear=0x6b12aeec66206ea5:0x5017d681632c2e0,Naremburn+NSW&cid=0,0,1081283275369127728&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

The Art Syndicate's weekly games night has been running for over two years. The regulars keep coming back. That's the whole story, really. Come as you are. **If you've got $10 to spend at the bar, that's what keeps the collection growing**. A wine, a beer, something non-alcoholic, and you're set for the night. **If money's tight, just show up. We'd rather have you in the room.** **External food is welcome.** For the after-work crowd, we often end up eating together anyway. Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Tell them what you're after, something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never touched a board game in your life, and you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between, it works either way. Come find out why. 🎲 Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until midnight *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

Riverwood MIISC - Indoor Open Skill Wednesday Socials

Our Open Skill Sessions are the easiest way to jump in, play, and enjoy pickleball. No pressure, no grading, just good rallies and good company. These morning and afternoon sessions are designed for all skill levels, whether you're brand new, still learning the ropes, or just looking for a relaxed social run-around. Players rotate through friendly doubles games, meet new people, and get plenty of court time. The vibe is simple: show up, have fun, and play at your own pace. If you want a welcoming, low‑stress session where everyone gets involved, this is your spot. Free to register online (Pay at desk of $8.50) Secure your spot only on Eventbrite: https://MIISCSocialPickleball.eventbrite.com.au

Bondi Board Games - ECBG Friday Meetup

We are ECBG, the Eastern Community Boardgame Group and we meet every Friday at 7pm. Come join us to experience lots of fun with board games, card games, social deduction games and more! We're a friendly group with a diverse group of attendees and welcome everyone to participate. Feel free to come along whether you're a seasoned veteran or just want to try out the hobby. We have lots of people that bring games along and they're all happy to teach games to new players. Bring your own games if you like too, announce the game you wish to run and you'll find players within our group. If you're new, don't worry about lack of numbers in prior attendance lists, we typically have 20-35 players each week. Attendance at our meetups is free, but Easts Club do require you to sign in to enter the club so valid ID is required. Although optional, if you start to attend our free events regularly, you may wish to consider joining Easts as a member in which case there is a small per year membership fee (under $10) to Easts and comes with perks and discounts. You can inquire further on this with Easts direct as you enter the club. We generally meet in the auditorium area next to Artie's Bar on Level 1. Sometimes when there is an event on, we might be in Artie's Bar itself instead. Club staff should be able to direct you to us if you're lost. Just ask where the Free Board Gaming Group is located known as ECBG. Note there is a smaller project group that operate within Easts on a Friday night as well, that charge an attendance fee so be clear you're looking for the free community boardgames group ECBG and you'll find us. See you there!

ESTW'D Sat.4pm WOMENS RND ROBIN Books-https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark

BOOK VIA https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark This is a club members only event If you can't attend the session, please remove yourself from the list before Friday 7pm. This intermediate session is for players who play at level 3.0-3.5. It is played in Round Robin format and you play with the same partner throughout. All Open Sports bookings will initially be waitlisted. Your status will be updated to “Going” once you are deemed qualified to join. There are 3 courts available for the session. DISCLAIMER: In accepting your RSVP to attend any of our events, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk of injury to yourself or damage to your property, however arising out of this event. You further agree not to hold the host and/or organizer of this event liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your property.

Ticket to Ryde

Gaming Meetups Ticket to Ryde (T2R) holds an open, social tabletop gaming meetup on Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until late. This includes all sorts of board games, card games, dice games, etc. (see the Games We Play section below for more details). We typically meet at the West Ryde Hotel (corner Victoria Road, Chatham Road & Dickson Lane). You'll find us hanging out in the Function Room, affectionately referred to as the Fish Bowl. If you enter from Dickson Lane, walk up the steps to the beer garden area and we'll be immediately on your right. On occasion, we may be forced to meet at another venue, so double check the forums on our Board Game Geek (BGG) webpage for the latest. Everyone is welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The hotel's function room and amenities are ambulant disability accessible, however, please be aware our alternate venues may not be. While there is no cost to attend, we're encouraged to support the hotel by purchasing food from the bistro and drinks from the bar. Many like to arrive early to order and eat dinner in the function room, before the gaming begins. Public transport, walking or cycling are ideal ways to travel to and from the venue. If driving, parking is available in the surrounding streets - be sure to check for any sign-posted parking restrictions. More information about the venue can be found on the West Ryde Hotel website.

Pickleball Beginner+ Social Play - TEMPE. Book through OpenSports

I’mSydney Inner West Pickleball Club - SIWPC - is inviting Inner West community and neighborhood to join our new venue. You will only secure your spot after booking / paid with the OpenSports App. https://opensports.net/sydney-inner-west-pickleball-club Please add SIWPC to your groups on OpenSports app. It will guide you to our events announcements. New Indoor courts available for this event. 12 players maximum, beginner+ social play. New venue with great facilities including shower and free car Parking. 10:00am to midday is social play for beginner level who already know the rules and scoring and wish to play. There is no coach in this session. Strictly Prepay!!!!! Venue: TEMPE Robyn Webster Sports Centre Location: Robyn Webster Sports Centre Time: 10am - 12 noon. Player Level: Beginner Cost: $12 Please note: Must become a SIWPC member after attending 2 events max.