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🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 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. 📱 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!

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Speed Friending at Nauti Studios

Speed Friending in Sydney
Make Real Friends (Without the Awkward Small Talk!) **Purchase your ticket here:** **[TICKETS](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydney-speed-friending-glebe)** Looking to meet new people in Sydney and make real, lasting friendships without awkward bar chats, dating apps, or spending a fortune? Welcome to Speed Friending, a fun, friendly social event for adults in Sydney who want genuine connection in a relaxed, creative setting. **What Happens on the Night?** You’ll arrive at our massive creative artists’ warehouse in Glebe, one of Sydney’s best hidden venues, and then throughout the evening: * You’ll be matched with people who share similar interests. * You’ll rotate through fun games and creative activities. * Some activities are one-on-one, others are small-group based. * And the focus is on doing something together, not awkward chatting. Even if you don’t instantly click with everyone, the activities keep things easy, playful, and enjoyable — and you will meet a few kindred spirits. We wrap up with an open social hang, so you can continue chatting with the people you connected with most. **What Do You Need to Bring?** Just yourself and an open mind.
No pressure. No expectations. No performance.
BYO drinks and snacks if you’d like to. **How to Join** Purchase your ticket here: **[TICKETS](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydney-speed-friending-glebe)** Then fill out our short questionnaire so we can get a bit of an idea about you and match you with people you’re most likely to vibe with! **When & Where** **Nauti Studios in Glebe, Sydney** [(here)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/13rkg1pvdPXeS7Xb9) Last Tuesday of every month
**6:30 – 8:00 pm** Come once, or make it your monthly ritual! You’re welcome as often as you like. **Why People Love Speed Friending!** * One of the most unique things to do in Sydney for adults * Affordable, alcohol-optional, and welcoming * Designed for real connection, not surface-level mingling * Held in a creative, unique and inspiring space

Special event series: BBQ and outdoor fun - DM us on Instagram to RSVP

**BBQ and outdoor fun!** To RSVP: message us on Instagram (インスタグラムのアカウントにDMして下さい） [https://www.instagram.com/nippon.club.sydney/?igsh=bHRhc3BmOGNqYTNk&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/nippon.club.sydney/?igsh=bHRhc3BmOGNqYTNk&utm_source=qr) お知らせ📢クラブメンバー❣️ Notice: Members of Nippon Club Sydney ! Our next outdoor event of the year will be a BBQ Day event at Joynton Park ! 集合場所: Joynton Park, Zetland ! Location: Joynton Park, Zetland ! 集合時間：12:30 (8月8日) Time: 12:30PM 8th August 2026 参加費: $15 Fee: $15 興味がある人インスタグラムでDMしてください！ Anyone who is interested to participate, please message us on Instagram !

Fashion Thru Film at Nauti Studios

**Buy Tickets Here:**[ ](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/9krsyh75mf97d6fhial1djed59l5y8)**[- - TICKETS - -](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/9krsyh75mf97d6fhial1djed59l5y8)** **Fashion thru Film** will delve into fashion history, subculture, and wearable creativity through the medium of film. Fashion enthusiasts, film lovers, artists, and students are invited to join us for a monthly night of fashion cinema. Screenings will alternate between fashion films, documentaries, and cult classics, with a brief group discussion following each film. Popcorn will be provided; BYO drinks and snacks are encouraged. The evening will feature a green carpet runway and optional movie-themed attire for each screening and photo area to show off your fits. **When:** The last Monday of each month, with doors opening at **6:30 PM** and the screening commencing at **7:00 PM**. Drinks and snacks are BYO. **Where:** 189B St Johns Rd, Forest Lodge at Nauti Studios. [Google maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TYr7XQvHWw6o6FZT9) **To reserve a seat:** To book a reservation, we ask you to book ahead of time; all ticket sales will be donated to the Women and Girls emergency centre for their work creating safer futures for women and children by ending gender-based violence in a generation. **Showing: The Legend of Leigh Bowery, 2002** Optional outfit theme: **'Buy Less'** **Buy Tickets Here: [- - TICKETS - -](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/9krsyh75mf97d6fhial1djed59l5y8)**

Practice Languages, Make Friends & Sing Karaoke 💖

✨ 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/calendar/cal-Hv0K9CY6XDz9xqZ 📅 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 💫 most 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 connections**, not a pickup scene. anyone making others uncomfortable will be removed immediately. bring a friend or come solo - either way, you'll leave with **new friends**, a **handmade bracelet**, some **spanish phrases**, and maybe a new **dance move** 💫 see you in the **underground dance floor**! 💃🔥✨ 📌 instagram: @alohasydney 🦋 📌 facebook: aloha sydney 💕

Offline Morning

**A Sunday morning for the things you keep meaning to do.** ​**Offline Morning** is part of OffMode event series - slow social gatherings for people who want more from their free time than rushing, scrolling, and saying they’ll make time for their hobbies “soon.” ​The first part of the morning is yours. Read. Journal. Draw. Let your mind wander while enjoying your morning coffee. ​We’ll also have creative materials around the room so you can pick up something you’ve been meaning to return to. ​Then, the room opens. ​Games come out. Tables mix. Conversations start. The morning shifts from quiet solo time into warm, real-life energy. ​You might leave with a new friend, a calmer mind, a few pages read, a half-finished drawing, or just the rare feeling that your Sunday actually belonged to you. ## **How the morning unfolds:** ​**10:00am – 10:30am \| Arrive & get cosy** Lock your phone away and get cosy. ​**10:30am – 11:30am \| Connect with yourself** Read, journal, draw, write, think, relax, or do your own offline thing. ​**11:30am – 1:00pm \| Connect with others** This is where the morning shifts from quiet solo time into real-life connection. ​Think of conversations and games with people who also chose to spend their Sunday a little differently. ​**1:00pm – 1:30pm \| Wrap\-up** Get your phone back and enjoy the rest of your Sunday feeling a little more present and lighter.

Improve your public speaking skills in a safe, fun and open environment

PMI Sydney Toastmasters club is one of Toastmasters International clubs. Toastmasters International (TI) is a USA headquartered educational organisation that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking. This meetup group lists club meetings and events. We are a friendly, welcoming group who are interested in improving our public speaking and leadership skills. Whether your goal is to enhance your professional presentation skills, gain confidence in addressing an audience, we find that doing it in the company of like-minded people can be a lot of fun. Meetings include both impromptu and prepared speaking practice. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 5:45 PM for 6:00 PM start. Visiting the club for the first time is free of charge. Club officers are happy to support and provide detailed information should the visitor is interested to be the member of the club going forward. *** To better manage the attendees, all the visitors have to RSVP the event directly on Meetup before each meeting, so that we can arrange your attendance in face-to-face meetings or invite you to join the meetings via Zoom in the PMs and emails while complying with the Covid-19 related policies.

Ryde Voice ❤️ Awesome Networking Meetup @ West Ryde Hotel

Ryde Voice ❤️ is our legendary Neighborhood & Business Community. We aim to bring local residents, businesses and lovers of Ryde together to make new connections, new friends and build a strong supportive network. **[To learn more, join our Facebook Group here!](https://www.facebook.com/groups/rydevoice)** #MacquriePark #Eastwood #WestRyde #Denistone #Meadowbank #Ryde Our Networking Meetups are fun, social, and casual. A great opportunity to meet and catch up for lunch and more with great locals. This is FREE from us, and please make sure to purchase food and drinks to support our hosts at West Ryde Hotel Your guests are most welcome too! The more the merrier. This event is hosted by Lassie & Edward Zia. **[Learn more about their events + support their work here! ❤️🤛](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)**

Rooftop Chats, City Views & Cocktails 🌆✨ 💕🌍Language Exchange + New Friends

✨🍹 new in sydney? want to learn a new language? 🍹✨ welcome to **aloha sydney** 🇧🇷 🇨🇳 🇦🇺 🇫🇷 🇯🇵 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇰🇷 🇮🇹 🇷🇺 — sydney's biggest social group for locals & internationals! 🌸💕 Every wednesday, join us at **golden hour**, **cozy conversations** with people from all over the world, **cocktails on a rooftop** overlooking darling harbour 🌅✨ every wednesday, **100+ people** come together to practice languages, make friends, and share stories 💫 📆 when & where 🗓️ **every wednesday** – 6pm to 11pm 📍 **rooftop** at pyrmont bridge hotel 🏙️ 🎟️ **Get your ticket** 🎫 https://luma.com/calendar/cal-Hv0K9CY6XDz9xqZ $7 online $10 door 💬 how it works 🌟 ✨ grab **flag stickers** for where you're from and languages you speak — perfect conversation starters 🏷️ ✨ our **lovely hosts** make sure no one stands alone — come solo or with friends, either way you'll meet amazing people 💕 ✨ expect a gorgeous mix of aussies 🐨 and internationals 🌏, games, chats, and lots of laughs in a **dreamy rooftop setting** 🌸 💖 faq 🦋 ▶️ **is this speed dating?** 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 in a cozy, welcoming setting 🥰 **▶️ 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! ✨ 🗣️ **beginner english welcome!** 🌸 英语练习,欢迎初级水平 여기서 영어를 연습하세요, 초급 레벨 환영 ここで英語を練習してください。初心者レベルも歓迎です practica tu inglés aquí, nivel principiante es bienvenido pratique seu inglês aqui, nível iniciante é bem-vindo 🛡️ **safe space** 💕 this is a space for **respectful friendships**, not a dating scene. anyone making others uncomfortable or hitting on people aggressively will be removed immediately. ✨ if someone makes you uneasy, tell us at the front desk — we've got you 🌸 📌 instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alohasydney/](https://www.instagram.com/alohasydney/) 🦋 📌 facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/alohasydney1](https://www.facebook.com/alohasydney1) 💫 see you at golden hour! 🌆✨🌸

FP-Syd Social meeting (no talk)

Our July FP Syd meeting is a networking event without talks. Join us in North Sydney next Monday to talk functions, lambdas, purity, and all things programming. We are meeting for drinks and chit-chat at the Firehouse Hotel in North Sydney (close to the Microsoft office). As usual, we will be meeting at 6pm. Depending on the RSVPs, we will try to reserve one or two tables in advance or just turn up if we are not many people.