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Arrivials Sydney - Sydney Newcomer Night Meet& Connect

Arrivials Sydney - Sydney Newcomer Night Meet& Connect

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 AM
From Arrivials Sydney - Sydney Newcomer

Meet, connect, and start your Sydney story - Arrival s Sydney #2 at Slip Inn Arrivals Sydney #2 - Meet & Connect WE ARE BACK.A calm newcomer night to meet people, hear one real story, and start your Sydney chapter. ⭐ What Is Arrivals Sydney? A small monthly newcomer night created to make Sydney feel less overwhelming and more welcoming. Each session includes one short real-life story to spark conversation no lectures, no pressure. ⭐ About Me I came to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa from Germany, worked multiple jobs, and eventually became a citizen. I started Arrivals Sydney because I remember exactly how confusing those first months felt and I wanted to create the kind of space I wish I had back then. ⭐ Agenda 5:00 PM — >Arrive, grab a drink, say hi 5:30 PM — >Guest story 5:45 PM onwards —> Open social time: ask questions, meet people, connect ⭐ This Month’s Guest A hospitality manager sharing a short story about: * what managers actually look for * how newcomers can stand out * skills that matter * navigating visas * building a life in Sydney A simple 10–15 minute story to open the night. ⭐ Arrival Bucket + Small Raffle Write your name, drop it in, and you’re in. One attendee will receive a small Arrival Sydney gift a gentle newcomer gesture. Last time our winner walked away with a 50$ merivale voucher. ⭐ Testimonials from Event #1 “I love the idea.” “I got everything I needed tonight on infos.” “Good idea for Sydney.” Small beginnings. Real words. A quiet start. ⭐ Who This Is For WHV • international students • newcomers • job changers • people who moved suburbs • anyone who feels “new” or overwhelmed by Sydney. ⭐ Location Slip Inn 111 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD Look for the Arrival Sydney sign or the host wearing the Arrival Sydney shirt. ⭐ After‑Party (Optional) We’ll head to Jam Record Bar afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the night. ⭐ Tickets Free - limited spots. Optional $5 support ticket to help us grow Arrivals Sydney. Follow @arrivalssydney on Instagram for updates.

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Fairfax Walk 🚶‍♀️ (North Head)- Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Fairfax Walk 🚶‍♀️ (North Head)- Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM
From Human Hearted Sydney
4.7

**Event Summary:** Our monthly social event is going to be a walk around North head on the trail known as Fairfax walk. The plan is to gather there at 11:00 and then do the walk. Interested in meeting new people ? Or refreshing existing friendships with members of our human hearted Sydney community? Or curious about what it means to be [Human Hearted](https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/)? Then why not come along and join us. This month we're planning a gentle scenic walk around North Head following the Fairfax trail for our our social event. The total distance shouldn't be more than about three kilometres and we'll be going at a gentle pace. The walk will include some great harbour and ocean views. Our goal is to enjoy the walk and the view, and socialise as we walk. **Connecting to our values:** This event is part of living out Human Hearted Sydney's values of positive social connection and building community in Sydney. So lets meet and connect with those we already know, and those we haven't met before. All are welcome to socialise, meet new people, and build friendships. For more information about human heartedness and its values please see our [website](https://humanhearted.org/) or [skool community](https://www.skool.com/human-hearted-world-6839/about) **Meeting Point:** We'll meet at 11am on Sunday 25th of October at bus stop 209583 ( stop name: Fairfax Walk, North Head Scenic Dr. ) on bus route 161. This bus route goes up to North Head and back from Manly Wharf. After the walk we'll head back into Many and look for a place for lunch. People are welcome to do the walk only, or also join us for lunch.

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HALLOWEEN NIGHT🤍
-Angel and Devil-

HALLOWEEN NIGHT🤍 -Angel and Devil-

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 AM
From CSJ (Most Popular Japanese Meetup Group in Sydney)
4.5

Bad boys bring Heaven to you🤍 Bad girls bring Hell to you🖤 🎟️Don’t forget to use the promo code CSJ to get $5 OFF your ticket!! ↪︎[Grab your Ticket🔗](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/em4-x-myst-halloween-tickets-1995647599692?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3) 🎟️ディスカウントコードCSJ入力で5ドルオフもお忘れなく! ↪︎[チケット購入はこちら🔗](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/em4-x-myst-halloween-tickets-1995647599692?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3) Bring your ID or passport plz🪪
必ず IDもしくはパスポートをお持ち下さい🪪 (パスポート写真不可🙅‍♀️) チケット購入時、ディスカウントコードCSJ入力で5ドルオフ💝 Use promo code “CSJ” when purchasing your ticket to receive $5 OFF💝 티켓 구매 시 프로모션 코드 “CSJ” 를 입력하고 $5 할인을 받으세요💝 初めて、1人参加、友達同士、みんな大歓迎✨ Whether it’s your first time, you’re coming solo, or you’re joining with friends, everyone is welcome✨ 처음 오시는 분, 혼자 오시는 분, 친구와 함께 오시는 분 모두 환영합니다✨

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Under the Hood of AI on AWS: Rethinking Data & Application Health

Under the Hood of AI on AWS: Rethinking Data & Application Health

Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 AM
From Amazon Web Services - Sydney User Group
4.5

Hello Amazonians, AWS User Group Sydney and TiDB are teaming up for an evening on the gap between a working AI demo and a system you can run in production. Two speakers will share what they have learned running AI workloads on AWS. **🎤 Hear from:** * **Tony Huang, Ph.D., Solution Architect @ TiDB** *One data layer instead of four: simplifying your AI stack on AWS* * **Shahed Kazi, Global Lead, Cloud Architecture & Strategy @ Everlight Radiology** *Application Health at Scale with Agentic AI: Extending AWS DevOps Agent with AI Agents and Skills* Stay after the talks to meet fellow builders over drinks and nibbles! 🍕🍻 **Agenda:** 17:30 \| Arrival\, registration and refreshments 18:00 \| Introductions 18:05 \| Talk 1: Application Health at Scale with Agentic AI Shahed Kazi, Global Lead, Cloud Architecture & Strategy at Everlight Radiology 18:35 \| Talk 2: One data layer instead of four: simplifying your AI stack on AWS Tony Huang, Ph.D., Solution Architect at TiDB 19:05 \| Networking\, food\, and drinks\! 🍻🍕 **Event details:** 📅 Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open 5:30 PM) 📍 Location: Level 8/2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 (Please enter via Kent St to access the building). RSVP now to save your spot! See you there, **The PolarSeven and TiDB Team** *Would you like to present? Complete [this form](https://forms.gle/GAqrJggTjme6Uzsu6) and we'll be in touch soon.*

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Sculptures by the Sea 2026

Sculptures by the Sea 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 PM
From Bike Leichhardt
4.8

NOTE -EARLIER START FROM SUMMER HILL Meet at the Lackey St fountain in Summer Hill at 7.50 for an 8.00am departure to the Oxford St mall, where we will stop at approx. 9.20 in the mall at the entrance of the Bondi Junction train station. ALTERNATIVELY meet us at about 9.20 am to start your ride at the Oxford St Mall outside the train station. (Please indicate in COMMENTS if you are starting at Bondi Junction) At about 9.30 am - we'll leave the Oxford St mall via Waverley St and Bondi road for 3.5klms (which can be busy but is downhill and traffic is usually slow due to the many traffic lights). We'll go to the main venue of Sculpture by the Sea at Marks Park, between North Bondi and Tamarama. where we'll park and lock our bikes (there is an info stall, sculptures, cafe and toilets there). Then put on your walking shoes to walk south for about 2 klms to the end of the sculpture trail at Tamarama (BRING A HAT AND WATER). Return to Marks Park, get our bikes then on to Bondi Beach and meander along the foreshore carpark to North Bondi, on to Ben Buckler point and uphill to Dover Heights (on a steady uphill on an at times busy road - need to be careful here), along the cliff tops on back streets and downhill to Neilson Park past Kincoppal/Rose Bay Convent for a coffee at the Neilson Park kiosk (plus more toilets). Have a swim here if you want. Then via Parsley Bay, a ride through the National Park to Camp Cove and back to Watsons Bay for another coffee &/or a light lunch at the library cafe &/or another swim in the harbour side enclosure. The ride officially finishes there. Suggest you hop on a ferry back to Circular Quay so bring your Opal card (or ride back if you prefer). (NB a bit of bike carrying needed to get on the ferry). Bring sun hat, sunblock, water, comfortable walking shoes, swimmers and towel. All usual conditions apply, ie helmet, pump, spare tube, tools and also a good bike lock for when we walk the sculpture trail. Approx distance 40klms (or 25 klms if you start from Oxford St mall at Bondi Junction). NB there are HILLS and traffic at times. Not for beginners or inexperienced riders. Estimated to take over 4 hours depending on walking, cafe stops and swimming time. If its raining heavily on the day the ride will be cancelled. Tim 0408 691 541

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Tavern Trivia

Tavern Trivia

Mon, Oct 26, 8:00 AM
From Fortress Sydney
4.5

Gather your party, sharpen your wits, and descend upon the Tavern for **Tavern Trivia** — a weekly battle of brains where legends are born one answer at a time. Hosted in the heart of our bustling Fortress Tavern, this isn’t your average pub trivia. Expect an unpredictable mix of **pop culture, video games, fantasy, film, and chaotic curveballs** that’ll test even the sharpest of sages. 🎁 **Epic Prizes** 🍹 **Themed Cocktails & Tankards** 🎲 **Gaming Lore & Curveball Rounds** 🧙‍♂️ **Immersive Vibes. Medieval Energy** Whether you’re here for the glory or just for the vibes, Fortress Trivia Night is your new midweek quest. Entry is free, but tables fill fast, so rally your crew and **[book your spot](https://events.humanitix.com/tavern-trivia-free-fortresssydney)**. 🤳Hosted by the wonderful Izak

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