What we’re about
This is a group for people who want to enlarge their social connections and develop their bodies and their minds. Events include social nights, board games, philosophy and intellectual discussions, group walking and social sport.
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Featured event
Brisbane Stoics November 2025 Meetup: Philosophy as a Way of Life
This is a meetup for people who are interested in applying stoic principles to their lives or would like to find out more about Stoicism.
After our insightful meeting last month on Marcus Aurelius and his legacy, we now turn to how we can put this philosophy into practice and apply it as a way of life.
We'll explore some theory and discuss how to apply these principles to our own lives.
Please bring some of your favourite short readings or maxims, along with general ideas, to share.
- 9am - The venue is the small building adjacent to New Farm library. It has a small kitchen and there is nearby free parking and close to public transport. Feel free to bring a friend.
- 11am (Optional) - Social with the group at nearby MK Cafe after meetup.
Join our WhatsApp group to chat or catchup between meetups.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Stoics
"An unexamined life is not worth living"
(Socrates)
Upcoming events
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⚽️Social Soccer☀️(mixed) @ New Farm park.
New Farm Park, 1005 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD, 4005, AUPlay the beautiful game in beautitful New Farm park on Saturday 8.30am.
Low intensity Coed Soccer (mixed) for men and women of any age, ability or fitness level. It will just be fun and fitness kicking the ball in the park. Nothing too serious. Feel free to bring a friend to the game.
Join our WhatsApp Social Soccer Chat Group to get the latest notifications or help in finding the group on the field. Feel free to add a friend to the group chat.
Venue is New Farm park. Meetup at the front of New Farm United clubhouse (photo below). Look for the orange ball and green goals The host (Steve) wearing a brown baseball cap and white shirt .Mobile 0412647557 if problems finding the group.
LIABILITY WAVER
The organiser of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury or accidents to participants or their property on the event. By participating the event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining the event you agree to these terms.24 attendees
Social Saturday Games
New Farm Library, 135 Sydney St, New Farm, QL, AUJoin us for Party, Social Deduction & Light Strategy Games. You can bring your own games to the meetup (if you own any).
The hosts can bring the following games:
- Secret Hitler
- Codenames,
- Bohnanza,
- Just One,
- Unstable Unicorns,
- Exploding Kittens
The venue is New Farm library meeting room. It has a small kitchen with microwave and fridge for snacks and drinks .Its also has plenty of adjacent parking and close to public transport.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Boardgamers
6 attendees
Is grieving over loss for too long harmful or unvirtuous ?
New Farm Library, 135 Sydney St, New Farm, QL, AUFaciliated by Cormac White, Sam Ah Wing and Steve Smith.
Join us for philosophical discussions about topics are relevant in our everyday life in 21st century Brisbane.
This month's discussion is about what Socrates, Plato, Cicero, Seneca, Confucius, Buddha and other ancient philosophers said about grief and loss.
In Plato’s The Republic, Socrates describes a good man as someone who upholds the “greatest equanimity” in the face of grief, and so will be “least likely to lament.” Socrates further says that grief should be left only to women.
- 9.30am -This is a group analysis and critique of ancient philosophical perspectives in comparison with modern psychological research concerning coping from loss and dealing with trauma.
- 11.30am - [Optional] Drink and bite to eat at a nearby cafe.
The venue is New Farm library meeting room. It is the building adjacent to the main library. There is plenty of library parking and its close to public transport.
Recommended reading:
Article - Plato on Grief as a Mental Disorder
Cicero - How to Grieve: Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation (2018, Princeton University Press)
Seneca - Seneca Selected Dialogues and Consolations (Hackett Classics) (2015, Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.)
Michael Cholbi - Grief_ A Philosophical Guide (2022, Princeton University Press)Live the good life and remember that Socrates said 'an unexamined life is not worth living'. Cheers.
20 attendees
November Social Drinks & Games @ Netherworld Diner Arcade Bar
Netherworld bar, diner & gaming relics, 186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, AUJoin us on Saturday night at Netherworld Retro Bar, Fortitude Valley.
Mingle, chat and make new connections. Perfect place to catch up with friends for drinks and a bite to eat. Enjoy the vintage gaming, pinball, consoles and 100+ board games.
Netherworld also offers a selection of Australian wines, spirits from around the world, a list of Netherworld cocktails, non alcoholic beers and gluten free beers.
The Hellmouth Diner is the heart of the Netherworld. It strives to deliver a fun, inclusive and socially conscious menu of classic diner burgers and tasty bites.
Netherworld is located 5 minutes walk from Fortitude Valley train station.
Its close to buses and paid and off street parking.Look for the host (Steve) wearing a green leprechaun tophat. Mobile 0412647557 if problems finding the group.
Combined meetup with Brisbane Boardgamers
12 attendees
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