Anti-Globalization

Join us every Wednesday evening for an Introduction to Meditation! We meet up to do a guided Buddhist meditation together. Before the meditation starts, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and how the meditation works. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge for coming along. Hope to see you there! Note: We meet in the G/F lobby at 7.00pm.

Bonjour ! Welcome to the HK French Meetup. Interested in French style ? Looking for an activity on Wednesday evenings ? Join us for an unforgettable time at our Meetup, where language and culture blend seamlessly! Immerse yourself in lively conversations with fellow Francophiles while enjoying delicious snacks and delightful drinks. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting your journey in the French language, this is the perfect opportunity to practice your skills in a friendly atmosphere. Share stories, make new friends, and expand your cultural horizons. We meet every two weeks on wednesdays. see you there! Julien & François Location of the meet up: The bar is named: « SOIREE » G/F TAI LEE BUILDING 19 ELGIN STREET, CENTRAL Start at 6:30 pm -7: 00 pm till 10 pm.

Ignore the waitlist, message us here or on instagram (barhop.hongkong) to sign up. Every Wednesday, our Speakeasy Bar Hop will take you to enjoy top-tier drinks at different secret locations in Central Hong Kong, ending the night on a lively dance floor. Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery, great vibes, and exceptional craft cocktails, including VIP secret access to a private lounge! Join the Hong Kong Bar Hop for a lively night of quality drinks and making new friends in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Whether you're a local looking to expand your social circle or a visitor wanting to experience the nightlife scene, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys great conversations over drinks. **What Is Included:** * Free entry to 3 hidden locations and a final dance club * One complimentary cocktail shot at each bar * Free bottle and table service at the dance club * VIP secret access to a private lounge **Entry fee:** $150 **Walk ins:** $180 Reserve your spot through FPS/Payme to 68293890 Or Credit Card or Apple Pay: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJMgfE1XJfAc145 *Different bar hopping route every Wednesday **Craft cocktails priced $100-150 on average T&C on our website (www.barhophongkong.com)

Open mic poetry night at the Social Room. Come, listen or read, your own or others' poetry —the choice is yours. With two rounds, the first being a round-the-room chance to read, the second after a break, where it's a free-for-all, where anyone can step up and take the mic, love the mic, BE the mic. **Free entry and 2-4-1 drinks until 9pm!**

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Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

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Welcome to Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰 Looking to meet new people or simply unwind with interesting conversations? You’ve found the right group! [[[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpOTOIjOYvh0naQrnO3gIa) ] We host weekly casual meetups in the heart of Hong Kong — bringing together locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world 🌍 No pressure, no formalities — just fun chats, new friends, and great vibes. Come join us and be part of the global community.

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————————————— **Whatsapp group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g) **You may join the whatsapp group or simply call 91796157 when you are over there** SEATS ARE LIMITED, you are encouraged to walk around and find your partners! If you need any help, just ask me to introduce you into the right group ————————————— Join us for a fun evening of language exchange and socializing with international friends. Whether you're a local looking to practice a new language or an exchange student wanting to meet new people, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment **Why we host the event in Central Market?** In 1990, the Central Market building was graded as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. After multiple rounds of study and consultation, the revitalization project for the Central Market building began in October 2017. Upon completion, a portion of the market stalls will be preserved. the Central Market's historical significance makes it an attractive venue for hosting various types of events that can celebrate Hong Kong's rich heritage and cultural identity. Please grab a dink and enjoy! **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Please support and buy some foods or drink in Central market\*\*\*\*\*\*\***

***About this outing***: For this second HK plant walk, we will be doing an easy hike in Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve. Our aim is to get familiar with Hong Kong’s native plants by using the Inaturalist app. We will begin with a quick overview about Inaturalist and how to make and upload an observation – by doing so, you’ll be contributing useful biodiversity data to a huge citizen science database! Then, we will wander at a comfortable pace along the shaded forest trails of the nature reserve, pausing to look more closely at plants and record what we see. Tai Po Kau is rich in interesting and unusual flora, and if we are lucky, we might spot the Hong Kong Ania, a native orchid (see picture). This event is beginner-friendly. You need moderate fitness and comfortable walking/hiking shoes (there’s a short uphill climb to start). Shoes with good grip are best as some parts of the trail are uneven and the stones can be a little slippery when it’s humid. ***About the organizer:*** I am a regular hiker, plant lover and Inaturalist ambassador. However, I am not a botanist or expert! The aim of this walk is to discover plants together, document Hong Kong’s native biodiversity and work on removing our plant blindness. ***Please***: ✔Have a true profile photo of yourself on Meetup, so that I can recognize you ✔Download the Inaturalist app on your phone before the walk and create an account ✔Have breakfast and hydrate before the hike ✔Plan your transportation to Tai Po Kau and show up on time! ***Do bring***: ✔Water or sports drink (at least 750ml) ✔ Walking/hiking shoes with decent grip ✔Mosquito repellent ✔Sun protection (hat / sunscreen / long sleeves) ✔Umbrella ***Don't***: ❌Wear inappropriate clothes/shoes (flip flops, heels) ❌Be late ❌Bring guests (all participants must sign up separately) ❌Smoke or drop litter on the trail ***Route description***: Tai Po Kau Red Walk and connecting trails ***Walk details***: Approx. 5 km with 200m climb. There is a short steep road section at the very start, but most of the walk is relatively flat and shaded. However, it could still be warm and humid. I plan to finish within 3 hours and the walk is circular - we will end the walk back at the starting point. ***Meeting time and place***: 10am at the Entrance of Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve on Tai Po Road (Tai Po Kau). I will wait near the “Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve” wooden sign. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1tCoS38hQkFGQtZ86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1tCoS38hQkFGQtZ86) ***Transportation info*** **By taxi or Uber** The entrance of the nature reserve is located on Tai Po road (Tai Po Kau), here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/R19HKRNLgM1Cbq79A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/R19HKRNLgM1Cbq79A) There is a lay-by with a public sitting-out area at the nature reserve entrance. **By public transport** If taking public transport, you need to get off at the **Chung Tsai Yuen bus stop** on Tai Po road, which is a 2-minute walk from the nature reserve entrance. You can take the following services; the green minibus is the most regular option: **Green minibus** 28K Tai Po Market MTR Station \~ Sha Tin (Pak Hok Ting Street) (Circular route, 10 min intervals). * From Sha Tin, the journey takes around 25 minutes **KMB bus** 72 Tai Wo \~ Cheung Sha Wan (20-25 minute intervals) * An easy place to get this bus is from the bus station underneath Tai Wo MTR. The journey takes 20 minutes. For this walk, take the 9:20 departure. 72A Tai Wai MTR Station \~ Tai Po Industrial Estate (30 minute intervals) * From Tai Wai, the bus departs every 00 and 30 minutes, and the journey takes 30 minutes. For this walk, take the 9:00 or (latest) 9:30am departure. 73A Yu Chui Court \~ Wah Ming (30 minute intervals) 74A Tai Wo \~ Kai Yip (60 minute intervals) ***Important notes***: * I will make a list of participants with visible profile photos on Meetup. If you cannot make it, please update your RSVP on Meetup as soon as possible. * Out of respect for all participants, we will not wait a long time for latecomers. If you are running late due to transportation issues, please leave a message on this page before 10am to let us know. Otherwise I will start the walk promptly. * I will not check messages after the walk begins. There is limited network coverage in the nature reserve. * The walk may be cancelled in the event of heavy rain/thunderstorm or for other reasons. Please check this page 2 hours before the event time for any updates. * There is no shop at the start or along the route. Be mindful of warm weather, and please bring enough water and a snack for energy if you need it. * There is a public toilet near the start of the walk. * Participants join this walk at their own choosing and at their own risk.

**Every Friday, we connect working professionals from different industries over lunch.** **What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm **When:** 12:30 PM **How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)** https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/ 💳 Event fee will be collected prior to confirm your spot 🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely 🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/ View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!