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✅ Small group (4-12ppl) ✅ Tibet permit handled for you ✅ Authentic experiences of Tibetan culture ✅ All iconic attractions included ✅ 1-2 people to sign up A classic 8-day tour that includes all of the iconic Tibet destinations, offering fabulous **monasteries**, breathtaking **high-altitude walks**, stunning views of the world’s **highest mountains** and one of the **warmest cultures** you will ever encounter. An ideal choice to fully experience the magnificient nature and fascinating culture of the sacred land of the Himalaya. **Destination:** Tibet, China **Accommodation:** 4 star hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse; one night in dorm room hostel or tent in Rongbuk with limited condition **Airport Free Picking up and Seeing Off -** Picking Up at 10:00，13:30，16:00，18:30 everyday from Lhasa airport to city downtown Seeing off at 06:30，08:00, 12:00 from Lhasa city downtown to the airport **(\*if your time falls off from these committed pickup times, there will be extra 400rmb/car for private airport pickup)** **Train station** picking up and seeing off are all **free of charge on your committed arrival and departure date.** **Notice** 1\. Each group will be confirmed with minimum of **4** guests and **12** guests maximum 2.The dates in the form highlighted **in bold** indicate that the groups have been confirmed with more than 4 guests signed up. 📅 Trip Dates & Pricing **Slow Season** Jan 11-18, **16-23, 19-26,** 22-29, **25- Feb. 1,** 29 - Feb. 5 Feb 1-8, **3-10,** 5-12, 6-13, **8-15,** 9-16, 12-19, **15- 22,19-26,** **22-Mar. 1,26- Mar. 5** Nov 1-8, 5-12, 8- 15, 12- 19,15-22, 19-26, 22-29, 26- Dec 3, 29-Dec 6 Dec 3-10, 6-13,10-17, 13-20,17-24,20-27, 24-31, 27-Jan3, 31-Jan7 **·** **Price:** RMB 6990 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1400 **Normal Season** **Mar 1-8,** 4-11, 5-12, 8-15, 12- 19,**15-22,** **19-26,** 22-29, **25-Apr 1, 29 - Apr 5,** 30 - Apr. 6 **Apr. 1-8, 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16,11-18, 13-20, 16-23,**18- 25, **20-27, 23-30, 25- May 2, 27-May 4, 29-May 6** **May 1-8,** 3-10, 6-13, 8-15, **10-17,**11-18, 13-20, **14- 21,** 16-23,**17 -24,19-26,** 20-27, 22-29, **24-31,** May 25- Jun 1, 27 - Jun 3, 29-Jun 5 Oct 11-18, 12-19,14-21, 16-23, **19-26,** 21-28, 23-30, 25-Nov 1, 27-Nov3, 29-Nov5 **·** **Price:** RMB 7890 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1560 **Peak Tour Season** June. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12, 7-14,** 9-16, 11-18, **14-19,**15-22, **16-23,** 17-24, 19-26, 21-28, **25 - July 2, 27 - July 4,** 29 - July 6 July. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12,8-15** **Aug. 21-28**, 23-30,**26-Sep 2**, 28-Sep 4, 30-Sep6 Sep 2-9, 4-11, 6-13, 9-16, **11-18,**13-20,16-23,**18-23** **·** **Price:** RMB 8390 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1740 **TOP Peak Tour Season** July 10-17, 12-19, **15-22,**17-24, 20-27, 22- 29, 24-31, 26-Aug 2, 29-Aug 5, 31-Aug 7 Aug 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16, **11-18,** 14-19, 16-23, 18-25 Sep 20-27, 23-30, **25-Oct 2,** 27-Oct4, 30-Oct 7 Oct1-8, 4-11, **6-13,** 8-15 **·** **Price:** RMB 8990 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1980 **Discounted Price For -** \* **200rmb/person off** discount price for **citizens from China including HK&Macao** \* Free of Charge for the children under 3 years old, half price for children between 4-11 years old and full price charged to children above 12 years old **🗺️ Itinerary Highlights** **Day 1 · Lhasa arrival, free time** 🚌 70kms \| 1h 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar ⛰️ 3650m **Day 2 · Lhasa City Sightseeing** ✨Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar 🥞 Breakfast; Welcome Dinner ⛰️ 3650m **Day 3 · Lhasa City Sightseeing** ✨Potala Palace; Local Folks Activities; Johkang Temple；Local Tea House Experience 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar 🥞 Breakfast; Tea Break ⛰️ 3650m **Day 4 · Lhasa - Yamdrotso - Gyatse - Shigatse** ✨ Yamdrotso Lake, Local rural family visiting & Farm lunch; Karola Glacier 🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar 🚌 360kms \| 8h 🥞 Breakfast; farm lunch ⛰️ 3650m - 5030m - 3600m **Day 5 ·Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp** ✨ overlooking Mt. Everest and the Gawula view point visit Rongpuk Monastery (3.3km to EBC, you could take a short hike there if you like) 🏨 Everest Base Camp Guest House (dorm bed) 🚌 340kms \| 8h 🥞 None ⛰️ 3650m - 4300m - 5200m **Day 6 ·Mt. Everest - Dingyal-Shigatse：Everest East sideViewpoint, Farewell Dinner** ✨Savor the beautiful moments of the early morning. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest-altitude monastery. Drive to the Xilin View point to admire the breathtaking views of the eastern slope of Everest, and Mt. Lhotse. Share a traditional Tibetan dinner and enjoy the distinctive folk songs and dances of Shigatse. 🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar 🚌 360kms \| 8h 🥞 Breakfast; Dinner with Song and Dance Performance ⛰️ 5200m - 4300m - 3600m **Day 7 · Shigaste - Lhasa** **✨** Tashilhunpo Monastery; Yarlung Zangbo River 🏨Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar 🚌 280kms; 5h 🥞 Breakfast ⛰️3650m **Day 8 · Lhasa departure** **🥞** Breakfast **Price includes:** **√ All necessary travel permits for Tibet** (mainland Chinese/HK citizen waived) √ Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour and between airport/train station and Hotel at designated period of time √ 6 nights accommondation: twin shared rooms with breakfast - 6 nights at 4-star hotel; 1 night at EBC area with limited condition and no breakfast. √ All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary √ Welcome dinner in D2, Tea break in D3 and Dinner with song and dance performance in D6. √ Experienced Local Tibetan private guide √ Travel insurance **Price does not include:** × Main transportation (flights/train) × Lunches except D4 and dinners Except D2 during the trip x Tips to driver and tour guide \*not mandatory × Single room supplement × Invoice and all personal expenses × Airport/train station pickup/see off out of your group dates dates or shuttle bus schedule **What you should bring:** **1\. Clothing** 1-2 pairs of durable shoes, mid-weight (may-sep) waterproof clothes (dress in layers); hat (to prevent from UV and strong wind); high-quality socks **2\. Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items** Sun block SPF 50+, lip balm SPF 50+, moisturizing skincare products, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, wipes, feminine products, shaving products; (for 1 night in Rongbuk: travel size soap and shampoo, toothbrush and tooth paste, disposable towel, ear plugs, etc) **3\. Others** Original passport, basic medicines, waterbottle, camera, energy snacks, power bank, books, etc **About high altitude sickness:** The average altitude of Tibet is about **4000 meters** above the sea level (Lhasa: 3700m; Shigatse: 3836m; EBC: 5100m;). You may suffer from High Altitude Sickness in the beginning days of your Tibet trip. But don’t worry too much, **the high altitude can be acclimatized usually in 2\~3 days**. Our suggestion is to take a physical examination and get suggestions from your doctor, and medicines like aspirin is helpful to ease the headache. (drinking coke is also helpful). While in Tibet, you should **keep warm all the time**, avoid running, drink more water and eat more vegetables and carbohydrates. We suggest you to not take showers during the first day after your arrival at Tibet. If you don’t feel well, get help from your tour guide or go to the hospital without any delay.

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us 50rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself

Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass

dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us Please confirm with me first before you signed up My WeChat is ellenliu12345 60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court 小伙伴们， 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打，欢迎加入我们

The ruins of **lost civilizations** like Guge Kingdom, **ultimate pilgrimage destination** such as Mt. Kailash, and a vast array of **wildlife** keep captivating ceaseless flow of global photographers, pilgrims and other tourists to visit in **Ngari region.** Starting your adventure from Lhasa, this **15-day big loop tour** brings you a superb chance to explore the **essence of Tibet** with a focus in **vast wilderness of Ngari.** Grab your passport and let's get on this **once-in-a-life-time journey.** **Highlights** **☁️ABOVE THE CLOUD -** See seven epic 8000+m snow peaks **🏔️MT. KAILASH · A PILGRIMAGE -** 3-day trekking to the ultimate holy mountain **🌊THOUSAND LAKES -** a feast for the eyes **🛖IN-DEPTH CULTURE -** visiting some of the most secret and fascinating monasteries and Tibetan villages **🦌WILD LIFE -** Changtang depopulated zone 4 **Guarantee** ***01.*** Comfortable accommodation ***02.*** Oxygen bottle ***03.*** Comfortable bus & experienced local driver ***04.*** 10+ years' experiences in Tibet travelling **🗺️ Trip At a Glance** **Day 1 · Lhasa arrival (3650m)** ⛰️3650m 🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similiar 🚌 70km; 1hrs **Day 2 · Lhasa City Sightseeing \*Drepung Monastery,** Sera Monastery and watch the monks' debate activities 🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar **Day 3 · Lhasa City Sightseeing \*Potala Palace,** Visit the Jokhang Temple and Barkor Street, Sweet Tea House Break 🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar **Day 4 · Lhasa – Yamdrotso Lake - Farm House Lunch -Gyantse - Shigatse** 🏨 Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar ⛰️3650-5030-3600m 🚌 360km; 8hrs **Day 5 · Shigatse-Tingri-Everest Base Camp** ⛰️3600-4300-5200m 🏨 Rongpuk Guest House 🚌 340km; 8hrs **Day 6 · EBC -Pekutso-Saga** ⛰️5200-4510m 🏨 TYalong Zangpo Hotel or Similar 🚌 380km; 7hrs **Day 7 · Saga -Tarchen** ⛰️4600m 🏨 Himalaya Hotel or similar 🚌 490km; 8hrs **Day 8 · Kailash Kora, 1st day Tarchen - Driapuk** 🥾 trekking 13km; 5hrs ⛰️4675-5210m 🏨Driapuk Monastery Guesthouse **Day 9 · Kailash Kora, 2nd day Driapuk – Dzultripuk** 🥾 trekking 24km; 10hrs ⛰️4675-5630-4810m 🏨 Dzultripuk Monastery Guesthouse **Day 10 · Kailash Kora, 3rd day Dzultripuk – Lake Manasarovar.** 🥾 trekking 12km; 4hrs ⛰️ 4810-4600m 🏨 Himalaya Hotel or similar **Day 11 · Tarchen-Saga** ⛰️4510m 🏨 Yalong Zangpo Hotel or Similar 🚌 490km; 8hrs **Day 12 · Saga - kyirong** ⛰️4510-2800m 🏨 Pencuo Kangsang Hotel or Similar 🚌 200km; 3hrs **Day 13 · Kyirong-Tingri** ⛰️2800-4300m 🏨 Tingri Everest Hotel or Similar 🚌 260km; 5hrs **Day 14 · Tingri-Lhasa** ⛰️4300-3650m 🏨 Lhasa GangGyan Hotel or similar 🚌 500km; 3hrs **Day 15 · Lhasa departure** **📅 Trip Dates & Pricing**（Dates in bold are **CONFIRMED** groups) **April 28-May 12** **May 8-22，May 17-June 31，May 29-June 12** Oct 11-25，Oct 18-Nov 1 **·** **Price:** RMB 14960 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 2750 **May 24 - June 7（Saga Dawa Festival）** **·** **Price:** RMB 16460 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3710 **June 6-20，June 11-25，June 15-29，June 22-July 6，June 29-July 13，July 5-19** **Aug 21-Sep 4，Aug 29-Sep 12** Sep 8-22, Sep 12-26, Sep 19-Oct 3 **·** **Price:** RMB 15990 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3050 July 17-31，July 22-Aug 5，**July 31-Aug 14** Aug 6-20，Aug 15-29 Sep 26-Oct 10，**Oct 4-18** **·** **Price:** RMB 16880 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3250 **What's included** · **Tibet travel permit** and all other necessary permits to Tibet · **15-days' local transportation** (7-23 seats bus with AC) with **one time airport picking-up and seeing-off service** · **14-nights' accommodation** in hotel and guesthouse (double occupancy) · All **admission fees** and activities indicated in the itinerary · 9 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 tea-break and 1 dinner · **Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide** · **Travel insurance** · Mineral water, **oxygen bottle** and **first aid kit** **What's not included** ❌Flights to and from Lhasa ❌Single room occupancy (Refer to prices for respective dates) ❌Main meals during the trip ❌Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses **Trip Inquiry:** Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355 Wechat: OKDealTravel Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com) **Notice** 1\. Please note that hotel rooms are based on double occupancy\. If you signing up solo\, we'll try to match you with other same gender guest\, but if we can't find other guests to share the room with\, single supplement will be charged\. 2\. Please note that this trip contain high altitude hiking\. For your safety\, This trip is recommended for 18\-65 year old guests with **good physical condition and had high altitude hiking experience only，f**or people who are suffered from heart disease, high blood pressure and severe cold are not recommended to join this trip 3\. Private group is available for minimum 2 persons\. Please contact us for quote\.

Walk through stories of refuge, resilience, and hope on this guided English tour exploring one of Shanghai's most remarkable chapters, where thousands of Jewish refugees found sanctuary during World War II. Discover how preserved spaces and personal stories reveal the city's role as an unexpected haven. ## Route Highlights · Xiahai Temple · Tilanqiao Prison · White Horse Cafe · Jewish Refugees Museum · Zhoushan Road · JDC Site (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee) · Huoshan Park · Roy’s Roof Garden (Broadway Theatre Site) *** ## Detailed Info **Duration:** 2.5 – 3 hours **Walking Distance:** Approximately 1.5 – 2 km **Group Size:** 6 – 15 people *(Includes rich historical storytelling — recommended for ages 10+)* **Price:** 299 RMB / person **Date:** 12 April 2026 (Sunday) **Meeting Time:** 2:00 PM **Meeting Point:** Exit 1, Tilanqiao Metro Station (Line 12) *** ## What’s included ✔ Professional English-speaking guide ✔ Entrance tickets to attractions ✔ Organization & coordination fee *** ## What’s not included ✖ Transportation costs ✖ Tips for the guide ✖ Personal expenses *** ## Why this experience ✔ Discover hidden history most people overlook ✔ Walk through real stories, not just locations ✔ Small group for a more personal experience ✔ Perfect for culture lovers & curious explorers *** ## Cancellation Policy · Full payment required upon booking · Full refund if cancelled **7+ days before** · 50% refund if cancelled **within 7 days** · Deposit is non-transferable · Full refund will be provided if cancelled due to: * Insufficient participants * Weather / transport disruptions * Other force majeure situations *** ## Disclaimer OKDeal Travel is not responsible for changes due to: · Weather or unforeseen circumstances · Site closures or schedule adjustments · Availability of facilities The itinerary may be adjusted accordingly to ensure safety and experience quality

For two hours, poets can bring and share work to be critiqued and workshopped by fellow poets. The workshop is in English, but both experienced and new poets are encouraged to attend. Our workshop is very open and accepting. Since we are in China, everything we do is in the wechat group, and the meetup group often looks rather dead. I promise you that we are still active and meeting, but you need to add Ry in order to get to the actual group where people are meeting and discussing poetry. To be added to the WeChat group, add Ry on WeChat. His ID is texaswriter.

Historic Jing'an Citywalk. Meeting time: Wednesday evening 7:00 PM Cost: free to participate, no show penalty is RMB 18 after sign up. After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Meeting point: Exit 3 of People Square metro station, Line 1/2/8 This Wednesday evening, let's explore historic Jing'an area. Starting from Starbucks Rostery near West Nanjing road metro before we stroll to just renovated Zhangyuan. Then we pall Fun min road before we arrive at Jing'an temple. Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai, the world’s largest and a Flagship for Starbucks. The Roastery is both a factory and store, creating a rich sensorial experience wherein customers can watch and follow the coffee roasting process while sampling a variety of coffee beans and preparation styles from around the world. Historic Zhang's Garden reopens as a boutique destination Zhangyuan, or Zhang's Garden, opened in 1885 as China's first modern pleasure garden, but it later decayed into a neighborhood of dilapidated houses. Its former glory has now been restored in the latest round of urban renewal. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, reopen to the public on Dec 1 2022 after four years of protective renovation. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, will partially reopen to the public on Dec 1 after four years of protective renovation. Located just off Nanjing Road West at the corner of Taixing Road and Wujiang Road, Zhang Yuan - or Zhang's Garden - is widely known as Shanghai's largest, best-preserved and most diverse shikumen compound. The compound was named after its founding owner Zhang Shuhe (1850-1919), a merchant from Wuxi in Jiangsu province. Zhang had bought a piece of farmland in Shanghai from a Briton named Francis Groom before building a garden home for his mother. Read less

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Walk through stories of refuge, resilience, and hope on this guided English tour exploring one of Shanghai's most remarkable chapters, where thousands of Jewish refugees found sanctuary during World War II. Discover how preserved spaces and personal stories reveal the city's role as an unexpected haven. **What to Expect** ✅ Walk Through "Little Vienna" — A Living Neighborhood Where East Meets West ✅Discover the "Shanghai Ark" — A Wartime Miracle of Humanity ✅History You Can Touch — A Feast for the Senses ✅Buildings That Tell Stories — From Prison to Garden ✅A Bridge Across Generations — Stories Still Being Told **Citywalk Tour Route :** \- Xiahai Temple \- Tilanqiao Prison \- White Horse Cafe \- Jewish Refugees Museum \- Zhoushan Road \- JDC Site \(American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee\) \- Huoshan Park \- Roy's Roof Garden \(Broadway Theatre Site\) **Trip Cost: 45USD/person** **What's included in the price:** ✔️ Professional English Guide ✔️ Tour entrance tickets ✔️ Organization fee **What's not included in the price:** ✖️ Transportation cost ✖️ Tips for the guide ✖️ Your personal expense **Duration: 2.5-3 hours** **Distance: Approximately 1.5-2 km** **Group size: 6 -15 people** (This itinerary includes substantial historical content, making it more suitable for children aged 10 and up to understand) Price: 299rmb/person **Time & Dates:** Apr 12th, Sunday, 2026 **Meeting Time:** 2:00pm **Meeting Point:** Ext 1 of Tilanqiao Metro Station, Line 12 Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355 Customer Service Wechat: OKDealTravel Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com) Follow wechat @okdealtravel for more China hidden gems! Contact us for your tailor made China trip and let the adventure begin! 🌟🏯🎒

***Scan the WhatsApp QR code above to connect with us.*** (Hint: Save the image to your phone, then open it. Press and hold on the image, and your WhatsApp app will open and prompt you to add the contact.) **AN EVENT MAY ONLY TAKE PLACE AFTER YOU HAVE CONNECTED VIA WHATSAPP. There will be no event unless it is confirmed in a WhatsApp group.** The picture above was taken in the compound of **Baoshan Temple** (寶山寺), it is a Buddhist temple located on the banks of the Lianqi River in the town of Baoshan District, Shanghai. Hi, my name is Nigel. I graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and began my career designing rocket components for China’s aerospace program. So unlike the so-called “rocket scientists” on Wall Street, I am the real deal. For the past 20 years, I have helped foreign businesses achieve a smooth landing in China, navigating everything from market strategy and regulatory compliance to local partnerships and execution. I speak the languages of engineering, mathematics, and cross-border business. Let us have a cup of tea at a peaceful Buddhist temple and talk business. We can brainstorm practical, real-world approaches to doing business in China. My associate and I also host business networking events and organize trips around China for professionals and entrepreneurs. Please add the WhatsApp contact above to connect and confirm details.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).