Anglófilo

For our fifth book of 2026, we have a Japanese bestselling mystery. 'When a writer fascinated by the macabre is approached by an acquaintance, he finds himself investigating an eerie house for sale in Tokyo. At first, with its bright and spacious interior, it seems the perfect first home. But upon closer inspection, the building’s floor plans reveal a mysterious "dead space” hidden between its walls. Seeking a second opinion, the writer shares the floor plans with his friend Kurihara, an architect, only to discover more unnerving details throughout. What is the true purpose behind the house’s disturbing design? And what happened to the former owners who disappeared without a trace? When a body suddenly appears and a young woman reaches out about a second house, it soon becomes clear that the writer and his friend may be in over their heads.' This book is available on Kindle. For international delivery you can find it from Blackwells and it may also be available at the library or an English language book store. We are a "real" book club, which means we do read the book before the meet-up and discuss it. New members are always welcome. We need to notify the venue about how many will attend, so please make sure your RSVP status is accurate. Hope to see you there!

A relaxed evening of Spanish conversation at Culture Club, a nice location that many of our members know well because of previous Get Together, held for many years! We meet there every Wednesday. After the first drink, we get happy hour prices all evening. ============= Una noche de conversacion en español, para quienes aman la lengua española! El ambiente es relajado y el lugar esta bien ubicado en el centro. Las reuniones se llevan haciendo ya muchos años y se conocian como Get Togethers de la "Sociedad Hispanica de Hong Kong". Todavia podeis uniros a este grupo de Sociedad Hispanica en Facebook para manteneros al tanto conlos anuncios de la comunidad hispanohablante, y acceder a fotos-videos mas interactivos! Nos vemos alli todos los miercoles. Podeis disfrutar de los precios con descuento (Happy Hour) a partir de la segunda bebida.

Join **Dine First HK** for a unique **social dining experience**! This event is conducted in **Cantonese** for locals to **make new friends**, **network**, and enjoy a curated dinner. No awkward speed dating, just authentic connections. **👋 係時候出黎識下新朋友啦！** 返工返學咁辛苦，**收工之後**唔好再摺埋係屋企！！**Dine First HK** 專門舉辦 **「神秘飯局」**，無論你係想擴闊圈子、搵人 Business Networking，定係單純想搵腳食餐好西，都無任歡迎。 **🤔 你係咪都有呢啲煩惱？** * ❌ 有諗過參加 Speed Dating，但怕太 Chur、太貴、太尷尬？ * ❌ 純粹想輕鬆傾下計，唔想玩無聊破冰遊戲？ * ❌ 玩交友 App 心很累，傾左一輪都約唔到出黎見面？ **我們就是你的解決方案！✅** 我哋係全港首個主打 **「免主持、輕社交」** 的神秘飯局社群。用一餐飯的時間，輕鬆認識 3-5 個新朋友或對象。推出幾個月，已經有超過 **1500名參加者** 成功配對飯腳！✨ **點解要揀 Dine First HK？** * 🙅‍♂️ **零尷尬：** 無需自我介紹環節，自然交流，大部分人都係 Solo 參加，轉頭就熟晒！ * 🗣️ **同聲同氣：** 全程廣東話，唔洗就住就住，最緊要盡興。 * 🍽️ **嚴選美食：** 餐廳由我地精心挑選，保證好食，地點方便。 * 🔰 **信心保證：** 我地係持有效商業登記 (BR) 的香港公司，絕非詐騙。 **活動詳情：** * **📍 地點：** 尖沙咀 (詳細餐廳地址會於確認後通知) * **👥 人數：** 為確保交流質素，每枱只限 **6 - 8 人** (名額極少，報名從速) **👇 報名方法 (重要)：** 1. 請先在 **Meetup 撳 "Attend" (RSVP)** 預留位置。 2. **必須步驟：** 因為這是神秘飯局，請去我地 Instagram **[[@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk/)]** DM 我地 "Dinner"，去官網完成最後確認，先算報名成功！ **⚠️ 注意事項：** * 留位請早，飛機友會被 Blacklist！ * 今日就約飯先！用一餐飯的時間，改變你的社交圈子。 **Follow Us:** * Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) * Telegram: [https://t.me/dinefirsthk](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) * 官方網站: [https://dine-first.com/](https://dine-first.com/)

The trendiest Brazilian dance class where you can learn step-by-step choreography with the newest Hits from Brazil and beyond! Let's shake our bodies to the sounds of Funk Carioca, Samba, Pop and more! Taught by an authentic Brazilian teacher, you can experience the flavours of Brazil with lots of big Brazilian booty action to keep you having fun and getting fit and strong! WhatsApp 63344266 to book Prepayment required to secure booking www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info Download Dee Dream Life App for more info

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!**

————————————— **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\*\*\*\*\*\*\***

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

亨利.穆傑的法國經典小說 +意大利19世紀末最重要的歌劇作曲家賈科莫.普契尼的著名歌劇《波希米亞人》藍本 +法語演唱。 故事：一群年輕人在 從放蕩不羈的青春 步向 肩負責任的成年 之間，如何在缺乏生活保障的情況下，依然追求藝術理想與愛情。 “Scenes of Bohemian Life” is a work by Henri Murger, published in 1851. a collection of loosely related stories, all set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1840s, romanticizing bohemian life in a playful way. 2 operas were later based on the novel and play, *La bohème* by Giacomo Puccini in 1896 and *La bohème* by Ruggero Leoncavallo in 1897. Puccini's became one of the most popular operas of all time, spawning several later works based on the same story. **日期：2026年5月30日(星期六)** **時間：1)食飯:@6:15-7:00pm (可選), 2)音歌劇:@7:30-9:15pm** **地點：香港理工大學** **集合時間及地點：1)理工大學VA樓canteen; 2)賽馬會綜藝館地面層; 電聯** **座位: 自由劃位(本人會於7:30pm先排隊入場為大家獲取好座位)** **主辦單位：法國五月藝術節、理工大學、香港歌劇院** Date: 30 May, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 1) Dinner @6:15-7:00pm; 2) Opera @7:30pm-9:15pm Address: JC Auditorium in Hong Kong Poly University Assemble: 1) canteen in VA Building; 2) G/F of JC Auditorium; by call Seat: 6 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis (I will queue up for good seat at 7:30pm for members) Presented by: French May Arts Festival, HK Poly University, Opera Hong Kong MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐否?-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\ \*S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

Join us for an exciting evening of language exchange and practice with friendly international friends. Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this event is perfect for anyone interested in Mandarin and English languages and making new connections. Our previous meetups have been filled with engaging conversations and opportunities to improve your language skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Come to our Mandarin and English Corner and mingle with like-minded language enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your cultural horizons and make new friends. [PLEASE NOTE] If there's a cancelation of the event, host will text attendees at least one hour before the event begins. Please pay attention to your message box and event comments board. Thank you and see you

恆常玩pickleball活動，不定期開場，target每場6-8人攤分場錢，人均低至$50/2hrs，包球拍租借，有興趣入嚟先😁 報名方法: **如果你想更深入了解其他會員/優先獲得活動名額及資訊，歡迎填妥[簡單表格](https://forms.gle/VuduPPGrMwCFiY2S9)加入Whatsapp會員限定群組，連結：** https://forms.gle/VuduPPGrMwCFiY2S9 本群（Fun & Positive Hong Kong X L&G）旨在協助大家輕鬆快樂交友，排憂解難，擴闊社交圈子，成為大家繁忙生活中嘅一片可以抖下氣嘅綠洲😉大家等緊你呀！～🤗🥳😉👍 **Your Pal,** **Fun & Positive Hong Kong X L&G Admin Team🥳😎**

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 enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.