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On April 17th, Friday, come check it out a nice Bar in Soho, Central, BEATS, 6TH FLOOR, PAREKH HOUSE, 63 WYNDHAM STREET. A cozy warm spot to chill and hang out with friends and meet new people! Let’s set the new Friday standards at Beats, great drinks and amazing staff ready to welcome us! Professional Networking @BEATS Date : April 17th , Friday Time : 6 pm to 11 pm Free-Entry before 6:30 pm , buy a drink, re-entry not allowed ! Door : HKD100 (Cash) with one welcome standard drink. Happy-hour till 10 pm! Join us early to enjoy Friday after-work drinks! New Venue : BEATS : 6/F, Perekh House, 63 Wyndham Street, Central , Hong Kong ♥ The dress code : Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops. • To facilitate venue’s (indoor/outdoor) handling for our events, please order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you. • Kind reminder : Bring some cash.

**Please make your reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event. The price is HK$88 per reservation.** DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter. ### **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences. 2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people. 3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy. 4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant). ✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships. ### **Why Join Us?** * **Effortless** – We handle all the planning. * **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants. * **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings. * **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people. **📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.** ✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10** **Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bapps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D%5D(apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D)(%5Bhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)) "\[\[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bwww.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D%5D(www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D(https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)) "\[\[https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)") Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order. **Note: The RSVPs here on meetup.com does not reflect actual attendance. Guests will book directly on dayofus.com** ## **FAQ** **Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner. **Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle. **Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people. **Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）。

[Chinese below] 🌟 Hey everyone! 🌟 Join us for a relaxed International Dinner & Social evening at the stunning Central Market! 🍽️✨ It’s the perfect casual gathering to enjoy delicious food, great drinks, and meet new friends from all across the world as we connect and unwind together. Whether you're someone new to Hong Kong or just craving for a meal, come hungry for both food and fun chats! 🥂🍷 Details: 📍 Location: 93 Queen's Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong ⏰ Time: 17 Apr 2026, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 💰 Cost: Pay for your own food and drinks No need to bring anything except your positive energy and appetite! Feel free to drop in anytime during the evening—if you're running late, just join us when you arrive. 😊 Bring along your friends or colleagues, the more the merrier! 🎉 Please RSVP so we can get a rough headcount for seating. Can’t wait to share a wonderful evening with you all! Who's coming?! 🙌❤️ Host Phone No. 5347 7358 (Whatsapp) 🌟 **Hello 各位！** 🌟 誠邀大家嚟參加我哋喺**中環街市**舉辦嘅「國際晚餐社交之夜」！🍽️✨ 呢個係一個超輕鬆嘅聚會，等大家可以一邊享受美食飲品，一邊識下嚟自世界各地嘅新朋友，齊齊 Chill 下、交流下。無論你係啱啱嚟到香港，定係純粹想搵人食餐飯，我哋都歡迎你嚟邊食邊傾！🥂🍷 **活動詳情：** 📍 **地點：** 中環皇后大道中 93 號及德輔道中 80 號，中環街市 ⏰ **時間：** 2026 年 4 月 17 日 (星期五) 晚上 7:30 - 9:30 💰 **費用：** 自付餐飲費用 除咗帶你嘅好心情同埋個胃之外，乜都唔使帶！活動期間隨時歡迎**過嚟 join 我哋**——如果你遲咗少少都唔緊要，到咗直接入嚟搵我哋就得。😊 歡迎帶埋朋友或者同事一齊嚟，愈多人愈熱鬧！🎉 **請預先報名 (RSVP)**，等我哋有個大約人數去安排座位。 好期待同大家過一個愉快嘅夜晚！有邊個會嚟？🙌❤️ **主辦人電話：** 5347 7358 (WhatsApp)

As data volumes surge and systems grow increasingly fragmented, many SMEs struggle to transform information into meaningful, actionable insight. In this T-box seminar, experts will explore how Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft AI simplify data complexity and enable a unified, AI ready foundation aligned with emerging 2026 data and AI trends. Speakers will showcase Microsoft Fabric as an all in one, scalable data platform—highlighting its core capabilities, governance ready architecture, and built in AI powered by Fabric Copilot. Through real world use cases and live Copilot driven demonstrations, you’ll discover how organizations accelerate insights, unlock business value, and take practical next steps with quick win offers designed to help make AI real. Register now: [LINK](https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/CCM/en?id=69c0a3ad65b2061d68c57467&step=Form)

We'll play the second edition of “Nippon”, an economic area-majority game. Please watch the rules video beforehand, I will answer any rules questions before we start play. BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsu Rules video: https://youtu.be/8XwovNGtuco?si=QvT_FuLiGRgxRFhV ============================== Nippon: Zaibatsu is a new edition of Nippon, a fast-paced, area-majority economic game. Players control "zaibatsu": massive conglomerates of interconnected companies driving Japan's economy in the Industrial Revolution era. During the game, players invest in new industries, build factories and railroads, and produce goods to saturate local markets and fulfill contracts — all to grow their influence and power and to become rulers of the new modernized country. Players are free to choose their playstyle and winning strategy: They choose what they score victory points for, control the game's pace with income turns, and race each other to get the most beneficial factories, markets, and bonuses. ================================= The fee will be paid directly to the venue and the cost is about $70 per person. They do not sell food there, but you may bring takeaways or order food for delivery.

**Please make your reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event. The price is HK$88 per reservation.** DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter. ### **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences. 2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people. 3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy. 4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant). ✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships. ### **Why Join Us?** * **Effortless** – We handle all the planning. * **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants. * **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings. * **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people. **📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.** ✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10** **Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bapps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D%5D(apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D)(%5Bhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)) "\[\[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bwww.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D%5D(www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D(https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)) "\[\[https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)") Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order. **Note: The RSVPs here on meetup.com does not reflect actual attendance. Guests will book directly on dayofus.com** ## **FAQ** **Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner. **Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle. **Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people. **Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).

(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Meet in person and share your story about FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Please add my WeChat "martian2lee" to join our WeChat group. The time of this event is made up. We will discuss the time in our WeChat group. 面对面分享你的提前退休故事。 加我的微信“martian2lee”，进微信群。 活动的时间是虚构的。具体时间我们在微信群里讨论。

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

Meeting and coffee location: Rootdown Shop 16-19 G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun Communication: Follow us on IG and join our whatsapp group for latest updates.[HK-FRC Instagram Page](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/) [WhatsApp Group Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JhRmT0GhHMiDhLdrTD5tx0?mode=ems_copy_t) **Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 45+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Follow us on Instagram** [http://instagram.com/frchongkong/](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/) **Stay updated**: Global Pages Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life. 開卷有益！大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢？不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀？參加呢個讀書活動，分享好書，分享喜悅。😊 有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我：95182994

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Learn how seller finance and notes can create cash flow and new deal opportunities with 40-year investor Eddie Speed **FREE TICKET** 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp Most real estate investors only know one way to make money: Buy the property. Fix the property. Rent it or sell it. But there’s another side of real estate that can create cash flow, flexibility, and opportunity without only focusing on owning more property. At this month’s Columbus Investors Club, Tiffany and Josh High are sitting down with Eddie Speed - a real estate veteran with 40 years of experience who has closed more than 50,000 note deals. He has spent decades helping investors understand how to structure deals through seller finance and notes, and how to think more like the bank instead of just the buyer. This will be a practical conversation around a part of real estate most people have heard about, but very few truly understand. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to create more opportunities in deals, generate cash flow in a different way, or understand how seller finance actually works in the real world, this is a night you want to be in the room for. You’ll walk away thinking about deals differently, seeing new possibilities, and understanding how creative structuring can open doors that traditional investing alone can’t. **What You’ll Learn** * How seller finance works in real estate deals * How notes fit into real estate and create opportunity * How to structure deals more creatively * How investors generate cash flow by focusing on the payment * How to think like the bank instead of only focusing on owning the property * How this strategy can create flexibility in today’s market **Open Q&A - Ask Eddie Anything About** * Seller finance and how to use it in real deals * How notes work in a practical, beginner-friendly way * Creating cash flow without only relying on rentals * Structuring deals that others might miss * How experienced investors think differently about financing * Common mistakes investors make when they only focus on the property **Why You Should Be in the Room** Because the investors who win in the long run know how to do more than just buy houses. They know how to structure.They know how to create terms.They know how to see opportunities other people miss. This is the kind of conversation that can expand the way you think about real estate entirely. Come ready to learn, ask questions, take notes, and connect with people who are serious about growing in this business. **Reserve your free seat now - and be part of the conversation.** Grab your spot here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp

**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Salsa Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Salsa Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/ **👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class . **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class . **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** . **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** . https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

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)