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For our fourth book, we have the acclaimed bestseller which explores why the curable disease of tuberculosis is still endemic in much of the world. 'AN ACCLAIMED BEST BOOK OF 2025: NPR, Scientific American, Science News. Goodreads Readers’ Choice Nonfiction Winner. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequi­ties that allow this curable, preventable infec­tious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.' 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!

Smart City Consortium (SCC) will be hosting a free entrepreneurship incubation seminar, and you are warmly invited to join. 【Venture Capital Perspectives: The Investment Value of Startups】 🗓 Wednesday, 22 April 2026 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Activity Room C, H6 Conet, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central (online participation is also welcome) 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Ms. Billy Ko * 20+ years of cross-border branding and entrepreneurship experience * Extensive experience in China and global marketing * Former CXO of multiple multinational companies * Former MD of a 4A advertising agency, having served brands such as Hermes, AXA and Genki Forest * Hands-on experience in healthcare marketing * Licensed consultant of Management Drives 📌 Seminar highlights: A. Venture capital perspective \> Investor’s perspective: coffee\, health and music case studies \> Angel investors invest in people; VCs invest in growth \> Risk and return: how to assess investment value B. Startup fundraising \> Cash flow running out of control \> Social media positioning and strategy \> Brand assets Counter-cyclical markets: 💰 Free of charge; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis 🗣 Conducted in Cantonese, supplemented with English professional terminology 📌 Registration: https://forms.gle/a653L42xkR2pC7KT9 📖 Event details: https://smartcity.org.hk/index.php/en/gba-youth/courses-briefing 📞 Enquiries: 3905 0906 (Mr. Tse / Ms. Yu) 📧 Email: hyab.funding@smartcity.org.hk 🎯 This seminar is part of the “SCC Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Programme”. Please share it with friends who are interested in entrepreneurship.

Join us for short sets of stand-up comedy at our April FinS gathering! As always, socialize with old friends and make new connections. 🍷 Discounted Happy Hour drinks ⏱️Wednesday, 22 April, 7-10pm 📍Lower G/F, Sunny Bldg, 57-59 Wyndham St., Central. Look for a single door then staircase down to enter (bar not at street level). You do not have to be in a "suit", casual amd comfortable clothing are great. FinS has been connecting members of the LGBT+ community since 2004.

Please find the event details on the link(s) / 請點擊連結查看活動詳情: https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/zh-HK/ [https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/](https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/)

Jazz Fusion Bellydance All levels are welcomed! $100/hr, or LSS Dance Class Membership Jazz/Bellydance Basic & Technique Drill Choreography Enquiry 查詢 : lssdance2012@gmail.com WhatsApp : 65230389 Participants may join LSS performance if learning progress satisfactory. Regular students no need to register here.

Speak Spanish? Learning Spanish? Interested in Spanish? Let's join the HK Spanish meetup group to meet Spanish speaking people & practice Spanish! It's a great and friendly meetup group I have been a member of for a long time! All levels are welcome, even if you don't speak Spanish at all, please join us anyway, there are always Spanish teachers attending and they can point you in the right direction! Meetings usually last until 11pm, so you are welcome to join anytime! Please note, after second drink, we get happy hour prices all evening! Please say hello to the Enrique & Angel! *** 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.

This is not an event. If you are between 20-30s and would like to join a group for this age group, you are welcome to sign up. 這不是一項活動。如果您年齡在20-30歲之間，並且想加入適合這個年齡層的團體，歡迎你报名。 20到30歲這個年齡段｜找個地方，慢慢認識 想拉一個混齡小群。 20歲到30歲，其實沒差幾歲， 但看世界的方式，好像有點不一樣。 週末有空的時候，一起： 桌遊｜別太認真，開心就好 聊聊哲學｜或聊聊廢話 爬山｜出點汗，換口氣 citywalk｜走哪裡算哪裡 或者其他活動 沒有固定流程，不搞形式主義。 只是想認識一些： 年齡不同、但頻道對得上的人。 meet up報名後會私訊你拉你進群 群裡面會時不時有活動通知 Age 20 - Age 30 | Finding a place to slowly get to know each other** I want to form a mixed-age small group. Being 20 - 30 years old isn’t that different, but the way we see the world seems a bit different. On weekends when we're free, let’s: - Play board games | Not too serious, just have fun - Discuss philosophy | Or just chat about random stuff - Go hiking | Get some exercise and fresh air - City walk | Just go wherever we feel like - Or engage in other activities There won’t be a fixed agenda, and we won’t engage in formality. just want to meet people from different ages who resonate with each other. Sign up on meet up and I will message you to let you join the group. There will be occasional activity notifications in the group. 活動所有內容請以中文版為準 Please refer to the Chinese version for all event details.

香港20-30歲朋友的未來職業討論會 在咖啡廳里聊聊天 20-30歲也許正是迷惘或充滿機會的年齡 不妨和朋友或同儕一起交流各自行業或專業的狀況，也聊聊職涯規劃。 不管你是即將畢業的建築系學生，還是仍在決定是否要留港的港漂或學生，還是AI從業人員、設計師、創業者都歡迎來坐坐。 聊什麼？ 例如現在做的事有沒有前景、想轉行的話往哪走、是否有志同道合的陌生人，亦或者只是想隨便聊聊天，或者只想坐在旁邊聽聽，也可以。 不搞形式，覺得有用就多待會兒，有事隨時走。 面向誰： 應屆畢業生、剛步入職場的年輕人、或正在考慮轉行的朋友且20到30歲之間都行。 時間： 4月24日 19:30 地點： 報名後告知 注意： 此活動有人數限制，活動過程中請保持友善，務必遵守相關法規，純聊天局，謝絕保險銷售等任何商業推銷行為。本活動及主辦單位不對參加會員安全負任何責任，請大家為自己安全負責。 活動中不討論政治，宗教等。 活動內容不代表活動組織者觀點 本文和活動中的介紹內容和圖片僅供參考 本活動安排可能會臨時發生變化，請大家留意 如不同意或違反以上內容，不可參加本次活動或可能會被要求離開活動 以下圖片與活動無關 活動內容請以中文版為准 Let’s chat in a café. Maybe for people aged 20–30, it’s a time of uncertainty—or a time full of opportunities. Why not share with friends or peers about what different industries and professions look like, and also talk about career planning? No matter whether you’re an architecture student who is about to graduate, a Hong Kong immigrant (“港漂”) or student who is still deciding whether to stay in Hong Kong, or someone working in AI, a designer, or an entrepreneur—everyone is welcome to drop by and join the conversation. ### What can we talk about? For example: - Whether what you’re currently doing has prospects - If you want to switch careers, where you would go next - Whether you’re hoping to meet like-minded new people - Or simply just chat casually - Or you can just sit quietly and listen—no pressure No formalities. If you feel it’s useful, stay longer. If you have things to attend to, feel free to leave anytime. ### Target audience - Graduating students - Young people who have just entered the workforce - Friends who are considering a career change - As long as you are between 20 and 30, you’re welcome. ### Time - **April 24, 19:30** ### Location - **The venue will be shared after registration.** ### Notes / Rules - This event has limited capacity. Please remain friendly throughout the event. - Please comply with relevant laws and regulations. - This is a casual conversation-only event. Please **avoid any commercial promotion**, including insurance sales or any other sales/marketing activities. - This event and the organizing party do not assume responsibility for participant safety. Please take responsibility for your own safety. - Politics and religion will not be discussed. - The event content does not represent the views of the organizers. - The text, event description, and images are for reference only. - Event arrangements may change temporarily—please stay alert to updates. - If you disagree with any of the above rules or violate them, you may be required not to attend or to leave the event. - The images below are **not related** to the event. - Please refer to the **Chinese version** for the event details and wording.

$20 for 2 hours

Queer \~ LGBTQIA+. We can be open-minded and understand them through a musical performance. Dinner \~ Chat with nice meal. We can have various choices in nice seating. 在音樂+劇場中認識LGBTQIA+。之後閒談+美食中認識新朋友。 Date: 24 April, 2026 (Friday) Time: 1) Musical Performance @7:00pm-8:00pm, 2) Dinner @8:15pm-9:30pm (@Eaton Food Hall, Optional) Venue: Eaton HK Assemble: @6:45-6:55pm @Entrance of Eaton HK Seat: 5 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Artists: Soya the Cow (Winner of a Swiss Performing Arts Award 2025), Piano Prince, Yihao **日期：2026年4月24日(星期五)** **時間：1) 音樂劇場@7:00pm-8:00pm, 2) 晚餐@8:15pm-9:30pm**(@逸東酒店食坊,可選) **地點：香港逸東酒店** 集合時間及地點：@6:45-6:55pm @香港逸東酒店門口 /電聯 名額：5人(同場另有公眾參與) 表現者：Soya the Cow (Winner of a Swiss Performing Arts Award 2025), Piano Prince, Yihao 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)Dinning 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 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. \*\*\*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.]

*"You are under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago." — Alan Watts* **What is one phase, hobby, or label you used to fit into, but have happily outgrown?** During a busy daily routine, it is easy to feel swept up in the current. The world around us naturally uses labels to help organize everyday life, and it can be genuinely comforting to find our "group" or define exactly who we are. But human beings are wonderfully complex, contradictory, and constantly evolving. This Curious Souls Cafe gathering is an invitation to explore the beauty of fluidity. We are turning our focus inward to discover a quiet sense of spaciousness within ourselves. We will discuss the quiet art of wearing a label to function in our daily lives, without letting it define our core identity. Let's share how we navigate changing our minds, outgrowing old versions of ourselves, and allowing ourselves to be a gentle "work in progress." Bring your thoughts and an open mind. Let's discover the joy of living without boxes, together. **Inviting all who are...** 🌊 Reflecting on how everyday life naturally uses categories, and seeking a quiet space to just "be" 🧠 Eager to cultivate a cozy internal space for evolving, growing, and changing their minds ⚖️ Navigating how to stay engaged in our communities while holding our personal identities lightly 📵 Interested in stepping back from digital echo chambers to savor authentic, unstructured human connection 🤝 Believing that we grow best in community, sharing insights and inspiration ​📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience ​💬 Prompted Conversations We will use virtual question cards designed to help people playfully explore their personal habits and internal operating systems. Here are some sample questions: * Have you ever naturally outgrown a phase, hobby, or label that used to feel like a perfect fit, and what did that shift feel like? * What is an everyday interest, taste, or opinion you used to have that has gently shifted over time? * How can we use labels as helpful tools to navigate our daily routines, without secretly letting them trap or define us? * If you didn't have to define your identity to anyone, what beautifully messy, contradictory mix of hobbies or traits would you embrace? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

A chilled-out Saturday afternoon playing Scrabble and/or Upwords. **The Plan** * 1400 Arrive at Eaton Hotel - go to the food court on Lower Ground floor & look for a table with a Scrabble box. * Stay and play as long as you want to! **What To Do** 1. RSVP here 2. Please ensure the organiser knows your Meetup username & the name/pronouns you usually use. If you’re new and/or don’t yet know the organiser, please DM the organiser with this information via Meetup, or join the Scrabble WhatsApp chat within the Tandem community. **Please note:** 1. Tandem is a community of volunteers; everything you see is created by our members giving up their time and labour. None of our organisers profit from events; any charges listed are those from other parties and we never add a mark-up. In this context, we need attendees to do their best to reduce the workload of our volunteer team by reading the event description and these notes carefully; and follow the instructions in order to register a place on the event. Please be considerate and helpful with our team – we are all volunteers. 2. We run all our event communication through WhatsApp. Please keep track of event related messages in the Whatsapp event group and respond to requests and instructions from organisers within 24hrs. Please don’t put the chat on mute. If our team don’t receive your response within 24hrs, we will move you to “Not Going”. 3. If you require special accessibility accommodations for the event (i.e., accessible venue, accessible restrooms, noise levels, lighting conditions, etc) and are unsure whether they can be met, please reach out to the organiser/host. 4. We encourage language inclusivity at all our events. If you aren't confident in English, please let our team know. We will try to provide bilingual support where possible and/or will try and introduce you to other language speakers you're more comfortable with. Please be mindful that we might not be able to accommodate all languages at all events, but we will do our best to make everyone feel welcome and heard. 5. If you sign up, but can no longer make it, please update your RSVP as soon as possible and tell the organiser. Updating your RSVP well ahead of the event allows us to manage the waitlist; allow other people to attend; know who to look out for at the start of the event; and manage any relevant bookings, such as table reservations. 6. If you don’t have a clear face pic on your profile and/or your username doesn’t match the name you normally use, we can’t identify your payments nor match your RSVP with who you are in real life. If this is you, please ensure the organiser knows who you are. If we can’t work out who you are within 24hrs of your RSVP, we will move you to “Not Going”. 7. Only group members and their guests with an RSVP may attend events; people who aren’t signed up will be refused entry to events. 8. If you don’t follow the conditions above, we will move you to “Not Going” for future events until you message us to confirm you will follow these conditions.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.