Jakarta Creatives

Sun, Nov 9 · 1:30 PM WIB

GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (hybrid event)

Mad for Coffee cipete, Jl. Asem dua No.27 RT.14/RW.04, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, South Jakarta, ID

Hello, Jakarta Creative! Are you a member of Jakarta Friends yet? Want to see pictures of past events? Take a look here! And feel free to upload a few pictures you will take at the event 😊

JakCre and JakFri is THE oldest, biggest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this WRITERS' CLUB: GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writing!

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle.
Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT

What's one of the most difficult part in writing? Getting high-quality feedback.

This event addresses exactly this! Plus, writers will have the chance to be part of a friendly community and a support system for fellow creatives. We want to help and elevate each other!

This is what we will do: We will meet at the indicated time (please don't be late) and everyone who wishes to can drop their name on a box for a lucky draw. One person is selected by chance and will need to have a text of any kind (poetry/fiction/non-fiction/essay/article/script/blog/music lyrics/whatever!) ready to share with everyone on a Google drive folder.

Then everyone will take their time and read the piece(s) on their own. We allocate about 60 minutes quiet reading time. Readers will take notes on what they wish to give feedback to. The author is also welcome to brief readers on what they should pay attention to or give feedback on.

People who wishes to be there as readers only (that is, without putting their name in the lucky draw box), are most welcome to! The crucial part is that everyone needs to be respectful of each other's craft and give polite, constructive feedback!

After reading time, there is the feedback time! For about 60 minutes, we will discuss what we have read, and give feedback to the author.
Sounds easy, fun, and productive? It is. Everyone will have the chance to learn something new! This event doesn't require any preparation! We will read and give feedback on the spot.

This will be a unique occasion to receive a feedback on your writings (of any kind) and to practice your ability to give and receive feedbacks on texts!

This will be a hybrid event! You can join in person or online as explained in the event posted in the new meetup group "How to Become a Writer": https://www.meetup.com/how-to-become-a-writer/

Just be ready to share (not mandatory) a piece of your writing of about 2,000 words (1,000 to 10,000 words is OK, too, but be aware that a shorter piece is more likely to receive plenty of feedback) as a Google Drive link and grant people access to read.

Be sure you will join with a device where it's possible to join a video conference (Zoom/GoogleMeet/tbd).

We have done this event before! Take a look here:

GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (hybrid) (Aug 2025)
GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (online) (Aug 2025)
WRITERS' CLUB (May 2025)

For this hybrid event, we will give people the chance to join online, too! Please register at this event if you prefer to join online: https://www.meetup.com/how-to-become-a-writer/events/311725554/

ABOUT THE VENUE

Mad for Coffee is a lovely coffeeshop with great coffe and some nice food on the menu. The owners are so kind to have a room or the upstairs terrace for us! At Mad for Coffee they also have regular comedy shows, including one just after our event at 4 PM which we can attend together! Find & register to the event here Free English comedy show with JakCre to secure your spot (walk-ins are usually possible, too)

• Let's meet directly there! There will be tables prepared for us
• At the venue, ask for Corrado or MeetUp at the staff. There will be a MeetUp sign on our table to find us
• Here is a link to the venue for more information: https://www.instagram.com/madforcoffeeid/
• We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation MRT Cipete Raya is just 15 minutes walk!

ABOUT THE HOST

Corrado Nai has a Ph.D. in microbiology and writes mostly about science. His feature articles has been published in Smithsonian Magazine, New Scientist, Asimov Press, and many more. Currently he's writing a graphic novel about agar-agar's surprising role in science, called "The Dessert That Changed the World" which can be followed and supported through Patreon (www.patreon.com/corradonai)

HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

• We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
• Be on time! Don’t be early!
• People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot
• Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
• Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly for other attendees, organisers, and venue. Please cancel whitin 2 hours for exceptional circumstances only. Otherwise it will count as no-show!
• Attendees who bring a +1 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rules of respect and inclusivity.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our community has a monthly membership fee that can be paid through the app (2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month).

🚨 There is a special double promo for MONTHLY subscribers! If you decide to join this event through the new meetup group "How to Become a Writer" (currently with a monthyl fee of 2.49 USD/month or about 40 IDR/month) that one membership will give you access to events of both HtBaW and JakCre so that you don't have to pay membership twice! Basically this is because I want more members on that group, so this is very convenient for joining both groups!

Membership can also be paid as a yearly membership of 320k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a promo discount to first-timers, who can become members for 240k IDR/year.

First-timers can decide to join with a sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.

Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!

Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.

Membership to both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for only 390k IDR/year. Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw (Sept 2024) or FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop (Nov 2024) or Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can bring a +1 for free, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.

To all members we guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event of JakFri here and of JakCre here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We guarantee to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are:

• Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
• Jakarta Creatives: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 reviews (take a look at our reviews here!)

We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kinds.

• You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx
• Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives
• For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers

Sun, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM WIB

ENGLISH COMEDY SHOW 🎤 with Jakarta Creatives *FREE EVENT!*

Mad for Coffee cipete, Jl. Asem dua No.27 RT.14/RW.04, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, South Jakarta, ID

Let's get mad with laughter at this special comedy event in English! Join other Jakarta Creatives to attend this fun afternoon, make new friends, and avoid being roasted alone in the audience! 😄 Everyone is welcome to join!

This event is FREE to attend! The event is organised to support our friends "Mad for Laughs". Please take a look at their page too and consider joining their group to support local creatives, artists, and comedians in the city! https://www.meetup.com/english-open-mic-stand-up-comedy/

ABOUT THE EVENT

🎤 Expect anything from bold new comics to people just testing the waters. No script, no filter, just raw, unpolished fun.

📍Doors open at 3:30PM | Show starts at 4:00PM🎟 Free entry. Bring your friends, your date, or just yourself just make sure to RSVP the total pax, because we have limited seats!

Interested in performing? Sign up here!

With Jakarta Creatives we have organised comedy events before. Take a look here:

• ENGLISH COMEDY SHOW at Mad For Laugh (Sept 2025)
• ENGLISH COMEDY SHOW at Mad For Laugh (Aug 2025)
• Comedy night (December 2023)
• Comedy night open mic (July 2023)
• Comedy night (July 2023)

ABOUT THE VENUE
Mad for Coffee Cipete is a cozy café with a dedicated area for the show! I guess they have coffee, as well 😉

HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

• We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
• Attendees who bring a +1 need to make sure that the guest abide to our rules our respect and inclusivity

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Our communities are:

• Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
• Jakarta Creatives: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees. Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback.
We value diversity and inclusivity, respect and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kinds.

• You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx
• Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives
• For questions about the event, please post a comment in the event page

Sun, Nov 16 · 1:00 PM WIB

FUN WRITING CHALLENGE ✍️😄 with Jakarta Creatives Vol. VI

Magia Coffee Fatmawati, Jl. RS. Fatmawati Raya No.6A, RT.4/RW.5, Jakarta, ID

Hello, Jakarta Creative! Are you a member of Jakarta Friends yet?
Want to see pictures of past events? Take a look here! And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊

JakCre and JakFri is THE biggest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta ...and we invite you to join us for this FUN WRITING CHALLENGE Vol. VI

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle.

Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT

So, how quickly can you come up with creative ideas in writing? Let’s give this brain gymnastics a shot!

We will meet for a circa 2-hour session at Magia Coffee for our creative writing challenges. The writing challenge is as follows:

1. Prepare your writing kit (pen and paper, notebook, laptop, phone … take your pick)
2. The theme for each writing challenge session will be different. (For example: “FOOLS". You can refer to anything you like, from April Fool’s Day to simply feeling silly for doing something.)
3. You have ONLY 30 minutes to write anything based on that theme, whether it’s a poem, a flash fiction, a short story, or just a rant.
4. After 30 minutes, gather and start sharing what you have just written. (This is, of course, OPTIONAL for those willing to do it.)

Just show up and dive into the challenge. Everyone will be working on their stuff, and we won't discuss it during writing. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do in such a short time.

After the sharing session, you’re welcome to resume your writing mode or simply hang out and chat about writing or anything related. We can also share each other's texts and give feedback, if that's something someone would like to do.

We have organised this event many times before! Take a look here:

• FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakCre Vol. V (October 2025)
• FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakCre Vol. IV (August 2025)
• FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakCre Vol. III (July 2025)
• FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakCre Vol. II (June 2025)
• FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakCre Vol. I (April 2025)
• See all past events of Jakarta Creatives here ...

ABOUT THE VENUE

Magia Coffee Fatmawati is a cozy café over three floors, plus a terrace. It's located very strategically near the MRT. The MRT stop at Haji Nawi is 1 minute walking distance.

• At the venue, ask for Ruby or MeetUp at the staff. There will be a MeetUp sign on our table to find us
• Here is a link to the IG of Magia Coffee:: https://www.instagram.com/magiacoffee.id
• Here's their menu: https://pergikuliner.com/restaurants/magia-coffee-fatmawati/menus
• We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation. MRT Haji Nawi is 2 minutes walking distance

ABOUT THE HOSTS

You can find Ruby Astari on local poetry slam stages like Paviliun Puisi, Areska Berpuisi, or Jakarta Poetry Slam. Cats are her number one favourite animal and her other jobs include being a fulltime English teacher, a freelance translator (ID-EN/EN-ID), and a freelance writer. Find her on IG @rubyastari or Google her name and you'll find plenty.

Corrado Nai has a Ph.D. in microbiology and is a science writer and an avid reader. Talk to him about books on fungi and he'll be elated. His feature articles have been published in Smithsonian Magazine, New Scientist, and many more. Currently he's writing a graphic novel about agar-agar's surprising role in science, called "The Dessert That Changed the World" which can be followed and supported through Patreon at www.patreon.com/corradonai

HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?

To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

• We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
• Be on time! Don’t be early!
• People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot
• Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
• Cancellations within 2h before the event are unfriendly for organisers and other attendees and should not happen other than for exceptional circumstances, otherwise they count as no-show
• Attendees who bring a +1 need to ensure that their guest knows and respects the rules of our community.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our community has a monthly membership fee that can be paid through the app (2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month).

🚨 There is a special double promo for MONTHLY subscribers! If you decide to join this event through the new meetup group "How to Become a Writer" (currently with a monthyl fee of 2.49 USD/month or about 40 IDR/month) that one membership will give you access to events of both HtBaW and JakCre so that you don't have to pay membership twice! Basically this is because I want more members on that group, so this is very convenient for joining both groups!

Membership can also be paid as a yearly membership of 320k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a promo discount to first-timers, who can become members for 240k IDR/year.

First-timers can decide to join with a sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.

Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!

Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.

Membership to both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for only 390k IDR/year. Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw (Sept 2024) or FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop (Nov 2024) or Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can bring a +1 for free, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.

To all members we guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event of JakFri here and of JakCre here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We guarantee to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are:

• Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
• Jakarta Creatives: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 reviews (take a look at our reviews here!)

We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kinds.

• You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx
• Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives
• For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers

Sat, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM WIB

BOOK CLUB "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" 🌌 Douglas A with Jakarta Creatives

Maru Baisen Cafe & Roastery, Maru Baisen Cafe & Roastery Jalan Kartini 5 No 7B, Central Jakarta, ID

Hello, Jakarta Creative! Are you a member of Jakarta Friends yet? Want to see pictures of past events? Take a look here! And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊

JakCre and JakFri is THE biggest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB discussing "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams!

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle.

Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as PDF beforehand for free (which we kindly ask not to share with everyone - this is a book discussion for educational purposes). Please reach out to the host to receive your free PDF and feel free to ask any question in the discussion section of the event page.

Everyone is encouraged to read the short book (in English, about 100 pages) beforehand to participate to the discussion. Coming without having read the book is possible, but just half the fun.

The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide through the discussion, which will be very informal and fun. Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions to the group. This event is introvert friendly! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Just join and share your passion for literature, no matter how much you read.

This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social lunch time. Our book club will be in English. Everyone's English level is OK as this is a nice occasion to practice English in an informal and welcoming setting.

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About the book

One of the most hilarious, witty, and wildly mind-bending piece of literature ever conceived. Douglas Adams' critically acclaimed and widely loved first foray into this wacky inter-galactic philosophical adventure begs the question and poses the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything; What else do you want from a book?

Come join us and embark on whatever the hell this is. Oh, and don't forget to bring a towel!

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Discover more about the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11.The_Hitchhiker_s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy

We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look at these past events:

• BOOK CLUB "The Writer's Journey" by Chris Vogler (Oct 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding (Sept 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "The Prince" by Niccòlo Machiavelli (Sept 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho (Aug 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (July 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad (June 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin (May 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield (Apr 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor E. Frankl (Feb 2025)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Let's become fungal" by Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez (Sept 2024)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: Short stories about fungi by various authors (Aug 2023)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Entangled Life" by Merlin Sheldrake (Mar 2023)

ABOUT THE VENUE

Maru Baisen is a small and cozy but lovely café in West Jakarta

• Take a look on Google to see pictures, reviews etc: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjtnCYF5sMs5pAq2A
• Here's their IG: https://www.instagram.com/maru.baisen
• Let's meet directly there. There will be tables prepared for us
• We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation to avoid polluting the environment

ABOUT THE HOST

Your host for this event, Ben, is a literature enthusiast eager to learn not only from texts but also from fellow readers' interpretations and personal experiences. He will guide everyone through the discussion for a memorable book club event.

HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?

To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

• We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
• Be on time! We want to start the discussion together.
• People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot
• Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
• Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly for other attendees, organisers, and venue. Please cancel whitin 2 hours for exceptional circumstances only. Otherwise it will count as no-show!
• Attendees who bring a +1 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rule of respect and inclusivity

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our community has a monthly membership fee that can be paid through the app (2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month).

Membership can also be paid as a yearly membership of 320k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a promo discount to first-timers, who can become members for 240k IDR/year.

First-timers can decide to join with a sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.

Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!

Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.

Membership to both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for only 390k IDR/year. Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw (Sept 2024) or FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop (Nov 2024) or Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can bring a +1 for free, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.

To all members we guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event of JakFri here and of JakCre here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We guarantee to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are:

• Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
• Jakarta Creatives: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 reviews (take a look at our reviews here!)

We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kinds.

• You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx
• Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives
• For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers