About us
How to make new friends in this urban jungle? Simple. We are Jakarta Friends. Everyone is welcome to join the community.
We are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us!
Jakarta Friends is the community to meet new people while doing unique activities in Jakarta. We eat and drink together, play board games, talk business, socialize, have potlucks, do language exchanges, explore the city by walking and culinary tours, and much more!
Together with the group Jakarta Writers (which mostly focus on storytelling) we are all about authentic connections in an uncomplicated and informal setting.
- You can see past events here: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past
- Browse all future events here: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/
Together, we are creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. This community is a convergence of people and cultures.
Over the past 3,5 years, with Jakarta Friends & Jakarta Writers we have had over 250 events with about 2,000 attendees! Everyone should always feel welcome to join disregarding from their ethnicity, nationality, religion, creed, age, language skills, gender identification, sexual orientation, background, ability, income, social status, or any other arbitrary trait.
We have a yearly membership fee to join our events. This is explained in detail in every event description. The membership fee is not expensive and gives access to all events, while guaranteeing that hosting events remains sustainable for the organisers. There's much more value to members in a yearly fee than in an event fee.
We guarantee to keep organising plenty of events and the fee is refundable if the group closes down or if there are no events for more than three months. You can attend the first event for a sneak peek price!
You can also connect via chat and social media:
- Join the WhatsApp community for announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx
- People who have attended one event in person can request to join the Community Chat on WhatsApp. This is a safe space free of spam, harassement, and unwelcome online behaviours!
- Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives/
If you are interested in activities related to creativity and the arts, feel free to **join the group Jakarta Writers (former Jakarta Creatives) 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/** With Jakarta Writers we organise events related with storytelling including writing sessions and workshops, writers' clubs, book clubs, book swaps, silent reading events, and many more!
We look forward to meet you at a next event!
Corrado & the team of co-organisers
An important note about this community: This group welcomes everyone who genuinely wants to connect. The organisers won't tolerate any of the following behaviours:
- marketing promotions without checking with the admin first (including aggressive marketing strategies, pet trading, self-centered offers, non-relevant posts)
- negativity and blaming (including spreading false information, not helping each other, criticizing without offering a honest feedback or alternative solutions)
- harrassement, discrimination, intolerance, disrespectful behaviour
- it's important that people respect RSVP at event, and are respectful of everyone's time and efforts in organising events
- anyone who feels unsafe or unwelcome at an event is encouraged to report this to the organisers or to the Meetup help center
Upcoming events
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WOMEN Only Event 🔴⚪ Celebrate Indonesia Artistry with Jakarta Friends!
Galeri nasional indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, IDHey, friend in Jakarta! Now that you joined JakFri... are you a member of Jakarta Writers 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!
JakFri and JakWii is the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us to join us to WOMEN ONLY event: EXPLORE INDONESIAN CULTURE + DINNER in Central Jakarta!
+++ This is a joint event with Jakarta Writers hosted by Gina. Please do not reigster to both! One registration is enough. +++
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
Jakarta is referred to as a melting pot due to its status as a "home" for numerous ethnic groups and cultures from across Indonesia. Indonesia is abundant in local artistry and artists. Therefore, let's discover them together.
At this event, we'll honor Indonesian women artists by attending an art exhibition at the National Gallery of Indonesia. Until the end of this month, the gallery will present the artwork of 12 female Indonesian artists spanning various generations.
We'll gather at 5.00 PM and meet in the lobby of the gallery.Note: There's an entrance fee. 50.000 IDR for WNI and WNA with KITAS. And 150.000 IDR for WNA. This can be paid on the spot.
- Here is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tKHFiE1iS4dewufM8
- And here is their Social Media presence: https://www.instagram.com/galerinasional/?hl=en
After visiting the Gallery, we'll have dinner at the Stroom Coffee. And if you want to join only for dinner, it's possible too! However, you will need to find the group and be patient to get a seat at the restaurant, etc.
It's the first time we organise this event! You can take a look at all past events of JakFri here!
ABOUT THE VENUE
Once we finish exploring the art exhibit, we'll head over to Stroom Coffee for dinner. It's just a quick 5-minute stroll from the National Gallery of Indonesia.
Despite having "Coffee" in its name, the menu features a diverse selection of food and beverages. The restaurant is located within a historic building, creating a lovely ambiance for us to enjoy our meal and have our "female talk." Let’s create our own safe space to exchange stories.- Here is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Xc1RZubie4a5Z1u7
- And here is their Social Media presence: https://www.instagram.com/stroom.coffee/
ABOUT THE HOST
Your host for this event will be Gina, a seasoned local with a lot of knowledge about the city and eager to welcome new friends to our community.
HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules
- This event is for WOMEN ONLY. We want to connect with each other and share our various experiences as modern women living in big cities.
- 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 watch the show together. Latecomers cannot be accomodated and need to find everyone.
- 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 a few hours before the event are unfriendly for other attendees, the organiser, and the venue, and should be avoided. They still count as no-show.
- No +1 allowed for this event
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Our community has a membership fee that make sure we can keep organising plenty of events as we did over the past 4 years.
Our community has a monthly membership fee that can be paid through the app only (2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month).
At the latest at the start of the event you need to show proof of membership Membership can be paid as a yearly membership of 340k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online ahead of the event to get 10% off! Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks**(*)** available only to paying members.
As a first-timer, you have several options:
- Option A: Join with a promo discount for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% if you pay online ahead of the event!
- Option B: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR sneak peek option & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event
- Option C: Bundle offer to join both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Writers for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only.
All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount when paid online ahead of an event. You need to choose Option A, B or C at the latest at the beginning of the event.
In the past 3,5 years we have organised ~2-3 events per week (browse past event of JakFri here and of JakWri here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month!
**(*)**This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw, a Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop or a Museum visits with free guided tours.
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.
Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) with a 10% off. Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy!
THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Our communities are:
- Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
- Jakarta Writers (former Jak Creatives): https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/
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⭐) from almost 600 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
3 attendees
BOARD GAMES 🎲♟️🃏🧩 social afternoon with Jakarta Friends
Simetri Coffee Roasters, Jl. Gandaria II no 9 Kebayoran Lama Selatan, South Jakarta, IDHey, friend in Jakarta! Now that you joined JakFri... are you a member of Jakarta Writers (former Creatives) 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 😊
JakFri and JakWri are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... …and we invite you to join us for this Board Game Social Afternoon in South Jakarta!
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
Calling out for all board gamers to play together! The idea is very simple: We meet, and we play board games! All levels of experience playing board games are welcome. Newcomers are very welcome.
This event will be at Simetri Coffee Roasters, Gandaria - South Jakarta. Just pay for your own food and drink. We will ask for a split bill! The host will bring various games which are easy to learn on the spot, including Monopoly, Ludo, Halma, Hangman, UNO and more! Feel free to bring your own games, if you want to! No extensive experience as a board gamer needed!
The event is set to finish at 7.00 PM but might extend longer, if people want to stay! (Feel free to have dinner at this place)
We have organised this event many times before! You can see a few past events here:
- Board Game afternoon (May 2026)
- Board Game afternoon (Dec 2025)
- Board Game afternoon (July 2025)
- Board Game afternoon (April 2025)
- Board Game afternoon (May 2025)
- or scroll through all past event of JakFri to get a sense of this community!
ABOUT THE VENUE
Simetri Coffee Roasters is a distinguished coffee establishment located in Gandaria, South Jakarta.
- At the venue, ask for "Corrado" or "Gina" or MeetUp " from the staff.
- Here is a link to the venue for more information: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5ZgLtWp7kLL3xxk8
- And here their social media presence: https://www.instagram.com/simetricoffee.roasters/?hl=en
- We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation.
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.
- Come and go as you want for this event. The earlier you come, the more time you can have to enjoy the event.
- People on the waitlist cannot attend and will receive a spot automatically if someone cancels. Also, people in the waitlist need to update their RSVP if they cannot come!
- 3X no show at Jakarta Friends events without updating RSVP = removal from the group
- Cancelling within 2h of the event is unfriendly to the organiser, fellow attendees, and venue, and -- unless cases of force majeure -- still counts as a no show
- No +1 allowed to this event
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Our community has a membership fee that make sure we can keep organising plenty of events as we did over the past 4 years.
There's the option to pay a monthly membership fee through the app only (2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month).
Membership can be paid as a yearly membership of 340k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online ahead of the event to get 10% off! Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks**(*)** available only to paying members.
As a first-timer, you have several options:
- Option A: Join with a promo discount for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% if you pay online ahead of the event!
- Option B: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR sneak peek option & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event
- Option C: Bundle offer to join both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Writers for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only.
All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount when paid online ahead of an event.
In the past 3,5 years we have organised ~2-3 events per week (browse past event of JakFri here and of JakWri here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month!
**(*)**This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw, a Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop or a Museum visits with free guided tours.
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.
Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy!
THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Our communities are:
- Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
- Jakarta Writers (former Creatives): https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/
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⭐) from around 600 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
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