About us
+++ 🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! This was long overdue... Our community is now called **Jakarta Writers** as we have been forcussing on quite a lot of writing events in the past years, and many members are writers! As I will explains changes in due time, please note that we we still have plenty of other creative events, too (like book clubs, movie screenings, readings, etc.). This group is perfect for all those interested in storytelling, and in exploring and dev eloping their craft, so stay tuned for exciting developments! +++
We are the biggest, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us! Everyone is always welcome.
Jakarta Writers is the community to explore, practice, or enjoy all forms of artistry and creativity in Jakarta. We do book clubs, book swaps, karaoke nights, comedy events, writing sessions, museum visits, attend poetry events, watch movies, do photography walking tours, and much more! It's all about authentic connections in an uncomplicated and informal setting.
- You can see past events here: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past
- Browse all future events here: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/
Together, we are creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. This group is a convergence of people and cultures. You might want to check out the group Jakarta Friends, too!
Over the past 3 years, with Jakarta Writers & Jakarta Friends 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 more in detail in the group discussion! The membership fee is not expensive and gives access to all events + exclusive perks! There's so much more value to members than having an event fee. We guarantee 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 free and take a look!
- 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/
Feel free to **join the group Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/** With Jakarta Friends we play board games, talk business, socialize, eat and drink together, do language exchanges, explore the city by walking and culinary tours, and much more!
We look forward to meet you at a next event!
Corrado & the team of co-organisers
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON THIS COMMUNITY: This group is welcome to everyone who genuinely wants to connect. I will not tolerate the following behaviour:
- 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, 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
Upcoming events
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Shut up and... READ! 📖 Vol. VII with JakCre - *FREE* event!
Bali Coffee Club Jakarta, Jl. Lebak Bulus I No.2, Cilandak Bar., Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12430, Indonesia, South Jakarta, IDWe are the biggest, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this shut up and... READ Vol. VII! This event is FREE to attend!
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
Literature lovers, your attention please... That's your dream event!We will meet and... just... read! As simple as that! For about 2 hours, everyone will be reading their own stuff.
Books, magazines, comics, blogs, papers... Fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, news, poetry... Online, with reading pad, with physical book... it doesn't matter! Just show up and enjoy this quiet and communal reading experience!
At the end of the event, we will connect and chit chat about anything related to what we just read (or to literature in general).
What do you like to read? What is your reading routine? Do you need inspiration for your next read? Or perhaps you wish to share your favourite story with everyone? You are most welcome to share your experience with everyone, and get to know fellow readers!
We have organised this event many times before! Take a look here:
- Shut up and... READ (Aug 2025)
- Shut up and... READ (April 2025)
- Shut up and... READ (February 2025)
- Shut up and... READ (January 2025)
ABOUT THE VENUE
Bali Coffee Club in Jaksel is a lovely and spacious area. Coffee is great. MRT Fatmawati stop is just 15 minutes walking distance.
- At the venue, ask for Corrado or MeetUp at the staff. There will be a MeetUp sign to find us
- Here is a link to the IG of Bali Coffee Club: https://www.instagram.com/balicoffeeclub/
- 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.
- You can arrive any time but I'd recommend you'll be on time to feel the vibe of this event and to not disrupt everyone who's already started reading
- 3X no-shows = kicked form the community
- Come alone of with a friend, partner, or family
- Attendess who bring a guest are responsible to make sure that the +1 understands and agrees to our rules of inclusivity and mutual respect
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, 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
11 attendees
Writers' Club: GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 📖🤓 with JakCre
Mad for Coffee cipete, Jl. Asem dua No.27 RT.14/RW.04, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, South Jakarta, IDHello, 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 biggest, oldest, 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 60-90 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 90 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!
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 🤓 (Jan 2026)
- GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (Dec 2025)
- GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (hybrid) (Nov 2025)
- GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (hybrid) (Aug 2025)
- GIVE & RECEIVE FEEDBACK on your writings 🤓 (online) (Aug 2025)
- WRITERS' CLUB (May 2025)
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! Link to be shared soon -- tke a look here at a past free comedy event we attended together: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/312964219/ (walk-ins at the comedy event 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!
- Come alone or with a friend, family, or your better half
- 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?
As this group is slowly unrolling into a Writers' Group, it will be soon possible to join through Patreon, too: https://www.patreon.com/corradonai Monthly membership through Patreon will grant access to all events of Jakarta Cretives/Writers (this group) and of Jakarta Friends.
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
3 attendees
BOOK CLUB: Candide 🌝 by Voltaire with Jakarta Creatives
Wisangkopi Panglima Polim, Jl. Panglima Polim V No.9, RT.4/RW.6, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Jakarta, IDHello, 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, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB discussing "Candide" 🌝 by Voltaire!
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 book discussion is for educational purposes). Reach out to the host to receive the 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. 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.
ABOUT THE BOOK
What if the worst of the worst happened to you and you were forced to stay optimistic by your very own philosophy?
One of those tales that made me spill my guts whilst doubting my moral stature for having found laughter in such detestable tragedies.
Candide, a naive young man, is expelled from his sheltered paradise and experiences a cascade of absurd catastrophes across the globe while clinging to his tutor's philosophy that "all is for the best." The catastrophes that befell our protagonist and his confidants truly could not be overemphasized. You'll see.
A satirically catastrophic dark comedy forever etched in the hall of literary greats for its eloquent absurdity. Candide aims to be an antidote to hollow and unyielding optimism whilst still making a case for it rather surreptitiously and perhaps unintentionally.
Discover more about the book on Goodreads!
We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look at some past events:
- BOOK CLUB: "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" (Jan 2025)
BOOK CLUB: "Rosemary's Baby" (Dec 2025) - BOOK CLUB: "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (Nov 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "The Writer's Journey" (Oct 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "Lord of the Flies" (Sept 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "The Alchemist" (Aug 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "The Little Prince"(July 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "We" (May 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "The War of Art" (Apr 2025)
- BOOK CLUB: "Man's Search for Meaning" (Feb 2025)
- BOOK CLUB 🍄: Short stories about fungi by various authors (Aug 2023)
- BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Entangled Life" (Mar 2023)
ABOUT THE VENUE
Wisangkopi is a spacious and great cafe located near the hustle and bustle of Blok M. It's attached to a great ramen place and the venue has an open space perfect for the studious and the curious.Find out more about the venue here:
Wisangkopi Instagram
Link to Google MapABOUT 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?
As this group is slowly unrolling into a Writers' Group, it will be soon possible to join through Patreon, too: https://www.patreon.com/corradonai Monthly membership through Patreon will grant access to all events of Jakarta Cretives/Writers (this group) and of Jakarta Friends. In the meantime, this is the existing fee structure 👇🏽
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 (Option A).
First-timers can decide to join with a sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event (Option B) 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! 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 (Option C). 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). 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
- Jakarta Creatives
- and the new group, How to Become a Writer
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 over 300 reviews (take a look at all reviews!)
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 for announcements
- Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we'll repost! @jakarta.friends.creatives
- For questions not answered in the description, feel free to post a comment on the event page or DM the organisers
11 attendees- BOOK CLUB: "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" (Jan 2025)
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