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We are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB... ON THE SPOT! Read three short stories and discuss directly afterwards! No preparation needed. Just fun.

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

Three short stories... Three different authors... All female writers with different backgrounds and nationalities.

No preparation needed, just fun. You'll get the short sotries on your device for free at the event, and will have time to read on the spot. Then the silent reading will be followed by a group discussion lead by an experienced reader and writer!

Authors will be African American Zora Neale Hurston, Indonesian Djenar Maesa Ayu and Caucasian American Charlotte Perkins.

The host will give a short introduction about the subject, choice, and what to expect or look forward to in the discussion.

Don't miss this unique event!

We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look below:

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
  • No +1 can join for free at this event; members only event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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 need to start 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!
  • Come alone or with a +1 who can attend for free. Attendees who bring a registered +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 membership fee that make sure we can keep organising hundreds of events as we did over the past 4 years.

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 Writers and Jakarta Friends 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:

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 300 events with over 2,500 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) from around 400 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.

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