Casual Meetups Sydney

Friday Coffee Catch-Up

This is a casual, free-style regular coffee catch up for anyone looking to meet others in a relaxed group setting. (📷[Insta page](https://www.instagram.com/fridaycoffeeclub.syd/)) Take a break from work, study, or your usual routine and join us for a coffee in a different corner of Sydney. We try to visit a different café each week, so it's also a great excuse to discover new spots around Sydney. **This week’s location: Darlinghurst** No formal hosting or agenda — just grab a coffee, have a chat if you feel like it, and stay for as long or as little as you like. **What to bring** • Yourself & Good vibes ✨ If you can't make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can join — thank you! 👉 Waitlisted? Feel free to text — we might be able to fit you in 😊

Unhurried Conversations at the Pub

In an unhurried conversation, there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. Unhurried isn't always slow. It offers a pace where people find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking. We use a simple meeting format to make this happen. https://www.unhurried.org/ This newly created event is at a new venue, the Keg & Bew Hotel at Surry Hills. We meet on the 2nd floor around 6:15pm. Food and drinks are available, before and after, on the ground floor and roof top.

The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry

**Meeting at the usual place (upstairs) at The Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, on Thursday 24 September 2026, we will be discussing The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry.** Louise Perry argues from an alternative feminist perspective. She says that that the sexual revolution (with its emphasis on casual sex, pornography, and the idea that 'consent is the only rule') has not liberated women. The main beneficiaries have been a small group of high-status men, while it disadvantages ordinary men and women, and particularly those who are young, poor, or vulnerable. Her work rests on many of the insights of evolutionary biology and her writing it was prompted by her working in a rape crisis centre. She argues that many 'traditional practices' such as monogamous marriage, restraint and chivalry need to be revived for the benefit of all. Louise Perry is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster and has written for the right-wing *Daily Mail* and the left-wing *New Statesman.* The format of the meeting is that we talk about the book in a focused way for about 50 mins. Opinions for and against the arguments in the book are encouraged. After the meeting formally closes, almost everyone stays back to talk more about the book or anything else. Many of us start arriving just after 6.00pm, so feel free to arrive early for food or drinks. Copies of the book are available from the usual places. A pdf copy is available from Dale on request at [dalemills@cantab.net](mailto:dalemills@cantab.net)

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

Mon Tennis Hits 🌞🎾 7/9 — Casual Rallies 7-9pm @ Redfern South Eveleigh

**Sydney Social Tennis Hits @ South Eveleigh Sports Center (Outdoor) 🎾** Be sure to RSVP your spot, we assume this timeslot will go fast on a Sunday! Come join us for some healthy, social and fun weekend tennis! High Beginners to Intermediate preferred (you can at least rally or warm up to it!). We’ll play singles and/or doubles. Please bring your racquet, water, snacks and good sports shoes!) **What to know?** **Status:** Booked, meaning the court is booked. Please RSVP to secure your spot. **Details:** **Date & Time:** From 7-8PM (lights auto shut off at 9:00 PM). **Duration:** 1 hour guaranteed. Possibility to play longer (uncharged) if no other group arrives. **Host status: Unhosted (Organiser not present)** **Location:** South Eveleigh Sports, just a 5-min stroll from Redfern Station’s new entrance/exit side **Players:** Max 4 active players at any time (2 rotating reserves beyond 4 active for 2 hour sessions). **Fee:** $20 per person (covers our meetup subscription, equipment renewal and event coordination time) or $10 per hour. **Payment options:** PayID, BSB transfer recommended (prior to the event preferred, DM Stef). Thank you! \*BYO racquet and new balls if anyone has! (Presureless has been recommended in our group) **RSVP:** Required to secure your spot. Numbers are strictly limited to 4 people (4 active, 2 rotating reserves). Event will be unhosted (Organiser not present), By RSVPing, you agree to attend and pay the $10pp fee. **Links for community & updates:** **Facebook Page & Group:** [https://www.facebook.com/autennisfans](https://www.facebook.com/autennisfans) [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydtenfun/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydtenfun/) **WhatsApp Group:** [Join Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IbBTn5ulV1uFUE6wxJPm78) Join our [Luma](https://luma.com/user/sydst)! (Seriously, it only grows if people join via the link) * Meetup is our main platform, so be sure to RSVP here! But we are looking to move to our own site or Luma. **Reoccurring $5 existing player discount for ALL subsequent sessions** Hi players, We’ve got a little thank-you for our returning players! If you’ve joined one of our meetups before, you’ll get an **extra $5 off each session** when you come back and play with us again. It’s our way of saying we appreciate you being part of the community — and we’d love to see you back on court for more rallies, laughs, and good vibes. Just make sure you’ve attended at least one previous meetup to be eligible. Come have a great time on court and meet other friendly tennis enthusiasts! 🎾☀️ We ran these events in 2025 and were a breath of fresh air for all of us while keeping fit. Looking to host a tennis event in your area? Please DM me! **Refund Policy** ​We do not offer refunds for in-person payments on the day. Refunds are only provided for valid reasons like no shows, bad weather etc. ​**Important - Public Liability Insurance Waiver** ​As with all informal social sports activities, participants join at their own risk. This event is social tennis only and does not include coaching, instruction or professional supervision. Participants are responsible for their own health, fitness, safety, equipment and personal insurance arrangements. Please do not attend if you are injured or unwell, and play within your own ability. We also recommend doing warmups like ankle exercises and a bit of jogging or walking before playing. We always play warmups before starting casual match play. Please read our full community rules here: [https://www.meetup.com/syd-social-tennis/](https://www.meetup.com/syd-social-tennis/?utm_source=luma)Thurs

SOCIAL SESSION!!! Japanese Food Festival!

Howdy hikers. I'm on the train creating this on my mobile, so please pardon the lack of usual marketing glitter and politically incorrect verbage. Here's my thought... a) 5pm -6pm Pub by Carriageworks. b) 6pm Japanese Festival for food, beer. c) 730pm Pub #2. https://japanstreatparty.com/ Social nite! No hike. No cost. Japanese hikers? Get your ass in this one! MJ

Beginner soccer at Timbrell Park Five Dock Thursday Eve (Casual level)

PLEASE NOTE BACK TO 6pm!!! Back to Timbrell, lights at the other field no longer coming on. We will have a game of up to 6-a-side. This game is suitable for beginners, players who have passed their peak, or just need to rebuild their fitness. Please check on Thursday afternoon if are in the final attendee list. **You can still come if you are on the waitlist, however you will ONLY get a game if we have a no-show, no guarantees!** An announcement will be made one hour before the event if we have to cancel because of the weather, or the council closes the ground. [Canada Bay Field Closures](https://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/sports-and-recreation/wet-and-recreation) If Timbrell has been closed we will move to another location. At all other times we shall try to be at Locations G1 to G5, look for players wearing light or dark shirts. If you cannot find us, please call 0451815319. **This group is usually FREE to attend, we DO NOT charge an annual fee to play in our events.**

Scottish Jono Good Luck and DFL semi annual drinks

☕🍫 Coffee, Chocolate & New Friends (20s & 30s) – It's Back! 🎉

✨ **Follow us on Instagram for the latest events, updates & social adventures!** ✨: https://www.instagram.com/newfriends_sydney?igsi=cG1ybjM3ZWc0c2wz&utm_source=qr Love chocolate? Join us **fortnightly** for a relaxed midweek coffee catch-up with fellow chocolate lovers who enjoy good conversation, sweet treats, and a friendly vibe. 🍫🍰 This is a **casual, low-pressure fortnightly social**, perfect if you: ✅ Love chocolate (dark, milk, or white 🍫) ✅ Want something social but easy after work ✅ Are new to Meetup or just want familiar faces ✅ Prefer smaller, welcoming groups ✨ **What to expect** ✅ Fortnightly midweek coffee catch-ups ✅ Buy your own coffee (and dessert if you like!) ✅ Friendly, relaxed chats — no forced icebreakers ✅ Come for 10 minutes or stay the whole time ✨ **Good to know** ✅ This is a **fortnightly recurring event** ✅ Limited spots to keep the group comfortable! ✅ New members always welcome 💰 **Membership Fee**: $10 one time only (Unlimited Events). Past attendees who have already paid are FREE to join again! Please send $10 via PayID to A MIU (0432847305) and send me a screenshot of your payment ***on the day before the event***. Thank you! If you’re a chocolate lover looking for a chill midweek reset and a regular social routine, this one’s for you ☕🍫 Stay tuned for any further updates! Alison - 0432847305 **Did you have fun?** 😄🎉 If you could please leave a quick review in the pop-up **“How did you find it?”** when the event has ended and share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us make the next one even better! 💬✨ 📝 **TERMS & DISCLAIMER:** ✅ If something has come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ ASAP. This will allow others who are available to join. Thank you! 😊 ❌ **Late Cancellations** or **No Shows** will not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

⚠️ EVENT UPDATE: THIS WEEK’S EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, this Saturday’s Lounge Asia Sydney event on August 29 has been cancelled. Our next event will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the same venue, Harts Pub. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to see you next week. 😊 Please RSVP again for the September 5 event. 🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

WE HIKE... to the YACHT PARTY 2026! REGISTER INTEREST!

**Howdy hikers. A few ladies gave me a nudge last weekend. At last nite’s drinks event? A few more. So? It’s time to Hike… to the Yacht Party 2026. Please note - this event is not next Friday - just giving you all a week to register your interest to attend so I can yacht shop! We Hike to the Yacht Party 2026 will be on 17th October 2026!!!** Click "Attend" if you’re keen - not "Hmmm maybe" but rather "Fahk yes. I'm in there!" I’ll need to start hunting for the right yacht size. Last year we did 46 hikers, and the day went really well like this: a) We hiked. Optional. b) We had an hour to change clothes. Grab some BYO. And lube up at bar in the CBD. c) Yacht departure by Sydney Opera House. 3hrs. d) Yacht drop off at King St Wharf. e) Finished with our own private section at MJ’s local bar (we’d switch it up this year - we had drinks at Helm Bar last nite, and their private area was really nice, and they do duelling pianos on Saturday nites - fun, fun, fun). October is a great time, as we change the clocks then, and the prices are still lower season before they go way up in November. Who’s keen? Hit “Attend” and **[JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ig0MHnm7TLFFC1rupyF28N)**. Last year it was $100 per head. This year it will prob be a similar amount and a few bucks more. Should we partner with another group? We could make it a biggie and mix in some new folks – message me if you have a group in mind, as I don’t do anything in any other groups. Thanks! MJ

Manly Jazz Festival