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🍜 Social Game Night for Extroverts @ Clark Quay
🍜 Social Game Night for Extroverts @ Clark Quay
*A fun, social Friday night without the bar scene.* Warm up your weekend with easy, high-energy board and card games designed to get everyone talking. ✅ Easy to learn, no experience needed! ✅ Curated word, party and social games ✅ **Featured titles:** **Codenames**, **Exploding Kittens,** **Hues & Cues & Herd Mentality** ✅ Join a game, get to know someone and let the good times roll! 7.30pm - 8pm: Arrival + Dinner (optional) 8pm - 10pm: Game Night! **🎫 Entry: $15/pax** Select a complimentary welcome treat: \> **FREE** **1\*Noodle Set**, or \> **FREE 2\*Canned Drinks** 🏠 **Venue: The Noodle Place** 15A Circular Road (2nd Floor) Nearest MRT: Clark Quay / Raffles Place 🙏 **Please Whatsapp 8337-0678 to confirm your attendance** so we can reserve a slot for you and keep you updated of any changes. Thanks! \>\>\>\>\> By signing up for the event, you agree to the following: 🪑 Be mindful of your RSVP! Update 4 hours prior to the event if something else comes up and you can’t attend so someone else can join the fun! 📸 Photos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes. Please sound out if uncomfortable. 🚫 No soliciting, MLM, investment pitches or harassment. Let's keep it friendly! No outside food please! For inclusivity, gameplay will be in English and may be less accessible if you’re not fluent. **‼️ No refunds for sudden unavailability. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided promptly.** For more information, please feel free to whatsapp 8337-0678
Friday Sundown Social: Meet like-minded friends
Friday Sundown Social: Meet like-minded friends
Come hang out with us every Friday as the sun sets. It's a chance to share your wins (and setbacks) while unwinding. Whether you're new to the city, hoping to meet new people, or just looking for a laid-back spot to relax after a busy week, Friday Sundown Socials is the ideal place to connect in a casual atmosphere. Venue: Open Sourced Website: [www.opensourced.so](http://www.opensourced.so/) Date: Every Friday Time: 6pm onwards Age Group: 23 to 59 Location: 10A Perak Road. Singapore 208131 Admission: $10 (includes free drink) 🍺🍷🍸
🎉 After Work Social – Meet New Friends and Dine and Chill
🎉 After Work Social – Meet New Friends and Dine and Chill
# 🎉 After Work Social – Meet New Friends, Dine & Chill **The Only OT You’ll Actually Enjoy.** After work… how would you like to spend your evening? Instead of heading home to scroll through your phone, join us for a relaxed social night in collaboration with **Offbeat**. Clock out. Show up. Connect better. ✨ This is a space where young professionals and newcomers in Singapore can unwind over comfort food, drinks, and real conversations in a welcoming and relaxed environment. 🚫 Not speed dating 🚫 Not awkward networking ✅ Just genuine social connections *** ## 💬 What to Expect ✔ Meet **12–20 new people** in one evening ✔ Light guided introductions to help break the ice ✔ Casual dining and drinks atmosphere ✔ Reserved space for our group ✔ Open mingling throughout the night Coming alone? That’s completely normal. Most people attend solo — and we make sure everyone feels comfortable and included. *** ## 🍻 Special Perks ✨ **First 10 guests to arrive receive a complimentary drink on us.** Enjoy Offbeat’s comfort food and drinks while meeting new people in a relaxed environment. *** ## 👥 Who Is This For? • Working professionals aged **18–39** • Locals, expats & people new to Singapore 🌏 • Anyone looking to expand their social circle • People who prefer meaningful conversations over loud nightlife This is **not a dating event**. Please do not attend if strict gender balance is essential for your enjoyment. *** ## 🕒 Evening Flow **8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome** Grab a drink, settle in and meet a few friendly faces. **8:20 PM – Social Introductions** Light guided introductions to help conversations flow naturally. **9:15 PM onwards – Open Social Time** Reconnect with people you clicked with or continue mingling freely. *** ## 🎟 Entry **SGD 10 per person** Your ticket helps us: • Reserve the venue space • Organise the event flow • Maintain a comfortable group size RSVP required. *** ## 🎲 Optional Social Game We may run a **light-hearted mini social game** during the night. Participation token: **SGD 2 (optional)**. Just a fun activity to spark conversations and add a little excitement to the evening. *** ## 🌆 Why After Work Social? Singapore moves fast. But friendships take time. After Work Social creates a space where: ✨ Conversations go beyond “What do you do?” ✨ You leave with **real connections** ✨ You might meet your next travel buddy, gym partner, or business contact After work… don’t just go home. **Come dine. Chill. Connect.**🎉 After Work Social – Meet New Friends, Dine & Chill Good conversations. Comfort food. New connections. Instead of another evening scrolling through your phone, come join a relaxed social night where strangers become friends over food, drinks, and easy conversations. In collaboration with **Offbeat**, we’re creating a welcoming space where young professionals and newcomers in Singapore can connect naturally in a casual dining environment. No pressure. No awkward networking. Just real people and good vibes. *** # 🍻 Early Arrival Perk 🎁 **First 10 guests to arrive receive a complimentary drink on us.** Come early, grab your drink, and ease into the evening. *** # 💬 What to Expect This isn’t the kind of event where people stand around awkwardly holding their drink. We help the room flow naturally so conversations start easily. ✔ Meet **12–20 new people** in one evening ✔ Light guided introductions to break the ice ✔ Relaxed dining & drinks atmosphere ✔ Reserved space for our group ✔ Open mingling throughout the night Coming alone? That’s completely normal. Most people do — and by the end of the night, you won’t feel like you came alone. *** # 👥 Who Should Join This event is perfect for: • Young professionals **18–39** • Locals, expats & newcomers to Singapore 🌏 • People looking to expand their social circle • Anyone who enjoys meaningful conversations over loud nightlife This is **not a dating event** — just a social space to meet new people. *** # 🕒 Evening Flow **8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome** Grab a drink and meet a few friendly faces. **8:20 PM – Social Introductions** Short guided introductions to help conversations start naturally. **9:15 PM onwards – Chill & Mingle** Reconnect with people you clicked with or continue chatting over food and drinks. *** # 🎟 Entry **SGD 10 per person** Your ticket helps us: • Secure the venue space • Manage group size • Maintain a comfortable social atmosphere ✨ RSVP required *** # 🎲 Optional Social Game We may run a **light-hearted mini social game** during the night. Participation token: **SGD 2 (optional)**. Small prizes, fun moments, and a great way to spark conversations. *** # 🌆 Why Join? Singapore is a fast-paced city. But the best friendships often start with a simple conversation. After Work Social creates a relaxed space where: ✨ You meet people outside your usual circle ✨ Conversations go beyond small talk ✨ You leave the night with real connections *** **Come dine. Chill. Meet new people.**
Spark Encounters? (Fri, 6 Mar) singles social event.
Spark Encounters? (Fri, 6 Mar) singles social event.
Join us for a casual dinner on Friday evening and meet more friends. There will be seat rotations for you to mingle and interact with different participants. During the event, participants will receive a Choice List, allowing them to select up to one-third of the opposite gender that they would like to get to know better. Instead of mutual matches, the 'revelatory' approach of this event lets you discover who has chosen you (within two days). e.g. if Jane was selected by Jack and John, she would be informed that the two guys had selected her. This feature is designed to ignite new friendships and spark potential connections. 🔗 For event description and more details, refer to: **[https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#spark](https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#spark)** 📍Venue: **a restaurant or food outlet in town and near MRT**. It may not be halal. Disclosed only to confirmed applicants. 🕖 Meet-up time: **7pm**. Session is until around 9pm or earlier. Cost: **$10** (admin fee only). Require prepayment of this admin fee. Dinner will be at own expense, with minimum spending from $12. Must order at least a main dish. It won't be an expensive restaurant. ✅\* *Please bring your Singpass mobile app for quick on-site verification that your marital status is Single (open app > View all > Family > Marital status). As a genuine organiser, we put in reasonable effort to check that attendees are single. If your status is unverified, the Contact List will reflect "Unverified" next to your name*. 📋\* Only verified singles who attend the entire session will receive the Contact List, which includes the names of the opposite gender. Applicants can voluntarily add any of their contact details (e.g. email, telegram, IG) to that list if they wish to. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📝 **How to apply:** 1. Event is only for Singles who are S'poreans, PRs, EP & S-Pass holders. 2. To apply, RSVP in this Meetup page & we will follow up with you. You may also apply via the link above. 3. If you are shortlisted, we will directly request you to make payment. ❓If you have questions, please contact Jerald at 90170885 or [Lim.Jerald@gmail.com](http://Lim.Jerald@gmail.com)
Bukit Mor 227m Leisure Hike + Muar麻坡 **Limited to 12 Slots, Act Fast!! **
Bukit Mor 227m Leisure Hike + Muar麻坡 **Limited to 12 Slots, Act Fast!! **
**Bukit Mor 227m Leisure Hike + Muar麻坡** **Date: 7 Mar 2026 (Sat)** **\*\*Limited to 12 Slots, Act Fast!! \*\*** [https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/313506893/](https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/313506893/) **Cost: $140/person** **2 persons sign up and payment together is $130/person** **3 persons or more sign up and payment together is $120/person** **Enquiry, Booking or Private Tour** **Whatsapp Wilfred +6594884478**
Friday Evening Pickleball Session #615
Friday Evening Pickleball Session #615
* Please remove your RSVP if you can't make it by 5pm (except for wet weather) so that others can take over and enjoy the game. * Please bring your paddle or look for Jimmy or Sarah for the spare paddle if you do not have one. * Venue: Tampines St 45, Blk 498C (Multi-storey car park top level) * Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm * Only those RSVPs are allowed for the session. * Please follow the queue system on the court. * No cancellation announcement will be made due to wet weather, it is on the player's discretion to decide whether to attend the session.

20's-30's Events This Week

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Fast Friending - Make Meaningful Connections! (FREE Ladies Entry/20-40)
Fast Friending - Make Meaningful Connections! (FREE Ladies Entry/20-40)
As adults, meeting new people isn’t as easy as it used to be. Between busy schedules and shrinking social circles, it can feel hard to form fresh connections—and while we’re constantly interacting online, it rarely matches the warmth and depth of a real, face-to-face conversation. That’s where our Fast Friending Evening comes in. It’s all about genuine, in-person connections with like-minded ladies and gents in the city city — hosted in a safe, well-organised environment where women’s safety is a clear priority. Just show up, be yourself, and enjoy an evening of effortless conversations and meaningful new connections Please sign up as member at[ chimichanga.sg/kique ](chimichanga.sg/kique)to enjoy special drink prices all day, every day at Chimi's Especial. 🎟 Tickets (cash only; collected at the start at your host Shelly): Ladies – FREE Gents – 20 SGD ✨ What Makes This Event Special? \- FREE entry for ladies \(RSVP required\) \- Guided social experience to help you meet people comfortably \- Fun icebreakers to make conversations even easier \- Fast\-friending rounds so you can connect with multiple attendees \- A reserved space just for our group \-\-\- 🕖 Evening Flow 8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Settle into our reserved area, grab a drink, and let Shelly introduce you to a few friendly faces. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Fast Friending \- Meet a new person every 3\-6 minutes\. \- Frisca will guide each switch so you can connect with many lovely attendees in a short amount of time\. After 9:30 PM – Open Mingling Continue conversations with your favourite connections or meet more people at your own pace. **Our venue for the evening -** We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment! \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 20 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)
Fast Friending - Make Meaningful Connections! (FREE Ladies Entry/20-40)
Fast Friending - Make Meaningful Connections! (FREE Ladies Entry/20-40)
As adults, meeting new people isn’t as easy as it used to be. Between busy schedules and shrinking social circles, it can feel hard to form fresh connections—and while we’re constantly interacting online, it rarely matches the warmth and depth of a real, face-to-face conversation. That’s where our Fast Friending Evening comes in. It’s all about genuine, in-person connections with like-minded ladies and gents in the city city — hosted in a safe, well-organised environment where women’s safety is a clear priority. Just show up, be yourself, and enjoy an evening of effortless conversations and meaningful new connections Please sign up as member at[ chimichanga.sg/kique ](chimichanga.sg/kique)to enjoy special drink prices all day, every day at Chimi's Especial. 🎟 Tickets (cash only; collected at the start at your host Shelly): Ladies – FREE Gents – 20 SGD ✨ What Makes This Event Special? \- FREE entry for ladies \(RSVP required\) \- Guided social experience to help you meet people comfortably \- Fun icebreakers to make conversations even easier \- Fast\-friending rounds so you can connect with multiple attendees \- A reserved space just for our group \-\-\- 🕖 Evening Flow 8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Settle into our reserved area, grab a drink, and let Shelly introduce you to a few friendly faces. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Fast Friending \- Meet a new person every 3\-6 minutes\. \- Frisca will guide each switch so you can connect with many lovely attendees in a short amount of time\. After 9:30 PM – Open Mingling Continue conversations with your favourite connections or meet more people at your own pace. **Our venue for the evening -** We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment! \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 20 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)
Hearts United: Novena & Fellowship (Catholic Singles 30-45)
Hearts United: Novena & Fellowship (Catholic Singles 30-45)
You're warmly invited to join **Hearts United** for a special afternoon of **prayer, connection, and community** with fellow Catholics (30-45yo). We highly encourage you to attend the **12:00pm Novena Devotion**, centering our hearts in prayer and reflection. Afterward, we’ll gather for an hour of relaxed **fellowship and mingling** — a chance to meet like-minded individuals who share your faith, values, and life stage. We’ll conclude our time with a **closing prayer**, lifting up the intentions of our group and giving thanks for the new friendships being formed. **Schedule:** ✝️ 12.00pm – Novena Devotion (attend at your own pace) 😄 12.30pm – Fellowship & Mingle (see comment below for location) 🙏 1.30pm – Closing Prayer 💬 **After-Novena Conversations** Let’s take a moment after the Novena to unwind, share our thoughts, and enjoy each other’s company. There’s no set agenda — just friendly conversations about faith, life, and everything in between. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few ideas to get things flowing: 🌿 **Faith & Reflection Topics** * What do you find most meaningful about attending the Novena? * What part of today’s homily spoke to you personally? * What helps you stay close to your faith when life gets busy? ☕ **Personal Growth & Connection Topics** * What qualities do you value most in friendship or community? * How do you like to spend your weekends or free time? * What’s something new you’ve tried recently or would like to learn? 💬 **Light & Fun Conversation Starters** * What are your hobbies or interests? * What’s your go-to comfort food after church? * If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Whether you're new to the group or a returning friend, we look forward to seeing you there! Please feel free to introduce **Hearts United** to friends whom you know would be a great fit for this community. **With faith and friendship, *Hearts United***
Youthful vibes (Sat, 7 Mar). with cashback.
Youthful vibes (Sat, 7 Mar). with cashback.
This event is curated for singles from the age range of 33 and below (born 1993 and after), with a slight extension to males age 34 and 35 (1992, 91). Male applicants must be degree holders, never-married and without marriage records in Singpass app. For individuals who are 1 year above the age range, you may apply for waitlist. If seats are available, we will consider your application. There will be a $5 rebate for participants who fulfilled the attendance requirements. During attendance-taking, we will conduct quick checks on the birth year or full Nric number on Singpass app to ensure that participants are within the range. 🔗 For event description and more details, refer to: **[https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#youthful](https://www.oneplusone.com.sg/upevents.html#youthful)** 📍Venue: a food outlet in town and near MRT. e.g. a quick bite outlet. It may or may not be Halal. Either no minimum spending or just a few dollars. Details will be shared with confirmed applicants. By applying, you are happy to head to whichever spot we land. 🕖 Meet-up time: **5pm**. Session is until around 7pm. Cost: $2 for ladies. $28 for guys. These are admin fees only. Require prepayment of this admin fee. Rebate of $5 will be provided in cash to attendees who arrived by 5:35pm and after they participated fully for at least until 6:45pm. ✅\* *Please bring your Singpass mobile app for quick on-site verification that your marital status is Single (open app > View all > Family > Marital status). As a genuine organiser, we put in reasonable effort to check that attendees are single. If your status is unverified, the Contact List will reflect "Unverified" next to your name*. 📋\* Only verified singles who attend the entire session will receive the Contact List, which includes the names of the opposite gender. Applicants can voluntarily add any of their contact details (e.g. email, telegram, IG) to that list if they wish to. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📝 **How to apply:** 1. Event is only for Singles who are S'poreans, PRs, EP & S-Pass holders. 2. To apply, RSVP in this Meetup page & we will follow up with you. You may also apply via the link above. 3. If you are shortlisted, we will directly request you to make payment. ❓If you have questions, please contact Jerald at 90170885 or [Lim.Jerald@gmail.com](http://Lim.Jerald@gmail.com)
Sunday Poker Tournament Extravaganza!
Sunday Poker Tournament Extravaganza!
Saturday Reading @ Sembawang (Thus Coffee)
Saturday Reading @ Sembawang (Thus Coffee)
Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Raffles Place

20's-30's Events Near You

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Board Games at The Spot
Board Games at The Spot
Come meet other 20s and 30s and play board games at The Spot Asian Food Hall in Rockville Town Center. We'll play from 3-5 pm but could go later if folks are interested. Bring games you'd like to play if you've got them. Since The Spot has limited seating, please keep your RSVP up to date.
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
Regular coffee meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations with coffee. Great for those who are new in town or looking for new activities to do! This will be held at Weird Brothers Coffee at Worldgate Centre in Herndon. Additional Note: If you are on the Wait List, you can still feel free to attend if you wish.
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
Regular coffee meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations with coffee. Great for those who are new in town or looking for new activities to do! This will be held at Weird Brothers Coffee at Worldgate Centre in Herndon. Additional Note: If you are on the Wait List, you can still feel free to attend if you wish.
St. Patty's day HIKE @ Green Farm cnsv. park
St. Patty's day HIKE @ Green Farm cnsv. park
Wear Green on St. Patrick's day for this festive fling via a **4.8mile easy hike that has both several soft hills & small stream hops**. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses mellow meadows & peaceful ponds. After gandering through a green butterfly garden the circuit frolics through an *emerald* forest before spurring across *celadon* fields. The trek spurs again, looping through a *jade* neighborhood. Latter of the circuit embarks through an erect *evergreen* easement, eventually viewing a verdant *viridian* environment, before concluding by an **Airport Runway... Wait a moment, and a plane may fly directly above!** Hopefully that won't make you turn *green*! NOTES: 1\. Trail Forecast= [MAP](https://montgomeryparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lois_Y_Green_Trail_Map_Letter-PRESS.pdf) \| Boots & Shade\- wear \(hat\, sunglasses\) advised\! **SLOW DOWN as park entrance is easy to miss!** 2\. Post\- social @[Sasun's Cafe (Mediterranean)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VtHusv5iqpwXGpfC7) 3\. Footnote: Hosted here last year on April Fool's day\.
20s/30s Decaf Meetup - Boba Tea
20s/30s Decaf Meetup - Boba Tea
Regular boba tea meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations. Great for those who are new in town or find new activities to do!
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Secrets of Runes
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Secrets of Runes
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Secrets of Runes,”** on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets) .] The fame of runes outshines that of any other ancient script. They can be found not just on Viking Age rune stones, but on Bilbo’s door and as the Bluetooth logo on your cell phone. Runic script is commonly associated with magic, used by modern practitioners of neopaganism, and in recent decades has captured the imagination of filmmakers and video game designers. Yet most of us know little about the historical origins of runes and have no clue how to read or use them. Come to Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Va., to get schooled on runic script with the help of Lilla Kopár, a veteran scholar of runes who has earned a following among Profs and Pints fans by giving fantastic talks on medieval monsters and Norse mythology. As someone who has carried out extensive field research on runes, published several articles on runic objects, and even appeared on the History Channel commenting on runes in America, she’s exceptionally qualified to introduce you to runology and the fascinating things that runes tell us. Dr Kopár will discuss the development of runic script from its humble origins on the borders of the Roman Empire in the first or second century CE, through its popularity in the Viking world, to its use and misuse in modern times. She’ll discuss how runes are a set of related alphabets that underwent changes over time and she’ll describe what inspired changes in this writing system and where and how runes were used in the medieval period. Her richly illustrated talk will highlight some of the most intriguing objects with runic inscriptions, from humble bone fragments to impressive rune stones, and offer insight into the scholarly methods of deciphering and interpreting runic inscriptions. We’ll also look at the function of the runic script from simple practical notes and memorial inscriptions to cipher-runes and magic. The most fun might be the in-class assignment, which will involve reading a few runic inscriptions and writing your name and other words in runes. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Part of Codex runicus, a rune manuscript written on animal skin and dating to about 1300 (University of Copenhagen / Wikimedia Commons).
Scenic but Short Hike w/ Off-Trail Trekking @ Camp Seneca pk
Scenic but Short Hike w/ Off-Trail Trekking @ Camp Seneca pk
**This scenic scamper is a \~2mile moderate hike that has uneven terrain & is relatively flat.** Pace: 2mph. The trek traverses Camp Seneca park, home to [the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/lodge-little-seneca-creek/) which hosts various social gatherings, as well as a charming corridor of a Creek sharing the same name. After egressing from the Lodge the circuit STEEPLY ascends a hill, disappearing off-trail into the wilderness. Summiting this proud plateau offers vacuous views of the surrounding landscape. The hike then follows a faint fire road, occasionally obstructed by downed trees, revealing a small stream. Navigating away from the stream and towards little Seneca Creek traverses through viny **thorns & brambles!** Latter of the circuit parallels the creek, at times CAUTIOUSLY cliff slide, featuring a delightful Beaver Dam & creek cascade (pictured) before eventually concluding back at the Lodge via lollygagging across a lavish lawn. Terrific lean-mean-green trees along the way too! NOTES: 1\. Trail Forecast= [AllTrails MAP](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-january-22-2025-5ef0599-2) \| Boots & Trek Poles advised\! 2\. Consider "thicker\- wear" for the thorns/ brambles\. 3\. Post\- social @[Chicken Pocha](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hi1s5HvXgBfbdGbBA) \| [menu (Korean fried chicken/ bbq)](https://chickenpocha.com/menu/)