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The multimedia spectacular show, "Era – Spirit of Shanghai," has been hailed for its blend of Chinese acrobatics, extreme sports and dance along with Western theater and cutting-edge technologies, as well as a distinctive storyline and spectacular scenes that are full of Chinese elements. the hit residency is an of Shanghai's vibrancy. Entitled "Spirit of Shanghai," the show follows a young couple's tour around the city, exploring its past, present and future. A cooperation between the French troupe Le Cirque Phenix, Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, Era 2 returns to the Chinese city with more fashionable elements and a jaw-dropping experience. Original Price for B area tickets is **480 RMB/person**, group purchase only **239RMB/person**. Original Price for A area tickets is **580 RMB/person**, group purchase only **289RMB/person**. More than 50% discount! How to book 1 book from meetup and paymen buy wechat & alipay 2 scan the Kuaituantuan QR and book through the wechat program 3 contact tel & wechat 18516304409

✨ **New City Tour** ✨ Join our Gangster walking Tour and embark on a fascinating journey through Shanghai, guided by a character from the colonial era. **Discover the notorious crime bosses who once dominated the city,** from "Big Eared" Du with his superstitious monkey heads to "Pockmarked" Huang who ingeniously distributed drugs via police cars. Dive into the lives of these early 20th-century mobsters and understand why they were feared.. 🌟 🍛 Explore Shanghai's gangster history with a colonial-era guide and learn about infamous crime lords. 🎎 Discover the hideouts of the city’s most powerful criminal families. 🎎 See shanghai old life through local guide's eyes 🕤 Tour Duration: 2 hours 😎 Type: night city Walk, \~2.5 kilometers 📸 Meeting details: \- 6pm\, **Changshu road metro station Line 1 & 7** **How to book:** **Wechat｜M2adventure3** **Email: M2adventurers@gmail.com** **Price:** **290rmb** (min 4ppl, max 10) Also can be booked as a private tour, on demand **Included** \- Professional English Speaking guide \- Drink break \- M2 organizing fee

Welcome to the Shanghai Pub Crawl! If you're someone who loves trying different drinks, making new friends, and exploring the nightlife of Shanghai, this group is made for you. **Our Events:** Join us at 9 PM for our exciting pub crawl events that give you a chance to discover the coolest nightlife spots in Shanghai. Here's what you can expect: * **Free shots** (one free shot at each bar) * **Free club entry ticket** (usually priced at 100CNY and up) * Bar-hopping (**3 Bars+1 Club, 4 hours tour**) * People from all over the world (Usually 15-25 people.) * Photos for attendees * Free taxi transfers between bars Who is this for? Everyone!!! Tourists / Expats / Locals / Students - Whether you're a night owl or just looking to try out different bars, all are welcome to join! 🔴 **Q&A** 1. **Q: Is it suitable for someone going alone?** **A:** Absolutely! In fact, 90% of our guests come by themselves. 2. **Q: How many people usually join the event?** **A:** On weekdays, around 15–25 people; on Saturdays, about 15–35 people. 3. **Q: Is there a dress code?** **A:** No dress code, just avoid wearing flip-flops. 4. **Q: Do I need to bring my passport?** **A:** No, it’s not necessary. 5. **Q: On which days do events take place?** **A:** Usually on Thursdays and Saturdays, but please check the schedule on Meetup. Make sure to contact the organizer first, or you might end up at the wrong place. 6. **Q: I don’t drink. Is this event suitable for me?** **A:** Of course! The event is all about socializing, not getting drunk. But the price is the same, and we can’t replace the free shots with drinks or anything else. 7. **Q: I saw that no one has signed up on the Meetup app. I was wondering if this is common until the day of the event, or if people usually don’t sign up there?** **A:** There will be enough people for the event, most people just don't sign up here 🔴 **Ticket**: 1. Online: ¥***150 RMB = $ 20*** (https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/4-hour-shanghai-pub-crawl-bar-hoppingnightlife-tour-tickets-1048633911257?aff=meetup0eventinfo) 2. Pay on arrival: ***¥180*** 🔴 **Contact**: (Please be sure to contact the organizer before you come) WeChat (ID): ***PubCrawl_Shanghai*** WhatsAPP: **8618101241515** Official website: https://shanghaipubcrawl.com **🔴** **Meeting location**: We will meet at a bar called “Side Bar,” which you can find on Google Maps. Chinese address: 上海市 黄浦区 茂名南路 56号 食尚谷1层 **🔴** **As long as the event is listed on Meetup, we will definitely organize it. Most people actually don’t sign up through Meetup**

### **Please contact me using WhatsApp or WeChat** ***My WhatsApp is +86 13917794769*** **My WeChat** gd-karen The meetup platform does not work well in China. **Hi, my name is Karen. I graduated from the University of Nottingham in England. I currently run a 3D printing workshop just minutes away from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.** **If you are in the area and into 3D printing, you are very welcome to drop by to have a look. My friends and I also organize some of the most engaging and well-curated Meetup events in Shanghai, and we would be delighted to have you join us.** **Add my WhatsApp and let's connect!**

晚7-9点 周末小酌@静安香格里拉Calypso地中海酒廊! Meetup Citywalk invite you to join our weekend drink & Mixer event at Calypso lounge. Meet and mingle with fellows, enjoy a drink or two and have fun! Don't be afraid to come alone and you can make friends quickly here since most of us also come alone too. See you there! 周末的时光，不应该空白！ 遇见·城市部落诚挚的邀请您一起来Calypso地中海酒廊参加after-work drink,和新老朋友一起小酌，邂逅漫时光。花看半开 酒到微醺，开启夏日时尚社交！

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

Come run around, throw some frisbees, play board game , and see old friends and make new ones in expo park this wekkend. Cost: RMB15 including water, Please buy the sports insurance for this event yourself inadvanced. After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport that is a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It's easy to learn, fast paced, and tons of fun! This is a game for people of all ages and skill/experience levels who want to play a friendly and non-competitive pickup frisbee game. We meet every Weekend afternoon in century park as long as weather is okay. We arrange warm up & practice. We'll work on some throws, passes, & catches. and utimate Frisbee Pickup Game of 7 vs 7 as well. All levels welcome even beginners! If you haven't played before or want to polish your skills, myself and a couple of the more experienced players will be there 30 minutes before to toss, explain the rules and run through a couple drills. We also prepare camping tarp and board games. Let's have fun by playing board games during Frisbee breakup. Please take metro line 2/7 to Century Park and the venue is entry from gate 6. (go straight 100m and the frisbee lawn is on your right side) General guidelines: Dress accordingly. Have plenty of water. Sunscreen on a sunny day. Stretch & warm up. Playing Ultimate is all about good sportsmanship, respect, and gracefulness on the field. Fun & having a good time is a must above anything else. Disclaimer： Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognizes that possible attend outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The organizer of this ultimate Frisbee event shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries etc. Meetup Citywalk reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at the Walking tour. If you have problem with this, please contact the event organizer or tout leader. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! All those who sign up for the event will accept this declaration by default, so please read it carefully! 抛掉烦恼，接住快乐！以盘会友，飞你莫属！运动社交，快乐飞盘！掼蛋桌游，躲避球体验！ 费用：15元/人， 参与本活动务必领取活动保障，无活动当天有效保险者谢绝参与！ 友情提醒: 谢绝微商，保险，医美销售人员参与！ 活力重燃，世博文化公园飞盘桌游掼蛋派对！ 小伙伴们准备好流汗了嘛？！ 飞盘初体验，满满多巴胺\~ 周末欢乐飞盘为长期活动，活动时间安排在周末，为喜欢运动的青年朋友提供相遇的机会。 你的收获： 认识更多喜欢运动的朋友 体验极限飞盘这项运动带来的乐趣 锻炼身体，放松身心 小白友好，飞盘超容易上手，有领队飞盘入门教学。 活动流程： 01 初次见面，破冰互动 02 零基础教学，正反手传接盘练习 03 规则讲解，拉伸热身，分组对抗 04 集体合影，赛后交流 05 活动结束AA聚餐（可选） 遇见城市部落Meetup Citywalk为带社交属性的公益活动，让大家在愉快轻松的氛围中用脚步丈量和认知这个城市，以及通过羽毛球，保龄球，飞盘，骑行等活动认识新朋友。领队导游会对沿线的地标景观和历史建筑等做适度讲解，行程开始会有破冰互动和自我介绍，行程中安排小游戏，分组交谈互动，coffee break来加深了解, 帮内向的朋友放松融入团队，漫步活动结束视情况组织晚餐，增加大家的社交半径。活动参与者以8090后国内和海归名校毕业生，各行业精英为主。烦请带有不良企图和商业目的的参与者绕行 飞盘运动是一种老少咸宜的健身项目， 只要有一片空旷的场地就能开心的玩耍。飞盘的参与门槛很低。一身运动服、一双跑鞋、一片飞盘，就是全部的必要装备。 飞盘运动融合了橄榄球、足球、篮球等运动特色是一项无身体碰撞、男女差异小乐趣与竞技兼备的运动对新人友好、上手快、没有裁判不需要运动天赋 哪怕是不爱运动的小伙伴也很快可以参与其中并享受飞盘运动带来的畅爽与热血\~飞盘是少有的男女能够共同参加，需要相互配合，不容易出现身体冲撞和激烈对抗的竞技运动。进攻方通过传接飞盘推进，在得分区内接到盘得分，期间飞盘落地则攻防转换 在自己大汗淋漓 享受奔跑、跳跃 带来激情和自由的同时 也能感受到团队合作的魅力 抓盘、接盘、传盘 和队友齐心协力 体验“盘不落地，永不放弃！” 快来成为一名优秀的“操盘手”吧\~ 燃脂暴汗 比起室内的运动 户外的项目更能体验到 暴汗燃脂的畅快 为忙碌的身体放放风、充充电 和小伙伴们互相配合 制定战术、攻守兼备 通力合作最终取得胜利 玩过的小伙伴都说上瘾 “社恐星人”的社交利器： 团队运动游戏是最快打破尴尬的利器 飞盘游戏的团体意识强 每个人都需要在短时间内搭建信任和默契 直接打破圈层限制 认识更多有趣的朋友 “都市打工人”的解压利器：草坪上肆意奔跑、呐喊、欢呼不仅锻炼身体，还释放心中压力运动后荷尔蒙的飙升也使人降低防备在欢乐的氛围里更深层次的了解彼此、拉近距 “社恐星人”的社交利器： 团队运动游戏是最快打破尴尬的利器 飞盘游戏的团体意识强 每个人都需要在短时间内搭建信任和默契 直接打破圈层限制，认识更多有的朋 WFDF世界飞盘联合会将极限飞盘精神浓缩为“SOTG”图标，即熟知规则、避免身体接触、公平竞争、享受比赛、真诚沟通。独特的精神内核自这项运动诞生之日起，就蕴含其中。 飞盘绝对是让你大汗淋漓的有氧运动，因为比赛场地一般都是一整个足球场，全场人追着一个飞盘跑，享受多巴胺带来的快乐，当然它还可以满足身心愉悦的社交需求，他可以是一个人的快乐，也可以是一群人的快乐。通过飞盘场上队友双方一次又一次的飞盘抛接合作，促进了彼此之间的沟通交流。场上挥洒汗水，场下收获友谊，飞盘运动就是这么一项简单又有趣的社交运动。 燃脂，也是人们热爱大飞盘的一大原因：飞盘是一项特别好的有氧和无氧相结合的运动，一场飞盘下来就能消耗900多大卡。投接飞盘的手法千变万化。 历经20多年的变化与发展，已衍生出十余种正式的国际竞赛。参加飞盘运动的同学在锻炼身体的同时，可以结识伙伴，锻炼大脑，有益身心。即使没有一丝基础，你也可以在草地上玩得酣畅淋漓。因为飞盘上手快，是一种非常快乐的有氧运动！飞盘，是可以迅速激活全身肌肉的健身项目 ，男女同场竞技、门槛低、强社交、无身体碰撞......这些特点让任何人都能轻松上手。 Frisbee飞盘这是一项只有20多年发展历程的运动这是一项已有十余种正式国际竞赛的运动这是一项可以提高多种身体机能的运动: 眼手协调力 专注力 弹跳力 免责声明： 本活动为非盈利户外公益活动，可能存在其他风险因素。团队的任何一名队员都应本着：“尽力救助，风险自担”的原则参加这次活动，参与人员选择共同参与，属于自愿行为，双方不存在强制性约束力。并且明确知道此次活动不存在合同范畴的权利义务关系。 主办方负责对活动进行组织协调，如活动中发生意外事故，组织者有义务组织救援，但不承担任何法律和经济责任，特此申明！ 如活动中产生经济与身体损害，由受损害人和本组织声明依法解决，特此声明。凡报名参与此次活动，均视为已阅读并认可本声明，活动开始后本声明自动生效并表明你接受本声明，否则，请在活动开始前退出！参加活动请自行购买至少涵盖活动当日的意外险，未购买活动当日意外险的谢绝参与活动！ 照片说明：默认主办方拥有活动当天所有相关照片的使用权、传播权。如有异议，请提前与领队沟通，否则默认同意上述条款。 报名后请添加领队获取最新活动安排。

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Time : 15:00-16:00 Venue: Oriental Sports Center Cost: RMB 55/person After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Citywalkers Group invites you to play some badminton games. Do you have your rackets ready? Let's have some smashing fun! Enjoy the badminton! Build friendship. Spread the happiness. We arrange two courts for the two hours and most of us are social players to have fun. Most of time is playing double. Please prepare your own racket and we will prepare feathers shuttlecocks. ​Advance booking and prepaid are required and RSVP will stop after all availble spaces have been filled! Please add tour leader wechat: hawk_cn to register for this event. Cancellation：at least 24hrs before the session start time. This will ensure fair access for everyone. Ignoring RSVPs: Anyone with 2 no-shows (signed up but not played) will be de-prioritized for future sessions, meaning their RSVPs won’t be taken seriously. Badminton is a very intense and high demanding sport, players with heart disease, high blood pressure and other physical condition that may hinder their performance are discouraged from joining. You will need correct shoes and clothing. Please ensure that you stretch and warm up before and after sessions to prevent injury. Your are responsible for your own well-being and we and the sports facility representatives will not be responsible for any injury, stolen or damaged property or any other occurrences during our sessions.

I will organize a go meeting on every sunday night near nanjing east road. The cafe is nice and i will bring one board with me at the first meeting. Beginners are welcome. I will show the basic rules. Do suggest you add my wechat 864324659 and I can know your levels to find opponents.

交流交流无国界，友谊亦无边，英缘际会，语挚情深, 欢迎参加2026年2月1日城市部落英文读书会，社交英语角 weekly Language exchange & bookclub meetup Topic discussion主题讨论: 《Secrets of the Millionaire Mind》《有钱人和你想的不一样》 英文读书会 [#1]() New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Secrets of the Millionaire Mind（中文名： 有钱人和你想的不一样） reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it! Eker is the guy who was on the Today Show saying: “Give me five minutes and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!”《有钱人和你想的不一样》by T. Harv Eker 经典畅销十年，彻底改变你对于财富的观念 【富人思维+理财启蒙+认知提升+行为方式+智慧人生】搞钱必读，颠覆认知！想要变有钱就得先拥有和有钱人一样的思维方式。本书通过17个财富档案，教会你有钱人的思考和行为方式，搞定财商底层逻辑，逐步修正自己财富蓝图！ Venue: People Square in Shanghai 上海人民广场 Cost: 早鸟小红书转发分享活动公益免费，空降票50元/人，. Date & time: Feb 1st 上午 10:00-12:30 **According to Eker, each of us has a“money blueprint” that, much like a set of architectural plans, is behind all of our thinking. Our thoughts lead to our emotions, which lead to the actions we take, which give us the results we experience in life. This blueprint is ingrained into our subconscious.** **财富蓝图，指的是我们从小在家庭、环境、经历中形成的、对金钱的潜意识认知。这个蓝图，往往比努力、机会、甚至时代红利，更早决定了一个人的财富上限。所著的一本关于财富思维和成功励志的畅销书。这本书通过17个“财富档案”，揭示了有钱人和穷人之间在思维方式和行为习惯上的本质区别，并教导读者如何改变自己的思维模式，从而实现财务自由。你的金钱蓝图是由你的童年经历、家庭教育、社会环境等因素塑造的，它影响着你对金钱的态度、信念和行为。所以，你要做的第一件事，就** ***You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it.*** **Says Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, “By ourselves, we can never see what's holding us back from reaching our full potential. Einstein said it best, ‘*you can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it’.”*** **According to Eker, each of us has a“money blueprint” that, much like a set of architectural plans, is behind all of our thinking. Our thoughts lead to our emotions, which lead to the actions we take, which give us the results we experience in life. This blueprint is ingrained into our subconscious.** **Rich People Think Differently Than the Poor - In 17 Critical Ways!** **“Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” covers a series of Wealth Files: 17 ways rich people think and act differently from everyone else. It also includes a multitude of principles. Although reading this list doesn't begin to compare to reading the book with all its examples and illustrations, here are the Wealth File headings, taken directly from the book:** **Quick Summary** **Eker’s book is a transformative guide that explores the mindset and habits of millionaires. Through seventeen Wealth Files, you will discover how to rewire your thinking and adopt empowering beliefs about money. He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility, thinking big, and embracing opportunities. The book features inspiring stories of transformation of what happens when you implement these principles. There are so many practical action steps and insights into wealth-building strategies. At the end of each chapter, you get “Declarations” to say out loud, and you get*Millionaire Mind Actions* to take as well. Eker offers you a proven roadmap that will help you unlock your full potential for financial success and abundance.** **Who Ought to Read this Book and Why:** **If you are ready to take control of your financial future and adopt a millionaire’s mindset, then you gotta get this book. It’s perfect if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional who aspires to achieve financial success, and anyone who wants to break free from limiting beliefs around money. If you’re eager to learn from real-life success stories, implement actionable strategies, and transform your relationship with wealth,*The Secrets of The Millionaire Mind* is a must-read for you. No matter your current financial situation, this book offers the tools and insights needed to propel you toward the path of abundance and financial freedom.** **Things You Will Discover:** **17 Powerful Wealth Files in the book.** **These serve as guiding principles for achieving financial success. Eker also gives you actionable steps and mindset shifts that can help you cultivate a millionaire mindset at the end of each of these wealth file sections.** 1. **Rich people believe, “I create my life.” Poor people believe, “Life happens to me.”** 2. **Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose.** 3. **Rich people are committed to being rich. Poor people want to be rich.** 4. **Rich people think big. Poor people think small.** 5. **Rich people focus on opportunities. Poor people focus on obstacles.** 6. **Rich people admire other rich and successful people. Poor people resent rich and successful people.** 7. **Rich people associate with positive, successful people. Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.** 8. **Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their values. Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.** 9. **Rich people are bigger than their problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.** 10. **Rich people are excellent receivers. Poor people are poor receivers.** 11. **Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time.** 12. **Rich people think “both.” Poor people think “either/or.”** 13. **Rich people focus on their net worth. Poor people focus on their working income.** 14. **Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well.** 15. **Rich people have their money and work hard for them. Poor people work hard for their money.** 16. **Rich people act in spite of fear. Poor people let fear stop them.** 17. **Rich people constantly learn and grow. Poor people think they already know.”** **By incorporating these Wealth Files into their mindset and actions, you can shift your relationship with money and work towards generating lasting wealth. Pick up a copy for more in-depth information and insights into the above principles.** **Event schedule活动环节安排：** 本活动参与人群定位为上海工作和生活的喜欢英语、热爱交流分享的青年白领，及高校师生。 Other Schedule 其它环节: Heads up words guessing欢乐猜词， MBTI自我介绍 What is your personality, Never have I ever我有你没有， 英文私董会 Mentor for each other. British Parliamentary Mini Debate, 小型英式辩论会 话题抽签，即兴发言 Topic lucky draw Free talk for networking自由社交英语时间 Welcome to our weekly booking reading sharing + British Parliamentary Debate, language & cultural exchange meetup event which focus on informal and fun way to meet new people and cultural discussion. All learning levels are welcome to join. We organize weekly events such as book reading sharing, language & cultural exchange, topic presentation, speech and debate. Embrace the opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for English language learning, cross culture communication and meeting new friend 我们是一群热爱中外跨文化交流的年轻人，致力于连接拥有相同志趣的朋友，通过组织基于英语交流的多元化的趣味活动，认识一群热爱学习，挑战自己舒适圈的小伙伴，一起探索语言的无限可能！ Are you a bookworm looking for a fun group to discuss your favorite reads with?If you’re interested in meaningful discussions with fellow readers. Look no further and join us! Our book reading meetup is the perfect place for book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion with fellow readers. Our book club sharing session is a great way to engage in lively and friendly discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers. Besides presentation and group discussion about the book of the week, our meetup also includes time to guess words, language games, free talking, mingling and socializing. As always, there's no pressure to have finished the book, we're just here for vibes. Our gathering is not about analyzing the book like a seminar, but more about connecting, sharing ideas, and enjoying a relaxed, social afternoon with fellow book lovers. Also, our discussion topics may go beyond the book, touching on a variety of themes and interests. 放下手机，拒绝宅家。读有趣的书，见有趣的人，欢迎参加本周六城市部落英文读书会，英式辩论赛，用知识链接彼此，让思想碰撞出火花，遇见与你同频共振的朋友。新的一年，给自己的心灵来一场洗礼。遇见城市部落英文读书会欢迎所有喜欢思考，热爱阅读和分享，希望寻求生命里积极的改变的朋友到来。通过阅读分享来进行一场跨越语言与时空的相逢，让我们在繁忙的生活中寻得一片宁静又充满趣味的阅读天地。读书会有团队讨论和自由分享环节，请自由分享自己的观点和看法，也许你就能遇见灵魂的知音。期待与你相遇在知识的殿堂，共同开启一段美好的旅程。 Frequently asked questions: **Do I have to finish the book to attend**? Not at all. If you plan to read or have read it, that’s great; if you haven’t touched it, you’re still more than welcome to join. Come and meet like-minded people and connect over the topic as well as the book. **How can I contribute to the discussion if I haven’t read the book?** The book is simply a conversation starter - our discussions often branch out into related themes, personal experiences and broader topics of interest. Our gathering is more about socialising and engaging in decent conversations with book lovers, rather than a formal seminar. **Can I also discuss my own fav book or the book I recently read?** Absolutely! Our gatherings are all about open conversations, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on any book that’s been captivating to you. **Is this group open to everyone?** Yes - this is a friendly and inclusive group, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. The event is designed to make it easy to meet and connect with fellow book lovers in our community. **What if I'm shy about speaking in front of the group?** No pressure! You're welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you share your views or just listen, your presence is valued. A lot of people come alone - so don't be shy!! This event will be photographed for promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the team using these pictures for our social media channels but you are able to withdraw your consent at any time during the event.

小酌消烦暑，人间正清欢 周末的时光，不应该空白！ 炎炎夏日 | 微醺才是打开盛夏的正确方式 遇见·城市部落诚挚的邀请您参加： 和新老朋友一起假期小酌，邂逅漫时光。酒到微醺，开启夏日的时尚社交！ 邀清风作陪，与明月对饮 这一刻，是独属于你的微醺！ 时间：晚7:30-10点 地点：Calypso地中海酒廊 报名费含指定鸡尾酒或葡萄酒，啤酒一杯 Meetup Citywalk invite you to join our Holiday drink & mingle with fellows at Calypso Lounge this Saturday evening. Meet and mingle with fellows, enjoy a drink or two and have fun! Don't be afraid to come alone. You'll make new friends quickly. See you there! Ticket price RMB 68 including one drink(Cocktail or wine, beer)

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

***Galentine's Day*** is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another. **LADIES**: Treat yourself & your besties to a Sunday of shopping, music, crafting, coffee and cocktails! **WHERE**: 6th annual Galentine's Party is located inside The Exchange- conveniently located in our favorite area of Columbus-Bridge Park Dublin! **AFTER PARTY**: We can join for brunch at a Bridge Park eatery.

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Join us for Valentines Day and play some sweet games!!