Book Swap

venerdì sera ci troviamo in questo bellissimo locale invernale dove gustare un ottimo buffet in compagnia al prezzo di 17€ comprensivo anche della prima consumazione. Avremo il nostro tavolo riservato dove poter conoscerci chiacchierare e fare amicizia. Dalle 22,30 chi vuole può rimanere a ballare la migliore musica dagli anni 70 ai giorni nostri. Evento consigliato a un pubblico over 35/40. Gradita la conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

👉 **Join the WhatsApp group to participate:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel) 📌 **What** Join us for an **international drinks night in Isola** 🍹🌍, a relaxed evening to meet new people, chat, and enjoy the energy of one of Milan’s liveliest neighborhoods. We’ll start at **Piazzale Archinto** and continue the evening right in the heart of the nightlife scene, with standing chats, easy mingling, and strategic drink refills at Vinyl or the other bars around the square. Whether you’re new in Milan or just looking to expand your circle, this is a simple and social way to connect with an international crowd. **How it works:** We’ll meet at **21:00 in Piazzale Archinto**, grab drinks nearby, and naturally mix as people arrive. No pressure, no structure, just good vibes and spontaneous conversations. ❗️To find the group and stay updated, joining the WhatsApp group is essential. 📌 **Who** Internationals, expats, students, and locals aged **20–35** who enjoy social evenings, nightlife, and meeting new people. 📌 **How** • RSVP on Meetup • **Join the WhatsApp group (essential)** 📲 • Keep your RSVP updated so we can manage numbers

Step into the very first evening at Kookie’s LAB Studio and be part of its beginning. This two-hour creative experience is designed as a relaxed Friday night ritual: slow down, get your hands messy, and shape something beautiful from start to finish. Guided step by step, you will create two decorative pieces: a small vase an hexagon plate You’ll design them yourself, choose colors and details, and bring both pieces home with you at the end of the workshop. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and the desire to create. The atmosphere is intimate, welcoming, and intentionally unhurried: a space to experiment, connect, and enjoy the process as much as the result. This is not just a workshop. It’s the first pour, the first shapes, the very first night of the studio. ✨ All materials included ✨ Duration: 2 hours ✨ Language: English **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**10 YEARS OF QUO** Friday, April 10 — from 18:00 **10 years of nights, people, stories.** 10 years of turning strangers into something more. QUO was never just a hostel. Never just a bar. It’s a place where people meet, connect and end up celebrating together, even if they just arrived. And this is exactly what we’re doing. **Aperitivo** on us for every drink until 21:00 **DJ Set** w/ @giowy__ Come with your friends or come solo, this is one of those nights where you’re part of something from the moment you walk in. Because at QUO, you don’t stay alone. And like every proper birthday… **the gift is on us.** **RSVP to get your surprise:** [https://pnssm.pro/qnfp1oe](https://pnssm.pro/qnfp1oe) **QUO Bar** Viale Regina Margherita 9 — Porta Romana, Milano A hostel. A bar. A coliving. A community.

venerdì sera ci troviamo in questo bellissimo locale invernale dove gustare un ottimo buffet in compagnia al prezzo di 17€ comprensivo anche della prima consumazione. Avremo il nostro tavolo riservato dove poter conoscerci chiacchierare e fare amicizia. Dalle 22,30 chi vuole può rimanere a ballare la migliore musica dagli anni 70 ai giorni nostri. Evento consigliato a un pubblico over 35/40. Gradita la conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

**Girls Book Club – tutto al femminile** ✨ Amiamo la letteratura in tutte le sue forme e soprattutto amiamo confrontarci. Una volta al mese ci incontriamo a Milano per parlare di libri davanti a un tè e un dolce, in un’atmosfera accogliente e super friendly 💕 📚 **Prossimo incontro Book Club** 🗓 **12 aprile – ore 10:00** 📍 **Zoo Comunale – Milano** Porta Venezia ☕️ Consumo libero al bar ### 📖 Libro del mese di **febbraio** **La sonnambula - Bianca Pitzorno** Un romanzo storico ambientato nella Sardegna di fine Ottocento, con protagonista Ofelia Rossi. Fuggita da un matrimonio infelice, Ofelia usa il suo dono di sonnambula veggente per sopravvivere, offrendo consulenze alle donne di Donora, in un racconto che mescola gotico, picaresco e un'acuta indagine sul potere femminile. *Come sempre, **non è obbligatorio aver letto il libro per partecipare**: l’importante è la voglia di condividere.* 💫**Book Swap** Per questo incontro organizziamo il **book swap**: un modo semplice e divertente per dare nuova vita ai libri che abbiamo amato (o che aspettano una nuova lettrice!). Come funziona? Porta con te un libro che vuoi condividere e… se ti va, **ricoprilo con della carta da pacchi**: renderà lo scambio ancora più sorprendente, perché nessuna saprà cosa sta scegliendo! Mettiamo in circolo le nostre storie, lasciandoci ispirare e stupire 💛 **Conferma la tua partecipazione** Per partecipare, ti chiediamo di confermare con una commissione di 2,00 euro, tramite questi due modi: * **[PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT)** (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni) * **[Satispay](https://web.satispay.com/app/match/link/user/S6Y-CON--B5302524-6C58-4345-8285-ED03CA0C02D6?amount=1000&currency=EUR)** al numero 3394436054 **Causale pagamento**: esempio: email + 12.04 Il pagamento può essere effettuato fino ad un giorno prima dell'evento, salvo disponibilità posti. Un pomeriggio di chiacchiere, emozioni e condivisione in pieno **Girls Tribe style** 💕

BOOK OF THE MONTH: Boy Parts by Eliza Clark MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino, 43), must buy a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) WHEN: April 12th, 19:00-20:30 WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS: * PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics! * What do you think the main character was struggling with behind the camera? * Does sexuality play a large part in the characters/character development of the story? * Do you agree with some reviews that it is the female "american psycho"?

**Urban Readings #2 — Feminist City: A Field Guide by Leslie Kern** Urban Readings is a monthly book club in Milan exploring cities through different lenses - design, architecture, sociology, politics, history, technology and many others. Join our Whatsapp group to stay in touch: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cg4VAgGK1T51mUeSIu7zWM?mode=gi_t For this meeting, we will discuss **Feminist City: A Field Guide by Leslie Kern**, when the author explores how cities are experienced differently depending on gender, and how urban spaces often reflect structural inequalities. **Duration:** 1,5 hour **Who can join:** anyone interested in cities and urban life **Language:** English

INTERSCAMBIO IN SPAGNOLO tutti i sabato sera per migliorare la lingua, conoscere gente e divertirsi assaggiando i fantastici drink del Pacino cafè. 🍹💯😋 Ogni sabato il nostro gruppo di spagnolo si riunisce anche con altri gruppi provenienti da meetup, tablo e Instagram per conversare in spagnolo ma anche in inglese e italiano per gli stranieri. Comincia pure in spagnolo e poi scegli il gruppo che vuoi! 🗣️🔝 I partecipanti che vedi qui iscritti all'evento sono quindi una parte e provengono solo da questo gruppo! 🤩 per sapere in quanti siamo il sabato contatta pure gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌 >> << INTERCAMBIO DE ESPAÑOL todos los sábados por la noche para mejorar tus conocimientos del idioma, conocer gente y divertirte probando las fantásticas bebidas del Pacino café. 🍹💯😋 Todos los sábados nuestro grupo de español se reúne también con otros grupos de meetup, tablo e Instagram para conversar en español pero también en inglés e italiano para extranjeros. ¡Comienza en español y luego elige el grupo que quieras! 🗣️🔝 ¡Los participantes que ves registrados para el evento entonces son solo una parte y provienen únicamente de este grupo! 🤩 Para saber cuántos seremos contacta con los organizadores unas horas antes del evento 💌

A class of Lagree Fitness, the #1 workout in the US, in the first certified studio of Italy, followed by a networking session sipping Matcha :) **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Hello everybody, I usually look for events on Saturdays but I can hardly ever find any, so I asked myself, "Why don't I organise one ?" The idea is to meet at **Next Bar in Via Crema 7** (very close to P.ta Romana underground station / yellow line) at **18:00** and hang out there for some time. You can also enjoy drinks and eat for 13 Euros (p.s. the buffet is mind-blowing). Guests are required to buy their first drink upon entry. I kindly encourage you to RSVP during the week if you can. I really hope to meet you on Saturday! Don't worry if you can't see many people who've RSVPed, the event is advertised on other platforms, so there will be plenty of people to mingle with. When you get there ask for **Riccardo**. Feel free to WhatsApp me at **+39 334 283 1963** During the event, you'll have the opportunity to join our WhatsApp group by scanning QR codes displayed on the tables to stay in touch. Looking forward to a great time together! Best regards, Riccardo WhatsApp group: On site Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperitivoandhangout/?hl=en Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522012771345456

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

Let's bedazzle some books while we discuss our April pick: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson! Book description: One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise… Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge… Event: Please bring your own book, journal, bookmarks, etc to bedazzle. If you have bedazzling supplies, please bring them as well. I will supply gems, glue, and picker tools, but if you have certain colors in mind, you may want to bring your own.

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

We’ll be having a game night! Bring a game, snack, drink or just yourself!