Book Swap

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8) Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)

Join us for an engaging and fun Portuguese language exchange event! Our meetups are perfect for those looking to talk and make friends in Portuguese/Brazilian in a relaxed and friendly environment. These events run alongside our Spanish language exchange event, "Háblame Mucho." Feel free to choose the group that suits your language learning needs, or if you’re proficient in both languages, start with the Portuguese session and then join the Spanish aperitivo. When you arrive, just ask about the Spanish/Portuguese Meetup, and you'll be directed to the right group! Any questions, join our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt202rQUbRvBLkoc6E7X5S

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

Wir können essen, trinken und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen :-) Wenn Sie ein Getränk bestellen und vom Buffet essen, kostet es 13 Euro. :-)

**Ti aspettiamo mercoledì 15 aprile per un workshop dedicato a Kiro, l'IDE agentico nell’ecosistema AWS.** Durante il meetup vedremo come utilizzare Kiro nel flusso di sviluppo, partendo dai concetti di base fino ad arrivare a esempi pratici di spec-driven development. L’obiettivo è capire come questo tipo di strumento può supportare le attività quotidiane di sviluppo, dalla scrittura del codice all’integrazione con i servizi cloud. La sessione alternerà una breve introduzione a una demo guidata, con la possibilità di seguire in prima persona (è una buona idea portare un PC!). *Guideranno la sessione Marco Frattallone (Senior Technical Account Manager, AWS), Francesco Bertani (Solutions Architect, AWS), Francesco Martini (Senior Cloud Operations Architect, AWS).* **📍 Dove** Milano — uffici Amazon Italy, Viale Monte Grappa 3, Milano Indispensabile **iscriversi** all'evento meetup e portare **documento d'identità** per accedere alla venue. **🎯 A chi è rivolto?** A chiunque abbia una **conoscenza generale di AWS** — non serve essere “pro” né esperti. Porta un PC/Mac, **🕒 Agenda (orario CET)** * 18:00: Doors open * 18:30: Introduzione * 18:30 – 20:00: Spec-driven development con Kiro * 20:00: Aperitivo offerto da AWS **🎉 Sponsorship** Siamo felici di essere ospitati questa volta presso gli uffici Amazon Italy, con drink e aperitivo offerti da AWS. **🎥 Foto e riprese video** Nota: foto e registrazioni effettuate durante l’evento potrebbero essere utilizzate per future attività promozionali.

**Basta libri. Basta corsi. Inizia a parlare!** Puoi leggere 100 libri sul public speaking, ma non imparerai mai finché **non sali su un palco**. The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano è proprio questo: una **palestra di Public speaking** bilingue (IT/EN) dove puoi metterti in gioco, sbagliare e migliorare. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura di parlare in pubblico, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** Toastmasters international è un'associazione nata negli Stati Uniti più di 100 anni fa. Ogni serata di ogni Club del mondo è strutturata in tre parti: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics)\*:** Esercizi di improvvisazione per imparare a rispondere con sicurezza a ogni domanda. 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve da un altro socio un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. *\*Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! **📍 DOVE E QUANDO:** Ci troviamo allo Spazio OiT (Via Porpora 14, zona Loreto) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Ore **19:00**: Networking e accoglienza. * Ore **19:15**: Inizio puntualissimo. **⚠️** **Per garantire un'esperienza di qualità, accettiamo solo 9 nuovi ospiti per ogni serata.** **Assicurati il tuo posto gratuito ora!** Ti aspettiamo!

**Games Night @ QUO Bar** **Every Wednesday from 19:00** until bar closing, QUO Bar turns into a playground for games, drinks and good company. **Join us for a casual Games Night** where you can challenge new friends (or strangers who might become friends) with **beer pong, table football, Jenga and other table games**. It’s the perfect excuse to meet people, laugh a bit and break the ice. **Just show up, grab a drink and start playing.** Come alone or with friends. There’s always a game going on and a table you can join. **Every Wednesday. From 19:00 until bar closing** **QUO Bar** \- Porta Romana\, Milan

A playful workshop where we’ll enjoy a small aperitivo with spritz while getting creative. Together we’ll decorate the outer cover of a small A5 notebook, making it unique to take home. The pages inside will stay blank — ready for notes, doodles, sketches, or anything you like. No rules, no pressure — just a fun moment to play with creativity. **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)

Bla Bla Milano is the multi language event in the city! Join both locals than expats, talk different languages, and make new connections in a friendly atmosphere. Multiple tables with different languages created on the go! Anyone is welcome, just join us and get your drink! If you are hungry we have a dedicated formula with the place, dish + drink @ 13 euro. See you at Henry's cafe in via Col di Lana, close to Darsena and Navigli, Tram number 3 or metro Porta Genova. Join us at any time and... Bring your friends! Our whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpPUx7VB0HGBgCcMEUCGmP (please momentarily add an "+" before Info description in order to be accepted)

✨ Armocromia & Bollicine ✨ La Petite Société è lieta di invitarti a un’esperienza esclusiva, pensata per valorizzare la tua unicità attraverso l’eleganza del colore. Durante questa raffinata lezione introduttiva di armocromia, guidata da Elena Strano, consulente di immagine, scoprirai la tua stagione cromatica di riferimento, il tuo sottotono, e i parametri di valore, intensità e contrasto che rendono armoniosa la tua immagine. Il tutto sarà accompagnato da un aperitivo curato in perfetto stile “Petite”, tra bollicine e dettagli ricercati, per un momento di bellezza e convivialità. 🥂 📅 Domenica 19 aprile ⏰ Ore 18 Segui La_petite_societe su Instagram o scrivimi in privato per maggiori informazioni 🤗 Un’occasione preziosa per riscoprirti, tra stile, consapevolezza e atmosfera sofisticata. Posti limitati — prenotazione consigliata.

(English below) Golden Hour Aperitivo - C’è quel momento della giornata in cui la luce diventa perfetta, l’aria più leggera e tutto sembra rallentare un po’. È lì che ci troviamo. Vi proponiamo un evento pre-serale, un aperitivo tra chiacchiere, musica in sottofondo e calici per tutti mentre il sole scende. È il modo giusto per iniziare la serata, senza fretta: un pre-serata rilassato, prima di uscire, o restare per chi ha piacere. Da bere ci sarà spritz libero per tutti o in alternativa prosecco 🧡, mentre da mangiare ci saranno snack per accompagnare il drink senza appesantire, così chi si è già organizzato per la cena o per una serata nei locali potrà comunque unire i due eventi. Attenzione: non ci sarà quindi il solito buffet che avete sempre trovato nelle serate precedenti!!🥂 COME PARTECIPARE: * Registrati all'evento * Attendi il mio messaggio privato con cui ti comunicherò l'indirizzo PayPal * Effettua il pagamento dell'importo Alcune informazioni: * Se non ci saranno abbastanza partecipanti, l’evento verrà riprogrammato in una data successiva. * Se l’evento raggiunge il numero massimo di partecipanti, non sarà purtroppo possibile accettare nuove richieste di partecipazione. * Se avete allergie o intolleranze, come sempre fatelo presente. Se l'evento venisse annullato, avrete il rimborso dell'intero importo. l'indirizzo preciso sarà comunicato ai partecipanti il giorno dell'evento: zona MM1 (linea rossa) Milano ovest Vi aspetto! Golden Hour Aperitivo – There’s that moment of the day when the light becomes perfect, the air feels lighter, and everything seems to slow down a bit. That’s where you’ll find us. We’re hosting a pre-evening event: an aperitivo with chats, background music, and glasses for everyone as the sun goes down. It’s the perfect way to start the evening, unhurried: a relaxed pre-night gathering before heading out, or staying longer if you feel like it. To drink, there will be unlimited spritz for everyone or, alternatively, prosecco 🧡. As for food, there will be light snacks to accompany your drink without weighing you down, so those who already have dinner plans or a night out can easily combine both. Please note: there will not be the usual buffet you may have found at previous events!! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: • Register for the event • Wait for my private message where I will share the PayPal address • Make the payment of the amount Some information: If there are not enough participants, the event will be rescheduled to a later date. If the event reaches maximum capacity, unfortunately we won’t be able to accept additional requests. If you have allergies or intolerances, please let us know as usual. If the event is canceled, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid. The exact address will be communicated to participants on the day of the event. Area Metro 1 (red line) West Milan Looking forward to seeing you!

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

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 💌

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

**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. . . .

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

* 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.

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.

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!