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Friday is here, and so is another chapter. Join us at Draft Milano for an easygoing evening of board games, conversation, and good company. Chapter 23 is all about going with the flow, no schedules, no pressure, just people coming together, picking up games, and enjoying the night as it unfolds. Whether you’re in the mood for strategy, quick party games, or something in between, there’s always a table waiting. New faces, familiar faces, everyone fits right in. WHAT TO EXPECT **A Huge Game Library**: Draft has something for every type of player, from fast and silly party games to longer strategy games. You can also bring your own favorites if you want to share them. **A Friendly Community**: Our group includes locals, internationals, newcomers, and regulars. Everyone is welcome, whether you come alone or with friends. **No Experience Needed**: We help form groups and explain rules, so you can jump right in even if you have never played a game before. ️KEY DETAILS **Where**: Draft Milano, Viale Misurata 9, 20146 Milano MI **When**: Friday, 3 April 2026 **Time**: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM **Cost**: Free to attend. You only pay for any food or drinks you order RSVP and be part of Chapter 23 of The Milan Playground. Good games, good people, good Friday. 🎲

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

👉 **Join the WhatsApp group to participate:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel 📌 **What** Kick off your evening with a relaxed **Pool Night & Drinks in Navigli**. Whether you’re lining up the perfect shot or just here to hang out, this is all about good vibes, easy conversations, and meeting new people in one of Milan’s best areas. **How it works:** Meet at **Euro Jolly Sala Biliardi** around **19:00** to grab a drink, mingle, and get organized. Games will naturally start once people arrive and groups form. ❗️You’ll need to connect with others in the WhatsApp group to find the group and coordinate. 📌 **Who** Expats, students, locals — anyone up for a chill night out. No skill level needed, beginners and pros both welcome. 📌 **How** • RSVP to join the event • Join the WhatsApp group — essential for finding the group • (Please 🙏) keep your RSVP updated so we know numbers

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

**Venerdì 3 aprile** **REFEEL 🎤🎤🎤** **Un locale con un atmosfera accogliente raffinato, un mix di eleganza e relax che lo rende simile a un salotto americano.** **Start 20:00 con buffet e drink 20€** **Serata KARAOKE tutta sera, ottimo per incontri con amici.** **Quando canterai la tua canzone il pubblico ti applaudirà .. per la gioia che è finita 😂😂😂** **Entrata Tav. ELIO** **MILANO viale Sabotino 20 ( porta Romana)** **Come arrivare? Clicca qui 👇** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZCk4zwtiEBuQaLN56?g_st=iwb** **Se non hai l’auto scaricati, WAYLA e registrati. Un trasporto economico milanese per tutta la notte.** **https://apps.apple.com/it/app/wayla/id6479307130**

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 💌

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

Are you ready to meet new people, practice your spoken english and spanish, have a drink and enjoy the evening in a different way? Let's meet up at 19.00 at Pacino cafè for aperitivo, cocktails and for a new evening together !!! Every Saturday night other groups from meetup, tablo and Instagram are coming and with them you will have the possibility of interacting in English, Italian and Spanish 💯 Therefore the number of participants you see registered here is only one part that is coming just from this group 🤩 To find out exactly how many we are, you can contact the organizers a few hours before the event 💌 Aperitivo euro 11 Siete pronti a conoscere nuove persone, conversare in inglese e spagnolo, bere qualcosa e godervi la serata in modo diverso? Ci vediamo alle 19:00 al Pacino cafè per un aperitivo con cocktail e per una nuova serata insieme!!! Ogni sabato sera si uniranno altri gruppi di meetup, tablo e Instagram, con i quali avrete la possibilità di interagire in inglese, italiano e spagnolo 💯 Pertanto, il numero di partecipanti che vedete registrati qui è solo una parte, ossia quelli che provengono solo da questo gruppo 🤩 Per scoprire esattamente quanti siamo, potete contattare gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌 Aperitivo euro 11

👉 **Join the WhatsApp group to participate:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel) 📌 **What** This Sunday we’re doing a **Surprise Easter Meetup 🐣🌸** No fixed plan, no overthinking — just a fun, social gathering with a bit of spontaneity. Expect good people, relaxed vibes, and a slightly different way to spend Easter in Milan. Whether you come for the social, the laughs, or just to get out of the house, you’ll fit right in. **How it works:** We’ll meet at **1:00 PM** at a starting point (shared in the WhatsApp group), then let the plan unfold from there. ❗️All details (location + updates) will be shared only in the WhatsApp group. 📌 **Who** Open to everyone — expats, locals, students, professionals — anyone up for a social Easter with good energy. 📌 **How** • RSVP on Meetup • **Join the WhatsApp group (essential) 📲** • Keep your RSVP updated so we know numbers

👉 **Join the WhatsApp group to participate:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel 📌 **What** Join us for an **international aperitivo at Mom Cafè 🍹🌍** — a relaxed evening to meet new people, have a drink, and enjoy good conversations. Whether you’re new in Milan or just looking to expand your circle, this is an easy, social way to connect. **How it works:** We’ll meet at **20:00** at Mom Cafè, grab a drink, and naturally mix and chat as people arrive. No pressure, no structure — just good vibes. ❗️To find the group and stay updated, you’ll need to join the WhatsApp group. 📌 **Who** Internationals, expats, students, and locals aged **20–35** who enjoy social evenings and meeting new people. 📌 **How** • RSVP on Meetup • **Join the WhatsApp group (essential) 📲** • Keep your RSVP updated so we know numbers

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Continua il nostro sabato adulto di Milano e dintorni con ricco buffet e musica commerciale a 360°. Tavolo riservato con posto a sedere, ingresso con prima consumazione e buffet 20€. Ampio parcheggio gratuito nei dintorni del locale. Consigliato per un età compresa tra 30 e 60 anni. Gradita la conferma ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

This Month's Book: *On A Sunbeam* by Tillie Walden Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

**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.

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

This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!