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BookClub Intermezzo
Il BookClub **The Reading Riot** si ritrova per parlare di *Intermezzo* di Sally Rooney, una delle voci più interessanti e riconoscibili della narrativa contemporanea.
Il romanzo segue le vite di due fratelli molto diversi tra loro che, dopo la morte del padre, si trovano ad affrontare relazioni complesse, desideri contrastanti e nuove responsabilità. Tra silenzi, incomprensioni e momenti di profonda vulnerabilità, i personaggi cercano il proprio equilibrio emotivo mentre navigano il difficile spazio tra ciò che proviamo e ciò che riusciamo davvero a dire agli altri.
Un romanzo intimo, lucido e profondamente umano che esplora amore, perdita, senso di colpa e bisogno di connessione, e che ci invita a riflettere su quanto le nostre relazioni possano definirci, cambiarci o metterci in discussione.
Durante l’incontro discuteremo insieme i temi principali del libro, partendo dalle impressioni personali di chi partecipa.
Il BookClub è uno spazio informale e aperto: una conversazione tra lettori curiosi, dove ogni punto di vista è benvenuto.
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**Quando e dove**
Mercoledì **1 Aprile**
Ore **19:00**
Presso Il Vinaccio - Solari (Via Bernardino Lanino, 2)
Ingresso gratuito con consumazione obbligatoria.
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**Posti limitati**
Per mantenere il gruppo piccolo e favorire uno scambio autentico tra i partecipanti, i posti sono limitati.
Una volta raggiunto il limite, verrà attivata una lista d’attesa.
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⏳ **Importante**
Se dopo l’iscrizione non riesci più a partecipare, ti chiediamo di cancellare la prenotazione entro il giorno prima, così da lasciare spazio a chi è in attesa.
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Porta il libro, la tua curiosità e le tue impressioni: non vediamo l’ora di discuterne insieme 📚✨
Contatti IG: **@thereadingriot_**
¡HÁBLAME MUCHO! ape en español
🇪🇸 ¡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
Preguntad por Samantha o Alfredo. 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
Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/hablamemucho
Deutscher Stammtisch
Wir können essen, trinken und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen :-)
Wenn Sie ein Getränk bestellen und vom Buffet essen, kostet es 13 Euro. :-)
The Wednesday English Aperitivo
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. 🙂
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Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan
(MM3 Porta Romana)
Games Night @ QUO Bar
**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
Pasta Club: vegetarian ravioli 🌱 01.04
Calling all pasta lovers! 🍝✨
Step into a hands-on pasta workshop and learn how to make delicious vegetarian ravioli entirely from scratch.
Work the dough, shape each raviolo by hand and fill them with a fresh vegetarian filling inspired by traditional Italian recipes. 🌱
Take your handmade pasta home and enjoy the simple pleasure of pasta made slowly, with care and tradition.
**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)
Book Swap Events This Week
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Bla Bla Language Exchange in Milano!
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)
!Parla Conmigo, ape italo/hispano!
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 💌
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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 💌
THE THURSDAY ENGLISH APERITIVO come and meet the teacher!!!
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
Aperitivo and Hang-out in English
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
THE SATURDAY
INTERNATIONAL APERITIVO
ENGLISH-SPANISH AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD
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
Don't Be Shy! International aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹(inside)
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
Chapter 23: The Friday Ritual🎲
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. 🎲
Book Swap Events Near You
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April 8th Book Club Meeting
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
Bad Girls Book Club April 2026
**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. . . .
Book Bedazzling (BYOB) - Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
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.
April Book Club
* 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.
The Science of Aliens
This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
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!




























