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Japanese Mahjong (Riichi/リーチ麻雀) at MIT Mahjong
We will be continuing our trial of our new venue - 3rd floor of MIT Mahjong at 139 Franklin St, just a short walk from Melbourne Central!
Players of all skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed. Stop by for one game or play for the whole 6 hours. Warmup and casual gaming from 5 to 5:30 pm, and the first timed and recorded game starts at 5:30 pm.
If you want to learn how to play, we can teach, and if you already know how, then join our shuffle and monthly leaderboard!
The games schedule is:
* 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Setup, Freeplay
* 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Game 1
* 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Game 2
* 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Game 3
* 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Freeplay
This event has a $10 fee which you can pay on the night. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone! Members get a special discount, which you can sign up for on the website links below.
We also take photos and videos at our meetups for posting on social media, you may potentially appear in these.
Hope to see you all then!
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Scores tracking: [https://scores.vicriichi.org/](https://scores.vicriichi.org/)
The mahjong ruleset we play with: [https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules](https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules)
Join us on Discord and connect with other jongers! [https://vicriichi.org/discord](https://vicriichi.org/discord)
Manningham Toastmasters Meeting
Manningham Toastmasters is a public speaking group that helps people improve their confidence, communication, and leadership skills
Join us at Manningham Toastmasters for an engaging and supportive meeting designed to help you grow your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, encouraging environment.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve presentation skills, enhance communication at work, or simply challenge yourself in a safe space, our meetings provide practical, hands-on experience.
### What to Expect When You Attend
🔹 **Prepared Speeches**
Members deliver speeches they’ve been working on as part of the Toastmasters educational program. These range from icebreaker introductions to persuasive speeches, storytelling, leadership presentations, and more.
🔹 **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)**
Guests and members are invited to participate in short, fun, impromptu speaking exercises. You’ll be given a surprise topic and 1–2 minutes to respond a great way to think on your feet in a low-pressure setting.
🔹 **Constructive Feedback**
Every speaker receives supportive and structured feedback. Our evaluation process highlights strengths and provides practical suggestions for improvement, helping members grow with each speech.
🔹 **Leadership Opportunities**
Meetings are run by members, giving everyone the chance to develop leadership, organization, and facilitation skills in real time.
🔹 **Welcoming Environment**
We pride ourselves on being warm, inclusive, and encouraging. Guests are never pressured to speak, though you’re welcome to participate as much as you feel comfortable.
### Who Should Attend?
* Professionals wanting to sharpen presentation skills
* Students preparing for interviews or academic presentations
* Business owners and leaders developing communication confidence
* Anyone looking to overcome fear of public speaking
* Individuals wanting personal growth in a supportive community
### Why Attend?
By attending Manningham Toastmasters, you’ll gain:
* Greater confidence when speaking in front of groups
* Improved clarity and structure in your communication
* Enhanced listening and feedback skills
* A network of motivated, growth-focused individuals
Guests are always welcome to attend and observe a meeting before deciding to join. We’d love to see you and support you on your communication journey.
Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe
**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Thursday — Asian Beer Café**
**Level 3, Melbourne Central**
**211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
We will be in the area called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off.
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5**.
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### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
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### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
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### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
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### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
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📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Elsternwick toastmasters club meeting
Want to be able to articulate your thoughts with clarity and precision?
Want to overcome your public speaking anxiety and become a confident presenter?
Want to develop leadership skills and become a better communicator?
Join Elsternwick ToastMasters Club!
Toastermasters is a not-for-profit organisation that is run by volunteers. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We have meeting regularly, each meeting has a range of activities for you to participate in, such as impromptu speaking, prepared speech, debate,etc.
You will also receive constructive feedback which helps you improve your performance.
Guests are welcome! We offer three meetings for free to our guests before joining as a member,so you can get a taste of how ToastMasters works and decide if it's right for you.
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7pm-9pm
Where: 450-452 Kooyong Rd, Caufield South
Visit our website to find out more: https://elsternwick.toastmastersclubs.org/
Send us an contact form through our website to reserve your spot if you'd like to attend our meeting as a guest.
Thursday night Rainbow Boardgames - Marché Board Games Cafe
Join your fellow LGBTQIA+ folks for a social evening of board games at Marché Board Games Cafe.
We have access to the games library at the cafe. If you have a game that you want to share, please feel free to bring it along. We play all sorts of games - card games, party games, strategy games - and we're happy to teach new players.
Groups for games usually form between 6:30-6:45, so it's important to try arrive on time to ensure you're allocated to a game/group. Anyone arriving late may have to wait for a game if all groups have started.
The cafe has drinks and food available. Check out their menu here: https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf
We only accept payment at the time of booking to reserve your spot. This means you will need to pay the booking amount via PayPal at the time of booking to confirm your spot.
If you can't make it to the event, please ensure you get in touch by messaging the event hosts or emailing rainbowbg.melbourne@gmail.com at least one day before the event, and we can reverse your payment via PayPal.
The cafe does NOT have a liquor licence. Consuming alcohol on the premises is illegal, and will result in any members being banned from future events.
See you on Thursday!
Manningham Toastmasters Club Meeting
**Ready to Speak with Confidence?**
**Want to Lead with Impact and Express Yourself Clearly?**
**Join Manningham Toastmasters – Where Speakers Become Leaders!**
Whether you want to conquer public speaking anxiety, sharpen your communication skills, or grow into a stronger leader — Manningham Toastmasters is the place for you!
We're part of **Toastmasters International**, a global non-profit run by volunteers, and we’re passionate about helping people *just like you* unlock their full potential. Our meetings are packed with energy, learning, and a whole lot of fun.
✨ **What to Expect:**
* Impromptu Speaking (we call it Table Topics — and it's a blast!)
* Prepared Speeches from passionate members
* Feedback that’s positive, supportive, and helps you *grow*
* Leadership opportunities that build your confidence — fast!
We meet twice a month, and **guests are always welcome!** You can attend **up to three meetings for FREE** — come see what we’re all about before signing up.
📅 **When:** 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 **Where:** Box Hill Library, Bert Lewis Room, 1040 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128
🚀 **Take the First Step** – Visit our website to learn more and book your guest spot:
https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00006780-00006780
Speaking & Leadership - Workshop - FAST FUN LEARNING
RED ROOM
Smashing! Try something new Thursday
Interactive workshop - Become the charismatic leader
Serious about improving your leadership - **Why mess, come to the best**
Why is Smashing different to other speaking clubs?
Just one member's thoughts, "The fun/laughs factor is definitely a point of difference. We keep it moving with high standards so it’s a nice balance. Too strict makes it tense and boring, too loose and we can lose the energy/commercial feel. SmashSpeak's vibe's in the sweet spot."
**Free parking** close: O'Connell and Cobden streets
**IMPORTANT: Be on time, as doors close when the show starts**
“Proudly Australian" – Free-flowing teamwork, greater good focus, sharing the stage, etc
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market)
Level 1, RED ROOM (End of corridor)
More to come.
Canasta Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Japanese/Riichi Mahjong (リーチ麻雀) at Good Games Box Hill
Join us for some games of (Japanese) Riichi Mahjong at Good Games Box Hill. We welcome beginners and seasoned players alike; let us know ahead of time if you are a beginner. We play with WRC rules with red fives. Please see the following website for more information regarding rules ([https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules](https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules)).
Games are timed at 75 minutes + 1 additional hand and scores are tracked on https://scores.vicriichi.org/. Rounds will be at approximately the following times:
\- 12:30/12:45pm \- 2:15pm
\- 2:15pm \- 3:45pm
\- 3:45pm \- 5:15pm
Have the best 10 consecutive games between 1 May 2026 and 31 July 2026 to earn a $50 gift card to spend at Good Games!
Entry fee: $5. If paying by cash, please pay at the counter. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone!
Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend. This will give the next person on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.
There is free parking available in the Care Park on Watts St next to the store.
Want to support Victorian Riichi Mahjong and receive exclusive benefits? Then become an official member! For $30/year, members receive an extensive benefits package that includes:
-Eligibility to discuss and vote on Club matters during live Club meetings, and to vote and run for Leadership Officer positions.
-Complimentary Vic Riichi merchandise every membership year.
-Early access and discounted entry fees for events and tournaments.
-Mahjong coaching, workshops, study sessions, and online log reviews.
-Access to exclusive members-only merchandise and events.
-Access to meetup benefits such as discounted loyalty cards.
Please see [here](https://www.vicriichi.org/membership) for more info!
If you would like to connect with other Victorian/Australian Riichi Mahjong players online, check out our website, [https://www.vicriichi.org](https://www.vicriichi.org), and join the [Victorian Riichi Mahjong Association (VRMA)](https://vicriichi.org/discord) and [Australian Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA)](https://discord.gg/m8rYv4fS4F) Discord groups!
June Big Poker Night
This is a chance to meet some peeps, hang out, chat, eat some snacks and maybe play some poker. Don't worry if you don't know how to play. We are happy to teach you.
There's no charge and we don't use real money, but we do have prizes for first at each table.
Cool drinks, snacks and chocolate will be provided.
This is an alcohol free event.
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawn’s Gamers Citadel! 🛡️
Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. 🥤
Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. 🍲
At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️
Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️
Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! ✌️
Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩
Our games list is below! 👇
Game Station A - ??? - Taran:
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station B - ??? - Dean:
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station C - ??? - Michael
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station D - TCG + Board Games:
Pokémon TCG
YU-Gi-OH! TCG
UNO
JENGA
BYO available!
You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍
Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧
Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗
Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩💻
FIESTA LATINA! SUNDAY LATIN PARTY with LIVE BAND, 2 CLASSES and SOCIAL DANCING
**BRUNSWICK SUNDAY FIESTA LATINA!**
**SALSA & BACHATA LATIN PARTY & SOCIAL**
***with* LIVE LATIN MUSIC**
*on*
**SUNDAY 28th JUNE 2026**
*Join us for a memorable, sizzling night of LATIN FEVER!*
*Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live Latin music and dancing!*
*Let the infectious Latin rhythm ignite your passion!*
at
**INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY**
**10A RUSSELL STREET**
**BRUNSWICK**
*featuring*
**‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** \- live at **7.45PM**!
*One of Melbourne’s favourite LATIN BANDS*
*playing their signature energetic and exciting*
*Latin rhythms to keep you dancing all night long.*
Bring your family, friends, colleagues and put on
your dancing shoes!
Experience an unforgettable night of
SALSA and BACHATA dancing and Live LATIN Music!
**NEW TO SALSA & BACHATA?**
**Never danced Salsa or Bachata before?**
No problem! Join us and learn how to dance with our fun,
relaxed classes. We will have you dancing in no time!
Our experienced instructor will kick off the night with
complimentary all level Bachata and a Salsa classes
to get you dancing!
**INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY & BAR**
*is a micro brewery, specialising in producing quality freshly made beers on site, infused with good vibes!*
*Give the beers a try. Let’s support the the art of beer craftmanship.*
**5.30PM**
**PRE-PARTY MEETUP!**
Come early and try a freshly made beer with us!
Practice your moves, meet and make new friends
before classes start!
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**6.30PM**
**BACHATA CLASS**
(Open level)
*\* 10 minutes Bachata dance practice*
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**7.10PM**
**CUBAN SALSA CLASS**
(Open level)
\* Join us on your own or come with friends
\* Absolute beginners welcome
\* No dance experience required!
\|
**7.45PM**
**LATIN BAND - ‘DIRTY LOPEZ’**
*Playing Live!*
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**DJ MC**
*Playing the best mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha & more!*
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**– SOCIAL DANCING ’til 10.30PM –**
**\*\***
**BEGINNER & IMPROVER DANCERS**
*A special slower section will be added in soon after the first band set,*
*especially for Beginner to Improver level dancers to get onto the floor*
*to dance to a slower, more comfortable tempo!*
**GENERAL PARTY ROOM ENTRY/DOOR: $30**
**\*\* EARLYBIRD SPECIAL OFFER! \*\***
**BOOK EARLY & RECEIVE $5 OFF YOUR ENTRY!**
**\- Only $25\.**
**To purchase Earlybird tickets through EVENTBRITE - go to:**
[https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fiesta-latina-sunday-latin-social-with-live-latin-band-sun-28th-june-26-tickets-1992223891288](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fiesta-latina-sunday-latin-social-with-live-latin-band-sun-28th-june-26-tickets-1992223891288)
**\* ($25 + Eventbrite booking fee)**
**\* Please note:** Eventbrite has a booking fee of $2.49
**\* The Earlybird offer expires Midnight, Friday 26th JUNE 2026**
\* **No refunds given** after Friday 26th June 2026.
**OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS** \- with no booking fees:\-
\* **To avoid any booking fee**, payment can also be made by **direct Bank Transfer** or
using **PayID.**
\* Please message me directly to arrange payment by PayID or Bank Transfer,
on Mobile: 0430 355 888.
or
**Pay at the venue door on the night.**
**\* Please note:** Venue room entry is at full price:
**PARTY ROOM ENTRY: $30**
**\* Entry includes:**
*Live Latin Band and complimentary*
*free Bachata and Salsa Classes*
Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away!
***Look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor!***
Dutch Dinner
Join us at the Dutch restaurant Mokum in Brunswick for dinner. They serve food from across the Netherlands and the former Dutch colonies including Surinam and the Dutch West Indies.
As usual please pay Alex a $10 deposit with your name on the reference. His account details are in the question asked when you confirm attendance.
Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @Southbank Saturday
We have a library of games that we think will suit all players, so bring a friend and have a fun night amongst like-minded people.
If you have any suggestions please message G, Andrew or Sherman.
Schedule:
We will start at 5:30pm and play until 9:00pm.
2 Strike Policy
Late-leavers: attendees who cancel within 24 hours of the event.
No-shows: attendees who mark themselves as “going” but don’t turn up.
Someone who does either of these once will be forgiven but flagged.
On a second offence, they will be removed.
Long-time regulars will be afforded some leniency.
Legitimate reasons will be considered for leniency.
What to bring:
Yourself! Feel free to bring any games of your own but neither is necessary to having an enjoyable time with us (no alcohol permitted).
What we will bring:
We will bring our library of games that we think will suit players of all experience and taste, tap water is available.
Below is the list of games we make available to this event. We will bring a subset of these games.
WAVELENGTH (2019)
Codenames Duet
Codenames
Monikers
The Resistance: Avalon
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
Dominion: Second Edition
Dixit
7 Wonders
Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition
Catan
Splendor
Modern Art
Chinatown
Landmarks (2024)
Bang!
Secret Hitler
Mafia
Crossfire
Insider
Wonky (2015)
Love Letter
7 Flip
And Way MORE
List of banned games:
Monopoly (any version)
🍕✨ Topolino’s Singles Pizza Night + St Kilda After‑Dark Adventure✨🍕
🍕 **Topolino’s** **Singles Pizza Night** + **St** **Kilda** **After**‑**Dark** **Adventure**
**Date**: Saturday 27 June
**Time**: 6pm to 8pm (Pizza), optional nightlife voyage until late
**Ages** 35–55 | Singles only | No married people | New couples maybe… if they’re very new
**Cost**: $0 Lucky you. It's an experiment so I'm looking for beta testers 😀 Pizza and Drinks are on you.
**Numbers**: 12 people, maybe more, depends on flaky people and no shows of course
**Menu: [https://www.topolinos.com.au/](https://www.topolinos.com.au/)**
💫 **The** **Vibe**
Think of this as a lightly flirty, gently mischievous IRL dating night — the kind where the pizza is hot, the banter is warm, and the chemistry is… well, that’s up to you.
**Note**: This will be a light curated event, I won't pre organise anything so it will be a highly organic adventure, Expect some minor chaos. If Topolinos is busy we'll try another venue. Topolinos has a max of 12 people anyway without paying a ridiculous booking fee. But damn it's bloody good pizza. But if enough people are interested I'm sure we can sneakily get in a larger group if we split ourselves up and accidentally coalesce lol.
I prefer doing things this way anyway and leaving some things to chance....serendipity is my middle name of course!
**#####** **Just so you know**
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Saying that I do have some basic rules to govern how this event operates, Curated chaos anyone???.
**Note:** This event is waitlisted to allow an even mix of genders, there is a creep code and rules especially around no shows. Read on for how this works. Decisions are made at the discretion of the organiser.
We’re taking over Topolino’s Pizza on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda’s iconic pre‑nightlife launchpad, for a cosy two‑hour dinner with 12 singles who know how to talk, laugh, and maybe flirt over a slice.
Singles only.
No married people.
New couples allowed only if they still have that “are we… something?” energy.
🍕 6pm–8pm — Topolino’s Pizza Social
A relaxed, social dinner with 12 self hand‑picked singles
Flirty but friendly, cheeky but respectful
Perfect for people who prefer IRL slow‑dating over app fatigue
Expect conversation that flows easier than the house red
Dress warm — it’s winter, but the vibe won’t be
Waitlist is active to keep gender proportions balanced.
Regulars get preference (you know who you are).
Organiser discretion applies — always.
**🙀🌙 8pm onwards —Choose** **Your** **Own** **St Kilda** **Adventure**
For those who want to keep the night rolling, we’ll drift down Fitzroy Street like a charmingly disorganised flotilla of hopeful romantics.
Possible ports of call:
**The** **Espy** — iconic, loud, social, perfect for “accidental” shoulder brushes
**The** **Vineyard** — mellow, intimate, ideal for deeper chats
**Dogs** **Bar** — artsy, dimly lit, excellent for eye contact
**Prince** **Bandroom** — for the brave, the nostalgic, and the 90s‑alt tragics (cover charge applies)
Stay for one drink, stay for five, or stay until someone suggests karaoke — the night is yours.
💘 **Flirtation** **Guidelines**
This is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Don’t be pushy about phone numbers — let the moment offer itself
If the vibe is mutual, go for it
Become a regular — I’ll be testing this format over 3–4 events
You’ll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance “open” events
The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves.
**👥Waitlist & Gender Ratios**
To keep things balanced and comfortable:
Event capped at max 12 people to test interest unless I decide to be sneaky,
Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion until the format matures. If you become a regular I'm not so discriminating as long as you behave yourself.
Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1–2 extra
**🧭The Creep Code**
**A** refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and drama‑free.
So: No married individuals or those already coupled up (generally)
No Tinder Swindler‑style minglers
**Guys**: **Please** **Take** **Special** **Note**
Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no “mysterious man in witness protection”)
No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified.
No yacht/car/jet flexing — if your profile screams “crypto‑adjacent”, you will be gently declined. If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more classy.
**Girls**: No restrictions — privacy and safety first”
⚠️ **SMALL EVENT EXPECTATIONS ⚠️**
**👻** **No**‑**Shows**
No‑shows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events.
Remove yourself at least 24 hours before the event.
No‑shows will likely be removed and blocked from the group.
Last‑minute cancellations (“flaking”) may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist.
👀 **Attending** **Without** **Being** **on** **the** **Going** **List**
This is a security issue.
**Do** **NOT** **turn** **up** **unannounced**.
If you’re not on the Going list and haven’t arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event check‑ins are performed.
**🌱Why** **This** **Event** **Exists**
A few people have asked me to run something for singles, and Meetup is already full of solo attendees. Dating apps feel like a minefield, and IRL conversations tend to be and are rare and sometimes awkward. So this is an experiment — a soft‑launch into a more human, more organic way of meeting people for singles..
Canasta Events Near You
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Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!**
**👉 Beginner Bachata Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class
**👉 Intermediate Bachata Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
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### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
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### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
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### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
CABS Boardgaming Friday 7/10
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
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**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
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**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
Columbus Medical Marijuana Meetup 6/30/26 - Network/Learn/Celebrate/Mix/Chill
Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones!
Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect.
Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa HAS MOVED TO EVERY FRIDAY, NO MORE SATURDAYS!**
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa @ 1717 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068**
**🔥 Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Dancing!**
**🔥 NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!**
**🔥 Every FRIDAY, 8 pm - 1 am**
**🔥 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm = Registration**
**🔥 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm = Beginner Dance Class**
**🔥 9:30 pm - 1:00 am = Open Dance Party**
**🔥 LincolnStreetSalsa.com**
**🔥 Questions? Text Todd 614-774-8146**
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