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Join us for a laid-back Italian dinner at **Trattoria Blumenau**, a Zürich classic where everything is made **fresh, in-house, and with real care**: from antipasti to pasta and desserts. It’s about **good food, good wine, and a table that fills up fast on a Friday night**. *** ### 🍷 The Vibe Blumenau is lively, warm, and social — the kind of place where plates keep coming, glasses stay full, and conversation flows easily. You’ll find a mix of regulars, friends meeting after work, and people who know where to eat well in Zürich. Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, zero stiffness. *** ### 🍽 What to Expect * Freshly prepared dishes across the whole menu * Plenty of **pasta variations**, classic mains, and homemade desserts * Everything cooked with care * A **strong wine list** that actually invites you to order a second bottle Simple, honest Italian cooking that’s meant to be enjoyed, not over-analyzed. [You can check the menu here](https://trattoria-blumenau.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/La-Trattoria-Speisekarte-Herbst-Winter-2025.pdf) *** ### 🗓 Event Details 📍 **Where:** Trattoria Blumenau, Zürich ([Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2zf88awqszARJPq19)) 📅 **When:** *Friday 13, 19:30* 💸 **Cost:** Pay what you order 🪑 **Reservation:** Marco Azzari *** ### 💬 Why You’ll Love It * Fresh food, made in-house, without compromise * Lively trattoria energy perfect for a Friday evening * Great wine, good portions, and a welcoming people ***

**Make a Fondue Set Together** In this workshop, each participant creates one piece of a shared fondue set. Each piece is made individually, but the set only works when everyone comes back together. This is a hands-on ceramic workshop focused on collaboration, creativity, and spending quality time with others. You’ll work with clay, learn basic hand-building techniques, and create functional pieces that will be glazed, fired, and ready to use. **What's Included** * All clay, ceramic tools and painting tools * Two kiln firings required to finish the pieces created, including glazing, which makes the final piece waterproof and ready for culinary use No prior experience is needed. The workshop is guided, relaxed, and designed for friends or couples who want to create something together. **Make something together. Take it home. Use it together.** If you have any questions you can reach us through social media @ceramicsonwheels or our website ceramicsonwheels.ch

**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) 🏓 **Ping Pong Doubles Night – Nur für Singles! (25–40 Jahre)** *(English below)* Keine Lust mehr auf awkward Smalltalk bei Dating-Events? Dann lass uns das Ganze spielerisch angehen. Komm zu unserer **Ping Pong Doubles Night für Singles**, bei der du im Laufe des Abends mehrfach die Partner:in wechselst, locker neue Leute kennenlernst und bei schnellen Ballwechseln, miesen Aufschlägen und guter Stimmung connectest. ✨ **Special:** In der Pause gibt es eine kurze **Speed-Dating-Session**, damit du auch abseits des Tischs gezielt ins Gespräch kommst. Egal ob Anfänger:in oder heimliche:r Profi – das Format ist so gestaltet, dass alle mitmachen und Spaß haben können. **Was dich erwartet** * Zufällig zusammengestellte Doppelteams (Partnerwechsel mehrmals im Abend) * Kurze Speed-Dating-Runde in der Pause * Lockeres Kennenlernen ohne gezwungene Gespräche * Entspannte Atmosphäre vor, während und nach den Matches * Drinks & Musik 🎧✨ **Für wen ist das Event** * Du bist Single * Du magst spielerischen Wettbewerb * Du bist offen, neue Menschen in entspannter Atmosphäre kennenzulernen ⚠️ Begrenzte Plätze für eine ausgewogene Gruppe. Das wird ein großes Event – sichere dir rechtzeitig deinen Platz. 📸Während der Veranstaltung können Fotos und kurze Videos aufgenommen werden. Bitte informiere den Veranstalter, wenn du nicht darauf zu sehen sein möchtest. Tickets sind nicht erstattungsfähig. Tritt unserer Gruppe bei, um Updates zu dieser Veranstaltung zu erhalten: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) Möchtest du mehr Veranstaltungen wie diese? Tritt unserem WhatsApp-Newsletter bei, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ) *** 🏓 **Ping Pong Doubles Night – Singles Only! (Ages 25–40)** Sick of awkward small talk at dating events? Let’s make it playful instead. Join our **Ping Pong Doubles Night for singles**, where you’ll rotate partners throughout the evening, meet lots of new people naturally, and connect over fast rallies, terrible serves, and great energy. ✨ **Bonus:** During the break, we’ll host a short **speed dating session** so you can connect more intentionally off the table too. Beginner or hidden pro — doesn’t matter. The format is designed so everyone can jump in and have fun. **What to expect** * Randomly assigned doubles teams (you’ll switch partners several times) * Short speed dating round during the break * Fun connections without forced conversations * Relaxed social time before, during, and after the games * Drinks & music 🎧✨ **Who this is for** * You’re single * You enjoy playful competition * You’re open to meeting new people in a relaxed, low-pressure setting ⚠️ Limited spots to keep the balance. This will be a big one — don’t wait too long to grab your spot. ​ 📸 **Photos and short videos may be taken** during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are **non refundable**. Join our group for updates on this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) ​💬 Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp newsletter to stay updated: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

Are you single and don't have plans for the Valentine's weekend yet? 🌹 Spend it creatively in great company! Join us for a relaxed evening where we’ll create vision boards of your dream partner over tea and Glühwein. Why you should join: • No Stress: This is not a high-pressure "dating event." It’s about manifesting love and meeting new people in a safe, cozy space. • All Included: I provide all materials (magazines, boards, scissors, glue) and plenty of good vibes. • Atmosphere: Enjoy a warm glass of Glühwein or tea while you get into the creative flow. Practical Info: • Language: English & German (I speak both!). • Who: Everyone is welcome, especially beginners!. • Location: Zürich Oerlikon, exact Location will be send after reservation. [https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/kunst-ausstellungen/weitere-kunstveranstaltungen/easteregg-decor-workshop-with-a-twist-7425564840591157605.html](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/kunst-ausstellungen/weitere-kunstveranstaltungen/easteregg-decor-workshop-with-a-twist-7425564840591157605.html)

Hast du Lust auf frisches Sushi, gute Gespräche und eine ordentliche Portion Nerd-Kultur? Dann komm zu unserer Sushi-Party in der Nerdstatt! Bei uns bestellst du nicht einfach von der Karte... du wirst selbst zum Sushi-Meister. Wir stellen alle notwendigen Materialien und Zutaten für veganes Sushi bereit, damit du deine eigenen Kreationen rollen, formen und natürlich direkt geniessen kannst. Egal ob Profi oder Erst-Roller: Der Spass und das gemeinsame Ausprobieren stehen im Vordergrund. Ausserdem: \- Vibe & Sound: Wir untermalen den Abend mit entspannter japanischer Musik\. \- Gaming: Zwischen dem Rollen und Essen kannst du ein paar Runden gegen oder mit anderen zocken\. \- Socializing: Lerne andere Leute aus der Community kennen und tausche dich in lockerer Atmosphäre aus\. Wann: Freitag, 13.02. ab 19 Uhr geht's locker los bis ca. 23 Uhr Wo: Nerdstatt, Zypressenstrasse 60, 8004 Zürich Wichtig: Damit wir genug Reis und frische Zutaten planen können, ist eine Anmeldung zwingend erforderlich. Melde dich jetzt an und sichere dir deinen Platz an der Matte! Da wir noch ein anderes System haben, melde dich am besten über unsere Homepage an: https://www.littleakiba.ch/events/1713 Teilnahmegebühr: 15.- CHF Wir stellen alles zur Verfügung: Sushi-Zeug + Getränke. PS: Wir haben auch ein Bällebad!

With a heavy heart and profound sadness I have to report the passing of a very good friend of mine Mr. Raul Heiduk who many of you know in the Expat Community He was a frequent visitor to Expat events and a regular member of my Meetup group events . I travelled extensively with him to visit his homes in Spain, Thailand, and Brazil. Unfortunately after the last trip in November he came down with very bad back pain and a massive nosebleed here in Zurich. After undergoing a series of tests they discovered he had advanced liver cancer. Initially the chemo seemed to be working and encouraging but gradually he started to deteriorate to a point where recently they said they could do no more for him. He has always been a proud independent man and decided to go for assisted suicide which is Legal in Switzerland. Consequently on Monday 9th February at 15.00 I was there with him till the end and he passed away without any pain and with his dignity and respect still intact. I will be eternally grateful to him for being such a good friend especially during my dark times when I lost my brother and father to Covid He helped me so much by being able to hack into my brother‘s PC within a matter of seconds He was a genius in IT and all things related to Microsoft Windows, he saved me months and months of detective work and because of him I was able to hang onto my job and to my life in Switzerland and now ultimately my retirement in Switzerland So I thank you Raul for being such a good friend to me throughout our 13th years of acquaintance, I’m sure up there on the otherside you will be enjoying your Camparis and Caiperinhos. So I wish you farewell my friend and will always remember the incredible memories from the past. Rest in Peace my friend. Ash 🙏🙏

Join Us for Expat Friday! Looking for a night packed with fun, laughter, and awesome vibes? Look no further! Expat Friday is THE place to be for socializing, making new friends, and just having an all-around good time. Whether you're an expat or a local Swiss resident, everyone's welcome to join the fun. We usually draw a lively crowd of 100-250 Socializers each time! New and Wondering if You Can Join? Absolutely! New members are always greeted with open arms at every Zurich Together event. If you're feeling a bit shy, our friendly Admins will be there to introduce you to the gang and get you mingling in no time. Do I Need to Register? Nope, no need to sign up! But if you can hit "going/attending," it'll help us give the bar staff a heads-up so they can prep for our awesome crew. Where to Find Us? Just look for the turquoise flag and the big, happy crowd - you can't miss us! If you are still worried about not being able to find us, send Shayenna a PM before the event, he is always happy to help. Got Questions? Drop a message in the comments below and we'll get back to you in a jiffy. To help us manage the event smoothly and ensure everyone has a great time, please make sure to press **"Going"** if you plan to attend. This helps us secure your spot, especially if the event becomes crowded. Your RSVP really helps with planning – thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you there!

**IMAGINE THIS** 🌹 **FRESH ROSES, ALL COLORS, CHOCOLATES and MUSIC.** All in one room to treat yourself today. Look the Flowers. Feel the Love they represent. And Paint it! 🌹 **WHAT DO WE DO?** Create your UNIQUE painting using WATERCOLORS and GOLDEN LEAF. 🌹**WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 2,5 hours learning with me and solving your doubts. ► **Material**: Fresh flowers, watercolors, golden leaf, pencil, watercolor paper and eraser. ► **Fresh flowers**: Keep the flower you painted! 🌹 **WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?** ► Appetizer: Chocolates and fruit sticks. 🌹 **EXTRA** ► Smooth & Elegant Jazz Music in the background. 🌹**ALL LEVELS** **Beginner?** I always teach the art medium basics and give extra personalized support. **Advance?** Start to paint in your rhythm and skip explanations. 🌹**WHERE?** In the beautiful GZ Schindlergut in Zurich. 🌹**I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **ABOUT ME: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/sport-fitness/yoga/pilates-tea-workshop-optional-lunch-7424111031570441033.html)** ✨**Mat Pilates + Chinese Tea Workshop + Optional Japanese Lunch**✨ Enjoy your weekend with movement, culture, and connection! Join us for a rejuvenating **mat Pilates class** designed for all levels, followed by a **Chinese tea workshop** led by **Felix**, an expert in traditional Chinese tea. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EsTccDt6vB2A8z3OXbPUbW](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EsTccDt6vB2A8z3OXbPUbW) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) After the workshop, we’ll optionally head together to **Maru** for a Japanese lunch. Everyone who joins us for lunch receives a **matcha voucher** for their next visit! 🍵💚 🧘‍♀️ **What to expect** * 60-min guided mat Pilates session (all levels welcome) * Chinese tea workshop with Felix on the floor of the Pilates studio * Optional group lunch at Maru * Matcha voucher for those joining lunch * A relaxed and friendly atmosphere to move, learn, and meet new people 📍**Where:** xoxo Studio Zürich 🗓 **When:** Saturday (Pilates → tea workshop → optional lunch) Come for the movement, stay for the good vibes. 🌿✨ **Pictures** might be taken — please tell the host if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are **non-refundable**. Join our WhatsApp community to stay updated on future events: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

On one of the most consumer-driven days of the year, skip the usual gifts and choose presence instead. Be present for a friend, a partner, or for yourself 🤍 Come join us at [@coincoin.zurich](https://www.instagram.com/coincoin.zurich/) and create something with your own hands — a cup for matcha, tea, or coffee, a breakfast set, or that idea you’ve had in mind for a while. 95 CHF · 2 hours A drink of your choice included ☕💫

Dear community, The last potluck was again wonderful and we are excited for our next monthly potluck in the form of a cosy brunch on a Sunday morning :) There are almost always 1-2 people dropping out at the last minute, so please feel free to sign up for the waiting list. I will send you a message with the location (private home) a day before the event. To create a colourful potluck, please bring your favourite HOMEMADE vegan meal for at least 4 people to share. This will lead to a delicious variety of new things to try. Everyone is welcome :) No need to bring your own tableware. p.s. If you are coming by car and you have space, please share in the group for potential car pooling. We are looking forward to meeting you :) Jan & Debora

Valentine’s Day, but shared 🍷❤️ Wine, food, friendship and a social night around the same table. Join us on **Saturday, February 14** for a **Social Wine & Dine experience** that celebrates **love in all its forms** — romantic love, friendship and shared moments around the table. ⚠️ **Limited seats available: https://zurichwineclub.ch/event/romantic-wine-dine-valentines-day-edition/** This evening is designed to be enjoyed: ✔ with your partner ✔ on a date ✔ **with friends** (yes, Valentine’s is also about friendship 💕) 🍷 **How the evening flows:** * Welcome glass of champagne to start together * A **5-course seasonal dinner**, paired with **5 carefully selected wines** * **Long shared tables**, encouraging conversation, laughter and connection ✨ **Why it’s different:** * One table, many conversations * Romantic without being stiff * Social by design, not by chance 🎟 Tickets are sold in pairs — ideal to come with your partner or your best wine-loving friend. ##

This Valentine’s, join us for a fun and relaxed Fast Friending evening where connection comes first. No awkward speed-dating lines — just easy, guided conversations woven naturally into a mix-and-mingle setting, hosted to help everyone feel comfortable and included. Whether you’re single, new in town, or simply open to meeting new people, this event is about good conversations, great energy, and forming genuine connections — no pressure, just good vibes ❤️ **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://zurich14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://zurich14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early bird - CHF 10 Regular ticket - CHF 15 Cash at the meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CHF 20 per person in cash on the day of the meetup to Neo (Please bring exact change) 'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 and 35 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference! **Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-** \- We will meet at 7\.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink\. \- From about 7\.30 to 8\.30 we will run the fast friending system\. Half of the group \(mixed gender\) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group \(mixed gender\) will be asked to rotate\. During these intervals\, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other\. \- Neo will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process\. She will indicate when you should move to the next person\. \- From 8\.30 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Daryna will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 40 age group\. \- Our evenings are not about 'dating' or for 'romantic' connections\. 'Fast friending' is NOT 'Speed dating'\. 'Fast friending' is designed to help members meet other like minded ladies and gents\. It is about new friendships and connections\. Naturally\, new friendships can lead to dating or romantic connections\, but that is not our focus\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8) Member feedback - [https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm](https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm)

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. 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! 📖

Sunday Lunch at Little Grand. Something for everyone at their Eatery. Enjoy a variety of culinary delights from Vietnamese and Italian to Cuban and Korean cuisines satisfying any craving. The market also boast two bars, serving craft cocktails & local brews.

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

A very Midwest way to spend the night. 🖤 Euchre Night at TownHall Short North brings cards, cocktails, and community together for an easygoing evening of friendly competition. All skill levels welcome—confidence encouraged.