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**Unfiltered conversations, global perspectives, and cinematic drinks. Topic of the day:** It is no secret that relationships in London are chaotic, but do men and women really see the goal line so differently? While one side is accused of treating a new connection like a casual hobby, the other is blamed for turning a simple drink into a serious interview. Let’s stop talking about apps and rules, and debate the real clash: are we trying to achieve the same thing, or have completely different goals...? **1\. The End Game:** Are men out just for casual fun, while women treat it like a job interview? **2\. The Upgrade Trap:** Does London FOMO make men afraid to commit, or are women’s standards too high? **3\. The Role Swap:** Are men today too passive to pursue, or are women tired of taking the lead? **4.** **The Side Quest:** Do men treat a new partner like a hobby, while women invest all the emotional labor? *Join a room of international minds, creative professionals, and cosmopolitans for our weekly late-night conversation lounge. We skip the small talk to dive directly into the gray areas of relationships, modern culture, and society.* *Come for the perspective. Stay for the connections.* **🍸 THE VIBE** * **Curated Conversations:** Sharp, spicy, and unfiltered topics. We tackle everything from cultural identity to institutional trust - we focus on personal philosophies and lived experiences rather than rigid point-scoring. * **Cinematic Backdrop:** Hosted in the moody lounge of Curzon Aldgate, perfect for late-night cocktails and deep chat. * **Fluid Mingling:** An organic mix of curated group discussions, then unstructured socializing over drinks. * **A Global Collective:** Connect with international graduates, London's creatives, open-minded travelers, etc. **🕒 THE RUN SHEET** * **19:30 – 20:00 \| The Warm Up:** Arrive, grab a cocktail, and settle into the lounge space. * **20:00 – 21:30 \| The Hot Takes:** We move into our hosted conversation circles. We rotate groups so you meet everyone. * **21:30 – Late \| The After\-chat:** The lounge bar stays open for late-night mingling and drinks. **📜 HOUSE RULES** 1. **Challenge Ideas, Not People:** We love strong opinions, lightly held. No personal attacks. 2. **No Soapboxing:** This is an exchange of perspectives, not a lecture. Leave your monologues at home. 3. **Be Present:** Put the phones away during the conversation circles. 4. **Open Minds Only:** Bring your cultural background, leave your judgment at the door. **📍 THE DETAILS** * **Where:** The Lounge Bar at Curzon Aldgate, 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS. * **Entry:** Free entry. Kindly support the venue by ordering a drink or snack at the bar. * **Dress Code:** Smart/City Casual * **Transport:** Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway stations are all within a 5-minute walk. **🌎 ABOUT US** **World Citizens** is London's premier cosmopolitan collective. For over 15 years, we have curated high-vibe spaces, salon discussions, and cultural mixers for global minds, young professionals, and international expats living in the capital. **\*Our other weekly events\*** \- Friday evening socials every week \- Cafe tour around London every Saturday \- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday \- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend \- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand **JOIN OUR TEAM!** We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"! **DISCLAIMER** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

17:15-18:00 Doors open / Registration 17:30-18:30 Free English Classes in small groups 18:30-19:15 Meal for £3.5 / Meet new people www.freeenglishclasses.org

Looking to improve your **flexibility**, relieve **stress** and enhance your overall **well-being**? Join us for a welcoming and supportive stretching class designed specifically for women! What to expect: Gentle stretches suitable for all levels. Focus on relaxation and mindfulness A positive environment to connect with other women Where: The Living Room, Soho 3 Green’s Ct, London W1F 0HD Cost: Free Contact: Vanesa Romero +44 7394804891

Join us for a fun and engaging morning filled with conversations and connections with international friends at the English Conversation Café in Chelsea. DOORS OPEN FROM 9:30AM A chance to meet new people, share stories and practice your English in a relaxed and welcoming environment. There will be a different topic every week for us to focus our conversations on. Every Tuesday morning - term time only. Food and drink provided, free of charge! No need to bring anything, just yourself!

**!!! NEW YEAR NEW FORMAT !!!** ***We've changed things up a bit to promote a more focused discussion around the events topic, so its worth stopping by if you haven't been in a while*** 🙌 Join Pintonomics for our 7th meetup to discuss how economics impacts our daily lives – and to see what happens when you mix monetary policy with a good pint (or sprite!) This months topic is the **How Governments Spend**, where we explore: * Can a government ever run out of its own money? * Do taxes fund government spending? * What happens if a government spends more than it taxes? * What are the real limits of government spending? * What other functions do taxes serve? We'll be in the Sekforde from 6.30pm but there's no strict start time so drop by what ever time you can make it 🙌 If you get the chance before hand, read this short article on government spending: https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10/28/tax-redistribution-the-relationship-between-the-two-and-why-it-matters/ And/or read the abstract, introduction, and conclusion of this paper on how the UK government spends: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/sites/bartlett/files/the_self-financing_state_an_institutional_analysis_of_government_expenditure_revenue_collection_and_debt_issuance_operations_in_the_united_kingdom.pdf or else check out this interview of Andrew Berkeley (co-author of The Self Financing State): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtvGLINQHt8 Also available as a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-self-financing-state-how-the-uk-government/id1725466772?i=1000714794118

Free English lessons in London taught by our trainee teachers! **[Register Here](https://www.dcteachertraining.com/london-free-english-lessons)** Location: St Giles London Central, 154 Southampton Row, WC1B 5JX (Nearest Tube: Russell Square) Evening classes * Tuesdays and Thursdays (each weekday) * 6:30pm to 8:30pm Levels available: Pre-Intermediate (A2) / Intermediate (B1) / Upper Intermediate (B2) (Lessons for adults only - 18 years+) We can't wait to welcome you to the English lessons!

**On Tuesday 16th June, we're excited to be hosting our latest FREE Board Games Night, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** Yep that's right - to mark Loneliness Awareness Week, we'll be teaming up with Costa Coffee once again to transform a regular cafe into a Board Games Cafe for the evening. For this, we've booked out the whole venue near Southwark and bringing our usual fantastic collection of some of the most popular games that you’ll be able to choose from. From classics like **Exploding Kittens** and **Codenames**, social deduction games like **Werewolf** and **Chameleon**, to party games like **Dixit** and **Scrawl**, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. On top of this, you're also welcome to bring your own games that you love or have been excited to play with a group, providing they are short, easy to learn and accessible games. Best of all, over the course of the evening, you'll be able to mix around, meet lots of friendly 20s and 30s - whilst playing a range of different games. So if you're looking to play some games, meet new people, and have a laugh then we'd love to have you join us for this. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** Venue - Costa Coffee, 42-48 The Cut, London SE1 8LP Closest Tube stations: Southwark (5 min walk), Waterloo (10 mins walk) Start Time - 7:00pm Finish time: 10:00pm \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help those in their 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community, follow us on social media or buy us a coffee, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/)F**

Venerdi, 19 Giugno alle 7.30. alle 19.30 al Globe Theatre di Shakespeare assisteremo a "Molto rumore per nulla". Ci incontreremo all'esterno, all'ingresso della biglietteria, alle 19 appena passate e rientreremo alle 19.15. Ho un biglietto da £ 10 in piedi e devi acquistare i tuoi biglietti dal Globe: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/much-ado-about-nothing/ I biglietti si esauriscono rapidamente, quindi si prega di acquistare il biglietto prima di RSVP. Il Globe è un luogo favoloso e vi consiglio di visitarlo per vedere uno spettacolo. Molto rumore per nulla è una delle commedie più famose scritte da Shakespeare, quindi dovrebbe essere una grande serata. The story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing We're going to 'Much ado about nothing' at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on Friday, 19 June at 7.30. We'll meet outside, by the Box Office entrance, at just gone 7pm and go in at 7.15pm. I have a £10 standing ticket and you need to buy your own tickets from the Globe: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/much-ado-about-nothing/ Tickets sell out quickly so please buy your ticket before you RSVP. The Globe is a fabulous venue and I would recommend you visit to see a play. Much ado about nothing is one of the most famous comedies written by Shakespeare so it should be a great night. A reminder we have a membership scheme: https://www.meetup.com/italian-35/discussions/ The Globe is a modern reconstruction of Shakespeare's original theatre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Theatre Faremo 'Molto rumore per niente' allo Shakespeare's Globe Theatre venerdi, 19 Giugno alle 7.30. I biglietti partono da £10 e devi acquistare i tuoi biglietti dal Globe (ho un biglietto in piedi): https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/much-ado-about-nothing/ I biglietti si esauriscono rapidamente, quindi si prega di acquistare il biglietto prima di RSVP. Il Globe è un luogo favoloso e ti consiglierei di visitare per vedere uno spettacolo. Molto rumore per nulla è una delle commedie più famose scritte da Shakespeare, quindi dovrebbe essere una grande notte. The Globe è una ricostruzione moderna del teatro originale di Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Theatre cheers Simon

**Let's enjoy a delightful French picnic in the heart of London's Green Park.** Bring your favourite French treats, a cosy blanket, and your best French conversation skills. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, practice your language skills, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. **What to bring:** * Food and drinks (French food is welcome but not compulsory) * Blanket * Folding camping chair (optional) * Tablecloth, napkins, disposable utensils, plates, and glasses * Cork opener * Recycling and garbage bags * Outdoor games (optional) Please note that the number of attendees listed here might not reflect the actual number of participants, as the event is also advertised on other platforms. To help cover the costs of running the group and organising these events, we kindly request a small contribution. If you're on the attendee list, please disregard the "Paid/Unpaid" status. If you're on the guest list, your attendance is expected and your payment has been processed. If you couldn't attend the previous event and contacted me beforehand, you're automatically added to the next one. Otherwise, please let me know. **Let's make this a memorable French picnic!**

**Let's enjoy a delightful Italian picnic in the heart of London's Green Park.** Bring your favourite Italian treats, a cosy blanket, and your best Italian conversation skills. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, practise your language skills, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. **What to bring:** * Italian food and drinks * Picnic blanket or Folding camping chair (optional) * Tablecloth, napkins, disposable utensils, plates, and glasses * Cork opener * Recycling and garbage bags * Outdoor games (optional) Please note that the number of attendees listed here might not reflect the actual number of participants, as the event is also advertised on other platforms. **This August, join us for a FREE taster event!** Come and experience the fun of our Spanish picnics in Hyde Park. No commitment, just pure language practice enjoyment. **Let's make this a memorable Italian picnic!**

**Let's enjoy a delightful Spanish picnic in the heart of London's Green Park.** Bring your favourite Spanish treats, a cosy blanket, and your best Spanish conversation skills. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, practise your language skills, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. **What to bring:** * Spanish food and drinks * Picnic blanket or Folding camping chair (optional) * Tablecloth, napkins, disposable utensils, plates, and glasses * Cork opener * Recycling and garbage bags * Outdoor games (optional) Please note that the number of attendees listed here might not reflect the actual number of participants, as the event is also advertised on other platforms. To help cover the costs of running the group and organising these events, we kindly request a small contribution. If you're on the attendee list, please disregard the "Paid/Unpaid" status. If you're on the guest list, your attendance is expected and your payment has been processed. If you couldn't attend the previous event and contacted me beforehand, you're automatically added to the next one. Otherwise, please let me know. **Let's make this a memorable Spanish picnic!**

**[Eng] (Ezt követően magyar nyelven)** Welcome to the MoHu (Monthly Hungarian Professionals Meetup)! This group is for Hungarian professionals living in London/UK who are interested in networking, socializing, and sharing their culture. We aim to organise drinks and other events monthly for Hungarian professionals to connect. **★Join our WhatsApp Group** We will accept only those who are part of this Meetup group. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CkZsvF99nT3LwRaSVNXPJx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CkZsvF99nT3LwRaSVNXPJx) **★What to expect on Gump Walk** * We will walk 35-50 km in total at a slow pace. You can join the walk at any point you like. You can walk the full 50 km or just join for 30 minutes. You can join for 1 hour, go home, take a nap, and rejoin in the evening, for example. It is totally up to you — no pressure! * A live location will be shared on the MoHu group chat throughout the day, so you will always know where to join us. * There will be many short 15-minute breaks every 2 hours, where we can have toilet and fuel breaks. Details will be shared on Meetup and the MoHu group chat. * After the walk, we may go to a pub or get some drinks outside (picnic style) if we still have energy. As this will be a spontaneous decision, the location will not be decided or shared in advance. * Route: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wMwDow1sPc3MUVNH9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wMwDow1sPc3MUVNH9) **★Recommended items to bring** * Electrolytes * Easy carbs/snacks (bananas, protein bars, sandwiches, gels, nuts, flapjacks, etc.) * Portable charger / power bank * Spare T-shirts (You don't want to be too stinky... oh, and it may rain...) * Blister plasters (These can be useful after walking beyond 30 km) * Sunscreen SPF 50+ **★Recommended things to do** * Sip water with electrolytes as frequently as possible during the walk * Stretch your calves briefly at every break point * Install Strava on your phone and record your walk to show off to your friends ([https://www.strava.com/](https://www.strava.com/)) * Monitor hotspots on your feet early (fix friction immediately before it becomes a blister) **[Hun]** Üdvözlünk a MoHu-n (Monthly Hungarian Professionals Meetup)! Ez a csoport Londonban/az Egyesült Királyságban élő magyar szakemberek számára jött létre, akik szeretnének kapcsolatokat építeni, ismerkedni és megosztani a kultúrájukat. Célunk, hogy havonta szervezzünk italos összejöveteleket és más eseményeket, ahol a magyar szakemberek találkozhatnak. **★Csatlakozz WhatsApp csoportunkhoz** Csak azokat fogadjuk el, akik tagjai ennek a Meetup csoportnak. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CkZsvF99nT3LwRaSVNXPJx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CkZsvF99nT3LwRaSVNXPJx) **★ Mire számíthattok a Gump Walkon** * Összesen 35-50 km-t fogunk sétálni lassú tempóban. A sétához bármikor csatlakozhatsz. Lehet, hogy végigsétálod az egész 50 km-t, de az is teljesen rendben van, ha csak 30 percre csatlakozol. Akár 1 órát is sétálhatsz, hazamehetsz szundítani egyet, majd este újra csatlakozhatsz. Teljesen rajtad múlik — semmi nyomás! * Az élő helyzetmegosztást egész nap megosztjuk a MoHu csoportchatben, így mindig tudni fogod, hol tudsz csatlakozni hozzánk. * Körülbelül 2 óránként lesznek rövid, 15 perces szünetek, ahol tudunk mosdózni és enni-inni egyet. A részleteket a Meetupon és a MoHu csoportchatben osztjuk meg. * A séta után lehet, hogy elmegyünk egy pubba vagy iszunk valamit a szabadban (piknik stílusban), ha még marad energiánk. Mivel ez spontán döntés lesz, a helyszín nem lesz előre eldöntve vagy megosztva. * Útvonal: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wMwDow1sPc3MUVNH9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wMwDow1sPc3MUVNH9) **★ Ajánlott dolgok, amiket érdemes hozni** * Elektrolit italok vagy tabletták * Könnyen fogyasztható szénhidrátok/snackek (banán, protein szelet, szendvics, gélek, magvak, flapjack stb.) * Pólócsere (Nem akarsz túl büdös lenni… ja, és akár eshet is…) * Hólyagtapasz (30 km felett nagyon hasznos lehet) * Blister plasters (These can be useful after walking beyond 30 km) * 50+ SPF fényvédő **★ Ajánlott dolgok a séta során** * Kortyolgass rendszeresen elektrolitos vizet séta közben * Minden szünetnél nyújtsd meg röviden a vádlidat * Telepítsd a Stravát a telefonodra, és rögzítsd a sétát, hogy dicsekedhess a barátaidnak ([https://www.strava.com/](https://www.strava.com/)) * Figyeld korán a dörzsölődő pontokat a lábadon (azonnal kezeld a súrlódást, mielőtt hólyag lesz belőle)

Let's read Modern Standard Arabic together and help each other. This get-together continues weekly. Please disregard attendee numbers, as most members come without registering here. There is no charge for this time together.

**This is an opportunity for you to meet native English speakers and get lots of conversation practise and see some London sights** **Our walk starts at**:- Richmond station (District, Mildmay lines, National lines), we'll Meetup just outside the exit on the left in the small photo. We'll **start walking at 11am** or soon after. I'll try to post a Location Sharing link to help you keep track of me or catch up, especially if you're late to the start. Toilets are near the station. Our walk is Richmond to Barnes Bridge. I estimate we'll be walking for about 3½hours **The walk ends at**:- Barnes Bridge Rail station, and for those that want to, we can go to a nearby tavern. The train station is National Rail, I'll be using one of the three bus routes outside the station to get home **About the walk**. Basically the walk is fairly flat with steps here and there, the surface is generally hard concrete/stone/tarmac/road, soil etc. i.e. varied. I'll try to post some photos beforehand to give you an idea. Please post your photos too :)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

### Hofbräuhaus Columbus Dresden Stammtisch is a monthly social gathering for members and friends of Dresden Sister City, Inc. The event is free and open to the public. We speak German or English - it is largely up to you!

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**🌷 Cape Coral Singles Meet on Zoom: Live Speed Dating** Four quick rounds, real conversations, and Cape Coral singles matched to you by age and personality. All from your couch. **The format is simple:** - Register and take a short personality quiz - Jump on Zoom when the event starts - Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds - Get your mutual matches by email afterward **Choose your group and register:** → **Ages 18-32** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cape%20Coral&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 30-46** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cape%20Coral&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=30-46&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 40-58** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cape%20Coral&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=40-58&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 55+** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cape%20Coral&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=55+&face_v=6.0) > Heads up: an RSVP here does not hold your seat. Register through your age link and finish the quiz. Spots are capped. See you on Zoom, Cape Coral. 😊