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Ex-Chicagoans Events Today
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Karaoke Night
🎤 Sing your favorite songs, laugh together, and meet new people at Wednesday Karaoke Night — a fun, relaxed midweek evening in a welcoming international atmosphere.
Whether you love singing or just enjoy cheering others on, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly environment where it’s easy to join in and feel part of the group. Many guests come solo, and our team is always there to help you connect, join a group, and feel comfortable from the very beginning.
You can expect a great mix of karaoke performances chosen by the guests, an energetic international crowd, upbeat vibes, and a cozy venue that’s perfect for singing, laughing, and socializing.
📅 Every Wednesday, from 19:30 till late
📍 The Room by Jungle Joy, St Julian’s
🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
🎟️ Entry: 7€, including:
– A free welcome drink
– Full access to the event
– Friendly team support to help you connect and meet new people
👉 No booking needed — just show up and enjoy the night.
The earlier you come, the easier it is to sign up for songs and join the fun.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Meet new people and make friends
Hey guys,
This is a simple meetup to connect with new people and share stories. Nothing complicated we come together, talk, and make new friends, It can be about anything whatever comes up in conversation.
There’ll be a conversation jar with some questions in case we need a little help getting started, but it’s completely optional we can just talk naturally as well.
It’s very relaxed, no pressure just a space to have real conversations and meet new people.
Looking forward to seeing you there 🙂
FYI its an open event there is no limit to number of people can attend.
P.S Its my first time organising this kind of event, if it works we can make it a weekly event
How safe is AI Code - Live DEX audit
Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can write your code at incredible speeds! But how safe is it?
New tools make it easy for non-technical people to write code and build projects. “Vibe Coding” lets you describe anything you want to build and the AI assistant takes care of the rest. In this meetup, we’ll put some AI-generated code to the test and perform a live audit of the code of a smart contract that works as a decentralized exchange (DEX).
Duncan from 0x presents the code produced by an AI and gives an overview of good design features to be aware of. Next are Sam and Paddy that have prepared some audits to test it and will also conduct a live demonstration on how to test code with a quick AI model.
Join the discussion and we’ll figure out the future together ;)
The speakers:
Duncan is lead smart contract developer at 0x/Matcha, a leading DEX aggregator and swap dApp. 0x lets builders embed crypto trading in any app. Give your users the same deep liquidity & optimal trade execution trusted by Coinbase, Phantom, & more.
Samnuel is a software engineer and Co-Founder of SoDNAscan, a health-tech SaaS turning genetic and wearable data into AI-generated personalized health books, with 4+ years of experience in full-stack development and AI integration.
Paddy is co-founder of P2 Studios, a Malta-based AI development studio. As a jack of all trades in software, he first started off in game development 7 years ago. He then branched off to fields like frontend, backend, smart contracts and AI and now builds privacy-first software across agentic AI, speech-to-text, and more.
Ex-Chicagoans Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Comino & Blue Lagoon
🌊 Explore one of Malta’s most iconic natural wonders on our Comino & Blue Lagoon excursion, an experience combining scenic cruising, Comino exploration, and free time in the famous crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon.
Travel by private bus and boat to Comino Island, where turquoise seas, rugged cliffs, sea caves, and Mediterranean landscapes create a truly unforgettable setting. The experience includes a short walk across Comino to discover the island’s landscapes, followed by extended free time at the Blue Lagoon to swim, relax, take photos, or simply enjoy the unique atmosphere.
If you like, it’s easy to connect with other international participants along the way, through shared views, conversations, and the journey itself.
📅 Every other Saturday
🕚 Meet at 09:30, departure at 10:00
📍 Meeting point: McDonald’s, Sliema
🚌 Return: around 17:00, same location
🌎 Who it’s for: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
🎟️ Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from €20, including:
– Private bus transportation to and from Ċirkewwa
– Round-trip boat ride to and from Comino
– Short guided walk on Comino
– Full team support, coordination, and logistics
👉 Spots are limited due to transport — advance online booking on our website is required. LINK
A full day of sea, nature, and unforgettable Mediterranean scenery awaits you!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Social Exchange Thursdays
Join us for a fun and engaging social exchange meetup in Malta. Whether you're practicing English or any language, a beginner or advanced, this event welcomes you.
Meet like-minded locals, expats, internationals, and fellow wanderers eager to share stories, explore cultures, and build friendships in a relaxed vibe.
This is ideal for new residents, exchange students, and travelers immersing in Malta's island life and community.
Don't miss your chance to connect over casual eating, drinking, and chats—expand your network while embracing the nomadic spirit! 🌍👋
Birgu Ghost Tour 👻
Do you dare to explore the dark side of Birgu?
Join our Ghost Tour through the historic streets of Birgu (Vittoriosa) and uncover the chilling stories, mysterious legends and dark history hidden within one of Malta’s oldest cities.
As night falls, the narrow streets and ancient buildings of Birgu take on a completely different atmosphere. During this evening walk, you’ll hear stories about ghost sightings, unexplained events, tragic tales from the time of the Knights of Malta, and places where spirits are said to still wander today.
Your guide for the evening is Charmaine, widely known as one of Malta’s best storytellers when it comes to ghost stories and local legends. With her captivating storytelling, she brings the mysterious past of Birgu to life.
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this tour is a unique way to experience Malta’s history after dark.
👻 Expect stories about:
• Haunted houses and mysterious sightings
• Dark events from the time of the Knights
• Hidden streets with chilling legends
• Unsolved mysteries from centuries ago
The tour is a relaxed walking experience through Birgu and lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Cost: Only 15 EUR
**Already 11 tickets sold!** Full=Fulll
IMPORTANT: In order to participate, you can purchase your ticket here: https://www.nowonlinetickets.nl/Shop/EventDetails/33E3BF665BDB291B5498848582DFDE2D
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How Did We Survive Winter in Malta?
We meet for brunch. Location will be sent to participants later
Winter in Malta is very different from winter in many other countries, yet it still influences our mood, routines, and lifestyle.
During this meetup we will reflect together on how the winter season affected us.
Possible discussion topics include:
• emotional wellbeing during winter
• changes in daily routines
• new hobbies or activities discovered
• changes in physical activity
• eating habits during colder months
• energy levels and motivation
This is a relaxed and friendly conversation where everyone is welcome to share their experiences and insights.
Community Guidelines
• Respect each other’s opinions, backgrounds, and experiences
• No judgment, gossip, or discrimination
• This is a friendship-focused space — please keep interactions respectful
• Support and kindness are at the heart of our community
• Personal stories shared during the event should remain confidential
📸 Photo Consent
Photos may be taken during the event for community promotion.
If you prefer not to appear in photos, please inform the organizer.
⚕️ Disclaimer
Any recommendations shared during the event (health, lifestyle, financial, or other) are for discussion purposes only.
Please consult a qualified professional before applying any advice.
💶 Participation
Participation in the event is €10, which helps support community organization and event planning.
Hiking Adventures
*📌Tickets to be bought on the [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/events-in-malta/excursions-in-malta/sunday-hike-malta/)*
👣 Discover Malta’s natural beauty on our Sunday Hiking Adventure, exploring hidden gems, Mediterranean landscapes, coastal paths, rugged cliffs, and some of the island’s most impressive outdoor areas.
Along the way, it’s easy to meet new international people naturally while walking, sharing views, and experiencing the trail together — whether you come alone or with friends.
It’s a chance to move, breathe fresh air, connect with nature, and experience a more authentic side of Malta - all while spending your Sunday outdoors.
📅 Every Sunday
🕚 Meet at 10:30, departure at 11:00
📍 Meeting point: McDonald’s, Sliema
🚌 Return: around 16:30, same location
🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
🎯 The hiking destination changes weekly — find the full list of upcoming locations on our website.
🎟️ Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from €12.50, including:
– Private bus transportation to and from the hiking area
– Guided hike and full team support
– Event coordination and logistics
👉 Spots are limited due to transport — advance online booking via our website is required.
On spot, cash payment is possible but it's €20, and is not reccomended as the trip can be soldout. Check our website for an online ticket and FAQ.
After the hike, those who wish often join for drinks or food together — a relaxed and spontaneous way to unwind and continue the social vibe.
See you on the trail!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/events-in-malta/excursions-in-malta/sunday-hike-malta/)
Social Mixer: Make new friends in Malta!
🔔 Meet new people easily, enjoy great conversations, and experience Malta’s social life at Thursday Social Mixer - our weekly international meetup.
Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll find a friendly and open atmosphere where connecting feels natural. Many guests arrive solo, and our team welcomes you from the start, introducing you to a small group so you can begin chatting right away.
The evening features our fun group-rotation icebreaker, the “Bell Speed Friendship” — every few minutes the bell rings and groups change, giving you the chance to meet many different people in a fun way. Expect an international crowd, great energy, and a beautiful venue perfect for socializing.
📅 Every Thursday, from 19:30 till late
📍 Surfside, Sliema
🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
🎟️ Entry: 7€, including:
– A free welcome drink
– Full access to the event
– Friendly team support to help you connect and meet new people
👉 No booking needed — just show up and join the experience.
The earlier you arrive, the easier it is to join the first groups and make the most of the night.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Rooftop Party
🎵 Dance, socialize, and celebrate the weekend under the stars at Saturday Rooftop Party, a vibrant international night on one of Malta’s favorite rooftops.
Set at the welcoming Marco Polo Rooftop, the night blends relaxed social vibes with an energetic party atmosphere. Whether you come solo or with friends, it’s easy to blend in, enjoy the music, and let the night unfold naturally.
With two rooftop levels, you can choose your vibe — head upstairs for relaxed conversations and lounge energy, or stay on the main level for music, drinks, and dancing as the party builds throughout the night.
📅 Every Saturday, from 21:00 till late
📍 Marco Polo Rooftop, St Julian’s
🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
🎟️ Entry: 6€, including:
– A free welcome shot or soft drink
– Full access to the rooftop party
– Glow-in-the-dark face painting
– Until 22:30: friendly team support to help you meet new people, if you like
👉 No booking needed — just show up and enjoy the night.
Arriving earlier means easier connections and better drink deals before it gets busy.
Bring your best energy — Saturday night is for celebrating ✨
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Ex-Chicagoans Events Near You
Connect with your local Ex-Chicagoans community
Discount Tuesday: THEY WILL KILL YOU at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great films! Option 1 is the dark comedy/drama based on a true story TOW! The film stars Rose Byrne as a homeless Seattle woman how battles a towing company. Option 2 is the off-the-rails, over-the-top, action-comedy-horror THEY WILL KILL YOU! The film stars Zazie Beetz as a woman who answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise not knowing its mysterious past! Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
TOW: This dark comedy/drama is based on a true story and follows a homeless Seattle woman who fights her way out of "tow-company hell" to reclaim the car that had held her life together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. The film stars Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, Octavia Spencer, Dominic Sessa, Elsie Fisher and Simon Rex! The film premiered to solid reviews at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival where critics declared, “TOW is a winner!” It’s “a story of perseverance, heart, and real fight, the kind of small human story we see less frequently these days, but need now more than ever.” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdkpcsuPAhA
THEY WILL KILL YOU: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov and Zadie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The film is being released immediately following its premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival earlier this month. Early reviews say it’s “an adrenaline rush of action-packed fights, tons of blood and gore and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments” and a movie that’s “unafraid to march to its own campy, violent, and clever little drummer!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqQPiXpi4w
PLAN: Not exactly a “Choose Your Movie” event, more like an early show and a late one (or both if you’re feeling sparky)!
\* If you’d like to see TOW, please purchase your ticket for the 5:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 4:40 and 4:50pm!
\* If you plan to see THEY WILL KILL YOU, please purchase your ticket for the 7:45pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:25 and 7:35pm!
\* Tickets for both films on sale now and advance purchase is advised! Tickets just $5.00 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased via the GFC website). Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event.
\* Also, as a reminder, close, convenient parking available in the nearby garage (Between 9th and 11th, just off High) and just $2 when you have your ticket validated at the theater!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
The Graduate
This 1967 film is widely regarded as one of the best American movies ever made. Now remembered almost as much for its Simon and Garfunkel music as its deadpan comedy and being the role that established Dustin Hoffman as the hottest actor in Hollywood. It became a cultural icon for capturing the spirit of 60s angst of a young man on the make, while garnering a batch of Oscar nominations.
After watching the movie on your own, join us to relive (or experience!) those feelings at our discussion.
Latin City Wednesday - Puerto Rican Salsa Night 🇵🇷
Our theme for our next Latin City Wednesday is Puerto Rican Salsa Night! Dance to the best hits of Marc Anthony, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Gilberto Santa Rosa and more.
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Viva Dance Columbus
2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017
830pm-930pm Casino Style Salsa Lesson
930pm-Midnight Open Dance
$15 With the Lesson
$10 Open Dance Party Only
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move on the Dance Floor.
Arthouse Friday: THE DRAMA at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters.
QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves!
ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas!
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk)
PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
Detroit, Michigan, USA Neighborhood Speed Dating
**💞 Detroit, Michigan, USA Zoom Speed Dating – Matched by Age & Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. Join from home, get matched with Detroit, Michigan, USA singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host runs the whole thing so you can just relax and chat.
**Register for your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0)
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- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=55+&face_v=6.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Detroit, Michigan, USA who want to meet locals from home
- Detroit, Michigan, USA locals looking for personality-matched dates
- People getting back into dating after a break
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video rounds
- **Location:** Anywhere you're comfortable – no venue, no commute
- **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round
- **Vibe:** Friendly and low-pressure – just real chats with Detroit, Michigan, USA locals
- **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi
- **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results
- **Privacy:** Contact details only shared on mutual match
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up.
2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night.
3. **Get on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will guide you through.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Detroit, Michigan, USA singles.
5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event.
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✨ Your next match might be one Zoom call away. 🌹 ✨
















