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ZH3 Hash # 1735: The I Want to Sweat Free Freddie Mercury Experience Hash
It’s gonna be Hot!! Hotter than a Rockstar on Wembley stage at a Live Aid Concert. Too hot to wear clothes when Under Pressure. But that’s a special Kind of Magic reserved for midnight Hashes and The Show Must Go On so come dressed like a Queen or a Rockstar Queen and set your armpits free on trail.
Iron that vest, polish those teeth and grow that sexy moustache as We Will Rock You around Zürich and hopefully find the Beer before Another One Bites The Dust under the scorching sun.
Hare is Just Beggin’ For It
**Where**:
See location. Typically within Zurich Zone 10. Look for English speakers wearing running gear.
**When:**
We'll meet at 6:50 pm to start at 7:00 pm.
There's a charge of CHF 5 for participating, which covers all you can drink beer/cider (and non-alcoholic alternatives) plus snacks afterwards.
**All Welcome:**
If you are new, curious, and want to get out of the house, stretch your legs, talk shit, enjoy a drink, and hopefully a laugh, then here's what you need to know:
• We are a social running/walking group, physical fitness is not required, but a sense of humour is useful.
• The aim is to find the '*Beer Stop*' at the end of the '*trail*' and have fun.
• 'True Trail' is typically 4-7 km. Some will go less (especially those walking or walk/running), and some over-achieving fast runners will go further.
• The '*Hare*', which changes each event (along with location), cleverly lays the trail (typically with flour marks) so that everyone reaches the end at the same time.
• There is always a place to deposit your bag and sometimes a place to change.
• **After Trail**, we group for \~20-40 minutes for drinks, snacks, and some fun. This '*Circle*' is typically outside, so leave something warm in your bag in winter (and bring a flashlight when it's dark). If you don't want to stand around drinking afterwards, you can head home. We occasionally all go to a restaurant afterwards.
**Why bother leaving your warm & dry sofa?**
If you enjoy getting outside, being around people, and doing something a bit different, you will probably enjoy hashing. Exercise is important, and this is probably the least boring way to get it.
'Hashing' and the idea of some physical activity to work up a thirst, have been around for almost 90 years and there are groups (*Hashes*) in most major cities. Its humor and 'traditions' can be explored on the internet - **or you can just come along and find out.** *See you there.*
We are of many nationalities, all ages, full of misfits and idiots (at least there is no one taking themselves seriously!) and always welcome newbies 'Virgin Hashers' and visitors from other groups.
For more about Zürich Hash House Harriers, check out [www.zh3.ch](http://www.zh3.ch/) ( [http://www.zh3.ch/](http://www.zh3.ch/) )
Island Hopping, Burgers, and Live Music
(bad weather fallback date: 2 July)
Dear ZOWSPers
Every summer, ZOWSP goes island hopping.
There are two islands at the end of Lake Zurich: Ufnau & Lützelau
Every Thursday evening on Lützelau, there is free live music at the restaurant (more info: [https://insel-luetzelau.ch/restaurant/](https://insel-luetzelau.ch/restaurant/))
We will:
- leave Zurich by train (S8) at 16:07 to Freienbach
- start swimming from Spielplatz Seeanlage Freienbach to Ufnau at 5pm sharp
- walk across Ufnau
- swim to Lützelau
- order food, drinks, and enjoy live music on Lützelau
- catch a boat to Rapperswil
Please note:
- Signup on this meetup event is mandatory by Monday (3 days before we go), as we need to book boats to get back to Rapperswil.
- Two swim groups: slower (\~3:00/100m) & faster (\~2:00/100m)
- Total Swim distance: 2.5km, split into 2 parts: before & after walking across Ufnau
- Bring a dry-bag to pack your phones, flip flops, clothes.
- I suspect wetsuits will not be required given how quickly the lake temperature is rising.
In order to participate in this event, you need to leave work early. Here are some excuses you can use:
- I have a dentist appointment (overused & boring, but always works)
- my cat is sick
- it's my {important relative}'s {high-number rounded to the nearest 10}th birthday dinner in Lausanne
- My neighbor just texted me because my dog won't stop barking, and they think a pipe might have burst in the building's hallway. I need to go check on things (the best excuse in this list, because it is too specific to be considered suspicious)
Best,
ZOWSP organising committee
The Expat Group - After work drinks
The main purpose of this meetup is simply to casually socialise - beer after work style.
We are always open to some ad hoc/topical events - so any suggestions welcome - otherwise come and enjoy a drink after work :)
Please keep an eye out for locations as they may change - however currently we meet at Oskar Kowalski (during the colder months), in the summer we meet outdoors in the Bauschänzl garden.
Please do respond to each event - so I know who to expect, and can at least ensure we have the necessary space allocated for us.
If lost and looking for us in location - please make use of the instant messaging feature on the meetup app and message me (Steven) directly - I can direct you to us. Otherwise keep an eye on the board where we update precise location within the venue each event.
Look forward to meeting you all there!
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keep up to date with our meet-ups and many other events on Social media – where I regularly blog interesting Swiss information, events, news, and general aspects of living here – all in English.
Facebook - http://bit.ly/Facebook_MeetupZug_NotInKansas
Twitter - http://bit.ly/Twitter_KansasCh
Instagram - http://bit.ly/Instagram_not_in_kansas_ch
Do check them out, and if you would like to follow/like/share, then please do there will be other events completely independent from this group and with further scope around Switzerland, and again while of most use to Internationals – Swiss members are of course more than welcome also.
Pizza Gravel Zurich
**https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich**
**Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.**
**Join our signal group if you want to participate: https://signal.group/#CjQKIM0v42OK29V6l3t63ZLvC9EVgpNxVrkSJ-pHqa6gMR_mEhBxdiqUOvQH1yrue2k3weiW**
Pub Quiz (Optional matching for singles)
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/Jscl) or**
**[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)**
🎉 **Pub Quiz Night** 🎉
Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you!
Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l](https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l)
📍 **Location:** BOHO
💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾)
👥 **How Teams Work:**
🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got!
🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers
🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance
🏆 **What’s in it for you?**
Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory.
💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.**
Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.
Tickets are non-refundable.
**Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
Summer by the Lake — Korean Snacks, Untold Stories & New Friends
Picture this: a warm summer evening by Lake Zurich.
Korean snacks.
A true story you've never heard before. And new friends from around the world.
👋 I'm Cynthia — a 🇰🇷 Korean-Canadian author 🇨🇦, speaker, and lover of good conversations. I'm spending the summer in Zurich and wanted to create a space to meet interesting people and share something close to my heart.
My book is set to be published very soon internationally by a prestigious university press in Singapore, with distribution through a leading university press in the US. It tells my family's true story — a Korean family separated by war, a great-grandmother who rebuilt her life from nothing over and over, and a reunion of my family across the North-South Korean border that most people thought was impossible.
🌸 Think Crash Landing on You — but real 🌸
I'll share a few snippets from the book, we'll eat Korean snacks I'm bringing from Seoul, and we'll have an open conversation about anything — Korean culture, life abroad, identity, making friends in a new city, whatever comes up.
No knowledge of Korea required. No agenda. Just good energy, good food, and good people by the water ✨
Bring a blanket or a mat. I'll bring the story and the snacks.
See you there! 😊
Exploring Events This Week
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Immersive breathwork & sound journey
**🎶 Escape from reality with live music led breathwork 💨**
🗓 Date: **Friday** **evening 26.06**
🕗 Time: **18:00 -20:00**
🎟️[Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c7e40c21-d4b5-4642-96f6-5a14b27fcbed)
📍 Location: [ANNTIN studio, Glattbrugg train station](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ANNTIN+%7C+wellbeing+studio+%7C+reformer+pilates,+yoga,+dance,+relaxation/@47.4303607,8.5571861,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4790750ff37aaae5:0x6d7fac36f579e52a!8m2!3d47.4303607!4d8.559761!16s%2Fg%2F11ynkd5pn6?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=8e162335-44a5-4968-88b0-97308defc0c3)
(10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon)
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What to expect
🌬️ **Breath & movement** to unlock the body
🎵 **Deep immersive music journey**
🫁 **Conscious connected breathing**
**⚡ Emotional release & nervous system reset**
🧠 From stress and overthinking into presence
🌙 Leave feeling calm, clear & deeply grounded
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Most people end their Sunday already stressed about Monday.
**This evening is the opposite.**
**SOUND ESCAPE** is a guided breathwork & music experience designed to help you fully switch off the noise, release built-up tension and reconnect with yourself through breath, sound and feeling.
We start with simple **breath-led movement** to open the body, lungs and airways, helping you land in the present moment instead of staying stuck in your head.
Then the journey deepens.
Through **conscious connected breathing**, carefully selected music and waves of activation and release, you’ll move through different emotional and nervous system states, from tension into calm, from mental noise into clarity, from holding on into letting go.
**No performance.**
**No pressure.**
**Just music, breath and space to feel again.**
[🎟 Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c7e40c21-d4b5-4642-96f6-5a14b27fcbed)
⚠️ Limited spots available — join early to secure your spot.
In case of any questions contact us here:
[WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)
Mama Cacao showcase Celebration
We are delighted to welcome you to the second year of the **Mama Cacao Showcase**, a series of intimate gatherings where music, cacao, movement, and community come together in the heart of nature.
These evenings are created as a space to celebrate presence, creativity, and connection. Under the open sky and surrounded by the quiet beauty of the forest, we gather to share ceremonial cacao and experience a carefully curated musical journey.
Each edition of the Showcase features a **special guest artist**, making every gathering unique. Together with Jkson, our guest will guide us through a night of sound, rhythm, and movement—an invitation to open the heart, awaken the body, and celebrate the joy of being alive.
This is more than a performance; it is a shared experience where music becomes a bridge between inner reflection and collective celebration.
## The Journey
**Cacao Ceremony**
We begin by opening the circle with the sacred medicine of Mama Cacao, brought from the lands of Peru. This ancient plant has been used for centuries to support connection, presence, and heartfelt communication.
**Music & Ecstatic Dance Journey**
Together with a special guest artist, Jkson will guide the musical journey of the evening. This part of the gathering invites free movement and authentic expression. There are no steps and no expectations—only space to listen to your body and move in your own rhythm.
**Closing Circle**
We end the evening in a moment of gratitude and sharing, allowing space to integrate the experience and connect with the community.
## Event Details
Dates:
27.06.26
25.07.26
29.08.26
Doors open: 20:00
Ceremony starts: 21:00 (please arrive earlier to settle in)
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Location: Nature space in Zürich Kaferberg
**The exact location will be shared on the day of the event through our community groups.**
**Contribution: Donation-based gathering**
**Limited to 30 participants**
## What to Bring
* Water to stay hydrated
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* A small offering for the cacao spirits (flowers, seeds, fruits, etc.)
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* Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
We recommend fasting at least two hours before the ceremony to deepen your connection with cacao
## Health Note
If you are pregnant, taking antidepressants, or have medical conditions such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, or heart conditions, please contact us beforehand for guidance.
## About the Music
Jkson is an Argentinian musician, producer, and ceremonial guide with deep roots in the native cultures of the Andes and the Peruvian Amazon. His musical journeys weave together ancestral voices, organic textures, and electronic soundscapes, creating immersive experiences that move between healing atmospheres, downtempo rhythms, and deep dance journeys.
Explore Jkson’s work:
[www.jksonmusic.com](http://www.jksonmusic.com)
## Exchange Information
This is a non-profit gathering supported by donations. Contributions help cover the costs of cacao, logistics, and the production of the event.
Tickets are required to estimate attendance and prepare the appropriate amount of cacao.
Get your tickets here:
[https://mama-cacao.ch](https://mama-cacao.ch)
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please feel free to contact us.
## Connect With Us
We invite you to stay connected with our community:
WhatsApp
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/CbTg7sUdnB35gLX6jILEGS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CbTg7sUdnB35gLX6jILEGS)
Telegram
[https://t.me/+5Bu537lvzWplZjNk](https://t.me/+5Bu537lvzWplZjNk)
Newsletter
[https://mama-cacao.ch/contact-us/](https://mama-cacao.ch/contact-us/)
This gathering is lovingly organized by **Mama Cacao** and **Dharma Collective**, supporting the **Chakana Project**.
SILENT BOAT PARTY
Switzerlands first Silent Party on the lake!
The best of the 90s & 2000s, Disco & Dance Classics, Hip Hop & Latin straight to your ears via headphones. But only you alone decide which song you want to hear from DJ Louis de Fume, J. Kaliim or Le Wax!
Immediately afterwards the Silent Boat Party you can continue partying FOR FREE in the club Plaza to the hottest party beats & club sounds.
Boarding: 19:40 Zürich Bürkliplatz
Duration: 20:00 - 23:00
End: 23:00 Bürkliplatz - 5min tram ride away from Plaza
Get your tickets here!
[Link](https://www.zsg.ch/de/erlebnisschiffe/silent-party-schiff-260626/)
Exploring Events Near You
Connect with your local Exploring community
Late Sunday morning walk at the Quarry Metro Park Trails
Join the Introverts of Columbus at Quarry Trails Metro Park for an afternoon walk in the Park. We'll meet near the parking lot area for about 15 minutes before heading out to chat and hike through the metro park.
This will be a casually paced walk to allow people to get to know each other, and enjoy nature at the same time.
🚨🚨 Please note that there are multiple parking areas for the Quarry Trails Park, and please note the address in the event to get to the correct starting area! 🚨🚨
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Grandview Grind
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
Pop-up Book Club 5: Rabbit, Run by John Updike
Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.
Columbus Go Viral Without Your Face
📱 **Build a Viral AI Content Brand – Faceless Influencer Blueprint**
Launch a content brand that grows on autopilot using AI-generated media.
⚠️ Complete registration to confirm your seat. RSVP is not enough.
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What you'll create:
- A monetisation path from day one
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- A content system that grows on autopilot
*Your brand. Your rules. No face needed.* 🚀



















