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**A taste of popular Penang Hawker experience right at the center of Melbourne CBD - Lulu's Char Koay Teow with NEW menu curated!** TICKET: $50/pp Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofpenangfebruary](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofpenangfebruary) **WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE** Embark on a flavour-packed journey through the vibrant street food culture of Penang. This experience showcases some of the most iconic and beloved Penang hawker dishes — from fragrant noodle bowls to irresistible local desserts — all in one unforgettable evening at one of the most popular Penang hawker food restaurant - Lulu's Char Koay Teow. Hosted by Malaysian founder **Pheh Sze**, this intimate evening offers you a true taste of her hometown Penang, which is famous for its hawker food. Enjoy a variety of popular hawker dishes which includes the trade mark char koay teow noodles in a vibrant setting that transport you right into the street of Penang! Spaces are limited, so gather your foodie friends and don’t miss out on this unique cultural dining experience **WHAT YOU'LL GET** * **Variety of four hawker dishes :** Enjoy a curated of hawker dishes * **A special drink:** Enjoy your meal with one of Malaysia's favourite drink * **Host :** Learn all about Malaysian food culture with fellow host * **Socialise and Dine :** Connect with fellow foodies , share your passion, and make lasting connections Limited tickets are available, so secure yours now for an unforgettable experience! TICKET: $50/pp Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofpenangfebruary](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofpenangfebruary)

**Get ready to taste and make new friends in this sommelier-led event where you can learn about and taste 7 old wines - includes $40 dining credit making your tasting just $5!** THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT: [GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://oldandrare.eventbrite.com.au) **Your wine night just got a whole lot finer!** \- Includes $40 dining credit \- Small group setting \- Sommelier run Join us for **Old & Rare Wines Tastings** and get ready to make some new friends. Led by qualified Sommelier Antony Anderson (WSET3, WSET4 pending), this evening involves a free tasting of seven back-vintage (old) wines and some wine education, followed by your choice of dinner items and additional drinks from our extensive menus. We'll be gathering at **Life's Too Short Bar**, located in the vibrant **Tribeca Arcade** on **Victoria Parade**, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, where you can meet like-minded wine lovers and discuss all things wine, food, and common connections and interests. **Your ticket includes a $40 dining credit** towards food and drinks purchased on the evening, making your ticket (almost) free. Reserve your spot now - Then bring your appetite and sense of humour, and join us for a night of conversation, cuisine and, of course, wine! **GETTING THERE:** We recommend you use public transport or rideshare. We are on the 12/109 tram line (stop 16, Wellington St), several Bus Routes (302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908) or a 5-10 minute walk from Jolimont and North Richmond train stations. If you decide to drive and/or have a designated driver, 2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, East Melbourne or the Epworth Freemasons Car Park in Gotch Lane off Grey Street. **UNABLE TO ATTEND?** Cancellations and Refunds are generally not possible. However, for sudden illness, COVID, or other special circumstances, we may agree to reschedule your session to another night or provide a gift certificate for part or all of your ticket price. Please SMS your request to 0466 045 473\*\*.\*\* **TERMS AND CONDITIONS:** * See the ticket link for further conditions * This is a preferred pre-booked event, but walk-ins may be possible. * RSVPs on Meetup do not constitute a booking. * Minimum spend for F&B following the event is $40 * Minimum Event Sales 2. If the minimum number of seats is not sold, the event may be rescheduled later or cancelled and tickets refunded. * If you have booked a ticket and an event is amended, we will contact you before the event to advise and make new arrangements. * Please note: By Public Health Directives, all attendees must be fully COVID-vaccinated, and proof of vaccination may be required. #meetingpeople #makingfriends #winetasting #blindtasting #winegames #singles #lonely #winelovers #winebuffs #winophiles #melbournewine #winemelbourne #melbournewinetasting #socialwines #makenewfriends #wine #lovers #tasting #event #meetup

Friendly game of five a side indoor football (soccer). Indoor trainers/boots. No studs. Played on timber floor. Bibs will be supplied. Game Rules: Kick ins from the side. Goal keeper must throw the ball out when the ball goes behind. No slide tackles. After each goal a spot kick is taken and the opposing team must stand behind the white line (you'll understand when you get there). Keeper rotates every 6 minutes. If you need to pull out of the game for any reason, please RSVP no and then message the event so that another can potentially fill your spot. Please note that you should do this at least 48 hours (the sooner the better) before the game to allow the chance for someone to take your spot. If we are unable to fill the spot then I will not be able to refund you. Thank you.

This is a relaxed, social meetup for anyone interested in practicing Korean or English — no teachers, no lessons, no pressure! We’ll just hang out, chat, and get to know each other while switching between Korean and English as much (or as little) as you like. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just learning “안녕,” you’re welcome here. Bring good vibes, maybe a drink or snack, and let’s have some fun conversations together! Last attendees must arrive by 8:30pm!

We will get-together at the KereKere cafe - at the community table just inside the cafe entrance. *This is a group for people with intermediate and advanced level French who are able to engage in a conversation en français. It is not suitable for beginners.* The cafe is close to the corner of Wellington Parade and Lansdowne St, East Melbourne in the Fitzroy Gardens. It takes about 5 minutes on Tram 75 from Flinders St Station, or 15 minute walk. Car parking around Fitzroy Gardens on Sundays now is $2 per hour with a 4 hour limit, Some parking is limited to 1 hour even on Sunday. And occasionally, if there is a game at the MCG for example there might not be much parking at all. Price: The event fee is $4.00 - cash necessary! . and please be sure you are a member of MyFrenchLife.org before attending reunion - merci https://www.MyFrenchLife.org. The event fees are transferred to MyFrenchLife contributing to the meetup platform - thank you. À bientôt ! Veronica and Daniel Réunion Hosts MyFrenchLife.org

Enjoy Fish & Chips, OR Hot or Cold Patisserie items, OR Other Takeaway @Point Ormond Reserve but the beach with great views. Meet at Outdoor tables @Elwood Patisserie from 4:20-4:35; next to Junction/Roundabout of Broadway/Glenhuntly/Ormond Rds. I'll be wearing navy & burgundy cap; & a green or blue shirt (TBC). *I'll arrive 4:20-4:30; if there before me post comment for others to find u.* My phone 0402816644 - Please text or phone, or comment on event, if need to contact me on Day; Not msg me via Meetup direct message People can order from whichever type takeaway they prefer. Of course some many prefer to BYO food; or to attend to just enjoy views. Elwood Patisserie has range of Espresso drinks (hot & cold), & cold drinks. By 4:50 pm (or when everyone has their order) we'll walk to beach park. There's several lawn/grass areas at Point Ormond; one is a park like area. There's some, but limited, seating. The grassed hill is popular, but we will find a bit less busy area. After we've eaten & chatted, while enjoying the view, we'll walk along the beach-side for total of approx 3-4km/45-60 mins return. *This Meetup posted on/combined with Daytime Events, St Kilda 3182, & 1 more Group* After walk, we return to meet point, & those who wish to can enjoy a pastry or cake slice for dessert. For those who wish to leave, multiple bus routes run through Ormond Rd /Glenhuntly Rd/Broadway Junction; Bus Routes go to: Elsternwick Station; Acland St & Barkly St Kilda (connect to #96 or #16 trams); St Kilda Station Tram Stop (#96tram); Punt Rd (246 Bus). Bring, & Need to Know: Cap/Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses — forecast is still quite warm @6pm, & we may be facing late afternoon west sun. There are **no** toilets at Elwood Patisserie, & no public ones nearby; nearest ones at Point Ormond, on south side of hill. Toilets (quite further away from Patisserie) at Elsternwick Park but convenient if coming via Brighton Rd/Nepean Hwy *\*\*Address, & Map with meet point location added & shows correctly; however been some issues with maps not showing correctly on app sometimes.*

Join us at the MBTC Summer meeting for an afternoon of discussion and learning on the **physiology of touring cycling**. Learn about pre, post and daily strecthing and excercises to help with your time in the saddle and assist recovery after a ride and during a tour. What nutrion will help in preparing for a tour and get you through the time on the road. Come join us for this interesting afternoon at a new, easy to access, comfortable indoor/outdoor venue, the **Djerring Centre in Abbotsford/Collingwood** **Ride to the event** Join Jen for the social ride to the event, taking inner Melbourne cycle paths and scenery, check the route at Ride with GPS (route to be uploaded soon) **Summer food** Enjoy a variety of home made summer inspired savoury and sweet food and maybe even a cheese platter and fruit punch ***Bring a plate, knife, fork, spoon and a cup*** to serve up your afternoon food and beverage **Venue** Djerring centre, Eddy Court, Abbotsford 3067 Next to the Collingwood town hall, and directly below Collingwood station Check the location map and images in the event **Time** Start at 2pm and finish up around 5pm

**Eat Drink Dance Melbourne: The Carlton‑to‑Brunswick Hipster Pilgrimage & Festival Frolic** **When** : Sunday 1 March **Meet**: 10:45am **Start**: 11:00am sharp-ish **Starting point**: Brunetti Classico, Lygon St Carlton — outdoor tables near the gelato counter **Finish**: The Green Refectory, Brunswick at ~2pm **Optional After‑Party**: The Sydney Road Street Festival (aka hipster Mardi Gras) _So people who just want to come along just for the festival can meet us at the Green Refectory around 2pm. I won't be enforcing no show rules on this event, but please take yourself off the RSVP list if you can't make it and it would be nice if you can communicate whether you want to do the walk or just meet us at the festival. Get to the meeting points early otherwise we may leave without you_. **Green Refectory Location** [Green Refectory](https://share.google/yqFMGe9KD3NJWMIJQ) **Note** event times and ETA are _approximate_, we walk at a relaxed and very social, chatty pace, parasol loving chatterboxes may slow the group down lol. Keep up to date in the comments section, I'll try to keep an eye on it, but this is hard when managing a group on the move. ** The Vibe** **Think**: A late‑summer flirt‑walk, a little classy, a little chaotic, a little “did Mark just lead us through a golf course?” This is a social adventure, a romantic warm‑up, and a hipster anthropology field trip all in one. **‍♀️ The Walk (aka: The Scenic Zig‑Zag of Mild Mischief)** We begin at Brunetti, where the pastries are elegant, the coffee is strong, and the gelato counter is the perfect place for “accidental” pre‑walk eye contact. From there, we wander north on a semi‑off‑track, semi‑on‑track, semi‑Mark‑is‑improvising route through: - The leafy edges of Royal Park - Past the Children’s Hospital (where we behave… mostly) - Skirting the Melbourne Zoo (wave to the giraffes and monkeys, they love attention) - Past the Netball Centre - Across the golf course, where we promise not to get hit by a rogue 7‑iron Eventually we emerge triumphantly at The Green Refectory — Brunswick’s beloved hipster canteen — for food, coffee, debriefing, mingling, and light flirtation. **The Festival Frolic** After the café, those with energy (or caffeine-induced bravado) can join us as we step straight into the Sydney Road Festival — a glorious inner‑city carnival of music, markets, street food, and people who own at least one vintage jacket. We’ll wander, mingle, explore, and soak up the cultural smorgasbord. **✨ Choose Your Own Adventure (Three Delicious Options)** **1️⃣ The Full Romance Package** Do the walk → Café hang → Festival frolic For the adventurous, the social, the curious, and the “I’m here for the whole storyline” types. **2️⃣ The Strategic Socialiser** Skip the walk → Meet us at The Green Refectory → Casually pretend you were totally part of the walking group → Festival fun Perfect for late risers, brunch purists, and those who want the social energy without the kilometres. **3️⃣ The Lone Wolf Hipster** Do the walk → Café → Then peel off to the festival or home Ideal for those who love the journey but have their own mysterious Sunday arc. **Bring** - Comfortable shoes - Clothing suitable for a longish walk through the hinterland of Royal Park - Water - Parasol, hat or sunscreen - A sense of humour - A willingness to flirt with life (and maybe each other) - Curiosity for Brunswick’s finest characters - Optional: a vintage tote bag to blend in at the festival

We will meet at the starting point, wak towards the Black Rock Beach and take a round trip back. Parking is available at the train station on site. You can grab a coffee/ snack at the start, as we wait for everyone to arrive in the 15mins. Dress fo outdoor long walk and come join us for an afternoon walk! Take it slow and start from there. **\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-** If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start. **\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-** Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend. **\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-** Kudos to Friends….Expand Your Social Circle Meetup group is a community of individuals who prefer to take it slow to get to know each other overtime in Melbourne. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, chilling, cultural exchange, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us! **\-\-\- WhatsApp Group \-\-\-** We use WhatsApp for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time) **\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-** Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture. (No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings) **You might be removed from the group in the case of…** * no show * without a clear profile picture * anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly) * take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s) **\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-** Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.

**Sydney Road Brunswick transforms into a music festival, with numerous pop-up stages, live music, roving performances, a wide range of multicultural food, eclectic stalls and lots to enjoy.** Our meeting point will be at Bunnings Brunswick, near the corner of Sydney Rd & Victoria St. Brunswick train station is close by. We’ll start strolling at 1:40pm. If you’re running late please message and we'll arrange to meet. We'll explore for a while and soak up the sites and sounds of the festival, and depending on how busy it is find a pub for a drink and a bite 😎🎸🍹.

Join us at Woodhouse Vegan on February 28th @11am for some great food and drinks! The food here is always so good and the atmosphere is awesome. 😋🍴You can find the menus below! [ WOODHOUSE BAKERY + PARK SERVICE COFFEE MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd2e1ca51a46979929391/1711133409875/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023+%282%29.png) [WOODHOUSE BRUNCH + LUNCH COCKTAIL MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd3698396e65a1e3abc0f/1711133545604/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023.png) [WOODHOUSE BRUNCH + LUNCH FOOD MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd261b2e21b4ddde997a6/1711133281660/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023+%281%29.png) Woodhouse Vegan offers parking validation for the adjacent " LAZ Parking - Joseph Garage" parking garage. You can find links to that address below. 🔗 [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple/p/u4uR0vxh~_c60B) 🔗 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/K37216FrEJd3qiRp8) The validation gives you free parking after you have spent an hour inside the restaurant. You will need to get your parking slip validated from the restaurant by asking them after an hour has passed. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

**Celebrate National Meatball Day!** Let's set off on a culinary trail to taste test Italian meatballs! **Carrabbas** happy hour and their wonderful meatball sliders! **Note:** We'll be in their ***large bar area for Happy Hour pricing*** \- specially priced sangrias\, wine and cocktails alongside several yummy appetizers\. You are welcome to order sunday dinner entrees\, too\. **What is National meatball day?** * Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti and meatballs, or just love to pick up a meatball sub for lunch, you are sure to want to celebrate National Meatball Day on March 9 . We may never know who invented National Meatball Day because there are no records of this unofficial holiday being created. But whoever did it was definitely onto something.

Let’s meetup for a some coffee, tea, and delicious pastries at a popular Yemeni cafe Check out the menu: https://finjani.my.canva.site/finjanicoffeemenu

Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village. Street parking is free on Sundays.

Meetup calls this restaurant Don Tequila because it used to be at this location. The restaurant is now called El Asadero. The reservation is under Suzie.

Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy. Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240