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Weekend drink and mingle @ Calypso lounge
小酌消烦暑,人间正清欢
周末的时光,不应该空白!
炎炎夏日 | 微醺才是打开盛夏的正确方式
遇见·城市部落诚挚的邀请您参加:
和新老朋友一起假期小酌,邂逅漫时光。酒到微醺,开启夏日的时尚社交!
邀清风作陪,与明月对饮
这一刻,是独属于你的微醺!
时间:晚7:30-10点
地点:Calypso地中海酒廊
报名费含指定鸡尾酒或葡萄酒,啤酒一杯
Meetup Citywalk invite you to join our Holiday drink & mingle with fellows at Calypso Lounge this Saturday evening.
Meet and mingle with fellows, enjoy a drink or two and have fun! Don't be afraid to come alone. You'll make new friends quickly. See you there!
Ticket price RMB 68 including one drink(Cocktail or wine, beer)
2026 Shanghai Pub Crawl (Bar-hopping/night life) - Ongoing! 15-30 ppl per event
Welcome to the Shanghai Pub Crawl! If you're someone who loves trying different drinks, making new friends, and exploring the nightlife of Shanghai, this group is made for you.
**Our Events:** Join us at 9 PM for our exciting pub crawl events that give you a chance to discover the coolest nightlife spots in Shanghai. Here's what you can expect:
* **Free shots** (one free shot at each bar)
* **Free club entry ticket** (usually priced at 100CNY and up)
* Bar-hopping (**3 Bars+1 Club, 4 hours tour**)
* People from all over the world (Usually 15-25 people.)
* Photos for attendees
* Free taxi transfers between bars
Who is this for? Everyone!!! Tourists / Expats / Locals / Students - Whether you're a night owl or just looking to try out different bars, all are welcome to join!
🔴 **Q&A**
1. **Q: Is it suitable for someone going alone?**
**A:** Absolutely! In fact, 90% of our guests come by themselves.
2. **Q: How many people usually join the event?**
**A:** On weekdays, around 15–25 people; on Saturdays, about 15–35 people.
3. **Q: Is there a dress code?**
**A:** No dress code, just avoid wearing flip-flops.
4. **Q: Do I need to bring my passport?**
**A:** No, it’s not necessary.
5. **Q: On which days do events take place?**
**A:** Usually on Thursdays and Saturdays, but please check the schedule on Meetup. Make sure to contact the organizer first, or you might end up at the wrong place.
6. **Q: I don’t drink. Is this event suitable for me?**
**A:** Of course! The event is all about socializing, not getting drunk. But the price is the same, and we can’t replace the free shots with drinks or anything else.
7. **Q: I saw that no one has signed up on the Meetup app. I was wondering if this is common until the day of the event, or if people usually don’t sign up there?**
**A:** There will be enough people for the event, most people just don't sign up here
🔴 **Ticket**:
1. Online: ¥***150 RMB = $ 20*** (https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/4-hour-shanghai-pub-crawl-bar-hoppingnightlife-tour-tickets-1048633911257?aff=meetup0eventinfo)
2. Pay on arrival: ***¥180***
🔴 **Contact**:
(Please be sure to contact the organizer before you come)
WeChat (ID): ***PubCrawl_Shanghai***
WhatsAPP: **8618101241515**
Official website: https://shanghaipubcrawl.com
**🔴** **Meeting location**: We will meet at a bar called “Side Bar,” which you can find on Google Maps.
Chinese address: 上海市 黄浦区 茂名南路 56号 食尚谷1层
**🔴** **As long as the event is listed on Meetup, we will definitely organize it. Most people actually don’t sign up through Meetup**
Let's meet in Shanghai
### **Please contact me using WhatsApp or WeChat**
***My WhatsApp is +86 13917794769***
**My WeChat** gd-karen
The meetup platform does not work well in China.
**Hi, my name is Karen. I graduated from the University of Nottingham in England. I currently run a 3D printing workshop just minutes away from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.**
**If you are in the area and into 3D printing, you are very welcome to drop by to have a look. My friends and I also organize some of the most engaging and well-curated Meetup events in Shanghai, and we would be delighted to have you join us.**
**Add my WhatsApp and let's connect!**
Zoe Mandarin Class
This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-)
WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们!既能练习第二语言,又能结交一些新朋友,感受不同国家的文化和习惯!欢迎大家!
Saturday Shanghai Board Games in Fudan University Science park
Connect with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 20–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Talkspace 帮助新到一个城市的旅游者、出差者、工作者能够更加快速的融入到这个新的城市和了解更加地道的当地文化。致力于帮助个人培养语言、沟通能力。建立人与人的语言链接与情感链接空间。
目前我们已经在中国6个城市 组织社群语言活动
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现场也会有一些零食和水果
There will also be some snacks and fruits available.
🎫:【All Tickets Includes One Drink】
STUDENT学生票¥30 【Show Us your Student Card or ID】
EARLY BIRD早鸟票¥40 = 6$ 【set going On meetup before is early bird 】
REGULAR 预售票¥50 = 7$
AT DOOR现场票¥60 = 8$【At the door buy 】
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📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan Discount ticket特惠¥ 25 only tonight
🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅
📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai
WeChat:17317121983
WhatsApp:+8617317121983
[https://wa.me/8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983)
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
International Student Exchange Talkspace
Meet other local people interested in Language Exchange: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join our Shanghai Language Exchange group.
Do you speak Spanish🇪🇸, French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Hebrew, Portuguese🇵🇹, Italian🇮🇹, Russian🇷🇺, Japanese🇯🇵, Korean🇰🇷, Chinese🇨🇳, Arabic🇦🇪 or English🇬🇧🇺🇸?Practice your Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and English
All language levels are welcome!
Follow us for upcoming events!
📆Saturday 【周六】
🟢 International Students Talkspace留学生交流会🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/Sl7QHUqQbsY1pHC
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍Fudan science park
▶️location video guide: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
🎫:Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】
normal 40 RMB = 6$
At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】
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#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#[小红书:说会英语](https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5f2ccb430000000001000244)
Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Breaking language barriers · Creating spaces for dialogue.
Through cultural exchange and interactive communities, we connect the world, helping people quickly integrate into new cities and experience authentic local culture. By combining linguistic, physical, and cultural spaces, we promote both cultural development and individual growth.
ShanghAI AI — 参加 #1 上海最佳活动 — Join #1 Top Best Event Talkspace
▶️ What we do / 我们聊什么?
我们不仅有AI活动 还有AI 茶话会 AI路演 还有复旦 大学创业 AI 项目展示
We meet to talk about AI and its impact on daily life and business(人工智能如何影响我们的生活和商业).
Instead of worrying about being replaced by AI,我们一起探索:
How to benefit from AI, not be replaced by it (如何用好 AI,而不是被它取代)
Fun side projects, startup ideas, and real use cases
Tools, prompts, agents, automation… anything AI
▶️ Open, casual, for everyone / 轻松开放,欢迎所有人
Every Saturday 7:30pm, Anyone is welcome to:
give a short talk or demo(欢迎闪电分享 / 小分享)
share a story or idea about AI
or just come, listen, and chat over coffee
无论你是开发者、创业者、学生、设计师、投资人,还是刚开始对 AI 好奇,这里都有适合你的位置。No prior AI background required.
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍Fudan science park
▶️location video guide: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
🎫:Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】
normal 40 RMB = 6$
At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#[小红书:说会英语](https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5f2ccb430000000001000244)
WeChat:17317121983 【Please be sure to add us to get the latest information】
Language Exchange - YouTube
🔴Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai
🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq
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Eating & Drinking Events This Week
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Let's meet up for beautiful french wines which made from independent winemakers!
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Dramamoves.com is dedicated in providing personal service to individuals and entrepreneurs in the area of Contemporary Life , Design and Art.
We hand pick the best product and import them from abroad .
We hold events in our invitation venue which is just located behind Plaza 66.
You are largely welcome to drop in our event or just come by to have a look.
For reservation,
Please call 021-62579568 to find out more !
or Wechat ID: DM_Hotline
Talk to you soon !
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Discover Chinese Tea Culture – Join Me for a Tea Farm Tour
👉 **To join:** Please add Daisy on WeChat at **daisy00233**
**We conduct all discussions over WeChat only.**
Hello, my name is Daisy Wen. I studied English Literature as an undergraduate and later completed an LLB with the University of London.
Beyond academics, I have a long-standing fascination with Chinese tea culture. In China, tea is far more than a beverage. It is deeply woven into history, daily life, etiquette, art, and philosophy. Even the Japanese tea ceremony traces its roots back to tea traditions of the Tang Dynasty.
I am beginning to organize small, relaxed visits to tea farms for those who are genuinely curious about tea — how it is grown, harvested, processed, and appreciated.
If you enjoy meaningful cultural experiences and good conversation over a proper cup of tea, I am forming a WeChat group for like-minded friends.
Let us meet for a cuppa and see where the journey takes us.
Sunday Scribbles (Free-writing Time)
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting
What to bring?: Something to work on
What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants
What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop.
Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
【Authentic China Tastes】Cooking Class with Michelin Chef
**\*\*About Activity\*\***
Unlock the flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine in our exclusive Private Cooking Class! Learn to create irresistible dishes like Kung Pao Chicken and Shepherd's Purse Wonton using traditional techniques that bring bold, fresh flavors to life.
**\*\*Highlights\*\***
\*\*\*\*\*Kung Pao Chicken highlights the bold and exciting flavors of Sichuan cuisine, where tender chicken is stir-fried with a medley of crunchy peanuts, fresh vegetables, and fiery Sichuan peppercorns.
With its origins in Sichuan province, Kung Pao Chicken showcases the art of combining bold flavors with a satisfying crunch, making it a beloved classic in Chinese cuisine.
\*\*\*\*\*Shepherd's Purse Wonton presents a delicate yet flavorful blend of traditional Chinese ingredients, with plump wontons filled with fragrant Shepherd’s Purse leaves, minced meat, and seasonings. The wontons are gently steamed or boiled to perfection, it highlights the harmony between fresh herbs and tender fillings, making it a cherished comfort food with a timeless appeal.
**\*\*About Chef\*\***
\- Chef Tony Jiang Founder & Director of Chinese Famous Media Chef Michelin\-Star Restaurant Associator Principle Director of Zwilling Gourmet SchoolVice President of Disciples Escoffier China
Awards:
\- 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand Hong Kong \- 2021 Outstanding Chef of the Year\, The Best Restaurant Awards \- 2019 Authoritative Chef of the Year The Best Restaurant Awards\- 2017 Best Contributor Discuples Escoffier China Delegation \- 2015 French Gastronomic Spirit \- Sopexa
**\*\*Itinerary\*\***
\- 4:45pm: Gathering & Introduction
\- 5:30pm: Chef's Demostration
\- 6:30pm: 3\-4pax/station\, each team to prepare
\- 7:00pm: Food appreciation & Photo Taking
**\*\*Detailed Info\*\***
**Time&Date: 16:30 - 19:00 Every Wednesday & Sunday, 2026**
**Meet up Location:** Jing An Temple Metro Station (Line2) Exit 1
**Activity Duration:** 2 - 3 Hours
**Price:** 500 RMB / Pax
**Group size:** 4-20 People
**What's included in the price:**
· Food Ingredients
· Cooking Utensils
· Apron
· Tableware
· Chef instruction service
· Complimentary Water + Soft Drinks
· First-Aid Kit
**What's not included in the price:**
· Your own expenses
**\*\*Trip Inquiry\*\***
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](http://mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com/)
**\*\*Full payment** is required when signing up for this activity. If cancel above 3 days prior to departure, full refund will be offered; if cancel 0-3 days prior to departure, 100rmb cancellation fee will be charged.
Weekend Language Exchange Talkspace
International Friends & Language Exchange Shanghai.
Mingle events - Meet people - Make friends - Speak languages
Join us and create strong connections with international participants while enriching your circle of friends.
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**小红书 搜: 说会英语**
公众号:说会英语
[Facebook:Shanghai Language Changers](https://www.facebook.com/ShanghaiLanguageExchange)
**WeChat:17317121983 【Please be sure to add us to get the latest information】**
[Language Exchange - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaLanguageExchange)
🔴Facebook group:
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai](https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai)
🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here:
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🎫费用: early bird 40 RMB On-site:50RMB
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Eating & Drinking Events Near You
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Swingville Summer Special
A swing dance evening at Italiamo Kitchen!
Swing dancing, live music, and Aperol Spritz — at one of Rockville's coziest Italian spots. Come as you are. Leave knowing how to swing.
7:15 PM — Free intro class (no experience, no partner needed)
8:00 PM — Social dance with live swing music and DJ set
Live music by The Matt Kramer Project, featuring Donna Thiel on vocals.
 Italiamo Kitchen · 15855 Redland Rd, Rockville MD
$10 suggested contribution
Aperol Spritz $5 · Food and drinks available all night
Smart-Casual dress. Comfortable shoes. Vintage clothes welcome.
Brunch @ Fogo De Chau
Attention all you meat lovers! Let's have brunch at Fogo De Chau at the Tyson's location, and enjoy made-to-order omelets, fresh fruits, waffles, yogurt parfaits and nutrient rich superfoods. All this, along side continuous fire roasted premium Brazilian cuts served tableside.
Price: $54 + taxes and tip, per person (self-pay at restaurant)
[MENU](https://fogodechao.com/menu-detail/?location=410&type=menu-brunch&id=4694)
Valet and garage self-parking is available.
Wine, Cheese and Phil Elwood's Memoir "All The Worst Humans"
We invite you to an engaging evening of wine, cheese and lively conversation around NYT Editor's Choice ***All The Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians,*** a bridge-burning, riotous memoir by Phil Elwood, a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media—from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now pulling back the curtain.
**From Goodreads:**
After nearly two decades in the Washington PR business, Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that’s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he’s been up to for the past twenty years—and it isn’t pretty.
Elwood has worked for a murderer’s row of questionable clients, including Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar. In *All the Worst Humans*, Elwood unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun, and sold to the public—not shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career.
This is a piercing look into the corridors of money, power, politics, and control, all told in Elwood’s disarmingly funny and entertaining voice. He recounts a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator’s son, plotting communications strategies against a terrorist organization in Western Africa, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator’s wife a glowing profile in Vogue on the same time the Arab Spring broke out. And he reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and ultimately cover for politicians, dictators, and spies—the industry-secret tactics that led to his rise as a political PR pro.
Along the way, Phil walks the halls of the Capitol, rides in armored cars through Abuja, and watches his client lose his annual income at the roulette table. But as he moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all—until Elwood receives a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Elwood his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, Elwood decides to change his ways, and his clients, and to tell the full truth about who is the worst human.
As always, please feel free to join even if you have not finished the book - no stress :-)
All attendees are asked to please bring one of the following:
1. A bottle of wine
2. Cheese and Crackers
3. An alternate beverage or nosh of your choice
Host will provide glasses, wine opener, plates & napkins.
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
📚 Exciting Updates for 2026 Book Club! 📚
Starting in January 2026, we’ll be implementing a new system for book recommendations that will make our reading selections even more collaborative and engaging!
**Book Recommendations:**
From January through October, members can submit book recommendations at each meeting, via email, text or Meetup DM.
All suggestions will be added to a shared Google Sheet, which will include links to Goodreads and other pertinent information for each book.
[LINK to 2027 BOOK LIST](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18AC_FH9bGGxyH6v7Rw36EvPtKtVl5e_N/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102804280893316002961&rtpof=true&sd=true)
**Voting for 2027 Reads:**
Our voting for next year’s book selections will take place during the November 2026 meeting. Members in attendance will have the opportunity to cast 12 votes for their favorite picks. If you’re unable to attend the November meeting, you can still participate! Simply submit 6 votes via email, text, or DM through Meetup before the start of the November meeting.
**Announcement of Selections:**
The chosen books for 2027 will be revealed at the end of the November meeting.
We’re excited about this new process and can’t wait to see the amazing book recommendations you all have! 📖✨
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO ATTEND WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. We ask that ALL folks honor their RSVP. If you are unable to attend after sending in a YES, please update your status so that others may join us. In the event you do not communicate and are a no-show, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
If you are unable to join us in June, we hope you'll remain interested and join us for an evening in the future. Looking forward to wine & cheese with you soon - happy reading!
Ramen Rendezvous at Kyuramen (Herndon)!
Join us for a ramen rendezvous and Japanese comfort food at the VERY recently lopened (4/15/26) **Kyuramen** in Herndon!
***FFX Now:***
National ramen chain Kyuramen opened Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2330 Silver Arrow Way and is currently offering a limited “soft service” menu of the brand’s popular dishes. The opening marks the Kyuramen’s second location in Northern Virginia and first outpost in Fairfax County.
“We saw an opportunity to bring something unique to the Herndon community and look forward to sharing a new experience with our guests, alongside the signature dishes they know and love,” founder Gary Lin told FFXnow.
Later this month, “the restaurant will transition into [an] elevated yet fun concept, debuting new creative menu offerings that build on Kyuramen’s signature approach to Japanese cuisine,” according to a press release.
For now, the opening menu includes items like Tokyo tonkotsu shoyu ramen, with chashu pork, marinated soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, corn, seaweed and scallions, as well as a Korean-inspired kimchi ramen.
These are joined by a “Yin-Yang Bowl,” which offers both tonkotsu shoyu ramen and sapporo miso ramen in one divided dish.
“Beyond ramen, the menu features Japanese comfort food staples such as fluffy omurice served with curry or demi-glace, takoyaki octopus balls, dumplings, steamed bao buns, and other signature dishes reflecting the brand’s broader vision of Japanese comfort cuisine for American diners,” the release reads.
The new restaurant was designed with the brand’s signature “honeycomb-style” private booths, an open kitchen and signature “wishing tree” decor, where guests may write and hang their wishes. It can seat about 130 guests.
Lin founded the chain in New York City in 2014, aiming to make ramen “a more affordable daily cuisine” in the United States, according to previous reporting. In 2022, Lin told Gotham magazine he intended to create “the Starbucks of ramen in the U.S.”
Today, Kyuramen has more than 126 locations worldwide, including over 70 nationwide outposts. The new Herndon restaurant is part of the brand’s expansion into the D.C. area, which so far includes one location in Falls Church in Falls Church that opened last October.
Check out Kyuramen menu [here ](https://www.kyuramen.com/menu#sectionId-a1e247ea-0c57-498e-a9be-4044ed48bda8)
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