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Craving a midweek reset? Slide into Burgers, Board Games & Chill - our weekly Tuesday night hangout where the buns are toasted, the vibes are relaxed, and the conversation’s always juicy. ​We’ve added **11** new board games — come by, play a few rounds, and help with new ideas! ​Check the latest burger review from Daniel Food Diary > **[https://danielfooddiary.com/2025/05/15/opensourced](https://danielfooddiary.com/2025/05/15/opensourced)** ​ Come solo or bring a friend. It’s low-pressure, good food, and great company — perfect if you’re new in town, working nearby, or just need a breather from the grind. **Venue:** Open Sourced **Website:** [www.opensourced.so](http://www.opensourced.so) **Date:** Tuesday **Time:** 6.30pm-9pm **Location:** 10A Perak Road, Singapore 208131 **Bonus:** Free tatter tots upgrade with every burger

Evening coffee/tea session followed by dinner later, to meet new friends, exchange and share different cultures in a group event - group experience sharing is one of the best way to know your new friends ;-) Hey everyone, we will be at the the tables right in front of the Old Chang Kee, at the outdoors! Hope to see you soon! Closest MRT is Bugis and City Hall. Event Etiquette: • Please understand that this is not a business networking group, and please don't sell MLM (multi level marketing) here. You may still exchange numbers but it will be at your own discretion. • The organizer has the right to ban members from attending events and from the group.

**Meet new friends (or hang out with old ones) on a fun night out with games , food, and drinks!** **Individuals and groups are both welcome.** Pricing: * $10 for entry to the meetup with unlimited board gaming for the night * Add $2.50 for 1 non-alcoholic drink (excluding milkshakes and spritzers) (U.P. $7) * Add $6.00 for one 300ml draft beer or glass of house wine (U.P. $12) * 20% discount on all additional food orders for the night Prices are before 10% service charge. Prevailing GST is applicable. Please also note the following: * Do be courteous with your RSVP. If you have originally RSVPed but can no longer make it, do update your RSVP before 4pm on that day so that someone on the waitlist can still attend. If you have RSVPed but did not show up before 7.30pm, your spot at the tables will be given to someone else on the waitlist. By signing up for this meetup, I agree to the terms and conditions set above

## Details **🎉 Geek Out, Stress Out: *Lite Edition* 🎲** **Note:** Please join the event from the URL below instead: [https://playbojio.vercel.app/events/geek-out-stress-out-lite-10th-feb-tue](https://playbojio.vercel.app/events/geek-out-stress-out-lite-10th-feb-tue) Participants who join this session via the ***PlayBoJio*** platform will be eligible for the session’s lucky draw, which will be drawn the following day. 🎁✨

It has come to our attention that Tuesday morale is low. To address this, we are holding an off-site briefing at **Goodbye Alibi**. **Sign up here:** [https://luma.com/zmn7eqjq](https://luma.com/zmn7eqjq) > **Note:** RSVPing on Meetup does **not** count as a confirmed spot. ​ **The Deliverables:** * ​**The $28 Buy-in:** Covers your entrance fee and one cocktail. * ​**Networking Protocol:** Our goal is "Friending," not "LinkedIn-ing." High-level socializing is expected; "Work-talk" is discouraged. * ​**The Venue:** Goodbye Alibi—providing the moody atmosphere required for mid-week decompression. ​**Action Items:** 1. ​Secure your spot (RSVP via ticket). 2. ​Arrive at 7:00 PM. 3. ​Successfully convert 3-5 strangers into acquaintances. ​**Stay Connected:** For real-time updates and to see who else is "on the clock," join our channels: ​👉 **Telegram:** [t.me/liquid_convo](https://t.me/liquid_convo) ​👉 **Instagram:** [@liquidconvo](https://www.instagram.com/liquidconvo) ​*See you in the boardroom (the bar).*

Je vous invite á une soirée de conversation en français, tous les vendredis. C’est pour ceux qui veux ameliorer leur connaisance de la langue française, comme moi. Comme vous voyez, je ne connais pas cette langue telement bien. Alors, les francophones natifs sont également les bienvenus. Venez nous raconter l'histoire de votre vie, votre passe-temps favori, ce que vous aimez ou n’aimez pas au sujet de la France, ou dans la langue française, ou tout aspect de la grammaire ou du vocabulaire, dans un environnement tranquille et sympathique.

🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! 💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate, sommelier-guided Portuguese wine tasting in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This special Valentine’s-themed session will feature a curated selection of Portuguese wines chosen to suit the occasion, highlighting different regions, styles, and expressions. The tasting is designed to be enjoyable and approachable, whether you’re attending as a couple, with friends, or on your own. The experience is guided in a conversational style rather than a formal lecture, allowing time to ask questions, share impressions, and enjoy the wines at an easy pace. The tasting will be hosted in a private setting and kept intentionally small to encourage meaningful interaction. This is a **paid event** with limited seating. **Ticket pricing** • Early bird: SGD 80 per person (limited availability) • Regular: SGD 100 per person (once early bird tickets are filled) This event is organised by [Wine Adore Singapore](https://www.instagram.com/wineadore/?hl=en) and is part of the Portuguese Wine Tastings Singapore group. Advance booking is required. Seats are limited. For booking and enquiries, you may contact: 📱 WhatsApp: +63 956 357 0020 ✉️ Email: customer.relationship@wineadore.com *(Contact person: Kurk)*

**LEARN MANDARIN WITH US** **和我们一起学华语/普通话** Come and join us every Saturday afternoon and learn some useful Mandarin from proficient speakers in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Besides learning the language, you will also get to make new friends from all around the world. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner, we welcome you. The meetup starts at 4 pm. We will try our best to arrange seating at this time so that each group has expert Mandarin speakers. If you come later than 4.10 pm we cannot guarantee ideal seating. Seating priorities will be given to those who signed up. **欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友** 我们非常欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友来参加我们这个华语/普通话练习小组，帮助来自世界各地的朋友学习华语/普通话。 *** GETTING THERE Take Downtown (blue) Line or Circle (yellow) Line to Promenade MRT. Take Exit C at Promenade MRT, and go up to level 3. LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT Look for a round tables section near the wall of the food court away from the stalls. You can drop the Event Host a message if you are lost. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business or organization or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups.

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Contact: WhatsApp +6588016138 or +6586521735 Let's practice Russian language together in a friendly & casual atmosphere. We will have free conversations in Russian, get to know each other, play language games, or learn from other advanced or native speakers. We will try to divide learners into groups based on their levels of proficiency. Please let the organizers know your level when you sign up. Native and advanced speakers, please feel free to come share your knowledge of Russian language & help others to learn. We need as much help as possible! No teaching experience required. FAQ Q. I have never learned Russian, is it OK to join? A. Check with the organizers if there is a beginner group at the moment. Q. Do I need to pay? A. No! This event is free. Q. I can't find the organizer and the group, what shall I do? A. Please send a WhatsApp or call +6588016138 or +6586521735

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

🥩 **DTs Thursday Night Dinner at Outback – Let’s Go Down Under! 🇦🇺** Craving a **steakhouse classic** with your DTs family? **Skip the kitchen and join us for a hearty meal at [Outback Steakhouse!](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)**[ ](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)🥩🍷 After our **Thursday Night Happy Hour**, let’s gather for **juicy steaks, bold flavors, and legendary Bloomin’ Onions** at **365 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170**. 🔥 **This dinner is a DTs favorite and always fills up fast!** We usually have **16-20 people, and seating is limited, so RSVPs are essential!** **Please RSVP on Facebook and Meetup as soon as possible** to secure your spot. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute guests, but reserving helps us ensure everyone gets a seat. Whether you’re in the mood for a **perfectly grilled steak, tender ribs, fresh seafood, or classic Aussie-inspired eats**, **there’s something for everyone at Outback!** 🦘🔥 🌟 **We’re always exploring new dinner spots, so stay tuned for next week’s location—because every Thursday brings something new to the table! 🍽️**

***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker*** Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.** Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking. $15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments. ***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays** Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026 ***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall*** ***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!*** *Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org* *or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*

**Craving something cheesy and delicious?** 🍕 Skip the kitchen and join your DTs family and friends for a fun-filled dinner at **Pizza Hut**! After our Thursday night Happy Hour, let’s gather for some classic pizza, great conversation, and a laid-back evening at [1061 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170](https://locations.pizzahut.com/va/herndon/1061-elden-st?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_content=website&utm_term=300154). Whether you're a fan of deep-dish, stuffed crust, or classic thin, there’s something for everyone! Please RSVP on our Facebook and Meetup pages so we can give Pizza Hut a heads-up on how many pizza-lovers to expect! We usually have a group of 12-20, but the more, the merrier! Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving your spot helps us plan better. We're always switching up the dinner spots for variety, so keep an eye out for next week's location—because every Thursday brings something new to the table! 🍽️