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SOCIAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
**✨ Dynamic Conversations**
Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables.
There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**.
**🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival**
As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive:
• **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”)
• **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”)
You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals.
**🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes**
Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages.
We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker.
If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**.
**🌍 Popular Languages**
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees.
**📈 All Levels Welcome**
Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome.
The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate.
**🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries**
Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table.
Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:30 PM**.
**💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)**
• €6 General Admission
• €5 Students
• €4 per person when you bring friends
**⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)**
Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**.
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**🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)**
✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup
✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge
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Dublin Free Tour - essentials & oddities
You'll meet your local guide at the meeting point a little before 11AM and show your booking. Then we'll commence a fascinating walking tour through the streets, sights, and sounds of Dublin old and new. You'll get an unrivalled insight to the history and culture that has shaped the capital you see today - warts and all, discover the lesser-known, intriguing oddities of our city, and get unique insider tips for the rest of your stay.
Sites and topics covered include:
Dublin Castle, Christchurch, Viking & Medieval Dublin, Temple Bar, fables, folklore and mythology, Trinity College, Stephen's Green, risings and rebellions, writers & rogues and so, so much more...
please remember, places are limited and you must book your spot via: https://www.generationtours.com/dublin
See you soon!
Critique meeting (in person)
Join us for an in person critique meeting.
This is a chance for everyone to give a constructive critique of another writer's piece, and for the writer to get valuable feedback.
This session's piece is by Joe and can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pX4RCKSDGF6GQE7MSPMZiZYW1vVt4dv8/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=100012969362773012515&rtpof=true&sd=true). Everyone attending should read it beforehand and prepare a few comments.
Please also check our critique guidelines [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DeJvSobZz4M7yFiTpNQk3ohPlhnnN640/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=100012969362773012515&rtpof=true&sd=true).
See you there!
Moroccan Food @ Dada
Good food New Friends are delighted to announce their 2nd event , Moroccan food at Dada
Casual with Great food and a lovely venue , join us for authentic Moroccan food . this is a BYOB with a small corkage charge .
Please what’s app me on 0872422912 to confirm
See you on Wednesday
Jeff
Dublin Sushi Rolling Experience
**⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup does NOT guarantee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!***
**🎌 Step into Japan – A Hands-On Sushi Adventure**
What's more fun than learning a new skill and enjoying wonderful Japanese food. **Join us for a hands-on experience of Japanese flavours, traditions, and the beauty of sushi-rolling in an inviting and fun atmosphere.**
Feel the texture of premium sushi rice in your hands, roll and shape maki with expert guidance and compare your finished product with your friends.
Whether you’re a food lover, a kitchen begginer, or just looking for a fun, hands-on activity, this class will leave you with new skills, a deeper appreciation for Japanese cuisine, and, of course, a plate of delicious sushi crafted by your own hands!
👉 \*\*Reserve Your Spot Now:\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup
**Who Is This For?**
✅ Food lovers and home cooks – Take your sushi passion to the next level.
✅ Cultural explorers – Experience Japanese food traditions.
✅ Couples and friends – A unique and interactive evening to enjoy together.
✅ Anyone looking for something different!
**What You'll Experience?**
* Feel like a sushi pro – Roll and craft sushi with your own hands, guided by expert techniques.
* Unlock the secrets of Japanese flavors – Taste, touch, and understand your ingredients.
* Indulge in a true Japanese feast – Enjoy your handmade sushi alongside a curated selection of authentic dishes.
* Hone your chopstick skills - Learn the basic of chopsticks and impress your friends on your next visit.
* Create unforgettable memories – Laugh, learn, and savor every moment in this hands-on, interactive experience.
🍣 \*\*[Join the Experience](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup):\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup
### What’s Included?
* All fresh ingredients, premium sushi rice & sushi-making tools
* Chopstick tutorial
* Choose your ingredients
* Roll some delicious maki
* Hands-on instruction from experienced instructors
* A tasting session of your own handmade sushi
* Enjoy a flavorful Japanese experience with a variety of small dishes, including miso soup, edamame, and savory okonomiyaki.
**Sushi ingredients to choose from**:
Carrots, cucumbers, tofu, avocados, shrimp, salmon, and chicken katsu.
**Sauces available**:
Kewpie mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and wasabi.
🎟️ \*\*[Secure Your Seat Before It’s Gone!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup):\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup
Dublin Go Club @ Board, Wednesday 7pm
The newest addition to Dublin Go club’s meet-ups! Board used to be an alcohol free board game cafe. Now it specialises in low and no alcohol drinks, and serves some food too! It’s also a good venue for some of our younger members to attend!
There are plenty of board games to try there, but come along on Wednesday evenings to learn and play the great board game Go!
All levels welcome, as players will always find someone happy to teach new players or provide a challenge to experienced players!
Geek Culture Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
!!SATURDAY!! Dublin Korean Culture @ Drunken Fish !!SATURDAY!!
SATURDAY MEET UP
Let's mingle with anybody and everybody who's simply interested in Korean or Irish culture. This is a group for anyone looking to get out and about, meet new people, socialise and enjoy a night out. It will be for all to have loads of craic. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces.
At the time of writing, **we are in the section we used to have - the glass section at the side of the building. If you can't find us, then please ask at the bar.**
Our aim is to create a friendly, sociable and safe way for people to meet and discuss Korean and Irish culture. If you been made to feel uncomfortable or have seen inappropriate behaviour at a meet up then please contact one of our organisers in confidence.
As the Covid is still around please only come if you're feeling well.
\*\*\* PLEASE RSVP \*\*\*
Photo Credit: Jay Park
It is not necessary to buy food, but if you don't please buy at least one drink as restaurants have had a hard time during the pandemic.
\*\*\* This meetup is for adults only (18+) except where accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (proof of status e.g. court documents may be requested) \*\*\*
How to get to the meet up:
*LUAS* \- the Drunken Fish is right next to the Mayor Square \- NCI Luas stop on the red line
*DART/Irish Rail* \- Dublin Connolly is probably the easiest station for most people\, but the Docklands station is also close
*PARKING* \- the carpark for the National College of Ireland \(NCI\) is probably the most convenient and only charges 5 euro for the whole evening after 5\.30pm
Meetup details below:
New faces welcome!! Bring your 친구 too.
[Place] Drunken Fish Restaurant/Bar, The Excise Building, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1
[Hosts] Caoimhe, Jay, Eileen, Saksham and Stephen
Please contact us using the below details if you have any questions or trouble finding us.
[Organiser contact]
Bobbie: Instagram: GoodMoodFoodInsta
Tim: (WhatsApp: 085 718 5658)
\*RSVP ESSENTIAL!!!! PLEASE DO RSVP!!!!
\*Bring your ID if you're lucky enough to look under 25! ;)
\*There's no admission fee for our meetup however, you'll be kindly asked to purchase at least 1 drink after your arrival. As you could probably imagine, it's not so easy to book such a big place on a Friday evening in Dublin city centre and your cooperation in this will greatly help us to secure the place for our future gatherings.
\*Take good care of your own belongings and do not consume more alcohol than you can handle, Meetup organisers nor venue management do not hold any responsibilities on lost items before/during or after the meetup.
Hope to see you all there! :)
NeuroGamers Ireland Meetup
Welcome to NeuroGamers Ireland, an event for those of us of all neurodiversity and their friends and allies who want to meet, hang out and play board and card games.
We'll be meeting at Third Space at Smithfield, which is only a 5-minute walk from the LUAS Red line station of the same name. We're happy to help in travelling using other forms of transport if you message.
Each event costs €5 which you can pay through cash or Revolut. It'll especially be appreciated with the space being booked for our group alone.
We have a range of games available please see list below. Feel free to message if there is one you want us to bring and feel free to bring own games.
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing)
Please read our guidelines before attending one of our events as attendending one will be an agreement you agree to them;
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1mJFuGaGPXbMIlsSl8naUmIcAKNFWTLdc/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
Also, for the purposes of health and safety, this event is 18+.
Let’s play… Goat Crashers / Demon Driven to the Maw /Get Lich or Try Dying
Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of This each game, you just need to bring your imagination.
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This week's games:
**Scott** running [GOAT CRASHERS](https://gshowitt.itch.io/goat-crashers). ou're a cheeky little goat who just wants to party. Problem is, the only party in town doesn't want goats to attend. But to hell with them; you're going to get inside by any means necessary and have the BEST time.
**Eoin** running [Demon Driven to the Maw](https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/372360/demon-driven-to-the-maw), a horror adventure set in 16th century Scotland. A grand ball is in full swing at Firnhirst Castle. A thief is hiding among the revelers, in possession of a tremendously valuable marble. But the thief isn't the only strange guest in attendance, and there are signs of sinister machinations occurring behind the scenes. Will you find the marble and escape with your lives?
**Silvia** will run an International Women's Day special (women and NB only) of Get Lich or Try Dying. You have been woken from your not so eternal sleep by a disturbance in the world. A manosphere event is taking place at your ancestral family home. This is unacceptable.
This game has 1 space left, let me know if you want to join. First come, first served etc.
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Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin)).
Dublin French Culture and Language Meetup Group
As you walk in the hotel, turn right from the bar, and you’ll find another bar where drinks are served.
We’re right behind.
This meetup is free to attend. Just grab and pay for your own drink when you order to support the bar and keep things cool with the venue.
Dublin Independent Movie Lovers: The Secret Agent & Memento
Hi, all Independent Movie Lovers.
You are invited meet at 7 pm, on Friday the 6th of March. This meeting is at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square, Dublin.
We will discuss the film:
**The Secret Agent** (2025), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, who won the Best Director award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for this movie, The Secret Agent.
We will also discuss:
**Memento** (2000), directed by Christopher Nolan.
We will watch the movies independently, and meet for discussion on Friday the 6th of March, at 7 pm, at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square.
**The Secret Agent** is showing at some Dublin cinemas, including the Savoy O'Connell St, and the IFI Eustace St, until Thursday the 26th of February.
**Memento** is available for online rental on YouTube, Apple TV and Sky Store.
Michael Sheeran
Japanese meetup
All welcome. Feel free to come along at any time that suits and pull up a chair. Practice your Japanese with native speakers, exchange cultures or geek out about otaku topics. And help Japanese people with their English. No Japanese speaking ability necessary.
このミートアップは誰でも参加できます。あなたは好きな時間に来ることができます。 英語をネイティブから学んだり、日本文化やポップカルチャーを楽しく話すことができます。 そして他の国の人に日本の事や日本語を教えることができます。英語を話せなくても大丈夫です。
Lockpicking at Tog
Welcome to lockpicking at Tog.
Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland.
All equipment provided.
Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.
Geek Culture Events Near You
Connect with your local Geek Culture community
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Japanese Book Fair Meetup
Join us for a Japanese Book Fair + Ramen Meetup! We’ll browse the used Japanese Book Fair together at Yokoso Center, then head next door to Tensuke Ramen from 5–6 PM to enjoy ramen and other Japanese dishes. After we eat, we’ll hang out and play a few casual games. Come for books, stay for food and community, open to all!



















