Chinese Culture

大家好！ We meet once a week to speak in and about Chinese. Most participants are advanced speakers, or of Chinese descent. Your are a beginner? By all means give our meet-up a chance and drop by! We'd love to help you navigate through the first steps into this fascinating language. If the weather allows we will meet outside (see indicated location). Please bring your own beverages and food. There is a public toilet nearby. 我们每周二晚上七点在火车站附近的某个餐厅聚会，一边吃晚餐（已吃过的也可以只喝一杯），一边用中文聊天。本着开放原则，参加者资格和话题不受任何限制。 我们特别欢迎各位华侨、华裔和来自中国的留学生参加我们的活动，扩充我们对中国的了解。不见不散！ 天气允许的话我们在外面聚会（请参考所颁布的地点）。此时请安排自己的饮料和食物。附近有公共厕所。

🎲 Games night Join us for an informal games evening! Everyone is invited to bring along their favourite games, cooperative games, competitive games, boardgames, card games, everything and everyone is welcome! 📍⌛Location and Time The games night will take place at Kalli Craft, a bar with large tables, ideal for playing games! We will start at 19:00 and will go on as long as our gamers have energy and Kalli Craft is open! 💬 Baden WhatsApp Community We also have a WhatsApp community! You can find here more information about Meetup events, but it also provides a platform to find people with similar hobbies, meet up spontaneously with others, ask questions about Baden, etc.! https://chat.whatsapp.com/GxJlB1F1bmSBNmYUVTCDH5

Most of us, irrespective of diet, culture, or political affiliation, say that we care about how animals are treated and consider animal cruelty to be unacceptable. Many of us would like to contribute, in whatever ways seem feasible, to improving farmed animals' living conditions and alleviating some of their suffering. This event is about making it easier to help, through knowledge and shared understanding. 🌱 **Why is this importan**t?: Cruel but standard farming practises such as confinement cages and routine mutilations practices continue to affect hundreds of billions of sentient animals every year. The number of animals killed each year is more than the total number of humans who have *ever existed*. Many philosophers, ethicists, and researchers regard the degree and scale of the caused suffering as one of the most serious and neglected moral problems of our time. This event, which combines a structured lecture 🎙️ with a collaborative discussion 💬, is an opportunity to look more closely at some proven, effective strategies to address the problem. It will be presented by **The Humane League's** Research Lead **Giovanni Fabris** and Principal Strategist **Leo le Ster,** who will offer an inside look at how animal welfare campaigns are designed and what makes them succeed. **About The Humane League** 🌍: The Humane League is one of the most effective animal welfare organisations in the world, working to end the abuse of animals raised for food through corporate campaigns and policy change. Thanks to their work and that of their allies, cage-free hen production in the US rose from around 3% to nearly 46% over 15 years. **Helping animals beyond individual choices:** Individuals can help animals in many ways — changing their diets, donating to impactful organisations, or volunteering. Being vegan is one of the most direct ways to withdraw personal support from systems that cause animal suffering. But some of the highest-impact opportunities lie in shifting institutions and corporate policies — work that most people are entirely unaware of, and that this evening will shed some light on 💡. **Logistics** 📍: We meet directly at ETH Zurich HG E41 on Tuesday, 28 April, at 6.15 p.m. (please be on time!). After the talk, there will be a chance to discuss and socialize over vegan pizza. 🍕 **You don't have to be vegan to join:** As always, this event is ***open*** to everyone — and ***relevant*** to everyone. Whether you are fully vegan or nowhere near it, there are plenty of meaningful ways to contribute to this cause, and this evening is a good place to start figuring out what that might look like for you. 🌱

**Kon-Tiki Comedy Tuesday!** Zurich's longest standing weekly Comedy Night : English Standup at Kon-Tiki Bar since 2018! **Tickets :** [https://shorturl.at/fgjmM](https://shorturl.at/fgjmM) Kon-Tiki Comedy has long become a staple of Tuesday Nights in Zurich! Veterans, regulars, amateurs & newbies from all around the world show up to make people laugh. This Comedy Open Mic is regularly Hosted by Ahmet Bilge. Kon-Tiki Comedy is the place for English Standup in central Zurich. Come join & laugh with us! **Early Show starts at 19:30 pm // Late Show starts at 21:30 pm** **Frequently Asked Questions:** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Q: Is the show in English?** A: YES. Kon-Tiki Comedy is always in English. **Q: What's the difference of a Comedy Open Mic from a regular Comedy Show?** A: Anybody who wants can go on stage at a Comedy Open Mic. A bunch of Comedians will be there, but they will be trying out jokes, because this is how Comedians find out if something is funny or not, so you get to be there at the birthplace of jokes. Often Comedy Open Mics are more casual & but also funny as well! **Q: Can I perform Comedy also?** A: Yes of course! Just contact theamericanstandupshow@gmail.com if you're interested in performing. Or directly go to the event page on facebook & write "SPOT" inside the event discussion. You'll be confirmed later & will get 5minutes to start off with. Anybody can sign up! **Q: What about these seats?** A : We have enough seats for everyone but the first come first served rule applies! Especially since Kon-Tiki Comedy is popular, often it is packed inside, so come early for good seats. What's early? Anything before 19:00 & you will have your seat of choice. **Q : What about the late show?** Depending on the turnout a late show is also available most of the time, please check the ticket page to see if there is a late show option. Basically if you can buy tickets to the late show, it's happening, if it's not an option for a ticket it's not! Both shows might be consolidated into one if there's not enough ticket sold for the late show. In this case you will recieve an e-mail telling you so. **Q : Can I refund my ticket?** There are no refunds allowed because it becomes too much work for a simple Comedy Open Mic, so only buy your ticket if you know you're for sure going to be able to make it. But if for some reason you can't make it, you are welcome to use your ticket for any future Kon-Tiki Comedy Shows. Just write an e-mail to exchange. **Q : Can I buy tickets at the door?** No please don't. Technically we can but it complicates everything, so just buy them online. Just to persuade you NOT to ask to buy at the door: Tickets at the door are 15.-CHF. Please buy online : ) **Q: Will it be funny?** A : You betcha. You can't do a regular show since 2018 & not be funny. **Any other questions:** Email: theamericanstandupshow@gmail.com with the title "Kon-Tiki Comedy" But if it's any of the questions covered by the FAQ above, I will still answer it, *but first I will insult you.* **Legal Disclaimer:** Comedians may film their sets as well as the audience during the comedy show. By buying a ticket you consent to being filmed in this public space. If you ever have a problem with any clip published online you are very welcome to contact us & ask to have it removed, we are happy to accomodate you. Thank you for your understanding.

☕💀 **Death Café Zürich #5 @ Sphères** Join us for the evening to talk about death, life, and everything in between. No religion, no agenda – just curiosity, compassion, and honest conversation. Death Cafés happen all over the world as informal gatherings where people meet to explore the big questions we often avoid. 🕕 **When:** Tuesday 28th April2026, 18:30–21:00 📍 **Where:** Sphères, Hardturmstrasse 66, Zürich 💰 **Cost:** Free – please plan to buy a drink or small snack to support the café. Everyone is welcome. Let’s talk, listen, and share – about life, and what makes it meaningful. 🌿 If we are more than 10 you can come anyway Look for the cup with a skull or ask at the bar where we are

The limits of our language are the limits of our world, because language is the filtering prism through which we separate ourselves from raw reality. To expand our perception, we must dismantle the boundaries of our linguistic framework. **Even if you don't plan to learn Chinese, this workshop will bring value to you by teaching you to look at things from a completely different perspective and facilitating self-development.** It is a linguo-philosophical journey into the world of Chinese characters, infused with the visual aesthetics and meditative quality of calligraphy, that has a practical coaching implication. **You will learn:** \* how to read, write, and type Chinese characters. \* how to look at things from a fundamentally different perspective — one that moves beyond habitual linear logic and toward non-verbal, symbolic thinking and pure thought. This live workshop is a part of a broader recorded course, which you can get access to in case you want to deepen your knowledge of the topic even further.

Welcome to the Winterthur Badminton Meetup! 🏸👊😉🍻 We’re an international group created for badminton fans in and around Winterthur. Open to Expats and Swiss folks who want to train and socialise with fellow ‘badmintonists’. Or perhaps you’d like to learn the sport and meet new people? Whether doing it for fun or fitness, the idea is to enjoy and have a great (kickass) midweek. And everyone is welcome to join us for a postgame drink or two! See yah! 😊 Important: We ask everyone to respect others who wish to play. That means dropping out if you won’t make it to the game by updating your RSVP. Keep in mind: RSVPs close at 21:00 two days before the event to give others enough time to plan. Anyone on the RSVP list who did not show up at the event is considered a "no-show". No-shows will still have to pay the shared cost of the court and shuttles. We keep track of no-shows and deprioritise them in future games. Please try your best to pay on the same day by Twint or in cash. With Twint, write in the comment the date and your name for reference. Cost will be around 12-20 CHF, depending on the amount of players joining and if we have to rent 1 or 2 courts. Note: If it's your first time joining, please send me a message for more details and to confirm your spot in the game. Otherwise, regular players will be given priority. Cheers, Elias

**詠春拳良伴 Ving Tsun Kuen Companion \*** [https://kwoon.ch](https://kwoon.ch) [SayWhatIType ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saywhatitype-universal/id6745560688)\* **ABOUT** Learn Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) Kuen in Switzerland like in HK for all ages! Practical, modern day Kung Fu through authentic Wing Chun Kuen for women, men and family with kids here in Zurich & surrounding areas. Be part of our family and work together in small focused groups today! 中文\(母語\) \| Wir sprechen Deutsch \| On parle français \| Se habla castellano \| Se parla un po' italiano Weekend sessions [www.meetup.com/zurich-wing-chun-kung-fu/events/](www.meetup.com/zurich-wing-chun-kung-fu/events/) Weekday trainings [www.meetup.com/Swiss-Wing-Chun-Kung-Fu-Self-Defence/events/](www.meetup.com/Swiss-Wing-Chun-Kung-Fu-Self-Defence/events/) \* mobile APP Google Android APK and Apple iOS (Mac OS) **HOW TO FIND US** Contact us via Meetup message for current training location. Note that the number of online meetup RSVP does not necessarily correspond to actual attendees on event date. **IMPORTANT - READ ME !** * carefully review and agree to the T&C below before RSVP * fee-based “Discovery” session for new beginners or refreshers i.e. no free trial session or lesson is available (see T&C below) * your follow-up written RSVP confirmation to accept the T&C or in the event of cancellation must be made no later than 24 hours prior to the event date/time * your eligibility to participate automatically becomes void if (a) we do not receive your confirmation or cancellation by the stated deadline (b) you are not punctual (+/- 15 minutes) or do not show up after RSVP * no meetup message reminder or notification will be sent **TERMS & CONDITIONS (T&C)** * participation fully at own risk and responsibility (Disclaimer) * kids 6 years or older (or as a family parent + kid) * adhere to relevant health, safety and security guidelines * suitable self equipped personal sports attire/gear (non black sole for indoor practice) * participants with relevant skill levels may join with a nominal fee (write for details) * flexible packages (write for details) * eligibility to join our private club is at the sole discretion of our team * the first 1-to-1, small private group session or the "Discovery" session for beginners and refreshers is offered at a special rate of CHF 45/- COD per participant (CHF 55/- weekends & public holidays) \*\* * any other expenses to be separately agreed and paid by participants e.g. transport to other locations outside of Zürich * regular 1-on-1 private or group training available on request (practically any location in the world) * subject to change without any notice \*\* about 45min+ intensive; may credit as future session time (limited) \-\-\-\-\- Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or inquiries (via meetup message) **DISCLAIMER** The organiser assumes no responsibility or liability, in whole or in part, for any loss, injury or damage incurred to any other person, or to its or their property. . ::: Keinerlei wird Unfall- und Schadenshaftung übernommen! :::

Somewhere, in a hospital or a bedroom or a room you've never seen, you arrived. Outside, the world had no idea. The newspaper was already printed. The radio played on. History moved at its usual pace — completely indifferent to you. 🎂 But what if it wasn't? What if the world that day was, somehow, the world that made you? ✨ ✨ ✨ 🔍 🥂Join us for a historic Ink & Drink session, hosted by a very special guest, Deji. We will share a drink and start with a simple act of curiosity: Google your birth date, day, month, and year. Find out exactly what was happening in the world on the day you arrived — who else was born, what was being celebrated, what was falling apart or being built. Choose one event that really jumps out at you. Then, write. • Retell the story of your birth with this event in mind. Imagine the newspaper headlines that morning — did your mother read the paper? What was on her mind? • What conversations were happening in the room around you? What did the world smell like, sound like, feel like — on that very specific day? No prior writing experience is needed. Optional prompts will guide you, or you can follow your own instinct wherever it leads. Sharing at the end is always optional. ✒️ Ink & Drink is a creative writing evening in English — a relaxed, social gathering around words, ideas, and a shared drink. ✨ ✨ ✨ ☕️ The event is free — please plan to order at least one drink on site as a gesture of respect toward the Moudi restaurant hosting us. 🍲🧆For those who wish, you're warmly invited to stay afterward for a Lebanese dinner — a lovely way to continue conversations and grow a creative community together. Looking forward to rewriting history together! ✍️✨ ⌚️When: Wednesday, April 29 | 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Bei Moudi am Kunsthaus (restaurant/bar)

Take a moment for yourself by the lake. This lakeside mindfulness session is created to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect in a calm outdoor setting. We’ll start with a short 5-minute introduction round, followed by 10 minutes of guided breathing exercises to help you relax and reset. Then we’ll move into a 10-minute body scan to bring awareness to the body. We’ll finish with a 10-minute group reflection, where we take a moment to gently connect with our feelings in a safe and relaxed space. Afterwards, we’ll stay a bit longer for a casual social moment to chat, connect, and enjoy the lakeside together 🤍 📍Rentenanstalt, Zurich (near Glace Tina Kiosk) 👛 Free (tip based)

We keep it a fun and practical language exchange. First thing you'll notice is we match you with **fluent speakers** in your target language. **Event Flow** **18:45–19:15** → Registration Scan the QR code to tell us your fluent and target languages. **19:15–20:30** → Language Exchange Powered by our **Learn by Flipping** method. **20:30 onwards** → Stay, chat, or head off — totally up to you 😉 **What is "Learn by Flipping"?** **Practical** → You speak with fluent speakers in your target language. **Collaborative** → Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: learner ↔ helper. **Fun** → Small groups, good energy, and a bar atmosphere — without the chaos. Save some time by [Signing up to our web app](https://fliplingoes.com/) beforehand. **Entrance:** 10 CHF (includes a tapa) Please note, event registration closes after 7:15PM

Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar. **How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards. Average group size: 25 participants **When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00 **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-02-05-26 (please buy ticket online) **WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics) **After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl (optional) For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VrBFWgXQNhw) to know what expect! Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online. Your Event Hosts Didem, Sébastien & Katja, Fernando More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)

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 enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

**Pickleball + coffee + community 🌱** **Let’s kick things off with pickleball at Park of Roses, then join us at Blackend Coffee to unwind and connect.** **Pickleball 🏓 10:30am-12:30pm** **Blackend Coffee ☕️ 🌯 1-3pm** **All levels welcome!** **Can’t waitt to see everyone!** **📍 Park of Roses** **3901 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43214** **📍Blackend Coffee** **2619 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43202**

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

We're meeting at 5pm local to read from and discuss Normal People by Sally Rooney. Read what you can beforehand and bring your thoughts, favorite moments, and questions. New members are very welcome.