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Tea/Coffee Chill at rooftop terrace
Tea/Coffee Chill at rooftop terrace
* **Date & Time**: Sunday, 12 April, 2026, 2:30 PM – Chill until 5:30 PM * **Meeting Point & Venue**: a nice coffee shop with terrace in Jordan (exact details and map shared after payment) * **Seasonal price**: HK$130 including one cup of tea or coffee Excluding any snacks or extra drinks at cost *\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip $130 FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme : https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam * **Highlights**: Casual tea or coffee options; light chit chat prompts to spark cross-cultural conversations; * **Vibe**: Easy-going and welcoming, focused on mingling and making new friends in a laid-back bar atmosphere * **Why Join?**: In the spirit of our cross-cultural community, this event offers a simple way to connect post-CNY festivities, sharing experiences from hikes, food tastings, or daily HK life—ideal for building lasting friendships. #HongKongChill #AfternoonTeaHK #CoffeeMeetup #ExpatChitChat #LocalHangout #F2FHANGOUT#CrossCulturalVibes #WeekendChill #CasualConnections
Transportation: the hardware, the wait, the ride
Transportation: the hardware, the wait, the ride
**Transportation of all kinds, just not walking.** **This week’s theme is getting around**—the cities choreography and human drama of boarding, riding, waiting, parking, squeezing through, loading up, breaking down, **and all the hardware required.** **We're after wheels of all kinds—transportation, the hardware and hard feelings of this urban experience:** buses, minibuses, bikes, scooters, motorcycles, cars, and everything that comes with them—the queues, doors, climbing in or out hands on rails, bumpers, parking lots, curbside chaos, the beauty and the gore of daily transportation scene. Wheelchairs count. A kid on a dad’s shoulder counts too. *** #### **What To Look For:** #### **Bus Life** * Double-deckers and minibuses pulling in, idling for the exits and queue, lurching away like a small boat in a big wave. * Minibuses. Say no more—they're go-carts driven by crazy men. Go ride one and document it. * People waiting in a queue, entertained in unison with their phones, watching for the route number * Boarding + exiting: stepping up, tapping cards, squeezing past, jumping off late * Faces in windows, reflections, pressed hands on glass * The stop itself: shelters, signage, curb paint, the crowd forming and dissolving #### **Two Wheels + Engines** * Bikes and scooters in motion or locked up in clusters * Motorcycles: riding, filtering traffic, revving at lights * Parked motorcycles: tight rows, covers, helmets, scratched tanks, chrome + grime #### **Cars + The Infrastructure Around Them** * Parking behavior: double-parks, tight squeezes, loading zones, hazards on * Bumpers and bodywork: dents, tape fixes, scraped paint, polished shine * People with cars: leaning, cleaning, unloading, waiting, waving someone in, or more likely, looking too smug. #### **Also In Scope (Any transport besides walking)** * Delivery vehicles, cargo bikes, sidewalk carts being towed/pushed as part of a transport moment * Wheelchairs navigating ramps/curbs, getting on/off transit, moving through crowds *** ### **Moments to Hunt** * The choreography: doors open → line compresses → bodies flow → doors close * Transfers: the hurried decision, the glance, the sprint, the missed connection * Crowd physics: who yields, who blocks, who slips through * Sound made visible: vibration, exhaust heat, motion blur, rain spray, headlight glare * Beauty + gore: ishiny scooter next to a wrecked bumper; order and mess in the same frame *** ### **How to Shoot It** * Try from the inside: again, minibuses! * Use shutter speed deliberately: freeze the step, blur the rush, streak the lights * Work the edges: hands on poles, feet at the threshold, ticket taps, mirrors, bumpers * Look for layers: reflections in windows, faces behind glass, overlapping vehicles *** ### **Meet-Up Details** * **Start: 3:00 PM** * Location: Jordan Station, Exit A, street level * Jordan (TWL) Exit A puts you immediately on Nathan Rd and Jordan Roads, good for bus stops, minibuses passing/pausing, queues, boarding/alighting, and it’s a clean launch point to walk west to Canton Road or northwest to Austin Rd for parking, scooters and motorcycles. * * **Debrief: 4:30 PM** at: MOBIN * Located in: [Eaton](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4f709db2114f009d&cs=1&output=search&q=Eaton+HK&ludocid=3663969110848279377&lsig=AB86z5VzaFZpaOTxe4Bj2CTndz2L&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjTg_6T2cyTAxUhJNAFHXe5MqcQ8G0oAHoECBQQAQ) Hotel * 380 Nathan Rd, Jordan, Hong Kong *** ### **After the Walk** * Post 5–10 images. * Aim for a mix of: * Waiting / boarding / riding * Parked / jammed / damaged / polished * Wide scenes + tight details The goal: photograph how the city moves because of transportation — and what it does to people (and what people do to it). Catch the line. Catch the door. Catch the moment it all moves.
English Corner
English Corner
(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧, 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方,3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.
Picture-books Reading Circle for Grown-ups
Picture-books Reading Circle for Grown-ups
Join our WhatsApp group for more information: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t) Want to immerse yourself in books, but can't find the time? You've come to the right place! **The What:** We will start small, take baby steps (quite literally!) and read picture books. **The How:** Structure: \- No pre\-reading required and you don't need to buy any books\. \- We go through 2 or 3 picture books in one sitting\. \- We follow this up with a discussion on the content\, theme\, and illustrations in the book\. This is a free\-flowing conversation and we ensure equal air\-time for all participants\. \- Since these are picture books\, you don't need proficiency in English to enjoy them\. We'll go through these in our upcoming circle: (i) Cockatoos - Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake (ii) The Rumor - Written by Anushka Ravishankar and illustrated by Kanyika Kani **The Why:** Still on the fence about the event? Here's an article that gives you 10 reasons why you should join. [https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/](https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/) **The Where:** Intention Coffee, Sai Ying Pun *\*This is a paid event\** **💲198 HKD per person (Cost includes a non-alcoholic beverage )** **How to reserve your seat** 1️⃣ RSVP on Meetup 2️⃣ Send payment via FPS to 97006429 3️⃣ Receive spot confirmation ✅
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃 . *Update: Start from 12/4 Sunday! We will host in Rizzy Coffee! . Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :) . Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere. . We try to organise every week. Looking forward to seeing you. :) . Time: 12/4 Sunday 5:00-7:30 Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK (G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong) https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVyy1Hbj8i95QR227?g_st=ic . Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!) . Proposal 😂 17:00 Star Rd Lang Ex 19:30 Dinner together . Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries . Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/4vfpY/xy0yQ/a . #HK #English #friends #language
Discuss about one topic and make life better
Discuss about one topic and make life better
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/b/2/600_437702482.jpeg Life is hard for the young people in the society. we all need friends. We are all social animals. We all have problems in our life. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/d/d/600_437702525.jpeg Matt and Victoria are from England. They led us to talk about dating cultures and education before. People learned a lot from them and enjoyed it very much. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/f/b/600_437702555.jpeg This time, there was a Italian friend name Nico joining us. And Kimmy, the host, led us to talk about the something i forgot. But i still remembered people enjoy it very much. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/0/e/600_437702574.jpeg We talked in a very nice backyard of the cafe.
紅黑廚房「煮」題派對!交友活動分組享受烹飪樂趣!
紅黑廚房「煮」題派對!交友活動分組享受烹飪樂趣!
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Romantic Picnic for Singles
Romantic Picnic for Singles
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (EATMORE)
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (EATMORE)
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! INVITE TO JOIN: 0 Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 0 Call for speakers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 1 Indonesia workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 2 Phılıppınes workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 3 Indian workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 4 EGYPT workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 5 Pakıstan workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 6 Thaıland workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 7 Bangladesh workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 8 Srilanka workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 9 Nepal workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 10 Nigeria workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) Diversity * **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture). * **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills. Inclusion * **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed. * **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
$105[Meetup報名$100] 同Tina一齊學玩卡卡頌!
$105[Meetup報名$100] 同Tina一齊學玩卡卡頌!
**今日活動資訊:** \- 費用: \[$105\, Meetup報名$100\] Pay at entrance\. 包飲品一盒\, extra飲品每盒$5\. \- 人多\, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費\, \- 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付\. \- 如發現有故意走數情況\, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單\. \- 必須在此報名\. \- 場地沒有食物提供\, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食\. \- 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單\. \- 入埸請除鞋\. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用\, 請勿著出店外\. \- 報名參加Meetup活動\, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時\, 如果你祗是一個人來\, 毋須㩒\+1 \(\+1代表會帶朋友來的意思\)\. \- 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。 \- 本會因放飛機\(活動開始前24小時內退出者\)被移除人數: 102 \- Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權\. \- Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk
Romantic Dinner for Singles
Romantic Dinner for Singles
👨$105 👧$75 (Meetup報名👨$100 👧$70) Crystal/Hillary MT Sunday Party Games
👨$105 👧$75 (Meetup報名👨$100 👧$70) Crystal/Hillary MT Sunday Party Games
好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢?其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言,Flip 7,歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊,由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻! 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩!我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說,你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事! **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$105 / Girls $75] Meetup報名 👨$100 👧$70 Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 102 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (ABLESHARP)
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (ABLESHARP)
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! INVITE TO JOIN: 0 Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 0 Call for speakers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 1 Indonesia workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 2 Phılıppınes workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 3 Indian workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 4 EGYPT workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 5 Pakıstan workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 6 Thaıland workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 7 Bangladesh workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 8 Srilanka workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 9 Nepal workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 10 Nigeria workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) Diversity * **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture). * **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills. Inclusion * **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed. * **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
Resonance & Ritual: Candle-Lit Sound Journey with Tea Ceremony
Resonance & Ritual: Candle-Lit Sound Journey with Tea Ceremony
*An intimate evening for deep rest, reflection, and renewal.* ​**Resonance and Ritual: Sound Journey & Tea Ceremony** ​Step out of the Hong Kong work rhythm and into an evening of nervous system restoration, deep presence, and gentle connection. **Resonance and Ritual** is a small-group sound journey and tea ceremony created especially for busy professionals who want to slow down without “checking out” of their lives. ​We’ll begin with a candle lighting intention ritual. Then we'll gently settle into a guided sound journey using sound bowls, chimes, and other soothing instruments to help your body release tension and your mind soften out of work mode. From there, we transition into a mindful tea ceremony, inviting you to experience tea as a grounding ritual — one sip, one breath, one shared moment at a time. ​This experience is ideal if you: * ​Feel mentally and emotionally drained from long workdays * ​Find it hard to switch off, even when you’re home * ​Miss feeling present, connected, and at ease in your own body ​**What’s included** * ​Guided sound journey (approx. 40 minutes) * ​Mindful tea ceremony with high-quality loose-leaf tea * ​Mats/props provided (you may bring your own if you prefer) * ​A calm, supportive space to integrate and reflect ​**Event details** * ​Date: Sunday, 12 April * ​Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM * ​Venue: Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness Studio, Cheung Sha Wan * ​Capacity: Limited to 7 participants for depth and comfort * ​Exchange: * ​Early Bird - 375 HKD (First 3) * ​Standard - 420 HKD * ​Group (2+) - 390 HKD ​**What to bring** * ​Comfortable clothing suitable for lying down * ​A light sweater or shawl * ​Optional: journal and pen

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Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
This used to be my go-to cafe because it’s not far from home. They’ve got plenty of food options, espresso and coffee from local roasters Caffe Amouri, and dedicated parking. I’ll try to grab a comfy couch for us to enjoy the morning. (No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)
Socrates Café Rockville Meetup
Socrates Café Rockville Meetup
Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method; the idea that we learn more when we question, and question with others. Although this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Those attending decide upon the questions of the night. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, moral issues, and the first principles of things. Prior to each meeting we vote online for the questions we will discuss. That way, we will have enough time to ruminate on them and have more in-depth conversations. If you RSVP to a meeting, you may post your question in the event comments section below. I'll send out a survey for voting a few days prior to the meetup. We discuss two questions each night. So you will get to cast two votes in the survey. When we meet, we break into smaller groups of five to seven to discuss the top two vote-getters. Each group discusses one question for around 45-50 minutes, and we then take a short break. After reconvening, each group moves on to its second question. Hope to see you there! -Brian
1 Million Cups Spring Social
1 Million Cups Spring Social
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Spring Social** **Community, Connections, and Coffee** **Wednesday\, April 22 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a special **1 Million Cups Loudoun Spring Social** — a morning dedicated to what makes this community so powerful: **connection**. ## **About the Event** This gathering is all about slowing down, stepping away from presentations, and creating space for meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is your opportunity to: * Build new relationships * Reconnect with familiar faces * Share ideas and experiences * Strengthen your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment No presentations. No pressure. Just community, connection, and coffee. ## **What to Expect** * Open networking with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals * Intentional conversations that go beyond surface-level connections * A welcoming environment for both new and returning attendees * A chance to continue relationships beyond the meeting Enjoy a **light breakfast sponsored by E.L. Strategic** as you connect with others who are building, growing, and navigating business alongside you. ## **Why Attend?** At 1 Million Cups, we believe businesses grow through relationships. This Spring Social is designed to strengthen those connections and create space for collaboration, support, and shared momentum. ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **April 22** for a morning that reminds us why showing up matters. We look forward to seeing you there.
Aristotle's Café
Aristotle's Café
Come join us for in-depth discussions on topics relating to moral and political philosophy. This is a group for members who are comfortable discussing topics that are often anxiety producing and controversial. *"Aristotle was a realist who believed that reality and knowledge are found in the physical world, accessible through sensory experience and logic. This led to contrasting views on ethics, politics, and the nature of reality itself. Plato emphasized abstract, ideal concepts, while Aristotle prioritized empirical observation and the study of the natural world."* \- Google Gemini Following Aristotle's lead, this group will lean heavily on empirical data to make arguments. The Socratic method is still the preferred way to engage in conversation, and Platonic Idealism is still relevant to the conversation as points of reference.
NOVA Code & Coffee [163] - At FCED Venue
NOVA Code & Coffee [163] - At FCED Venue
NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
De Clieu - Fairfax
De Clieu - Fairfax
ETA: I want to return to this cafe. Hopefully I’ll see you there. Great vibe here! The owner has a passion for cafe culture and it shows in everything they do here. Come out for some relaxed downtime. (No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)