International Communication

Hello, Jakarta Writer! **Are you a member of [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊 JakWri (former Jakarta Creatives) and JakFri is **the** biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us for this **Fun Writing Challenge #7** Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself. **ABOUT THE EVENT** This event is a fun, communal event to train your creative writing muscle. **It's easy and fun, and writers with every level of expertise and every kind of experience are welcome to join!** This is how it works: Everyone will receive a prompt, and they will need to write a short piece based on that for about \~1h. After that, everyone will read or listen to what the others have written, and we will comment and discuss. We don't aim at criticizing, but at helping and elevating each other. **Writing should be fun; writing together is even funnier!** Sharing what you have written is optional. You can just join to unleash your creativity and follow the conversation on other's creative journeys. We meet for a circa 3 hour session at Bali Coffee House in Lebak Bulus for our creative writing challenges. We have \~30 minutes to set up and get into the mood, \~1 hour of quiet and individual writing, and \~1,5h to discuss our writings. The writing challenge is as follows: 1. Prepare your writing kit (pen and paper, notebook, laptop, phone … take your pick) 2. The theme for each writing challenge session will be different. (For example: “Fools". You can refer to anything you like, from April Fool’s Day to simply feeling silly for doing something.) 3. You have only \~1 hour to write anything based on that theme, whether it’s a poem, a flash fiction, a short story, or just a rant. 4. After that time, gather and start sharing what you have just written. (This is, of course, **optional** for those willing to do it.) 5. At the end we will discuss our writing process, and what we liked in other's pieces. We don't want to criticize, but to help and support each others as writers! 6. Just show up and dive into the challenge. Everyone will be working on their stuff, and we won't discuss it during writing. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do in such a short time. **Be on time.** After the sharing session, you’re welcome to resume your writing mode or simply hang out and chat about writing or anything related. We can also share each other's texts and give feedback, if that's something someone would like to do. We have organised this event before! Take a look here: * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri ](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/314171935/)**Vol. VI (April 2026) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/311180271/)** Vol. V (October 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/310105704/)** Vol. IV (August 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/308515579/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)** Vol. III (July 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/307692122/)** Vol. II (June 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/306892777/)** Vol. I (April 2025) * **[See all past events of Jakarta Writers here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)** **ABOUT THE VENUE** Bali Coffee Club in Jakarta Selatan is a lovely and spacious area. Coffee is great. MRT Fatmawati stop is just 15 minutes walking distance, and we encourage you to ditch the car and join by public transport!\* * At the venue, ask for Corrado or MeetUp at the staff. There will be a MeetUp sign to find us * Here is a link to the IG of Bali Coffee Club: [https://www.instagram.com/balicoffeeclub/](https://www.instagram.com/balicoffeeclub/) * ...\*whenever you are frustrated because you are struck in traffic remember that *you* are traffic. 😉 **ABOUT THE HOST** **Corrado Nai** has a Ph.D. in microbiology and is a science writer and an avid reader. Talk to him about books on fungi and he'll be elated. His feature articles have been published in Smithsonian Magazine, New Scientist, and many more. Currently he's writing [a graphic novel about agar-agar's surprising role in science](https://fanny-hesse-graphic-novel.site/), called "The Dessert That Changed the World". **HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?** To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules * We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers. * **Be on time!** It's important that we start together, or we won't be able to finish on time. If you are late we can't wait for you, and you will miss the important instructions for this event. * People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot * Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group. * Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly for other attendees, organisers, and venue. Please cancel whitin 2 hours for exceptional circumstances **only**. Otherwise it will count as no-show! * Attendees who bring a +1 need to ensure that their guest knows and respects the rules of our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! **WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?** Our community has a **membership fee** that make sure we can keep organising hundreds of events as we did over the past 4 years. Membership can be paid as a **yearly membership** of 340k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online **ahead** of the event to get **10% off**! Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks\*\*(\*)\*\* available only to paying members. As a first-timer, you have several options: * **Option A**\*: Join with a promo discount\* for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% if you pay online ahead of the event! * **Option B**: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR *sneak peek option* & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event * **Option C**: *Bundle offer* to join both Jakarta Writers **and** [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/) for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only. All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount **when paid online** ahead **of an event.** In the past 3,5 years we have organised \~2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakWri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month! \*\*(\*)\*\*This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498), a [Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) or a [Museum visits with free guided tours](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/). We **guarantee** to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months. Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy! **THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY** Our communities are: * **Jakarta Friends**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends) * **Jakarta Writers** (former Creatives): [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/) Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 300 events with over 2,500 attendees. Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an **average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐)** from over 400 reviews ([take a look at our reviews here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/feedback-overview/)) We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kinds. * You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx) * Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! [www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives](http://www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives) * For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers

**MAD FOR LAUGHS × BATAVIA JOKERS presents: WHO DAT** An English stand-up comedy special featuring MALABAR ALI, BAYDON, and MUZAKKI. Three Batavia Jokers residents. Three very different comedians. One special show. From sharp observations and everyday stories, s\*x to politics and life's absurd moments, Malabar Ali, Baydon, and Muzakki are bringing their best material to the Mad For Laughs stage for an afternoon of English stand-up comedy. **🗓️ Sunday, 28 June 2026** **📍 Mad For Coffee, Cipete** **🕒 Doors: 4.00 - 6.00 PM** **🕒 Doors: 3:30 PM** **🎤 Show: 4:00 PM** (Doors close at showtime, come early for a smooth experience) **🎟️ Tickets** Early Bird — 125K Regular — 150K OTS — 175K (very limited) Seats are limited—grab yours before they vanish! Get your tickets here:[ ](https://megatix.co.id/events/english-comedy-showcase-who-dat)[bit.ly/whodatshow](bit.ly/whodatshow) (paid tickets is not available on meetup) Follow [@madforlaughs](https://www.instagram.com/madforlaughs/) for the latest updates and sneak peeks ✨ **IMPORTANT: Mad For Laughs may be recording the show (and your beautiful laughter) for promotional content. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded.**

Hello, Jakarta Writer! **Are you a member of [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊 JakWri (former Jakarta Creatives) and JakFri is **the** biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us for this **Fun Writing Challenge #7** Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself. **ABOUT THE EVENT** This event is a fun, communal event to train your creative writing muscle. **It's easy and fun, and writers with every level of expertise and every kind of experience are welcome to join!** This is how it works: Everyone will receive a prompt, and they will need to write a short piece based on that for about \~1h. After that, everyone will read or listen to what the others have written, and we will comment and discuss. We don't aim at criticizing, but at helping and elevating each other. **Writing should be fun; writing together is even funnier!** Sharing what you have written is optional. You can just join to unleash your creativity and follow the conversation on other's creative journeys. We meet for a circa 3 hour session at Bali Coffee House in Lebak Bulus for our creative writing challenges. We have \~30 minutes to set up and get into the mood, \~1 hour of quiet and individual writing, and \~1,5h to discuss our writings. The writing challenge is as follows: 1. Prepare your writing kit (pen and paper, notebook, laptop, phone … take your pick) 2. The theme for each writing challenge session will be different. (For example: “Fools". You can refer to anything you like, from April Fool’s Day to simply feeling silly for doing something.) 3. You have only \~1 hour to write anything based on that theme, whether it’s a poem, a flash fiction, a short story, or just a rant. 4. After that time, gather and start sharing what you have just written. (This is, of course, **optional** for those willing to do it.) 5. At the end we will discuss our writing process, and what we liked in other's pieces. We don't want to criticize, but to help and support each others as writers! 6. Just show up and dive into the challenge. Everyone will be working on their stuff, and we won't discuss it during writing. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do in such a short time. **Be on time.** After the sharing session, you’re welcome to resume your writing mode or simply hang out and chat about writing or anything related. We can also share each other's texts and give feedback, if that's something someone would like to do. We have organised this event before! Take a look here: * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri ](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/314171935/)**Vol. VI (April 2026) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/311180271/)** Vol. V (October 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/310105704/)** Vol. IV (August 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/308515579/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)** Vol. III (July 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/307692122/)** Vol. II (June 2025) * **[FUN WRITING CHALLENGE with JakWri](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/306892777/)** Vol. I (April 2025) * **[See all past events of Jakarta Writers here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)** **ABOUT THE VENUE** Bali Coffee Club in Jakarta Selatan is a lovely and spacious area. Coffee is great. MRT Fatmawati stop is just 15 minutes walking distance, and we encourage you to ditch the car and join by public transport!\* * At the venue, ask for Corrado or MeetUp at the staff. There will be a MeetUp sign to find us * Here is a link to the IG of Bali Coffee Club: [https://www.instagram.com/balicoffeeclub/](https://www.instagram.com/balicoffeeclub/) * ...\*whenever you are frustrated because you are struck in traffic remember that *you* are traffic. 😉 **ABOUT THE HOST** **Corrado Nai** has a Ph.D. in microbiology and is a science writer and an avid reader. Talk to him about books on fungi and he'll be elated. His feature articles have been published in Smithsonian Magazine, New Scientist, and many more. Currently he's writing [a graphic novel about agar-agar's surprising role in science](https://fanny-hesse-graphic-novel.site/), called "The Dessert That Changed the World". **HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?** To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules * We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers. * **Be on time!** It's important that we start together, or we won't be able to finish on time. If you are late we can't wait for you, and you will miss the important instructions for this event. * People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot * Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group. * Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly for other attendees, organisers, and venue. Please cancel whitin 2 hours for exceptional circumstances **only**. Otherwise it will count as no-show! * Attendees who bring a +1 need to ensure that their guest knows and respects the rules of our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! **WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?** Our community has a **membership fee** that make sure we can keep organising hundreds of events as we did over the past 4 years. Membership can be paid as a **yearly membership** of 340k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online **ahead** of the event to get **10% off**! Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks\*\*(\*)\*\* available only to paying members. As a first-timer, you have several options: * **Option A**\*: Join with a promo discount\* for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% if you pay online ahead of the event! * **Option B**: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR *sneak peek option* & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event * **Option C**: *Bundle offer* to join both Jakarta Writers **and** [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/) for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only. All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount **when paid online** ahead **of an event.** In the past 3,5 years we have organised \~2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakWri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month! \*\*(\*)\*\*This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498), a [Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) or a [Museum visits with free guided tours](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/). We **guarantee** to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months. Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy! **THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY** Our communities are: * **Jakarta Friends**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends) * **Jakarta Writers** (former Creatives): [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/) Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 300 events with over 2,500 attendees. Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an **average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐)** from over 400 reviews ([take a look at our reviews here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/feedback-overview/)) We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kinds. * You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx) * Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! [www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives](http://www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives) * For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers

**MAD FOR LAUGHS × BATAVIA JOKERS presents: WHO DAT** An English stand-up comedy special featuring MALABAR ALI, BAYDON, and MUZAKKI. Three Batavia Jokers residents. Three very different comedians. One special show. From sharp observations and everyday stories, s\*x to politics and life's absurd moments, Malabar Ali, Baydon, and Muzakki are bringing their best material to the Mad For Laughs stage for an afternoon of English stand-up comedy. **🗓️ Sunday, 28 June 2026** **📍 Mad For Coffee, Cipete** **🕒 Doors: 4.00 - 6.00 PM** **🕒 Doors: 3:30 PM** **🎤 Show: 4:00 PM** (Doors close at showtime, come early for a smooth experience) **🎟️ Tickets** Early Bird — 125K Regular — 150K OTS — 175K (very limited) Seats are limited—grab yours before they vanish! Get your tickets here:[ ](https://megatix.co.id/events/english-comedy-showcase-who-dat)[bit.ly/whodatshow](bit.ly/whodatshow) (paid tickets is not available on meetup) Follow [@madforlaughs](https://www.instagram.com/madforlaughs/) for the latest updates and sneak peeks ✨ **IMPORTANT: Mad For Laughs may be recording the show (and your beautiful laughter) for promotional content. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded.**

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

**This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday.** Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant. Or out on the patio.