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International Friends Events Today
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Friday Social Fiesta
š Meet, play, and dance under the stars at Friday Social Fiesta, our weekly rooftop party where internationals come together in one of Maltaās most vibrant Friday night atmospheres.
The night starts social and playful, with fun games and easy connections, then gradually turns into a high-energy Latin party with reggaeton beats, dancing, and unforgettable rooftop vibes. Whether you come alone or with friends, itās easy to blend in and enjoy the night your way.
Expect a lively international crowd, rooftop views, great music, flowing drinks, and a feel-good party atmosphere that builds as the night goes on ā from relaxed social vibes early on to full-on dancing later.
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Every Friday, from 21:00 onwards
š Marco Polo Rooftop, St Julianās
š Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
šļø Entry: 6ā¬, including:
ā A free welcome shot or soft drink
ā Full access to the rooftop party
ā Beer Pong Tournaments
ā Until 22:30: friendly team support to help you meet new people, if you like
š No booking needed ā just show up and join the party.
Arriving earlier means easier connections and better drink deals before it gets busy.
Bring your best energy ā the weekend starts here š„
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
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Rooftop Party
šµ Dance, socialize, and celebrate the weekend under the stars at Saturday Rooftop Party, a vibrant international night on one of Maltaās favorite rooftops.
Set at the welcoming Marco Polo Rooftop, the night blends relaxed social vibes with an energetic party atmosphere. Whether you come solo or with friends, itās easy to blend in, enjoy the music, and let the night unfold naturally.
With two rooftop levels, you can choose your vibe ā head upstairs for relaxed conversations and lounge energy, or stay on the main level for music, drinks, and dancing as the party builds throughout the night.
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Every Saturday, from 21:00 till late
š Marco Polo Rooftop, St Julianās
š Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
šļø Entry: 6ā¬, including:
ā A free welcome shot or soft drink
ā Full access to the rooftop party
ā Glow-in-the-dark face painting
ā Until 22:30: friendly team support to help you meet new people, if you like
š No booking needed ā just show up and enjoy the night.
Arriving earlier means easier connections and better drink deals before it gets busy.
Bring your best energy ā Saturday night is for celebrating āØ
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Hiking Adventures
š£ Discover Maltaās natural beauty on our Sunday Hiking Adventure, exploring hidden gems, Mediterranean landscapes, coastal paths, rugged cliffs, and some of the islandās most impressive outdoor areas.
Along the way, itās easy to meet new international people naturally while walking, sharing views, and experiencing the trail together ā whether you come alone or with friends.
Itās a chance to move, breathe fresh air, connect with nature, and experience a more authentic side of Malta - all while spending your Sunday outdoors.
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Every Sunday
š Meet at 10:30, departure at 11:00
š Meeting point: McDonaldās, Sliema
š Return: around 16:30, same location
š Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
šÆ The hiking destination changes weekly ā find the full list of upcoming locations on our website.
šļø Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from ā¬12.50, including:
ā Private bus transportation to and from the hiking area
ā Guided hike and full team support
ā Event coordination and logistics
š Spots are limited due to transport ā advance online booking via our website is required.
After the hike, those who wish often join for drinks or food together ā a relaxed and spontaneous way to unwind and continue the social vibe.
See you on the trail!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Malta Mates: The Board Game Matinee
Ready to swap the screen for the tabletop? Whether youāre a "Settlers of Catan" master or you haven't played a board game since "Monopoly," thereās a seat at the table for you!
The Vibe:
Weāre a friendly, international group meeting in the heart of Sliema. Itās all about low-pressure fun, strategic thinking, and meeting new people over a drink.
How it Works:
⢠Bring your favorites: Have a game gathering dust at home? Bring it along!
⢠Join a table: No games? No problem. There are always plenty of games to join and people happy to teach you the rules.
⢠The Venue: We meet at the cozy Club Lounge in Sliema.
The Essentials:
š Location: Club Lounge, Triq Mons. G. Depiro, Sliema
š° Cost: Free to join!
ā Support the Venue: We don't charge a fee, so please show some love to our hosts by grabbing a coffee, a beer, or a snack while you play.
šø Follow us on Instagram: @Malta.Mates
Comino & Blue Lagoon
š Explore one of Maltaās most iconic natural wonders on our Comino & Blue Lagoon excursion, an experience combining scenic cruising, Comino exploration, and free time in the famous crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon.
Travel by private bus and boat to Comino Island, where turquoise seas, rugged cliffs, sea caves, and Mediterranean landscapes create a truly unforgettable setting. The experience includes a short walk across Comino to discover the islandās landscapes, followed by extended free time at the Blue Lagoon to swim, relax, take photos, or simply enjoy the unique atmosphere.
If you like, itās easy to connect with other international participants along the way, through shared views, conversations, and the journey itself.
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Every other Saturday
š Meet at 09:30, departure at 10:00
š Meeting point: McDonaldās, Sliema
š Return: around 17:00, same location
š Who itās for: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
šļø Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from ā¬20, including:
ā Private bus transportation to and from Äirkewwa
ā Round-trip boat ride to and from Comino
ā Short guided walk on Comino
ā Full team support, coordination, and logistics
š Spots are limited due to transport ā advance online booking on our website is required. LINK
A full day of sea, nature, and unforgettable Mediterranean scenery awaits you!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
Valentine“s Rooftop Party
Single? Taken? Just here for the vibes? š¹āØ
This Valentineās Day, weāre turning the rooftop into the ultimate night out. Join us on February 14th for a Valentineās Rooftop Party at Marco Polo Rooftop.
No pressure. No clichĆ©s. Just good music, great international people to meet, and a dance floor under the city lights ā with Valentine vibes and decorations setting the mood. Whether youāre coming with friends or flying solo, this is your night.
š WHEN: Saturday 14/02/2026 Ā· from 9PM
š WHERE: Marco Polo Hostel Rooftop (St. Julianās)
šļø ENTRANCE: ā¬7.50 (includes a welcome drink ā shot or soft drink ā plus face painting station)
šØValentine Face Paint - choose your colour:
š Single
š Situationship
ā¤ļø Taken
Great beats. Rooftop views.
Pure party energy. š„
#RooftopParty #ValentinesVibes #NightOutMalta #MarcoPoloHostel #StJulians
Blue Grotto
š¶ Discover one of Maltaās most iconic natural wonders on our Blue Grotto excursion, combining dramatic coastal views, a scenic sea-cave boat ride, and free time to explore the area at your own pace.
Travel by private bus to the Blue Grotto, admire the famous turtle-shaped cave from the panoramic viewpoint, then enjoy a local boat ride through glowing sea caves where sunlight paints the water in shades of blue and emerald.
After the boat tour, enjoy free time by the sea ā relax, explore the village, have lunch, or take an optional swim in the Blue Grotto canal.
If you like, itās easy to connect with other international participants along the way, sharing the views and the experience.
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Every other Saturday
š Meet at 10:30, departure at 11:00
š Meeting point: McDonaldās, Sliema
š Return: around 16:00, same location
š Who itās for: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals
šļø Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from ā¬20, including:
ā Private bus transportation to and from the Blue Grotto
ā Scenic sea-cave boat ride
ā Guided walk and full team support
ā Event coordination and logistics
š Spots are limited due to transport ā advance online booking on our website is required.
Cliffs, sea caves, and crystal-clear waters await you along Maltaās coastline!
Links:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/)
[Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)
The Valentineās Comedy Experiment
*The Valentineās Comedy Experiment...*
*Speed dates. Blind date game. Stand-up about bad dates.*
*This Valentineās, weāre running a live matchmaking experiment ā complete with speed dating, an on-stage blind date disaster, and local comics roasting the whole thing. āļø*
*What happens:*
* *Fill in our 2-minute Google Form before arriving*
* *Get speed-dated with someone fun during the show*
* *Watch (or join!) a live blind date game*
* *Laugh at relationship material from local comics*
*Singles, couples, situationships welcome. Low pressure. High chaos. Great laughs.*
*š Spritz Social Den (Suzie Q), 143 The Strand, Gżira*
*š Saturday 14 February*
*š Doors 8 PM \| Show 8:30 PM*
*š ā¬10*
*Matchmaking form:* https://forms.gle/oBYCPLatxdYFjuZ76
*A Two Black Cats Comedy production.*[Tickets](https://www.showshappening.com/Two-Black-Cats-Comedy/the-valentine-s-comedy-experiment)
International Friends Events Near You
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The Year of the Horse Tet Vietnamese Dinner
Part 1 of our celebration of the Year of the Horse starts with our Tet dinner at Present in Falls Church. Here's the link if you wish to peruse their menu:
[https://presentrestaurant.com/menu](https://presentrestaurant.com/menu)
We really want to try and fill out our tables with attendees, so we ask that you be diligent with managing your RSVPs. The RSVP mechanism will close 24 hours before the start of the event, so make your decisions by then so that we can give the restaurant an accurate head count!
Disclaimer that we have to say even though we don't want to.........Just a heads up that we may have to give out "No Show" labels to those who don't follow our attendance protocol, but we know you don't want that Scarlet Letter, so don't let it be you! Also, please do not show up if you are not in the field of attendees! You will only anger the horse!
As always, a bonus activity could follow if the mood is right!
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If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!
Casual Dining Out: Yanzi Noodle House
Welcome to Casual Dining Out, the event series where we explore counterserve establishments, food halls, and other venues for quick bites of Asian, "fusion", and other fare! As in the past, the field for these events will typically be limited, so please RSVP quickly if you know you're coming (or drop out quickly if you can't make it to give others a chance). RSVPs will close at 4 PM the day of the event and anyone who drops afterwards may be subject to the dreaded "no show" designation.
This edition: a unique place that serves Liuzhou-style luosifen (river snail soup) and other Chinese/Taiwanese delicacies.
[https://www.yanzinoodle.com/](https://www.yanzinoodle.com/)
As always, a bonus activity could follow if the mood is right.
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If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!
Korean/English Language Exchange
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ķģøģ ģ¬ė ¤ė¶! Welcome to our Meetup series for Korean/English Language Exchange. These meetups will be intended for serious language learners who are at least at a conversational level in the language they wish to practice. We'll have a variety of activities targeted at fostering some significant practice time and perhaps have a little bit of cultural exchange along the way.
For this Meetup, we ask that you make a decision with your RSVP by 10 AM the day of the meetup, so as to give others a chance to attend if you can't make it.
For this session: We're returning to a favorite food hall of ours in H Mart in Fairfax!
For the first half hour or so, as people gather and find food/seats, talk freely to each other and try to introduce yourself with everyone in the language you're practicing or catch up if you with friends you know!
Once everyone gets settled into groups, take turns at the table allowing everyone to answer the following prompts:
**Prompt #1:** TBD
**Prompt #2**: TBD
After the activity above, feel free to continue practicing in conversation as you wish, but if so inclined, try one of the activities below:
A.) Two truths and a lie about (fill in the blank)......decide as a group on a topic for group play and have each person take turns giving two true statements and one false statement in any order and allow others to guess which statement is false
B.) Word association......start by naming a common word and go around the table as long as you can with each person giving a word (in the language that you're practicing) that is COMMONLY associated with the previous word given. If the group calls you out, be ready to defend your answer.
C.) Story time.......start off telling the first sentence of a story and go around the table letting each person add a line to the story until you reach the end...or a breaking point.
D.) Ditto.......Each player will need to be able to write on paper or an electronic device for this one. Have one person pick a category of common nouns (ex. vegetables, sports equipment, things you see at the circus, etc.) and have another person pick a starting consonant (or vowel, if playing in English). Allow two minutes for everyone to write down as many nouns that both fit the selected category and start with the selected consonant/vowel. When two minutes are up, compare and contrast your answers. Whoever has the most matches wins. For further challenge, try playing the inverse way to achieve unique answers rather than matches.
Another adventure may break out afterwards if the group is so inclined.
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If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!
India & Dubai - Embark on a Journey of Wonders! Taj Mahal, HOLI Fest and more...
This is something you always wanted to do...Just not alone!
Come explore India and Dubai with us! Weāll wander through the colorful streets of **Delhi**, take in the beauty of the **Taj Mahal**, and soak up the royal vibes of **Jaipur.** To top it all off, weāll celebrate Holiāthe festival of colorsālike locals do, in an authentic and joyful way!
**But thatās not all!**
After India, weāll enjoy a bonus 3-night stay in the glamorous city of **Dubai**, one of the worldās most fascinating cities. From jaw-dropping skyscrapers to desert sunsets, Dubai is the perfect mix of modern luxury and deep-rooted tradition.
This isnāt your typical tour. Itās a Meetup-style journey filled with curiosity, connection, and shared experiences. Weāve done this trip before, and every time itās been more than just a vacationāitās been eye-opening, transformative experience that connects you to new perspectives, cultures, and unforgettable memories with new friends.
*What is included in India*
⢠2 Nightsā stay in Delhi
⢠2 Nightsā stay in Agra
⢠3 Nightsā stay in Jaipur
⢠Meals : 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
⢠Round trip airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
⢠Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
⢠Entrance fees to monuments as per itinerary
⢠Rickshaw ride at Chandini chowk (ancient bazaar) in Delhi
⢠Elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to availability)
⢠Old and New Delhi sightseeing included Rickshaw ride
⢠Agra sightseeing included Magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra fort
⢠Jaipur sightseeing included with Amer fort, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal
⢠Holi celebration in Agra
⢠All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.
*What is included in Dubai*
⢠3 Nightsā accommodation in Dubai with breakfast
⢠Meals: 3 breakfast, and 2 dinners
⢠Round trip airport transfers in Dubai on private basis
⢠Driver/Guide in Dubai
⢠Half day Dubai City Tour (Includes Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab, Photo stop at the Atlantis at the Palm Island, Visit to Gold and Spice Souks etc.)
⢠Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner
⢠Desert Safari with BBQ dinner (4x4 sharing vehicle) & Arabian Tanoura dance show and belly performance
⢠All taxes and tourism Dihram
*What is not included:*
⢠Any International/Internal Airfare
⢠Visa, insurance
⢠Any meals other than specified in cost include
⢠Porterage, tips, laundry, beverages, cost of personal nature like telephone charges
⢠Any sightseeing not mentioned in inclusions
**Cost:**
* **$3990 per person (based on room sharing)āwe offer easy roommate matching!**
* **Prefer a room to yourself? Solo supplement is $1500 for a total of $5490**
RSVP with your email address to receive detailed Day-by-Day itinerary or [fill out this form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8).
**If you wish to attend, deposit of $250 is the only way to secure your spot. Please pay the deposit through this secure [Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/4XM44PYUEYJEJ).**
Deposits are refundable up to 90 days before departure.
**Airfare is not included**, but we are holding a group space from Los Angeles for $1299 including all taxes and the flight from Delhi and Dubai. To secure you airfare from LAX submit a **nonrefundable $200 deposit [HERE](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/W5DSZYQWFTBEQ)**
**If you are not in LA, we can help you arrange the airfare from any other city.**
**Space is limited** and this event is cross posted to our sister groups. RSVPs on this post do not reflect actual number of participants.
Donāt waitāthis trip will sell out fast!
\*\*\*[Click Here ](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)\*\*\**to fill out our google info request form for detailed itinerary on this or any of our other international events.*
Got questions? [Click Here](https://www.meetup.com/members/14363992/) to message Ekaterina direct with any questions.
Still have questions? We do a monthly [Q&A Travel Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/297487010/) on all our events.
**We believe in good decent social!** We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free events, local/regional camping getaways, and our overseas trips too. ***[Click Here](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)***[ to see all our events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
Our events create and foster community and a sense of discovery. We welcome and are inclusive of all.
***Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!***
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