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RCE Indoor Tennis @ ATW
Want to unwind after work with some fun? How about hitting the tennis courts at Anol Tennis Warehouse with people who are at your level (Intermediate)? It’s a weekly event, and we’re always welcoming new members, so you can get a great workout and make some new friends all at once. Looking forward to seeing you there soon! Fee is 198,000 Rp per person.
TiDB x Buildclub.ai Jakarta Meetup
**TiDB x Buildclub.ai Jakarta Meetup**
**👉🏻[Register here](https://luma.com/zfd0ghpd)**
Buildclub.ai Jakarta and TiDB invite builders, engineers, and technology professionals to join an evening meetup focused on best practices in data infrastructure and AI systems.
As AI applications continue to scale, modern architectures require databases and infrastructure that can handle large workloads, real time data processing, and distributed systems.
This Meetup is designed for developers and technical builders who want to deepen their understanding of modern data architecture while connecting with the local tech community
**What to Expect**
• Keynote sessions on best practices in modern data and AI infrastructure
• Insights from experienced solution architects working on large scale systems
• A live technical demo showcasing real world database and AI use cases
• Networking with engineers, architects, and builders in Jakarta's tech ecosystem
**Event Details**
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT+7)
📍 Location: AWS Office Jakarta
**👉🏻[Register here](https://luma.com/zfd0ghpd)**
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Writing Workshop: Craft the perfect LOGLINE for your story 📝 with Jak Writers
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 will take at the event 😊
JakWri (former Jakarta Creatives) and JakFri is **the** oldest, biggest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this **Writing Workshop: How to craft the perfect LOGLINE for your story! 📝**
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.
This workshop have limited seats available. Reserve your spot today!
**ABOUT THE EVENT**
*One line. 20 Seconds. A sentence that captures immediately the imagination of your audience.*
**But... How to do that?!**
A logline is one sentence that describes your story... in the best possible way.
Pitching, amongst other things, has always been one of the toughest things about getting one's story off the ground. How do you summarize tens of thousands of words, weeks of writing, months of toiling, and defeat self-doubt into a short and memorable logline?
And once your story is out there in the world, a logline will help draw the "right" audience to your story.
Finding the essence of the story, rediscovering the protagonist's goals & struggles, and endeavoring for a fresh, iconic angle, we'll learn about the industry-standard formula for pitching your story. We will share ways to make your logline stand out in a sea of stories.
In this presentation, the host will explain his writing approach, his experience working with filmmakers and narrative-designers to explore the world of story-telling within the confines of professional storytelling. A focus will be on screenwriting and movies, but **what you will learn today will be applicable to all forms of writing and storytelling**, whether you are writing a novel, a collection of poems, non-fiction, essays, or anything else!
In essence, this workship will help you distill the core of the story in one sentence... the logline!
And there is more to it! In the second part of this workshop, everyone will have time to draft, hone, and share their logline with a peer of supportive writers to discuss and improve together!
The host will guide everyone through the art of crafting loglines and we'll workshop our own loglines—outside perspectives are valuable inputs in helping sculpt and trim the fat!
There's no set literature or resources for the discussion, however, the host will be loosely referring to tenets from these works:
* The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler
* Story - Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
* Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
A writing journey can be a ton of fun, profitable, and something inspiring other writers to find their own path to success. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A and discussion, then by a 60-90 minutes workshop & discussion of our own loglines!
This event belongs to the series of "How to" workshops related to writing we have had before:
* [Introduction to SCREENWRITING for FILM & TV 🎞️🍿 with Jakarta Creatives](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/311945504/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)
* [How to SELF-PUBLISH & build an AUDIENCE as a writer 💪👏 with Jakarta Creatives](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/311773715/)
* [ABC of CROWDFUNDING (Workshop) 🤑💰😎 How to fund your WRITING PROJECTS! ](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/310560709/)
**ABOUT THE VENUE**
**NOI Coffee & Kitchen** is a cozy and hospitable cafe located in the strategic Tebet highway in the TIS Square. There's both smoking and non-smoking areas.
* Let's meet directly there. The host will be seated on large tables for the group. Most likely on the 2nd floor.
* Here is a link to the venue for more information: https://www.instagram.com/noicoffeeandkitchen/
* We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation. A Busway Station is just a 10-minute walk!
**ABOUT THE HOSTS**
**Benjamin Bernard Chenier** is an Indonesian filmmaker and screenwriter graduated from the Vancouver Film School's Screenwriting specialization, currently working in the Indonesian film and tv industry. An aspiring writer, Ben's first tv screenwriting venture went and found a place on Netflix—find "Dendam" (2024) starring Cinta Laura and other prominent actors. He is currently working on numerous projects and a future cinematic release. He will be helping introduce us into the film industry and the format of screenwriting.
**Corrado Nai** has a Ph.D. in microbiology and writes mostly about science. His words has been published in *Smithsonian Magazine*, *New Scientist,* *Asimov Press*, *Small Things Considered*, 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" which can be followed and supported on Patreon at [https://www.patreon.com/corradonai](https://www.patreon.com/corradonai)
**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! Don’t be early!**
* 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 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rules of respect and inclusivity.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
**WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Our community has a **monthly membership fee** that can be paid through the app (**2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month**).
Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year**.
First-timers can decide to join with a **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event** they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.
Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!
Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.
Membership to **both** Jakarta Writers and Jakarta Friends is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year. Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024) or [Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/) (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.
To all members 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.
In the past 3 years we have organised up to 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-creatives/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.
**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 Jak 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 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.
Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 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
BOOK CLUB: 1984 👁️ by George Orwell with Jakarta Writers
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 Writers) and JakFri is **the** biggest, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this **BOOK CLUB discussing "1984" 👁️ by George Orwell!**
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**
The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as PDF beforehand **for free** (which we kindly ask not to share with everyone - this book discussion is for educational purposes). Reach out to the host to receive the PDF, and feel free to ask any question in the discussion section of the event page.
Everyone is encouraged to read the short book (in English, about 300 pages) beforehand to participate to the discussion. Coming without having read the book is possible, but just half the fun.
The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide through the discussion, which will be very informal and fun. Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions. This event is **introvert friendly**! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Just join and share your passion for literature, no matter how much you read.
This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social lunch time. Our book club will be in English. Everyone's English level is OK as this is a nice occasion to practice English in an informal and welcoming setting.
**ABOUT THE BOOK**
What else is there to be said about 1984 other than its immense cultural, political, and philosophical impact on the planet.
In a superstate where the totalitarian authority reigns supreme under the omnipresent gaze of Big Brother, Winston Smith, a minor functionary in the Ministry of Truth, is tasked with altering historical records to align with the Party's narrative. Will his dangerous search for truth and personal autonomy triumph over the regime's suffocating propaganda?
A chilling and foundational must-read that's more important than ever in the modern age.
Discover more about the book [on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61439040-1984)!
**We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look at some past events:**
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Candide"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/313061019/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Feb 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/312747377/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Jan 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Rosemary's Baby"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/312206954/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=428578398)** (Dec 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/311149945/?eventOrigin=your_events)** (Nov 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Writer's Journey"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/311049907/)** (Oct 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Lord of the Flies"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/310887709/?notificationId=%3Cinbox%3E%21428578398-1758420452034&eventOrigin=notifications)** (Sept 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Alchemist"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/310055488/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2)** (Aug 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The Little Prince"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/308651641/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)**(July 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "We"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/307510139/)** (May 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "The War of Art"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/306641634/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)** (Apr 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB: "Man's Search for Meaning"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/305786005/)** (Feb 2025)
* **[BOOK CLUB 🍄: Short stories about fungi by various authors](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/295009912/)** (Aug 2023)
* **[BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Entangled Life"](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/291463350/)** (Mar 2023)
**ABOUT THE VENUE**
**Wisangkopi** is a spacious and great cafe located near the hustle and bustle of Blok M. It's attached to a great ramen place and the venue has an open space perfect for the studious and the curious.
Find out more about the venue here:
[Wisangkopi Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wisangkopi)
[Link to Google Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7B491vTtUHqmd8h8)
**ABOUT THE HOST**
Your host for this event, Ben, is a literature enthusiast eager to learn not only from texts but also from fellow readers' interpretations and personal experiences. He will guide everyone through the discussion for a memorable book club event.
**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!** We want to start the discussion together.
* 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 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rule of respect and inclusivity
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
**WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?**
As this group is slowly unrolling into a Writers' Group, it will be soon possible to join through Patreon, too: [https://www.patreon.com/corradonai](https://www.patreon.com/corradonai) Monthly membership through Patreon will grant access to **all** events of Jakarta Cretives/Writers (this group) **and** of [Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends). In the meantime, this is the existing fee structure 👇🏽
Our community has a **monthly membership fee** that can be paid through the app (**2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month**).
Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year (Option A)**.
First-timers can decide to join with a **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event (Option B)** they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.
Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakFri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like! Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.
Membership to **both** Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year (**Option C**). Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024). To most events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.
To all members 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.
In the past 3 years we have organised up to 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-creatives/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.
**THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY**
Our communities are:
* **[Jakarta Friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends)**
* **[Jakarta Writers](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers)** (former Jakarta Creatives)
* and the new group, **[How to Become a Writer](https://www.meetup.com/how-to-become-a-writer/)**
Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.
Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**⭐ (out of 5⭐) from over 300 reviews ([take a look at all reviews!](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](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx) for announcements
* Feel free to tag us [on Instagram](www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives), and we'll repost! [@jakarta.friends.creatives](http://www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives)
* For questions not answered in the description, feel free to post a comment on the event page or DM the organisers
BURGER NIGHT at Lawless Menteng 🍔 with Jakarta Friends
Hey, friend in Jakarta! Now that you joined JakFri... **are you a member of [Jakarta Writers](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you will take at the event 😊
JakFri and JakCre is **the** biggest, oldest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us to join us for this **BURGER NIGHT in Lawless Menteng!**
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**
Let's have dinner together at Lawless Burger in Menteng. They have burgers, hotdogs, fries, nachos, beers, milkshakes.
Friday night is the time to chill. What better way than sitting together and making new friends in a friendly, informal setting? After burgers, we can walk and continue our evening at one of the many places nearby. We will choose together where to go depending on our mood.
**Newcomers are particularly welcome!** Come alone or with a friend or partner. There won't be a shared bill. Everyone will pay for what they consume.
We have organised this event many times before! You can see a few past events here:
* [Burger night at Lawless Menteng (Jan 2026)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/312705350/)
* [Burger night at Lawless Citos (Dec 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/312031508/)
* [Burget night at Lawless Menteng (Nov 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/311725059/)
* [Burget night at Lawless Menteng (Sept 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/)
* [Burger night at Lawless Menteng (March 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/306637535/)
* [Burger night at Lewless Menteng (Sep 2024)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/303479032/)
* [Burger night at Lawless Kemang (Aug 2024)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/302273440/)
* [Burger night at Lewless Menteng (Apr 2024)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300000152/)
**ABOUT THE VENUE**
Lawless is a very decent joint and there will be tables reserved for us. The price range for a burger and drink is about 100 IDR and up.
* Let's meet directly at Lewless Menteng in Sarinah. There are tables reserved for us (non-smoking area)
* Don't arrive earlier of the event starts at 7.30 PM -- we want to start together
* Feel free to arrive later. The last order is at around 10.00 PM. You can also join us after dinner if you prefer, or join only to socialise without eating (please order at least one drink our of respect for the venue)
* After burgers, we can go have a drink nearby. Text in the comment section if you want to find us later during the evening
* We encourage you to reach the event by public transportation. MRT stop Bundaran HI is only 5 minutes walking distance
**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.
* People on 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 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rules of respect and inclusivity.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
**WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Our community has a **monthly membership fee** that can be paid through the app (**2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month**).
Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers (Option A)**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year**.
First-timers can decide to join with **Option B:** **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event** they attend. Registered +1 can attend for free.
Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakCre) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like!
Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.
Membership to **both** Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Writers is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year (**Option C**). Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024) or [Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/) (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members.
To all members 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.
In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakCre here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.
**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 Jak 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 250 events with over 2,000 attendees.
Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**⭐ (out of 5⭐) afrom over 500 reviews ([take a look at our reviews here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/feedback-overview/))
We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kinds.
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Friday Nite PickleBall at ATW
Main Bareng Pickleball at Ancol Tennis Warehouse. Join us for fun, socialising and sports at Ancol Tennis Warehouse.
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Bitcoin Indonesia Community Meetup Karawang 14 Maret 2026
👋🔥 **Halo Bitcoiner Karawang!** 🔥👋⠀
Punya Bitcoin itu penting, tapi **nguasain sendiri kuncinya lebih penting** 🔐😄
**Bitcoin Indonesia Karawang** mengajak kamu ikut meetup dengan tema **Cara Kerja Self-Custody** 🚀
Di meetup ini, kita bakal ngobrol santai tapi berbobot soal apa itu self-custody dan kenapa prinsip **“not your keys, not your coins”** jadi hal mendasar di Bitcoin. Materi dibawakan dengan bahasa sederhana, tanpa ribet teknis berlebihan, jadi tetap ramah buat pemula ✨
Cocok buat kamu yang sudah punya Bitcoin, baru mau mulai, atau sekadar ingin paham cara menyimpan Bitcoin dengan aman dan bertanggung jawab 🧡
**Siapa saja yang bisa ikut?**
🙌 Pemula yang baru kenal Bitcoin
🙌 Pengguna Bitcoin yang masih simpan di exchange
🙌 Bitcoiner yang ingin memperkuat keamanan asetnya
🙌 Siapa pun yang ingin belajar pegang kendali penuh atas aset digital
**Apa saja yang akan dibahas?**
🔑 Apa itu self-custody dan kenapa penting
🔑 Perbedaan simpan Bitcoin di exchange vs dompet pribadi
🔑 Pengenalan private key & seed phrase (konsep dasarnya)
🔑 Praktik aman dan kesalahan umum yang perlu dihindari
💬 Diskusi santai & tanya jawab komunitas
Santai belajarnya, serius keamanannya 🌱
Yuk pahami cara kerja self-custody bareng komunitas Bitcoin Indonesia Karawang.
Sampai ketemu di meetup! 🧡🚀
📌 Info Penting:🔸 Tiket **GRATIS** (peserta beli makan/minum sendiri)🔸 **NO** promosi altcoin, NFT, atau token lainnya🔸 100% bahas **Bitcoin** — teknologi, filosofi, dan potensinya
🔗 **Tentang Kami**🟠 *[Bitcoin Indonesia](https://x.com/bitcoinindo21)*[ ](https://x.com/bitcoinindo21)adalah komunitas nirlaba yang ingin:📚 Menyebarkan edukasi netral soal Bitcoin🕊️ Mendorong kebebasan dan kedaulatan individu🤝 Buka ruang diskusi sehat dan terbuka untuk semua
**📲 Telegram: [https://t.me/+OIIRyKQmvJY0MWFk](https://t.me/+OIIRyKQmvJY0MWFk)**
**📸 Instagram: [https://instagram.com/bitcoinindo21](https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinindo21)**
**🌐 Website: [https://bitcoinindonesia.xyz](https://bitcoinindonesia.xyz/)**
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Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends!
ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets:
\* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate.
\* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance!
LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026&
DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films!
ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen!
PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event!
RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group!
VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line.
And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with!
BONUS LINKS:
\* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/
\* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/
\* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA
\* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU
PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre).
LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture - 'Topic to be announced!'
Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - !' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness
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!/)
















