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Walk, talk & connect 🌈
Join us for a relaxed social walk in forest near Nijmegen 🌈
The walk will be easy-paced and social, lasting around 1 to 1.5 hours — perfect for meeting new people and enjoying the afternoon together.
After the walk, we’ll finish at a local café for a drink - it will be after all borreltijd!
Whether you’re new to Nijmegen, looking to expand your queer community, or just want a low-pressure social afternoon, you’re very welcome to join.
✨ Inclusive, relaxed, and open to all identities
🥾 Easy walking pace
☕ Ending with drinks and conversation
Meeting point will be by zweefvliegveld in Malden, at the parking place of the Boscafe de Zweef.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QMZ1iPaKqNP8hoiy9?g_st=ic
It’s not far outside of Nijmegen, easy to reach with a bike or car.
Verraders en Geesten
Ik organiseer wederom Verraders en Geesten! Midden in de natuur spelen we dit, wat vooral erg gezellig samen is en met veel vrijheid. 3 Verraders in de groep. Kan jij ze eruit pikken? Geheel verzorgd.
Super tof om dit samen te doen🥳 ik ben de spelleider en de sfeer en dynamiek bij zo'n dag zijn altijd top! Kaartjes kan je kopen op de website van WeekendHet(.nl), daar staat ook veel meer uitleg van wat het inhoudt. Mochten er vragen zijn laat maar weten! Er komen ook mensen van buiten MeetUp om samen een mooie dag te beleven😁
Matcha Tasting & Mingle
Join us for a relaxed and friendly matcha tasting meetup. I’ll bring matcha for everyone to try, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, including alcohol if you like. This is a casual event for meeting new people, enjoying Japanese tea culture, and spending a cozy afternoon together. Beginners are very welcome. Free to join.
☕️ Chat & Craft 🧶
**We have limited space at the café, so if you've RSVPd and can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so another person can join!**
Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink. Just bring your own project and payment for drinks.
Meet fellow crafting enthusiasts, whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique!
We talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in good company.
We now also have a WhatsApp group, where we organise get-togethers and other events. Ask one of the organisers at the next Meetup you join for more information and access.
Heart of Compassion: Meditatie & Reflectie
*Since the event will be in Dutch, this description is too.*
Ben je benieuwd naar wat het Tibetaans boeddhisme inhoudt en zoek je een plek waar je op een ontspannen en toegankelijke manier kunt kennismaken? Of ben je gewoon op zoek naar een moment van rust, meditatie en reflectie? Dan ben je van harte welkom bij *Heart of Compassion*, een reeks zondagochtendbijeenkomsten waarin compassie het centrale thema vormt. Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen.
Tijdens deze ochtenden beginnen we met een gezamenlijke meditatie. Daarna volgt een korte inleiding op een boeddhistisch thema, zoals de [Vier Edele Waarheden](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vier_edele_waarheden), compassie voor jezelf en voor anderen. We nemen vervolgens de tijd om samen stil te staan bij het onderwerp, in de vorm van een gesprek of een geleide meditatie die uitnodigt tot reflectie.
**Voor wie?**
Of je nu net begint met het verkennen van boeddhisme of gewoon op zoek bent naar een moment van rust, iedereen is welkom. Ervaar de kracht van compassie in een toegankelijke en rustige sfeer.
**Praktische informatie**
-Begeleiding: Eline Rinchen Dorjee-Weiman
-Ontvangst: vanaf 10:15 uur en na de bijeenkomst is er tijd voor een kopje thee
-Plaats: [Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, 6532 XX Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan zit de ingang aan je rechterzijde
-Kosten: Aan deze bijeenkomsten zijn geen kosten verbonden
-Aanmelding is niet nodig
Kijk ook naar onze andere [open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/) en [cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)
Outdoor Mat Pilates in Wilhelminapark
Join us for a small outdoor mat Pilates class in Utrecht 🌿
We’ll meet in the park for a relaxed, beginner-friendly Pilates session. The class is suitable for all levels and focuses on moving your body, breathing, building strength and enjoying a calm evening outside.
Please bring your own mat, water and comfortable clothes.
The exact meeting point in the park will be shared before the class.
Weather note:
This is an outdoor class. In case of bad weather, the class may be postponed and participants will be informed in advance.
Good energy welcome 🤍
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Weekly Anime Night - Summer Session #2
**☀️ Weekly Anime Night - Summer Season ☀️**
Your friendly neighbourhood anime club is there to get you excited about the summer season! We are going to start watching **Witch Hat Atelier**!
**📅 Event Series Details**
**Dates: June 14th**
**Time: 19:00–21:00**
**Location**: Buurtcentrum De Speler, Thorbeckelaan 18, 3551 BR, Utrecht
**🎬 What’s the Plan This Week?**
1. Before we start watching, enjoy chats with other joiners, meet new people and get comfortable to start the show!
2. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 1**
3. Break – Grab a drink, chat, and stretch those legs.
4. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 2**
5. Break – Grab a drink, chat, and stretch those legs.
6. **Witch Hat Atelier - episode 3**
7. Closing & Hangout – Let’s talk reactions, highlights, opinions, hot takes, and everything in between!
**🎒 What Should You Bring?**
Your favorite snacks and drinks (not provided)
Your love for anime
Friends, or just your awesome self – all are welcome!
**🎟️ Free & Open to All!**
This is a non-commercial, community-driven event created by fans, for fans. Whether you’re new to anime or a seasoned otaku, there’s a seat on the couch for you.
**🎌 About Utrecht Anime Club**
U.A.C. is an ever-growing group of collaborative and diverse people. Our goal is to bring people together from all across Utrecht (and beyond!), to create cozy and inclusive events in which we share our love of anime.
**🔍 Questions?**
Drop them in the event chat – we’re happy to help!
Come for the anime, stay for the laughs, finale vibes, and great people.
See you there! ✨🎥🍿
Shut Up & Write!® Almere
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Buitenspelen voor volwassene
Samen sporten, gewoon voor de fun, elke week een divers programma, met allerlei verschillende sporten. Je hoeft niet de beste te zijn, maar wel zin hebben om samen te spelen en te leren.
Tijdens een training doen we verschillende spelletjes, basketbal, voetbal. volleybal, spikebal, honkbal.
Kom je ook, de bal ligt bij jou!!
Eerste keer meedoen is altijd gratis, daarna kan je beslissen of dit voor jou is, of niet!! Dus kom een keer proberen.
Kan je niet op deze dag, we sporten ook op andere dagen nl
Zondag om 9:30 of
Maandag om 20:30
Stuur mij een berichtje als je op die dagen een keer wil proberen!
The amount of people rsvp'd to this game doesn't match the real number of people at the event, as Meetup is only used for promotion purposes.
🏰 Real Estate #5 — Kasteel Slangenburg 🌿
For the final chapter of this year’s *Real Estate* series, we’ll travel east to the beautiful countryside near Doetinchem to explore one of the most fascinating estates in the Netherlands: **Kasteel Slangenburg**.
📍 Sunday 14 June — 13:00
📍 Meeting point: Kasteel Slangenburg bus stop, Doetinchem
Hidden among forests, historic lanes and old hunting grounds, Kasteel Slangenburg is a 17th-century castle built on medieval foundations, surrounded by a landscape shaped over centuries by noble families, nature and architecture.
During our walk, we’ll explore the estate’s remarkable trapezium-shaped avenue system, cross the atmospheric “sterrenbos” (star forest), walk along parts of the Pieterpad and discover hidden corners such as the historic horse washing area and the family cemetery.
This is one of those places where history, landscape design and nature blend together perfectly — and where the Dutch countryside suddenly feels almost cinematic.
And of course, as always, we’ll also talk about the stories behind the estate: the castle owners, the transformations of the land over the centuries, and the role these country estates played in Dutch history.
The walk is approximately **4.2 km**, mostly through the estate grounds and surrounding forested landscape. With a bit of luck, we may even spot some local wildlife along the way 👀
⚠️ Important logistical note: reaching Kasteel Slangenburg by public transport usually requires booking the **RRReis Haltetaxi**, an on-demand shuttle service that connects from Doetinchem station (or other nearby points depending on where you come from).
The taxi must be booked **at least 2 hours in advance** of your intended departure time, so please plan your journey carefully!
After the walk, we’ll stop at the estate’s former coach house — today transformed into the charming **Koetshuis Slangenburg café** — where we can relax together with a drink and a chat before heading home.
As always, everyone is welcome 😊
Sunday basketball in UvA weekly (pay and in)
I update the booking as early as Thursday;
5.5 euro is charged. Pay and in
Please make sure you can make it then sign up. Please do not cancel the last day.
🐯 SpeakTiger: Speed Friending – Amsterdam Edition✨
**When:** Sunday, 14th of June at 13:00
**Where:** Amsterdam (exact venue shared with confirmed guests)
**Event fee:** €7 (early-bird)/€10 (general admission)/€15 (late bird). Prepaid only.
🎟️ **[Click here to register for the event](https://luma.com/k2hyvm40)**
**✨ Speed Friending by SpeakTiger now coming to Amsterdam.**
An afternoon designed to help you connect with people.
☀️Summer is here. You can feel it – the days are long, the energy is back, and there's that quiet wish: now let's actually do something different.
**This is where it starts.**
We started in Portugal and have been running Speed Friending events for a while now. Every single one sold out. People left with plans for the weekend, group chats that actually work, and friends they didn't expect to make.
**Amsterdam – it's your turn.**
⭐*Short, intentional 1-on-1 conversations. A simple, comfortable way to meet new people. Just sit down. Talk. Connect. Like you mean it.*
**🪑 So, how does it work?**
– The space is set up with small tables for two.
– You'll have a series of **1-on-1 conversations**, each lasting 10–15 minutes.
– You don't have to approach anyone. You just sit down — and talk.
– We guide the flow and tell you when to rotate 🔄.
✅ This is a **guided**, one-on-one event.
✅ Each table has **optional prompt cards** to move past small talk.
✅ No awkward silences. No pressure. No *'so, what do you do?'* loops.
🥂 At the end, you'll have time to reconnect with anyone you clicked – grab a drink, share a laugh, make a plan. By then, the room won't feel like strangers anymore.
✨ Structured enough to make it easy.
✨ Relaxed enough to feel real.
And because it's a **Sunday**, the day doesn't have to end there.
**👀 Who it's for**
* You live or work in Amsterdam and want an actual social circle here.
* You're tired of surface-level small talk and "we should hang out sometime" that never goes anywhere.
* You're curious, open-minded, and up for something new.
**🧭 The details**
🗓️ When: Sunday, 14th of June at 13:00
📍 Where: Amsterdam (exact venue shared with confirmed guests - to make it natural and avoid walk-ins)
🎟️ Event fee: €7 (early bird)/€10 (general admission)/ €15 (late bird). Prepaid only. Limited spots.
🤘 **I WANT TO JOIN**
**[Click here to register for the event](https://luma.com/k2hyvm40)**
❓**FAQ**
**\- Can I come alone?**
Yes. Most people do. That's actually the point.
**\- Do I have to talk to everyone?**
You'll rotate through almost everyone – but nothing is forced. Take a break whenever you need.
**\- I'm shy – is this for me?**
Absolutely. You don't have to approach anyone or come up with the perfect opener. Just show up.
**\- Is this like speed dating?**
The format is similar (1-on-1 conversations that rotate), but there's no romantic angle. This is about real friendship, not a date.
**\- Why is the location secret?**
We share the venue only with confirmed guests. Keeping it private helps us match the space to the group size and creates a more intimate, focused experience.
⚡ **Heads up – these spots fill up fast.**
Every Lisbon edition? Sold out. Amsterdam is the debut - which means the first crowd sets the tone for everything that comes next. We're keeping it small and curated on purpose. If you want in, book early.
🐯 **Hosted by SpeakTiger – now landing in Amsterdam.**
Come curious.
Come as you are. 🤘
And leave with people you actually want to see again.
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/speaktiger_pt)
Join [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BQKjQLh7hfPAuGvT9cXl9u)
Check our [website](https://speaktiger.com)
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Sip, Stroll and Shop at Bridge Park Night Market!
*Sip, Stroll and Shop at Bridge Park!* Join us at North Market Bridge Park Night Market for an evening market in the streets of Bridge Park with 35+ vendors, live music, DORA, entertainment and so much more!
What you can find at the Night Market at North Market Bridge Park:
*● Independent makers offering hand-made and locally grown products for sale*
*● Live Music from DJ*
*● DORA beverages from Market Bar featuring beers from Nocterra Brewing Company and local distillery's cocktails. Kitchen Social usually offers yummy themed cocktails, too!*
**MEET**: We'll gather at tables inside near the Market Bar. Be sure to check-in first and then groups of us can meander the street vendors. Some may want to do a wine tasting at the wine shop, too.
Lets Connect at VASO'S!
Fellas, we’re kicking things off at Vasos in Dublin and this is more than just a link up it’s about building real connections, expanding our circles, and surrounding ourselves with good energy and solid men. Come meet some great guys, network, laugh, vibe, and build connections that could impact your future personally and professionally.
Everybody & Everyone is welcome!
No pressure. No egos. Just real conversations, real relationships, and real growth.
📍 Vasos — Dublin, Ohio
🤝 Brotherhood \| Networking \| Growth \| Collaboration
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
🎳 **Summer Fun Starts on the Lanes! 20% off for NEW bowlers!**
The 6-week summer social bowling league is here - cold drinks, fun times, and new friends await on the lanes! Whether you're looking to meet new people, unwind after work, or just have a fun weekly outing, this league is for everyone.
Social vibes, happy hour energy, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting awesome people. ;)
**🗓 Thursday nights \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 *(while Early Bird is active)***
**🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUSU26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird***
**💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
**Why Join?**
🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan
🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar
🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome!
👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early
🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes
💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends!
**Want in?**
Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2d5y52vq
Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way!
📅 League Dates (Thursday nights): June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)***
**Cost & What’s Included:**
✔ $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUSU26**
✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week)
✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup
✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people
👉 **Sign up now:**
💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
🤑New bowlers use code MUSU26 to save 20%
📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG
📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7
Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!





















