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故事簡介：沒有血腥嘔心的畫面，卻帶給你前所未有的不安感！堪稱年度奇片之一！ 年輕貌美的杏特擁有令人羨慕的生活：住豪宅、坐名車、嫁靚仔富二代。本來婚後極速懷孕理應高興，杏特卻發生令人難以理解的變化，患上病態癖好：吞食各種危險物品，愈鋒利愈難吞就愈興奮愈上癮。即使家人發現後嚴格控管，杏特變本加厲陷入失控的慾望黑洞，逐步親手摧毀了美滿的生活，更迫使她吞上癮後，吐出不願面對的真相…… Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession. won the Best Actress award at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival for this film. ##《2019翠貝卡電影節》：最佳女主角獎 [《Tribeca Film Festival 2019》: the Best Actress] 《吞上癮》Swallow 片長[Length]: 95min; 級別[Class]: IIB 導演：卡羅米拉貝拉戴維斯 編劇：卡羅米拉貝拉戴維斯 演員：海莉貝內特、奧斯汀史杜維、伊莉莎白瑪維、大衛瑞奇、丹尼斯奧黑爾 Director: Carlo Mirabella-Davis Writers: Carlo Mirabella-Davis Stars: Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, and Denis O'Hare **日期：2026年5月23 日(星期六)** **時間：1) 電影放映@7:00pm-8:40pm@賽馬會創意藝術中心 L1 中庭; 2) 晚餐@9:00pm-10:00pm@TBC** **地點： 石硤尾** **集合時間及地點：1)@6:45-6:55pm@賽馬會創意藝術中心 L1 中庭; 2)電聯** 名額：4人(同場另有公眾參與) 座位: 自由劃位(本人會早20-30分鐘到場以為大家先排隊獲好位置) 語言：英語對白,附中文字幕 **Date: 23 June, 2026 (Saturday)** **Time: 1) Movie screening @7:00pm-8:40pm @JCCAC L1, 2) Dinner @9:00pm-10:00pm @TBC** **Address: Shek Kip Mei** Assemble: 1) @6:45-6:55pm @JCCAC L1; 2) by call/whatsapp by call Seat: 4 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Seating: Free Seating (I will arrive 20-30min early to queue up for you) Language: English (Subtitle: Chinese) 交通：港鐵石硤尾站C出口, 沿偉智街,步行5-8分鐘前往 [From MTR Shek Kip Mei Station Exit C, walk along Wai Chi Street for 5-8min] MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐否? 5)茶舍or九份飽movior無所謂-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? 5) Hi Tea/ Jiu Fen Full/ whatever-> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) This movie screening is in Cantonese speaking with Chinese and English subtitle. Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

**General idea:** Join us for a relaxed people-drawing-people activity over coffee or a drink. Both newcomers and experienced participants are welcome to join. **💰 Price** : Only pay for your drink! We don't charge a fee. **✅ Guidelines**: * Bring your own paper, pencil, drawing tablet etc ✏️ * Greet the host(s)! * Buy yourself a drink (tea, coffee, sodas, etc) * Find a seat and start drawing your surroundings (especially the people). 📣 **Join our socials!** Follow [our official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/people_drawing_people/) for event photos **@peopledrawingpeople** Grow the event by sharing your own drawings and tag us! 📸 **Photos** Hosts will also take descriptive shots of the event and your drawings to promote this meetup to new members outside. If you prefer not to appear in photographs just let them know. **[ Optional activities ]** For variety we may suggest optional activities which you can choose to participate in or not. These include volunteering as a model for the group, or partnering up with people for longer model/artist exchanges, skill sharing, etc.

<<这不是活动，这是一个超过100人的港漂活动群组>> 🌆 你是否也在寻找这样的连接？ • 想认识真诚的香港朋友，而不只是职场上的点头之交 • 对香港文化好奇，却找不到人带你体验地道的港式生活 • 希望有人为你解读本地人才懂的生活智慧 • 想要一个既懂内地情怀，又熟悉香港脉络的交流圈子 🌉 当港漂遇见香港本地人 这里聚集了热心友善的香港成员与新港漂朋友，我们相信： • 最好的融入，从一杯奶茶的闲聊开始 • 最深的了解，来自本地人带你行街食饭的体验 • 最暖的支持，是当你困惑时有过来人指点 📌 我们拒绝什么？ ❌ 不接受传销/直销 ❌ 不接受保险推销 ❌ 不是抱怨大会 ✅ 而是一个让你能真正 「放下过客心态，找到留港意义」的支援网 🎯 在这里你能获得 ✅ 本地朋友带你玩 ✅ 生活实用支援 • 在地生活秘籍：从街市砍价到生活资源 • 粤语实战教学：学最地道的用语，听懂港式幽默 ✅ 双向交流平台 • 香港朋友想了解内地文化，新港漂想认识本地生活 • 我们在这里互相学习，彼此丰富 🤝 我们的独特价值 ❌ 不是单向的“帮助”，而是双向的交流 ❌ 不是表面的“欢迎”，而是真诚的接纳 ✅ 是新老朋友一起建构的温暖社群 “真正的融入，从交到第一个本地朋友开始” 👉 [立即加入](https://forms.gle/TSWwAMQqQ72qvqKy8)充满温度的跨文化社群： https://forms.gle/TSWwAMQqQ72qvqKy8

**Camping: Po Toi Island** **Difficulty Level:** **0 out of 5** **Distance:** **2 km (about a 45 minute walk from the pier)** **Night(s):** **1 Night (or you can stay longer if you wish)** **Description****: Po Toi Island, located just off the southern coast of Hong Kong, is a great spot for campers looking for a quiet escape. The island offers rugged scenery, impressive rock formations and wide open views of the South China Sea. With only a few ferries running each day, it stays peaceful and uncrowded, making it feel far removed from city life. There are three small restaurants on the island, but they may not always be open, so it’s best to bring everything you’ll need for your camping trip.** **Rental Company:** **Click** [HERE](https://gogo-camp.com/) **to access the GoGoCamp Rental Company website or choose your own camping gear rental outlet. With fantastic prices and a variety of gear options, they’ve got everything you need for your outdoor adventure. Check out the pics below to see some of the options.** **Book NOW:** **This 3-day weekend is going to be a busy one, and camping gear is limited! If you want to join in on the fun, make sure to book your camping gear** **NOW** **so you don’t miss out.** **Cancelation/Rescheduling:** **Before making a reservation, it is your obligation to thoroughly READ and UNDERSTAND the policies regarding cancellations, rescheduling, refunds, and related matters. Your reservation with the camping gear outfitter is YOUR responsibility. Should any disruptions occur, such as inclement weather, it remains your responsibility to address these issues. It is imperative that you review all details of the contract you sign. Failure to do so may result in unforeseen complications. GoGoCamp Rental Company Contact Information: +852-9538-9277.** **What to bring:** * **3 liters of water (minimum)** * **Snacks (sandwich, chips, fruits, nuts, etc)** * **Comfortable shoes** * **Water shoes** * **Beachwear** * **Large Towel or Blanket for Sun Bathing** * **Sunglasses** * **Headgear (cap/hat)** * **Sunscreen** * **Bug Spray** * **Beach Toys (frisbee, balls, etc)** * **Sleeping Bag** * **Tent** * **Flashlight** * **Toilet Paper/Wet Wipes** * **In case of Rain: plan accordingly** **Toilets and Water:** **There is a dry toilet located near the campsite. The water is not suitable for drinking.** **Stores/Restaurants:** **There are 2-3 small stores/restaurants on the island that sell drinks and food. Note: It is best to come prepared with enough water and food for the duration of your stay.** **Meeting Point:** **Wong Chuk Hang MTR - A. Once everyone arrives we will walk to the pier (about 15-20 minutes)** **Time:** **9:30 am (SHARP!). Ferry departs at 10:00 am.**

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

In the middle of busy routines and constant mental noise, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves and with a deeper sense of presence and care. This workshop is a gentle space to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate compassion — both for yourself and for the world around you. Through guided meditation, quiet reflection, and a simple creative drawing exercise, we’ll explore compassion as something lived and embodied, not just an idea. No meditation or artistic experience is needed. The session is designed to help you feel more grounded, release mental tension, reconnect with self-compassion, and experience a calm, intentional reset for the weekend. ✨ All are warmly welcome. Please bring comfortable clothes and an open mind.

***Long weekend is coming up!*** *What better way to celebrate than to drop by for an intellectually-stimulating discussion before your night out? 📖🍻* Please join us for a cozy Sunday afternoon of book-driven conversations. We're just trying to gather people who are interested in talking about what we've all been reading, so bring whatever books you'd like to start a conversation on (**genre is unlimited**). Whether you haven't read it, loved it, hated it, or didn't even finish it, I'm sure we can learn something from each other! This is our first time gathering, so let's see how things go, but here's the tentative format: Let's start with a **40-minute quiet reading time** in preparation for the **discussions** (will be in English). 📆 Date: \*\*May 24, 2026 (SUNDAY)\*\*⏰ Time: **15:00 - end** (*\*pretty flexible end time, but please stay for some of the discussions*)📍Event Address: **Rizzy Cafe & Bar**(Central, HK)*(conveniently located for whatever you have in mind for the rest of the evening 😉)* --- FOLLOW US ON IG: [@ponderate.hk](https://www.instagram.com/ponderate.hk)

Life Nude Figure Drawing Workshop! It is suitable for all levels! You can use different media to draw or paint! Only one charge - all art materials / model fee / coffee / tea / snacks are included! So you don’t need to bring anything! This is an exclusive private workshop with limited number by invitation only! Therefore, please WhatsApp me +852 9332 0424 for my confirmation after signing up here. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/3/5/c/600_461994108.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/d/0/7/600_461808391.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/9/f/600_451457823.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/d/2/b/600_437084331.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/5/7/5/600_448945973.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/e/c/b/600_436696075.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/7/4/600_446583700.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/5/e/600_428958782.jpeg

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan