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**tl;dr** Share your travel stories from Australia and how to make small talk with Australians **Details:** * Where: **7:30 to 8:50 PM, Bugis NLB library,** **Program Room 1** (**basement**) or via Zoom * **Zoom link:** I will post the Zoom link in the comments below and on our Telegram channel one day before the meet. * After: Discussions until last train/bus at the Bras Basah building food court next doors. * Optional: Join **Telegram for reminder**: [https://t.me/+7TNAbjU60PVjOTE1](https://t.me/+7TNAbjU60PVjOTE1) (super low volume, used for reminders only) More: What makes you go to Australia? The expansive outbacks? Vibrant and diverse cities? Or the easy going Australians? What are your favorite places, food and experiences? And most importantly, how to make effortless small talk with Australians while you are there.

**NEWCOMERS & BEGINNERS WELCOME** 🥳 \> First time attending? Hosts will gladly settle you into a table and recommend easy\-to\-learn games Whether you're a curious beginner, seasoned gamer or new in town looking to make connections, join us for a night of friendly competition, good company, and maybe discover a new favorite game! \> Over 100 party\, social deduction & light strategy games \> Welcome to bring your own game\! \(Any genre\) 🎫 Entry: **$12/pax** Inclusive of a complimentary welcome treat: \> **FREE 1\* Dessert Bowl, or** \> **FREE 2\* Can Drinks** 🏠 Venue: **The Noodle Place** **15A Circular Road (2nd Floor)** Nearest MRT: Clark Quay / Raffles Place Do Whatsapp 8337-0678 to confirm your attendance and share about your game genre preference, if any, so we can put you on a suitable table! \>\>\>\>\> By signing up for the event, you agree to the following: 🪑 Be mindful of your RSVP! Update 4 hours prior to the event if something else comes up and you can’t attend so someone else can join the fun! 📸 Photos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes. Please sound out if uncomfortable. 🚫 No soliciting, MLM, investment pitches or harassment. Let's keep it friendly! No outside food please! For inclusivity, gameplay will be in English and may be less accessible if you’re not fluent. **‼️ No refunds for sudden unavailability. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided promptly.** For more information, please feel free to whatsapp 8337-0678

This is a casual networking evening for founders, builders, technologists, investors, students, and curious entrepreneurial minds. RSVP for the event 👉 [HERE](https://luma.com/u4rgt6sm) ​**Format** Short intro. Open discussion. High signal conversations. Light refreshments. Networking. ​**What we’ll explore** • How AI is changing how startups are built • Venture studios and the next model of company creation • Nations without geography • Digital citizenship and participation economies • The future of borders, identity, and coordination **About Mamba Partners** This edition is co hosted with Mamba Partners, a venture studio building AI native products and partnering with founders to launch the next generation of technology startups. Learn more about Mamba Partners at mambapartners.com **About e-America** e-America is an experiment to build a Digital Nation, America in the cloud. Learn more about e-America at e-america.org RSVP for the event 👉 [HERE](https://luma.com/u4rgt6sm)

Upcoming session: 25 March 2026, 6pm at Katong CC Basketball Court Text either of us once you reached! Jun Xiong: 96912529 Aloy: 84378993 Join our Telegram Channel for timely updates on the Basketball sessions!
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Looking to have fun and stay active? Join us for our beginner-friendly basketball games! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening for a relaxed and chill session. Whether you're new to basketball or just looking to play casually, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the game, make new friends, and get some exercise. All skill levels are welcome—come as you are and let's have fun on the court!

🗓️Midweek Power Workout ⏳60-minute session 🎟️ New Participant Benefit Elevate your midweek routine with our energizing full-body workout experience, designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay motivated. This dynamic 60-minute session is suitable for all fitness levels—from beginners to experienced participants—combining cardio, strength, and endurance training through engaging circuits and effective resistance exercises. Each workout is thoughtfully structured to build total-body strength, enhance stamina, and support lean muscle development. Beyond physical results, our sessions focus on confidence, consistency, and overall well-being. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive and inclusive training environment where you can exercise safely, progress at your own pace, and stay motivated throughout your fitness journey. 🎟️ New Participant Benefit First-time attendees receive a complimentary body composition analysis to establish a fitness baseline and support personalized goal-setting. “The only bad workout is the one you didn’t do.” 🕒 Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 Location: Aperia Mall, Open Plaza 🎒 What to Bring: Yoga mat, towel, water Whether your goal is strength, endurance, or maintaining an active lifestyle, our experienced team is committed to helping you achieve sustainable, long-term results. Join us and take the next step toward a healthier, stronger you. 💪 ⚠️ Disclaimer Participation in this event is voluntary. Attendees acknowledge that physical activity carries inherent risks and agree to take part at their own discretion. The organizers are not liable for any injuries or health-related incidents.

**Register at the Luma Page**: https://luma.com/gh9ysbg8 In the spirit of this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” OGP invites our closest community of civic builders and partners to reflect on this together. Give to Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and collaboration. When people, organisations, and communities contribute knowledge, mentorship, visibility, and opportunities, we collectively expand pathways for women to participate and lead. This learning circle is part of OGP’s Stewards for Good programme, which supports communities building technology for public good and expands pathways for civic participation. The session is jointly presented with our steward, Women Devs SG. It reflects OGP’s broader mission to create more inclusive models of citizen participation, ensuring that diverse voices are involved not only in public policy discussions, but also in designing the technologies that power public good. ### **Human Library Learning Circles** To deepen the conversation, OGP and WDS will host Human Library-style learning circles, where women leaders and civic builders share their insights and lived experiences on how they: * build technology for public good * participate in civic innovation * shape inclusive digital systems ✨ **About Open Government Products (OGP)** OGP is an experimental sandbox unit of the Singapore Government that builds tech for public good. Learn more about their products and career opportunities at [https://careers.open.gov.sg/](https://careers.open.gov.sg/)

Join us for a relaxed evening to meet fellow data leaders, architects, and engineers. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and meaningful conversations while exploring high-performance, real-time data platforms. We’ll be joined by **Rakuten**, one of Japan’s largest eCommerce companies where advertising is a major revenue driver. Their **Singapore-based Ad Delivery team** will share how they use **Aerospike to** **power targeted and personalised ads for millions of Japanese shoppers**, helping drive consistent revenue growth year after year. It’s a great opportunity to hear insights directly from the Rakuten team and network with peers working on real-time data and large-scale systems. Whether you’re already using Aerospike or simply interested in learning more about real-time data infrastructure, we’d love to have you there. Seats are limited, so please secure your spot early by registering here: https://aerospike.com/singapore-happy-hour/

Welcome to the Party of Fives Meetups! If you are a gamer who wants to go beyond the usual PARTY gaming fare at boardgame meetups and cafes, this is it! We don't usually play Cards against Humanity, Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns. That's just us. Make us play if you can. We will be playing an assortment of board games ranging from light strategic kinds to heavy thematic ones. Games we usually play range from light ones like Azul, Splendor, Jamaica to medium ones like Yokohama, Endeavor and Nippon and of course heavy ones like Twilight Imperium, Gloomhaven, Tainted Grail and Kingdom Death Monster! Do not be surprised if you see us painting miniatures or are engaged in some sort of insanely time-consuming enhancements towards our game elements in our games. Everyone get their kick in different ways. :) Painting groups are also in their groups of fives ... For the game designers out there, just tell us that you are a creator when you see us and we will have our own private creative sessions mapped out in a feasible way. Most others don't care so we should not disturb the force unnecessarily. We will contact you when you sign up and place you into appropriate messaging groups with different needs to facilitate further communication. Total noobs are totally welcome! While we don't serve food ourselves, we are smack right in the middle of the legendary Golden Mile premises with an huge range of eateries from super curry puffs, loud Japanese izakaya food, heavenly chicken rice with steamboat, hellish black burgers and authentic Thai food that is just sick. All within a pebble's throw away. Tea and dinner sessions (at our own expenses) usually follow the gaming sessions according to our designated groups. Due to the current Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, you are not allowed to join us for these food consuming sessions only. For your understanding, please If you have something specific in mind, do a shout out below and we see if we can help within reasonable grounds. There will be a charge of SGD $15 (ARENA: $15), (HEAVY/CAMPAIGN GAMES: $25) collected at the door (in cash) to help with the running of the event. How to sign up for our sessions: • Join the Singapore Manga Anime Games & Cosplay Assembly as a member. • RSVP below and retain a screenshot of your RSVP as proof. • Note that without proof of RSVP you will not be allowed into the premises. • Note that those who sign up but do not show up will not be allowed to sign up for future Party of Five sessions. • Note that RSVP closes 6 hours before the event takes place. For those who will like to form groups to play other games, feel free to shout out your intentions at the comments section below: Note that there won’t be any game masters around to help you with your games on site. The meetup will run from the time stated to the time ended. By signing up for this meetup, you agree to the terms and conditions set above.

Join us for an exciting language exchange meetup where you can practice both Japanese and English in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced speaker, this event is perfect for honing your language skills while making new friends who share a passion for Japanese culture. Immerse yourself in conversations, games, and activities that will not only help you improve your language proficiency but also deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. Bring your enthusiasm and curiosity, and get ready to expand your language skills while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your language abilities and cultural awareness in a fun and interactive setting! Let's learn Japanese. にほんごをまなびましょう！ 日本語を学びましょう。

## Details **♟️ Geek Out, Stress Out 🎯** **Note:** Please join the event from the URL below instead: [https://playbojio.vercel.app/](https://playbojio.vercel.app/) Participants who join this session via the ***PlayBoJio*** platform will be eligible for the session’s lucky draw, which will be drawn the following day. 🎁✨

You are warmly invited to an intimate dinner gathering created exclusively for **women** who value meaningful connection, thoughtful conversation, and shared experiences. This evening is a gentle space to *meet new faces*, *exchange stories*, and *connect* across different walks of life in a relaxed yet refined setting. Designed for women who enjoy good food, warm company, and purposeful conversations, this gathering offers an opportunity to expand your social circle beyond work and everyday routines. Come together with like-minded women to reflect, connect, and build lasting friendships over food. We look forward to welcoming you into **Her Inner Circle**, where meaningful connections begin. **Location:** Marina One B2 Communal Dining Space (Get your Takeaways and join us for a meal! beside Cold Storage) **Time:** 7pm onwards **Attendance Policy:** * Attendance is **limited.** If the event is full, please **join the waitlist.** * If you are on the waitlist, please **wait for confirmation before showing up.** * Walk-ins without confirmation may be turned away, even if there appears to be space. * This helps us honor those who registered properly and maintain the quality of the experience. **Note:** Her Inner Circle is a **women-only** community rooted in **authenticity**, **respect**, and **genuine** **connection**. While you are welcome to exchange contacts, we encourage you to do so at your own comfort and discretion.

**Note:** Please join the event from the URL below instead: [https://playbojio.vercel.app/](https://playbojio.vercel.app/) Participants who join this session via the ***PlayBoJio*** platform will be eligible for the session’s lucky draw, which will be drawn the following day. 🎁✨

🔥 **28 March Morning Hike** 🌿 Ready to move, sweat, and explore the city together? Join us for a refreshing **urban nature + heritage hike** this Saturday! 📍 **Meeting Point:** Fort Canning MRT Station Exit B ⏰ **Time:** 8:15 AM sharp 🏁 **End:** Around 12:00 PM 🍴 **Lunch:** Food Republic @ City Square Mall 🚶‍♂️ **Distance:** \~8KM ⛰ **Difficulty:** Intermediate ⏳ **Duration:** 2.5 – 3 hours ✨ **Route Highlights:** Start from Fort Canning Park → Peranakan Museum → Bras Basah Complex → Masjid Sultan → Golden Mile Food Centre → Jalan Besar Stadium → End at City Square Mall 💬 Whether you're coming for fitness, fresh air, or good company — this hike has it all. Expect a good mix of greenery, culture, and hidden city gems! Limited spots — first come, first served. 🎒 What to bring: ✔ Comfortable hiking or walking shoes ✔ Water bottle ✔ Light towel ✔ Cap / hat ✔ Sunscreen ✔ Small backpack ✔ Positive energy 😄

Fellow board game and card game lovers, looking for a place to play MTG Commander? Or looking to learn how to play Magic The Gathering? Come join us this Tuesday and have a fun filled, fireball swinging, dragons casting night! Bring your own commander deck (any bracket) or just bring yourself and your friends if you’re coming to learn how to play! All Gender welcomed! Venue: Unsalted By Lazy Potato Address: 17A Jalan Klapa #02-01 S(199329) Time: 7pm til late Entry: $6 What you get: 1 Magic the Gathering Play Booster Pack + 1 canned drink

☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!** Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *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-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/23auxkaq Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26** ✔ 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 🤑Use promo code MU2P26 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!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Inspired by the successful events like "Pot Luck in the Park" and "Saturday Mornings @ East Market," this meetup promises a fun and engaging atmosphere where like-minded individuals can connect over a shared love for languages and cultures. Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will individually choose from the menu and pay for their own meal.)