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**📌 What** Kick off your weekend with the undisputed king of party games. Whether you're a sniper with the ping pong ball or you just enjoy the "beer" part of the game, this is the place to be. It's loud, it's fun, and it's the easiest way to make new friends in Milan. ***How it works:*** Meet at **20:30** at the **Meetup reserved table** to grab a drink, mingle, and form teams. The games start officially at **21:00**. Look for the group near the tables (or follow the sound of bouncing balls). ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, you need to connect with other participants in the Whatsapp chat to form a group! More info below. **📌 Who** Expats, students, locals, and anyone with decent hand-eye coordination (or willingness to learn). **📌 How** * RSVP to join. * Join the **[WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IXfhcrsOrUCDyHs6CPtL83)** — [Critical to find the group and form teams]. * (Please please please) keep your RSVP on Meetup updated 🫶

📌 **What** Goditi Isola come un vero local! 🍹✨ Unisciti a noi per un venerdì sera "alla milanese": zero stress, niente tavoli assegnati, solo buona compagnia e vibes da piazzetta. ***Come funziona:*** ci troviamo inizialmente al **Lucky Bar** per rompere il ghiaccio con il primo drink. Una volta formato il gruppo, ci spostiamo tutti insieme (sono 150 metri a piedi!) verso **Piazzale Archinto** per continuare la serata nel cuore della movida, tra chiacchiere in piedi e refill tattici al Vinyl o negli altri bar della piazza. ❗️Il team di Meetup non sarà presente. Comunicate con gli altri partecipanti sulla chat WhatsApp per fare gruppo! Maggiori info qui sotto. 📌 **Who** Giovani (20-30enni), milanesi e fuorisede che hanno voglia di conoscere gente nuova in modo easy. Perfetto se cerchi una serata rilassata e "alla mano", lontano dai soliti locali ingessati. 📌 **How** 1\. RSVP per partecipare\. 2\. Entra nel **[gruppo WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwJKPZI3G0vKqLZRdRtzLr)** — fondamentale per coordinarsi ("Siamo al Lucky", "Ci stiamo spostando in piazza"). 3\. \(Per favore per favore per favore\) **tieni aggiornato il tuo RSVP su Meetup** 🫶

📌 **What** Feeling a little *youngish and lostish*? Same. Join this aperitivo where you can meet other 20- and 30-somethings who are also navigating the “What am I doing with my life?” era — but in good company. ***How it works***: you show up, grab a drink, and mingle with people who are just as lost as you are. ❗️**The Meetup team won’t be there**, you need to connect with other participants in the Whatsapp chat to form a group! More info below. 📌 **Who** Lost souls in their 20s/30s—Milanese, *fuorisede* or expats, all are welcome! 📌 **How** 1. **RSVP to join**. 2. **Join the** **[Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FsAGckbAhzo6WboaZkrusJ)** — the group helps handle logistics and connect with other participants before the event. 3. (Please please please) **keep your RSVP on Meetup updated** 🫶

Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation at Daisy American Garden in the heart of Navigli. Whether you’re practicing Italian, English, or just looking for an easygoing event where people speak English, this is a fun and friendly way to meet new people and improve your skills. We’ll kick things off with classic Milanese aperitivos and mix in casual language exchange throughout the evening. All levels welcome. 📍 Daisy American Garden, Navigli 🕕 Every Friday, from 8:00 PM 🥂 First-timers and solo attendees encouraged!

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una location unica in stile arabo con aperitivo a buffet italo marocchino, spettacolo di danza del ventre e dalle 22,30 dj set revival commerciale costo della serata 20€ compresa la prima consumazione tavolo prenotato a nome ENERGY, gradita conferma via whatsapp Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

The holidays are just around the corner, and before everyone heads into festive plans, we’re gathering once more around the table. Join us at Draft Milano for an easygoing evening where games are chosen together, groups form naturally, and the focus stays on having fun rather than winning. Whether you are a regular or joining for the first time, you are very welcome. 🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT **A Huge Game Library**: Draft has something for every type of player, from fast and silly party games to longer strategy games. You can also bring your own favorites if you want to share them. **A Friendly Community**: Our group includes locals, internationals, newcomers, and regulars. Everyone is welcome, whether you come alone or with friends. **No Experience Needed**: We help form groups and explain rules, so you can jump right in even if you have never played a game before. 🗓️ KEY DETAILS 📍 **Where**: Draft Milano, Viale Misurata 9, 20146 Milano MI 🗓 **When**: Friday, 19 December 2025 ⏰ **Time**: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM 💰 **Cost**: Free to attend. You only pay for any food or drinks you order RSVP to join us for Chapter 14 of The Milan Playground.

📌**What** Hai voglia di un *sabato sera tranquillo*? Anche noi. Unisciti al nostro sabato sera easy in pieno centro a Milano: una serata rilassata, un buon cocktail in mano e nuove persone da conoscere. Niente caos, niente pressioni, solo *good vibes*. Dimentica il caos e i decibel sparati a mille dei locali notturni milanesi, il nostro format è l'ideale per chi cerca un sabato sera easy e autentico a Milano. ***Come funziona:*** arrivi, prendi il tuo drink e ti immergi in un'atmosfera genuina. Nessuna prenotazione, nessuna formalità: solo chiacchiere piacevoli, facili incontri e la libertà di socializzare con persone che, come te, preferiscono la semplicità di un buon bicchiere alla bolgia dei locali affollati. Vieni, rilassati e fai amicizia in un ambiente davvero alla mano. ❗️**Il team di Meetup non sarà presente**, ci occupiamo solo della parte logistica. Per formare un gruppo e incontrarti all'evento, connettiti e interagisci con gli altri partecipanti nella chat di WhatsApp. Trovi tutto qui sotto! 📌**Who** Ventenni e trentenni in cerca di un sabato sera chill: milanesi, fuorisede, giovani lavoratori, expat. Tutti benvenuti! **📌How** 1. **RSVP per partecipare.** 2. **Unisciti al [gruppo WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwJKPZI3G0vKqLZRdRtzLr?mode=hqrc)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwJKPZI3G0vKqLZRdRtzLr?mode=hqrc)— utile per la logistica e per connettersi con gli altri prima dell’evento. 3. (Per favore per favore per favore) **tieni aggiornato il tuo RSVP su Meetup.**

**Tired of small talk? Looking for conversations that feel real, honest, and meaningful? Let's reconnect with what really matters.** Join us for an intimate evening in **CO.SY Monza from 18:30**, where a small group of open-minded people will gather to explore deeper topics using **a deck of curated prompt cards**. Each card offers a thoughtful question that invites **reflection, vulnerability, and genuine connection.** **What to Expect** * A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere * Small group (8-10) for meaningful conversation * Guided prompts to encourage depth, reflection, and storytelling **Who It’s For** Anyone who craves authentic connection, loves thought-provoking questions, or simply wants to meet people in a more intentional way. The event is free to attend. Please know that CO.SY is offering us a **plate of their finger food with their signature homemade sauces and crisps plus one drink for only 15 EUR**! CO.SY will close at 20:00 but of course we can go somewhere else after!

(English version below) Pronti per una **Sunday Game Night pre-natalizia**? 🎄 Ci ritroviamo al **Tardis Pub** per una serata di **giochi da tavolo, carte e strategia**, tra risate, birre, giocatori esperti o alle prime armi🍻🕺 **Bonus Natale**✨: se ti va, sfoggia il tuo maglione o gadget natalizio più discutibile...Saremo pronti ad eleggere l’**outfit più brutto della serata**, ma niente pressione! Se preferisci, vieni semplicemente con la voglia di giocare: **risate e buon divertimento garantiti per tutti** 🎲 **👥 Per chi è pensato l’evento** Per giovani tra i **22 e i 33 anni** che amano giocare, prendersi alla leggera e conoscere nuove persone. **🧩 Cosa aspettarsi** 🕤 **21:00** → Ci troviamo, presentiamo e ordiniamo da bere 🎯 **21:15** → Inizio giochi (scegliamo insieme) 🗨️ **23:15** → Chill & chiacchiere (resta pure più a lungo se ti va!) **🎲 Porta i tuoi giochi!** Avremo tanti giochi a disposizione, ma se hai un gioco da tavolo o di carte che ami, portalo con te - soprattutto se è in inglese... ci piacerebbe mescolare lingue e culture!😉 **🍻 Dove** 📍*Tardi Pub* \- Via Luigi Ornato 136\, 20162\, Milano \(MI\) **✨ Perché partecipare** Per divertirsi, conoscere persone da Milano e da tutto il mondo e godersi una serata piena di **good vibes**! *English speakers are more than welcome to join, here some details:* Ready for a **pre-Christmas Sunday Game Night**? We’re meeting at **Tardis Pub** for a fun evening of **board games, card games, and strategy games**, with laughs, beers, and festive vibes 🍻✨ No matter if you’re a hardcore gamer or a total beginner, you’ll easily find a table and a team to play with! **Christmas bonus:** feel free to rock your most questionable Christmas sweater or gadget. We’ll vote for the **ugliest outfit of the night** — totally optional though! If dressing up isn’t your thing, just bring your game spirit: **fun and good vibes guaranteed for everyone** 🕺🎲 **👥 Who it’s for** Young people around **22–33 years old** who love to play, laugh, and meet new people. **🧩 What to expect** * **9:00 PM**: Meet & greet * **9:15 PM**: Let the games begin! (we’ll decide together what to play) * **11:15 PM**: Chill & chat - stay longer if you’d like! **🎲 Bring your own games!** We'll have plenty of games, but if you have a favorite board or card game, feel free to bring it - especially if it’s in English! We love mixing languages and cultures. 😉 **🍻 Location** 📍 *Tardis Pub* \- Via Luigi Ornato 136\, 20162\, Milano \(MI\) **✨ Why join** Come to have fun, meet people from Milan and beyond, and enjoy a night full of good vibes!

**📌 What** Sunday afternoon, Christmas vibes, and the Bosco Verticale watching over us: it's the perfect atmosphere to show off your moves (or fall with style) on the Gae Aulenti ice rink. After burning off some pre-Christmas panettone on the ice, the group will head into the heart of Isola for a tour of the neighborhood's coolest bars. No rigid plans—just good company, holiday lights, and that classic Sunday aperitivo. ***How it works***: Meet at 4:00 PM in front of the ice rink and and go to the ticket office to pay for an hour-long skating session at the cost of 8 euros. Then, you can go with the group for a walk around the christmas market in Gae Aulenti and then to Isola to find a bar for a milanese classic aperitif. ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, you need to connect with other participants in the Whatsapp chat to form a group! More info below. **📌Who** Locals and newcomers who refuse to spend Sunday afternoon on the couch. Christmas lovers, aspiring skaters, and spritz professionals. **📌How** 1. **RSVP to join**. 2. **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L4vnTjoBCUf2cS7Qcg6nyL?mode=hqrc)** — essential to find each other in the square, check who’s already on the ice, and coordinate the bar crawl. 3. (Please please please) **keep your RSVP on Meetup updated**.

📌 **What** Impossible to agree on a restaurant? One friend wants pizza, the other wants sushi? That's precisely why the group is heading to Mercato Centrale! ***How it works***: The concept is perfect for a Saturday gathering: 1. You meet at the entrance. 2. You find a table together inside the food hall. 3. You grab whatever food you like from the different stands (Roman pizza, dumplings, burgers, etc.). 4. You eat & chat without the stress of splitting the bill. It’s loud, casual, and the best way to have lunch with new people without the formality of a sit-down restaurant. ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, you need to connect with other participants in the Whatsapp chat to form a group! More info below. 📌 **Who** **Foodies, Expats, and Locals**. Anyone looking to make their Saturday lunch social and diverse! (Target: 25-35 yo). No reservation, no formality: just pleasant chats, easy encounters, and the freedom to socialize. Everyone’s welcome! 📌 **How** 1. **RSVP to join**. 2. **Join the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgtjWI0vKOHIkntAkVfKet?mode=hqrc)** — (Essential to find the table inside and coordinate!). 3. (Please!) **Keep your RSVP on Meetup updated**. See you on Sunday, because yes: **Street Food is the new way to lunch**!

Inauguriamo il nuovo sabato adulto di Milano e dintorni con ricco buffet e musica commerciale a 360°. Tavolo riservato con posto a sedere, ingresso con prima consumazione e buffet 20€. Ampio parcheggio gratuito nei dintorni del locale. Consigliato per un età compresa tra 30 e 60 anni. Gradita la conferma ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Shower singers, pop divas and total disasters: all welcome. The stage is yours… unfortunately for the rest of us. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

# **Band: Firefly Trace, caller Kenny Greer** Beginner lesson at 7:30, regular dancing begins at 8:00 **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Old Bag of Nails **-** We'll shut down wine club at 8:30 this evening and take a very short walk across the street to our neighborhood pub - The Old Bag of Nails. Join us after wine club for a snack or meal. This place is a longtime favorite in Hilliard. Please RSVP early AND Please let me know in the comments if you plan to join us after at the pub so I can have accurate numbers for the reservations. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Jennings Java Artisan Coffee Roasters](https://www.jenningsjava.com/)!

Coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee), located at Olentangy River Brewing. They will also have a Venezuelan [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) that always gets good reviews.

**White Elephant Gift Exchange** (WEGE): This may be your only chance to re-gift that “undesirable” bobble or whats-it that you got for Christmas. Every year for Christmas my evil ex in-laws would give me the exact same gift that properly symbolized how well they knew me and how much they cared. For 24 years I received a bushel-basket sized bag of white tube socks from Gabe’s, a local discount/factory seconds store based in Morgantown, WV. If I were still married, that’s what I would re-gift in this gift exchange. No worries. I have since recovered emotionally and all my socks match and are all the same length. Goodwill was the lucky recipient of my 24-bushel sock collection quite some time ago. Things are better now. If you have nothing that merits being re-gifted, please try to keep the price limit to around $15. Remember, no one is required to participate in the gift exchange. You can watch and still have fun. The way this works: Each person bringing a gift will get a pretty yellow ticket (just like the ones we use for the Queen of Hearts). When the gift exchange starts I will draw a ticket and read the number. The person with that ticket may select a gift from the table. Being first is not a true victory in this instance. The next person whose number is drawn will chose a gift AND if they don't like it, they can exchange it for (steal?) the one the previous person selected. It goes on and on as mayhem ensues. Only one exchange. Exchange for any previously selected gift. Got it? Good. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event: SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan