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Hi there, Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends. WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass

dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us Please confirm with me first before you signed up My WeChat is ellenliu12345 60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court 小伙伴们， 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打，欢迎加入我们

For international skiers seeking **pristine powder snow** and **unique cultural experiences,** **Changbaishan** offers an exceptional winter getaway that combines **world-class skiing** with **breathtaking natural wonders.** Located in the **"Golden Snow Belt"** at 41°N latitude, **Changbaishan** produces incredibly dry, fluffy **powder snow** with **minimal water content .** When you hold it, this **"Champagne powder"** slips through your fingers like fine flour , providing exceptionally **smooth and responsive skiing conditions.** With world-class facilities, stunning natural landscapes, and luxurious accommodations at the Wanda Jinhua Resort, this is the **perfect destination for families, couples, and ski enthusiasts alike.** **Highlights** **❄️Extra-Long Ski Season** Enjoy skiing from **mid-November to early April,** thanks to the unique **snow-friendly climate** in Changbaishan area **🏂“Harbor Skiing” Comfort** The resort’s **bowl-shaped terrain,** surrounded by mountains, ensures a **wind-free, warm skiing experience.** **🎿Expertly Designed Trails** Over **30 diverse ski trails** spanning **33 kilometers,** crafted by **Ecosign,** the Winter Olympics design team, cater to all skill levels. **☃️Fun Terrain Parks** Explore unique features like fun **U-shaped pools, beginner and intermediate parks, mushroom trails,** and **wooded trails** for added excitement. **Beyond Skiing: Unique Natural Wonders** 🧭Rime Drifting Adventure Embark on an **exciting rime drifting tour** along a frozen river in an inflatable boat, surrounded by the **spectacular rime-covered scenery** of **Mt. Changbaishan.** The frosty trees glisten like crystals under the sunlight, creating a **surreal, fairytale-like environment.** 🫧Heaven Lake Day Tour A **stunning volcanic crater lake** nestled among **16 peaks** at **2,155 meters above sea level .** This **breathtaking natural wonder** sits on the China-North Korea border . 🏂Winter Activities Diversity **·** Snowmobiling **·** Horse Sledging **·** Korean Culture Park Day Tour **·** Reindeer Park Day Tour **·** Bonfire and hotpot in snow **Exclusive Package Highlights** ✅Free Airport Pick up and Drop off ✅Daily Full Day Ski Pass Benefits (Includes ski equipment, helmets, chairlift, and magic carpet access for one session per night’s stay (clothing, goggles, and lockers available for rent). Flexible session options during peak periods like Chinese New Year.) ✅Wakoo Snow Park Tickets ✅Mt. Hanna Hot Springs Tickets ✅Water Park Passes **Destination:** Changbaishan, Jilin Province **Jan. - Mar. 2026 Winter Private Tour** **(Tailor-made itinerary trip, minimum one-day booking) Pick your own date and let's go!** **Trip Inquiry:** Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355 Wechat: OKDealTravel Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com) **Option 1 - 5-Star Wanda Jin Suites Changbaishan** A luxurious choice with spacious suites with **two bedrooms and kitchen** for 4-5 guests, **ideal for big families seeking a premium experience.** Ski in & Ski out Just minutes from the ski slopes, with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment within the resort. **1-Bedroom Suite (Up to two adults and one child)** **Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price** Mar 1-15 **Price** (rmb/night) :1280 Jan 3 - Feb 1 , Feb 24-28 **Price** (rmb/night) :1950 Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday) **Price** (rmb/night) :2980 **2-Bedroom Suite (Up to three adults and one child)** **Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price** Mar 1-15 **Price** (rmb/night) : 1580 Jan 3 - Feb 15, Feb 24-28 **Price** (rmb/night) : 2850 Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday) **Price** (rmb/night) : 4530 **Option 2 - 4-Star Holiday Inn Express** A **budget-friendly** option, **perfect for couples or small groups,** offering modern comfort and convenience. Twin/King Room, Family Suite for 1-3 guests **Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price** Mar 1-15 **King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 890 **Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 990 Dec 12 - Feb 15 , Feb 24-28 **King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 1480 **Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 1630 Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday) **King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 1980 **Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 2280 **What's included in price:** ✓ Free airport picking up & seeing off with shuttle bus in fixed schedule ✓ 1 Night\`s Accommodation in an opptional hotel next to the Ski Resort with daily breakfast ✓ Full -Day Ski Passes Included: Enjoy daily ski benefits with each night’s stay, including equipment (helmet, skis, chairlift, and magic carpet). Rentals for lockers, clothing, goggles, and gloves are available. Flexible session options during peak times like Chinese New Year. ✓ Access to Top Attractions: • Wakoo Snow Park: Perfect for families and children. (one-time access during the stay. Activities are subject to actual operations. Operating hours may vary depending on weather conditions.) • Hanran Hot Springs: Relax in natural hot springs after a day of fun.(Valid until December 31, 2024. Includes one-time access during the stay. Children’s entitlement applies to those under 1.3 meters in height.) • Water Park (Starting from December 1, one ticket entitlement per night is included. The ticket covers admission only and does not include locker rental, deposits, swim ring rental, or other additional expenses.) ✓ Free self-laundry service, gym, swimming pool and children play room in hotels ✓ Travel insurance ✓ First-aid kit, water, travel kit, etc **What's Not included in price:** ✕ Main transportation (flights) from and to Changbaishan ✕ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses ✕ Optional Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake&Rime Drifting Day Tour **What to Pack** **1.Clothes** — Thermal / Instant Dry underwear, down jacket/Outdoor Jacket/ Skiing&Snowboarding jacket, woollen pants/Skiing&Snowboarding pants, outdoor water-proof hiking shoes/ snowboots, thick socks, glasses, scarf, gloves, hat cover the ear, face mask ext. for keeping warm **2.Backpack, suitcase** **3.Accessories** — Heating pad, Lip balm, hand lotion, Sunglasses, dental floss, mouthwash, facial masks, Portable Battery, Fascia gun **4.Food and Medicine** — high energy dried snacks(like protein bars, chocolate and beef jerky...), first aid medicines，fascia gun **5.ID card /passport and enough cash.**

This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-) WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass 喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们！既能练习第二语言，又能结交一些新朋友，感受不同国家的文化和习惯！欢迎大家!

Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass

Welcome to the Shanghai Writing Workshop. We are interested in everything related to creative writing, and we hope you can join us. If you're interested in joining, you'll need to join our wechat chat group to let us know if you're lost on your way to the meeting. You can wechat me at texaswriter, and I can get you added. I also encourage you to scan the QR code above to join our official wechat channel. There you can get detailed directions on how to find us, how to sign up for our website (www.shanghaiwriting.com), and details on how we function. There's a new short prompt available on the website that's updated for each meeting. Try and post a response a few days before meeting if you want others a chance to comment on it. You also don't have to submit. Readers are always welcome, but I do find that reading before meeting greasy increases the joy of going to meeting. No experience required. We are a mixed group in terms of experience, backgrounds, and languages, but I find that we are also very supportive of each other in everything from goals to reading to publishing. In addition to the standard workshop, the Shanghai Writing Workshop hosts two writing retreats a year, puts forward a team for the three day novel writing competition, hosts a reading series called Shanghai Voices, and puts together an ebook anthology of work at the end of every year. We're always doing something, and if you have any ideas, we're always up for anything literature related. Once again, if you need help getting setup, contact me on wechat, texaswriter, and I hope to see you at the workshop.

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

晚7-9点 周末小酌@静安香格里拉Calypso地中海酒廊! Meetup Citywalk invite you to join our weekend drink & Mixer event at Calypso lounge. Meet and mingle with fellows, enjoy a drink or two and have fun! Don't be afraid to come alone and you can make friends quickly here since most of us also come alone too. See you there! 周末的时光，不应该空白！ 遇见·城市部落诚挚的邀请您一起来Calypso地中海酒廊参加after-work drink,和新老朋友一起小酌，邂逅漫时光。花看半开 酒到微醺，开启夏日时尚社交！

If you want to make new friends in town If you would like to extend your network on top of your normal circle If you feel like having a relaxing night talking with friendly people and exchanging interesting stories and experiences. Then this is the place to be! **Welcome to our Social Meetup at Koala Bar 🐱🍻** **DETAILS** 1. **Where:** Koala Bar 树袋熊酒吧 2. **When:** Wed once every 2 weeks, 19h - 22h 3. **Address:** Huaihai west road 280, near Panyu road 4. **How to get there:** Shanghai jiaotong university Metro Station, Line 11. Nearest Exit: 5 **If you wanna join, WeChat or Email us** **WeChat:** M2adventure3 **Email:** M2adventurers@gmail.com **How many ppl will be there?** We usually have 20+ people each time. **How to find us?** Go in the shop and turn right at the counter, there is a hallway/space near the back door! If you find many people talking in English, that's probably us. Don't be shy and come up to ask if we are the Social Meetup group. **RULES** 1\. If you sign up\, show up\! 2\. Please don't bring your own drink/food and **consider ordering a drink** or food 3\. This is **NOT** a commercial event! You're not here to promote other groups or businesses. If you want to do so, please talk to the main Organizers first.

Hi There, Every Friday 40+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay company and share views and opinions on different topics. Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!! **We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.** → **Special thanks to our partners** **HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021. **italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers → **How does it work：** A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over B. Show the host ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband C. Order one drink at least before taking a seat D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics, then free chat with other folks. Change seats once in the middle of it → **Costs & Payment methods :** **Online on WeChat mini-program (\*\*\*Get ￥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP before Thursday 11:59 PM on meetup) **Female** ￥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥50 / person **Male** ￥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥60 / person \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **At Door** ￥70/ person(all genders) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Add Eric's Wechat ( Shmeetup ) to score tickets via WeChat mini program. Registration is valid after both RSVP and payment are made.** \*\***All tickets include one free drink** \*\*Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for → **Check-in Time:** **6:45-7:45 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 7:45-8:15 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after 8:15 pm**) Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, Thanks → **Event time:** **7:00-9:40 PM Every Friday** → **l Venue:** **Leclair de Genie 闪电巴黎 ( 5th floor of Réel Mall 芮欧百货五楼** **)** → **l Address:** 1601 Nanjing Rd (W), Jing'An district, Shanghai, China → **l Subway:** Exit 4 of Jing' An temple station of **Line 2/7/14** We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date If you have any questions Just add **Eric‘s WeChat: 15026652832** If you will miss Friday’s event, feel free to join our Sunday (Link below) https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/ \*\*\* Disclaimer： Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc. \*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 若想获得活动最新照片，或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群: @活动地点：**Leclair de Genie 闪电巴黎** @活动地址： 上海市静安区南京西路1601号**芮欧百货五楼** @活动时间： 每周五 晚7:00-9:45（请提前5-10分钟到场） @交通方式： 2/7/14号地铁 到 静安寺地铁站 下 从4号口出步行3分钟 即到 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 免责声明： 本活动本着自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 欢迎参加周日场次（链接如下） https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/

Connect with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 20–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening. Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections. Talkspace 帮助新到一个城市的旅游者、出差者、工作者能够更加快速的融入到这个新的城市和了解更加地道的当地文化。致力于帮助个人培养语言、沟通能力。建立人与人的语言链接与情感链接空间。 目前我们已经在中国6个城市 组织社群语言活动 🇳🇱🇦🇷🇬🇭🇿🇦🇧🇩🇫🇯🇦🇪🇷🇺🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇪🇵🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇺🇦🇦🇿 🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒 现场也会有一些零食和水果 There will also be some snacks and fruits available. 🎫：【All Tickets Includes One Drink】 STUDENT学生票¥30 【Show Us your Student Card or ID】 EARLY BIRD早鸟票¥40 = 6$ 【set going On meetup before is early bird 】 REGULAR 预售票¥50 = 7$ AT DOOR现场票¥60 = 8$【At the door buy 】 🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒 📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan Discount ticket特惠¥ 25 only tonight 🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢 ⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】 🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅 📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai WeChat：17317121983 WhatsApp：+8617317121983 [https://wa.me/8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)

Hi There, 60+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay in company and share views and opinions on different topics. Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!! **We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.** → **Special thanks to our partners** **HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021. **italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers → **How does it work：** A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over B. Show hosts ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband C. Get your first free welcome drink, or order something else you’d love to have D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics discussion, and at 4:15 PM stand-up free networking chat → **Costs & Payment methods :** **Online on WeChat mini-program (Get ￥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP on meetup) **Female** ￥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥50 / person **Male** ￥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥60 / person \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **At Door** ￥70/ person(all genders) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832 to score tickets via WeChat Mini Program. Registration is valid after payment is made.** \*\***All tickets include one free drink**.\*\* Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for → **Check-in Time:** **3:00-3:30 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 3:30-4:00 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after** 4:00 **pm**) Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, thanks. **l Venue:** **TsingTao 1903 Beer Bar（Jing An Temple Branch）** → **l Address:** No. 315 Yuyuan Rd, Jing’An District, Shanghai → **l Subway:** **Exit 1 of Jing An Temple station of Line 2，7，14** → **l Event Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM** Every Sunday（Plz arrive on time or a bit early， leave anytime) → We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date Any questions Just add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* If you would miss Saturday’s event, feel free to join our Friday (Link below) https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Disclaimer： Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 感谢了解我们活动，如果你的英语已经达到能进行基本日常生活、工作交流水平，并希望持续保持活跃度，你就来对地方了。 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 若想获得活动最新照片，或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群: **Eric - WeChat:15026652832 或** **小红书 搜 language Exchangers Shanghai** 周日活动： @活动地点： TsingTao 1903 (愚园路店) @活动地址： 上海市静安区愚园路315号1楼103室 @活动时间： 每周日下午3:00-6:00（可提前5-10分钟到场，随时离场） @交通方式： **2，7，14 号地铁 到 静安寺 地铁站下 从1号口出 步行5分钟** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 免责声明： 本活动本着自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 欢迎参加周五晚场次（链接如下） https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/

Just add WeChat **GTcanada** and mention BEER :) You will be added to a Wechat group. Wechat provides a better platform than a Meetup page to organize our events. In the event of any conflict between this Meetup version of an event from the Wechat version, the Wechat version shall prevail. **Free Legal Q&A at The Beer Lady – Friday Night** Have legal questions about life or business in Shanghai? Join us on Friday night at **The Beer Lady** for an informal **free legal Q&A session** with a local lawyer. This is a relaxed, no-pressure event. There is **no admission fee** — just pay for your own drinks. 📍 **Venue:** The Beer Lady 🕖 **Time:** Friday night 🍺 **Cost:** Free event, pay for your own drinks Come with questions, curiosity, or just enjoy a drink and listen. Everyone is welcome.

Historic Jing'an Citywalk. Meeting time: Wednesday evening 7:00 PM Cost: free to participate, no show penalty is RMB 18 after sign up. After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Meeting point: Exit 3 of People Square metro station, Line 1/2/8 This Wednesday evening, let's explore historic Jing'an area. Starting from Starbucks Rostery near West Nanjing road metro before we stroll to just renovated Zhangyuan. Then we pall Fun min road before we arrive at Jing'an temple. Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai, the world’s largest and a Flagship for Starbucks. The Roastery is both a factory and store, creating a rich sensorial experience wherein customers can watch and follow the coffee roasting process while sampling a variety of coffee beans and preparation styles from around the world. Historic Zhang's Garden reopens as a boutique destination Zhangyuan, or Zhang's Garden, opened in 1885 as China's first modern pleasure garden, but it later decayed into a neighborhood of dilapidated houses. Its former glory has now been restored in the latest round of urban renewal. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, reopen to the public on Dec 1 2022 after four years of protective renovation. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, will partially reopen to the public on Dec 1 after four years of protective renovation. Located just off Nanjing Road West at the corner of Taixing Road and Wujiang Road, Zhang Yuan - or Zhang's Garden - is widely known as Shanghai's largest, best-preserved and most diverse shikumen compound. The compound was named after its founding owner Zhang Shuhe (1850-1919), a merchant from Wuxi in Jiangsu province. Zhang had bought a piece of farmland in Shanghai from a Briton named Francis Groom before building a garden home for his mother. Read less

Come ready to play. We’re turning dinner into a full-on game night. Card games, competitive chaos, and yes, those long strategic nerd games my friends love to play. We’ll also have Jackbox games on the big screen so everyone can jump in and talk a little trash. There will be pizza. There will be drinks. There will be snacks. There will absolutely be laughter. Pull up, grab a slice, pick a game, and let’s make it a night. \* This will be at someone's house so address will be given night before the event.

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70 BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will confirm/announce details as the date gets closer. Once showtime is confirmed, advance purchase (via GFC website preferred) is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Come join us for coffee at Matari Coffee to discuss our March book, "The Enchanted Greenhouse"! Book description: Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.