Playwriting Workshop

**Try new prototype games from local designers! Designers and non-designers welcome.** **FREE gaming/playtesting of \*\*\*unpublished games only\*\*\*** * $2.50 for 1 non-alcoholic drink (excl. milkshakes/spritzers) (U.P. $7) * $6.00 for one 300ml draft beer or glass of house wine (U.P. $12) * 20% discount on all additional food orders **Designers** \- playtesting is free\! We only ask that you split your time between testing your game and helping other designers out\. **Other notes:** * *Playing published games (from the library or otherwise) will incur the cafe's usual $10/pax board game cover charge* * *All prices before 10% service charge and GST*

**Singapore — Monthly Startup, Tech & Business Networking** Join us for an exciting evening where founders, investors, and innovators in **Tech fields**come together to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities. 🚀 **What to expect:** * **Startup Pitches** – Founders present their projects to investors & peers. * **Networking Sessions** – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential partners, and investors. * **Keynote Insights** – Hear from speakers on the future of AI, Web3, and venture opportunities. * **Open Discussions** – Exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions in an informal setting. 🎯 **Who should attend:** * Startup founders looking for funding & exposure * Investors exploring high-potential opportunities * Tech enthusiasts & builders in Tech industry * Professionals curious about the startup ecosystem or expanding networking 📍 **Details:** * **Time:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM * **Dress Code:** Smart casual * **Bring:** Business cards / LinkedIn ready to connect ✨ Whether you’re raising capital, looking for a co-founder, or simply want to expand your network, this is the room you need to be in. 🎟 Tickets & Registration If PayPal is not convenient for you, you can also register or purchase tickets via our official platforms: • Luma:[https://luma.com/spj0sw09](https://luma.com/spj0sw09) • Eventbrite:[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980584273879?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980584273879?aff=oddtdtcreator) Choose the option that works best for you. See you there!

This event is NOT AN APRIL FOOL JOKE. Thus, Please refrain from making jokes about your RSVP. 😊 Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Find the folks with books! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Havelock (TE16)

**Many professionals are curious about AI, but are unsure how it applies to their daily work.** **This meetup is a casual session for anyone interested in exploring how AI can support professional work.** **We will discuss practical ideas, share experiences, and explore how AI may help with tasks such as writing, analysis, research, and decision-making.** **The session will include a short introduction, a few practical demonstrations, and open discussion.** **Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with it, you are welcome to join.**

Improve your communication skills through deliberate practice; get comfortable with taking a stance on random topics in front of others. Discuss and debate with peers, get feedback and make like-minded friends at Pitch Perfect! Starter topic: There's a bubble tea chain that opened in Singapore a few years ago that I keep going back to. CHAGEE. The one with the Peking Opera logo. Jasmine milk tea. Clean, no-frills, same drink every time. Here's what I didn't know until recently: The guy who built it couldn't read until he was 18. Zhang Junjie was orphaned at 10 in Kunming, China. Both parents gone. For the next seven years, he had no home, no school, no family. He slept on streets. Picked through garbage when he was hungry. At 17, he walked into a milk tea shop and asked for a job. The manager handed him a pinyin textbook and said: learn to read or you can't work here. So he worked 12-hour shifts making drinks during the day. At night, in the staff dormitory, he taught himself Chinese characters one by one. Every time he heard an idiom he didn't understand, he'd ask what it meant, then force himself to use it in the next conversation. He wrote one line in a notebook: "I will make up for the lost time." By 24, he'd opened the first CHAGEE store. By 32, he'd taken it to Nasdaq. Net worth: $2.1 billion. But here's where it gets interesting. In 2017, bubble tea in China was an arms race. Heytea had cheese foam teas. Nayuki had elaborate fruit teas with seasonal toppings. Every brand competed on who could add more. More ingredients. More complexity. More Instagram moments. Zhang went the other direction entirely. One product. Tea and fresh milk. No fruit. No cheese foam. No seasonal gimmicks. On paper, it's boring. Three ingredients. In reality, it's what made CHAGEE scale to 6,400 stores in seven years. Here's why. Fruit tea requires cold-chain logistics, seasonal sourcing, high waste, and three months of barista training. Tea and milk requires a machine that makes each cup in 8 seconds with less than 0.2% flavor variance. New staff can produce a perfect cup on their first day. In 2024, Luckin Coffee launched 119 new products. CHAGEE launched 10. CHAGEE's single bestseller — a jasmine milk tea — sold 300 million cups that year. 91% of revenue comes from one category. He even published the full recipe publicly. Ingredients, calories, caffeine content — everything. Most brands guard recipes like state secrets. Zhang gave his away. Because by the time competitors copy the recipe, he's already built the machine, the supply chain, and the franchise system they can't replicate. The orphan who couldn't read at 18 saw what MBAs running billion-dollar tea empires missed: Complexity feels like progress. But simplicity is what scales. Everyone in the bubble tea industry was adding. Zhang was the only one subtracting. Sometimes the biggest moat isn't what you put in. It's everything you have the discipline to leave out. What's something in your business you keep adding to — that might actually work better with less?

**Extra games just for this week only!** Looking to unwind after work and meet new people over a fun, classic board game? Join us for a Monopoly Night — a casual evening of friendly competition, laughter, and maybe a little bit of trading drama! 😄 We’ll be playing Monopoly in small groups with both friends and strangers alike — so whether you’re a seasoned tycoon or just here for the fun, you’ll fit right in! There’s no entry fee and no refreshments provided, so feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks to keep the energy going. Come as you are — everyone’s welcome, whether you’re flying solo or bringing friends along. It’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and enjoying a chill night out. Interested in grabbing coffee @6pm to strategize & learn the ropes? Let us know if you'll be joining early 😊 PS- Just a friendly reminder that if you've RSVP'd to the event, please make sure to attend or let the host know if you can't make it. If you don't show up without informing us, we will have to remove you from the group. Looking forward to seeing you all there! 😊"

**Thunder Pong 雷攻乒乓 Wednesday Table Tennis – Developing to Intermediate Players** **(7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3 Hours)** Join us at Thunder Pong for a friendly and structured table tennis session catered for developing to intermediate players. Suitable for players building consistency, improving rallies, and gaining match confidence. **Skill Level** Open to developing to intermediate players who can rally at a basic–moderate level and are eager to improve. Participants should have a basic understanding of the game rules and maintain fair play and sportsmanship. **What to Bring** • Your own table tennis racket • Tables & balls provided (Nittaku / DFish / DHS 3⭐ 40+) **Venue** • High-grade 7mm ITTF-approved flooring • Fully air-conditioned **Important Rules** •⏰ Session runs 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM •👟 Indoor court shoes only 🚫 **Running / track / outdoor shoes / slippers NOT allowed** • 🍴 No eating in playing area • Play responsibly — any damage to venue/equipment is chargeable **RSVP & Payment** • $9 per session | PayNow only • Join waitlist to indicate interest • Once moved to RSVP (Going), payment must be made at least 48 hours before session • Unpaid slots may be released to the waitlist •Maximum 8 players per session If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly. Let’s enjoy a supportive TT session — building confidence, improving consistency, and making new friends 🏓 **Disclaimer** Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Thunder Pong is not liable for injuries, damages, or losses. Players confirm they are medically fit, agree to sportsmanlike conduct, are responsible for personal belongings, and consent to photos/videos for promotional use.

**Coworking for writers in your area** Join us for some focused writing time on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am....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://shutupwrite.com/). **Other Important Details:** **WiFi**: Simply Bread cafe does not have wifi, but if needed, you can use the one from next door at CBTF. **Address**: Simply Bread, 1 Fifth Ave., #01-03 Guthrie House, Singapore 268802. **MRT stop**: Blue line, Sixth avenue **Parking**: Basement parking available at Guthrie House **Venue Guidelines**: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. **What to Bring**: Your FULLY CHARGED laptop / digital writing device - there are no power outlets available there.

Join us in an experiential healing Kintsugi workshop in a calm serene setting acccompanied by soothing meditative music and scents. Kintsugi is Japanese ancient art of mending broken pottery. It essentially teaches us to appreciate and celebrate the broken pottery’s flaws and cracks. During the 2 hour session, you will learn all about the origins and history of Kintsugi, types of Kintsugi, how Kintsugi teaches us sustainability and very importantly how Kintsugi is a healing art. Please bring along any broken ceramics if you hv. If you do not have any, it’s alright as we have plenty of ceramics to choose from in the studio. Free flow of Japanese Green Tea is also provided during the session.

☕🌱 Yuk Gabung Workshop Melukis dengan Kopi "Awal yang Baru" Mari sejenak beristirahat, berkreasi, dan menyambut babak baru bersama kami dalam sesi Coffee Painting Therapy yang menenangkan. 📅 Minggu, 5 April 2026 🕒 14.00 – 16.00 SGT 📍 BLOCK71, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #03-25, Singapore 139951 ✨ Tidak perlu pengalaman seni — nikmati proses & aromanya. Kisah Inspiratif: Katherin Meganis Phang Bangkit dari kanker payudara dan masa sulit di tahun 2016, Katherin menjadikan melukis dengan kopi sebagai sarana pemulihan batin. Kini, ia berdedikasi membantu para penyintas dan wanita menemukan kembali harapan serta ketenangan emosional melalui ekspresi seni yang kreatif. Biaya Partisipasi: 🎟️ Umum: $15 🇮🇩 Pekerja Migran Indonesia: $5 (Semua bahan sudah disediakan) ..Kami sediakan snack Daftar Sekarang (Tempat Terbatas): 👉 https://forms.gle/Kuw6mqnRaaFmarCU7 (bahasa Indonesia) https://forms.gle/VrhZVjQXuzcNFAXo9 (English) SemuaOrang Mari melukis harapan baru bersama-sama! 🎨☕

Come for a quiet block of 2 hours in a beautiful Japanese-inspired café in Tanjong Pagar. **This is a simple, calm space** **to:** * read or work quietly on your own things or dreams * take short breaks and chat if you feel like it * just enjoy the atmosphere and company **Schedule (approx.)** * 10 mins: arrivals + grab a drink (min. 1) * 60–90 mins: thinking, reading, working on your dreams * 10–20 mins: optional chill chat before we wrap and stretch **Intro style (keep it easy):** We’ll keep introductions simple - name + what brought you here today. No need to introduce yourself through work. **House note:** This is not a networking or sales event. Please no pitching, recruiting, or unsolicited DMs. Priority to ladies who have attended a session previously. Please update RSVP if you can't make it so we can reserve the right table size. **What to bring:** Laptop / book / anything you want to work on **Good for:** People who like Japanese cafés, cozy spaces, and quiet company.

FOC. Room opens 6.30pm for networking. Meeting starts 7pm sharp. Free of Charge. Meeting on Zoom. Come Upgrade yr Public Speaking Skills & Leadership skills at the most premier club in Singapore. 1st IN THE WORLD to qualify for 10/10 of the distinguished club program. The club which clocks in all the Memberships ribbons conquer yr Fear of Public Speaking. Singapore's Top Public Speaking Club. FREE OF CHARGE (Usual $10/meeting)

**For ages 7 and above. Children aged 5 to 7 require parental assistance.** Want to test your skill at the sport? Be the Willliam Tell or Robin Hood? Absolute Archery (Singapore) was inaugurated in 2020, aiming to provide training venue, competitive coaching, fun shoot events and a place for the community bring people together to advocate and support each other in pursuing the sports. Our head coach, Colin, has been active in the sports since late 90s till date. Being a competitive archer, he was with the National Team and had accumulated experiences which he could share with the archers and students. **Past Experiences** * National Team (Compound) 2000 - 2002 * National Junior Development Team Coach (Compound) 2013 - 2015 * Community Club Compound Coach 2013 - 2018 * National Team (Compound) 2018 - 2020 * Tampines Meridian Junior College Archery Coach 2018 - now ### **Address** 9 Ah Hood Rd, East Asia Institute of Management ### **Schedule** Sundays 1PM - 2PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

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!

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, April 22 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.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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!

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!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!