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Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Stretch & De-Stress in the heart of Kolonaki 🤍✨ An invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself through a deeply nourishing wellness session. We’ll move through gentle yoga, guided breathwork, meditation, and sound healing designed to help you release tension and come back into balance. The benefits you can expect: • Calm your nervous system and reduce stress • Release physical tension and improve flexibility • Clear mental clutter and feel more grounded • Reconnect with your body and breath • Leave feeling lighter, centered, and deeply relaxed This is your space to pause… to breathe… to simply be. Perfect if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of a reset. Friday 17th April 7:30-9pm Goya, kolonaki 25€ Join us in Kolonaki for a moment of stillness in the middle of the city 🤍

No Family? No Problem. Let’s Do Easter the Greek Way! 🇬🇷✨ Athens is a big city to be in alone on a holiday. If you're an expat or digital nomad craving community, skip the solo takeout and join us at Gazi View Rooftop for an Easter night to remember. The Highlights * The View: Breathtaking, front-row seats to the glowing Acropolis. * The Vibe: Good music, cold drinks, and your new Athens "family." * The Tradition: We’re hosting a Red Egg Cracking Battle! Smash your way to the top, and the last one standing wins a Surprise Gift. 🎁 📍 Where: Gazi View Rooftop 🗓️ When: This Sunday | 9:00 PM Don't just watch the culture—be part of it. See you at the top! 🥂🏙️

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt ✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨ Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸 It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍 This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨ Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙 A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨ 🌊 How the Night Flows We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑 Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌 From there, the night opens up ✨ • People rotate naturally 🔄 • Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️ • You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊 • Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶‍♀️ • The vibe decides 🎧✨ You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄 Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊 🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone I’ll be there the whole night 🙋‍♂️ Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡ If you come solo 🚶‍♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊 This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲 Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨ Every week: New faces ✨ Familiar smiles 🙂 Easy connections 🤍 🎶 The Atmosphere • Social & warm 🤍 • Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶 • Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌 • Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨ Easy to join 🤝 Easy to stay 🪑 Easy to feel part of it 🤍 🍹 Community Drink Prices Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7 Sangria — €3 🍷 Shots — €2.5 🥃 📍 Logistics 📌 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9 🕤 Start: 21:30 ⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨ 🎟 Entry: FREE Just say you’re with the community 🤍 👕 No dress code Comfort > fashion 😌 🚇 Getting Around Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃 🚇 Metro all night 🚌 24h buses Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨ 🌟 Why This Works No plan needed 🧠 No friends required 👥 No pressure to stay 🕊️ Come for one drink 🍸 Stay for the people 🤍 Leave with a smile 😄 For many, this becomes: ✨ The start of the night ✨ The place they meet their people ✨ The reason the night turns memorable 💫 Final Thought Some nights start with music 🎶 Better nights start with people 🤍 This is where we gather 🤝 Connect ✨ And let the night take shape 🌙 See you Saturday 💫 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events #LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Stretch & De-Stress in the heart of Kolonaki 🤍✨ An invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself through a deeply nourishing wellness session. We’ll move through gentle yoga, guided breathwork, meditation, and sound healing designed to help you release tension and come back into balance. The benefits you can expect: • Calm your nervous system and reduce stress • Release physical tension and improve flexibility • Clear mental clutter and feel more grounded • Reconnect with your body and breath • Leave feeling lighter, centered, and deeply relaxed This is your space to pause… to breathe… to simply be. Perfect if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of a reset. Friday 17th April 7:30-9pm Goya, kolonaki 25€ Join us in Kolonaki for a moment of stillness in the middle of the city 🤍

No Family? No Problem. Let’s Do Easter the Greek Way! 🇬🇷✨ Athens is a big city to be in alone on a holiday. If you're an expat or digital nomad craving community, skip the solo takeout and join us at Gazi View Rooftop for an Easter night to remember. The Highlights * The View: Breathtaking, front-row seats to the glowing Acropolis. * The Vibe: Good music, cold drinks, and your new Athens "family." * The Tradition: We’re hosting a Red Egg Cracking Battle! Smash your way to the top, and the last one standing wins a Surprise Gift. 🎁 📍 Where: Gazi View Rooftop 🗓️ When: This Sunday | 9:00 PM Don't just watch the culture—be part of it. See you at the top! 🥂🏙️

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt ✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨ Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸 It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍 This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨ Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙 A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨ 🌊 How the Night Flows We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑 Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌 From there, the night opens up ✨ • People rotate naturally 🔄 • Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️ • You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊 • Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶‍♀️ • The vibe decides 🎧✨ You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄 Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊 🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone I’ll be there the whole night 🙋‍♂️ Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡ If you come solo 🚶‍♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊 This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲 Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨ Every week: New faces ✨ Familiar smiles 🙂 Easy connections 🤍 🎶 The Atmosphere • Social & warm 🤍 • Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶 • Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌 • Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨ Easy to join 🤝 Easy to stay 🪑 Easy to feel part of it 🤍 🍹 Community Drink Prices Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7 Sangria — €3 🍷 Shots — €2.5 🥃 📍 Logistics 📌 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9 🕤 Start: 21:30 ⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨ 🎟 Entry: FREE Just say you’re with the community 🤍 👕 No dress code Comfort > fashion 😌 🚇 Getting Around Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃 🚇 Metro all night 🚌 24h buses Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨ 🌟 Why This Works No plan needed 🧠 No friends required 👥 No pressure to stay 🕊️ Come for one drink 🍸 Stay for the people 🤍 Leave with a smile 😄 For many, this becomes: ✨ The start of the night ✨ The place they meet their people ✨ The reason the night turns memorable 💫 Final Thought Some nights start with music 🎶 Better nights start with people 🤍 This is where we gather 🤝 Connect ✨ And let the night take shape 🌙 See you Saturday 💫 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events #LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖