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食餐飯 輕鬆認識不同教會的基督徒 Make Christian Friends from different churches in Hong Kong 點解要參加神秘飯局？ · 認識朋友 / 戀愛對象: 輕鬆用1.5小時認識 3-5位新朋友 / 潛在伴侶 · 擴闊視野: 試下新餐廳，認識各行各業嘅參加者（Youtuber，空姐，放射師...真係咩人都有） 如果你都想認識新朋友但….. · 有諗過參加speed dating 但係怕太chur/太貴 · 純粹想輕鬆傾下計 未必想同一大班陌生人玩游戲 · 玩交友app心很累 傾左一輪都都未約到出黎見面 我哋係全港首個冇主持嘅「神秘飯局」社群，主打輕鬆食餐飯去認識朋友 推出幾個月已經有500名參加者報名喇 ✨ 即刻加入了解更多 📍 持有效商業登記 睇下飯局: [官方網站](https://dine-first.com/app) Instagram: [@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) Telegram: [神秘飯局 Telegram](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) 用一餐飯的時間，認識3-5個朋友 / 戀愛對象，今日就約飯先！ 如有任何疑問 歡迎whatsapp 9815 2970聯絡我們

*Follow us on Instagram [@hongkongpubcrawl](https://www.instagram.com/hongkongpubcrawl/) or reserve your spot at our [website](https://www.hongkongpubcrawl.com/lkf-crawl)! HKD 250 for Thursdays, HKD 350 for Friday & Saturday, for booking online and walk in participants.* Party with us and discover Hong Kong’s best nightlife spots in the legendary Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Bar District as you meet other thirsty travellers, locals, and ex-pats, all the while enjoying our unbeatable drink deals. Happening since 2010. WHAT YOU GET * One free shooter at all bars * FREE ALL YOU CAN DRINK DEAL * Party with a team of experienced crawlers * Enjoy FREE VIP entry to the city's hottest clubs (typically priced at $300HKD and up) * Professional photographer privileges to document all the memories you won't remember ​ Crawl Itinerary * 8:45 pm Dead& Dive Bar and Welcome Speech * 9:00 pm Head to the first bar * 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Additional off-the-beaten-track bars * 12:00 am Clubbing at final nightclub destination ​ The night builds up and ends (and for some, just begins...) at our final nightclub, at around 12:00am. The nightclub is not an experience to be missed. Our drink deals don't apply at the nightclub, so remember to take advantage of them before! Free entry to the nightclub is included in your ticket, but you MUST have valid photo identification for entry. Don't wear flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes.

食餐飯 輕鬆認識其他單身朋友 Make friends by having dinners looking for love 點解要參加神秘飯局？ · 認識朋友 / 戀愛對象: 輕鬆用1.5小時認識 3-5位新朋友 / 潛在伴侶 · 擴闊視野: 試下新餐廳，認識各行各業嘅參加者（Youtuber，空姐，放射師...真係咩人都有） 如果你都想認識新朋友但….. · 有諗過參加speed dating 但係怕太chur/太貴 · 純粹想輕鬆傾下計 未必想同一大班陌生人玩游戲 · 玩交友app心很累 傾左一輪都都未約到出黎見面 我哋係全港首個冇主持嘅「神秘飯局」社群，主打輕鬆食餐飯去認識朋友 推出幾個月已經有500名參加者報名喇 ✨ 即刻加入了解更多 📍 持有效商業登記 睇下飯局: [官方網站](https://dine-first.com/app) Instagram: [@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) Telegram: [神秘飯局 Telegram](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) 用一餐飯的時間，認識3-5個朋友 / 戀愛對象，今日就約飯先！ 如有任何疑問 歡迎whatsapp 9815 2970聯絡我們

It's 2026! First pub crawl of the year! Time to drink with strangers from the interwebs! We will officially start at 19:30 from Gurbeer inside [The One](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+ONE/@22.2998217,114.1701106,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x340400edcc362aaf:0x65b396fd6da7e625!4m6!3m5!1s0x340400edc96bc43b:0xed72170baf673423!8m2!3d22.2998217!4d114.1726855!16s%2Fm%2F09gg7d3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) shopping mall 100 Nathan Road This is a bottle shop. There are no seats. All standing room only. We will stand around for the hour and drink and chill. The prices of the drinks are reasonable for what they are since there is no services. At 20:30 we will go to Tequila Mex, [33-35 Chatham Road South, TST](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tequila+Mex/@22.2982093,114.1753096,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3404015a20ca35c1:0x39f9a1b3997fa578!8m2!3d22.2982093!4d114.1753096!16s%2Fg%2F11x2pz_ktx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Formerly Tequila Jack, now under new ownership. Sadly the variety of beer is less than before, but the options are still good and the food is decent. At 22:00 we finish at my favorite bar: Enso [Dolford Mansion, Shop D&E G/F, 1-3 Chatham Ct, Tsim Sha Tsui](https://www.google.com.hk/maps/place/Enso+%E5%86%86%E7%9B%B8/@22.3018715,114.1732529,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x340401073aa19c75:0x823c6978944f8e8e!8m2!3d22.3018715!4d114.1758278!16s%2Fg%2F11rjrldr84?entry=ttu) Sadly Enso will be closing their doors next month in mid February. This will be the final time we will run a pub crawl with them. As per usual I will be wearing the [Snoo](https://www.reddit.com/r/plushies/comments/12pzy79/did_you_know_theres_a_snoo_plush/#lightbox) stuff toy so we will be easy to spot. Strongly suggest everyone to pay for your drink as soon as you order it. The bill often get confusing when we have a large crowd. Please send me your whatsapp number so I can put you into the super secret elite whatsapp group. Finally, if you had a good time please leave a good review for our venues. Good venues are closing left and right in HK and they need all the help they can get.

食餐飯 輕鬆認識不同行業的專業人士/ 高收入人士 Make friends by having dinners with professionals and high income individuals 點解要參加神秘飯局？ · 認識朋友 / 戀愛對象: 輕鬆用1.5小時認識 3-5位新朋友 / 潛在伴侶 · 擴闊視野: 試下新餐廳，認識各行各業嘅參加者（Youtuber，空姐，放射師...真係咩人都有） 如果你都想認識新朋友但….. · 有諗過參加speed dating 但係怕太chur/太貴 · 純粹想輕鬆傾下計 未必想同一大班陌生人玩游戲 · 玩交友app心很累 傾左一輪都都未約到出黎見面 我哋係全港首個冇主持嘅「神秘飯局」社群，主打輕鬆食餐飯去認識朋友 推出幾個月已經有500名參加者報名喇 ✨ 即刻加入了解更多 📍 持有效商業登記 睇下飯局: [官方網站](https://dine-first.com/app) Instagram: [@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) Telegram: [神秘飯局 Telegram](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) 用一餐飯的時間，認識3-5個朋友 / 戀愛對象，今日就約飯先！ 如有任何疑問 歡迎whatsapp 9815 2970聯絡我們

新手水塘路線，為1小時的家樂徑，主要為平路。 沿路更有港版抹茶山雞公嶺、S形堤壩、港版嵐山竹林、塘中小島，行看心曠舒適。 回路於錦上路港鐵站附近的盈匯坊，共嚐私廚土窑雞中菜/閒悠pet-friendly咖啡西日菜。更可訪行遊錦田紅磚屋市集+壁畫村。 Ho Pui Reservoir is a suggested beginner hiking trail with beautiful scene. Then, we can have lunch on Kiln-roasted chicken/ Chinese dishes or Coffee/ Western type. Afterward, u can visit the famous Red-brick House market and Kam Tin Mural Village. 日期：2026年1月25日(星期日) 時間：10:00am-2:30pm 地點：八鄉河背村+河背水塘+盈匯坊(錦上路港鐵站附近) 集合時間及地點：1) @9:30-9:40am @大欖隧道轉車站近車頭位置(元朗方向) , 2) @10:00-10:10am @河背村公所 名額：15人 Date: 25 January, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 10:00am-2:30pm Address: Pat Heung Ho Pui Village +Ho Pui Reservoir +The Richfield (Kam Sheung Road MTR station nearby) Assemble: 1) @9:30-9:40am @ Tai Lam Bus Interchange Terminus (Yuen Long Bound), 2) @10:00-10:10am @Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office Seat: 15 people limited MeetUp費：自由定價價值,(包括導賞,未包括午餐費). 請於24/1/2026前,銀行/FPS/PayMe轉帳. 逾期未繳者,其報名將被取消,再發放予候補者. 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用,4)一起用餐否?-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (including tour guide, but excluding lunch fee). Bank/FPS/PayMe transferred by 24/1/2026. If no payment by time, RSVP seat will be cancelled and given out to the waiting participant Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Dining together-> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification 山行難度：1-2星(前20分鐘為斜坡石屎路；過堤壩後訓野公園家樂徑平路,多樹蔭) (5星為最難最崎嶇) Hiking Difficulty: 1-2star out of 5, front 20min part: concrete slope; after dam: level country walk path (5star is the most difficult) 大概流程： 09:30-09:40am 集合點名@大欖隧道轉車站 [Assemble @Tai Lam Bus Interchange Terminus (Yuen Long Bound)] \~> 步行20分鐘 [Walk 20min] 10:00-10:10am 集合點名@河背村公所 [Assemble @Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office] \~> 10:10-12:10pm 河背村**,**河背水塘 [Ho Pui Village, Ho Pui Reservoir]] \~> 12:10-12:30pm 等候71路小巴@河背村公所 [Wait for mini-bus 71 @ Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office] \~> 12:45pm 解散@錦上路港鐵站/ 步行5分鐘往盈匯坊用膳 [Dismiss @ Kam Sheung Road MTR station/ Walk 5min to The Richfield to have lunch] 午餐: 1) 亞豬媽私廚 (www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-亞豬媽私廚-元朗-京川滬-r793619) (Remark: Cash only現金交付) OR 2) CP Cafe (www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-cp-cafe-元朗-西式-r790437/reviews) \*\*\*a) 歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言. [Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner.] \*\*\*b) 記緊携帶適量食水,外套,蚊怕水及防曬霜等. [Bring enough water and food, wind jacket, mosquito-resistant items and sun-block lotion if necessary.] \*\*\*c) 請留意個人安全及身體能力適合否. [Beware of your own safety and health fitness.] \*\*\*d) 留意團體齊行,不要過份分開. [Care of others and be in group.] \*\*\*e) 保持環境清潔. [Keep clean to the environment.] \*\*\*f) 不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達. [Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity.] \*\*\*g) 交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款) [No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group.] \*\*\*h) 活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途. [Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion.] \*\*\*i) 凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組. [When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our group.]

What a new year full of hope! Let’s hike from Goose Valley Lost Trial in Ma On Shan and say hello to Froggy Rock in Tai Shui Hang. Please reserve time for dinner in Shek Mun. For Goose Valley Lost Trial, in simple, its labyrinth in a jungle located at foothill of Hunch Backs/ Ngau Ngak Shan with 300m sea level. There are various trials reaching to different directions, even the length is 4.4km. Consider wearing hiking gloves when we climb along V-shaped dam. After reaching Ma On Shan Country Park BBQ Site, we trek to Frog-shaped formation by two large rocks namely Froggy Rock. There will be splendid view of Shing Mun Valley in Sha Tin, Ma On Shan and Tai Po. Though the highest point is just 277m & distance is about 4km, it’ll be sloppy when we descend to Tai Shui Hang. Gloves recommended. Overall hiking difficulty is ranged from 2.3-2.8. It’s planned we enjoy our takeaway dinner & play boardgames by 6pm at a cozy place in Shek Mun, thanks to New City Church. Let’s discuss our food preference during hiking. **DATE:** Sunday 25 Jan 2026 Time: **1:15pm (prompt)** Gather: Exit B Wu Kai Sha Station **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** 1/ Please arrive earlier 2/ Please wear sports attire catering for the event 3/ No radios, No guests. **OTHER INFORMATION** 1.“No Shows” especially last-minute absence without a head up will be recorded. 2\. Habitual “No Shows” will be removed from the group\. 3\. Be responsible\, please update your RSVP at least 4 hours prior to the activity if you can’t make it\. If it is an hour or less before the event\, please call our Host\. **Disclaimer:** *Hong Kong Healthy Outings organizes events on an amateur basis. By joining the events, all participants are deemed to have read and understood the activity description, to have determined that they are of a suitable fitness level to undertake the events, and to have agreed to exonerate the leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks from any liabilities or claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising therefrom.*

食餐飯 輕鬆認識不同行業的專業人士/ 高收入人士 Make friends by having dinners with professionals and high income individuals 點解要參加神秘飯局？ · 認識朋友 / 戀愛對象: 輕鬆用1.5小時認識 3-5位新朋友 / 潛在伴侶 · 擴闊視野: 試下新餐廳，認識各行各業嘅參加者（Youtuber，空姐，放射師...真係咩人都有） 如果你都想認識新朋友但….. · 有諗過參加speed dating 但係怕太chur/太貴 · 純粹想輕鬆傾下計 未必想同一大班陌生人玩游戲 · 玩交友app心很累 傾左一輪都都未約到出黎見面 我哋係全港首個冇主持嘅「神秘飯局」社群，主打輕鬆食餐飯去認識朋友 推出幾個月已經有500名參加者報名喇 ✨ 即刻加入了解更多 📍 持有效商業登記 睇下飯局: [官方網站](https://dine-first.com/app) Instagram: [@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) Telegram: [神秘飯局 Telegram](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) 用一餐飯的時間，認識3-5個朋友 / 戀愛對象，今日就約飯先！ 如有任何疑問 歡迎whatsapp 9815 2970聯絡我們

<🍂 在初冬微涼中，走進靈魂的出口> 位於港島鬧市中的一方秘境——香港動植物公園（兵頭花園），歷史悠久又滿載靈異傳說。傳聞中，入口四頭石獅曾「吐珠傷人」；園中更有「鬼夜哭」的神秘故事流傳至今。 在這片被時間凝望的靜地，我們邀請你參加一場獨特的**心靈圖卡及占卜體驗**。透過圖卡與直覺對話，無論你此刻心有煩憂，或只是想在自在中尋找一絲答案，都歡迎你前來。 讓我們在秋葉飄落與微寒之中，靜靜打開內在的門扉，探索靈魂的低語。 日期：2025.12.28 時間：下午2：15 - 5：30 地點：香港動植物公園某處 報名：RSPV時留下Wtps方便聯絡。活動免費，請參加者持開放與關懷態度，並對活動中談及私隱內容保密。 🌙 帶著一顆寬心而來，讓宇宙替你回答疑惑。 註：帶領者曾受專業占卜訓練

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《爵士音樂節人文旅程手札 ── 樂迷、樂手、搞手、文化管理的創意精神地圖》新書簡介，以為引子邀請不同範疇的嘉賓分享爵士樂文化的各個面向，延伸探索世界各地文化差異，從世界歷史文化與局勢解讀爵士樂牽涉的深層政府計劃、國際關係、金融經濟、電影符號、身心靈音頻密碼、聖經記載的基因傳承、非洲巫文化、古埃及神秘主義、黑人共濟會等等，拆解爵士樂裡頭的神秘學訊息 。 暖場演出：Chun（琴人）X Jonath（爵士樂迷） 嘉賓： 陳廣仁先生（獨立音樂人、塗鴉藝術家、神秘學文化研究者） 徐家健教授（經濟學者、爵士樂迷） 作者及主持：吳健熙 X 麥璇子 日期：2026年1月24日（六） 時間：7:45pm 地點：香港藝術中心古天樂電影院（灣仔港灣道2號） 語言：廣東話 \*香港藝術發展局支持藝術表達自由，本計劃內容並不反映本局意見\* ▋書籍資訊 《爵士音樂節人文旅程手札 ── 樂迷、樂手、搞手、文化管理的創意精神地圖》 作者：吳健熙（Jonathen Ng） 聯合編寫、編輯、插圖：王艷璇（麥璇子） 出版：初文出版社 協辦：JAZZFORFUN HK 、香港藝術及設計聯會 資助： 香港藝術發展局 定價：港幣188元 早鳥優惠: 港幣 $150 (經以下連結訂購會有特別記念品送贈) 2026年1月於香港、澳門、臺灣、馬來西亞、新加坡相繼發行。 大家有否想過，在節中負責統籌的人、為爵士樂節做管理、節目設計、市場推廣、撥款申請、場地預訂之類的人，是怎麼認為一個爵士樂節是成功呢？他們是從何開始參與爵士樂節的統籌？經常遇見音樂家，貼近神秘不可測的爵士樂手，自己是否一個爵士樂發燒友？ 書名大大隻字「爵士音樂節」，開宗明義是一本有關爵士樂音樂文化藝術的書，並如遊記一般從探訪各地音樂節而了解地境文化寫起，所以不單單是藝術行政的參考書，因而命名為「人文旅程手札」，就是從「人本」角度來思考藝術文化的事務，即是講講「人」的故事、關懷人的心，甚至思考人生。 此書內容源自2023年筆者在德國柏林修讀「音樂管理」時寫的畢業論文《How do organizers evaluate whether a jazz festival has been successful?》，還有對留學時期見識過的人和事與文化衝擊的回顧，深感當中的經驗與資訊對音樂及藝術相關行業饒有價值，遂希望分享研究所得，整理出這本旅程手札，並將英文論文合輯成書出版。 論文的研究為「從組織者的角度，甚麼是成功的爵士音樂節」，然而，成功的定義又當如何定出來呢？這一趟「旅程」筆者遇上九位不同「屬性」的人物（共九位分別於歐洲及亞洲城市的爵士音樂節創辦人與製作人，包括Jazzfest München, Jazzfest Berlin, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Inntöne Jazzfestival, Jazzaar, Festival da Jazz, Montreux Jazz Festival in China, 台北爵士大樂團嘉年華，Macau Jazz Week），各自體現著各自不同的成功定義，同時亦是不同的人生定義，成就出不同的人物故事線。 經以下連結新書早鳥預訂成功，將得特別紀念品一份—— 獨家旅行手扎本\~ [https://forms.gle/EU31wBXiLfJU6XXq6](https://forms.gle/EU31wBXiLfJU6XXq6)

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Calling all foodies and gardening enthusiasts! Join us for an exclusive **Sip and Learn** event where you'll get to taste fresh, live herbs while learning how to grow your own food indoors year-round. 🌱 **Clift** will demonstrate how easy it is to grow more than **75 pounds of food** every year using **LED grow lights**—all from the comfort of your home. Whether you live in an apartment or have limited outdoor space, this event will show you how you can maximize small areas to grow delicious, pesticide-free produce. ### **What to Expect**: * **Live Herb Tasting**: Sample fresh herbs like basil, mint, and thyme, and discover their flavorful uses in your favorite dishes or drinks. * **Grow 75+ Pounds of Food**: Learn how you can grow your own fresh food year-round indoors with minimal setup. * **Indoor Gardening Benefits**: From saving on grocery bills to having pesticide-free herbs and vegetables at your fingertips, we’ll cover the perks of indoor gardening. ### **Why Attend?** * **Perfect for small spaces**—no backyard needed! * Gain expert tips on indoor gardening and sustainable food production. * A fun, engaging way to explore the benefits of fresh herbs and veggies for your meals. * Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about urban farming and sustainability. **How to Join**: Simply RSVP here to secure your spot! Bring your favorite drink or meal to pair with our live herbs. 🌿 Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, taste, and learn! Visit **[indoorgardenmarket.com](https://iwantagreenthumb.com)** to learn more, and RSVP now for a fun afternoon of herbs, learning, and indoor gardening! Thank you, Clift --- Chief Community Grower at indoorgardenmarket.com

Let's celebrate Chinese New Year. This restaurant has 3-Types of Chinese food! Szechuan, Hong Kong and Cantonese style cuisines. HOW ADVENTUROUS ARE YOU??? Try their Cumin fish. FAMILY STYLE so we can all have a little taste. (But you don't have to share if you don't want to!) Nothing better than Chinese food during the holidays (besides pizza). Here's part of their lengthy menu. Fish Filet & Soft Bean Curd w. Spicy Sauce ( Spicy&Numbing ) Cumin Lamb Cumin Fish Filet (YUMMY!) Cumin Beef Cumin Chicken Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Chengdu Salted & Pepper Jumho Shrimp Garlic Flavor Fried Flounder Filet Braised Beef Tenderloin w. Beer Sauce Whole Fish with Spicy Bean Sauce Braised Whole Fish with Bean Curd Special Hotpot Sauce w. Fresh Fish ( Spicy & Numbing ) Seasoned Spicy Szechwan Style Cod Fish (Spicy & Numbing) Fried Intestine with Chili Pepper Braised Intestine with Fresh Garlic Beef w. Vegetable in Peppery Broth Fish w. Vegetable in Peppery Broth Beijing Duck Duck w. Black Mashroom & Bamboo Shoots (half) Chicken with Hot Garlic sauce Ground Pork with Vermicelli Stir Fried Shredded Pork w. Green Chili Pepper Ma Po Tofu ( Spicy & Numbing ) Twice Cooked Pork w. Fresh Garlic Leaves Stir Fried Pork w. Wooden Ear Mushroom Shredded Pork with Dry Bean Curd Shredded Pork with Chinese Celery Home Style Bacon with Leek Chengdu Kung Pao Chicken ( Spicy & Numbing ) Fried Chicken w. Fresh Chili Peppers (Spicy&Numbing) Fried Chicken w. Spicy Seasoned Potato ( Spicy&Numbing) Diced Chicken w. Dry Hot Peppers ( Spicy&Numbing) Shredded Beef with Chinese Celery Seasoned Spicy Szechwan Pork Chop (Spicy&Numbing) Kou Kou Crispy Chicken (Spicy&Numbing) Bullfrog with Beer Sauce ( Spicy&Numbing) Stir Fried Pork Kidney Szechwan Style All Aboard, Mates!

**This isn’t just a meetup. This is a full-night vibe.** A new spot for us, but the same legendary Social Sips & Bites energy you know and love. Join Social Sips & Bites for an all-out night of dinner, drinks, DJ-driven music, and dancing-the kind of night where the plan is simple: show up, relax, and let the evening unfold. Early vibes We kick things off with dinner and drinks, easy conversations, familiar faces, and new connections. It’s the perfect warm-up- lots of laughs, great energy, and that unmistakable feeling that the night is about to level up. 9:00 PM - GAME ON The DJ turns it up. The dance floor comes alive. The room shifts from hangout to full celebration. And before you know it, we’re dancing well into the early hours of the morning. What to expect • DJ and dance floor • High-energy music, great food, strong drinks • A welcoming crowd that knows how to have a good time • One of those nights you swear you’re leaving… but somehow stay Come early to connect. Stay late to dance. Lose track of time somewhere in between. This is Social Sips & Bites — and we’re just getting started.

Join the [Veg Society of DC (VSDC)](vsdc.org) for Veganuary's pro-animal/vegan-themed Movie Watch Party on Saturday, January 31 at 3:00 pm in Fairfax VA. Socializing with vegan food beforehand and discussion about the movie afterwards is planned. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS OF HOW THIS MONTH'S MOVIE WATCH PARTY WILL BE DIFFERENT, INCLUDING A 3 PM START TIME. This month's movie is Wicked Part 1. (The next Movie Watch Party will screen Wicked Part II, which should be available on streaming by then). *Wicked* has a strong animal rights theme, portraying Elphaba's fight against the oppression and silencing of talking animals in Oz, mirroring real-world animal exploitation and systemic injustice. The movie is 2 hours and 40 minutes long. *About Veganuary: "Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction." Veganuary has inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan since 2014 – with participants from almost every country in the world. They have worked with businesses to drive up vegan options in shops and restaurants, and have made veganism more visible and accessible through their work with national and international media.* The VSDC member hosts’ home in Fairfax has a small home theater that can accommodate around 20 people. This regular event is a fun way to learn, discuss, and meet vegans and vegan-curious people (Thanks to Mindy Kursban and David Kwiatkowski for hosting!). FEE: The $10 fee will cover the hosts' expenses for the event, including food, beverages, and other associated costs. If there are any proceeds beyond these costs, which we don't expect, they will go towards VSDC's work to fulfill its mission. In order to ensure the success of the evening and limit late cancellations, **the fee is refundable until 5 days before the event.** BECAUSE THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS EVENT, MEETUP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A WAITLIST ONCE THE RSVPs ARE FULL. IF IT IS FULL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK MEETUP OCCASIONALLY TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS CHANGED THEIR RSVP. FOOD: For our afternoon movie watch party, we’ll have mostly snack-style foods. And to kick off the year on a healthy note, this month’s spread will be mostly—though not entirely—raw. Feel free to bring any vegan food or beverages to share; your contribution doesn’t need to be raw. WHO: All VSDC and Meetup members are invited. Bringing a non-vegan friend is encouraged. WHEN: Saturday, January 31 **at 3:00 pm**\*\*\*. Because of the length of the movie, we will start the movie at 3:00 pm and watch the first 1 1/2 hours. Then we will have a short break for food and socializing and watch the remainder of the movie. WHERE: The home is in Fairfax VA 22033, near Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. It is 8 miles from the closest metro at either Vienna or Reston (Uber or Lyft would be necessary). **For safety and security reasons, the exact location will be emailed privately via Meetup about 2 days in advance to those who have rsvp'd Yes.** Please make sure your email is current in Meetup, your Meetup settings allow organizer messages, and check your spam if you don't receive the message. PARKING: There is plenty of free parking within a 3-minute walk of the home. \*You must register via this page to attend the event.\* A Pay Pal account is required to pay the $10. Because there is a cost for the event, Meetup doesn't have a waitlist for the movie. **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Join us for a volunteer day helping the animals at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Potomac, MD. Before attending this event, you must sign a liability waiver. Please use this link https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/ The chores you will be doing are physical. You will be working on big projects that require many volunteers like removing old bedding, sanitizing stals and replacing with new bedding, along with the daily clean up chores. Wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a filled water bottle. On sunny days a brimmed hat and sunglasses may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested. Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets. Out of respect for the animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based (no dairy, no cheese, no cow’s milk ice cream, no meat, no fish, no eggs). Thank you for your cooperation and respect for this. It is very important to us. There is a gift shop where you can browse and warm up during the event. Please post your pictures and tag Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and Rockville Vegans! We are limited to 30 volunteers, so please change your RSVP if you cannot attend. If there is interest, we may go out to eat in one of our local vegan restaurants afterward.

**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:** **https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\*** Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure! Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever! ***We visit:*** * Stockholm * Kiruna (Lapland) * Helsinki * Copenhagen (optional extension) ***The trip includes:*** \* 2 nights in Stockholm \* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment \* 4 nights in Kiruna \* 3 nights in Helsinki \* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki \* Arrival and departure transfers \* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki \* Boat ride in Stockholm \* Food tasting in Helsinki \* Breakfast daily \* 2 dinners and 3 lunches \* Northern Lights Tour \* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour \* Full-Day Reindeer Tour \* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride **Price per person, double occupancy: $4770** (we match roommates for those wishing to share) **Price for single room: $6320** ***Not Included:*** x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that) x Meals not listed above x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses x Optional extension to Copenhagen The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit **\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\*** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\* ***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37) For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. \*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\* **OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) SOT 2000318-10