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Step back in time with a 90s-themed music jam session that's all about sharing, discovering, and celebrating hidden gems from the past. Dust off your favorite tracks and bring them to life in a lively atmosphere where everyone's playlist is welcome. Whether you're a fan of grunge, hip-hop, techno, or anything in between, this is your chance to dive into the decade's musical treasures! Join us for an hour of nostalgic beats and vibrant conversations. It's the perfect opportunity to connect over the music that defined a generation. Bring along those cherished tunes that might not have hit the mainstream but still hold a special place in your heart. There's nothing quite like finding someone who shares your appreciation for those underrated hits! Our event promises laughter, great vibes, and maybe a little bit of dancing. Feel free to dress in your best 90s attire-flannel shirts, baggy jeans, or neon windbreakers are all welcome! It's a space where you can truly express yourself and your style, both musically and fashionably. musically and fashionably. Besides rocking out to classic songs, we'll have an open floor for discussions about the memories these tracks evoke. Remember the first time you heard that one song on the radio? Or how about the tracks that shaped your playlist back in the day? Let's reminisce and make some new memories together. So grab your favorite tunes and head on over. Whether you're here to share or just to soak in the music, this groovy time machine ride is something you won't want to miss. Let's have a blast from the past and make it a day filled with music, stories, and plenty of 90s flair!

🎲 Board Game Night at Game Knights Join us for a relaxed and social board game night in Sharjah. Everyone’s welcome — whether you’re new to board games or a regular player. 🎲 Games are completely free to play. ☕ House rule: Game Knights requires a minimum spend of 25 AED per person on drinks or snacks during your visit. We’ll have a variety of board and card games available, a friendly atmosphere, and easy table mixing if you come solo. Rules can be explained and game suggestions are always available. No entry fee — just grab a drink or snack, play some games, and enjoy the night 🎉 [Click on me to join our WA Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kf1dzh3DOtO6yeDctTUyNe?mode=gi_t)

​🌆 New to the city or just looking to expand your circle? ​It takes courage to show up to a new place, especially if you're coming alone or with just a few friends. But here is our promise: from the minute you arrive to the time you head home, we will be there for you. Think of us as the friends waiting to welcome you! 🫂 ​Join us this Saturday for a relaxed, high energy evening where you can meet amazing people, practice some languages, such as English, Arabic, Spanish, French and more. Get ready to break the ice with fun social board games...All while enjoying the stunning Marina views from Atelier M! 🌃🎲 ​📅 When: This Saturday | 8:00 PM 🎟️ Entry: 50 AED (Includes 1 welcome drink! 🥂) ​⚠️ Important: Spots are strictly limited to avoid any FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) ​📍 Venue: Atelier M - Pier 7 (Marina) https://g.co/kgs/khpJe1n ​📱 Stay Connected: ​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socializing_uae?igsh=MWQyeGh5ZDNqcXhtZw== Telegram: https://t.me/socializingoriginal WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FbA47CP5nXDLOFWHPx7wAi ​☎️ Got questions? We're here for you! Call/WhatsApp: +971 58 577 4523 / +971 56 957 9533

Come for Socializing. Stay for the Music 🎶 Socialize, meet new people, make friends, before easing into party mode for a night of fun and dancing. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** **💬 Social Mixer: Meet & Connect** Begin the evening by mingling with like-minded people in a sophisticated setting. Engage in meaningful conversations, have fun and make new friends. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to make new friends or enjoy with your existing ones. Whether you're looking to share experiences, or simply enjoy engaging conversations, this social is the perfect place for you. **🎶 Afterparty & Live DJ Performance** As the night progresses, ease into party mode with the dynamic beats of live DJ. From smooth lounge music to high-energy tracks, the DJ will create an irresistible ambiance that keeps the energy flowing and the dance floor alive. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** Let loose, dance the night away, and enjoy the afterparty. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails in an elegant venue with the infectious energy of the DJ, ensures a night to remember. **👔👗 Dress Code: Elegant & Party** Embrace the occasion with your most stylish and sophisticated outfit. Gentlemen, opt for sharp smart casual wear. Ladies, dazzle in chic dresses or elegant evening attire. Let your fashion reflect the elegance of the evening. **Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.** Let new friendship flourish and celebrations abound. Socialize, make new friends and enjoy the vibrant energy of the evening in a beautiful and elegant setting. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷 **How many people attend?** We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms. Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Social 😊 📍 **Get location map and parking instructions** [Join our WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup) 👨‍👧‍👦 **Meet community members** [Join our Facebook group (Cocktails & Connections)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cocktailsnconnections) **Check our events #InstaPhotos** [📷 Follow us on Instagram (@cocktails.connections)](https://www.instagram.com/cocktails.connections/)

A social meetup in a beautiful Dubai location for people who love atmosphere, great drinks, new friends, English conversations, and effortless networking.

Join us this Saturday for a 90-minute padel session Everything is provided for you: ✔️ Balls ✔️ Water ✔️ Snacks ✔️ Energy Drinks ✔️ Towels ✔️ Care products **All you need to do is come — no stress, no preparation.** You can also **bring a friend**, **split the cost**, and **share the 90 minutes** together. **Levels & Prices:** 🎾 **Beginners (D)** – AED **75** 🎾 **Intermediate (C)** – AED **80** **📍 Location:** Al Quoz **🔔 Confirmation & Payment:** To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Thursday.** BOOKINGS: 055 577 8561 https://chat.whatsapp.com/F8WykntqE4QJqAIsh6HeY6

[Join WhatsApp Group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DsI2Zb6NCKaCJ2kBFpkaRV?mode=gi_t) Get you Bat and check your grip—it’s game time! 🏏✨ ​⚡ The Cricket Showdown is ON! ⚡ ​The wait is finally over! We’re hitting the pitch this Sunday at 11:00 AM for two solid hours of boundaries, wickets, and non-stop fun. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just here for the post-match banter, we want you there. ​📝 The Game Plan ​When: This Sunday @ 11:00 AM ​Duration: 2 hours of pure energy ​Format: High vibes, big hits, and zero chill (Venue details will.be provided to the people coming ) ​🏃‍♂️ Secure Your Spot! ​Spaces are limited and we’re playing on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't get caught out at the crease! ​Ready to play? > Ping @Ankit Matani right now to book your spot in the lineup! (Sent message on whtsapp for any query..not on the meetup group chat as we r in meetup and cant check the app everytime)

SideQuest: Trivia Night You think you got what it takes to have all your facts straight? Do you have infinite knowledge on the most useless things in life? We present you Trivia Nights with amazing gifts and fun people to play it with! Location 📍 MD by Gewan Rooftop, Ora Cafe Near Insurance Market Metro Station Entry cost: 50 dhs Join our WhatsApp Community for more info and registration. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwW1P2RYD9aFtmWAaBe91X?mode=gi_t Trivia with us isn't just about what you know, it's also about how much your teammate is going to gaslight you into changing the right answer 😈

🌙✨ Sunday 22-02 | Iftar Dish Party & Mafia Night – Ramadan Edition 🎭🔥 Let’s break our fast together 🤍 Bring your special dish to share — homemade and from the heart. After Iftar, the energy shifts. Mafia Night begins — strategy on, trust off 😈 🗓️ Sunday 22-02 ⏰ Gathering: 5:30 PM 🌙 Iftar: 6:20 PM 🎭 Mafia: 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM 💰 65 AED (Mafia game only) 📍 Hessa St, Dubai (Exact location shared Sunday morning) ✨ Ramadan Special for new joiners to Ahl Talaatna: 🤴50 AED for Kings 👸30 AED for 🚫 NO WALK-INS Allowed Come for Iftar. Stay for the game. 📩 DM or message for on +971 58 573 7822 to register - limited spots.

About This Event Join us for a relaxed weekend walk in Dubai. This is a casual social meetup focused on walking and natural conversation. Solo participants are very welcome. ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do City Walk (30min - 1 hour ) • A comfortable 3 km walk in an easy-to-walk area of Dubai • Relaxed pace, suitable for everyone • Conversation is optional Café (Optional) • After the walk, those who wish can go to a nearby café • Drinks and food are self-paid • You are free to join or leave at any time ⸻ 🌐 Language • English • Japanese The organizer speaks both English and Japanese. ⸻ 💰 Fee • Free (café costs are self-paid) ⸻ 👥 Who Can Join • Anyone looking for a casual social meetup in Dubai • People who prefer relaxed, low-pressure events • Those who enjoy light walking • Solo participants are welcome Come for a walk, enjoy simple conversations, and have a relaxed weekend in Dubai.

Meet amazing people, discover new cultures, and have an unforgettable conversations 🎉🥂 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** We’re bringing together curious minds, language lovers, and fun-seekers for a social evening like no other. 💬 Meet new people 🌎 Exchange languages 🎶 Enjoy music & vibes 🥂 Make new friends Let's meet, chat, and sip on their your drinks 🍷🍹 while smooth background music sets the mood. **🎉 What’s happening?** * Social hour 🕒 * Chat, mingle & sip drinks 🍷🍹 * Fun icebreakers 💬 * Practice English, Spanish, Arabic + more 🌍 * Connect with curious, open-minded people 🤝 Think bold conversations 💬, big energy ⚡, and friendships waiting to happen. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** 🎉 One magical night. One elegant lounge. Countless connections **🌟 Why join?** ✔ Meet people from all over the world 🌍 ✔ Practice & improve your language skills 💬 ✔ Discover new cultures & perspectives 🌸 ✔ Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with drinks, music & views 🍸🎶 ✔ Leave with new friends, new words, and new memories 💛 **Come practice your favorite language, explore new ones, or simply enjoy great company — you’ll walk away with something special. 💫** 👉 Come alone, leave with friends. 👉 No apps. No pressure. Just real people, real fun. 🎉 Drinks + Conversations + Music = One unforgettable night. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** 📅 Save the date & join us for this unforgettable cultural and social evening!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

***THERE ARE BIG SCREENS FOR THE START OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS*** 👍 After being cooped up all week with this snow and cold, it’s a great time to get up out of the house and join us for a fun time at the Pint House!! **Come anytime during 4-8. Stay as long as you want. No set time*** **WE’RE NOW IN A BIGGER AREA!** It’s a chance to meet people in our age group regardless if you’re in your fifties, sixties or seventies! Retired or still working.

As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

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**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: We've hired a professional comedian to warm the group up for our open mic session. Members have been making me laugh for years and we've tossed around the idea of a comedy night / open mic. Well, It's time to step up and crack me up. We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*