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The Great British Pub Crawl
For the Brits who love and miss a good pub crawl đ.
Weâll be moving to a new venue every hour or two so keep a note of the venues and times below:
6pm - Wonderland, 37 Chapel Street
8pm - Union Hotel, 90 Chapel Street
10pm - Bayou 124 Chapel Street
11pm - The Wolf, 154 Chapel Street
Arrive early at Wonderland to take full advantage of their happy hour prices đşđ¸đš.
We want a really fun but safe night so please read the disclaimer below.
Disclaimer:
By attending this pub crawl, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own safety, behaviour, and decisions throughout the evening.
Please:
* Drink responsibly and know your limits.
* Arrange safe transport to and from the event.
* Respect other attendees, venue staff, and members of the public.
* Take responsibility for your personal belongings.
* Comply with all venue rules and applicable laws.
This is a social gathering organised through the Meetup group and is not a professionally hosted or supervised event. The organiser accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, damage, illness, accidents, intoxication, or incidents that may occur before, during, or after the event.
By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk and to look out for yourself and others so everyone can have a fun and enjoyable night.
Please donât drink and drive. Have fun and get home safely! đťđ
Social in Port Phillip/Bayside - Dinner Sons Of Mary
Once a month Elni hosts our Port Phillip and Bayside socials.
Itâs a great opportunity to meet others. Our emphasis is on fun and enjoying each otherâs company whilst supporting anyone who might need it. We each pay for our own food and drinks.
This time, weâll meet for dinner at Sons of Mary, a lovely place with a relaxed, elegant vibe. Itâs a cosy spot with great service and a warm atmosphere â perfect for a friendly dinner and good conversations.
Weâd appreciate it if you could update your RSVP the day before so we can provide an exact headcount for the reservation.
The table is booked under the name Elni.
We hope to see you!
Jun 28 | Kismetrix Social Run/Walk + Coffee - The Tan Track Botanical Gardens
## đż **Kismetrix Singles Social Run/Walk + Coffee â TAN Track**
[Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jun-28-kismetrix-social-runwalk-coffee-the-tan-botanical-gardens-tickets-1990218749856?aff=oddtdtcreator)
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**Date: Sunday** 26th of April
đ **Time:** 10:00 AM â 11:30 AM (please arrive by 9:45 AM)
đ **Meeting Point:** Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
đ **Route:** TAN Track loop through the Royal Botanic Gardens
đ **Distance:** Approx. 3â4 km (relaxed social pace) Or Walk
đ˝ **Dress Code:** Comfortable activewear or casual running clothes
## **About the Event**
Looking to meet new people, get active, and enjoy great company â without the pressure of a dating event?
The **Kismetrix Singles Social Run or Walk + Coffee** is a relaxed, feel-good experience for singles who enjoy movement, nature, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming environment.
Weâll run at an easy, conversational pace around the iconic **TAN Track**, giving you plenty of chances to chat, laugh, and connect with different people along the way. Thereâs no racing, no awkward icebreakers â just a friendly group of singles sharing a beautiful morning together.
After the run, weâll walk back as a group and enjoy **optional coffee and mingling at the Visitor Centre cafĂŠ**, where conversations can continue naturally and comfortably.
Many guests tell us these events feel more like meeting new friends â with a spark of something extra.
## **Who Itâs For**
⨠Singles who want to meet people offline
⨠Adults 18+ across a wide range of ages (20s to 60s+)
⨠People who enjoy light running, jogging, or active social experiences
⨠Anyone looking for community, confidence, and connection
**Singles only. Adults only. No children or dogs.**
This helps keep the space relaxed, focused, and socially comfortable for everyone.
## **What to Bring**
* Water bottle
* Comfortable running or walking shoes
* Sunscreen / hat
* Light jacket (weather can change)
* Positive energy and an open heart đ
## đď¸
This is a **free community event**, with **optional donations** to support the Kismetrix community.
While many of our curated singles events are ticketed, this run is part of our **open community series**, created to make connection, movement, and belonging accessible to everyone.
Your support helps Kismetrix continue building safe, welcoming spaces where real human connection can grow â romantically or platonically.
### **Hosted by:**
**Kismetrix \| True Connection**
Because real love starts with real connection.
### **đ Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection**
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đ⨠Topolinoâs Singles Pizza Night + St Kilda AfterâDark Adventureâ¨đ
đ **Topolinoâs** **Singles Pizza Night** + **St** **Kilda** **After**â**Dark** **Adventure**
**Date**: Saturday 27 June
**Time**: 6pm to 8pm (Pizza), optional nightlife voyage until late
**Ages** 35â55 | Singles only | No married or seperated people | New couples maybe⌠if theyâre very new
**Cost**: $0 Lucky you. It's an experiment so I'm looking for beta testers đ Pizza and Drinks are on you.
**Numbers**: 12 people, maybe more, depends on flaky people and no shows of course
**Menu: [https://www.topolinos.com.au/](https://www.topolinos.com.au/)**
**đ@@@@@ Event Update - Meeting Point**
Hi everyone, I've added a photo of our initial meeting point, it's at the 5th province Irish bar, right next to the St.Kilda tram stop. In the allley way next to the whiskey bar and the "Verandah". I'll be the tall guy wearing a red Santa cap, it's winter right?
We can have a quick drink at the bar to settle our nerves but I need to organise a sneaky way to grab a pizza with such a large number of people. So we need two groups. Please arrive before 6pm or thereabouts, it's hard to check my phone for messages during an event for late people etc. I'll wait outside until around 6.15
**Location**:
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3VfkNvUEEFdYxWJ6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3VfkNvUEEFdYxWJ6)
đŤ **The** **Vibe**
Think of this as a lightly flirty, gently mischievous IRL dating night â the kind where the pizza is hot, the banter is warm, and the chemistry is⌠well, thatâs up to you.
**Note**: This will be a light curated event, I won't pre organise anything so it will be a highly organic adventure, Expect some minor chaos. If Topolinos is busy we'll try another venue. Topolinos has a max of 12 people anyway without paying a ridiculous booking fee. But damn it's bloody good pizza. But if enough people are interested I'm sure we can sneakily get in a larger group if we split ourselves up and accidentally coalesce lol.
I prefer doing things this way anyway and leaving some things to chance....serendipity is my middle name of course!
**#####** **Just so you know**
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Saying that I do have some basic rules to govern how this event operates, Curated chaos anyone???.
**Note:** This event is waitlisted to allow an even mix of genders, there is a creep code and rules especially around no shows. Read on for how this works. Decisions are made at the discretion of the organiser.
Weâre taking over Topolinoâs Pizza on Fitzroy Street, St Kildaâs iconic preânightlife launchpad, for a cosy twoâhour dinner with 12 singles who know how to talk, laugh, and maybe flirt over a slice.
Singles only.
No married people.
New couples allowed only if they still have that âare we⌠something?â energy.
đ 6pmâ8pm â Topolinoâs Pizza Social
A relaxed, social dinner with 12 self handâpicked singles
Flirty but friendly, cheeky but respectful
Perfect for people who prefer IRL slowâdating over app fatigue
Expect conversation that flows easier than the house red
Dress warm â itâs winter, but the vibe wonât be
Waitlist is active to keep gender proportions balanced.
Regulars get preference (you know who you are).
Organiser discretion applies â always.
**đđ 8pm onwards âChoose** **Your** **Own** **St Kilda** **Adventure**
For those who want to keep the night rolling, weâll drift down Fitzroy Street like a charmingly disorganised flotilla of hopeful romantics.
Possible ports of call:
**The** **Espy** â iconic, loud, social, perfect for âaccidentalâ shoulder brushes
**The** **Vineyard** â mellow, intimate, ideal for deeper chats
**Dogs** **Bar** â artsy, dimly lit, excellent for eye contact
**Prince** **Bandroom** â for the brave, the nostalgic, and the 90sâalt tragics (cover charge applies)
Stay for one drink, stay for five, or stay until someone suggests karaoke â the night is yours.
đ **Flirtation** **Guidelines**
This is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Donât be pushy about phone numbers â let the moment offer itself
If the vibe is mutual, go for it
Become a regular â Iâll be testing this format over 3â4 events
Youâll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance âopenâ events
The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves.
**đĽWaitlist & Gender Ratios**
To keep things balanced and comfortable:
Event capped at max 12 people to test interest unless I decide to be sneaky,
Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion until the format matures. If you become a regular I'm not so discriminating as long as you behave yourself.
Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1â2 extra
**đ§The Creep Code**
**A** refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and dramaâfree.
So: No married or seperated individuals or those already coupled up (generally)
No Tinder Swindlerâstyle minglers
**Guys**: **Please** **Take** **Special** **Note**
Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no âmysterious man in witness protectionâ)
No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified.
No yacht/car/jet flexing â if your profile screams âcryptoâadjacentâ, you will be gently declined. If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more classy.
**Girls**: No restrictions â privacy and safety firstâ
â ď¸ **SMALL EVENT EXPECTATIONS â ď¸**
**đť** **No**â**Shows**
Noâshows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events.
Remove yourself at least 24 hours before the event.
Noâshows will likely be removed and blocked from the group.
Lastâminute cancellations (âflakingâ) may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist.
đ **Attending** **Without** **Being** **on** **the** **Going** **List**
This is a security issue.
**Do** **NOT** **turn** **up** **unannounced**.
If youâre not on the Going list and havenât arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event checkâins are performed.
**đąWhy** **This** **Event** **Exists**
A few people have asked me to run something for singles, and Meetup is already full of solo attendees. Dating apps feel like a minefield, and IRL conversations tend to be and are rare and sometimes awkward. So this is an experiment â a softâlaunch into a more human, more organic way of meeting people for singles..
The Dogs đ Bar st kilda
Letâs listen to Rock stars rock đ¸ at the dogs bar in st kilda
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Writing and Publishing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
All Write!
Melbourne Central Food Hall on Level 2. Far back corner near large windows to outside. Look for the colourful piano! See below for exact instructions on finding us.
IMPORTANT: Please turn up if you RSVP. Other writers are counting on you being there with them so no one sits alone!!!
Currently we have part-time hosts and regulars who will turn up and sit together.
EVERYONE, please keep a look out for newly arriving people in the group and make them feel welcome, especially if they say: Are you with the writing group?
If you arrive first and have an A4 piece of paper, it is a good idea to write on the paper: Writing Group.
This way everyone will find each other.
Bring your writing tools, and anything that you have written recently (optional). Remember your earphones if you like to listen to music while you write.
There are no rules :) You can write. Or you can chat and write. You can share your work. Or not share your work. (If you need silence to concentrate then headphones are a good idea considering it is in a public space.)
Bring pen and paper as a backup.
Melbourne Central wifi available.
Who: People who write and/or want to write (more)
What: An open group of writers who meetup in a stimulating space to write together, share writing and ideas and support each otherâs writing goals
Why: Inspiration, motivation and space to write.
Where: Melbourne Central - see photo for our location. Red shaded area would be ideal if available when you arrive. Detailed instructions if you do not know the area:
1) Go to the Shot Tower (the old building inside Melbourne Central with the big cone glass roof above it).
2) Go up the the escalators (thereâs only one set of up- escalators near the Shot Tower, you canât miss it).
3) You are now on level 2, Dining Hall (there are signs to the right, just slightly, stating this).
4) Top Juice store is to your right. Turn right so you pass Top Juice and walk toward the food hall.
5) You are now in the food hall near a black piano. Go past this. Go to the seating at the far back corner where there are large windows facing outside.
6) Look for us writers. There should be a sign on the table. Call out your hosts name and ask if this is the writing group. We will say YES, here we are!
Additional hosts wanted!!! Please contact Mat Clarke.
Please only RSVP if you can make it. And also un-RSVP if you need to cancel.
Thank You,
Melbourne Writers.
Great Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbWriters
What we have written so far: www.worldwriterscollective.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelbCityWriters
Blog: http://melbournewriters.wordpress.com
**Help us by adding to these social pages and site**
OPEN MIC: Poetry & Prose Readings "FREE-ish"
**Get ready for a heart-warming afternoon of readings in a cool, historic cellar - and guess what? It will cost you less than a cup of coffee (well, almost!)**
NOTE: THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT
Cost: $25, strictly limited to 25 seats
Your ticket includes a $20 food and drinks credit voucher ($5 goes to the venue to support costs).
[CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT](https://MelbournePoets.eventbrite.com.au)
Budding poets, writers and lyricists join Melbourne Poets for our monthly Poetry & Prose Meetup! This is a true open mic event (usually without the need for a microphone). There'll be an opportunity to read your work (if you're brave enough) and listen to others over a drink or two. You don't need to be published; you just need to be passionate about your craft.
So grab a support buddy and come along to our luxe loungeroom hidden away in the 170-year-old bluestone cellars in East Melbourne's Tribeca precinct. We've got great cocktails, back-vintage wines, craft brews, amazing food, and good vibes in a chilled and supportive safe space.
RULES: This is a ticketed event due to limited seating capacity. $20 of your ticket price is offset against any bar drinks and food ordered through the venue on the day. Please ensure each piece is less than 5 minutes for those wanting to read. Depending on attendance and number of readers, there may be multiple opportunities to read. Please no "clicking" or trauma porn, and no self-promotion allowed during the readings but networking after the event is absolutely OK.
GETTING THERE: We recommend you use public transport or rideshare. We are on the 12/109 tram line (stop 16, Wellington St), several Bus Routes (302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908) or a 5-10 minute walk from Jolimont and North Richmond train stations. If you decide to drive and/or have a designated driver, 2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, East Melbourne or the Epworth Freemasons Car Park in Gotch Lane off Grey Street.
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
Cancellations and Refunds are generally not possible. However, for sudden illness, COVID, or other special circumstances, we may agree to reschedule your session to another day or provide a gift certificate for part or all of your ticket price. Please SMS your request to 0466 045 473.
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Haruki Murakami, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, & Creative Writing
Welcome to the Melbourne Sci-Fi & Fantasy Meetup's first gathering for magic realism and creative writing! If you've read or are new to Haruki Murakami, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Susanna Clarke, please come along. And for writers, this is also a space to talk about the craft of writing (any genre, fiction and non-fiction). I hope to make this a regular monthly or fortnightly event at other locations around Melbourne when the weather is warmer. But it's winter, so we'll have our first meetup at the Mitre Tavern in the CBD. Easy to find, and we don't have to wait outside in the icy wind waiting for tables. Join us for a coffee or glass of wine that stops time, cats with secret names, and good conversation about the books we love. After the event, we can kick on at the Mitre or maybe stroll over to a nearby wine bar or restaurant to continue the socialising.
What to Bring:
Paper, pen, and a story to share. I'll be giving you all some small, fun writing exercises and we'll see where the day takes us.
The Monthly Reset: Walk, Reflect, Connect
Instagram: @findyourtribemelb
Take a pause from the hustle and join us for **The Monthly Reset** \- a space for driven and ambitious people to reflect on the past month\, set fresh goals\, and connect with other growth\-minded individuals\.
Thereâs something powerful about sharing your reflections and intentions with other growth-minded individuals. When you're surrounded by people who value progress, purpose, and self-awareness, it creates a natural sounding board for ideas, clarity, and encouragement. These kinds of conversations can help you see things differently, feel more supported, and stay aligned with the goals that truly matter to you.
đż**MEETING POINT**
Let's meet outside Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre at 2:00pm. Anyone who would like to grab a coffee can do so, then at 2:15pm, we'll take a walk around the Tan.
đ¤**CONNECTION ACTIVITY**
During the walk, youâll be invited to participate in structured conversations with different partners as we rotate every 15ish minutes.
Weâll provide reflection prompts to guide your discussions on:
* What worked well this past month
* What challenged you or stretched your limits
* Intentions or goals for the month ahead
* What success and balance look like for you
This is a space to connect authentically, think intentionally, and feel supported by others who care about growth and alignment - both professionally and personally.
đ**NEW HERE?**
Welcome! Find Your Tribe Melbourne is a community mostly around 25-40s who are passionate about connection, purpose, and personal development. Weâre open-minded, respectful, and always excited to welcome new faces. Whether you come solo or with a friend, weâll make sure you feel included and supported.
Pushing outside your comfort zone can be tough, but it's where growth and friendship begin. đą
If you have any questions or just want to say hi before the event, feel free to message me!
â ď¸**LIABILITY DISCLAIMER**
By attending this event, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own health, safety, and well-being during the walk and any related activities. *Find Your Tribe Melbourne* and its hosts are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur. Please take care, be mindful of your surroundings, and participate within your own comfort level.
**PHOTO AND VIDEO DISCLAIMER**
Please note that photos and videos will be taken throughout the event and may be used on our social media channels or other platforms. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, kindly inform one of the hosts at the beginning of the event.
Instagram: @findyourtribemelb
BeSocial. Coffee & New Friends
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming âCoffee & New Friendsâ meetup, the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy a great cup of coffee, go for a walk and connect with new people in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Whether youâre looking to expand your social circle, have meaningful conversations, or simply get out of the house, this is a space where everyone is welcome. Come as you are, grab a drink, come for a walk and leave with new connections.
To help you get the most out of the event, we ask that you download our app before you arrive (or upon arrival). The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate.
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en
**Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials.**
**If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.**
TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals
**"TechWalking" - Networking + Walking**
Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Look no further than my upcoming #TechWalking event! â
Join us for a refreshing walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake. Itâs the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps!
I know many of you have been tuning in to my online events, but we've never had the opportunity to meet in person. Let's change that!
Check out the video from the last event: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/b4skv1sF-vY
We'll kick things off at **10 am sharp** at the Albert Park Fitness Station. Please, don't be late! We're hitting the trail around the lake as soon as we gather. And trust me, you won't want to miss it â unless you're up for a bit of a sprint to catch up! (we're going anti-clockwise)
This event is pet and kid-friendly, as long as your little ones and furry friends can manage a 5 km walk, they're more than welcome to join.
Looking forward to meeting you all in real life!
Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/)
**TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)**
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Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/)
Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/)
Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia)
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawnâs Gamers Citadel! đĄď¸
Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. đĽ¤
Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. đ˛
At the âGamers Citadelâ, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! đŻ âď¸
Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youâre bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. â¤ď¸
Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youâre one of us! âď¸
Whether youâre a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donât miss out on the fun! đ¤Š
Our games list is below! đ
Game Station A - PS3 - Taran:
1st Game: Mortal Kombat 9
2nd Game: Gran Turismo 5
Game Station B - PS2 emulator - Dean:
1st Game: Burnout 2 Point of Impact - 4 player
2nd Game: Dead or Alive 2
Game Station C - Switch - Michael:
1st Game: Super Smash Bros
2nd Game: Super Mario Kart
Game Station D - TCG + Board Games:
PokĂŠmon TCG
YU-Gi-OH! TCG
UNO
JENGA
BYO available!
You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. đ
Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social đą
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW đ§
Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ đ
Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ đŠâđť
Writing and Publishing Events Near You
Connect with your local Writing and Publishing community
Shut Up & Write!⢠Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One CafĂŠ, 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! Weâve discovered that itâs strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if itâs 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. (Iâll 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 CafĂŠ on Saturday!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
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.
Weâll 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 allâthe venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Monthly Meet Up (Goddess of the River)
This month weâll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you donât finish the book!





















