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**Please register and make payment (HK$400) thru: [https://www.hkwips.com/event/launch-party-imprint-24/](https://www.hkwips.com/event/launch-party-imprint-24/)** We’re thrilled to announce that WiPS returns to the **Hong Kong International Literary Festival** in its landmark 25th year with the launch of *Imprint* 24! Join us for an unforgettable evening that shines a spotlight on Hong Kong’s vibrant literary scene. Discover fresh voices, mingle with fellow writers and literary enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in poetry and prose **–** all while enjoying fine food, drinks and entertainment in a historic Central venue. **Your ticket includes:** · Two complimentary drinks · Delicious refreshments · Lucky draw prizes · A copy of *Imprint* 24 · Extra copies available at a special one-night-only 50% discount (HK$50) And this year, the **first 30 registrants who pay through our website** will also receive a copy of *Decalmania*, generously sponsored by Riverbed Collective. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate creativity, community and the written word. **Reserve your tickets today – and bring your friends and partners for a night to remember!** For enquiries, please go to: Email: wipshk@gmail.com WhatsApp: +852 92311724

**It's the first Wednesday of the month, and poetry kicks off with out sister group OutLoud HK, at The Aftermath.** Join us this Weds at The Aftermath for a special themed night of music, and poetry, featuring poetry accompanied by music from Sasha Frolov Entry is free, with minimum one drink purchase to support our venue and patron The Aftermath.

✏️ People Drawing People – Drawing Session IDEA GALLERY, TST Join us for a relaxed, pressure-free People Drawing People session in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open to all levels — beginners welcome. This is an independent practice session (not a class). We’ll work through timed poses in a calm, focused environment. Bring your own materials. Come to draw, improve, and connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts! 📍 IDEA GALLERY Rm 2-101, 2/F CKE Shopping Mall Tsim Sha Tsui

Feel free to join if you are interested in low level computer stuff. If you have any cool projects or ideas you wanna share, bring them along

Join us every Wednesday evening for an Introduction to Meditation! We meet up to do a guided Buddhist meditation together. Before the meditation starts, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and how the meditation works. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge for coming along. Hope to see you there!

Welcome to Write Night in HK! This is an evening writing group with an after-work drink! We'll meet at Yardley Taproom in Central (62 Peel Street), as they typically have a pretty good and chilled out vibe in the week-day evenings. We write and we share writing - please bring 6-8 printed copies of your work (max 2 pages). The evening group will run differently from the daytime group - we'll do some writing and give each other feedback on our own prior work. So, the evening will go in two parts: 1. We start with a 20 min writing exercise, based on a prompt - bring something to write or type on! Then we'll share and give feedback. 2. We go over any written material you've done before and care to share with us: 2 x full printed pages at most (maybe a bit more if spaced out, such as with poetry). Please bring around 6-8 print-outs. Remember that the place may be a bit noisy - so may be hard for people to hear you if you read your work out loud to others on the night. A note on feedback - please be prepared to offer constructive, nice and supportive feedback. No 'brutal honesty' please. Most people are just getting started, and positive support is the order of the night for this group. The official finish time is 9pm, but feel free to hang around for a bit of mid-week socialising with fellow creatives if you like. Many thanks, and have a great night! Cheers, Roger

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**📚 Blind Date with Your Next Favourite Book ☕** Join us for a fun literary event at our **Blind Book Date** on **Saturday 7th March** from **10 AM to 12 PM**. This is an open event, welcoming both old and new bookclub friends, and guests. This event is a chance to step outside your literary comfort zone and explore new authors, genres, and stories that you might not typically try. **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Payment:** Pay **$100 HKD** via FPS or PayMe - this includes a book and a drink. 2. **Choose Your Book:** Select from our curated collection of preloved wrapped books, each with a post-it note offering clues about its contents. 3. **Enjoy a Drink:** Get a drink of your choice - coffee, tea, or something else - while you choose. 4. **Book Exchange Option:** After unwrapping your book, you can exchange it with other attendees if someone is willing to trade. If you're not interested in getting a book but would like to chat with other attendees, we kindly ask that you buy a drink directly from the café to support them. Food is also available - we recommend the scones - at your own cost. Our goal is to help you find your next favourite read by introducing you to books you wouldn’t normally choose. We hope to see you there! 📚❤️🐅

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🖋️ **A Relaxing Practice of Chinese Calligraphy** Hosted by: LSS Dance Group Location: LSS Study Room, Lee Garden One, Causeway Bay Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT+8) Cost: $100/hour Availability: Thursday/Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🌿 What to Expect: ☕ Complimentary coffee or tea and all calligraphy materials provided 📜 Learn Chinese poetry and idioms through the art of writing ✍️ Practice basic stroke order in a fun, engaging way 🧘‍♀️ Discover a meditative approach to calm your mind 🧠 Improve focus and attention span 🧍‍♂️ Strengthen both fine motor skills (finger control) and gross motor posture (sitting technique) 📱 RSVP & Contact: To reserve your spot, message via WhatsApp: 6523 0389 This weekly Friday session blends tradition, mindfulness, and creativity—perfect for anyone seeking a peaceful yet enriching experience.

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, March 25 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.

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!

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!

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!