Barbecues Sydney

BBQ

**\#\# It is a Chinese / Chinese descendant / wherever\-born Chinese event\. If you are not\, $20 meetup fee\. \#\#** The public BBQ is not popular and at good condition. Hopefully the location is not too hot as it is a bit inside a little forest. As you also know, I cannot drive and thus cannot carry a lot. Plan: **Each participant brings a plate of 1 person portion, and his/her own drink** **Fee: $4 per person: I will provide** Cooking oil, Aluminum paper, 2 x tongs, tissue, honey, plate, basic fork. 4 min's walk from IGA Supermarket, Korean Butcher, & Korean Supermarket. If you didn't bring enough food, you may purchase it in a few minutes' walk.

Heritage Braai at Manly dam - Saturday 7 November

"Barrel Below Bar" "Funky Fun Friday's" Happy Hour Drinks! Meetup Party Night!

**WHY SOCIALISE?** 1\. Socializing improves your overall mental\, emotional\, and physical health by reducing stress and boosting longevity\. 2\. Interacting with others releases feel\-good hormones that lower anxiety and depression\. 3\. Regular conversation\, group activities stimulate brain activity\, lowers cognitive decline\. 4\. Belonging to a community or group gives you a sense of purpose and personal value\. **"BARREL BELOW BAR"** 5.30pm-9.30pm. enjoy happy hour all night for our group plus some complimentary food. ***Barrel Below Bar*** *brings a quietly confident polish to Sydney's CBD* . You'll find a menu that favours clean flavours, craft, and a touch of indulgence. **Venue:** **"BARREL BELOW BAR"** **Address:** 115 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD. **Entry Time:** 5.30pm. **Dress Code:** Smart Casual **"Funky Fun Friday's"** the ultimate Drinks Party Night Meetup After Dark !"Bar • Restaurant • Cafe Smart Kitchen • Savvy Bar • Cozy Cafe **Happy Hour:** "Bevs . Bites . Banter Discover ***Barrel Below Bar*** in the heart of the Sydney, where dining meets elegance. **Happy Hour** until **9pm** yippee!! for Beers, Wines, Spirits, and Margaritas $12. Private Group Area. Heaps of dinner choices. **"Events for Singles"** our Friday Drinks Promoter together with Unravel Travel Group! After Work and After Dark Meetup Groups adding extra people support. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 **Who's Coming:** Members from other meetup groups also join this event!

M is for Middle East

Speculative Writing Night @ Chatswood Library

**If you're coming, [please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817) as well as here so they can set out enough places for us on the night.** Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy and horror etc) writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you're just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Chatswood Library. **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** *In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.* **Schedule:** **5:30 - 6:00 pm:** Introductions and casual chat **6:00 - 7:30 pm:** 'Focus & Write' session **7:30 - 8:30 pm:** Continue writing, or socialise and share your progress **What to bring:** Your work-in-progress, whether on screen or paper. Connect with fellow writers, explore the speculative fiction realm, and let your imagination soar at our regular writing meetups. Do note a 'yes' RSVP on Meetup does not confirm your place, **[please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** so they can set out enough places for us on the night. \*\*\* **Our meeting room** We are in the **Creator Space**, straight down the main aisle from the front desk, though the sign may be obscured by books. If you are unable to locate the Creator Space, ask the staff at the front desk for its location; they are expecting us. **[How to get there](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Locations-and-Hours/Chatswood-Library)** **Public transport**: Chatswood Library is located in The Concourse, 350m from major Chatswood transportation hubs, including Chatswood train station and Chatswood bus interchange. **Parking**: Parking is available at The Concourse car park accessible on Ferguson Lane via Archer St ONLY. Parking rates can be found [here](https://www.theconcourse.com.au/visit/parking/). The library has lift access from The Concourse car park and from The Concourse, ground and upper levels. Parking is also available at Chatswood Chase adjacent to The Concourse on the corner of Archer St and Victoria Ave. The first 3 hours parking are free. **Cycle**: Bicycle parking is available at library entrance. **Accessibility** For participants requiring stair-free access, this is available through the Ferguson Lane entrance through the parking garage. Ride shares or taxis should be directed to drop off at that location. If further assistance is needed please let the Meetup coordinators know in advance and we will do our best to assist. Please be advised that access from Victoria Ave does consist of a significant flight of steps up into the Concourse area. Did I mention you should **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** to make sure they know our numbers?

BBQ - wherever born Chinese descendants

**\#\# It is a Chinese / Chinese descendant / wherever\-born Chinese event\. If you are not\, $20 meetup fee\. \#\#** The public BBQ is not popular and at good condition. Hopefully the location is not too hot as it is a bit inside a little forest. As you also know, I cannot drive and thus cannot carry a lot. Plan: **Each participant brings a plate of 1 person portion, and his/her own drink** **Fee: $4 per person: I will provide** Cooking oil, Aluminum paper, 2 x tongs, tissue, honey, plate, basic fork. 4 min's walk from IGA Supermarket, Korean Butcher, & Korean Supermarket. If you didn't bring enough food, you may purchase it in a few minutes' walk.

BBQ

**\#\# It is a Chinese / Chinese descendant / wherever\-born Chinese event\. If you are not\, $20 meetup fee\. \#\#** The public BBQ is not popular and at good condition. Hopefully the location is not too hot as it is a bit inside a little forest. As you also know, I cannot drive and thus cannot carry a lot. Plan: **Each participant brings a plate of 1 person portion, and his/her own drink** **Fee: $4 per person: I will provide** Cooking oil, Aluminum paper, 2 x tongs, tissue, honey, plate, basic fork. 4 min's walk from IGA Supermarket, Korean Butcher, & Korean Supermarket. If you didn't bring enough food, you may purchase it in a few minutes' walk.

Become a Fast Friends Host!

📢 Announcement – This is NOT a Meetup Event Please note: This is not an event RSVP. It's a community announcement as we're looking for new Fast Friends Hosts. 🌟 Love Bringing People Together? Become a Fast Friends Host! Every week, people walk into our events not knowing a single person. By the end of the evening, many leave with new friends. We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic host to help create those moments. If you genuinely enjoy meeting people, making introductions, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you. This could be perfect for you if you: ✨ Love bringing people together ✨ Enjoy meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds ✨ Have hosted events, socials, or community groups before (or would love to start) ✨ Are organised, reliable, and confident talking to people ✨ Enjoy discovering great venues and helping grow a local community ✨ Would be happy sharing our events with your own network from time to time As a Fast Friends Host you'll: 🤝 Welcome guests and help everyone feel comfortable 🎉 Host our signature Fast Friends socials 🌍 Meet amazing people from around the world 📈 Build confidence, leadership, communication, and event-hosting skills ❤️ Help create meaningful friendships in your city We're a global community with 525,000+ members across 32 cities, and we're looking for hosts who are passionate about creating welcoming social experiences. Hosts receive an expense allowance for each event. Interested? 📲 Please don't RSVP to this announcement. Instead, send Dan a WhatsApp or text on +44 7715 705005 and tell us a little about yourself and why you'd love to host. We'd love to hear from you!

Japanese All You Can Eat in Marrickville

For lovers of Japanese cuisine, Okami is the place you need to be heading. Not only is this highly revered concept a favourite among VIC and NSW foodies for being fresh, high-quality and delicious, it also offers an all-you-can-eat menu where diners can indulge in as much as they'd like within a two hour window. One of the best value options anywhere in this neck of the woods, the Okami Marrickville space is a must for anyone who loves good food and wonderful service! The meal will cost 42.80 per person. BYO Wine only with a 10 corkage charge. Split bills are NOT permitted so please bring cash! Whilst the concept is All You Can Eat, we also need to be responsible as per their policy below: OKAMI aims to minimize wastage. A wastage charge of 15 applies for any uneaten item exceeding 200g with an additional charge of 5 for every extra 100g. Please note that leftovers from our all-you-can-eat menu cannot be taken away and all-you-can-eat food cannot be shared with à la carte customers. As always, No Shows or Late Cancellations will be removed from the group. No exceptions. Please take this into consideration for your RSVP. RSVP's will close midday on Friday 16th October.

Music Bingo, Free Drink, $1 Hot Dogs - Every Tuesday @ The Soda Factory

Tuesday nights get no better than at **The Soda Factory**! Download your ticket to get a **free drink** on arrival plus wristband for **$8 drinks** til midnight! **Make sure to show your ticket at the door to get your drink voucher and wristband for discounted drinks.** · Free entry all night · $1 hot dogs · Musical bingo 7:30pm-9:30pm · DJ's from 9:30pm til late **Tickets:** [https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues](https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues) **This is not an organized Meetup, just an awesome offer we have for you! Our organized Meetups are our pub crawls on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays!** *Please don't leave a negative review as we have informed you that it is not a Meetup and there won't be any host.*

Canadian Thanksgiving Picnic by the Opera House

**SUMMARY INFO** Saturday Oct 10th 1pm-5pm+ for our annual Canadian Thanksgiving Picnic by the Opera House 🍁 We’re bringing slow-cooked whole roasted turkeys!!! BYO drinks & a picnic item to share. Full details below 🌽🦃🥧 \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- Our annual Thanksgiving get together where us 🇨🇦 folk give thanks for our many blessings like 7 months of snow! ★ **SATURDAY, OCT 10th, 1PM - 5PM+, TARPEIAN LAWN PRECINCT** ★ A beautiful spot overlooking the Harbour Bridge & Opera House for a picnic and amazing sunset. Pet friendly but keep in mind it's a picnic with lotsa food so bring a leash. ★ **BYO DRINKS & A PICNIC ITEM TO SHARE** ★ If you've got a great dish then go for it but don't worry if you don't.. a bag of chips also counts!! We're giving out over $1,000 in prizes for best dishes in multiple categories. Also be sure to bring a picnic blanket & sunblock. We'll have coolers & ice for drinks. There's bathrooms, etc at the Opera House. ★ **WE'VE GOT TURKEY** ★ Brined for 2 days, then slow-cooked for 6 hours and delivered hot to the picnic around 2pm. For those who partake, you can make a completely voluntary donation to the "turkey fund" 🦃 ★ **FINDING US** ★ It's between the fence of the Botanic Gardens and Macquarie St. Approach from Macquarie St. Here's the approximate link on Google maps... https://goo.gl/maps/YMtCvgPwdV22 Look for the Canadian flags & familiar accents. ★ **MORE INFO** ★ This is always a really friendly, free event where a lot of young professionals & students make new friends so don't just invite your Canadian friends! Families & pets welcome too of course. We've also got Spikeball and touch football 🏈 ★ **RAIN PLAN** ★ We've got Kent St Hotel booked as our back-up plan. Same time 1pm-5pm (or later). And it'll still be BYO food/potluck & we're still doing the turkeys so either way, this picnic is on!! 🎃👻 **HALLOWEEN - ADULTS ONLY** 👻🎃 👺 Details coming soon for our famous, adults-only, Halloween party where we're also giving away a free return trip to anywhere in North America United flies ✈️ VOTED BEST CONCEPT PARTY IN THE WORLD! 🤡 If you're a bit cheeky, and want to volunteer at Halloween then shoot us message.. volunteers have even more fun - guaranteed (plus some extra rewards to boot)! **Instagram @sydneycanadians**

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.