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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 6-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:30-19:45 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:45-19:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:55-21:15 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 21:15-21:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! At the Barcelona group, we often meet in a friends house. In this case, we ask that everyone bring a snack or a drink to share! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** **​**The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

🌍 Language Exchange Sabadell: English & Español ​English 🇬🇧 Ready to brush up on your English or Spanish? Join us every Wednesday at Sandwichez Sabadell! It’s a relaxed environment where native speakers and learners meet to chat. ​[!IMPORTANT] Please RSVP: To help us organize the seating and ensure everyone has a spot, please confirm your attendance in advance. This allows us to manage the space with the café staff more efficiently. --- You will find a sign with our group's logo on the table; that’s how you’ll recognize us in the bar. --- ​ Español 🇪🇸 ¿Quieres mejorar tu inglés o español? ¡Únete a nosotros cada miércoles en Sandwichez Sabadell! Es un entorno relajado donde nativos y estudiantes se encuentran para charlar. ​[!IMPORTANT] Por favor, confirma tu asistencia: Para ayudarnos a organizar las mesas y asegurar que todos tengan sitio, te pedimos que avises de tu presencia con antelación. Esto nos permite gestionar mejor el espacio con el personal del local. --- Encontrarás un cartel con el logo de nuestro grupo en la mesa; así es como nos reconocerás en el bar. --- ​📍 Details / Detalles • ​When / Cuándo: Every Wednesday / Todos los miércoles. • ​Time / Hora: 19:30 – 22:00. • ​Price / Precio: Free (but please order a drink! / evento gratuito, pero por favor consume algo). ​❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ​(Aggiunta alla sezione precedente) ​5. Do I need to confirm my attendance? / ¿Debo confirmar mi asistencia? • ​EN: Yes, please! It is very important to RSVP. Knowing how many people are coming helps us grab enough chairs and tables so nobody is left standing. • ​ES: ¡Sí, por favor! Es muy importante confirmar tu asistencia. Saber cuánta gente vendrá nos ayuda a reservar o agrupar suficientes sillas y mesas para que nadie se quede de pie.

Barcelona cosmopolitan Meetup est pour ceux qui aiment la culture française. Nous sommes ici pour vous offrir une chance de mieux connaître la culture française de votre partenaire linguistique français. Ce meetup est aussi pour les français qui veulent en savoir plus sur la culture espagnole. Nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez à l'événement, que vous vous sentiez comme chez vous et que nous passions du bon temps ensemble! Pendant l’échange de langues français/espagnol, nous allons pratiquer et profiter! Nous y serons à 19h, si vous arrivez plus tard, ce n'est pas grave nous vous attendrons! Peu importe si vous ne parlez pas français ou espagnol, venez apprendre quelques mots, L'important est de créer des amitiés! Nous avons trouvé un nouvel endroit, mieux situé, qui est au centre de Barcelone avec de bonnes vibrations,les bonbons français, des hamburgers et des tapas qui sont très bons, nous passerons un bon moment! Vous pouvez aussi pratiquer avec un verre de vin pour mieux parler Nous partagerons un bon moment pour échanger nos langues et nos cultures! \`\`\` règles de groupe \`\`\` \`\`\` 1 Ne parlez pas de sujets liés à la religion, à la politique et aux questions liées à toute discrimination. 2 Participer à des ventes, à des transactions commerciales, à des systèmes pyramidaux ou à du recrutement à des fins religieuses. 3 Présentez des événements d'autres groupes et / ou demandez à y participer. 4 Être ennuyeux, insistant ou avoir des comportements qui pourraient être du harcèlement. 5 En plus de tout ce qui précède, et pour garantir le bon fonctionnement du groupe, si l'organisateur considère qu'un comportement/commentaire est inapproprié, il peut demander l'arrêt de l'activité et interdire la participation. 6 Je vous rappelle qu'il est obligatoire de confirmer sa présence au meetup et de se comporter convenablement dans toutes les activités proposées, et que si ce n'est pas le cas, les organisateurs se réservent le droit d'admission des participants. amener des invités est autorisé, mais s'ils doivent venir fréquemment, il sera obligatoire qu'ils confirment leur présence. INTERDIT DE FAIRE TOUT TYPE DE SPAM ! \`\`\` Suivez-nous sur- bcninternacionalevents Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVricPC9ur/?igshid=1miru5v4rul3h Dans cet événement,pour la sécurité, nous devrons parler un peu plus distance . \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-Barcelona cosmopolitan Meetup es para todos aquellos que aman la cultura \. Estamos aquí para ofrecerte la oportunidad de experimentar una mejor cultura francesa de tu compañero de idioma francés y también para los franceses que desean saber más sobre la cultura española\. ¡Nos gustaría que todos se unan al evento para que se sienta como en casa y lo pasen bien juntos\! En el intercambio de idioma frances y español vamos a practicar y disfrutar\! Quedamos a las 19h\,si llegas mas tarde no pasa nada te esperamos\! No importa si no sabe hablar frances o español\,aprender algo frances o español\. Lo importante es para hacer amistad\! Hemos encontrado un nuevo lugar mejor ubicado que es muy centrico de Barcelona con super buen rollo\, donde reunirnos\,las dulces francesa\, las hamburgesas y las tapas estan muy buenas lo pasaremos genial\! Además puedes practicar con una copa de vino para hablar mejor\. Compartiremos un buen momento intercambiando nuestros idiomas y cultura\! reglas de grupo \`1 No hablar de temas relacionados con la religión, la política, y asuntos relacionados con cualquier de discriminación. 2 Participar de ventas,tratar negocios, esquemas piramidales, o captar para fines religiosos. 3 Presentar eventos de otros grupos y/o solicitar la participación en esto. 4 Resultar molesto, insistente o llevar a cabo comportamientos que puedan resultar acoso. 5 Además de todo lo expuesto anteriormente,y para garantizar el buen funcionamiento del grupo, si el organizador considera que algún comportamiento/ comentario no es apropiado podrá pedir que se abandone la actividad y prohibir la participación. 6 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio confirmar la asistencia en el meetup y tener un comportamiento y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas,y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes.si quereis llevar invitados está permitido, pero si van a venir con frequencia será obligatorio que confirmen la asistencia. PROHIBIDO HACER NINGÚN TIPO DE SPAM! Síguenos en bcninternacionalevents Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVricPC9ur/?igshid=1miru5v4rul3h4

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Ferran Utzet porta a escena l’autor noruec Jon Fosse, Premi Nobel de Literatura 2023. Una obra sobre la família, tensa, bella i subtil, d’un dels grans mestres del teatre contemporani del nord d’Europa, per tancar la temporada a l’Espai Lliure. Un home i una dona d’edat avançada miren per la finestra. Esperen l’arribada del seu fill, que ha estat fora molt de temps. Cada vegada hi ha menys gent, al poble. Els joves marxen. Tothom marxa. Ja gairebé no hi queda ningú. Quan finalment el fill arriba, res no serà tal com s’ho havien imaginat. *"El fill* és una obra teatral de l’autor noruec i Premi Nobel de Literatura Jon Fosse que retrata l’impacte que provoca en una parella gran el retorn a casa del seu únic fill després d’una llarga absència. La parella viu en una zona freda i aïllada, gairebé despoblada, on la solitud és profunda i persistent. Tot i això, la retrobada amb el fill no els aporta cap calidesa ni alegria. En una mena de revers fosc de la paràbola del fill pròdig, l’únic que desencadena aquesta visita inesperada és una tensió insuportable. La comunicació entre pares i fill és gairebé inexistent i es veu encara més enterbolida per la presència de l’únic veí, un home solitari, estrany i alcohòlic que, amb les seves insinuacions, fa trontollar la ja fràgil confiança entre els personatges. Jon Fosse construeix una faula moral, un terrible poema en moviment que explora la buidor, el silenci i la dificultat de comunicar-se. Perquè els personatges d'*El fill* intenten parlar, però no se’n surten. I com va dir Albert Camus, *gairebé tots els mals de la humanitat provenen del fet de no parlar clar*." _Ferran Utzet **Fitxa artística:** **Autor:** Jon Fosse **Direcció:** Ferran Utzet **Intèrprets:** Guillem Balart *el* *fill* Jordi Figueras *el* *pare* Sebastián Mogordoy *el veí* Mercè Pons *la mare* **Entrades:** https://entrades.teatrelliure.com/selection/event/date?productId=10229412879752&lang=ca&_gl=1 **NOTES IMPORTANTS**: Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. Donat que les fotos de perfil poden fer impossible la identificació dels assistents, cal que busqueu activament l'organitzador/a de l'event.

PARK LOCATION: WE WILL BE SEATED EXACTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE PARLAMENT BUILDING ON THE GRASSY LAWN. Here you can see the exact spot on map: [Link to location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnWdQCe9W8ANupwt5) Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: What ideals are worth dying for? Why are we never satisfied? Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? Is identity necessary? How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) What is friendship? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

A relaxed morning walk through the hills of Horta, followed by a vermouth at The White Villa overlooking Barcelona. The experience begins with a **guided hike across the miradores of Horta**, offering open views over the city and a natural escape just a few minutes from Barcelona. A gentle route designed to enjoy the landscape, move the body and connect with others in a calm and social atmosphere. The walk includes around **150 meters of elevation** and lasts approximately **1–2 hours**, at an easy and accessible pace. After the hike, we arrive at **The White Villa**, where the experience continues with a **vermouth on the terrace**, surrounded by plants and views over Barcelona and Tibidabo. We’ll serve a **traditional vermouth**, accompanied by **olives and crisps (patatas)** — a simple and classic way to enjoy the moment together. A time to relax, share and enjoy the late morning above the city. A moment to relax, share and enjoy the late morning together. This is not a sports activity. It’s a **social and easygoing experience**, designed to combine nature, conversation and a unique setting above the city. **Ideal for:** – Expats and internationals – Newcomers to Barcelona – People who enjoy nature and light activity – Anyone looking for a different Saturday morning plan 📍 Meeting point: Mirador d'Horta End point: The White Villa Small group (around 20 people) to keep a balanced and friendly atmosphere — easy to meet people, even if you come on your own. **The experience includes:** – Guided hike through Horta viewpoints – 1 vermouth at The White Villa – Access to the terraces and views Reservation required to secure your place. Nature, movement and conversation above Barcelona. Limited access to preserve the atmosphere. Location and price: +34 600 41 67 80 **[Reserve your spot](https://tally.so/r/9qvk6K)**

Do you want to practice English while meeting new people and enjoying a fun social evening? 😊 Join us for our **Friday English Dinner** in Barcelona — a relaxed and friendly way to speak English, make friends, and enjoy great conversation. ✨ **What to expect:** • Small group (10–15 people) • International and local participants • Relaxed, social atmosphere • No pressure — just natural conversation 🌍 All levels welcome (basic to advanced) 📅 Every Friday night 🍽️ Central Barcelona restaurant (details after booking) ⚠️ **Limited places – early booking recommended** 📲 **To reserve your place, send a WhatsApp with:** • Name • Age • English level 📞 614 265 037 **Meet people. Speak English. Enjoy the night.**

A sunset gathering in a private Mediterranean villa overlooking Barcelona. An outdoor experience built around light, music and shared moments, set in a carefully curated space in Horta. As the sun goes down, **Aperol Spritz**, wine and refreshing drinks are served alongside a selection of light Mediterranean tapas. The atmosphere is relaxed, open and designed to bring people together naturally — locals and internationals, all in one place. This is not a crowded event. It’s a private gathering with limited capacity to maintain quality, comfort and atmosphere. The experience includes 2 Aperol Spritz and a selection of tapas during the event. **Ideal for:** – Expats and internationals living in Barcelona – Newcomers to the city – Those looking to expand their social circle – Anyone wanting a different weekend plan away from the centre 📍 Private villa in Barcelona Exact address shared after confirmation Reservation required to secure your place. Limited access to preserve the atmosphere. Location and price: +34 699715905 **[Reserve your spot](https://tally.so/r/BzbAB7)** You can get a feel of the atmosphere on our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thewhitevilla._/).

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.