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A lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence. We don't pay the bar for this session, so make sure you buy at least one drink. Charge €2.

**Come Dance the Blues with Us! 🎶** Discover a new way to move, connect, and feel the music through Blues dancing in Dublin. From your very first step, you'll feel part of a friendly, inclusive community that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers. **Curious about Blues dancing? Want to know what to expect?** Have a look at our website for all the details: [downtownbluesdublin.com](https://downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing/?source=meetup) **New to Blues? Your first class is FREE!** Say hello and mention Meetup when you arrive—we’ll make sure you feel right at home. 🕒 **Every Tuesday** from 8:15pm 📍 Studio upstairs at **Mind the Step Café** 🎟️ **€10** (covers class & social) No registration needed—just show up and pay at the door. **Comfort is key:** Wear whatever feels good, there’s no dress code. Flat shoes or low heels are ideal, avoid heavy boots or high heels. Note: Our Meetup list is only a small part of the story. We have a dedicated group of regulars who show up every week, so there’s always someone to dance with. Come join us and find your groove! Check our website for the latest info on classes and events: [www.downtownbluesdublin.com](https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com) Subscribe to our YouTube channel: [Downtown Blues Dublin](https://www.youtube.com/@DowntownBluesDublin).

**New to Dublin? Feeling a little lonely, lost, or out of routine?** **Join us for relaxed walks at 11:00 am** **This is a supportive group for people who want to get outside, meet others, feel less isolated, and build more consistency in their daily life. Whether you are new to Dublin, going through a lonely period, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, you are welcome here.** **Location: Sails sculpture, Clontarf Promenade** **For our walk, we’ll keep things simple and relaxed , just fresh air, an easy walk, and a chance to meet new people in a calm and welcoming environment.** **What to bring** **Comfortable clothes, suitable walking shoes, and water. Bring a jacket or umbrella depending on the weather.** **How to find the group** **We will meet at the Sails sculpture, Clontarf Promenade. We’ll wait there for 10 minutes before starting the walk.** **What to expect** **This is a relaxed and supportive walking group. No pressure, no need to be super fit, and no need to know anyone beforehand. Many people may be joining alone, so you are very welcome to come by yourself.** **Pace** **Easy and comfortable. The goal is not performance, but fresh air, connection, and consistency.**

### Do you constantly question yourself after conversations with someone close to you? 🤔Feel drained, confused, or like you’ve “lost yourself”? 😔This may not be your fault 💭 Narcissistic abuse often hides in plain sight: no bruises, no shouting—just quiet manipulation that slowly erodes your confidence and sense of reality 🧠💔 Join **Heal from Narcissistic Abuse** 🌱 and learn: •⁠ ⁠How to recognize the real signs 👀 •⁠ ⁠Why narcissists affect you so deeply 🧩 •⁠ ⁠How to stop doubting yourself 💪 •⁠ ⁠Practical steps to heal and regain confidence ✨ You *can* break the cycle 💛 ### 📅 **7 April 2026 – 7:00 PM**📍 **Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin,** Firhouse Road, Dublin D24 CX39 🥤 Complimentary refreshments will be served ⚡ **Reserve your spot today!** Places are limited—sign up well in advance 📝✨ I am looking forward to seeing you there 😊 **Erik Smit** Dianetics & Scientology Life Coach

Join us for a fun-filled evening Dance class - **Tango** **for Beginners.** Whether you have two left feet or have never danced before, this course will have something for you. We will guide you through the basic steps and techniques of tango, helping you discover the elegance and passion of this captivating dance form. In these classes our experienced instructors will break down the tango moves and build them up gradually, ensuring that you get a solid foundation. You will learn the fundamental techniques, including posture, embrace, and footwork, and gain confidence in leading or following your partner. Throughout these lessons we will focus on partner connection and musicality, allowing you to express yourself and create beautiful movements on the dance floor. **No partner or previous dance experience is necessary.** Just come with comfortable clothing and shoes, and be prepared to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of tango. Join us to experience the joy and freedom of this beautiful dance and **meet a room of new friends along the way** **\>\>\>[CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE](https://tangofiesta.ie/student-booking-form/)<<<** ***Let's dance the night away at Tango Fiesta Dublin!*** **CLASS FEES:** *We offer a 6 week Pass for just €99 or you can pay as you go for €20 per class* *For more info visit Tangofiesta.ie*

Join us for a lovely evening of music and song in a relaxed, supportive space. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all levels of musicians and singers are very welcome. We are adding a few sing along songs to our Wednesdays session. You will still get the opportunity to sing as usual we are just adding some sing along songs to add something new to the session. see comment section below for the sing along song list. ​Performers: Space is limited to 10 performers to ensure everyone gets their time in the spotlight. Please secure your spot by booking through the app! ​Listeners: If performance spots are full, we’d still love for you to come along, listen, and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way to build confidence and get a feel for the session. ​The Details: There is a small €2 kitty fee. As the venue hosts us for free, we kindly ask that you support the bar by purchasing a drink or two. ​A Note on Parking: The car park directly outside is convenient but strictly monitored, so please double-check the rates to avoid a €125 unclamping fee! For a stress-free evening, there are several other parking options within a 5-minute walk, including the Tesco car park (which is usually free after 6:30 PM, but do check the signs!).

I got myself a ticket for The Plough and The Stars. If you'd like to join me, you're most welcome. We're planning to meet in the upstairs bar at 13.30. I'll post information on how to find us closer to the date. (please buy your own ticket on the The Abbey theatre website) Marking 100 years since it first premiered at The Abbey Theatre, Sean O'Casey's The Plough and The Stars returns, in an exciting new production, directed by Tom Creed. The residents of a Dublin tenement shelter from the violence that sweeps through the city's streets. A revolution that will shape the country's future rages around them. What kind of Ireland awaits them? Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and The Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.

**Join us at the Signal Arts Centre for an Open Mic Night exploring where we’ve come from—and where we’re going! 🌍💫** ### **About this event** **The Jam** is more than just a standard open mic; it’s a vibrant community of local creatives! 🍓 Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time listener, our nights are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and full of high-energy collaboration. 🙌✨ For our April session, we are leaning into the theme: **"Roots and Routes."** 🌳🛣️ We invite you to interpret this however you like: * **Roots:** Your hometown, your heritage, your family, or the things that keep you grounded. 🏡🧱 * **Routes:** The journeys you’ve taken, the roads ahead, or a major life detour! 🧳🚀 **🌟 The Golden Rule:** As always, the theme is purely for inspiration. There is **zero pressure** to stick to it! This is an **Open Mic** in the truest sense—we want to hear whatever you’ve been working on, regardless of the subject. 🎶📖 *** ### **What to Expect** * **A Supportive Stage:** A room full of fellow musicians, poets, and storytellers who are there to cheer you on! 👏🔥 * **Professional Vibe:** We curate the space with custom decor and lighting to ensure it feels like a true destination event. 🕯️✨ * **Community Connection:** Meet local performers and find your next collaborator! 🤝🎸 *** ### **The Essentials** * 📍 **Where:** Signal Arts Centre, 1A Albert Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow 🇮🇪 * ⏰ **When:** Thursday, 9th April * 🚪 **Doors:** 8:00 PM (**Sign-up for performers is at the door!**) 📝 * 💰 **Entry:** **€5** \* 🍷 **BYOB:** **€10** corkage fee applies 🥂 * ☕️ **Refreshments:** Free tea and coffee provided all night! ☕️🍪 **Come for the art, stay for the community. See you at The Jam! 🍓🎩✨** Stay connected! Check out our social media and full event list here: [https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE](https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE)

Let's get together and play jazz standards! Get your chord changes from iRealPro, and the heads from the Real Book. All and any instruments and singers are welcome. This is an event organized by the community. If you plan to perform, please show up 30 minutes before the event, and say hello to the other musicians. How to participate in a jazz jam: http://bit.ly/dubjazz Frequently played tunes: http://bit.ly/dubjazztunes SINGERS: Make sure to know your key. KEYBOARD PLAYERS There’s a keyboard provided by participants on most sessions. DRUMMERS: There’s a drum kit provided by participants. Consider bringing your cymbals. GUITAR PLAYERS: Bring your instrument and a lead cord. BASS PLAYERS: Bring your instrument. QUIET INSTRUMENTS (violin, cello, nylon string guitar, etc): Bring a pickup, a lead cord, and a small monitor amp

. 🎬 Movie Night You, Me & Tuscany Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming. Expect an evening filled with: 🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy 🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation ✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect. Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening. Follow Black Love & Friends on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/share/17oXQtZz36/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackloveandfriends?igsh=djVrYnhqeG5nMjBx) to stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming dimnets, social gatherings, and other exciting member-only events.

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Dinner and dancing

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan