Drama

Une série théâtrale immersif en 3 épisodes. Un lieu différent pour chaque épisode. Une soirée qui continue après le spectacle. plus d'info et pour réserver : [https://jackyproduction.com/](https://jackyproduction.com/)

**L’Attachement – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 + Q&A with the director (best film at the César Awards)** **🎬 Date & Time: Thursday, April 9th, Drinks at 7pm and Screening at 8pm followed by a Q&A with the director** **📽️ Cinéma: Luminor Hôtel de Ville, 20 Rue du Temple, Paris 4** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F585920/D1775757600/VF/253664/](https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F585920/D1775757600/VF/253664/)** **When unexpected bonds begin to form between people who were never meant to meet, L’Attachement explores the fragile ways we connect, protect and reshape one another. Through quiet gestures and deeply human moments, the film reflects on grief, care and the surprising relationships that emerge in times of vulnerability.** **Both intimate and emotionally resonant, the story unfolds with tenderness and precision, revealing how attachment can grow in the most unexpected places.** **Winner of Best Film at the César Awards, the screening will be followed by a special Q&A with the director, offering a rare opportunity to discuss the film’s themes and creative process.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles:** **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idKKmHZRtRk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idKKmHZRtRk)**

Le vécu du deuil est large, que ce soit la mort d’un proche, d’un animal, suite à une disparition, à la perte d’un objet ou d’une situation fortement investie… Même si la prise en charge des personnes en deuil a évolué, ces personnes endeuillées sont souvent isolées. Nous parlerons du deuil et de la perte. L’intervenante vous posera des questions afin d’approfondir les problématiques du deuil, de la perte et de l’attachement. Nous ferons appel à l’écoute sensible et à l’observation participative. Cette écoute collective permettra de mettre en évidence dans quelles circonstances nous nions la mort et la séparation. Et dans quelles situations nous différons le deuil ou retardons sa résolution. Gratuit Il y aura une poster blanc sur la table pour nous reconnaître

Nous sommes heureux de vous retrouver **jeudi 9 avril à 19h30** pour une soirée inspirante autour du témoignage de Masrour Makaremi, fondateur du projet Cyrhus et en compagnie de **Laure Gasparotto, Journaliste, écrivaine et historienne du vin**. À travers un dialogue entre **Masrour Makaremi** et **Laure Gasparotto**, nous vous invitons à découvrir comment une histoire personnelle marquée par l’exil a donné naissance à **Cyrhus**, un vin engagé, symbole de mémoire et de transmission. En écho à ce récit, Laure Gasparotto nous plongera dans les origines ancestrales du vin en Orient, où il fut tour à tour sacré, politique et poétique. **Une dégustation de ce vin autour de quelques mezzés vous sera offerte.**

Bienvenue à la projection du film-essai EX-VOTO (2026, 80mn) de Hu Jiamin à l’occasion du finissage de son exposition « Ex-voto politiques » au Dissident Club jeudi 9 avril de 19h à 21h ! Le film est une élégie visuelle et sonore qui entrelace les peintures ex-voto de Hu Jiamin et les événements sociaux et personnels (pandémie, manifestations, résistance, exil, son arrestation en Chine en 2017, son voyage en Russie en 2025 etc.) avec lesquels ses peintures sont associées, de manière complexe, nuancée, poétique et humoristique. L’artiste sera présent pour discuter avec vous après la projection. Welcome to the screening of Hu Jiamin's essay film EX-VOTO (2026, 80 min) at The Dissident Club on Thursday, April 9th, from 7 pm to 9 pm on the occasion of the closing of his exhibition "Political Ex-votos." The film is a visual and sound elegy that intertwines Hu Jiamin's ex-voto paintings with the social and personal events (pandemic, protests, resistance, exile, his arrest in China in 2017, his journey to Russia in 2025, etc.) with which his paintings are associated, in a complex, nuanced, poetic, and humorous way. The artist will be present to discuss his work with you after the screening. - Hu Jiamin est un artiste d’origine chinoise basé à Lyon travaillant à la fois la peinture et la vidéo. Il commence sa pratique artistique dans un village de la province du Yunnan, cette expérience dans la Chine rurale influençant profondément l’importance qu’il porte à la responsabilité sociale des artistes. En 2017, la censure et la destruction de sa peinture murale à Shenzhen et sa détention lors de la Biennale d’Urbanisme et d’Architecture de Shenzhen et Hong Kong l’amènent à réfléchir à la relation entre art et dissidence. Ses œuvres expriment la façon dont l’histoire globalisée s’incarne dans nos existences, dépeignant la tension entre la simplicité et la fragilité de la vie quotidienne et l’inexorabilité des forces politiques qui la sous-tendent. (Site internet : [www.jiamin.org](http://www.jiamin.org)) 🗓️ JEUDI 9 AVRIL de 19H à 21H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

**Soirée intermédiaire au Five.** Si les inscriptions sont pleines, nous ferons deux villages de 12 (probablement un [Sects and Violets](https://wiki.bloodontheclocktower.com/Sects_%26_Violets), et un [Bad Moon Rising](https://wiki.bloodontheclocktower.com/Bad_Moon_Rising)) Soirée ouverte **à toute personne ayant déjà joué au moins une partie de Blood on the Clocktower**, et souhaitant explorer les autres scripts proposés par le jeu. Si c'est votre toute première partie de Blood on the Clocktower (quelle chance !), rejoignez plutôt une de nos sessions pour joueur(se)s débutant(e)s, nous y expliquons les règles en détail. **Soirée enquête, bluff et intrigues au Five.** Venez (re)découvrir cette petite pépite du jeu d'intrigue qu'est Blood on the Clocktower, à mi-chemin entre un loup-garou et une murder mystery : incarnez le temps d'un soir un des habitants du village de Ravenswood Bluff, et enquêtez, bluffez, collaborez avec les autres joueurs pour faire la lumière sur la malédiction qui ronge le village de l'intérieur. Ou jouez pour le camp du mal, et avancez dans l'ombre pour semer le doute et la discorde parmi vos concitoyens. * Soirée "script intermédiaire" : nous y testerons d'autres scripts que Trouble Brewing, parmi les plus accessibles. Parfait pour commencer à explorer toute la richesse de BotC. **Nécessite de déjà connaître le jeu**. * Nous serons accueillis au bar "le Five", qui nous met à disposition un espace de jeu. * Participation gratuite, par contre nous serons dans un bar, donc pensez à consommer.

Join us for an untutored life drawing session with a male model. The session starts with brief warm-up poses of two minutes, followed by a series of 5-25 minute poses. Our models are professional fine art models affiliated with the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie de la Grande Chaumière and other Parisian life drawing ateliers. Please bring your preferred art materials. After the session, we come together for a relaxed drink and chat. It's a chance to share your drawings from the session and discuss drawing tips & techniques. You can also connect with fellow artists, exchange contacts, and promote your artistic projects. Please see a detailed schedule below: 5 poses x 2 minutes 3 poses x 5 minutes 2 poses x 10 minutes Break 15 minutes 1 pose x 25 minutes 2 poses x 10 minutes Break 5 minutes Networking (30 minutes) All media are allowed, including pastels, ink, watercolor, or paint. No easels provided. While we recommend bringing your own art supplies, a basic drawing materials set (A4 paper, soft graphite pencil, charcoal stick, and an eraser) is available for purchase at €5. Please notify us in advance if you'd like to purchase the set, and we'll have it ready for you at the session. We kindly ask everyone to RSVP to secure their spot. If you haven't booked, we reserve the right to deny participation if the session is full. For any questions about a specific session, feel free to contact us via Meetup or email your host / organiser at [deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com) or [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com) **Early Bird Discount** If you book your spot at least 6 days before the session, you can enjoy a special early bird rate. After that, the regular price of €25 (excluding platform fees) applies to both untutored and instructed sessions. Don’t miss out! **Refunds** We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event. Refunds are not issued automatically, so please send us a short message via Meetup or email [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com) to request a refund after cancellation. / Atelier libre de dessin d'après modèle vivant avec avec un modèle masculin. Chaque session commence avec des poses d’échauffement, croquis de deux minutes, puis une série de poses de 5 à 25 minutes. Tous les niveaux sont admis ! Les participants doivent amener leurs propres fournitures (papier, crayons, pinceaux, etc). Pour réserver votre place, veuillez payer en ligne. \* Nous offrons un remboursement complet si vous annulez au moins 1 jours avant l’événement. Paintings by Suzanne Valadon, Amedeo Modigliani, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Tamara Lempicka, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse.

🌟Oser, écouter, jouer 🌟 Et si tu te laissais surprendre ? L’impro, c’est l’art de dire oui, d’écouter vraiment, et de construire avec l’autre — sans scénario, sans performance, sans pression. Dans cet atelier Wise, tu vas : * te connecter au corps et à la voix, * apprendre les bases de l’impro (écoute, présence), * jouer des mini-scènes guidées, * gagner en aisance et en spontanéité (utile aussi au travail). Aucun prérequis. Tu viens comme tu es. 🎯POUR QUI ? : Pour toute personne bienveillante portant de l'intérêt à la connaissance de soi, au développement personnel, à la volonté de retrouver du sens, du lien et du partage. Cadre bienveillant, confidentialité, partages optionnels. 🌐LIEU : Kawaa Lucernaire (53 rue Notre Dame Des Champs, 75006 Paris) 🗓️ DATE : 11/04/2026 (14h30-17h30) 💰TARIF : 5 euros + Consommation obligatoire (Note importante : Cet atelier étant organisé dans un cadre associatif avec des places limitées, les inscriptions sont ni remboursables ni échangeables. DROIT A L’IMAGE : En participant à cet évènement, vous acceptez d'être filmé(e) uniquement dans le cadre des enregistrements de groupe réalisés par la Wise (aucun enregistrement individuel ne sera effectué). 🌟 QUI SOMMES NOUS ? 🌟 « Et si au lieu d’écouter toutes ces personnes qui nous expliquent combien tout va mal, nous nous rassemblerions pour ériger un monde meilleur ? » Au sein d’une société divisée et fragilisée, il est temps de replacer l’humain au centre du système et des interactions. Beaucoup de personnes aspirent à redonner du sens à leur existence et leur cheminement, à s’accomplir, à atteindre leurs rêves, et non ceux de la société ou de leur entourage. Pour cela, il est important de revenir à l’essentiel : savoir "qui je suis" pour savoir "où je vais" en respectant mes valeurs et mes aspirations. La Wise Community est une communauté solidaire, multigénérationnelle, qui rassemble les personnes de bien en quête de sens et de lien social. Notre vocation : agir ensemble, avec le cœur, pour un monde meilleur. Grâce à notre écosystème de partenaires intervenant auprès de différents publics, nous offrons l’opportunité, de : * Se réaliser grâce à nos ateliers de développement personnel et professionnel. * Agir au quotidien en participant aux actions de terrain proposées par nos associations partenaires. * Progresser collectivement en partageant ses compétences, connaissances, expériences et idées. Pour en savoir + ou nous rejoindre : * Site : [www.wise-community.com](http://www.wise-community.com) * Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/wise__community/ ](https://www.instagram.com/wise__community/)

Join us for a long pose workshop with a female model, led by figurative artist John Kelly. The session consists of 45 minutes of drawing or painting, followed by a 15-minute break, and then another 45 minutes with the same pose. John will be present throughout the entire session to offer individual guidance on the principles of drawing and painting from life. If you prefer a more self-directed approach, you are welcome to work independently at any time. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. It offers a supportive environment to develop your artistic style while exploring different aspects of academic drawing or painting, experimenting with new techniques, or refining compositional ideas. It's designed to guide your exploration of the human form through an anatomical lens while capturing the model's emotional presence. As always, posing for you are professional fine art models affiliated with the Beaux-Arts de Paris and other Parisian life drawing ateliers. Please bring your preferred art materials. All media are allowed, including pastels, ink, watercolor, or paint. If you need additional advice on materials, such as oil paints or watercolor paper, please don’t hesitate to contact John directly at jfkellydesign@gmail.com or send us a message. This session doesn't provide a basic drawing materials set. Once again, please remember to bring your own art supplies. **About John Kelly** Born in Paris and raised in New York, John studied at the School of Visual Arts before pursuing a career as an art director and oil painter. He employs traditional oil painting methods while also painting *alla prima*. Influenced by Balthus, Degas, and traditional Japanese prints, his figurative work explores the psychology of the model and the viewer’s gaze. For more details, visit John’s website: johnkellyart.com. We kindly ask everyone to RSVP to secure their spot. If you haven't booked, we reserve the right to deny participation if the session is full. For any questions about a specific session, feel free to contact us via Meetup or email your host / organizer at [deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](http://deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com/) or [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](http://maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com/) **Early Bird Discount** If you book your spot at least 6 days before the session, you can enjoy a special early bird rate. After that, the regular price of €25 (excluding platform fees) applies to both untutored and instructed sessions. Don’t miss out! **Refunds** We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event. Refunds are not issued automatically, so please send us a short message via Meetup or email [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](http://maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com/) to request a refund after cancellation. Paintings by Suzanne Valadon, Amedeo Modigliani, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Tamara Lempicka, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse.

日本語の説明は下にあります↓ Que se passe-t-il quand on met 3 Français et 3 Japonais autour d’une même table dans un café à Paris ? Furamori organise de petits groupes soigneusement constitués de 4 à 6 personnes, avec 1 à 3 francophones et 1 à 3 japonais, dans un café chaleureux à Paris. Vous pratiquez la langue de l’autre naturellement, comme c’est censé se faire : autour d’un café, avec de vraies personnes, en parlant de la vraie vie. **Comment ça marche :** * Vous vous inscrivez et complétez un court profil sur notre site * Nous vous plaçons dans un groupe de 6 (Français + Japonais) * Vous recevez l’adresse du café et les informations de votre groupe avant l’événement * Vous venez, vous vous asseyez, et la conversation commence ⚠️ **IMPORTANT :** le RSVP ne réserve PAS votre place. Vous devez vous inscrire sur notre site pour être placé dans un groupe : 👉 furamori.com **Cet événement est pour vous si :** * Vous êtes français et apprenez le japonais (tous niveaux) * Vous êtes japonais et apprenez le français (tous niveaux) * Vous voulez pratiquer avec de vraies personnes, pas des applications * Vous êtes curieux de découvrir l’autre culture 🎟️ **Le billet coûte 5 € par personne.** Vous devez vous inscrire et payer sur notre site pour participer : furamori.com Les consommations au café sont à votre charge. Selon la demande, tout le monde ne pourra pas forcément obtenir une place pour cet événement. Si c’est le cas, vous pourrez bien sûr vous inscrire à nouveau pour le prochain événement, car nous donnons la priorité aux personnes qui ont déjà postulé. 📍 L’adresse du lieu sera communiquée après l’inscription. — 🇯🇵 日本語で： パリに住んでいる日本人の方へ！ Furamoriは、フランス語話者と日本語話者あわせて4〜6人の少人数グループを作って、パリのカフェで言語交換をするイベントです。教科書なし、先生なし。ただ本物の会話を楽しむだけ。 フランス語を練習したい方、フランスの文化に興味がある方、ぜひ参加してください！ 参加登録・詳細はこちら → furamori.com/jp

Venez discuter de la pièce de théâtre "Scènes de chasse en Bavière " de Martin Sperr devant un repas a la French Guinguette 58 Rue Rambuteau. La pièce n'est plus édité vous pouvez la trouver en bibliothèque ou on peut vous envoyer une copie sur votre boîte mail si vous le souhaitez. Bonne lecture

Dear members, I hope that you will join us in closing the year with two comedies very much in keeping with the sonnets’ renunciation of ideal love! Indeed, idealized love and the practicalities of romance are heavily contrasted in Shakespeare’s *The Merry Wives of Windsor* (April) and The Two Gentlemen of Verona (May). In very different ways, both **plays challenge romantic posturing and expose the distance between lofty declarations of love and the actual conduct of men.** In *The Merry Wives of Windsor*, Shakespeare forces romance into the comedic rooms of everyday life, where the intelligence, wit, and the common sense of **women cut through male fantasy and self-importance**. Maryama Antoine **About the Play:** *The Merry Wives of Windsor* or **Sir John Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Windsor i**s a comedy by William Shakespeare first published in 1602, though believed to have been written in or before 1597. The Windsor of the play's title is a reference to the town of Windsor, also the **location of Windsor Castle in Berkshire,** England. Though nominally set in the reign of Henry IV or early in the reign of Henry V, the play makes no pretence to exist outside contemporary Elizabethan-era English middle-class life. It features the character Sir John Falstaff, the fat knight who had previously been featured in Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2. It has been **adapted for the opera at least ten times.** The play is one of Shakespeare's lesser-regarded works among literary critics. **Tradition has it that *The Merry Wives of Windsor* was written at the request of Queen Elizabeth I, who watching Henry IV, Part 1, is said to have asked Shakespeare to write a play depicting Falstaff in love.** **The Plot:** Falstaff arrives in Windsor very short of money. He decides that, to obtain financial advantage, he will court two wealthy married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. Falstaff decides to send the women identical love letters and asks his servants – Pistol and Nym – to deliver them to the wives. When they refuse, Falstaff sacks them, and, in revenge, the men tell the husbands Ford and Page of Falstaff's intentions. Page is not concerned, but the jealous Ford persuades the Host of the Garter Inn to introduce him to Falstaff as a 'Master Brook' so that he can find out Falstaff's plans. Meanwhile, three different men are trying to win the hand of Page's daughter, Anne Page. Mistress Page would like her daughter to marry Doctor Caius, a French physician, whereas the girl's father would like her to marry Master Slender. Anne herself is in love with Master Fenton, but Page had previously rejected Fenton as a suitor due to his having squandered his considerable fortune on high-class living. Hugh Evans, a Welsh parson, tries to enlist the help of Mistress Quickly (servant to Doctor Caius) in wooing Anne for Slender, but the doctor discovers this and challenges Evans to a duel. The Host of the Garter Inn prevents this duel by telling each man a different meeting place, causing much amusement for himself, Justice Shallow, Page and others. Evans and Caius decide to work together to be revenged on the Host... **Sources:** Some elements of *The Merry Wives of Windsor* may have been **adapted from Il Pecorone, a collection of stories by Ser Giovanni Fiorentino**; one of these stories was included in **William Painter's** **The Palace of Pleasure.**

Ce soir, dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté : **1 - "Un amour insensé" de Junichiro Tanizaki** "...L'occidentalisation, cette plaie du Japon moderne, thème majeur de l'œuvre de Tanizaki, fait de Naomi un être irréductiblement cynique, vulgaire, inconstant, dont les roueries et l'érotisme, cependant, fascinent Jôji Kawai. Amoureux, il l'épouse. Un amour insensé est la chronique douloureuse et ironique de leur vie conjugale." Babelio **2 - "Pastorale américaine" de Philip Roth** "...La vie de Seymour Levov ressemble à un cliché noir et blanc des années cinquante, un portrait de famille figé dans le bonheur. Petit-fils d'immigré juif parfaitement assimilé à l'American Way of Life, une réussite sociale exemplaire, une épouse ex-Miss New Jersey composent le tableau idyllique d'une histoire lacérée au couteau....." Babelio ***On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** **Pour les présentations d'auteurs :** -Jean va nous faire une présentation de Junichuro Tanizaki pour donner du contexte à nos discussions ; \- Yousra fait une présentation de Philip Roth pendant une dizaine de minutes\. **Pour les focus sur l'oeuvre :** -Je fais les deux focus sur l'oeuvre soit "Un amour insensé" et "Pastorale américaine". Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation pour des raisons de frais liés à Meetup (240 euros par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an. Mais elle reste facultative !

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

. 🎬 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.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

Join us on for a Discount Tuesday event to see the fun romantic-comedy YOU, ME & TUSCANY! The film stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and follows a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A free-spirited, young cook makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets the homeowner's cousin. The charming, Destination Italy, feel-good rom-com stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTMroh8pjI PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:50pm showing and meet in the bar area between 6:15 and 6:30pm! Tickets just $6 when you purchase via the Marcus App and join Marcus Rewards (FREE)! It’ll also get you a Free popcorn on the day of the show! Advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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