Middle Eastern Dance and Music

Interested in the unseen? Looking to be initiated? Wanting to learn more about Tarot, I Ching, and other forms of divination? Same! Join us during Mystical Mondays at Say Hey House :) Every week will be a new theme/topic of discussion. Activities will operate on a rotating basis and include, but not be limited to: Shadow work exercises, Tarot study (history, symbolism, readings), Divination & Interpretation, Earth magic, Mindfulness & meditation. Light refreshments included. Participation by donation only. Recommended donation of $5/week.

Join other Gaymers this evening to work on your DIY project with others and show off your work in progress! Come chat, craft, and work on whatever project you wish! (Or just chill with us!) The only thing you have to do is bring your project, materials, and yourself! Your host, Nef, is also happy to teach you how to crochet :) While this event is free, we encourage folks to get some food or drinks if possible! (Only if this is a possibility for you!) We provide nametag stickers with a pronoun field; we want this to be a comfortable environment for everyone, kindly respect people's listed or stated pronouns. If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, don't assume: Ask, Respect and Practice Definitely ask before taking pictures/videos. \*\*\*Please reach out to [info@torontogaymers.ca](mailto:info@torontogaymers.ca) with any accessibility concerns. [https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1753646882381297&usg=AOvVaw00IFqJeQVIkNQH04yjTL6E)

⚠️English Guidance below ⚠️ 🇯🇵 日本語 × 英語のカジュアル言語交換イベント🇨🇦 日本人と英語話者が数人ずつのグループを組み、フレンドリーでカジュアルな雰囲気の中で会話を楽しむイベントです。 気軽にお友達を作りたい方、リラックスした環境で語学を練習したい方にぴったり！ 参加費： たったの 5ドル 支払い： 「当日」現金または e-transfer 🌿イベントホストに声をかけてお支払いください。お席にご案内します。 📝 Japanish ルール みんなが安心して楽しく参加できるよう、以下のルールを設けています。 ルールを守れない場合は、グループから退会となります。 1. キャンセルポリシー 参加できない場合は、必ず「不参加（Not going）」に変更してください。2回続けてNo showの場合は、退会となります。 2. 他の参加者への配慮 ・場の雰囲気を壊すような発言（セクハラ・侮辱・差別的な発言・勧誘など）は禁止です。 ・軽いタッチや同意のないハグなど、あらゆるハラスメント行為を禁止します。 3. ホストの指示に従うこと ・指定された席に着席し、勝手な席移動はご遠慮ください。 ・イベントをスムーズに進行できるよう、ご協力をお願いします。 ・デートイベントではありません。そのため、特定の人を「話したい」と指定することはできません。 ⚠️ただし、話したくない相手（NGパーソン）がいる場合は、ホストに気軽にご相談ください。 🤝 楽しく、安心できる空間をみんなで作りましょう！ 🇯🇵 Japanese × English Casual Language Exchange 🇨🇦 Join us for a friendly and casual language exchange where Japanese and English speakers form small groups and enjoy meaningful conversations together! It’s perfect for those who want to make new friends and practice languages in a relaxed, casual environment. Participation Fee: Just $5 Payment: Cash or e-transfer on the day of the event 🌿 Please find one of the event hosts to make your payment. They will help guide you to your seat. 📝 Japanish Rules To make sure everyone can enjoy the event safely and comfortably, please follow the rules below. Anyone who does not follow them may be removed from the group. 1. Cancellation Policy If you can’t attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to “Not going.” Two consecutive no-shows without notice may result in removal from the group. 2. Respect for Others • Any kind of inappropriate behavior such as harassment, discrimination, insults, or solicitation is strictly prohibited. • Please avoid any unwanted physical contact (e.g., touching, hugging without consent, etc.). 3. Follow Host Instructions • Please stay in your assigned seat and avoid moving around without permission. • Help the hosts keep the event running smoothly. • This is not a dating event, so please don’t request to talk to a specific person. ⚠️ However, if there’s someone you’d prefer not to talk to (NG person), feel free to let the host know privately. 🤝 Let’s create a safe, friendly, and enjoyable space together!

Get ready for "One Last Dance" as we celebrate the music and magic of Thalapathy Vijay! Join us for an epic night of non-stop hits, karaoke, and the best beats by DJ DC. • 📅 When: Jan 2nd @ 9:00 PM • 📍 Where: 675 King St W, Toronto (Wild Wing on King / Fort York Neighbourhood Bar & Grill) • 🎟️ Entry: Only $15! Spots are limited—don't miss out on the ultimate Kacheri. 📞 Call 416-777-9464 to reserve your spot now!

**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!** As the winter season wraps our city in its gentle sparkle, our community shines even brighter. This time of year reminds us how meaningful it feels to step into a space filled with warmth, laughter, music, and friendly faces—exactly the kind of energy we create together every Monday. While the world outside cools down, our dance floor becomes a cozy haven of joy, connection, and beautifully shared moments. Every Monday feels like a touch of winter magic… only with a whole lot more rhythm. My objective has always been to create a different kind of social gathering—one that is open, non-judgmental, non-salacious, and safe. A place where you can meet people just like you, where socializing and dancing come together to help build community and tear down the walls that separate us. Here, we make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy the calmness that comes from knowing we are in a safe and welcoming space. Many times, I have been asked, “Why host an event on Monday night?” Many people escape on the weekend and dread Mondays when they return to work. I believe that if you dance and socialize on a Monday, you infuse your week with joy and positive energy, giving your life balance and helping you face your challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. We’re also thrilled to announce that our trial of advanced Bachata lessons, which began last September, has been a resounding success! Building on this momentum, we’re excited to offer an enhanced schedule for 2025. Our dance evenings will now feature three hours of classes: one hour of beginner to intermediate Bachata, one hour of advanced Bachata, and one hour of beginner to intermediate Salsa. As always, the entrance fee remains $15 for a night of 2 lessons and social dancing. For those interested in the advanced Bachata lessons, there will be an additional $5 fee. Here’s our updated schedule: **Miss Bachata – Main Ballroom** ❄️ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Bachata Lesson (No partner required) ❄️ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing **Miss Salsa – Round Room** ❄️ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Advanced Bachata Lesson (+$5) NEW ❄️ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Lesson ❄️ 9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing **Additional Details:** ❄️ Free Parking ❄️ Full Bar (Free Water, Beer: $5.75) Over the past decade, organizing Latin dancing events in Mississauga has been a labor of love. Our mission has always been to foster a sense of community, proving that the connections we share are far stronger than the differences that divide us. Loneliness is a growing concern, with over half of U.S. adults and many Canadians experiencing its effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this issue. Harvard University's long-term study on happiness, which began in 1938, highlights the detrimental impact of loneliness on health. People with strong social connections experience slower mental and physical decline and greater overall happiness compared to those who are isolated. Here are some key findings from the study: • Close ties help delay mental and physical decline more than money, fame, social class, IQ, or genetics. • Relationship satisfaction is a better predictor of aging well than cholesterol levels in middle age. • A strong sense of community improves memory function. • Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking or alcoholism. There’s hope! Strengthening our relationships and supporting community initiatives can build healthier, happier lives. Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a safe, welcoming, authentic environment. Bring your open heart and a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest. **Cheers to building an authentic, joyful, and connected community!** **Anna G.** https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/ https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG

In the midnight hour... Dance more, more, more to retro faves to ring in 2026! Midnight Hour Retro 80's & 90's New Year's Eve Dance Party w/ DJs Dwight Hybrid & Thomas Hall Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - Doors 9pm Dovercourt House - 805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto • $15 Early Bird Tix • $20 Advance Tix • $25 At Door • Nightowl (After 1230am) $15 Tix At Door Get tickets here: [https://midnighthournye.eventbrite.ca](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmidnighthournye.eventbrite.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR73_15r-3w5VBokCvsmb0kD3wT8rBaK9kXqVHcHVSUGoiowav3eCOxN1JMLsA_aem_lrdNAb6rE7jpeXahZJsuRA&h=AT1HzAIqpF3cR-UUa63SJ8chnoAxzcm84Li1ua9CyTUEev8wl8KkOgFxjLi44i6QegiqWdus7VVihKA1w0AeP0I3zpJzqjoQIE_iY-idseOlEVwnB3ZkA5OFI8KDDJ6y7C5nuWSfndpUvj4baFo&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8) Spinning and spanning retro dancefloor faves to celebrate with: • Midnight Champagne Toast • Prizes • Party Treats Don't dance with yourself. Ring in the new year with a rebel yell. Dress the part, dress to party, or dress to impress. 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💥 **Fuego Latino Mondays @ Tehranto Restaurant** 💥 Start your week with flavor, rhythm, and good vibes! 🌶💃🕺 Enjoy amazing food, fun lessons, and non-stop Latin dancing all night long! 📍 Tehranto Restaurant – 5625 Yonge St, North York 🚇 Finch Subway \| 🅿 Free Parking 🍽 Full Kitchen + Bar Specials Open Late 🎟 $10 Cover (includes Lesson) 🕘 9PM Lessons: • Salsa – Guest Instructor • Bachata – Guest Instructor 🎶 DJ Geronimo heating up the floor with the best Salsa, Bachata & Latin beats all night! Come for the lessons, stay for the dancing — Mondays just got HOT! 🔥 Best way to get a hold of us is through WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpFOsXEuXRWB7uOYorJNPU

Best way to get a hold of us is on our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj63TzHIqYL5hPrRJolhyD), also great way to join a community of amazing like-minded people :) ***Let's Dance!*** ***¡Vamos a bailar!*** ***DJ Geronimo 🎧 will be playing your favorite Salsa 🎵 Bachata 🎶 Chacha 🎵 Merengue hits 🔊 DJ Sweetlike will be jamming in the Kizomba room*** Cover $10 includes: ***Free Bachata and Kizomba Lesson at 6pm (you choose)*** ***Dancing til 11pm*** ***\*Casual dress code*** ***\*Cash Bar*** ***👠Please wear comfortable & clean shoes👞*** **Location:** Islington & QEW [Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NiBwLRbovskPkUZp9) 110 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2G6 ***FREE PARKING*** Cover $10 before 7pm - $15 after 7pm

Best way to get a hold of us is on our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpFOsXEuXRWB7uOYorJNPU), also great way to join a community of amazing like-minded people :) Canada SBK brings you a Saturday afternoon salsa social in the heart of Toronto at the warm and cozy space of Trinity St. Paul church. Admission includes: DJ Geronimo's top Salsa, Bachata & Cha cha Latin hits. It's an excellent opportunity to practice and improve your dance to the tunes of world Salsa music by DJ Geronimo and guest DJs. Have a favourite song ? We're also accepting music requests Atmosphere: Friendly and Laid back. Dancers of all levels are welcome for social (No partner required) Door: $10 FREE LESSON (with admission to social dancing) 3:30pm SOCIAL DANCING 4:30pm-7:30pm \*Please check calendar as in some rare occasions time changes slightly Please check calendar as in some rare occasions time changes slightly Social dancing Venue: Trinity St. Paul Church, Bloor St. W, Toronto Bring your own beverage and snacks Everyone is welcome! Join our WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj63TzHIqYL5hPrRJolhyD](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpFOsXEuXRWB7uOYorJNPU) Hosts: Maya & Gary Canada SBK (Formerly TSF)

Welcome to the New Year's eve dinner dance happening on December 31, 2025 at Peter & Paul Banquet Hall! Get ready to dance the night away and ring in the new year with style at Sts. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall. Join us on December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a night filled with music, delicious food, and great company. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration! Location: St Peter and Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Ave, 401 and Markham Rd ( largest dance floor) Salsa/Bachata/Latin-American/Ballroom dancing also some disco and top 40, DJ Frank Bishun The event is 65% sold out as of Nov 5ht. Follow the link to purchase tickets or email info@danceart.ca [BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1200483070179?aff=oddtdtcreator) Includes served sit down dinner (see menu below), beginner dance lesson 7pm-7.30pm, social dancing, line dancing, red and white wine with dinner and sparklling wine for midnight toast DJ Frank Bishun. Doors open at 6.30pm. Hot and Cold Hors D'oeuvers will be served at arrival time. Dance lesson 7pm-7.30pm (beginners, basic steps in salsa, bachata, waltz and rumba) Dinner starts around 7.45pm. Early bird price is 110$ until Oct 15. After Oct 15, Ticket price will be $135 per person. Methods of payment, cash in person or etransfer to info@danceart.ca or from this eventbrite link(and in this case their service and processing fees will be added, about 8$ extra and tickets will be sent to you email address automatically). Round tables can accommodate 8-10 people or maximum 11. Discounts offered for booking an entire table of 10 people at once. E-transfer accepted also. Tickets can be also obtained from the banquet hall every Friday evening 7-9pm Contact info@danceart.ca -the dance space is very large 2 rows of tables all around, they all have good sitting. (there are 2 rows of tables on each side of the dance floor). -The tables will be assigned on first come first served basis. -Served sit down dinner and wine with dinner and sparkling wine for midnight toast included and coffee and fine teas . (One bottle of red wine and 1 bottle of white wine will be on each table. Sparkling wine toast will be served for the midnight toast.) Menu: Hors d’Oeuvres · Crispy Spring Rolls · Succulent Chicken Brochettes · Smoked Salmon Rosettes · Elegant Cheese Canapés Salad Course A Mélange of Fresh Field Greens crowned with Cocktail Shrimp, Goat Cheese Crouton, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Dried Cranberries & a Drizzle of Raspberry Vinaigrette Entrées · Grilled Breast of Chicken finished with a Brandy & Three-Peppercorn Sauce · Grilled Escalope of Atlantic Salmon complemented by a Champagne Citrus Reduction Accompaniments · Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Mini New Potatoes with Olive Oil · Bundle of Grilled Seasonal Vegetables · Warm Brioche Dinner Rolls with Creamery Butter Dessert Finale A Duo Dessert Sampler of Tiramisu & Cheesecake, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry with Mango & Raspberry Coulis Beverages Freshly Brewed Coffee & an Assortment of Fine Teas A bottle of red wine and one bottle of white wine will be on each table and Sparkling wine toast also included at midnight. *** Cash bar available for other alcoholic drinks. Free parking- Large parking lot. Dress code: semi-formal. Estimated attendance 400 but the room accommodates 440. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you buy tickets from this page, it will a service charge from Eventbrite, and your tickets will be automatically emailed to you. (you can purchase them via Pay Pal or credit card). Mark your calendars and get ready to welcome the new year in a grand way. See you there!

Peace, love and happy holidays however you celebrate. We're looking forward to flowing with you in the new year! **Brunch & Flow** Sunday Jan 4, 2026 2390 Harper Isabelle, Columbus, OH Located next to dog park. Come in through main entrance. Please check in when you arrive. Noon - 12:30pm - We'll be bringing the mimosas, and invite you to bring brunch items to share. 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Yoga & Guided Meditation for Dancers w/ **Shameka Poetry** 2pm - 3:30pm - Body Movement Workshop w/ **Alexandra** Open level: utilizes Kizomba, Zouk & Bachata technique 3:30pm - 5pm - Guided Practica We also have some new collabs cooking for the new year, so stay tuned ducky friends! Present. Connected. Beautifully Imperfect. We are **Ensō** dancers

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** 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. Snacks to share are always welcome!

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/") Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 .

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.