Karaoke

*Salut à tous ! 😊* Viens chanter à tue-tête et rencontrer des internationaux ou des parisiens. Discute dans toutes les langues ! Un jeu brise glace est proposé pour socialiser, avec des stickers à matcher, et un shot à gagner 🍸 🍾 Parle ou Chante… tu peux choisir ! C’est un nouveau concept d’apéro pour : 🗣️ Discuter dans plusieurs langues, 🎤 Chanter avec des gens du monde entier, Tu peux venir seul ou accompagner Viens quand tu peux, mais pas trop tard pour retrouver le groupe ! 🕖 Horaire : De 19h à 22h30 💸 Gratuit avec le pass à récupérer sur l’app Socializus 📲 WhatsApp pour des infos rapides :[https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **Comment participer :** \- Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) \- Soutiens l’association pour payer les frais meetup avec une carte de membre annuelle ici : [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Restons connecté partout et tous ensemble :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos & actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹Deviens Orga avec le groupe Whatsapp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊

Looking for a fun night out in Paris? Join us for **Karaoke Tuesday** at **Creed Bar**! Whether you're here to belt out your favorite tunes, meet new people, or just enjoy great food and drinks, this is the place to be. ### 🔥 **What to expect?** ✔ **A friendly crowd** – Around 40 attendees, a mix of locals and internationals ✔ **Great vibes** – Chill conversations, followed by an epic karaoke session ✔ **Tasty treats** – Fresh cocktails & homemade food 🎟 **Entry:** Free! Just order **10€ worth of drinks or food** at the bar. ### 📅 **Schedule** 🕖 **19:00 - 21:00** \| Meet & Talk – Get to know awesome people in a relaxed setting with an **animator** that will smooth the interactions. 🎤 **21:00 - 00:00** \| Crazy Karaoke – Sing with everyone \! 💡 **Pro Tip:** Arrive early! It’s easier to join conversations and catch the best vibes before the groups settle in. ### **🎯 Who is it for?** ✅ **Solo adventurers** – Perfect if you're new in town or just want to meet fresh faces. ✅ **Expats & travelers** – A great mix of locals and international people to connect with. ✅ **Friend groups** – Looking for a fun night out? Bring your crew! ✅ **Music lovers** – Whether you're a shower singer or a stage star, the mic is yours! 📍 **Location:** Creed Bar, 22 Rue des Lombards, 75004 Paris A lively, central spot with amazing staff, delicious homemade cocktails, and great food. ## 🎟️ How to attend? Just get inside and order for at least **10 euros** to participate and meet the other participants. Someone from the staff will come to you. Come for the **music, stay for the memories** – see you there! 🎶🍸

*¡Hola a todos! 😊* Ven a cantar a pleno pulmón y conoce a internacionales o parisinos. ¡Habla en todos los idiomas! Se propone un juego rompehielos con pegatinas para emparejar – y puedes ganar un chupito gratis 🍸 **🍾 Habla o Canta… ¡tú eliges!** Este es un nuevo concepto de aperitivo para: 🗣️ Charlar en varios idiomas, 🎤 Cantar con gente de todo el mundo, Puedes venir solo/a o acompañado/a. Llega cuando quieras, pero no demasiado tarde para encontrar al grupo. **Información práctica:** 🕖 Horario: De 19h a 22h30 💸 Gratis con el pase disponible en la app Socializus 📲 WhatsApp para info rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **Cómo participar:** * Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) * Apoya a la asociación para cubrir los gastos del meetup con una tarjeta anual de socio aquí: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado en todas partes:** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos y novedades: [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) 🔹 Hazte Organizador vía WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Es 100% gratuito porque somos una asociación sin ánimo de lucro. ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza en la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones mediante el pase gratuito. ¡Apúntate solo si estás seguro/a de venir, contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado y/o filmado. Las fotos y vídeos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus

*Hi everyone! 😊* Come sing your heart out and meet internationals or Parisians. Chat in every language! An icebreaker game with matching stickers is offered – and you can win a free shot 🍸 **🍾 Talk or Sing… you choose!** This is a brand new aperitif concept for: 🗣️ Chatting in multiple languages, 🎤 Singing with people from all around the world, You can come alone or with friends. Come whenever you can, but not too late to catch up with the group! **Practical info:** 🕖 Time: 7pm – 10:30pm 💸 Free with the pass available on the Socializus app 📲 WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Support the association and help cover meetup costs with an annual membership card here: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected everywhere:** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activate “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) 🔹 Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Become an Organizer via WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations through the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! 😊 📸 / 🎥 By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also post your own photos with the hashtag #socializus

**SOLD OUT!!!**❗❗❗❗ To follow our next events, please join us on Whatsapp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvnrXxPSDO59AcocBBMimq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvnrXxPSDO59AcocBBMimq "https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvnrXxPSDO59AcocBBMimq") ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ For all the latest information and to register, join our WhatsApp group: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvnrXxPSDO59AcocBBMimq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvnrXxPSDO59AcocBBMimq) 🎉 English Game Night! 🎉 👥 Maximum 10 participants – Spots are limited! Want to play, speak English, and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere? Join us for a special evening full of laughs and good vibes! 🔥 🎲 On the program: We’ll be playing games like Dixit, Pictionary, and many more… ✨ The rest will be a surprise! 😋 We promise: it’s going to be a lot of fun! 😄 💸 Fee: €7 per session + one mandatory drink to order 🍹☕️ ✨ Come join us — we can’t wait to meet you!

*🍾 Entre 10 y 30 participantes internacionales 🍷* Nos reunimos para fomentar el intercambio cultural y la práctica de idiomas. 🥂 ¡Esta noche, todos los idiomas son bienvenidos! El ambiente es agradable y relajado, y el número de participantes es limitado. Solo se compartirán participantes con quienes tengan una tarjeta de membresía anual válida. La tarjeta de membresía ofrece una ventaja especial: elige un número de pegatina y recibe un chupito gratis en la barra después de charlar con los demás miembros del grupo. **Precio de la entrada**: 5 € (disponible desde ayer). ⬇️ https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025

Here we speak only English ! Level A1-A2. ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ For all the latest information and to register, join our WhatsApp group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FSvHuRmoBm0DDtXeR7RAHg Our **Lampaling speaking clubs** stand out from traditional language exchange events because they focus on the **educational aspect**, especially for **beginner groups**. During our sessions, you’re **guided by qualified language teachers** who help you, correct your mistakes, and answer all your questions about mastering the language. Lampaling has created a **unique mix between a traditional language school and a friendly language exchange event**. Our goal is to help you **really speak the language** — without the pressure of a classroom, but in a **relaxed and supportive atmosphere**, with a strong focus on **speaking and communication**. 🎯💬 **How does it work?** We don’t mix several languages. Here we speak English only. ⏱️ Duration: 1h30 👥 Number of participants per session: 8–10 people 💸 Fee: €6 per session. +Minimum one drink par person required🍹☕️ 📋 **Schedule of a LampaLing Speaking Club:** **1\. Welcome \(\~10 min\)** A short introduction from everyone (name, interests, etc.). **2\. Pair activity 👥** You will speak with different partners: * read short sentences 📖 * complete the sentences ✍️ ➡️ This way, you practice conversation and learn new words. *Each participant must download the LampaLing app to access cards with questions, role plays, texts, etc.* **3\. Group activity** We do a bit of grammar, but the most important thing is speaking 🗣️. 🎲 We also play simple games to practice vocabulary. **🙋**You’ll be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host! French version: Ici on parle anglais ! :) Niveau A1-A2. ❗Avant de venir, merci de vous inscrire :)❗c'est très IMPORTANT❗ Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp et suivez les prochaines étapes indiquées dans le groupe : 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FSvHuRmoBm0DDtXeR7RAHg Nos **speaking clubs Lampaling** se distinguent des événements d’échanges linguistiques classiques, car ils sont avant tout axés sur **l’aspect éducatif**, notamment pour les groupes de **débutants**. Pendant nos sessions, vous êtes **accompagnés par de vrais professeurs de langues qualifiés**, qui vous guident, corrigent vos erreurs et répondent à toutes vos questions sur la maîtrise de la langue. Lampaling a créé un **mélange unique entre l’école de langues traditionnelle et les rencontres conviviales d’échange linguistique**. Notre objectif : vous aider à **parler réellement la langue**, sans la pression d’un cadre scolaire, mais dans une **atmosphère détendue et bienveillante**, centrée sur **l’expression orale**. 🎯💬 **Comment ça fonctionne ?** On ne mélange pas plusieurs langues. On ne parle qu'anglais. ⏱️ Durée : 1h30 👥 Nombre de participants par session : 8 – 10 personnes 💸 Frais : 7€ par session. +Une boisson obligatoire à prendre🍹☕️ 📋 Déroulé d’un Speaking Club LampaLing : 1. Accueil (\~10 min) Petite présentation de chacun (nom, centre d’intérêt...) 2\. Activité en binôme 👥 Vous allez parler avec différents partenaires : \- lire des petites phrases 📖 \- compléter les phrases ✍️ ➡️ comme ça, vous pratiquez la conversation et vous apprenez de nouveaux mots. \*Chaque participant doit télécharger l’application LampaLing pour voir des fiches avec des questions, des cartes de rôle, des textes etc. 3\. Activité de groupe Nous faisons un peu de grammaire, mais le plus important, c’est parler 🗣️. 🎲 Nous faisons aussi des jeux simples pour le vocabulaire. **🙋** Vous serez guidé tout au long de la session par notre sympathique animateur LampaLing !

Soirée Karaoke Mixte🎤🎶 👩🏻‍🎤🍹💃🏻🍕 Venez tester ce nouveau Karaoké au décor magnifique entre modernité et antiquité 😍 Bar & Resto super bon j'ai déjà testé 😋 📆 : Samedi 27 décembre 📍 : Rev'Bar, 44 Bd Diderot, 75012 Paris ⏰️ : Rdv 19h. Le Karaoké commence à 20h jusqu'à minuit. Entrée à 4€. Bar & Resto dispo🍹on peut manger un bout ensemble pour commencer. Venez chanter comme des casseroles avec moi dans ce BAR / Resto dans le 12 ème 🍹style généraliste. Perso j'aime chanter les années 2000’s et aussi l'oriental. Et vous ? 🎤 Tout seul, en groupe ou à 2, chantez comme il vous plaira ! Peu importe votre style ou langue 👩🏻‍🎤 Le but étant seulement de s'amuser ! 😍

New edition of Meet Up at BAM Karaoke Box! Every Sunday. Please note carefully the place of Meet-Up, we now have 5 locations in Paris (two in the 9th, one in the 2nd, one in the 11th arrondissement and one in the 17th arrondissement). The location will be always BAM Parmentier ! Nouvelle édition des Meet Up au BAM Karaoke Box ! Tous les dimanches. Attention à la localisation du Meet-Up, nous avons désormais 4 lieux à Paris (deux dans le 9ème, un dans le 2ème, un dans le 11ème arrondissement et un dans le 17ème) ! Le lieu de l'événement sera toujours BAM Parmentier ! This event is organised by BAM Karaoke Box. Cet event est organisé par BAM Karaoke Box. *** Instead of spending your sunday evening gloomy at the bottom of your couch, join us to start the week on a high note! Whether alone or with friends, have a drink and sing your favorite songs... the best way to break the ice ;) The concept is simple: once your drink ordered from the bar, go to one of the private rooms offered by BAM Karaoke Box. On the program: a catalog of over 30,000 songs in a lounge just for you and totally soundproofed. The room will be open from 15 participants and will be reserved for 2 hours. La salle sera ouverte à partir de 15 participants et sera réservée pour 2 heures. Price : 10€/person, when you'll arrive. Prix : 10€/personne, à votre arrivée. See you on sunday! A dimanche ! Drinks will be on your charge. Les boissons seront à votre charge.

Soirée Karaoke Mixte🎤🎶 👩🏻‍🎤🍹💃🏻🍕 Venez tester ce nouveau Karaoké au décor magnifique entre modernité et antiquité 😍 Bar & Resto super bon j'ai déjà testé 😋 📆 : Samedi 27 décembre 📍 : Rev'Bar, 44 Bd Diderot, 75012 Paris ⏰️ : Rdv 19h. Le Karaoké commence à 20h jusqu'à minuit. Entrée à 4€. Bar & Resto dispo🍹on peut manger un bout ensemble pour commencer. Venez chanter comme des casseroles avec moi dans ce BAR / Resto dans le 12 ème 🍹style généraliste. Perso j'aime chanter les années 2000’s et aussi l'oriental. Et vous ? 🎤 Tout seul, en groupe ou à 2, chantez comme il vous plaira ! Peu importe votre style ou langue 👩🏻‍🎤 Le but étant seulement de s'amuser ! 😍

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Rejoignez-nous pour une après-midi conviviale autour du bubble tea et du Mahjong ! Découvrez différentes saveurs de bubble tea, partagez vos histoires et expériences culturelles, pratiquez vos langues avec d’autres participants, et dégustez nos snacks et nouilles artisanales. Ambiance détendue, échanges enrichissants et plaisirs garantis **Ticket Standard – 10 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool). **Ticket Premium – 13,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un snack ou un dessert. **Ticket Gourmet – 19,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un plat de nouilles artisanales Join us for a friendly afternoon with Bubble Tea and Mahjong! Discover different bubble tea flavors, share your stories and cultural experiences, practice languages with other participants, and enjoy our handmade snacks and noodles. A relaxed atmosphere, enriching exchanges, and guaranteed fun! **Standard Ticket – €10** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol). **Premium Ticket – €13.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 snack or dessert. **Gourmet Ticket – €19.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 handmade noodle dish.

Ho ho hooo ! 🤶🏼 Venez passer le repas et soirée de Noël dans le 18 ème sapés comme jamais ! 🎅🎄 🔗 LIEN DE RESA : https://my.weezevent.com/soiree-noel-repas-24-dec 👗🤵🏽Dress code : quelques touches de Rouge / Vert ❤️💚 (Non obligatoire) N'oubliez pas d'ajouter des accessoires de Noël 🎄 (chapeaux, barettes, costumes ... etc) (Non obligatoire) 19h à 21h : menu traiteur spécial Noël conçue spécialement pour l'occasion (places limitées! ) 21h : Secret Santa (Non obligatoire) (Échange de cadeaux par tirage au sort d'une valeur de 10 €) 21h à 22h : Animations (Magicien, jeux Quizz ...) 22h - 2h : DJ Enis : Funk, RnB, Oriental & généraliste 🎧 💶 Paiment en avance pour la partie repas Tarif : 35 € (repas & soirée), tarif progressif. Si vous voulez assister seulement à la soirée à partir de 22h : 15€ en avance (20€ sur place), boisson comprise. Nombre de place : 50 uniquement pour le repas. Et pour la soirée le nombre est ouvert. 📍Darzin, 27 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 75018 Paris Repas : Salle du haut, au fond Soirée DJ : Salle du bas 🍽🎄Menu traiteur spécial Noël : (PS : Viande halal ) Gigot d'Agneau de Noël au châtaignes Petits Toasts Fruits de mer Bûche de Noël Feuilleté au saumon Et d'autres surprises ... Joyeux Noël 🤶🏼

**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event: SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Summary** I love hiking [Highbanks](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) in the winter after the sun has gone down. Highbanks is never really dark -- there's too much ambient light from Lewis Center. But I love the trails at night. When I started hiking Highbanks, I was afraid of getting lost and particularly at night. But now that I know my way around, nighttime is one of my favorite times to hike there. In addition, near the end of our hike, we will take a few minutes to walk around the Nature Center and look at the Christmas lights. (The Nature Center itself will be closed, however, by the time we get to it.) We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line). We'll hike about 5 miles on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks and [food](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood). Last year, the weather wasn't too terrible, and the Brewery had their patio fire pits going and we were able to sit outside. The fire pits at night are kind of amazing. The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by 7:45. **How to find our starting point in Big Meadows** If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park). Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left. **Note on our starting time** Highbanks closes at 8:00 this time of year, and they get kind of snarly about getting everyone out of the park by then. So please be on time for this hike. I want to allow two hours for the hike and be back at Big Meadows by 7:30. So we're shoving off at 5:30, with or without a quorum.

**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!

We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line). We'll hike about 5 miles at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews). The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by noon. **How to find our starting point in Big Meadows:** If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park). Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left.