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🍽 Rdv au resto turc 🇹🇷 Saray à 20h30 avant au 33 Av. Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris Pour manger un bout et faire connaissance avant la soirée 😋 🔗 LIEN DE RÉSERVATION pour la soirée : https://shotgun.live/events/medina-afro-house Bienvenue à MEDINA AFRO HOUSE : L'ultime fusion Afro House🪘& Oriental Vibes 🌙 ​Oubliez tout ce que vous connaissez ! La MEDINA AFRO HOUSE débarque pour retourner le dancefloor avec un concept inédit 🎉 au Movida Club Paris Aux platines, retrouvez la belle DJ Dalia venue droit de Beirut 🇱🇧 ayant mixé au Moyen Orient auprès de Tamer Hosni, Amr Diab, Shirine, Nancy Ajram, Ahmad Saad.. 💿🤩 et le grand DJ MOstOfficiel, International DJ & Producer spécialiste Afro Oriental House, sont prêts à vous faire voyager entre rythmes envoûtants, percussions hypnotiques et vibes orientales survoltées ✨️ 🔗 LIEN DE RÉSERVATION : (Lien en Bio⤴️) https://shotgun.live/events/medina-afro-house 📆 Vendredi 1er Mai 🕙 23h à 5h 📍 MOVIDA CLUB PARIS, 32 Av. Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris 🚇 Métro 8 et T3b : Porte de la Villette 🎟️ Préventes dès 16€ – Places limitées⚡ 🧥 Dress code : Sahara Chic (Tons Marrons / Chocolat / Beige ....) Non obligatoire → Un simple détail suffit (bijou, turban, paillettes)… ✨️ 🥂 BAR & Cocktails 🍸 🥞 Stand Crêpes Salés et Sucrés 💿 LINE UP : ✨️ 23h-2h 🎧 DJ DALIA @djdalia.m ✨️ 00h00 💃🏻 Danseuse NERJES @nerjesnana ✨️ 2h-5h 🎧 MOstOfficiel @mostofficiel #afrohousemusic #afroriental #orientalparty #soireeorienatale #soireeparis

🎉Soirée MEDINA AFRO HOUSE🌙🪇 🍽 Rdv au resto turc 🇹🇷 Saray à 20h30 avant au 33 Av. Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris Pour manger un bout et faire connaissance ! 🔗 LIEN DE RÉSERVATION : (Lien en Bio⤴️) https://shotgun.live/events/medina-afro-house Bienvenue à MEDINA AFRO HOUSE : L'ultime fusion Afro House🪘& Oriental Vibes 🌙 ​Oubliez tout ce que vous connaissez ! La MEDINA AFRO HOUSE débarque pour retourner le dancefloor avec un concept inédit 🎉 au Movida Club Paris par Meet in Paris Events Aux platines, retrouvez la belle DJ Dalia venue droit de Beirut 🇱🇧 ayant mixé au Moyen Orient auprès de Tamer Hosni, Amr Diab, Shirine, Nancy Ajram, Ahmad Saad.. 💿🤩 et le grand DJ MOstOfficiel, International DJ & Producer spécialiste Afro Oriental House, sont prêts à vous faire voyager entre rythmes envoûtants, percussions hypnotiques et vibes orientales survoltées ✨️ 🔗 LIEN DE RÉSERVATION : (Lien en Bio⤴️) https://shotgun.live/events/medina-afro-house 📆 Vendredi 1er Mai 🕙 23h à 5h 📍 MOVIDA CLUB PARIS, 32 Av. Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris 🚇 Métro 8 et T3b : Porte de la Villette 🎟️ Préventes dès 16€ – Places limitées⚡ 🧥 Dress code : Sahara Chic (Tons Marrons / Chocolat / Beige ....) Non obligatoire → Un simple détail suffit (bijou, turban, paillettes)… ✨️ 🥂 BAR & Cocktails 🍸 🥞 Stand Crêpes Salés et Sucrés 💿 LINE UP : ✨️ 23h-2h 🎧 DJ DALIA @djdalia.m ✨️ 00h00 💃🏻 Danseuse NERJES @nerjesnana ✨️ 2h-5h 🎧 MOstOfficiel @mostofficiel #afrohousemusic #afroriental #orientalparty #soireeorienatale #soireeparis

Ici on parle russe ! :) Niveau A1-A2 ; B1+ ❗Avant de venir, merci de vous inscrire :)❗c'est très IMPORTANT❗ Pour vous inscrire et rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp, vous avez **deux options** : 👉 **Vous inscrire via le formulaire sur notre site** : [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) Après votre inscription, vous recevrez le lien du groupe WhatsApp **par e-mail**. 👉 **Cliquer sur “Participer” sur cet événement Meetup** Vous recevrez ensuite le lien du groupe WhatsApp **en message privé sur Meetup**. **Comment ça fonctionne ?** ⏱️ Durée : 1h30 👥 Nombre de participants par session : max 8-10 personnes *Le nombre d’inscriptions affiché sur Meetup ne reflète pas la réalité. Les **inscriptions officielles** se font via le groupe **WhatsApp** LampaLing.* 💸 Frais : 7€ par session. +Une boisson obligatoire à prendre🍹☕️ 📋 Déroulé d’un Speaking Club LampaLing : 1. Accueil Petite présentation de chacun en russe (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 ! *** **Here we speak Russian! :) A1–A2 level** ; **B1+** ❗Before coming, please make sure to register :)❗ **This is very IMPORTANT** ❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have two options: 👉 Register via the form on our website: [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) After registering, you will receive the WhatsApp group link by email. 👉 Click on “Participate” on this Meetup event You will then receive the WhatsApp group link in a private message on Meetup. *** ### How does it work? ⏱️ **Duration:** 1.5 hours 👥 **Number of participants per session:** max. 8-10 people The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect reality. Official registrations are done via the LampaLing WhatsApp group. 💸 **Fee:** €7 per session + one mandatory drink to order 🍹☕️ *** ### 📋 Structure of a LampaLing Speaking Club: **Welcome** Short self-introduction in Russian (name, interests, etc.) **2\. Pair activity** 👥 You will speak with different partners: * read short sentences 📖 * complete sentences ✍️ ➡️ This way, you practice conversation and learn new vocabulary. *Each participant must download the LampaLing app to access cards with questions, role-play cards, 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 will be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host!

🇫🇷 Français Envie de pratiquer le japonais de façon décontractée ? Rejoignez-nous ! Nous sommes une communauté créée en 2014 à New York pour apprendre et partager la langue et la culture japonaises. Aujourd’hui, nous organisons des rencontres non seulement à New York, mais aussi au Texas, à Miami et à Tokyo. Et désormais, nous lançons également J-kuru à Paris ! Que vous appreniez le japonais ou que vous soyez simplement curieux de la culture japonaise, vous êtes les bienvenus. Il n’y a pas de manuels ni de cours formels : l’esprit de J-kuru est de créer un espace chaleureux et amical, autour d’un café, pour échanger librement et dans la bonne humeur. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter ou à participer ! Ici à Paris, nous allons rassembler des personnes du monde entier qui s’intéressent à la culture japonaise — alors merci d’avance pour ton soutien ! https://discord.com/invite/BtXT9zFQ9U 🇯🇵 日本語 日本語をカジュアルに話したい人集まれ！ 私たちは2014年にニューヨークで始まった、日本語を学ぶ・楽しむコミュニティです。 現在はニューヨークだけでなく、テキサス、マイアミ、東京でも活動しており、今回新たに パリ でもスタートします。 日本語を勉強している方、日本文化に興味がある方、どなたでも大歓迎です。 教材や授業形式は一切なく、コーヒーでも飲みながら、気軽に楽しく日本語を話すフランクな場を提供することが J-kuru の大切にしていることです。 ぜひ気軽にご参加・ご連絡ください！ ここでパリはもちろん世界中の日本文化に興味ある人を繋いでいくからよろしくね！ https://discord.com/invite/BtXT9zFQ9U

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

✨ Pont Linguistique : France-Chine🇨🇳🇫🇷 Chers amis, êtes-vous à la recherche de nouvelles amitiés tout en développant vos compétences linguistiques ? Vous souhaitez passer un agréable moment dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale ? Nous vous invitons à notre rencontre linguistique hebdomadaire, un événement où apprentissage et plaisir se rencontrent ! 🌍💬 📍 Lieu: Restaurant typique régional « Lart des nouilles » 📍 Adresse: 19 rue de la Maire, 75003 Paris ⏰ Horaire: Vendredi de 18h30- 22h00 👩🏻‍💼 Organisatrice: Zoe ✨ Pourquoi y participer ? : • Échanges culturels enrichissants : Discutez avec des personnes de tous horizons, découvrez des histoires captivantes et partagez vos expériences uniques 🌟 • Amélioration linguistique : Que vous souhaitiez perfectionner votre chinois ou votre français, vous trouverez ici des partenaires motivés pour échanger et progresser ensemble 📚 • Ambiance gourmande et détendue : Savourez de délicieux plats traditionnels tout en profitant d’une ambiance joyeuse et chaleureuse 🍲🍷 • Accès facile et sécurisé : Situé dans le 3e arrondissement, le restaurant est facilement accessible pour que chacun puisse rentrer chez soi en toute sécurité après une soirée réussie 🏠 🌟 Nous vous invitons à rejoindre cette communauté dynamique et accueillante ! Que vous soyez un habitué ou que ce soit votre première fois, vous êtes les bienvenus pour passer une soirée mémorable avec nous ! 💖 📲 Rejoignez notre groupe dès maintenant et réservez votre place ! Partagez, apprenez, échangez et souriez avec nous. Nous vous attendons avec impatience ! 🫶🏻 Zoé ✨周五🇨🇳🇫🇷语言交流会邀你同行！✨ 亲爱的朋友们，是否想在异国他乡建立新友谊、提高语言能力，同时享受轻松愉快的周末时光？欢迎加入我们独具特色的语言交流活动，在这里，你不仅能学习，还能收获满满的温暖与欢乐！🌍💬 📍地点：餐厅 “面宴” 📍地址：19 rue de la maire, 75003 Paris ⏰时间：每周五 18:30 -22:00 👩🏻‍💼主办：Zoe ✨亮点： • 文化碰撞：与来自不同背景的朋友一起交流，分享彼此的故事与见解🌟 • 语言提升：无论你是想学中文、法语还是其他语言，这里都有你的学习伙伴📚 • 美食美酒：边品尝正宗佳肴，边享受欢快轻松的氛围🍲🍷 • 交通便利：餐厅位于三区，方便参与者晚间安全返回🏠 我们诚挚邀请每一位朋友加入这个温馨的社群！无论你是新面孔还是老朋友，期待与你一起度过这段美好的夜晚！💖 📲快来加群，抢占你的席位吧！ 一起分享、学习、交流、欢笑，我们等你！🫶🏻

The game costs 20.5€+fees/person by credit card or Paypal through Paypal webpage during Meetup subscription process. Feel free to bring a +1 or more. The 2 pitchs (20 players, 4 teams of 5 players) are booked during 1h30. Please come 10min before the beginning. If you can't come, please **RSVP early** **not going (48h before)** and check the refund policy. This is a friendly game so please don't take it too seriously... Beers in the bar afterwards. **EQUIPMENT** * On the day of the game, you will be informed of your pitch number, so check your message on meetup/WhatsApp * The pitches are made of artificial grass and closed within a barrier or "cage" to prevent the ball from leaving the playing area and keep the game constantly flowing with rebounding sidewalls. * Astroturf shoes are recommended but not mandatory * A changing room is available with lockers but you need to bring your own padlock or you can put your bag in the goals (it is what I do) * Training shirts/chasubles are available, so it doesn't matter the color you wear **REFUND POLICY** * RSVP early not going (48h before) and you will be refunded * After the 48h from the start of the event, if someone else can replace you, I will refund you, otherwise you will not be refunded * If a pitch is cancelled, you will be refunded * Refund will be done by friday **DELAY** * Being late several times will result to permanent ban * Please come 10min before to ensure that the game start on time, this is for the good of all players **CONTACT US** * Daniel mobile: +33610396743 * Meetup: Daniel's private message or event chat * [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KglPkbjioAJLhEEKZXLvjb)

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Food and drinks can be purchased as you wish. \*You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat\* Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/238226942-yesteryear?ref=rae_0 Location to be announced.

Write a memorable catchy Song — Pro Songwriting Workshop (4 Hours) This is a focused, small-group songwriting session designed for people who are serious about improving their craft — whether you’re just starting or already creating your own music. I’m a professional artist and songwriter with chart and radio experience, and I’ve collaborated with writers behind million-selling records and number-one singles in the US. I want to bring the experience of being in the writing room to this space. I will take you through each element:The sharing of ideas, striving to find what’s best for a song, and seeing an idea through from concept to completion. This is not a lecture or casual meet-up — it’s a hands-on creative session where you’ll actively write and develop, your own material. What you’ll learn: * How to write a killer chorus * The three elements that make up a commercial song * How to develop a strong lyric * The art of collaboration * You’ll Receive direct, constructive feedback in a focused, supportive environment. Who it’s for: This workshop is designed for people who are serious about developing their songwriting — even if you’re at an early stage or more experienced. What to bring: If you play an instrument, bring it along. Also if you have struggled with finishing an idea or are stuck, bring that to the space. Format: * Limited to 6 participants to keep the session focused and high-quality * 4-hour in-person session (private apartment setting in central Paris) * Respectful, creative, and committed atmosphere Price: Introductory rate: €80 Standard pricing will be higher for future sessions. Important: * Payment required in advance via PayPal to confirm your place * Exact address shared after booking * Limited spots available If you want to make real progress in a short space of time this is for you.

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.

Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming café/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current café that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖