The Artist's Way

Renting in Budapest: Risks and How to Avoid Them During this session we will discuss: – rental contracts and what to pay attention to – deposits, utility costs & hidden expenses – what is considered normal vs. unusual on the Hungarian rental market – the most common mistakes and misunderstandings between landlords and tenants – how to protect yourself when renting property in Hungary – practical questions from participants and real-life situations Our goal is to help international residents feel more confident and informed when navigating the Budapest rental market. English-language breakfast conversations about living, renting & buying property in Hungary Join us for a relaxed and informative morning series designed for Budapest’s international community. Practical topics, local insights, trusted professionals — and the opportunity to ask your questions in person.  Contact: Szidonia Szilagyi \| Mobile / WhatsApp: \+36 70 407 7357 \| Email: szidonia\.szilagyi@von\-poll\.com  Location: VON POLL REAL ESTATE Rózsakert – Rózsakert Shopping Center  Public Transport: Easily accessible from Budapest Metro Line M2 Batthyány tér by bus 11 or 111 (approx. 15–20 minutes)  Time: 10:00–11:30 AM \|  Refreshments\, tea & pastries included \|  Maximum 20 participants per event  Registration Participation fee is 25 EUR/8000 HUF/ person. Places are limited and advance registration is required.  Register here - [https://forms.gle/NFaTdPWuEuNp8eQM8](https://forms.gle/NFaTdPWuEuNp8eQM8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc1dNN1BWWGY3U0ttbjZXZ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6ydS1bw06SwVI69MrnlZzltBAPTg0cv4RWQb7IoW-95PNeMudslItImrR4HQ_aem_GPoLMDDfT9wJap2z5d6mLQ) We look forward to welcoming you at our Rózsakert office!

A női tangó technika gyakorlása segít abban, hogy magabiztosabban és elegánsabban táncoljunk, valamint könnyebben kapcsolódjunk a partnerünkhöz és a zenéhez. Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem tudatos táncosnőként legyünk jelen a táncban. **Mikor**: Kedd, 18:00 – 19:00 **Hol:** Roxy Stúdió, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4. ✦✦✦ **Miért fontos a női technika a tangóban?** -Javul a tartás, az ölelés, a sétatechnika, a stabilitás és az elegancia -Izgalmas díszítésekkel szépítjük a táncot -Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem táncosnőként is jelen legyél ✦✦✦ **Tematika** Az órákat bemelegítéssel kezdjük, majd az adott napi témával folytatjuk (pl. tartás, séta, disszociáció, giro, boleo, enrosque, díszítések stb.). A cél olyan technikai alapok elsajátítása, amelyek hosszú távon is segítik a fejlődésedet. **Ruházat** Kényelmes öltözet ajánlott. Lehetőleg hozz magaddal magassarkú cipőt is. További részletek: [https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftangolibre.hu%2Farak%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6UMmb0UoScQqD_vY2si7YaoEL3eIt8sfl5_Umx1LOW3RE_yq1xpuO6AwQLiw_aem_79bdLWqEbvzUx5qtFeyneA&h=AT7a1OP5evVEHDcL1uUSIGhfFxkDzd37eVA1AGyELRZYfgq32JCYYoXLT6i2nOlRLNCuSfgbAqgcBIvkICHRxLTe9O522W5uKHL7ylZqitMdwj0lFPVQhxReRbq4PahKY2cBhvq_N8rHFCKPHKt8f81yHuxw_i3s9b4&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT6G1SRCcbuOonOjMDArF7zv6zzXg6TL30pzfPbLwkmUdqxAVtAkaebCIfT23D8QPA9-zyZxrXaset57fLmMJOmvIABzUucuXls3bJmthLKQq09teRoryNetMqhkBNlxKr0FPj_q9CFE178EVkVduxOJ9dEN1hq1kjY) Nemsokára találkozunk! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Women’s Tango Technique with Andrea Practicing women’s tango technique helps you dance with more confidence and elegance, and connect more easily with your partner and the music. So that you are present in the dance not only as a follower, but as a conscious and aware dancer. **When:** Tuesday, 18:00–19:00 **Where:** Roxy Studio, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4. ### Why is women’s technique important in tango? * Improves posture, embrace, walking technique, stability, and elegance * Adds beautiful and expressive embellishments to your dance * Helps you be present not only as a follower, but as a dancer in your own right ### Dress code Comfortable clothing is recommended. Please bring high heels if possible. More details: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/) See you soon! ***

Szeretnéd fejleszteni a beszédkészséged? Szeretnél fejlődni a kommunikációdban, mert szükséged van rá a munkádban, a hétköznapjaidban? Szeretnéd megtanulni, hogyan tudsz még kifejezőbb lenni? Úgy érzed, nincs elég önbizalmad, de már tudod, hogy növelni szeretnéd, és már azt is tudod, tenni is kész vagy érte? Van egy jó hírünk: a LEGJOBB HELYEN JÁRSZ! :) Mi minden kedden azért gyűlünk össze, mert hiszünk abban, hogy bárki képes megtanulni az önbizalommal teli, tiszta, célratörő és élvezetes kommunikációt. Teszünk azért, hogy nálunk a gyakorlás alapú tanulás mindenki számára elérhető legyen akár diák, otthon lévő szülő, karrier építő, vagy csak egyszerűen érdeklődő a találkozónk résztvevője. Nálunk bárki megszerezheti azokat a kommunikációs technikákat melykekkel képes érdekesen, tömören, érthetően átadni saját gondolatait a közö(n)sség felé. Várunk szeretettel, ha szeretnéd fejleszteni kommunikációs és vezetői készségeidet egy jó hangulatú, segítőkész és összetartó csapatban. Találd meg önmagad egy inspiráló környezetben! Amivel találkozhatsz egy esten: – képet kapsz arról, hogy mi a Toastmasters és hogyan néz ki egy klubest; – megláthatod mit is adhat a Toastmasters tapasztalt előadók által; – új érdekes emberekkel találkozhatsz; – barátságos környezetben szerezhetsz sok új élményt. Miért csatlakozz a SzóDa Retorika Klubhoz? 1\. Lehetőség önmagad megismerésére\, ami a személyes fejlődéshez nagyban hozzájárul; 2\. Új barátokra tehetsz szert; 3\. Több önbizalmat szerezhetsz; 4\. Új dolgokat tanulhatsz azáltal\, hogy gyakorlod őket\. Hogyan tudsz csatlakozni? * gyere el hozzánk, próbáld ki magad, ízleld meg, milyen a színpadon állni, merj rögtönözni. Ezt díjmentesen megteheted három alkalommal. * ha jól érezted magad, megtetszett és eldöntötted, hogy Te is szeretnél velünk hétről hétre, minden kedd este a fejlődés útján járni, bővebb információért látogass el ezekre az oldalakra: https://www.facebook.com/szodaretorikaklub/ A SzóDa vár szeretettel! :)

Csatlakozz a KEZDŐ 2 kurzusunkhoz! **Időpont:** Keddenként 20:00–21:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Roxy Táncstúdió Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest [Teljes órarendünk](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/) **Tanárok**: Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea ✦✦✦ Join our **Beginner 2 Argentine Tango course**! This class is for dancers who already know the basics and would like to continue developing their technique, connection, and enjoyment of tango. **🕒 Time** Tuesdays 8:00–9:00 PM First class in 2026: **January 6** **📍 Location** Roxy Dance Studio Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Teachers** Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán **Prices:**[ https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Csatlakozz a Kezdő 1 kurzusunkhoz! Ez a kurzus a **2025 szeptemberében indult Teljesen kezdő csoportunk folytatása**, de új érdeklődők is csatlakozhatnak, ha már van minimális tapasztalatuk argentin tangóban. **Időpont:** Keddenként 19:00–20:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: január 6.) **Helyszín:** Roxy Táncstúdió, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Tanárok:** Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea Teljes órarendünk: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaDNKZFpsQVh2dUpJMklKd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7-aVO75w-5o1MEitQYD_hyAji9mGat21L3FYSxxPdYQTAUrjN9qopadYwkuw_aem_cRLCRnGqUCcsUeCJj_XpyA) Árak: [https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://tangolibre.hu/arak/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Beginner 1 Argentine Tango Course – continuation** This course is the continuation of our Total Beginner group started in September 2025. New participants are also welcome if you already have some basic experience in Argentine tango. **Time:** Tuesdays 7:00–8:00 PM (First class in 2026: **January 6)** **📍 Location:** Roxy Dance Studio, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Teachers:** Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/) ***

🎭 ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC 🎭 Hot Paprika Comedy🌶️ is proud to team up with the wonderful people at 📍Jo&Joe Budapest to bring you a 🔁weekly open mic every Tuesday. We want to give everyone opportunities to jump on stage and unlock their potential for stand-up comedy. The show will happen on the lobby floor at Jo&Joe Budapest 👉If you think you have good jokes, a funny song or a fun mime, sign up on the post in the event description! 🆘FREE SHOW! But donations are appreciated 🤗 We ask you to bring some loose cash if possible. 🎭Hosted by Tauseef Parvez 🪑Seats are on a first come first serve basis. Come early to have good seats. Follow @hotpaprikacomedy for more shows🎭

ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE Hot Paprika Comedy is bringing the heat to the rooftop! Join us at Jo&Joe Budapest for a night of handpicked comedians delivering their best material. No sign-ups this time—just a curated lineup of hilarious performers ready to make you laugh all night long. The show will take place in a dedicated rooftop space at Jo&Joe Budapest—separate from the main hangout area, so you can fully enjoy the comedy without distractions. Feel free to come early or stay after the show to chill, grab drinks, and hang out in the rooftop area with a great vibe. Expect sharp jokes, wild stories, and big laughs from both local favorites and visiting comedians. FREE SHOW! But donations are appreciated If you enjoy the show, feel free to support the comedians. Hosted by Tauseef Parvez Seats are limited, so arrive early to grab a good spot. Follow @hotpaprikacomedy for more shows

Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.

**A hidden apartment. Good people. No alcohol required.** Friday Sobers is basically a house party without the alcohol. If you’ve never been to Okuma before, it’s a hidden tea house tucked away inside an old renovated apartment. Cozy rooms, warm lighting, vintage furniture, music playing in the background, and people spread out across the space. It feels more like hanging out at a friend’s place than going to an event. On Friday nights, we open the doors and see who shows up. Some people come with friends, some come alone and end up talking to strangers. People move between rooms, join different conversations, discover new teas, listen to music, and settle into the evening at their own pace. We’ve got unlimited premium loose-leaf teas and herbal blends brewing all night, but honestly, the tea is mostly an excuse to bring good people together. The real point is having a place to spend a Friday evening that isn’t a bar, a club, or another loud venue where nobody can hear each other. Just good vibes, interesting people, and a cozy hidden apartment in the middle of the city. 🕕 6PM–9PM 💸 4,900 HUF (unlimited tea included) - RSVP on website 🎓 Students get 10% off Come solo, bring friends, or do both. RSVP: https://okuma.space/event/friday-sobers-the-tea-social-4/

Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól! Várunk szeretettel! **Időpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő **Oktatók** Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre Órarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/) ✦✦✦ Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**. **🕒 Time** Wednesday, 8:15–9:30 PM **📍 Location** Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor **Teachers** Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Hello everyone, Welcome to the Monthly Book Club, the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together. This June, we’ll be reading *Flesh* by David Szalay. The novel follows a man’s life across different stages, relationships, countries, and social worlds, exploring desire, ambition, class, masculinity, and the strange ways a person’s life can be shaped by circumstance. It’s a sharp, intimate, and unsettling read that opens the door to deep conversations about identity, power, success, loneliness, and the body’s role in how we move through the world. 🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00 – Group discussion about the book 📍 Location: Kőleves Kert I’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it heavily debatable, or didn’t quite manage to finish, you’re invited. **Follow us:** 📌 **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)** 📌 **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)**

Join us for the new session of our discussion series **“A Night With…”**, where we dive into timeless myths and their universal messages. Let’s unravel the myth of Aphrodite, one of antiquity's most polarizing figures! The myth of Aphrodite is all about beauty and love emerging out of a chaotic, turbulent beginning. It kind of reminds us of the energy of upcoming Budapest Pride, **celebrating love and joy as a form of beautiful resistance.🏳️‍🌈​🏳️‍⚧️** In classical mythology, **Aphrodite wasn't just the goddess of heteronormative romance; she was the ancient deity of *all* love, raw desire, passion, and human connection.** Her myth fits beautifully into the spirit of Pride, especially in a city like Budapest where the community relies heavily on historical, safe, and artistic spaces to connect. **What to expect:** * I will open the meetup with a short introduction to Aphrodite’s myth and share (or suggest) a few possible interpretations and connections. * After that, the floor is yours! Bring your thoughts, reflections, and any links you see between this myth and other domains, e.g. literature, art, philosophy, psychology, history or even your own creative work. * If you’re an artist and your work resonates with the divine twins' story, feel free to share it with the group. **Before the event:** Take 5 minutes to read the quick snippet of Aphrodite’s story (provided below👇🏽) and think of: * A book, artwork, or personal reflection that relates to her story. * Any modern parallels or insights you’d like to discuss. This is a space for **open dialogue, creativity, and shared exploration**. ### ### **🌊The story of Aphrodite (aka Venus) in Brief** **🦪​ Chaper 1. A Violent Birth: The Evisceration of Ouranos** Before the famous gods like Zeus existed, the universe was ruled by Ouranos (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). Ouranos was a terrible ruler. His son, Cronus, decided to overthrow him by using a sickle to castrate (eviscerate) his father. Cronus threw Ouranos's severed body parts into the sea. The primordial fluids mixed with the saltwater, creating a thick white sea foam. Out of this foam, a fully grown, spectacularly beautiful woman emerged. What's in a name? The Greeks named her Aphrodite because *aphros* means "**foam**." She floated ashore on a giant seashell, a moment immortalized in famous art like Sandro Botticelli's *The Birth of Venus*. **🏞️​ Chapter 2. The Forced Marriage: Hephaestus** When Aphrodite arrived at Mount Olympus (the home of the main gods), her beauty caused immediate chaos. Every male god wanted to marry her, and fights were breaking out. To keep the peace, Zeus (the king of the gods) forced Aphrodite to marry Hephaestus (sometimes spelled Ephestus). Hephaestus was the god of fire, blacksmiths, and crafts. He was also the only god who was physically disabled, walked with a limp, and worked covered in soot. It was a completely mismatched marriage arranged for **political stability**: the most beautiful goddess paired with the most unglamorous, hardworking god. **💥 Chapter 3. The Secret Affair: Ares** Unsurprisingly, Aphrodite was not a faithful wife. Her most famous, controversial lover was Ares, the god of war. Where Hephaestus was gentle and quiet, Ares was hyper-masculine, aggressive, and exciting.Their affair was a poorly kept secret until Helios (the sun god) saw them together from the sky and ratted them out to Hephaestus. Instead of fighting Ares, Hephaestus used his blacksmithing skills for revenge. He forged an **invisible net made of unbreakable, razor-thin gold chains.** He rigged it above the bed and pretended to go on a trip. When Ares and Aphrodite met up, the trap sprang, locking them together in an embarrassing embrace. Hephaestus then invited all the other gods to come over and laugh at them. The aftermath of the invisible net incident is actually one of the earliest recorded examples of a *legal divorce* in storytelling. When Hephaestus trapped Aphrodite and Ares in bed, he didn't just want to embarrass them, he wanted a return on his investment. While the couple was still trapped under the net, Hephaestus called out to Zeus and demanded a full annulment of the marriage. Hephaestus refused to lift the net until he got his wealth back. Zeus, utterly embarrassed by the whole public spectacle, actually refused to pay. He argued that Hephaestus shouldn't have put his family's private drama on display for all of Mount Olympus to see. That is when Poseidon (god of the sea) stepped in to mediate. Poseidon essentially said, "Look, just let them out. I personally guarantee that Ares will pay you a steep financial penalty for the adultery. And if Ares flakes on the debt, I will pay it myself." Hephaestus agreed, lifted the net, and the marriage was effectively over. **💞​Chapter 4. Tragic Mortal Love: Adonis** Aphrodite didn't just love gods; she also fell hard for mortals. Her greatest love story was with **Adonis**, a mortal man so extraordinarily handsome that Aphrodite fell for him the moment he was born. Because he was mortal, Aphrodite was terrified he would get hurt. She constantly warned him to avoid hunting dangerous predators like bears and lions. But Adonis was young and reckless. One day, while hunting without her, he tracked down a massive wild boar. The boar charged and gored Adonis to death. Aphrodite rushed to his side, but it was too late. As she wept over his body, her tears mixed with his blood. From the blood-soaked earth, she created the **Anemone flower** (the windflower) as a permanent memorial to his fragile beauty. **💗​ Chapter 5. Geopolitics: From Troy to Rome in the name of Love** Aphrodite wasn't just a bystander in history; she actually triggered the **Trojan War** and paved the way for the **founding of Rome.** It started at a divine wedding. Eris, the goddess of discord, threw a golden apple into a crowd of goddesses labeled "To the Fairest" (the most beautiful). Aphrodite, Hera (queen of the gods), and Athena (goddess of wisdom) all claimed it. They asked a mortal prince named **Paris of Troy** to judge the contest. To win his vote, the goddesses tried to bribe him: Hera offered him political power over Europe and Asia. Athena offered him military mastery and wisdom. Aphrodite offered him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world: Helen of Sparta. Paris picked Aphrodite. She kept her promise, helping Paris kidnap Helen and bring her back to Troy. This action outraged the Greeks, launching a thousand ships and starting the devastating 10-year Trojan War. During the fall of Troy, Aphrodite looked out for her mortal son, **a Trojan hero named Aeneas**. She protected him as the city burned, helping him escape with a band of survivors. Aeneas went on an epic journey across the Mediterranean Sea and eventually landed in Italy. His descendants—centuries later—would found the city of Rome. **\*\*The Roman Rebrand:** When the Romans conquered the region, they adopted Greek myths but changed the names. Aphrodite became Venus. Because Aeneas was her son, Julius Caesar and the Roman emperors claimed they were direct, literal descendants of Venus herself! 📃📜**Principal ancient sources:** * Homer, *Iliad* * Homer, *Odyssey* * Ps. Homer, *Hymn 5 to Aphrodite* * Hesiod, *Theogony* * Euripides, *Hippolytus* * Ovid, *Metamorphoses* * Virgil, *Aeneid* * Apuleius, *The golden ass* | | | --- | |

**〜 vinyāsa flow yoga🧘** welcome to the **unplugged club Budapest** ✨ a space to slow down, leave your phone behind, and reconnect with yourself and others through low pressure shared experiences ☻ This time we're collaborating with **Good Things Club**, where we'll be doing a yoga class together 🧘🏻‍♀️ This is a great opportunity to experience a very special all English yoga community in the heart of Budapest 🪷 **What is the** ***Good Things Club*?** ***Good Things Club*** is a small, family-ran boutique studio by Josh and Nina. A place designed with care, where familiarity matters and community forms naturally through shared time and practice *Read more about it [here](https://www.goodthings.club/about).* **What is* Vinyāsa*?** ***Vinyāsa*** is a contemporary style of practice where movement is linked to breath. Rather than holding postures for long periods, you move through sequences with a steady rhythm, building heat, strength, coordination, and focus. The aim is not complexity for its own sake, but continuity: learning to stay present as the practice keeps unfolding. *Learn more about it [here](https://www.goodthings.club/vinyasa-flow).* **〜 What to expect** ◦ Open to all levels (read more [here](https://www.goodthings.club/vinyasa-flow)) ◦ Mats and all equipment are provided ◦ The class will be held in English ◦ Space to change and leave your belongings ◦ Water, tea and coffee available ◦ Phone-free space encouraged during the session **〜 Agenda** ◦ 9:30 – arrival & settling in ◦ 10:00 – 11:00 yoga practice ◦ 11:00 – tea, coffee & relaxed chat **〜 Details** 📅 **When:** Saturday, June 27 📍 **Location:** Budapest 1083 József krt. 77-79 🎟️ **Price:** 9.99 EUR (〜 3500 HUF) + [meeetup.com](http://meeetup.com/) fee 🔒 **Limited spots:** 10 participants

Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól! Várunk szeretettel! **Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő **Oktatók** Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre [További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu) ✦✦✦ Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**. **🕒 Time** Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM **📍 Location** Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor **Teachers** Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

From the moment sin entered the world, death began. Adam and Eve were not stricken dead immediately, but the process by which none of us lives forever in health and wholeness in these earthly bodies started its inexorable march to the inevitable end—death. The Bible makes it clear that by one man’s sin, death came to all mankind, but that by the obedience of One Perfect Man, Jesus, many are made righteous (Romans 5:19). F.F. Bosworth recognized this truth; he also would have people consider that the God Who provided for our greatest need—salvation from eternal death—would also provide healing for the lesser, but still great needs, of health and healing from sickness, disease, and the consequences of sin that we encounter before we die. Join us as we examine the case for biblical healing in the book first published in 1924, ***Christ The Healer*. We meet at True Food Kitchen, Easton Town Center on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm.** Get your tickets on [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christ-the-healer-columbus-ohio-tickets-1989133215995)! Connect with us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1495777228332299)! Check out our new website, [LocalCA](https://localca.org/)! Say hello on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/christianbookclubwellness/)!

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

This presentation will be by Ben Iten, humanist chaplain and HCCO Board Member. Speaking on expressing Humanism values in American democracy. This meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online. The formal presentation will start at noon. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. 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. 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)

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!