Book Club

**Join The Offline Club Dublin at the cosy Marlin indoor garden for our weekend Offline Hangout!.** Lock your phone away and enjoy a relaxing evening free of digital distractions. This hangout is your time to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz and meet like-minded people. ​It’s like a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connecting, and you can truly focus on yourself. **THIS IS A FREE EVENT!** Although if you'd like to support our mission, we appreciate donations! *** ​​**What to expect:** 😌 Peaceful (me-)time to enjoy your favourite offline pastime 😍 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded humans! 💬 A space where connection is easy - no pressure, no notifications 🫖 Community vibes, calming background music, and a welcoming atmosphere 📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled ☕ Delicious drinks and food are available for purchase on location. ​\*\*Marlin is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love - your own drinks and snacks may stay home, and purchase of one consumption is required.\* *** ​​**The Program - curated by our community hosts:** 11:00\-11:15 \| Arrive and get comfortable 11:15 \- 12:15 \| Connect yourself 12:15 \- 13:45 \| Connect with others 13:45 \- 14:00 \| Round\-up and goodbye No stress, Marlin will stay open if you want to stay. ​​**👉🏼 Connect with yourself** This is your time to sit back and enjoy uninterrupted time to yourself. Recharge by reading a book, drawing, journaling, or engaging in any solo activity you like. Need a little inspiration? We’ve got you covered with art supplies and more. ​​**👉🏼 Connect with others** Chat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet new people, enjoy meaningful conversations, or play games (we brought plenty!) We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends. ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** Love, The Offline Club Dublin *** ​​***About your phone:*** *Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its body guards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible.* ​*​In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - feel free to turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight!* ​*Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs.* *But! If you cancel **at least 48 hours before** the event, you can request a **€10 voucher** to use toward a future event.*

Hi all, Our *‘Before’* Triology continues on **Sunday April 19th at 4pm** with the screening of **Before Sunset.** Before Sunrise ended with a promise that its sequel reveals was not kept. Nine years after Vienna, Jesse, married with a son, is giving a reading in a Paris bookshop of the novel he wrote inspired by his encounter with Céline when she appears. Their time once again limited by Jesse’s travel arrangements, the two walk the streets, resuming their conversation, acknowledging the changes in their lives while recognising the profound effect their one night together had on their lives and relationships. Screening is taking place in screen 1 and early booking is advised. I’ll be in the foyer from 3.30pm with my purple baseball hat. See you all there, Martin

Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games - you will choose which game you play on the day. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of each game, you just need to bring your imagination. 🎭 **This week's facilitators:** * 🧙 **Dave** with *[Ars Magica](https://www.atlas-games.com/arsmagica/)*, a game about magi in a mythic version of medieval Europe shaped by hidden magic, ancient traditions, and rival powers. In the wild frontiers of the Slavic lands, a child has vanished into the forest. Branded a witch by some, sought as a prodigy by others, he is now hunted from all sides. You’ll follow his trail through shifting woods and uneasy villages, caught between rival factions, a ruthless magus seeking an apprentice, and armed bands closing in. The forest itself resists you: spirits mislead, paths twist, and nothing is quite what it seems. Expect investigation, tense roleplay, moral choices, and possible combat. Who do you trust? And when the hunters arrive, what will you do with the boy? * 🐍 **Adam** with *[Agon](http://www.agon-rpg.com/)*, where you play mythic Bronze Age heroes cast adrift by the gods and sailing from island to island, searching for home and competing for glory. On the island of Nimos, the funeral of the king's son is underway, alongside ceremonial games of hand-to-hand combat in his honour. But the fighters are twisted into savagery by strange elixirs, and the land itself appears poisoned. Will you discover the source and true nature of this dangerous alchemy? * **🏘️ Filip** with *[The Quiet Year](https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year)*, a GM-less, dice-less game of narrative and worldbuilding. Who... who's there at the horizon? Is that fairies? Orcs? Fairy-orcs? Demons?! Surely not demons... Whoever they are (or will be) - they need a quiet year. You play as a medium-sized community of - well, whatever we collectively decide, to tell their story over a year in a new place entirely. *** Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin)).

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Newly started IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetsocialdublin/ Every event is **5 euros** to the host, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash. This helps me maintains the group as this takes a lot of time and effort. Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday **at 14:30!** Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting. Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels. No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers. After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers. So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗‍♀️🤝🧗‍♂️

Hello! Meeting time: 1030am Meeting place: Copper + Straw Cafe, Palmerston Park. Distance: 6km. Toilets: public toilets at the cafe at the start and at the end. End point: Herbert Park Food Market. Important: this is a free event, spaces are limited, please don't be a no show. Thank you. This walk will not proceed if there is a yellow, orange or red weather alert for Dublin. Disclaimer: This event and every event in this group is entirely and in every possible way at your own risk. Thanks Alan

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***One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?*** Film recording of a live West End performance. Seats unassigned: please [book your own ticket](https://web-booking.lighthousegroup.ie/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=1001&txtSessionId=35619&showtimeId=1001-35619&visLang=1). We can meet beforehand to find seats together. Bryan Cranston (*Breaking Bad*) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (*Hard Truths*) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (*A View from the Bridge*). Paapa Essiedu (*I May Destroy You*), Tom Glynn-Carney (*House of the Dragon*), and Hayley Squires (*I, Daniel Blake*) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.

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Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. 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! 📖

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! 📖

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.