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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

¿Te apetece salir de la rutina y compartir una comida con otros papás y mamás con peques en Barcelona? 😊 Este lunes organizamos un plan sencillo y agradable en pleno centro: 🍽️ Comida en restaurante (zona Rambla Catalunya) 👨‍👧‍👦 Ambiente cercano para conocernos 🧸 Plan ideal para venir con peques 👉 La idea es compartir un rato agradable, charlar y crear nuevas conexiones con personas en una situación similar.

¿Qué hacemos? A las 20:00h tenemos una meditación budista guiada. La meditación tiene una duración de unos 25 minutos y es accesible y beneficiosa para personas de todos los niveles de experiencia. ¿Qué es el Camino del Diamante? El Buda dio instrucciones a tres clases de personas. Las primeras que deseaban evitar el sufrimiento recibieron las enseñanzas sobre Causa y Efecto, llamadas Camino Angosto (Hinayana). El segundo tipo de personas sentía la necesidad de beneficiar a los demás, por lo que les dio enseñanzas sobre compasión y sabiduría, llamadas Gran Camino (Mahayana). Finalmente a las personas que tenían una confianza sólida en su propio potencial y en de los demás, el Buda explicó enseñanzas del Camino del Diamante (Vajrayana). En este último nivel utilizamos métodos de identificación con la meta y actuamos como un Buda hasta que llegamos a ser como él. En el nivel más elevado, la meta, es el completo desarrollo de la mente, a lo cual denominó el Gran Sello (Mahamudra). ¿Quiénes somos? El Centro Budista Camino del Diamante de Barcelona forma parte de los más de 700 centros de meditación a nivel internacional de la tradición Karma Kagyu del Budismo Tibetano. Estos centros han sido fundados y guiados por Lama Ole Nydahl y su esposa Hannah Nydahl, de acuerdo con los deseos de H. H. XVI Karmapa. Ahora están bajo la guía espiritual de H.H. XVII Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. Nuestro centro está formado por personas que tienen sus propios trabajos e incorporan las enseñanzas y las meditaciones del Camino del Diamante en sus vidas cotidianas. Nuestros miembros comparten la responsabilidad de guiar meditaciones, contestar preguntas y dar explicaciones sobre budismo. Nuestro trabajo no es remunerado y se basa en el idealismo y la amistad. Realizamos noches semanales de meditación, que están abiertas al público y son gratuitas. Hay un ambiente social relajado y se animan las preguntas. Las meditaciones son guiadas en castellano, permitiendo que el espacio, la claridad y la alegría surjan naturalmente. Otras actividades incluyen charlas, enseñanzas y práctica personal. INFORMACIÓN COVID-19 A continuación revisa las medidas necesarias para asistir a la meditación: * Si tienes cualquier síntomas o no te encuentras bien, por favor abstente de venir.

🤰🏽 Heavenly Mamas every Monday in Heaven! Now with Pilates! Monday March 20th we will be creating this fun paradise for pregnant moms and moms with newborns with the wonderful company of @arantxadoula and @feher_zsano to guide us with the best recommendations and support possible 💜💜💜. At 10:00 we start with a Pilates class for pregnant women at the price you set so you can try it! 🍲 Then we open a big group meeting so everyone can chat and get to know each other, but we'll also split into a Spanish-speaking group and an English-speaking group so you can get easily understandable advice and support from our doula in the language of your choice. There will be tea and light snacks for a reasonable price and optional mini-massages for a donation to help the body adapt during maternity. On the last Monday of every month we'll have a flea market and item exchange to help you clean out the cupboards or earn a few bucks for the baby related stuff you're ready to part with! March 27 is next! Once a month we will also have lunch after the group with different professionals who will delve into specific topics that interest us. After Easter, we will enjoy a workshop with nutritionist @carolinanutritionbaby : knowledgeable, endearing, fun, and with a ton of useful information! We are also preparing a baby massage course with an experienced reflexologist (and so much more!) Amanda O'shea from @theserendipityexperience ! Write us with your ideas and concerns and we will bring the best team to answer your questions and give you the support you need. It takes a village! 🗣️ Please share with pregnant friends and new moms and come to Heaven to co-create your community for this exciting time in life! 💜🌺

Te sumergirás en la magia de la improvisación a través de juegos y ejercicios dinámicos. Aprenderás a afinar tu atención y mejorar tu capacidad de escucha, desarrollarás la habilidad de crear y aceptar propuestas, y dominarás la creación de espacios y personajes. Conocerás el emocionante mundo del Match de Improvisación y los juegos de impro, un formato que ofrece infinitas posibilidades para aprender mientras te diviertes. Un escenario donde la espontaneidad y la creatividad se combinan para crear momentos teatrales inolvidables. ***No es necesaria experiencia previa, todos los niveles son bienvenidos.*** No os preocupéis si no hay muchos inscritos al evento, trabajamos con otras plataformas desde nos llegan también mas inscripciones. **ATENCION!!!** para poder asistir al evento tenemos que haberos confirmado vuestra asistencia por privado.

Neix un nou espai de dibuix del natural a Mataró. Un punt de trobada per a artistes, curiosos i amants de la figura humana que vulguin practicar, compartir i créixer en comunitat. Les sessions tindran lloc a **Acadèmia Simona Alfano**, un entorn íntim i cuidat, perfecte per treballar amb model en viu. 📍 **Direcció:** (Camí Fondo, 4, 08301 Mataró) No cal experiència prèvia. Tant si dibuixes cada setmana com si vols reprendre el llapis després de temps, aquest espai és per a tu. L’important no és el nivell, sinó la mirada. Volem crear una comunitat artística a Mataró: gent local, creatius, persones que busquen un espai tranquil on practicar figura humana i connectar amb altres dibuixants. ### 💶 Preu 20€ per sessió ### Durada Dues hores Poses de 1-3-5-10-15' ### ✏️ Material no inclòs Porta el teu material ;) El dibuix del natural és presència, intuïció i decisió. Aquí no busquem perfecció. Busquem procés. Ens veiem a la propera sessió \-\-\-\- ENG A new life drawing space is born in Mataró. A meeting point for artists, curious minds and lovers of the human figure who want to practice, share and grow as a community. The sessions will take place at **Acadèmia Simona Alfano**, an intimate and carefully curated space, perfect for working with a live model. 📍 Address: Camí Fondo, 4, 08301 Mataró No previous experience is required. Whether you draw every week or you’re picking up a pencil again after some time, this space is for you. What matters here is not your level, but your way of seeing. Our aim is to build an artistic community in Mataró — local artists, creatives, and anyone looking for a calm space to practice figure drawing and connect with other drawers. 💶 Price 20€ per session Duration Two hours Poses 1–3–5–10–15 minutes ✏️ Materials not included Please bring your own materials ;) Life drawing is about presence, intuition and decision. We are not looking for perfection. We are looking for process. See you at the next session ✨

“Has triat un abecedari, m’has proposat uns temes, i tot i que jo no conec les preguntes amb exactitud, hi he pogut reflexionar una mica. Estic preparat per respondre a tot, perquè el que em salva, la cosa que ens salva és la clàusula. La clàusula és aquesta: tot això no serà utilitzat fins després de la meva mort. Creu-me, m’anima molt sentir-me com un esperit que et parla des de l’altra banda. I només cal haver-los invocat algun cop per saber que els esperits no donen respostes molt profundes ni molt intel·ligents. Serà una cosa breu, però em sembla bé, tot em sembla bé. Comencem per on vulguis: a, b, c…” Fa 30 anys que el filòsof Gilles Deleuze es llençava per la finestra del seu pis a París, deixant com a testament una entrevista en forma d’abecedari amb lletres concepte. Ara algú mira per aquella mateixa finestra, mentre intenta reconstruir la vida d’un altre home del qui només coneixem la seva tomba i un manuscrit. Formada per **Miriam Moukhles** i **Joan Sentís, [La Moukhles & Sentís](https://www.salabeckett.cat/membre/la-moushkles-sentis/)** és la **companyia resident d’aquesta temporada** a la Sala Beckett. Al llarg d’aquesta residència duran a terme el procés creatiu d’*Abecedari*, el seu segon espectacle de creació després d’estrenar, amb una gran rebuda al Maldà, *NODI: de gossos i malditos*. Creació i direcció: **[La Moukhles & Sentís](https://www.salabeckett.cat/membre/la-moushkles-sentis/)** Dramatúrgia: **Miriam Moukhles** i **Joan Sentís** Dramaturgista i mirada externa: **Pau Matas** Repartiment: **Cris Martínez, Miriam Moukhles** i **Joan Sentís** Escenografia: **Paula González** Il·luminació: **Gabriela Bianchi** Vestuari: **Marcel Puigví** Espai Sonor: **Magí Coma** Disseny de so: **Iker Rañé** Assessorament de caracterització: **Roger Vilà** Producció executiva: **Marta Colell** Distribució: **Escena Apart** Una producció de La Moukhles&Sentís i Temporada Alta ENTRADES https://salabeckett.koobin.cat/abecedari *Venda anticipada al 50%* NOTES IMPORTANTS: Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. Donat que les fotos de perfil poden fer impossible la identificació dels assistents, cal que busqueu activament l'organitzador/a de l'event. *Text i fotografia extrets de la web de la sala Beckett*

*Check models on IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com or www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com* Welcome to **Life drawing Barcelona.** We are an art studio based in Barcelona. **Absolutely no experience** is necessary to attend our sessions, just a desire to explore your creative side! We have been doing our "Drink and Draw Barcelona" sessions for 12 years now and we have the biggest art community in Barcelona. Come to draw and meet local artists as well as expats, and even some tourists. **Life drawing Barcelona** sessions cost 10€ per session but you get a discount if you buy 3 sessions, that is 30€ for 4 sessions (7,5€ per session) With the sessions you will get all the drawing material free, pencils, rubber, A3, boards and or easels Come to **life drawing Barcelona** and you will have a Blast! **COME AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY, YOU DRAW THE LIMITS!** Hoping to see you soon :) More info about the sessions and models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Modelos y más info IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com o www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com Bienvenidos a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Somos un estudio situado en Barcelona. No hace falta tener experiencia previa para atender a nuestras sesiones, solo **ganas de explorar tu lado más creativo!** Organizamos sesiones de Drink and Draw en Barcelona desde hace más de 12 años y tenemos la comunidad más grande de artistas de Barcelona. Ven a dibujar con nosotros y conoce artistas locales, artistas expats y a e veces algunos turistas de paso. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis y la sesión te saldrá por 7,5€. Nuestras sesiones vienen con todo el material de dibujo, lápices, gomas papel A3, paneles y caballetes. Ven a **life drawing Barcelona** y te lo pasaràs genial! **VEN Y DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUJAS LOS LÍMITES!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Más info de las sesiones y modelos: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Benvinguts a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Som un estudi situat a Barcelona. No es necessari tenir experiència prèvia per atendre les nostres sessions, només **ganes d'explorar el teu costat més creatiu!** Organitzem sessions de Drink and Draw a Barcelona des de fa més de 12 anys i tenim la comunitat d'artistes més gran de la ciutat. Vina a dibuixar amb nosaltres i coneix artistes locals, artistes expats i de tant en quant algún turista de pas. Les sessions de Life drawing Barcelona costen 10€ per persona, però si compres 3 sessions en tindràs una gratuïta. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis. Les nostres sessions venen amb tot el material de dibuix inclòs, llàpis, gomes, paper A3, panells i cavallets. Vine a Life drawing Barcelona i t'ho passaràs genial! **VINA I DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUIXES ELS LÍMITS!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Més info de les sessions i els models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

En aquesta activitat anem a la Sala Beckett a veure *“Abecedari”*, obra creada a partir del llegat pòstum de filòsof Gilles Deleuze (París, 1925 -1995). L'obra és una creació de la companyia La Moukhles & Sentís i Pau Matas Nogué. COL·LOQUI: després de la representació hi haurà un col·loqui amb la filòsofa Marina Garcés. IMPORTANT: cada persona gestiona la seva entrada a la web de la Sala Beckett. Enllaç entrada: [https://salabeckett.koobin.cat/abecedari-080426-1930](https://salabeckett.koobin.cat/abecedari-080426-1930) **ABECEDARI** Sinopsi: Fa trenta anys, el filòsof Gilles Deleuze es llançava per la finestra del seu pis de París. Com a últim gest, deixava una mena de testament: una entrevista en forma d’abecedari, on cada lletra es convertia en un concepte. Un any després de la seva mort, dos estudiants preparen a París una tesi sobre el seu llegat. Però les seves discrepàncies sobre com llegir i interpretar aquell abecedari —i també sobre el significat de la seva mort— aviat esdevenen un carreró sense sortida... A partir d’aquí, entendre Deleuze ja no serà una qüestió de definir conceptes, sinó de recórrer relats, posar-los a prova i saber-los escoltar i interpretar. Creación: La Moukhles & Sentís Dramaturgia y dirección: Miriam Moukhles, Joan Sentís y Pau Matas Nogué Reparto: Cris Martínez, Miriam Moukhles y Joan Sentís Escenografía: Paula González Infante Iluminación: Gabriela Bianchi Vestuario: Marcel Puigví Espacio sonoro: Magí Coma Durada: 1h 20 min. Espectacle en català VÍDEO: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyelV57lFTw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyelV57lFTw)

*Check models on IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com or www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com* Welcome to **Life drawing Barcelona.** We are an art studio based in Barcelona. **Absolutely no experience** is necessary to attend our sessions, just a desire to explore your creative side! We have been doing our "Drink and Draw Barcelona" sessions for 12 years now and we have the biggest art community in Barcelona. Come to draw and meet local artists as well as expats, and even some tourists. **Life drawing Barcelona** sessions cost 10€ per session but you get a discount if you buy 3 sessions, that is 30€ for 4 sessions (7,5€ per session) With the sessions you will get all the drawing material free, pencils, rubber, A3, boards and or easels Come to **life drawing Barcelona** and you will have a Blast! **COME AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY, YOU DRAW THE LIMITS!** Hoping to see you soon :) More info about the sessions and models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Modelos y más info IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com o www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com Bienvenidos a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Somos un estudio situado en Barcelona. No hace falta tener experiencia previa para atender a nuestras sesiones, solo **ganas de explorar tu lado más creativo!** Organizamos sesiones de Drink and Draw en Barcelona desde hace más de 12 años y tenemos la comunidad más grande de artistas de Barcelona. Ven a dibujar con nosotros y conoce artistas locales, artistas expats y a e veces algunos turistas de paso. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis y la sesión te saldrá por 7,5€. Nuestras sesiones vienen con todo el material de dibujo, lápices, gomas papel A3, paneles y caballetes. Ven a **life drawing Barcelona** y te lo pasaràs genial! **VEN Y DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUJAS LOS LÍMITES!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Más info de las sesiones y modelos: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Benvinguts a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Som un estudi situat a Barcelona. No es necessari tenir experiència prèvia per atendre les nostres sessions, només **ganes d'explorar el teu costat més creatiu!** Organitzem sessions de Drink and Draw a Barcelona des de fa més de 12 anys i tenim la comunitat d'artistes més gran de la ciutat. Vina a dibuixar amb nosaltres i coneix artistes locals, artistes expats i de tant en quant algún turista de pas. Les sessions de Life drawing Barcelona costen 10€ per persona, però si compres 3 sessions en tindràs una gratuïta. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis. Les nostres sessions venen amb tot el material de dibuix inclòs, llàpis, gomes, paper A3, panells i cavallets. Vine a Life drawing Barcelona i t'ho passaràs genial! **VINA I DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUIXES ELS LÍMITS!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Més info de les sessions i els models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

**[BOOK YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Fasten your corsets and button your breeches for this raucous Regency-era romp through the times and tribulations of a manor house straight out of a Jane Austen novel. But beware, for beneath the surface of elegance and propriety lies a hidden darkness, where the echo of whispers, secrets, and forbidden desires lie in waiting. Immerse yourself in a world where laughter collides with terror, where light-heartedness meets the macabre. Prepare to be thrilled, enchanted, and horrified in equal measure at the improvised play with a terrible end. **7:30pm** Doors & Bar Open **8:00pm** Show Starts **Tickets** Early Bird **12€** *(book by Thursday)* General **15€** Group Ticket **80€** *(for groups of up to 8)* *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

Ever want to try ceramics or build on your skills? Then this would be the perfect opportunity. The main technique used during the session is hand-building giving you the option to make so many different things for yourself, friends or family - bowls, plates, sushi dishes, plants pots and much more. Beginners will be guided through the process of making things using techniques such as slab building, coiling, pinching, texturing, under-glazing and glazing. The more advanced will be free to create and those with experience throwing would be welcome to use my wheel (to be reserved in advance). Those of you who would like to learn about glazing would need to book 2 workshops. The workshops are run in English but I do speak Catalan and Spanish. They also provide a great opportunity for non-native speakers to chat and learn. They last 2.5 hours and basic materials are provided. Your pieces will be fired and ready for pick up around 10 days after. Cost: 37.50€/person. Bizum: 35€ (647911448) Block of 4 workshops 135€

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. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online 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) The formal presentation will start at noon

. 🎬 Movie Night You, Me & Tuscany Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming. Expect an evening filled with: 🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy 🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation ✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect. Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening. Follow Black Love & Friends on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/share/17oXQtZz36/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackloveandfriends?igsh=djVrYnhqeG5nMjBx) to stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming dimnets, social gatherings, and other exciting member-only events.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

Join us on for a Discount Tuesday event to see the fun romantic-comedy YOU, ME & TUSCANY! The film stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and follows a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A free-spirited, young cook makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets the homeowner's cousin. The charming, Destination Italy, feel-good rom-com stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTMroh8pjI PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:50pm showing and meet in the bar area between 6:15 and 6:30pm! Tickets just $6 when you purchase via the Marcus App and join Marcus Rewards (FREE)! It’ll also get you a Free popcorn on the day of the show! Advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan