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Shut Up & Write!® [PIRAEUS / Athens]
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. 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:
11:00 - quick intros.
11:15 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
12:15 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / socialising.
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. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at To Theatron!
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Ideally come with your laptop fully charged in case there are not enough plugs for everyone.
Other Important Details:
-Theatron is close to the newly-opened metro station Dimotiko Theatro. The tram also stops right outside, and there are several bus stops nearby.
-There is a parking service nearby on Kountouriotou 137 if you are unable to find a parking space.
-Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Coffee & Chat at 12pm@En Aithria
Coffee & Chat (& Brunch)
Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend.
Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome)
Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7
+32486805343 Whatsapp
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Saturday Social at Mint Bar – Meet, Talk & See Where the Night Goes
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt
✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨
Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸
It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍
This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶♂️🚶♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨
Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙
A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨
🌊 How the Night Flows
We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑
Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌
From there, the night opens up ✨
• People rotate naturally 🔄
• Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️
• You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊
• Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶♀️
• The vibe decides 🎧✨
You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄
Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊
🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone
I’ll be there the whole night 🙋♂️
Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡
If you come solo 🚶♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊
This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲
Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨
Every week:
New faces ✨
Familiar smiles 🙂
Easy connections 🤍
🎶 The Atmosphere
• Social & warm 🤍
• Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶
• Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌
• Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨
Easy to join 🤝
Easy to stay 🪑
Easy to feel part of it 🤍
🍹 Community Drink Prices
Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7
Sangria — €3 🍷
Shots — €2.5 🥃
📍 Logistics
📌 Mint Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9
🕤 Start: 21:30
⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨
🎟 Entry: FREE
Just say you’re with the community 🤍
👕 No dress code
Comfort > fashion 😌
🚇 Getting Around
Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃
🚇 Metro all night
🚌 24h buses
Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨
🌟 Why This Works
No plan needed 🧠
No friends required 👥
No pressure to stay 🕊️
Come for one drink 🍸
Stay for the people 🤍
Leave with a smile 😄
For many, this becomes:
✨ The start of the night
✨ The place they meet their people
✨ The reason the night turns memorable
💫 Final Thought
Some nights start with music 🎶
Better nights start with people 🤍
This is where we gather 🤝
Connect ✨
And let the night take shape 🌙
See you Saturday 💫
Follow us on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==
Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events
#LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου
Κορακοβούνι (Βόρειος Υμηττός)
📅Την Κυριακή 19 Απριλίου, ώρα 16:00 και σχεδόν στην καρδιά της Άνοιξης, ξεκινάμε από την μονή Αγίου Ιωάννη Κυνηγού στην Αγία Παρασκευή για να πιάσουμε μία από τις κορυφές του Υμηττού. Την κορυφή Κορακοβούνι!
🎋 Πρόκειται για μία όμορφη ημικυκλική διαδρομή 8,5 χιλιομέτρων στον Βόρειο Υμηττό, με αρκετές εναλλαγές τοπίων αλλά και γεμάτη με εντυπωσιακά σημεία θέας προς το λεκανοπέδιο!
(Δείτε τις φώτο πιο κάτω)
Στη πορεία μας θα συναντήσουμε και το περιβόητο σπήλαιο λιονταριού! Το όνομα του σπηλαίου δεν είναι τυχαίο. Περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες στο σημείο.
⚠️ ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ:
Η διαδρομή αν και σχετικά μικρής απόστασης ΔΕΝ λογίζεται ως εύκολη ή κατάλληλη για αρχάριους. Το πρώτο μισό της διαδρομής έχει ανοδική κλίση, ή όποια σε διάφορα σημεία αυξομειώνεται. Το δεύτερο μισό έχει και κάποια σημεία με έντονη καθοδική κλίση. Επίσης το 80% της διαδρομής είναι μέσα από μονοπάτια.
⌛ Η διάρκεια της μετρήθηκε επί τόπου με scouting στις 3 ώρες, ωστόσο για όσους επιχειρήσουν να το τολμήσουν, ας γνωρίζουν ότι ο ρυθμός θα είναι απόλυτα χαλαρός, με μπόλικα διαλείμματα και χωρίς πίεση χρόνου. Γι αυτό επιβάλεται να πάρετε μαζί σας και φακό. Διότι δεν ξέρουμε αν οι 3 ώρες γίνουν 5 στο τέλος λόγω μείωσης του ρυθμού βάδισης ή της αύξησης αριθμού στάσεων! 🤷🏻♂️
Εκτός από φακό, μαζί σας πρέπει να έχετε και:
💧 ΤΟΥΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΝ 1 λίτρο νερό. Ιδανικά 1,5.
👟Αντιολισθητικά υποδήματα
🧢 Καπέλο (προαιρετικά)
🦯 Όσοι έχουν μπατόν ας τα φέρουν θα φανούν χρήσιμα. Και όσοι δεν έχουν, αν σκέφτονται να αγοράσουν, μάλλον τώρα είναι η κατάλληλη ώρα. Δεν θα το μετανιώσουν. Ειδικά όσοι δεν έχουν πολύ καλή φυσική κατάσταση. 😎
Επίσης απαραίτητο κρίνεται:
😋Την προηγούμενη μέρα να έχετε φάει καλά.
🍌🥜 Την ημέρα της δραστηριότητας να έχετε κομμένα νύχια ποδιών (ναι!) και μαζί σας ενεργειακά σνακ όπως, μπανάνες, σταφίδες, ξηρούς καρπούς ή έστω ενεργειακές μπάρες.
🗺️ Εδώ είναι το ακριβές [στίγμα συνάντησης](https://maps.app.goo.gl/68xZp6Y8rpc56eJg9) 👈🏻
✍🏻 Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε μόνο μέσα από αυτή [την φόρμα](https://luma.com/ktax0bjb)[ ](https://luma.com/6rnovtzz)👈🏻
Hashing at VEIKOU PARK [Galatsi]!
Run: 2321-ish
Venue: VEIKOU PARK – GALATSI – meeting point on IRAS street [ see link below]
On inn: some local taverna that Google recommends..
**MisDirections: Look for the Blue H\*sh Flag!! [see coordinates below]**
**LOCATION**
MAP LINK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/mas61CDiRZBUFeSg9?g_st=iwb](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mas61CDiRZBUFeSg9?g_st=iwb)
Sunday Basketball Pickup Game in Athens. Sign up at www.basketble.com
Book your place at www.basketble.com
Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court)
Facilities: Underground parking
Game Setup (depending on the number of players)
3 teams of 5 players playing against each other
Winner stays on but maximum 2 games
7 minute games
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Come Out and Play!
Eventos de English Books & Literature Esta Semana
Descubre lo que está sucediendo en los próximos días
Shut Up & Write!® [PIRAEUS / Athens]
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. 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:
11:00 - quick intros.
11:15 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
12:15 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / socialising.
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. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at To Theatron!
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Ideally come with your laptop fully charged in case there are not enough plugs for everyone.
Other Important Details:
-Theatron is close to the newly-opened metro station Dimotiko Theatro. The tram also stops right outside, and there are several bus stops nearby.
-There is a parking service nearby on Kountouriotou 137 if you are unable to find a parking space.
-Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Coffee & Chat at 12pm@En Aithria
Coffee & Chat (& Brunch)
Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend.
Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome)
Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7
+32486805343 Whatsapp
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Saturday Social at Mint Bar – Meet, Talk & See Where the Night Goes
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt
✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨
Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸
It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍
This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶♂️🚶♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨
Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙
A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨
🌊 How the Night Flows
We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑
Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌
From there, the night opens up ✨
• People rotate naturally 🔄
• Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️
• You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊
• Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶♀️
• The vibe decides 🎧✨
You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄
Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊
🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone
I’ll be there the whole night 🙋♂️
Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡
If you come solo 🚶♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊
This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲
Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨
Every week:
New faces ✨
Familiar smiles 🙂
Easy connections 🤍
🎶 The Atmosphere
• Social & warm 🤍
• Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶
• Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌
• Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨
Easy to join 🤝
Easy to stay 🪑
Easy to feel part of it 🤍
🍹 Community Drink Prices
Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7
Sangria — €3 🍷
Shots — €2.5 🥃
📍 Logistics
📌 Mint Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9
🕤 Start: 21:30
⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨
🎟 Entry: FREE
Just say you’re with the community 🤍
👕 No dress code
Comfort > fashion 😌
🚇 Getting Around
Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃
🚇 Metro all night
🚌 24h buses
Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨
🌟 Why This Works
No plan needed 🧠
No friends required 👥
No pressure to stay 🕊️
Come for one drink 🍸
Stay for the people 🤍
Leave with a smile 😄
For many, this becomes:
✨ The start of the night
✨ The place they meet their people
✨ The reason the night turns memorable
💫 Final Thought
Some nights start with music 🎶
Better nights start with people 🤍
This is where we gather 🤝
Connect ✨
And let the night take shape 🌙
See you Saturday 💫
Follow us on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==
Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events
#LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου
Κορακοβούνι (Βόρειος Υμηττός)
📅Την Κυριακή 19 Απριλίου, ώρα 16:00 και σχεδόν στην καρδιά της Άνοιξης, ξεκινάμε από την μονή Αγίου Ιωάννη Κυνηγού στην Αγία Παρασκευή για να πιάσουμε μία από τις κορυφές του Υμηττού. Την κορυφή Κορακοβούνι!
🎋 Πρόκειται για μία όμορφη ημικυκλική διαδρομή 8,5 χιλιομέτρων στον Βόρειο Υμηττό, με αρκετές εναλλαγές τοπίων αλλά και γεμάτη με εντυπωσιακά σημεία θέας προς το λεκανοπέδιο!
(Δείτε τις φώτο πιο κάτω)
Στη πορεία μας θα συναντήσουμε και το περιβόητο σπήλαιο λιονταριού! Το όνομα του σπηλαίου δεν είναι τυχαίο. Περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες στο σημείο.
⚠️ ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ:
Η διαδρομή αν και σχετικά μικρής απόστασης ΔΕΝ λογίζεται ως εύκολη ή κατάλληλη για αρχάριους. Το πρώτο μισό της διαδρομής έχει ανοδική κλίση, ή όποια σε διάφορα σημεία αυξομειώνεται. Το δεύτερο μισό έχει και κάποια σημεία με έντονη καθοδική κλίση. Επίσης το 80% της διαδρομής είναι μέσα από μονοπάτια.
⌛ Η διάρκεια της μετρήθηκε επί τόπου με scouting στις 3 ώρες, ωστόσο για όσους επιχειρήσουν να το τολμήσουν, ας γνωρίζουν ότι ο ρυθμός θα είναι απόλυτα χαλαρός, με μπόλικα διαλείμματα και χωρίς πίεση χρόνου. Γι αυτό επιβάλεται να πάρετε μαζί σας και φακό. Διότι δεν ξέρουμε αν οι 3 ώρες γίνουν 5 στο τέλος λόγω μείωσης του ρυθμού βάδισης ή της αύξησης αριθμού στάσεων! 🤷🏻♂️
Εκτός από φακό, μαζί σας πρέπει να έχετε και:
💧 ΤΟΥΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΝ 1 λίτρο νερό. Ιδανικά 1,5.
👟Αντιολισθητικά υποδήματα
🧢 Καπέλο (προαιρετικά)
🦯 Όσοι έχουν μπατόν ας τα φέρουν θα φανούν χρήσιμα. Και όσοι δεν έχουν, αν σκέφτονται να αγοράσουν, μάλλον τώρα είναι η κατάλληλη ώρα. Δεν θα το μετανιώσουν. Ειδικά όσοι δεν έχουν πολύ καλή φυσική κατάσταση. 😎
Επίσης απαραίτητο κρίνεται:
😋Την προηγούμενη μέρα να έχετε φάει καλά.
🍌🥜 Την ημέρα της δραστηριότητας να έχετε κομμένα νύχια ποδιών (ναι!) και μαζί σας ενεργειακά σνακ όπως, μπανάνες, σταφίδες, ξηρούς καρπούς ή έστω ενεργειακές μπάρες.
🗺️ Εδώ είναι το ακριβές [στίγμα συνάντησης](https://maps.app.goo.gl/68xZp6Y8rpc56eJg9) 👈🏻
✍🏻 Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε μόνο μέσα από αυτή [την φόρμα](https://luma.com/ktax0bjb)[ ](https://luma.com/6rnovtzz)👈🏻
Hashing at VEIKOU PARK [Galatsi]!
Run: 2321-ish
Venue: VEIKOU PARK – GALATSI – meeting point on IRAS street [ see link below]
On inn: some local taverna that Google recommends..
**MisDirections: Look for the Blue H\*sh Flag!! [see coordinates below]**
**LOCATION**
MAP LINK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/mas61CDiRZBUFeSg9?g_st=iwb](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mas61CDiRZBUFeSg9?g_st=iwb)
Sunday Basketball Pickup Game in Athens. Sign up at www.basketble.com
Book your place at www.basketble.com
Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court)
Facilities: Underground parking
Game Setup (depending on the number of players)
3 teams of 5 players playing against each other
Winner stays on but maximum 2 games
7 minute games
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Come Out and Play!
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April Book Club Meetup
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! 📖
How Lucky by Will Leitch
Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen.
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940)
Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*,
Columbus, OH 43212
[Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu)
Book summary:
Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Pop-up Book Club 3: The Ballad of The Sad Café, by Carson McCullers
Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.
Monthly Meet Up (Assassin’s Apprentice)
This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!
Independent Bookstore Day and Happy Hour!
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.
City Lights (1931)
"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558
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