Medieval History

In 2026, Barcelona marks the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death — a year in which the city has also been designated World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO, placing it at the heart of a global conversation about one of history's most extraordinary creative minds. To celebrate, we are welcoming one of the world's leading authorities on Gaudí and Barcelona's modernist architecture for an evening of conversation, stories and discovery. **Gijs van Hensbergen** is a Dutch art historian, Hispanist and author whose work has brought Gaudí to readers around the world. Trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art, he wrote the first critical biography of Antoni Gaudí, widely praised as the definitive account of the man and his work. He has since written on Gaudí's Sagrada Família for Bloomsbury, appeared on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC Radio 4 and TV3, and lectured at institutions including the Museo del Prado, the National Gallery London and the Reina Sofía. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, the Wall Street Journal and El País, among many others. This evening, in conversation with moderator **Nick Lloyd**, Gijs will take us behind the stones and spires — into the life, obsessions and genius of Gaudí, and what it means to be in Barcelona during this once-in-a-century year. Nick Lloyd is a writer, historian, and founder of Spanish Civil War Tours, a project dedicated to bringing the stories of the conflict to life through guided visits to key sites across Catalonia and Aragón. Over the years, his work has helped connect countless visitors with Spain’s complex past, weaving together the political, cultural, and personal dimensions of the war. This event is made possible thanks to ***Seven Dreams of Gaudí***, an ambitious concert project co-created and produced by Renée Cooke, premiering at the Palau de la Música Catalana as part of the Year of Gaudí celebrations. Find out more at [sevendreamsofgaudi.com](http://sevendreamsofgaudi.com/). **[ORDER GIJS BOOKS HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/browse?s=Gijs+van+Hensbergen&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1)**

¿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.

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.").

Uncover Barcelona’s hidden speakeasies & secret bars while optional (20€ extra for charcuterie tapas board and 3 drinks) tapas, stories, and cocktails in an unforgettable evening of culture and taste. **Highlights:** * Discover hidden speakeasy bars tucked away in Barcelona’s streets * Learn about Catalan culture, cuisine, and nightlife history from a local guide * Enjoy classic drinks including Spanish wines, cava, sangria, and vermouth * Sample a curated selection of authentic optional tapas and small plates * Meet new friends in a small, intimate group setting **Full Description:** Barcelona is a city full of secrets, hidden doors, unmarked alleys, and stories that only locals know. Behind some of these doors lie speakeasies and creative cocktail bars that blend history, culture, and innovation. On this exclusive evening experience, you’ll step into the world of Barcelona’s hidden nightlife, guided by a local insider who knows exactly where to look. This is not your typical bar crawl. Instead, it’s a carefully curated journey into the city’s most unique speakeasies and stylish hidden bars. Each stop has a story to tell—whether it’s a bar tucked behind an unmarked entrance, a venue styled after the prohibition era, or a creative lounge where mixology is treated like art. You’ll enjoy a selection of delicious optional (20€ extra for charcuterie tapas board and 3 drinks) tapas, pairing Barcelona’s culinary traditions with its vibrant drinking culture. From classic Catalan bites to modern twists, these small plates are the perfect way to experience local flavors. Your guide will reveal the fascinating history of speakeasies, the influence of prohibition culture, and the way Barcelona has reimagined it with its own creative flair. You’ll learn how these secret spots became part of the city’s nightlife identity and why locals love them. By the end of the evening, you won’t just have visited hidden bars—you’ll have experienced a side of Barcelona that few travelers ever see. This is a night of discovery, taste, and connection, ideal for curious travelers, foodies (20€ extra for charcuterie tapas board and 3 drinks), and anyone seeking something beyond the ordinary. **Includes:** Optional (20€ extra for charcuterie tapas board and 3 drinks) charcuterie board of tapas at the first bar and drinks available on a pay-as-you-go basis (Spanish beer, wine, sangria or vermouth). The tour is pay as you go as you discover more surprises and hidden gems! **Not Suitable for:** * Children under 18 years * People over 70 years **Meeting Point:** Milan’s Cocktail (Carrer de Milans, 7 08002, Barcelona, Spain) ***Please Note:*** *We have listed this tour across many other tours listing platforms and many guests will join us everyday. So, feel free to book your spot now as you will not be alone.*

**RESERVA TU MESA DE JUEGO DE LUNES A DOMINGO EN EL ARCHIVO ARCANO** 🎲 Bienvenido al mejor club de juegos de mesa de Barcelona! Hazte miembro gratis y disfruta de un espacio para jugar único, con ludoteca propia, tienda y salas tematizadas. **¿Qué es un club de juegos de mesa?** El Archivo Arcano no es solo una tienda con mesas para jugar; es un espacio exclusivo para miembros, donde disfrutar de tus partidas tranquilamente mientras tomas o comes algo rodeado de juegos y manuscritos. **¿Cómo ser miembro?** Fácil. Puedes hacerte miembro gratuitamente adquiriendo una Membresía Primigenia. Si el Arcanismo se apodera de ti, siempre estarás a tiempo de ampliar a las membresías Sectaria o Arcana, con más y mejores ventajas. Puedes hacerte miembro directamente en el Archivo Arcano o en https://www.archivoarcano.com/tienda/Membres%C3%ADas-c121295603?sort=priceAsc **Reserva de mesas** Puedes reservar una mesa en cualquier momento. Por un precio de 6€ por persona, dispondrás de tu mesa durante toda una franja horaria de 5 horas (mañana, mediodía o tarde-noche) de lunes a domingo entre las 10h y las 22h. Puedes reservar a través de meet up, en wahtsapp al +34930253566 o en https://www.archivoarcano.com/reservas **Ludoteca Arcana** ¿Quieres probar juegos antes de comprarlos o simplemente no quieres traer los tuyos? Échale un ojo a mas de 200 juegos disponibles en el Archivo Arcano y ven a jugar con cualquiera de ellos: puedes pedirlo al hacer tu reserva o directamente en el local. Ya conoces las ventajas, estás a un solo paso de disfrutarlas todas. Mira a través de la cerradura, el ARCHIVO ARCANO te aguarda!

La Meditacion es la clave para conseguir paz interior. Cuando nuestra mente está en calma, dejamos de preocuparnos y podemos disfrutar de una felicidad real cada vez más duradera. Aunque las condiciones externas no sean favorables, si tenemos paz mental, las podremos afrontar con una actitud más positiva y constructiva, lo cual nos ayudará a tomar mejores decisiones. Además mejoraremos nuestras relaciones y conectaremos más con los demás. **Si quieres conocer y experimentar los Beneficios de la Meditación te invitamos a esta nueva actividad gratuita** **Cada lunes de 11h a 12h en nuestro Centro de la calle Berlín 97 puedes asistir a una meditación guiada y posteriormente participar en la tertulia con una monja budista** para compartir experiencias o plantear dudas mientras te tomas algo en nuestro **Café de la Paz** un espacio amplio y acogedor en el que te sentirás muy a gusto. No necesitas experiencia previa, ni tienes que apuntarte, todos son bienvenidos!!🙏🏻🌟🤗 Organiza: **Centro de Meditación Kadampa de Barcelona**. Somos una entidad sin ánimo de lucro creada para ayudar a las personas a desarrollar su paz mental y encontrar métodos prácticos para resolver los problemas cotidianos. Ofrecemos sesiones gratuitas y cursos de meditación desde nuestros dos centros en Barcelona ciudad y Montserrat (San Salvador de Guardiola) para ayudar a las personas a conectar con su Paz mental. Formamos parte de una Fundación Internacional para la difusión de la filosofía budista y la meditación en todo el mundo 🙏🏻

**BOOK YOUR GAME TABLE FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY AT THE ARCHIVO ARCANO** 🎲 Welcome to the best board games club in Barcelona! Become a free member and enjoy a unique space to play, with its own games library, shop and themed rooms. **What is a board game club?** The ARCHIVO ARCANO is not just a store with tables to play; It is an exclusive space for members, where you can enjoy your games quietly while having a drink or something to eat surrounded by games and manuscripts. **How to be a member?** Easy. You can become a member for free by purchasing a Primigenia Membership. If Arcanism gets the better of you, you'll always be in time to upgrade to Cult or Arcane membership, with more and better perks. You can become a member directly in the ARCHIVO ARCANO or at [ARCHIVO ARCANO](https://www.archivoarcano.com) **Table reservations** You can reserve a table at any time. For a price of €6 per person, you will have your table for a whole 5-hour time slot (morning, noon or evening) from Monday to Sunday between 10am and 10pm. You can book through meet up, on wahtsapp at +34930253566 or at [BOOK A TABLE HERE](https://www.archivoarcano.com/reservas) **Board Games** Do you want to try games before buying them or just don't want to bring your own? Take a look at more than 200 games available in the Arcane Archive and come play any of them: you can request it when making your reservation or directly at the venue. You already know the advantages, you are just one step away from enjoying them all. Look through the lock, the ARCHIVO ARCANO awaits!

**Explora la Barcelona más antigua y descubre sus secretos mejor guardados.** Acompáñanos en un recorrido fascinante por el casco antiguo de la ciudad condal, donde la historia cobra vida en cada rincón. Durante aproximadamente 1 hora y 45 minutos, caminaremos por calles que han sido testigo de siglos de acontecimientos, desde la época medieval hasta nuestros días. Visitaremos algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos como **la Catedral de Barcelona, la Generalitat de Catalunya, la Catedral del Mar, el Born**, y finalizaremos nuestro viaje en el majestuoso **Arc de Triomf**. Este tour está pensado para los amantes de la historia y para los curiosos de corazón❤️​: **te compartiremos datos sorprendentes y anécdotas que te harán ver Barcelona con nuevos ojos.** 🗣 **Idioma:** Español/Català 🙋‍♀️​ **Guía:** Mia Soria 🕰 **Duración:** 1h 45min aprox. 💶 **Precio:** 10 € por persona 💳 **Pago al comienzo del tour en efectivo o vía Bizum** 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** Catedral de Barcelona 📍 **Punto final:** Arc de Triomf *Al finalizar el recorrido, te invitamos a quedarte a tomar algo si te apetece. Será un momento ideal para resolver dudas, compartir conocimientos históricos y disfrutar de un intercambio cultural en un ambiente relajado.* 🍻​ ¿Te animas a redescubrir Barcelona con nosotros?

¿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. ¡AVISO! Si es tu primer dia te esperamos 10 minutos antes. ¡Estaremos encatados de recibirte! ¿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.

June Meetup is here! Let's gooo! Do you want to learn more about Micro Frontends? Then we have some experts in the house! Check it out 👇 ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Hosts Neciu Dan & Erik Grijzen** **19:00 8 Years of Micro Frontends @ New Relic: Lessons Learned** Speaker: **Erik Grijzen, Principal Software Engineer** New Relic started implementing a Micro Frontend architecture about eight years ago, before the concept of Micro Frontends even existed as an architectural pattern. Over the years, we’ve learned hard-won lessons on designing, scaling, and maintaining Micro Frontends. We will go over some of the most important architectural decisions that need to be considered and see how they have affected us. We will also cover some of the most common anti-patterns and discuss practical strategies to avoid them, illustrated with real-world examples. **19:30** **Developing a micro-frontends open source framework** Speaker: **Natalia Venditto, Engineer and hands-on architect at Adobe** In this talk, I will talk about the technical challenges of building and maintaining an open source framework. What features we have prioritized while using it and solving real life problems, how we have monkey patched the browser to work on top of the web platform and make it agnostic and how we are working to port some of those features as standards **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** **New Relic** New Relic arms businesses with the trust and confidence required to thrive in the AI era. The New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform is the only open, AI-strengthened platform designed to unify telemetry and business outcomes, bringing intelligence and automated actions to the most complex digital environments. The platform shifts teams from reactive firefighting to intelligent orchestration, leveraging AI-driven automation to optimize technology spend and protect revenue in real-time. That’s why global leaders—Adidas Runtastic, Domino’s, Ryanair, Swiggy, Topgolf, and William Hill—run on New Relic to drive innovation and deliver exceptional customer experiences. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Modules 1 & 2 are live now — **Exploits and XSS** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * Types of XSS + real case studies of XSS in ReactJS and more This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

Do you want to learn how to meditate? Find out more about Buddhism? Come to our English speaking drop-in class at the Barcelona Buddhist Centre. The classes are suitable for all levels of experience. There is a mix of meditation and a short talk on an aspect of Buddhism with a discussion group afterwards. If you are interested in attending regularly please **[click here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GG7xHkCvbN1Ll01fGIKe8i)** to join the WhatsApp Group for the class and find out more details. We post digital regular updates here. **No need to reserve or bring anything.** An open mind and curiosity is enough! After the class a bunch of us usually for for coffee to continue the dialogue. We ask for a contribution of 10€ for the two hour class. Los líderes de la clase hablan castellano, así que si quieres asistir pero tu inglés no es muy bueno, no te preocupes. Podemos explicarte más durante el descanso de la clase o mientras tomas un café después de la clase. ***[¡For Further Details Click Here!](https://budismo-barcelona.com/2022/07/meditation-buddhism-class-in-english)***

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Nir is a bestselling author, investor, and leading expert on behavior change, focus, and human potential. A former lecturer at Stanford, he is the author of the international bestsellers *Hooked* and *Indistractable*, which have helped millions better understand habits, attention, and decision-making. His latest book, *Beyond Belief*, explores the hidden assumptions that shape our limits — and how to move beyond them. Join us for an inspiring conversation on habits, attention, and living with greater intention.

**[BUY HER BOOKS HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/browse?s=monika+radojevik&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1)** Join us for an evening with Monika Radojevic, one of the most exciting voices in contemporary British literature. Born in London to a Brazilian mother and a Montenegrin father, her writing has always been rooted in the questions that come with carrying multiple worlds inside you — identity, belonging, language and love. An inaugural winner of the [#Merky](https://www.backstorybookshop.com/search/posts?query=%23#Merky) Books New Writers' Prize, Stormzy's Penguin Random House imprint dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices, she has since published three books. Her debut poetry collection *Teeth in the Back of My Neck* (2021) established her as a fierce and urgent voice on womanhood and identity. Her short story collection *A Beautiful Lack of Consequence* (2025), awarded the Cosmopolitan Best Short Story Collection of 2025, weaves the surreal with the everyday across thirty tales about the ways the world bends and breaks women — and what happens when they snap back. Her debut novel *Strangerland* (2025) is her most personal work yet: a fictionalised retelling of how her own parents met, fell in love and built a life as immigrants in 1990s London. It has been listed as one of the must-read books of 2026 by Service 95, Dua Lipa's book club. At this Backstory Talk, Monika will share the story behind her writing life, introduce her work and open the floor to your questions. Join us! *If this has sparked something in you, Monika will also be running a [writing workshop the following day, 10th June](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/entradas-creative-writing-masterclass-from-idea-to-story-1988937671115?aff=oddtdtcreator).* **More about the author** Monika Radojevic is a London-born Brazilian-Montenegrin poet, writing mentor and author, and the youngest-ever winner of the Merky Books New Writers' Prize. She spent years working in feminist politics before moving to Berlin in August 2025 to write full time. Her writing is a continuous exploration of the messiness of power dynamics. Her book, A Beautiful Lack of Consequence, was awarded the Cosmopolitan Best Short Story collection of 2025. Her debut novel, Strangerland captures the incredible true love story of two immigrants in London in the 90s and was listed as one of the must-read books for 2026 by Service 95, Dua Lipa's book club.

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

Hosted by Ohio History Connection Address: Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 UNESCO World Heritage Site Join us on June 18 at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a special evening celebrating the release of John E. Hancock’s new book, **Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley.** Event Schedule • Doors open: 6:30 p.m. • Lecture begins: 7 p.m. John Hancock will share the story behind Ohio’s remarkable Hopewell earthworks and how eight of these architectural masterpieces became UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He will also discuss how this new Smithsonian publication presents the latest knowledge about their astonishing scope, subtle beauty, and the brilliant Indigenous designers and builders who created them nearly 2,000 years ago. • Book signing: Immediately following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. **Admission** • $10 per person or Free with a purchase of a book • Free for OHC members • Free for students with a valid ID **About the Book** Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a richly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. This expanded and re-edited edition of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier was produced in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service. The book features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, summaries of archaeological research, insights from American Indian scholars and leaders, and discussions of the earthworks’ design, construction, and cultural significance. **About the Author** John E. Hancock taught architecture, design, and history at the University of Cincinnati for 40 years. He has produced numerous multimedia exhibits and publications about Ohio’s earthworks and served as the principal author and photographer for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage nomination. In addition to this Smithsonian publication (April 2026), he has also released Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (April 2026). Come learn about one of the world’s greatest ancient landscapes and meet the author behind this exciting new publication! More info: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/](https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/)

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**! The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In this gathering, we'll continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from a mystical perspective. Together we’ll explore Matthew 5:13–16, looking not only to the passage as moral instruction, but also to the deeper transformation of consciousness that Jesus invites. Together we'll reflect on how spiritual awakening changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.