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Barcelona Muscle Up Club — First Event
**Muscle Up Skill Session** 📍 Parc de Calisthenics, Barceloneta — Barcelona 📅 Tuesday, May 19 — 7:00 PM ⏱ 90 min 👥 2 spots only 💶 10€ — paid in advance to confirm
***
*This isn't a group workout. It's a focused skill session.*
You'll get a coach's eye on exactly where you are — and exactly what's holding you back from your muscle up. In 90 minutes, we'll break down your pull mechanics, identify your weak links, and give you a clear progression to work on after the session.
**What's included:**
* Movement assessment (pull-up, dip, transition)
* Targeted drills for your specific level
* Personalised cues you can apply immediately
* A progression plan to take home
**Who is this for:** You have pull-ups. You want the muscle up. You're ready to work.
**Only 2 spots for qualitatives coaching.**
*Led by Julien — 12 years calisthenics, 50+ peoples coached.*
Pub Quiz League • Wednesdays
**A room full of teams and one comedian standing in your way.**
• Wednesdays • 8:00 PM
• At The Clubhouse: Laietana 6
• In English
• Free
• Consumption Required
• Win a 50 Euro Bar Tab!
Pub Quiz League is not your average pub quiz. It’s a fast-paced, game-show-style showdown where your team isn’t just competing against other tables — you’re competing against a comedian.
Hosted by Veronica Peralta and Warcos, Pub Quiz League blends sharp trivia with unpredictable comedy. It’s smart without being smug, competitive without being hostile, and structured just enough to keep the madness under control.
Bring a full squad and play strategically, or come solo and join a team on the night.
It’s social, welcoming, and built to get the whole room involved — whether you're answering questions, cheering from your table, or volunteering for the spotlight.
Reserve your free spot at TheComedyClubhouse.es
Storytelling Barcelona en Español y Català – "Primeras veces"
**Storytelling Barcelona en español y catalán — Tema: ¡Primeras veces!**
No podríamos haber empezado nuestro camino en los idiomas locales con un tema mejor que las primeras veces.
Queremos escuchar toda la gama de historias: esas primeras veces inesperadas, torpes, divertidas, vergonzosas o qué cambian la vida.
Una primera vez puede ser un comienzo hermoso o un final abrupto. Rara vez es perfecta y muchas veces está lejos de lo que imaginábamos. Pero siempre deja huella.
📍 **Dónde:** Café El Noa Noa, C/Villarroel 71, Eixample
🕢 **Cuándo:** miércoles 20 de Mayo
**Hora:** puertas a las 19:00, historias de 19:30 a 21:30
💶 **Entrada gratuita** \| Donaciones bienvenidas
¿Te interesa compartir una historia?
Asignamos los turnos por orden de llegada. Por favor, rellena nuestro formulario [aquí](https://forms.gle/SEZFWkNX2gRDRHPd7).
No es necesaria ninguna experiencia previa.
Solo pedimos que las historias sean reales y personales, que se interpreten en lugar de leerse, y que sean historias (no reflexiones filosóficas, discursos motivacionales ni rutinas de stand-up comedy).
**El contador puede escoger el idioma (Castellano o Catalán) para contar su história.**
El contenido queda completamente a criterio de quien cuenta la historia, siempre que esté relacionado con el tema del mes y sea respetuoso con la diversidad y las experiencias de todas las personas.
El evento se celebrará en el Café El Noa Noa, una librería-café y espacio cultural queer en la Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample.
Storytelling Barcelona es un evento completamente gratuito organizado por voluntarios. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a subir al escenario!
Ahora también tenemos una lista de correo para mantenerte al día con los eventos. Puedes suscribirte a través [de este enlace](http://eepurl.com/jwaKDg).
Para cualquier duda o consulta, escríbenos por mensaje directo en nuestro Instagram **@storytellingbarcelona** o envía un correo a **storytellingbarcelona@gmail.com**.
**¡Trae algo de efectivo para contribuir a nuestro jarro de donaciones!** Siempre será un evento gratuito y queremos que todo el mundo pueda asistir, pero tus donaciones ayudan a sostener el esfuerzo creciente y a los voluntarios que hacen posible el evento.
También tenemos un podcast para disfrutar historias desde casa llamado What Lingers. ¡Puedes encontrarlo en todas las plataformas de podcast!
Todos los enlaces relacionados con Storytelling Barcelona también están disponibles en nuestro linktree:[ ](https://linktr.ee/storytellinglisboa)[https://beacons.ai/storytellingbarcelona](https://beacons.ai/storytellingbarcelona)
Midweek morning dip crew 💙
Curious about [BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) and our community? This is the perfect place to start 💙
Join us for an invigorating pre-work sea dip (not a swim). A welcoming way to meet the community, connect with other women, and get a feel for BlueBound before jumping into sessions or classes.
🕙 When: 07:00am
📍 Meeting point: Sitges town (location shared after sign up)
We’ll meet, grab a coffee if you like, and stroll down to the beach together for a refreshing dip in the sea. After our dip, we’ll dry off and stay on the sand ☀️
**Cost**
💙 Free for BlueBound members
If you’re not yet a member, you’re very welcome to join this meetup with a €5 one-off contribution.
👉 Join this [event only](https://buy.stripe.com/6oU7sEgiReRr2lU2XD8og04) for €5
If you’d like to be part of the wider BlueBound community, membership is €6 per month and includes access to all Community Dip & Coffee meetups, monthly online Circles, local connections and early access to events.
👉 Join as a [member](https://www.blueboundwomen.com/membership) for €6/month
Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
**Weather**
We’ll dip in light rain, but not during electrical storms or unsafe water conditions. Updates will be shared via WhatsApp.
**How to join**
Click “Attend” and, if you’re a non-member, complete the €5 payment using the link above to confirm your place.
Once confirmed, we’ll add you to the WhatsApp group so you can connect beforehand and feel comfortable arriving on the day.
**About BlueBound Women**
[BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) is a global community of women who love the water — from surfing and paddleboarding to wakeboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and more. We’re here to build confidence, connection and joy in and around the sea, exactly as you are.
Come for the dip, stay for the community 💙
CREACIÓN Y MONTAJE DE MICROTEATRO. NIVEL INTERMEDIO. GRUPO A
Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos!
Este grupo parte del trabajo del actor creador. Este curso pretende facilitar el descubrimiento y la ejercitación de los hábitos creadores del actor en el alumnado.
Se pondrán en práctica todos los aprendizajes actorales para fomentar un trabajo de creación colectiva. Iniciaremos con una investigación interpretativa a través de improvisaciones y propuestas escénicas para llegar a una creación colectiva de varios montajes de microteatro a representar en distintos centros, teatros y salas de Barcelona. Una vez tengamos la propuesta creativa empezaremos a incidir y trabajar en todo lo que es necesario para una creación escénica que se presentará en público.
Aprenderemos a realizar un montaje teatral con todo lo que hay delante y detrás del escenario. Partiendo siempre del trabajo de la creación colectiva y de grupo, profundizaremos en el trabajo de personajes, creación, texto y guion. A la vez que se imparten clases de formación actoral y disciplina escénica.
Para este grupo es necesaria experiencia previa en teatro.
No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares. Lo único ESENCIAL PARA PODER ASISITIR es que nos escribas para que te CONFIRMEMOS LA PLAZA. Sin confirmación por parte nuestra no podréis acceder al evento
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🚨 THE OFFENDERS • UNCENSORED Stand-up Comedy in English
Get ready for an outrageously hilarious night at **THE OFFENDERS** \- Barcelona's most daring stand\-up comedy show in English\!
**What to Expect:**
Brace yourself for a no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza that pushes the boundaries of humor. Our fearless comedians will deliver a wild ride of naughty, sexual, dark, and politically incorrect jokes that will have you laughing and gasping in equal measure. This show is definitely not for the faint-hearted or easily offended - only the brave should attend!
**Tickets:**
[https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/the-offenders-3/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/the-offenders-3/)
**Event Details:**
• Duration of the show: \~90' + intermission
• Venue: The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn)
• Jaume I or Barceloneta [L4]
• Recomended for ages ≥ 18 y/o
**Venue Highlights:**
The Comedy Clubhouse offers the perfect atmosphere for edgy stand-up comedy. With ample space and air conditioning, we ensure your comfort throughout the show. Pro tip: Arrive early to snag the best seats, especially if you're coming with friends!
**Don't Miss Out:**
Join us for a night of unapologetic humor that will push your laughter to the limit. If you're up for an evening of audacious comedy that throws political correctness out the window, this is your show!
**Note:** The entire show will be performed in English.
Book now and prepare for a comedy experience like no other in Barcelona!
Friday Night Live • Stand-Up Comedy Showcase in English • Friday
### Friday Night Live
Our Friday night comedy showcase featuring a new lineup every week. See the best local acts, killer visiting comedians, and up-and-coming new acts trying their best material.
A different friendly host every week AND a brand new lineup of the best Barcelona based comedians & professional touring comedians!
7 Comedians perform around 10 minutes of comedy each
Every Friday
Show starts at 10pm and will be done by midnight - We have a short break in the middle to grab refreshments.
Tickets: 12 euros online, 15 euros at the door. 10 euros online for groups of 4+
\- Buy tickets on [The Comedy Clubhouse Website](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-showcases/).
\*This show is professionally filmed, so comedians always make sure to bring their best material for the camera (and the audience).
## Where?
At The Comedy Clubhouse - Barcelona's dedicated English Comedy Club.
At The Comedy Clubhouse we're committed to providing a space for people to *relax, chat, meet new people, make mistakes, develop their craft, say stupid things, laugh, cry, detox from the internet AND learn that stepping outside your comfort zone doesn't have to be that uncomfortable.*
**Basically we're bringing community back baby!**
## How?
We run 20+ different shows a week of all different types and have had massive stars like Louis CK & Michelle Wolf perform at our club.
We produce sketches and funny videos every day on our Instagram of us goofing around.
We have Improv jams, Improv Workshops, Open Mics, Friendly Bartenders, Yoga Lessons, Writing Sessions & More!
## What People Say About Us?
We have an average rating of 4.9 Stars on Google across **OVER 500 REVIEWS!** People that come here love the friendly tone that we set, and they enjoy having a place they can relax and be themselves.
Here are some nice things people have said recently
*'Pure laughs and silliness every time! Love the weekly Fat Goose shows, nice mix of newcomers and comedy pros :)' - Joe*
*'Funky chunky is a great plan to enjoy comedy on a Monday night. Mixed new and professional comedians trying out their jokes and brilliantly hosted by Luke and Hannah' - Albert*
*'A kind of hotspot for English speaking Comedy in Barcelona. A pleasant friendly bar in the main floor and a middle sized show venue in the basement. What I have seen had a nice atmosphere and was full of laughter as well. Especially the "Midweek Crisis" on Wednesday was a hilarious show where also little or bigger problems of audience members became funnily solved away.' Stephen*
### Some People Don't Like Us!
Some people don't like us, that's ok, we're not for everyone. Around 1% of the people that come here, find something they don't like. Sometimes people complain about the lack of drink variety, or about the chaotic feel of the place. Other people find that the open mic comedy event they attended didn't meet the standards they are used to on Netflix.
If you come to The Comedy Clubhouse, please understand that it is a work in progress. We are constantly changing & improving and trying to develop new talent.
\- It's the Sagrada Familia of comedy\. Just give us another 140 years and it'll be perfect :\)
## Get Involved?
[Join our WhatsApp regulars chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GXUvXSSorezD1GjnlUcNj4) for a weekly update on all the different things we have going on. Or Follow us on Instagram (@TheComedyClubhouseBcn) or [subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPE7ii4-SlPOtZnrdDptVg)... Or just come and hang out. We're here every day :).
Saturday Spotlight • Stand-Up Comedy Showcase in English • Saturday
# The Clubhouse Spotlight
The Clubhouse Spotlight is an English Stand-Up Comedy showcase featuring one of our favourite European headliners doing an extended set with support from talented warm up acts and a friendly host :)
Beautifully Air-Conditioned Bar with a Variety of Delicious Drinks Available!
If you're sick of tapas on Blai and can't stomach Opium anymore then The Clubhouse Spotlight is a great Saturday evening option for you. We choose great comedians every week and make sure they bring their best material!
Every week we have a fresh lineups with new comedians from all around Europe and we rotate hosts so it's always guaranteed to be a new, interesting and hilarious experience!
## When, Who & How Much?
**Every Saturday 8pm**
Tickets: 12 euros online, 15 euros at the door
Group discount: 10 euros for groups of 4+ that buy online
\- Buy tickets through [The Comedy Clubhouse website](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-showcases/).
Note: This show normally sells out by Friday so grab tickets quick to guarantee that you can come! We do keep a few door tickets on reserve as well, so if you can't buy online, you can try your luck by getting there early on the door!
*Lateness/Refund Policy: If you don’t come on time, we may resell your ticket and not refund you, and you may not be allowed into the show. (see below for full late and refund policies)*
*Come early to grab a drink. We have a full bar available (open 1 hour before the first show of the day) with beer, wine, mixed drinks, free snacks, and table games!*
Show Up Go Up Comedy
Show Up Go Up is the most relaxed comedy show in Barcelona
FREE Show - Interactive and Friendly. You only need to bring good vibes and money for drinks if you want them!
It's the show where anyone that Shows Up can Go Up!
Hosted by John Allis - The Unicycle Jousting Champion of New Zealand!
Every Saturday 5pm at The Comedy Clubhouse - Barcelona's Only Comedy Club!
Show Up by 4:45pm if you want to perform - Show Starts at 5pm exactly!
This is the perfect opportunity to try stand-up comedy in a relaxed, pressure free environment - Or you're welcome to just come along, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
This is one of many [FREE Things to do at The Comedy Clubhouse](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-free-stuff/) \- Check out the full list of [FREE STUFF here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-free-stuff/).
On Tap Comedy - English Standup Comedy in Poblenou
Entrance is **FREE**.
**BONUS**: One lucky audience member will get one Belgian beer (or soft drink) for **FREE**!
**On Tap Comedy** is a brand new stand-up open mic in English in **IMPRFCTO Poblenou** bar (located in the trendy Poblenou neighborhood of Barcelona)!
Every two weeks the best and the bravest standup comedians try their **new jokes**. You can be the first one to see them! How exciting is that?
We start at **7:30 pm**!
But you can come earlier to enjoy the best selection of **Belgian beers** at the Imprfcto Poblenou bar! 🍻
Best comedians and best Belgian beers in Barcelona guarantee that your Friday night will start great!
You can't miss it!
See you on Friday!
NOTE: This is the IMPRFCTO in Poblenou on Carrer de Bilbao, not the one on Parallel! Comedians won't use a microphone.
Want to perform?
If you are a standup comedian and want to perform at our venue please send a message to our Instagram: @ontapcomedy
Spill the Tea: Improv Comedy Show
**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)**
Welcome to the long form improv comedy show where YOU Spill the Tea and WE mop it all up to create improvised comedy and theatre!
In Spill the Tea, the audience write their anonymous, juicy gossip and confessions which the cast use to fuel an hour of improvised laughs, characters and adventures.
**7:30pm** Doors & Bar Open
**8:00pm** Show Starts
**Tickets**
Early Bird 12€ *(book by Thursday)*
General 15€
*\*30% discount for current students of BIG*
Typical Adult Behavior • Improv Comedy Showcase in English • Thursday
Barcelona's newest English improv comedy show! Come see an action packed hour of silly characters, dramatic moments, and wacky shenanigans!
[The Comedy Clubhouse](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/) has put together the best improv comedians in Barcelona who make up Typical Adult Behavior!
Every Thursday
Show at 8pm (come early to grab a drink and find your seat!)
Tickets: 8 euros online, 10 euros at the door
\- buy tickets on [The Comedy Clubhouse Website](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-showcases/).
Language: English
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Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for May is "Ink"
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!
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.






























