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Let’s team up for a chill Literati Dublin meetup at the International Literature Festival Dublin. We’ll hang out in Merrion Square Park, soak up the good weather, and enjoy a full day of talks, readings, and creative events together. No pressure, just good vibes, books, and interesting conversations. **Bring a blanket**, and get ready to spend a relaxed day in the park surrounded by stories and inspiring people ☀️ Perfect chance to connect, discover new authors, and enjoy Dublin at its best. **The area will have chairs to sit, bars, food trucks, bookshop and libraries.** The events are listed here :) https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/ See you there 💚

This group is all about hosting a monthly in-person book club right here in Dublin City! If you're into the book we're reading and want to chat about it with others, this is the perfect spot for you. We'll meet for about 1-2 hours, enjoy some drinks and/or food, and dive into the book of the month—sharing our thoughts, exploring themes, and swapping recommendations for future reads. We suggest a €2 voluntary contribution per person to help cover MeetUp fees (cash or Revolut works). See you there!

Kirtan & HeartSong - Their Lives Matter (TLM) Fundraiser This is a very special evening, dedicated to raising much needed funds for TLM, a wonderful charity very close to our hearts. TLM, Their Lives Matter, are a group of charities based in Tanzania, Ireland & UK with the united aim to reach every child in Tanzania who develops cancer and treat them with high quality cancer treatment free of charge. [https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[10x5knd](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[_up](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[MQ..](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[_ga](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE)*[_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE](https://www.tixtree.com/e/kirtan-heartsong-tlm-fundraiser-5883b19ddcc7?_gl=1*10x5knd*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk2MDQ0Mzg1LjE3NzkyMTM2Njk.*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzkyMTM2NjkkbzE) Join us for an uplifting evening of pause, self‑care, and connection by the sea. Just a moments stroll from Sandycove beach, we’ll gather in a beautiful private INDOOR space to weave songs, chants and sacred mantras from around the world accompanied by guitar, harmonium, percussion, and shamanic drum. This intimate gathering invites us to slow down, reconnect, and deeply nourish ourselves among friends old and new. Together we’ll move with the ebb and flow of our intuitive hearts, sharing practices that ground, uplift, and restore as we raise money & our collective prayers for peace and healing in our world. What to Expect: ️ Kirtan, HeartSong & Meditation: Experience the blessings of Bhakti Yoga through devotional mantra, intention‑setting, and heart‑opening group singing. ️Sound Bath: Soothe your nervous system with calming, restorative frequencies. ️Time for Reflection & Connection: Share space with like‑minded souls in the spirit of Sangha- Spiritual Community. Anyone feeling overwhelmed or in need of a gentle reset, those seeking natural, holistic well‑being practices and/or anyone longing for connection & joy in an open‑hearted space, this is for you. No experience needed, just bring your voice and an open heart. When: This Saturday May23rd ️Location: Private indoor venue near Sandycove Beach. The exact location of our gathering will be shared upon booking. ️Time: 6:30pm\~8:30pm Exchange: €40 \| €30 \| €25 Link in bio to book, or revolut/paypal Beannachtaí, Asante Felicity, Joyce & all the kids at TLM x Check out TLM website [www.wearetlm.og](http://www.wearetlm.og/) for more details about the amazing work they do! Lastly, this beautiful gathering is THIS Saturday, and time has somehow slipped by. If it speaks to your heart, & you can't make it we’d be so grateful if you shared it with your friends and communities & perhaps donate on revolut or paypal. Every share & donation will help so much! #kirtan #theirlivesmatter #dublinevents #felicityananda Namaste, *Felicity Ananda* Check us out on instagram & facebook @felicityanandakirtan [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.2881%2C%20-6.11413)Sandycove · Dublin NOTE: The above pin is not our exact location. The exact address will be sent upon securing your ticket. Please PM me on 0894037056. Thanks! ##

Let's attend together Literature Festival Dublin to see Colm Toibin with his new book The News From Dublin. After the event we can hang out and benefit from Festival Attractions, Foodtracks, bar, library and bookshops around the park :) Link to book: https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/type/conversations/the-news-from-dublin-colm-toibin/ Event desctiption: ***The News from Dublin* comes to Dublin… A master of understated emotions, the bestselling author of *Brooklyn* and *Long Island* returns to ILFD with a beautiful new collection of short stories.** *“A subtle, intelligent and deeply felt writer.*” Guardian A woman in Galway hears of the death of her son in the First World War. An Irishman seeks anonymity in Barcelona, haunted by crimes he has committed. A man goes to Dublin from Enniscorthy to implore the Minister for Health for a special favour. A young woman is pregnant during the Spanish Civil War. An undocumented worker finds himself living an illegal life and must leave San Francisco, and his child, after thirty years in America. Three sisters who have been living in Argentina decide to return to Catalonia…There are few authors more attuned to human yearning than Colm Tóibín. In *The News from Dublin* he delves into the days and nights of those living far from home: lives of great longing, at a great distance from past lives and past selves. Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, including *The Master,* *Brooklyn* and its sequel *Long Island*, and *The Magician*, and three collections of stories. He has been three times shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2021, he was awarded the David Cohen Prize for Literature. Between 2022 and 2024 he was the Laureate for Irish Fiction.

Would you like to try the catalan tradition of "human towers" in Dublin? No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to discover this Catalan tradition, make friends, and have fun! If you're interested, come try! ☺️ @castellersofeire

**📚 Join us for a special evening with Meena Kandasamy** as we celebrate her powerful new novel, *[Fieldwork as a Sex Object](https://www.waterstones.com/book/fieldwork-as-a-sex-object/meena-kandasamy/9781840919448)* — an incendiary and fearless work exploring deepfakes, online misogyny, political violence, race, and the chaos of digital life. Set between London and India, the novel follows a young woman whose life spirals after a deepfake video of her goes viral, opening urgent conversations around feminism, surveillance, shame, and resistance in the internet age. The Irish launch of the book will take place at The Bread and Roses Festival 2026, and we highly recommend attending the festival on 22nd and 23rd May — [tickets are still available](https://projectartscentre.ie/events/bread-and-roses-festival/)! [Meena Kandasamy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meena_Kandasamy) is one of the most [vital literary and political voices writing today](https://www.kandasamy.co.uk/) — a poet, novelist, translator, actor, and anti-caste activist whose work spans fiction, memoir, poetry, and essays. Her acclaimed books include *[When I Hit You](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_I_Hit_You:_Or,_A_Portrait_of_the_Writer_as_a_Young_Wife)*, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize, *The Gypsy Goddess*, *Exquisite Cadavers*, and the poetry collections *Ms Militancy* and *Tomorrow Someone Will Arrest You*. **Her translation of Salma's Novel Women Dreaming / Lux and was nominated for [Dublin Literary Award in 2022](https://dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/books/women-dreaming/). I**n 2022, she was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL). The same year, in November, she was also awarded the PEN Hermann Kesten Prize for her writing and work as a ‘fearless fighter for democracy, human rights and the free word.’ During the event, Meena Kandasamy will read from her work (around 3:30 PM), followed by an open and informal conversation with attendees about books, contemporary literature, activism, feminism, politics, and creative practice. This is a casual, warm conversation-style gathering similar to Books & Social, where everyone is welcome to participate, listen, and connect. Whether you are a long-time reader of her work or discovering her writing for the first time, we warmly invite you to join us for an evening of conversation, ideas, and community. See you all on Sunday! ✨

This Sunday we will head to The Christophers at 12pm in The Lighthouse. We'll meet outside from 11am and head into the cafe when it opens (usually 11:15am). The Christophers 100mins The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies. Starring Ian McKellen [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34966562/plotsummary?item=po8336614](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34966562/plotsummary?item=po8336614)

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Westerville Pride Festival Sat\. June 6\, 2026 \| 5 PM \- 8 PM If you're thinking of attending, or being a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit our website at https://www.westervillequeercollective.org/pride for more information! Location and other info will be announced soon :)

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