Storytelling

We begin this book group with an amuse-bouche.....The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery! I found my english copy at The Bookman in Vake and I imagine other shops here have it as well. Let's meet in childlike wonder and use this as a starting point for our conversation.

**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Saturday English social club** *Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!* As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way! Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time. **SATURDAY – 11th of April**\| **14:00 – 16:30** **Coffee Lair the coffee shop** \| 14 Giorgi Chitaia St\. [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6eX32Gi5p4LTcZm8?g_st=ic) \| [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/116279744418) *No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!* **Participation fee** 20 Lari *5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!* Membership cards in store: • 8 meetings – 140 Lari • 12 meetings – 200 Lari • 16 meetings – 240 Lari Each card is valid for 6 months ⏳ **Timing** 14:00 – chatting in small groups 14:15-ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations 15:45 – short break & time to pay 16:00 – conversational games or free chat 16:30 – finish 16:3♾️ – afterparty with survivors A comfortalbe level of English: B1+ Your host – Serge get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/sergbalm) [Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Thursday English social club!** *Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!* As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way! Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time. **THURSDAY – 9th of April** \| **19:30 – 22:00** **21PM — Kitchen, Coffee & Bar** \| Petre Melikishvili Street\, 21 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FyYMbUZPvmgx5fU6?g_st=ic) \| [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/113571966544) *No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!* **Participation fee** 20 Lari *5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!* Membership cards in store: • 8 meetings – 140 Lari • 12 meetings – 200 Lari • 16 meetings – 240 Lari Each card is valid for 6 months ⏳ **Timing** 19:30 – chatting in small groups 19:45ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations 21:15 – short break & time to pay 21:30 – conversational games or free chat 22:00 – finish 22:♾️ – afterparty with survivors A comfortalbe level of English: B1+ Your host – Keke get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/kekeshelia) [Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Tuesday English social club!** *Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!* As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way! Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time. **TUESDAY – 7th of April** \| **19:30 – 22:00** **Seven Roads Bar** \| Kita Abashidze Street\, 4 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/X2ch6jyh6xBFnhjS6?g_st=ic) \| [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/100722721626) *No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!* **Participation fee** 20 Lari *5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!* Membership cards in store: • 8 meetings – 140 Lari • 12 meetings – 200 Lari • 16 meetings – 240 Lari Each card is valid for 6 months ⏳ **Timing** 19:30 – chatting in small groups 19:45ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations 21:15 – short break & time to pay 21:30 – conversational games or free chat 22:00 – finish 22:♾️ – afterparty with survivors A comfortalbe level of English: B1+ Your host – Serge get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/sergbalm) [Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Hello, People of the World! We’ve decided to host a weekly event in Tbilisi for internationals, expats, nomads, travelers, and Georgians who love to connect through languages and cultures. This is a welcoming space where everyone contributes something personal—language skills, stories, or just good vibes—for the benefit of the group. Whether you're here short-term or long-term, come meet new people in a fun, relaxed environment. We’ll share travel tales, language tips, and laughter over drinks, board games, or casual conversations. The concept is simple but powerful: connect, exchange, and enjoy. You’ll be surprised how much we all have in common—starting with funny stories from life in Tbilisi! Join us, bring your voice, and be part of this growing international community. We look forward to seeing you! 📅 Date: Every Saturday 📍 Location: Lado Asatiani 56 ⏰ Time: from 9 pm until midnight 🎟️ Entry: Free (Buy drinks in the bar) Cafe La Mano Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q1cAkaiJYnnKBVej9 Join Expats group here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC) (expat bar Tbilisi, cocktail bar, karaoke night, language exchange, live music, dive bar, board games, expat social, Tbilisi night life, Where to drink in Tbilisi, Tbilisi bar for foreigners. English-speaking bar Tbilisi. International crowd Tbilisi bar. Best bar in Tbilisi for expats. Live music Tbilisi bar. Expat events Tbilisi. Social bar Tbilisi. Tbilisi international pub. Friendly bar in Tbilisi. Tbilisi bar with English menu. Meet new people in Tbilisi)

Whether you're looking to practice your **Georgian**, polish your **English**, or dive into any other language, **La Mano** provides the perfect laid-back atmosphere to bridge the gap between cultures. No formal lessons here—just good vibes and great people. ### Event Details * **When:** Every Thursday * **Time:** 9:00 PM * **Where:** La Mano, [G. Kikodze Street #5](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/%3Fapi%3D1%26query%3DG.%2BKikodze%2Bstreet%2B5%2BTbilisi) *** ### Why Join Us? * **Diverse Community:** Meet locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world. * **Casual Setting:** Swap the classroom for a cozy bar environment. Grab a drink, find a table, and start talking. * **All Levels Welcome:** From absolute beginners to native speakers—everyone has something to share. > **Pro Tip:** Don't be shy! Most people come alone and leave with a dozen new friends. Just look for the signs or ask the staff where the exchange is happening. Join our community here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H5R3mXk3qw7SnS1F7

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

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

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.