Movie Nights

Expand your visibility. Join a casual online hour to share you, your brand and business, and learn more about other business owners, locally and globally. Every session will close with gratitude and a mini creative activity, so have a pen and paper, tablet, or something available with which to write/create/draw. This usually occurs twice monthly. **RSVP here via EventBrite [here](https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/you-and-your-brand-a-casual-networking-hour-tickets-1984283125243).** *-* *\*\*\*The only requirements are a minimum age of 18 years old,* *and **at least three attendees** to make it a worthwhile hour for everyone.\*\*\**

**Bitcoin Meetup met Crazy Pool!** Deze maand organiseren we iets leuks: voorafgaand aan de meetup (voor wie dat wil) spelen we Crazy Pool bij Timestamp op de Korenmarkt. Crazy Pool lijkt op minigolf, maar je speelt het met een keu en een bal die je door verschillende obstakels moet stoten. De speeltijd is ongeveer 45 minuten. Aansluitend eten we bij Flor Fina. Je kunt ook na het diner aansluiten als je alleen voor een drankje wilt komen. De Bitcoin Meetup is geschikt voor zowel beginners als ervaren bitcoiners. Stel je vragen en praat mee over de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in de wereld van bitcoin. Wil je meedoen met Crazy Pool of mee-eten? Laat het ons even weten, dan houden we daar rekening mee bij de reservering. * 16:30 — Crazy Pool @ Timestamp (Korenmarkt) * 17:30 — Diner @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt) * 19:30 — Drinks @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt) ## English Bitcoin Meetup with Crazy Pool! This month we’re doing something fun: before the meetup (for those who want to join) we’ll play Crazy Pool at Timestamp on Korenmarkt. Crazy Pool is similar to mini golf, but you use a cue to strike a ball through various obstacles. Playtime is about 45 minutes. Afterwards we’ll have dinner at Flor Fina. You can also join later if you only want to come for drinks. The Bitcoin Meetup is suitable for both beginners and experienced bitcoiners. Ask your questions and join the conversation about the latest developments in the world of bitcoin. Would you like to play Crazy Pool or join us for dinner? Please let us know so we can account for it when making the reservation. 16:30 — Crazy Pool @ Timestamp (Korenmarkt) 17:30 — Dinner @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt) 19:30 — Drinks @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt) ## Deutsch Bitcoin Meetup mit Crazy Pool! Diesen Monat organisieren wir etwas Schönes: vor dem Meetup (für alle, die möchten) spielen wir Crazy Pool bei Timestamp auf dem Korenmarkt. Crazy Pool ähnelt Minigolf, aber man spielt mit einem Queue und stößt eine Kugel durch verschiedene Hindernisse. Die Spielzeit beträgt etwa 45 Minuten. Anschließend essen wir im Flor Fina. Du kannst auch später dazukommen, wenn du nur auf einen Drink vorbeikommen möchtest. Das Bitcoin Meetup ist sowohl für Einsteiger als auch für erfahrene Bitcoiner geeignet. Stelle deine Fragen und diskutiere über die neuesten Entwicklungen in der Welt von Bitcoin. Möchtest du bei Crazy Pool mitspielen oder zum Abendessen kommen? Bitte sag kurz Bescheid, damit wir es bei der Reservierung berücksichtigen können. 16:30 — Crazy Pool @ Timestamp (Korenmarkt) 17:30 — Abendessen @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt) 19:30 — Drinks @ Flor Fina (Korenmarkt)

Your monthly international comedy event in Nijmegen! Top European & UK headliners doing 1 night only in Nijmegen! Fancy some Thursday night laughs? Then come on over to Tierney’s Irish Bar & Restaurant for some top headline acts from the UK and European comedy circuits! The show sells out and space is limited - so please get your ticket soon if you are planning on attending. A table will be reserved for Meetups so you can enjoy the show together. Tix available via Eventbrite/ Tix4All and link below: https://fienta.com/nl/international-stand-up-comedy-attierneys-nijmegen Our headliner is Keith Fox, from Ireland. Regarded as “one of Ireland’s comedy gems” (Comedy Crunch), Keith has been a mainstay on the Irish comedy circuit for the past 10 years, headlining shows the length and breadth of the country. A charming and energetic performer, Keith’s stand-up blends clever observations with mischievous storytelling. He has performed to audiences across Europe, and at major festivals including the **Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, All Together Now, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe** and many more — an act not to be missed. As featured on Virgin Media TV, and FM104, and opening act for some for the finest acts in Ireland (Fred Cooke, Sinead Culbert, Ger Staunton and Martin Angolo). 'He is a class act!' - Fred Cooke 'Always knocks it out of the park' - Craic Den Comedy Club 'His anger is appealing' – Chortle An hilarious monthly show featuring some top names, a great night out with friends, a date, you work crew or just come alone and meet other comedy fans.

Hi all, We’re back at Mick O’Connells and ready for another strong evening! We’ve got our own space again. Walk in, turn right at the bar, head past the dart boards, and you’ll find us in the side room. We've introduced a simple rotating format that gives you the chance to actually speak with everyone in the room. Short, focused conversations, good energy, and a lot more fun than it sounds. We’ll throw in a few conversation topics to get things going, but how you use the evening is entirely up to you. Come with intention, or don’t. Talk business, find clients, meet future partners, make friends, or just unwind with people who get it. We’re all building something, and we all have to roll with the punches. Only rule: you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or about to become one within the next 3 months. If not… the clock starts now ;) Try to arrive on time so we can kick things off properly. Can't find us? Look for the grey Gnome. He’ll guide you better than any sign ever could. See you there.

**No skills. No plan. Just colour and flow.** **This is not a painting class.** This is a gentle space to relax, play, and express through color. *Come alone or with your friends.* **No painting or drawing experience required.** We start with *playful warm-up exercises* to get you out of your head and into the moment. Then, you’ll experiment with a *creative technique* we introduce, allowing you to explore freely on smaller sheets. In the second half, you’ll shift between: * a *slower, mindful creation round* * a *faster, intuitive expression round* **No rules. No perfection. Just flow.** ✨ Note: This is a pay what you feel event ***

**📣** Welcome to **our second meetup in 2026!** Missed last meetup? Then its important you know that the Green Software Foundation and Sustainable IT Netherlands meetups, merged into one: **Sustainable IT Action NL!** Our mission is still to build connections around sustainable IT, exchanging ideas in a space for learning - and from there inspiring our members to take action. **🌿** We’re excited to gather peers who care about green, efficient, and responsible cloud practices on **April 23rd**, kindly hosted by **GreenPT** in Utrecht. **⏳ Time schedule** 17:30 – 18:00 Welcome 18:00 – 18:30 Vegetarian bites & networking 18:30 – 18:45 Kick-off & community introductions 18:45 – 19:15 Measuring the environmental impact of Google's AI - interactive explainer – Ozan Ogreden 19:15 – 19:45 Maryse Meinen– Holistic Digital Sustainability 19:45 – 20:00 Pitches 20:00 – 20:45 Drinks & networking **📍** 📍 **Location:** Plompetorengracht 4, Utrecht. GreenPT **❗ Capacity is limited to 50 participants, so please register early.** **✏️ Title: Measuring the environmental impact of Google's AI - interactive explainer** **💡 Speaker: Ozan Ogreden** **🍃 Abstract:** I built an "interactive explainer" that reproduces Google's methodology from Elsworth et al. (Measuring the environmental impact of delivering AI at Google Scale, Aug 2025, https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.15734). I'd like to share the explainer and my observations with the community. What stands out to me is a striking analytical (or rhetorical?) choice by Google team, which seems to be leading to a downward bias in headline-reported figures of their work. With the community, I'd like to attempt at two goals. One of them is a "narrow-minded goal", trying to find a charitable interpretation of what may have motivated Google's choices (specifically in the discussion related to measuring environmental impact of LLMs). The second is a goal with a more important perspective: Given our discussion, what's the best use of our time to move the needle in sustainable IT? *Ozan works at GreenPT:* GreenPT is a GPT-powered chat platform, and robust API, trusted by governments, businesses, privacy-focused organizations, and developers. Running on renewable energy and hosted in Europe for strict data protection, GreenPT gives you and your team the answers you need with a clear conscience and total transparency. [https://greenpt.com/](https://greenpt.com/) **✏️ Title:** Holistic Digital Sustainability **💡 Speaker:** Maryse Meinen **🍃 Abstract:** Less is More! This interactive session brings you inspiration and practical tips for embedding more sustainability all throughout your digital Product Development Cycle! Of interest for any role in the whole cycle of our process, from Product Owner to Agile coach and from business analist to tester! **📖 About the speaker:** Maryse works at the Rabobank improving our way of working and inspiring people to embed more sustainability in how we do Product Development. She is also a Stoic Practitioner. **🎤 Pitches** Our goal is connect people around Sustainable IT. In order to build more connections, we would like to offer the stage to everyone who wants to share something. We will timebox each pitch on 2 minutes exactly! Please note that this session is intended as a community gathering, so commercial pitches are to be avoided :) **🔎 Looking forward to seeing you there!** **👥 Organizing team** Tim van Bergenhenegouwen, Nick Batenburg (GreenPT, host) Wilco Burggraaf, Chris Stapper, Corina Milosoiu, Sabrina Hsieh (Sustainable IT Action NL)

**Location:** 📍 Kingston University Penrhyn Road Library: Town House, Second Floor, Room: PRTH2028 **Date:** 📅 April 23\, 2026 \| 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join us for the official launch event of the **AWS Cloud Club @ Kingston University**! 🚀 We are a student-led community designed specifically for students to bridge the gap between your degree and the global tech industry. **What’s in it for you?** ☁️ * **The Essentials** 💡: We’re stripping away the jargon to explain what Cloud Computing actually is, why it's one of the most essential skillsets for graduates and how you can make the best use of AWS services for your career. * **The Big Four Services** 🛠️: Get a grip on the core services. Compute, Storage, Database and Networking that are used by millions of businesses worldwide. * **Gamified Learning** 🎮: See a live trailer for **AWS Cloud Quest**, the 3D RPG where you earn digital badges by solving real-world city problems. * **Exclusive Perks** 🎁: Learn what you can do in the AWS Free Tier and how to access **AWS Credits**, **Amazon Q** AI assistants and professional **Certification vouchers**. * **Leadership Roles** 👑: We are also recruiting our **Core Team**! If you want to help lead this community and build your personal brand, we want to meet you. **Note:** 📝 To help us grow, all attendees will be asked to provide brief feedback via a QR code at the end of the session. #AWSCloudClubs #KingstonTechSociety #CloudClubCaptains #StudentsBuildAWS

**Welcome @ Expats in Utrecht and Internationals covered in orange for KingsNight!** *Come around and say hi, meet people and have a few drinks with us!* ✅ Always a lot of people! Signing up will be necessary! **🍊🍊 KING's NIGHT 16.30 - 21.30 PARTY-** Come around and experience this great Dutch party with us! **🍊🍊 We party from 16.30 - 21.30 @ Cafe 5th@ Neude!** **🍊🍊 DRESSCODE :** **AS ORANGE AS YOU CAN** (if you want to!) **HOW TO SPOT OUR GROUP & FIND EACHOTHER?** **🍊🍊** RECEIVE A PARTY-BRACELET THIS MAKES IT EASY TO FIND OUR GROUP & EACH OTHER! ***bring a 2 euro coin or pay with tikkie, payment is at the event.*** ***Receive a party bracelet & a chupa chups candy lollipop!*** \*\*\* **FIRST-TIMERS** Don't let that first time meeting us scare you off! Come meet us! Once you are at the bar you will find out it is a lot people's first-time! No need to worry at all! \*\*\* **🍊🍊 KING's NIGHT NOTE** **2026 26th April celebrations falls on a Sunday** \- and Sundays work a bit different because of the local rules \(by the Municipal\) for bars\, cafes & events\. **2 Notes:** 1\. Throughout the city there will be ticketed events and at some locations there will be *free outside music stages (most likely on the bigger squares).* 2\. A lot of bars will close at their regular early Sunday closing time\! \(due to high Sunday costs & event permits involved\)\. *Not all bars but a great many!* \*\*\* **FIRST-TIME JOINING A MEETUP ?** The first time joining a meetup is always a bit exciting! You don't know anyone yet but that will soon change. Plenty of people to meet tonight!
Tonight is all about having fun and catching up with people, people you've seen before and new people to meet.
Come find us organisers if you have any questions - we're looking forward meeting you! **WHAT WE DO**
 Here you meet friends, make new friends, hear what's going on in the city, maybe make plans with the people you meet - to go for dinner or going out in the city later this evening, when available visit other meetups, talk about work or sports or movies or activities that you like or share your travel adventures, talk about anything else that comes to mind. Most of all, don't be shy to come alone, most of us arrive alone and meet everybody here at the cafe, some might have seen each other before and some haven't, for some it is their first time meetup ever, another might just have arrived in Utrecht and is very new in town some come from out of town, like Amersfoort, Arnhem or Amsterdam or Hilversum all is possible.

**Welcome @ Expats in Utrecht and Internationals covered in orange for KingsNight!** *Come around and say hi, meet people and have a few drinks with us!* ✅ Always a lot of people! Signing up will be necessary! **🍊🍊 KING's NIGHT 16.30 - 21.30 PARTY-** Come around and experience this great Dutch party with us! . **🍊🍊 We party from 16.30 - 21.30 @ Cafe 5th @ Neude!** . **🍊🍊 DRESSCODE :** **AS ORANGE AS YOU CAN** (if you want to!) . **HOW TO SPOT OUR GROUP & FIND EACHOTHER?** **🍊🍊** RECEIVE A PARTY-BRACELET THIS MAKES IT EASY TO FIND OUR GROUP & EACH OTHER! ***bring a 2 euro coin or pay with tikkie, payment is at the event.*** ***Receive a party bracelet & a chupa chups candy lollipop!*** . \*\*\* **FIRST-TIMERS** Don't let that first time meeting us scare you off! Come meet us! Once you are at the bar you will find out it is a lot people's first-time! No need to worry at all! \*\*\* **🍊🍊 KING's NIGHT NOTE** **2026 26th April celebrations falls on a Sunday** \- and Sundays work a bit different because of the local rules \(by the Municipal\) for bars\, cafes & events\. **2 Notes:** 1\. Throughout the city there will be ticketed events and at some locations there will be *free outside music stages (most likely on the bigger squares).* 2\. A lot of bars will close at their regular early Sunday closing time\! \(due to high Sunday costs & event permits involved\)\. *Not all bars but a great many!* \*\*\* **FIRST-TIME JOINING A MEETUP ?** The first time joining a meetup is always a bit exciting! You don't know anyone yet but that will soon change. Plenty of people to meet tonight!
Tonight is all about having fun and catching up with people, people you've seen before and new people to meet.
Come find us organisers if you have any questions - we're looking forward meeting you! **WHAT WE DO**
 Here you meet friends, make new friends, hear what's going on in the city, maybe make plans with the people you meet - to go for dinner or going out in the city later this evening, when available visit other meetups, talk about work or sports or movies or activities that you like or share your travel adventures, talk about anything else that comes to mind. Most of all, don't be shy to come alone, most of us arrive alone and meet everybody here at the cafe, some might have seen each other before and some haven't, for some it is their first time meetup ever, another might just have arrived in Utrecht and is very new in town some come from out of town, like Amersfoort, Arnhem or Amsterdam or Hilversum all is possible.

Whether you are a veteran board gamer, or it is your first time playing board games, time to roll some dice, play some cards and flip the table!!! :P You can bring your own games and/or play those brought by others. Also, plenty of games to be chosen from Het Lab to be played. No need to know the rules to a game beforehand. Usually people are happy to explain the rules. Feel free to drop a comment in the event's comments section to look for players for a specific game. \- You can bring your own food or have it delivered. There are plenty of restaurants and food venues are around Het Lab. You can buy soft drinks at Het Lab. \- As usual\, voluntary contribution of 3 Eur per person is more than welcome to pay for the costs of the venue \- All participants get 10% discount on all games purchases on the day of the Meetup Hope to see you all there, happy gaming in the meantime!

* We **start at 11:30** at Train Station Driebergen-Zeist (in front of: NS Stationshuiskamer https://maps.app.goo.gl/rxbgbhe877qTaoE2A * Length: \~16 km (4 - 5 hr hiking) * What to bring: lunch, water, snack. * For whom: As always, sporty folks that like to combine social event with being active in nature. **Getting there by Train:** * To Station: Driebergen-Zeist https://maps.app.goo.gl/1o211iUUR7ZzWZAq8 **Getting there by Car:** * P+R Driebergen-Zeist: Stationsweg 15B, Driebergen-Rijsenburg (payed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rzkus3PV1cXaiBV89 **Note:** * Please **pay a small fee (3 euro)** to help us cover the (increased) yearly Meetup contribution of 240 euro. We'll ask you to pay before the start of the hike (can be on the day itself). No refunds, but in the unlikely event that hike would be cancelled and you already paid, you don't need to pay for your next hike. Thank you so much! Use the **safe link** here: https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=cqlYWv_MTpSjp2VkROXWhA * Keep in mind that the hike can be canceled when the weather is very bad (**always check the event before you go**). * If you RSVP 'yes' we expect you to show-up. Please do not cancel less than 24 hours before the hike. **No-shows** will lead to your removal from the group. Thanks for the understanding. * By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.

This is a public event. https://www.nesko.nl Please WhatsApp your meetup organisor for your confirmation!

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A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw) MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places. CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the BAFTA-winning British biographical dark-comedy/drama, I SWEAR! The film is based on the true-life story of a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at an early age. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPITON: This true-life story follows a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette's at 15. Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. In search of his life’s purpose, he began campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult. The film is written/directed/produced by Kirk Jones and stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWqQN3snCU BUZZ & ACCLAIM: I Swear currently has an incredible 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “A deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience.” Others call it, “"funny, fierce and full of heart!” The film was released earlier in the UK making it eligible for this year’s BAFTA’s where it won Best Casting and Best Lead Actor for Robert Aramayo. The film and Robert Aramayo's performance will be eligible for next year’s Oscars! PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once details are confirmed, advance ticket purchase is advised! Details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good one, Dan

"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