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Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró, African Dance Classes/Cours
EN (FR en bas):
We're still accepting people in our classes. Join us!
-step 1: Book here! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html)
-step 2: Show up!
Schedule:
[Monday to Thursday](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#schedule)
Fees :
[All info on trials, packs, subscriptions here](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#fees)
Locations:
-Rue Brialmont 7, Brussels
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1:
From base to the dancefloor!
When you come for the first time we go over the base & rhythm with you. Then you are included in the group and everybody learns the same new steps for which you just need the base.
Practice makes perfect: just relax and enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop and/or Forró!
Our group is very welcoming and looking forward to meet new dancers!
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2:
Ready to go deeper on Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop &/or Forró? Let's go!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3:
Looking for #SalsaChallenge? Already familiar with Forró Root? We've got your back!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates)
More info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be](https://www.danceproject.be)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
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FR:
Nous acceptons encore de nouvelles personnes dans nos cours. Rejoins-nous !
-1ère pas : Fait ta réservation ! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html)
-2ème pas : Vient danser !
Horaire :
[lundi à jeudi](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#horaire)
Les prix :
[Toutes les infos sur les essais, packs, abonnements ici](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#prix)
Endroits :
-Rue Brialmont 7, Bruxelles
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1 :
De la base à la piste de danse !
Lorsque tu nous rejoins on voit la base et le rythme avec toi. Ensuite, tu es inclus dans le groupe et tout le monde apprend les mêmes pas pour lesquelles tu as juste besoin de la base.
C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron : détend-toi et profite la Salsa, de la Bachata, du Lindy Hop et/ou du Forró !
Notre groupe est très accueillant et a hâte de rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs !
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2 :
Prêt à approfondir la Salsa, la Bachata, le Lindy Hop &/ou le Forró ? Allons-y!
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3 :
Tu cherches #DefiSalsa ? Tu connais déjà Forró Roots ? Nous sommes là pour toi !
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires)
Plus d’info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html](https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
Monday Afterwork Socializing
Drinking & Networking in Brussels. For newcomers, temporary in town - couch surfers and regulars to meet & socialize. What a better day to start the week than drinking & socializing starting on Monday evening?
ARTSY EASTER with Marci
**WHEN:** 6\. – 10\. April 2026
**FOR WHO:** for children between 5 and 16 years old!
**LANGUAGE**: English / French / Spanish
**CONTENT:**
**DAILY PLANNING:**
8:45 – 9:00 Arrival
9:00 – 10:20 Drawing / Painting & Crafts Workshops & Activities
10:20 – 10:40 Morning break
10:40 – 12:00 Drawing / Painting & Crafts Workshops & Activities
12:00 – 13:00 Free play and extra child care (additional cost 5€)
**FEE**: 175€
Non refundable **RESERVATION** fee: 30€
*(A non-refundable reservation fee of 30€ will be applied towards the participation fee.)*
More info and registrations: https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/workshops/#halloween
The Language Cooking Lab= Learn Italian, Cook Italian, Enjoy Together.
**In Italy, language is learned at the table.**
We speak while we cook.
We correct while we taste.
We share while we eat.
**The Language Cooking Lab is an immersive evening where complete beginners learn the fundamentals of Italian while preparing an authentic Italian dish; tonight will be Pasta alla Carbonara — guided by an Italian professional chef with a background in language teaching.**
This is not a lecture.
This is not a demonstration.
It is hands-on, voice-on, pan-on.
***
## **La Carbonara — The Roman Way**
We prepare Carbonara as it is done in Rome:
* Guanciale
* Eggs
* Pecorino Romano
* Freshly cracked black pepper
* Pasta
**No cream. No shortcuts.**
You will learn:
* Proper timing and temperature control
* How to create the creamy texture without scrambling
* The cultural story behind the dish
**Carbonara is simple.**
**Simplicity requires precision.**
***
## **What You Will Learn**
Designed for complete beginners.
You will practice:
* **Italian pronunciation basics**
* **Essential greetings and introductions**
* **Core kitchen vocabulary**
* **Action verbs in real time**
* **Simple useful sentences**
You will not memorize long lists.
You will speak while stirring.
Movement builds memory.
***
## **Structure of the Evening**
**1\. Foundations \(15 minutes\)**
Pronunciation and key phrases.
**2\. Cook & Speak \(60 minutes\)**
Step-by-step cooking with integrated vocabulary and guided repetition.
**3\. Tavola Italiana \(30 minutes\)**
Structured conversation at the table, with guided Italian-only moments.
Because Italian is rhythm, tone, and presence.
***
## **The Host**
An Italian professional chef with formal culinary training and experience teaching languages.
You receive:
* Authentic technique
* Clear pedagogical structure
* Proper pronunciation
* Real cultural insight
You are learning from someone who understands both craft and communication.
***
## **Location**
**The session takes place in a private house.**
The exact address is shared after confirmation inside our WhatsApp group.
Please introduce yourself, request to join here and rsvp here=
**https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy**
A home setting ensures:
* A real kitchen environment
* Limited group size
* Intimacy and comfort
This is a curated cultural gathering, not a rented event space.
***
## **Participant Selection**
Participants are screened before confirmation.
We prioritize:
* Respectful individuals
* Genuine learners
* People comfortable in a private-home setting
Disruptive or inappropriate behavior is not tolerated.
**Hospitality is sacred.**
**Respect is expected.**
***
## **Contribution**
A €10 contribution per person will be collected at the event to expenses
Accepted payment methods:
* Payconiq
* Revolut
* Wise
Cash if absolutely necessary.
***
## **Important Notes**
This dish contains:
* Pork
* Eggs
* Dairy
Food allergies must be declared in advance.
Cooking involves hot pans and sharp utensils.
Participants are responsible for their own actions.
You leave with:
* Foundations in Italian
* A properly executed Carbonara
* A shared table experience
*
**Learn Italian.**
**Cook Italian.**
**Enjoy Together.**
Board and card games at the Café
WHAT we play. As you know, we have two events, one more for social games on Thursday and another for **strategic games** on **Monday**. Depending on what people bring, we may play brainy games, not limited to chess and classic games. So, feel free to bring other ones.
And this is only indicative. Some games like Decrypto fit both events, **and if people feel like playing a social game on Monday or a more strategic one on Thursday, they are free to do so.**
WHERE. Because we have many strategic players on Monday and these games take longer, we moved to a café closing much later than the previous one.
CHATBOX USE. In the event chatbox, you are invited to discuss the games you bring and want to play for this session. The idea is to gather people around game tables beforehand. Of course, it's also possible to show up and arrange this after the introduction round, which starts at 7h15.
HOST. If you want to become a host and have your board game event for a specific game with a small group of people or in another place, Great! Let me know, and I'll help you set up your event with this group. Hosts don't pay fees.
TIMING: Because strategy games are often longer, we start at 7 pm (instead of 8 pm on Thursdays). So, those who play long games can have 3 hours and 30 minutes for their game. You can come later, but you may have to wait before joining a game.
WHERE. We play upstairs. Ask which room at the bar downstairs.
DRINK. You have to order a drink at the bar, pay for it, and come up with it.
**PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT, UNFORTUNATELY, THE AUTOBUS ACCEPTS CASH ONLY.**
EVENT REGISTRATION.
Please register to allow us adequate venue planning.
IN CASE OF A WAITLIST. Please, out of respect for people on the waiting list, don't cancel later than 7 PM the day before so they can plan their evening correctly. If you are on the waiting list, please cancel your attendance if you change your mind and can no longer come.
Don't hesitate to send me a message to comment or make suggestions!
Take care and see you soon!
Baudouin
UNO #472
Let's continue the tradition and play UNO, everybody is welcome :)
If you're on the waitlist please check your messages, especially on Sunday. If people drop off last minute I tend to message people on the waitlist to see who can come.
We'll be playing at the lobby of Radisson RED, Brussels. The address of the hotel is:
Rue d'Idalie 35, 1050 Bruxelles
My number is 0471 45 55 02. Feel free to call if you cannot solve a physics question, cannot find the place or simply need a hug.
I have quickly written a set of rules on how we play. It is assumed that the reader has a basic concept of the game.
***
Setup:
* Each player starts with 6 or 7 cards each (depending on total number of players)
* A card is shown in play in the middle of everyone, this is known as the top card.
Goal:
* The goal of the game for each player is to get rid of all cards in your hand
Rules:
* Whenever you go from two cards to one card, you have to say "UNO".
* Each player takes his turn one by one, initially going in the clock-wise direction
* A card may be played if it matches the same colour or same number or same type as the top card in play
* The two black cards (Draw 4 and Wild) can be played regardless of the top card in play.
* Interruption rule: You may interrupt the general flow of the game (clockwise or counter-clockwise) if you have the EXACT same card as the top card in play. If you manage to play the card prior to the person whose turn it's supposed to be, then the game continues on from you in the same direction it was previously. (Unless the reverse card was interrupted, then the direction changes).
* Draw2 or Draw4 cards can be played in accordance to the interruption rule. The following person after the interrupt has to take the accumulated number of cards. If however, cards have already been drawn AND seen by the person who was supposed to take the cards, then only the remainder of cards has to be drawn.
* Once someone has no cards remaining in his hand, play stops and we start counting points.
Points:
* Number cards have the face value as the number of points. i.e. number 6 is worth 6 points, number 0 is worth 0 points, number 4 is worth 4 points.
* Skip, reverse and Draw2 are worth 20 points each
* Wild and draw4 are worth 50 points each
Day-off session: Multiple games
6th April is a holiday ! So why not having a full afternoon of gaming there on that day ? If you feel likewise, then join this event!
Unlike most of our events, this is a more improvised one : some attendees bring their games, and we decide on the spot what we'll play. You may also post your ideas of what you want to bring/play in the comments, to gauge interest among the participants.
Outpost opens at 11:30, so you may come from that time, but you can also come a bit later if you wish. No real ending time, you may leave whenever you feel like to !
**Please RSVP to this event if you wish to come**. Do not come without having done so. It makes it easier to plan that way.
Although you can arrive at any time, **please post your estimated time of arrival in the comments**. It will make it easier to organise the tables that way.
**Don't forget to unsubscribe from the event if you aren't able to come.** Someone else might take your place in that case. Don't block it if you don't come.
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BIFF : Nirvanna - The Band - the Show - the Movie
**BIFF : Nirvanna - The Band - the Show - the Movie**
11/04 @ 19h30
If you’re a fan of the 2008 mockumentary web sitcom Nirvana the Band the Show, or its 2017 spiritual successor, Viceland’s Nirvanna the Band the Show — both about a couple of guys who just want to play a show at Toronto’s Rivoli — then prepare to fall in love with 2025’s big-screen version, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.
If you’re not at all familiar with the originals, but you know and/or love Back to the Future, that should be enough to guarantee you a good time at this almost-lawsuit-worthy homage/parody to the 1980s time travel classic. And if perchance you already love both Nirvanna and BTTF, then strap in, because when this movie hits 88 kilometres an hour…
Like its small- and computer-screen predecessors, the film version stars its co-creators, Matt Johnson (also directing) and Jay McCarrol, playing fictionalized versions of themselves. Like their younger, spryer selves, all they want is to play at the Rivoli. (Thank heavens the century-old establishment exists in all three time periods.)
They think they have a plan — OK, Matt thinks they have a plan; Jay has always played the cynical straight man — to gain notoriety (and a gig) by skydiving off the CN Tower and into the Rogers Centre. And, like every other one of their harebrained schemes, it almost works.
Matt’s next great idea is to trick out their RV like the DeLorean from that other movie, with the time circuits built into the vehicle’s fridge. (Fun fact: Back to the Future’s original screenplay imagined a fridge rather than a car as the device for travelling through time.) He’ll trick the Rivoli’s management into letting them play there to save the spacetime continuum. Or something.
Anyway, the plan fails because the time machine works, sending Matt and Jay back to the year 2008 and a collision course with themselves.
[...]
[Brussels International Film Festival](https://www.bifff.net/product/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie/)
[A Review By Chris Knight for Original Cin](https://www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/2/12/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-the-review)
**For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**
Read Together!
Need some quiet time for reading? Want to share the experience with others? Join us at the charming venue of The Sister Café to read in the company of others. It’s alone, but also together, get it? We read for an hour and a half, then chat over a drink.
This is a free activity except for the price of the drinks you're consuming.
Flavours of India: Aloo Paratha & Chai Experience - 10th April
Welcome, food lovers!
Join us for a heartwarming and flavour-packed cooking workshop where we dive into one of India’s most loved comfort foods — **Aloo Paratha paired with authentic Indian Chai**
In this immersive 2 to 2.5-hour session, you’ll learn how to craft soft, perfectly stuffed parathas from scratch, infused with aromatic spices and served just like in an Indian home. And of course, no experience is complete without brewing a cup of soulful masala chai to complement your creation.
* Discover authentic Indian home-style cooking
* Hands-on guidance from a passionate chef
* Cook, learn, and enjoy your own creations
* Takeaway box included to share with loved ones
As we say in India — the best food is made at home, and we’re here to help you master it.
Come for the food, stay for the experience, and leave with skills for life
**Limited spots available — reserve your seat now!**
**Let's Embrace Eco-Friendliness**
In our commitment to the environment, we have a small favor to ask. While we do offer takeaway containers for your culinary creations, we also invite you to contribute to our sustainability efforts. If you're able, consider bringing along your own 200-250 ml container for the takeaway portion. By doing so, we can collectively take a step towards reducing plastic usage and minimizing our ecological footprint.
**FAQ:**
* **What does this workshop covers?**
At our culinary gatherings, this workshop is designed as a complete meal experience. It features one main dish accompanied by either Indian Chai (tea), bread, rice, or chutney.
* **What's on the Menu?**
The excitement lies in the surprise! We reveal the dish you'll be cooking 24 hours before the scheduled workshop. This allows us to take note of any food allergies or preferences you might have, ensuring a personalised and memorable experience. Our commitment to variety means we'll never repeat a dish for our loyal participants.
* **What to Bring?**
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Your presence is what truly counts and adds flavour to the workshop.
* **How to make the Payment?**
Our approach to payment is rooted in building relationships. We value your experience and trust. At the heart of our ethos is your satisfaction, and we're delighted to offer you these payment choices after each workshop. You have three convenient options for making your payment:
* Bancontact (QR Code Scan)
* Bank Transfer
* Cash
**Parking:**
* Don't worry, it's free parking on the street.
**Price Per Person:**
* **Single Workshop - € 28**
* **6 workshops (\~9 % discount): € 153** (Effective **€ 25,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 4 months**
* **12 workshops (\~20 % discount): € 269** (Effective **€ 22,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 8 months**
**Follow/Visit us:**
* [Sanjha Rasoi Website](https://www.sanjharasoi.com/)
* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sanjharasoi/)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sanjharasoi/) (hashtag: #sanjharasoi)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@sanjharasoi)
* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjharasoi/)
* [Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=sanjha+rasoi)
Please do like or comment once you have experienced our services.
**Terms and Conditions:**
We provide full professional guidance/assistance to help you prepare the food. However, please do read the following terms on cooking and also, by giving an RSVP, you adhere to following terms and conditions:
* Any food allergy must be declared by the member before starting/collecting the workshop/take away box. We are not liable if not declared.
* A workshop can involve cooking with hot oil/utensils and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Some workshop may involve knives for cutting vegetables/ingredients and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Members will be liable for their own actions.
**Cancellation Policy:**
* Free cancellation is possible up to 48 hours (for individual) and 72 hours (for private or group) before the scheduled workshop.
* Cancellation between 48 hours and 24 hours will be charged at 33 % of the cost.
* Cancellation in less than 24 hours will be charged at 50 % of the cost.
* No refund on "NO-SHOW".
Pieces of a Man - Saturday Night at The Studio
This is event requires booking tickets ahead: [Book your tickets here](https://thebridge.brussels/saturday-nights)
***Pieces of a Man ***by David Labi
**A** **father.** **A** **son. Some baggage -** *A* *comic one-man* *show*
David’s father was a Libyan-Italian Jew who survived the Nazi concentration camps as a child. Larger than life, he went on through business boom and bust, casinos and shady deals, a bomb attack, and more—hauling his loved ones on his wild rollercoaster of a life. Now David’s having his latest midlife crisis. He longs to grow up, but his macho dad keeps getting in the way. In *Pieces* *of* *a* *Man*, David brings us on a hilarious and transformational journey to find his dead father, and live on.
A celebration of the healing power of storytelling—with jokes—*Pieces* *of* *a* *Man* has been hailed as “a masterclass in how to draw a whole life against the canvas of history.”
The show has captivated audiences from Antwerp and Brussels to Amsterdam, London’s Charing Cross Theatre to Berlin’s legendary Volksbühne, and it recently hit North America in Detroit and Toronto.
Due to popular demand, *Pieces* *of* *a* *Man* is coming back to The Bridge Theatre for the second time!
This is event requires booking tickets ahead: [Book your tickets here](https://thebridge.brussels/saturday-nights)
Let's Cook Together: Indian Veggie & Vegan Workshop – Wed Eve, 8th April
Welcome, everyone, to a delectable foodie meetup where you'll embark on a journey to master the art of crafting authentic Indian dishes, tailored to your dietary preferences—be it **vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.** Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of Indian herbs as we guide you through these culinary adventures.
Our cooking workshops promise to transport your taste buds across India's diverse regions—North, East, West, and South—bringing to your kitchen the vibrant flavours that define each corner of our country. No longer will you need to venture out to savour the exquisite tastes of India; now, you can recreate them in the comfort of your own home. As the age-old Indian proverb attests, "The finest Indian food is crafted within one's own kitchen." While patience is a virtue in the culinary world, fear not, for patience is precisely what we'll impart here.
Over the course of 2 to 2.5 hours, you'll gain mastery over a variety of Indian culinary delights. And to conclude, you'll have the delightful opportunity to share your creations with your loved ones, taking the essence of India's culinary heritage beyond our meetup.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll not only learn to cook but also unravel the secrets of Indian cuisine. Your culinary journey starts here!
**Let's Embrace Eco-Friendliness**
In our commitment to the environment, we have a small favor to ask. While we do offer takeaway containers for your culinary creations, we also invite you to contribute to our sustainability efforts. If you're able, consider bringing along your own 200-250 ml container for the takeaway portion. By doing so, we can collectively take a step towards reducing plastic usage and minimizing our ecological footprint.
**FAQ:**
* **What does this workshop covers?**
At our culinary gatherings, this workshop is designed as a complete meal experience. It features one main dish accompanied by either Indian Chai (tea), bread, rice, or chutney.
* **What's on the Menu?**
The excitement lies in the surprise! We reveal the dish you'll be cooking 24 hours before the scheduled workshop. This allows us to take note of any food allergies or preferences you might have, ensuring a personalised and memorable experience. Our commitment to variety means we'll never repeat a dish for our loyal participants.
* **What to Bring?**
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Your presence is what truly counts and adds flavour to the workshop.
* **How to make the Payment?**
Our approach to payment is rooted in building relationships. We value your experience and trust. At the heart of our ethos is your satisfaction, and we're delighted to offer you these payment choices after each workshop. You have three convenient options for making your payment:
* Bancontact (QR Code Scan)
* Bank Transfer
* Cash
**Parking:**
* Don't worry, it's free parking on the street.
**Price Per Person:**
* **Single Workshop - € 28**
* **6 workshops (\~9 % discount): € 153** (Effective **€ 25,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 4 months**
* **12 workshops (\~20 % discount): € 269** (Effective **€ 22,5 per workshop**) - **Valid for 8 months**
**Follow/Visit us:**
* [Sanjha Rasoi Website](https://www.sanjharasoi.com/)
* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sanjharasoi/)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sanjharasoi/) (hashtag: #sanjharasoi)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@sanjharasoi)
* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjharasoi/)
* [Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=sanjha+rasoi)
Please do like or comment once you have experienced our services.
**Terms and Conditions:**
We provide full professional guidance/assistance to help you prepare the food. However, please do read the following terms on cooking and also, by giving an RSVP, you adhere to following terms and conditions:
* Any food allergy must be declared by the member before starting/collecting the workshop/take away box. We are not liable if not declared.
* A workshop can involve cooking with hot oil/utensils and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Some workshop may involve knives for cutting vegetables/ingredients and we can only provide guidance on how to be careful.
* Members will be liable for their own actions.
**Cancellation Policy:**
* Free cancellation is possible up to 48 hours (for individual) and 72 hours (for private or group) before the scheduled workshop.
* Cancellation between 48 hours and 24 hours will be charged at 33 % of the cost.
* Cancellation in less than 24 hours will be charged at 50 % of the cost.
* No refund on "NO-SHOW".
Improv Jam
Join our improv jam!
This jam gives you the opportunity to try out short-form improv comedy.
This session is for beginners and advanced improvisers alike!
The idea is to just have fun.
Let's gather and create stories that never have and never will exist again!
We will play sevral short form games. All the rules and settings of the games will be explained. You just need the Yes And! spirit.
Come along, bring a friend!
**Practical info:**
**Location**: BBP Dansaert
Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Bruxelles
**Time**
Doors open: 18:30
Jam: 19h
Duration is usually two hours. But you are free to leave if you have to.
**Entry:** Free event
This event is free of any charge.
**Register for the event:**
You must register yourself on Meetup event
If you bring someone who's not Meetup, please use the Guest option and indicate how many people are you bringing.
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Risky Business
...and speaking of breakthrough roles: who can forget the first time we saw Tom Cruise singing Bob Seeger in his underwear? Often considered an updated 1983 version of The Graduate, the movie sparkles with memorable lines and original music. I only regret that I was never told that "Princeton could use someone like Bob..."
See the movie first and join us for some "Cruisin'"
Disc Tues / Choose Your Movie: THE CHRISTOPHERS vs NORMAL at the Gateway!
Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event:
THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s
NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
City Lights (1931)
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.
Movie Night - You, Me & Tuscany
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🎬 Movie Night
You, Me & Tuscany
Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page.
Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming.
Expect an evening filled with:
🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy
🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation
✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers
Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect.
Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening.
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Discount Tuesday: YOU, ME & TUSCANY at Marcus Crosswoods!
Join us on for a Discount Tuesday event to see the fun romantic-comedy YOU, ME & TUSCANY! The film stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and follows a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A free-spirited, young cook makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets the homeowner's cousin. The charming, Destination Italy, feel-good rom-com stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTMroh8pjI
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:50pm showing and meet in the bar area between 6:15 and 6:30pm! Tickets just $6 when you purchase via the Marcus App and join Marcus Rewards (FREE)! It’ll also get you a Free popcorn on the day of the show! Advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan




















