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### Saturday Night Language Exchange Dinner – Barcelona **New in Barcelona? No plans for this Saturday night?** If you’d like to practice your **Spanish — or maybe your English too —** why not join our **fun language exchange dinner**? *** This isn’t just another typical language exchange… 👉 It’s a **social, relaxed evening** where you can: ✔ Practice your languages naturally ✔ Meet fun, interesting people ✔ Connect with locals, expats, and visitors *** ### 💬 What makes it different? Unlike traditional language exchanges (where you repeat the same conversations), this dinner offers: ✨ **Real, meaningful conversations** ✨ A more **relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere** ✨ A chance to truly **connect with people** *** ### 🍷 Why join? Because it’s not just about learning… 👉 It’s about **meeting people, having fun, and enjoying the experience** *** ### 🚀 Final message **So if you have no plans this Saturday night… don’t stay at home.** Come and enjoy a **fun, social language exchange dinner** and make your night memorable.

Un evento chulo comprar entradas aquí y más detalles [Detalles y entradas ](https://dice.fm/event/k69vap-monumental-club-indie-is-not-dead-18th-apr-plaza-monumental-de-barcelona-barcelona-tickets?fbclid=IwVERDUAQFW7ZleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzBrYQCNc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs1Tuf5lMG5ppeBxHYCtCPgdmfsIxiOYwIQfW__bClQLqGbF4aUmDiEvSKxg_aem_ymx1RT5yJSe0cHFzN2HY2A&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=120243040996630195&utm_term=120243040996710195&utm_content=120243052781430195&utm_id=120243040996630195) Indie is NOT dead! Lo han intentado enterrar muchas veces, pero aquí seguimos. El 18 de abril, en Monumental Club, celebramos el indie en todas sus formas: de los himnos de estadio a los temas que descubriste en un blog perdido en 2008. Si alguna vez has llorado con una canción de The National, si crees que el cartel del Primavera Sound “ya no es lo mismo”o has bailado hasta la madrugada al ritmo de Franz Ferdinand, ya sabes dónde estar. Pronto anunciaremos los artistas.. Esta vez, no te quedes sin tu entrada!!

¡Hola, amigos cinéfilos! Os invitamos a la sesión de proyección de **BARCIFF • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival**. Se proyectará una selección de cortometrajes del festival, en versión original, en **Niu Espai Artístic Contemporani**. El evento es gratuito. **IMPORTANTE:** Para evitar ausencias, os confirmaremos la asistencia un día antes del evento a través de un mensaje por Meetup. No os olvidéis de tener activadas nuestras notificaciones en la app. ¡Nos vemos en Niu! **P. D.:** En caso de que te apuntes y luego no puedas venir, sé amable y libera tu plaza para que otra persona pueda participar en el evento. *** Hello film lovers! We invite you to the screening session of BARCIFF • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival. We will be screening a selection of short films from our festival at Niu Espai Artístic Contemporani. Admission is free. ***IMPORTANT***: To avoid no-shows, we will confirm your attendance one day before the event via a Meetup message. Please ensure notifications are enabled on the app. See you at Niu! PS.: In case you join the attendance list but you cannot come, be kind and release your spot, so another person can take part in the event. • cine • cine independiente • festival de cine • cine indie • cortos • cortometrajes • entrada grátis • entrada gratuita • short films • film festival

**Saturday, April 18th at 1800.** Welcome back to another wonderful event at [Backstory] Bookshop, celebrating great poetry, storytelling, and music! 🎙️Gypsy Lounge isn't just an open mic; it's a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and connection. Whether you're eager to share your newest creation or want to bask in the ambiance of artistic expression, Gypsy Lounge is your sanctuary. We will be signing up artists day of the event. Just come by 15 minutes before 6 pm, on the evening of the open mic. The first 8 artists will get to sign up. Each performer will have 7 minutes to share their work or perform 2 songs. Performance slots are **limited,** so PLEASE come early. Also, this event is **not managed** by BackStory, so if you have any questions, please DM us on our Instagram account @gypsy_loungebcn. Come early to meet new friends 😊. A gentle reminder for our poetry night attendees: The beauty of an open mic is the unpredictability of content. As we do not moderate performer choices, some material may be best suited for adult ears. Those attending with children, please be advised. **Sign Up:** **On arrival, first-come basis.**

La Asociación Barcelona Escribe presenta ***Tras el Mosaico del Beso***, un volumen recopilatorio de los mejores textos escritos en nuestros talleres en el curso 2025/2026. ***Tras el mosaico del Beso***, es una obra muy especial donde **18 autores han puesto su corazón en cada página**. Promete sorprenderte, emocionarte y, quizá, hacer que te quedes un ratito más disfrutando de la magia de Sant Jordi. ¡Te esperamos con libros, sueños, y algo para brindar!

This month's pick: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon Backstory’s **Story Squad!** is our book club for young readers — a space to discover incredible stories, share ideas, and nurture a lifelong love of reading. Led by a mom-and-daughter duo, each session is about celebrating books together in a fun and welcoming way. **Instructions** 1. Swing by the shop to pick up a copy of your book 2. Read it 3. Come discuss it Easy peasy! Happy reading!

👋 ***Hi, I'm David, I help travelers and expats have confident, real-world conversations in English and Spanish.*** Hola a todos, soy David, me dedico a ayudar a viajeros y expatriados a tener conversaciones naturales y a ganar confianza en inglés y en español. ***I'd like to build a tribe of locals and expats here.*** Me gustaría construir una comunidad de locales y expatriados aquí. ***🎯 We'll explore a local neighborhood, using our surroundings to fuel the conversation and bypass memorized phrases.*** Exploraremos un barrio local, usando el entorno para inspirar la conversación y dejar de lado las frases memorizadas. ***We don't need to pay for alcohol in a bar to loosen up; the movement and the fresh air give us the confidence to speak.*** No necesitamos pagar por beber alcohol en un bar para soltarnos; movernos al aire libre nos ayudará a hablar con confianza. ⚠️ **This is not your average exchange / No es el típico intercambio** ***This isn't the typical language exchange where people show up once and never return. We offer an exchange where we go beyond the repetitive "where are you from?" and "what do you do?".*** Este no es el típico intercambio donde la gente viene un día y nunca más vuelve. Ofrecemos un intercambio donde vamos más allá del repetitivo "¿de dónde eres?" y "¿a qué te dedicas?". ***Improving requires consistency; it's no use joining a gym and never going.*** Mejorar requiere de constancia, no vale con apuntarse al gym y nunca ir. ***To join our bilingual tribe, you will need to pay a one-time commitment fee (€10) that shows your mid and long-term commitment to coming back and practicing with the group.*** Al unirte tendrás que pagar una matrícula de pago único (10€) que muestre tu compromiso a medio y largo plazo de volver y seguir practicando con el grupo. ***If you are already in the WhatsApp group, this does NOT apply to you.*** Si ya estás en el grupo de WhatsApp, este cambio NO te afecta. ***Let's get started!*** ¡Vamos! 💪 **‼️IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE** ***All real-time updates, exact meeting points, and last-minute cancellations (due to weather or unforeseen circumstances) are posted ONLY in our WhatsApp group.*** Todas las actualizaciones en tiempo real, los puntos de encuentro exactos y las cancelaciones de última hora (por clima o imprevistos) se publican SOLO en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp. ***Please check the group before heading out to the event.*** Por favor, consulta el grupo antes de salir de casa para el evento.

En la antesala de Sant Jordi, nos reunimos en Drapaire Art para celebrar la poesía como espacio de expresión y transformación. Desde Barcelona Escribe —donde muchas y muchos de vosotros exploráis vuestra propia voz en los talleres— os invitamos a la presentación oficial de la segunda edición de Caminos tortuosos para escapar de humanos y otras bestias. Un poemario que nació del riesgo de escribir lo incómodo, lo humano y lo que a veces cuesta nombrar. Esta segunda edición no es solo una reedición: es la confirmación de que escribir con honestidad encuentra lectores. 📅 19 de abril 🕛 12:00 h 📍 Drapaire Art Calle Enric Morera 65, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat 🎟 Entrada libre Habrá lectura de poemas, conversación sobre el proceso creativo y un espacio cercano para compartir preguntas e inquietudes. Si escribes, si quieres escribir o si sientes curiosidad por el camino que recorre un libro hasta su segunda edición, este encuentro es también para ti. Porque escribir no es un privilegio. Es una decisión. Nos vemos para celebrar la palabra. Rita Gar

The climate emergency will not be solved by reading books. But by coming together to read, to educate ourselves, to share what we learn with friends and family, and to take action in our corner of the world we can be a small part of the wave of change humanity desperately needs. Sound like something you want to be a part of? We’d love to have you. Join the Climate Action Book Club this month to read the 'The Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis' by Amitav Ghosh, the Bengali Indian novelist and writer who has several books on climate change. This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. You can also [buy a copy from them online](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-nutmegs-curse/). To cover Meetup fees, we also request a €1 donation per attendee. You are welcome (even encouraged) to join us even if you haven't read the book but want to hear and join the discussion about it. Feel free to bring a friend, too. Hope to see you!

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **CRAI UPF** in **CIUTADELLA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

A slow, easy afternoon to create, connect, and just be. I'm launching my independently-published, ***Field Journal: Mindfulness in Nature - Europe***, a guided pocket journal for slow walkers, quiet watchers, and anyone who finds peace in the natural world, and I'd love to celebrate it with you! **How the afternoon flows:** 1: Arrive, settle in & mingle Help yourself to a few sweet and savory snacks, bring your own drink (and snacks), and get to know the people around you. No rush. 2: The journal: its story & how to use it We'll explore the journal together — where it came from, what inspired it, and how to make it your own out in nature. 3: Colour, write & doodle Choose a bird or nature colouring page and settle in. I'll share some gentle journaling prompts to write alongside your art — and doodle to your heart's content too. 4: Free time — yours to enjoy Keep creating, chat with others, browse the journals, or simply sit and be. The rest of the afternoon is yours. Colouring pages, pencils, and other materials are provided (except for the journal - this needs to be purchased separately, 14,99€ - I accept contactless card, Bizum or Cash). A few sweet and savory snacks will be on the table — just bring your own drink of choice or snacks too if you need gluten-free snacks. Please bring your own mat too if you'd want to sit down or lie down. **Journals are already available to purchase online** and also on the day, with a little something **extra** for everyone who takes one home. 🐦 **Can't wait for the launch?** Get your copy here and you can pick it up during the launch: https://www.hereaware.com/journal It all starts with being here, aware.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🥐 **ENGLISH below)** Avui posem rumb a una de les grans joies naturals del nostre país: **les Fonts del Llobregat**. Un indret màgic on l’aigua brolla amb força de les parets de la muntanya formant **desenes de fonts i cascades… un autèntic caprici de la natura i un dels racons més impressionants de Catalunya**. Ara, després del desglaç, el trobarem en el seu moment més espectacular. I no només això: farem una ruta circular de **11 km i 630 m de desnivell** positiu. Sense dificultats tècniques, però amb exigència física moderada, ideal per a qui vulgui fer treballar el *body* i gaudir de la muntanya amb calma. Arribarem fins al **preciós poble de Castellar de n'Hug**, descobrirem **una cova sorprenent on viurem una experiència especial i coronarem un cim amb vistes privilegiades a la Serra del Cadí, ara ben verda i florida**. 🌸🌱 Ens espera un dia complet de natura, aigua i muntanya. T’hi apuntes? ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 14 € cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 39€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * Al nostre Insta [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * a Can Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * \*\*i uneix-te al [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) \*\* per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍀 **CASTELLANO** 🌸 Hoy ponemos rumbo a una de las grandes joyas naturales de Cataluña: **las Fuentes del Llobregat**. Un lugar mágico donde el agua brota con fuerza de las paredes de la montaña formando decenas de fuentes y cascadas… **un auténtico capricho de la naturaleza y uno de los rincones más impresionantes de Cataluña**. Ahora, tras el deshielo, lo encontraremos en su momento más espectacular. Y no solo eso: realizaremos tambíen una **ruta circular de 11km y 630m de desnivel positivo**. Sin dificultades técnicas, pero con una exigencia física moderada, ideal para quienes quieran activar el cuerpo y disfrutar de la montaña con calma. Llegaremos hasta el **precioso pueblo de Castellar de n'Hug**, **descubriremos una cueva sorprendente donde viviremos una experiencia especial** y coronaremos una cima con **vistas privilegiadas a la Serra del Cadí, ahora verde y florida.** 🌸🌱 **Nos espera un día completo de naturaleza, agua y montaña.** **Te apuntas?** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 14€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 39€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * En Instagram [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * En Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * Y únete al \*\* [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) \*\* para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⛰️ **ENGLISH** 🦗 Today we head towards one of the great natural jewels of Catalunya: the **Fonts del Llobregat**. A magical place where water bursts powerfully from the mountain walls, creating **dozens of springs and waterfalls… a true masterpiece of nature and one of the most breathtaking spots in Catalonia.** Right now, after the snowmelt, it’s at its most spectacular. And that’s not all: we’ll hike an 11 km circular route with 630 meters of elevation gain. No technical difficulties, but a moderate physical challenge — perfect for working the body while enjoying the mountains at a relaxed pace. We’ll reach **the beautiful village of Castellar de n'Hug**, **explore a fascinating cave where we’ll share a special experience**, and summit a **peak with privileged views over the Serra del Cadí, now lush and in bloom. 🌸🌱** **A full day of nature, water and mountains awaits.** **Are you in?** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €14 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €39** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! **Stay connected:** * On Instagram [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * On Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * Join our \*\* [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) \*\* to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

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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

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

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, April 22 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.

We practice, dance, and enjoy a BYOB bottle of your favorite wine at the Dublin Ballroom off Sawmill, North, and “milonga” is a social event for tango dancing where dancers socialize. A “*practica*” is an informal social event for tango dancing where dancers focus on practicing the dance; while a “*practilonga*” combines the relaxed atmosphere of a “*practica*” with the format of a “milonga.” We are doing it all! ***Cost is $10 payable to the Teacher.*** *Cost is for the cost of the venue and covers some snacks.* We have had fun doing this event in the past. Please arrive promptly as lessons begin at 2pm. Don't worry about bringing a partner as there will be others at the event from outside the group that: a) might have a clue and b) won't step on your toes. The event is BYOB (similar to our Salsa events), so bring your favorite and a wine glass. We will likely find a place for dinner and drinks after the dance.