Film Acting

**Our next show:** [next improv Show](https://www.iicv.at/improvshow) **Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority. **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179

**Join us** for free writing sessions with tea and treats and find the accountability, focus, and structure you need to achieve your goals. 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:** 18:00 - Quick Session intros. 18:15- Timer starts 20:00 - end/chat/ take off/. Vienna Mosaik closes at 20:15 OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING before and after the session. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and join us! **What Should I Bring?** -Whatever you need to be able to write! -Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block out music or sounds. **Other Important Details:** TRAVEL / PARKING: 65A to Laxenburger Straße/Troststraße; O tram or 11 stop Arthaberplatz; Reumannplatz U-Bahn; Parking is Kurzparkzone. **INTERNET:** Yes **FOOD/DRINKS:** Light snacks, tea and coffee available. Donations optional **Open seating:** writing room is separate next to the entrance room. **Other info:** Click on the meetup you want to attend and then click on the red button "Teilnehmen" or "Attend". Otherwise, you can attend the writing session anyway. :) *Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Vienna Mosaik!* Find Us on Google Maps: [Vienna Mosaik](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1FsrkiXaw6D7y6pK7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy)

This is a Football Training +Match session - preparation for full pitch football (skill & position improvements). The session is managed by Toni Geormaneanu - license UEFA B - coach of Meetup United - Uberliga B ( KM plus Reserves) If you would like to join, get in touch with our club responsible - Sorin Brici (+43 676 4276984)

**Monthly "Pub Moot" and Lecture Series- *in English*** **This Month’s Topic:** **Eros and the Sacred: The Origins and Meaning of Sexual Reproduction** *Why does sex exist at all? From a biological standpoint, sexual reproduction is expensive, risky, and complicated — so why did life evolve it? In this talk, Nuphar explores the deep origins and biological logic of sexual reproduction and asks what this tells us about desire, polarity, and human connection. Drawing on her background in biology, she examines how the imperatives of reproduction have shaped human behaviour, relationships, and culture — and what the Western Mysteries and pagan traditions have long understood, symbolically and spiritually, about the sacred interplay of masculine and feminine principles.* Pub Moots will generally be held on the **4th Wednesday** of every month. Sometimes there will be exceptions based on what is going on, so make sure to check back here on Meetup for the exact information All are welcome- experienced practioners, newbies, merely curious, Wiccans and Wiccan-curious and practitioners of similar traditions and those who have no idea why they want to come but just do and even those who don't know a thing but simply like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and suchlike... :-) **General schedule of the evening:** 19:00- 19:30- Meetup, time to eat and socialize 19:30- 20:30- Lecture and Discussion 20:30-21:00 and beyond- Open discussion and more socializing- eat, drink, and be merry! **Attendance is free** but you will need to buy something at the pub. :-) *(The Pub is old-school Austrian and cash-only, so bring paper money! :-))*

**Freches deutsches Comedy Open Mic in Wien! Junge Comedians + erfahrene Pros, gratis Eintritt & Drinks – jeden Mittwoch im Comedy Pub.** ## [HOL DIR DEINE RESERVIERUNG!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/checkst-du-comedy-freches-stand-up-open-mic-thecomedypub-tickets-8S49H0?ref=MeetUp) Willkommen zu **Checkst du? Comedy**, der mittwöchlichen Stand-up-Show im *The Comedy Pub*, bei der junge Talente und erfahrene Comedians gemeinsam für einen Abend voller Energie sorgen. Frech, direkt und immer spontan – hier wird Stand-up neu gedacht und live getestet. Diese Show ist der Spielplatz der neuen Generation von Comedians in Wien. Sie bringen frische Ideen, mutige Witze und ungeschliffene Jokes auf die Bühne. Erfahrene Profis runden den Abend ab und zeigen, wie Timing und Bühnenpräsenz funktionieren. Das Publikum bekommt so einen spannenden Mix: jung, wild, frech – und trotzdem mit Comedy-Handwerk auf höchstem Niveau. ## 🤔 Was ist ein Open Mic? Ein Open Mic ist der Ort, an dem Comedy geboren wird. Hier probieren Newcomer ihre allerersten Jokes, während Profis ihre neuesten Texte testen. Manche Gags knallen sofort, manche landen vielleicht erst beim zweiten Versuch – aber gerade das macht den Reiz aus. Du bist live dabei, wenn Comedy entsteht, wächst und manchmal glorreich scheitert. Und genau das ist **echtes Stand-up**. ## 🍻 The Comedy Pub – Der Comedy-Hotspot in Wien Die Bühne von **Checkst du? Comedy** ist der historische Altbaukeller im *The Comedy Pub* (Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien). Oben: Irish-Pub-Flair mit Drinks, Bar-Snacks und guter Stimmung. Unten: Kelleratmosphäre pur – nah dran, direkt und perfekt für Stand-up. Dank der Lage direkt an der U4-Station Kettenbrückengasse bist du in wenigen Minuten mitten im Comedy-Geschehen. ## 💡 Eintritt frei – Spenden willkommen Lachen soll für alle zugänglich sein! Deshalb ist der Eintritt frei. Aber Comedy lebt auch davon, dass Publikum und Künstler\*innen sich gegenseitig unterstützen. Wenn du gelacht hast, zeig’s mit einer Spende – fair, ehrlich und der direkteste Applaus überhaupt. ## 🎟️ Regeln für das Publikum Damit die Show für alle funktioniert, bitten wir dich um ein paar Basics: * Sei pünktlich – die besten Plätze sind schnell weg. * Lachen ausdrücklich erwünscht – am besten laut! * Keine Gespräche während der Show, Fokus auf die Bühne. * Kein Heckling – die Comedians sind funny genug. 😉 * Spenden sind willkommen – Support your locals! ## 🎉 Warum Mittwoch? Weil der Mittwoch sonst der langweiligste Tag der Woche wäre. **Checkst du? Comedy** macht aus der Wochenmitte ein Highlight: jung, frech, energiegeladen und mit Line-ups, die jede Woche neu überraschen. Wenn du Lust hast auf ehrliches Stand-up ohne Filter, dann bist du hier genau richtig. #CheckstDuComedy #ComedyWien #StandupWien #OpenMicWien #DeutschComedy #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupComedyWien #WienLacht #LachenInWien #ComediansWien #ComedySzeneWien #ComedyShowWien #WienEvents #WienNightlife #ComedyLovers #WienOpenMic #GermanComedy #ComedyVienna #ViennaComedy #StandupVienna #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #ViennaOpenMic #ViennaStandup #ViennaFun #ViennaUnderground #ComedyLifeWien #WienHumor #StandupSceneWien #LaughsInVienna #ComedySpotWien #FunnyInWien #AltbaukellerComedy #ViennaLaughs #WienWednesday #FrecheComedy #NewComediansWien #ComedyNewGen #YoungComedyWien

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

A Branch of the **Social Book Club** focusing on International Cinema. I find films based on the taste profile of my regular audience. We the Lovely Folks of the **Saturday Film Club, are back for the 28th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Film chosen for this week is: 🎥 **Jigoku (地獄) 1960** Directed by Nobuo Nakagawa A haunting Japanese cult classic that dives deep into the horrors of hell through striking, surreal imagery. A group of sinners — bound by murder, revenge, deceit, and adultery — find their fates intertwined as they descend into damnation. Visually bold, disturbing, and unforgettable. IMDb: 7.1/10 – Runtime: 1h 41m. 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at China Zentrum Stiegengasse! 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) PS - I can guarantee comfortable seating for 15 people. People in the waitlist can show up as well, because a lot of people sign up but don't show up. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. MUT is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

**LTX x DAS RUND – AI GenJAM** Am **25.04.2026** von **16–20 Uhr** laden **LTX** und **Das Rund** zu einem offenen Community Meetup in die **Lindengasse 7, 1070 Wien** ein. Das Event ist **kostenlos** und richtet sich an Kreative, Filmschaffende und AI-Interessierte, die sich vernetzen, austauschen und inspirieren lassen möchten. Gehostet wird der Nachmittag von **Stephanie Meisl (R& AI Supervisor / Media Artist)**. Anmeldung unter: **office@dasrund.com** – *First come, first serve. Space is limited.*

**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers. *Apply only if the description fits.* These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration. *Leave your comfort zone outside.* For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only. * Orientation call prior to first date of participation. * Limited to 10 participants per event.

## [BOOK HERE!!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/5-weeks-to-funny-stand-up-comedy-course-for-beginners-tickets-VPLWY9?ref=MeetUp) Learn stand-up from scratch! 5-week beginner comedy course in Vienna + live graduation show at The Comedy Pub. No experience needed! Ever dreamed of making people laugh on stage? Now’s your chance. Join our **Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Course** at The Comedy Pub Vienna and go from comedy newbie to confident performer in just five weeks. No experience needed — just curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor. Over five Thursdays, you’ll learn how to write jokes, build a tight 5-minute set, and perform with confidence. Then, at the end of the course, you’ll make your real on-stage debut at our official Graduation Show in front of friends, family, coworkers, and a full Comedy Pub audience. Ever dreamed of making people laugh on stage? Now’s your chance. Join our **Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Course** at The Comedy Pub Vienna and go from comedy newbie to confident performer in just five weeks. No experience needed — just curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor. Over five Thursdays, you’ll learn how to write jokes, build a tight 5-minute set, and perform with confidence. Then, at the end of the course, you’ll make your real on-stage debut at our official Graduation Show in front of friends, family, coworkers, and a full Comedy Pub audience. ## 🎭 What You’ll Learn This hands-on course teaches you the essential building blocks of stand-up comedy: ✔️ **Stage Confidence** Stage presence • body language • microphone skills ✔️ **Audience Connection** Strong openings • rhythm • building rapport ✔️ **Joke Writing Fundamentals** Setups • punchlines • tags • editing your material ✔️ **Storytelling That Works** Structure • pacing • finding your unique point of view ✔️ **Professional Delivery** Timing • voice projection • handling nerves Each session is designed around YOU — your experiences, your personality, your comedic voice. ## 👨‍🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Terence Hartnett @hahartnett Terence Hartnett is a ten-year comedy veteran from New York City whose career spans the U.S. and Europe. Career highlights include: 🌟 Caroline’s on Broadway 🌟 Second City Chicago 🌟 New York Comedy Festival – Comic to Watch 🌟 Sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 🌟 European tours & NYC comedy special 🌟 Headliner at The Comedy Pub Vienna Terence is known for his supportive, energetic teaching style and his ability to help beginners unlock their authentic comedic voice. ## 👨‍🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Terence Hartnett @hahartnett Terence Hartnett is a ten-year comedy veteran from New York City whose career spans the U.S. and Europe. Career highlights include: 🌟 Caroline’s on Broadway 🌟 Second City Chicago 🌟 New York Comedy Festival – Comic to Watch 🌟 Sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 🌟 European tours & NYC comedy special 🌟 Headliner at The Comedy Pub Vienna Terence is known for his supportive, energetic teaching style and his ability to help beginners unlock their authentic comedic voice. ## 📘 Course Structure **Lesson 1 – Introducing Yourself** Commanding the stage • microphone technique • first punchlines **Lesson 2 – Your First Joke** Finding material in your life • discovering your style **Lesson 3 – Crafting a Bit** Structuring setups & punchlines • tightening ideas • developing voice **Lesson 4 – Punching It Up** Editing • improving delivery • shaping your full 5-minute set **Lesson 5 – Graduation Show** Your official debut performance on a real comedy night ## ⭐ Why Take This Course? 🌟 Supportive, beginner-friendly environment 🌟 Learn from a working international comedian 🌟 Real feedback & hands-on exercises 🌟 Meet like-minded people 🌟 Join Vienna’s comedy community 🌟 Boost confidence & public speaking skills 🌟 Perform at Vienna’s top comedy club ## 🍻 About The Comedy Pub The Comedy Pub is Vienna’s home for stand-up comedy — a welcoming Irish-pub-style venue with: ✔️ A real stage ✔️ Great drinks ✔️ A friendly international crowd ✔️ A thriving comedy scene It’s the perfect place to begin your comedy journey. ## 🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Spaces are limited — previous courses have sold out. Book your place today and take your first step from shy to funny. For questions, message The Comedy Pub or contact Terence directly. #ComedyClassVienna #StandUpComedyCourse #LearnStandUp #ComedyWorkshopVienna #PublicSpeakingVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaComedy #GraduationShow #TryStandUp #ComedyTraining #BeginnerComedy #EnglishComedyVienna

Dies ist eine Einladung zu einer direkten spirituellen inneren Erfahrung. Viele von uns sind mit dem Wissen vertraut, dass wahres Glück und Frieden in uns selbst sind – Welten, Universen und alle spirituellen Ebenen sind bereits in uns. Wir brauchen sie weder suchen noch erschaffen, uns fehlt nur der Zutritt. Wie gelangen wir zu unserem Reich, das so tief in unserem Inneren verankert ist? In diesem Vortrag wird dargelegt, wie der Schlüssel die Tür zur tiefsten spirituellen Erfahrung von Licht und Klang im Inneren öffnet. Diese Veranstaltung ist kostenlos. Vortragende: Edith Kaplan

# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/jason-debose-how-to-act-your-age-live-stand-up-thecomedypub-vienna-tickets-1986218367605?aff=MeetUp) From California to Helsinki: Jason DeBose brings sharp, global stand-up to Vienna. A comedy show about modern life chaos. ### Jason DeBose – Live in Vienna 🇺🇸🔥 Botox. Ozempic. People living alone. Careers changing every 3 years. What the hell happened to adulthood? In his solo show **“How To Act Your Age”**, Californian comedian Jason DeBose takes on the absurd reality of modern life — where nothing looks like it did for our parents, and nobody really knows what they’re doing anymore. This is stand-up comedy about a world that’s evolving faster than we can keep up. And somehow… still hilarious. 😂 What to Expect Jason DeBose blends sharp observations, global experiences and personal storytelling into a comedy show that feels both intelligent and unpredictable. Expect: * brutally honest takes on modern life * stories from traveling across Europe and beyond * reflections on shifting social norms * off-grid lifestyles and unconventional choices * unexpected humor in serious topics From Los Angeles to the Arctic Circle, Jason has immersed himself in communities that live completely outside traditional expectations — and brings those stories straight to the stage. 🌍 About Jason DeBose Jason DeBose is a Californian comedian based in Helsinki, Finland. He started stand-up in 2017 and has since performed in: * 23 cities across Finland * 9 European countries * 4 U.S. states His comedy mixes: * current events * personal life stories * cultural observations * and unique travel experiences Jason has toured extensively across Europe, including Germany, Poland, Czechia, Serbia and the Baltics. His solo show *Forbidden Release* debuted in Belgrade in 2025 as part of his **“Twelve Gigs of Christmas” tour**. 🎤 Line-Up 🎙️ **Jason DeBose** – Headliner 🎤 Hosted by **Kostyantyne** Vienna’s best dressed comedian 🔥 Featuring **Athanasia Kontou** Austria’s best new comedian 2026 🎯 Who Should Attend? This show is perfect for: ✔️ Fans of smart, observational stand-up ✔️ Expats and English-speaking audiences in Vienna ✔️ People interested in modern culture & societal shifts ✔️ Anyone questioning what adulthood even means anymore ✔️ Comedy lovers looking for something fresh and international 🍻 The Venue The show takes place at **The Comedy Pub Vienna** — the home of international stand-up comedy in Vienna. An intimate underground venue with a full bar and a true comedy club atmosphere. 📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7 1050 Vienna 🚇 U4 Kettenbrückengasse (right outside) 📅 Event Details **Event:** How To Act Your Age – Jason DeBose Live **Date:** April 25, 2026 🚪 Doors Open: **20:30** 🎤 Show Starts: **21:00** ⏱️ Duration: approx. **90 minutes** 📍 The Comedy Pub Vienna 🗣️ Language: English 🔥 Why You Should Come Because nobody really knows how to “act their age” anymore. And Jason DeBose is here to prove it — in the funniest way possible. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets This is a **one-night-only international headliner show** in Vienna. Seats are limited and shows at The Comedy Pub often sell out. 👉 Get your tickets now and experience sharp, global stand-up comedy live. #JasonDeBose #StandUpComedyVienna #ComedyVienna #LiveComedyVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #ComedyClubVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaEvents #ExpatsVienna #InternationalComedy #ComedyShowVienna #StandupVienna #ComedyNightVienna #FunnyVienna #ViennaNightlife #ThingsToDoVienna #ComedyEurope #LiveComedyAustria #ComedyTour #ObservationalComedy #StorytellingComedy #ModernLifeComedy #ComedyLovers #ComedySceneVienna

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

"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

A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025. The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed. IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks. PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE STARTING AT 6:30, WHICH IS THIRTY MINUTES EARLIER THAN USUAL.

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

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 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 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.