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From Louis IX to Bonaparte, from Algerian immigrants and their slaughter by the French police to African American writers And civil rights activists, from the first translation of the Quran into a European language to the first Arabic lessons in Paris, discover the Other Paris in one of the most beautiful areas of the City of Light. Free My number : 0759686132

**Les Choristes - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬Date & Time: Sunday, February 1st, Drinks at Tournebride bar next to the cinema from 7pm and Screening at 8pm** **📽️ Cinéma: L'Épée de bois, 100 Rue Mouffetard, Paris 5** **🎟Movie Tickets: €5 – €9.5 [https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F2804/D1769972400/VF/264954/](https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F2804/D1769972400/VF/264954/)**

*"Somewhere between the lines, fiction begins to ask who we are."* I have decided to add these series of ***Philosophy Through Fiction*** to our club to take upon a different topic each time that makes us dig deeper! For this edition of **Philosophy Through Fiction: Identity**, we’ll gather to explore stories that quietly unravel the self. Novels where identity is shaped, fractured, performed, or forgotten. This is a themed book club, so there’s **no required reading**. Any book that walks us through exploring the human identity would fit the subject: through love and solitude, through memory and moral choice, through the tension between who we are and how we’re seen. Bring along any classic (or favorite passage) that grapples with identity through story, from existential novels to introspective modern classics. Bring your favorite quotes, reflections, or books to share! (Physical copies are always welcome for our group book photo tradition. ✨) Expect an evening of thoughtful conversation, quiet revelations, and the pleasure of recognizing pieces of ourselves in fiction. 📖 P.S. I’ll reach out before the event to confirm attendance. Please cancel in advance if plans change so I can adjust the reservation accordingly.

**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* **The Original Paris Pub Crawl 🍷✨** Experience the magic of Paris by night with the Original Paris Pub Crawl — the city’s most social and entertaining nightlife adventure! Join fellow travelers and locals as we explore the best bars, pubs, and clubs across the Latin Quarter, Bastille, or Pigalle, depending on the night. Led by a fun, knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers exclusive drink deals, free shots, skip-the-line entry, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Paris. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, it’s the perfect way to meet new people and discover the hidden nightlife gems of the City of Light. **🌟 Highlights** * Discover the best local bars and nightlife spots in Paris * Free shots and exclusive drink discounts at every venue * Skip-the-line VIP entry to one of Paris’s top clubs * Meet fun travelers from around the world * Led by a professional local nightlife guide **✅ What’s Included** * Free welcome shots & drink specials (after purchasing 1st drink at each bar) * Entry to all bars and final club * Local nightlife guide * Great vibes & new friends

Nous poursuivons le cycle consacré à Marcel Proust avec le 4e volume de la "Recherche" soit : **"Sodome et Gomorrhe" - Fin du volume** "C'est le prélude à une étude brûlante sur la descendance innombrable des habitants des cités bibliques à laquelle appartiennent presque tous les personnages de La Recherche. Ducs, princes, aristocrates et bourgeois, domestiques et gens du peuple, entrent dans l'immense colonie alors clandestine. Albertine n'y échappe pas, lesbienne secrète, dont les mœurs sont le motif principal de la jalousie névrotique de Marcel...." Babelio Pour la présentation d'auteur et de la "Recherche". \- Raphaële va nous parler de M\. Proust et de "La Recherche" en privilégiant l'angle philosophique\. Pour le focus sur l'oeuvre : \- Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre\. Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonne semaine, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation au club de lecture est de 2 euros par personne et par an (les cotisations Meetup sont de 240 euros par an). Mais elle reste facultative.

**Ahoy there,** The next full moon picnic will be Sun Feb 1st, from 5 - 6:30 PM. Moonrise will be around 5:40 PM. I’m in Colorado so you’ll be warmly hosted and toasted by my charming side-kick, Catherine. This full moon was known as known to American Indians as the Full Snow Moon. It was also known to unsuccessful hunters as the Full Hunger Moon. **WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share. You will be most warmly received if you bring hot chocolate, spiced wine, coffee, tea, etc. **WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around a bench near the middle of the bridge. Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli. **WHEN**: Sun Feb 1st, from 5 - 6:30 pm **WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around. **WHO**: You and your friends. **HOW** to find us: Look for a group of laughing “lunatics" speaking English and French around a bench near the middle of the bridge. No telescope this time. **THEME**: Febrrrruary **PUZZLER**: There is no puzzler again this month. I was moaning about how much rabbit-hole time it takes me to come up with a puzzler each month - even though I really enjoy learning new things about our cosmos. Someone suggested the obvious solution - just stop posing puzzlers, duh! Which makes a lot of sense cuz I know the vast majority of recipients don’t actually read the email, except perhaps to check the upcoming date (in the subject heading). So since you indeed have read this far, please send a message and tell me whether it’s worth continuing to pose those puzzlers. **PUZZLER ANSWER**: The answer is in your hands. 🤣 Ciao for niao, **Captain Bob**

Nous poursuivons le cycle consacré à Marcel Proust avec le 4e volume de la "Recherche" soit : **"Sodome et Gomorrhe" - 2e partie, fin du volume**, "C'est le prélude à une étude brûlante sur la descendance innombrable des habitants des cités bibliques à laquelle appartiennent presque tous les personnages de La Recherche. Ducs, princes, aristocrates et bourgeois, domestiques et gens du peuple, entrent dans l'immense colonie alors clandestine. Albertine n'y échappe pas, lesbienne secrète, dont les mœurs sont le motif principal de la jalousie névrotique de Marcel...." Babelio Pour la présentation d'auteur et de la "Recherche". \- Raphaële va nous parler de M\. Proust et de "La Recherche" en privilégiant l'angle philosophique\. Pour le focus sur l'oeuvre : \- Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre\. Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonne semaine, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation au club de lecture est de 2 euros par personne et par an (les cotisations Meetup sont de 240 euros par an). Mais elle reste facultative.

We will talk in English and have good time together.

It's the shortest month of the year, and ther's no time to lose! Come down for another trivia party at our cozy Sunday alcove, [The Pub](https://www.thepubparis.com/). Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on a wide variety of topics, movies and TV, pop culture, geography, fashion, and anything strange and peculiar that comes through the mind of your host, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because we have a plan... The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (you can specify how many when you sign up, and we’ll book a table in your name) or come on your own and we’ll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here. If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc) [Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) See you very soon! The PQM team

Ce dimanche nous allons dessiner au Musée Cernuschi. Rendez-vous à 14h30 dans le lobby du Musée. Apportez votre matériel de dessin, votre carnet de croquis, un tabouret pliable si vous en avez un. Tous niveaux bienvenus. A 17h, nous nous retrouverons au point de rendez vous initial pour aller prendre un café ensemble, afin de discuter et partager nos dessins. L'entrée du musée pour les collections permanentes est gratuite et sans réservation. This Sunday we will draw to Musée Cernuschi. Meet at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby of the museum. Bring your drawing materials, your sketchbook, a folding stool if you have one. All levels welcome. At 5 p.m., we will meet at the initial meeting point to go have a coffee together, to discuss and share our drawings. The entrance to the museum for the permanent collections is free and without booking necessary.

Hey toi ! Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être. L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici … Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus ⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine 📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **Comment participer :** Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **Nos réseau sociaux :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)** Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires. .................................................. ......................... A bientôt La team meetup

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.

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

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

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

Join us for an interactive Bombay Gin Cocktail Class at TownHall — a fun, social experience designed to bring people together over great drinks, great food, and great conversation. During the class, you’ll learn how to craft several different Bombay Gin cocktails, guided by a master mixologist in a relaxed, high-energy setting. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, engaging, and built to spark connection, laughter, and good vibes. Whether you come solo or with friends, this experience makes it easy to meet people, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, and unwind mid-week. ✨ What’s Included (A Ton 😁) • Multiple Bombay Gin cocktails • Interactive cocktail instruction • Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall • A lively, social atmosphere 🍸 Sponsored by Bombay Gin 🍽 Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall Must be 21+ to attend $20 fee per person 

Inspired by the successful events like "Pot Luck in the Park" and "Saturday Mornings @ East Market," this meetup promises a fun and engaging atmosphere where like-minded individuals can connect over a shared love for languages and cultures. Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening afternoon of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will individually choose from the buffet and pay for their own meal, by weight.)