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All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat. Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001

We’re **Downtown Blues**, a community-run group bringing Blues dancing to Dublin with weekly classes and the occasional night out featuring live Blues bands. Whether you dance regularly or you’re just curious about the scene, our events are all about music, connection, and good company. Join us on Friday 27th February for our first **DTB Live Blues & Dancing** of 2026! For this occasion, we’re delighted to welcome the Mark Braidner Blues Trio. 📅 **Friday 27th February** 📍 **Arthur’s Pub** (28 Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin) 🕣 **Doors 8:30pm** 🎟️ **€17** — [Tickets on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mark-braidner-blues-trio-tickets-1980783228959) (limited tickets at the door) **Grab your ticket here:** [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mark-braidner-blues-trio-tickets-1980783228959](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mark-braidner-blues-trio-tickets-1980783228959) **🎵 DTB Live Blues & Dancing with the Mark Braidner Blues Trio 🎵** The trio features Mark Braidner on resonator guitar, Simon Templeton on piano and Michael Conway on drums. They play an eclectic mix of down home Delta Blues, ragtime and Hokum — perfect for dancing or just soaking up the vibe! **Grab your ticket here:** [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mark-braidner-blues-trio-tickets-1980783228959](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mark-braidner-blues-trio-tickets-1980783228959) Blues dancing is relaxed, social, and all about connecting with the music and the people around you. Whether you come to dance, listen, or just hang out, you’ll find a friendly crowd and a great atmosphere. **Join us for a night of live Blues, good company, and plenty of dancing!**

After work drinks… but with arcade games, karaoke, and darts. Friday 27th February at Token 🎮🍹 Come unwind, play, sing, sip. in token: Custom House Square, Unit 4 Mayor Street Lower, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 DE47

A beautiful gin tasting event for single people age 24-40. Come for the gin, stay for the chemistry. **For details on this event and to get your ticket, click on Eventbrite link:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gin-tasting-singles-evening-age-24-40-tickets-1982116804720?aff=oddtdtcreator **Important information:** Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gin-tasting-singles-evening-age-24-40-tickets-1982116804720?aff=oddtdtcreator RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMUEDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHkLHmVDeh-gX09J8BZROIRCk5r73aBA3sIB_WbEHgkcrU9qQJrPc-WgXKvt3_aem_IPoV5DsFiEgLYrJKjKQW3A)**

Hi all, Meeting in Fentons Glen of Imaal in West Wicklow (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qStSiFTYqCwAVPQt9) and walking for 9.15am. We will do Camarra Hill, Lug, Carmenbalogue, Table and Lobawn. This will be about 25km and 1150mtrs. Pace will be decent and aiming to be done in under 6hrs. No backmarkers. Good training for anyone doing the Turks. Cheers Sean

Is the recession really coming — or is it just ghosting us? Is it slowly creeping in, or will it never fully arrive? And where is the drop in housing prices we’ve all been waiting for? In this session, we’ll explore these questions and more as we try to make sense of the post-COVID economic landscape: uncertainty, resilience, inflation fatigue, and what might actually lie ahead. This event will be co-hosted by Cillian, who will help guide the discussion and bring expert perspective to a topic that affects all of us, whether we like it or not. Looking forward to having you join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and lively conversation.

Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered! Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows: ● **3 - 4pm**: Salsa class ● **4 - 5pm:** Bachata class ● **5 - 6pm:** Social Dance ● **VENUE**: Turk's Head 27 Parliament St Dublin 2 ***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!* Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence** What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice? In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst. Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process. This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices. **Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti** Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design. Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast. After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills. In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development. Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

🌿 The Fitness Experience 🌿 This is not just a workout—it’s a vibe. The Fitness Experience is a high-energy, feel-good outdoor fitness meetup designed for every body and every level. Whether you’re just getting started, getting back into it, or already living an active lifestyle, this experience meets you where you are and pushes you just enough to level up. Expect movement, fresh air, challenges, laughter, and real community. We sweat together, encourage each other, and stay accountable—because consistency is easier with friends! Motivation with meaning: ✨ Show up for yourself ✨ Progress over perfection ✨ Consistency creates confidence Each month, we pop up at a new scenic outdoor location—parks, waterfronts, city greenspaces, and hidden urban gems—bringing fitness to life in the most inspiring settings possible. Come solo. Bring a friend. Leave energized.

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)