Bohemia

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

**Paris H3 R\*n 1134 \| ✨ Eurovision\! ✨** It's Eurovision Day! Bring your best singing voices and songs and join the hash for a run, a beer and a completely non-political event where everyone wins except your liver! Wear your silliest performance art costumes and try to think of a bar we can go to for the on-after show watching. 🐰 Hares: Bearded Clam 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, no bag drop 🧭 Directions: Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (lignes 14, RER C), sortie/exit 3 📍 Meeting Point: follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 5 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh

**Free walking tour - tips welcomed!** Join Paris-see Tours for a playful wander through the cobbled streets of Montmartre, where windmills once turned, absinthe flowed, and Paris showed the world how to party. We’ll dive into the long-gone cabarets and buzzing nightlife that gave birth to Bohemia at the legendary Moulin Rouge, where scandal, can-can, and artists collided. Along the way, we’ll visit the former home of Vincent and Theo Van Gogh. You’ll discover what Montmartre looked like before Georges-Eugène Haussmann reshaped Paris with grand boulevards, hear the dramatic tale of the Paris Commune, and uncover why the Sacré-Cœur watches over the city from the hilltop. We’ll finish our adventure at the romantic Wall of Love, where “I love you” is written in over 250 languages — because after this tour, you just might fall in love with Montmartre too.

Les deux amies Jovana et Tanja nous viennent des Balkans. Jovana est une chanteuse-guitariste de Macédoine, Tanja est une pianiste-chanteuse de Serbie. Réunies par leur amour et passion pour la musique traditionnelle des Balkans, elles forment le duo Klinke Gasolinke cette année et commencent leur aventure au Dissident Club. Jovana Krstevska - Guitare & Voix Tanja Krivokapic - Piano & Voix 🗓️SAMEDI 16 MAI de 19H30 à 21H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Hey expats, polyglots, locals! *Special Offer Alert: Only €25 for these 2 trips!* 🔥 Since we still have many spots available for these 2 trips, we’re launching a special promotion at a super low price : 🍾 Saturday, May 16 – Champagne Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-16-2026-champagne/ 🎨 Sunday, May 17 – Giverny Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-17-2026-giverny/ spots are limited

Nouveau ! Les soirées polyglottes ont désormais lieu **tous les mardis et samedis** au Baratin : • [Tous les mardis](https://polyglotclub.com/ParisTuesday) & [Tous les samedis](https://polyglotclub.com/ParisSaturday) 🌍 **TU VEUX VOYAGER SANS QUITTER PARIS ?** Rejoins notre grande soirée polyglotte chaque mardi et samedi au Baratin, dans un nouveau lieu. Une ambiance internationale, conviviale et parfaite pour pratiquer les langues et rencontrer du monde. . [Reportage](https://polyglotclub.com/about_us.php#blank) JT de France2 . **HORAIRES** • Tous les mardis et samedis de 20h à 2h00 • Le Baratin, 41 Bd Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris • Métro Gare Austerlitz (lines 5, 10) or Place d'Italie (lines 5, 6, 7) . **FONCTIONNEMENT** NOUVEAU ! Des tables par langue, identifiées par des drapeaux, sont réparties dans le lieu. Chaque espace correspond à une langue ou à un groupe de langues (langues latines, asiatiques, etc.) afin de faciliter les échanges et la pratique orale. À ton arrivée, un hôte t’accueille et te remet une étiquette avec ton prénom et les langues que tu souhaites pratiquer, pour favoriser les rencontres. Toutes les langues et tous les niveaux sont bienvenus. Tous les âges et toutes les nationalités. Aucune pression, juste l’envie d’échanger et de s’amuser. . **PRIX** • **Entrée GRATUITE !** • Happy hour toute la soirée de 20h à 2h ! • Merci d’acheter au moins une boisson pour soutenir le bar. **Aucun surcoût appliqué**, prix du bar aux tarifs Happy Hour. . Ces soirées sont possibles grâce aux établissements qui nous accueillent. Merci de jouer le jeu en consommant au bar afin de soutenir l’établissement 🙏 . • [Tarif des boissons ici](https://polyglotclub.com/file/drink_baratin.jpg). . **PARTICIPATION** • Entre 50 et 120 participants chaque semaine. 🎉 Événement annoncé sur plusieurs plateformes, ne pas se fier aux chiffres d’inscription. . **LE BARATIN** 41 boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris. [Carte et avis.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pB6RJXwWKq6CYPN9) * \- Emplacement central : 5 à 10 min à pied de la gare d’Austerlitz \(métro lignes 5 et 10\) ou de la place d’Italie \(lignes 5\, 6 et 7\) * \- Grande terrasse : 50 places\, couverte en hiver\, agréable en été\, rue calme À samedi pour ton tour du monde linguistique. *** New! Polyglot events now take place every **Tuesday & Saturday** at Le Baratin: • [Every Tuesday](https://polyglotclub.com/ParisTuesday) & [Every Saturday](https://polyglotclub.com/ParisSaturday) 🌍 **DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL WITHOUT LEAVING PARIS?** Join our big polyglot night every Saturday at Le Baratin, in a new venue. An international, friendly atmosphere, perfect for practicing languages and meeting new people. . **SCHEDULE** • Every Tuesday & Saturday, 8 pm to 2 am • Le Baratin, 41 Bd Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris • Metro: Gare d’Austerlitz (lines 5, 10) or Place d’Italie (lines 5, 6, 7) . **HOW IT WORKS** NEW! Language tables identified by flags are set up throughout the venue. Each area corresponds to a language or a group of languages (Latin languages, Asian languages, etc.) to make conversations and speaking practice easier. When you arrive, a host welcomes you and gives you a name tag with your name and the languages you want to practice, to encourage interactions. All languages and all levels are welcome. All ages and all nationalities. No pressure, just the desire to exchange and have fun. . **FEE** • **FREE entry!** • Happy hour all evening 8pm-2am ! • Please buy at least one drink to support the bar. **No extra charge**, bar prices at Happy Hour rates. . These events are made possible thanks to the venues that host us. Please support the bar by ordering drinks and playing along 🙏 • [Drink prices here](https://polyglotclub.com/file/drink_baratin.jpg). . **ATTENDANCE** • 30 to 50 participants every Tuesday & Saturday. 🎉 Event posted on several platforms, ignore attendee numbers. . **BARATIN** 41 boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris [Map & reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pB6RJXwWKq6CYPN9) * Central location: 5 to 10 min walk from Gare d’Austerlitz (metro lines 5 and 10) or Place d’Italie (lines 5, 6 and 7) * Large terrace: 50 seats, covered in winter, pleasant in summer, quiet street See you Saturday for your linguistic world tour.

Plongez dans une ambiance jazz intime et vibrante avec un quartet aux influences soul et jazz moderne. Entre standards revisités et improvisations élégantes, le groupe propose un voyage musical chaleureux, porté par la complicité et l’énergie du live. Une parenthèse musicale entre groove, finesse et émotion. Minesse - voix Maxime Odokine - piano Nicolas Chua - basse Élie Migairou-Feldman - batterie 🗓️SAMEDI 16 MAI de 21H45 à 00H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Ce dimanche, dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté pour : **1 - "Eugénie Grandet" d'Honoré de Balzac** "Dans la ville de Saumur vit modestement la famille Grandet : le père ex-tonnelier devenu richissime après de fructueuses spéculations, son épouse, sa fille Eugénie et Nanon la servante. Ces trois femmes vivent sous la terrible coupe du chef de famille, avaricieux maladif. Dans la ville, les beaux partis se disputent l'hypothétique main d'Eugénie dans l'espoir d'épouser la fortune. ...." Babelio **Pour la présentation d'auteur et le focus sur l'oeuvre :** \- Anissa va nous faire une présentation d'Honoré de Balzac pour donner du contexte à nos discussions ; \- Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre\. ***Et n'oubliez pas !*** Partagez, si sous 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 d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation pour des raisons de frais liés à Meetup (240 euros par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an. Elle reste facultative !

**La nuit sera Calme - Romain Gary :** Comme dans La promesse de l'aube, Romain Gary parle ici de ce qu'il a vu, connu, aimé. De Vychinski à Groucho Marx, de Churchill à de Gaulle, des héros de la France Libre aux ambassades et à Hollywood, c'est une suite de rencontres, de portraits et d'événements, une chevauchée de coureur d'aventures qui semble avoir vécu plusieurs vies : aviateur, diplomate, écrivain, cinéaste, toujours passionné, toujours amoureux de l'éternel féminin. (Ed. Gallimard) **Le rivage des syrtes - Julien Gracq :** Aldo, à la suite d’un chagrin d’amour, demande une affectation lointaine au gouvernement d’Orsenna. S’ensuit alors la marche à l’abîme des deux ennemis imaginaires et héréditaires. Les pays comme les civilisations sont mortels. C’est à ce fascinant spectacle que Julien Gracq nous convie ici. Cette insolite histoire de suicide collectif laisse une subtile et tenace impression de trouble. (Ed. Corti) **Présentations d’auteurs** Pour contextualiser nos échanges, Alexandra présentera Romain Gary et Julien Gracq sera présenté par Annaïck. **Inscription** Pour pouvoir contribuer à la richesse des échanges, s’il vous plait ne vous inscrivez que si vous êtes certain de lire un des deux livres et d’être présent le jour de la rencontre. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre et discuter autour d’un verre ! 📚☕️

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ## 🎨Color your Sunday with laughter 😆@ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crème de la crème of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter! **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, **BBC**, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 When ?** * Every **Sunday** * Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00** * Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30** 📍 **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🚇 Easily accessible from * Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards) * Métro Line 3 (Bourse) 🎤 **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* 🎤 **Why Green Mic ?** 💚 Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**. 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ (Check out more links in our bio 📱) \*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay. #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

## Details STUDIOJAHIDO – Samedi Après‑Midi 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! 1er cours d'essai gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires Le 1er cours est GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 15h00 : Salsa cubaine débutant • 16h00 : Salsa cubaine intermédiaire • 17h00 : Zouk/Kompa Tarifs à partir de 122 €/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4\. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse\. 5\. Problème pour entrer ? Écris\-moi sur Messenger \(profil : Pepito Jacson\)\. ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, toutes les langues sont les bienvenues ! L'ambiance est conviviale et décontractée, et le nombre de participants est limité. Les participants ne seront partagés qu'avec les détenteurs d'une carte de membre annuelle valide. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette et recevez un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. Prix du billet : 5 € (disponible depuis hier). ⬇️ [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017

Let's check out the Maker's Market in German Village, a large outdoor Artisan Market, featuring over 65 Makers, Goods, Art and Delicious Food Trucks! Admission is FREE! [GVMM](https://www.gv-mm.com/) Let's get outside and enjoy the New Spring Season and Warm Weather! We will meet at Stauf's Coffee Roasters in German Village on South 3rd Street at Noon, 12 PM and then take a brisk walk to the Maker's Market, just south of Schiller Park. We can initially get coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters, if anyone may want to do so. Parking is widely available at Schiller Park and surrounding side streets. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.