Books and Drinks

This month we are reading "The Chemist" by Stephanie Meyer and/or "We, The Drowned" by Carsten Jensen. Join us for chats about the book or anything else. Location TBC

📚 Pride Month is a chance to come together around stories that feel lived-in, complicated, and real, and this discussion invites us to sit with those voices rather than just skim them. Its roots go back to the Stonewall Riots, and since then Pride literature has grown into a bold, varied body of work—from Giovanni’s Room to A single man and Normal People, each capturing different shades of love and identity. As we read, the aim isn’t just analysis but conversation—what resonates, what challenges us, and what these stories say about how people find themselves and each other. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books on pride —whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader. There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬 It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests! ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me. 🔍 **How to find us?** * When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group. * If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡 I look forward to seeing you all! 😊

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Join the group for coffee, a chat and bring your project upstairs in Starbucks on Westmoreland Street from 12-2.30pm (or sometimes longer!). There is a lift for those with mobility issues but please check with staff if it's working. There's no charge for the meetup but we ask please that you join our Whatsapp group if you plan on staying with the group. Cost is only €5 a year to pay for Meetup subs etc.

Our latest coffee & sip social is at Mister Magpie, Leeson Street for 12 noon ☕️🍰 RSVP going to confirm your spot! A perfect way to start your weekend and meet new friends!! This event is alcohol free! [Join our Whatsapp group chat here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EvCLmfo5ETRLvGom1wkuxf?mode=gi_t)

**Must get your ticket on Eventbrite:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/singles-cocktail-making-masterclass-age-range-30-45-tickets-1988285469362?aff=oddtdtcreator **Important information:** Limited spots. Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** Please bring ID in case the doorman ask you for proof of age. RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. You can get a ticket whether you're on the RSVP or Waitlist. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yinyangevents.ie/

**Price:** **€17 total** **How to Book:** **€5** deposit send to book your spot via Revolut [📍HERE](Hey! You can send me money on Revolut by following this link: revolut.me/mujdeatici) ➡️ **Note:** Name + Event Date * **€12 balance** to be paid in person at the event. **IMPORTANT:** Only payments via **Revolut** guarantee your seat. An RSVP alone is not a formal registration. Looking for a relaxing and creative experience in Dublin? Join our Clay & Coffee Workshop where you can unwind, enjoy a lovely coffee, and create your own unique clay piece in a warm social atmosphere. Perfect for: Beginners Friends night out Solo guests Date ideas Tourists visiting Dublin No experience needed – we guide you step by step. What’s included: Clay materials Tools Guidance throughout the session Great atmosphere Come solo or bring a friend and enjoy a cosy creative evening. **How It Works** ☕ Step 1 – Coffee First Order your favourite drink and settle in Step 2 – Meet & Relax Small group, easy conversation, no pressure ✋ Step 3 – Gentle Guidance Learn simple hand-building basics at your own pace 🏺Step 4 – Play with Clay Create a small clay piece and enjoy the process 🙃Step 5 – Leave Happy Take your clay piece home on the day **What to Expect** • Small group (4–6 people) for a warm, relaxed atmosphere • No experience needed • Clay and tools included ✨ This is a creative clay event, not a firing or glazing class. ✨ We focus on the process, not perfection Location: Starbucks EBS, 30–34 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (sometimes a little longer) ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours ✨ Limited spots — small groups only Reserve your place today! Whats App: https://wa.me/353832051940 Please, Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/potteryclassdublin?igsh=ajNmcWlwaTg4dTB1) [Google Business](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=7887d4d5fed606cb&sxsrf=AE3TifMbb1it7I0rQkyCcRmA4rTpRz7cqg%3A1760897289411&kgmid=%2Fg%2F11xw5cqrqf&q=Ceramic%20%26%20Art%20Studio%20by%20Mujde%20Atici&shndl=30&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F2)

Hello Mishmashers 👋 Excited to see you at our next meetup! **We’re changing things up and meeting directly at R.I.O.T.**, one of the coolest spots in town for good conversations, easy socialising, and a bit more fun. Here’s what you can look forward to: 💬 **Great chats with lovely people!** Whether you’re a local or from the other side of the world, you’re very welcome here. 🌍 **Not a native English speaker?** Awesome. You’ll get to practice with native speakers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. 🇮🇪 **Are you a native English speaker?** Cool. Chat in English or find someone to practice another language with. Why not mix it up? ✨ We’re a diverse, super-friendly, and inclusive bunch, open to everyone, whether you’re shy, outgoing, or somewhere in between. 🎯 Our awesome organizers are always around to make sure things run smoothly and everyone feels included. 💡 One of the nicest things we hear again and again: even introverts feel at ease here. That’s something we’re really proud of. 🤝 **Instant connections!** You might walk in alone, but you’ll probably leave with new friends. 📅 **This Saturday at 4:00pm!** We’ll be meeting at **R.I.O.T.**, in a brilliant private space downstairs. It’s a much bigger setup than before, with room for **up to 100 people**, so there’s more space to mingle, move around, meet new people, and settle into conversations naturally. The vibe is exactly what Mishmash is about: relaxed, international, social, and fun. Great atmosphere, proper pub energy, and plenty of space for chats, laughs, language practice, and spontaneous connections. 📍 **How to find us:** Come into R.I.O.T. and take the stairs on the left down to the basement room. That’s where the Mishmash crew will be waiting for you. 🎉 **Theme: “International Mishmash”** A chill space for people from all over, including Ireland, to swap stories, share laughs, and practice languages if you fancy. Shout-out to our lovely Irish regulars! 🍻 And the best part? Since we’re already at R.I.O.T., you can stay on for tasty burgers, proper pints, and more good craic. No need to move venue this time! *** Want to support the group? 🙏 Running this thing costs over €200 a year, yep, all out of pocket for now 😅 If you’d like to chip in, we’d really appreciate it, click on one of the links: **[PayPal](https://paypal.me/meetuppay)** **[Revolut](https://revolut.me/michelf9a)** — you can pay with your card, no need to be on Revolut! Any amount! Your help keeps the group going and opens the door for even more cool events, like day trips and gigs. Cheers and see you soon! – Michele & the Meetup Crew

* The current plan is meetup every two weeks going forward. * If you don't have a board still feel free to rock up. * Even if you don't know how to play you're welcome here, we're happy to help teach. * Thanks to all the beginners who came, please come again!! Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

**Wanna meet people while having coffee and sketching?** **Well, this is the place for it! Bring your sketchbook and your friends!** **Also, bring a random item with you that we will sketch together!** **P.S: please respect the cafe staff and clean up after the session**

to meet at the cafe then early "old school disco dancing" ....

IMPORTANT: Please have a Leap card with money on it before you join us for this walk as we are travelling by Luas after we meet. Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: Pret A Manger - beside Harcourt Luas. Meeting time: 10am onwards. Departure time: 1030am sharp. I'll tell you the plan when you arrive. Basically, we take a Luas together south from Harcourt and we walk. The route is approximately 16km. There will be time for coffee/cake, toilets etc. We start and finish at a Luas stop on the Green Line. If you live in south Dublin along the Green Line, you are welcome to message me the day before this event to ask me which Luas stop we are going to and you can join us there instead of having to come to the cory centre. Though you are welcome to join the group at the start at Pret beside Harcourt if you prefer. This event is free though donations (cash or Revolut) are very much welcome as I renew my organiser subscription annually in the Summer and I prefer to cover this cost of $215 (they invoice us in dollars) through optional donations in the Summer instead of having a set fee per event. Thanks! Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every possible way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. PLEASE don't cancel on the day or forget to join us. It's important you join us if you sign up as it means people on the waiting list lose out if you don't take your place. If you're new, please don't be shy, message me if you have any questions, and you can either join us inside Pret or join us as we wait the last 5 minutes outside Pret before going to the Luas. Thanks! Alan

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn! Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the unsolved murder of a preteen girl and the disappearance of another. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story-and survive this homecoming.

Welcome, readers! Our July read is ***A Short Walk Through a Wide World*** *by Douglas Westerbeke*. We'll follow a young woman bound by a mysterious condition that forces her to keep moving across the globe. As she journeys through vibrant cities, quiet landscapes, and centuries of time, each stop reveals new connections, fleeting relationships, and deeper questions about belonging. The novel blends adventure with introspection, exploring what it means to search for home when you can never stay in one place. It’s both a love letter to the vastness of the world and a poignant meditation on identity, memory, and human connection. Looking forward to discussing with everyone We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar** Happy reading!

Big Ohio Book Con "A convention for book lovers all over Ohio (and beyond)! Author panels, signings, bookish vendors, meet & greets, and more!" Featuring more than 100 authors, more than 50 bookish vendors, and plenty of exciting activities throughout the event! Travel with fellow book lovers or meet us at the event. Park for free at the Medina Convention Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256, then hop aboard one of the free shuttles whenever you’re ready for your next bookish adventure! The convention spans three neighboring locations, giving you even more to explore and enjoy.

**Our June novel is: *The Eights* by Joanna Miller** **This month’s novel is set during World War I. It’s a 20th-century historical fiction story about friendship and war, with coming-of-age elements and a slightly haunted tone. The book is 384 pages in print and 10 hours and 9 minutes on audiobook.** Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its one-thousand-year history, Oxford University officially admits female students. Burning with dreams of equality, four young women move into neighboring rooms in Corridor 8. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne, and Otto—collectively known as The Eights—come from all walks of life, each driven by their own motives, each holding tight to their secrets, and are thrown into an unlikely, unshakable friendship. Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fiancé on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Politically-minded Beatrice, daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way - and some friends her own age. Otto was a nurse during the war but is excited to return to her socialite lifestyle in Oxford where she hopes to find distraction from the memories that haunt her. And finally Marianne, the quiet, clever daughter of a village pastor, who has a shocking secret she must hide from everyone, even her new friends, if she is to succeed. Among the historic spires, and in the long shadow of the Great War, the four women must navigate and support one another in a turbulent world in which misogyny is rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War don’t always remain dead.

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

June is Fantasy month! • The book we will be discussing is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. (determined by votes from May Book Club. Message me your e-mail if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the Dublin library (Room 3). 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. Please try to update your attendance if anything changes so we have an accurate head count for print outs and snacks :)