Books and Drinks

Hi guys, We'll go to see the latest Jason Statham film this Sunday... How could we not!? We'll head to the 10:45 screening of Shelter in Cineworld, book seats 3 rows from the back to sit together or wherever you prefer. We'll meet outside the cinema (or just inside the doors if its raining) from 10:30. Afterwards we'll head to the Black Sheep pub for food and a chat. See you then!!! **Shelter** 1hr 47mins A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32357218/plotsummary?item=po7905637

While Organizer does this for free, entry to the gym is needed. Day pass and shoe rental. Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday at 12:00! Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting. Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels. No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers. After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers. So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗‍♀️🤝🧗‍♂️ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event organizer.

* The current plan is meetup every two weeks going forward. * If you don't have a board still feel free to rock up, however if you do have one please bring it in. Every bit helps a ton. * 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.

Hi all, I’m setting up an interesting little Korean feature for this **Sunday, February 1st at 12pm Noon.** Please join me for the screening of **No Other Choice.** A victim of downsizing at the paper mill where he has worked for many years, middle manager Man-Soo (Lee Byung-hun) finds himself cast adrift in an unforgiving job market; with bills piling up and his house in danger of foreclosure, he is forced into a drastic course of action when a choice role becomes available at a rival paper mill. Aware that newly unemployed erstwhile contemporaries will also be competing for the job, Man-Soo must do whatever it takes to increase his chances of securing the role, though it soon becomes apparent that he is ill-suited to the grim task at hand. The latest from Park (The Handmaiden, Oldboy) sees the director apply his signature visual dynamism and droll humour to an adaptation of Donald Westlake’s acclaimed 1997 Novel, The Ax. Screening is taking place in Cinema 2. There are loads of tickets left as of Wednesday afternoon, but it’s best to be safe than sorry and book in advance, I’ll be in the foyer from 11.40 am with my purple baseball hat. As the film is starting early there will be plenty of time for the after film chat. I'm in seat F8. See you all there, Martin

Catan, coup, Muchkin, Exploding kittens y mas! Agradeceriamos que consumierais algo (bebida, comida, postres, cafe, etc.) durante el evento para apoyar al local :) el evento es preferiblemente Alcohol free. Te esperamos!

Moonlight, Sea Air, and Good Company: An Evening at Dollymount Beach. Singles only. ‼️[Tickets required](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ 🌕 A moonlit walk along **Dollymount Beach** with wide-open views across Dublin Bay. The Bull Island at its winter best, **lit by a full moon**. Cool sea air, steady footsteps on the sand, and moonlight on the water—an easy, natural setting for a night to remember. 💘It doesn’t go much more romantic than this! Well… maybe it does. But that part is up to you. **We write Chapter 1, YOU write Chapter 2.** Along the way, you’ll get to know other singles through easy chats. A hot drink will be waiting to warm your hands. This isn’t speed dating, it’s relaxed, unstructured, and a little bit special. A chance to connect naturally, share a few laughs, and enjoy an evening that feels genuinely different. **This event is for age group mid 20s to late 30s. There is also a group for over 40s, starting at a different time the same day. If you are interested in joining, please see FAQ and the website.** **Exact location of the meeting point** will be sent to you a day before the event. Check the email used for booking, including the spam box. **Warm raincoats, umbrellas, hats, and gloves are strongly advised**. ‼️[Get a Ticket](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ \*\*\* By joining this event, you accept that Dating Bar and its team are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, accidents, or damages, and you waive any related claims. By joining this event, you agree that photos, videos, and recordings may be taken and used for promotional purposes by Dating Bar. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organisers know and we will do our best to respect your wishes.

Moonlight, Sea Air, and Good Company: An Evening at Dollymount Beach. Singles only. ‼️[Tickets required](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ 🌕 A moonlit walk along **Dollymount Beach** with wide-open views across Dublin Bay. The Bull Island at its winter best, **lit by a full moon**. Cool sea air, steady footsteps on the sand, and moonlight on the water—an easy, natural setting for a night to remember. 💘It doesn’t go much more romantic than this! Well… maybe it does. But that part is up to you. **We write Chapter 1, YOU write Chapter 2.** Along the way, you’ll get to know other singles through easy chats. A hot drink will be waiting to warm your hands. This isn’t speed dating, it’s relaxed, unstructured, and a little bit special. A chance to connect naturally, share a few laughs, and enjoy an evening that feels genuinely different. **This event is for age group 40s to mid 50s. There is also a group for under 40s, starting at a different time the same day. If you are interested in joining, please see FAQ and the website.** **Exact location of the meeting point** will be sent to you a day before the event. Check the email used for booking, including the spam box. **Warm raincoats, umbrellas, hats, and gloves are strongly advised**. ‼️[Get a Ticket](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ \*\*\* By joining this event, you accept that Dating Bar and its team are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, accidents, or damages, and you waive any related claims. By joining this event, you agree that photos, videos, and recordings may be taken and used for promotional purposes by Dating Bar. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organisers know and we will do our best to respect your wishes.

Dear curious minds, I recently watched Sentimental Value, and it sparked reflections on how emotions, patterns, and unspoken histories travel across generations—often quietly, often powerfully. This meetup is an open conversation on transgenerational trauma: what we inherit psychologically, how much it explains, where it genuinely constrains us—and where it might sometimes become a story we lean on a little too comfortably. No lectures, no therapy session, no moral verdicts. Just thoughtful discussion, different perspectives, and curiosity. If you’d like some inspiration, you’re very welcome to watch Sentimental Value beforehand, though it’s absolutely not required. Come with an open mind. Leave with better questions.

Explore Hill of Tara Walking Loop in County Meath. We will be meeting in Connolly Train Station (inside right beside Pret A Manger) for 11:30. I would advise coming 5 to 10 minutes early. At 11:35 we will be walking to Dublin Busaras, we will getting on the Kells 109 Bus Eireann (which is schuduled for 11:45). Bus duration is 56 minutes (22 Stops), we will getting off the Bus at Tara Cross Stop (12:41 estimation). When we are off the Bus we will be walking for 23 minutes (1.5KM), PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WALKING BECAUSE OF CARS. We should arrive at the trail for 13:04, for those who choose to drive, there is a Car Park right besde the Bus Stop. The trail loop is 1.4KM which is about 1 Hour, This is the place High Kings of Ireland where coronated. Dating back to pagan times and has mystical energy. There are great views of the place also dating back to St. Patrick and Brain Boru and a very old church. There is also a giftshop, visitor centre and a coffee shop called Maguires Cafe. Please be aware of sheep walking past you because you could scare them. Every event is 3-5 Euro, this goes towards the monthly meet-up membership and to me for creating and doing these events. I hope to see you on Sunday,

January is in the rear view mirror, so why not join us for our first walk of the year and meet some new people while you're at it! We will hike up Bray Head and along the Cliff Walk (Upper Path) to Greystones, followed by lunch at The Happy Pear (optional). We'll leave at 11:20 AM sharp from Bray DART station. If you arrive late, you may be able to catch up with us along the way, but we can't promise to wait for individual members. A reasonable level of fitness is required - the Bray Head part is short but pretty steep! But you could take the DART to Greystones (next stop after Bray) and meet us at the Happy Pear if you are not the hiking type! If you want to invite someone along as a +1, they will be your responsibility. Remember: all members are to be treated with respect and kindness regardless of social background. The trails can be quite muddy, especially after all this rain, so come prepared (rain jacket, good walking shoes etc). The Happy Pear have lots of information [here](https://boarddublin.com/games/). Please have the courtesy to change your RSVP and get in touch if you can't make it. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of each game, you just need to bring your imagination. 🎭 **This week's facilitators:** * 🪦 **Emil** guiding storytellers through *Epitaph*, a game where you create the story of someone's life, starting with how they died. Together, you will create the character, the people important to them, and the events they lived through. There's no pre-defined setting, you can decide together if you would like to ground your story in modern times, use historical events as an inspiration, or explore flights of fancy in a fantasy or sci-fi world. * ⚔️ **Adam** leading warrior princes and princesses towards a war of succession in *The King Is Dead*. The king of Banteave has died without heir and civil war is certain. To see your house exalted, you’ll have to fight and scheme, ally with your rivals and betray your friends. You were born for this. *** Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin)).

All welcome. Feel free to come along at any time that suits and pull up a chair. Practice your Japanese with native speakers, exchange cultures or geek out about otaku topics. And help Japanese people with their English. No Japanese speaking ability necessary. このミートアップは誰でも参加できます。あなたは好きな時間に来ることができます。 英語をネイティブから学んだり、日本文化やポップカルチャーを楽しく話すことができます。 そして他の国の人に日本の事や日本語を教えることができます。英語を話せなくても大丈夫です。

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. 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! 📖

**First Gathering: Love as Transformation** Reading: **The Forty Rules of Love** by **Elif Shafak** We begin Men, Meaning, and Madness with a novel that treats love not as sentiment, but as a force that disrupts, humbles, and reshapes the self. The Forty Rules of Love explores love as discipline, surrender, and moral risk. It asks what happens when certainty breaks, when the ego is wounded, and when meaning is found not through control, but through transformation. This gathering is for men interested in serious literature and honest inquiry into how love shapes character, responsibility, and the inner life. Discussion will be guided by questions rather than summaries. The aim is depth, not debate. Come having read the book or engaged with it seriously.

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

This month we’ll be reading Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating books, conversation, and community. **Who:** Jessica Strawser in conversation with Thirti Umrigar **When:** Sunday\, February 1 \| **2:00 p.m.** **Where:** Auditorium, Main Library 96 S. Grant Ave. **Event Schedule** **1:00 p.m.** – Library doors open & book sale begins (hosted by Prologue Bookshop) **2:00 p.m.** – Jessica Strawser in conversation with Thirti Umrigar **2:45 p.m.** – Audience Q&A **3:00 p.m.** – Book sale & author signing Come early to check out the books, settle in for the author talk, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon with fellow book lovers. We’d love to see you there!

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.