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Learn Medieval Arts, science, dancing and games!
Go Medieval!
Learn Medieval arts, sciences, dancing and games! Have somefun with like minded history geeks.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Andrew’s United Church
117 Bloor St EAST (near Church Street)
Ring the buzzer for the gate keeper
more info? www.eoforwic.ca
New Venue Tuesday
A brand-new downtown Toronto spot in the Canary District on the east end, a short walk from the Distillery District. Large patio, chic decor, pool table, large screen TVs, tasty food and drinks. Perfect for a night out or any type of event
Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE
**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!**
Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area.
Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others.
**About this form of martial arts:**
Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
**How to join:**
Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest.
**Q: Is this completely FREE?**
A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE
**Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?**
A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques
**Q: Are there grading and belt progression?**
A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready!
**Current Martial Artists Belt Status:**
1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt
1x Yellow Belt (former red belt)
1x Yellow Stripe Belt
134x White Belts
**Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:**
* White Belt
* Yellow Stripe Belt
* Yellow Belt
* Orange Stripe Belt
* Orange Belt
* Green Stripe Belt
* Green Belt
* Blue Stripe Belt
* Blue Belt
* Red Stripe Belt
* Red Belt
* Black Stripe Belt
* Black Belt
**Curriculum of Techniques**
**White Belt to Yellow Stripe:**
**Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)**
1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle
2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple
3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus
4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery
5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib
6\. Spear Hand to Trachea
**Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)**
1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist
2\. When pulled with bucking back fist
3\. When pushed with bucking back fist
4\. Downward break away with elbow strike
5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike
6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike
**Take Downs (performed both sides)**
1\. Pivot throw
Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab)
1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow
2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees
3\. One inch bow
4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow
5\. Side elbow lock
6\. Elbow lock controlled
**Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)**
1\. Escape to Mount
2\. Escape to Guard
3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll
4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard
5\. Escape when head is locked
6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount
**Kicks (both sides)**
1\. Side kick
**To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:**
http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#
ABCD Reads AND Watches "Bullet Train"
[[RESULTS](https://opavote.com/results/6251599225946112) of the poll for this event]
ABCD Reads AND Watches "**Bullet Train**", a novel by Kōtarō Isaka, and a movie adaptation starring Brad Pitt.
**:: ABOUT THE BOOK ::**
"A dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, following the perilous train ride of five highly motivated assassins.
A massive bestseller in Japan, Bullet Train is an original and propulsive thriller that fizzes with an incredible energy and surprising humor as its complex net of double-crosses and twists unwind. Award-winning author Kotaro Isaka takes readers on a tension packed journey as the bullet train hurtles toward its final destination. Who will make it off the train alive—and what awaits them at the last stop?" (from [Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56969543-bullet-train))
**:: ABOUT THE MOVIE ::**
"In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe -- all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives -- on the world's fastest train. From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan." (from [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bullet_train_2022))
**:: ABOUT THE EVENT ::**
Instead of just reading the book as usual, this time we're asking that you also watch the movie adaptation. During our discussion, we'll explore the strengths of both the book and the movie, evaluate the adaptation's effectiveness, and touch on any other topics that arise.
You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes before the event and stay 30 minutes or longer afterward to connect with other attendees outside the book talk.
Please ensure you have read the book and watched the movie before attending (though finishing either is not a barrier to participating, as long as you don't mind spoilers).
First-time attendees can join for free. If the event is full, we maintain an unofficial waitlist. Please send [Michael](https://www.meetup.com/members/55295192/) a direct message for more information, in either case.
We request a $3 contribution from regular attendees to help cover our monthly meetup costs.
**:: ABOUT OUR NEXT READ&WATCH ::**
At the end of each event, we will ask for nominees for our next Read & Watch (date TBA). If you have a good pairing in mind, please ensure that the book is between 200-400 pages long, available from the Toronto Public Library, and counts as contemporary literary fiction (though these are not hard and fast rules), and that the movie or TV-series is readily available. When enough nominees are collected, Michael will send the members a direct message with a link where you can vote.
Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night -- March 2026
Join us for our first Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night--a casual, in-person gathering for fractional CXOs and senior operators across the GTA.
If you’re a Fractional COO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CHRO, etc., this night is about stepping away from our screens and into a pub for real conversations with peers who actually get the fractional life.
What to expect:
* Relaxed, pub-style networking (no presentations, no slide decks, no panels);
* Thoughtful conversations with experienced operators;
* Stories, insights, and lessons learned from fractional work;
* Opportunities for referrals, collaborations, and partnerships;
Come when you can, grab a drink, and mingle.
Who should attend:
* Practicing fractional executives (CXOs);
* Independent consultants operating at the executive level;
* Experienced operators transitioning into fractional roles;
* Founders and senior executives with SMBs looking for fractional leadership;
* Senior executives with VC/PE firms looking for fractional leadership for their portfolio firms.
Logistics:
* We're meeting at Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen (near Yonge & College);
* It's a cash bar and food will also be available for purchase;
* Space may be limited, so please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Come out and swap stories, talk shop about clients and pricing, and meet great people over a drink.
Let's Discuss "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley
*The Ministry of Time* is a 2024 debut novel by Kaliane Bradley. In the 21st century, the government of the United Kingdom finds a door that allows time travel. They create the Ministry of Time. The Ministry rescues several historical figures and brings them to the present; to avoid disrupting the past, they specifically choose people who would have died in their original timelines.
We'll start our discussion at 7:30. Food and drink are available for purchase.
Free Weekly ESL Conversation Meetup
Practice and improve your English through conversation at St. Andrew Centre (73 Simcoe St, downtown Toronto), while making new friends!
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How to Get to the Event:
By TTC, exit at St. Andrew Station.
Walk west on King St. West to Simcoe St.
Do not enter through the church building; the large church front doors will be closed.
At the corner of Simcoe St. and King St. West, turn south and walk on Simcoe St.
Enter through St. Andrew Centre, which will be behind the church building.
Artists Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
MARCH Art Crawl: We visit/tour 3 downtown Private galleries ($10 per person)
We will continue our monthly **Art Crawl** into March!
Please read everything over first.
January, February, March. During Winter months.
About ***15 people***/members each time.
**Once each month** on a *Saturday afternoon*. (1pm-3pm range)
**$10 per person. Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp. You're not confirmed until then.**
***We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end) galleries each month (short walks between each one). **This ART walk will be in the Yonge/Dundas area.**
Each month will be different galleries.
\*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in 30 minutes of tour and conversation at each stop.
Cold, snow, rain, slush---**we will carry on!**
NO cancellations/no refunds or any re-scheduling.
Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local downtown galleries we have in Toronto?**
*Saturday March 14th* (1pm-3:30pm)
Once I have 15 confirmations from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the location/route of our ART Crawl!! This walk/tour will be in the Yonge/Dundas area--visiting some hidden gems!
If interested, **please email me $10 when you signup.**
*Include your first name only*, and email address for a reply. I will then confirm you. And confirm up our itinerary in a week or so. See you on March 14th!
This will be our 4th ART Crawl of 2026.
Each month will be posted separately. $10 per person each time.
You can email (e transfer) me directly here:
torontoisculture@gmail,com
Greg
Thanks.
TORONTO STOP: Crafting Impactful Portraits with Raph Nogal
IMPORTANT: You must also register at this link [Henry's Church - Crafting Impactful Portraits with Raph Nogal Tickets, Friday, Mar 13 from 1 pm to 3 pm | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/henrys-church-crafting-impactful-portraits-with-raph-nogal-tickets-1983618316783?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Join professional photographer, Raph Nogal, at Henry’s Church St. for an inspiring and creative workshop sponsored by Sony and Profoto. This workshop is free to attend.
This session dives into shaping light with intention — from concept to execution — using Sony camera system & lenses, and Profoto lighting tools to create bold, dimensional portraits.
Raph will break down his approach to building mood, directing subjects, and crafting images that feel both cinematic and commercially polished. Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their lighting, refine their creative process, and produce work that stands out.
**Follow Raph on instagram (@raphnogal) and make sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel (@RaphNogalPhotography)**
**About Raph:**
Raph Nogal is a Polish-Canadian professional photographer based in Toronto (est. 2009). Known for his bold use of colour, hard light, and sculpted shadow, Raph specializes in commercial, editorial, and lifestyle photography. His work is defined by a creative off-camera lighting approach that blends cinematic mood with commercial precision.
Raph is a Profoto Ambassador, Sony Pro, and active educator and speaker, regularly sharing his expertise on lighting, creative direction, and visual storytelling. Before transitioning fully into commercial work, he built a strong foundation as a wedding photographer.
A 24-time recipient of the WPPI Honours of Excellence Awards, Raph is also a Fearless Photographers Award winner, Shutterfest Print Competition Award winner, and a PPOC award recipient, with images selected for both National and Regional Loan Collections across Canada.
Art Therapy | My Inner Mirror | 🪞 Draw Your Inner Self
🪞 My Inner Mirror – Inner Alchemy Workshop Through Art Therapy 🎨
Immerse yourself in a unique and transformative workshop, blending artistic creation, meditation, and inner exploration. This guided introspective space will allow you to manifest your inner reality through art, shifting perceptions and strengthening your connection with your subconscious.
🌟 Why Join?
✅ Visually express your inner world and uncover its hidden messages
✅ Deepen your connection with your subconscious through guided meditation
✅ Use art as a tool for transformation and self-analysis
✅ Learn interpretation techniques to better understand your creations
No artistic skills required – this workshop is accessible to everyone!
🧘♂️ Workshop Flow:
1. Breathing Exercises – Mental and energetic preparation for meditation
2. Guided Meditation – Activating the subconscious and awakening intuition
3. Mirror Drawing Creation – Representing your inner reality through art
4. Interpretation & Examples – Understanding the symbols and messages within your artwork
5. Sharing & Q/A – A space for discussion and guidance
📌 Required Materials:
🔹 Paper: Blank sheets (A4 or A3 format, no grid lines)
🔹 Artistic tools: Pencils, brushes, markers, or any medium of your choice
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
💫 Guidance:
This workshop is led by Ludovic, exploring inner alchemy through yoga and art therapy.
🪞 Let your true essence emerge, observe your inner reflection, and uncover the secrets your subconscious wishes to reveal.
✅ Reserve your spot now and embark on this transformative journey!
**✨ Join Our Wellness Community**
More on [https://www.yogasource.org](https://www.yogasource.org)
Impromptu Indoor Sketching Hangout - Chefs Hall
Hi everyone!
We're doing an afternoon impromptu hangout at Chefs Hall.
Location:
111 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2G4
A sort walk from Osgoode subway station. head south on University till you reach Richmond St and head east along Richmond St. you should see Chefs Hall on the south side of Richmond.
**First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2023](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/34212927/)**
Bring your art supplies (mainly dry medium or small watercolour set), and order a warm drink and snacks.
Looking forward to meeting you all :)
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**Support This Group 🥰🤩**
We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) .
This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info!
Thank you all so much!
TOPHATs Sugar Shack, Mr. Dressup, Gallery235 Artists and Beer!
Join Lawrence, you top hatted host, for an afternoon of Canadian fun, TV memories, and some Canadian art at Harbourfront Centre.
4 pm we will be checking out the PowerPlant Gallery for two Canadian Contemporary artist works on some difficult subjects OR you can skip this at meet-up at 4:30 pm at Amsterdam Brewhouse.
Power Plant
231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
http://www.thepowerplant.org/
Murderers Bar by Lucy Raven
[https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/exhibitions/murderers-bar](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/exhibitions/murderers-bar&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1o9nK0H6tyQXr6rlaNvDHj)
Power Plant
The skies closed themselves when we averted our gaze by Jeneen Frei Njootli
[https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/exhibitions/the-skies-closed-themselves-when-we-averted-our-gaze](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/exhibitions/the-skies-closed-themselves-when-we-averted-our-gaze&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1lstJL5IHTNKvy8BUqpmVk)
At 4:30 pm we will meet barside at Amsterdam Brewhouse for a beer or something else, before we head over to Harbourfront.
245 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2K9
https://amsterdambeer.com/pages/brewhouse-by-the-lake
At 5 pmish, we will cross the Simcoe Wavedeck and head over to to Harbourfront Centre to see Gallery235 and Mr. Dressup exhibits
235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/
Traces - multiple artists respond to displacement amid climate crisis, war and social unrest
[https://harbourfrontcentre.com/venue/artport-gallery/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://harbourfrontcentre.com/venue/artport-gallery/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1Ce_J7mnXZ0Ya18sRKZecc)
Mr. Dress-up
[https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/museum-of-toronto-mr-dressup-to-degrassi/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/museum-of-toronto-mr-dressup-to-degrassi/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2mhc3utb1m3uj9e9UIIOK-)
Afterwards, we will join the RedPath Sugar Shack TO outdoor festival.
Enjoy a truly Canadian experience with interactive activities, live entertainment, maple-infused comfort food and tons of maple taffy.
[www.sugarshackto.ca](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.sugarshackto.ca/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2Mj3UHlTcLXdQN9FGXv-lX)
"Get Spiritually Creative!" Ontario Eck Light and Sound Service
* **Discover the creative power of Soul to enrich your life.**
* **Learn how to tap into your innate creative talents--God's gift to you.**
(ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ECK Light & Sound Service - Hybrid event)
[Eckankar Ontario Spiritual Events](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario-spiritual-events.html)
[Eckankar Free Books](https://www.eckankar.org/freebook/wisdom/)
"Creative people who cherish the gift of life often slip into the secret chambers of the creative mind. Their solutions are well-rounded, more sensible than those of people who rely solely upon reason as their mainstay. Gratitude unseals fountains of creativity, because a grateful person is relaxed. This allows him to take stock of these circumstances with an objective mind. A creative person often gets three-dimensional answers to his problems."
—Harold Klemp, *The Language of Soul*, p. 66
You are warmly invited to the Provincial ECK Light and Sound Service which you can attend **online** or **in person**.
Date and time:
**Sunday, March 15, 2026**
**10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m**
Please note: All the ECK Light and Sound Services in 2026 will be hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) with the in-person portion held at:
**York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.**
Please stay for light refreshments afterward.
To attend online by Zoom and see the upcoming events:
[https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/)
It will take you directly to the Ontario ECKANKAR page where you will find the Zoom link and call-in numbers. The Zoom link allows for up to 300 attendees and will be active at 10:15 a.m.
**ECK Light and Sound Services** are a wonderful way for anyone to experience:
* **the Sound and Light of God**
* **the [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/) (a love song to God)**
* **the inner guide known as the Mahanta**
Come and hear about others' adventures of walking the spiritual path, on the road home to God, as well as original creative arts. You will have the opportunity to experience a simple spiritual exercise that can open your heart to live to your fullest potential.
You are welcome to invite seekers, family and friends to attend. *If the region or country you live in forbids you from attending this spiritual event, please follow the laws of your home country.*
These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: [provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:eckontdonations@gmail.com).
Please stay for light refreshments afterwards.
To learn more about spirituality, here are a few resources:
· [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine
· *[ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets*
· [HU ](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/#huapp)App
· [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/)
· [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video
*Graphics courtesy of* [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/)*, The Path of Spiritual Freedom*
Sponsored by Eckankar Canada in Ontario
The Toronto Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers go to Indigo The Well!
The Toronto Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers have been invited to Indigo at The Well!
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/events/
The following Toronto spec-fic authors will be at Indigo for a book signing:
* **J.P. Babb** (fantasy) - Reality's End: A Theory of Magic
* **Brandon Butler** (science fiction) - The Science Fiction Tarot: Luminous Symbols of All the Tomorrows to Come
* **K.M. McKenzie** (fantasy) - The Civilization
* **Jesse McMinn** (fantasy) - Mero and the City of Ghosts; The Greencloak Wanderer
* **Don Miasek** (science fiction) - Pale Grey Dot
* **Y.M. Pang** (fantasy & science fiction) - All the Broken Blades: Epic Fantasy & Dark Fairy Tales
* **P.G. Reynolds** (children's author) - Stitches in Time Travel; Lost Hallway: Where do Lost Things Go?
* **Danny F. Santos** (fantasy) - A Veil for the Vanguard
* **Colin Searle** \- The Call of Abaddon
Come hang out, get a book or two signed, and chat about all things science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction!
Want to ask Y.M. Pang about her recent Aurora Award victories? Go for it!
Interested in learning the future of the Abaddon Cycle? Hassle Colin Searle!
Curious if Brandon Butler actually believes in tarot cards? Now is your chance to find out!
Artists Events Near You
Connect with your local Artists community
Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
This month we will be discussing Andrew Thompson, an artist known for vibrant colors and a unique style. Whose, worked on pieces for **Bioware**, **Lucasfilm**, **Bethesda Games**,, **Sony**, **Variety Magazine**, **Bojack Horseman**, **Marvel**, and **Wizards of the Coast.**
[https://schmandrewart.com/hello](https://schmandrewart.com/hello)
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work there will be time for that as well.
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
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!
Latin City Wednesday - Lucky Salsa Party
ATTIRE : GREEN
Feel the luck of the leprechaun this upcoming Latin City Wednesday. Wear you GREEN or you get pinched 😉. Charming you with the best selection of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Chá that you can muster. Feel free to bring your own enticing drinks as well.
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Viva Dance Columbus
(2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Casino Style Salsa Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With the Lesson
$10 Open Dance Party Only
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move on the Dance Floor.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)






























