Comics & Novels

Hi, all Independent Movie Lovers. You are invited meet at 7 pm, on Friday the 23rd of January. This meeting is at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square, Dublin. We will discuss the film: **Hamnet** (2025), directed by Chloé Zhao, and starring Paul Mescal. Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born director, working in America, best known for Nomadland (2020), for which she received the 2021 Oscar for Best Director. Nomadland also won the Oscar for Best Picture. We will also discuss: **The Wonders** (2014), original Italian title 'Le Meraviglie', directed by Alice Rohrwacher. Alice Rohracher is an Italian director. There have been other movies called The Wonders. Check the date and director. We will watch the movies independently, and meet for discussion on Friday the 23rd of January, at 7 pm, at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square. **Hamnet** is showing at most Dublin cinemas, until Thursday the 15th of January. **The Wonders** (2014), original Italian title 'Le Meraviglie', is available for online rental on Apple TV and Sky Store. Michael Sheeran

Hi everyone, As promised, based on interest, we’re going to see **No Other Choice** this Friday. The IFI have released their Schedule for Friday, so let’s go to the 8:30pm screening in Cinema 2. I've booked Seat E-6 but sit where you wish. We will then have dinner beforehand in the IFI Cafe Bar at 6:30pm. If you wish to join us for dinner, please post a Comment to be included in the numbers. **NO OTHER CHOICE (139 mins)** **[NO OTHER CHOICE - Official Trailer - In Select Theaters Christmas](https://youtu.be/HKZpuG_ezvY?si=e1HGbisgxeFrf5RQ)** *“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.”* A little bit of extra to watch if you wish: [Director Park Chan-wook - Satirizing Capitalism in “No Other Choice” | The Daily Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj0N63qglbI) **Dining:** Note that they do not split bills there so it’s CASH ONLY again for this one, and there’s a 12.5% service charge on large table bookings.

This event is beginner Friendly. More experienced players are still free to come along. I will explain the rules before the first game at 7:15 so please arrive on time if you're new. The rules may be different than other versions of mafia that you played. There is limited capacity so we can't accept every RSVP request. If we aren't able to accept your RSVP event please come to a future.

Dear fellow Gaeilgeoiri, Cead mile failte / a warm welcome to this group of Irish language lovers and enthusiasts. Hope you will enjoy everything it has to offer and feel free to suggest new events, and, why not step in as an event organizer? What this group is not: - A group limited to those with perfect proficiency in the language, where any single word of English is banned, and where you will get corrected for every séimhiú that, God forbid, you might be forgetting What this group is: - A forum of Gaeilge enthusiasts willing to share their interest and love of the language. We all started learning a language, including our own, from scratch at some point in our lives. Absolute beginners are welcome and should not feel intimidated. Near perfect and native Irish speakers are also welcome to share their vast knowledge of the language. Hopefully this will create a thriving community of lovers of the language at any level. Beir bua Alex (organizer)

Create a masterpiece with some music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary. This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own masterpiece. **TO GET THE TICKETS:** [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-paint-like-picasso-tickets-1978115459589?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-paint-like-picasso-tickets-1978115459589?aff=oddtdtcreator) **WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR TICKET?** 1 x Canvas to keep All the painting materials necessary Instructor to help guide you Patterns and designs to inspire you Custom playlist with feel good tunes Win prizes! **I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL?** Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing. **WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES?** We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed. **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on [bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie](mailto:bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie) **HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?** Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](http://%5Bhttps://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/%5D(https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/) "\[https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/\](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/)")

Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary. This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone🎨 No experience is needed and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own masterpiece **What you get with your ticket?** ☀ 1 x Canvas to keep ☀ All the painting materials necessary ☀ Instructor to help guide you ☀ Patterns and designs to inspire you ☀ Custom playlist with feel good tunes ☀ Win prizes! **FAQs:** **I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL?** Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing. **WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES?** We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed. **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie **HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?** Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/") **TO GET THE TICKET:** [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-paint-like-picasso-tickets-1978115459589?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-paint-like-picasso-tickets-1978115459589?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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:** * 🚀 **Wojtek** continues our unofficial *Mothership* month with *Another Bug Hunt*. The colonists on Samsa-VI have lost contact with the Company. But they've gained contact with something else. The players' crew must re-establish communications with a remote terraforming colony. However, when they arrive they find an abandoned colony and the remains of a bloody assault... * 🧚‍♀️ **Emil** bringing court into session with *Eldritch Defenders*, in which you'll play public attorneys defending supernatural beings from legal jeopardy. The Eldritch Defenders law firm takes on the unnavigable cases and bureaucracies of infernal realms, faerie oaths and the machinations of the darkness. Also the more mundane things, such as what happens when a ghost owes a debt that doesn't technically terminate when they did. *** Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin)).

📚Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—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! 😊

This group is all about hosting a monthly in-person book club right here in Dublin City! If you're into the book we're reading and want to chat about it with others, this is the perfect spot for you. We'll meet for about 1-2 hours, enjoy some drinks and/or food, and dive into the book of the month—sharing our thoughts, exploring themes, and swapping recommendations for future reads. We suggest a €2 voluntary contribution per person to help cover MeetUp fees (cash or Revolut works). See you there!

Hello Everyone! Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation. Please feel free to bring books :)

**No Other Choice** **Meet** outside Cineworld Cafe (floor 1) 5.05 pm, film 5.15 pm. **Booking**: [https://www.cineworld.ie/films/no-other-choice/ho00014065#/buy-tickets-by-film?in-cinema=0001&at=2026-01-25&for-movie=ho00014065&view-mode=list](https://www.cineworld.ie/films/no-other-choice/ho00014065#/buy-tickets-by-film?in-cinema=0001&at=2026-01-25&for-movie=ho00014065&view-mode=list) **NB**: If you are trying to locate the Meet Up in Cineworld: My mobile number is 087 4179505, please call or text as a post here might not be noticed at that stage. I've booked **Seat F6.** **No Other Choice** ***Running time: 139 minutes*** Man-su (Lee Byung Hun), a specialist in paper manufacturing with 25 years of experience, is so satisfied with life that he can truthfully tell himself, “I’ve got it all.” While happily passing his days with his wife Miri (Son Yejin), their two children and two dogs, Man-su is suddenly informed by his company that he has been fired. “We’re sorry. We have no other choice.” Feeling shocked as if his head had been cut off by an ax, Man-su vows to find himself a new job within the next three months for the sake of his family. Despite his firm resolve to turn his life around, Man-su spends over a year drifting from one job interview after another, and working at a retail store. He eventually finds himself in danger of losing the very house that he struggled so hard to buy. Desperate, he visits Moon Paper out of the blue and tries to hand over his CV, but he just ends up getting humiliated by line manager Choi Sun-chul (Park Hee Soon). Man-su knows he is better qualified than anyone to work at Moon Paper, so he comes to a certain decision. Cast:Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Yeom Hye-ran, Lee Sung-Min **Director: *Park Chan-wook***

Hi everyone. Lets meetup Saturday 24th January and see Mercy (2026) in IMAX 2D. In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSS4yqd0x6o Book Now to Avoid Disappointment.

DC Anime Club will be hosting MocomCon screening room YOU MUST BE AN ATTENDEE of MocomCon ( click this link to find out how to be an https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon.html) TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT! Special Note This will be two days with different times. Be sure to rsvp Friday March 20, 2026 6pm-8pm Saturday March 21, 2026 11:00pm-11:45pm We will have a table Saturday of the event. During the screenings we ask that attendees please keep talking to a minimum and that all cell phones be put on vibrate and take phone conversations outside the screening room. Please keep the meeting room clean. please read the poster in front of the screening room if you want to know what is playing. The Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown MD 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874 For more information Contact the following [president@dcanimeclub.org](mailto:president@dcanimeclub.org) [Maranda.Schoppert@montgomerycountymd.gov](mailto:Maranda.Schoppert@montgomerycountymd.gov) Tyler.Chadwell-English@montgomerycountymd.gov 2022622083

DC Anime Club will be hosting MocomCon screening room YOU MUST BE AN ATTENDEE of MocomCon ( click this link to find out how to be an https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon.html) TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT! Special Note This will be two days with different times. Be sure to rsvp Friday March 20, 2026 6pm-8pm Saturday March 21, 2026 11:00pm-11:45pm We will have a table Saturday of the event. During the screenings we ask that attendees please keep talking to a minimum and that all cell phones be put on vibrate and take phone conversations outside the screening room. Please keep the meeting room clean. please read the poster in front of the screening room if you want to know what is playing. The Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown MD 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874 For more information Contact the following [president@dcanimeclub.org](mailto:president@dcanimeclub.org) [Maranda.Schoppert@montgomerycountymd.gov](mailto:Maranda.Schoppert@montgomerycountymd.gov) Tyler.Chadwell-English@montgomerycountymd.gov 2022622083

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This group was originally started by Chad Keith who created and hosts a podcast by the same name in Charlotte, NC. I am hoping to continue his legacy here in NoVa as I recently moved to this area. This group is all about finding community around self-improvement and exchanging ideas on how to be your best self and get the most out of life. This group is for anyone who is interested in overcoming average in all areas - career, ambitions, relationships, hobbies, health, everything. I am so excited to meet driven individuals in the NoVa area so please reach out if you have any questions at all. EVERYONE is welcome so please sign up for an upcoming meetup!

Free to play board gaming all day until we close

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we discuss ***Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World* by Naomi Klein** Here's the summary: What if you woke up one morning and found you’d acquired another self―a double who was almost you and yet not you at all? What if that double shared many of your preoccupations but, in a twisted, upside-down way, furthered the very causes you’d devoted your life to fighting against? Not long ago, the celebrated activist and public intellectual Naomi Klein had just such an experience―she was confronted with a doppelganger whose views she found abhorrent but whose name and public persona were sufficiently similar to her own that many people got confused about who was who. Destabilized, she lost her bearings, until she began to understand the experience as one manifestation of a strangeness many of us have come to know but struggle to define: AI-generated text is blurring the line between genuine and spurious communication; New Age wellness entrepreneurs turned anti-vaxxers are scrambling familiar political allegiances of left and right; and liberal democracies are teetering on the edge of absurdist authoritarianism, even as the oceans rise. Under such conditions, reality itself seems to have become unmoored. Is there a cure for our moment of collective vertigo? Naomi Klein is one of our most trenchant and influential social critics, an essential analyst of what branding, austerity, and climate profiteering have done to our societies and souls. Here she turns her gaze inward to our psychic landscapes, and outward to the possibilities for building hope amid intersecting economic, medical, and political crises. With the assistance of Sigmund Freud, Jordan Peele, Alfred Hitchcock, and bell hooks, among other accomplices, Klein uses wry humor and a keen sense of the ridiculous to face the strange doubles that haunt us―and that have come to feel as intimate and proximate as a warped reflection in the mirror. Combining comic memoir with chilling reportage and cobweb-clearing analysis, Klein seeks to smash that mirror and chart a path beyond despair. Doppelganger What do we neglect as we polish and perfect our digital reflections? Is it possible to dispose of our doubles and overcome the pathologies of a culture of multiplication? Can we create a politics of collective care and undertake a true reckoning with historical crimes? The result is a revelatory treatment of the way many of us think and feel now―and an intellectual adventure story for our times. **Let’s meet at Caboose Commons in Fairfax to enjoy some good discussion and meet new friends.**

Games night is back! With our favorite local game store opening back up, Games night will come back starting Monday June 7th! We are an lgbt+ games group that’s been going for nearly 3 years now! We welcome anyone in the lgbt+ community to come play board games every Monday with our fun and chaotic crew! If you’re brand new to board gaming and looking to make some friends or if you love playing 4 hour space operas and are looking to make some rivals, we’re the group for you! We are an lgbt+ group that focuses on creating a safe lgbt+ community. Non-lgbt+ individuals are welcome when attending with an lgbt+ friend, family member, or partner. Huzzah hobbies currently follows cdc guidelines, where customers who are vaccinated are allowed to not wear masks indoors. With their current hours on Mondays, they are open until 9pm; if they change hours and remain open later, games night will continue until close. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to message us here!