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El gato curioso se va al planetario+comida en el restaurante temático Verne
Buenas de nuevo, gatos curiosos!
**El día 20 de junio propongo un plan matinal en el que asistiremos a una sesión a bóveda completa del planetario de la fundación CosmoCaixa y visitaremos la parte del museo dedicada a la Astronomía , la sala universo( no el museo completo, pues requeriría más tiempo.)**
**Después de la visita al planetario, propongo que nos traslademos al restaurante temático Verne, dedicado a este gran maestro y pionero de la ciencia ficción.** Este restaurante, ubicado en la calle Aribau, 150, es el ideal para tomarse un refresco y admirar su ambientación , pues parece que estás en un submarino o comiendo en las entrañas de la tierra.
**La sesión del planetario es de 8 euros, que incluye entrada al museo. En el restaurante Verne, especializado en tapas y rolls bocadillos con muchos ingredientes, cada uno paga lo que consume.**
Espero que os guste este plan alternativo al de la agrupación Astronómica Aster, a la que he renunciado por el alto coste que nos pedían por persona. El presidente nos exigía 30 euros por persona por una hora y media de actividad y , al intentar rebajar el precio, se me ha negado.
Se trata de pasarlo bien, pero sin que el precio sea excesivo, al menos esa es mi filosofía en este grupo.
Os espero en este astronómico encuentro!
Hasta pronto!!
JAM sesión de musica acústica
### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche
Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe.
Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente.
No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**.
**Qué puedes esperar:**
• Jam acústica abierta
• Ambiente cercano y relajado
• Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas
• Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía
**Algunas pautas:**
• Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos
• Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos
• Cualquiera puede empezar una canción
• Los oyentes también son bienvenidos
📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space
🕗 **Hora:** 19:30
**Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**
Deep talks
**Deep Talks: Explore, Connect, Grow**
Are you craving conversations that go beyond the weather and work? Do you long to connect with others on a more meaningful level, exploring the big questions and delving into the intricacies of life, the universe, and everything in between?
Deep Talks is a meetup group for curious minds who are eager to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share diverse perspectives, and foster genuine connections. We believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and listening actively to others.
**What to Expect**:
* The primary language would be English, however in exceptional scenario we could switch if everyone is comfortable with another language.
* Engaging Topics: We'll explore a wide range of subjects, from philosophy, psychology, and spirituality to current events, personal growth, and the future of humanity. We often have topics prepared for the day but we welcome topics by attendees as well.
* Respectful Dialogue: Our discussions are built on a foundation of respect. We encourage open-mindedness, empathy, and a willingness to understand different viewpoints, even when they differ from our own.
* No Experts Required: You don't need to be an expert in any field to participate. All that's required is a curious mind and a desire to engage in thoughtful conversation.
**Join Us If You**:
* Are tired of superficial small talk
* Love to ponder life's big questions.
* Enjoy hearing diverse perspectives.
* Seek to connect with like-minded individuals
* Are open to challenging your own assumptions.
**What to bring**:
* Your curiosity, enthusiasm and openess
* Please as a courtesy, order a drink or food at the cafe and make sure to pay for it at the end.
Come ready to listen, share, and dive deep! We can't wait to meet you and explore the depths together.
Please make sure you're definitely able to make it before you RSVP. We don't want anyone missing out because someone else didn't show up. Thanks :)
New In Town: Barcelona Comedy in English
**Just arrived in Barcelona?**
Been here a while but still feel new?
This is your room.
**New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home.
Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Your hosts are:
**Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and
**Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV).
Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips.
Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out.
Best of all, the show is **free to RSVP**.
You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it.
***
**Quick Overview**
⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm
🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after
🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals
***Important***\*: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the\* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB)*** *to reserve your seats right away.*
**Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB) and come laugh with us.**
FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB) as well.
Rock In Rio Lisboa 2026
Hi guys this is a spontaneous Meetup for Rock in Rio in Lisbon!
Join the Whatsapp group and we will organize a meetup point!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LEfMYbLMy09AxIpDME8feW?s=cl&p=a&ilr=2
[ENGLISH] SATURDAY / PARK - Philosophy Meetup: 17h - 18:30
PARK LOCATION: WE WILL BE SEATED EXACTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE PARLAMENT BUILDING ON THE GRASSY LAWN.
Here you can see the exact spot on map:
[Link to location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnWdQCe9W8ANupwt5)
Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue?
If yes, then you will enjoy this event.
We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts.
The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives.
Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others.
A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning.
WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP?
Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view.
Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups:
What ideals are worth dying for?
Why are we never satisfied?
Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is?
Is identity necessary?
How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others)
What is friendship?
EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME
The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.
🤩❤️🍹¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA FAVORITA, Y SI VEMOS UN CONCIERTO EN LA TELE Y BAILAMOS
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹\*\*¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA DE ROCK O POP FAVORITA?\*\* ¿Y SI NOS BAJAMOS UN CONCIERTO DEL YOUTUBE Y **QUEDAMOS PARA VERLO EN GRUPO Y BAILAR EN UN ESPACIO PRIVADO CON LUCES, PARQUET Y TELE**?
**MÚSICA QUE NOS GUSTA Y GANAS DE BAILAR**, ¿QUÉ MEJOR MANERA DE HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES SINGLES BARCELONA?
**VAMOS HACIENDO GRUPITOS-CHAT WHATSAPP POR BANDA**. PROPÓN LA TUYA PARA IR ENCONTRANDO GENTE QUE LE GUSTA LA MISMA MÚSICA QUE A TI Y COORDINARNOS.
LISTA DE GRUPOS PROPUESTOS HASTA EL MOMENTO:
\- THE WARNING 1 PERSONA
\- MANESKIN 1 PERSONA
MÍNIMO TENEMOS QUE SER 10 PERSONAS. **WHATSAPP 630 467 646.**
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
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Bar Games and Board Games Sunday
## 🎯 Tarde de Juegos de Bar y de Mesa 🎲
**Domingos \| 19:00 \| Diversión garantizada**
¿Te apetece desconectar del domingo, reírte sin mirar el reloj y conocer gente nueva mientras juegas?
Te invitamos a una tarde pensada para **socializar, competir sanamente y disfrutar** de una gran variedad de juegos en un ambiente relajado y acogedor.
Cada domingo convertimos el bar en un **punto de encuentro para jugones y curiosos**, tanto si vienes solo como acompañado.
***
### 🍻 Juegos de bar
Para calentar motores o descansar entre partidas:
🎯 Dardos
⚽ Futbolín
🎱 Billar
***
### 🎲 Juegos de mesa y cartas
Una selección variada para todos los gustos, desde rápidos y caóticos hasta estratégicos y narrativos:
🧠 **Timeline** – historia, lógica y debate
♠️ **Rummi Classic** – fácil de aprender, difícil de dejar
🌾 **Catan** – comercio, estrategia y piques amistosos
🐺 **Hombres Lobo** – engaños, risas y acusaciones
🕵️ **Mind Maze** – acertijos para resolver en grupo
🔺 **Dominó triangular** – un giro divertido al clásico
🃏 **UNO** – rápido, caótico y siempre intenso
♣️ Juegos de cartas variados (¡trae los tuyos si quieres!)
***
### ✨ ¡NOVEDADES! Juegos recién incorporados
Este mes estrenamos **3 juegos nuevos**, incluidos gracias al apoyo de la comunidad:
🎵 **Hitster** – ¿cuánto sabes de música? Ordena canciones en el tiempo y demuestra tu oído
🎤 **¿Qué Nota Te Pones?** – creatividad, risas y valoraciones inesperadas
🎬 **Yo Soy Tu Peli** – improvisación, cine y carcajadas aseguradas
***
### 💬 Ambiente social
No necesitas venir con un grupo cerrado.
La idea es **mezclar mesas, conocer gente nueva y pasarlo bien**, tanto si eres jugón habitual como si solo vienes a probar algo diferente.
***
### ℹ️ Información importante
Algunos domingos el organizador puede no estar presente.
Aun así, **los juegos estarán disponibles en el bar** y el evento **seguirá adelante con normalidad**.
Este encuentro está pensado también como un espacio **autogestionado y comunitario**: venir, sentarse a jugar, unirse a una mesa y disfrutar del ambiente, incluso cuando el organizador no pueda asistir personalmente.
***
### 🎟 Participación
💶 **Aportación mínima: 5€**
Esta contribución sirve para:
* El uso de todos los juegos
* Mantener y ampliar la ludoteca
* Seguir trayendo **juegos nuevos y mejores experiencias** cada semana
🍔 Bebida y comida se pagan directamente en el bar.
🎲 **Ven a jugar, quédate por la gente y vuelve por las risas.**
Nos vemos el domingo 😉
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## 🎯 Bar Games & Board Games Afternoon 🎲
**Sundays \| 7:00 PM \| Guaranteed fun**
Looking to unwind on Sunday, laugh without checking the time, and meet new people while playing games?
Join us for a social, friendly, and relaxed afternoon with a **wide variety of games** in a welcoming atmosphere.
Every Sunday, we turn the bar into a **meeting point for gamers and curious newcomers**, whether you come alone or with friends.
***
### 🍻 Bar games
Perfect for warming up or taking a break between matches:
🎯 Darts
⚽ Foosball
🎱 Pool
***
### 🎲 Board & card games
A varied selection for all tastes, from fast and chaotic to strategic and narrative:
🧠 **Timeline** – history, logic, and discussion
♠️ **Rummi Classic** – easy to learn, hard to stop
🌾 **Catan** – trade, strategy, and friendly rivalry
🐺 **Werewolves** – deception, laughs, and accusations
🕵️ **Mind Maze** – group puzzles and brain teasers
🔺 **Triominos** – a fun twist on classic dominoes
🃏 **UNO** – fast-paced, chaotic, and always intense
♣️ Various card games (feel free to bring your favorites!)
***
### ✨ NEW! Recently added games
This month we’re introducing **3 brand-new games**, made possible thanks to community support:
🎵 **Hitster** – how good is your music knowledge? Place songs in the correct timeline
🎤 **What Rating Do You Give Yourself?** – creativity, laughs, and unexpected scores
🎬 **I Am Your Movie** – improv, cinema, and guaranteed laughter
***
### 💬 Social vibe
No need to come with a group.
The goal is to **mix tables, meet new people, and have a great time**, whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just trying something new.
***
### ℹ️ Important information
On some Sundays, the organizer may not be present.
However, **the games will still be available at the bar**, and the event **will go ahead as usual**.
This gathering is also designed as a **self-managed, community-driven space**: come in, grab a game, join a table, and enjoy the atmosphere—even when the organizer can’t attend in person.
***
### 🎟 Participation
💶 **Minimum contribution: €5**
This helps cover:
* Use of all games
* Maintenance and expansion of the game library
* Bringing **new games and better experiences** every week
🍔 Food and drinks are paid directly at the bar.
🎲 **Come for the games, stay for the people, and return for the laughs.**
See you on Sunday!
✨ Vibroacoustic Journey ✨ Sound Bath + Microdose 🍄 (❄️ AC environment)
(English below 🇬🇧)
Muy feliz de volver a Barcelona para compartir una nueva edición de esta experiencia 🙌
¿Necesitas una pausa del ruido mental, las pantallas y el ritmo acelerado del día a día?
Esta es una propuesta inmersiva donde podrás simplemente tumbarte, cerrar los ojos y dejarte llevar por el sonido y vibración de los Cuencos Himalayos hacia las frecuencias cerebrales asociadas a la meditacion 😌🎶
✨ Ideal para quienes desean:
• Reducir el estrés y la sobrecarga mental
• Relajar el cuerpo y regular el sistema nervioso
• Mejorar la calidad del sueño y el descanso
• Lograr mayor claridad mental y silencio interno
• Equilibrar las emociones y energía
• Regalarse un espacio de bienestar y autocuidado
🍄 Opcionalmente podrás sumar microdosis: una herramienta natural de enfoque suave para profundizar la experiencia
📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia
📅 Sábado 20 de junio
🕥 10:30 a 12:00 h
❄️ Ambiente climatizado
👉 Plazas limitadas: [Reserva tu lugar](wa.me/59897800880)
💬 Por consultas o ayuda con tu inscripción, [contacta por WhatsApp](wa.me/59897800880)
🥑🥐 Y para celebrar mi regreso a Barcelona, después de la sesión iremos a compartir un brunch informal cerca del estudio. Si te apetece, ¡será un placer seguir compartiendo ese rato juntos!
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I’m very happy to be back in Barcelona to share a new edition of this experience 🙌
Need a break from mental noise, screens and the fast pace of everyday life?
This is an immersive experience where you can simply lie down, close your eyes, and surrender to the sound and vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gently guiding you into states of deep relaxation and meditation 😌🎶
✨ Ideal for those who want to:
• Reduce stress and mental overload
• Deeply relax the body and mind
• Improve sleep quality and restorative rest
• Cultivate greater mental clarity and inner calm
• Support emotional balance and vitality
• Gift yourself a moment of wellbeing and self-care
🍄 Optionally, you can add microdinsg: a gentle natural focus-enhancing tool to deepen the experience
📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
❄️ AC environment
👉 Limited spots available: [book in advance](wa.me/59897800880)
💬 If you have any questions or need help registering, feel free to [contact us via WhatsApp.](wa.me/59897800880)
🥑🥐 To celebrate my return to Barcelona, we’ll gather for an informal brunch nearby after the session. Feel free to join us!
NEW SUBGRUPO PARA IR JUNTOS A LAS COMMON PEOPLE PARTY DE RAZZMATAZZ SOLO SINGLES
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
NEW SUBGRUPO PARA IR JUNTOS A LAS COMMON PEOPLE PARTY DE RAZZMATAZZ SOLO SINGLES
VAMOS HACIENDO GRUPITO PARA IR A LAS PARTIES
COMENTA TU INTERÉS EN EL CHAT PRO BAILA ROCK DE NUESTRA NUEVA WEB:
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT PRO DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
HABILITAMOS CHAT WHATSAPP para facilitar el encuentro birra previa.
Open De Lobes
Gente bonita, los esperamos cada domingo desde las 20:30 horas a compartir el Open Mic más Open de todo Barcelona, donde Lxs mas diversxs Artistas de todos los géneros, podrán mostrarnos y compartirnos toda su impronta, su magia, su música, su Arte.
Les esperamos a partir de las 20:30 horas, cada domingo en Cueva de Lobos, Francisco Giner 23. Por favor,
al inscribirse y enviar un mensaje
Gong Sound Bath
Special **Gong Soundbath**, with meditation & intention setting.
Join us on this journey to treat yourself to an hour and a half of deep rest, that you deserve!
Sound Baths & mindfulness take you beyond the mind's constant labeling and chatter.
The journey gently guides you into a deep state of meditation, and theta brainwave, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.
The soundbath incorporates frequencies from various instruments, including gongs, drums, rattles, chimes, and bowls.
The meditative qualities of gongs and other instruments transport you beyond the ordinary, allowing you to explore your inner self, find balance, and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected.
* 16h Arrival and Cacao Bar opens (5 Euros/ ceremonial cup)
* 16.15h Gong sound bath starts
* 17.30h Wrap up
* Bookings here:https://luma.com/Samanaevents?k=c
*
**Baño de Sonido con Gong**
Baño de sonido especial con gong, meditación y establecimiento de intenciones.
Acompáñanos en este viaje para regalarte una hora y media de descanso profundo, ¡que te mereces!
Los baños de sonido y la atención plena te llevan más allá del constante etiquetado y parloteo de la mente.
El viaje te guía suavemente hacia un profundo estado de meditación y ondas cerebrales theta, promoviendo la relajación y el rejuvenecimiento.
El baño de sonido incorpora frecuencias de varios instrumentos, como gongs, tambores, sonajas, campanillas y cuencos.
Las cualidades meditativas de los gongs y otros instrumentos te transportan más allá de lo ordinario, permitiéndote explorar tu interior, encontrar el equilibrio y salir sintiéndote renovado, inspirado y conectado.
16h Llegada y apertura del bar de cacao (5 euros/taza ceremonial)
16.15h Comienza el baño de sonido Gong
17.30h Clausura
Bookings here:
https://luma.com/Samanaevents?k=c
## **Location**
**Samanà Space** (🔗 [IG](https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/))
**Address:** Calle Pujades 77-79
8 planta — Ring 2809
Cultural Language Exchange - Music and Memories
## 🎶 Music & Memory
### A Themed Language Exchange
**Free · Limited Capacity**
**Slow conversations in a fast city.**
**Let music guide the stories we share.**
Join us for a **friendly, relaxed language exchange** where conversations start from something we all share: **music and the memories it carries**.
A song that reminds you of home.
A melody linked to a person, a place, or a moment in your life.
Music brings people together — even when we don’t share the same language.
This is **not a loud bar meetup or a language class**.
It’s a **warm, welcoming cultural evening**, designed for slower conversations, gentle language practice, and real connection.
To keep the atmosphere personal, the event is limited to **30 people**.
RSVP is required.
### 📌 Note on attendance
This is a small, curated event. If you can’t attend, kindly cancel your RSVP so someone else can join. Thank you 💛
RANGO 45-54a🤩❤️🍹MINI GUATEQUE RETRO 80-90's PREVIO AL TARDEO SINGLES BARCELONA
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
**RANGO DE ESTE EVENTO 45-54 AÑOS APRÓX.**
**RANGO DE ESTE EVENTO 45-54 AÑOS APRÓX.**
**🤩❤️🍹MINI GUATEQUE RETRO DE 1 HORA PARA SOCIALIZAR UN POCO ANTES DE IRNOS AL TARDEO DISCO REMEMBER PORQUE LUEGO EN LA DISCO NO SE PUEDE HABLAR MUCHO CON LA MÚSICA A TODA CASTAÑA Y DANDO SALTOS.**
**Precio:**
**Inscripción gratis para las chicas.** Chicos consultar.
Inscripción y ubicación por **whatsapp 630 467 646** una vez estés apuntado aquí en meetup.
**Primero apúntate en meetup luego envía whatsapp. No envíes whatsapp si no apareces en la lista de apuntados del evento meetup.**
Gracias.
Se habilitará **grupo whatsapp temporal** para el evento.
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!







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