Poetry

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

🌸 Chaque mardi, nous organisons une soirée durant laquelle nous pratiquons la méditation nommée Shamatha-Vipashyana, que beaucoup connaissent aujourd’hui sous le nom de Mindfulness. Une première partie est composée d’un temps de méditation de 40 minutes, puis, après un temps de pause, la deuxième partie est dédiée à un enseignement portant sur la méditation, la tradition bouddhique, l’art et la poésie modernes, l’écologie…. Un temps de partage et de questions/réponses clôture la soirée. Les sessions commencent à 20h30 (mais nous conseillons d'arriver à 20h25 afin de prendre le temps de s'installer). La première séance est gratuite, puis vous avez la possibilité de profiter d'un temps d'essai avant de choisir de vous engager ou non de manière plus approfondie. N'hésitez pas à visiter notre site pour en savoir plus sur nos propositions: [www.gandharameditation.org](www.gandharameditation.org) Les détails pour nous rejoindre seront fournis après inscription. 🌿🧘‍♀️ A bientôt! 🧘‍♂️🌿

**Chèr·e·s Group Elements,** (oui, comme dans un[ groupe mathématique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_theory) 🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister ensemble à la conférence sur la magie de la lumière ! **[Peut-on voir l’invisible ?](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)**[ ](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)🌌 **Description de la conférence** 🔭 La lumière porte en elle la signature de toute matière qu’elle rencontre sur son trajet. Ainsi, grâce à la lumière utilisée comme source d’information, nous n’avons pas besoin de toucher les étoiles ou les planètes pour connaître leur composition. Sur Terre, nous pouvons aussi reconnaître des poudres explosives ou des produits illicites. Nous savons sonder les pigments de tableaux anciens et découvrir les techniques picturales utilisées par Léonard de Vinci. La lumière nous invite à un fabuleux voyage à travers le temps, l’espace et les technologies ! 🎙️**Intervenants:** Les physiciens **Vincent Boudon**, **Arnaud Cuisset**, **Cyril Richard**1 et **Maud Rotger** 📝 **Inscription (Gratuit) :** [Conférence - Peut-on voir l’invisible ?](https://billetterie.cite-sciences.fr/activites.html?tx_site_offerbooking%5Boffer%5D=741&tx_site_offerbooking%5Bshow%5D=2534955191312000023&cHash=d107982122e88658829d549f58ebce0c&_gl=1*nt84mf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw) 🍺 Après la conférence, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons continuer la discussion autour d’un café ou d’un verre à proximité — pour *échanger librement sur ce qui nous a marqué, poser des questions, ou simplement prolonger le moment.* Par exemple au cet resto Turque : [Éfendi Grill House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/86EKe86RwGgmCsAk8?g_st=ipc) ▶️ **Diffusion en direct** La séance sera également diffusée en direct : **[https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw](https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw)** À très bientôt pour explorer l’Univers ensemble ! 🌌 **P.S. :** Nous publions également ici des événements à la croisée des sciences et des lettres : [Paris Cultural Outings Circle](https://www.meetup.com/paris-cultural-outings-circle/) 🌼🍀 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes, just like elements of a [mathematical group ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_theory)🙂) Let’s attend this conference together: **[Can We See the Invisible?](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)**[ ](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853) 🌌 **Conference Description** 🔭 Light carries within it the signature of every material it encounters along its path. Thanks to light as a source of information, we don’t need to touch stars or planets to know their composition. On Earth, we can also detect explosive powders or illicit substances. We can analyze the pigments in ancient paintings and uncover the techniques used by Leonardo da Vinci. Light invites us on a fascinating journey through time, space, and technology! 🎙️ **Speakers:** The physicists Vincent Boudon, Arnaud Cuisset, Cyril Richard, and Maud Rotger 📝 **Registrations (Free)** [Conference - Can We See the Invisible?](https://billetterie.cite-sciences.fr/activites.html?tx_site_offerbooking%5Boffer%5D=741&tx_site_offerbooking%5Bshow%5D=2534955191312000023&cHash=d107982122e88658829d549f58ebce0c&_gl=1*nt84mf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw) 🍺 After the conference, for those who wish, we can continue the discussion over a coffee or a drink nearby — *to share impressions, ask questions, or simply extend the experience.* For instance, at this Turkish restaurant by about a 5 mins walk: [Éfendi Grill House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/86EKe86RwGgmCsAk8?g_st=ipc) ▶️ **Live Broadcast** The session will also be broadcast live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw](https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw) See you soon as we explore the Universe together! 🌌 **PS:** We post some events in the intersection of Science and Humanities here as well [Paris Cultural Outings Circle](https://www.meetup.com/paris-cultural-outings-circle/) 🌼🍀

❤️ 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗭 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗨 𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 ❤️ Cette pratique accroît la paix intérieure, la positivité, la clarté mentale, la liberté émotionnelle et l’harmonisation corps-esprit. 🌿𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆́𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒔-𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒆́𝒆 𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄̧𝒂𝒊𝒔 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDt82jOOJk 🌿𝐋𝐞 𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 génère une fréquence vibratoire qui évacue la négativité, la transforme et apporte aux participants une énergie positive. 🌿𝗟𝗲 𝗢𝗠 continue de vibrer dans les corps des participants après le cercle, leur permettant de partager ces bonnes vibrations partout où ils vont. 👉𝗜𝐧𝘀𝐜𝗿𝐢𝗽𝐭𝗶𝐨𝗻 par mail, sms ou téléphone: omchanting.parisidf@gmail.com ou Fabienne : 06 07 89 15 67 👉𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧 : Métro ligne 5 (St Marcel) ou ligne 7 (Censier-Daubenton) Bus 24 ou 67 (Buffon - La Mosquée), bus 91 (Saint Marcel - Jeanne d'Arc) 👉𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞: aux frais de location de la salle (5€ recommandés)

(Pense à bien lire la description, il y a un billet à prendre sur atelatoi.fr) Tu veux rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ou élargir ton cercle d'amis ? La soirée au Social Bar Paris est faite pour toi ! Tu y trouveras : \- Une safe place pour t'exprimer librement \- Des habitués et nouveaux participants bienveillants & good vibes \- Une animation au top pour mettre tout le monde à l'aise \- Un concept idéal pour apprendre à connaître les autres en profondeur \- La promesse de passer une excellente soirée \- Des tarifs préférentiels rien que pour nous \- Une réduction de \-15% sur l'achat de nos jeux sur place \- Une activité surprise \! Des amitiés et des couples se sont formés grâce à nos soirées ! N'hésite pas à check notre insta @atelatoi pour voir comment se passent les évent. T'es prêt à venir kiffer avec nous ? Inscris-toi ici : atelatoi.fr, rubrique billetterie. Ne te fie pas au nombre d'inscrits ici, on sera bien plus nombreux. À bientôt !

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

​​Trio qui explore divers terrains musicaux, diverses frontières. On a comme objectif d’explorer la diversité dans la musique, de la prendre comme une valeur, cherchant à mettre en avant chaque musicien et leur touche personnelle, tout en explorant de nouveaux terrains musicaux. Les bases sonores d’où le trio puise ses inspirations sont le jazz contemporain et la musique classique contemporaine/expérimentale. Ganesh García (claviers) Armand Pesnel (contrebasse) Loris Grillo (flûte, saxophone alto) 🗓️ MERCREDI 27 MAI de 22H15 à 00H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

**Ahoy there,** Next full moon picnic will be Saturday May 30 from 8:30 - 10:30 P.M. Moonrise will be around 10:10 P.M. Sunset around 9:40 PM. I may not make it back from my tree house in time but never fear, Catherine and Charles will be there to welcome you. The Pont des Arts is undergoing renovations for the botched renovation 3 years ago that used a poor design to fasten the wood planks. Most of the bridge will remain open full width during the work. We will meet by one of the benches in the open section, which is currently towards the Left Bank side of the bridge. Hard to predict how work will advance over the next week. So finding us may involve a little bit of treasure hunt adventure. You’re welcome! In the unlikely event we will assemble below on the quai on the Right Bank side. May is known by American Indians for the Full Flower Moon because of the wide appearance of flowers during this month. It's also known as Full Corn Planting Moon (for obvious reasons) and as the Milk Moon. Bob, I swear you're just copy pasting that from your last email for our previous Full Moon Picnic. Yes, that’s because this is the second full moon of the same month, which only happens once in a blue moon. 🤣 **WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share. **WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around the 2nd or 3rd bench from the Right Bank side of the bridge. Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli. **WHEN**: Saturday May 30 from 8:30-10:30 P.M. **WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around. **WHO**: You and your friends. **THEME**: Blue **BIRTHDAYS**: Are you’re a Gemini? Bring a cake and let me know so we can celebrate your birthday this month and blow out the world’s largest birthday candle. **HOW** to find us: Keep your eyes out for a bunch of lunatics eating, drinking an chatting in English and French. **PUZZLER**: Raise your hand if you’re vegetarian. Vegan? Beegan?(vegan + honey. I know.) Flexitarian?(occasional meat). Vegan before 6 PM?(yes that’s actually a thing.) Forget about Omnivore. Forget about Carnivore. How about Cannibal? How about Sausage eating Cannibal? Why are you cringing? You're the product of a Sausage eating Cannibal. Don’t try to puzzle this out. Just go ahead and scroll to the answer before your stomach turns queasy. **PUZZLER ANSWER**: Our galaxy, the Milky Way has become quite large feasting on other smaller galaxies. About 8 billion years ago, a study said, that a smaller dwarf galaxy was gobbled up by a young and hungry Milky Way. The study was not 8 billion years ago (that’s why the 2 commas) but 8 years ago. The dwarf galaxy was named Gaia Sausage because it was sorta kinda in the shape of a sausage according to the astronomers analyzing the data. They had been up for 2 days without eating and were definitely not vegan. [https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2018/july/gaia-sausage.html](https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2018/july/gaia-sausage.html) Turns out that just this month, the Milky Way gobbled up another galaxy, according to a study, 10 billion years ago. (I’m using commas the way Trump uses legal loopholes.) The poor meal this time is called the Loki galaxy, named after the Norse god of mischief. The remnants of this dwarf galaxy are hard to detect and tricky to explain because the left over stars are moving in opposite directions. Confusing and mischievous. [https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/23/science/milky-way-loki-galaxy](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/23/science/milky-way-loki-galaxy) In this eat or be eaten universe galaxies are cannibalizing each other. So far the Milky Way has eaten its way to an expanding belt-line. Ciao for niao, **Captain Bob**

Chèr.e.s couleurs sur la palette cosmique 🌼 Retrouvons-nous pour découvrir Le Prince, une pièce librement inspirée de Machiavel, entre comédie absurde et éclats de tragédie 🎭 Sur une scène presque vide, un bouffon se réveille sur un trône… sans comprendre comment il est arrivé là. Amnésique, traversé par le doute, il entame une quête identitaire qui le mènera à interroger le pouvoir, la mémoire et la construction de soi. Entre scènes théâtrales, jeux décalés et touches musicales, le spectacle explore avec ironie et profondeur la frontière entre le prince et le tyran, et ce que le pouvoir fait à l’identité humaine. 🍕 Langue : Représentation en italien avec surtitres français 📍 Le théâtre est situé dans le Bois de Vincennes : il faut compter une petite marche depuis les transports, dans un cadre naturel agréable 🌿 🎟️ Réservation : [https://www.epeedebois.com/un-spectacle/il-principe/](https://www.epeedebois.com/un-spectacle/il-principe/) Tarifs : 12 € -- 24 € 🎥 Bande-annonce : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x9zbJj16Fs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x9zbJj16Fs) 🎶 Après-spectacle (optionnel) À l’issue de la représentation, continuation avec musique, poésie et contes italiens dans le hall (4 € pour les spectateurs) À très vite ! 🌌 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Dear all 🌼 Let’s gather to discover The Prince, a theatrical piece freely inspired by Machiavelli, blending absurd comedy with touches of tragedy 🎭 On an almost empty stage, a jester wakes up on a throne… without knowing how he got there. Amnesiac and uncertain, he embarks on an identity quest that leads him to question power, memory, and the construction of the self. Through theatrical scenes, playful game-show elements, and musical interludes, the play explores — with irony and depth — the thin line between prince and tyrant, and what power does to human identity. 🍕 Language Performed in Italian with French subtitles Tickets: [https://www.epeedebois.com/un-spectacle/il-principe/](https://www.epeedebois.com/un-spectacle/il-principe/) 🎟️ Price: 12 € -- 24 € 🎥 Trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x9zbJj16Fs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x9zbJj16Fs) 🎶 Optional after-event After the performance, those who wish may continue the experience with Dimanche Dolce Vita — music, poetry, and Italian storytelling in the theatre hall 🎶 (4 euros for those who attended the show) See you soon! 🌌

*Veules-les-Roses* 🌊 35 € for children under 13 40 € for adults https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-31-2026-veules-les-roses/ Veules-les-Roses, situé sur la côte normande de la France, est un charmant village côtier réputé pour sa beauté pittoresque et son ambiance tranquille. Niché entre la mer et la campagne verdoyante, Veules-les-Roses offre aux visiteurs un cadre enchanteur où le temps semble s’arrêter. Le village est célèbre pour sa rivière, La Veules, qui est la plus courte de France. Les visiteurs peuvent se promener le long de ses rives, bordées de moulins à eau pittoresques et de jolis jardins fleuris. La promenade le long de la Veules offre une expérience paisible et permet aux visiteurs de se connecter avec la nature

🌳 🌳 🌳 *Et au milieu coule l’Yerres* Cette rivière, c’est un petit miracle ! Un couloir d’eau et de nature qui serpente à travers la banlieue parisienne. À Quincy, on sort rapidement de la zone commerciale pour rejoindre les rives idylliques de l’Yerres, avec ses moulins, ses cascades, ses libellules. Au fur et à mesure, le parcours s’urbanise mais les rives restent toujours verdoyantes. En chemin, vous croiserez deux résidences d’artistes majeures : la fondation Dubuffet à Périgny (inventeur de l’art brut) et la maison de Caillebotte à Yerres, avec son magnifique parc aux arbres centenaires. Bref, un parcours qui concilie parfaitement nature et culture tout en offrant un ombrage bien appréciable en cas de forte chaleur. **17km pour 110m de D+** **Allure: 4,5 – 5km/h** 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : RDV 9h20 à gare de Lyon** au milieu de quai du train en direction de Melun (RER D). Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Julien est le +33631400099 Retour par le RER D de 15h57 à Montgeron-Crosne qui arrive à 16h12 à gare de Lyon. 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5,2€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : - des vêtements adaptés - des chaussures de randonnée - suffisamment d'eau - un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner - un sac pour emporter ses déchets - un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre - ta bonne humeur :) En t'inscrivant à cet événement tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris

Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming café/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current café that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out. Optional lunch after! If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" 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!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

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, February 11 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.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow