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😻Singles Salsa Dance 🎉Party & Show🎊 - Make New Friends👫 (+ Salsa Class)
😻Singles Salsa Dance 🎉Party & Show🎊 - Make New Friends👫 (+ Salsa Class)
Make New Friends💏! This Event is a large Monthly Social Salsa Dance Party 🎉🎊🎇 & Dance Show for Salsa Dancers and for New Solo people who want to learn Salsa dancing. This Salsa Dance Party will be held in a large hall. There is Bar facilities, cheaper drinks and toilets are avaliable. Time of Dance Party from about 9.30pm/10pm. till after 1 am. Dress: Neat Dress. (Salsa Dance class lesson from 8.45pm to 9.30pm.). There are Salsa Social Dance Classes on Thursday evenings for those who like to learn or improve Salsa dancing. The entrance fee for the Salsa Party is 15 euros cash at the Door, which includes the Salsa class lesson and Dance Show. This is very good value. Place of large Hall is in Dublin 8. There is a large Free Car Parking at the back also. Dublin Bus 2 mins walk. There will be many other solo people attending from all around Ireland beside this meetup who already know this venue. In the past Social Salsa Dance Parties, over 270 people attended. Please Note: Salsa Dancing involves people touching each other during dancing and classes. https://youtu.be/DWir_XczIE8?is=YWe0j-H3tECeWaQx https://youtu.be/iyLdoQGBchQ?feature=shared So if you are Solo, like Social Dancing, meeting new people and or like a free lesson to start learning Salsa dancing, RSVP and I will send you the Dance Party Address Details on the day of the event. Many people come solo, so do not worry, come solo or bring your friends with you and enjoy the great Latino music and social Salsa dancing.
Capoeira for family Castlenock
Capoeira for family Castlenock
Capoeira Fitness for Family in castlenock community centre.
🌈  Pride Books & Social 🍸
🌈 Pride Books & Social 🍸
📚 Pride Month is a chance to come together around stories that feel lived-in, complicated, and real, and this discussion invites us to sit with those voices rather than just skim them. Its roots go back to the Stonewall Riots, and since then Pride literature has grown into a bold, varied body of work—from Giovanni’s Room to A single man and Normal People, each capturing different shades of love and identity. As we read, the aim isn’t just analysis but conversation—what resonates, what challenges us, and what these stories say about how people find themselves and each other. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books on pride —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! 😊
Capoeira Workshop with Professora Belinha
Capoeira Workshop with Professora Belinha
Capoeira Água de Beber, would like to invite you to our Family Natal Capoeirando with present professora Belinhá from portugal capoeira maculelé for the First time in Ireland. Workshops of Capoeira, Maculelé, Samba de roda, and Cocó de roda and Frevo. Come and enjoy with us 2 days of Brazilian culture dances and martial arts. Dates: 8/12/23. 9/12/23 Location: St Gabriels Playgroup Clontarf, Dublin 3. For more information: cecab.ireland@gmail.com mobile 0874053996 mamaozinhocapoeira@hotmail.com [https://www.facebook.com/Dublinschoolofcapoeira](https://www.facebook.com/Dublinschoolofcapoeira?__cft__[0]=AZX_Vg06wRLTSb9AMM8FZE1gSF-bg4cQ_qsIKvJ5YtEwLfuGFGh99kaNAnvExpu3JPzl8LNYKWcgYe3A_Lk73wksdVhQI1AtpAsePOBjUOsCEPM-33Xi3DCfhRKscSgJRPA&__tn__=q) [https://dublinschoolcapoeira.wordpress.com/contact/](https://dublinschoolcapoeira.wordpress.com/contact/?fbclid=IwAR3qvy0eEScBC9AFUvUkwJf2kxQDbNadFHKsNTHzLObADGa-YPnWZv3ObLM) The Organize of the Event; Francisco and Matilda Co-ordenator Master: Robeiro Queiroz. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.
Lough Dan walk (with dogs or without)
Lough Dan walk (with dogs or without)
EN version (Polish version below-Polska wersja poniżej) Walking to Lough Dan Lake follow Logan Way, pass Inchavore River to reach Cloghoge beach. Parking & meetup: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecEZVfMKgHYS6F8c6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecEZVfMKgHYS6F8c6?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRThGaFVpVlZEV0tJMHA0M3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6vT9N0VXXMo-ZT3216pMjl8U4aCktlkDoWMgb2TWHOjxzlzkDZ72uTviG8tg_aem_PO6exs8YWR8KYJ2SxkwXjg) Time: 11.45 am Date 06 July 2026 After resting, coffee, swimming We will choose to back by Luggala or Knocknacloghoge hill to parking or go back the same way. All welcome! Note! Please be aware that attendees participate in the event at their own risk! Also dog owners are responsible for dog behaviour i walk during temperatute between 16-09 C. At the beach there are trees to keep them in shadow. Part of the walk is open but mostly in forest. Pl wersja: Zapowiada się słoneczna Sobota 6go Czerwca z temperaturą 15 stopni Celsjusza. Dlatego jeśli ktoś ma ochotę i wolną chwilkę na nie tak długi i niezbyt wyczerpujący wspólny poranny spacer, w przepięknym krajobrazie County Wicklow, to zapraszamy na przechadzkę z całymi rodzinami i z naszymi futrzakami lub bez. Spotykamy się o godzinie 11.45 rano na parkingu Old military road (link poniżej) Lokalizacja parkingu: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecEZVfMKgHYS6F8c6](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaps.app.goo.gl%2FecEZVfMKgHYS6F8c6%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRThGaFVpVlZEV0tJMHA0M3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4lpuCBQc-X96wWV12y9dZUaStSc9-_DmzNxYW7qyMM8eYzGuE702jwYftxvA_aem_FiGQORQV0wTe2oiXuSjlgw&h=AUClV77sFzgbN4z8vu92mJ6JC6bf9AATQofbSC2SH1eJ3xiJhh9JIYhUxYIkoym3NoqefevAnF690t0LTQVkA1r0mEw1kaNa--4DSfxoHUZ5HK1fAly6H_xAuUgK90RiBTQ50gWqAZHgodQ5&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUDn7nwga9zlWY9Z88HDG4G6ku_bSzseYLOs5XVRG6ZQ-QPEajl5FjGr-CW-TktBFugq-eix-Neg1A7mt6zU5yC4vkmKMtCfjtHhf2qjoOHx0zTKSBufDB_IRppBtauLFRkvtTMh4d4V_suAYJQNaybjM-s9Us66rTQ) Aplikacja: Alltrails [https://www.alltrails.com/.../inchavore-valley-lough-dan](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alltrails.com%2Ftrail%2Fireland%2Fcounty-wicklow%2Finchavore-valley-lough-dan%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRThGaFVpVlZEV0tJMHA0M3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4lpuCBQc-X96wWV12y9dZUaStSc9-_DmzNxYW7qyMM8eYzGuE702jwYftxvA_aem_FiGQORQV0wTe2oiXuSjlgw&h=AUAl1EpwZTkbRFrOvQNok8-3-eaki7V9zzbMcnux_uXKCN2bat0WxdWCfY5jOiHFT0CfV9NTsHRcklNpK2iI__7AZglBbMZUbKgCSGhCByHhaNUXevcaw2KqUi3qjpzXhMHZXVNRLyJLhjAv&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUDn7nwga9zlWY9Z88HDG4G6ku_bSzseYLOs5XVRG6ZQ-QPEajl5FjGr-CW-TktBFugq-eix-Neg1A7mt6zU5yC4vkmKMtCfjtHhf2qjoOHx0zTKSBufDB_IRppBtauLFRkvtTMh4d4V_suAYJQNaybjM-s9Us66rTQ) / Ps, Wszelkie pytania, zdjęcia miejsca I mapy w zakładce „Dyskusja” i czacie stworzonym przez Dorotę/ Cel: cypel na jeziorze Lough Dan, Wicklow (z drugiej strony plaży głównej no 4) Parking: no1 Miejsce dla 6/7 samochodów, ale jeśli miejsc nie będzie to proszę kierować się na parking zastępczy zaznaczony numerem 2 na mapce w dyskusji. Będziemy spacerowa trasą niezbyt wymagającą, dobrą i dla piechurów, i dla psów. W razie potrzeby będziemy robili postoje, aby zaczerpnąć tchu lub poczekać na maruderów. Będziemy podążać trasą Logana aż do osiągniecia strumienia Inchavore, gdzie przeprawimy się na drugą stronę, aby kontynuować marsz do cypla Cloghoge zaznaczonego numerem 4. Po dojściu czas na siestę, kawę lub herbatę i kąpiel w ciepłej i płytkiej wodzie jeziora. PS, pamiętajcie o ręcznikach i kąpielówkach, dużej ilości płynów dla Was jak i dla psów! Opcje: 5\. Szkocka wioska \-przejście suchą stopą przez strumień i przebijanie się przez prywatną posesję do szkockiej zrujnowanej\, acz baśniowej z pięknym widokiem na jezioro wioski 6\. Wzgórze Knocknacloghoge – powrót do parkingów przez zarośnięte\, krzaczaste i bezdrzewne wzgórze\, lecz z pięknym widokiem na otaczające miejsce\. 7\. Powrót trasą ze wzgórza lub powrót na starą ścieżkę\. Km: w zależności od wyboru opcji do 15km Czas: do cypla i z powrotem 3godziny Uwaga: Każdy uczestnik bierze udział w wydarzeniu na własne ryzyko i własną odpowiedzialność. Włąsciciele psów również ponoszą całą odpowiedzialność za zachowanie się psa i biorą go na własną odpowiedzialność. Proszę zapoznać się z warunkami pogodowymi i czy to jest odpowiednia rasa psa na te temperatury. Temperatura jutro będzie się wahała między 15-09 stopni Celsjusza. Ps, Będzie wysoka temperatura jak na warunki irlandzkie ![😉](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png), więc proszę zaopatrzec sie w wystarczającą ilość wody, pojemników dla psa, jedzenia, smakołyków, bandany do schłodzenia szyi psa, zmoczonej uprząży.
Capoeira for family in castlenock community centre
Capoeira for family in castlenock community centre
Centro Cultural Capoeira Água de Beber (CECAB) – Capoeira Água de Beber Cultural Centre – is a non-profit organization, founded officially in January 2002. Its pivot activity is Capoeira (classes, rodas, workshops, public presentations, cultural events, performances), however it aggregates other cultural manifestations as: samba de roda, maculelê, frevo, ciranda, dança do coco, dança afro, puxada de rede, craftworks workshops of making and playing music instruments, video projections, movies, lectures about relevant cultural topics and matters related to enforcement of citizenship. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.
Nell’s Cúpla Focail!
Nell’s Cúpla Focail!

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Brazilian Capoeira Castlenock
Brazilian Capoeira Castlenock
Let's dance! Bal Folk Dublin at NED O'SHEAS Pub (from 4pm to 6pm)!
Let's dance! Bal Folk Dublin at NED O'SHEAS Pub (from 4pm to 6pm)!
Hello! Join us at our weekly Balfolk dancing session in the **NED O'SHEAS pub from 4 to 6pm!** 💃 Learn folk dances from many countries, meet people from all over the world and enjoy some live music at the end of the session! 🪕🎻🪗 Beginners and two-left feet people are welcome! You won’t be left on your own to figure out the steps as we will provide guidance and instructions. 🙂 Entry is free but donations [suggested €5] are welcome to help develop the group and support the organization of special events with professional dancers and musicians. 🥳 Don’t hesitate to give it a try, new people join us all the time and the group is very welcoming. Just come as you are! 😊 See you there!
Belly Dance Movement for Wellbeing
Belly Dance Movement for Wellbeing
A relaxed belly dance-inspired movement session in Dublin city centre. This class is an accessible movement practice designed to support wellbeing, posture, and gentle full-body fitness. We work from simple foundational movements and focus on: ✨ Core strength and stability ✨ Posture and body alignment ✨ Hip, lower back, and leg mobility ✨ Coordination and balance ✨ Body awareness and relaxation No experience is required. This is an open-level session where we explore movement in a simple and supportive way, without performance pressure. The focus is on how the body feels, not how it looks. *** ## Social & Community After the session, you are welcome to stay for a coffee or lunch nearby in Dublin city centre. A relaxed way to connect and enjoy the weekend. *** 📍 Mind the Step Café, Dublin City Centre 🕛 Saturday 12:00 PM 💶 €5 contribution towards studio rental (class itself is free)
Sunday Evening Zazen meditation
Sunday Evening Zazen meditation
Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm. newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.
"The Chemist" and "We, The Drowned"
"The Chemist" and "We, The Drowned"
This month we are reading "The Chemist" by Stephanie Meyer and/or "We, The Drowned" by Carsten Jensen. Join us for chats about the book or anything else. Location TBC
Nell’s Cúpla Focal
Nell’s Cúpla Focal
Gobbins cliff walk
Gobbins cliff walk
Steeped in history! The Gobbins is a 3 mile path along a dramatic cliff face which includes spectacular tubular and suspension bridges, a staircase, Caves and tunnels carved through the rock - providing the absolute best views of the rugged North Coast. This is a fully guided event. The walk is expected to take about 3 hours. There is also an excellent visitor centre with a cafe. On the way home we will stop at Rinkha, a 100 year old ice-cream parlour, for a well earned treat 😋 The cost for this event, including return Bus from Dublin city centre, insurance and tickets to the guided tour is €89 Payment by Revolut please

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Speak Easy (Storytelling)
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
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!
Drunken Philosophy: Are you really who you think you are? What is the "self"?
Drunken Philosophy: Are you really who you think you are? What is the "self"?
I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
🎳 **Summer Fun Starts on the Lanes! 20% off for NEW bowlers!** The 6-week summer social bowling league is here - cold drinks, fun times, and new friends await on the lanes! Whether you're looking to meet new people, unwind after work, or just have a fun weekly outing, this league is for everyone. Social vibes, happy hour energy, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting awesome people. ;) **🗓 Thursday nights \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUSU26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird*** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Gutter Domination 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2awfupnc Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday nights): June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUSU26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **Sign up now:** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑New bowlers use code MUSU26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park . We will meet at the nature center parking lot. Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail . Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .
BeComing Circle Initiates
BeComing Circle Initiates
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
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.