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**¿Estás cansado de reírte en “HAHA” y no en “JAJA”?** Zúrich habla español… y también se ríe en español. La Tarima es un open mic de comedia 100% en español, donde latinos con historias, acentos y traumas convertidos en chistes se suben al escenario sin miedo (o con miedo, pero igual se suben). Ven a reírte con comediantes que no superan a sus ex, inmigrantes que convierten el sufrimiento en material, y gente que simplemente habla demasiado… en español. * Miércolesoles 11 de febrero * [Monroe Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NVg1w2G2qQ3HPjQM7) – Zúrich * Puertas: 19:30 * Show: 20:00 * Entrada: CHF 10 * Idioma: Español * Formato: Stand-up Comedy [Tickets aquí ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/la-tarima-comedia-en-espanol-7415721905318030787.html)

**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) 🎨💘 **Draw & Flirt – Speed Dating meets Sketching** Hosted by **[Social Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/socialcirclezurich/)** in collaboration with **[Sketch Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/sketchcirclezrh/)** 📍 **Coin Coin, Zürich** Looking for a fun, creative, low-pressure way to meet new people? This event combines playful **speed dating** with relaxed **social drawing** at one of Zurich’s coolest bars. Join our group for updates on this event : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) 💘 **We are limiting the event to 20 people with a balanced gender ratio (age 25-40)** 💘 **How the evening works:** 1. **Warm-up: Speed Dating (3-minute rounds)** You’ll rotate through short, light-hearted conversations with different people. No awkwardness, just curiosity and good vibes. 2. **Creative Connection:** After the rounds, we’ll all settle at the bar and start sketching. Every **15 minutes**, we rotate seats so you get to meet (and draw with) new people naturally. Delicious food is available to order at the venue. You don’t need to be an artist – stick figures are welcome. The focus is on **connection, fun, and flow**, not perfection. 🖊️ **Materials are provided**, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or favorite pens if you have some! ✨ Expect: * Interesting conversations * Lots of laughs * A cozy, creative atmosphere * A unique way to connect without phone pressure Come solo, leave with new connections (and maybe a few cute sketches). ​**Important:** Tickets are **non-refundable**. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. ​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

**Do you want to mingle with good people, get creative, and do something meaningful? Then this is the place for you!** **At our sewing events**, we work together to create a large dementia blanket. **A dementia blanket is** a tool used in dementia care consisting of different pieces joined together (patchwork). **At the event**, you can sew your own patchwork pieces or help with production. Whether you are a professional or have no experience with sewing, we will show you how it's done. Location: [Galerie Kunstsichtbar Zentralstrasse 134, 8003 Zürich](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivwmJJomZC8VFXAE6) **See soon!** **[And if that's not enough, here is a clip from the last event.](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)** \-\-\-\-\- **Wenn du dich unter gute Leute mischen, dich kreativ betätigen und etwas Sinnvolles tun möchtest, dann bist du hier richtig.** **Bei unseren Näh-Events** nähen wir gemeinsam eine riesengroße Demenzdecke. **Eine Demenzdecke ist** ein Werkzeug aus der Demenzpflege, das aus unterschiedlichen Teilen besteht, die zu einem Ganzen zusammengefügt werden (Patchwork). **Bei dem Event** kannst du entweder deine eigenen Patchwork-Teile nähen oder bei der Produktion helfen. Egal, ob du Profi bist oder keine Erfahrung mit dem Nähen hast – wir zeigen dir, wie es geht. [Und wenn es nicht genug ist - hier ein clip vom lezten event ](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)

Drawing manga often seems complicated and intimidating at first glance. The expressive eyes, distinctive features, and dynamic characters lead many to believe that years of experience are required. But this manga drawing workshop addresses precisely that: drawing manga is **much easier than you think** when you learn the right basics and are guided step by step. In my manga drawing workshops, children and teenagers learn the most important manga drawing techniques in a playful and easy-to-understand way. The course is structured so that it is easy to understand even without prior knowledge and provides a sense of accomplishment from the very beginning. The goal is to help participants overcome their fear of drawing and to foster their creativity. Process: 1. Fundamental warm-up and sketch exercises (10-15 min) 2. Basics: Manga Face (30 min) 3. Drawing a manga character together (45-60 min) All necessary **materials are included in the course** , so you don't need to bring anything. Drawing paper, pencils, and other materials are available on site. **Who is it for?** This manga drawing course is specifically designed for **beginners aged 7 to 17.** It's suitable for anyone who likes manga, enjoys drawing, or simply wants to try something new. Patience, a love of drawing, and curiosity are the only requirements. At the end of the workshop, participants will not only take home their drawings but also new skills and greater confidence in their creative expression.

**[Tickets here on Eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/jackpotcomedy)** **Down on your luck?** Perfect. Comedy works best on people with low expectations. At **Jackpot Comedy**, comedians test brand-new jokes alongside the ones that actually work. Some hit the jackpot, some crash out spectacularly. Either way, you win, because it’s funnier when anything can happen. Expect a proper underground comedy night, close to the stage, real crowd energy, and comics who are risking their dignity for your entertainment. Hosted by **[Jack Roberts](https://www.instagram.com/jackrobertscomedy/)**, a man who has invested his long-term financial stability entirely into making strangers laugh. We’re downstairs at **Bar OTRO,** just off Langstrasse, the ideal location for high-risk decisions you’ll be glad you made the next morning. No dress code. No awkward theatre seating. Just drinks, friends, and a very high probability of laughing harder than you planned. Roll the dice. Bring someone you like. Or someone you’re unsure about, this is an excellent test. **[Tickets here on Eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/jackpotcomedy)** **SHOW BEGINS AT 20:00 (Doors at 19:00)**

The Sketch Circle Zürich at the Coin Coin COIN COIN\. \- Specialty Coffee \+ Matcha \| Wine Bar \| Art "OFF"space \| Co\-Working \| Events Ernst-Nobs-Platz 1, 8004 Zürich https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7VHzNZLSktsrRtE6 It’s an informal meeting to chat, chill, network and have a beer between artists and art-interested people. People bring their own sketchbooks, tablets, markers etc. and sketches, draws, paints stuff. But no one is forced to create. You can also just come to have a drink and enjoy the creative vibe of a diverse and inclusive artistic group. In these reels you see how such evenings look like… Here you see how such evening looks like https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKy9hUeqn9F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== See you there.

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/speed-dating/flirt-draw-speed-dating-followed-by-drawing-7416835901106424135.html)** 🎨💘 **Draw & Flirt – Speed Dating meets Sketching** Hosted by **[Social Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/socialcirclezurich/)** in collaboration with **[Sketch Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/sketchcirclezrh/)** 📍 **Coin Coin, Zürich** Looking for a fun, creative, low-pressure way to meet new people? This event combines playful **speed dating** with relaxed **social drawing** at one of Zurich’s coolest bars. Join our group for updates on this event : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) 💘 **We are limiting the event to 20 people with a balanced gender ratio (age 25-40)** 💘 **How the evening works:** 1. **Warm-up: Speed Dating (3-minute rounds)** You’ll rotate through short, light-hearted conversations with different people. No awkwardness, just curiosity and good vibes. 2. **Creative Connection:** After the rounds, we’ll all settle at the bar and start sketching. Every **15 minutes**, we rotate seats so you get to meet (and draw with) new people naturally. Delicious food is available to order at the venue. You don’t need to be an artist – stick figures are welcome. The focus is on **connection, fun, and flow**, not perfection. 🖊️ **Materials are provided**, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or favorite pens if you have some! ✨ Expect: * Interesting conversations * Lots of laughs * A cozy, creative atmosphere * A unique way to connect without phone pressure Come solo, leave with new connections (and maybe a few cute sketches). ​**Important:** Tickets are **non-refundable**. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. ​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

**A sacred space to honor sorrow, release pain, and remember love** At Yanantin Tribe, we open grief circles where heart, body, and spirit can meet. Inspired by ancestral traditions, we gather in community to carry what was never meant to be held alone. Here, darkness and light are both welcome — grief is not fixed or rushed, but witnessed with care. A grief ritual is a communal gathering where sorrow is given space and form. We welcome all expressions of grief: personal loss, heartbreak, ancestral wounds, collective pain, or a quiet heaviness without a clear name. Through music, song, rhythm, movement, silence, and guided ritual, grief softens and reveals the love beneath it. **Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity** This is a free community offering. If you feel called to support the continuation of these grief circles, you can choose the **Support Ticket — CHF 25** via Eventfrog. Thank you for supporting this work. **The experience** * Enter a safe, held circle where all emotions are welcome * You may share, move, cry, sing, or remain silent — no pressure to speak * Place a personal item, photo, or symbol on a shared altar (optional) * Move through ritual practices that allow grief to be witnessed and released * Close with grounding and gentle integration so you leave supported **Why this circle matters** * Release unspoken or long-held grief * Be held without advice or fixing * Honor both sorrow and love * Heal personal, ancestral, and collective layers Tickets & Support This grief circle is offered freely as a community space. If you wish to support the continuation of these circles, you can choose the Support Ticket — CHF 25 via Eventfrog. 🎟️ Tickets & details: [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html) **Practical info** * Held every two weeks on Sundays * Free to attend as a community offering * Donations welcome to support the continuation of these circles (entirely optional) * Bring: a token, photo, or personal item for the altar (optional) * Wear: comfortable clothing * Note: if you are in acute crisis or experiencing significant mental health challenges, please inform us so we can support you best * Impressions of past events: [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) **Additional support** András offers 1:1 grief support, death & dying accompaniment, and end-of-life presence alongside this community work: [https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions](https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions) This is not therapy. It is a facilitated ritual space rooted in consent, presence, and care. Come exactly as you are. You do not have to carry everything alone. **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) Together, we remember love — and gently move from darkness to light. Lovingly, Barbi, András 💕

Welcome to a journey of deep relaxation connecting you back to yourself, to your heart, to your inner calm and intuition with effortless yoga nidra meditation, practiced lying down, sound healing and nourishing yoga in a friendly circle. Enjoy: * Stress, anxiety and tension relief * Deep relaxation * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity and confidence * Enhanced creativity and intuition * Meaningful connections with others in the circle We share nourishing and healing yoga and breath practices with Yoga Nidra infused with Tibetan singing bowls to help you reduce the hold of stress, anxiety and tension. Rest deeply and come back to calm, balance and inner freedom. We journey together into deep rest and make space for more calm, peace and love in our hearts and in our lives. Each circle includes: **Nourishing gentle Yoga** **​** Gentle and transformative yoga practices to liberate the flow of energy and connect back to our source of vitality, blood wisdom and intuition. **Yoga Nidra** **​** Yoga Nidra is the antidote to the stress of life in today’s world. It is a zero effort practice of surrendering to all that is. Generally practiced lying down, yoga nidra brings you to a state of deep relaxation, allowing body and mind to restore. Yoga Nidra helps to disengage from thoughts and emotions and release anxiety and anger. It can also improve sleep, release tension and reverse symptoms of trauma and exhaustion. **​** **Sound Healing** **​** Sound healing is a gentle and powerful way to reach places in the body that are otherwise impossible to get to. Tibetan singing bowls bring immediate relaxation to body and mind, helping to disengage from thoughts and come into the present moment. Sound healing can help release tension and reduce the hold of stress, pain, fatigue, fear and other difficult emotions. Singing bowl vibrations help to bring us to an optimal state for self- healing. Everything is provided, just bring comfortable clothes. Suggested contribution is 30.= If cost is a barrier welcome to contribute as you can. Please WhatsApp or text me to join on 0782465091 as I don't use Meetup much, participants book via Whatsapp. [www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org/) Looking forward to sharing peaceful moments together. Love, Myriam

✒️Ink & Drink is a creative writing evening in English, designed as a relaxed and social gathering around words, ideas, and a shared drink — in a warm, book-filled setting. 🫶With Valentine’s Day approaching, this special edition will explore love in its universal sense: romantic love, friendship, family, self-love, gratitude, or affection for someone who matters to you. 📚We’ll begin the evening with a short shared reading of a few carefully selected letter excerpts in English, meant simply as inspiration.
✍️This will be followed by a playful warm-up exercise to gently ease into writing — no pressure, no performance. ❤️The main part of the evening will be dedicated to writing a message or a letter to someone you care about.
You’ll be free to write something personal, poetic, simple, or symbolic — entirely at your own pace. ✂️A selection of creative materials will be available during the session (colored papers, different formats, pens, stickers, etc.), as well as the option to try simple paper folding to turn your text into a small crafted object or letter. This is not a class and no prior writing experience is needed.
The focus is on creating a welcoming space where writing can happen naturally, supported by gentle prompts and shared inspiration. ☕️Participation is free — please support the venue by ordering at least one drink. Whether you come to write, to reconnect with words, or simply to spend a creative evening before Valentine’s Day, you’re very welcome. Looking forward to writing together! ✍️✨

**IMAGINE THIS** 🌹 **FRESH ROSES, ALL COLORS, CHOCOLATES and MUSIC.** All in one room to treat yourself today. Look the Flowers. Feel the Love they represent. And Paint it! 🌹 **WHAT DO WE DO?** Create your UNIQUE painting using WATERCOLORS and GOLDEN LEAF. 🌹**WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 2,5 hours learning with me and solving your doubts. ► **Material**: Fresh flowers, watercolors, golden leaf, pencil, watercolor paper and eraser. ► **Fresh flowers**: Keep the flower you painted! 🌹 **WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?** ► Appetizer: Chocolates and fruits. 🌹 **EXTRA** ► Smooth & Elegant Jazz Music in the background. 🌹**ALL LEVELS** **Beginner?** I always teach the art medium basics and give extra personalized support. **Advance?** Start to paint in your rhythm and skip explanations. 🌹**WHERE?** In the beautiful GZ Schindlergut in Zurich. 🌹**I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **ABOUT ME: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

**Liebe & Dating als Single //** **Von unverbindlichem Small Talk zu authentischer Anziehung** **Zu viele Dates und Begegnungen laufen ähnlich ab:** Man unterhält sich, lacht, tauscht Nettigkeiten aus – und doch passiert innerlich oft erstaunlich wenig. Früher oder später geht man wieder getrennte Wege. Was fehlt, ist selten Gesprächsstoff. Was fehlt, sind Tiefe, Spannung und echte Verbindung. *Kostenloser Mini-Workshop* **Von unverbindlichem Small Talk zu authentischer Anziehung** 📍 **Ort:** Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zürich 📅 **Datum:** Samstag, 14. Februar 2026 (nachmittags) 👥 **Teilnehmerzahl:** max. 30 Personen *Trag Dich gleich ein und sichere Dir jetzt Dein Platz!* Dieser Nachmittag richtet sich an Singles, die genau das verstehen – und etwas verändern möchten. In entspannter Atmosphäre beleuchten wir psychologische und kommunikative Prinzipien, die einen entscheidenden Punkt im Dating bestimmen: **den Übergang vom freundlichen Kennenlernen zu romantischer Anziehung.** Du lernst ein praxisnahes und zugleich tiefgehendes Konzept kennen, das sichtbar macht, * warum Begegnungen oft auf einer unverbindlichen Ebene bleiben * worin sich spannende, berührende Begegnungen von rein sozialem Small Talk unterscheiden * und wie Anziehung entstehen kann, ohne dass Du Dich verstellen oder etwas vorspielen musst Wir sprechen nicht über oberflächliche Flirt-Tipps oder aufgesetzte Verhaltensstrategien. Im Fokus stehen bewusste Wahrnehmung, klare Kommunikation und authentisches Auftreten im zwischenmenschlichen Kontakt. Kurz gesagt: Was passiert zwischen zwei Menschen – vom ersten Kennenlernen bis zu romantischer Anziehung? Der Nachmittag verbindet **klare Impulse**, **konkrete Erfahrung** und **echte Begegnung**: * ein Mini-Workshop zu Kommunikation, Präsenz und Anziehung * Reflexion, Austausch und praktische Anwendungsbeispiele, in denen Du das Framework direkt erleben kannst * Zeit für neue Kontakte, spannende Gespräche und entspanntes Socializing Es geht nicht darum, jemanden von Dir zu überzeugen oder „den nächsten Schritt“ zu machen. Sondern darum, authentischer, präsenter und bewusster in romantischen Begegnungen zu werden – und zu verstehen, warum manche Begegnungen Tiefe entwickeln und andere nicht. Kein Datingevent. Kein oberflächlicher Workshop. Kein Leistungsdruck. Sondern ein bewusst gestalteter Raum für Menschen, die Dating und Beziehung nicht dem Zufall überlassen wollen und neugierig sind, wie echte Anziehung entsteht. **Um einen persönlichen Rahmen zu ermöglichen, ist die Teilnehmerzahl auf 30 Personen begrenzt.** Wenn Du Lust hast, Dein Dating-Leben besser zu verstehen und neue Erfahrungen in authentischer Kommunikation zu machen, freuen wir uns, Dich an diesem Valentins-Nachmittag zu begrüssen. ***

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Come and get you **Comedy Brew**, your fix of English Stand-Up Comedy! We serve a fresh, locally sourced 'menu' of 10 comedians, as organic as your favorite farm-to-table meal, all geared up to make you laugh out loud. **Tickets at:** [https://bit.ly/iyfcb](https://bit.ly/iyfcb) Unleash your laughter at [ROBIN's coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E1e3H9GRDDJaPK8z9), the coziest New York-style coffee bar in the heart of Zürich. **Dare to Make 'Em Laugh? 🎤😂** Ever fantasized about grabbing the mic and cracking some jokes yourself? Well, your dream could come true! Visit [our performer's page](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/) to find out how you can take the stage and spread laughs like a pro. **See You There! 🎤😂** Come down to ROBIN's, break some bread, share some laughs, and maybe even catch the comedy bug yourself! See you there every Thursday! Powered by IN YOUR FACE Comedy 🌟 [Check Us Out!](https://instragram.com/inyourfacecomedy/) **Tickets at:** [https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew](https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew) **Frequently Asked Questions** * ***Is the show really in English?*** Absolutely. Every set is performed in English by a mix of Swiss-based and international comics, so no Swiss-German skills required. * ***What’s a “Comedy Open Mic”?*** It’s the testing ground for jokes. Pros road-test fresh material and brave newcomers grab their first five minutes. Expect some gems, some flops—and the fun of seeing comedy born in real time. * ***Will it be funny?*** Most of the time, yes! An open mic is a roller-coaster: seasoned acts, new voices, and the occasional glorious train-wreck. It’s all part of the charm. * ***Can I perform too?*** Yes - you need to book a spot - find out more about how to do it here: [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/). * ***Do I need to buy tickets in advance?*** Please do. We’re usually running around before the show and door sales slow things down. If you’re stuck, we’ll try, but no promises. Link to tickets as at [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/) * ***How does seating work?*** First come, first served so grab a drink, snag a seat, and settle in. * ***Is food available at the bar?*** ROBIN’s serves drinks only. For a pre-show bite, try **Restaurant Johanniter** (classic Swiss) or **Holy Cow!** across the street for burgers. * ***Will the comedians pick on me?*** We chat with the crowd for laughs, not humiliation. Friendly banter only - you’re safe. * ***How long is the show?*** Doors open 7:30pm, show starts \~7:50pm with a 15 min break in the middle ending around 10pm. Enough time for the last trams home... * ***Age limit?*** All ages welcome of course 16+ recommended (adult themes, spicy language).

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ BUZZ & REVIEWS: The film is earning a solid 70% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics say, “The Oscar-winning British filmmaker crafts a sumptuous bad romance that’s quite haughty, darkly hilarious and ultimately heartfelt.” Others call it a “sexy, exhilarating and visually stunning adaptation of the classic novel by Emily Brontë.” We’ll see for ourselves on Friday! PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! Immediately following the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! For those new to the theater, parking is available in the lot near Brassica, which will put you conveniently right between the theater and restaurant! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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The topic for February is "Transitions" 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!

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan