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Life Drawing class with longer poses at Jamboree in Kings Cross
Life Drawing class with longer poses at Jamboree in Kings Cross
We will have LONGER POSES for in depth work. It is for artists that use various medias that takes time. Also complete beginners are welcome as tutoring will be available. Join us to draw and relax. Delicious coffee, drinks and cakes are available at the bar .\*\*\* ticket: ยฃ15 / discounted vouchers available, pay ยฃ45 for four classes (ยฃ11.25 each) \*\*\* basic art materials are provided. \*\*\* Drop in pay cash / card at the door \*\*\* PRE-BOOKING on info@5rhythmswithkat.com, or mobile: [07886935716](http://tel:07886935716) \*\*\* 11am- 1pm - life drawing. \*\*\* Tutoring available on request. \*\*\* drinks at the bar available. @https://www.facebook.com/pieropierinidrawings @Piero Pierini โ€“ Argentinian artist, studied art at the University of Buenos Aires, (BA hon in Fine Art and Drawing) , has been working as a professional illustrator in UK for the last seventeen years and has been involved in working with different art charity projects. He is passionate about helping individuals to find they way of expressing their own artistic 'voice'. He has a rather strong sense of humour and an easy way of being.
Salsa & Bachata Wednesdays: Dance Classes and Party in Brixton Oval
Salsa & Bachata Wednesdays: Dance Classes and Party in Brixton Oval
๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—จ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€๐—ฎ & ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ Get ready to dance the night away every Wednesday with our fun and friendly Salsa & Bachata classes, followed by an exciting party that lasts until late! ๐ŸŽ‰ Why You Should Join Our Awesome Classes: \- ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ: No experience? No problem\! ๐ŸŒŸ \- ๐—ก๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ: Come solo or bring friends\! ๐Ÿค— \- ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€: Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts\. ๐Ÿ‘ซ \- ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: Enjoy a lively atmosphere and great music\. ๐ŸŽถ \- ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป & ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Perfect for all skill levels\. ๐Ÿ˜Š \- ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€: Learn from the best in the business\. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ \- ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Unwind after work in a welcoming space\. ๐ŸŒˆ \-\-\- Class Schedule: \- 7:00 PM: ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ โ€“ Perfect for newcomers\! ๐ŸŽ‰ \- 7:30 PM \- 8:30 PM: ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€“ Two levels to choose from\. ๐Ÿ’ƒ \- 8:30 PM \- 9:30 PM: ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€“ Three levels available\. ๐Ÿ•บ \- 9:30 PM \- 11:00 PM: ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ & ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น โ€“ Show off your moves and socialize\! ๐ŸŽŠ \-\-\- Location: ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ 44 Brixton Rd, SW9 6BT, London Nearest Underground Station: Oval ๐Ÿš‡ \-\-\- Pricing: \- 1 ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€: ยฃ13 ๐Ÿ’ท \- 2 ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€: ยฃ15 ๐Ÿ’ฐ \- ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ & ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น: ยฃ5 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ \-\-\- Donโ€™t miss out on an unforgettable evening filled with dance, laughter, and new friendships! We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽˆโœจ
Wisdom Wednesday | Mantra Meditation & Philosophy
Wisdom Wednesday | Mantra Meditation & Philosophy
**A night dedicated to spiritual uplifting, with mantra meditation, a short talk and a delicious VEGGIE/VEGAN DINNER** ๐ŸŒฑ SCHEDULE: * **6:30 Mindfulness Intro Meditation** We begin the session with mindfulness exercises, breath-work and a guided meditation. We create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that starts us on the right foot for the rest of the night ๐ŸŒ™ **7:00 Wisdom Talk** Every week a new guest speaker sharing ancient spiritual wisdom and philosophy. World-famous monks and yogis, authors, artists, motivational speakers, and more ๐Ÿ‘€ Check our [Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to find out upcoming speakers. * **7:30 Mantra Meditation (Kirtan)** Kirtan and Mantra meditation is a beautiful process of spiritual connection through sound. We allow our ears to take in the vibration of the Mantra and then use our voices to sing out the Mantra, filling the space with an unexpected symphony ๐ŸŽถ * **8:00 Veggie/Vegan Dinner** ๐ŸŒฑ Served in our wonderful cafe area on the ground floor. The food we serve at Studio 108 is cooked by our amazing team and always made with spiritual consciousness and love โค๏ธ **Ticket Price** ๐ŸŽŸ (includes Dinner): Door price: General ยฃ17 \| *Student ยฃ14* Online \(Eventbrite\): General ยฃ14 \| *Student ยฃ10* **Where** ๐Ÿ“: 57 Theobalds Road, Holborn, WC1X 8SP **When** ๐Ÿ“†: Every Wednesday at 6.30pm (Doors open at 6.15pm) [Book online](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/studio-108-34126014551) or pay at the door๐Ÿšช [@studio108_ldn](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to stay up to date and find out more.
EVERY WEDNESDAY *IN PERSON* Camberwell Life Drawing @The Cambria
EVERY WEDNESDAY *IN PERSON* Camberwell Life Drawing @The Cambria
HELLO HELLO!! We'll be at the THE CAMBRIA today as per EVERY WEDNESDAY!! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐ŸŒŸ We'll have wonderful professional Life Model modelling for us tonight ๐ŸŒŸ We'll run a SHORT or LONG POSES SESSION (depending on the week) with POSES from 2 to 30min. ๐ŸŒŸ Check out our INSTAGRAM page for more information! https://www.instagram.com/Camberwell_life_drawing ALL LEVELS WELCOME ! ยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ขยจโ€ขโ™ซยธยธ.โ€ข* Let's get together for some drawing and a glass of wine!! Camberwell Life Drawing is a group for anyone that want to spend a lovely and chilled evening creating some art in a relaxed, friendly and bohemian atmosphere. Untutored life drawing classes, every Monday (ar The Sun of Camberwell) & Wednesday (at The Cambria) evening from 7pm to 9pm. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/8/a/event_464082378.jpeg *ยฃ14 per session (Cash or Card)* Some materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own too! RSVP or drop-in on the night Latecomers are very welcome, too. WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE SO COME EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT* *WHY US?* Untutored Cozy room with beautiful lighting and Bohemian looking venue Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and cool people! All abilities welcome!! Don't be shy!! A glass of wine/beer for the interval & pub for a post-session wind down chat and possibly another drink. Background soft music Like us on Facebook & Instagram for more informations! https://www.facebook.com/camberwellifedrawing https://www.instagram.com/Camberwell_life_drawing
Waterloo to Holborn
Waterloo to Holborn
ยฃ5 February Special This is part 2 of the walk of part 1 we did on Wednesday January 21st We will meet in The Lion & Unicorn {Wetherspoons} in the sidings in Waterloo Station at 11.00 am for a hot drink, after our hot drink at 11.30 am we will start our walk. We will walk to Paternoster Square and pass the Paternoster chop house where First Dates is filmed. We will then go to New Change and up to the roof garden {as image above.} Our walk will then take us towards St. Mary-le-bow church, and St Bride's Church. We will walk through the Inns of Court {Inner Temple and Middle Temple ending up Holborn Underground. This where we end our walk where there are many places to eat including Shakespeares Head {Wetherspoons}. There are many steps to climb on this walk so If you have a knee problem this walk is is not for you. If you need any more info call or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone}. \*JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY \* <[https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/](https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/)\>\* ##
Amateur Musicians: Join a Band, Rehearse Weekly & Perform Live with Pros
Amateur Musicians: Join a Band, Rehearse Weekly & Perform Live with Pros
Book your specific time here! www.betheband.org/book-online You'll receive the exact location after booking your slot. ๐ŸŽธ **Join a Band โ€“ Meet & Greet for BetheBand** ๐ŸŽค Ready to stop playing solo and start gigging with a real band? BetheBand is a London-based music programme for amateur to intermediate musicians who want to rehearse weekly, improve with a professional music director, and perform live on stage โ€” *without all the hassle of organising it yourself*. ๐Ÿ“ **Whatโ€™s the audition?** Weโ€™ll ask you to prepare 1 song from a short list. Youโ€™ll play it with a backing track alongside one of our band directors. Itโ€™s relaxed, fun, and a chance for us to get to know your level, preferences, and goals. โœ… We match you with musicians at your level โœ… You rehearse weekly in a central London studio โœ… Youโ€™re guided by a professional musician as your band director โœ… You perform a full set live in front of friends and family at the end of each 8-week term ๐ŸŽถ Weโ€™re currently welcoming guitarists, bassists, vocalists, drummers, and keyboard players. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ **Audition slots available:** Choose a time when you RSVP and weโ€™ll send you details + the song list. ๐Ÿ“**Location:** Central London (address sent after sign-up) ๐Ÿ’ท **Audition fee:** ยฃ15 (non-refundable) ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Spaces are limited โ€” sign up now to start your journey from bedroom player to band member!

Drum Circle Events This Week

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Sambattalion - Samba Fusion in East London!
Sambattalion - Samba Fusion in East London!
**๐Ÿ”ฅ Join the Beat โ€“ Samba Practice in East London! ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽถ** Want to try something new for 2026? Something creative. fun and sociable with a friends group of people? Our inclusive and friendly Samba band welcomes everyoneโ€”whether you're a seasoned percussionist or have never touched a drum before. No experience? No problem! We provide all the instruments and will have you grooving in no time. Feel the rhythm, meet great people, and be part of an electrifying sound that moves the streets. Just bring your enthusiasmโ€”weโ€™ll bring the drums! Ready to make some noise? See you there! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽถ Sambattalion is an established East London based Samba Fusion Band. We have been going for over ten years and use meetup as one way to recruit new members. We play gigs in and around London and beyond. Please bring ear plugs / ear protectors. We have some but if you can please bring your own - and wear them. We are very loud. We practice every Thursday, 7.00pm-10.00pm (with a 30 minute break) In January and early February 2026 we are tailoring our weekly practices specifically with new joiners in mind, and remember no experienced required! It is ยฃ5 per session (your first session is FREE). We are entirely not-for profit. Cash only please - pay on the day.
Beginners African drumming
Beginners African drumming
Come and join in the fun with talented guest Drum Masters Always suitable for beginners! All ages above 8. We are a 'Social Enterprise' so your attendance & support really helps us to survive. Drum hire included in price as well as community vibe! Learning traditional African rhythms through chant and song . Djembes and dun duns. Learning the rich cultural oral history behind the rhythms and how generationally passed down.
Samba Reggae Drumming Workshop - open to all levels!
Samba Reggae Drumming Workshop - open to all levels!
Come along to the Maxilla to enjoy a drumming workshop open to all levels, whether you're beginning or an advanced drummer, you can learn how to play the authentic afro brazilian rhythms with Marcos Santana all the way from Salvador de Bahia! ยฃ10 Any queries call Marcos on 07772 470198 As featured in Time Out's "1000 things to do in London for under ยฃ10"! http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/f/8/c/event_243632652.jpeg
LondonJamSessions x TAM MIC DROP #30
LondonJamSessions x TAM MIC DROP #30
I am proud to announce that we having our jam at the Temple Of Art & Music in Elephant & Castle!! The jam is called MIC DROP and it is a freestyle jam meaning there is going to be no setlist. The aim is for everyone to have fun and jam with an emphasis of trying to come up with new original sounds/songs and improvisation. The Temple Of Art and Music is a live music venue and bar in Elephant & Castle so I encourage anyone attending to bring friends as it will be great fun for them even if they are not playing. The venue has a PA system, drum kit, mics and guitar/bass amps. There is no guarantee that there will be cymbals or drum accessories with the drum kit at the venue. Drummers please being your own if you can. Like all our other jams it will be a chance to jam with other musicians playing the music that you love in a gentle environment with no judgement and no pressure. This jam also uniquely gives the opportunity to play in front of a crowd! Tickets are **ยฃ10 online** message us let us know what instrument you play and we will confirm if there is space and send you the Eventbrite link for the jam. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about this jam and London Jam Sessions. At London Jam Sessions we have an active community on WhatsApp where we all discuss the upcoming jams and future events. Everyone in the community is encouraged to ask questions and bring forward new ideas. Dm me and I can add you to our Whatsapp group.
Women's Visionboarding Circle - Reclaim Your Vision
Women's Visionboarding Circle - Reclaim Your Vision
Hello, incredible Women, Iโ€™m deeply honoured to invite you into the sacred space of our \***Womenโ€™s Vision Boarding Circle - Reclaim your vision** [Please ensure to save your space here.](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-visionboarding-circle-reclaim-your-vision-registration-1980491664883) Did you know there is a science behind vision boarding? And did you know that magic happens when women gather in Sisterhood? When practised intentionally, this combination supports deep-rooted alignment, focus, and positive change. In this circle, weโ€™ll explore your unique vision through guided meditation, reflection, and a creative vision-boarding process. Together, we will feel and learn more about how and why this works wonders. This is a space for women to return to themselves - and to lead from there, together. Youโ€™ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and more connected to what truly matters to you. **\*\*Suggested Contribution: ยฃ25; please give from your heart whatever suits your pocket.** Spaces are limited; advance booking recommended as I cannot guarantee walk-ins. **Whether youโ€™re seeking clarity, realignment, or nourishing connection with like-minded women, this circle is for you.** ๐Ÿ“… **Saturday, 7 February 2026** โฐ **2:30 โ€“ 5:00 PM (GMT)** ๐Ÿ“ **Time and Talents, Rotherhithe, SE London** **What to Expect** * Womenโ€™s circle connection and sharing * Heart-opening guided meditation * Visioning & intention setting * Creative vision board exercise (materials provided) **Practical Info** * Dress comfortably * Bring a blanket and pillow if you wish * Journals welcome *\*These Womenโ€™s Circle events are intentionally created for cisgender women. If you have any questions about the space, youโ€™re very welcome to reach out.* *\*\*It is at the centre of my heart to make these spaces available to all women; hence, the event is donation-based, with a suggested contribution of ยฃ25 to help cover the costs. If you're able to contribute, please consider the suggested donation amount. However, please know your presence is most valuable. Additionally, if you're in a position to support another Sister's participation, I encourage you to pay it forward. Your kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone else's experience. Thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we can create a space where all sisters feel welcomed and supported.*
Tribalheart Ecstatic Dance
Tribalheart Ecstatic Dance
DANCING EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY NIGHTS <3 Tribalheart Ecstatic dance creates space for free-form movement in a chat free zone where you can dive deeply into the heart, reconnecting, expressing, dancing in and out, up and down, learning to let go of anything and everything that holds you back from yourSelf and inner freedom. Let the energy move you, let the spirit of the heart guide you. There is space to dance alone and no pressure to connect with anyone else, just be yourself and honour what you need in the moment. This night is an inspiration and fusion of club culture, dancing yoga, active meditation, cardio fitness, Ecstatic trance dance (blindfolds available) and a sacred Nataraj. If you choose to connect, it is a chance to meet others without words from a place of movement, meditation, energy and soul; eyes and heart wide open. ### We will start the evening with a welcoming warmup to relax the body and mind. Together we will set an intention for the evening inviting the heart to open and awaken within us thus creating sacred space for all. For those that wish to partake, we will enjoy and deepen our intention with a short Cacao ceremony. (The cacao is used to take us deeper into our body, awakening our senses, connecting us to heart energy and aiding a spring in our step) We also embark on some dynamic breathwork to fire us up for the evening. \- Please leave at least 2 hours after eating a heavy meal if drinking cacao\. -Please do not drink alcohol before the event as it is contraindicated with some of the breathwork techniques we practice We inject passion into sourcing the music for our events and aim to deliver an eclectic mix of genres for your heart. From tribal to electronic and everything in between we aim to assist a natural flow peaking and resting to mirror the rhythm and energy of life. Prepare to shake, spin, whirl and twirl. The music becomes the facilitator during the wild ecstatic dance ending with moments of stillness into silence where we can rest and breathe together Each DJ has their own sound and energy to be shared, making each night unique and different... 3/1/2026-DJ TARA 17/1/2026-TBC 7/2/2026- TBC 21/2/2026-TBC 6/3/2026-TBC 21/3/2006-TBC Will update DJ listing asap <3 Admission **New Venue**-Doors open from 630pm and we start at 7pm. Evening-7-930pm. Social till 10pm. Cost is on a sliding scale. Tickets- ยฃ15-early bird- purchase up to 5 days in advance before the event ยฃ20-Skint/student ยฃ25-Working Friend ยฃ30-Admission for people on an abundant wage ***All tickets include ceremonial cacao, herbal teas and fruit*** ***There are often places to crew if money is an issue. Please contact Tara on 07776321878 to inquire*** ALL TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE, IF THEY ARE NOT, PLEASE CALL 07776321878 AS IT WILL BE AN EVENTBRITE ERROR! NO REFUNDS Book tickets via paypal- https://paypal.me/moveandmeditate?locale.x=en_GB (use friends and family option only or pay the the fee please) or eventbrite-https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribalheart-ecstatic-dance-london-the-pirate-castle-tickets-168013682447 Optional teas and social after the dance Tara on [07776321878](tel:07776321878 "tel:07776321878") Tara has been facilitating dance, movement and meditation groups under Tribalheart since 2007. She is a lover of all types of dance, meditation, massage, breathwork and many other nourishing things. Tara qualified in Mental health nursing in 1998 and worked as a specialist addictions nurse for over 17 years. She trained and developed in various methods over the years from bodywork, tantra, shamanism, hypnotherapy, psychosexual somatics and breathwork which she blends into her various groups and 1:1 practise. If you are interested in a 1:1 session with Tara please email tara@tribalheart.co.uk , info@divinebodybliss.co.uk
Balancers` Social๐Ÿ”ฅ - Live Music Edition - Expand your Circle
Balancers` Social๐Ÿ”ฅ - Live Music Edition - Expand your Circle
๐Ÿšจ Spoiler alert: We built the space we couldnโ€™t find. A place where you show up alone, say hi first, and meet new people naturally. We celebrate the curious and the hungryโ€”if youโ€™re ready to expand your circle, youโ€™re in the right place. Ps. You can check us out on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/)๐Ÿšจ ๐ŸŽ‰ Get ready for another Social! **To get the full experience, just [download our app ๐Ÿ“ฒ](https://onelink.to/balancers)โ€”youโ€™ll be able to connect with others, grab the best ticket deals, track the rewards you win, and relive the night through our photo gallery.** Here\`s the plan: ๐Ÿ”ฅ **7:30 PM โ€“ Spark Conversation Begins** Head to the welcome desk to grab your **Spark Conversation game**โ€”your key to breaking the ice in a fun and effortless way! Play the challenge, connect with new people, and **win golden coins for free drinks!** โœจ **Keep the connections going!** ***[Download our app](https://onelink.to/balancers)*** to track your rewards and stay in touch with the people you meet after the event! ๐ŸŽฒ **9:00 PM โ€“ Choose Your Vibe:** * **Games Area:** Jump into **silly, lighthearted gamesโ€”no skills needed!** just jump in, have a laugh, and win prizes! Every week, we feature a **new game** to keep things fresh and fun. ๐ŸŽ‰ * **Mingling Zone:** Prefer a relaxed vibe? Grab a drink, chat, and connect in a more laid-back setting. * **Beer Pong & Jenga:** Feeling playful? Challenge someone to a **fun match** and enjoy some friendly competition. * **Welcome Desk:** Need help? Our friendly hosts are here for you! ๐ŸŽถ **10:00 PM โ€“ The Night Turns Up** The vibe picks up! The Musician sets the mood with timeless tunes and crowd favourites, keeping the energy high. Whether you're singing along, swaying to the rhythm, or just soaking in the atmosphere, let the music bring the night to life! โœจ **Pro Tips:** โœ… Start early with **Spark Conversation** to meet people right away. โœ… Explore different areas and find the vibe that suits you. โœ…๐Ÿ“ฒ **Download our free [app](https://onelink.to/balancers)** to **track your rewards from the games** throughout the night and stay connected with the people you meet after the event. ### **Important Reminders:** ๐Ÿ”น **After-party?** Bring your **ID!** ๐Ÿ”น **Stay connected:** [Join our ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)**[WhatsApp group \[here\]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)**[ for last-minute updates.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O) ๐Ÿ”น**Many attendees join via our app, so the Meetup โ€˜Goingโ€™ list only shows part of the crowd.** ๐Ÿ”น **Coming alone?** Most people do. You donโ€™t need a plus-one to have a great Saturday. Our hosts are on the floor to get you involved in the games and challenges as soon as you arrive. We make it easy to start those first conversations so you can connect with the room naturally. *Remember, our pillars are Openness, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity.* *Attendance at this event is subject to our [Code of Conduct](https://www.balancers.app/code-of-conduct) and [Terms of Service](https://www.balancers.app/term-of-service). By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.*

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Freeing the Soul - An Introductory Circle
Freeing the Soul - An Introductory Circle
Meeting Room 3B, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. Weโ€™ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. This first gathering is a simple introduction to the spirit of the group and a chance to meet others seeking deeper meaning and community. All backgrounds are welcome.
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
โค๏ธ LIVE SALSA BAND! โค๏ธ VALENTINE'S DAY! โค๏ธ Singles and Couples Welcome! โค๏ธ
โค๏ธ LIVE SALSA BAND! โค๏ธ VALENTINE'S DAY! โค๏ธ Singles and Couples Welcome! โค๏ธ
๐Ÿ’– ๐•๐€๐‹๐„๐๐“๐ˆ๐๐„โ€™๐’ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐’๐€๐‹๐’๐€ ๐๐€๐๐ƒ! ๐Ÿ’– ๐’๐ˆ๐๐†๐‹๐„๐’ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐Ž๐”P๐‹๐„๐’ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž! . ๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ? ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ง๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž โ€œ๐–๐ž ๐†๐จ๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ!โ€ ๐Ÿ’ฏ . ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ! . ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐œ / ๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐„๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ! . ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐›๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ ๐”๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ ๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ! . ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐: ๐€๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฒ๐š! . ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐…๐ž๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ– ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ€“ ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฆ . ๐ŸŸฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue ๐ŸŸฃ Dancing All Night Long! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐’๐”๐๐„๐‘ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-super/ . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง 8:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง! 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐! 9:30 pm โ€“ 1:00 am . โœ… Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐’๐”๐๐„๐‘ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-super/ . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐’๐”๐๐„๐‘ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ (๐„๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ ๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ!) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ (๐„๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ @ ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฉ๐ฆ!) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐€๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐จ๐ซ . โœ… ๐๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! โœ… ๐๐จ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐! โœ… Always Other People to Dance With! โœ… Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . โœ… BYOB โœ… 18+ . โœ… ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com ๐Ž๐ซ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐๐: ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ” . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐’๐”๐๐„๐‘ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-super/ .
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"โ€”their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous personโ€™s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's characterโ€”a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
Contra dance with Big Scioty on Feb. 7 - First Congregational Church
Contra dance with Big Scioty on Feb. 7 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like youโ€™ve seen in period films such as โ€œPride and Prejudiceโ€, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. Thatโ€™s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like โ€œswing your partnerโ€ and โ€œdo-si-do,โ€ like youโ€™ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alรก โ€œRiverdance.โ€ Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THATโ€™s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!