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🌍 Language Exchange Sabadell: English & Español ​English 🇬🇧 Ready to brush up on your English or Spanish? Join us every Wednesday at Sandwichez Sabadell! It’s a relaxed environment where native speakers and learners meet to chat. ​[!IMPORTANT] Please RSVP: To help us organize the seating and ensure everyone has a spot, please confirm your attendance in advance. This allows us to manage the space with the café staff more efficiently. --- You will find a sign with our group's logo on the table; that’s how you’ll recognize us in the bar. --- ​ Español 🇪🇸 ¿Quieres mejorar tu inglés o español? ¡Únete a nosotros cada miércoles en Sandwichez Sabadell! Es un entorno relajado donde nativos y estudiantes se encuentran para charlar. ​[!IMPORTANT] Por favor, confirma tu asistencia: Para ayudarnos a organizar las mesas y asegurar que todos tengan sitio, te pedimos que avises de tu presencia con antelación. Esto nos permite gestionar mejor el espacio con el personal del local. --- Encontrarás un cartel con el logo de nuestro grupo en la mesa; así es como nos reconocerás en el bar. --- ​📍 Details / Detalles • ​When / Cuándo: Every Wednesday / Todos los miércoles. • ​Time / Hora: 19:30 – 22:00. • ​Price / Precio: Free (but please order a drink! / evento gratuito, pero por favor consume algo). ​❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ​(Aggiunta alla sezione precedente) ​5. Do I need to confirm my attendance? / ¿Debo confirmar mi asistencia? • ​EN: Yes, please! It is very important to RSVP. Knowing how many people are coming helps us grab enough chairs and tables so nobody is left standing. • ​ES: ¡Sí, por favor! Es muy importante confirmar tu asistencia. Saber cuánta gente vendrá nos ayuda a reservar o agrupar suficientes sillas y mesas para que nadie se quede de pie.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

We will meet at the SANDWICHEZ near Sagrada Familia to practice English and Spanish and also to meet new people. From 19:00 to 19:30 we will practice English and from 19:30 to 20:00 Spanish. VERY IMPORTANT: To sign up, confirm exact times, find out if it's actually happening, and for any other information, you must do so in our WhatsApp group (only confirmed registrations will be considered). Here's the link to join: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) For more information, please send me a private message. Best regards! Nos reuniremos en el SANDWICHEZ que hay cerca de Sagrada Familia para practicar inglés y español y también para conocer gente nueva. De 19:00 a 19:30 practicaremos inglés y de 19:30 a 20:00 español. MUY IMPORTANTE: Para poder inscribiros, confirmar la hora exacta, saber si se celebra y cualquier otra información, debéis hacerlo en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp (sólo se tendrán en cuenta las inscripciones confirmadas en el grupo de whatsapp). Os dejo el enlace para uniros: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) Para cualquier otra información, igualmente, me podéis escribir un mensaje privado. Saludos!

**Do you enjoy hidden role games or social deduction games? Then you'll love murder mysteries!** In this activity, you'll take part in a mystery game where you'll step into the role of a character and work together with other participants to solve a crime. In addition to signing up on Meetup, it's essential to join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSRxIYPkS1E0MsLJwdXGpW?mode=ac_t) to manage reservations. **Important information about the activity** 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, March 11 – 7:10 PM. 📍 **Location:** L'Estació Espai Gastronòmic. 🎯 **Level:** Beginners and moderately experienced players. 🗣 **Language:** English. **A €4 drink purchase (water, beer or soft drink) is required at the start of the activity.** Come join us for a fun game! It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a veteran — the most important thing is to have fun, laugh, and find out who’s the best bluffer! 😄

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. 🗓️ **When**: Every Wednesday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Soda Bus: 150 Aribau street (10 minutes from Diagonal and Hospital Clinic stations) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Soda Bus 😉 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los miércoles a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Soda Bus: calle Aribau 150 (a 10 minutos de los metros Diagonal y Hospital Clinic) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Soda Bus 😉 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

This new book club approaches foundational texts that have shaped the past three centuries through a cross-disciplinary reading series that invites us to engage with the questions of our present. Each session pairs one of these works with a strictly contemporary text (as an optional reading), creating a dialogue in which the past becomes a lens for thinking the present, and vice versa. **No academic background is required; curiosity and openness are all you need.** *BUY THE BOOKS HERE:* **This month we will be reading [Sigmund Freud's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*[Civilization and Its Discontents](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*. Paired with [Byung-Chul Han's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*[The Burnout Society](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*.** Hosted by Josefina Alippi

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

The summer of 1816 is remembered as the Year Without a Summer. A volcanic eruption had turned skies grey across Europe, and a group of writers trapped indoors passed the time telling ghost stories. Out of that challenge emerged Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. In this session, we'll explore how Mary Shelley's novel came to be. We'll consider the literary circle she moved in, the personal losses that shaped her, and the wider moment she was writing in. The novel has been read many ways since: as a warning about ambition, a meditation on parenthood, or a myth about what we create and then abandon. This discussion will offer some ways into thinking about why it still matters. This session will be led by Adriana. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. **Image**: Richard Rothwell's portrait of Shelley, 1840.

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **ABISSINIA** in **GRACIA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** **Consumption of a drink or snack is mandatory!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

Vídeo presentación: [https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o](https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o) ¡Atención! Enviad vuestros textos para la Revista: (artículos, reseñas, textos de ficción, etc.) **[https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/](https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/)** Empezaremos puntuales, así que no tardéis :) Encuentro para amantes de la literatura. Escritores, lectores o simplemente curiosos. Usuario en **Goodreads** con nuestras lecturas: [https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos) Pedimos a los participantes que traigan un libro de lectura reciente que les haya emocionado o impactado. En vez de un club de lectura donde todos leemos el mismo libro y lo comentamos, cada uno trae una propuesta para recomendar a los demás. Ocasionalmente compartimos escritos. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/7/2/600_455971090.jpeg

Espléndida ruta cultural modernista por Masnou,donde descubriremos: 🏰 Visita y entrada a una casa modernista que fue residencia de veraneo de un indiano co gusto por lo islámico. 🏰 Visita y entrada al Museo Histórico y de Náutica de Masnou. Se compone, por un lado, de los materiales arqueológicos de época prehistórica,íbera, romana y mediaval​ y, por el otro lado, los testimonios del mundo marítimo, entre los que destacan los instrumento de navegación y una biblioteca especializada 🏰 Visita y entrada al Espacio de Arte Cinético Pericot. Es la única colección permanente de arte cinético del Estado. Y está dedicado a la obra de Jordi Pericot.El arte cinético es una corriente artística basada en la estética del movimiento. 🏰 Acabaremos visitando el barrio marinero de Ocata con sus edificios modernistas y el bonito centro histórico con su iglesia, callecitas y un magnífico mirador. ⏲ Tiempo: 2.30h aprox.Acabaremos sobre las 13.45H Renfe,estación Masnou. 🚇 Cogeremos renfe (R1,destino Blanes) que pasa por catalunya a las 10.30h y nos pondremos en el segundo vagón.Por sants pasa a las 10.25h y por el Clot a las 10.37h para las personas que les vaya mejor estas estaciones. Bajaremos en la estación de Masnou por la salida mar 10.57h. Cada uno tiene que sacar el bonorenfe gratis.Igualmente tengo billetes gratis para los que vengan a paseo de gracia nº3. 💰 ESTA ACTIVIDAD TIENE UN COSTE DE 8€ (ENTRADAS,GUÍA-ORGANIZACIÓN) A PAGAR EL MISMO DÍA EN EFECTIVO. 🍖🍴 Para comer se puede mirar algún restaurante(opcional). TODOS SOMOS ADULTOS Y RESPONSABLES DE UNO MISMO.

This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group! * We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook) * ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print**** * Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ ! * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! * Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Welcome, readers! Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._** The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)

This month we’ll be ready The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the bookk!