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Calm and Clear - Buddhist Meditation in English
Meet like-minded people, get authentic meditation instructions and hang out in our beautiful Buddhist meditation center in the west of Berlin!
The practice of meditation is a simple, yet profound practice that helps us to connect with ourselves and gives us tools to release experiences of distraction, agitation, and stress. In the Buddhist tradition, meditation is more than just a way to end the mind´s distraction - it is what helps us to bring our mind home to its true nature.
What better way to experience the colourful facets of meditation than with a group of like-minded people? Hence our open meditation sessions always have a social element as well - we like to have a tea and share about our meditation experiences, or whatever else we want to explore. There is also always the chance to ask questions to our experienced meditation instructors.
These sessions are held in English and open to everyone - complete beginners as well as those with more experience.
The sessions are every week on Friday at 17:00-18:30.
@ Anna Blume - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!
The "classical" bookswap is simple:
* We meet in a café and put the book(s) we brought down on the tables.
* We browse and discuss the books with one another while sipping coffee or hot chocolate, or eating cake.
* We write our names down on any books we’d like to take home (post-its and pens provided).
* At the end of the evening, negotiate any books that are contended and take a new-to-you book home!
Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied! A Bookswap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one!
This is a great way to give your books a new home and make room for new books: that book you feel guilty for not having read even though it's been sitting on your bedside table for the last 5 years, the book you liked but didn't love, the book you loved so much you want everyone to read it, the book you somehow own three copies of, that book you absolutely hated even though everyone else loves it, and so on.
Moreover, you will meet fellow readers, get a new book or two, and several book recommendations. We’ve often had readers experience books they wouldn't normally buy and enjoy it.
GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING
* Please bring a book! It's not that you bring one you take one, but do try your best to bring something.
* Books stay on the tables, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so that everyone can have a look. We are notably not first come first serve. Please wait until you are leaving to bag the book.
* If two or more people want the only copy of a book, negotiate. Maybe one of you reads it first and then gives it to the others. Or perhaps they have found another book instead. Or leave it to fate and toss a coin. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire. In any case, please don't walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know.
These negotiations are fun and easy, so don't shy away from a book because there's already a name on it, and feel free to put your name on as many books as you find interesting. It's not that you bring one you take one; you may take as many as you can negotiate.
* Political discussions with consent: make sure the people you are talking to would like to have a political discussion with you.
* Please respect this space as first and foremost a community for connecting readers over their love of books and reading, stories, and narratives of all sorts. Please be respectful of tastes and opinions.
* If something is bothering you, please reach out to the organizers, and we'll do our best to resolve it.
* Lastly, don't expect your book back. It will find a new home. If you love it, let it go.
Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, “classics", Krimis, Booker winners, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Self-Help and more. You never know who can read what languages, and there's no accounting for taste.
We are a delightful and international group of readers.
We look forward to swapping with you!
SU&W Friday Finish it near Jannowitzbrücke
We are going to be seated together at **the big table on the 1st floor** of the cafe. As always, we will do **two sessions of each 45 minutes** of writing with **one break of 15 minutes** in-between.
We are making reservation and counting on you to show up, so please register only when you are going to be there, don't forget to update your RSVP if you can't come.
Unfortunately cafes in Berlin are getting less and less laptop-friendly, please don't forget to order your drink or snack to support the cafe which will have us.
If you are new to the meetup, don't worry, just come and say hi to the organizer. We also have many long-term regulars who will be happy to help you out and feel welcomed.
We also have a **Telegram chat**: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw
For more information, visit:
https://shutupwrite.com
Looking forward to see you! 😊
Comedy Therapy Friedrichshain — Problems Solved by Comedians
**Berlin's oldest comedy show where your problems become the punchlines. Real problems. Bad advice. Great comedy. Now in Friedrichshain too!**
**A fast-paced showcase where comedians turn your anonymous problems into punchy on-stage therapy**
Write down anything you want - from dating disasters to existential crisis & watch comedians solve it in the craziest way possible.
❗️**You stay anonymous, and we won't talk to you unless you want us to!** Perfect for introverts, overthinkers, and anyone who needs a laugh
**Doors 20:00 \| Show 20:30**
* Stand-up comedy + live "therapy"
* Different lineup + new problems every show
* A cosy, intimate vibe in Friedrichshain
Every show is a fresh combo of stand-up brought by the guest comedian and advice from the host **Lena Stolby** — she's Russian, so she really knows about problems!
&
**THIS IS A PAID WHAT YOU CAN EVENT**
We have been running solely thanks tolthe support of the
audience.
**Suggested contribution: €15** standard / **€12** reduced (student, unemployed)
Sprachcafé
Liebe Deutschlernende,
Das nächste Sprachcafé findet am **24.04.** von **15:30 bis 17 Uhr statt.**
Das Thema: Wird vor Ort bekannt gegeben.
Wir freuen uns auf euch!
Egotistical: English Stand Up Comedy with Tera Kilbride!
TRAUMAVILLE: Welcome to the Chaos!
Stand up Comedy. Tera looks back at her Not-so-all-american family life (pyramid schemes, school sh\*\*tings, growing up with a jesus-loving-liberal-mother, and a con-artist step father) how that affects her relationships (failures in love) and of course - the downfall of one of the greatest short-lived nations of our times - the USA. NEW JOKES + Classic Jokes. Work in progress.
[BOOK HERE ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/english-stand-up-comedy-with-tera-kilbride-traumaville-welcome-2-chaos-tickets-1444773840449?aff=oddtdtcreator)
DETAILS:
10 Euros, Pay Online. (Or 15 at the Door)
WILL THE SHOW BE ANY GOOD? Tera has over 25 years stage experience, it'll be fun. Also the energy YOU bring makes it good!
WHERE CAN I SEE THE COMEDIAN'S CLIPS FIRST? Youtube or Instagram
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/teracomedy_/?hl=en)
[YOUTUBE](https://www.youtube.com/@teracomedy)
Ego, love, politics… what do they all have in common? Absolutely everything — and somehow, it’s still your family’s fault.
*Egotistical* is a cheeky, sharp-tongued dive into the glorious mess of egos (yes, including mine), the delicate delusions we call love, and the world leaders who treat entire countries like their personal dumping ground. From childhood moments that quietly deflated our sense of self to distorted adult relationships — this show connects the dots between growing up, blowing up, and occasionally ruining everything.
It’s about how we learned to love… badly. How we learned to lead… worse. And how, deep down, we’re all just overconfident children with Wi-Fi and unresolved issues.
Come for the laughs, stay for the uncomfortable realizations — and maybe call your parents after. Or don’t.
VENUE: Z-Bar Berlin, mitte Bergstrasse 2. You must arrive by 20:15 to claim your seat!! But come as early as 19:00 for drinks if you want! Show starts 20:30 sharp. Runs 60-90 minutes.
TERA: Tera's a former therapist turned international stand up comedian, host and producer, originally from the United States, living in Europe. She’s performed English standup in 15 countries + adding to the roster! Her content tackles growing up, relationships, cultural humor, mental health, dark humor performed with good vibes, and living as an immigrant in Europe. Tera´s known for her energetic delivery, her bold content and fearlessly engaging with her audience. Tera has headlined sets in Berlin, Dresden, Cologne, Munich, Ireland, Portugal, Paris, the famous Indra music club in Hamburg, and played sold out theatres in Lyon, etc…
Village Heart Circle
**Village Heart Circle**
hosted by **Marco Astolfi** & **Torsten Bless**
for **GBTQ men\***
**[free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/shop/heart-circle/w17-2026)**
Are you looking for a space where you can express your feelings and share your experiences in a loving and supportive community of GBTQ men\*?
In this circle we can sit together peacefully to speak from the heart and listen with our hearts, honouring the different ways from which we come in a safe and non-judgemental space, honouring the different ways from which we come in a safe and non-judgemental space.
The Heart Circle is a practice originated by Native Americans and adopted by the Radical Faeries to build community.
**General Information**
We open the doors at 7:30 p.m. To protect the integrity of the Heart Circle, we ask that you arrive before 8:00 p.m.
**Language**: This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs.
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Suchst du nach einem Ort, an dem du deine Gefühle und Erfahrungen teilen kannst, in einer unterstützenden Gemeinschaft von schwulen, bisexuellen, trans und queeren Männern\*?
Der Kreis ist ein Ort, an dem wir friedlich zusammensitzen, aus dem Herzen sprechen und mit dem Herzen zuhören können. Ein Ort, an dem wir die unterschiedlichen Lebensumstände, aus denen wir kommen, respektieren, ohne zu urteilen.
Der Heart Circle ist eine Praxis, die von den Ureinwohnern Nordamerikas stammt und von den Radical Faeries übernommen wurde, um Gemeinschaft zu bilden.
**Hinweise**
Wir öffnen die Türen um 19.30 Uhr. Um die Unversehrtheit des Heart Circles zu bewahren, bitten wir dich, vor 20:00 Uhr zu erscheinen.
**Sprache**: Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen.
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Embodied Consent
**Embodied Consent**
mit **Kuem**
für **LGBTIQA+**
Kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Lernen über Grenzen und Kommunikation**
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Dieser Workshop ist sehr zu empfehlen für alle, die unser Projekt regelmäßig besuchen oder an einem unserer Workshops teilnehmen möchten. Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we.are.village-Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen.
Sich seiner Grenzen bewusst zu sein und sein Einverständnis oder Nicht-Einverständnis auszudrücken, sind wichtige Fähigkeiten im Leben, aber wir haben nicht oft die Gelegenheit, die Fähigkeit des Einverständnisses auf die gleiche Weise zu üben wie andere Fähigkeiten, wie Singen, Sport treiben oder eine Sprache lernen.
Bei Consent geht es um viel mehr als ein einfaches Ja oder Nein. Wenn wir die Zustimmung dekonstruieren, entdecken wir, wie wir unsere wahren Wünsche kommunizieren können, und hören auf, Dinge zu wählen, die wir nicht wollen. Durch Diskussionen, Bewegung und Partnerspiele werden wir Werkzeuge entwickeln, um körperliche Wünsche auszudrücken und zu verhandeln und durch praktische Übungen Grenzen zu setzen. Dieser Workshop ist für Menschen aller Körpergrößen, Geschlechter und Hintergründe offen und einladend.
Es handelt sich um einen nicht-sexuellen Workshop bei dem, ohne Druck, Kommunikation und Berührung geübt werden können. Es geht genauso darum, wirklich Ja zu sagen und es auch so zu meinen, wie es darum geht, Nein zu sagen!
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we are village Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine auf Consent ausgerichtete Gemeinschaft mit gemeinsamen Werten aufbauen und dabei die Verantwortung des Einzelnen für die Einhaltung dieser Grundsätze betonen. Unser oberstes Ziel ist es, gesunde Beziehungen zu fördern und eine integrative Community für eine bessere, vernetzte Zukunft zu schaffen.
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**Embodied Consent**
with **Kuem**
for **LGBTIQA+**
Free
**[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Learning about boundaries and communication**.
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit our project on a regular basis, or to attend one of our workshops. This experience will not only help you navigate within the we.are.village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life.
Being aware of your boundaries and expressing your consent or non-consent are essential skills in life, but we don’t often get a chance to actually practice consent skills in the same way we practice other skills, like singing, playing sports or learning a language.
Consent is about much more than a simple yes or no. When we deconstruct consent, we discover how to communicate our true desires and stop choosing the things we actually don’t want. Through discussion, movement and partner games, we will build tools to express and negotiate physical desires and set boundaries through the use of practical exercises. This workshop is inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all body sizes, genders, and background.
This is a non-sexual workshop, and great, low pressure situation in which to practice communication and touching. It’s as much about how to truly say yes and mean it as it is about saying no!
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This experience will not only help you navigate within the we are village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Together, we aim to nurture a consent-centered community with shared values, emphasizing individual responsibility in upholding these principles. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy relationships and create an inclusive community for a better, more connected future.
I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement.
We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself.
🗓️ **Agenda:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at **Heinrich Schulz Library in Charlottenburg**. In the library, go look for the Gruppenraum; I will be waiting for you there. Any trouble finding the room, I will come to meet you outside.
* 🚇 U7 **Richard-Wagner-Platz**
* 🚌 M45 Bus **U Richard-Wagner-Platz**
**About me:**
Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you.
Let's write together!
MTVSS Bodyclass / German / English
In diesem Workshop werden wir MTVSS, einen der wirkungsvollsten Körperprozesse von Access Consciousness, auf das Immunsystem, die Organe, das Hormonsystem, die Gelenke, das Nervensystem, Verdauungssystem, Lymphsystem und den Stoffwechsel anwenden.
Weitere Infos findest Du hier:
https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bodyprozesse.html
Nach dem Kurs hast Du die Fähigkeit diesen wundervollen Körperprozess bei Dir selbst und anderen anzuwenden.
Das berichten Kursteilnehmer:
https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/home/testimonials.html
**Sichere Dir jetzt Dein Coaching und profitiere zusätzlich von einer kostenlosen 40-minütigen Körperprozess-Session!**
Deine Investition für den Tageskurs mit Practitioner Zertifikat:
€ 195 ohne Vorkenntnisse / € 165 für Access Bars Practitioner
Anmeldung bitte telefonisch
„Schande“ von J.M. Coetzee (1999)
Hi,
dieses Mal besprechen wir „Schande“ von J.M. Coetzee (1999).
Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch :
https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/j-m-coetzee-schande-9783596150984
Wir treffen uns diesmal im Café Nest im Wrangelkiez. :)
Confident Communicator Crash Course
Have you ever blanked out during a meeting or presentation, or struggled to get your message across in English?
This 1-day [English presentation skills training](https://www.presentation-school.com/one-day-presentation-skills-training-berlin) in Berlin is designed for non-native English speakers, especially professionals in tech, consulting, and management, who want to present with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Trusted by professionals and world-class organizations, Presentation School Berlin transforms stage fright and uncertainty into structured, engaging, and memorable presentations.
**What You’ll Learn**
* Calm & Confident Delivery: Speak clearly under pressure.
* Presentation Structure That Works: Use our 3-part framework: Opening, Body and Close.
* Story, Science & Stats (S³ Framework): Make your message persuasive and memorable.
* Left-Brain / Right-Brain Engagement: Keep your audience focused and emotionally connected.
* Live Feedback & Personalized Coaching: Improve immediately during the session.
**Who Should Attend?**
* Non-native English speakers presenting in professional settings - meetings, pitches, or conferences.
* Professionals who want to lead with influence and communicate ideas with confidence.
* Participants seeking practical tools, live coaching, and small-group, hands-on training.
**Your Investment**
* Berlin Presentation Lab members receive 10% off.
* Includes training materials, practice exercises, feedback videos, and a certificate of completion.
**[Training Package](https://www.presentation-school.com/one-day-presentation-skills-training-berlin)**
* Pre-training questionnaire
* Full-day group training
* Live practice + feedback
* Follow-up resources
* Everything in Standard
* Structured asynchronous feedback (themes-based)
* Group office hours
* Deep scenarios
* Priority in-room feedback
* High-stakes case work
**About Your Trainer (Kunle: Founder, Presentation School Berlin)**
After freezing on stage himself, Kunle developed a proven method to help professionals overcome stage fright, structure their presentations, and deliver with confidence. His training has supported professionals and organizations across Europe, Africa, and the UK, from emerging leaders to executive teams.
**Practical Information**
Language: English
Address: Chausseestraße 86, 10115 Berlin
Max 9 participants for hands-on coaching and live, actionable feedback.
Price: €299 per person.
[Reserve your seat now!](https://www.presentation-school.com/one-day-presentation-skills-training-berlin)
Harold. Da una parola infiniti mondi.
Harold è uno dei formati più iconici dell’improvvisazione teatrale: un mosaico vivo che nasce davanti agli occhi del pubblico. Scene che ritornano, storie che si intrecciano, personaggi che evolvono e si rincorrono in un gioco di richiami, connessioni e scoperte. Non c’è una trama scritta, ma un disegno che emerge poco a poco, tra intuizioni, ritmo e ascolto. Ogni elemento trova il suo posto, ogni dettaglio può diventare fondamentale. È teatro che si costruisce nel momento stesso in cui accade. Ed è proprio lì che succede la magia.
Special guest: Alberto Ceville.
biglietti:
https://www.yesticket.org/event/en/harold-da-una-parola-infiniti-mondi-26-04-26/
Crossroads: Old vs New Gods
The human habit of indulging or investing devotion, time and attention to something external is as old as civilisation.
We may think that its slowly disappearing, but when observed carefully, its just changing forms.
The discussion this time would be about how humanity's investment of time and attention rapidly shifted from gods to screens, from creation and contemplation to mindless consumption.
Technology didn't replace religion, it become one.
Instead of sacrificing a lamb, goat, horse or whatever, you sacrifice your time and sanity.
We'll start with short introductions from everyone attending.
The focus will be on historical, scientific and philosophical discussion rather than contemporary political debate
(*you'll recognise me by my black coat)*
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Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’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.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
Contra dance with Big Scioty May 2 - Clinton Heights Lutheran church
**Caller: Richard Ades**
**Band: The McKenzies**
**Clinton Heights Lutheran Church**
**15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” 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. THAT’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.
April Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.**
The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter.
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! 📖
Pop-up Book Club 3: The Ballad of The Sad Café, by Carson McCullers
Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.





















