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## 💃 Dance & Meet Experience – Afterwork pour danser et rencontrer *Scroll down for EN* 📅 Vendredi 22 Mai 📍 Barabar 🕖 18h – 21h Et si on changeait la façon de faire des rencontres à Bruxelles ? Bienvenue à **Dance & Meet Experience**, un concept original qui mêle **danse, rencontres et bonne énergie** dans une atmosphère conviviale et élégante. Inspiré de la nouvelle tendance des **soirées dansantes en début de soirée**, cet événement vous permet de profiter pleinement de l’ambiance festive **sans devoir sortir toute la nuit**. Après le travail, venez vous détendre, bouger, rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et partager un moment vibrant — tout en gardant votre soirée libre. *** ### ✨ Le concept **Dance & Meet Experience** n’est pas simplement une soirée. C’est une **expérience sociale autour de la danse**, conçue pour favoriser des rencontres naturelles et authentiques. La soirée combine : • une atmosphère chaleureuse et ouverte • de la musique entraînante pour faire bouger tout le monde • des rencontres spontanées • une énergie festive mais détendue Pas de pression, pas de formats artificiels : **la musique et la danse créent naturellement les connexions.** *** ### 💫 Ce qui vous attend • une ambiance internationale et conviviale • un dancefloor accessible à tous • des rencontres simples et naturelles • une énergie afterwork positive Que vous veniez **seul(e) ou avec des amis**, l’atmosphère est faite pour que chacun se sente rapidement à l’aise. *** ### 🕺 Pour qui ? Pour les personnes à Bruxelles qui ont envie de : • rencontrer de nouvelles personnes • danser et relâcher la pression de la journée • vivre une soirée élégante et différente *** 👗 **Dress code :** smart casual / chic décontracté 📍 Lieu : Barabar 📅 Date : Friday 22 Mai ⏰ Horaire : 18h – 21h 🎟 **Ticket\*:** 12 euros **\*Restez en contact** avec l'**ambassadeur** pour l'obtenir. ✨ **Danser. Rencontrer. Ressentir l’expérience.** # 💃 Dance & Meet Experience – Afterwork Party & Social Vibes 📅 Friday 22 Mai 📍 Barabar – Brussels 🕖 18:00 – 21:00 Looking for a different way to meet new people in Brussels? Welcome to **Dance & Meet Experience**, a fresh social concept where **music, movement and connection** meet in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Inspired by the new wave of **early-night dance events**, this experience offers the joy of dancing and socializing **without the late-night exhaustion**. The idea is simple: come after work, move your body, meet inspiring people and enjoy a vibrant evening — all while still having your night ahead. ✨ **The concept** Dance & Meet Experience is not just a party. It’s a **social dance experience designed to spark authentic connections**. The evening blends: • a friendly and stylish crowd • uplifting music to get everyone on the dancefloor • spontaneous encounters and conversations • a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere No pressure, no complicated icebreakers — **just music, energy and human connection**. 💫 **What to expect** • A welcoming international crowd • Great music to dance and connect • A social atmosphere where meeting people feels natural • A vibrant afterwork energy Whether you come **with friends or alone**, you will quickly feel part of the experience. 🕺 **Who is it for?** Professionals, expats, creatives and curious minds in Brussels who want to: • meet new people • dance and release stress • enjoy a classy yet relaxed social evening 💡 **Dress code:** Smart casual / stylish 📍 **Location:** Barabar – Brussels 📅 **Date:** Friday 22 May ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 – 21:00 🎟 **Ticket\*:** 12 euros \***Stay in contact** with the **ambassador** to obtain it. Come for the music. Stay for the connections. ✨ **Dance. Meet. Experience.**

Ciao a tutti! Ci ritroviamo ogni venerdì dalle 18:00 per un bicchiere (si può anche mangiare) da Poppy's Bar, che si trova a 2 minuti di camminata da Parvis St Gilles. Un tavolo per 20 persone è riservato sotto il nome di Salvatore. Dunque, se non ci sono o se sarò in ritardo, potrete chiedere al barista. È un incontro informale, perché non è un evento strutturato, ma piuttosto un gruppo di persone che si riuniscono per parlare e praticare l'italiano. Anche i nativi italiani sono benvenuti :) Tutto ciò che serve è un sorriso — e puoi anche portare un amico! 👉 **Importante:** * È obbligatorio essere iscritti all’evento su Meetup per partecipare. L’iscrizione è importante per gli organizzatori, perché permette di conoscere il numero dei partecipanti e di garantire la sicurezza e il benessere di tutti i presenti. * Se cambiano le vostre circostanze e non potete più venire, annullate la vostra partecipazione per lasciare posto ad altri. * Vi chiediamo di assicuravi di pagare i vostri consumi, per evitare che gli organizatori saranno rimasti a pagare per gli altri. * Si prega di non parlare di politica cosi ci godiama la serata in tranquilita, di rispettare tutti i partecipanti e di non trattare l’incontro come un appuntamento romantici o intimo: l’obiettivo è semplicemente praticare e migliorare l’italiano in un ambiente piacevole e rilassato. PS : FR - Table de conversation en italien chaque vendredi de 18h30 à 22h00 au bar Poppy's, à deux minutes à pied du Parvis St-Gilles" (adresse : rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles) NL - Praattafel in het Italiaans elke vrijdag van 18.30 tot 22.00 uur in de Poppys bar, op twee minuten lopen van Sint-Gillisvoorplein (adres: 11 Moskoustraat, 1060 Sint-Gillis) EN - Conversation table in Italian every Friday from 18:30 till 22:00 at Poppy's, 2 minutes walk from tram stop Parvis Saint-Gilles (address : Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles) ES - Mesa de conversación en Italiano cada viernes desde las 18:30 hasta las 22:00 en el bar Poppy's, a dos minutos a pie de la parada del tranvia Parvis St-Gilles (direccion: Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles)

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Join us for a 3 day intensive trekking in the Julian Alps and one cultural evening in Venice (for those who survive)! The Julian Alps are a stunning, limestone-dominated mountain range stretching from northeastern Italy into northwestern Slovenia. We will operate on the border of Italy and Slovenia (Julian Prealps). Possible attack on the Kanin summit (2587m). Very good physical condition required (approximately 800m ascents with 10-15kg backpacks per day,6-8h trek/day). 2 nights in unmanned mountain huts, last night near Venice (sightseeing/Vivalidi's concert?). Mountain/snow experience/equipment not required. The schedule: 22.5 - 04:00 a.m. departure (the car of the trip leader) to Charleroi Airport, flight: 06:45 to Venice Treviso (or the day earlier for those who prefer)-> Stolvizza (by rented car - possibility of teleworking from the car in the morning of 22/5 for those who can ;)(650m)-> mountain hut 1 (1450m), possible ascent towards Kanin summit on the same day (or the next one). 23.5 - mountain hut 1-> Bivacco Franco (1700m) -> (optional) pass Med Baban (2031m)-> Forcella Predolina->Monte Guarda and Plange-> mountain hut 2 (1200m). 24.5 - mountain hut 2-> Monte Plagne->Capella del Chila->Stolvizza (car)->evening in Venice->Hotel 25.5 (national holidays in BE) flight from Venice Treviso 11:50 (or 17:50 or the next day for those, who wish) to Charleroi ->13:30 return to BXL by the car of trip leader around 15:00. We will share the real costs equally + small organising fee for the Sunday Vacations/ Ujamaa ASBL platform. Budget (excluding meals, attractions in Venice and flight tickets-currently at 150E return ticket): car (Italy+Belgium+parking)+fuel, 1x20kg checked-in luggage, hotel in Venice (1 night) = around 150 EUR/pp. 4 or 9 people maximum (mountain huts/cars constraints)

Join us for an energizing Qi Gong class focused on physical exercise techniques that help cultivate and balance your energy. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing, and meditation to improve overall well-being. In this session, you will learn various exercises aimed at enhancing physical strength, flexibility, and vitality. Whether you are a beginner or have experience with Qi Gong, this class is designed to help you connect with your inner energy and feel rejuvenated. Come discover the power of Qi Gong and train your body and mind for better health and harmony.

Have you always wanted to learn Bachata? Now is the perfect time! Our regular classes at Albert Hall are designed to help beginners progress quickly and master this beautiful social dance that is very popular right now! 💃🕺 We have just started a new session where everyone can learn at their own pace. Come with or without a partner. After the beginner's class, there are more advanced classes, followed by a free dance party for students. 🎉 A nice venue and a warm atmosphere—don't miss this opportunity! 🔥 PROGRAM 🔥 7:00 p.m. → Bachata Beginner NEW (Room 1) 7:00 p.m. → Bachata Advanced (Room 2) 8:00 p.m. → Bachata Beginner II (Room 1) 9:00 p.m. → Bachata Intermediate (Room 1) 💥 10:00 p.m. → Bachata Social Party with DJ Felito on the decks for a wild night of dancing! 🎶 🍍 Fresh fruit buffet provided to recharge your batteries between dances! 📍 Location: Albert Hall 651 chaussée de Wavre 1040 Brussels 💸 Prices: 1 class: €15 10-class pass: €120 20-class pass: €210 Dance party only: €10 (cash) 👉 Registration on site

Ready to shake off the work week and channel your inner rockstar? Join us for an unforgettable night of music, drinks, and questionable vocal choices at Red Karaoke in the heart of Brussels! Whether you’re a shower-singer extraordinaire or a seasoned stage pro, this is your night to shine. From timeless classics to the latest chart-toppers, we’ve got a microphone with your name on it. 🕒 The Game Plan * When: This Friday * Time: 9:00 PM (We’ll grab drinks first to find our "liquid courage") * Where: Red Karaoke, Brussels * Vibe: High energy, zero judgment, and 100% fun. 📝 What to Expect * Meet & Greet: We’ll gather at the bar at 9:00 PM to introduce ourselves before the singing starts. * The Playlist: Red Karaoke has an extensive library. Start thinking of your "go-to" song now! * No Pressure: Not a singer? No problem! We need enthusiastic backup dancers and professional "applause-givers" too. 📍 Logistics * Entry: Please RSVP so I can manage the table/booth booking. * Costs: Everyone covers their own drinks and their share of the room/singing fee (if applicable). * Finding Us: I’ll post our exact spot in the comments/chat on the night of the event. Look for the group laughing the loudest! > Pro Tip: Friday nights get busy! Please arrive on time so we can maximize our stage time. Let’s make some noise, Brussels! 🥂

### ☕ Coffee Break Experience – Se rencontrer loin des écrans ⬇ *Scroll down for EN* Et si, pour une fois, on faisait une pause dans le monde digital pour revenir à quelque chose de simple : **la rencontre réelle** ? Rejoignez-nous pour une **Coffee Break Experience** conviviale chez **The Coffee**, près de la Place Jourdan à Bruxelles. Ce coffee spot élégant et minimaliste est réputé pour son excellent café de spécialité et son atmosphère chaleureuse — l’endroit idéal pour prendre le temps de discuter et faire de nouvelles rencontres. Ce meetup est pensé comme un **moment social détendu**, sans pression ni networking formel : simplement quelques personnes sympathiques réunies autour d’un café pour échanger et profiter de l’instant. Que vous soyez nouveau à Bruxelles ou simplement curieux de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes dans un cadre agréable, cette pause café est une belle occasion de créer des liens. ☕ Au programme : * Un excellent café et de délicieuses douceurs * Une atmosphère conviviale et internationale * Des conversations authentiques, loin des écrans ⚠️ **Important :** Une table pour **6 personnes** a été réservée afin de garder un moment intime et agréable. Merci de confirmer votre présence pour garantir votre place. Si vous venez spontanément, l’installation se fera en fonction des places disponibles au fil de l’événement. Venez pour le café… restez pour la conversation. ### – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ### ☕ Coffee Break Experience – Real Conversations Beyond the Screen Take a break from the digital world and reconnect with something simple and genuine: **meeting people face-to-face**. Join us for a relaxed **Coffee Break Experience** at The Coffee Brussels Jourdan, a minimalist and stylish coffee spot near Place Jourdan. Known for its excellent specialty coffee and cosy atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting to slow down, enjoy a good drink and have meaningful conversations. This meetup is about **real social connection** — no pressure, no networking agenda, just a small group of people sharing a moment together over coffee. Whether you’re new in Brussels or simply curious to meet new people in a relaxed setting, this is a simple and pleasant way to connect. ☕ Expect: * Good coffee and delicious treats * A friendly and international atmosphere * Authentic conversations away from screens ⚠️ **Important:** Initially, a table for **6 people** has been reserved to keep the gathering intimate and comfortable. Please confirm your attendance to secure your spot. If you join spontaneously, seating will depend on availability as places open during the event. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation. [FOLLOW our INSTAGRAM to see MORE](https://www.instagram.com/nicepeople.brussels/)

. Find us on Facebook to see what's actually happening. Bring your own knitting or crochet project and join other people who enjoy yarn crafts for a relaxing couple of hours on Saturday afternoons. The 1st Saturday of the month is not an in-person meet-up, but on zoom. All people and all levels welcome, including beginners, whom we are happy to help get started (although we don't run classes). No charge. All you need is some yarn and a crochet hook or a pair of knitting needles. We are very friendly so don't be shy. The venue may change from time to time so please check back on the day before the event to be sure you have it right. We mostly speak English, but people in the group are very international and speak many languages. Looking forward to seeing you.

*A workout while practicing an art form.* This beginner ballet workshop is designed for adults who are curious about ballet and want to move, learn, and enjoy themselves in a relaxed and supportive environment. *No dance background is required.* You’ll be guided through basic ballet movements, posture, and coordination at an accessible pace. No prior dance experience is needed — just curiosity and comfortable clothes. *It is best to wear comfortable clothing - similar to what you might wear to a yoga class.* To receive full details and updates, please sign up for our newsletter: [@ballet.brussels.bahar](https://substack.com/@balletbrusselsbahar?utm_source=user-menu)

BALAGAN X SANCTUM WE ARE BACK on Saturday, May 23 ! This Saturday 23th of May 2026 \| we are going to La Terrasse O2 for an unforgettable summer party \! BALAGAN & SANCTUM go to La Terrasse O2 w/ Party Finder - FREE ENTRANCE ☉ Priority free pass : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16117](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16117) ☉ Facebook [https://fb.me/e/83Gq2wLxJ](https://fb.me/e/83Gq2wLxJ) ☉ Table booking : [https://www.la-terrasse.be/fr/reservation-du-salon/](https://www.la-terrasse.be/fr/reservation-du-salon/) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ☉ Line Up (A-Z) → GERSH → VICC → JEREMIE CHARLIER ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ☉ DATE ? → Saturday 23 May ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ☉ TIME ⏰ → 6Pm - 12PM ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ☉ LOCATION ? La terrasse 02 Chaussée de la Hulpe 51-53, 1180 Uccle, Belgique ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ☉ Casual elegance with a touch of summer vibe priority pass with the free tickets , firt in first served

Spend time in the company of other writers putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. Work on your current project or start something new. If you are fresh out of inspiration a member of the Wordcraft Collective will be ready with a prompt to get you going. You can use that to unlock your creative brain before moving back to your own project or run with it. Who knows where the story will take you? Arrive when you like, leave when you like, or join us for a drink in the bar downstairs afterwards. Location: Pianofabriek, Rue du Fort 35, 1060 Saint-Gilles.

Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @MIR Concept Coffee Store! Saturday, 23 May 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00. MIR opened its doors 4 years ago, right off Place Jourdan. Doriana, the owner, is a super nice host, and is excited to have our group as her café. The café is very beautiful and has great coffee, and many yummy food options. Their Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/mirconceptstore/ **The address is:** MIR Concept Coffee Store Rue Gray 4A 1040 Etterbeek *** 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** [https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**

**FRANCAIS**: Je démarre une **rotation thématique** tous les mois autour du domaine de l'entrepreneuriat. Pour ce mois, d'août, je propose: **Le freelancing en Belgique** (avantages et désavantages). Etes-vous un freelanceur ou non? Partagez vos avis avec le groupe. On prendra aussi le temps nécessaire pour apprendre à se connaître via une session de réseautage! Si vous souhaitez apporter/partager quelque chose pour manger/boire, n'hésitez pas! Rendez-vous au Cinquantenaire en-dessous de l'arc: [Cinquantenaire (Bruxelles)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6) **ENGLISH**: I am starting **each month a topic** related to entrepreneurship. This month of august, the topic will be : **Freelancing in Belgium** (advantages and disadvantages). Are you a freelance or not? Share your insights with the group. We will take this time for getting to know each other throughout a networking! If you feel like bringing/sharing something to eat, don't hesitate! See you at 50naire next to the arch: [Cinquantenaire (Brussels)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)

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**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/") Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 .

**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Karl Road Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Official Attendee Registration Site --> [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joyfest-presented-by-zoras-house-tickets-1986849414082?aff=ebdsoporgprofile](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joyfest-presented-by-zoras-house-tickets-1986849414082?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) JoyFest is a vibrant festival celebrating women+ of color entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives—shop, connect, and experience joy. Get ready for a joyful, high-energy celebration of creativity, culture, and community at **JoyFest**! JoyFest is a vibrant marketplace and experience that brings together some of the most talented women+ of color entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. From handcrafted goods and unique fashion to art, wellness products, and delicious food, this is your chance to discover and support incredible local businesses—all in one place. But JoyFest is more than a market—it’s a movement. Rooted in economic empowerment and community connection, the event creates space to celebrate the brilliance, innovation, and growing impact of women of color. Expect great music, dynamic energy, and an atmosphere that centers joy, abundance, and collective support. Whether you’re shopping, networking, or just soaking it all in, JoyFest is the place to be. Come ready to explore, connect, and invest in a future where creativity and community thrive. ✨ Shop. Celebrate. Support. Experience JoyFest.