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**🌸 ALL THE WOMEN IN ME 🌸** ***INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SPECIAL*** A Journaling Workshop for Every Version of You Let's be honest – we're all carrying around an entire committee of women inside us. You know them well: the perfectionist who color-codes her calendar, the rebel who wants to dye her hair blue at 40, the inner critic who's somehow channeling your third-grade teacher, and that wild dreamer who still believes she'll learn to juggle while riding a unicycle (hey, no judging!) But hey, where are they all coming from? Let's look in the past, dive into your family's story, and see what comes up! Through guided writing exercises, we'll: * Meet your inner cast of characters (and maybe discover some surprise guests) * Explore how these different parts of you have shaped your story * Learn to embrace your contradictions (yes, you can be both a warrior and someone who cries at cat videos) * Transform self-judgment into self-acceptance (or at least a friendly eye-roll) What to bring: * Your favorite notebook (the one you've been saving for "something special" – this is it!) * A pen that makes you feel like a writer * Your sense of humor * Zero journaling experience required – seriously, even if your last diary entry was "All boys are idiots!", some time in secondary school * Who this is for: Women who are curious about their own complexity, tired of trying to fit into one-size-fits-all definitions, and ready to explore their inner world with honesty and a dash of wit. Details: * 1.5-hour workshop * Small group setting (max 10 participants) * Guided exercises, free writing, and group sharing (only if you want to – no pressure!) Come join us for an evening of self-discovery, real talk, and maybe even some surprisingly good laughs. Because getting to know yourself doesn't always have to be so serious. P.S. Your inner perfectionist wants you to know that it's totally fine to show up in sweatpants. Your inner diva suggests adding a fabulous scarf. We welcome them both. ABOUT THE ORGANIZER Hi! My name is Marusha, I'm a writer, book writing coach, journaling mentor, creator of the [Naked Words](www.mynakedwords.com) writing program, and founder of [Barcelona Journaling Festival](www.barcelonajournalingfestival.com). I preach the superpower of feel-good writing to everyone. I use journaling for self-therapy and as dynamic meditation. It also works great to boost your creativity and overcome writer's block if you feel stuck or drained. Feel free to follow [my Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/followmarusha/) for tips and inspiration or [sign up for the Naked Words newsletter](https://girlswhowrite.kit.com/eb1ce8ec40) to be the first one in the know about the upcoming events.

Ever wondered how to make cities more human? Perhaps you also harbour a feeling that our neighbours in the same cities do not seem to care much about the causes that you are so passionate about, including climate change? Great that you got the itch for change and you are not alone! Our modern city lives are stressful and isolating, but it doesn't have to be this way. And you might be able to find your own niche and connection to drive this change. With these thoughts, we’d like to invite you to a talk and discussion that will go deep into cities, human connections and activism. Masho (they/them), our speaker joins us from[ Soko Foundation,](https://sokofoundation.org/) which is dedicated to bringing the topic of community-oriented and ecological urbanisation to wider audiences and decision-makers. The team does this by working with youth adult groups, non-formal education, documentaries, research, innovative projects, direct support of urban initiatives, working with policymakers, creating publications, and much more. Bringing knowledge from activism, architecture and urbanisation, Masho currently leads on the aspects related to Administration, Strategy, Education, Digital, Training at Soko. **The proposed agenda is roughly:** • Welcome & Introduction • Overview of Soko’s mission on humanising cities • The challenges and Soko’s proposal for change (community projects such as urban gardening, energy saving) • Project invite: Urban gardening – applying permaculture in the city context • Break out discussions: using a map to guide more localised discussions Hope to see you at this event to explore how you can contribute to humanise cities and bring more energy into social change in cities! The event is free for everyone. **We kindly ask for a donation of 3-5 euros (depending on the amount of attendees) to cover the cost of space rental and Meet-up subscription fee for the group**. Thank you!

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

✂️ Taller de collage. Correspondencia analógica 💌 En un momento en el que la sociedad se comunica de una manera casi automática, vamos a darle valor a la huella escrita a través de la técnica del collage. Exploraremos el mundo de la correspondencia postal mediante diferentes referentes del mundo del arte, el cine y la literatura. 📚 [@pepa_catala](https://www.instagram.com/pepa_catala/) es directora de arte y artista visual. Su trabajo atraviesa conceptos como el cine, la literatura y los proyectos de carácter sociocultural. Su metodología se basa en el juego y el experimento en los procesos creativos. El error significa muchas veces el punto de partida. 😊 Info de costo e inscripción: lamalinchelibreria@gmail.com 📧 Es imprescindible escribir para inscribirse

## 🎶 Music & Memory ### A Themed Language Exchange **Free · Limited Capacity** **Slow conversations in a fast city.** **Let music guide the stories we share.** Join us for a **friendly, relaxed language exchange** where conversations start from something we all share: **music and the memories it carries**. A song that reminds you of home. A melody linked to a person, a place, or a moment in your life. Music brings people together — even when we don’t share the same language. This is **not a loud bar meetup or a language class**. It’s a **warm, welcoming cultural evening**, designed for slower conversations, gentle language practice, and real connection. To keep the atmosphere personal, the event is limited to **30 people**. RSVP is required. ### 📌 Note on attendance This is a small, curated event. If you can’t attend, kindly cancel your RSVP so someone else can join. Thank you 💛

(CAST) Publicar un libro hoy es más fácil que nunca. Lo que no es tan fácil es tener algo original, valiente y honesto que contar. Te invitamos a la presentación de “Salir del armario a cualquier edad” de David Hartman. David es una de estas personas que contagia su curiosidad por la vida, por la gente, además de un buen humor indestructible. Tenemos la suerte de conocerlo de algunas de las actividades de este grupo y como sabemos que hace muy poco ha publicado su primer libro le hemos pedido con mucho cariño que nos lo presente. Sus historias y algunos capítulos de su vida son para hacer un libro o una película. Hemos hablado de varias cosas divertidas que pueden pasar en la presentación pero aun no tenemos todos los detalles. El plan es: Nos vemos en el Punto, en el reservado de la parte de arriba a las 18:30h. Tenemos el espacio durante 1hora así que tenemos que ser puntuales. Después podemos tomar algo más ahí (opcional) Esta actividad no es para "vender libros\* pero si que habrá algunas copias a la venta. Es una idea nuestra, de los organizadores para promocionar el trabajo de David, alguien que, sinceramente, nos encanta tener como amigo. La presentación serà, mayoritariamente, en inglés y nos organizaremos para que todos estemos cerca de alguien que te pueda traducir si no lo hablas. Como intercambio por el espacio, Jordi de Punto BCN solo nos pide una consumición por persona. Es el único coste para participar. Este es uno de esos eventos en los que, como se dice, cuantos mas seamos, mas reiremos. Si te gusta leer, sabes que no siempre es fàcil salir del armario y te cuadra el plan, vente. Será muy bueno verte. Rafa y Pep. ........... (EN) Publishing a book today is easier than ever. What's not so easy is having something original, brave, and honest to tell. We invite you to the presentation of "Coming Out at Any Age" by David Hartman. David is one of those people who spreads curiosity about life and people, along with an indestructible sense of humor. We're lucky enough to know him from some of this group's activities, and since we know he recently published his first book, we've kindly asked him to present it to us. His stories and some chapters of his life are worthy of a book or a film. We've talked about several fun things that might happen at the presentation, but we don't have all the details yet. The plan is: We'll meet at El Punto, in the area upstairs, at 6:30 p.m. We have the space for one hour, so we need to be on time. Afterwards, we can have something else to drink there (optional). This activity isn't meant to "sell books," but there will be a few copies available. It's our idea, the organizers idea, to promote the work of David, someone we sincerely love having as a friend. The presentation will be mostly in English, and we'll arrange ourselves so everyone is near someone who can help translating if needed. In exchange for the space, Jordi from Punto BCN only asks us for one drink per person. That's the only cost to participate. This is one of those events where, as they say, the more the merrier. If you like to read, know that coming out isn't always easy, and the plan fits you, join us. It will be great to see you. Rafa and Pep. ....... (CAT) Publicar un llibre avui és més fàcil que mai. El que no és tan fàcil és tenir alguna cosa original, valenta i honesta per explicar. Et convidem a la presentació de “Sortir de l'armari a qualsevol edat” de David Hartman. David és una d'aquestes persones que encomana la curiositat per la vida, per la gent, a més d'un bon humor indestructible. Tenim la sort de conèixer-lo d'algunes de les activitats d'aquest grup i com sabem que fa poc ha publicat el seu primer llibre li hem demanat amb molt d'afecte que ens el presenti. Les seves històries i alguns capítols de la seva vida són per fer un llibre o una pel·lícula. Hem parlat de diverses coses divertides que poden passar a la presentació però encara no tenim tots els detalls. El pla és: Ens veiem al Punto Bcn, al reservat de la part de dalt a les 18:30h. Tenim l´espai durant 1hora així que hem de ser puntuals. Després podem prendre alguna cosa més aquí (opcional). Aquesta activitat no és per “vendre llibres\* però hi haurà alguns exemplars disponibles. És una idea nostra, dels organitzadors per promocionar la feina de David, algú que, sincerament, ens encanta tenir com a amic. La presentació serà, majoritàriament en ángles, i ens organitzarem entre nosaltres per fer-ne traducció. Com a intercanvi per l'espai, en Jordi del Punto BCN només ens demana una consumició per persona. És l'únic cost per participar-hi. Aquest és un d'aquests esdeveniments en què, com es diu, com més siguem, més riurem. Si t'agrada llegir, saps que no sempre és fàcil sortir de l'armari i et quadra el pla, vine! Serà molt bo veure't. Rafa i Pep.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. 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 TOPICS ARE 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? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME 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.

🚨 Warning: This is not your average walking tour. With me, you’ll get not only the history behind this beautiful city, but also the best local tips, hidden foodie spots, cool bars, and an immersive, artsy adventure through Barcelona’s most creative corners. 🎨🍷 Hey, I’m Jen! 👋🏼 I’ve been guiding in Barcelona for the past 5 years — and I’ve crafted this tour to show you the city through the eyes of the locals This isn’t your typical walking tour. We’ll explore the best iconic neighborhoods in Barcelona like Gothic and Born, plus its creative soul — from Gaudí’s surreal architecture to Picasso’s party hubs, you will discover how them, like many others, shaped the city’s wild bohemian spirit. Along the way, I’ll share: 🍷 My favourite places to eat, drink & explore 🎨 Hidden stories behind the art 📸 Secret spots most tourists never find Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this tour gives you a fresh and fun look at Barcelona — full of surprises, laughs, and creative inspiration. **🖼️ Some Highlights include:** * El Born neighborhood. * Picasso Museum * Palau Güell & Plaça Reial * The Basilica and the Main Cathedral * El Gothic and Raval * “The World Begins With Every Kiss” mural * Els Quatre Gats – Artists hangout * AND more hidden corners of the city This is Barcelona beyond the postcards. Join me and let’s walk in the locals footsteps! ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Attendance Confirmation Required To help us manage attendance, please complete the form below if you will be attending. You will only be added to the confirmed list once the [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) has been completed. **Confirm here:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) If you are unable to join, please just send us a message to let us know.

[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!** *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.*

**TORNEM A LA CIUTADELLA!!** **NO us equivoqueu de lloc!** **[QUÉ ES EL SOFTCOMBAT?](https://youtu.be/Essu82NpRvc)** **[Qué es el Jugger? | El Jugger, qué es y cómo jugarlo](https://youtu.be/dfyrlQn14oM)** **[Qué es el LARP?](https://youtu.be/fB3FkxDZhBA)** El Softcombat és una activitat esportiva en la qual, mitjançant armes embuatades (conegudes com boffers), es recreen combats medievals, es practiquen jocs d'equip i s'aprenen moviments marcials de combat. El Rol en Viu consisteix a afegir-li una acció més teatral i dramàtica a aquests enfrontaments. Si t'interessa aprendre a combatre, emular les lluites de les teves pel·lícules favorites, lluitar amb espasa, subjectar un escut, dominar els secrets de l'equilibri de peus o fer fitnes d'un mode diferent; el Softcombat i el Rol en Viu són una activitat que has de provar. **És durant el matí de 11h a 13.30h quan major quantitat de participants es reuneixen. A la tarda, es queda(a vegades) un petit grup, però no es pot garantir la seva presència fins a les 18h, sobretot a l'hivern. Recomanem anar de demà.** *** **REGLES BÀSIQUES PER AL SOFTCOMBAT** **NORMATIVA I SEGURETAT** **la participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes:** Per a garantir la seguretat dels participants, totes les armes alienes a seran testades prèviament, conservant-se el dret a admissió de l'arma o de l'usuari. Com tot esport de contacte, cal anar amb compte i apel·lar sempre al sentit comú i a la companyonia, en inscriure's en la nostra comunitat, el participant o tutors del participant accepten la total responsabilitat de qualsevol mal, lesió, pèrdua... que pugui succeir dins dels entrenaments. **La participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes.** 1. No estan permesos cops **ni al cap ni en els genitals.** 2. **La/s ma/ns** que subjecten l'arma fins a la nina no són blanc vàlid. 3. **No es pot estocar,** només colpejar amb el lateral de l'arma. 4. **Abans de començar** qualsevol enfrontament, cal estendre les armes, procedir a una lleugera salutació mitjançant el xoc entre aquestes. 5. **Cuida del company** amb el qual entrenes. Vigila la seva esquena i advertir-li de forats, arbres, altres persones o altres irregularitats en el terreny. 6. **Abans d'emprar qualsevol propietat aliena**, demana permís al seu propietari. Si algú trenca l'equip d'una altra persona, el propietari pot reclamar una compensació econòmica pels materials. 7. Els **menors de 14 anys** hauran d'anar acompanyats d'un adult responsable. Els menors de 16 anys hauran de portar un document emès per un tutor responsable, eximint de responsabilitat als Organitzadors (o confirmar meetup conforme l'acceptació d'aquestes normes). 8. **L'Organització no es farà responsable** de cap mena de lesió, mal o ferida que pugui succeir durant els entrenaments. 9. Diverteix-te i gaudeix, és un gran esport. 10. **L'organització es reserva el dret a vetar** la participació als qui consideri, sense haver de donar explicacions. Sobretot davant persones que hagin demostrat de manera present o passada un comportament deshonest, vexatori o frau davant l'entitat, els seus membres o equip de direcció. 11. Amb la participació en les activitats de Softcombat Bcn Events Associació Cultural, es declara que l'interessat accepta la política de privacitat i tractament de dades personals concorde a la normativa vigent de la LOPD (UE 2016/679). La qual garanteix un tractament anònim i confidencial de les dades facilitades, excepte indicació explicita del signant. A més, garanteix que el seu ús només serà a mode de còmput de participants davant les autoritats legals territorials de manera numèrica, en cas que fos necessari. 12. D'igual mode, declara el seu consentiment perquè SoftBcn Events faci ús de qualsevol imatge, relacionada amb l'esdeveniment, amb la finalitat de realitzar promoció i difusió de la seva activitat a llarg termini. **MATERIALES PERMITIDOS** [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS) **Conoce nuestras otras Redes sociales:** [https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/](https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/) [https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/) [https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents](https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents) [https://twitter.com/SoftBCN ](https://twitter.com/SoftBCN)

¡Hola a tod@s! Soy Miguel, Doctor en Historia contemporánea. Los que me conocéis sabéis que mi especialización es la historia social y del movimiento obrero, por eso dedicaremos esta ruta a: LA BARCELONA OBRERA, ANARQUISTA Y REBELDE Cronológicamente esta es la primera de las rutas de la trilogía dedicada a la historia social de Barcelona (aunque cada una de ellas es independiente y se pueden hacer salteadas). Parece que la Barcelona actual está decidida a enterrar su pasado anarquista. No será por nosotros. Si te gustan las rutas de temática poco convencional (incluso políticamente incorrectas), ésta es la tuya. Recorreremos lugares míticos, aunque poco conocidos, de la historia y los orígenes del movimiento obrero barcelonés. Conoceremos la dimensión y presencia social del anarquismo en nuestra ciudad, mientras hablamos de huelgas, bombas, insurrecciones, persecuciones y ateneos culturales. Así, conoceremos los acontecimientos clave de la historia del movimiento obrero de la ciudad durante los siglos XIX y XX, tomando como hilo conductor la implantación y desarrollo de las ideas anarquistas en Barcelona. Daos de baja de la actividad si finalmente no vais a poder asistir, Muchas gracias, Precio 14 Eu. ¡Os espero! Miguel

At **The Book Club**, you can meet smart, loving, and ambitious individuals that care about their personal growth and future. ❤️We are dedicated to creating a safe space to hold deep, respectful, and loving conversations & connections.❤️ * Bring a book that impacted your life and beliefs. * Even if you don't have a book with you, you are still welcome to come and join us to learn and share your ideas. * Everyone with Positive Intentions is welcome! * Discussions are usually in English \*\*Planning - NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED AFTER 16:15 \*\* PLEASE RVPS on meetup and update your attendance if something changes * 16:00 - Gathering and Getting to know each other * 16:15 - Starting the book/deep conversations * 16:40 to 16:55 - End of Conversations + Debrief * 16:55 - Hugs and/or Good-byes We usually sit on the ground in the park, so we recommend you to bring a blanket, pillow or something comfortable to sit on and now that it is a bit colder also something to keep you warm. Also, feel free to bring a mini snacks for yourself (or if you want to share, like nuts or fruit) **Location:** Please check the Meetup location (pin) on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jtrEZpY3eAYoiEJw6 The exact location, as always, will be sent in our whatsapp group on the same day, usually between 15 and 5 minutes before the event starts. The park is not big, we will always be in part of the park closer to the metro station Arc de Triumph, check the Google Maps link for a very good estimate of the exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jtrEZpY3eAYoiEJw6 How to recognize us: you will see a white and green blanket with at least one book on it and at least another blanket. In the very unlikely case something changes or if you can´t find us, **Join our WhatsApp group to connect with us!** [Join Our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HLtdFaaBCiK9bpmNvhQijm) **( We don't spam, promised.).** **IMPORTANT:** ️️️As the weather has been a bit rainy lately, please notice the following️️️: \- During the winter months\, and until the weather is always good\, I’ll be keeping the group size smaller\. This way\, if it rains\, we can comfortably move to a café together\. \- If the weather is fantastic\, you’re very welcome to join us even if the participant limit has already been reached \(as long as you arrive on time because once the event starts I won't look at my phone to be fully present at the event\)\. However\, if it rains\, I will take the registered participants to a café nearby \(in case it rains before the event starts and you are a registered participants write to me on whatsapp so that I can send you the exact location\)\. Those who came but didn’t sign up are still very welcome to organize themselves\, choose another café\, and enjoy their own book discussions together\. \- If you realize you can’t make it\, I kindly ask you to cancel your participation at least 1 hour before the event\. This really helps me offer the spot to someone else and avoids me traveling for nothing\, as I don’t live nearby\. Thank you so much for your understanding \- In case we go to a café\, I ask everyone to please order at least one drink\. I don’t have any agreements with cafés—we simply want to be respectful guests\, avoid any issues\, and keep the option open to return to places we enjoy in the future\. **Make sure to also follow us on Instagram for Past events photos:** [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thebookclubbcn/) @thebookclubbcn *\*By attending to our Events you automatically consent to have your pictures taken and shared for promotional purposes.* *\*The Book Club is a safe & positive space for everyone to share and grow together, we do not allow the consumption of alcohol or smoking during the event.*

Calling all videographers in Barcelona! Join us for a night of creating cinematic videos at curated locations in Barcelona with a styled model and instructor. **What is our goal?** To study and practice the art and technology of producing short film videos with the use of lighting, composition, camera angles, recording settings, lens selection, and subject movement. Cinematography is the visual storytelling in film conveying emotions, setting the mood, and shaping the narrative through the lens. Why shoot video at night? By capturing video at night you take advantage of the brilliant city colors to illuminate your subject adding an elevated sense of mood and drama. What better place to experiment than in the most beautiful city in Europe. Our tasks will be to shoot scenes using several techniques: \- subject in motion\, camera in position \- subject and camera in motion \- subject stationary\, camera pans around No experience is necessary, just bring your own cameras and enjoy!

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.