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**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

**❗PLEASE READ FULLY** (if you have any more questions, message the organizer 😊) **🎟 To attend this event, you must follow the instructions and purchase a ticket via** **[TicketSource](https://www.ticketsource.com/paris-social-club) [https://www.ticketsource.com/paris-social-club]** *It's board game night! Come along for an evening of fun as we chat and play a variety of different board games – from Exploding Kittens to Dixit!🎲🎉* *For those wanting to grab a drinks or dinner, we'll be welcomed in the colorful hall of "La Felicità", a food court serving great italian food !* 🍕😋 ⚠️ **IMPORTANT REMINDERS:** \- Meetup is used only to announce events\. 📢 **\- RSVP** **here does not secure your spot** \- tickets via TicketSource are required \(see link above\)\! \- All event updates\, meeting point details\, and communication are shared via **WhatsApp**, access to which is provided AFTER ticket purchase. 💬 \- There are additional event conditions you'll have to read and be familiar with on TicketSource\. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the organizer. Looking forward to seeing you soon! 👋

*Bonjour à tous ! 😊* Rejoins nous pour rencontrer des gens du monde entier dans une ambiance friendly. Les participants sont russes, espagnols, grec, italien, français, ukrainiens, indiens … Ils viennent de tous les pays, c’est l’afterwork international ! Nous sommes là pour une rencontre amicale !!! **💬 Concept** Internationaux et parisiens se retrouvent et parlent avec tout le monde et dans toutes les langues ! À ton arrivée, demande un autocollant numéroté à l'orga. C'est aussi un jeu brise-glace. Trouve la personne avec le même numéro que toi et gagnez un shot ou une petite dégustation gratuite de cocktail pour briser la glace entre participants ! 🥂 Tu peux arriver à l’heure qui te convient, mais plus tu viens tôt plus c’est sympa **📌 Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaire : De 19h30 à 22h30 💸 Gratuit avec le pass à récupérer sur l’app gratuite Socializus 📲 WhatsApp pour des infos rapides [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) **Comment participer :** \- Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) \- Soutiens l’association pour payer les frais meetup avec une carte de membre annuelle ici : [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Restons connecté partout et tous ensemble :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos & actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Deviens Orga :[https://chat.whatsapp.co m/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) et reçoit une boisson gratuite 🍴 C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, ayant pour objectif de créer des rencontres 100% friendly ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus

📆 **Chaque mercredi, un dîner pour changer ton entourage.** À Aden Society, tu t’assois avec 5 à 6 dirigeants qui te ressemblent : fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs. On choisit un lieu chaleureux, on match les profils, et tu repars avec bien plus que des cartes de visite. 💡 On ne “fait pas du réseau”, on construit ton cercle. Les conversations tournent autour de vrais sujets : équipe, cash, doutes, opportunités, pas de storytelling LinkedIn. Ton environnement crée ta trajectoire, on t’aide à le choisir consciemment. 🔗 Accès sur sélection : **adensociety.com** *** 🥂 **L’expérience Aden Society** Chaque mercredi soir, une table de 6 personnes : • Des profils triés à la main pour ne garder que les fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs sérieux. • Une ambiance détendue, pas de pitch forcé • Des discussions qui peuvent finir en amitié, en deal… ou les deux Le but : que tu puisses dire “j’ai enfin trouvé des gens qui comprennent ce que je vis”. *** 🔍 **Concrètement, comment ça se passe ?** 1️⃣ Tu choisis un mercredi et fais ta demande d’adhésion sur Aden Society 2️⃣ On te propose un dîner avec des profils alignés avec ton parcours et tes enjeux du moment 3️⃣ 48h avant, tu reçois le resto📍+ la liste des participants (bios + LinkedIn + Instagram) 4️⃣ Le jour J : tu viens comme tu es, on s’occupe de la réservation, de l’organisation et de l’ambiance 5️⃣ Tu peux ensuite recontacter les participants en privée (grâce à leur contact dans l'app) ou les revoir sur d’autres dîners ou lors d’afterworks et d'autres événements en réservant dans l’app 📲

SAISON 10 / ACT 19 : Brazilian party ***🕑 Horaires : 23H00 - 05H00*** [LINK : Guestlist registration](https://erasmusplace.com/region/Paris/evenements#section-fil-ariane-evenements) ▬▬ Tous les mercredis / Every Wednesday / ogni MercoledÏ ▬▬ Voyager à travers le monde en une soirée c’est possible 🌍 ! KISS MY ERASMUS, c'est le rendez-vous de tous les étudiants Erasmus, au pair, stagiaires de nationalité étrangère vivant à Paris et leurs amis… KISS MY ERASMUS 🎉 Une soirée Erasmus qui te fait découvrir les 4 coins du monde en quelques pas de danse et des "Chupitos/shooter" pour briser ta timidité🙂 Tu pourras porter fièrement les couleurs de ton pays grâce aux drapeaux distribués dès l’entrée. Côté musique on reste électro, RNB, Reggaeton, Pop, Disco, cette soirée c’est la tienne 🫵🏻 ! N’oublie pas de venir bien habillé car notre photographe t'attend pour te prendre en photo 📸 ! Que tu sois Erasmus, International, au pair ou stagiaire, tu es le(la) bienvenu(e) ! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ **CONSOMMATION 🍻:** \- 3\,5 € "Cheap Shot" et "Strong Shot" à 5\,5 € **Sur présentation de la carte étudiante** 6,5 € la Pinte de bière, le Jager Bomb ou Cocktail de fruits,… Entrée gratuite avant 00:30 , après 00h30 l'entrée est à 10 € + 1 consommation ! Tu peux aussi t'inscrire sur notre Guest List pour une entrée gratuite toute la nuit 😋 **▬IMPORTANT ▬** * Merci de ne pas consommer d'alcool devant l'entrée du club. * Ayez votre pièce d'identité ou carte étudiante. **▬CONTACT ▬** *✉ Mail : paris@erasmusplace.com* *📞tel : 06 95 41 16 48*

We're a group of people from around the 🌎 we meet weekly every wednesdays to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. 🟢 The Flags Place flags on your chest from top to bottom according to fluency. We offer flags from 200+ places. 🟢 Stand to mingle, sit to dwindle! 🗣 Talk about anything you like. You don't have to be an advanced speaker - it's open to everyone! 🛎 Reception 7 - 8pm Not obligatory, but arrive at this time if you’re new or want those drinks specials. Connect with us 👉 x.mundolingo.org Video presentation : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6JUZydm-ig By [‪@LaFerpection‬](https://www.youtube.com/@LaFerpection)

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Paris.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Salut! Forget the cliché, this is the real Paris — one where people speak many languages and make meaningful connections. [[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Boo1P3nAnUMCpyWgcCwiSj) We meet every Saturday at 7:30 PM and welcome 20–30-somethings from all backgrounds. If you love diversity, culture, and cool vibes, this is your spot. A meetup where conversation flows like wine.

Un moment de pratique et d’échanges en petit groupe autour de la Communication NonViolente. Ce groupe s'adresse en priorité à des personnes ayant déjà un certain niveau de pratique de la Communication NonViolente au sein de Empathie Radicale . Il est restreint en nombre de personnes participantes, et nous privilégions la profondeur de l'apprentissage par rapport au retour aux bases. Nous co-construisons le programme à partir des expériences, envies, propositions amenées par le groupe. **Dates prévues 2ème semestre 2025 :** * 13 septembre * 11 octobre * 29 novembre * 20 décembre **Dates prévues 1er trimestre 2026 :** * 24 janvier * 21 février * 28 mars * 25 avril * 23 mai * 27 juin

On Sunday, January 18, Les Amis takes over Now Reformer, one of Paris’s most reputed Pilates Reformer studios, for a private, community-only experience. The event will feature two exclusive Pilates Reformer sessions, entirely reserved for the Les Amis community. Designed as an intimate and elevated wellness moment, this takeover offers members the opportunity to experience Now Reformer’s signature classes in a refined, design-driven setting, guided by expert instructors. A Sunday dedicated to movement, connection, and wellness, shared with the Les Amis community, in the heart of Paris. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

karaoké live en compagnie du groupe Yeelo, tu peux venir chanter accompagné de musiciens. voici la liste de musiques que le groupe peut jouer : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QhwzD_5-fAoFNvpaNgyp51N2kyY2u3kViG9X8H2CECo/edit?usp=sharing 😊Organisateurs : Yeelo 💰 Tarif : une consommation minimum Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement.

Join us for a revitalizing late morning of wellness and connection in the heart of the 10th arrondissement of Paris! Begin your experience with an introduction to the concept and space, where you'll learn about the inspiration behind this vibrant studio dedicated to pilates on the mat and on reformer. Next, one of the studio’s expert coaches will guide you through a 50-minute reformer pilates session, suitable for all levels. Don’t forget your grip socks—they’re essential for the class! (You can bring your own or purchase some at the studio.) After the session, gather in the cozy coffee shop area for an opening circle while savouring a delicious drink as you connect with friends. 💫 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

**Join the BreadBreakers community for an evening of connection and comradery over the timeless art of boardgaming!** BreadBreakers is a community where people of all different belief systems and backgrounds create community and have meaningful conversation. Usually we do that over the dinner table, but sometimes you've got to change it up a bit! Here's what to expect: * A kind, welcoming atmosphere and community * Several familiar, and several novel boardgames. * Snacks :) * We'll be gathering in Meeting Room 1 at the Reston Regional Library. * Feel free to bring a board game to share if you'd like! **I've never attended a BreadBreakers event before - what is BreadBreakers?** BreadBreakers is a community where neighbors from all different beliefs and backgrounds can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** Most frequently, we do this through the ancient practice of breaking bread around a common dining table. But we're more than just a discussion group - we're a movement to heal our world's broken discourse and forge togetherness in a time of isolation and loneliness. **Through the sacred act of just "being" together, we're working to rebuild the town square, one table (or game night) at a time.** BreadBreakers is a religiously inclusive by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA. All faiths, beliefs, and stripes are welcomed, and our leadership and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2) .] The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse. Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds. Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since? Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family. Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care. Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Join us for a volunteer day helping the animals at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Potomac, MD. Before attending this event, you must sign a liability waiver. Please use this link [https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/) The chores you will be doing are physical. You will be working on big projects that require many volunteers like removing old bedding, sanitizing stals and replacing with new bedding, along with the daily clean up chores. Wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a filled water bottle. On sunny days a brimmed hat and sunglasses may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested. Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets. Out of respect for the animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based (no dairy, no cheese, no cow’s milk ice cream, no meat, no fish, no eggs). Thank you for your cooperation and respect for this. It is very important to us. There is a gift shop where you can browse and warm up during the event. Please post your pictures and tag Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and VSDC! Stick around at the end for a group photo behind the barn. If there is interest, we may go out to eat in one of our local vegan restaurants afterward. We are limited to 30 volunteers, so please change your RSVP if you cannot attend. Rosie's Farm Sanctuary is always in need of volunteers. If you want to volunteer with them outside of VSDC's volunteer days, make sure to visit [Rosies Farm Sanctuary ](https://rosiesfarmsanctuary.org/volunteer/) to sign up. By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**