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**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

### 🍕 **Noche de Pizza Ilimitada – Bastille** 🍕 *¡El regreso del gran festín: "Come todo lo que puedas"!* **¡Únete a nosotros en una noche épica donde la pizza no tiene fronteras – ni las conversaciones tampoco!** 🌍 **Come, habla, ríe en TODOS los idiomas** 🍕 **Pizza ilimitada**: desde la clásica italiana hasta sabores del mundo entero 🎉 **Ambiente amigable** con nuevos amigos de todos los rincones 💬 **Socializa y disfruta** – ¡en una atmósfera cálida y acogedora! **📍 Ubicación: Vincennes, justo enfrente del Metro Línea 1 (estación Château de Vincennes)** **🔥 OFERTA EXCEPCIONAL 🔥** Este **deal exclusivo de pizza ilimitada** es un **evento de una sola noche**. **¡Las plazas se agotan RÁPIDO – reserva YA!** 📲 **Reserva al instante en la app Socializus** Busca **“Noche de Pizza Ilimitada ”** → ¡Reserva antes de que se acaben! *Primero en llegar, primero en servir – ¡trae tu buen humor y tus mejores anécdotas!* **¡Nos vemos allí!** 🍕✨ **Mantente conectado:** 🔹 Meetup : [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook : [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y novedades: [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Hazte Organizador (y recibe una bebida gratis): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Es 100% gratuito porque somos una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, ¡solo tienes que ser amigable! ✦✦ Pueden producirse cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza en la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones mediante el pase gratuito. ¡Apúntate solo si estás seguro de venir, contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado y/o filmado. Las fotos y vídeos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus

C'est le retour du grand festin : "Mange tout ce que tu peux" Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée épique où **la pizza n’a pas de frontières** – et les conversations non plus ! 🌍 **Mangez, parlez, riez dans TOUTES les langues** 🍕 **Pizza à volonté** : de la classique italienne aux twists du monde entier 🎉 **Ambiance conviviale** avec de nouveaux amis venus des quatre coins 💬 **Socialisez et déguster** – Dans une ambiance amicale ! **📍 Lieu : Vincennes, juste en face du Métro Ligne 1 (station Château de Vincennes)** **OFFRE EXCEPTIONNEL** Ce **deal exclusif pizza à volonté** est une soirée **unique**. **Les places partent VITE – réservez MAINTENANT !** **15€ par participants pour les pizzas à volonté** 📲 **Réservez instantanément sur l’appli Socializus** Cherchez **“Soirée Pizza à Volonté ”** → Réservez avant qu’il n’y en ait plus ! *Premier arrivé, premier servi – apportez votre bone humeur & vos meilleures anecdotes !* **À très vite !** 🍕✨ **Reste connecté :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw) (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, souvenirs et 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, il faut simplement être 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

**Juste une Illusion – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 + Q&A with the directors** **🎬 Date & Time: Thursday, May 21st, Drinks at 7pm and Screening at 8pm followed by a Q&A with the directors** **📽️ Cinéma: L’Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, Paris 6** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://www.ticketingcine.com/?EMS0820#showsession?id=emsx082000071643](https://www.ticketingcine.com/?EMS0820#showsession?id=emsx082000071643)** **It's 1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the Parisian suburbs in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. While he is "no longer" a child and "not yet" an adult, we will share his questions and doubts about identity, friendship, family, religion, desire, and first stirrings of love.** **A comedy about that period of childhood when the hope of changing the world wasn't "Just an illusion..."** **Watch the trailer with English subs: [https://vimeo.com/1183760155](https://vimeo.com/1183760155)**

Thursday Night Drinking Club! (TNDC) Come and join hashers in Paris for some lively Thursday night drinks. First to arrive grab a spot! Look for a group of boisterous anglophones, possibly with a HHH sign. *** **Who are hashers?** We are a drinking club with a running problem. Every weekend we enjoy the sights of the Paris area while running together on a trail set by a "hare". We also gather for a drink every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome! On on 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

Promo de lancement : Les premiers 3 inscrits viennent gratuitement (valable pour les premières séances, jusqu'au 25 juin inclus) Vous avez des **objectifs, des projets, des résolutions…** mais la motivation fluctue parfois et la discipline n’est pas toujours au rendez-vous ? Ou alors vous êtes très motivé mais vous lancez trop d'actions au risque de vous disperser ? Je vous propose de commencer la journée **avec un moment court et stimulant**, en petit groupe, pour retrouver du recul, de l’élan et avancer concrètement. Les séances de "Morning Motivation 1" durent 1 heure et ont pour but d'installer une véritable hygiène motivationnelle qui vous permet de poursuivre vos objectifs avec envie et élan au quotidien. On peut enchaîner avec les séances Morning Motivation 2 (qui dure 2 heures) où on prendra un temps pour analyser vos situations en profondeur et de débloquer vos freins actuels. ### Au programme 🎲 **Petit jeu d’ouverture** Pour créer du lien et favoriser un climat d’échange simple et authentique 🧭 **Point rapide sur les engagements de chacun** Objectifs personnels ou professionnels, résolutions, défis du moment 💬 **Un enjeu concret par participant** Chacun présente une situation qui demande **motivation, discipline ou persévérance** 🔑 **Clés motivationnelles et pistes de solutions** Apports issus de la psychologie de la motivation et intelligence collective 📌 **Engagements pour la semaine** *(facultatif)* Formuler une intention ou une action concrète à partager lors de la prochaine séance *** ### Mes qualifications 🎓 **Mastère en pédagogie pour adultes** (2004) Spécialisation : **psychologie de la motivation** (notamment les théories de l’autodétermination) 🎓 **Master en management des ressources humaines** (2010) Spécialisation : **Le retour sur investissement dans la formation** (impact de la motivation sur la performance et l’apprentissage) 📜 **Conseillère en bilan de compétences (RNCP)** 💼 **Plus de 20 ans d’expérience** Création de dispositifs de formation motivants et **accompagnement de projets professionnels et entrepreneuriaux** *** ✨ **Objectif de ces sessions :** Repartir avec **plus de clarté, du recul et un prochain pas concret à accomplir.** Promo de lancement : Les premiers inscrits viennent gratuitement (valable pour les premières séances, jusqu'au 25 juin inclus)

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

**Sans Clue H3 R\*n 1191 \| From Issy to Là\-Bas R\*n** DescriptionTBD 🐰 Hares: Wandering 2 Lips & Pleasing Semen 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, bag drop 🧭 Directions: RER C, station Issy 📍 Meeting Point: follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer and food.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, **shiggy socks**, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, **scratchy bushes**, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

**DevMorning - Un moment pour avancer sur tes projets, entouré de passionnés.** Nous nous réunissons entre développeurs pour travailler et échanger sur des sujets divers, comme des projets personnels, la lecture/l’écriture de code open source, la rédaction d'articles techniques, etc. Qui est la cible de cet évènement ? Nous visons comme public des développeurs de tout niveau et tout domaines qui sont à la recherche d’un moment dans la semaine où ils sont libres de travailler sur les projets de leur choix. **Horaires** * 14h00 - début officiel mais libre à vous d’arriver avant ou (bien) après * 16h00 - nous n'avons pas de fin officielle mais libre à vous de rester avec nous pour discuter, manger ou encore coder :) **Y a-t-il des frais de participation ?** Rejoindre cet évènement est totalement gratuit, libre à vous de prendre la consommation de votre choix sur place **Quand et où se déroule-t-il ?** Nous nous retrouvons les dimanches dans un lieu choisis par le groupe. Nous changeons rarement de lieu mais pour le moment, nous nous retrouvons à la gaieté lyrique dans le 3eme arrondissement **Pourquoi travailler à plusieurs ?** Nous pensons que travailler entouré de personnes motivées par les mêmes sujets dans une bonne ambiance permet de favoriser l’entraide et les initiatives.

Chèr·e·s Group Elements, (oui, comme les éléments d’un groupe mathématique 🧮) Retrouvons-nous pour explorer ensemble le Salon Culture et Jeux Mathématiques, qui revient pour sa 27e édition du **21 au 24 mai 2026** sur la Place Saint-Sulpice à Paris ! ➗✨ Cette année, le salon mettra à l’honneur le thème : **« Égalités »** Pendant ces quatre jours, nous pourrons découvrir : * des stands interactifs 🧩 * des jeux mathématiques ♟️ * des ateliers 🔬 * des conférences 🎤 * des activités de vulgarisation scientifique 🌌 * et rencontrer des passionné·e·s de mathématiques et de sciences 📚 L’événement est très ouvert et accessible : il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir une formation avancée en mathématiques pour en profiter. Le format sera assez libre : * chacun peut explorer le salon à son rythme 🚶 * tout en se retrouvant à certains moments pour assister ensemble à quelques activités ou conférences intéressantes 🤝 Voici quelques conférences du **dimanche 24 mai après-midi** que nous pourrions suivre ensemble : • **13h15 – 14h00** 🎤 **Le « problème de Roubaud » sur les décimales de pi** Une conférence mêlant poésie et mathématiques autour du recueil *Mezura* du mathématicien et poète Jacques Roubaud, dont la structure repose sur les décimales de π. • **14h00 – 15h00** 🎤 **Toucher voir écouter les Mathématiques** — par Rémi Coulon Une exploration des mathématiques à travers les sens, les objets concrets, l’impression 3D, la réalité virtuelle et les représentations visuelles utilisées par les mathématiciens et mathématiciennes. • **15h00 – 16h00** 🎤 **Un mathématicien au musée** — par Roger Mansuy Une conférence sur les liens entre mathématiques, créativité, peinture, sculpture et culture artistique 🎨 Ceux qui le souhaitent pourront également explorer les stands du salon avant ou après les conférences. 🧩 **Programme complet :** [https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/](https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/) Espace metiers : https://salon-math.fr/espace-metiers/ **Exposantes** : https://salon-math.fr/nos-exposant-es/ Site officiel : [https://salon-math.fr/](https://salon-math.fr/) **Il n’est pas nécessaire d’être expert — la curiosité est la seule condition.** 🌌 À très bientôt pour un week-end de mathématiques, de jeux et de découvertes ! 🧮 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Dear Group Elements, (yes, like elements of a mathematical group 🧮) Let’s explore the Salon Culture et Jeux Mathématiques together, returning for its 27th edition from **May 21st to May 24th, 2026** at Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris! ➗✨ This year’s theme is: **“Equalities”** Throughout these four days, we’ll be able to enjoy: * interactive stands 🧩 * mathematical games ♟️ * workshops 🔬 * talks and conferences 🎤 * science outreach activities 🌌 * and conversations with people passionate about mathematics and science 📚 The event is very open and accessible — no advanced mathematical background is required to enjoy it. The meetup format will be fairly flexible: * everyone is free to explore the festival at their own pace 🚶 * while still meeting up at certain times to attend a few interesting sessions or activities together 🤝 Here are a few talks on **Sunday afternoon (May 24th)** that we could attend together: • **1:15 PM – 2:00 PM** 🎤 **The “Roubaud Problem” and the Decimal Digits of Pi** A fascinating intersection of poetry and mathematics based on *Mezura*, a poetry collection by mathematician and poet Jacques Roubaud, structured around the decimal expansion of π. • **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM** 🎤 **Touching, Seeing, and Listening to Mathematics** — by Rémi Coulon An exploration of mathematics through the senses, physical objects, 3D printing, virtual reality, and visual intuition. • **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM** 🎤 **A Mathematician at the Museum** — by Roger Mansuy A talk about the connections between mathematics, creativity, painting, sculpture, and artistic culture 🎨 Those interested will also be free to explore the festival stands before or after the talks. 🧩 **Full programme:** [https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/](https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/) Espace metiers : https://salon-math.fr/espace-metiers/ **Show Stands**: https://salon-math.fr/nos-exposant-es/ Official website: [https://salon-math.fr/](https://salon-math.fr/) **No expertise is required — curiosity is the only prerequisite.** 🌌 Looking forward to a weekend of mathematics, games, and discoveries! ➗🌌 See you soon! 🧮

New in town? Been here forever? Either way—it’s time to swap “bonjour” for “cheers!” Join a lively group of single, English-speaking expats, visitors, and locals (50+) who know life in Paris tastes better with with good stories, good laughs… and very good cocktails. 💬 **What to expect:** We chat, we toast, we unwind. Sometimes the conversation turns to Parisian bureaucracy or nearby getaway ideas; other times it’s about nothing in particular—and that’s exactly the point. **Why you’ll love it:** * A mix of curious, easy-going people * Cocktails at *happy* prices (the barman swears they’re the best in Paris—we believe him). * ✨ **The fine print :** * Bring your smile, curiosity, and appetite. * About €12 for drinks/hors d'oeuvres continues our warm welcomes. * RSVP **only if you’re really coming** (we’ll save you a seat at 6 sharp!). **So come for the conversation, leave with a few new friends and kick off the long weekend in style!**

L'événement **Eye-contact** vise principalement à améliorer les compétences en communication non verbale des participants. Voici les objectifs principaux de cet événement : * **Renforcer la communication** : Apprendre à établir un contact visuel efficace pour capter l'attention et renforcer le message transmis lors des échanges. * **Susciter l'empathie** : Utiliser le regard pour établir un lien émotionnel avec les interlocuteurs, favorisant ainsi une meilleure compréhension mutuelle. * **Gagner la confiance** : Développer la capacité à maintenir le contact visuel, ce qui inspire confiance et crédibilité auprès de l'auditoire. * **Surmonter la timidité** : Aider les participants à dépasser leur peur du jugement en pratiquant le contact visuel dans des environnements rassurants. * **Améliorer la mémorisation** : Favoriser une meilleure rétention des informations échangées grâce à un contact visuel soutenu. Cet événement est donc conçu pour offrir aux participants des outils pratiques et des exercices qui leur permettront de maîtriser cette technique de communication essentielle. **L'experience *:*** *L'un en face de l'autre, aucun des deux ne conversant ni ne s'efforçant de se rendre intéressant.* S'asseoir et se regarder, sans qu'on ne dise ni ne fasse quoi que ce soit. Ni parler, ni s'agiter, ni rire nerveusement ni être embarrassé. On s'apercevra que l'on a tendance à confronter avec une partie du corps plutôt qu'à confronter seulement, ou à utiliser un système de confrontation plutôt qu'à **être simplement là**. Le nom de cet exercice serait incorrect si confronter signifiait faire quelque chose. **Toute l'action consiste à habituer à être là**, à un mètre en face d'un autre, sans s'excuser ni bouger, ni sursauter ni se défendre. Le fait de confronter avec une partie du corps peut provoquer des somatiques dans la partie du corps dont on se sert pour confronter. **La solution est simplement de confronter et d'être là.** Simplement être là et confronter, et on atteint un gain majeur stable. Informations auprès de Sébastien : 06.11.85.49.57.

Apero Philo! The THOUGHT+Drink Event on Sunday, 5 : 00 PM AGAIN : The Cafe Philo in English’s Apero- PHILO! Hello Philo Cafe friends! It will be from 5:00 to 9:00 at my St Michel home (address and info after RSVP). 1/2 hour meeting, 1 1/2 hour philo topic to be determined and discussed and another 1/2 hour to chat some and meet. Drinks and tidbits will be provided and there will be a 9 E Contribution. The attendance number is limited. Please RSVP for the apéro on Meetup : http://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ IMPORTANT: Since we will be at most 16 in the main room of the place, reservations are mandatory and will be valid only when confirmed. Cancellations should be at the very latest 24 hours before. Welcome all and remember to write great topics ! (It’s easier if you do it beforehand!) Sincerely Michaelm 06 20 877 669 (cell) michaelrd@muszlak.com PS : Phone or inscribe for door code and address etc. If there is less than a given number it may be cancelled ! mm

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Popes and Politics,”** on the history of clashes between pontiffs and world leaders, with Vanessa Corcoran, medieval historian at Georgetown University and scholar of the history of the Roman Catholic church. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-popes-politics](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-popes-politics) .] President Trump recently shocked many by unleashing personal attacks on Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, in a post on the Truth Social platform. Trump has been widely criticized by religious leaders for these remarks, made in response to the pontiff’s advocacy of peace with the U.S and Israel at war with Iran, and for his separate posts of AI-generated images depicting himself as a pope and as Jesus. For his part, Pope Leo has told journalists, “I am not afraid of the Trump administration,” and has found himself at the center of a heated debate over the proper role of any pope when it comes to commenting on global politics. As unsettling as such developments might be to Roman Catholics, they’re hardly unprecedented. Disagreements between popes and world leaders go back to the Middle Ages, and have played a significant role in shaping the Church and its role in the world. Explore the long history of popes’ conflicts with politicians with Vanessa Corcoran, a historian of the Roman Catholic Church who previously has given excellent talks on papal conclaves and the evolution of nativity scenes. She’ll discuss fascinating developments such as the fourteenth century Avignon Papacy, when Philip IV of France got the upper hand in a feud with the Church by pressuring a papal conclave to select a French pope and then getting the church’s leadership relocated from Rome to Avignon for nearly 70 years. In drawing parallels between recent events and medieval attacks on the Church’s authority she’ll describe how today’s anti-Church memes echo the anti-pope and anti-Catholic images that Martin Luther disseminated in large numbers with the help of woodcut printing. We’ll look at tensions between past presidents and past popes over not just wars, but issues such as abortion, stem-cell research, and abortion access. The talk will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the inherent tensions between politics and matters of faith. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: From an 1866 Nicolò Barabino painting of the death of Pope Boniface VIII after he was kidnapped and held captive for three days at the behest of King Philip IV of France (Usher Gallery / Wikimedia Commons).

Join us for MORE Women's MTB Ride at the Cabin John Trails in Potomac, MD. Beginner-level riders are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun! A mountain bike in good condition and helmet are required. **Sign up at Golden Volunteer here:** [https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b](https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b) ***Please do not sign up on Meetup! If you do, you won't be alerted if the ride is cancelled!*** **Meet** at 6:00 PM with wheels down at 6:10 PM. We will not ride if the trails are wet or muddy. Check your email from Golden Volunteer in case the ride is cancelled due to weather/trail conditions. **Description** \- The event is open for women age 18\+\. You must sign a waiver on the Golden Volunteer link\, wear a helmet\, and be able to comfortably ride your mountain bike\. We expect to ride about 4\-5 miles on single track natural surface trails\. Bring your mountain bike\, helmet\, and drinking water\. This ride is **not suitable for hybrid bikes**! As space is limited, please update your RSVP if you cannot attend. **And support your trails and join MORE! www.more-mtb.org** **Where** – Meet at the parking lot for the Cabin John Group Picnic Area at 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD. Follow Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/aumXoQnD2qAp3iNp9

***¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!*** Come alone, leave with friends! This is what Meetup is all about. Being able to join and do what you wanted to do . . just not alone. We are going to Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . **Best Meetup ever!**! To see how fun it is . . . Here are photos from when we did go before [https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9) Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise. * Beautiful beaches * Rainforest biodiversity * Misty volcanoes * Roaring rivers * Lush jungles * Exotic flora and fauna * And more!! **And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!** This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships. Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember! * Hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano * Selvatura Zip Line Canopy Tour * Guided visit to Finca Luna Nueva Farm * Caño Negro Refuge Tour/Visit * Rio Frio Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour * Hanging Bridges Walking Tour * Ecotermales Hot Springs * Monteverde Night Walk Tour * Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour (daytime) * River Floating Tour * Tamarindo Beach * Sunset Sailing * Snorkeling Tour * And more! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Land Tour cost $3350 per person, double occupancy** (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that). If you want your own room: **Solo occupancy additional $950** The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure. **[Click here for secure deposit link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/24X2UREP9XPKC)** When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this [ATTENDEES FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11uywUNCIB5ONrpZ-gU_4mk3bvpc4p_nhhL3ewsbkC5A/edit)**.** As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $3350. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles. I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, **[CLICK HERE and send me a message.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** **What is Included in this trip:** * **9 Nights hotel accommodation** * **9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.** * **Meet & Greet at the airport.** * **Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip** * **Transportation throughout the trip** * **Private naturalist English speaking tour guide** * **All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description** * **Daily water bottles for the group** * **Hotel and Added Value Tax** Does not include: ***x*** *International Airfare* ***x*** *Meals other than specified* ***x*** *Optional Tours* ***x*** *All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)* ***x*** *Tipping for tour guides and drivers* **Want more info?** **[Click Here to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** **OR** **RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.** **OR** **[CLICK HERE to send me a message](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** Whatever is easiest for you! *Still have questions?* **We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.** **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)** for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom. [Click here for the ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)**[MAIN ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/288444641/)[location of this event on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)** RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders **We believe in good decent social.** **SOT 2000318-10** **[Click Here to see all our other events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)**

Tuesday Night Women's+ Ride at Wakefield This is the women's+ night ride at Wakefield Park in Annandale, Virginia. Brought to you by MORE. **Sign the ride waiver here:** [https://x.gldn.io/e/Wc3cUSEpC1b](https://x.gldn.io/e/Wc3cUSEpC1b) Ride Leaders Simona, Kathy, and Jessica Location Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA Schedule Meet up at 6:30 in the last parking lot. Park in the last parking lot. After you turn into the parking lot, make an immediate right and park (across from the purple recycling bin). We meet there prior to the ride. All riders joining this ride will need to accept the standard MORE liability waiver form. **Wheels down at 6:45pm** Ride will be about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the group. The ride leader(s) will try to start as promptly as possible. Bring: Trail-ready mountain bike, helmet, tube, and water. Optional: Tools, gloves, snacks, and lights. We will need lights this time of year. Pace Casual to moderate pace depending on the group. This is a no-drop ride. (A drop is leaving someone behind who is slower than the group. We won't do that - but if you feel like you are not able to keep up, please let the ride leader know.) All riding abilities are welcome, but it is recommended riders have a few off-road rides under their belts first. Terrain Wakefield is generally considered easier to intermediate by most riders. There are a few small stream crossings and some log obstacles. Riders should use good judgment and dismount when in doubt. The ride will typically consist of a mix of single track, fire roads, and other trail sections in the park. Directions https://more-mtb.org/collections/virginia-trails/products/wakefield-park Weather To protect and maintain the trails, the ride will be canceled if weather conditions warrant. Information on closures will be posted here.

Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event. The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. **Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder, parking during the event is free.** Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC's astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky! Don't forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated. Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.