Independent Filmmaking

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**📸 Atelier Photo Portrait – Forêt de Fontainebleau 🌳** La forêt de Fontainebleau comme studio à ciel ouvert — rochers, lumière filtrée, sous-bois denses. Un cadre naturel exceptionnel pour explorer le portrait photo ensemble. Cet atelier est pensé pour tous les niveaux, de l'amateur curieux au photographe confirmé. Pas de cours magistral : on apprend en faisant, en échangeant, en se photographiant mutuellement. Chacun passe devant et derrière l'objectif. **Au programme :** On explorera plusieurs approches du portrait en situation réelle — lumière naturelle et gestion des ombres en forêt, portraits en pleine lumière vs. contre-jour, utilisation du flou d'arrière-plan (bokeh), mise en scène et direction du modèle, portraits documentaires / candids, et selon les envies du groupe : poses, expressions, storytelling visuel. Chacun repart avec des images, des retours constructifs, et de nouvelles techniques en poche. **📸 Matériel :** Apportez votre appareil photo (reflex, hybride, compact ou même smartphone). L'important, c'est votre regard. **⚠️ Note importante – utilisation des photos :** Les photos prises lors de l'atelier sont susceptibles d'être utilisées pour la promotion du groupe sur les réseaux sociaux. En participant, vous acceptez que vos images (en tant que photographe ou modèle) puissent être publiées à cet effet. ✅ Si vous ne souhaitez pas apparaître sur les visuels partagés, merci de le signaler sur place — votre choix sera respecté sans question. **Infos pratiques :** * 📍 Gare de Lyon 12h45 * Pass Navigo ou billets Ile de France (5 euros aller-retour) * 🕙 Durée : environ 4h * 👥 Groupe limité pour que chacun puisse vraiment pratiquer * 🎒 Prévoir de bonnes chaussures et de quoi s'hydrater

**❗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/t-rzqljmk](https://www.ticketsource.com/paris-social-club/t-rzqljmk)]** *After a long busy week, come chill with us for one fun afternoon!* 🌞 *There are two vibes for this picnic: you can meet & mingle, read a book, chill & chat on a blanket, and play card games. Or you can bring out your childhood spirit and get moving with a frisbee, pétanque, and other outdoor games!* 🤸‍♀️🥏 *Whatever's your vibe, this event is all about connecting, laughing, and making new friends!* 🫂 ⚠️ **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! 👋

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming café/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current café that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

Important: Sans l’envoi d’un sms de confirmation au 06 11 12 93 74 au moment de votre inscription, vous ne serez pas comptabilisé. Ne vous inscrire que si vous êtes sûr de venir. Merci Vous avez du mal à prendre la parole en public, vous n'êtes pas très l'aise en groupe: Le théâtre d'improvisation est là pour vous aider Vous allez dépasser vos peurs à travers des exercices très drôles dans une ambiance bienveillante. 3h de rire qui passent très vite!! IMPORTANT! Les places étant LIMITÉES, vous devez impérativement envoyer un sms au 06 11 12 93 74 en parallèle de votre inscription. Merci également de mettre une photo sur votre profil afin que je puisse vous reconnaitre. L'atelier débute par des exercices doux et ludiques afin de lâcher prise progressivement. Vous ne serez jamais seul sur scène. Aucun objectif à atteindre, chacun va à son rythme. C'est un atelier où l'on ne fait que rire et se détendre. Sortez de votre zone de confort et allez à la rencontre de l'autre! Venez booster votre confiance en soi! Venez vous découvrir par le biais du jeu! Venez developper votre sens de la répartie! Venez renforcer une dynamique de groupe et une cohésion d'équipe! A travers cet atelier, vous laisserez libre cours à votre imagination! laissez sortir votre clown intérieur! Vous affinerez votre créativité et développerez votre sens de la répartie! Venez vous détendre, RIRE dans une bonne ambiance sans jugement et dans la plus grande bienveillance :-) Comédienne, professeur de théâtre et d'improvisation, autrice, metteuse, coach depuis 16 ans, passionnée par mon métier, je vous propose un atelier ludique, sans engagement. Aucun objectif à atteindre, chacun va à son rythme. 20€ à régler en espèces sur place. Thé, café biscuits offerts gel et toilettes sur place Au plaisir de vous accueillir et de vous faire découvrir l'improvisation :-) Chacha

**La Maison des Femmes - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧** **𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 + Q&A with actress Oulaya Amamra** **🎬 Date & Time: Sunday, May 10th, Drinks at 6pm and Screening at 7pm followed by a Q&A with the actress** **📽️ Cinéma:Luminor Hôtel de Ville, 20 Rue du Temple, Paris 4** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.50 – €12.00 [https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F614230/D1778432400/VF/253664/](https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F614230/D1778432400/VF/253664/)** **At the Women's Center, a team of caregivers, listeners, and supporters work tirelessly every day to help women who have experienced violence rebuild their lives. In this unique space, Diane, Manon, Inès, Awa, and their colleagues welcome, support, and restore confidence. Together, they draw on their strengths, vulnerabilities, convictions, and boundless energy.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://vimeo.com/1181598565](https://vimeo.com/1181598565)**

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

Chères couleurs sur la palette cosmique, Pour notre prochaine sortie culturelle, je vous propose de plonger dans l’univers étrange et fascinant du — un cabaret contemporain nomade où se rencontrent musique live, danse, burlesque, poésie, marionnettes, performance et théâtre expérimental. Le thème de cette édition est **« Wilderness »** : une célébration des imaginaires indomptés, des voix marginales et de la liberté artistique. Des artistes parisiens et internationaux s’y retrouvent pour créer une expérience immersive et intimiste, loin des codes artistiques traditionnels. ✨ Attendez-vous à une ambiance entre : * cabaret underground, * laboratoire artistique, * rituel collectif, * et rêve nocturne légèrement surréaliste. Au programme notamment : 🎶 musique live et chant 💃 danse contemporaine et burlesque 🎭 théâtre performatif et marionnettes 🖼️ installations artistiques immersives 🎧 DJ sets après les spectacles Les performances ont été spécialement créées pour le festival à travers un travail collectif de recherche artistique, ce qui donne au tout une dimension éphémère et singulière. Cette sortie pourrait particulièrement plaire : 🌈 aux amateur·ices de culture alternative et d’espaces artistiques queer-friendly 🎨 aux curieux·ses en quête de performances atypiques 🌙 aux rêveur·ses, oiseaux de nuit et amoureux·ses d’énergie artistique un peu chaotique 🎟️ Tarifs : • Tarif réduit : 10€ • Tarif plein : 16€ Programme complet et billetterie : [Page officielle du festival](https://jardinrouge.nl/jardin-rouge-festival-paris-en/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [Billetterie HelloAsso](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/snowapple-france/evenements/jardin-rouge-festival-paris-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [Billetterie Shotgun](https://shotgun.live/en/festivals/jardin-rouge-festival-2?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 🎥 Aperçus vidéo : [Bande-annonce 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1mAs-dyDJU&utm_source=chatgpt.com) [Bande-annonce 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itX8qqN3Iro&utm_source=chatgpt.com) Venez comme vous êtes — extravagant·e, timide, cosmique, curieux·se, élégant·e, chaotique ou simplement intrigué·e. ✨ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Dear colours on the cosmic palette, For our next cultural outing, I invite you to step into a strange and beautiful universe at the — a nomadic contemporary cabaret where live music, dance, burlesque, poetry, puppetry, performance art, and experimental theatre collide in playful, dreamlike, and sometimes intense ways. This year’s theme is **“Wilderness”** — celebrating untamed imaginations, marginal voices, and artistic freedom. The festival brings together Paris-based and international artists in an intimate space where art is experienced up close rather than from a distance. ✨ Expect an atmosphere somewhere between: * an underground cabaret, * an artistic laboratory, * a collective ritual, * and a surreal late-night dream. * Some highlights from the programme include: 🎶 live music and vocals 💃 contemporary dance and burlesque 🎭 puppetry and theatrical performance 🖼️ immersive visual installations 🎧 DJ sets after the performances The creations presented are specially developed for the festival through collaborative artistic research beforehand, making the experience feel unique and ephemeral. This outing may especially appeal to: 🌈 lovers of alternative culture and queer-friendly artistic spaces 🎨 curious minds seeking unusual performances 🌙 dreamers, night owls, and people who enjoy slightly chaotic artistic energy 🎟️ Ticket prices: • Reduced: 10€ • Full price: 16€ You can explore the full programme and reserve tickets here: [Jardin Rouge Festival Official Page](https://jardinrouge.nl/jardin-rouge-festival-paris/) [HelloAsso Tickets](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/snowapple-france/evenements/jardin-rouge-festival-paris-2026) [Shotgun Tickets](https://shotgun.live/en/festivals/jardin-rouge-festival-2?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 🎥 Festival previews: [YouTube Preview 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1mAs-dyDJU) [YouTube Preview 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itX8qqN3Iro) Come as you are — extravagant, shy, cosmic, curious, elegant, chaotic, or simply intrigued. ✨

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ## 🎨Color your Sunday with laughter 😆@ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crème de la crème of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter! **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, **BBC**, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 When ?** * Every **Sunday** * Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00** * Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30** 📍 **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🚇 Easily accessible from * Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards) * Métro Line 3 (Bourse) 🎤 **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* 🎤 **Why Green Mic ?** 💚 Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**. 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ (Check out more links in our bio 📱) \*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay. #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

🎭✨ Envie de rire, de créer et de te surprendre ? ✨🎭 Viens plonger dans l’univers joyeusement déjanté de l’improvisation théâtrale ! Ici, pas de texte à apprendre, pas de pression : juste le plaisir de jouer, d’imaginer et de partager un super moment ensemble. Que tu sois grand·e débutant·e ou impro-addict confirmé·e, tu es plus que bienvenu·e 🤗 L’atelier se déroule dans une ambiance fun, bienveillante et ultra conviviale. ⏱ 2 heures pour lâcher prise et t’éclater, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour briser la glace (et les zygomatiques 😄) Des jeux pour dire bye-bye au stress et bonjour à la spontanéité Des impros délirantes pour créer ensemble des histoires uniques Du rire, du fun, des rencontres… et sûrement quelques fous rires incontrôlés 😂 📍 Infos pratiques Groupe à taille humaine Tenue confortable conseillée (oui, on bouge 😜) Participation : 10 € Les infos pratiques arrivent en message privé Viens jouer, oser, incarner mille personnages et repartir avec le smile XXL Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident. À très vite ✨️ Hocine & Solène 🎬🚀

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: For those seeing HOKUM, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 6:50pm! For those seeing THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 7:00pm! For BOTH films, we’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero! For those joining for dinner, we’ll meet at El Vaquero at 5:45pm! Should be a couple of fun movies and a good time together, Dan

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

IMPORTANT!!! THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026!!! A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025. The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed. IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks. Please be ready to discuss the movie by 7PM. Thanks. Unfortunately, it is only available on Netflix. If you would like to attend but do not have Netflix, say so and maybe we can figure something out.