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**🌈PRIDE MONTH Tomboy – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th, Drinks at 7pm at Tournebride Bar and Screening at 8pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Épée de Bois, 100 Rue Mouffetard, Paris 5** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.00 – €9.90 [https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F7426/D1781632800/VF/264944/](https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F7426/D1781632800/VF/264944/)** **It’s summer, and 10-year-old Laure is the new kid in town. A natural tomboy, she decides to introduce herself to the neighborhood crew as Michael. What starts as a daring whim turns into a season of discovery. As Michael, Laure catches the attention of Lisa, and a summer romance begins to bloom. But Laure is playing a high-stakes game, leaning into her new life and hoping the inevitable return to school won't shatter the world she’s built.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-Oys-IcWE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-Oys-IcWE)** **Queer French Film Series-Program Note** **Notes on the History of French Queer Cinema: [https://nostalgiaandliquor.substack.com/p/queer-french-cinema-a-historical](https://nostalgiaandliquor.substack.com/p/queer-french-cinema-a-historical)** **The history of French queer cinema is rich and diverse. During June 2026 in Paris—Pride Month—Lost in Frenchlation presents a series of films dedicated to French queer culture and lives. The series showcases a range of films from leading queer French-speaking filmmakers. Time-honored filmmakers such as Céline Sciamma, Christophe Honoré, Alain Guiraudie, Robin Campbillo, Julia Ducournau and Xavier Dolan are included in the program along with a new generation of French queer filmmakers such as Anna Cazenave Cambet and Hafsia Herzi. Through dramas and comedies, their films explore lesbian relationships, trans lives, “coming-out,” AIDS, and the pleasures of being queer.** **\*The Queer French Film Series is funded, in part, by the City University of New York’s Research Foundation.** **Bio** **David A. Gerstner is Professor of Cinema Studies at the City University of New York. In 2024, he was awarded *Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres*. He is the author of *Queer Imaginings: On Writing and Cinematic Friendship* (2023).**

======================================== === INSCRIPTION UNIQUEMENT SUR LE SITE DU KAWAA : [INSCRIPTION ICI](https://evenement-paris.kawaa.co/home/3558/rencontre/16369) === ======================================== === **Carl Rogers, à l’origine de l’Approche Centrée sur la** **Personne, estimait que “l’un des plus profonds besoins des gens est d’être complètement entendus, compris et acceptés”. Son élève, Marshall Rosenberg, créateur de la Communication NonViolente, pensait que les “besoins des gens ont plus besoin d’être reconnus que d’être satisfaits”.** Dans une intention de contribution au bien-être collectif, je vous invite à participer à un cercle d’écoute empathique, centré sur l’accueil des émotions et des besoins. Ce cercle a pour vocation de créer un espace sécurisant et bienveillant, où chacun peut se sentir écouté et accueilli. Il s’agit avant tout d’un temps de présence et de connexion, favorisant une meilleure conscience de soi et des autres. Le cercle est ouvert à toutes et tous, que vous ayez déjà une expérience de ce type d’espace ou que ce soit une première. Le temps de parole est réparti par défaut en 4 blocs de 20 min pour les personnes souhaitant partager une situation qui les touche. Il reste toutefois adaptable. Il est tout à fait possible de participer uniquement en tant qu’écoutant, sans exposer de situation personnelle. La règle fondamentale du cercle est la suivante : la personne qui partage reste pleinement aux commandes du processus. Elle choisit le type d’écoute dont elle a besoin et la manière dont le groupe peut l’accompagner. Avant toute intervention, les participants sont invités à se poser cette question-boussole : « Mon intervention prend-elle soin de la personne écoutée, ou répond-elle avant tout à mon propre besoin ? » . Attention : ce cercle n’est ni un espace de thérapie ni un lieu de débat. Remarque : vous êtes libre de partir quand vous voulez. ⏰Horaires : de 18h45 à 21h45 🗒Déroulé : Accueil à 18h45 / Début de l'atelier à 19h \- Cercle de présentation des participants \- Déroulé et cadre \- Les petites roues pour écouter et interagir: Observation/Sentiment/Besoin/Demande \- Écoute tour à tour des participant\.e\.s souhaitant partager leurs émotions et besoins\, à durée égale \- Cercle de clôture 🖋 Matériel : vos oreilles, votre coeur et votre volonté de vous connecter à l’autre 👥Participant.e.s : 10 personnes + animateur 🙂Organisateur : Thibault, pratique régulièrement dans des groupes de pratique en communication non violente depuis 2022. Il se forme à l’approche centrée sur la personne initiée par Carl Rogers. Il est par ailleurs animateur de fresques (climat, biodiversité, numérique…) et d’ateliers au Kawaa autour de la communication bienveillante. 💰Tarif : 1 consommation par personne avant le début de l'événement pour soutenir le Kawaa INFOS À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Ton inscription est un engagement, merci de nous prévenir 24h à l’avance en cas d’annulation. Le nombre de participants étant limité, si tu réserves une place et que tu ne viens pas, tu prends la place d’une personne qui souhaite participer à l’événement. Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement. Si tu ne souhaites pas apparaître sur les photos/vidéos, préviens-nous en début d’atelier. Si la Communication NonViolente (CNV) vous intéresse, vous pouvez : - consulter notamment le site apprentie-girafe.com dont est issue une grande partie des illustrations et jeux de cartes partagés pendant l'atelier - consulter les livres ou les vidéos youtube de Marshall Rosenberg, Thomas D’Ansembourg ou encore Issâ Padovani - consulter les 3 tomes « émotions : enquête et mode d’emploi » d’Art Mella - vous former aux 3 modules de base ainsi qu’aux modules complémentaires : cnvformations.fr - trouver un groupe de pratique, notamment sur cnvfrance.fr/carte-groupes-de-pratique-cnv - participer en présentiel au groupe de communication non violente animé par deux ceintures noires de CNV, Julie et Romeu : meetup.com/empathie-radicale - participer sur Zoom le lundi soir au groupe d’écoute empathique Écoute et pratique CNV grâce au lien WhatsApp suivant : chat.whatsapp.com/D2aftkL11BPGOJSSIfTH8z - participer sur Zoom le jeudi soir au groupe de pratique de CNV Visiogirafe en demandant le lien de connexion ici : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1745844029495869

**Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at 7:30 PM** **French English Conversation Workshop** Would like to practice your French in a friendly atmosphere and improve your skills in the language of “Molière”? Do you want to meet French people and get to know better about French culture? Join our French English Conversation workshop every Tuesday ! During the workshop, we speak one hour in English and one hour in French so French speakers can help you with your French and you can help them with their English **Réservation obligatoire avec ce lien :** [French-English Workshop 16-06-26](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/club-international-des-jeunes-a-paris/evenements/french-english-workshop-16-06-26) ——————————————————————————————————————— 🕢 **ACCUEIL À PARTIR DE 19H30 – MERCI D’ARRIVER À L’HEURE**❗ Les personnes arrivant avec plus de 10 minutes de retard ne pourront pas rejoindre l’atelier. Envie de pratiquer l’anglais et le français dans une ambiance conviviale, multiculturelle et détendue ? Nos ateliers sont pensés pour échanger, progresser et rencontrer des personnes venues d’horizons très variés, dans un cadre bienveillant et participatif. ✨ **Le principe** \* Ateliers animés par des bénévoles \* Thèmes de discussion proposés (actualité, culture, société, voyages…) \* Petits groupes pour que chacun puisse s’exprimer équitablement \* 1re partie en anglais / 2e partie en français \* Tous niveaux bienvenus **⏱ Durée : 2h – participation à l’atelier complet obligatoire** 🚨 S’INSCRIRE SUR MEETUP NE GARANTIT PAS UNE PLACE. **La réservation (et l'adhésion éventuelle) se font EXCLUSIVEMENT via le site du Club.** **⚠ INSCRIPTION OBLIGATOIRE via ce lien :** [French-English Workshop 16-06-26](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/club-international-des-jeunes-a-paris/evenements/french-english-workshop-16-06-26) ➡ Après inscription, vous recevrez toutes les informations pratiques, y compris le lieu exact et aurez accès à notre groupe WhatsApp. 📩 Contact : [info@club-international.org](mailto:info@club-international.org) 📞 Contact général : 06 14 32 80 70 **———————————————————————————————————————** *🇬🇧 **ENGLISH VERSION*** 🕢 **ARRIVAL FROM 7:30 PM SHARP**❗ Participants arriving more than 10 minutes late won’t be able to join the session. Looking for a relaxed way to practice English and French while meeting people from all over the world?These workshops are designed to help you speak confidently, connect easily, and enjoy real conversations in a friendly, multicultural setting. ✨ **How it works** \* Volunteer-led sessions \* Suggested discussion topics (current events, culture, travel, everyday life) \* Small groups so everyone gets a chance to speak \* First half in English, second half in French \* All levels welcome ⏱ **Duration: 2 hours – full participation required** 🚨 RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SECURE A SPOT. **Registration must be completed EXCLUSIVELY through the Club’s website.** **⚠ REGISTRATION REQUIRED here :** [French-English Workshop 09-06-26](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/club-international-des-jeunes-a-paris/evenements/french-english-workshop-09-06-26) ➡ Full details, including the exact location, will be sent upon registration, along with access to our WhatsApp group 📩 Contact: [info@club-international.org](mailto:info@club-international.org) 📞 General contact: +336 14 32 80 70 ——————————————————————————————————————— Pour adhérer au Club International des Jeunes à Paris et participer à toutes nos activités visitez notre site. / To join the Club International des Jeunes in Paris and take part in all our activities, visit our website : [Club International](https://club-international.org/nous-rejoindre/) ——————————————————————————————————————— **🗺 Vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur nos médias sociaux culturels :** / You can also find us on our cultural social media: **- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis/)** **- [Page Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461)** **- [Groupe Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232689231)** L'équipe du Club International de Paris 🤗

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) Avec New Local & International Friends, viens faire du sport régulièrement ! Plein de choix chaque semaine ! Marche sportive, natation, fitness, danse k-pop, initiation à la bachata... 🎉 SÉANCES SPORTiVES TOUTES LES 2 SEMAINES 🎉 😊 en groupe de 7 à 15 participants motivés 😊 🌳 ESPACE EXTERIEUR DIFFERENT A CHAQUE SEANCE 🌳 📍 PARiS CENTRE 📍 ✅ GRATUIT ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥 (pour des séances sportives propices aux nouvelles rencontres et ambiance conviviale) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ Si tu veux AMELIORER TA FORME et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 Pendant 1h à 1h30 viens faire des EXERCICES de REMISE en FORME 💪 dans Paris avec un groupe motivé ! Au choix : 😊 Tu peux faire ta routine d’exercices habituelle à ton rythme et/ou ✅ Tu peux suivre le programme Social & Easy & Fun FITNESS de l’animatrice \(programme complet concocté par un coach sportif \| niveaux : débutant \+ intermédiaire\) OBJECTIFS : ➡ faire connaissance avec des participant(e)s motivé(e)s (avec qui faire du sport régulièrement, en meetup ou entre vous 😊) ➡ faire des exercices en groupe pour SE MOTIVER sur le LONG TERME ➡ encourager le déclic de faire des exercices régulièrement entre les séances et constater des PROGRES et EVOLUTION ! 😍 Des challenges fitness entre les séances seront également au programme (pour les plus motivés) N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 📍 RDV à 19h10 (nous attendrons 5-10 minutes (maximum) avant de commencer notre séance 😊 ) A très vite pour se dépenser ensemble et faire de nouvelles rencontres :) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 IMPORTANT 👍 Venir en TENUE de SPORT adaptée à des mouvements souples (+ emmener un tapis de sol optionnellement : fortement recommandé en période automnale) Apporter au minimum une BOUTEILLE D'EAU (idéalement 1L) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ⛅ PREVISIONS METEO ☀ Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent : * ☀☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :) * 🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez avertis par email la veille de la sortie, vers 22h) 🔥 Places limitées : 1 animateur + 11 happy participants ツ A très vite 😊 Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 With New Local & International Friends, let's move it move it ! Join us for FREE workout sessions EVERY WEEK ! Fast walking, swimming, fitness, k-pop dancing, bachata step by step, ...) 🎉 WEEKLY SPORTS SESSIONS 🎉 😊 in GROUPS of 7 to 15 motivated participants 😊 🌳 DIFFERENT PARC EACH TiME 🌳 📍 PARIS CENTER 📍 ✅ FREE ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥 (for sports sessions favorable to new encounters and friendly atmosphere) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ If you want to WORKOUT and MEET NEW PEOPLE 💬, join us! 😊 For 1 hour to 1 ½ hour , come WORKOUT 💪 in Paris with a motivated group! 😊 You can do your usual exercise routine at your own pace and/or ✅ You can follow the animator’s Social & Easy & Fun FITNESS program \(created by a sports coach \| levels: beginner \+ intermediate\) GOALS : ➡ get to know motivated participants (with whom you can workout regularily, during the meetups or more) ➡ do exercises with a group and GAIN DRIVE for the LONG TERM ➡ trigger yourself to do regular exercises between sessions and see PROGRESS and EVOLUTION ! 😍 Fitness challenges between sessions will also be on the program (for the most motivated) Do not hesitate to come alone or with friends. Anyone interested in this outing is welcome 😊 📍 Meeting at 7:10 PM (we will wait 5-10 min before we start 😊) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 IMPORTANT 👍 Come in SPORTS ATTIRE adapted to flexible movements (+bring a floor mat optionnally) Bring at least a BOTTLE OF WATER (ideally 1L) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ⛅ WEATHER FORECAST ☀ If the forecast indicates : -☀☁🌦 : meetup maintained : ) * 🌧🌩 : meetup cancelled (If cancelled, you will be notified by email the day before, around 10PM) 📍 MEETING POINT 📍 The exact meeting point will be announced by private message to registered participants only, the day before the meetup (at the latest around 10 p.m.) 😊 🔥 Limited spots : 1 host + 11 happy participants ツ I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

\*Hi everyone! \* Come sing your heart out and meet internationals or Parisians. Chat in every language! An icebreaker game with matching stickers is offered – and you can win a free shot \*\* Talk or Sing… you choose!\*\* This is a brand new aperitif concept for: ️ Chatting in multiple languages, Singing with people from all around the world, You can come alone or with friends. Come whenever you can, but not too late to catch up with the group! **Practical info:** Time: 7pm – 10:30pm Free with the pass available on the Socializus app WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Support the association and help cover meetup costs with an annual membership card here: [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) **Stay connected everywhere:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activate “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an Organizer via WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations through the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! / By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also post your own photos with the hashtag #socializus

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

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

Les entrepreneurs & startuppers français sont souvent trop seuls. Venez vous rencontrer, découvrir l'univers startup, échanger et nouer des liens avec des personnes qui font face aux mêmes challenges que vous. INSCRIPTION OBLIGATOIRE **🍹 Quoi ?** Rejoignez-nous pour un **meetup informel** où vous pourrez : * Échanger avec d'autres passionnés de startups 🚀 * Partager vos expériences et défis 🙌 * Nouer des liens autour d'une bière, cocktail ou eau pétillante 🥂 * Déguster des tapas et planches délicieuses 🧀 **👥 Pour qui ?** * Entrepreneur·e·s de tous horizons 🌟 * Startups en quête de rencontres 🤝 * Étudiants curieux et ambitieux 🎓 * Salariés de startups 🙋 L'afterwork est accessible gratuitement. Sur place, vous avez le choix : \- consommer seulement à boire\, et vous réglez directement votre conso \- ou rester manger et profiter de la soirée\, dans ce cas vous partagerez la note "bouffe" avec tout le monde \(budget entre 15€ et 20€ en moyenne\) Ne manquez pas ce RDV à Paris ! Rejoignez-nous et faites partie de la communauté qui veut changer le monde, une idée à la fois ! 💡

**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 🐥

**🌷 À Cœur Ouvert – Soirée de rencontres amicales et amoureuses 🌷** **Envie de faire de nouvelles rencontres dans une ambiance conviviale et détendue ? Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée placée sous le signe du partage, des rires et de l’authenticité.** **Au programme : jeux pour briser la glace, échanges en toute simplicité, buffet, musique et moments de convivialité.** **📅 Date : 20 juin** **🕖 Horaire : 19h – 23h** **📍 Lieu : Le Blanc-Mesnil (93)** **👗 Dress code :Blanc Noir** **💶 Participation : 10 € par personne** **Que vous soyez à la recherche de l’amour, d’une belle amitié ou simplement d’une soirée différente, vous êtes les bienvenus.** **Les places sont limitées, pensez à confirmer votre présence !**

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Notre meet-up réunit une fois par semaine anglophiles et francophiles de plus de cinquante ans afin de discuter de tout et de rien. Le but est d'offrir la possibilité aux uns et aux autres de pratiquer la langue dans laquelle ils souhaiteraient se perfectionner dans un cadre convivial. Nos directives sont de s'amuser et de respecter les différents points de vue et antécédents personnels. Il est interdit d'insulter ou de dénigrer d'autres membres en raison de leurs antécédents personnels. Le meet-up se termine précisément à 18h. Si vous souhaitez rester après 18h, veuillez vous déplacer dans une autre partie du café afin que la direction comprenne bien que la réunion est terminée. Nous vous invitons à prendre au moins une boisson pour soutenir le cafe. Si vous arrivez tard, vous pouvez commander au bar et le café vous apportera votre commande. Our meet-up group meets once a week. We are English and French speakers of a "certain age" (over 50), and we meet to talk about everything and nothing. The goal is to offer each of us the chance to practice whichever language he/she is learning, or just to have a conversation in either language with a friendly group in a relaxing atmosphere. Our guidelines are to have fun and to be respectful of different points of view and personal backgrounds. Insulting or disparaging other members because of their personal background is not permitted. Our meet-up ends promptly at 6pm. If you wish to remain after 6 pm, please move to a different section of the café so it is clear to management that the meet-up has ended. Please buy at least a drink to support the café. If you arrive late, you can order at the bar and they will bring your order to you.

Bonjour à toutes et tous ! ✨ Pour notre prochaine séance de lecture 📖, nous découvrirons ***Un homme qui dort*** de Georges Perec 🇫🇷. À travers le quotidien d’un jeune étudiant qui s’éloigne peu à peu du monde et des autres, Perec nous propose une réflexion singulière sur la solitude, le détachement et notre rapport à la vie. Avec une écriture à la fois sobre et captivante, il nous invite à suivre les pensées et les errances d’un personnage qui choisit de se mettre en retrait, dans une quête silencieuse de sens et de liberté. Comme toujours, nous nous retrouverons autour d’un café ou d’un thé ☕ pour échanger librement sur nos impressions et nos réflexions, dans un esprit bienveillant et ouvert. J’ai hâte de partager cette lecture avec vous et de découvrir vos ressentis sur cette œuvre aussi particulière qu’intemporelle ✨ À très bientôt, Amicalement, Jade 🌸

⚡ Reset your direction. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with fresh clarity. Join us for a relaxed **small-group afternoon event** that blends a light **Inner Coach conversation experience** with a **community potluck lunch**. In February we hosted our first **Inner Coach event**, and many attendees said it helped them notice something powerful — the voice inside that quietly guides better decisions when life gets complicated. This event builds on that idea. Instead of overthinking the past, we’ll explore how to **reset direction for what’s next** — through thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and the kind of questions that spark real insight. We’ll start with a few short conversation rounds designed to spark reflection, humor, and perspective — and then continue the discussion over food and relaxed conversation. Think **good food, grounded people, and real conversations about what comes next in life.** Held in our **Startup Garage** — a bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home. (Couches, food, conversation — **not an actual garage** 😊) *** ## **🥘 Potluck Lunch** If you're able, bring something small to share. Homemade or store-bought — both welcome. A dish you enjoy making. A dish that always works Or simply something easy from the store If you're busy, come anyway — the goal is **community, not perfection**. We’ll share a relaxed **afternoon potluck lunch** while continuing meaningful conversations with people navigating their next chapter. *** ## **What You’ll Experience** • Light conversation rounds designed to spark insight • Fresh perspectives from people navigating similar life transitions • Humor, perspective, and grounded conversation • A relaxed environment where ideas and connections happen naturally *** ## **Who Typically Attends** • Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s • Entrepreneurs and builders • Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next • People who prefer thoughtful conversation over surface-level small talk Whether you're **resetting direction, building something new, or simply meeting grounded people**, this event is designed for honest connection and fresh perspective. *** Most attendees are navigating life and growth with **curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor.** 📍 Hosted in a spacious living-room setting inside a single-family home (Ashburn – 20147). Full address and parking details are emailed **2–3 days before the event.** 🌐 Learn more about the community [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) *** If you're curious about the **Inner Coach vs Inner Critic concept**, here’s a short introduction: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI)

This group was originally started by Chad Keith who created and hosts a podcast by the same name in Charlotte, NC. I am hoping to continue his legacy here in NoVa as I recently moved to this area. This group is all about finding community around self-improvement and exchanging ideas on how to be your best self and get the most out of life. This group is for anyone who is interested in overcoming average in all areas - career, ambitions, relationships, hobbies, health, everything. I am so excited to meet driven individuals in the NoVa area so please reach out if you have any questions at all. EVERYONE is welcome so please sign up for an upcoming meetup!

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

🎾 Welcome to Tennis Lovers DMV 3+ 🎾 This group is for intermediate & advanced players 💪 with a USTA NTRP rating of 3.0+ ⭐ We thrive on competitive doubles 🔥🤝 and invite you to join us and RSVP ✅ for our exciting meetup events! Let’s rally, compete, and have a blast — see you on the court soon! 🎾😄🏆

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Can Artificial Intelligence ‘See’?”** A look at how humans and artificial intelligence systems interpret the visual world in fundamentally different ways, with Arryn Robbins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and cognitive scientist who researches visual attention, perception, and category learning. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see) .] Artificial intelligence can now identify faces, categorize objects, describe scenes, and outperform humans on certain visual tasks. But does AI actually “see” the world the way that people do? Or does it arrive at correct answers using representations that differ markedly from human perception? Join Arryn Robbins of the University of Richmond for a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI construct meaning from visual information and a look at comparisons between human perception and AI that reveal just how dynamic and context-dependent our own visual systems really are. Dr. Robbins, who previously has given excellent Profs and Pints talks on flaws and biases in human visual perception, will draw from research in cognitive science, visual perception, and AI vision systems. She’ll explain how human perception is not merely a simple recording of the world, but an active process shaped by expectations, context, goals, and recent experience. You’ll learn how humans form flexible mental representations that allow us to recognize objects across changing environments and conditions, and why those representations continuously adapt as we interact with the world. Many AI systems, by contrast, learn visual categories through statistical patterns in data. They can produce impressive results, but sometimes they also produce strange and unexpected failures, and sometimes they classify images in ways that seem strange to us. Dr. Robbins will discuss what these differences reveal about the nature of perception itself, and why the mismatch between human and AI representations matters for technologies like self-driving cars, medical imaging, facial recognition, and automated surveillance. Important for anyone trying to understand the rapidly growing role of AI in daily life, this talk will explore one of the biggest questions in cognitive science and artificial intelligence: What does it actually mean to “see” and understand the world? (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: “Eye Farm” by Nevit Dilmen (Wikimedia Commons).

Come join us for a taste of Korean, Japanese & Chinese cuisine at Tilly's Kitchen in Chantilly, where we get together for some dinner and play some board games until closing time. I’ll be providing with some games that we can play, but you can also BYOBG (Bring Your Own Board Games). This will be a smaller event, due to the small capacity. If you are waitlisted, please standby until a spot opens up.