Collaboration Between Creative Minds

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DEZE ACTIVITEIT IS IN HET **NEDERLANDS** Altijd al Groenland willen bemachtigen of Venezuela willen inlijven om je van de nodige grondstoffen te verzekeren? Tijdens deze allereerste Brusselse editie van Bordgenoten duiken we op een speelse manier in de wereld van de geopolitiek – Wanneer? Donderdag 26 februari 2026, 19u–21u30 – Waar? huisvandeMens Brussel, Sainctelettesquare 17, Brussel (ingang Akenkaai 1) – Wie? jongvolwassenen **tussen 18 en 30 jaar.** – Deelname is GRATIS. Neem gerust een ander passend spel mee als je dat wil. – **Inschrijving is vereist!!** via https://dwaalzin.nu/agenda/bordgenoten-brussel-geopolitiek/ — VOL = VOL

On 26.02.2026 we visit Atelier 210 in Etterbeek for the **Science & Cocktails #44** **Lendert Gelens + Noisy Nuns (be)** The idea is to explore the more alternative art scene of Brussels. We’ll kick things off with a cozy Thursday evening event: Cocktail in hand and surrounded by friends, we’ll experience a live science experiment designed to spark some philosophical thoughts — followed by a concert if you feel like sticking around a bit longer. tickets: 10€ (included a cocktail or a mocktail) to buy from the event page: \[https://atelier210\.be/saisons/saison\-25\-26/science\-cocktails\-44/\]\(Event page\) 👨‍🔬+🍹 **Life without a blueprint (Lendert Gelens, PhD VUB): Lessons from frog eggs** Life is more than DNA. Every living cell is a bustling, self-organizing system where countless molecules cooperate without a master plan. In our lab, we explore this mystery by taking frog eggs apart and watching their molecular “soup” come alive again — forming nuclei, dividing, and even building simple cell-like structures. By combining experiments with physical modeling and computer simulations, we uncover some of the hidden rules that let life build itself and adapt to changing environments. Such work forces us to think differently about life’s origins and what it takes for matter to become living. What makes something alive? **🎸Noisy Nuns (be)** Noisy Nuns are two women sweating behind their keyboards and drums, combining raw energy with incisive melodies. They have both cut their teeth in the Belgian rock scene, working on projects such as Moaning Cities, Von Dead, SOROR, Dario Mars... and decided, with Noisy Nuns, to create a more personal project, giving free rein to their instincts.

Join us on **Thursday, February 26** for a very special **Valentine’s Edition** of the Brussels Film Club! This time, we’re embracing the love (and the laughs) as we dive into **two romantic movies**: * The Philadelphia Story (George Cukor - 1940) * Saving Face (Alice Wu - 2004) To set the mood, everyone will kick things off by sharing their **all-time favorite romantic comedy** as part of the introductions. As always the meetup will be held **in English** and will take place on the **first floor of Café Merlo**. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a rom-com skeptic, or just here for the good company, this one’s for you 💞 See you there!

On 26.02.2026 we visit Atelier 210 in Etterbeek for the **Science & Cocktails #44Lendert Gelens + Noisy Nuns (be)** The idea is to explore the more alternative art scene of Brussels. We’ll kick things off with a cozy Thursday evening event: Cocktail in hand and surrounded by friends, we’ll experience a live science experiment designed to spark some philosophical thoughts — followed by a concert if you feel like sticking around a bit longer. tickets: 10€ (included a cocktail or a mocktail) to buy from the event page: [event page](https://atelier210.be/saisons/saison-25-26/science-cocktails-44/) 👨‍🔬+🍹 **Life without a blueprint (Lendert Gelens, PhD VUB):** Lessons from frog eggs Life is more than DNA. Every living cell is a bustling, self-organizing system where countless molecules cooperate without a master plan. In our lab, we explore this mystery by taking frog eggs apart and watching their molecular “soup” come alive again — forming nuclei, dividing, and even building simple cell-like structures. By combining experiments with physical modeling and computer simulations, we uncover some of the hidden rules that let life build itself and adapt to changing environments. Such work forces us to think differently about life’s origins and what it takes for matter to become living. What makes something alive? 🎸**Noisy Nuns (be)** Noisy Nuns are two women sweating behind their keyboards and drums, combining raw energy with incisive melodies. They have both cut their teeth in the Belgian rock scene, working on projects such as Moaning Cities, Von Dead, SOROR, Dario Mars... and decided, with Noisy Nuns, to create a more personal project, giving free rein to their instincts.

Lead a marine research institute exploring the ocean depths. You recruit specialists, send expeditions, and build a powerful research engine while balancing scientific progress and conservation. A refined Euro with satisfying growth, strong theming, and meaningful long-term choices over a medium-length session. [How to Play](https://youtu.be/HLfcG_7rbT0?si=UWcP2uBzdDr5Fvta) [BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418470/endeavor-deep-sea-deluxe-edition) [Rulebook](https://esltqdkllporgkecoqih.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/rulebooks/bcb00fe5-9279-4b91-b933-6cb0d34796e3.pdf?token=eyJraWQiOiJzdG9yYWdlLXVybC1zaWduaW5nLWtleV9mNjQ4ZTY5Yi02ZjdmLTRhY2MtYTI2NC05NDU5M2Q1ZGRmNTAiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJydWxlYm9va3MvYmNiMDBmZTUtOTI3OS00YjkxLWI5MzMtNmNiMGQzNDc5NmUzLnBkZiIsImlhdCI6MTc1ODczMjEwOCwiZXhwIjoyMDc0MDkyMTA4fQ.q0XzTMjPhlZIeW2n_N_gIe4eGthokGNK_t9U2KraiNE) Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.

We're going to play two games about gambling: **Hot Streak** ([https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak)) is a sophisticated game of manipulating odds, judging calculated bets and resolving complex... ah, who are we kidding? It's a game where we all crowd round and scream at stupid oversized mascots as they blunder along a racetrack, bumping into each other, falling over, and generally getting confused. Strike it lucky, go home fabulously wealthy, then come back tomorrow and lose it all again. **Camel Up** ([https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel-up](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel-up)) is a game about camels. As everyone knows, camels tesselate; so if two or more of them stand too close together, they inevitably end up stacked vertically, and as a result they can all run faster. This curious evolutionary adaptation inspired Camel Up, in which players try in vain to predict which camel will win a race, which will lose, and which will stop to pose for the best photo.

🌿 SESIÓN GRUPAL DE RESPIRACIÓN HOLOSCÓPICA 📅 28 de febrero, de 10:00 a 14:00 h 💡 La Respiración Holoscópica, al igual que la Respiración Holotrópica o el Breathwork, es una técnica dirigida a personas que deseen conocerse más o avanzar en su proceso terapéutico. Está especialmente indicada para trabajar bloqueos físicos y emocionales, liberar tensiones y equilibrar el sistema nervioso, facilitando una mayor claridad mental y una mejor regulación emocional. 🎼 El trabajo se realiza en grupo reducido, acompañado de música y trabajo corporal. Si no lo has probado, te va a sorprender 💶 Aportación: 80 € 🗣️ Idioma: Español, +traducción en inglés 👥 Facilitan: • Eloisa Acosta, experta en Terapia Transpersonal y Gestalt. Facilitadora de Respiración Holoscópica por la EEDT. • Jesús Sallabera, experto en Terapia Gestalt y Transpersonal (Programa SAT). Facilitador en Respiración Integrativa. Plazas limitadas – reserva: 📩eloisa@eloisaacosta.es 📱 WhatsApp: +34 669 019 386 🌐 Más información sobre la técnica: [https://eloisaacosta.es/respiracion-holoscopica/](https://eloisaacosta.es/respiracion-holoscopica/) 📍 Lugar: Théâtre l’Improviste 120, rue de Fierlant – 1190 Bruselas

[This is a paid workshop and sign-up via the website is obligatory.](https://www.wordcraft-collective.eu/courses/holding-it-all-together%3A-structure-in-fiction-writing) Whether you’re writing your first novel or just thinking about it, this workshop will help you get to grips with the nuts and bolts of structure. Discover how timeline, perspective, different narrative forms and setting can be used to provide the best framework for your story. Join Clare O’Dea, author of Before the Leaves Fall and Voting Day, to explore the possibilities. 📅Date and time: Saturday 28 February, 11:00-13:00 📍Venue: Pianofabriek, Rue du Fort 35, 1060 Saint-Gilles 💰Price: €25 Eur (non-member) €20 Eur (Member)

Let's meet to write ! Schedule : 11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day". 11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write ! 13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ? See you soon !

**SERENDIP Wellbeing Apéro – February 27 at 6.30pm** A New Ritual to celebrate & end the week! We're giving you something wonderful to look forward to at the end of this month! After you finish work on Friday, 27th February - and before you head out to dinner with your friends/family, come on by to our Wellbeing Studio at 6.30pm. * ***Warm Tea & Relaxing***: Get yourself comfy and relaxed. Slip off your shoes and grab a meditation cushion. Warm tea in-hand, we'll just take a moment and breath. * ***Inspiring Discussion***: Listen and discuss with a short Q&A session with our invited guest speaker as we explore wellbeing in a transformative way. * ***Wine & Connection***: Select a glass of wine (including non-alcoholic options) and some nibbles and continue to relax, connect, and celebrate the end of your work week. **Curious about the theme and guest speaker for this event?** Join us on 27th February for an inspiring chat on "***Vibrations of Care: A Conversation on Wellbeing and Music.***" SERENDIP invites you to this warm, intimate Wellbeing Apéro exploring how music shapes our bodies, emotions, and daily lives — featuring a conversation with cellist Han Bin Yoon and the Belgium Cello Society on the deep connection between artistry, presence, and wellbeing. Cellist Han Bin Yoon has captivated audiences internationally with his emotional performances and rich tone, praised by La Libre Belgique for his “superb resonances, deployed with elegance and a zest of sentimentality.” Based in Belgium, Han Bin is the Artistic Director of the Belgium Cello Society, where his passion for programming is evidenced through the society’s diverse activities. A dedicated and inspirational educator, Han Bin is currently a professor of cello and chamber music at the Royal Conservatory of Mons (ARTS²). His artistic vision for the Belgium Cello Society Masterclasses and his leadership position as the Jury Chairperson of the Buchet International Cello Competition constantly attract top cellists from around the world to his activities. Be part of this conversation and let’s chat about how music plays a part of your life & the world around us. Free to attend - but you need to register your place! Inspiration, tea and a glass of wine are offered to you ❤️.

**Once a month** (on the last Saturday), **we meet to paint/draw together in pleasant company ☺️✏️🎨** Your skill level is not important, only your desire. **Please note that *this is not a lesson*, it is a meeting where everyone paints what they want, how they want, with what materials they want.** If you want a lesson, we have many different ones, you can find them on our website: https://lu.ma/malinamore.studio 🌷 **Participation fee for this event is minimum 5 euros** **(we strive to make this event affordable for everyone ☺️** but if you’d like to support the project, you’re always welcome to donate more) ❤️ **Please pay here:** https://luma.com/9r7eh6wq **Bring your own materials if you have them, and if not, no worries at all!** **You can borrow studio materials for an extra 5 euros donation.** We have paper, acrylics, gouache, pencils, colored pencils, and markers. How does it work? * 15min - Introduction * 15min - Tour de Table * 1,5 h - Let's draw and paint ​**Please note: the event will start at 14:00.** **Please, don't be late!** **VERY IMPORTANT:** ✨ Please, move to "Not going" as soon as you know that you can't come anymore! **✨** Follow the Malina More Studio on INSTAGRAM ☺️ [https://www.instagram.com/malinamore.studio/](https://www.instagram.com/malinamore.studio/) 🌷 See you there 💫

Dear Folks, Let’s grab a coffee at **Tich at 14h00**, have a little chit-chat, get to know each other, and then head to **BOZAR at 15h00** to enjoy some art together ☕🎨 You can find the exhibition info here: (make sure you have tickets) https://www.bozar.be/en/calendar/bellezza-e-bruttezza **Contribution to Our Events:** Starting this year, we kindly ask participants to contribute in one of the following ways: **€5** per event, or **€40** annual membership fee If you feel like supporting us beyond this, to help people who can’t afford it, you are very welcome to do so 💛 If the contribution is a concern for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly 😉 * These contributions will help us: Cover the annual Meetup platform fee Encourage everyone to respect RSVPs (Last year, we experienced a significant number of no-shows at several events, which made planning and logistics considerably more challenging.) **P.S. We will donate 10% collected fees to support Queer oriented organisations in the end of the year. Your contribution means a lot to our commnutity.** *Yifei Yang BE 1236 3234 512 492* *Communication: your name+ event name/membership* Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. **Cheers!** 🍻 Yifei

**Level:** All levels, open to beginners Contact Improvisation (CI) is an open, welcoming movement practice where we come together to explore how our bodies communicate through touch, shared weight, and physical awareness. It began in the United States in 1972, developed by dancer and choreographer Steve Paxton, and draws inspiration from modern dance, aikido, and somatic practices. At its core, CI is about listening — to gravity, momentum, and each other. We follow what happens in real time: leaning, lifting, rolling, falling, and finding balance together. There’s structure, but no fixed choreography. It’s playful, physical, and deeply responsive. You don’t need to be a professional dancer to take part. CI welcomes experienced movers and complete beginners alike. If you’re curious, willing to stay present, and open to exploration, you’re in the right place. Programme: **Workshop 1:** Exploring contact (by Patryk Kłos) How to communicate & listen through touch? We will explore the physical contact as a communication tool and through simple tasks develop an understanding of its possibilities and limitations. **Workshop 2:** Three’s company: you, me, and the music (by Agnieszka Pietruczuk) In this workshop, we treat music as a third dance partner that supports, inspires, and gently challenges our movement. We’ll explore easy, playful ways to listen to music together and let it enrich both the dance and the connection with our partner. The focus is on curiosity and enjoyment, using music to spark more creative, alive, and connected dances. **BIG Jam (60 min)** More info and registration: https://fusion-circus.com/events/contact-improv-feb26/

## Overview Networking event for aspiring school leaders interested in building their own high-quality K-12 public school in their community. **About the Event:** Aspiring school founders in the Columbus, OH, area are invited to join us for this special in-person networking event where you will be able to ask questions, learn more about the BES Fellowship and make sure you are prepared for the application process and beyond. In addition to meeting like-minded leaders who are also committed to transforming education and bringing a high-quality K-12 option to their community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our team and gain special insights from Dr. Chaundria Smith, BES Senior Director of Fellowship Coaching, who works closely to support BES Fellows. During this event, you can also learn more about the various regions across Ohio we are prioritizing for the BES Fellowship to ensure that new schools will respond to the needs of their community. **About the BES Fellowship:** Leaders in the BES Fellowship embark on a multi-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent K-12 public school that reflects and responds to community needs. We are currently accepting applications to the 2026 BES Fellowship. The extended deadline is March 30, and the 2026 Cohort will begin August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Learn more at [bes.org/fellowship](http://bes.org/fellowship "http://bes.org/fellowship").

**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence** What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice? In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst. Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process. This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices. **Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti** Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design. Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast. After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills. In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development. Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!