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Here we speak English ! Level B1-C1 ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have **two options**: 👉 **Register via the form on our website:** https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/ After registration, you will receive the WhatsApp group link **by email**. 👉 **Click “Participate” on this Meetup event** You will then receive the WhatsApp group link **via private message on Meetup**. **How does it work?** We don’t mix several languages. Here we speak English only. ⏱️ Duration: 1h30 👥 Number of participants per session: max 8–10 people *The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect the actual attendance. **Official registrations** are made through the LampaLing **WhatsApp** group.* 💸 Fee: €7 per session. +Minimum one drink par person required🍹☕️ 📋 **Structure of a LampaLing Speaking Club:** 1. Welcome Short introduction from each participant (name, interests...) 2\. Pair activity o Each participant must download the app LampaLing to access discussion cards, role-play prompts, and questions. 3\. Group activity o Games like “Who am I?” (vocabulary version), “SpyFall – Find the spy”, etc 4\. Wrap\-up **🙋**You’ll be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host! Our **Lampaling speaking clubs** stand out from traditional language exchange events because they focus on the **educational aspect**. During our sessions, you’re **guided by qualified language teachers** who help you, and answer all your questions about mastering the language. Lampaling has created a **unique mix between a traditional language school and a friendly language exchange event**. Our goal is to help you **really speak the language** — without the pressure of a classroom, but in a **relaxed and supportive atmosphere**, with a strong focus on **speaking and communication**. 🎯💬

### 🎤 Green Light in Paris - STANDUP COMEDY IN ENGLISH to discover the city of lights 💡 Green Light in Paris offers a **Unique Comedy Show every Tuesday** where the best comedians in Paris delve into **one theme** and fill you in on the Do's and Don'ts of **Parisian life** in the hip and trendy **11th arrondissement** (Near République & Canal-Saint Martin). **THE fun thing to do in Paris** in English! Whether it's a fun date, a night out with friends, or just a chance to meet new people, our standup comedy club has it all. **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.\* **📅 Show Date**: Every Tuesday **at 8:00 PM** (Doors Open at 8:00 PM - Show starts at 8:30 PM) 📍 **Located at : Les Marquises -**[145 Rue Oberkampf](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111")**, 75011 Paris** [Short Preview of the show](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_uZbsNNQyl/) 🎤 **Who are the comedians?** We book **different comedians every show** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* **🌟 What is the show?** A **traditional standup comedy** show with 3 acts, a first act, a middle act and a closing act. Three different comedians with different styles and enough time to experience comedy in a different setting. 🎫 Get your Tickets: [GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr](https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr "https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr") \#\#\#\# 🎟️Book your tickets now and secure your spot for a night to remember\! 🎟️ #### ABOUT YOUR TICKET :🎫 * You can make a free reservation which is "**first come first served**" for entry, with a donation at the start of the show. RESERVING A FREE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. Please be on time so we can find you a seat before the show starts. *\*\*This show is crowd-funded and our recommended price is 12euros and 7 euros for students.* Follow us on social media for updates and more information! \*\*[@GreenMicComedy ](https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/ "https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/")\*\*🎤

* Entre 10 y 30 participantes internacionales \* Nos reunimos para fomentar el intercambio cultural y la práctica de idiomas. ¡Esta noche, todos los idiomas son bienvenidos! El ambiente es agradable y relajado, y el número de participantes es limitado. Solo se compartirán participantes con quienes tengan una tarjeta de membresía anual válida. La tarjeta de membresía ofrece una ventaja especial: elige un número de pegatina y recibe un chupito gratis en la barra después de charlar con los demás miembros del grupo. **Precio de la entrada**: 5 € (disponible desde ayer). ⬇️ https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025

Chér.e.s Group Elements, (Oui, comme dans un groupe mathématique 🧮🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister à cette conférence assez fascinante (et informative !) sur « **Sonder la nature de l'énergie noire avec le projet DESI »** par Pauline Zarouk (Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies) 🌌 🌌 **Voici la description :** 🔭 DESI est un relevé spectroscopique de dernière génération dont le but est de sonder la nature de l'énergie noire, cette mystérieuse composante qui serait responsable de l'accélération de l'expansion de l'Univers observée à la fin des années 90 et dont le mécanisme demeure encore aujourd'hui l'une des plus grandes énigmes de la cosmologie moderne. 🗺️ DESI a débuté ses observations en mai 2021 et va collecter les spectres de plus de 60 millions de galaxies en 8 ans d'observations afin d'établir une cartographie 3D des grandes structures de l'Univers la plus précise. En effet, la façon dont les galaxies sont réparties dans le ciel nous renseigne sur plusieurs propriétés de l'Univers, comme la vitesse à laquelle il s'étend ou encore la vitesse à laquelle les galaxies se forment sous l'effet de la gravité. 🎙️ Au cours de cette conférence, je présenterai notre histoire cosmique basée sur des observations et sur un modèle cosmologique, puis la quête de la nature de l'énergie noire et enfin le projet DESI ainsi que ses derniers résultats. 📝 ~~Lien d'inscription~~ — **déjà complet** au moment de la publication ! Mais ne vous laissez pas décourager : **même si le lien indique que c'est complet, il est souvent encore possible de trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance (par 19h10)** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30. Vous pouvez toujours vérifier ici au cas où des places se libèrent : https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/ https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html ▶️ et la seance **sera en direct** et replay sur son son chaine YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis **Même si le site indique que c’est complet, vous pouvez souvent encore trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance.** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30. 📍 **Accés :** https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺 Ça dure normalement 60 - 90 mins. Ensuite, pour ceux qui souhaitent prolonger la soirée, on pourrait prendre un verre ou / et aller dans ce resto fast food assez bon près d'Alésia : Brasao Alesia- Restaurant poulet braisé Paris 14ème au 47 Av. du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 À très bientot ! 🌌 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes — like elements of a mathematical group 🧮🙂) Let's attend this fascinating (and informative!) talk on **“Probing the Nature of Dark Energy with the DESI Project”** by Pauline Zarouk (Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies) 🌌🌌 **Description:** 🔭 Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is a next-generation spectroscopic survey whose goal is to probe the nature of Dark Energy—this mysterious component believed to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the Universe observed in the late 1990s, and whose mechanism still remains one of the greatest enigmas of modern Cosmology. 🗺️ DESI began its observations in May 2021 and will collect the spectra of more than 60 million galaxies over eight years in order to create the most precise 3D map of the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe. Indeed, the way galaxies are distributed across the sky informs us about several properties of the Universe, such as the rate at which it expands and the rate at which galaxies form under the influence of Gravity. 🎙️ During this talk, I will first present our cosmic history based on observations and on a cosmological model, then the quest to understand the nature of dark energy, and finally the DESI project and its latest results. 📝 ~~Registration link~~ — **already full as of posting!** But don't let that stop you: **Even if the registration appears full when you follow the link, it’s usually still possible to get seats if you arrive early (by 7:10 pm)** 🍀 The talk is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. You can still check here in case spots open up: [https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/) [https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php) [https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html) ▶️ And the session will also be available **live and replay** on IAP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis 📍 **Acces**: https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺It usually lasts 60–90 minutes. Afterwards for those who'd like to continue the evening, we could grab a drink and/or go to this pretty good fast-food restaurant near Alésia: Brasao Alésia – Grilled Chicken Restaurant, Paris 14th, 47 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 See you very soon! 🌌

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

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

* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, toutes les langues sont les bienvenues ! L'ambiance est conviviale et décontractée, et le nombre de participants est limité. Les participants ne seront partagés qu'avec les détenteurs d'une carte de membre annuelle valide. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette et recevez un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. Prix du billet : 5 € (disponible depuis hier). ⬇️ [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

Here we speak English ! Level B1-C1 ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have **two options**: 👉 **Register via the form on our website:** https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/ After registration, you will receive the WhatsApp group link **by email**. 👉 **Click “Participate” on this Meetup event** You will then receive the WhatsApp group link **via private message on Meetup**. **How does it work?** We don’t mix several languages. Here we speak English only. ⏱️ Duration: 1h30 👥 Number of participants per session: max 8–10 people *The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect the actual attendance. **Official registrations** are made through the LampaLing **WhatsApp** group.* 💸 Fee: €7 per session. +Minimum one drink par person required🍹☕️ 📋 **Structure of a LampaLing Speaking Club:** 1. Welcome Short introduction from each participant (name, interests...) 2\. Pair activity o Each participant must download the app LampaLing to access discussion cards, role-play prompts, and questions. 3\. Group activity o Games like “Who am I?” (vocabulary version), “SpyFall – Find the spy”, etc 4\. Wrap\-up **🙋**You’ll be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host! Our **Lampaling speaking clubs** stand out from traditional language exchange events because they focus on the **educational aspect**. During our sessions, you’re **guided by qualified language teachers** who help you, and answer all your questions about mastering the language. Lampaling has created a **unique mix between a traditional language school and a friendly language exchange event**. Our goal is to help you **really speak the language** — without the pressure of a classroom, but in a **relaxed and supportive atmosphere**, with a strong focus on **speaking and communication**. 🎯💬

**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 🐥

**Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!** Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉 Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪 We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show. Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface. After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world. The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship. If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left. Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73 Phone: +33 686581272 E-mail: [parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr](http://parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr/) © Paris Poetry Circle

Ici on parle russe ! :) Niveau A1-A2 ; B1+ ❗Avant de venir, merci de vous inscrire :)❗c'est très IMPORTANT❗ Pour vous inscrire et rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp, vous avez **deux options** : 👉 **Vous inscrire via le formulaire sur notre site** : [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) Après votre inscription, vous recevrez le lien du groupe WhatsApp **par e-mail**. 👉 **Cliquer sur “Participer” sur cet événement Meetup** Vous recevrez ensuite le lien du groupe WhatsApp **en message privé sur Meetup**. **Comment ça fonctionne ?** ⏱️ Durée : 1h30 👥 Nombre de participants par session : max 8-10 personnes *Le nombre d’inscriptions affiché sur Meetup ne reflète pas la réalité. Les **inscriptions officielles** se font via le groupe **WhatsApp** LampaLing.* 💸 Frais : 7€ par session. +Une boisson obligatoire à prendre🍹☕️ 📋 Déroulé d’un Speaking Club LampaLing : 1. Accueil Petite présentation de chacun en russe (nom, centre d’intérêt...) 2\. Activité en binôme 👥 Vous allez parler avec différents partenaires : \- lire des petites phrases 📖 \- compléter les phrases ✍️ ➡️ comme ça, vous pratiquez la conversation et vous apprenez de nouveaux mots. \*Chaque participant doit télécharger l’application LampaLing pour voir des fiches avec des questions, des cartes de rôle, des textes etc. 3\. Activité de groupe Nous faisons un peu de grammaire, mais le plus important, c’est parler 🗣️. 🎲 Nous faisons aussi des jeux simples pour le vocabulaire. **🙋** Vous serez guidé tout au long de la session par notre sympathique animateur LampaLing ! *** **Here we speak Russian! :) A1–A2 level** ; **B1+** ❗Before coming, please make sure to register :)❗ **This is very IMPORTANT** ❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have two options: 👉 Register via the form on our website: [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) After registering, you will receive the WhatsApp group link by email. 👉 Click on “Participate” on this Meetup event You will then receive the WhatsApp group link in a private message on Meetup. *** ### How does it work? ⏱️ **Duration:** 1.5 hours 👥 **Number of participants per session:** max. 8-10 people The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect reality. Official registrations are done via the LampaLing WhatsApp group. 💸 **Fee:** €7 per session + one mandatory drink to order 🍹☕️ *** ### 📋 Structure of a LampaLing Speaking Club: **Welcome** Short self-introduction in Russian (name, interests, etc.) **2\. Pair activity** 👥 You will speak with different partners: * read short sentences 📖 * complete sentences ✍️ ➡️ This way, you practice conversation and learn new vocabulary. *Each participant must download the LampaLing app to access cards with questions, role-play cards, texts, etc.* **3\. Group activity** We do a bit of grammar, but the most important thing is speaking 🗣️. 🎲 We also play simple games to practice vocabulary. 🙋 You will be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host!

Ici on parle français ! :) Niveau A1, A2 ; et B1+ ❗Avant de venir, merci de vous inscrire :)❗c'est très IMPORTANT❗ Pour vous inscrire et rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp, vous avez **deux options** : 👉 **Vous inscrire via le formulaire sur notre site** : [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) Après votre inscription, vous recevrez le lien du groupe WhatsApp **par e-mail**. 👉 **Cliquer sur “Participer” sur cet événement Meetup** Vous recevrez ensuite le lien du groupe WhatsApp **en message privé sur Meetup**. **Comment ça fonctionne ?** On ne mélange pas plusieurs langues. On ne parle que français. ⏱️ Durée : 1h30 👥 Nombre de participants par session : max 8 – 10 personnes *Le nombre d’inscriptions affiché sur Meetup ne reflète pas la réalité. Les **inscriptions officielles** se font via le groupe **WhatsApp** LampaLing.* 💸 Frais : 7€ par session. +Une boisson obligatoire à prendre🍹☕️ 📋 **Déroulé d’un Speaking Club LampaLing :** 1. Accueil Petite présentation de chacun (nom, centre d’intérêt...) 2\. Activité en binôme • Chaque participant doit télécharger l’application LampaLing pour voir des fiches avec des questions et des discussions, des cartes de rôle 3\. Activité de groupe • Des jeux comme “Qui suis-je ?” version vocabulaire, "SpyFall – trouver l’espion" etc 4\. Clôture **🙋** Vous serez guidé tout au long de la session par notre sympathique animateur LampaLing ! Nos **speaking clubs Lampaling** se distinguent des événements d’échanges linguistiques classiques, car ils sont avant tout axés sur **l’aspect éducatif**. Pendant nos sessions, vous êtes **accompagnés par de vrais professeurs de langues qualifiés**, qui vous guident et répondent à toutes vos questions sur la maîtrise de la langue. Lampaling a créé un **mélange unique entre l’école de langues traditionnelle et les rencontres conviviales d’échange linguistique**. Notre objectif : vous aider à **parler réellement la langue**, sans la pression d’un cadre scolaire, mais dans une **atmosphère détendue et bienveillante**, centrée sur **l’expression orale**. 🎯💬

Ce soir, dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté : **1 - "Une chambre à soi" de Virginia Woolf** "Bravant les conventions avec une irritation voilée d'ironie, Virginia Woolf rappelle dans ce délicieux pamphlet comment, jusqu'à une époque toute récente, les femmes étaient savamment placées sous la dépendance spirituelle et économique des hommes et, nécessairement, réduites au silence. Il manquait à celles qui étaient douées pour affirmer leur génie de quoi vivre, du temps et une chambre à soi..." Babelio **2 - "Les nourritures terrestres" d'André Gide** "André Gide, exalté, sensuel, lyrique. Les Nourritures Terrestres, oeuvre de jeunesse, est un hymne panthéiste. Il célèbre la vie, la nature, le désir. Sa composition est kaléidoscopique. Les genres y sont mêlés : notes de voyages, fragments de journal intime, rondes et ballades, dictionnaire poétique, dialogues fictionnels. Toutes les formes d'écriture sont convoquées pour dire l'ardeur avec laquelle Gide tente d'exister ..." Babelio ***On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** **Pour les présentations d'auteurs :** -Nicolaï fera une présentation d'André Gide pour donner du contexte à nos discussions ; \- Dominique fait la présentation d'auteur de Virginia Woolf **Pour les focus sur l'oeuvre :** \- Emile fait le focus sur l'oeuvre de" Les Nourritures terrestres ; \- Margot fait celui de "Une chambre à soi Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation pour des raisons de frais liés à Meetup (240 euros par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an. Mais elle reste facultative !

Bonjour à toutes et tous ! ✨ Je reviens vers vous un peu tardivement concernant notre prochaine séance, et je m’en excuse sincèrement. Je n’étais pas certaine des disponibilités de chacune et chacun pour le mois de mai, et j’ai préféré attendre avant de vous proposer notre lecture. Pour ce nouveau rendez-vous du samedi 9 mai 2026 à 15h00 📖, nous avons finalement choisi ensemble de découvrir *L’Épopée de Gilgamesh*. Un texte fondateur de la littérature mésopotamienne, à la fois mythique et profondément humain, qui aborde des thèmes universels comme l’amitié, la quête de sens et la confrontation à la mortalité. Comme toujours, nous nous retrouverons autour d’un café ou d’un thé ☕ pour échanger librement sur nos impressions, nos lectures et nos réflexions, dans un esprit convivial et ouvert. Au plaisir de vous retrouver pour cette nouvelle exploration ! ✨ À très bientôt, Jade

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

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: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

We’re bringing back Adult Field Day. Last year was a good mix of competition and just hanging out, so we’re doing it again with some new games mixed in. Think team-based challenges, simple races, and a few things inspired by game shows. You don’t need to be athletic. Most of the fun is just being part of a team and getting to know people you wouldn’t normally talk to. The goal isn’t really winning. It’s meeting people, laughing a bit, and leaving knowing a few more names than when you showed up. If you stick around after, we’ll have a potluck cookout. This is at a race and there is a race that night be sure to check it out $15 cash only after the race about 11:30 or so we’ll start partying by the bonfire. BYOB free camping or sleep sober up in your vehicle do not drink and drive!! Bring: * Please Bring Something to share for the potluck cookout signup sheet [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday) * Clothes you can move around in RSVP on Meetup is free. A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Great events take time, effort, and consistency to organize. Most people contribute $2–5 per event to help keep these going. Appreciate everyone who supports — it genuinely makes a difference. If you find value in these events or maybe even made a new friend, consider contributing what feels fair to you. **Contribution link** listed below in the comments

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.