Memoir Writing

It was a very tight match and finally it's How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair that won!!! Enjoy your reading !!!

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Je vous propose de m'accompagner à la soirée jeux organisé par l'association des Joueurs Anonymes aux Grands Gamins. Tous les types de jeux y sont proposés en partant du petit jeu d'ambiance de 10 minutes au gros jeu de plateau durant 1h30-2h. Le principe est simple : * Etant dans un bar à jeux, nous trouverons un grand choix de jeux sur place. * La sortie est ouverte aussi bien aux joueurs confirmés qu'aux joueurs débutants qui sont accueillis au mieux pour leur faire découvrir la passion du jeu. * Des frais d'entrée au Grands Gamins qui s'élèvent à 5€ (frais d'entrée demandés par le bar et non par l'association pour l'accès aux jeux et leurs explications)puis, une consommation régulière. La soirée débute à 19H00 et jusqu'à 23h30 (heure de fermeture du bar), donc vous pouvez arriver en retard, ce n'est pas très grave.

Venez comme vous êtes ! / Come as you are! Venez dessiner avec nous autour d'un verre au QG de l'Art Club. Cet événement est gratuit et ouvert à tous les niveaux. Venez comme vous êtes ! Ne vous inquiétez pas, si vous ne savez pas dessiner, nous pouvons vous donner quelques conseils. Vous nous trouverez au sous-sol du bar (escaliers à fond du bar à droite). Attention, le réseau n'est pas très bon. Il est possible que nous ne soyons pas en mesure de vous répondre. Veuillez apporter vos propres matériaux (carnet, crayons, stylos) si possible. On propose 2 thèmes à chaque session, ils sont juste là pour donner un point de départ à l'inspiration ✨, si besoin. Mais libre à vous de dessiner tout ce qui vous passe par la tête sans forcément les respectez ! 😊 Au plaisir de vous voir ! *** Notre compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ the_art_club_paris/ Prix : il vous sera demandé d'acheter une consommation du bar (pensez à retirer du liquide, le BDA ne prend pas la carte en dessous de 20€) ———— Come as you are! Don't worry, if you don't know how to draw, we can give you some tips. You will find us at the basement. Be careful, the reception is not very good. We may not be able to answer you. Please bring your own materials (drawing pad, pens, pencils) if possible. We announce two themes for each session. This is just to give a start point for inspiration ✨, if needed. However, you are totally free to draw whatever you would like to, no need to follow them if do not want to. 😊 We look forward to seeing you! *** Our Instagram account: https:// www.instagram.com/the_art_club_paris/ Price: all attendees need to purchase something to drink (please have cash, the BDA do not take card payment under 20€).

Que vous soyez esthète ou que vous découvriez l'univers ludique, venez jouer ce mercredi Au Bonheur des Jeux à l'occasion de la remise des As d'Or 2025, le prix du jeu de l'année en France. Vous aurez la possibilité de découvrir ou redécouvrir les jeux qui ont été primé ces dernières années. Mais c'est surtout l'occasion de passer la soirée à jouer ;) Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté.

Début mars, nous accueillerons Victor pour une séance de poses longues! Le format : trois heures \(3x1min\, 6x2min\, 4x5min\, 10min \|\| 15min\, 30min \|\| 45min\) de poses plus longues que d'habitude\. Si vous aimez avoir le temps de peaufiner vos dessins\, cette séance est pour vous\! Attention, les horaires sont légèrement différents! **La séance débute à 19h pour se terminer à 22h.** Un guide pour trouver la salle : https://dessin.paris/infos-pratiques/ Après la séance (ou avant si vous êtes en avance), qui voudra pourra prendre un petit verre au rez-de-chaussée :) Soyez à l'heure, je ferme la salle à 19h15! Paiements sur place, en espèces (15€). Il y aura un chapeau pour qui veut donner un peu plus au modèle. Matériel non fourni. Hâte de vous y voir! -NOUS LANÇONS ÉGALEMENT UNE CAISSE DE SOUTIEN AUX MODÈLES EN DIFFICULTÉ, N'HÉSITEZ PAS À CONTRIBUER : [www.ko-fi.com/pmvsocial](http://www.ko-fi.com/pmvsocial) -

Rejoignez le Polyglot Café a English Path Paris — l’endroit où les langues se rencontrent ! Venez partager un moment convivial le Mercredi 4 mars, autour d’une collation, échanger avec des passionnés du monde entier et pratiquer les langues à votre rythme. Que vous soyez débutant, confirmé ou simplement curieux, vous y trouverez des conversations chaleureuses, des découvertes culturelles et une ambiance détendue. Osez la rencontre — une langue à la fois. Join the Polyglot Café at English Path Paris— the place where languages meet! Come enjoy a friendly moment over refreshments Wednesday 4th March, chat with language lovers from around the world, and practise at your own pace. Whether you’re a beginner, advanced, or simply curious, you’ll find warm conversations, cultural discoveries, and a relaxed atmosphere. Dive into new connections — one language at a time.

**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

(Exeptionnellement à 10h30 😬) Je m’appelle Kenza et je fais du théâtre depuis 14 ans. J’ai créé cet atelier parce que j’adore voir des gens découvrir le plaisir de jouer, se surprendre eux-mêmes, et surtout... passer un bon moment ensemble. Nous aurons la chance de pratiquer dans une grande salle équipée de miroirs, un cadre idéal pour l'expression corporelle. Ici, pas besoin d’expérience : c’est un atelier débutant–amateur, pensé pour t’accompagner en douceur. On explore l’impro, les émotions, la présence, la créativité... toujours à travers des exercices ludiques qui donnent confiance. Le projet ? L'objectif est ensuite de constituer un groupe stable pour un cycle de 2 mois, afin d'évoluer, rire et tisser des liens forts ensemble. Mais il reste encore de la place pour les nouveaux, avant avant la représentation en petit comité du 15 mars. Mon but est simple : te permettre de t’amuser tout en te développant. Si tu veux tester, te découvrir et t’épanouir dans une ambiance bienveillante... tu es le bienvenu. 🎭✨ 👉 Lien du programme pour les curieux : https://quiet-reflection-place.lovable.app 🫱🏻‍🫲🏿Je serai accompagné de Yannick pour la partie Affirmation 🪙la première participation est à 10e (Code promo: EMOTIONAL) puis 24e

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

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

Soirée "Kiz at the Station" Les vendredis « Kiz At the Station » débutent par un cours débutant évolutif de **Kizomba** à 20h00, se poursuivent par un cours intermédiaire orienté **UrbanKiz** à 21h00 pour finir par une sociale 100% **Kizomba** jusqu’à 1h00. [infos: https://soireedanse.com/index.php/kiz-at-the-station-kizomba/](https://soireedanse.com/index.php/kiz-at-the-station-kizomba/) L’évènement à lieu dans une salle privatisée à la brasserie “The Station”. Adresse: 96, boulevard de Clichy Paris 18. Accès: métro ligne 2 et 13 (Place de Clichy ou Blanche). Tarifs: 6€: Accès aux cours et à la sociale 1€: Accès à la sociale (22h10) (CB à partir de 3€) Un minimum d’une boisson de courtoise à prendre au bar est souhaité pour participer à la soirée. Programme: 20h00: **cours Kizomba débutant** 21h10: **cours Kizomba inter** 22h20: sociale 100% Kizomba (danse libre) Rejoignez le [groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C6kfChGEESp0SQ9kSI11Ye) pour rester informé des évènements Kizomba de soireedanse.com

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

*Parce que les histoires inspirantes méritent d’être partagées.* Nous avons le plaisir d’accueillir **Justine Bres** pour une rencontre et séance de dédicaces autour de son livre : *“Une traversée de la France à pied et en famille”* 🤍 Un récit d’aventure, de courage et de vie en famille — une invitation à ralentir, à rêver et à oser. Deux rendez-vous pour la rencontrer, échanger et partager un moment convivial autour d’un café : 🗓️ **Jeudi 5 mars – 11h30** 📍 Belle Aura 10 rue Letort – 75018 Paris 🗓️ **Vendredi 6 mars – 9h** 📍 Ernestine Café 72, rue Joseph de Maistre – 75018 Paris ✨ Événement gratuit ☕ Une consommation sur place est demandée Ouvert à toutes et à tous — parents, futurs parents, grands-parents, amoureux d’aventures et de récits humains. C’est un moment simple et chaleureux, pour écouter, poser des questions, échanger quelques mots et repartir inspiré·e. ⚠️ Conformément aux règles de Meetup, toute personne de moins de 18 ans participant à un événement doit être accompagnée d’un adulte responsable. ⚠️

Un événement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et parlons écriture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! ☀️ Et n’hésitez pas à prendre vos ordis (chargés) ou carnets : nous allons écrire pendant une partie de l’après-midi !

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!

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!

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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!

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!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**