Novel Writing

Established in 2025, the purpose of the new organization was simple: To advocate for the world's future generations and to protect all living creatures, present and future. It soon became known as the Ministry for the Future, and this is its story. From legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined. Told entirely through fictional eye-witness accounts, *The Ministry for the Future* is a masterpiece of the imagination, the story of how climate change will affect us all over the decades to come. Its setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us—and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face. It is a novel both immediate and impactful, desperate and hopeful in equal measure, and it is one of the most powerful and original books on climate change ever written. ***\*\**** *The event takes place in the Library of the Regenbogenhaus, which is open from 15h00-19h00 on Wednesdays. You're welcome to visit the library, before the book discussion in the House of Colour* \*\* \*\* **Reminder:** The Sci-Fi & Fantasy books group meets monthly, and has a limit of 12 persons (due to venue size at the Regenbogenhaus). The Sci-Fi Fantasy group has a Whatsapp Group chat, and Excel sheet for suggesting and voting on books to read. **Suggest books and vote here**: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M23Vst0aClZS5SOZN-CGDcaQRsQtO8_h18l7xChf1no/edit?gid=966314652#gid=966314652

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/speed-dating/flirt-draw-speed-dating-followed-by-drawing-7416835901106424135.html)** 🎨💘 **Draw & Flirt – Speed Dating meets Sketching** Hosted by **[Social Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/socialcirclezurich/)** in collaboration with **[Sketch Circle Zürich](https://www.instagram.com/sketchcirclezrh/)** 📍 **Coin Coin, Zürich** Looking for a fun, creative, low-pressure way to meet new people? This event combines playful **speed dating** with relaxed **social drawing** at one of Zurich’s coolest bars. Join our group for updates on this event : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) 💘 **We are limiting the event to 20 people with a balanced gender ratio (age 25-40)** 💘 **How the evening works:** 1. **Warm-up: Speed Dating (3-minute rounds)** You’ll rotate through short, light-hearted conversations with different people. No awkwardness, just curiosity and good vibes. 2. **Creative Connection:** After the rounds, we’ll all settle at the bar and start sketching. Every **15 minutes**, we rotate seats so you get to meet (and draw with) new people naturally. Delicious food is available to order at the venue. You don’t need to be an artist – stick figures are welcome. The focus is on **connection, fun, and flow**, not perfection. 🖊️ **Materials are provided**, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or favorite pens if you have some! ✨ Expect: * Interesting conversations * Lots of laughs * A cozy, creative atmosphere * A unique way to connect without phone pressure Come solo, leave with new connections (and maybe a few cute sketches). ​**Important:** Tickets are **non-refundable**. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. ​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

### [Info and Registration African Drumming](https://forms.gle/wSUGNXMjHBDSePNaA) ### **African Drumming – Feel the Groove!** Discover the joy of rhythm and community through the vibrant beats of West African drumming. In this course, you’ll learn traditional and modern rhythms on djembes and doundouns (bass drums and bells) — all in a fun, structured, and hands-on way. We’ll explore the essentials of rhythm and groove, from understanding pulse, beat, and cycle to experiencing how different instruments interact in an ensemble. You’ll play, listen, improvise, and even create your own arrangements together with the group. Body percussion exercises help you *feel* rhythm from head to toe, while guided theory inputs deepen your understanding of African musical structures — intros, solos, signals, and more. Our holistic approach connects body, mind, and soul. Through intuitive rhythm games, easy-to-follow exercises, and attention to technique, you’ll build coordination, confidence, and a relaxed, flowing playing style. Structured learning materials (notation and videos) support your practice between sessions — so you can keep the groove going wherever you are! A funny and welcoming group is awaiting YOU! **Reduced rates for holders of IV/AHV and Kulturlegi!** Trial session is possible.

The Sketch Circle Zürich at the Coin Coin COIN COIN\. \- Specialty Coffee \+ Matcha \| Wine Bar \| Art "OFF"space \| Co\-Working \| Events Ernst-Nobs-Platz 1, 8004 Zürich https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7VHzNZLSktsrRtE6 It’s an informal meeting to chat, chill, network and have a beer between artists and art-interested people. People bring their own sketchbooks, tablets, markers etc. and sketches, draws, paints stuff. But no one is forced to create. You can also just come to have a drink and enjoy the creative vibe of a diverse and inclusive artistic group. In these reels you see how such evenings look like… Here you see how such evening looks like https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKy9hUeqn9F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== See you there.

Are you working on a side hustle, launching your own app, or building an online business? If so, join our **Shipped Meetup!** This group is for **bootstrappers, side hustlers, and independent founders** looking to exchange ideas, get feedback, and support each other on the journey to building profitable businesses without venture capital. What we do each meetup: **\- Share success stories / progress** **\- Meet others via speed dating** **\- Present projects** **\- Ask questions** This isn’t a typical networking event, there are **no sales pitches, no fees, just real conversations and support** from like-minded entrepreneurs. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, join us for our next meetup! Let’s build a thriving indie community together. Looking forward to seeing you there! Also, feel free to join our socials using the links below👇

**WALK THE TALK** Zurich Toastmasters is the place to be if you want to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. **Walk the Talk** offers a friendly and inspirational environment for all levels of public speaking experience. Guests and new members are always welcome! A typical meeting includes 1–3 prepared speeches by members, evaluations of the speeches, and Table Topics – impromptu speaking. This meeting is Hybrid, "You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart." John Ford DISCLAIMER: We may take pictures/videos of our events and share them online or on social media. If you do not wish to be in the pictures, please let us know before the meeting starts. We will do our best to respect your wishes.

**Liebe & Dating als Single //** **Von unverbindlichem Small Talk zu authentischer Anziehung** **Zu viele Dates und Begegnungen laufen ähnlich ab:** Man unterhält sich, lacht, tauscht Nettigkeiten aus – und doch passiert innerlich oft erstaunlich wenig. Früher oder später geht man wieder getrennte Wege. Was fehlt, ist selten Gesprächsstoff. Was fehlt, sind Tiefe, Spannung und echte Verbindung. *Kostenloser Mini-Workshop* **Von unverbindlichem Small Talk zu authentischer Anziehung** 📍 **Ort:** Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zürich 📅 **Datum:** Samstag, 14. Februar 2026 (nachmittags) 👥 **Teilnehmerzahl:** max. 30 Personen *Trag Dich gleich ein und sichere Dir jetzt Dein Platz!* Dieser Nachmittag richtet sich an Singles, die genau das verstehen – und etwas verändern möchten. In entspannter Atmosphäre beleuchten wir psychologische und kommunikative Prinzipien, die einen entscheidenden Punkt im Dating bestimmen: **den Übergang vom freundlichen Kennenlernen zu romantischer Anziehung.** Du lernst ein praxisnahes und zugleich tiefgehendes Konzept kennen, das sichtbar macht, * warum Begegnungen oft auf einer unverbindlichen Ebene bleiben * worin sich spannende, berührende Begegnungen von rein sozialem Small Talk unterscheiden * und wie Anziehung entstehen kann, ohne dass Du Dich verstellen oder etwas vorspielen musst Wir sprechen nicht über oberflächliche Flirt-Tipps oder aufgesetzte Verhaltensstrategien. Im Fokus stehen bewusste Wahrnehmung, klare Kommunikation und authentisches Auftreten im zwischenmenschlichen Kontakt. Kurz gesagt: Was passiert zwischen zwei Menschen – vom ersten Kennenlernen bis zu romantischer Anziehung? Der Nachmittag verbindet **klare Impulse**, **konkrete Erfahrung** und **echte Begegnung**: * ein Mini-Workshop zu Kommunikation, Präsenz und Anziehung * Reflexion, Austausch und praktische Anwendungsbeispiele, in denen Du das Framework direkt erleben kannst * Zeit für neue Kontakte, spannende Gespräche und entspanntes Socializing Es geht nicht darum, jemanden von Dir zu überzeugen oder „den nächsten Schritt“ zu machen. Sondern darum, authentischer, präsenter und bewusster in romantischen Begegnungen zu werden – und zu verstehen, warum manche Begegnungen Tiefe entwickeln und andere nicht. Kein Datingevent. Kein oberflächlicher Workshop. Kein Leistungsdruck. Sondern ein bewusst gestalteter Raum für Menschen, die Dating und Beziehung nicht dem Zufall überlassen wollen und neugierig sind, wie echte Anziehung entsteht. **Um einen persönlichen Rahmen zu ermöglichen, ist die Teilnehmerzahl auf 30 Personen begrenzt.** Wenn Du Lust hast, Dein Dating-Leben besser zu verstehen und neue Erfahrungen in authentischer Kommunikation zu machen, freuen wir uns, Dich an diesem Valentins-Nachmittag zu begrüssen. ***

(English see below) Programm: 14.30 Treffen im Foyer des Filmpodiums Zürich 15-17h Film anschliessend optional Diskussion des Films [siehe Details](https://www.filmpodium.ch/film/172365/magnificent-obsession) Das Kinoticket bitte selber kaufen. Der russsisch-stämmige Regisseur John M. Stahl wuchs in den USA auf, begann seine Karriere in den 1910er-Jahren, kam aber erst in den 30/40er Jahren zu Ruhm. Zu seinen bekannteren Werken gehört ein frühes Unikum (da in Farbe gedreht) des Film Noir: LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN (1945). Der Filmkritiker Leonard Maltin zu MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION: "Antiquierte, aber aufrichtige Adaption von Lloyd Douglas' Geschichte über einen trunksüchtigen Playboy (Taylor), der sein Leben ändert und ein angesehener Chirurg wird, um einer Frau (Dunne), die er bei einem Autounfall blind gemacht hat, das Augenlicht zurückzugeben. Diese Seifenoper verschaffte Taylor seine erste wichtige Hauptrolle – und machte ihn zum Star. 1954 neu verfilmt [durch Douglas Sirk]." \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Program: 2:30 p.m. Meet in the foyer of the Filmpodium Zurich 3-5 p.m. Film Followed by optional discussion of the film [see details](https://www.filmpodium.ch/film/172365/magnificent-obsession) Please buy your ticket by yourself. Russian-born director John M. Stahl grew up in the US and began his career in the 1910s, but only rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Among his better-known works is an early example (a unique, because shot in color) of film noir: LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN (1945). Film critic Leonard Maltin on MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION: Dated but sincere adaptation of Lloyd Douglas' story about drunken playboy (Taylor) who mends his ways, becomes respected surgeon in order to restore the eyesight of a woman (Dunne) he blinded in an auto accident. Soap opera gave Taylor his first important lead— and made him a star. Remade in 1954 [by Douglas Sirk].

**A sacred space to honor sorrow, release pain, and remember love** At Yanantin Tribe, we open grief circles where heart, body, and spirit can meet. Inspired by ancestral traditions, we gather in community to carry what was never meant to be held alone. Here, darkness and light are both welcome — grief is not fixed or rushed, but witnessed with care. A grief ritual is a communal gathering where sorrow is given space and form. We welcome all expressions of grief: personal loss, heartbreak, ancestral wounds, collective pain, or a quiet heaviness without a clear name. Through music, song, rhythm, movement, silence, and guided ritual, grief softens and reveals the love beneath it. **Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity** This is a free community offering. If you feel called to support the continuation of these grief circles, you can choose the **Support Ticket — CHF 25** via Eventfrog. Thank you for supporting this work. **The experience** * Enter a safe, held circle where all emotions are welcome * You may share, move, cry, sing, or remain silent — no pressure to speak * Place a personal item, photo, or symbol on a shared altar (optional) * Move through ritual practices that allow grief to be witnessed and released * Close with grounding and gentle integration so you leave supported **Why this circle matters** * Release unspoken or long-held grief * Be held without advice or fixing * Honor both sorrow and love * Heal personal, ancestral, and collective layers Tickets & Support This grief circle is offered freely as a community space. If you wish to support the continuation of these circles, you can choose the Support Ticket — CHF 25 via Eventfrog. 🎟️ Tickets & details: [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177283689154.html) **Practical info** * Held every two weeks on Sundays * Free to attend as a community offering * Donations welcome to support the continuation of these circles (entirely optional) * Bring: a token, photo, or personal item for the altar (optional) * Wear: comfortable clothing * Note: if you are in acute crisis or experiencing significant mental health challenges, please inform us so we can support you best * Impressions of past events: [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) **Additional support** András offers 1:1 grief support, death & dying accompaniment, and end-of-life presence alongside this community work: [https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions](https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions) This is not therapy. It is a facilitated ritual space rooted in consent, presence, and care. Come exactly as you are. You do not have to carry everything alone. **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) Together, we remember love — and gently move from darkness to light. Lovingly, Barbi, András 💕

**Do you want to mingle with good people, get creative, and do something meaningful? Then this is the place for you!** **At our sewing events**, we work together to create a large dementia blanket. **A dementia blanket is** a tool used in dementia care consisting of different pieces joined together (patchwork). **At the event**, you can sew your own patchwork pieces or help with production. Whether you are a professional or have no experience with sewing, we will show you how it's done. Location: [Galerie Kunstsichtbar Zentralstrasse 134, 8003 Zürich](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivwmJJomZC8VFXAE6) **See soon!** **[And if that's not enough, here is a clip from the last event.](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)** \-\-\-\-\- **Wenn du dich unter gute Leute mischen, dich kreativ betätigen und etwas Sinnvolles tun möchtest, dann bist du hier richtig.** **Bei unseren Näh-Events** nähen wir gemeinsam eine riesengroße Demenzdecke. **Eine Demenzdecke ist** ein Werkzeug aus der Demenzpflege, das aus unterschiedlichen Teilen besteht, die zu einem Ganzen zusammengefügt werden (Patchwork). **Bei dem Event** kannst du entweder deine eigenen Patchwork-Teile nähen oder bei der Produktion helfen. Egal, ob du Profi bist oder keine Erfahrung mit dem Nähen hast – wir zeigen dir, wie es geht. [Und wenn es nicht genug ist - hier ein clip vom lezten event ](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)

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 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. 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:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. 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! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

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!

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!

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!