Open Mic

Join us every Saturday for an **Comedy Writing Workshop** at The Clubhouse: Laietana & Nikki's in Barcelona (C/ Via Laietana 6). Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or wanting to try it out, you will learn loads that will help you capture crowds with your stories. This **workshop is for (comedy) writers**, who are looking for * inspiration * a friendly space to focus on writing and sharing ideas * ways to make their content funnier * connection with other writers and comedians Our teachers are local celebrities in the comedy scene in Barcelona that happily share their learnings with anybody who’s willing to learn. Every Saturday from 15h-17h upstairs at The Clubhouse: Laietana. Simply drop by, or register beforehand on our website: [https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/) We have different teachers every week! Follow our Instagram [@thecomedyschoolhouse](https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyschoolhouse/) for updates on who the teacher will be. **Teachers include:** Andy Casper Fil Varney Irene Sango James Regal Mariah Girouard Mila Kopaeva Olga Camacho Stuart Kennedy AND rotating guest teachers. **NOTE: This is a \*pay what you want\* workshop. Teachers will ask you to donate at the end of the workshop. Please bring cash if you would like to donate.** This is one of many things you can learn at The ComedySchoolhouse. Check out the full list of workshops and courses [here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/?search=workshop).

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Welcome to the long form improv comedy show where YOU Spill the Tea and WE mop it all up to create improvised comedy and theatre! In Spill the Tea, the audience write their anonymous, juicy gossip and confessions which the cast use to fuel an hour of improvised laughs, characters and adventures. **7:30pm** Doors & Bar Open **8:00pm** Show Starts **Tickets** Early Bird 12€ *(book by Thursday)* General 15€ *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

**(EN)** **Duende Sessions**, Barcelona’s festival dedicated to experimental poetry, live sound, and hybrid performance, returns in 2026 with a full day program that merges cinema, spoken word, music, and visual art into a single immersive experience. According to the official program, the festival opens with a curated selection of videopoetry films, presented as “a selection of the best video poetry films around the world” . This cinematic introduction transforms the venue’s auditorium into a global window on contemporary poetic experimentation. The screenings are followed by the documentary **“The Window on Death Row”**, which tells the story of Joaquín José Martínez, “the first Spaniard exonerated from U.S. death row” . Directed by Linda Freund, the film invites audiences to reflect on justice, forgiveness, and the fragility of human life. **LIVE PROGRAM — POETRY, MUSIC & VISUALS** The live performances begin with **Anastazi Mouskai (GR)**, whose hypnotic, theatrical presence opens the festival with emotional intensity and embodied poetics. She is followed by **Philip Meersman (BE)**, presenting experimental poetry that expands the boundaries of spoken word through multilingual, socio political, and XR driven approaches. Next, **April15 (EN)** brings a tender fusion of spoken word, instrumental music, and song, a duo weaving intimate narratives through voice and melody. The program continues with the transdisciplinary trio **Elina Cerla (EN)**, **Verena Grundhammer (AT)**, and **Dagui (FR)**, who present a short but potent piece combining poetry, curated visuals, and live sound, creating a synesthetic micro universe. The first performance block closes with **Maria Baka & Stratos Sterianos (GR)**, whose work merges spoken word, movement, image, and electronic sound into a continuous act of becoming a dialogue between body, voice, and frequency. After a brief intermission, the evening resumes with **Alex Loro (ES)**, a key figure in Barcelona’s underground spoken word scene, followed by **Elizabeth Gex (EN/ES)**, whose viola driven practice bridges classical, flamenco, jazz, and improvisation. The program then moves into the darker, more electric side of the festival with **Daréka (FR)**, known for his internationally touring blend of spoken word and electronic experimentation, and **Palina (FR)**, whose work explores exile, love, and political displacement with emotional depth. Berlin based **Mad Kate (DE)** follows with an experimental poetry act rooted in body politics, radical imagination, and electronic performance. After a second intermission, **Gisela Arimany (CAT)** takes the stage with an experimental poetry performance enriched by sound driven visuals. The spoken word part of the festival closes with **Makis & Yzaura — HYPNOTIK TRANSPHORMATION**, a 40 minute immersive duet of spoken word, live sound, and visual composition described in their program notes as “a poetic journey, exploring the struggle against loneliness and the pressure of a world that constantly demands more” . The festival closes with the concert of **BLODYN**, an emerging artist born in Soriano and now based in Barcelona. With a voice that is not only heard but felt, BLODYN closes the festival with an intimate, powerful performance that marks the rise of a creator in full bloom. **ABOUT DUENDE SESSIONS** Duende Sessions positions itself as a platform for artistic risk taking, a space where poetry is not recited but embodied, where sound is not background but protagonist, and where audiences are invited into a shared, transformative experience. This year’s edition brings together artists from Greece, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, the US, and the UK, reflecting the festival’s commitment to international dialogue and experimental creation. **Tickets** \- There are various packages of tickets due to the venue's restrictions\. You need to choose what´s best for you\, including drinks and food\. **No cash transactions** will be permitted at the venue. You need to buy your drinks and food beforehand. **Drinks** \- Beer / Wine / Vermut / Soft drinks **Food** \- Sandwich \(Vegan\, Veggi\, and meat options \+ GF\) **There will be no tickets sale at the door. Tickets only via Entradium:** [GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://entradium.com/events/duende-sessions-festival-2026) **Timetable** 13:30 \- 16:00 \| Video Poetry / Documentaries screening 17:00 \- 22:30 \| Live performances Director - Makis Moulos In collaboration with Tomasa Cuevas Cívic Centre, Les Corts \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **(ES)** **Duende Sessions**, el festival barcelonés dedicado a la poesía experimental, el sonido en vivo y la performance híbrida, vuelve en 2026 con un programa de un día entero que fusiona cine, spoken word, música y artes visuales en una experiencia inmersiva. Según el programa oficial, el festival se inaugura con una cuidada selección de videopoesía internacional, presentada como “una selección de las mejores películas de videopoesía del mundo”. Esta primera parte convierte el auditorio en una ventana global hacia la experimentación poética contemporánea. A continuación se proyecta el documental **“The Window on Death Row”**, que narra la historia de Joaquín José Martínez — “el primer español exonerado del corredor de la muerte en EE. UU.”. Dirigida por Linda Freund, la película invita a reflexionar sobre la justicia, el perdón y la fragilidad de la vida humana. **PROGRAMA — POESÍA, MÚSICA Y VISUALES** Las actuaciones en directo se abren con **Anastazi Mouskai (GR)**, cuya presencia hipnótica y teatral marca el tono emocional del festival. Le sigue **Philip Meersman (BE)**, poeta multilingüe que expande los límites del spoken word a través de enfoques experimentales, socio políticos y XR. El dúo **April15 (EN)** aporta una fusión íntima de spoken word, música instrumental y canciones, tejiendo narrativas sensibles y melódicas. La propuesta continúa con el trío transdisciplinar **Elina Cerla (EN)**, **Verena Grundhammer (AT) y Dagui (FR)**, que presenta una pieza breve pero intensa donde poesía, visuales y sonido en vivo crean un micro universo sinestésico. El primer bloque se cierra con **Maria Baka & Stratos Sterianos (GR)**, cuya obra combina palabra, movimiento, imagen y electrónica en un estado continuo de transformación. Tras una breve pausa, el escenario recibe a **Alex Loro (ES)**, figura destacada del spoken word underground de Barcelona, seguido por **Elizabeth Gex (EN/ES)**, cuya práctica con la viola atraviesa lo clásico, lo flamenco, el jazz y la improvisación. La noche avanza hacia territorios más eléctricos con **Daréka (FR)**, reconocido por su mezcla de poesía y electrónica en giras internacionales, y **Palina (FR)**, poeta bielorrusa que explora el exilio, el amor y la identidad política. Desde Berlín, **Mad Kate (DE)** presenta un acto de poesía experimental centrado en el cuerpo, la imaginación radical y la performance electrónica. Tras una segunda pausa, **Gisela Arimany (CAT)** ofrece una pieza de poesía experimental acompañada de visuales sonoros. La parte de poesia del festival culmina con **Makis & Yzaura — HYPNOTIK TRANSPHORMATION**, un dúo inmersivo de spoken word, sonido en vivo y composición visual descrito como “un viaje poético que explora la lucha contra la soledad y la presión de un mundo que exige constantemente más”. El festival cierra con el concierto de **BLODYN**, artista emergente nacida en Soriano y afincada en Barcelona, cuya voz intensa y emocional cierra la noche con un directo envolvente y visceral. Su sonido, íntimo y poderoso, marca el brote de una creadora en plena expansión. **SOBRE DUENDE SESSIONS** **Duende Sessions** se consolida como un espacio para el riesgo artístico: un lugar donde la poesía no se recita, se encarna; donde el sonido no acompaña, lidera; donde el público es invitado a una experiencia compartida y transformadora. La edición 2026 reúne artistas de Grecia, España, Francia, Bélgica, Alemania, Austria, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido, reafirmando el compromiso del festival con el diálogo internacional y la creación experimental. **Entradas**: Debido a las restricciones del recinto, existen varios paquetes de entradas. Debes elegir el que mejor se adapte a ti, incluyendo bebidas y comida. **No se aceptarán pagos** en el evento. Es necesario que compres tus bebidas y comida de ante mano. **Bebidas**: Cerveza / Vino / Vermut / Refrescos **Comida**: Sándwiches (opciones veganas, vegetarianas y con carne + sin gluten) **No habrá venta de entradas en la puerta.** [COMPRA TU ENTRADA AQUI](https://entradium.com/events/duende-sessions-festival-2026) **Horario** 13:30 - 16:00 Proyección de videopoesía / documentales 17:00 - 22:00 Actuaciones en vivo **Director**: Makis Moulos En colaboración con el **Centro Cívico Tomasa Cuevas**, Les Corts

2-hora Spanglish+ improv jam & picnic—drop in y juega! Everyone welcome, con o sin experiencia. Come play, laugh y mezcla! ## **TBC’s Parkprov: Spanglish+ Improv Jam** 🎭 **Come and play—¡vamos a jugar!** Ven a jugar un poco de improv **in the open air** del anfiteatro del Parc del Nord! Absolutely everyone is welcome—**no experience necesaria**. We'll use Spanish, English, Spanglish, and **any other language you know**. During the jam, we’ll play **improv games together**, conoceremos a otros guay people, y pasar un buen rato. Whether you’ve tried **impro before** o si es tu **first time**, estaremos encantados de jugar contigo. We can't wait to meet you! ### **Take note — ¡Toma nota!** * This **no es un workshop,** solo es un safe space to intentar y play. * Join us y pasa un **unforgettable rato**. * **After the jam, hang out for some picnic time!** Puedes traer a drink or snack for yourself or to share. Or just hang and be awesome. ### **Tickets & RSVP** * **Price:** Pay what you can — **aporta lo que quieras.** * **RSVP:** Por favor, apúntate so we know how many people to expect! ### **Location — ¿Dónde nos vemos?** We’ll be at the **ampitheatre in Parc de l'Estació del Nord**, right here: [LOCATION/UBICACIÓN!!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q1ctBeHaxMcQm3X2A) \-\-\- Te esperamos con ganas! see you there!

Show Up Go Up is the most relaxed comedy show in Barcelona FREE Show - Interactive and Friendly. You only need to bring good vibes and money for drinks if you want them! It's the show where anyone that Shows Up can Go Up! Hosted by John Allis - The Unicycle Jousting Champion of New Zealand! Every Saturday 5pm at The Comedy Clubhouse - Barcelona's Only Comedy Club! Show Up by 4:45pm if you want to perform - Show Starts at 5pm exactly! This is the perfect opportunity to try stand-up comedy in a relaxed, pressure free environment - Or you're welcome to just come along, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! This is one of many [FREE Things to do at The Comedy Clubhouse](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-free-stuff/) \- Check out the full list of [FREE STUFF here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-free-stuff/).

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](http://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Hey! Queer me out: How about a safe space for our LGBTQIA+ community to chat, play and enjoy improv? A space where we get to be whoever we want on stage and do it in whatever way we want? This is what Queer Me Out is all about. Part jam, part hangout, we lead the way, you show up and watch and/or play! Queer Me Out is an LGBTQIA+ only space. If that's not you - sit this one out! **9:30pm** Doors & Bar open **10:00pm** Jam Starts **Tickets:** Early Bird **5€** *(book by Thursday)* General **7€** *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

Join us for a great afternoon full of fun games involving acting, improvisation, and theater! No experience or acting skills required. All you need is imagination! Anyone who is interested in trying something new is welcome. It's also a great way to meet people, or to practice your English. After the event we often also go for drinks and/or dinner together. **What do we do in this event?** We will play all sorts of games that involve acting and improvisation. Many of them you might know from the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". The games we play are different every time, but here are some typical examples: [https://youtu.be/Y_KMYPsPNXQ](https://youtu.be/Y_KMYPsPNXQ) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxRzV3gtDc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxRzV3gtDc) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXMcdieubL0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXMcdieubL0) If you don't like some of the games, then don't worry, you can participate in as many games as you want and you can skip any games you don't like. **How much does it cost?** We're charging 2 euros per person. This is just to help recover some of the expenses of the meetup account. We're hosting this event only for fun and we do not make any profit out of it. You can pay in cash or by Bizum when you arrive at the event. **In what language will this event be?** All games will be played in English. Of course, we do not expect you to speak perfect English, but without a basic level of English it will be hard to participate (if you're not sure about your level of English, just come along and try). **Can I come to just watch?** Sure! If you don't want to participate, or if you're not sure yet, then you're welcome to just come along and watch. **What do I need to bring or wear?** You don't need to bring or wear anything special. However, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily. **Do I need to prepare anything?** Nope! The whole point of improvisation is that you can't prepare anything :) **If I want to join, do I need to sign up?** Yes, please! Even if there are more than enough places, it is very important that you still sign up for this event. This is for two reasons: 1\. If not enough people sign up then we may have to cancel the event\. 2\. The more people sign up\, the more attractive this event becomes for other people to also sign up\. Anyway, if you forget to sign up you're still more than welcome to join :) **Where do we meet?** Due to the rain, today's event will be held at the Mercat Sant Antoni, where we can play under a roof. Please see the comments section of this event for more details. **Can I suggest some games to play?** Sure! If you know any fun games that are related to improv theater and that you would like to play, just let the organizers know before the start of the event. We're always happy to receive input from the participants. **Do you have a Whatsapp group to stay in contact after the event?** Yes, we do! If you want to join our group, please ask the organizers to add you, before or after the event.

🌞¡El sol y el calor ya han llegado a Barcelona! Y con ello, inauguramos la temporada de yoga al aire libre. ​🌊Te invito a una clase *frente al mar para mover el cuerpo, respirar y reconectar en un entorno único. ​🧘‍♀️La práctica es abierta a todos los niveles y combina una base de hatha con un toque inspirado en jivamukti. ​🟫Trae tu esterilla y cualquier accesorio que te apetezca usar (cinturón, bloques, etc). ​🗓 19 de Abril 2026 ​⏰️10h00 (60 ≈ 75 min) ​📍Espigó Bac de Roda 💎Aportación 12€ 🧘🏽‍♀️Si necesitas esterilla avísame **​La clase será en español o en inglés según las preferencias de la mayoría de los asistentes.* **Si el tiempo no lo permite, se cambiará la fecha de la clase y se avisará a los asistentes con antelación.​* 🇬🇧English​ *🌞The sun a*nd warm weather have arrived in Barcelona, and with them we're opening the outdoor yoga season!​ 🌊Join me for a class by the sea to move your body, breathe and reconnect in a unique setting. ​🧘‍♀️The practice is open to all levels and blends a hatha foundation with a jivamukti-inspired touch. ​🟫Bring your mat **and any props you'd like to use (strap, blocks, etc). **​The class will be held in spanish or english depending on the group's preference.* **​The class may be postponed in case of unfavorable weather. All attendees will be informed in advance.* ***Mat provided if needed (let me know in advance)* Para **clases privadas**, escríbeme por DM / For **Private sessions**, please DM me. - La puntualidad es de agradecer, si crees que llegarás tarde, avísame por favor. - Punctuality is appreciated; if you think you’ll be late, please let me know. 🤗Ven como eres, te espero en la esterilla. 🌞Come just as you are, I look forward to meeting you on the mat. Kary🙏🏽

Join us every other Sunday for an **Improv Comedy Workshop** The Clubhouse: Laietana & Nikki's in Barcelona (C/ Via Laietana 6). If you’ve always wanted to try it out yourself, or you have any improv or theater experience already, wanting to get back, this is the right place to do so. This workshop is for **actors and improv comedians**, who are looking for \- new improv games \- likeminded people \- a safe space to learn new skills \- an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone Our teachers are local improvisers from the scene in Barcelona that eagerly share their knowledge with anybody who’s willing to learn. Every Sunday from 15h-17h30 downstairs at The ComedyClubhouse. Simply drop by, or register beforehand on our website: [https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/) We have different teachers every week! Follow our Instagram [@thecomedyschoolhouse](https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyschoolhouse/) for updates on who the teacher will be. NOTE: This is a **\*pay what you want\*** workshop. Teachers will ask you to donate at the end of the workshop. Please bring cash if you would like to donate. This is one of many things you can learn at The ComedySchoolhouse. Check out the full list of workshops and courses [here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/?search=workshop).

**Just arrived in Barcelona?** Been here a while but still feel new? This is your room. **New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home. Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Your hosts are: **Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and **Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV). Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips. Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out. Best of all, the show is **free to attend**. You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it. *** **Quick Overview** ⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm 🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona 🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after 🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals ***Important***\*: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the\* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB)*** *to reserve your seats right away.* **Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB) and come laugh with us.** FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=meetupECIB) as well.

### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe. Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente. No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**. **Qué puedes esperar:** • Jam acústica abierta • Ambiente cercano y relajado • Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas • Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía **Algunas pautas:** • Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos • Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos • Cualquiera puede empezar una canción • Los oyentes también son bienvenidos 📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space 🕗 **Hora:** 19:30 **Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**

# The Clubhouse Spotlight The Clubhouse Spotlight is an English Stand-Up Comedy showcase featuring one of our favourite European headliners doing an extended set with support from talented warm up acts and a friendly host :) Beautifully Air-Conditioned Bar with a Variety of Delicious Drinks Available! If you're sick of tapas on Blai and can't stomach Opium anymore then The Clubhouse Spotlight is a great Saturday evening option for you. We choose great comedians every week and make sure they bring their best material! Every week we have a fresh lineups with new comedians from all around Europe and we rotate hosts so it's always guaranteed to be a new, interesting and hilarious experience! ## When, Who & How Much? **Every Saturday 8pm** Tickets: 12 euros online, 15 euros at the door Group discount: 10 euros for groups of 4+ that buy online \- Buy tickets through [The Comedy Clubhouse website](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-showcases/). Note: This show normally sells out by Friday so grab tickets quick to guarantee that you can come! We do keep a few door tickets on reserve as well, so if you can't buy online, you can try your luck by getting there early on the door! *Lateness/Refund Policy: If you don’t come on time, we may resell your ticket and not refund you, and you may not be allowed into the show. (see below for full late and refund policies)* *Come early to grab a drink. We have a full bar available (open 1 hour before the first show of the day) with beer, wine, mixed drinks, free snacks, and table games!*

**Disfruta de dos horas dibujando en un ambiente relajado, enfocado y acogedor.** No se requiere experiencia previa — **todos los niveles son bienvenidos**. Este es un **espacio de práctica, no una clase**: ven a dibujar, observar y compartir la sala con otros artistas. 🧍‍♀️ **El modelo en vivo estará presente una vez alcanzado el mínimo de 4 participantes confirmados.** 🖊 El precio incluye: – Acceso al espacio – Materiales básicos de dibujo (lápices, goma, papel y tablas de madera) – Pausa de 15 minutos – Una acogedora comunidad de artistas 💰 **Confirmado — 10€** *(confirmación hasta **48h antes del inicio** de la sesión)* 💰 **Entrada libre — 15€** 👉 Una vez confirmes tu asistencia, revisa tus mensajes: recibirás allí la información para realizar el pago. 🔸 **Sesión con modelo en vivo:** Se realizará a partir de **4 participantes confirmados**. 🔸 **Si hay menos de 4 confirmaciones:** La sesión continúa como **práctica de dibujo compartida**, dibujando **entre participantes y los objetos del espacio**, utilizando observación directa, imaginación y ejercicios auto-posados. El encuentro sigue adelante en cualquier caso. **ENGLISH** Spend two hours drawing in a relaxed, focused, and welcoming environment. No previous experience is needed — all levels are welcome. **Beginner friendly.** This is a **practice space**, not a class: come **to draw, observe, and share the room with other artists.** 🧍‍♀️ **A live model** will be present once a **minimum of 4 participants are confirmed.** 🖊 Price includes: – Access to the space – Basic drawing materials (pencils, eraser, A3 paper and wooden board for support) – A 15-minute break – A friendly community of artists **💰 Confirmed — 10€** (confirmation up to **48 hours before the session** starts) **💰 Drop-in — 15€** 👉 Once you confirm your attendance, **please check your messages** — you will receive the payment details there. 🔸 **Live model session:** Takes place with **4 confirmed participants**. 🔸 **If there are fewer than 4 confirmations:** The session continues as **shared drawing practice**, drawing **each other and the objects in the space**, using direct observation, imagination, and self-posed exercises. The session will go ahead in any case. **Session format (2 hours)** • 5 × 3-minute poses • 5 × 5-minute poses • 2 × 10-minute poses — 15-minute break • 5 × 3-minute poses • 2 × 15-minute poses

Hungry for some laughs? Come out to the new Comedy Clubhouse Laietana 19H (doors 18:30H) May 9th to watch 'Green on the Scene', featuring Barcelona’s newest comedians, fresh off the 8-week comedy intensive ‘Stand-up Bootcamp” with local comic and teacher Luke Messina (@lukemessinacomedy). 7 euros online (9 at door) Tix: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/green-on-the-scene/#tickets Come see history in the making!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! **AND TODAY IS OUR THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY!!!** So be ready for a celebration of everything that's made Improv Meetup wonderful: you, the amazing performers! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

The topic for May is "Ink" 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!

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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.