Stand-up Comedy

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).

¡Barcelona Comedy Club te trae las mejores risas de domingo! ¡Y por solo 10€! Una tarde para disfrutar con los mejores monologuistas. Un total de 5 cómicos de estilos muy diferentes, para que puedas reírte de todo... ¡porque en la variedad está la diversión! Estaremos en el bar con más historia de la "Plaça de Sant Jaume": "CRAFT BARCELONA" (en el centro de Barcelona). En Barcelona Comedy Club safisfacemos tu necesidad de reír, apúntate y tendrás la entrada al show por solo 10€ con cerveza/refresco incluido... ¡sale casi gratis! ;) Este domingo, y como siempre, ¡vamos a tener agujetas en los abdominales de tanto reír! 😉 También os digo, no es el mejor evento para conocer a gente, generalmente vais a ver el show, os estáis unas risas y para casa, hehe. 📲 ¿Consultas? Te atendemos por Whatsapp o Telegram: (+34) 630386547. * Entrada sin reserva, 15€.

Agnes (Eva Victor) is a literature professor at Fairport, a liberal arts college in rural New England. She lives alone in an isolated house with a gray cat named Olga. A visit from her best friend Lydie (Naomi Ackie) brings back old memories. You are to [buy](https://www.cinemamalda.com/sorry-baby/) your own ticket for the screening at 13:00. We plan to gather after the show for a drink and some tapas to discuss the film American black comedy-drama film written by Eva Victor, in their directing debut. Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Curious about [BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) and our community? This is the perfect place to start 💙 Join us for a gentle Sunday morning sea dip and relaxed coffee meet up. A welcoming way to meet the community, connect with other women, and get a feel for BlueBound before jumping into sessions or classes. 🕙 When: First Sunday of every month at 10:00 📍 Meeting point: A café near the beach (exact location shared after sign up) We’ll meet at the café, grab a coffee if you’d like, then stroll down to the beach together for a refreshing dip in the sea. After our dip, we’ll dry off and stay on the sand to warm up and chat ☀️ This meetup is designed as a soft entry into the BlueBound Women community. No pressure and no experience needed. Just come as you are. 🌊 This is not a swim, just a gentle dip. **Cost** 💙 Free for BlueBound members If you’re not yet a member, you’re very welcome to join this meetup with a €5 one-off contribution. 👉 Join this [event only](https://buy.stripe.com/6oU7sEgiReRr2lU2XD8og04) for €5 If you’d like to be part of the wider BlueBound community, membership is €6 per month and includes access to all Community Dip & Coffee meetups, monthly online Circles, local connections and early access to events. 👉 Join as a [member](https://www.blueboundwomen.com/membership) for €6/month Your place is confirmed once payment is received. **Weather** We’ll dip in light rain, but not during electrical storms or unsafe water conditions. Updates will be shared via WhatsApp. **How to join** Click “Attend” and, if you’re a non-member, complete the €5 payment using the link above to confirm your place. Once confirmed, we’ll add you to the WhatsApp group so you can connect beforehand and feel comfortable arriving on the day. **About BlueBound Women** [BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) is a global community of women who love the water — from surfing and paddleboarding to wakeboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and more. We’re here to build confidence, connection and joy in and around the sea, exactly as you are. Come for the dip, stay for the community 💙

*[Debajo en español] Follow us:* [📸 ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnfriendslang/)**[@bcnfriendslang](https://www.instagram.com/bcnfriendslang/)** Hi everybody! This Sunday Speed-Dating for singles from 25 to 60 years old living or staying part of their time in Barcelona or near! Come to our express dating event! This activity is open to all nationalities. You will have option to talk one-to-one to different people. 🌟 Weekly Singles Evening in Barcelona. Meet real people, have a drink, enjoy 7 mini-dates at least, and discover real chemistry 🔥 ✅ Confirmed every Sunday ✅ Spots limited to keep balance ✅ Last week: **5 mutual matches!** Join us and make Sunday your favorite day 😄💘 Reserve your spot now, payment secures your seat. **The event costs 13€ for girls and for guys 13€. It's necessary to pay it beforehand.** You can pay cash at the door but texting us first for 15€. **IMPORTANT: Due to last-minute cancellation we have a few spots for girls younger than 45 at 6€ only if you book beforehand, otherwise 10€ at the door!** Book your ticket here and show your QR code at the entrance: [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/first-dates-express-age-25-60-in-barcelona-at-alice-secret-garden-tickets-1964814677592?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/first-dates-express-age-25-60-in-barcelona-at-alice-secret-garden-tickets-1964814677592?aff=oddtdtcreator) **It is essential to** **[Fill in the following information on this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcOwYoM6dT74S_al4mj2K0MMiXICDKJo8B-VbetTCgls9dfg/viewform?usp=dialog)**. Only once you pay you will have your seat for the event. If you just get enrolled on Meetup, you do not have your spot. **It is mandatory to order at least one drink per person.** A beer costs between 3 and 5 euros. **Casual dress is required: no flip flops, beach shorts or gym gear please.** **STARTING TIME: Girls at 19.45h. Guys at 20.00h** **How does the event work?** * **Welcome** → Guests arrive and register. Hosts welcome you. You will receive a sticker to write your name and stick it on your chest. This will help to remember all names. You will also have a pen and a sheet of paper just exclusively for you where you need to write the names of all the dates you will have and comments just for yourself. At the end of the event it is important that you scan the first QR CODE on your sheet and there will have to fill in your contact information: name, phone number, instagram, mail... and the name of the three people you like the most (It is a good idea to write all the names in the sheet as long as we are having the dates, and at the end just crossed out all except for the 3 we like the most). In the form we will also appreciate your feedback either good or negative to improve the event. You can grab a drink, nip the loo and relax in the indicated area. We ask the girls to come 15 minutes earlier than guys to start sitting them. In general we organise two groups divided by age range, but it depends on the number of participants. During the rounds a waiter/waitress will come just in case you need a refill! * **Rounds Begin** → Each participant has a mini-date (7 minutes) with another person. * **Rotation** → At the signal (host announcement or gong), the guys move to the next partner. The rotation is always counterclockwise direction so you need to move to your left side. Boys will be stand up 30 seconds to take notes and girls will remain sitting in same position. * **Half-break** → There is no half-break but if you want to pause, just ask the host if you can skip a round of 7 minutes so you can order drinks or food, go to the can or just relax at the garden. * **End of Rounds** → At the end we usually gather at the garden to have a drink. Like this you still have time to talk to people and make your decision. * **Fill the sheet** → Participants indicate who they’d like to see again. Maximum 3 names. It is important to scan the first QR code in your sheet to fill the form. We could increase the number of names voted but here we are **looking for the real sparkle. You can vote until monday at 18h!** * **Results** → **On tuesday in the morning**, the organizer shares mutual matches privately after the event by Meetup message. If you get a match, you will receive your match's contact information. In order to create a good atmosphere it's very important that in your profile you have a clear picture of you. If you do not have a picture of yourself, you will be kindly moved to waiting list. Even if you see waiting list try to get enrolled as I Will be accepting to keep a balance men/women. It helps to create a better ambience. **If you get enrolled and pay and in the end you can not make it, please inform us before the last 48 hours of the event. Otherwise you won't either be given the refund or scheduled for another day.** You are expected to respect and behave properly. Be polite with everyone. Otherwise the organization may decide to expel you from the event and prevent you from participating any other days. If everyone detects a suspicious behaviour, please inform immediately any of the hosts. For people older than 24! By getting enrolled to the event you accept to appear in pictures than could be published. If you don't feel like it, contact me. \-\-\- ¡Hola a todos! Este domingo tenemos **Speed-Dating** para solteros de **25 a 60 años** que vivan en Barcelona o estén pasando parte de su tiempo aquí o cerca. ¡Ven a nuestro evento de citas express! La actividad está abierta a todas las nacionalidades. Tendrás la oportunidad de hablar **uno a uno** con diferentes personas. 🌟 **Velada semanal para solteros en Barcelona.** Conoce gente real, toma algo, disfruta de **al menos 7 mini-citas** y descubre si surge la química 🔥 ✅ Confirmado cada domingo ✅ Plazas limitadas para mantener el ratio chicas-chicos ✅ ¡La semana pasada: 5 matches mutuos! Únete y haz del domingo tu día favorito 😄💘 Reserva tu plaza ahora; el pago asegura tu asiento. El evento cuesta **13€ para chicas y 13€ para chicos**. Es necesario **pagar por adelantado**. Puedes pagar **en efectivo en la entrada**, pero avisandonos antes, y en ese caso serían **15€**. 🔔 **IMPORTANTE:** Debido a cancelaciones de última hora tenemos **algunas plazas para chicas menores de 45 años a 6€ solo reservando previamente, en puerta serían 10€**. Reserva tu entrada aquí y enseña el código QR en la puerta: [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/first-dates-express-age-25-60-in-barcelona-at-alice-secret-garden-tickets-1964814677592?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/first-dates-express-age-25-60-in-barcelona-at-alice-secret-garden-tickets-1964814677592?aff=oddtdtcreator) Es muy importante que, al pagar, pongas en la **descripción** tu **nickname o nombre de Meetup** para poder identificarte fácilmente. [También es esencial rellenar este formulario con tu información](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcOwYoM6dT74S_al4mj2K0MMiXICDKJo8B-VbetTCgls9dfg/viewform). **Solo cuando pagues tendrás tu plaza confirmada.** Si solo te apuntas por Meetup, **no** tienes asegurada la participación. Es obligatorio pedir **al menos una consumición por persona**. Una cerveza cuesta entre 3 y 5 euros. Se requiere un estilo casual: no se permiten chanclas, pantalones de playa ni ropa de gimnasio. *** ## **HORARIO DE INICIO** 👩 Chicas: **19:45h** 👨 Chicos: **20:00h** *** # **¿Cómo funciona el evento?** ### **Bienvenida** Los participantes llegan y se registran. Los anfitriones os darán la bienvenida. Recibirás una pegatina para escribir tu nombre y pegarla en el pecho (ayuda a recordar los nombres). También tendrás un **bolígrafo y una hoja** exclusiva para ti donde escribirás los nombres de tus citas y tus comentarios personales. Al final del evento es **muy importante** escanear el **primer QR** de tu hoja para rellenar el formulario con tu: * nombre * número de teléfono * Instagram * correo electrónico * **los tres nombres** de las personas que más te han gustado *(Es buena idea escribir todos los nombres durante las citas y al final tachar todos excepto los 3 que más te gusten.)* En ese formulario también puedes dejar tu feedback para mejorar el evento. Mientras esperas puedes pedir una bebida, ir al baño y relajarte en la zona indicada. Pedimos a las chicas que lleguen **15 minutos antes** para poder sentarlas antes de que lleguen los chicos. Generalmente organizamos dos grupos por rangos de edad, dependiendo del número de participantes. Durante las rondas, un camarero pasará por si necesitáis pedir algo. *** ### **Inicio de rondas** Cada participante tiene una mini-cita de **7 minutos** con otra persona. ### **Rotación** A la señal del anfitrión (campana o gong), **los chicos se mueven** a la siguiente mesa. La rotación es siempre en **sentido antihorario** (te mueves hacia tu izquierda). Los chicos se levantan 30 segundos para tomar notas; las chicas permanecen sentadas. ### **Pausa** No hay pausa general, pero si quieres descansar una ronda de 7 minutos, puedes pedir al anfitrión saltarte una ronda para pedir bebida, comida, ir al baño o relajarte en el jardín. ### **Fin de rondas** Al terminar, normalmente nos reunimos en el jardín para tomar algo. Así puedes seguir hablando y tomar tu decisión final. ### **Rellenar la hoja** Indica los nombres de **máximo 3 personas** que te gustaría volver a ver. Escanea el **primer QR** y rellena el formulario. Podríamos ampliar a más nombres pero aquí realmente **estamos buscando la chispa real**, por eso el límite es de 3 nombres máximo a votar. Tenéis hasta el lunes a las 18h para votar. ### **Resultados** El **martes por la mañana**, el organizador enviará los **matches mutuos** de forma privada por mensaje de Meetup. Si tienes un match, recibirás la **información de contacto** de esa persona. *** # **Normas importantes** * Es fundamental que en tu perfil tengas **una foto clara de ti**. Si no tienes foto, te moveremos a la lista de espera. * Aunque veas lista de espera, apúntate igualmente: ajustamos para mantener **equilibrio chicos/chicas**. * Si te inscribes y pagas pero no puedes venir, debes informarnos **48 horas antes del evento**. En caso contrario, no habrá reembolso ni cambio de fecha. * Debes respetar el código de conducta estándar y la educación con todo el mundo. La organización se reserva el derecho de expulsar del evento inmediatamente a quién esté incumpliendo las normas. Si algún participante detecta algún comportamiento sospechoso de otro, por favor, que informe en seguida a alguno de los organizadores. *** ## **Para mayores de 24 años:** Al apuntarte al evento aceptas aparecer en fotos que podrían publicarse. Si no quieres aparecer, por favor, contáctanos.

¿Te gusta la música en vivo? En el bar Big Bang cada domingo a partir de las 20h, nos encontramos para crear noches muy especiales con gente que quiere compartir sus temas propios o sus versiones. ¡También cada lunes, miércoles y jueves a partir de las 20:30h! Músicos de todo el mundo vienen a tocar un par de temas, ofreciéndonos un espectáculo ecléctico. Entrada Gratuita. Consumición Mínima Obligatoria. ¡¡Tres horas de música en vivo!! ¡¡Ven y disfruta del show!! No se reservan mesas. Admisión por estricto orden de llegada. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Do you like live music? At the Big Bang Bar, every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet together to create a special show starring people who want to share covers or their own songs with us. Various musicians come to play a couple of songs, giving us a night of very different styles of music and sounds. Three hours of live music. Come and enjoy the show!

**Bienvenidos a nuestro querido Vermut de los años 80.** 🕺💃 Esta vez "Voy a pasármelo bien, un vermut con solo música española de los años 80s y 90s. Apúntate a este evento y disfruta de **buena música y buen ambiente.** Ideal para conocer gente, charlar y pasar un rato inolvidable. Para participar solo tienes que reservar tu plaza por **3,50 €**, en concepto de organización y reserva del espacio. Bizum o entradium (Socios 3€) Bizum: 605529542 Carlos (Poned vuestro nombre y Vermut 1 MAR Entradium:[Entradas aquí](https://entradium.com/events/vermut-de-los-80-voy-a-pasarmelo-bien-musica-espanola-de-los-80s-y-90s) **¡Te esperamos para vivir un vermut diferente, lleno de ritmo y nostalgia!** 🎶✨

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** ¿Y si el problema no tiene solución… pero sí transformación? ¿Qué pasa cuando insistir en arreglar algo solo nos agota más? **¿Qué hacer con los problemas que no tienen solución?** encuentro dirigido a personas que han aprendido que no todo se resuelve con voluntad, lógica o esfuerzo. Hay situaciones que no cambian, decisiones del pasado que no se deshacen y personas que no serán como esperamos. Exploraremos cómo afrontar lo inevitable: aceptación consciente, límites sanos, resignificación, gestión emocional y el arte de soltar sin rendirse. Con una mezcla de profundidad, humor inteligente e historias con las que todos nos identificamos, trabajaremos herramientas prácticas para dejar de luchar contra lo imposible y empezar a recuperar energía, claridad y paz. **aportación :** 5€ para gastos de organización. **Dirección:** Amaltea (calle Diputación 164) Te esperamos! :)

(Cast) Seguimos con nuestras **VISITAS CULTURALES GRATIS!** Y como cada 1er domingo de mes aprovechamos para visitar un museo! **En esta ocasión tenemos visita especial 2x1!** **Visitaremos LA EXPOSICIÓN AL AIRE LIBRE DE LOS PREMIOS GOYA DE CINE + EL MUSEO DEL DISEÑO DE BARCELONA!!** **La 40ª edición de los premios Goya de Cine se celebra en Barcelona!** Y se ha hecho una exposición especial en el nuevo Parc de les Glories! Visitaremos esta exposición y posteriormente, aprovechando su cercanía, iremos a ver el **Museo del Diseño**, icónico lugar emplazado en la Plaça de les Glories. **Al acabar la visita iremos como siempre a tomar algo!!** Puedes hacer ambas partes (Expo Cine + Museo), o sólo la Expo de los premios Goya de Cine. Obviamente, si puedes, lo más recomendable es hacer el 2x1 jajaja **COSTE:** Todo Gratis!! con **aportación de sólo 1€ al organizador** (llevar la moneda justa y en metálico, se entrega al llegar) para colaborar en el mantenimiento del grupo y pagar a Meetup. **PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO:** Se informará sólo a las personas de la lista de asistentes con mensaje privado.LLevaremos Cartel de Meetup! **PLAZAS LIMITADAS! ACTIVIDAD SÓLO PARA PERSONAS DEL GRUPO! NO HAY PLAZAS PARA +1,+2,..** **ATENCIÓN:** Como en todas las actividades se aplicará 1 No Show a las personas nuevas que se borren el mismo día de la actividad (El 2º No Show es exclusión definitiva del grupo). No presentarse estando en lista significará expulsión directa del grupo. DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: Este es un grupo de amistades sin animo de lucro, y bajo ninguna circunstancia el “Organizador de la actividad” asumirá responsabilidad por cualquier posible daño que ocurra a alguien durante la actividad. Al registrarse en la actividad se asume y acepta este descargo de responsabilidad. ................................. (ENG) We're continuing **our FREE CULTURAL VISITS!** And like every first Sunday of the month, we're taking the opportunity to visit a museum! **This time we have a special 2-for-1 offer!** **We'll visit THE GOYA FILM AWARDS OPEN-AIR EXHIBITION + THE BARCELONA DESIGN MUSEUM!!** **The 40th Goya Film Awards** **are being held in Barcelona!** And a special exhibition has been set up in the new Parc de les Glòries! We'll visit this exhibition and then, since it's nearby, we'll go see the **Design Museum**, an iconic place located in Plaça de les Glòries. **After the visit, we'll go for a drink, as always!** You can do both (Film Exhibition + Museum), or just the Goya Film Awards Exhibition. Obviously, if you can, the 2x1 deal is highly recommended! **COST**: All Free!! **With a contribution of just 1€** to the organizer (please bring the exact change in cash; it will be collected upon arrival) to help maintain the group and pay Meetup. **MEETING POINT:** Only those on the attendee list will be informed via private message. We will have a Meetup sign! **LIMITED SPACES! THIS ACTIVITY IS ONLY FOR GROUP MEMBERS! NO SPACES FOR ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS!** **ATTENTION:** As with all activities, a one-time no-show will be applied to new members who withdraw on the day of the activity (a second no-show will result in permanent removal from the group). Failure to attend while on the list will result in immediate removal from the group. ........... DISCLAIMER: This is a non-profit group of friends, and under no circumstances will the "Activity Organizer" assume responsibility for any harm that may occur to anyone during the activity. By registering for the activity, you assume and accept this disclaimer.

It's happening again! **WHAT:** Free Improv Drop-in. No experience needed / beginner friendly! (18+ for now; plans for a "kids and parents" drop-in are in the works) **TIME & PLACE:** Sunday 1:30pm - 3pm Delaware Library - 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015 in the Community Room **WHAT TO BRING:** Punctuality, yourself, a good attitude, and a willingness to have fun and be a bit silly and goofy around others. That's it! **WHAT THIS IS:** A time for fun and exploration. We're going to do improv warm-up exercises and play silly improv games. Think of it as "dipping your toe" into improv comedy. **WHAT THIS IS NOT:** Deep improv training with scene work; a place of judgement or worrying what others think; a place where you're expected to know what you're doing. Please mention in the comments if you're planning on attending or use the "attending/interested" function; it really helps me plan the class depending on the amount of people participating. Feel free to comment / spread the word / message me if you have any questions. Thanks!

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

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

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! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

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!

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard