Performing Artists

### **🔥 15 MINUTES OF FAME – The Stand-Up Comedy Showcase!** ## **🌟 Think You Have What It Takes?** Have you ever dreamed of a shot at fame? **15 MINUTES OF FAME** is **Barcelona’s biggest and shiniest stand-up comedy showcase**, where **comedy veterans and rising stars** battle it out for the spotlight! Each show features: 🎤 **Three top comedians** delivering **15 minutes** of their best stand-up. 🤣 **Three newcomers** competing with **5-minute sets** for a chance to shine. 🏆 **Audience voting** – You decide who wins the title of *Rising Star*! Make someone’s day! Crush someone’s dreams! And if you’re in the audience, tell your mum you made it. **Hosted by Oli Bussell.** *** ## **📍 Where & When?** 📍 **Secret Comedy Club, Barcelona** 🗓️ **Friday at 20:00h** 🎟️ **Get tickets now at Secret Comedy Club** *** ## **🔒 The Secret Comedy Club Experience** Located in the heart of **Barcelona**, **Secret Comedy Club** is the city’s premier **underground stand-up venue**, featuring the **best comedians in English and Spanish**. The intimate space brings you **raw, unfiltered comedy** just as it’s meant to be seen. Want food with your laughs? Upstairs, a **Chilean restaurant** serves delicious empanadas and drinks—**come early or stay late to enjoy!**

### 🎯 The Only Comedy Show Where You Can Throw Things at the Comedians **\| Secret Comedy Club\, Barcelona** *** ### 💥 Comedy Just Got Competitive – You’re the Judge, Jury, and Pitcher Step up to the plate for the most unpredictable comedy show in town! **Major League Bombs** is stand-up comedy with a curveball. Each week, brave comedians take the mic and swing for their pride — but there’s a twist. If their jokes don’t hit, YOU get to throw (soft) baseballs at them. That’s right, the audience holds the power to deduct points or knock them out of the game entirely! Will they hit a home run or run home? 🏆 One mic. One crowd. Zero mercy. 🔥 Bring your friends, your throwing arm, and your sense of humor. **Batter up!** There’s nothing else like this in Barcelona. It’s part stand-up, part chaos, and 100% interactive. You’re not just watching comedy—you’re shaping the show. Comedians have to win over the crowd or face the pitch (literally). Whether you’re here to laugh, heckle, or test your aim, **Major League Bombs** delivers an electric, unpredictable night out. Perfect for comedy lovers, game night fans, and anyone who thinks they can do better from the crowd. Spoiler: you probably can’t—but you can throw. 📲 **Follow us for show clips, audience reactions, and behind-the-scenes chaos on Instagram: [Secret Comedy Club](https://www.instagram.com/secretcomedyclubbcn_en/)** *** ### 🌟 The Secret Comedy Club Experience Tucked away in the heart of Barcelona, [Secret Comedy Club](https://secretcomedyclubbarcelona.com/) is the city’s underground hub for raw, real, and wildly entertaining live comedy. 🍸 Bar and Restaurant on Site – Grab a drink, get comfy, and prepare to heckle (gently). 🎭 Immersive Atmosphere – The audience is part of the show, and your reactions matter. ⚾ Small Venue, Big Energy – Every laugh, groan, and throw is up close and personal. 🔐 Secret Location, Shared Chaos – Not your average night out—this is comedy unfiltered.

Si te gusta el **humor negro,** el próximo viernes 16 de enero tendremos en Barcelona a Silvia Sparks con el mejor show en Español de humor negro, ¡literalmente!, y ya sabéis que yo nunca exagero (podéis ver cualquiera de mis otros shows y no voy poniendo cosas como esta, jeje) Aquí podéis ver info y valoraciones, pero NO compréis, que debajo os explico que este meetup tiene una oferta especial: https://www.atrapalo.com/entradas/sparks-el-show-de-humor-negro-silvia-sparks_e4857298/ Y solo para los que os apuntéis a este meetup, podéis comprar entradas a 10 euros en taquilla (en vez de los 15 euros en que esta anunciado). Cualquier duda os dejo mi telefono: 630386547

Mila Trani Cantautora y arreglista, vive y trabaja entre Barcelona y Milán, fusionando mundos musicales y artísticos con un enfoque ecléctico y contemporáneo. Con sus proyectos ha ganado numerosos premios internacionales y ha viajado por todo el mundo. Su último proyecto, “Menta Selvatica”, es un disco en italiano que fue lanzado en enero de 2025 con la discográfica catalana Segell Microscopi. La música que surge es el resultado de escuchas que van desde la tradición popular hasta el jazz, pasando por sonoridades mediterráneas. Son canciones que exploran un universo femenino en evolución a través de mitos, personajes y rituales, invitando a una emancipación hacia una existencia más auténtica y libre. Junto a Bartolomeo Barenghi, compositor, guitarrista y arreglista, con quien colabora desde hace varios años y que ha participado en los arreglos del disco, presenta un repertorio de canciones originales y versiones de temas significativos en su trayectoria artística. El espectáculo abarca sonoridades del Mediterráneo, jazz, ritmos caribeños y atmósferas de flamenco y fado, con un profundo amor por el folclore italiano, reinterpretado a través de una sensibilidad que evoca el fuerte componente teatral de la tradición. Las puertas se abrirán a las 20 hs La barra estará abierta durante todo el evento. Las opciones para la consumición incluída en la entrada serán : cerveza, vino, cava, vermut o refresco. La entrada comprada en puerta cuesta lo mismo pero SIN consumición. Las entradas compradas con código de descuento NO incluyen bebidas. [¡Entradas aqui!](https://entradium.com/events/mila-trani-bart-barenghi)

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](http://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** It’s the night you’ve been waiting for - the BIG Musical Improv Jam! Come along for a night of completely improvised scenes & songs, musical games, dazzling duets, and roaring group songs. We’ll have song games for every level, so whether you’re a total beginner or a musical improv pro, come along and get musical with us! **8:30pm** Doors & Bar open **9:00pm** Jam Starts **Tickets:** Early Bird **8€** *(book by Thursday)* General **10€** Group Ticket **55€** *(for groups of up to 8)* *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

*Please note that if you would like to attend an Art Therapy session, please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange for a different date and time that suits your schedule.* Introduction: Expressive Art Therapy promotes lasting health by integrating physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning. By using art in this way, we develop the capacity to give shape and form to our thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. What we will do: We will start with a talk to understand how you are feeling and what you hope to achieve from this session. During the session, you will have access to a variety of art materials as tools for self-expression, creativity, and emotional and mental support. About me: Hello, my name is Valentina. I am a certified Art Therapist and also an instructor in yoga, Pilates, and dance. I am a professional artist who studied Art Therapy at the Association of Art British Therapists and received a Master's degree in Art Therapy, interdisciplinary and human development, from IATBA Barcelona. I believe that creativity is key to unlocking our potential, and I am here to provide support in your healing journey. I am originally from Latin America, and I have lived, worked, and studied in New York, London, and Barcelona, where I am currently based. For more information or to book an appointment, please call or message me on WhatsApp at +34 661192530. The session will take place at Tandem studio, and if you wish to invite others to the session, please let me know. Thank you, Warm Regards, Valentina [https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart](https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) [https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/](https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/) Que haremos En esta experiencia, utilizaremos la terapia de arte para brindarle apoyo emocional y mental, mientras satisfacemos sus necesidades de auto expresión creativa y auto descubrimiento. Esta disciplina desarrolla la capacidad de dar forma a los pensamientos y emociones, lo que lo prepara mejor para enfrentar diversas situaciones sociales y desafíos en la vida. Primero, comenzaremos a conversar para conocernos. Desde el principio, quiero que te sientas cómodo, para que puedas explicarme cuáles cueles son tus necesidades y qué quieres obtener de esta session Luego utilizaremos varios elementos de arte para ejecutar la sesión de Arte Terapia. no te preocupes en absoluto, ya que te guiaré paso a paso. La experiencia terminará con tiempo para preguntas y también te proporcionaré algunos consejos de salud personalizados e integrales para mejorar tu vida diaria :) Sobre me Hola soy Valentina, soy Arte Terapeuta certificada, profesora de yoga, pilates y danza. ¡Es un verdadero placer apoyar a las personas en su vida! Creo que trabajar creativa mente puede dar a las personas acceso a su potencial más profundo. Soy originario de América Latina, y he vivido, trabajado y estudiado en Nueva York, Londres y Barcelona. Además, soy un artista profesional que trabaja en varias disciplinas. Durante mis 9 años de estancia en Londres, quise llevar mi gran experiencia en las artes y terapia corporal y psicología al siguiente nivel. Por esta razón, estudié Art Therapy en la Association of Art British Therapists. Después de eso, terminé mi Maestría en Arte Terapia, y desarrollo humano en IATBA, Barcelona, que ahora es mi hogar. Las sesiones se llevaran a cabo en tandem estudio Para hacer tu reserva por favor llama me o manda me un mensaje al +34 661192530 whatsapp Muchas Gracias Valentina Whats app + 34 661192530 [https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart](https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) [https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/](https://www.instagram.com/valentina.creative.wellness/)

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**Secret Selection** is our curated stand-up comedy showcase, bringing together **hand-selected comedians from the Barcelona comedy scene and beyond** for one high-quality night of live comedy at **Secret Comedy Club**. This is not an open mic. This is not a random lineup. Every comedian on this bill has been **carefully selected** because they deliver — strong writing, confident stage presence, and consistent laughs. ### A Curated Comedy Showcase in Barcelona Barcelona has one of Europe’s most exciting stand-up comedy scenes, and **Secret Selection** is where we showcase the best of it. Alongside top local comedians, we regularly feature visiting acts from across Europe and beyond — comics who are already touring, headlining, or about to break out. If you’re looking for a **reliable comedy show in Barcelona**, this is the night we recommend when people ask, *“Where can I see good stand-up here?”* ### The Secret Comedy Club Experience Secret Comedy Club is an **intimate, underground venue** designed specifically for stand-up comedy. The room is small, the audience is close, and the atmosphere is focused entirely on the performance. * No distractions. * No bad sightlines. * No oversized room killing the energy. You’re not watching comedy from a distance — you’re part of it. ### What to Expect * A **handpicked stand-up comedy lineup** * Comedians from **Barcelona and international scenes** * A fast-paced showcase with variety and momentum * A crowd that came for comedy, not background noise * The full **Secret Comedy Club** speakeasy vibe Whether you’re new to stand-up or a regular comedy fan, **Secret Selection** is built to deliver a consistently strong night out. ### Why Secret Selection? We have chosen these comedians from among our favourites in Barcelona and on our travels performing in different cities, so that you can trust how funny they are! If you want to experience **live stand-up comedy in Barcelona** the way it’s meant to be seen — close, sharp, and properly funny — **Secret Selection** is your show. 🎟️ **Seats are limited. Advance booking strongly recommended.**

El Ballet Estatal de Hessen ens presenta tres coreografies: *Midnight Raga*, de Marco Goecke, una peça que parteix de la música índia de Ravi Shankar creada especialment per a dos ballarins que interpreten l’inequívoc i nerviós llenguatge de moviments de Goecke. Continuarem amb *Bouffées,* de Leïla Ka, una reescenificació de la producció independent de la coreògrafa francesa. Aquesta guardonada obra creada el 2022 retrata cinc dones atrapades a les urpes del dolor. Alineats amb vestits de flors, els cinc cossos creen una cacofonia física i sonora, entrellaçant respiracions, gestos recurrents i un ritme en què cauen i es tornen a aixecar. I per últim *I am afraid to forget your smile,* un treball dels germans holandesos Imre i Marne van Opstal, estrelles emergents de l’escena europea de la dansa; aquesta peça per a sis ballarins presenta la veu i el moviment treballant en tàndem i en oposició, acompanyats de música coral. El Ballet Estatal de Hessen és la companyia de dansa que comparteixen el Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden i el Staatstheater Darmstadt. Fundada el 2014, des de la temporada 2020-2021 Bruno Heynderickx dirigeix el grup de 28 ballarins que produeixen cada temporada una mitjana de quatre programes de coneguts coreògrafs convidats, alemanys i internacionals. ***Midnight Raga*** **Coreografia i vestuari** Marco Goecke / **Música** Ravi Shankar, Etta James / **Il·luminació** Udo Haberland / **Assistent** c**oreògraf** Hedda Twiehaus / **Assajos** Ludovico Pace /**Direcció assajos** Jaione Zabala Martin / **Dramatúrgia** Nadja Kadel ***Bouffées*** **Coreografia, llums i vestuari** Leila Ka ***I am afraid to forget your smile*** **Coreografia** Imre i Marne van Opstal / **Escenografia i disseny il·luminació** Tom Visser / **Assaig coral i direcció musical** Ines Kaun / **Direcció assajos** Jaione Zabala Martin / **Dramatúrgia** Lucas Herrmann **Entrades** https://es.patronbase.com/_MercatFlors/Productions/2323/Performances **Notes importants** * Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. * Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. * Només ha d'indicar RSVP = "Sí" qui ja hagi adquirit o reservat la seva entrada. Si us plau, no us apunteu si no la teniu, perquè altrament ens complica determinar el quòrum real. *Text extret de la web del mercat de les flors*

¡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€.

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Got problems? Wanna hear songs about 'em? In this special cabaret performance, Ella and Joanna spin your pet peeves, hangups and heartbreaks into sultry show-stopping musical numbers to make it all feel better. Everything is 100% improvised and made up on the spot from the licks and the lyrics to the chords and the choruses. Perhaps your struggles will be magically solved through the miracle of music, or perhaps they'll only be made worse. Either way, your woes provide the material, and your hosts provide the jams. And keep an eye out for 2 very special invited guests! **7:30pm** Doors & Bar Open **8:00pm** Show Starts **Early Bird Tickets** (book by Thursday) Mainstage **12€** Mainstage + [Late Night](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona-improv-group/events/312210298/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=351897249) **17€** **General Tickets** Mainstage **15€** Mainstage + [Late Night](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona-improv-group/events/312210298/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=351897249) **21€** Group Ticket **80€** (for groups of up to 8) \*30% discount for current students of BIG

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Welcome to an improv experience beyond words that answers the question of what happens when language disappears. Four fearless improvisers dive headfirst into a world of pure imagination, using movement, emotion, and clown-like mischief to craft unforgettable stories—no script, no dialogue, just raw theatrical magic. With live music shaping each scene, expect the unexpected: playful absurdity, heartfelt moments, and a dash of delightful chaos. Prepare to see, feel, and experience improv like never before - perfect for speakers of any language, because, well... there is none! **9:30pm** Doors & Bar Open **10:00pm** Show Starts **Tickets** Early bird **10€** [Mainstage](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona-improv-group/events/312210259/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=351897249) + Late Night **17€** General **12€** [Mainstage](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona-improv-group/events/312210259/?eventOrigin=your_events&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=351897249) + Late Night **21€**

**ESPAÑOL 🇪🇸** **🎭✨ ¿Te apetece algo diferente?** * Un espacio para jugar, reír, conocerte y conocer gente nueva 🌍💫 * No necesitas experiencia, solo ganas de explorar, crear y disfrutar 🤸‍♂️💃 En el taller de Clown & Impro de Reclownexion: 💥 Jugamos con la espontaneidad 💥 Abrazamos el fracaso 💥 Creamos juntos en el presente 🎈 Plazas limitadas — ¡Reserva la tuya aquí 👉[https://reclownexion.com/formulario](https://reclownexion.com/formulario) 🗓 Recibirás todos los detalles por email. **📍 Barcelona, El Clot** **📅 Sábado 17 de enero · 10h** **⏱️ 4h** **💶 38€** Si tienes alguna duda, ponte en contacto conmigo por Whatsapp: **+ 34 623 925 492** Jean-Baptiste *** **ENGLISH 🇬🇧** **🎭✨ Looking for something different?** * A space to play, laugh, connect and meet new people 🌍💫 * No experience needed, just a desire to explore, create and enjoy 🤸‍♂️💃 In Reclownexion’s Clown & Impro Workshop: 💥 We play with spontaneity 💥 We embrace failure 💥 We co-create in the present 🎈 Limited spots — Book yours 👉[https://reclownexion.com/formulario](https://reclownexion.com/formulario) 🗓 You'll receive all details by email If you have any doubt, please contact me by Whatsapp: + 34 623 925 492 Jean-Baptiste

(Eng) We continue with our successful **FREE CULTURAL VISITS!** This time we will do a **TOUR OF VISITS TO ART GALLERIES IN EL BORN!** AFTER THE GREAT SUCCESS OF 1st PART, WE HAVE ORGANIZED a 2nd PART! We have planned a route of visits to 2 Art Galleries, close to each other, which are located inside 2 buildings with years of history in the beautiful and bohemian neighborhood of El Born in Barcelona!! **And then, after finishing the Art Galleries route... we will go have a coffee or have something together in that area!!** **COST:** Contribution of **only 1€** to the organizer (bring the exact amount and in cash, it is given upon arrival) to collaborate in the maintenance of the group and pay Meetup. **MEETING POINT:** Only people on the list of attendees will be informed by private message. We will bring a Meetup little sign! **LIMITED PLACES!!** **NOTE:** As in all activities, 1 No Show will be applied to people who remove themselves from the list on the same day of the activity (The 2nd No Show is definitive exclusion from the group). No Show directly it will be exclusion of this group! ....... **NOTICE:** This is a non-profit friendship group, and under no circumstances will the "Activity Organizer" assume responsibility for any possible damage that occurs to someone during the activity. By registering for the activity and participating in it, you assume and accept this disclaimer. .......... (Cast) Seguimos con nuestras exitosas **VISITAS CULTURALES GRATIS!** En esta ocasión **haremos la 2ª RUTA DE VISITAS A GALERÍAS DE ARTE EN EL BORN!** Hemos planificado una ruta de visitas a 2 salas de Galerías de Arte, cercanas entre si, que están situadas en el interior de 2 edificios con años de història en el precioso y bohemio barrio del Born de Barcelona!! **Y después, al terminar la ruta de las Art Galleries... iremos a hacer un café o tomar algo juntos por aquella zona!!** **COSTE:** 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 un cartelito de Meetup! **PLAZAS LIMITADAS!** **NOTA:** Como en todas las actividades se aplicará 1 No Show a las personas que se borren de la lista el mismo día de la actividad (El 2º No Show es exclusión definitiva del grupo). No presentarse directamente significará expulsión del grupo! **AVISO:** Este es un grupo de amistades sin ánimo 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 y participar de ella se asume y acepta este descargo de responsabilidad.

**Daniel Neihoff** is an *emerging singer/songwriter from Paducah, KY*. He has been described as “one of the best storytelling songwriters in Nashville.” Daniel grew up in a family of songwriters, with both his father and grandmother crafting melodies and lyrics. He wrote his first song at 8 years old, surrounded by a family fit for country songs – the old kind about struggle and lonesomeness, mistakes among enduring love. The melodies and legends were all around him in his family, and it all seeped in. His accolades are impressive: he won the Kerrville New Folk Competition in 2019, was a 3-time finalist of Songwriter Serenade, placed 3rd in the Woody Guthrie songwriter contest, and won the Rocky Mountain Songwriters Contest in 2023. Neihoff has also been featured on PBS and received praise from Lori Walsh, host of In The Moment on SDPB, who said, “Daniel Neihoff, you are just what we need.” **Eryn Michel**’s songwriting walks the tightrope between real-life mess and wild imaginings—like her life, you’ll never be quite sure whether she’s singing truth, fiction, or a generous splash of both, drawn from a résumé that almost sounds made up: convoy gunner in Iraq, staffer in the Obama White House, phlebotomist, janitor, wedding planner, voice actor, and private security for a king’s granddaughter. Her songs have earned her the 2024 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Grand Prize and a two American Songwriter lyric contest wins. **Reserve your seat by paying Scott Moore at [Moore Music in the House](https://www.mooremusic.org/). Suggested in-person contribution is $30.00. All proceeds go to the artists.**

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! Ready to work on more dynamic moves like rolls, slides, and drops?! Then this workshop is for you! We’ll do some skills from the top of the lyra and some from the bottom so make sure you can safely invert. Dress in layers – something to cover your back and elbows is key! Tricks include: parrot roll, lion roll, slides (”baby” drops). Prerequisite: Lyra Foundations + Must be able to invert from sitting in the hoop Cost of workshop: $65 *—Take two of Colleen’s workshops and get $10 in total savings—use promo code JOLLY10 at checkout!* Sign up: http://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events **Colleen’s workshops:** * **[Use Your Butt: Low-Flow, Pole-Assisted Body Part Balances (Intermediate) with Colleen Jolly](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=574701&stype=-103&sTG=54&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000146&date=01/17/26)** * [Spectacular Spreadies: Flying (Intermediate-Advanced) (Pole) with Colleen Jolly](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=574701&stype=-103&sTG=54&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000146&date=01/17/26) * [Roll Out: Intro to Rolls, Slides, and More! (Intermediate) (Lyra) with Colleen Jolly](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=574701&stype=-103&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000146&date=01/31/26) * [Bend Not Break: a Mobility-informed Backbend Workshop (Non-Pole) (All Levels/Beginner Friendly) with Colleen Jolly](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=574701&stype=-103&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000146&date=01/31/26) **About your instructor:** Colleen Jolly is a certified pole dance enthusiast and entrepreneur. She has been poling for 14+ years, owns and operates the International Pole Convention (PoleCon), is the Executive Director of the pole industry’s first trade association the IPIA, teaches movement in the DC metro area regularly, is a partner and instructor with 123 Poling.com, a Liquid Motion Master Trainer and On Demand Certification Coach, a RAD Mobility Ambassador, and was the Advanced Tricks and Mobility Instructor for the Pole Company. She is the model for the “Pole Anatomy” book by the Pole PT. Previously, she owned and managed a pole studio in Washington, DC. Currently Colleen regularly competes in pole dancing competitions at the professional level. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and with Snoop Dogg, but not at the same time. Her first book “Mobility for Pole” was published in the fall of 2022.

Join us for a Friday evening of creative practice\* and cozy conversation! Please visit the group page for details on event structure and what to expect: https://www.meetup.com/the-evening-art-society/?eventOrigin=your_groups Guests are welcome, though we request that you please let us know how many to account for. We don't want to run out of snacks! Kids are also welcome, with the understanding that this is a shared space intended to be comfortable for all and conducive to creative work. Reach out if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you! \*Because we ultimately just want to provide a safe, warm space for our community to enjoy on a weekly basis, our definition of this is pretty broad. Want to curl up with a good book? Working on the next great American novel? Looking for a café-like hum as the backing track to doing your taxes? You're also welcome here!

Collective's Winter White Party is BACK! Due to extremely popular demand, Collective is bringing it back again this January to help us get through the doldrums of January. Mark your calendars NOW! Collective rocks the best of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today covering rock, pop, pop punk, alt and country hits. Voted "Best Local Band" 2022 & 2024 by readers of Arlington Magazine. FYI: Ned's charges a cover starting at 9. The band goes on at 9:30

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! #### Wednesdays, 5:15pm – 6:15pm @Flying Buddha: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 Rehearsals @ON: 4/12 (1pm – 3pm), 4/19 (1-3pm), 5/3 (1-3pm), 5/4 (6-9pm) Performance @ON: Friday, 5/8 (7:30pm-9pm) **Step into the season of love and renewal with our next aerial hammock performance theme: “Spring Has Sprung.”** We’re calling all junior aerialists, dancers, and dreamers to embody the elements—earth, wind, fire, and flora—in a show that celebrates nature’s untamed beauty and vibrant awakening. Think ivy-draped goddesses, mischievous nymphs, ethereal fairies, and butterflies taking flight. Over 9 weeks, students will create and refine their choreography with the support of a coach while adding performative elements to bring their routine to life. Followed by 4 weeks of rehearsal in the performance space. The series culminates in a live showcase at ON St. Elmo on Friday, 5/8, for friends, family, and community. Students will explore: * Choosing music that enhances their style and storytelling * Building a character and express it through movement * Adding creativity, musicality, and nuance to choreography * Growing in a supportive environment that celebrates artistry and cheers on every performer Prerequisite: Participation in a previous youth aerial dance series. Class limited to 8 students. Ages 11+. Cost of workshop: $660 Sign up: https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events **What It’s Like to Perform at ON St. Elmo** Flying Buddha’s student showcase series is designed for anyone excited to perform—whether you want to step into the spotlight or deepen your personal movement journey. Performing at ON St. Elmo is a true professional experience: 🔹Professional lighting 🔹High-quality sound 🔹Live DJ introducing each act 🔹Option to perform under your own stage name 🔹Dinner-and-a-show atmosphere for your friends and family 🔹Professional videography 🔹A beautifully designed playbill featuring your bio and headshot The atmosphere is supportive, high-energy, and filled with performers of all backgrounds, levels, and styles. And if you want to take the series without performing, that’s completely welcome—your growth is what matters most. Please note: attendees under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.