Play Reading

Our first reading will be The Hour of the Star (1977), a short novel by Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. With just 96 pages, it is an intense and powerful book by one of Brazil’s most beloved authors. The novel follows Macabéa, a young woman living on the margins of society in Rio de Janeiro. Through an unusual and sometimes meta narrative voice, Lispector reflects on language, authorship, poverty, invisibility, and what it means to tell someone else’s story. The discussion will be held in English, but you’re welcome to read the book in any language. We’ll meet at Backstory Bookshop (downstairs), and after the discussion we’ll continue the evening with a casual get-together over coffee or drinks nearby, for anyone who feels like staying. **[Please RSVP for the meeting here](https://www.backstorybookshop.com/event-details-registration/reading-women-book-club)!** New readers are welcome!

IMPORTANTE! Apuntarte a la mesa en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es) (no solo por meetup), ya que llevamos el conteo de las plazas libres de esta manera. Plazas de cada mesa limitadas. Es necesario ser puntual, ya que se organizan los juegos y se explican antes de la partida (si llegas a mitad de explicación casi seguro no podrás jugar a nada) Jugaremos a difentes partridas cada semana, mirad las mesas libres de más agrado en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es) La lista de nuestros juegos es: [https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1) Se pide una donacion de 1€ para nuevos juegos a los no socios (habrá una lata-hucha en la sala ponlo tu mismo, nadie te controlará si lo pones o no) (Si el numero de gente no llega al mínimo recomendado para el juego puede que se distribuya la gente en otras mesas o se cambia el juego)

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

## 🇪🇸 👇 Start your weekend with games, laughter, and new friends! Every Friday **19:00–24:00**, join us for good vibes, great food, and **100+ games** to explore. 📍 Pasa Tapas Restaurant (Barceloneta) 💸 **Prices** **BGB Club:** FREE entry **Entry:** 5€ (drink included, beer/soft drink) 🎮 200+ games • English & Spanish • Up to 120 players 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn/) By attending, you agree to be photographed or filmed for event promotion. *** 🎲 **Noche de Juegos @ Pasa Tapas (Viernes)** ¡Empieza el fin de semana con juegos, risas y nuevos amigos! Cada viernes **19:00–24:00**, disfruta de buen ambiente y **más de 100 juegos**. 📍 Restaurante Pasa Tapas (Barceloneta) 💸 **Precios** **BGB Club:** entrada GRATIS **Invitado:** 5€ (bebida incluida cerveza/refresco) 🎮 Más de 100 juegos • Inglés y español • Hasta 120 personas 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn/) Al asistir, aceptas ser fotografiado o grabado con fines promocionales.

🇪🇦 (🇬🇧 version below 👇🏼) ¡Hola a tod@s! 😃 ¿Te gustaría conocer a otras personas LGBT+ 🏳️‍🌈 con tu misma pasión por los juegos de mesa 🃏? Y si tuvieras también la oportunidad de cantar? 🎙️ **El viernes 27 de marzo** lo pasaremos pipa en nuestra quedada de **Juegos de mesa 🎲 LGBT+ 🌈 y Karaoke 🎤**! 🎊🥳 **Podrás unirte/irte del evento cuando quieras 🗽** 📍 **Nos reuniremos a partir de las 19:30h** en **S Bar, La Rouge** (Rambla del Raval, 10) donde podremos jugar adentro o aprovechar su fantastica **terraza** 🌃 con aire acondicionado natural 🌬 y diseño de exteriores 🌴🌳 🤩 Nuestros juegos incluyen: Catán 🎲, Exploding Kittens 🙀, Cards Against Humanity 🤣, Gestos 🤟, Pictionary ✏️, Jenga, Love Letter 💌, Carcassonne, Virus 🦠, Cluedo, Azul, Uno 🃏, Taboo 💬 (🇪🇸 y 🇬🇧), Ticket to Ride 🚂 y **un juego más a cada evento** 😮 **¡No dudes en traer tus juegos para divertirnos aún más! 😁** ⚠️ **Se requiere mínimo una consumición en el bar** 🍷🍺🍸🍹🥃🍟🍢 Si te gusta cantar 👩🏻‍🎤👨🏼‍🎤, podrás enseñar tu voz o desahogar tu alma con la ayuda del alcohol 🥴 GRATIS 🆓 después (o durante) de los partidos 🎤🎶🎵 Alrededor de media noche, l@s que queramos, podemos ir a bailar junt@s 💃🕺🔊🎧🎶🎵 MUY IMPORTANTE 🤑 Puedes pagar la cuota de participación de **6 euros** al llegar en efectivo 💶 (NO Bizum NO tarjeta de crédito 💳) **Trae a un amig@ gratis** 🆓️: válido para un nuev@ miembr@ 😉 💥¡LAS TARJETAS DE FIDELIDAD YA ESTÁN AQUÍ!💥 🎟️ ¡4 eventos por el precio de 3! Paga 18 € y cada evento te sale a solo 4,50 €; úsala cuando quieras durante 2 meses. 🎟️ Tarjeta Anual BQS: ¡10 eventos + 1 GRATIS! Solo 54 € por un año completo de experiencias junt@s 🤗 ✅ Ahorra dinero ✅ Olvídate de tener que traer efectivo ✅ Consigue merchandising BQS gratis 👕🧢 y más descuentos al asistir a más de 10 eventos🤩 Si necesitas más información, puedes escribirme por WhatsApp en el +34631546465 (Ale 🧔🏽‍♂️) Únete a nuestro **Grupo de WhatsApp** para recibir fotos/vídeos 📷 que hagamos junt@s y mantenerte en contacto con tus nuev@s amig@s a través de este enlace: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L66J083tzQh1oecI3EjbXD Podrás echar un vistazo a nuestros eventos a través de nuestro **Instagram**🤳🏼: https://www.instagram.com/bcnqueersquad/ Me muero por jugar a juegos de mesa y divertirnos junt@s, ¿y tú? 😉 🇬🇧 Hi everyone! 😃 Would you like to find other queer people 🏳️‍🌈 with a passion for board games 🃏? What if you could sing 👩‍🎤 & go clubbing too? 👯‍♂ **On Friday, March 27th** we'll have a blast at our **Queer 🌈 Board Games 🎲 with Karaoke 🎤**! 🎊🥳 **You can join/leave the event any time you want 🗽** 📍 **We will meet from 7:30 p.m.** at **S Bar La Rouge** (Rambla del Raval, 10) where we can play inside or take advantage of its fantastic **terrace** 🌃 with natural "air conditioning" 🌬 and "exterior" design 🌴🌳 🤩 Our games include: Catán 🎲, Exploding Kittens 🙀, Cards Against Humanity 🤣, Pictionary ✏️, Jenga, Gestures 🤟, Love Letter 💌, Virus 🦠, Carcassonne, Cluedo, Azul, Uno 🃏, Taboo 💬 (🇪🇸 & 🇬🇧), Ticket to Ride 🚂 & **there will be a new game each event** 😮 **Feel free to bring your games too for even more fun! 😁** ⚠️ **Minimum one consumption required on premises** 🍷🍺🍸🍹🥃🍟🍢 If you like singing 👩🏻‍🎤👨🏼‍🎤, you can showcase your voice or just let loose and have fun after (or during) the games 🎤🎶🎵 FOR FREE 🆓 Around midnight, those of us who are keen, we can go clubbing together 💃🕺🔊🎧🎶🎵 VERY IMPORTANT 🤑 You can pay the participation fee of **6 euros** upon arrival in cash 💶 (NO Bizum / NO Credit Card 💳) **Bring a friend for free** 🆓️: valid for one new member 😉 💥LOYALTY CARDS ARE HERE!💥 🎟️ 4 events for the price of 3! Pay €18 and each event is only €4.50; use it whenever you want for 2 months. 🎟️ BQS Annual Card: 10 events + 1 FREE! Only €54 for a full year of experiences together 🤗 ✅ Save money ✅ Forget about bringing cash ✅ Get free BQS merchandise 👕🧢 and more discounts when you attend more than 10 events 🤩 If you need more information, you can write to me on WhatsApp at +34631546465 (Ale). Join our **WhatsApp Group** to receive photos/videos 📷 that we take together and keep in contact with your new friends through this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L66J083tzQh1oecI3EjbXD You can take a look at our events and keep updated on our future activities through the **Highlights** on our **Instagram**🤳🏼: https://www.instagram.com/bcnqueersquad/?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D I can’t wait to play boardgames and have fun together, don’t you? 😉

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 usually 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) **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 intend to make any money 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 you do need to have a basic level of English, because otherwise it will be difficult 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 you're not sure if you want to participate, 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 cloths 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 :) **Where do we meet?** We meet in the Parc de la Ciutadella. If you're coming from the Arc de Triomf and enter the park, turn left directly after the entrance. You will see a big industrial art piece (see photos). Keep walking until you passed it. We will meet right behind this art piece. When we arrive at the meeting point we usually upload a selfie to the photos section of this event, so you can recognize us. We also usually bring a small A4-sized meetup sign. **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.

IMPORTANTE! Apuntarte a la mesa en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es ](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es), (no solo por meetup) ya que llevamos el conteo de las plazas libres de esta manera. Plazas limitadas. Es necesario ser puntual, ya que se organizan los juegos y se explican antes de la partida (si llegas a mitad de explicación casi seguro no podrás jugar a nada) Jugaremos a difentes partridas cada semana, mirad las mesas libres de más agrado en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es) La lista de nuestros juegos es: [https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1) Se pide una donacion de 1€ para nuevos juegos a los no socios (habrá una lata-hucha en la sala ponlo tu mismo, nadie te controlará si lo pones o no) (Si el numero de gente no llega al mínimo recomendado para el juego puede que se distribuya la gente en otras mesas o se cambia el juego)

This month's pick: Rune by Carlos Sánchez **[BUY THE COMIC HERE!](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/rune/)** Love comics? Obsessed with graphic novels? Want to meet other kids who feel the same? **Kids** **Comic Club!** is for you. Join **Camila** (11), the creator and host of this brand-new book club, for fun chats about cool stories, amazing drawings, favorite characters, and all the comics you can’t stop reading. At Comic Club, you’ll: ✨ Read a comic or graphic novel chosen for the month (voting every session for the next pick together!) 💬 Talk about what you loved (or didn’t!) 🎨 Explore the artwork and how it tells the story 🤝 Make new friends who love comics as much as you do 🌟 Share your own recommendations too! Camila will be leading the club with the help of her parents — and together you’ll make each session fun, friendly, and full of imagination. Come join the club and dive into epic stories with other young readers! Instructions 1. Swing by the shop to pick up a copy of your book 2. Read it 3. Come discuss it Easy peasy! Happy reading!

**PLAZAS COMPLETAS. Puedes apuntarte en la lista de espera y añadir tu número de teléfono para avisarte si se libera alguna plaza.** **¿Te gustan los juegos de mesa y la cocina japonesa?** Nos unimos a [Casa Hanaka - Mas Guinardó](https://www.kasahanaka.com/) para traeros una tarde - noche divertida en la que podrás degustar la gastronomía japonesa mientras juegas a tus juegos de mesa favoritos. Puedes venir con tus amistades o sin compañía, los miembros del #TeamKLEFF (personas con camiseta roja) te ayudaremos a encontrar con quien y a qué jugar en esta actividad abierta a todo el mundo. 📍 **Lugar**: [Plaça de Salvador Riera, 2, Horta-Guinardó, 08041 Barcelona](https://share.google/QfjTdWbO5Ay6OiROg) 💸 **Entrada gratuita** 🕐 Sábado 28 de marzo, 17:30h a 22h 👥 40 plazas. 🗣️ Castellano, catalán e inglés. ⚠️ **No olvidéis reservar vuestra plaza en el [formulario](https://kleff.es/tarda-de-jocs-i-cuina-japonesa/)**. Si finalmente no puedes venir, por favor, cancela tu asistencia para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu lugar. Durante el transcurso del evento se realizarán fotografías y vídeos que podrían ser publicadas en las redes sociales y los sitios web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/). Si no deseas salir, rogamos nos lo confirmes para no tomar imágenes de tu persona. **¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DgrLMW8MP8nGVDYuArohm0?mode=gi_t) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/)

**ESPAÑOL 🇪🇸** 🎭🌙 **Clown + Astrología Psicológica - Un taller diferente que no te esperas** Explora tus arquetipos, tus ciclos personales y tu carta natal **jugando con tu cuerpo y tu Clown**. Conecta contigo, con tu creatividad y con los demás de una manera divertida y transformadora ✨ 💥 Encárnalo y explóralo a través del juego y la experiencia Clown 💥 Descubre sentido, dirección y confianza en tu camino 💥 No necesitas experiencia previa **Co-animado por:** * **Hasha** (astrología psicológica y transformación personal) * **Jean-Baptiste** (facilitador Clown y de procesos creativos) 📅 Domingo 29 de marzo · 10h-18h 📍 Barcelona, El Clot – Salón Pugliese 💶 68 € Plazas limitadas — ¡Reserva la tuya aquí 👉 [https://reclownexion.com/taller-de-astrologia-psicologica-y-expresion](https://reclownexion.com/taller-de-astrologia-psicologica-y-expresion) 💌 Escríbenos por Whatsapp si quieres más info: +34 623 925 492 **Hasha & Jean-Baptiste** _________________ **ENGLISH 🇬🇧** 🎭🌙 **Clown + Psychological Astrology** – a workshop you didn’t expect Explore your archetypes, personal cycles and natal chart **through your body and Clown**. Connect with yourself, your creativity, and others in a fun and transformative way ✨ 💥 Embody and explore through Clown and play 💥 Discover meaning, direction and confidence in your path 💥 No previous experience needed **Co-hosted by:** * **Hasha** (psychological astrology and personal transformation) * **Jean-Baptiste** (Clown facilitator and creative processes guide) 📅 Sunday, March 29 · 10am-6pm 📍 Barcelona, El Clot – Salón Pugliese 💶 68 € Limited spots — Book yours 👉 [https://reclownexion.com/taller-de-astrologia-psicologica-y-expresion](https://reclownexion.com/taller-de-astrologia-psicologica-y-expresion) 💌 Contact us on Whatsapp for more info: +34 623 925 492 **Hasha & Jean-Baptiste**

TBA- We will do lunch before the play too! Tickets are on sale now only $20.

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

This is the First Friday of the month and a CABS Meeting. it is our 29th year Birthday month of meeting in public places. Check out on Facebook and [www.cabsgames.org](www.cabsgames.org)

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves! ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan