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Wine + Cheese Tasting & Movie Night 🍿 L'ETRANGER
**L’Etranger- 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔**
**🎬Date & Time: Thursday, January 15th, Wine & Cheese tasting with L’Etranger at 7pm and Screening at 8pm**
**📽️ Cinéma: Luminor, 20 Rue du Temple, Paris 4**
**🎟Movie Tickets: €5 – €9.5 [https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F624744/D1768503600/VF/253664/](https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F624744/D1768503600/VF/253664/)**
**🎟Tasting Tickets: €20**
**[https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-letranger-wine-cheese-tasting](https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-letranger-wine-cheese-tasting)**
Global Languages Night - Welcome !
\* FRANÇAIS\* (English version below)
Bienvenue à toutes et à tous !
Nous nous retrouvons tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis, de 20h à minuit, au Denfert Café, pour pratiquer les langues et échanger autour des cultures du monde, dans une ambiance conviviale et bienveillante.
Pour faciliter ces échanges libres, vous serez accueilli à votre arrivée par un hôte qui vous expliquera le concept et le déroulement de la soirée.
Chaque participant recevra une étiquette avec son prénom ou pseudo, ainsi que les langues et cultures qui l’intéressent — même si vous ne les maîtrisez pas encore.
Ce qui compte avant tout pour nous, c’est l’ouverture d’esprit et ce que chacun(e) peut apporter à la communauté à travers sa diversité linguistique et culturelle.
Impatients de vous rencontrer !
\* ENGLISH\*
Welcome everyone!
We meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at Denfert Café to practice languages and share conversations about cultures from around the world, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
To help these informal exchanges, you will be greeted upon arrival by a host who will explain the concept and how the evening works.
Each participant will receive a name tag with their name or username, as well as the languages and cultures they are interested in — even if you don’t speak them fluently yet.
What matters most to us is open-mindedness and what each person can bring to the community in terms of linguistic and cultural diversity.
We look forward to meeting you!
Que tal conversar em português? 🇵🇹🇧🇷🇨🇻..
🇵🇹🇧🇷🇨🇻..
*🍾 Entre 10 e 30 participantes internacionais*
🍷 Nos reunimos para promover intercâmbios culturais e praticar línguas estrangeiras.
🥂 Esta noite, o foco é em português! Para uma atmosfera amigável e intimista, o número de participantes é limitado. O endereço do evento será compartilhado apenas com aqueles que possuem uma carteira de membro anual válida.
Ao se juntar à nossa associação, você também receberá uma dica para verificar o número de participantes. A carteira de membro vem com uma vantagem: escolha um número de adesivo para ganhar um shot grátis no bar após conversar com outros membros do grupo.
**Preço do ingresso**: €5 (disponível aqui). ⬇️ [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
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🍾 Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux 🍷
Nous nous réunissons pour promouvoir les échanges culturels et pratiquer des langues étrangères. 🥂 Ce soir, tout tourne autour du portugais ! Pour une atmosphère conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement ne sera partagée qu'avec ceux qui possèdent une carte de membre annuelle valide. En rejoignant notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre un avantage : choisissez un numéro d'autocollant pour obtenir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec d'autres membres du groupe.
**Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ l[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
ChitChat International Night: Meet people, Make friends, Speak languages
🇬🇧 Welcome to Chitchat !
😎ChitChat is a friendly social event in Paris where people come together to practice languages and meet new friends. Whether you want to improve the language you’re learning, connect with locals, or simply enjoy conversations with an international crowd, you’ll feel at home. Perfect for newcomers, travelers, and anyone who loves meeting cool people. 🍻
Every Thursday - Starting at 7:30 PM
Timeout bar - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris
(We didn’t choose this place for nothing, the beers are cheaper than a croissant in the Marais 🥸)
Feel free to join our 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 group for faster and more efficient communication
🇫🇷 Bienvenue au ChitChat !
❤️🔥ChitChat, c’est le meilleur spot à Paris pour faire l’apéro, pratiquer les langues que tu apprends et te faire des potes du monde entier.
Nouveau en ville ? De passage ? Ou parisiens confirmé, c’est ici que tu peux discuter librement avec des locaux et des internationaux. 🍷
Chaque jeudi à partir de 19h30. ( T’as de la chance on accepte les retardataires ☘️)
au TimeOut - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris
(On n’a pas choisi ce bar pour rien — les bières sont moins chères qu’un ticket aller-retour de métro. 😉)
N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 pour une communication plus rapide et plus efficace
Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟
**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**What’s on the program?**
• Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖
• Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭
• Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
📩 **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Professional English Classes Online (Business and Interview Preparation)
✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills?
✅ Do you want more confidence speaking to friends and colleagues in English?
✅ Do you want to speak and learn from a native teacher?
✅ Tired of boring, traditional English classes?
My name is Belinda and I'm a professional and experienced English teacher. I have students throughout the world and can help you with whatever English needs you have in the following areas:
✅ Business meeting and presentation preparation
✅ CV review, analysis, correction and advice
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation
These 60 minutes classes will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.
✅ Small group weekend classes also available (2 or 5 hour immersion classes)
What do I have to do?
✍ Confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927
💵 Cost: 25€
⌚ When: Classes available 7 days a week
🕖 Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Where: Online
👥 Group Size: Just you!
★ Apero Gastronomique - French touch 🇫🇷 ★ Ⓜ️ Montmartre
Bonjour\* ! 😊\*
Envie de déguster un apéritif gastronomique tout en pratiquant la langue de Molière à Paris ? Rejoignez notre apéritif gastronomique dédié à la langue française pour les locaux et les internationaux qui souhaitent aider ou améliorer leurs compétences en français.
Nous avons trouvé un lieu confortable avec une petite mezzanine, et notre communauté s'agrandit ! À votre arrivée, présentez votre pass.
💬 Concept
Venez seul ou entre amis, et rejoignez-nous pour discuter, 🍷 partager un verre ou savourer un plat gastronomique !
Arrivez à l'heure qui vous convient, mais mieux vaut venir tôt pour profiter des conversations et rencontrer plus de monde !
À votre arrivée, demandez à l'organisateur un autocollant numéroté. Trouvez la personne qui porte le même numéro et gagnez un shot gratuit ou une petite dégustation de cocktail pour briser la glace avec les autres participants ! 🥂
**Infos pratiques :**
🕖 Horaires : de 19 h à 22 h.
💸 Gratuit avec le pass Socializus, qui nous aide à compter les participants.
💸 Option VIP : soutenez l'association, devenez VIP !
[https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)
📲 WhatsApp pour un rappel le jour même.
N'oubliez pas d'activer « Tout voir » :
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S)
Comment participer :
Vérifiez l'adresse exacte avec l'application gratuite et obtenez un pass gratuit :
[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/)
Aidez-nous à couvrir les frais et soutenez l'association avec une carte de membre annuelle :
[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
**Restez connecté :**
🔹 Meetup :
[https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (informations et rappels le jour même) :
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S)
(Activez « Recevoir tout » pour rester informé !)
🔹 Groupe Facebook :
[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
🔹 Page Facebook – Photos et mises à jour :
[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
🔹 Informations Socializus :
[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/)
Vous souhaitez nous aider ?
Rejoignez l'équipe de bénévoles et obtenez une boisson gratuite 🍴
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)
C'est 100 % gratuit, car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif qui vise à créer des rencontres conviviales et inclusives.
✦✦ Des changements de dernière minute peuvent survenir, mais tout est mis à jour via l'application avec le pass gratuit.
Afin de mieux gérer la fréquentation, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscrivez-vous uniquement si vous êtes sûr de pouvoir venir, nous comptons sur vous ! 😊
Venez pratiquer le français, aider des étrangers à l'apprendre ou simplement profiter d'une soirée gastronomique dans une ambiance conviviale !
Polish Culture Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Polyglot Club - * РУССКИЙ* / Français
\* RUSSE\*
Bienvenue à tous et toutes!
Le Polyglot Club est une communauté d'échange inclusive, dynamique et conviviale qui valorise la curiosité, la créativité et toutes les différences.
Nous nous retrouvons tous les vendredis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café pour pratiquer le russe et le français (avec nos amis russophones) et échanger sur les cultures russophones.
Pour faciliter ces échanges libres, vous serez accueilli(e) à votre arrivée par \*AXELLE\* & \*MARIE\* qui vous expliqueront le concept et le fonctionnement de nos soirées. Chaque participant(e) recevra une étiquette avec son prénom/ pseudo... même si vous ne maîtrisez pas le russe.
Ce qui nous intéresse, c'est votre ouverture d'esprit et ce que chacun(e) peut apporter à la communauté en termes de diversité et de spécificités linguistiques et/ ou culturelles autour du russe et de ses variations nationales ou régionales.
Impatients de vous rencontrer!
\* РУССКИЙ\*
Приветствуем всех!
Клуб Полиглотов — это инклюзивное, динамичное и дружелюбное сообщество, которое ценит любознательность, креативность и любые различия.
Мы встречаемся каждую пятницу с 20:00 до полуночи в кафе Denfert, чтобы практиковать русский и французский (с нашими русскоязычными друзьями) и обсуждать русскоязычные культуры.
Для неформального общения вас по прибытии встретят \*АКСЕЛЬ\* и \*МАРИ\*, которые объяснят концепцию и как проходят наши вечера. Каждый участник получит бейджик с именем/псевдонимом... даже если вы не владеете русским свободно.
Нас интересует ваша открытость и то, что каждый человек может привнести в сообщество с точки зрения языкового и/или культурного разнообразия, а также особенностей русского языка и его национальных или региональных вариантов.
Мы с нетерпением ждем встречи с вами!
Multi Language/polyglot Meetup in Paris 🇫🇷
Our polyglot Meetup in Paris is back 🤗✨
🇫🇷🇨🇳🇬🇧🇮🇩🇩🇪🇳🇱🇨🇦...
We'll be organising our Meetup next Friday at 7:30 PM.
⭕️ Seats reserved only for participants that did they reservations online.
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Our Meetup is for all expats and French speakers as well who are currently in Paris and who want to do a language exchange (For all languages but overall conversation will be held in English 🇬🇧 or French🇫🇷). The objective is to learn foreign languages, meeting new people from different countries and also sharing experiences in Paris at the same time. There is no specific theme for this Meetup, so you just come, present yourself and talk ! 😊
⭕️There will be a participation fee of 4€, EXCLUDE DRINKS. Payments on spot.
Please confirm your attendance to the host
[NOUVEAU LIEU] Soirée Polyglotte - Samedis - Nouveau concept : Tables par langue
🌍 **TU VEUX VOYAGER SANS QUITTER PARIS ?**
Rejoins notre grande soirée polyglotte chaque samedi au Baratin, dans un nouveau lieu. Une ambiance internationale, conviviale et parfaite pour pratiquer les langues et rencontrer du monde.
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[Reportage](https://polyglotclub.com/about_us.php#blank) JT de France2
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**HORAIRES**
• 20h à 2h00
• Le Baratin, 41 Bd Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris
• Métro Gare Austerlitz (lines 5, 10) or Place d'Italie (lines 5, 6, 7)
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**FONCTIONNEMENT**
NOUVEAU ! Des tables par langue, identifiées par des drapeaux, sont réparties dans le lieu. Chaque espace correspond à une langue ou à un groupe de langues (langues latines, asiatiques, etc.) afin de faciliter les échanges et la pratique orale.
À ton arrivée, un hôte t’accueille et te remet une étiquette avec ton prénom et les langues que tu souhaites pratiquer, pour favoriser les rencontres.
Toutes les langues et tous les niveaux sont bienvenus. Tous les âges et toutes les nationalités.
Aucune pression, juste l’envie d’échanger et de s’amuser.
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**PRIX**
• **Entrée GRATUITE !**
• Happy hour toute la soirée !
• Merci d’acheter au moins une boisson pour soutenir le bar. **Aucun surcoût appliqué**, prix du bar aux tarifs Happy Hour.
• [Tarif des boissons ici](https://polyglotclub.com/file/drink_baratin.jpg).
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**PARTICIPATION**
• Entre 30 et 50 participants chaque semaine. 🎉
Événement annoncé sur plusieurs plateformes, ne pas se fier aux chiffres d’inscription.
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**LE BARATIN**
41 boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris.
[Carte et avis.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pB6RJXwWKq6CYPN9)
* \- Emplacement central : 5 à 10 min à pied de la gare d’Austerlitz \(métro lignes 5 et 10\) ou de la place d’Italie \(lignes 5\, 6 et 7\)
* \- Grande terrasse : 50 places\, couverte en hiver\, agréable en été\, rue calme
À samedi pour ton tour du monde linguistique.
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🌍 **DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL WITHOUT LEAVING PARIS?**
Join our big polyglot night every Saturday at Le Baratin, in a new venue. An international, friendly atmosphere, perfect for practicing languages and meeting new people.
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**SCHEDULE**
• 8 pm to 2 am
• Le Baratin, 41 Bd Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris
• Metro: Gare d’Austerlitz (lines 5, 10) or Place d’Italie (lines 5, 6, 7)
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**HOW IT WORKS**
NEW! Language tables identified by flags are set up throughout the venue.
Each area corresponds to a language or a group of languages (Latin languages, Asian languages, etc.) to make conversations and speaking practice easier.
When you arrive, a host welcomes you and gives you a name tag with your name and the languages you want to practice, to encourage interactions.
All languages and all levels are welcome. All ages and all nationalities.
No pressure, just the desire to exchange and have fun.
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**FEE**
• **FREE entry!**
• Happy hour all evening!
• Please buy at least one drink to support the bar. **No extra charge**, bar prices at Happy Hour rates.
• [Drink prices here](https://polyglotclub.com/file/drink_baratin.jpg).
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**ATTENDANCE**
• 30 to 50 participants every week. 🎉
Event posted on several platforms, ignore attendee numbers.
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**BARATIN**
41 boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris
[Map & reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pB6RJXwWKq6CYPN9)
* Central location: 5 to 10 min walk from Gare d’Austerlitz (metro lines 5 and 10) or Place d’Italie (lines 5, 6 and 7)
* Large terrace: 50 seats, covered in winter, pleasant in summer, quiet street
See you Saturday for your linguistic world tour.
Denfert Polyglottes - Saturday Party
\* FRANÇAIS\* *(English version below)*
**Bienvenue à tous et toutes !**
Nous nous retrouvons tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café pour pratiquer toutes les langues et échanger sur les cultures du monde.
Pour faciliter ces échanges libres, vous serez accueilli(e) à votre arrivée par un(e) hôte(sse) qui vous expliquera le concept et le fonctionnement de nos soirées. Chaque participant(e) recevra une étiquette avec son prénom/ pseudo et les langues/ cultures qui vous intéressent... même si vous ne les maîtrisez pas.
Ce qui nous intéresse, c'est votre ouverture d'esprit et ce que chacun(e) peut apporter à la communauté en termes de diversité et de spécificité linguistique et/ ou culturelle.
***NB : Participation forfaitaire de 1,5€ pour couvrir les frais d'organisation***
***Prière de prendre au moins une consommation au bar !***
Impatients de vous rencontrer !
\* ENGLISH\*
Welcome everyone!
We meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at Denfert Café to practice languages and share about world cultures.
To facilitate these informal exchanges, you will be greeted upon arrival by a host who will explain the concept and how our evenings work. Each participant will receive a name tag with their first name/username and the languages/cultures that interest them... even if you don't speak them fluently.
What interests us is your open-mindedness and what each person can bring to the community in terms of linguistic and/or cultural diversity and specificity.
***NB : A flat participation fee of €1.50 to cover organizational costs.***
***Please make sure to order at least one drink at the bar!***
Can't wait to meet you!
★ Exchange Language ★
*🍾 Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux 🍷*
Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères.
🥂 Ce soir, toutes les langues sont les bienvenues !
L'ambiance est conviviale et décontractée, et le nombre de participants est limité. Les participants ne seront partagés qu'avec les détenteurs d'une carte de membre annuelle valide.
La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette et recevez un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe.
Prix du billet : 5 € (disponible depuis hier). ⬇️
[https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)
French and English Language Exchange at Les Berthom
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Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁
Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur :
* Le Dimanche 18 Janvier à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€.
Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9).
Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻
L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50.
Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit :
* La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes !
L’événement a un but d’échange de langue et culturel, en y ajoutant un côté social ! Ce n’est pas un speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^
En espérant vous voir très bientôt !
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Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁
We're back for a French & English language exchange event :
* Sunday, January 18th at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee.
Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9).
A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻
We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM.
The concept of the event is :
* The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) !
The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, with a touch of social. These events are not speed-dating, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^
We hope to see you soon !
★ Échange de langues latines 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 ★
*🍾 Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux 🍷*
Nous nous réunissons pour promouvoir les échanges culturels et pratiquer des langues étrangères. 🥂
Ce soir, tout tourne autour des langues latines (français, espagnol, italien..) ! Pour une atmosphère conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité.
L'adresse de l'événement ne sera partagée qu'avec ceux qui possèdent une carte de membre annuelle valide.
En rejoignant notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre un avantage : choisissez un numéro d'autocollant pour obtenir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec d'autres membres du groupe.
**Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
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Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Life of Frankenstein
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Life of Frankenstein,”** on the birth, evolution and impact of a tale of man-made monstrosity, with Bernard Welt, an emeritus professor of arts and humanities at George Washington University who frequently lectures on Frankenstein in literature, cinema, and culture.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-life-of-frankenstein](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-life-of-frankenstein) .]
Guillermo del Toro’s lush and lovingly produced film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel *Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus* is just the latest of many iterations of the story to capture the public’s imagination. People have watched Victor Frankenstein give life to his monster in numerous films, on television, and on stage, and even perform “Putting on the Ritz” with him thanks to the comic genius of Mel Brooks.
Mary Shelley did not just tell a tale. She spawned the modern genre of speculative fiction and gave rise to a myth that would crop up in debates over nature versus nurture and other matters. Even today it stokes anxieties over the potential impacts of robotics, artificial intelligence, and genetic engineering, by evoking the image of a monster turning on its progenitor.
Come gain a new appreciation of Mary Shelley’s creation with the help of Dr. Bernard Welt, who has studied the relationship between nightmares and the horror genre and is the author of *Mythomania: Fantasies, Fables, and Sheer Lies in Contemporary American Popular Art.*
Dr. Welt will start by telling a literary origin story almost as famous as Frankenstein itself, of how an 18-year-old Shelley started writing *Frankenstein* in 1816 while staying in a villa on Lake Geneva with two of her era’s leading poets, Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, her lover. Housebound by foul weather, the three read Gothic tales of ghosts and monsters and challenged each other to produce something even more terrifying. Mary dreamed up a story of a man who defied death by creating a living being out of scraps of deceased men harvested from graveyards and anatomy labs.
The resulting novel, *Frankenstein*, published anonymously in 1818, would by that century’s end become a touchstone in philosophical discourse on the nature of humanity and in political discussions of imperialism and populism. By the 21st century, Mary Shelley (as she became) had earned a more significant place in the literary canon than Byron and her husband Shelley.
We will examine how this grisly tale became a landmark of modern thought and look at the part played by numerous film adaptations from the first years of cinema to the present day. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: From a Theodor von Holst engraving in an 1831 edition of *Frankenstein* published by Colburn and Bentley of London.
English Language Exchange/Hangout
Join us in our English Conversation Meetup where we get to know one another, support each other and practice English! Whether you're a beginner or advanced speaker, we want to help support you wherever you are!
What to expect:
* introductions & ice breaker game
* read current events article
* discussion questions
* announcements
We will eat somewhere afterwards - hoping you can join!
BreadBreakers One-Meeting Book Club: Of Mice and Men
**BreadBreakers is a community where people of all different belief systems and backgrounds can create community - and what better way to do that than reading together?**
Join us as we combine the kind, curious, and welcoming atmosphere of a BreadBreakers dinner with the thought-provoking, fun format of a book club. Here's what to expect:
* We'll be reading *Of Mice and Men*, by John Steinbeck.
* This will be a one-meeting club, so if you've ever wanted to do a book club but couldn't commit to multiple meetings, here's your opportunity!
* Snacks :)
* BreadBreakers ground rules apply - we'll lead with curiosity, converse with kindness, and strive to dig beneath the surface level.
* We'll be gathering in Meeting Room 1 at the Reston Regional Library.
* Participants will be responsible for obtaining their own copies of the book. [Here's the Amazon link, if helpful.](https://www.amazon.com/Mice-Men-John-Steinbeck/dp/0140177396)
* Our BreadBreakers table hosts will come ready with questions and facilitation skills - you come ready to discuss!
**I've never attended a BreadBreakers event before - what is BreadBreakers?**
BreadBreakers is a community where neighbors from all different beliefs and backgrounds can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** Most frequently, we do this through the ancient practice of breaking bread around a common dining table.
But we're more than just a discussion group - we're a movement to heal our world's broken discourse and forge togetherness in a time of isolation and loneliness. **Through the sacred act of just "being" together, we're working to rebuild the town square, one table (or book club) at a time.**
BreadBreakers is a religiously inclusive by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA. All faiths, beliefs, and stripes are welcomed, and our leadership and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Collective's Dark of Night Party @ Rai's!!!
Per Collective:
Ooooh party people. LISTEN UP: we're doing something fun yet again. It's the only way we know how! On Friday Jan 23 Collective is holding a "Dark of Night" event at Rai's Rendezvous. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!?!?!? Come in black - your fanciest, your most emo, your most badass black leather...it ALL goes. And we're pulling a bunch of older Collective songs out of the shadows and putting them back on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY. We can't wait to see you!
4th Annual WOSP Run in Washington DC
Let’s run all together on Jan 17th for healthy tummies and happy smiles!
Get your sneakers ready for the 4th Annual WOŚP Run in Washington, DC! Join the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as we run to support pediatric healthcare! Whether you're a sprinter or a stroller-pusher, let’s paint the capital red with our hearts!
Where: 325 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA
When: Saturday, Jan 17, 2026, 2p
Let's show the world how DC plays with the Orchestra!
Biegnijmy wszyscy razem 17 stycznia dla zdrowych brzuszków i radosnych uśmiechów!
Szykujcie adidasy na 4. Bieg WOŚP w Waszyngtonie! Już w sobotę, 17 stycznia 2026, gramy razem z Wielką Orkiestrą Świątecznej Pomocy, zbierając fundusze na leczenie chorób u dzieci!
Nieważne, czy jesteś maratończykiem, czy spacerowiczem – rozgrzejmy stolicę USA naszymi gorącymi sercami!
Gdzie: 325 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA
Kiedy: Sobota, 17 stycznia 2026, godz.14:00
For more information about the charity, please visit [https://en.wosp.org.pl/](https://en.wosp.org.pl/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM3FpUnFyRHdnWHFkM2U4UXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5oFenDGPALrhiVcaMNdNGPNV8PiD3nMT_tcyJARF8KFr84KsFvQYNorNQSuQ_aem_x_P2u-1S_J2yl1r9IAZ-qQ)
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Satanic Panics
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics) .]
The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse.
Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds.
Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids.
Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since?
Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family.
Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care.
Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
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