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Offener Leseabend
## Wo & Wann?
**JEDEN MONTAG** findet die offene Lesebühne des Autorenforums Berlin statt (außer an Feiertagen)
**BEGINN**: 20:00 Uhr
**ANMELDUNG zum Lesen: ab 19:30 Uhr**
beim Moderator des Abends – siehe [Termine](http://autorenforum-berlin.de/wordpress/termine/);
Die Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung ist kostenlos.
**SCHWARTZSCHE VILLA**
**Großer Salon**
Direkt am S/U Rathaus Steglitz
Grunewaldstr. 55
Der offene Leseabend stellt das Herzstück des Autorenforums e.V. dar. Er steht nicht nur Mitgliedern, sondern grundsätzlich jedem Autor und jeder Autorin offen, der gerne einen unveröffentlichten Text vor Publikum präsentieren möchte. Auch Kritik kann jedermann üben. Wer lieber zuhören möchte, kann einfach am Montagabend um 20.00 in der Schwartzschen Villa erscheinen. Für Lesewillige gilt die unten stehende ausführliche Information (mündliche Anmeldung ab 19:30 Uhr).
*Unfortunately at the moment, it's only possible to present German texts. Unpublished texts that are already translated into German are highly welcome!*
## Was erwartet Sie?
Im Großen Salon der Schwartzsche Villa treffen Sie auf einen Kreis von Literaturbegeisterten, die Ihrem Text eine ernsthafte und fundierte Kritik spenden. Das Publikum wechselt. Es ist gemischt, geeint durch das Interesse an Texten.
Die Autorinnen und Autoren des Abends lesen aus ihren bislang unveröffentlichten Kurzgeschichten, lyrischen Texten, Erzählungen, Romanen, manchmal auch aus Theaterstücken. Die Autoren stellen nicht sich selbst, sondern ihre Texte der Kritik.
Wir verstehen uns als Arbeitsbühne. Deshalb wird bei uns nach den Lesungen nicht geklatscht.
Die Texte werden nach der Lesung des Autors auf handwerkliche Stärken und Schwächen „abgeklopft“. Es geht im Forum daher nicht um weltanschauliche Debatten. Im Idealfall hat der Autor/die Autorin nach einer Lesung und der Kritik verstanden, wo die Stärken und Schwächen seines Textes liegen, woran es seinem Text noch fehlt, was er ändern sollte und wo er bei seiner Überarbeitung ansetzen kann.
Der Abend endet gegen 22.00. Im Anschluss können Sie mit den Autoren im Café der Schwartzschen Villa noch ins Gespräch kommen und manches aus dem Literaturbetrieb erfahren. Wir sind im Kontakt auch mit namhaften Vertretern desselben.
Also – nicht gleich verschwinden! Dranbleiben.
Reden Sie mit den Forumianern!
## Sie möchten selbst lesen?
Wenn Sie selbst im Autorenforum lesen wollen, gibt es einige Dinge zu beachten. Wir bitten Sie sehr herzlich, sich mindestens einmal vor Ihrer ersten Lesung bei uns mit unseren Gegebenheiten vertraut zu machen. Ihren Lesewunsch können Sie dann ab 19.30 Uhr (Einlass) bei der Moderatorin oder dem Moderator eines Leseabends anmelden.
**Wir weisen ausdrücklich daraufhin, dass über die Annahme und Reihenfolge der Lesungen die jeweiligen Moderatoren entscheiden und es NICHT zwingend nach der Reihenfolge der Anmeldungen geht!**
In der Regel reicht die Zeit nur für drei Autoren je Abend und die Nachfrage ist oft recht hoch. Falls Sie einen lyrischen Text vortragen möchten, bringen Sie bitte mindestens 10 (zehn) Kopien mit, damit Ihr Publikum mitlesen kann. Die Kopien erhalten Sie selbstverständlich zurück.
# Wie üben wir Textkritik?
Nach der Idee von Maik Turni
## **Anschleichen**
**Wie wirkt der Text auf mich?** (Keine Angst vor Adjektiven! )
**Was habe ich gehört?** (Zusammenfassung (Nacherzählung))
**Was blieb unverstanden** (akustisch oder logisch)
## **Unter der Lupe**
**Was ist das für ein Text?**
(Prosa: Genre? Lyrik: Welche Art lyrischer Text?)
**Thema**
(Welches Thema berührt der Text? Hat der Autor sein Thema im Griff?
Ist es überzeugend/plausibel/gut recherchiert, vielleicht sogar zu faktenreich?)
**Figuren**
(Wie wirken die Figuren? Wer ist die Hauptfigur? Welches Problem hat die Hauptfigur?)
**Perspektive**
(Wie verhält sich die Erzählperspektive zum Thema / zu den Figuren?)
**Sprache**
(Welche Bilder sind stimmig / welche nicht?
Was lässt sich zum Rhythmus sagen?
Sind die Sätze syntaktisch und grammatikalisch korrekt?)
**Dramaturgie**
(Schafft der Text es, Spannung zu erzeugen? In welcher Reihenfolge werden die Dinge erzählt?)
**Bedeutung**
(Gelingt es dem Autor, die Bedeutung, die er seinem Text geben will, auch im Leser entstehen zu lassen?)
## **Klarspüler**
Fragen werden an den Text gestellt, nicht an den Autor!
Daher sollte der Text antworten.
## **Weichspüler**
Wird bei uns nicht verwendet.
Aber es gilt: Nicht der Autor wird kritisiert, sondern der Text!
Hart zum Text, sanft zum Autor!
Lasst uns IM PARK treffen und Deutsch sprechen
📢 WICHTIG 📢
Diesmal organisieren wir das Treffen draußen, im Tilla-Durieux-Park gegenüber The Playce in Potsdamer Platz. Wir sitzen auf dem Gras, wo der Boden flach ist. Wenn möglich bring bitte Picknickdecken mit.
Stammtisch Portugiesisch Deutsch
Importante: O grupo é ativo e o encontro acontece toda segunda (geralmente tem pelo menos 10 participantes, mesmo que não apareçam aqui no aplicativo). A gente se organiza mais por um grupo de WhatsApp do que pelo MeetUp. Entre em contato com Timur para ser adicionada/o ao grupo de WhatsApp.
Hallo Leute / Oi, pessoal!
Hallo an alle! Montag machen wir einen Sprachaustausch Portugiesisch-Deutsch. Wir treffen uns um 19:00 Uhr im Yorkschlösschen. Es ist egal, ob du bereits gut Portugiesisch sprichst oder erst dabei bist, die Sprache zu lernen, lass uns gemeinsam üben! Wir sehen uns dort :)
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Temos um evento bacaninha para quem quer praticar alemão e/ou português em Berlin. Vamos nos encontrar às 19:00h no Yorkschlösschen. Não importa se você já fala bem alemão ou se tá só aprendendo, vamos praticar!
Prenatal Yoga & Sound Healing
**Nurture Yourself and Your Baby**
This gentle class combines **Prenatal Yoga** to support your body during pregnancy with **Sound Healing** to promote deep relaxation and connection. Ease tension, build strength, and create a calming space for both you and your baby.
**Perfect for all stages of pregnancy.**.
German Sprachcafé at Denizen! From A1 to B2 *Read Description
**Hi everyone!**
We’ll now be meeting twice a week at Denizen House (Köpenicker Str. 40, 10179 Berlin), on **Mondays and Wednesdays**!
* **Mondays:** levels A1 to B2
* **Wednesdays:** levels B1 to C1
We work with dedicated materials tailored to each level, so everyone will have a place to practice and improve.
**Event schedule**
* **18:00 – 18:30** Arrival and registration
* **18:30 – 19:50** Sprachcafé
* **19:50 – 20:00** End and clean up
Please be aware that the moderated event starts at **18:30**. Before this time, we are busy setting up the space.
Registrations usually take place around **18:15 / 18:20**.
Participants are kindly asked **not to arrive too far in advance** at the house.
If someone arrives much earlier, Denizen may ask them to pay either for a drink (consumption) or for a **day pass**, as the space is a co-working environment during the day. **Please remember, our event is only happening from 18:00 to 20:00**
**How the Sprachcafé works**
We use different materials to help participants gain confidence in German. Together with whiteboards and our volunteers, the Sprachcafé is based on **interactive conversations** in small groups.
**Participation fee**
The Sprachcafé has a **participation fee of 5 €**, which helps cover organizational costs and **includes one soft drink for free**.
Tickets can be purchased directly on the day of the event, card and cash payments are accepted.
As the Sprachcafé has become very popular, we now need to **limit the number of participants**. Please understand this measure; it ensures that everyone has a comfortable space to practice.
We kindly ask you to be **rücksichtsvoll** and only RSVP “Yes” if you are certain you can attend.
If your plans change at the last minute, please update your RSVP so someone on the waiting list can take your spot.
Getting your ticket early can help secure your place.
**Please note**
Our event will begin **promptly** at the scheduled start time.
If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee your participation, even if you have a ticket or have RSVP’d.
We encourage all guests to arrive on time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
**About Denizen**
Denizen is a new-style co-working space focused on being an integral part of local communities.
Located on the ground floor of the historic Eiswerk on Köpenicker Straße in Kreuzberg, Denizen House is a communal place providing work, refreshment, and recreational facilities throughout the day. Think of it as a living room for the neighborhood.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know.
If you’d like to contribute to this night, send me a message!
Ich freue mich schon!
Grüße,
**Nacho**
Lerne Reden zu halten und Menschen zu begeistern | Berliner Rhetorikmeister
Liebe Rhetorikfreunde,
Habt ihr Lust, die Kunst des Redens zu erlernen?
Du kannst als Gast einfach reinschnuppern oder als Clubmitglied das volle Programme nutzen.
Mithilfe eines ausgezeichneten praxisorientierten Programms kannst du einen von 11 verschiedenen Lernpfaden auswählen und in 5 aufeinander aufbauenden Stufen lernen:
* frei und ohne Blackout zu reden
* unterhaltsam und überzeugend zu präsentieren
* souverän zu moderieren
* Deine Körpersprache wirkungsvoll einzusetzen
* spontan zu einem vorher unbekannten Thema zu pitchen
Haben wir dich neugierig gemacht?
Ganz gleich, ob du einfach mal „reinschnuppern“ oder dein Können gleich mit einer kurzen Stegreifrede unter Beweis stellen möchtest – wir freuen uns auf dich.
Willkommen sind
* Redebegeisterte
* Redescheue
* Kreative, denen die Werkzeuge zur Kommunikation fehlen
* Angestellte/Selbstständige, die besser vor Publikum oder vorm Chef reden wollen
Du kannst bei uns alle aktuellen Herausforderungen trainieren:
* Präsenztreffen vor Publikum
* Onlinetreffen
* Präsentieren
* Pitchen
Wir freuen uns auf rege Teilnahme und Anmeldung.
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Der Eintritt ist kostenfrei.
Wir beginnen pünktlich um 19:00 Uhr. Einlass ab 18:45 Uhr.
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💬 🇫🇷 : Conversation du Mardi Soir B1✨
Salut à tous et à toutes !
**Les objectifs des rencontres "Speak French" sont :**
\- parler français \!\,
\- rencontrer de nouvelles personnes\.
**Le principe :**
\- conversation libre sur des sujets d'actualités\, culturels\, la vie de tous les jours\,…
\- je vous corrige de temps en temps\, sans interrompre la conversation\.
\- la conversation est fluide\. Chacun\.e intervient quand il / elle le veut\.
\- groupe de 8 personnes maximum ou 2 personnes minimum \(\+ moi\)\.
☝️ATTENTION !! **Vous devez avoir un niveau B1 pour participer.** Pas plus, pas moins.
À bientôt !
Clémence 🕊
**[parlezvsfr.com](https://parlezvsfr.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips)**
Soirée Francophone @ Prenzlauer Berg
On se rencontre mardi prochain pour discuter en français dans une ambiance amicale chez le café / resto Spreegold en Prenzlauer Berg, ou on a réservé une table (il faut demander du French Meetup).
Le restaurant n'accepte pas les paiements en espèces.
Merci et à bientôt!
PS: Si quelqu'un venait à oublier de régler sa commande (cela est malheureusement déjà arrivé), je vous demanderais de bien vouloir participer aux frais de consommation à hauteur de **0,50 €** par personne. Merci de votre compréhension.
Meet up francophone MITTE
Bienvenue :)
Rejoignez-nous si vous parlez français couramment et aimez rencontrer des gens francophones pour bavarder.
A bientôt!
FUTURE PARENTS
Social picnic for singles 35+ who want kids and a family someday.
Future Parents Social is designed for single adults who are open to having a child in the future, whether through intentional co-parenting, a meaningful connection, a long-term relationship, or modern family building.
This social picnic welcomes open-minded people interested in genuine human connection in a relaxed and intentional atmosphere. The meeting is focused on thoughtful conversations with others who share similar values and future intentions.
Monbijoupark, Berlin
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Limited to a maximum of 16 participants
(up to 8 women and 8 men)
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Advance payment required. More information and tickets via Eventbrite:
[https://www.eventbrite.de/e/future-parents-social-tickets-1990288767280](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/future-parents-social-tickets-1990288767280)
Due to the limited number of spots, reservations are confirmed only after payment.
Please bring your own snacks and drinks.
**Mutual Matching:** After the event, participants may privately indicate who they felt a genuine connection with. Contact details are only shared when two participants select each other.
**Guest Invitation Option:** Ticket holders may request a complimentary spot for a friend who is also interested in building a family in the future and shares similar values and life goals. Guest spots are subject to availability and maintaining a balanced group.
Classic Rosés - the best pink wines of France
It’s time to think pink again, as the weather improves and the long warm evenings scream for a cold glass of fruity freshness.
But rosés are not just frivolous summer tipples. The best examples are world class, due to the history of the regions, geography of the landscapes and technical innovations going back centuries.
Let’s learn all about it as we taste some of the best bottles in France (and by extension, the world):
Clairet from Bordeaux – the OG
Tavel - the only specialist rosé AOC in France
Bubbly from Alsace
Loire Valley – the spiritual home of rosé
Provence – the more recent standard-bearer
Languedoc – the new pretender
As well as these classics I have a randomer as usual to liven things up.
I maintain that pink wines are great with food, so I’ll supply some dips, seafood, cheese and other snacks to prove it!
This really is the last word in rosé wine tasting, so I hope to see you there.
Cheers, Sean
Salon Soirée
**Salon Soirée**
On June 13th, Festin Supper Club invites you into a hidden waterfront villa just outside Berlin for an intimate evening of food, music, art, and conversation.
Hosted at the historic Seepalais at Müggelsee — a romantic lakeside residence inspired by Prussian Berlin — the private estate opens only occasionally for carefully curated gatherings and celebrations.
**Lakeside Sunset, Art, Music & Culinary Fare**
This special edition unfolds alongside the Friedrichshagen “Open Atelier” weekend, with
Seepalais itself becoming part of the artistic trail for the evening.
Guests are warmly invited to explore the neighborhood galleries before concluding lakeside at the villa, where a final exhibiting artist will offer a private viewing of her work within the historic
residence itself.
As sunset approaches, guests will move freely between elegant salon spaces, balconies above the water, and the lakeside terrace while enjoying music, conversation, fine wines and flowing culinary creations
throughout the evening.
**Hosted by Festin Supper Club**
The evening will feature seasonal New York-inspired 12 course menu by Festin founder and NYC-born personal chef Deborah Tomassini-Buechner — designed for lingering, sharing, and enjoying
without formality.
Two drinks are included throughout the evening alongside a relaxed musical atmosphere and occasional live piano moments.
96€ Early Bird
Limited capacity
20€ deposit via paypal to **info@festin-berlin.com** confirm your attendance.
UPDATE:
I am delighted to share a first glimpse of the evening's culinary offerings. As always, the menu remains subject to a few seasonal refinements, but I hope it gives you a taste of what awaits.
Sweet Pea Mousse on Crisp Herb Tuile
Salted Artisan Butter, house made Focaccia & Grissini
Apple & Roquefort on Crostini
Chilled Watermelon-Feta Brochettes & Garden Herbs
Crispy Truffled Quail Egg
Cucumber Canapés, Dill & Tomato
Courgette Roulades, Whipped Ricotta, Basil & Pine Nut Gremolata
Truffle Brûlée with Citrus-Cured Shrimp & Caviar
Sake-Cured Salmon, Nori, Grapefruit
Mini Beef Wellington, mushroom duxelles, pancetta, dijon mustard, greens
Golden Polenta Cakes with Spiced Lamb & Apricot
Chocolate Bliss Bites, Lemon-Ricotta Mousse
Carrot-Cardamon Cake, Cream & Pistachio
Lemon-almond Macaroons
We look forward to welcoming you ✨
EN SCÈNE ! THÉÂTRE EN FRANÇAIS ! BERLIN
Bienvenue à sur le formulaire d'inscription en ligne de *En Scène*, un atelier annuel de théâtre en français à Berlin.
Avec ***En Scène***, préparez-vous à monter un spectacle et à créer en collectif des beaux souvenirs. Nous vous invitons à explorer les différentes techniques théâtrales dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant. Que vous soyez un·e amateur·rice passionné·e ou que vous découvriez le théâtre pour la première fois, la comédienne Anais Caillaud vous accompagnera tout au long de la saison.
Rejoignez-nous et laissez libre cours à votre créativité.
Niveau Requis en français : B2
**Prix normal** : 731€
**Réduit :** Pour les étudiants, les personnes à revenus faibles ou en recherche d'emploi, sous présentation d'un justificatif, 602 €
**Inscription en cours d'année** : Prix recalculés en fonction des séances restantes
Inscription sur ce lien : https://widgets.yolawo.de/w/0/bookables/68679f85ac526b42f55d9189
Pour tout autre question, veuillez contactez : anais.caillaud@coursetjardins.org
Amicalement,
L'équipe *En Scène*
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Willkommen beim Online-Anmeldeformular für *En Scène*, einem jährlichen Theaterworkshop in französischer Sprache.
Mit ***En Scène*** und bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, eine Aufführung zu organisieren und unvergessliche Erinnerungen zu schaffen. Wir laden Sie dazu ein, die verschiedenen Theatertechniken in einem spielerischen und wohlwollenden Rahmen zu erkunden. Ob Sie ein begeisterter Amateur sind oder das Theater zum ersten Mal entdecken, die Schauspielerin Anais Caillaud wird Sie während der gesamten Saison begleiten. Die Saison wird mit einer Aufführung abgeschlossen.
Machen Sie mit und lassen Sie Ihrer Kreativität freien Lauf.
Kontakt : anais.caillaud@coursetjardins.org
Erforderliches Sprachniveau in Französisch: B2
**Normalpreis** : Ganz Jahre 731€
**Ermäßigt :** Gilt für Studierende, Menschen mit geringem Einkommen und Arbeitssuchende – Nachweis erforderlich: 602 €
**Anmeldung während des Jahres** : Preis neu berechnet entsprechend der verbleibenden Sitzungen
Anmeldung here : https://widgets.yolawo.de/w/0/bookables/68679f85ac526b42f55d9189
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Das *En Scène* Team
French Events Near You
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Parlons français!
Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!
French Happy Hour
Venez apprécier l'ambiance chaleureuse d'une conversation en français autour d'un verre de vin et d'apéritifs à moitié prix. C'est ouvert à tous quelque soit votre niveau, que vous soyez débutant ou bien que le Français soit votre langue maternelle.
Enjoy a French convo with half-priced appetizers, glass of wine and rail drinks. The Event is open to all levels of French language, from beginners to native fluency.
[Hybrid] Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will…
…Transform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics]
• Paperback
• Hardcover
• Kindle
• Audiobook
• Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082)
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
“In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.”―Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History
"During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."―Sanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN)
"Our world is defined by our science and technology—whether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."―Beth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined―and Redefined―Nature
"In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"―Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19
“A page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.”―David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To
“The superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."―Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree
“A clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on Earth…. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented power…. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.”―Kirkus
“Erudite, optimistic, and timely.”―Science Magazine
"[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. It’s a compelling opportunity—provided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."―The Wall Street Journal
### About the Author
Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.
French Caribbean Dance Soirée @ The French Embassy (Zouk, Kompa, Kizomba,...)
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from Eventbrite link ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-caribbean-dance-soiree-the-french-embassy-tickets-25470332450 ).
Let us show you the caribbean side of the French/Francophonie culture. We will be spinning Zouk, Soca, Merengue, Kompa, Kizomba and Reggae. On top of that, a live band will be playing.
Ticket includes one tropical welcome punch and All-You-Can-Eat tropical buffet from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGeBDwcJYEk
Ticket Price :
$ 29 - Up until May 30th, 2016
$ 39 - Between May 30th and June 20th, 2016
$ 49 - Between June 20th and noon June 24th, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NDAEJ0Eyu0
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Dress Code:
Whatever you feel comfortable dancing in!
Payment Instructions :
1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
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Refund & Ticket Resell
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
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Metro & Parking Info
There is no metro station close by. However, the D6 bus make a stop in front of the Embassy.
There will be no parking inside the Embassy. Public parking is available on Reservoir Rd and across the street at Georgetown University Hospital's pay lot.
LGBTQ+ Dinner at Euro Bistro in Herndon!
**🥘 European Comfort & Cozy Vibes at Euro Bistro! ✨**
Join your DTs friends and family for a delicious evening at **[Euro Bistro](https://euro-bistro.com/home)**, [314 Elden St, Herndon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KRTrwF4v4M1hq4bx7), one of our most-loved dinner spots—so loved, in fact, they stay open just for us! 💖
✨ Cozy, casual, and quietly fabulous, **Euro Bistro** offers rich Central European comfort food with a side of old-world charm. Favorites include crispy **Jägerschnitzel**, savory **Sauerbraten**, buttery **Beef Stroganoff**, and yes—creamy **Fettuccine Alfredo** for the pasta lovers. There’s something for every palate, including vegetarian options like **Caprese Salad**, **Potato Pancakes**, and **Vegetable Pasta**.
💖 A gentle (but classy) note from your event diva:
They usually close at 8:00 PM, but they keep the doors open just for us! Please RSVP so we can give the kitchen a proper headcount. Walk-ins are welcome if there’s space—but securing your seat is très chic, darling.
✅ Claim your fork (and your chair!)
Click “Going” here or RSVP on Facebook. Come for the schnitzel, stay for the laughs.
🌟 Every Thursday is a new flavor with DTs. This one just happens to taste like Europe.
Friday French Réseautage [PLEASE READ 🙏]
Boost your French in a friendly, social evening, intermediate to native, with wine and bites to spark real conversations and connections.
Venez apprécier l'ambiance chaleureuse d'une conversation en français autour d'un verre de vin et d'apéritifs. C'est ouvert à tous quelque soit votre niveau, que vous soyez intermédiaire/avancé ou bien que le Français soit votre langue maternelle.
***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU WILL BE ALL SET TO FLEX YOUR LANGUAGE CAPACITY. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***
We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.
We have the discretion to decide entry.
It is irresistible, to enjoy French convo with a glass of wine, appetizers and drinks. The Event is open to all levels of French language, from intermediate to native fluency.
This is mainly a social for Intermediate/Advanced/Native Speakers. It is not as such to learn a language. Beginners, if you want to learn a language, reach out to us ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)). We have a school and will arrange you a class.
***AFTER THE HAPPY HOUR, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***


























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