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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).

New in Barcelona? Looking to meet new people and make real connections? 🍷✨ Join us this Friday for one of Barcelona’s most welcoming international social dinners — the perfect opportunity to meet interesting people, make new friends, and enjoy a fun evening in great company. Whether you’ve just moved to Barcelona, are traveling solo, or simply want to expand your social circle, this event is designed to help you connect naturally in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 🎉 If you want to have fun, make new friends, enjoy delicious Spanish food, and meet interesting local and international people, then come and join us this Friday night in Barcelona! Forget awkward networking events and endless swiping on apps — this is about real conversations, shared experiences, and enjoying the best of Barcelona together. ✨ This dinner is also a great opportunity to speak and practice English and Spanish with local and international people in a natural and social environment. ✨ What to expect: • An international and open-minded group • Fun and easy conversations • A relaxed, social atmosphere • Great food in a local Spanish restaurant • The chance to meet people from Barcelona and around the world 🍽️ The dinner includes: • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • Your choice of main course (meat, fish, Spanish rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks 💫 Perfect for newcomers, expats, travelers, professionals, and locals who enjoy meeting positive and interesting people. 📍 Barcelona 📅 This Friday evening 📲 Reservations are managed exclusively via WhatsApp to keep the group organized and personal. To reserve your place, send a WhatsApp message with your: • Name • Age • Profession ☎️ WhatsApp: 607 11 37 37 Come alone or with friends — you’ll feel welcome from the very first minute 😊

***[BUY THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-new-fatherhood/)*** Fatherhood is changing. A new generation of dads are rejecting the idea that being a parent should be treated like a side quest, and instead leaning all the way in. But what happens when men do that? And what still stands in our way? **Kevin Maguire** has spent five years exploring this question through his newsletter and community, [The New Fatherhood](https://www.thenewfatherhood.org/), and now in his first book. In this conversation, he talks about the shifting face of fatherhood—the identity crisis, the unexpected loneliness, and why the dads who are willing to be honest about all of it are building something genuinely new. Kevin will be in conversation with writer and journalist **Aaron Shulman**. About the speaker: **Kevin Maguire** is a writer, coach, and the founder of The New Fatherhood—a newsletter and community read by over 22,000 parents around the world. His first book, *The New Fatherhood*, is published by Hachette on May 28, 2026. He previously spent 15 years in advertising and tech, working with brands including Google, HBO, and Amazon, and lives in Barcelona with his wife and two children.

La propuesta de esta actividad es ir a participar en una visita comentada a la exposición *Chez Matisse* que se celebra en CaixaForum. La muestra presenta una amplia selección de obras procedentes en su mayoría del Centro Pompidou de París, donde las piezas de Matisse dialogan con las de otros artistas contemporáneos y pintores a los que el artista influyó. La actividad tiene un costo de 9 euros, que incluyen la entrada de grupo a la exposición y la visita comentada.

*Please note: a one-drink minimum per person is required.* Welcome to our weekly Meetup group for Expats & English speakers permanently living in Barcelona! If you're a Barcelona local looking for a laid-back way to connect with fellow English speakers & residents, this is the perfect gathering for you. Whether you've lived in Barcelona for years or are new to the city, our informal meetups provide a great opportunity to socialize, unwind, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who call this vibrant city home. Come join us, we can't wait to meet you!!

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) MENORES DE 45. 🤩❤️🍹VIERNES BIRRAS EN LA CERVECERÍA, HACER AMIGOS/AS SINGLES NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA IR A BEBER UNA CERVEZA ARTESANAL Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA DONDE LOS ASISTENTES SE PONEN DE ACUERDO PARA ENCONTRARSE. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

👋 ***Hi, I'm David, I help locals and expats have confident, real-world conversations in English and Spanish.*** Hola a todos, soy David, me dedico a ayudar a locales y expatriados a tener conversaciones naturales y a ganar confianza en inglés y en español. ***🎯 This Saturday, we'll explore a local neighborhood, using our surroundings to fuel the conversation and bypass memorized phrases.*** Este sábado exploraremos un barrio local, usando el entorno para inspirar la conversación y dejar de lado las frases memorizadas. ***🍻 We don't need to pay for alcohol in a bar to loosen up; the movement and the fresh air give us the confidence to speak.*** No necesitamos pagar por beber alcohol en un bar para soltarnos; movernos al aire libre nos ayudará a hablar con confianza. ⚠️ ***This isn't the typical language exchange where people show up once and never return.*** Este no es el típico intercambio donde la gente viene un día y nunca más vuelve. ***We offer an exchange where we go beyond the repetitive "where are you from?" and "what do you do?".*** Ofrecemos un intercambio donde vamos más allá del repetitivo "¿de dónde eres?" y "¿a qué te dedicas?". 📈 ***Improving requires consistency. To join our bilingual tribe, you will need to pay a one-time membership fee (€10). This shows your commitment to coming back and growing with the group.*** Mejorar requiere constancia. Al unirte tendrás que pagar una membresía de pago único (10 €) que muestre tu compromiso de volver y seguir progresando con el grupo. ***It's no use joining a gym and never going.*** No vale con apuntarse al gym y nunca ir. ***(If you are already in the WhatsApp group, this does NOT apply to you.*** Si ya estás en el grupo de WhatsApp, este cambio NO te afecta.) **‼️IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE** ***Our community lives on WhatsApp, to keep things organized and exclusive.*** Nuestra comunidad vive en WhatsApp, para mantener la organización y la exclusividad: * **Your Meetup RSVP is for guidance only.** La confirmación en Meetup es orientativa * **Guaranteed spots are reserved for our WhatsApp members first.** La prioridad de plaza la tienen los miembros de nuestro WhatsApp * **Real-time updates and exact meeting points are posted ONLY in the private group.** Las actualizaciones y puntos de encuentro exactos se publican SOLO en el grupo privado. ***Let's get started!*** ¡Vamos! 💪

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **CRAI UPF** in **CIUTADELLA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

**🌍 Hi everyone! 👋** New in Barcelona? Looking to meet people from all over the world? Join us for our **International English & Spanish-speaking dinners** 🇪🇸🇬🇧 Every Saturday night we bring together locals and internationals for a fun, relaxed evening where you can: ✨ Meet new friends ✨ Practice English & Spanish naturally ✨ Enjoy great conversations ✨ Connect with people living and working in Barcelona No awkward moments — just good vibes, great food, and interesting people 🍷 If you’ve got no plans this Saturday and feel like trying delicious Spanish food in a local restaurant, this is the perfect plan! 👉 Come solo or with friends — everyone is welcome 🌟 📲 **Book your place now via WhatsApp:** 607 11 37 37 **🌍 ¡Hola a todos! 👋** ¿Eres nuevo/a en Barcelona? ¿Te gustaría conocer gente de todo el mundo? Únete a nuestras **cenas internacionales en inglés y español** 🇪🇸🇬🇧 Cada sábado por la noche reunimos a personas locales e internacionales en un ambiente divertido y relajado donde podrás: ✨ Conocer gente nueva ✨ Practicar inglés y español de forma natural ✨ Disfrutar de buenas conversaciones ✨ Conectar con personas que viven y trabajan en Barcelona Sin momentos incómodos — solo buen ambiente, buena comida y gente interesante 🍷 Si no tienes planes este sábado y te apetece probar deliciosa comida española en un restaurante local, ¡este es tu plan perfecto! 👉 Puedes venir solo/a o con amigos — ¡todo el mundo es bienvenido! 🌟 📲 **Reserva tu plaza por WhatsApp:** 607 11 37 37

PARK LOCATION: WE WILL BE SEATED EXACTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE PARLAMENT BUILDING ON THE GRASSY LAWN. Here you can see the exact spot on map: [Link to location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnWdQCe9W8ANupwt5) Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: What ideals are worth dying for? Why are we never satisfied? Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? Is identity necessary? How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) What is friendship? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.

Nir is a bestselling author, investor, and leading expert on behavior change, focus, and human potential. A former lecturer at Stanford, he is the author of the international bestsellers *Hooked* and *Indistractable*, which have helped millions better understand habits, attention, and decision-making. His latest book, *Beyond Belief*, explores the hidden assumptions that shape our limits — and how to move beyond them. Join us for an inspiring conversation on habits, attention, and living with greater intention.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación 🌲 ENGLISH below)** Amb ganes d'un dia d'autèntica muntanya? Doncs no et pots perdre **el clàssic "Pedraforca 360º" enmig del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No t'espantis... avui no pujarem aquest majestuós cim... "simplement" volem fer la **volta completa al Pedraforca** entre frondosos boscos per antics camins històrics com el Camí dels Bons Homes... i per poder admirar la que molts consideren la muntanya més singular i impressionant de Catalunya... des de tots els angles! **Una ruta increïble de 17km i 700m de desnivell que ens farà connectar amb uns boscos, un aire, unes pedres, uns prats d'alta muntanya en plena explosió primaveral i unes vistes... que són un regal per a l'ànima! ;-)** ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 15€ cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⛰️ CASTELLANO 📷** Con ganas de un día de auténtica montaña? Pues no te puedes perder **el clássico "Pedraforca 360º" en medio del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No te asustes... hoy no subiremos a la cima del Pedraforca... una ruta para montañeros muy experimentados... Nosotros hoy "simplemente" queremos darle la **vuelta completa a esta mítica montaña** entre frondosos bosques y espectaculares vistas... **Una ruta increíble de 17km y 700m de desnivel** que nos hará **conectar con unos bosques, un aire, unas piedras, unos prados alpinos en plena explosión primaveral y unas vistas... que son un regalo par el alma! ;-)** **Hoy es el día. No te la pierdas.** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌱 **ENGLISH** 🐞 Do you feel like doing some real mountain hiking? **Today we want to complete the classic ‘Pedraforca 360’**. Don’t worry! Today we are not going to reach the peak of this majestic mountain we ‘just’ want to **complete the tour** **around the Pedraforca** so we can admire it from all angles! Some say that it is **Catalonia’s most unique and impressive mountain**. As this route is **17km long with a 700m elevation gain**, it is not particularly difficult and what is great is that we can connect with the forests, trees, stones, meadows, and views of this emblematic mountain which are real gifts to the soul. **Today is the day. Don't miss it out!** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

**🌿 Reading Club: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid** Everyone is welcome to join us to open up a conversation around Taylor Jenkins Reid's remarkable The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in an easy-going group where everyone contributes, and great discussion is always the main event. Sessions run as open conversation — with side conversations and digressions part of the experience, and the group's range of perspectives is what makes it work. Come however far through the book you are, and bring the lines that you think the group will find interesting, and bring your questions and observations — as the discussion works best when it is driven by what actually moved you. First time here is just as good as any other time to come — and you will find it easy to join the conversation at any point in the evening, bring the book and a willingness to talk, and the evening almost always ends with people wanting to continue. --- **The evening in brief:** 1. Arrive, grab a seat, and introduce yourself if you are new — no icebreakers, just conversation 2. Members share their takes and the discussion branches out from there 3. At some point toward the end the group votes on or suggests next month's read **Bring along:** - Notes from your reading however informal - The book — dog-eared pages and all - Curiosity and a willingness to hear other readings 💡 **Good to know:** bring the line that stayed with you longest after closing the book, as it gives you something to come back to when the conversation gets busy, and you will find that even a rough note is worth more than nothing. --- 🍂 There is always more in a book than one reader can find alone — come along and add your voice and the conversation does everything else. The discussion starts when you arrive. 🍂

**📖 Literary Circle: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid · No Commitment Required** We're sitting down to analyse and talk through this month's pick — The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid in a relaxed and open group setting, and you rarely leave without a new perspective. Come having read whatever you managed, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading notes — because unfiltered reactions tend to open up the most interesting threads. Newcomers are always made to feel at home — and you will find the group easy to talk with from the start, bring the book and a willingness to talk, and the discussion tends to do the heavy lifting. The session is loosely structured — with disagreement and debate genuinely encouraged, and every reading of the same book turns out to be a different book. ⭐ *"Left with a completely different view of the book — the host keeps things inclusive without making it feel managed"* – returning reader 💡 **Pre-session tip:** mark the page you most want to talk about, because it takes thirty seconds and pays off for the entire session, and everything after that is just conversation. --- ✨ Reading alone is one thing — reading together is another — RSVP and come ready to talk and you will leave with more than you came with. Your seat is waiting. ✨