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Salsa Night at Pachanga Bar Melbourne!
Welcome to Pachanga Nights – Melbourne’s Latin Party Spot! 🎉
If you love Latin music, good vibes, and meeting fun people — this is your group!
Pachanga Bar is the heart of Melbourne’s Latin nightlife, bringing together locals and internationals every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for unforgettable nights of reggaeton, salsa, bachata, and Latin hits.
Join us to dance, socialize, and enjoy delicious cocktails, mojitos, and Latin energy in the city center. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll always find a warm and friendly community waiting for you.
📍 Location: 95 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
🎶 Music: Latin, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata & Global Beats
🍹 Drinks: Mojitos, Margaritas, Latin Cocktails & Signature Shots
🕺 Events: Weekly parties, themed nights & special celebrations
Follow us on Instagram for updates: @pachangaau
Come experience the true Latin vibe of Melbourne — every night is a Pachanga! 💃🔥
Sunday Meditation Social by Samarpan
**Our main purpose of this event is:**
1. Provide a community space for people to come together to socialise, interact, make new friends, and foster a sense of community.
2. Improve our mental health and well being by encouraging a regular practice of meditation.
Where:
26 mockingbird st, Tarneit
Its a **free** event which is **open** for everyone.
If you have further questions, please contact Samarpan Meditation:
Phone: 0413 965 805, 0406 311 992
Email: [info@samarpanmeditation.com.au](http://info@samarpanmeditation.com.au/)
Website: [samarpanmeditation.com.au](http://samarpanmeditation.com.au/)
Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/samarpanaus](https://www.facebook.com/samarpanaus)
Merri creek, Dights Falls and Studley Park boathouse stroll and indulgence 10km
🌿 **The Social Stroll Plan**
Date & Time: 27 December, 1pm
Start/Finish: Rushall Station car park (station entrance)
Distance/Duration: ~10km, ~3 hours (leisurely pace with stops)
🚶 **Segment 1: Rushall Station → Merri Creek Circuit**
- Kick off with a flirty, social vibe—think light banter and playful “post‑Christmas detox” jokes.
- The Merri Creek bushland offers shaded paths, bird calls, and a gentle warm‑up for the legs.
- Incorporate a “Grievance Alignment Chart” moment: everyone shares one funny holiday grievance (too much pudding, awkward family karaoke) as a satirical ritual.
🌊 **Segment 2: Merri Creek → Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park)**
- Arrive at Dights Falls, where the Yarra cascades over the historic weir.
- Pause for a mini‑ritual: “Dance of the Falls”—a playful group stretch or sway, channeling the Eat Drink Danc ethos. Yoga instructors wanted otherwise we'll learn Gangnam style dancing from a Kpop YouTube video. This certainly assists in my attempt to start a Korean boy band!
- Snap group photos with the falls as backdrop—badge‑worthy material for your satirical campaign kits.
☕ **Segment 3: Dights Falls → Studley Park & Studley Park Boathouse**
- Meander through Studley Park picnic areas, weaving in bushland and river views.
- Arrive at the Studley Park Boathouse for coffee, snacks, and a cheeky toast to “post‑Xmas drop tour hair and relax vibes.”
- Suggested ritual: “Compliance Log of Indulgence”—each person logs their chosen snack as part of the satirical kit.
🌳 **Segment 4: Return via Yarra Bend → Rushall Station**
- Stroll back along the Yarra Bend bushland, soaking in late‑afternoon light.
- Close with a “Re‑Education Pamphlet” reflection: what indulgence will you drop before the Kokoda prep walk?
- Finish at Rushall Station car park, energized but relaxed.
🎭 **Thematic Layering**
- Eat Drink Danc Melbourne spirit: playful rituals, spontaneous stretches, satirical mottos.
- Post‑Christmas vibes: light detox humor, relaxed pace, indulgence logs.
- Preparation for Kokoda 1000 Steps (Jan 4):
- Treat this as a training stroll—steady pace, mindful breathing, light climbs and dumb jokes and an attempt to create a bachelorette style recruitment drive for groupies for the Korean boy band I'm planning without the swimsuit competition.
- Encourage group camaraderie: “If we can laugh through 10km, we can climb 1000 steps.”
🪧 **Suggested Motifs & Slogans**
- “Falls, Feasts & Footsteps” – motto for the day.
- Badges:
- Commissar of Coffee (for the first to order at the boathouse)
- Dance Marshal of Dights (for leading the falls stretch)
- Studley Snack Auditor (for logging indulgences)
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This stroll becomes more than a walk—it’s a social satire circuit, a playful ritual of bushland, falls, coffee, and camaraderie, all while gently prepping for the Kokoda 1000 steps climb and walk next week
Free Meditation Class + Coffee, Tea & Snacks — everyone welcome!
Camberwell Meditation Group
Find Your Inner Peace within.
Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your inner peace.
Join our friendly community every Saturday afternoon for a peaceful guided meditation session led by a teaching monk, who will share simple techniques to relax the mind and find clarity — no religious commitment required.
🕑 Every Saturday \| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Camberwell Meditation
41 Cookson Street, Camberwell, Melbourne VIC 3124
(Just a short walk from Camberwell Railway Station)
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About the Session
Each 60-minute class offers a calm and welcoming space to rest, recharge, and experience peace of mind.
* 🧘♂️ Guided Meditation (in English) by a Teaching Monk
* 💬 Gentle reflections and Q & A
* ☕ Light refreshments served afterward
* 💝 Donations welcome
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You don’t need any experience — just bring an open mind and a kind heart.
Our approach is simple, practical, and suitable for everyone.
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Why Join Us?
* Relax and release stress from your busy week.
* Recharge your mind and body with calm energy.
* Learn meditation techniques that can support mindfulness in everyday life.
* Meet kind and like-minded people who value peace and balance.
Meditation helps you discover calmness and clarity within yourself — something everyone can benefit from, regardless of background or belief. 🌷
Sunday Morning Chill Run
How about we kick off the best day with a jog and coffee together?
Trust me, you won't want to miss out!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Sunday 8:00~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
8:00 Gathering
8:10 Start
9:00 End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
Une autre réunion supplémentaire, Southgate, 4pm, samedi, 27 décembre
Our late afternoon get-together, (4-6pm) for a drink and conversation *en français* at Southgate food court by the Yarra river. It is easy to find.
We will get together in the sheltered seating area (as per photo above) outside the food court *en plein air.*
Southgate food court is just across the river from Flinders Street Station.
We can buy a glass of wine or hot drink inside the food court. A glass of wine costs $10 at Grill'd or Rhumbas.
Any change of arrangement, will be posted on the meetup website.
NB..The reunion on 28 Dec. Sunday morning at Kere Kere cafe has been cancelled...
DANCE SOCIAL - ALL GENRES LAST ENTRY 8.30pm
Calling all dancers! Choose ANY MUSIC FROM YOUTUBE from Latin, ballroom, contemporary, hiphop, K-pop and more! Large projector available. Come dance the night away!
Samba Events This Week
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💃 Free Salsa Class for Absolute Beginners in Melbourne CBD! 🕺
Ready to add some rhythm to your week? Join us for a **FREE Salsa class** right in the heart of Melbourne!
No partner or experience needed — just bring your energy, and we’ll handle the rest.
You’ll learn the basic steps, meet amazing people, and have a ton of fun while moving to Latin beats.
✨ **What to expect:**
* Easy, step-by-step instruction — perfect for first-timers
* A fun and welcoming community
* Great music, great vibes, and maybe a new obsession!
📍 **Location:** 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD (The Salsa Foundation Studio)
🕕 **When:** Multiple sessions weekly — book your spot now!
🎟️ **Cost:** 100% Free — bookings are essential due to limited space
BACHATA & SALSA Classes & Live band event @ The Night Cat - Every Sunday evening
A great atmosphere to meet new people and have some fun…
Our dance instructors are awesome and you get to dance with everyone after the classes to the Live band.
Become an appealing dancer with some of the most respected Dance Instructors in Melbourne. At Melbourne Salsa we teach you how to be a great social dancer, to give you more scope on the social floor.
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BACHATA BEGINNER LEVEL 7:00PM
(Suggested duration 3–6 months)
This class breaks down the rhythm and timing, basic footwork variations and leading/following fundamentals,
with basic turn patterns at a slow pace.
No experience required.
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BACHATA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 7:00PM
(Suggested duration 12 months)
This level expands on intricate and lengthy routines at a faster pace.
Requirement:
For those who have danced for at least 6 months in Beginner level 1,
dance in time and can pick up complicated new moves with ease.
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SALSA BEGINNER LEVEL 8:00PM
(Suggested duration 3 months)
This class breaks down the rhythm and timing, basic footwork variations and leading/following fundamentals,
with basic turn patterns at a slow pace.
No experience required.
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SALSA BEGINNER LEVEL 2 8:00PM
(Suggested duration 3- 6 months)
This level is not for first time Salsa students, to enter this level you must have previously completed at least 4-6 lessons in Salsa. With an emphasis on timing and more leading and following techniques, this is a faster-paced class with weekly easy to learn moves.
Requirement: First Timer level or understanding of Basic footwork, timing & turn patterns.
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SALSA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 8:00PM
(Suggested duration 12 months)
This level expands on intricate and lengthy routines at a faster pace.
Requirement:
For those who have danced for at least 6 months in Beginner level 1,
dance in time and can pick up complicated new moves with ease.
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SOCIAL DANCING:
Featuring a LIVE LATIN 10 piece band and DJ’s from 9.00 pm.
FEES:
***ALL FOR ONLY $35*** (CASH ONLY or EFT)
Whether you choose one class or 2 classes its $35 flat rate including the LIVE BAND social from 9pm.
MS Dance cards cannot be used at The Night Cat.
$30 entry General entry (no classes) from 8.30pm only
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DETAILS:
• Our classes are structured so that you can start at any time throughout the year and you can come & go as you please.
• No partner or bookings required.
• The dress code is smart/casual.
• Ideal footwear for ladies- a medium to high heel.
• Ideal footwear for men – leather or hard rubber sole shoe.
• Class is subject to change without notice.
For more details call Melbourne Salsa on 95312023 or email info@melbournesalsa.com.au
The Night Cat, 141 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.
Dinash and Friends - Live music this Sunday at the Mission to Seafarers
Join us for and **end of year fun event**, a fantastic Sunday afternoon of music, good vibes, and great company at the iconic Mission to Seafarers!
**Dinash & Friends** bringing a unique mix of pop, funk and reggae 😎
**Date & Time:** Sunday, 28th December 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
**Venue**: The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
**Address:** 717 Flinders Street, Docklands (South Wharf Venue)
**Cost:** **Free Entry** (Donations for costs are welcome)
**Vibe:** Great venue, great vibe, great tunes, and drinks at great prices 🍺🍷
Live music in the ‘open air beer-garden’ (weather permitting) or in the courtyard under the rooftop.
This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon so come down to this iconic South Wharf venue and support the historic Mission to Seafarers.
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria is a heritage-listed building in Melbourne's Docklands and provides welfare services to seafarers. Your attendance supports this vital cause!
Getting there by public transport is easy - the tram stop is just nearby or it's just a short walk from Flinders Street station. Even closer from Southern Cross Station. Enter around the back to the beer garden.
DANCE MEETUP - CHOOSE YOUR OWN MUSIC LAST ENTRY 8.30pm
All dance genres! FREE ENTRY IF YOU ATTEND WITH A FRIEND! Choose ANY MUSIC (YouTube available). Latin, ballroom, contemporary, hiphop, K-pop and more! MAKE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH DANCE!
Progressibu Japanese English Language Exchange
Progressibu Japanese English exchange Saturday 4pm-6pm
Progressi部 日英言語文化交流 - Saturday 4pm-6pm
Share your English and Japanese language and culture at this informal weekly exchange.
It's a great chance to improve your English/Japanese, make new friends, and have a coffee
Due to meetup website monthly charges, there's a fee of $3 CASH for non Japanese citizens.
Please check with the organizer before participating.
Please arrive 10-15 min early, due to limited seat
Join Progressibu in Facebook / twitter [www.facebook.com/groups/progressibu](https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressibu/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU9yB5_cPpRTKYc3XF8vD06VrLHEQq9YYp1j9Pipvbs2uKX3TXvzsyYNVxa9ZA9pqDHkbLv7yoB7kXwbh9s6e1FCg6-ycT8N1X9rgTgMcQZ6Q&__tn__=q)
[twitter.com/progressibu](https://twitter.com/progressibu?fbclid=IwAR0-tRnPLLN7tM9T9RxLODXiRjb2uJecTzmz-3PWGKcaOQaZu_u8oI4kDIk)
本気で話せる、本気で学べる、
本気な人に出会える場を目指して。日本語の初心者でもネーティブスピーカーでも誰でも参加できます。
BYOPassion.
メルボルン市内のカフェで日英言語文化交流会を主催しています
Relaxed, easygoing environment for cultural, language exchange and make new friends
Photos will be taken during the event
**RULE: Any harassment will not be tolerate, ban permanently.**
**Do not make the people you speak uncomfortable. Anyone from Progressibu Japanese English event is making you uncomfortable, please come and speak to the organiser Shin , David,** **Ray**
[FREE] Weekly English Class & Community Meetup
Join us for a friendly and relaxed English meetup in South Melbourne! This gathering is perfect for anyone who wants to practise English, meet new friends, and feel part of a welcoming community. Whether you’re an international student, new to Melbourne, or simply looking to connect with others, you’ll find a supportive space to learn and grow.
Each week, we run **two simple sessions**: **Daily English**, where you learn useful everyday vocabulary, and **Learning English from the Bible**, where we explore short passages in clear, beginner-friendly English. You’ll also meet people from different cultures and enjoy meaningful conversations in a warm, inclusive environment.
Come along, make new friends, and enjoy learning English in a place where everyone is welcome. We’d love to meet you!
Japanese/Riichi Mahjong (リーチ麻雀) at Good Games Box Hill
Join us for some games of (Japanese) Riichi Mahjong at Good Games Box Hill. We welcome beginners and seasoned players alike; let us know ahead of time if you are a beginner. We play with WRC rules with red fives. Please see the following website for more information regarding rules ([https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules](https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules)).
Games are timed at 75 minutes + 1 additional hand and scores are tracked on https://scores.vicriichi.org/. Have the best 12 consecutive games between 1 November 2025 and 31 January 2026 to earn a $50 gift card to spend at Good Games!
Entry fee: $5. If paying by cash, please pay at the counter. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone!
Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend. This will give the next person on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.
There is free parking available in the Care Park on Watts St next to the store.
If you would like to connect with other Australian Riichi Mahjong players online, check out our website, [https://www.vicriichi.org](https://www.vicriichi.org), and join the [Victorian Riichi Mahjong Association (VRMA)](https://discord.gg/xQY3adVkA4) and [Australian Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA)](https://discord.gg/m8rYv4fS4F) Discord groups!
Samba Events Near You
Connect with your local Samba community
Level 1 Tuesdays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
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**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
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**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
Contra dance with Big Scioty on Jan 3 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Gaye Fifer**
**Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
**.**
**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
**.**
**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
**.**
**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
**.**
**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
**.**
**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
**.**
**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
**.**
✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/")
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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Oscar Watch International: THE SECRET AGENT at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this year’s Golden Globes, it became Brazil’s first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazil’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its “compelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aesthetic” make it “impossible to look away!” Critics say The Secret Agent is “one of the few standout movies of the year” and the Chicago Tribune calls it a “masterpiece of a film” and “the best film of the year!”
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! With this being a limited release film, we’ll tentatively plan to see it at the Gateway, but location may change based on where it is showing and the showtimes available. Once details are confirmed, advance ticket is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtime, location and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.
Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
2026 Kick-Off: SONG SUNG BLUE or ANACONDA at Lennox Phoenix Theater!
Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event:
SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o
ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw
PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Latin City Wednesdays
The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. As always, we will provide refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
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Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
83pm-93pm Cuban Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With Lesson
$10 Just Open Dance
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.















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