Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Join OverBoard to play the brilliant social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower in person at the brand new board game cafe Otter Chaos in Brixton. If you haven’t heard of Blood on the Clocktower before it is an evolution of classic party games like Mafia/Werewolf where a hidden evil team takes on the good team by lying and killing. The good team has a few tricks up their sleeve but will have to work together to deduce who the evil doers are in their midst. **This is a beginner friendly event so no experience with the game is necessary.** Please note that a gaming cover charge of \~£5 will be payable by each attendee to the venue so that we can make use of the space. We also encourage you to buy food and drink from the bar so we are supporting the business (I can highly recommend their pizzas!) If you want to know more about the rules of the game check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g

Meet world-leading researchers from universities and science institutions across the UK at the Royal Society’s public events of cutting-edge science. Tonight's lecture is **"This is not the AI we were promised"** as the **Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize Lecture** 2026 delivered by **Professor Michael John Wooldridge**. **This livestream event is free to join and requires prior registration with the Royal Society at the web address below.** **[https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/faraday-prize-lecture/](https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/faraday-prize-lecture/)** **SUMMARY** Contemporary AI systems like ChatGPT are remarkable. They appear to be confident, articulate experts that can turn their hand to anything we might care to ask them about. It is easy to be dazzled and to conclude that the long-held dream of truly intelligent machines is no longer a dream but a practical reality. Yet these new AI behemoths present a conundrum. While on the one hand, they truly are remarkable, they manifestly fail many of the most basic tests of rational intelligence. For one thing, they simply don't know, and can't tell, what is true and what isn't. They are hopelessly inconsistent; they have no sense of their limits of their knowledge or abilities; they are comically suggestible; and they are easily steered to flights of surrealistic fantasy. AI researchers are busy inventing a completely new field of experimental AI to try to get to grips with these bizarre new artefacts. This is all the more surprising because it is so far removed from popular expectations of what AI would be like: remorselessly logical. So what are we to make of it all? How should we think about the new AI? In his talk, Professor Michael John Wooldridge will look at how the new AI works and why, as a consequence, it exhibits these weird, frustrating, fascinating behaviours. He will show just how far the new AI is from classical expectations and talk about the next frontiers for AI - and how far we are from the dream. **SPEAKER** Michael Wooldridge is the Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford. He has been an AI researcher for more than 30 years and is one of the founders of the field of multi-agent systems. He is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Association for the Advancement of AI (AAAI) and is currently co-editor in chief of “Artificial Intelligence” journal. He has received the Lovelace medal from the British Computer Society (2020), the Patrick Henry Winston Outstanding Educator Award from the Association for Advancement of AI (2021), and the Distinguished Service Award from the European Association for AI (2023). In 2023 he was appointed specialist advisor to the House of Lords inquiry on Large Language Models. He has published two popular science introductions to AI: the Ladybird Expert Guide to AI (2018), and The Road to Conscious Machines (2020). He presented the 2023 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, broadcast by BBC TV over December 2023, in the 198th year of the series. ## Attending the event * The event is free to join, please register via [register via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-society-milner-award-lecture-2025-professor-iryna-gurevych-tickets-1341789300919?aff=oddtdtcreator) * Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually ### Attending online * The lecture can be attended in person at the Royal Society * **Please note** that as this is a free event, we anticipate that not everyone who reserves tickets will use them and we therefore make more tickets available than there are seats. You are highly unlikely to be refused entry but please be aware that admission is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed. Please arrive early to secure a seat * This event is free to join. Pre-bookable [tickets are available on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-is-not-the-ai-we-were-promised-tickets-1978114900918?aff=oddtdtcreator) * Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually * Doors will open at 6pm Find [travel and accessibility information](https://royalsociety.org/about-us/contact-us/carlton-house-terrace-london/) on our website. Please [email us](mailto:public.engagement@royalsociety.org) with any access requirements or questions. * You can take part in the live Q&A via Slido * This event will be recorded (including the live Q&A) and the recording will be available on YouTube soon after the event For all enquiries, please contact [awards@royalsociety.org](mailto:awards@royalsociety.org).

***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)*** ***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)*** Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.

**This Is How You Lose the Time War** (288 pages) **Genre:** Science Fiction, Romance, Epistolary, Time Travel **Summary:** In a war fought across centuries, timelines, and realities, two rival agents—Red and Blue—begin leaving taunting notes for each other in the ruins and wonders of worlds they’ve shaped. What starts as playful antagonism grows into something dangerous, intimate, and universe-shaking. Told through razor-sharp prose and coded letters scattered across the multiverse, *This Is How You Lose the Time War* is poetic, haunting, and unexpectedly tender—a story about connection, rebellion, and finding love in the unlikeliest corners of time. *** **Join Our Book Club Bingo! ⏳📚** For our February pick, we’re diving into something lyrical, romantic, and time-bending. Expect paradoxes, emotions, and possibly several gentle existential crises. And of course… Book Club Bingo! **How It Works:** ⏳ **Grab Your Bingo Card:** Filled with quotes, time-travel oddities, and iconic Red vs. Blue moments. ✅ **Mark Your Cards:** Check off squares as we discuss the twists, timelines, and letters. 🎉 **Shout “Bingo!”** Be the first to complete **two rows, columns, or diagonals**. 📚 **Win a Book:** Two readers will leave with a fresh new title for their TBR pile! Prepare for love, war, tangled timelines, and overly dramatic notes hidden in impossible places. 📍 **Dog & Bull (Surrey street) in Croydon** 📅 **18th of February 2026 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM**

IN PERSON STUDY & CONVERSATION GROUP - OCCULT SCIENCE WITH DAGMAR STEFFELBAUER **Occult Science is not a collection of lectures but a written book by Rudolf Steiner. It is meant for studying the content. It is composed of VII Chapters and the study group has almost reached the end of chapter lV (Human and World Evolution). Soon the study group is going to enter chapter V in which Rudolf Steiner is focusing on our present time and tasks in which each individual Human Being is called to participate. We are using the translation by George and Mary SAdams.** **All are welcome!** **Further information: d.steffelbauer@gmail.com** This group is run under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain and small donations towards expenses are welcome. £ 3 / £2 .

Explore the topic of life beyond earth with a discussion organised by Centre Of the Cell at QMUL and hosted by ("world leading") scientist Prof Fran Balkwill OBE, with colleagues Dr Edward Gillen and Dr Neil McCarthy to add their insight into the possibility of other life and habitable planets in our cosmos. There will be time for questions after the talk. **Age limit: 14+ years.** SIGN UP HERE TO ENSURE ENTRY (walk-ins on the evening may be ok if capacity): [https://www.centreofthecell.org/product/february-life-beyond-earth-exoplanets-extremophiles/](https://www.centreofthecell.org/product/february-life-beyond-earth-exoplanets-extremophiles/) This free to attend event is arranged by Centre of the Cell, running events at Queer Mary University of London, and this group has been explicitly invited by the organisers through GoStargazing. **Walk ins will be accepted dependent on capacity, advanced booking is recommended.** UPDATE: This event is in their Neuron Pod, the structure attached to the Blizard Institute. Enter via reception (see below) and the team will show you through. The space is accessible, its flat access with one lift to move between floors. There is an accessible toilet on the both ground and 1st floor for ease. (reception is in the left building through double doors with an accessible ramp once you're in the main front square, there is a bus stop right outside the main entrance). Help finding the Centre of the Cell: [centreofthecell.org/visit/where-to-find-us/](https://www.centreofthecell.org/visit/where-to-find-us/)

**This month:** What if moral action makes you inconvenient rather than heroic? Over a single morning, this story strips away comforting myths about bravery and exposes the loneliness of resolve. A philosophical exploration of moral courage, social conformity, and the price of refusing to look away. **Can you guess this classic film?** (hint in the event title) **Or come and find out on the day!** This year’s films all revolve around the theme of “**choice**” – plenty of opportunity for philosophical exploration! Details of specific films will be revealed closer to the time of each event. PFA Film Club hosts free screenings of thought-provoking films, followed by a discussion about the raised philosophical issues, for general public. In 2026 meetings are held every third WEDNESDAY of the month at the Cafe of St. Hilda's East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London E2 7EY. The nearest station is **Shoreditch High Street** on the Overground. The screening starts at 6:30 pm (or at 6pm for longer films) and we need to vacate the building by 9:00pm. We offer complimentary light refreshments during the event. For the most up-to-date schedule of the upcoming film club events, visit our [website](http://pfalondon.org/#rec767601373).

The **IN-PERSON** Fandorica returns on **Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 3pm onwards till late!** That's **Sunday 22nd February 2026.** So please do join us for what will hopefully be a day long remembered! We plan on being there till late. So if you can't pop along at the start, then join us when it's convenient for you! It'll all be very relaxed with a welcoming atmosphere. The idea is simply to bring people who have a shared love of all things geek together for a good time! It's all about meeting people and making new friends! Trust me, you won't need an encyclopedic knowledge! Ultimately, it's going to be you all that will make it what it is. Feel free to chat about anything you like! Be as silly or serious as you want! So whatever you're into... Doctor Who, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, The Last Of Us, Stranger Things, Cobra Kai, Disney, Supernatural, Comics, Films, Books, Board Games, D&D, etc, I'm sure we'll all have something in common to talk about! Chat about anything you fancy! Please do RSVP to confirm that you're coming along. If you RSVP to the meetup, you'll also get updated quickly if any details change. So hopefully see many of you at the Fandorica! To make sure that everyone has a fantastic time at the Fandorica meetups, please do familiarise yourselves with the Fandorica Etiquette which can be found here: [https://bit.ly/fandoricaetiquette](https://bit.ly/fandoricaetiquette) **The Fandorica meetups are free to attend for everyone. However Meetup itself does charge a fee to the organiser for the service. So if you enjoy coming along to the Fandorica meetups and want to help keep them running, then you can donate via the Fandorica PayPal page: [paypal.me/fandorica](paypal.me/fandorica).** **Donations to help keep the Fandorica meetups running are optional but every penny helps!** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **The Mad Hatter is a great meetup pub and we're lucky to be getting it, so can I please also kindly request that you do buy some drinks and snacks at the bar since that makes it worth their while hosting us!** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** As always, you can contact me by either messaging me on here or via the following ways: Website: http://www.fandorica.co.uk Instagram: TheFandorica (https://www.instagram.com/thefandorica) Bluesky: Fandorica.bsky.social Mobile: 07463 621 754 (WhatsApp preferred). See you at a Fandorica soon! :)

If you're a Trekkie who loves anime, this meetup is for you! We love it when worlds collide (Strange New Worlds x Lower Decks we're looking at you) and we love cosplay mashups even more. Join us for a casual hangout at a new con we're sure you'll enjoy. Whether you are a new Trekkie or have been a fan for many years, everyone is welcome to attend our events; we're an inclusive bunch and we welcome all abilities and all degrees of geekiness. **London Anime & Gaming Con \|** Saturday 21st February 2026 🕓4:00 - 6:00pm 📍Mirrors Bar inside the Novotel London West (5 minutes' walk from Hammersmith Tube stations, Piccadilly, H&C, Circle and District lines) 👕Cosplay is always encouraged and optional. Bonus points for Star Trek Anime mashups! 🎟️Information & tickets [here](https://winter.londonanimecon.com/) **Location & Accessibility Info** Novotel London West is just a five minute walk away from Hammersmith Tube Station. To get there, you simply exit the tube station (turn right if coming off the Picadilly/District lines, turn left if coming from H&C/Circle lines) and the hotel will be on your right. Follow the stairs leading up to the hotel. Entrance is on Hammersmith Road, NOT the main hotel entrance. Those requiring an accessible entrance are advised to use the main hotel entrance on Shortlands. -- Follow us [@uss_londonium](https://www.instagram.com/uss_londonium) for stories & photos!

"Humanity's insatiable appetite to colonise reached far into the stars, but they learned the hard way that some stones should remain unturned. Whilst aggressively terraforming Spawn home worlds, humanity stirred the ancient species out of their slumber and incurred their rage in a cataclysmic event. Now conflict dances across the cosmos as the Spawn seek violent retribution by assimilating themselves among humanity and destroying them from within. Humanity’s only hope of survival is to detect the Spawn among them and destroy the threat." The Spawn is a large-scale elimination-based social deduction game where humanity must root out the Spawn which have infiltrated their ranks or be overpowered by them. Strategic gameplay, social subterfuge and gripping sci-fi all in one immersive experience. How to play here: [https://youtu.be/N9C65GQGohA?si=OlwcCbcAIGoQSsIf](https://youtu.be/N9C65GQGohA?si=OlwcCbcAIGoQSsIf) Find the rules and role sheet here: [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IWk9RN97Dt0lm7dfnsvL2G5Ne4L1VFNV?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IWk9RN97Dt0lm7dfnsvL2G5Ne4L1VFNV?usp=sharing) We always have more players than RSVP and are happy to teach newer members how to play in a friendly inclusive environment. Every player has a hidden role and every game has a moderator who can help guide beginners. Toxic, harmful or anti-social behaviour is not tolerated at these events. Moderators will ensure that games remain friendly and will not tolerate any personal attacks made to them or other players in games. If you experience or witness any behaviour like this at an event the quickest way to get it resolved is by reporting it to a moderator or you can also send a message to [[thespawnsocialdeduction@gmail.com](mailto:thespawnsocialdeduction@gmail.com)]([mailto:thespawnsocialdeduction@gmail.com](http://mailto:thespawnsocialdeduction@gmail.com/)) with your name and details of what happened where we will get back to you as soon as we can. If you ever feel uncomfortable, targeted or harassed at an event always feel free to reach us via the methods above. We always strive to make our events a fun and safe place for all our members. Follow The Spawn on socials! The Spawn Facebook: [facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559668577588](http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559668577588) The Spawn Instagram: [instagram.com/thespawnofficial](http://instagram.com/thespawnofficial) The Spawn Twitter: [x.com/The_Spawn_Game](x.com/The_Spawn_Game) The Spawn YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgWcuXoir0BX8TrjV_NM5A](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgWcuXoir0BX8TrjV_NM5A) The Spawn Twitch: [twitch.tv/the_spawn_official](http://twitch.tv/the_spawn_official) The Spawn TikTok: [tiktok.com/@thespawnofficial](http://tiktok.com/@thespawnofficial)

Details on the film + drinks before below. **PREMISE** A lethal pathogen breaks free from containment in Cold Storage, a sci-fi horror-comedy played for goopy laughs and adapted from Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp‘s propulsive B-movie style 2019 novel. That it sat on the shelf following its 2023 production suggests a lack of confidence, despite talent in front of and behind the camera, or at least a skittishness for joining an increasingly crowded field of outbreak horror titles. It’s a shame; Cold Storage may not capture the energetic, humorous highs of its source material, but it’s still a fun horror romp suitable for date night this Valentine’s Day. Koepp translates his novel for the screen with only the most minor deviations, right down to lines of dialogue, keeping this action-heavy feature faithful to the material and moving at a brisk pace. A cold open introduces not only the pathogen, a parasitic fungus that’s been supercharged by its mutation in space, but also Liam Neeson‘s Robert Quinn. The hardboiled military agent will become the world’s only line of defence against the invasive threat when the underground storage facility housing fails nearly two decades later, turning a routine night shift into ground zero of an impending apocalypse. At the frontlines of the madness are Teacake (Stranger Things’ Joe Keery) and Naomi (Barbarian‘s Georgina Campbell), two employees thrust into the middle of the chaos when they investigate an alarm beeping somewhere deep within the building. The pair’s natural charisma and easy banter instil easy rooting interest as Koepp’s lean script wastes zero time escalating the fungus’ determined tactics to spread. Their giddy curiosity and banter feels relatable over stupid, and Teacake’s candid attempts to impress his new co-worker are as charming as Naomi’s observant, accepting nature. But the budding romance between them is often waylaid by the nonstop but increasing insanity caused by the outbreak. That entails no shortage of thick green slime, exploded guts, and zombie-like carnage as the fungus seeks hosts, albeit of the noticeable CGI variety. It prevents the gruesome zombie animal deaths from veering into somber territory, but it also leaves you longing for practical effects when the splatter really kicks into overdrive. Director Jonny Campbell (Netflix’s Dracula) helms the goopy madness with workman efficiency, but struggles to make the comedy pop. Cold Storage announces its playful intentions with an opening text card that reads “Pay attention. This shit is real.” That playfulness peeks through here and there, when Teacake blunders his way through a botched attempt to flirt, or Neeson delivers a B-movie one-liner, but Campbell maintains such laser focus on keeping this wacky journey on the rails to meet its brisk runtime that it winds up more deflated in energy than the material warrants. There’s a flatness to Cold Storage‘s antics that keeps it from ever becoming truly infectious for the horror fan. Luckily, there’s still amusement to be had by Koepp’s solid concept and the talented cast, the type of which that suggests far bigger plans for this adaptation that were dropped along the road to release. Sosie Bacon brings early heroics and horror, while Academy Award winners Vanessa Redgrave and Lesley Manville round out the cast to help save the day, for example. The outbreak horror comedy never takes itself too seriously, but it sometimes feels too reluctant to let its humour take the spotlight. That yields an entertaining throwback romp perfect for date night, but one that dangles its greater potential in plain sight. Even still, the zippy, fun, and sweet inner core ensures a refreshing change of pace from the usual outbreak horror films that feel designed solely to remind us of humanity’s worst. Here, even society’s discarded trapped at minimum wage can save the day from the horrors of bad bosses and explosive goo. (https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3934773/cold-storage-review-joe-keery-and-georgina-campbell-bring-date-night-fun-to-outbreak-horror-comedy/) **TRAILER** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kea7gnh1uYA **CINEMA TICKETS** https://www.myvue.com/book-tickets/summary/10030/HO00020922/305316 **DRINKS** We can go for a drink before the movie at The Imperial. **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN** 13:00 - drinks at The Imperial, 5 Leicester St, London WC2H 7BL 13:45 - film at Vue Cinema London - West End (Leicester Square) - 3 Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AL **ADDRESS AND DETAILS** Vue Cinema London - West End (Leicester Square) - 3 Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AL

If you're looking for a laid back Saturday playing some board games and talking nerd stuff in a pub with some awesome people, this is the meetup for you! Whether you're new to London or just want to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we're a friendly community and welcome you all. **What to expect:** We officially play from **2 PM to 7 PM**, but we keep it casual. Show up when you can, and stay as long as you like. If you’re having a good time, there’s usually a group that stays late for a few extra pints and chat. **Some house rules:** * We aim to ensure these events are friendly, welcoming and safe, and so we ask you abide by our [Code of Conduct](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEl0gv61SkBFN-YF6fyVvuQYicWbWhRL/view?usp=drive_link) * We have a community box of games we keep in the pub, but please feel welcome to bring your own games along. Just be prepared to teach us how to play! * We don't charge a cover fee, so please help support the pub by ordering food and drink throughout the afternoon. * Please keep your RSVPs updated so we can manage numbers and ensure we can reserve enough tables.

**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX** **Doors Open 11am Event starts 12:30pm-5pm** **Player Capacity: 12 players** Welcome to our **Final Fantasy TCG** Constructed Tournament. The event consists of 3 to 5 rounds of Swiss and prizing is distributed to players with a positive record. To participate in the event, alongside your **ticket purchase on [our website](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/final-fantasy-tcg-events)**, you will be asked to register on the desk to be entered into the tournament. We will hand out a booster pack for entry to the tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist. If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players! *The Brotherhood Games Discord* https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx

It's **Thursday** & our main night of the week & the fun & games are just getting started here at DWL! We're located here in the Cinema (which can be found on the 3rd floor of the Mercury Mall Shopping Centre) on: * **Tuesdays & Thursdays**: From 17:30 to 22:00. * **Saturdays**: From 12:00 to 22:00 🦁 And we're still running every Monday 6pm to 11pm at the Golden Lion Pub too. 🌭☕ There are hot & cold food & drink options available from the cinema at low prices! Supporting Premiere Cinema by buying their food & drink IS supporting Dicing With Life! The cinema has been very generous to us by bringing us into their space & our way of showing our gratitude is by sending some business their way. And their menu is surprisingly cheap! Especially compared to any other cinema. Here's some cool examples of some great **offers**: Buy a large **Popcorn** (it's a huge bucket!) or a large **fizzy drink** & it'll initially cost you £4, BUT, take your bucket or cup back to the bar for a **refill** & the cinema will refill it back up to the top for just £2! 🍿🥤 That's half price Popcorn & Pop! This also applies to **Ice Blasts** too (£5 initially but to refill it's just £3). There's also Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pick n Mix & many other treats in store too! Check out their menu 😋 If you have any questions, please ask & let the fun commence! 🎲

**⚔️ Introduction to Wargaming & Painting Miniature Soldiers at The Arcane Foundry ⚔️** Join me in **The War Room at [The Arcane Foundry](https://share.google/S5i6DYJnJteHWeKtd)** for a laid-back evening of hobby talk and tabletop fun! For just **$15**, you’ll get a **3D-printed regiment of 20 high quality resin models** of your choice to paint — a **$40 value!** Bring your creativity, relax, and let’s make something awesome together. **Choose one from Below:** * 20 Orc Warriors * 20 Empire Soldiers * 20 Dwarf Warriors * 20 Elf Spearmen Step into a world where strategy meets artistry — and where every painted figure tells a story of battle, honor, and imagination. Join **Daclaud** at **The Arcane Foundry** for an evening that introduces newcomers and enthusiasts alike to the timeless craft of **tabletop wargaming** and **miniature painting**. My own journey began with a fascination for fantasy — knights in armor, grim and hardened warriors, and monstrous creatures locked in epic battle. That passion led me to **Dungeons & Dragons**, where I painted my first **Basic Heroes set** and felt the spark that comes from bringing a character to life in miniature form. Not long after, I discovered **Warhammer Fantasy** and **Warhammer 40,000**, and I was hooked. The vision of vast armies clashing across the table — each unit meticulously painted, each story unfolding through dice and imagination — became my creative obsession. During this event, we’ll explore the **origins of wargaming**, from its early military simulations to the richly detailed worlds of modern tabletop battle systems. You’ll learn how to **build and customize your own armies**, paint your first figures, and experience the joy of turning strategy and storytelling into a hands-on art form. Whether you’re drawn by the lore, the hobby, or the thrill of commanding miniature legions, this introduction will open the gates to a world that has captivated hobbyists for generations. **🎨 RSVP today and join us at The Arcane Foundry — where every brushstroke and battle tells a story.**

Looking for a creative night out that isn’t boring or corporate? Come hang out at **The Arcane Foundry** for an open candle bar and a 3D print paint and sip! Choose something from our 3D-printed shelf — *think ceramic paint-and-sip, but way cooler and with custom models we print in-house.* Or head to the candle bar and pick your fragrances to pour your own **pillar candle or container candle**. Sip complimentary tea, enjoy bakery snacks, and **BYOB wine or beer** while you paint, pour, and make whatever the hell you feel like making. No experience needed — this is all vibes, fun, and meeting new people while creating something you’ll actually want to take home. Starting at a very low price of $10 and up for paint and sip (Includes use of community paints, paint pallet, paint brushes) Monster and Fantasy Fidgets $10 75mm Resin Fantasy Models $25 Garden Gnomes $12 32mm Table-Top Miniatures $10 **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $18 8oz Candle Tins $28 12oz Glass Candles $38 12oz Amber Jars $45 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $60 (Limited Edition!) \[www\.thearcanefoundry\.com\]\(The Arcane Foundry\) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Cash * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL * PayPal: daclaudlee@gmail.com

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

A classic Italian road comedy that was so good the film ministry recognized it as "culturally significant." Starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film shows that for young men in love the rules of the road are only suggestions. And the rules for love? Hey, this is an Italian picture! Oh to be young and filled with joie de vivre or la dolce vita. A french/italian fun filled movie with a surprising twist at the end. Do you have a fun memory from your youth? Location TBD, but it will be in person for sure!

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.