Short Stories

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

🌳 🌳 🌳 [Photos de la dernière édition](https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35061793/) Pour bien commencer l'année en route pour une marche de 10km depuis Bastille en passant par la [Coulée Verte](https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/balades/articles/248008-la-coulee-verte-de-paris-la-promenade-insolite-et-cachee-de-bastille-a-vincennes) et la [Petite Ceinture](https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/balades/articles/295231-balade-sur-la-petite-ceinture-du-12e-un-air-de-campagne-de-vincennes-a-porte-doree) pour rejoindre le bois de Vincennes et son Parc Floral. Vous avez la possibilité (en option) de poursuivre **librement** avec la balade nocturne et immersive de l'[Odyssée Lumineuse ](https://www.1001lumieres.fr/paris) où plus de 1200 lanternes vous plongeront dans un univers enchanteur. Je recommande de réserver vos billets : [https://odysseelumineuse.fr/](https://odysseelumineuse.fr/) (Plein tarif 13€) Distance 10 km Vitesse 4,5 km/h 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous 15h30 à la station de métro Bastille**, ligne 1, à la sortie 4, Rue de Lyon. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28. Retour Libre depuis le Parc Floral Rte de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris Proche métro Château de Vincennes, ligne 1 et rer A 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> Merci de lire attentivement [les termes et conditions](http://e.pc.cd/Nw8y6alK) avant de faire une réservation <<

**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* **The Original Paris Pub Crawl 🍷✨** Experience the magic of Paris by night with the Original Paris Pub Crawl — the city’s most social and entertaining nightlife adventure! Join fellow travelers and locals as we explore the best bars, pubs, and clubs across the Latin Quarter, Bastille, or Pigalle, depending on the night. Led by a fun, knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers exclusive drink deals, free shots, skip-the-line entry, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Paris. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, it’s the perfect way to meet new people and discover the hidden nightlife gems of the City of Light. **🌟 Highlights** * Discover the best local bars and nightlife spots in Paris * Free shots and exclusive drink discounts at every venue * Skip-the-line VIP entry to one of Paris’s top clubs * Meet fun travelers from around the world * Led by a professional local nightlife guide **✅ What’s Included** * Free welcome shots & drink specials (after purchasing 1st drink at each bar) * Entry to all bars and final club * Local nightlife guide * Great vibes & new friends

Poursuite des sorties sur la mise en pratique de techniques et règles de composition avec un nouveau thème : **l'abstraction en photographie** Pour démarrer la nouvelle année et conjuguer photo, promenade digestive et bonne résolution d'activité, après quelques échanges sur des trucs et astuces, nous nous séparons en petit groupe pour les mettre en pratique. Pas besoin d'un matériel spécifique. Meme un smartphone suffit. Rendez vous au centre de la Place des Vosges puis nous partirons dans le quartier.

**La Promenade des célibs du nouvel an** **Tu es célib ? Tu veux faire la connaissance de d'autres celibs, cet événement est fait pour toi** **La promenade des Célibs du Nouvel An : Jardin des Tuileries / Palais Royal /...** **2eme édition** **Prix (price) : 10 euros** **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** Le règlement de nos événements pourra se faire sur place en espèce 13h30 / 16h à 16h15 environ Rendez-vous : Sortie 1 du métro Concorde (lignes 1, 8 et 12). Phone : 0683208657 \- le jardin des Tuileries\, \- un marché de Noël \- le Palais Royal ... Le parcours n'est pas une boucle En fin de promenade nous irons prendre un verre dans une brasserie, un pub ou un bar :-) Les événements que vous pouvez déjà réserver et payer en ligne : https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem **Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 500 abonné(e)s

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

Chers tous ! Merci de continuer à croire en cette belle aventure littéraire ! Le thème du mois de janvier sera décidé en décembre et publié dès qu'il sera validé par les participants. Aussi, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation. Bonnes et belles lectures et écritures et à bientôt ! Jélila

Comme tous les ans, nous consacrons une rencontre littéraire aux prix littéraires 2025 et dont la proclamation se fait début novembre. Ainsi comme proclamé ce jour : **01 – Goncourt 2025 – Laurent Mauvignier** « ...Toutes et tous ont marqué la maison et ont été progressivement effacés. J’ai tenté de les ramener à la lumière pour comprendre ce qui a pu être leur histoire, et son ombre portée sur la nôtre... » L. Mauvignier **02 – Renaudot 2025 - « Je voulais vivre » d’Adélaïde de Clermont-Tonnerre** « Par une nuit glaciale, le père Lamandre recueille une fillette de six ans venue frapper avec insistance à sa porte. L’enfant aux yeux admirables tremble de froid et de faim. ... » A. de Clermont-Tonnerre **On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés** Pour les présentations d’auteurs et les focus sur l’oeuvre \- en cours\.\.\.et selon les volontaires et les disponibilités\.\.\. *** Aussi et comme toujours, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation. Belle rentrée, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation aux frais Meetup (240 euros environ par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an, mais elle reste facultative.

Bonjour à tous ! Tu danses déjà la salsa et tu as envie de passer au niveau supérieur ? Rejoins notre cours de salsa portoricaine On 1, niveau intermédiaire ! Ici, on va travailler la technique, l’aisance dans les déplacements et la précision des mouvements, tout en explorant des figures plus complexes. C’est l’occasion d’approfondir ta maîtrise de la danse dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale. Si tu as déjà les bases, ce cours est fait pour toi ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) ### 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. ### 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : yous.dance@gmail.com * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)

Let's get together to talk about this book. Location to be confirmed soon. [Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60483.Music_for_Chameleons?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=oey0NCmS94&rank=1](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60483.Music_for_Chameleons?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=oey0NCmS94&rank=1)

On va marcher et visiter le cimetière VIP de Paris. 2 heures de randonnées, chaussures confortables et bouteilles d’eau. visite gratuite. ilham 06 26 69 95 58

**Ahoy there,** **Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. (See special Season’s Greetings at the end.)** The next moonrise picnic will be Saturday Jan 3rd from 5 PM until 6:30 PM. Moonrise will be around 5:15 PM so don’t be late! Sorry to miss you as I’m in Colorado, but you’ll be greeted and well-treated by Catherine and Charlie. This full moon was known as known to American Indians as the Full Wolf Moon as wolves howled nearby in the long winter night. It has also been called the "Moon After Yule." **WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share. Hot cider, hot chocolate, spiced wine, tea, etc. will make you very popular. **WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around a bench near the middle of the bridge. Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli. **WHEN**: Saturday, January 3rd from 5 - 6:30 PM **WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around. **WHO**: You and your friends. **HOW** to find us: Shouldn't be hard. We'll be the lunatics chattering in English and French - I mean our teeth will be chattering. We'll also be the ONLY ones on the bridge. **THEME**: **Howling for a Happy New Year** **SEASON’S GREETINGS:** Here once again is my favorite musical Christmas card: I always liked it because of the message, the full moon, the snow and the tree houses! [https://bmacards.com/wF6fT9](https://bmacards.com/wF6fT9) *Wishing Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night!* ciao for niao, **Captain Bob**

Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Après notre belle première rencontre autour du *Maître et Marguerite* de Mikhaïl Boulgakov, je vous propose de poursuivre ensemble notre escapade littéraire au cœur de Moscou 🇷🇺 : 📖 *Le Maître et Marguerite* – Partie 2 (suite) 📅 Samedi 20 décembre 2025 à 15h 📍 L’Ours et la Vieille Grille – 9 rue Larrey, 75005 Paris Comme toujours, pas besoin de préparation : juste l’envie de lire, d’échanger et de partager un moment chaleureux autour d’un thé ou d’un café bien chaud 🍵☕✨ À très bientôt, Jade

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!