Singing

Nos encontramos en el Centro Cultural San Martín y de ahí vamos a explorar por Corrientes algún sitio con música en directo, o un parque si alguien quiere tocar libremente su música.

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 Have you ever experienced this? You meet someone on the dance floor, share a rhythm, a glance, a smile. You don’t even know their name, yet you feel a sense of connection and human unity. That’s Biodanza. 🔹 **What to expect?** ✔️ Connecting with others in an authentic way — this time through the body ✔️ No steps, no choreography. Two left feet are welcome! ✔️ Inspiring movement invitations that awaken your inner child and reveal hidden potentials If you’re ready to dive into the unknown and meet others in a direct, playful, and unpredictable way, this is your call! Remember: our bodies don’t lie — they simply express what is alive within us. 📍 **Where?** Centro Cultural “Portal Rojo", Quito 4231 (Almagro) 💰 **How much?** 23000$ To ensure your participation, please confirm beforehand by WhatsApp & transfer. The number is: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **Who?** Your facilitator is Valerie Kattenfeld. She was trained by the family of the founders of Biodanza and loves guiding group processes that foster human connection in safe, non-judgmental spaces — using dance as her main tool. 👟 **What to bring?** Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily, both standing and on the floor. Bring a bottle of water. ☕ **And afterwards?** Join us for a coffee at Diletto nearby! **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](Instagram) *** 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 ¿Alguna vez viviste esta experiencia? Conocés a alguien en la pista de baile, comparten un ritmo, una mirada, una sonrisa. Ni siquiera sabés su nombre y, sin embargo, sentís una complicidad y una profunda conexión humana. Eso es Biodanza. 🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?** ✔️ Conectar con otras personas de manera auténtica — esta vez a través del cuerpo ✔️ Sin pasos, sin coreografías. ¡Bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos! ✔️ Propuestas de movimiento inspiradoras que despiertan tu niño interior y evocan potenciales tapadas Si estás lista/o para sumergirte en lo desconocido y encontrarte con otras personas de una manera directa, lúdica e impredecible, esta es tu invitación. Recordá: el cuerpo no miente, simplemente expresa lo que está vivo en nuestro interior. 📍 **¿Dónde?** Centro Cultural “Portal Rojo", Quito 4231 (Almagro) 💰 **¿Cuánto?** 23.000$ Para asegurar tu lugar, la reserva se confirma previamente por WhatsApp y pago anticipado. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **¿Quién?** La facilitadora es Valerie Kattenfeld. Se formó con la familia de los fundadores de Biodanza y le apasiona acompañar procesos grupales que fomentan la conexión humana en espacios seguros y libres de juicio, utilizando la danza como herramienta principal. 👟 **¿Qué traer?** Vení con ropa cómoda que te permita moverte con facilidad, tanto de pie como en el suelo. Traé una botella de agua. ☕ **¿Y después?** ¡Después de Biodanza podés sumarte a un café en Diletto, que queda cerquita! **SEGUINOS** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](instagram)

Practice English and any language you like and meet INTERNATIONAL people from all over the world!🌎🍻 Fun games to help you interact with NEW people and FREE SHOT if you find your right partner 🤩👏 Also enjoy: -FREE Food 🌭 -FREE Shot 🥃 -Happy Hour 🍻 -FREE entrance 🎫 For more information and to follow us on instagram go to:
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𝑳𝑨𝑫𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 ✨ Los jueves tienen nueva cita en Palermo. 💃🍸 Una noche pensada para disfrutar entre amigas, brindar, relajarse y dejarse llevar por la música en vivo, los mejores cocktails y una energía única. 🌙✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔮 19:00 HS — TAROT EN VIVO De la mano de Barbie de TuMomento.Namaste, viví una experiencia diferente con lecturas de tarot en vivo para arrancar la noche con la mejor energía. ✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🍸 HAPPY HOUR VIBRA GIN Promociones especiales para disfrutar nuestros Gin Vibra y brindar con amigas. 🍓 Gin Vibra Frutos Rojos 🍋 Gin Vibra Citrus 🥒 Gin Vibra Tonic ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🍟🍺 PROMO CHILL IN Papas Chill In + 2 Pintas MUR 💲20.000 Ideal para compartir mientras disfrutás de la música en vivo y el mejor ambiente de Palermo. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎤 21:00 HS — LIVE SET MISS JEANETTE La noche continúa con toda la energía de Miss Jeanette en vivo, acompañando una experiencia única de cocktails, gastronomía y buena música. 🎶✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉 ¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social? Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica. FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA) Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes) 🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento. 💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar. 🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países. 🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques. Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate. Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉 📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com ***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****

Hi friends we just past Pentecost Sunday. In the Christian calendar that marks the day when the Holy Spirit came and the Church was born! These next months we'll be exploring some common Christian practices beginning with prayer. If you'd like to begin/strengthen/explore your relationship with God in community with other Christians in English come join us this Thursday at 8pm in San Telmo! We are a christian group where we gather to practice English (the meeting is ENTIRELY in English), Bible study, food, and Christian fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can write to me via WhatsApp @ 11-6266-3559. Blessings and see you soon!!

100s of people from around the 🌎 meet weekly to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. 🟢 The Flags Place flags on your chest from top to bottom according to fluency. We offer flags from 200+ places. 🟢 Stand to mingle, sit to dwindle! 🗣 Talk about anything you like. You don't have to be an advanced speaker - it's open to everyone! 🛎 Reception 9 - 10pm Not obligatory, but arrive at this time if you’re new or want those drinks specials. Connect with us 👉 mundolingo.org

100s of people from around the 🌎 meet weekly to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. 🟢 The Flags Place flags on your chest from top to bottom according to fluency. We offer flags from 200+ places. 🟢 Stand to mingle, sit to dwindle! 🗣 Talk about anything you like. You don't have to be an advanced speaker - it's open to everyone! 🛎 Reception 9 - 10pm Not obligatory, but arrive at this time if you’re new or want those drinks specials. Connect with us 👉 [mundolingo.org](http://mundolingo.org)

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself? Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home — yet longing to belong? Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land — through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another. 🔹 **What to expect?** ✔️ Discover tango as a social language — not just a dance ✔️ Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement ✔️ The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies ✔️ No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome! 📍 **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. We’ll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before) 💰 **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available ✨ Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld — tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance. 👟 **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner. ☕ **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de Café and come with us to the class! Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires — and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace. ✨ See you on the dance floor! FOLLOW US INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/) *** ¿Te mudaste a otro país y tuviste que reinventarte? ¿Construir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extrañar tu hogar — y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer? El Tango Argentino nació exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de recién llegados encontraron conexión en una tierra desconocida — a través de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiéndose mutuamente. 🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?** ✔️ Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social — no solo como un baile ✔️ Ejercicios lúdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexión a través del movimiento ✔️ El abrazo, la caminata y el diálogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos ✔️ Sin presión ni secuencias complicadas — ¡bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos! 📍 **¿Dónde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fácil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy). 💰 **¿Cuánto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados ✨ Si querés sumarte, confirmá tu participación por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, así puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **¿Quién?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld — bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cálidos, claros y auténticos de conexión a través de la danza. 👟 **¿Qué traer?** Ropa cómoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. También podés venir en medias). No necesitás venir en pareja. ☕ **¿Antes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de Café y venite con nosotras/os a la clase. Entrá en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires — y quizás reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo. ✨ ¡Nos vemos en la pista! **SEGUINOS** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)

👉🏼**Ampliá tu círculo social y conectá con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento único donde podrás relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza 🍻, y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cálido y distendido. Si aún no te animaste a participar, ¡es el momento! Este encuentro está diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien. 🔥Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difícil, pero ya hemos organizado más de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez. El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento. Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad. 👉🏼 **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO. 🕒 **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ¡Te esperamos!

If you’re 30+ and feel like there are no good places left to meet new people… you haven’t experienced a **Millennial Pre-Party** yet 💿 It’s not just a hangout, and it’s not exactly a party either — it’s the perfect mix of both. A relaxed social night designed to meet people who are in the same stage of life as you, while enjoying the music we all grew up with. We’ll chat, play games, dance, and sing along to the ultimate throwback hits from our era. ✨ 📍 **Meeting point: Mons Hostel (Azcuénaga 1896, Recoleta)** **⌚ Time: 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM** **🌐 Bilingual event: Spanish & English** ✨ **What’s included:** ✔ Welcome drink ✔ Old School Reggaetón DJ Set ✔ Icebreaker games to help everyone connect naturally ✔ Event hosts throughout the night ✅ **How to join:** • Book through [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/previa-millennial-513416) • Or pay cash at the venue 💸 🎯 **Perfect for:** People who enjoy starting the night early, socializing, dancing, and still making it home at a reasonable hour 😌 🔞 **Recommended age: 27 to 40 years old**

This Friday too we bring something truly Argentine to the house: a live Folklore Show with Camila Herrera. Experience the energy of chacarera, bombo and boleadoras — rhythm, dance and tradition all in one night. A powerful cultural moment where music and movement tell the story of Argentina. This is not just a show, it’s something you feel. What to expect: 🥁 Live folklore performance 💃 Traditional dance & boleadoras 🔥 Authentic Argentine culture 🌎 Shared with people from all over the world 🥳 After Party at our bar 🕘 9PM Come ready to watch, feel… and maybe even dance. ✨ F*ck normal, we have culture. ARS 10.000 Ticket to the show + wine cup

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

The Alliance is part of the Greater Central Ohio Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are an all-voices chorus dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all those who love to sing, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or musical background. The Alliance is the first and only all-voices barbershop chorus in Central Ohio. **Who:** Anyone with a passion for singing at a high level. Previous barbershop chorus/quartet experience not required. **When:** The Alliance rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7pm-10pm. **Where:** Lord Of Life Lutheran Church: 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 To become a full member of The Alliance, we welcome you to start by visiting us for a few rehearsals to experience the group and sing with us! Then, you may begin the 2-part audition process for membership: the assessement, and audition. We strive to make our auditions as stress-free as possible to help you let your best singing self shine.

You’re Invited to a Karaoke Night at Beeline Easton! If the weather is nice we will be out on the back patio. If not it will be inside :) 🎤 Sing Your Heart Out! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and good vibes at Beeline Easton! Whether you’re a rockstar in the making or just love a good singalong, this is your chance to shine. Join us and Central Ohio friends (Formerly cbus 20s and 30s) 🕗 Time: [8pm-2am (close)] 📍 Location: Beeline Easton Parking: paid parking garage south of beeline or a free lot to the north of beeline! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the stage! Let’s make it a night to remember. RSVP we can’t wait to see you there

Looking to meet quality singles in a relaxed, upscale setting? Join LUV TALK for an evening of Cocktails & Conversations at Prohibition Gastroclub in Powell, Ohio. This event is designed for grown, mature professionals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who are looking to expand their social circle, make meaningful connections, and potentially meet someone special. Skip the endless swiping and enjoy real conversations in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. ✨ Meet local singles in a comfortable environment ✨ Icebreakers and guided mingling ✨ Great food, cocktails, and conversation ✨ Perfect for professionals, divorced, widowed, or never-married singles ✨ No pressure, no awkward pickup lines—just genuine connections Whether you're looking for friendship, dating, or a meaningful relationship, this event is a great way to meet like-minded people face-to-face. 📍 Prohibition Gastroclub 📍 Powell, Ohio 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. Hosted by a dedicated host.

Tired of swiping? Join us in the **Beer Garden at Edision Brewing Company** for a fun Summer bash on the patio **100+ Columbus singles in one space** — all here to connect in real life. No speed dating. No pressure. Just real conversations, good vibes, and new connections. ## [TICKET & REGISTRATION LINKED HERE! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-summer-bash-edison-beer-garden-tickets-1991203300674) \*\*\*\*\* ## 💫 What’s Included * Name tag + guided icebreaker card * “I’m Interested in You” cards * Giveaways throughout the night * Full bar + food available for purchase Whether you're new to the city, working from home, or just ready to meet new people — this is your crowd. ## 📍 Event Details **Who:** Singles 21+ (20s–40s) **Where:** Edison Beer Garden 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230 **When:** July 15th 6:30PM ## You never know who you’ll meet. Join us!

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.