Slam Poets

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Coworking for writers in your area! (Français & English sessions) with Andréa, Amy & Gaspard. Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! A note about the format We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) Other Important Details: WiFi name/password: on-site Travel / Parking info: métro 4 - 6 - 12 - 13 Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \(Français plus bas\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is the 12th season of the Open Mic & Jam Around The Table ! Everybody's welcome to join us in a chill intimate atmosphere, sitting around the tables with pizzas and drinks. It's kinda like singing in your living room (or listening to live music there), but in a mic and surrounded by 30-40 people :) Everybody who wants to sing is welcome to perform one song on the first round, and 1 song on the second round depending on the time the first round finishes (usually first round ends at around 11.30 - 12). Sometimes, there's even a third round, but that's rare. No need to register before the event or even during, you're potentially registered at the moment you enter the room and can sing at the end of the round that you entered the circle. This is mostly an open mic and with some jamming around it, meaning that solo instruments can join in if the singer is comfortable with that (most of them are, but not always, so it's not guaranteed), so we often have some solo guitars, and more rarely some sax, cello, violin, etc. Percusions aren't allowed anymore unfortunately due to neighboors complaints. People can either perform by themselves or sing along with others, or meet some guitar players or singers who could play / sing with them. If you can only sing but not play, try coming with someone who can play for you as Im never sure who will come and what they can or want to play (guitar players are here for fun, it's not guaranted they'll want to play what you want to sing, or even know the song at all). You can also just take the time to meet some musicans there and ask them if they know the songs you'd like to play cuz it's also a perfect atmosphere for musical experiments without any pressure and to meet a whole community of live music lovers. Or you can also just improvise, which is usually the easiest thing to do actually. Of course, non musicians / singers can also just come and enjoy the atmosphere and music and meet the community. As I've been running those events for quite a while now and post them on Meetup and Couchsurfing, the crowd is a nice mix between expats, travellers and locals. So let's meet at Nul Bar ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin (lign 8) Happy hour until 9 PM with pints of beer for 3,5 euros cocktails for 5 (then 5 & 7 € after 9 PM) See you on tuesday(s) ! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- FRANCAIS \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve autour de la table du sous-sol du Nul Bar Ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin sur la ligne 8 -, avec des bonnes pizzas et des bons cocktails ! Le micro est ouvert à tous au premier tour pendant lequel celleux qui veulent / peuvent chanter en auront l'occasion et le reste de la nuit est un peu plus improvisé en fonction du monde et des gens qui sont là. Il peut y avoir un deuxième où il est possible de chanter 1 autre chanson en fonction du timing. L'idée est de se retrouver dans une ambiance intime et de créer une communauté d'amateurs de live music, qu'ils soient musiciens, chanteurs ou public. Au niveau des nationalités, c'est aussi un mélange de locaux, d'expats ou de voyageurs de passage. Il s'agit en priorité d'un open mic où l'on encourage certains instruments (guitares / sax / violon / violoncelle, etc) à faire des solos si le/la chanteur/se le veut, ce qui est le cas pour la grande majorité des gens. Les percussions sont par contre interdites à cause des plaintes des voisins. Happy hour jusqu'à 21h avec pintes de bière à 3,5 € et cocktails à 5 € (puis 5 € et 7 € après 21h) A mardi ! *** The host : Olivier Domengie has been organizing weekly open mics, jam sessions and monthly songwriting worskhops in Paris for over 5 years, along with tours all around Europe. He's also a singer-songwriter who goes by the name The Mind Traveller : www.themindtraveller.com or www.facebook.com/mindtravellerparis

Bonjour à tous, ces cours sont actuellement en pause en attenant la réouverture non-conditionnée des lieux de culture et des lieux recevant du public. Hello, these classes are on hold until access to public places and theatres is once again unconditionally open to all.

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Johnson & Johnson n’ont plus d’enquête à mener ! Nos deux inspecteurs font donc appel à vous pour les envoyer sur une piste inédite, où ils pourront rencontrer suspects potentiels et témoins mystérieux… Un thriller humoristique interactif entièrement improvisé à partir de vos idées, où un événement anodin peut souvent cacher un scandale d’ampleur. 🙂Organisateurs : La Mèche 💰Tarif : une consommation obligatoire ⏰ Horaires : De 20h00 à 22h00 🗒️Déroulé : 1h45 de spectacle : 2 mi-temps de 45 minutes + 1 entracte de 15 minutes. merci de nous prévenir 24h à l’avance en cas d’annulation. les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement. si tu ne souhaites pas apparaître sur les photos/vidéos, préviens nous en début d’atelier.

**Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!** Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉 Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over some quiet drinks. 🫖☕️🥤🧉🍹 We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show. Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface. After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world. The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship. If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨

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

**Réservation obligatoire :** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1765769838119?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1765769838119?aff=oddtdtcreator) Ou par mail : [lapasserelle75011@gmail.com](mailto:lapasserelle75011@gmail.com) En ces temps troublés où l’histoire semble chaotique et avoir perdu sa direction il est peut- être temps d’envisager une lecture de cette histoire sous de nouveaux angles. C’est pourquoi nous proposons une approche fondée sur l’âme du monde différenciée en âmes des peuples, notamment en ce qui concerne l’Europe. Nous proposons un nouvel éclairage qui nous permette de retrouver des points de repères dans le grand tourbillon du non-sens qui nous enveloppe dans notre vie quotidienne. Nous évoquerons la question de l’âme des peuples tout en recherchant les possibilités d’action et de concrétisation de celle-ci dans la vie ordinaire et dans les décisions qui peuvent se prendre en termes géopolitiques pour le présent et le futur. Cette approche non partisane à travers la science des archétypes et des symboles peut contribuer à transformer la cacophonie actuelle en une véritable symphonie. Elle insuffle plus de sens, d’amour et de clarté dans le cœur des hommes. **MATINÉE** **9h30 / Ouverture du colloque** Orientation et intention du colloque : Luc Bigé Présentation du Groupe de Recherche Âme des peuples et Histoire – Le G.R.A.P.H. : Nadine Outin et de la Nouvelle Acropole : Françoise Bechet **9h40 – 10h40 / Luc Bigé : « Archétypes et Histoire »** Nous revisiterons l'histoire de l'Occident sous l'angle de sa relation avec l'anima mundi, l'âme du monde. Se peut-il que l'Esprit du temps souffle sur les hommes et que, de ces interactions, se déploient les grands événements qui sculptent notre histoire et organisent notre futur ? **10h40 – 11h20 / Nadine Outin** : « **Connais-toi toi -même en tant qu’Âme d’un peuple »** L’âme des peuples influencerait-elle inconsciemment nos perceptions, nos créations, notre manière de rencontrer l’autre et de vivre l’histoire du monde ? Les voyages vers d’autres peuples nous confrontent à cette question. La Sagesse de la Tradition nous apporte des éclairages. Nous retiendrons particulièrement les réponses apportées par les enseignements de certains mouvements philosophiques occidentaux des 19 et 20eme siècle tout en nous interrogeant sur la manière dont l’âme d’un peuple se métamorphose sous la pression d’une pluriculturalité de plus en plus dense en ce début de 21 siècle. ***Pause*** **11h50 – 12h / Pause poétique - Brigitte Deruy et Mathilde Sternat** : **« Habiter la Terre en poète » / Une invitation à une approche sensible de l’âme des peuples** **12h – 12h30 / Caroline Salagnac** : « **l’artiste, médiateur de l’âme des peuples ? »** Une réflexion sur le monde imaginal et le lien entre l’art et la quête spirituelle. ***Pause*** **APRÈS-MIDI** **14h - 15h / Gérard Sutton** "Les Musiques en Europe, le souffle de l'âme des peuples » Les notes sont vivantes et transforment la conscience. Il y a une musique qui libère et une musique qui asservit. Elle peut détruire ou bien construire intérieurement l’être. **15h - 15h10 / Pause poétique - Brigitte Deruy et Mathilde Sternat : « Habiter la Terre en poète »** **15H10 - 16h10 / Mathieu Laveau -** « L'âme de la France décryptée par les secrets de sa langue et de sa géométrie sacrée » " Peut-on appréhender la mission de l’âme de la France par l’étude de sa géographie, de sa géométrie hexagonale en lien avec la géométrie de l’Égypte des pyramides ; tout en décryptant les secrets de sa langue dite langue franche ? ***Pause*** **16h40 / Pause poétique - Brigitte Deruy et Mathilde Sternat : « Habiter la Terre en poète »** **16h50 – 17h50 / Fernand Schwarz : « l’âme de la France, atouts et perspectives »** Les quatre piliers symboliques qui animent l'âme de la France – la déesse mère, le politique, la guerrière et la mystique – possèdent aussi leurs parts d’ombres. Le décodage symbolique des quatre constantes qui forment l’âme du pays et leurs contradictions internes permet de mieux comprendre ses difficultés mais aussi d’évoquer son réenchantement en fonction de valeurs plus contemporaines. **17h50 – 18h30 / Table ronde avec tous les intervenants** Clôture du colloque et perspectives **18h 30 :** Temps de rencontres conviviales à La Passerelle autour d’un verre. **PRÉSENTATION DES INTERVENANTS** **Luc Bigé** : Co-fondateur du « Groupe de Recherche Âme des Peuples et Histoire » : Le GRAPH. Docteur en sciences (biochimie), astrologue, mythologue, consultant, enseignant et écrivain.). Il propose des formations en ligne sur les thèmes : Astrologie, Mythologie grecque, Symbolisme, Conscience. [https://reenchanterlemonde.com/](https://reenchanterlemonde.com/) **Brigitte Deruy** : Co-fondatrice du GRAPH. Poétesse, comédienne, auteur de la pièce : « Sur les Ailes de l’Invisible » présenté au Festival d’Avignon 2025. https://brigitte-deruy.fr Mathieu Laveau De formation scientifique en biologie, praticien énergéticien, il dévoile ses recherches et s’appuie sur la « Primosophie », cette nouvelle « gématrie des mots et des chiffres », pour écouter la voix de la France et in fine celle de sa géopoétique. [https://www.mathieulaveau.com/](https://www.mathieulaveau.com/) **Nadine Outin** : Co-fondatrice du GRAPH. Pédagogue. Après la chute du mur de Berlin elle accompagne les changements des politiques de l’enfance dans les pays d’Europe de l’Est en transition vers la démocratie. Cette longue expérience de terrain en situation interculturelle est le début de sa recherche sur l’âme des peuples. Une recherche éclairée par les enseignements des sagesses du monde. **Caroline Salagnac** : Professeure agrégée d'arts appliqués en métiers d'arts à l'École Boulle. Meilleur ouvrier de France en Mosaïque. **Fernand Schwarz** : Fondateur de l’École de philosophie Nouvelle Acropole en France. Philosophe et anthropologue, spécialiste de l’Égypte ancienne et de l’anthropologie du sacré. Il a consacré les trente dernières années de sa vie à étudier les structures mythiques et symboliques des sociétés traditionnelles et des sociétés modernes. Auteur de nombreux ouvrages et documentaires sur les philosophies et civilisations anciennes. **Mathilde Sternat** : 1er Prix, en violoncelle et en musique de chambre - diplôme de formation supérieure au Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. Violoncelliste du Travelling Quartet (quatuor à cordes) pendant près de 10 ans, elle accompagne également sur scène des grands noms de la chanson française. Composition de la musique de « Sur les ailes de l’invisible » au Festival Avignon 2025 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG30MlyMT4XxmW_lkK3vdQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG30MlyMT4XxmW_lkK3vdQ) **Gérard Sutton** : Co-fondateur du GRAPH. Premier prix de thèse d’Histoire de la musique et de la danse, enseigne au C.N.R. de St Maur-des-Fossés, à la Schola Cantorum de Paris et au Conservatoire de Paris XIe. Président de Académie Musike et de l’association de l’Université du symbole. **Réservation :** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1765769838119?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1765769838119?aff=oddtdtcreator) Ou par mail : [lapasserelle75011@gmail.com](mailto:lapasserelle75011@gmail.com) Tarif : 45€ (ou 35€ tarif étudiant) [lapasserelle75011@gmail.com](mailto:lapasserelle75011@gmail.com) Lieu : La Passerelle, 26 rue de Crussol, 75011

Mélodies pour mes Sœurs Depuis #MeToo, la chanson féministe a retrouvé sa place et pour cause : elle est essentielle, offrant aux femmes un puissant vecteur d’empowerment, un espace pour s’exprimer et se soutenir. D’Anne Sylvestre à Beyoncé, d’Alicia Keys à Angèle, la musique foisonne de pépites qui explorent les thèmes du féminisme : politique, argent, violences, couple, famille, avortement, militantisme… C’est dans cet esprit que la talentueuse flûtiste-chanteuse Juliette Renard vous invite à un moment de poésie et de puissance musicale. Mêlant compositions originales, hommage aux grands classiques de la chanson féministe et à la littérature engagée, « Mélodies pour mes sœurs » est une bouffée d’air frais. Le quartet vous embarque dans une expérience artistique inoubliable qui célèbre avec éclat les musiques et les féminismes. \-\-\- En première partie : Luu & Lilia Deux jeunes chanteuses, instrumentistes et compositrices présentent leurs chansons originales et leur univers musical à la fois engagé et poétique. Quartet "Mélodies pour mes Sœurs" 1\. Juliette Renard \- Voix\, Flûtes et Compositions 2\. Joana Martinez \- Contrebasse 3\. Alexandre Butlen \- Guitare 4\. Hugo Chassaniol \- Percussions Duet of the Opening (1st set) : Luu & Lilia 1\. Lou\-Ann Breal \- Voix\, flûte\, piano 2\. Lilia Oufkir \- Voix\, piano\, basse 🗓️ MERCREDI 18 MARS de 20H à 23H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

It's cinema... without a script. Each night, the audience's ideas inspire four brand-new "films," performed live on stage. From epic fantasy to wacky westerns and painfully awkward rom-coms... you suggest it, the actors bring it to life! After every round, the audience votes one story off the reel until only one survives... the blockbuster of the night! Fast, funny, and unpredictable, this improv show turns movie magic into comedy mayhem. The chaos is brought to you by Foreign Exchanged, a motley crew of international improvisers from all over the world — India, the US, Russia, Colombia, Lebanon, Moldova, France and beyond — making their way through Paris, one English faux pas at a time. Come for the accents, stay for the laughter. please book here https://www.billetreduc.com/spectacle/spectacle-d-improvisation-en-anglais-381367

**FRENCH :** *Vous devez charger votre ordinateur et télécharger un logiciel de musique, je vous recommande FL studio ou Ableton.* L'évènement est divisé en 3 parties évolutives * Un cours pour les débutants ou confirmés Il s'agit d'un échange de technique. **Le premier cours sera axé autour du SAMPLING** Après le cours nous allons partir sur une contrainte créative. * La contrainte sera un sample, et de réaliser un son en 50min max. Les contraintes permettent d'éviter les paralysie artistiques. * La 3e partie est libre : écoute des compositions, débats, rigolades ! à la fin de chaques sessions les artistes présents peuvent sélectionner des compositions sur lesquelles is devront **ENGLISH :** *You need a charged computer and you should also download a music software . I recommend FL studio or Ableton* The event is in 3 parts * a cours for beginner or confirmed **around SAMPLING** then we will explore some creative contraint * with a sample you will have to create a song in 50min alone or with someone. * you decide what the 3rd part is : it can be cocktail,listening, debates it should only be good vibes! At the end of each session we will listen to your creations !

Chers tous ! Cette session du Club Littéraire Parisien (dîner littéraire) se veut un espace de discussion et de débat sur la lecture, notre manière de lire et d’en parler, l’idée qu’on se fait d’un club de lecture. **Deux livres programmés : Thème : La lecture et le club de lecture** **01 – « Sur la lecture « de Marcel Proust (80 pages environ)** « Sur la lecture n'est ni un texte méconnu ni un introuvable. C'est la préface que Proust écrivit en 1905 pour sa traduction de Sésame et les Lys de John Ruskin. Mais ces pages dépassent de si loin l'ouvrage qu'elles introduisent, elles proposent un si bel éloge de la lecture et préparent avec tant de bonheur à la Recherche que nous avons voulu, les délivrant de leur condition de préface, les publier dans leur plénitude. « Hubert Nyssen (Actes Sud) **02 – Une histoire de la lecture » d’Alberto Manguel** « Célébration heureuse de la plus civilisée des passions humaines, cette histoire écrite du côté du plaisir et de la gourmandise est un livre savant qui se lit comme un roman d'aventures. Parti à la recherche des raisons qui ont fait aimer le livre, Alberto Manguel propose un étonnant récit de voyage à travers le temps et l'espace, dont chaque étape lui est occasion de détours, de visites, de réflexions profondes et d'anecdotes réjouissantes. .. » Babelio ***Comme toujours on peut lire l’un ou les deux livres programmés.*** Aussi, vous pouvez réfléchir en amont sur la notion de « club de lecture », vos attentes et vos idées d’y contribuer et d’y participer. Tout sera discuté, débattu, inclus si je le peux, et argumenté de toutes façons. **Et n'oubliez pas !** Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonne semaine, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation au club de lecture est de 2 euros par personne et par an (les cotisations Meetup sont de 240 euros par an). Mais elle reste facultative.

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 on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild. 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 before and after the writing hour. 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 Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to 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. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" 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 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 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!

**History** [Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973. The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience. The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades. Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike. I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park. **After the Hike** Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

**Midwest Funk Jam – OhioLockers** A monthly gathering dedicated to **locking, popping, and funk dance culture** in Columbus. We start with a **free fundamentals class**, then open the floor for a **dance session and cypher**. Whether you're new to funk styles or an experienced dancer, this is a space to learn, practice, and connect with the Midwest dance community. Hosted by **FlexyStu & DJ Vix** 📍 Oracle Bar 🗓 Last Thursday of every month ⏰ 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 💸 Free entry 🅿️ Free street parking right outside 🔞 18+ 8:30 – Free Locking & Popping fundamentals class 9:00 – Open dance session & cypher All levels welcome. **Class → Session → Cypher → Funk** IG@Ohiolockers https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426377732280863/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT