Theatrical Improv

It's been said that knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing **not** to put it in a fruit salad. How do we reckon the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Is it possible to have one without the other, or does one depend upon the other? Does wisdom always arrive with age? Is more and more knowledge of any value in our post-information culture? Consider these and other questions at Socrates Cafe in Dun Laoghaire; buy a drink at the bar and add your voice, your point of view, to this important conversation.

Directed by the renown Soviet film maker Mikhail Kalatozov, who’d won the Palme D’Or for *The Cranes Are Flying* in 1958, ***I Am Cuba*** (1964) is a window on to Cuba that looks like an art house film but feels like a documentary. The result is a fascinating snap shot in time of an island at a pivotal moment in its history.

The goal of this group is simple: to support and encourage each other to write more (myself included). I love writing short stories, but too often life gets in the way and I find excuses not to do it. This monthly group gathers together on the last Tuesday of every month in the lovely *Third Space* cafe in Smithfield to share and get feedback on our work. We’ll each get the chance to share an extract from a piece we’ve written, read it aloud and get feedback (in a nice quiet creative space). Any form of writing is great – whether screenwriting, poetry, flash fiction or something else. We pride ourselves in promoting a really friendly, safe space to share freely, but if you’d prefer to listen for the first while, that’s cool too. If you fancy coming along: * RSVP to an event * Come along to a session * Get added to our WhatsApp group once you're there * Add a copy of your piece to our shared drive (so we can follow along as you read) * You'll get 4 mins to read your work, and 4 mins of feedback We have lots of regulars but always love welcoming new people, perspectives and writing, so do feel free to come along and I hope you enjoy it!

Meditation and relaxation practice for beginners and advanced practitioners to facilitate deep relaxation and inner peace.

A lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence. We don't pay the bar for this session, so make sure you buy at least one drink. Charge €2.

Spiritual Somatic training is a power tool that supports you in resolving the many different traumas that we carry inside and also all around us. It gives us the opportunity to realize our true potential to overcome anything, by tapping into secret vibration and frequencies that are transformational. It is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and body. It emphasizes the importance of bodily sensations and experiences in the healing process. It's an energetic meditation, followed by our silent guided meditation. Regulating the Nervous System: Trauma often leads to dysregulation of the nervous system, resulting in feelings of anxiety or hyperarousal. The rhythmic movement of somatic vibration can help calm the nervous system, promoting a sense of safety and relaxation. We also combine Somatic Energy training with sitting healing and guided silent meditation. The intention is finding inner peace that supports the mind, body and spirit and gives a sense of connection to God, nature and Self. Somatic Healing unlocks the secrets of the Self, as we let go of what we don’t need, and encourage the overall Self to realize its full potential. **Who should attend:** * Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or burnout * Professionals seeking better work-life balance * Individuals interested in mindfulness and self-care * Anyone looking to improve their mental or emotional wellbeing * This event is suitable for both beginners seeking an introduction to somatic meditation and seasoned practitioners looking to deepen awareness **What to expect:** * Expert advice on meditation and mindfulness techniques * Movement "Somatic" meditation, accompanied by Somatic techniques * 11-minute silent guided meditation * Practical stress-reduction strategies * Tools for emotional regulation and mental clarity * Supportive community and open discussion **Event Details:** * 🕉️ *Divine Representation and Teacher:* SHREE MAHARANI JI * 👤 *Facilitators:* MICHAEL BERNARD COX & DR FRANCIS VALLOOR * 📍 *Location:* Inter Faith Centre, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Collins Ave Ext, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 WPA0. -> Map/Directions: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ab797JPgrn6zQaK86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ab797JPgrn6zQaK86) * 📅 *Date & Time:* Tuesday 26th May 2026 - 7:30pm * 🎟️ *Non-ticketed event:* Recommended donation: €10 **Why attend:** * Leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and connected, with practical tools you can use anytime to manage stress, release anxiety, and bring more peace into your daily life. **Contact/Connect:** * ✆ Contact: via private message or comments section through the Maha Ji Yoga Meditation Meetup page * Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahajiyogameditation/ * Join our spiritual community on Telegram: [https://t.me/+3gi2S-OgptRjOWM8](https://t.me/+3gi2S-OgptRjOWM8)

We are organizing this games night **every Tuesday at 7.00pm, Wild Duck 🦆**, Temple Bar! **🎟️This event is ticketed at the gate.** **With a 10€ ticket you'll get a drink too. Card/Cash accepted** *Do you want to meet new people and also enjoy playing games? Then join us!* We usually play Social, quick and easy to learn games where you break the ice and have fun! You don't need to be a game expert, our games are easy and other attandees will explain you in few minutes if you have never played that game. We have lots of games here but You’re more than welcome to bring your own games. *(also some people may stay till midnight)* *See* *you there 🎲*

Wednesday 27th May - 8 -10.30pm** Join us for Irelands best and biggest open mic featuring original Singer-songwriters and established artists in the beautiful surroundings of the Lansdowne Hotel. This weeks special guest is Hugh Green This is a unique opportunity to share and enjoy, original songs and connect with fellow artists in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. This is a night not to be missed! Come celebrate the power of music and creativity. With limited performance spaces available, reserve your spot today! We want to ensure that as many people as possible get to play on the night, so we ask that you do *two* things: 1.** RSVP here on MeetUp.** 2.** Get to the venue as early as possible to confirm your attendance** 1. Please note we do our best to accommodate everyone. 2. We would be grateful if you only sign up if you fully intend to go as we have limited spots available. (Walk-in's are welcome but you might only get to play one song). **BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND CREATE A FANTASTIC AUDIENCE!** (Audience members and friends don't need to sign up, just performers.) We are** now asking that you made a conscience effort to .....** **BRING A FRIEND THIS HELPS GROW YOUR AUDIENCE !!!!** **DONATION** A** donation of €5.00 **will be requested on the night to help us keep these great events going. **LOCATION** Landsdowne Hotel 27 Penbroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin **COVID 19 AND OTHER RESPIRATORY ILLNESS** If you have any cold, flu or Covid symptoms please do not attend.

Twin Hearts Meditation is a powerful practice, focusing on activating the heart and crown chakras (energy centres) to channel divine energy and promote healing and inner peace. One of the key benefits of Twin Hearts Meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. By tapping into the energies of love and compassion, practitioners can experience a deep sense of relaxation and tranquility, helping to alleviate mental and emotional tension. Additionally, Twin Hearts Meditation can enhance overall well-being by promoting physical healing and boosting the immune system. The practice is known to cleanse and energize the energy centers in the body, leading to improved health and vitality. Public event open to all 18 yrs + Cost: Donation to charity RSVP:discoverpranichealing@gmail.com Booking required: Hazel Keogh (085) 212 4080

Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games - you will choose which game you play on the day. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of each game, you just need to bring your imagination. *** Details for the event (number of groups and games) will be published here or earlier on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin). Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on Discord).

## Weekly Twin Hearts Meditation – Clondalkin **Location:** Pranic Healing Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin **Day & Time:** Every Thursday, **11:00am – 12:00pm** **Facilitator:** Hazel Keogh **Cost:** Donation based **RSVP:** 085 212 4080 ### A Midweek Space for Calm, Healing and Inner Peace You are warmly invited to join our weekly **Twin Hearts Meditation Group**, an uplifting and powerful meditation that is open to everyone. Twin Hearts Meditation is a beautiful guided practice designed to promote inner peace, emotional balance and a sense of connection with yourself and the world around you. It is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. No previous meditation experience is needed – just a willingness to relax and enjoy the moment. ### What to Expect Each Thursday morning session offers: * A calm, welcoming and supportive environment * Gentle guidance throughout the meditation * Time to relax, breathe and unwind * A chance to release stress and tension * A sense of inner stillness and wellbeing * Optional tea and chats afterwards Many people find this meditation leaves them feeling lighter, clearer and more positive for the rest of the day. ### Benefits of Twin Hearts Meditation Regular practice can help to: * Reduce stress and anxiety * Support emotional wellbeing * Increase feelings of calm and clarity * Improve focus and positivity * Promote compassion and inner balance * Create a greater sense of connection and peace ### Session Details * Arrive from **10:45am** * Meditation begins at **11:00am** * Session finishes at **12:00pm** * Relaxed community atmosphere ### Donations This group is **donation based**, making it accessible to all. Suggested contribution: **€10 – €20**, but any amount is gratefully accepted. All donations help support the running of the centre and community activities. ### Location **Pranic Healing Centre** Unit 1A Village Centre Clondalkin, Dublin ### RSVP To confirm your place, please contact: **Hazel Keogh – 085 212 4080**

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

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, February 11 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.

Do toxic people weigh you down? Affect your happiness? How can having toxic relationships affect your Health? And moreover, how can you spot them before it’s too late? Attend this in-person meeting to find out how to spot these people and remove their negative emotions from your life. This event is hosted by The Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center in Central Ohio.

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan