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\*This is a **paid** event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website. **\*** In a working world that demands adaptability, clear communication and steady nerves, improv offers something practical: a way to train the mind to be more responsive, grounded and open. ##### **STORYTELLING:** Clear, engaging communication is built on structure and attention — not theatrics. Using Johnstone’s story games, you’ll learn how to shape ideas, build narratives with others and express yourself with clarity and authenticity. Ideal for presenters, leaders and anyone who wants their message to land. These sessions draw from *Keith Johnstone’s Impro for Storytellers*, translating foundational improvisation principles into everyday skills you can actually use at work and in life. They’re open to all experience levels. Join one session or attend all three for a deeper progression. Drop in. Try it once. Or commit to the full journey. Either way, you’ll leave with tools that travel with you. [Register here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-drop-ins-for-personal-development-storytelling-apr-2026/)

**Basketball 5on5 pick-up game in Dubai.** Every tuesday and thursday. Level is amateur and intermediate. Mixed level. Sign up to participate in whats app +971568723607. Only whats app registering. Adults only. Stats and referee included. Parking, water: available. Баскетбол 5на5 Дубай. Запись через ватс ап +971568723607. Взрослые. Паркинг доступен. Make new friends, socialize, networking, competition, friendship.

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Hello Mom's I am inviting you all for a coffee get together with your baby to meet other moms while your babies meet other babies in our community. This event is for moms to find friendship, support and advice, if you need it and open to it. It is a place of no judgement but to help each other support though the challenges and celebrate the milestones as well as navigate our own ways through motherhood. have a great week and I will see you at the event. If we don't have more than 5 people signing to attend, we would have to cancel. Thank you for understanding. Cheers, Nadia.

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your midweek Latin fix 🤩 - Every Tuesday starting at 10PM and ending at 3AM Let’s dance the night away to the charming tunes of Latin & Afro music while enjoying a drink or a bite with friends and peers in the outstanding venue - Twenty Rooftop Bar at Movenpick Grand Plaza, Dubai. Take advantage of the special offers on food & drinks Organized by MOOVnation

Hello! Welcome to our weekly social event. It's fun, free & open for everyone (including beginners, excluding kids). \-\- You will love: \* The morning coffee in the park \* The activities: Sketching, journaling, group discussions, or simply reading... \* The Picnic in the park (bring your picnic or group delivery) \* Meeting new friends \-\- Information & booking: IMPORTANT: BOOKING by sending a WhatsApp message through the link below & wait for CONFIRMATION : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz?mode=hqrt2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz?mode=hqrt2) Please feel free to follow and share our Instagram page: [https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers](https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers?igsh=MTg1NW5ybXR1bWYwOA==) \-\- Fees FREE. You pay what you order (coffee, picnic...). \-\- What to bring: \* Notebook, journal, books \* Optional: whatever sketching/painting materials you have: pencils, pens, watercolor palettes, brushes... \* First-timers do not need to bring anything & can use shared materials Looking forward to seeing you!

Join us for our next **Freehands art** meetup! - Free 🖌️☕ 📍 **Location:** Le Pain Quotidien, Dubai Marina Mall ⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Unwind, sketch, and let your creativity flow in a cozy, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to doodle, this is the perfect space to express yourself, meet like-minded creatives, and enjoy great conversations over coffee. Bring your sketchbook, enjoy a warm drink, and let your imagination take over! No experience needed—just your passion for creativity! **📩 RSVP Now!** Let us know you're coming, WhatsApp: +971554413995, so we can save you a seat. Can't wait to see you there! 🎨✨ Check our previous gatherings photos: https://www.meetup.com/freehand/photos/35584362/ #FreehandImagination #ArtMeetup #DubaiArtists #SketchAndSip

**Basketball training and coaching for beginners and intermediate.** Training and coaching adults basketball. Beginners and intermediate. Whats app +971568723607. S-Basketball. Тренировки по баскетболу в Дубай. Начинающие и опытные. Запись через ватс ап +971568723607 #basketball #dubai #баскетбол #дубай

*Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings* **Fee:** AED 30 **Duration:** 2 hours **Format:** Two paintings, one per hour — deep group discussion follows each What happens when philosophy meets paint and canvas? Welcome to **Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings**, a unique gathering where we explore the profound connection between visual art and the human experience. Each session, we’ll sit with two powerful artworks — not to critique them like art historians, but to let them speak to our minds and souls. You'll be surprised by the range of interpretations one painting can evoke — where one person sees despair, another may find hope; where one sees chaos, another finds divine order. This is a space for meaningful, respectful conversation that opens us up to new perspectives and helps us see more — in the art, and in ourselves. Whether you're a philosopher at heart, an artist in spirit, or simply curious about how we see and feel, this event offers a space to slow down, look deeply, and think together. **Come with an open mind, leave with new eyes.** **Whatsapp group link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5

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**💥 Sip n Paint, Reconnect 💥** Step into a calming, creative space where art becomes more than just paint on a canvas—it becomes a form of play, release, and self-expression. This Sip n Paint session gently weaves in elements inspired by art therapy, inviting you to slow down, tune in, and express what words often can’t. Through intuitive painting, free exploration of colors, shapes, and patterns, you’ll experience the restorative benefits of creative play—reducing stress, quieting the mind, and reconnecting with your natural sense of curiosity and joy. There’s no right or wrong outcome here; the process matters more than the result. As you paint, you’ll also share the space with like-minded creatives—socializing, laughing, and enjoying a beverage in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, emotional release, or simply a fun and meaningful way to connect, this session offers a gentle reset for both mind and spirit. Come as you are. Play freely. Leave lighter, inspired, and creatively nourished. ✨ Fee - Aed 45 Payment linked below: https://pay.ziina.com/annuevents/N4CHAj4XN

Test the Mic Test the Mic is a friendly, no-pressure meetup for people exploring Music, Poetry, Spoken Word, and Storytelling. It’s a space to try, test, practice, and learn together — whether you’re performing for the first time, Seasoned performer or supporting from the audience. This is a welcoming, POD friendly space and feedback-driven environment where performers and listeners help each other grow. Come to share your voice, listen closely, and be part of a community that believes practice makes progress. Location : The Casa Collective, Al Quoz Every 2nd Wednesday starting from 11th February 2026 Free entry, but limited spots & seats - Use the form to register [Fill the form to register](https://forms.gle/mm1n2QNZLQf7uJx96) RSVP only — please fill the signup form using the link to secure your spot or join the group. Come perform. Come support. Come learn.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY Author & Artist Julie Zickefoose Saturday, April 11, 2026 1 p.m. Licking County Library 101 W. Main St. | Newark, Ohio Julie Zickefoose: Author, Painter, and Bluebird Extraordinaire Zickefoose is an American nature book writer, naturalist, bird artist, and blogger. She lives in Ohio on an 80-acre wildlife sanctuary, which she said inspires much of her work, including her 2012 novel, The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Bird, and NATURAL GARDENING FOR BIRDS The novel is illustrated with 320 of Zickefoose’s colored paintings, life sketches, and drawings, and it was one of Oprah’s 2012 book club reads.

Herbal Tea Blending: Craft Your Perfect Brew Saturday, April 18 11 am - 12:30 pm $30/Members | $36/Non-Member  Immerse yourself in the foundations of herbal energetics and learn how to choose herbs to harmonize with your body’s unique constitution. By the end of the class, you’ll have crafted a personalized blend to sip daily, infusing your wellness routine with warmth, flavor, and balance. [Click registration and payment link ](https://53050.blackbaudhosting.com/53050/Herbal-Tea-Blending-Craft-Your-Perfect-Brew-18Apr2026?_gl=1*6kh5av*_gcl_au*MzUyMjk5MzQzLjE3NzA5MDYzNzk.*_ga*MTg1ODMzNTcyMS4xNzcwOTA2Mzc5*_ga_P64H7CWHPD*czE3NzA5MDYzNzgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzA5MDcwMjgkajE1JGwwJGgw) Program Audience: Ages 14+ Location: Visitors Center at Dawes Arboretum Accessibility: This program will take place indoors and attendees will be seated for most of the program. Recommended Attire/Supplies: None

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, April 22 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.