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### RETURN TO THE LAND OFLIGHT AND SHADOW Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor and discover your true self. ## EVERY LIGHT… Cross the boundry into the eternal day of Lorwyn, where the many creatures live in order and harmony under the watchful eye of their sun god Eirdu—while the twilight god Isilu resides across the border where day becomes night. ## …CASTS A SHADOW Brave the twisted landscape and wild Magic of Shadowmoor, a world cast in forever night and filled with creatures of a more chaotic ilk. Discover your true self under the perpetual moonlight of this dual-aspect plane. Sealed Pre-Release Event with 1 Prerelease Pack Pre-Release Kit in German (due to limited supply of English Pre-Release Kits, we can only exchange the german boosters inside of the prerelease Kits for people that don't understand german) For every Player there is 2 German Play Booster added to the price pool Doors: 17:00 Start: 18:00 Rounds: 3 Entry fee: CHF 40.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. For the registration, you'll need the Magic Companion App, and an Account on the App (You can use your Arena Account to set it up) **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3i-NuLJrngd8LKVzkf-X5x) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1vS_2BJgQb5IVJhI3ulEmv) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3BXj2MMMOgyGxsTFCr6RfC)

Workdays can feel a little hectic, repetitive and draining... **TGIF** ✨ Skip the drinks for now, and come shake it off on the mat first! This after-work yoga session focuses on releasing tension, wake up the body and shift out of work mode - the perfect way to step into the weekend. **This session is donation-based** (starting at 10 CHF). As a new teacher, the amount of the contribution is voluntary, and **feedback is very welcome :)** Led in English, all levels welcome. No yoga mat needed, just wear comfortable clothes. 📍 Studio XOXO (Eisgasse 6, 8004 Zurich) Led by Irene, Hosted by **The Better After Work.**

**🇩🇪 Im 2026 nehmen wir die Freelance Fridays wieder auf!** Bist Du auf der Suche nach einer Community von Freelancer:innen und Solopreneur:innen, mit denen Du Dich treffen kannst? Sei es zum Austausch von Erfahrungen, Tipps und Tricks, neuen Businesskontakten oder einfach einem entspannten Start ins Wochenende? – Dann ist der Freelance Friday Afterwork von Swiss Freelancers in Zusammenarbeit mit Blau10 Coworking Space die richtige Veranstaltung für Dich, um in lockerer Atmosphäre interessante Menschen zu treffen! 🇬🇧 **In 2026, we are resuming our Freelance Friday networking events!** Are you looking for a community of freelancers and solopreneurs you can meet? Be it to exchange experiences, tips and tricks, new business contacts or just a relaxed kick-off into the weekend? - Then the Freelance Friday Afterwork by Swiss Freelancers, in cooperation with Blau10 coworking space, will be the ideal event for you to meet interesting peers in a laid-back atmosphere!

A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow.

**🔥 FREEDOM DANCE PARTY — Ecstatic Dance & Authentic Connection 🔥** Imagine walking into a small home party where your best friends greet you with genuine openness, their eyes shine, No alcohol, no awkwardness — just presence, music and a soft sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching, moving in full freedom, exactly as you feel. It feels like dancing with your closest friends, even if it’s your very first time. **✨ This is what we offer ✨** Awaken your energy, release stress, and reconnect with what’s real. A joyful, conscious, high-vibe dance journey blending Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms, Biodanza, Authentic Movement and playful connection — open to everyone, all levels, all backgrounds. Expect uplifting music, fun solo–partner–group exercises, deep presence, creativity, smiles, and a warm community that welcomes you exactly as you are. **✨ FIRST TIME ALWAYS FREE — bring your curiosity and come dance your truth.** 🌈 **FREEDOM DANCE PARTY** is a vibrant, heart-opening experience where movement becomes freedom, music becomes medicine, and connection becomes natural. We collaborate regularly with guest facilitators to bring new energy to each gathering — cacao ceremonies, singing circles, breathwork, kundalini activation, intuitive movement and more. Every event is DIFFERENT. New people, new energies, new groups, new vibes. We are currently in discussion with 15+ facilitators, artists and space holders for future events. **💛 WHO JOINS?** Everyone. Beginners and experienced movers. Professionals, creatives, introverts, extroverts. Young and older humans from all cultures, identities, religions and orientations. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive, warm, respectful. If you want joyful, authentic movement and genuine human connection, this is for you. **🔥 WHAT WE’LL DIVE INTO** • Energizing warm-up • Playful solo, partner & group exercises • Guided creative movement • Ecstatic free dance — your body, your rhythm • Joy, expression, presence, aliveness We smile, breathe, release and celebrate being alive. **🌟 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE** • More vitality & inner fire • Emotional release & clarity • Authentic expression • Heart-opening connection • A conscious, uplifting party vibe — without alcohol You leave lighter, brighter, more connected. **✨ ENERGY EXCHANGE** **Get your ticket on Eventfrog — cheaper, faster entry, guaranteed spot:** https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/party/electro/freedom-dance-party-ecstatic-dance-authentic-connection-7403854464271005084.html Tickets: 20 / 25 CHF Door: 30 CHF Bring a Friend (2 people): 39 CHF First Time: Free **🧡 TESTIMONIAL HIGHLIGHTS** “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin tribe are of the sweetest kind. You can truly feel the magic. It helped me dive into my heart. Can’t wait for more!” – Pascal “Pure magic — guided with heart-opening energy and real connection. If you want to align your energy in a soulful way, this is the tribe to join!” – Gaspar “A breathtaking energy — I felt free, safe, and completely in the moment. Magical experience!” – Cindy “A thrilling, playful and nurturing experience. Definitely join their events!” – Stefan **🌿 WHY FREEDOM DANCE PARTY?** To help you: • release stuck emotions • reconnect with body and breath • express yourself freely • cultivate presence • open to trust and connection Through guided partner, group and solo exercises, you explore awareness, creativity and emotional freedom — all through movement and play. It’s fun. It’s joyful. Sometimes it's serious play. **📸 EVENTS GALLERY** [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) **🧠 THE SCIENCE OF DANCE** Research shows dancing: • reduces stress • boosts endorphins • improves emotional regulation • enhances neuroplasticity • strengthens social bonding • supports cardiovascular health **Dance is joy — and also deep healing.** **🎶 THE EXPERIENCE Every FREEDOM DANCE PARTY is unique.** New people, new energy, new collaborators, new flow. Sometimes guided, sometimes free. Music journeys from stillness to rhythm to wild expression. A space for play, authenticity, presence and connection. ű **💫 WHY JOIN?** • To reconnect with your body • To release stress in a healthy way • To feel free and fully alive • To meet kind, conscious people • To celebrate life, energy and freedom **📍 PRACTICAL INFO** Where: Zürich Rampe 70 When: 3x / month on Fridays, 1x / month on Saturdays (longer fun) Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity Note: no alcohol, no shoes (your choice), no phones on the dance floor Come dance, play, breathe and remember who you are. We can’t wait to welcome you. 🌈🔥✨ **Lovingly 💜💜💜** **Barbara & András** **Yanantin Tribe**

Workshop-Details Wo: Zürich Hauptbahnhof Meeting Point (Big Clock) Zeit: 19:00 – 21:45 Uhr Was du lernen wirst – Fotografieren bei wenig Licht – Echte und ungestellte Augenblicke des Nachtlebens festhalten – Die Schönheit der Schwarzweiss-Strassenfotografie entdecken (natürlich kannst du auch in Farbe fotografieren!) Wir beginnen den Abend mit einem Drink in einem nahegelegenen Café — natürlich auf meine Einladung! Dies ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, sich kennenzulernen, Erwartungen auszutauschen und individuelle Wünsche für den Workshop zu besprechen. Deine Teilnahme kostet 150 CHF. Bitte melde dich direkt über meine Website an und sichere dir deinen Platz: www.katjabouwman.com/workshops Alternativ kannst du den Betrag über Paypal mit folgender Link bezahlen: https://paypal.me/katjabouwman/150 Erst nach Zahlungseingang ist dein Platz gesichert! Workshop Details Where: Zurich Hauptbahnhof Meeting Point Time: 7:00 — 09:45 PM What you’ll Learn – Shooting in low light – Capturing candid nightlife moments with confidence – Exploring the beauty of black and white street photography (of course, you can shoot in color too!) We’ll kick off the evening with a quick drink at a nearby café — my treat! This is a great chance to get to know each other, share expectations and discuss any specific wishes you might have for the workshop. Your participation costs 150 CHF. Please register directly through my website to secure your spot: www.katjabouwman.com/workshops Alternatively, you can pay the amount via PayPal using the following link: https://paypal.me/katjabouwman/150 Your spot is only secured after payment has been received! More info on www.katjabouwman.com/workshops or visit my Instagram account katja_zuerich

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/paint-play-night-7415818133783487679.html)** Looking for a cozy evening without small talk? Join us for a relaxed evening of **canvas painting, board games, and good conversations** at **Boho**. Join our group for this event : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) No painting skills needed – this is all about **play, creativity, and connection**. What to expect * **Canvas painting corner** We’ll provide canvases and basic acrylics. You can: * Follow a simple prompt (e.g. “paint your perfect Sunday”) * Or just freestyle and see what happens * **Board game tables - curated by Zürich Fun Gamers** * Join a group already playing * Or start your own table and we’ll help others join in * From light, easy games to more strategic ones – you can: * **Chilled, boho atmosphere** Think cozy lights, relaxed music, and a mix of people who are open to meeting new faces in a low-pressure way. Who is this for? * You enjoy **creative stuff** but don’t want a serious “art class” * You like **games** but also want space to chat and laugh * You’re new in town or just want to **expand your social circle** Come alone or with a friend – you’ll be mixed into small groups so no one sits alone. Practical info: * 🎒 **Optional to bring:** * Your favourite board game (if you have one) * An apron or old shirt if you’re a messy painter **You don’t need to be “good” at painting or games.** Just come as you are, unplug a bit, paint, play, and meet kind people. Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are **not refundable**. #digitaldetox **Want more events like this? Join our newsletter:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)

[TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events) **Jesteś gotowa sprawdzić na czym polega fenomen pilatesu na reformerach? To wydarzenie jest dla Ciebie!** Widzisz niesamowitą popularność pilatesu na reformerach w internecie, ale czułaś się zbyt onieśmielona, by spróbować? Łatwo jest myśleć, że wszyscy inni są już ekspertami, a Ty będziesz jedyną początkującą. Przestań czekać! Stworzyliśmy to wydarzenie specjalnie po to, aby wyeliminować niepokój i niepewność. Dołącz do nas na idealny, bezstresowy sobotni poranek, podczas którego wreszcie odnajdziesz swój flow. Wszystko jest przygotowane, aby Twoje pierwsze doświadczenie było budujące ii pełne radości! **Kompletny program dla początkujących** To specjalne 120-minutowe wydarzenie ma na celu zapewnienie Ci kompleksowego, łagodnego wprowadzenia do świata pilatesu na reformerze, dzięki czemu poczujesz się pewna siebie i zainspirowana. Będziesz w dobrych rękach aby poznać wszystkie podstawy. * **Teoria i obsługa maszyny:** Kompleksowe omówienie obsługi reformera, instrukcje prawidłowej postawy, kluczowe wskazówki na temat bezpieczeństwa. * **Trening dla początkujących:** Łatwa i przyjemna sesja treningowa na naszych reformerach z ekranami. Ćwiczenia są wyświetlane bezpośrednio przed tobą, co pozwala na ćwiczenie w swoim własnym, komfortowym tempie. * **Regeneracja i rozciąganie:** Sesja rozciągająca z elementami jogi. Nauczymy Cię kluczowych ruchów, które pomogą prawidłowo zregenerować mięśnie po treningu pilates * **Relaks:** Zakończ poranek relaksem w strefie chill. Wypij darmową herbatę, porozmawiaj z instruktorem i integruj się z innymi początkującymi, którzy są dokładnie w tej samej sytuacji, co Ty. **Rozpocznij swoją przygodę z reformerem!** Nie pozwól, by strach przed nieznanym powstrzymał Cię przed odkryciem tej wspaniałej praktyki. To Twoja szansa, aby wejść do studia z pewnością, że wszyscy inni są początkujący, tak jak Ty. Ponadto, mamy tylko 6 reformerów w sali, więc miejsca są bardzo ograniczone, co gwarantuje intymne i spersonalizowane doświadczenie! Kup bilet już teraz, poznaj nowych ludzi i znajdź osoby, z którymi będziesz mogła wspólnie chodzić na przyszłe treningi. [TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events)

[TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events) **Bereit, die Angst abzulegen und beim Trend mitzumachen? Dieser Event ist für dich!** Du hast die unglaubliche Popularität von Reformer Pilates online verfolgt, fühlst dich aber zu eingeschüchtert, um es selbst auszuprobieren? Es ist leicht zu denken, dass alle anderen bereits Experten sind und du die einzige Person ohne Erfahrung bist. Warte nicht länger! Wir haben Meine Erste Reformer Pilates Stunde speziell ins Leben gerufen, um diese Ängste und Unsicherheiten zu beseitigen. Komme zu einem perfekten, druckfreien Samstagnachmittag und finde endlich deinen Flow. Wir haben alles vorbereitet, um sicherzustellen, dass deine erste Erfahrung stärkend, sanft und unterhaltsam wird! **Dein Komplettes Anfängerprogramm** Dieses spezielle 120-minütige Event ist so aufgebaut, dass es dir eine vollständige, sanfte Einführung in die Welt des Reformer Pilates bietet. Du wirst bestens betreut und lernst die Grundlagen von A bis Z. * **Theorie & Maschinengrundlagen:** Eine umfassende Einführung in die Reformer-Maschine, einschliesslich der korrekten Haltung, wichtiger Sicherheitstipps und der effektiven Bedienung des Geräts. * **Anfänger-Workout:** Eine sanfte Praxiseinheit ohne Leistungsdruck auf unseren digital verbundenen Reformern. Die Übungen werden auf einem Bildschirm angezeigt, sodass du in deinem eigenen Tempo üben kannst. * **Erholung & Dehnung:** Eine gezielte Dehnungseinheit mit Elementen aus dem Yoga. Wir zeigen dir wichtige Bewegungen zur Regeneration und Verlängerung der Muskulatur nach einem Pilates-Training. * **Community & Austausch:** Beende den Nachmittag mit Entspannung in unserer Chill-Area. Geniesse einen kostenlosen Tee, sprich mit deinem Trainer und vernetze dich mit anderen Anfängern, die sich auf derselben Reise befinden wie du. **Sichere dir deinen Platz und starte durch!** Lass dich nicht durch die Angst vor dem Unbekannten davon abhalten, diese erstaunliche Praxis zu entdecken. Dies ist deine Chance, das Studio zu betreten, in dem Sie wissen, dass alle anderen genau wie Sie Anfänger sind. Da wir nur 6 Reformer im Raum haben, sind die Plätze stark limitiert, um ein intimes und persönliches Erlebnis zu garantieren! Buche jetzt, lerne neue Leute kennen und finden Trainingspartner für zukünftige Kurse. [TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events)

📚 **Zug Book Club: A Gathering of Minds** ✨𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙✨ A moment for the curious, the reflective, and the wildly bookish. Park Hotel - Industriestrasse 14, Zug 🗓️ **Date & Time:** 17 of Jan at 10:00 AM 📍 **Location:** https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x479aaa57f042687f:0x1ba31b802080ab32?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwja9-3U4vyRAxWfbEEAHZ_6AlsQ4kB6BAgVEAA&hl=en 📦 **WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?** This isn’t your typical book club. Just a space to explore ideas, share perspectives, and connect through stories — both on the page and in our lives. Each month, we gather around a theme, a book, or a question that stirs something in us. We read to remember we’re not alone. We meet to be reminded why that matters. 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** * Bring your favorite book * We open with a short reflection or quote * Phones off. Minds on. 🧧 **HOW TO JOIN?** Everyone is welcome. 💛 **WHO IS THIS FOR?** Readers and thinkers. You don’t need to be eloquent. Just honest. You don’t need to be well-read. Just open-hearted. 💛

**join my new adults songwriting group** for 1 session every 3-4 weeks Saturdays from 10-14:00 Next class is Jan 20th 2024 **Connect with Ariane: 077 425 0018** **Registration and payment is required 150.-/workshop of 4hours** Classes are in English! Dive into the world of songwriting with our beginner-friendly classes! Tailored for newcomers and more advanced songwriters, our monthly sessions offer a supportive space to ignite your creativity. Classes take place once a month on Saturdays and last for 4 hours. Through various exercises, you'll learn the basics of lyric writing, melody development, and song structure. Draw inspiration from personal experiences and various music genres to cultivate your own style. These courses offer more than just musical skills. You'll become part of a relaxed, mindful process that allows for self-expression and stress relief. Additionally, join a community of like-minded individuals fostering collaboration and providing constructive feedback in a supportive environment. In addition, we offer a WhatsApp group for supportive communication and advice between classes. Join us and discover the joy of songwriting under the guidance of Ariane, an experienced teacher with over 20 years of expertise. Ariane specializes in nurturing artists and excels as a vocal coach. Become part of this experience and explore the art of songwriting under Ariane's guidance. Unleash your creativity, relax, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts as you embark on this fulfilling journey!

**As evolving souls, we enter this Earth-school to deepen in love and wisdom. We carry Divine attributes and gifts that we are called to express, each in our unique way.** At the same time, as we come into each lifetime, we take on karma — personal, ancestral and collective — to resolve and transform. These unseen forces shape our lives and relationships in ways far greater than the ego can comprehend, creating challenges and opportunities that ultimately serve our awakening. **Today’s immersive workshop is designed to shed light on the life themes, karmic lessons and soul connections shaping your journey.** Through a blend of teaching, “hot seat” discourse, guided meditation, self-reflection and a variety of partner and group exercises, Elena and her team in spirit support you to strengthen your intuitive connection with self and Spirit, gain clarity about your next steps, and experience new openings on every level. You will leave feeling lighter, brighter and more confident, as you walk your path with greater grace and ease. *This event takes place at Im Licht, Seefeldstrasse 50, 8008 Zurich.* 🌟 **Save your place at:** **[https://events.imlicht.ch/event/embrace-your-souls-true-path/](https://events.imlicht.ch/event/embrace-your-souls-true-path/)** **Meet Elena Angel** Spiritual Mentor, Angelic Channel and Energy Intuitive **Elena Angel is a spiritual mentor, angelic channel and energy intuitive, and the founder of the School of Soul Alchemy.** From a young age, Elena was sensitive to subtle dimensions and the angelic realm. Her mystical experiences led her to study a wide range of spiritual teachings and healing modalities, and eventually leave her career in music to devote herself to her spiritual work. **For over twenty years, Elena and her team in spirit have been supporting clients and students to walk their soul’s path, transform relationships and open to more love, freedom and joy.** She is best known for her work with soul purpose, soul contracts and relationships, karmic, ancestral and past-life healing, as well as dreams, visioning and conscious manifestation. Her approach is gentle, intuitive and illuminating, helping you gain clarity, feel supported and experience inner shifts that become lived experience. **[www.elenaangelcoaching.com](https://www.elenaangelcoaching.com)** **[www.schoolofsoulalchemy.com](http://www.schoolofsoulalchemy.com)**

Diese Samstagsgruppe ist kein Ort, an dem ich mich erklären oder noch stärker werden muss. Es braucht keine Geschichten und kein Wissen darüber, was sich ändern sollte. Was es gibt, ist ein klar gehaltener Raum. Ein paar Menschen, die einfach da sind. Und die Möglichkeit, für einen Moment nichts darstellen zu müssen. Und oft geschieht dann etwas Unerwartetes: Ich funktioniere. Ich bin präsent, zuverlässig, freundlich. Und genau deshalb sieht kaum jemand, wie es mir innerlich wirklich geht. Die Müdigkeit. Das ständige Aushalten. Dieses leise Verschwinden nach innen, während nach aussen alles „in Ordnung“ wirkt. Das innere Halten lässt nach. Etwas wird ruhiger. Etwas wird wieder spürbar. Nicht gemacht. Nicht erzwungen. Sondern erlebt. Wenn dich diese Worte treffen, dann bist du hier richtig. 📍 **Ort:** Praxis Ruoss Stampfli, Else Züblin-Strasse 15, 8047 Zürich 🕒 **Zeit:** Samstag, 10:00 bis 12:00 Uhr 💰 **Beitrag:** Kollekte 📩 **Anmeldung:** per WhatsApp an 076 419 25 72

**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN** **Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!** **Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.** 💜Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules). 🍸Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest **🌟It's a vibe.** Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)** **So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!** **We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.** 💜Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules). 🍸With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date **🌟It's a vibe.** Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**

Join us for a laid-back Sunday Brunch. The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat buffet and a bottle of Champagne (750 ml) with Orange Juice. You make your own mimosa. Just only for $ 35.00 per person without tax & gratuity! It includes French toast, pancakes, waffles, omelettes made to order, Pasta, Salads, Roast Beef, Pork Ribs, oyster bar, cheese bar and Salmon, plenty of fresh fruit, yogurt, cakes, cookies, and pudding....mmmm! After brunch, we have a Happy Hour, where lots of people join us to mingle and socialize. Closest Metro Station is Clarendon. Please take into account Metro's Weekend Track Work & Service Adjustments. Check it on http://www.wmata.com/ and plan accordingly. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/a/8/2/600_400351362.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/a/2/8/600_405471752.jpeg

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Venezuela’s Future—and Ours,”** an analysis of how the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela will affect that nation, the U.S., and the rest of the world, with Ernesto Castañeda, Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab at American University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future) .] On January 3rd, after a long military buildup, the United States used special forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence in Caracas, Venezuela to stand trial here on criminal charges. The development marked a major turning point in our relationship with Venezuela and the rest of Latin America and raised a host of complex questions, not just for Venezuelans living inside and outside that country but for American citizens and other nations of the world. Coming to the stage to break down what all of this means is Ernesto Castañeda, a scholar of Latin America who has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks on immigration policy and has given dozens of interviews to media outlets around the world in the wake of the U.S. raid. In a talk offering informed perspective on the latest news developments, Professor Castañeda will discuss various theories about why the U.S. conducted the operation to get Maduro out of Venezuela. He’s put our nation’s current plans for Venezuela into context by touching on previous U.S. military interventions in Latin America and beyond. Professor Castañeda will look at the implications of recent events for U.S. politics and U.S. citizens and what such developments tell us about the balance of power in the United States. He’ll examine the distance between decisions made by the White House and public priorities, touching on how it all relates to our immigration policies and our views about peaceful protest and democracy. He’ll consider how the Venezuela raid and our actions since have altered relations between the U.S. and other nations and provide scenarios about what the future might hold. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

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[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics) .] The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse. Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds. Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since? Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family. Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care. Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.