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COWORK & RESET
Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7
Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself!
What is CoWork & Reset?
\- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h
\- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach
\- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week
\- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment
This week's workshop is: Build as you go.
Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros
Lena Ivros
Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place
Tag: @lenasimprovplace
You can choose between 2 packages:
25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers.
30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court.
Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you.
See you there for a productive and reset day,
Athens Fun & Connection team
🔥 Thursday Social + Language & Culture Exchange @ Mint Bar 🔥
Meet, Talk, Laugh
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt)
Athens, Thursday nights are for real connection 🤍✨
Not pressure. Not awkwardness. Just an easy, welcoming social night at Mint Bar 🍸 where strangers become friends.
This event is for locals 🇬🇷, travelers ✈️, expats 🌍, creatives 🎨, and people from every social media platform 📱 who want something real: good energy ⚡, honest conversation 💬, and a night that feels natural from the moment they walk in.
If you usually go out alone, feel shy in new groups, or stay home because it feels easier 🏠… this night is made for you 🤍
Come as you are ✨
Arrive solo 🚶
Leave with new faces 😊, new stories 🌙, and maybe even people you’ll see again 🫶
🌊 What to expect
• A warm, friendly crowd 🤝
• Easy conversations and open introductions 💬
• A relaxed atmosphere where nobody feels left out ✨
• People from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures 🌍
• A social night that helps you step out of your routine 🔥
You do not need to know anyone 🙌
You do not need to be outgoing 😌
You just need to show up 💫
🍷 Drink Deals
• Sangria — €3 🍷
• Shots — €2.5 🥃
• Cocktails — €7 🍸
• Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺
🎶 The Atmosphere
Good music 🎧
Beautiful energy ⚡
Real people 💬
A space where conversations matter more than noise ✨
📍 Event Details
📅 Every Thursday
🕣 20:30 – 00:00
📍 Mint Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8NVynTC1tBNP5aTy6?g_st=ac
🎟 FREE Entry — just say you’re with the community 🤍
🌟 Why people come back
Because it feels easy 🌙
Because it feels human 🤍
Because one night out can change your mood, your week, or even your life ✨
Come alone 🚶
Meet strangers 🤝
Feel part of something 🌍
🔥 Thursday at Mint Bar 🔥
Mamad
Organizer of Athens Locals & Travellers Events
Whtsap
0030694952862
Follow us on instagra
And make us gro
Thanks in advanc
[ https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA=](https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==)
travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual datin
ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβο
Thuersday language exchange
Athens, Thursday nights are for real connection 🤍✨
Not pressure. Not awkwardness. Just an easy, welcoming social night at Mint Bar 🍸 where strangers become friends.
This event is for locals 🇬🇷, travelers ✈️, expats 🌍, creatives 🎨, and people from every social media platform 📱 who want something real: good energy ⚡, honest conversation 💬, and a night that feels natural from the moment they walk in.
If you usually go out alone, feel shy in new groups, or stay home because it feels easier 🏠… this night is made for you 🤍
Come as you are ✨
Arrive solo 🚶
Leave with new faces 😊, new stories 🌙, and maybe even people you’ll see again 🫶
🌊 What to expect
• A warm, friendly crowd 🤝
• Easy conversations and open introductions 💬
• A relaxed atmosphere where nobody feels left out ✨
• People from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures 🌍
• A social night that helps you step out of your routine 🔥
You do not need to know anyone 🙌
You do not need to be outgoing 😌
You just need to show up 💫
🍷 Drink Deals
• Sangria — €3 🍷
• Shots — €2.5 🥃
• Cocktails — €7 🍸
• Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺
🎶 The Atmosphere
Good music 🎧
Beautiful energy ⚡
Real people 💬
A space where conversations matter more than noise ✨
📍 Event Details
📅 Every Thursday
🕣 20:30 – 00:00
📍 Mint Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8NVynTC1tBNP5aTy6?g_st=ac
🎟 FREE Entry — just say you’re with the community 🤍
🌟 Why people come back
Because it feels easy 🌙
Because it feels human 🤍
Because one night out can change your mood, your week, or even your life ✨
Come alone 🚶
Meet strangers 🤝
Feel part of something 🌍
🔥 Thursday at Mint Bar 🔥
Mamad
Organizer of Athens Locals & Travellers Events
Whtsap
0030694952862
Follow us on instagra
And make us gro
Thanks in advanc
[ https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA=](https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==)
join our whtsapp group
[ https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt?mode=gi_](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt?mode=gi_t)
Chilled Middle Eastern Dinner
We will meet in a middle eastern restaurant, city centre, everyone is welcome who enjoys topics like deep transformational, thinking and beyond the surface topics.
Everyone who loves middle eastern dishes, is into topics beyond surface level and chill is welcome to join.
Feel free to message me directly. Any culture welcome.
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!**
## Highlights
* Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away
* Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks
* Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife
* **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe
* Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered**
## Full description
Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world!
Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable!
**\* We offer three ticket options:**
1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
## Includes
* Local Experienced event host(s)
* Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub
* 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen)
* 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen)
* Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue)
* Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub
## What to bring
* Your Best Mood 🤩
* Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃
* Camera
* Charged Smartphone
## Not allowed
* Intoxication
## Know before you go
* This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old
## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct
By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")
Experiential training on public speaking & communication skills
Want to practice your public speaking and communication skills? Want to overcome stage fright? Come to our next Toastmasters meeting! We are an open, friendly and fun group of people that practice public speaking and evaluate each other. We follow the Toastmasters methodology that has developed over 100 years and is being practiced in Greece since 2005. Meetings are open to all and require no preparation. For more information please consult: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790
We meet twice monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September until July (except of Christmas - New Year & Easter holidays).
Αυτή θα είναι μία αγγλόφωνη συνάντηση. Για τις συναντήσεις μας στα ελληνικά επισκεφθείτε την σελίδα: https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club
World Cinema Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
The Empowered Woman Workshop
✨ Women’s Wellness & Empowerment Workshop ✨
Collab with @ellinronin
A powerful 3-hour experience designed to help women feel stronger, calmer, healthier, and more prepared in everyday life.
📍 Edem Beach, pin location will be provided
🗓 Saturday 23rd May 2026
⏰ 12-3pm
💫 Energy exchange: 40€ (first workshop discount from 50€)
🧘♀️ Part 1 — Breath, Mobility & Energy
🥋 Part 2 — Self-Defense & Staying Calm Under Pressure
☕ 15-minute break
⛑️ Part 3 — First Aid Basics
🔥 Part 4 — Martial Arts & Functional Training
We’ll also bring everything together through practical application, questions, and guidance throughout the workshop ✨
Bring your swimsuit in case you want to jump in the water after 💦
A unique experience combining wellness, resilience, movement, and empowerment 🤍
DM to reserve your space 🙌🏻💪🏼
Or sign up here :
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/angelikalessycoaching/2201618
🌲 In To The Green...!
🗓️ Κυριακή 24 Μαΐου και ώρα 17:30 επιστρέφουμε στην Βασίλισσα των βουνών της Αττικής! Την Πάρνηθα!
[Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε πατώντας εδώ.](https://luma.com/yebxgu6e)
⏳Για περίπου τρεις ώρες πάμε να "χαθούμε" μέσα της και να γίνουμε ένα με αυτήν!
📹Το scouting και η βιντεοσκόπηση έγιναν 5 Μαΐου εξού οι φωτογραφίες που βλέπετε παρακάτω!
🦋 Πρόκειται για μία πανέμορφη κυκλική διαδρομή 9,5 χιλιομέτρων με χαμηλό βαθμό δυσκολίας κατάλληλη και για αρχάριους με καλή φυσική κατάσταση!
Η αρχική κατεύθυνση είναι προς σπήλαιο Πανός από Κρύα Πηγή Φυλής με ενδιάμεση αλλαγή πορείας προς το ρέμα της Γκούρας. Τα πρώτα 4 χιλιόμετρα είναι μέσα σε πανέμορφα γραφικά μονοπάτια βγαλμένα μέσα από παραμύθι. Η υπόλοιπη διαδρομή είναι πιο ξεκούραστη σε απόλυτα ομαλό δασικό δρόμο μέσα στο δάσος!
⚠️ Ωστόσο πρέπει να γνωρίζετε ότι υπάρχει ένα μικρό σημείο στο μονοπάτι περίπου 200 μέτρων που είχε καεί στην τελευταία πυρκαγιά. Εκεί έχει επέμβει η δασική υπηρεσία και έχει κόψει καμένους κορμούς δέντρων με αποτέλεσμα να καθιστούν εκείνα τα 200 μέτρα δύσβατα. Θα πρέπει να περάσουμε πάνω από τους κομμένους κορμούς! 🤷🏻♂️
⚠️ Η ακριβής διάρκεια της δραστηριότητας θα εξαρτηθεί από τον ομαδικό ρυθμό βάδισης καθώς και τις στάσεις που θα κάνουμε.
Σύσταση για υποδήματα με αντιολισθητική σόλα.
1. 750ml νερό τουλάχιστον μαζί σας.
2. Φορτισμένα κινητά ή φακό.
3. Δεν επιτρέπονται τα κατοικίδια.
☔ Σε περίπτωση δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών η δραστηριότητα ενδέχεται να ακυρωθεί ή αναβληθεί.
🗺️ Το ακριβές σημείο συνάντησης και εκκίνησης θα σας σταλεί αμέσως μετά την εκδήλωση συμμετοχής.
[Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε πατώντας εδώ.](https://luma.com/yebxgu6e)
SOLD OUT! Greece, May 23-29, 2026
Experience the timeless allure of Greece with WTA as you wander through the cobblestone streets of Santorini, marvel at the grandeur of Athens’ Acropolis, and immerse yourself in the sunny charm of Santorini. Uncover the secrets of ancient Greece, exploring open-air museums, historic cities, and breathtaking ruins that tell the tales of civilizations past. Witness spectacular sunsets, white-washed villages, and vibrant blue seas.
Highlights include:
* Explore the magnificent Acropolis with a expert guide who reveals the stories and people behind this ancient wonder
* Wander through whitewashed villages of Oia and Fira, perched on volcanic cliffs with spectacular sea views
* Sample authentic Greek cuisine at family-run tavernas away from tourist crowds
* Sail around Santorini’s caldera at sunset, swimming in volcanic hot springs
Fully Itinerary & Trip Details: [WTA Greece 2026](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/greece/)
Early Bird Price: $6,245 USD in Single Occupancy (your own private room at boutique 4-5\* hotels)
Book your spot on our website: [WTA Greece 2026](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/greece/)
It's Finally Friday!
International night! Come and Mingle
This Friday, come and release all the stress of the week!
International Friday night!
Meet new friends, Dance, and connect.
big international event with Whatsapp community as well as Couchsurfing and Facebook community. All together
Free event at A LIAR MAN, from 9 pm, you pay what you drink, Greek and International communities together. All languages are welcome.
event organized by Athens Fun & Connection,
One of the biggest communities for expats, locals and digital nomads.
join our members every Friday
As a token of sympathy for the bar, Please Order at LEAST one drink.
Let's have fun and a great time, we all deserve it.
Let's own the night !!
See you all on Friday
Michaël +32486805343 Whatsapp and Telegram
Coffee & Chat at 12pm@En Aithria
Coffee & Chat (& Brunch)
Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend.
Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome)
Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7
+32486805343 Whatsapp
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
🎤 Our FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL KARAOKE PARTY!! 🎤
🎤 What if tonight, YOU were the one they couldn't stop cheering for?
Every Friday in Athens, we hand the mic to expats, nomads, travellers and locals. Every single week, someone walks in nervous and leaves an absolute legend.
This Friday, we're making it even bigger.
We're holding a Best Song Contest.
Any song. Any language. Any year.
No cliques. No awkward corners. Just a room full of strangers who become your loudest fans by the end of the night.
🏆 Best Song Contest: Special Prize for the Winner
📍 YellowSquare Athens
🗓 Every Friday · 9PM
🌍 Hosted by Nomad Hub Greece
🔗 Reserve now to grab your spot - seats fill fast: www.nomadhubgreece.com
Come as a stranger. Leave as a legend. 🎶
Latinos Night | Where Social Meets Latin Rhythm 🎶
This is not just another Friday night — it is a real Latin social experience. 🇱🇦🔥
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9cEtfXNj91suh7TM9?g_st=ac
If you have been looking for a night where you can meet new people, talk, laugh, move around, dance a little, and feel the energy, this is the one.
Latinos Night | Kallithea is back every second Friday at El Latino Café Bar — a cozy hidden Latin spot just a short walk from Kallithea Metro 🚇
The concept is simple:
a social night with real connection, great music, and the freedom to do both —
stand, sit, mingle, dance, and enjoy the vibe exactly how you like it.
🎧 Latin DJ all night
💃 Social atmosphere with movement and connection
🍹 Happy Hour 8:30–10:00 PM
All drinks included — any drink, any cocktail for 5€
🎟 Free entry — but only 15 spots available
This is a small, exclusive gathering, so the energy stays strong, warm, and personal.
No tables. No pressure. No boring crowd. Just a vibrant Latin mix, good people, and a night that feels alive.
We are also collaborating with another group to bring in a fresh and diverse mix of people, so every edition feels new, social, and exciting.
⚠️ To join the free guest list, DM me now and write: “Latinos”
Only people who send that message will be added to the list.
I’ll be there personally to welcome everyone 🙌
Come early. Stay open. Enjoy the music. Meet people. Dance if you feel it.
This is the kind of night you do not just attend — you remember it.
See you there,
Mamad
The Organizer
👉 Join our WhatsApp group, introduce yourself, start connecting, share ideas, and let’s hang out and make friends
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsll](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt)
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World Cinema Events Near You
Connect with your local World Cinema community
Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
Summer Kick-Off: THE MANDOLRIAN & GROGU at Lennox Phoenix + Happy Hour at BRAVO!
Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw
HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant.
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event.
Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
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
Wine Tasting - Newcomers Night
This is "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events.
**OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome.
**Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (*Cash or Venmo only please*). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything.
**Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples as always. And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since you’re going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine.
**Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Jules and Jim, the Book!
By popular demand, the group wanted to read and discuss the semi-autobiographical novel by Henri-Pierre Roche, that inspired the Truffaut movie we watched last year.
The book is available through the Columbus Library's interlibrary loan system. They reported there are twenty-eight copies available in the state of Ohio. If you have a library card, you can file an interlibrary loan request here: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/library-services/ . There are also used copies available on Amazon and eBay for under twenty dollars.
You may want to rewatch the movie after reading the book, so we can compare and contrast in our discussion. The Columbus Library has four copies on DVD, and it's streaming on HBOMax.
Karaoke + Freestyle (bring wine)
**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time.
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Must See Thursday: I LOVE BOOSTERS at the Drexel + GRAETER'S!
Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c)
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available.
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan





















