Classical Music

**This event is completely free for first-timers 🤍** **What to expect:** A 45-minute mat Pilates class focused on mobility, posture, and relaxation. The class includes a gentle warm-up, full-body Pilates work, a short stretch at the end, and good music to help you relax and enjoy the session. **What to bring:** ***Comfortable clothing you can move in and your own mat.*** **Finding the group:** When you arrive, please go to reception and let them know you’re there for the Pilates class. The receptionist will show you where the studio is. I’ll be there to welcome you and help you get set up. Please reserve your class here: www.thepilatesmethodbydani.com Use the code **FIRST-FREE** at checkout. **Please note:** This class is not currently suitable for those who are pregnant.

tickets: 🎫 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/julienlee/2029850 videos: https://youtube.com/shorts/KG9almMwvNo?si=0-OUSgIAsrPszC4M When I was 23 A spontaneous encounter in Paris a reckless bike ride journey in southern france turns into love of a lifetime . . ———————————————————- How Long is Forever? (Valentine’s day Special) / by Julien Lee a Piano Illuminologue ——— to illuminate through my story. This is a piano-led multi-media performance . featuring Callia Roulland on violin/vocal/dance Eddie Weedon on Trumpet ———————————— Time: 7:30 pm Date: Saturday, 14th February , 2026 Venue: St Pancras Clocktower, NW1 2AR (To get to the clock Tower, you’ll find the apartment entrance 10m to the right of the outside entrance of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Tell the concierge you are going to the clock tower, and take the lift to the 5th floor, turn left to the end of corridor to flat 5-01) ————- **Bio** Julien Lee is a classical pianist and improviser who resides in London. Born in Hong Kong in 1994. He started piano at the age of 6. When he was 18, in order to gain a new perspectives, he went to study cinematography in Beijing. After graduated from the film school, he took inspiration from the rebellious characters - the passion of youth has led him to start his wandering journey in the world. He frequently performs in different important venues and occasions around London like at London fashion week, Royal St. Katherine Foundation, St Stephen Walbrook of the city of London, Armourer Hall at London wall, Queen Mary University, London Scottish House, St Michael’s Highgate, Hampstead Burgh house, as well performed abroad in Italy, Israel, Denmark, Hong Kong, Switzerland. His music has been featured on BBC radio and has over 100000 streams on Spotify. He has studied for three years at Jerusalem Academy of Music with leading pianist prof Yaron Rosenthal, who was a student of Murray Perahia. Throughout the years, Julien has developed his passion for Spanish classical piano repertoire, improvisation and chamber music. He has attended piano masterclass with many renowned pianist included prof. Norma Fisher from Royal college of Music in London, prof. Christian Pohl from the University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig, and Grammy nominated pianist Andrius Zlabys. Professor Yaron Rosenthal commented on his unique playing, ‘His ability in projecting deep emotions to audiences with nobility in his expressive playing regarding him as one of the most unique musicians I know’. He has recently studied with Prof. Mikhail Kazakevich from Trinity Conservatoire in London.

**\* SOLD OUT: both the concert and the social afterwards are at full capacity** This free classical music performance covers the Italian baroque context of Handel when he moved to Italy. There is also music by Handel and Buxtehude, for the lovers of Danish and Anglo-German music ;-) This musical programme imagines the young Handel in Italy, newly arrived from north Germany, encountering a very different musical world. It places him alongside composers such as Monteverdi, Lotti and Caldara, whose Italian styles helped shape his early voice. Dixit Dominus sits at the heart of the programme, reflecting that moment of transition. Programme * Buxtehude – Jesu, meines Lebens Leben * Monteverdi – Beatus vir * Lotti – Crucifixus (a 8) * Monteverdi – Cantate Domino; Adoramus te * Caldara – Crucifixus (a 16) * Handel – Dixit Dominus **Agenda:** * **5.45pm: We will meet outside the church** * **6pm: music performance starts.** * **7:30: Afterwards we will go to the Wilmington (30 seconds walk) for drinks and dinner and socialisation. Table is booked for us.** Further Resources * Short video introduction to Italian Baroque Music: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6A5sHkd0cc](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6A5sHkd0cc) * There’s an extremely informative and concise introduction to Caldara’s Crucifixus (featured in this concert) by the BBC: [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p033jtws](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p033jtws) * The BBC also has a programme on Monteverdi with myriad notes on his life and his style: [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cr4kz3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cr4kz3)

So the eighteenth [Musical Comedy Awards](https://www.musicalcomedyawards.com) competition begins! The top 44 musical comedy acts have been selected from online entries and will battle it out in the heats at The Phoenix through to the Grand Final at The Bloomsbury Theatre on Friday April 10th. Come along for amazing Saturday afternoons of musical comedy entertainment and vote for your favourite acts to progress through to the next round! Heat 3 will be headlined by winner of the competition in 2023, Katie Norris! Since her victory she has gone on from strength-to-strength, with her second solo show, *Go West, Old Maid*, nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. “What an intense, unpredictable and hilarious show this is…brought to exhilarating life by a sensational performance that it takes on an epic life”, ★★★★, Steve Bennett, Chortle “Wonderfully batty and unapologetic… A solo debut to cherish”, ★★★★, The Guardian Join us for this one show for £10, or for all 6 of them with a massive discount of £37.50 by purchasing a £22.50 Phoenix Pass at [https://www.wegottickets.com/musicalcomedyawards](https://www.wegottickets.com/musicalcomedyawards)! The 12 acts competing in this third heat will be: * Aadar Malik * Louis Turner * Irritable Babe Syndrome * Katie Hand * Dholpak Sheikhur * Jonathan Rippon * John & Christian * 3 Wise Men * Roops as David Grynch * Tasmin Sarkany * Bad Cowboys * Ben Coleman Now in its 18th year, the WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards is an annual competition to support, promote, expose and celebrate the best emerging musical comedians in the UK. If you are a fan of musical comedy acts such as Tim Minchin, Flight Of The Conchords and Flo & Joan, you'll love this show! Our official patron since 2025 is Bill Bailey MBE. Over the years, the MCAs have provided a launch pad to now established and emerging stars of the genre such as Frisky and Mannish (2009 Finalists), Abandoman (2010 winners), Rachel Parris (Runner Up 2012 and star of The Mash Report), Mae Martin, Jazz Emu and many more. The MCAs have created a thriving independent platform to celebrate the artform that is musical comedy. Other acts that have featured as headliners in our shows include David O'Doherty, Bo Burnham, Rubberbandits, Mitch Benn, Jay Foreman, Pippa Evans, Tom Basden, Isy Suttie, Ginger & Black, Earl Okin, Flo & Joan, Wilson Dixon, Jo Neary, Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer, Sarah-Louise Young, Adams & Rae and many more. [RSVP on the Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/1550067752874122/)

**FREE FOR MEMBERS OR SIGN UP WHEN YOU ARRIVE** Hello music enthusiast, We're excited to invite you to our Songwriting Class held right here in the heart of musical Camden every Saturday at 2 p.m! Whether you're a budding songwriter or just looking to explore your creative side, this class is designed **for people under 30s and all skill levels.** Come be a part of our community!!! No matter your background or experience, all are welcome. Let's turn your musical ideas into real songs! If you want to know more information, text or call Thomas: 07310801741

Join for a hangout spending the afternoon chatting with other Anime music enthusiasts before **The Sound of Epic Anime** orchestra performance! ***Feel the thunder, wonder, and emotion of your favourite anime moments like never before as a full symphony orchestra performs legendary scores from Naruto, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and many more, alongside timeless soundtracks of Studio Ghibli and Makoto Shinkai.*** ***From spine-tingling battle themes to breathtakingly beautiful melodies, this is anime music on an epic scale, performed live in one of London’s most iconic venues.*** The meetup starts at 6:15pm. The concert starts at 7:30pm. How to join: 1. Buy your ticket through the following link - [[Ticket Link](https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/the-sound-of-epic-anime)] 2. Then RSVP here for the meetup After the hangout inside the Barbican, we will walk over to the orchestra performance hall. The location of the **performance** is Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS. The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Not going to the concert? Join us anyway at the open venue! Hopefully as this group expands we'll be able to find and attend performances that are more affordable and accessible for everyone. Poster image courtesy of the Barbican site Hope to see you there! ✧˖°.

**Sunday 15/02: 100% FREE MILONGA + FABULOUS CALESITAS (FINAL WKSHOP) & BEGINNER CLASS!** ✨ A very special celebration is coming this Sunday with FREE FOR ALL ‘Thank you’ Milonga! Our Milonga at Unity in Angel will be entirely free for everyone after the lessons. It’s our way of saying thank you to this wonderful community for supporting us and Los Angelitos since 2013. More than a decade of shared tandas, embraces, laughter and growth deserves a proper celebration. So come, dance, reconnect and celebrate with us — it’s going to be a big, joyful night at Unity in Angel! It's also our way to spread the love of tango in this Valentine weekend 💛 We also run our final CALESITAS and variants (different combinations from last week), whilst discovering the Corte with beginners. As usual the classes are at 2pm (Beginners – and improvers) and 3pm (Intermediates and up). The FREE milonga will start at 4.30pm with TDJ ROCKS, last tanda at 7.30PM. Bailamos? Note, the lessons are not free today. https://tanguito.co.uk/sunday/

Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friends—no partner needed! **Schedule (This Sunday):** • 6:00PM – Free Bachata Taster • 6:30 PM – Bachata Classes (3 Levels) • 7:30 PM – Salsa Classes (3 Levels) • 8:30 PM–11:30 PM – FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz) **What to expect:** • Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time • Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levels—absolute beginners to improvers • Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night **Why social dancing is good for you:** Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and posture—without feeling like “exercise.” It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to “listen” with your body). It’s also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a community—one song at a time. Good to know: • No partner or experience required • Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in • Classes start right on time—don’t miss your warm-up! Price: £10 one class £15 two classes 6:00 PM class is FREE intro to bachata RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺

**ENJOY TANGO WITH US!** Join us at the welcoming and professionally-run weekly classes and Milonga at Los Angelitos, London’s friendliest tango social dancing space. Start your afternoon with classes: * first for complete beginners at 2pm for your first steps * also at 2pm the Improver class for those with a little more experience * at 3pm by the Intermediate and Advanced class covering more challenging technique and steps Classes by various professionals with a long experience. After the lesson enjoy the social dancing, with traditional music by different TDJs, the Buenos Aires style with tandas and cortinas. Our hall features a smooth wooden floor, plenty of space, tables that can be reserved for groups of 6+, and a great atmostphere. Plus with free cakes and drinks on Sunday afternoon to keep you dancing. **COSTS: PAY BY CASH AT THE TILL** * Beginner class or improver class (one hour): normally £15 but if it is your first class, RSVP with Meetup and we offer you £5 OFF :-). * Intermediate and up class at 3pm: £20. * Milonga: £12 only including free drinks and cakes A perfect Sunday! This week's programme and costs: **[https://tanguito.co.uk/sunday/](https://tanguito.co.uk/sunday/)** A bailar! The team at Tanguito

!!!Before you join the jam and pay please message me first to find out if there are any spaces available. Even if the jam is empty on Meetup people may have reserved spaces!!! !!!Please bring your own instruments to the studio. However if you are a drummer there will be a drum kit in the studio so all you have to do is bring sticks!!! !!!Cancellation policy (48 hours) - If you cancel to get a full refund you have to cancel 48 hours in advance of the jam!!! !!!If you want to attend but there is not a space available. I can add you to the waiting list. From here you can join if any spaces become free!!! If you see a free space please ask me before paying a signing up Looking forward to our 50th session! I've booked a studio at The Engine Room Studios in Bow. The jam will be a chance to jam with other musicians playing the music that you love in a gentle environment with no judgement and no pressure. This jam will be a great opportunity to improve musically and to meet other like minded people. 20 Second Chain: A structured improvisation format where a musical “chain” unfolds organically, with each player responding to and building on what came before. Lineup (on stage together): - 2 guitarists - 1 bass - 1 drummer - 1–2 singers - 1 additional instrument (sax, trumpet, percussion, etc.) How It Works: 1. All musicians on stage are assigned a number, which determines the playing order. 2. Playing order, a key (and available chords) is written on a whiteboard opposite the stage. 3. Number 1 begins alone with a simple idea for 20 seconds — leave space for others to build. 4. Every 20 seconds, the next numbered musician joins one at a time, layering something that complements what’s already happening. 5. Once everyone has entered and the full band is playing, the group improvises for 5 minutes, developing the groove — complexity and solos can grow naturally. 6. No on-stage planning — listen and respond in real time. 7. After the timer ends, the group rotates and a new chain begins. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about this jam and London Jam Sessions. At London Jam Sessions we have an active community on WhatsApp where we all discuss the upcoming jams and future events. Everyone in the community is encouraged to ask questions and bring forward new ideas. Dm me and I can add you to our Whatsapp group.

Fancy some brutal death metal? Come and join to watch Sanguisugabogg, Fulci, Gates To Hell and Celestial Sanctuary all for £27 on Dice! All guests (male and female) welcome! If you would like to join the whatsapp group, please message an organiser.

**Update: full for all instruments (space remains for vocals)** full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sat 14 Feb)** * Autumn Leaves in Gm (warm up) (Art Pepper) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaCfzyf9NY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaCfzyf9NY) * Chameleon in Bbm (Stringspace) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynX6UywBl9Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynX6UywBl9Y) * Beatrice in F (Sam Rivers) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs) * Beautiful Love in Dm (Munne, Hamilton) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcuEdDzg-g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcuEdDzg-g) Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat 21 Feb)** * Chitlins Con Carne in C (warm up) (Stringspace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XauDUc8rDrE * Footprints in Cm (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-rrt8IYhe0 * Bye Bye Blackbird in F (Clark Terry) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGblgP6AoGY * Well you needn't in F (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JC1iqeoNQg **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

**Update: full for all instruments (space remains for vocals)** full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sat 14 Feb)** * Autumn Leaves in Gm (warm up) (Art Pepper) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaCfzyf9NY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmaCfzyf9NY) * Chameleon in Bbm (Stringspace) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynX6UywBl9Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynX6UywBl9Y) * Beatrice in F (Sam Rivers) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs) * Beautiful Love in Dm (Munne, Hamilton) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcuEdDzg-g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcuEdDzg-g) Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat 21 Feb)** * Chitlins Con Carne in C (warm up) (Stringspace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XauDUc8rDrE * Footprints in Cm (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-rrt8IYhe0 * Bye Bye Blackbird in F (Clark Terry) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGblgP6AoGY * Well you needn't in F (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JC1iqeoNQg **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

I hope you'll join me at [Carfagna's](https://carfagnas.com/) AMAZING complex on Gemini/Polaris. *Live, local acoustic music during dinner.* Come by early for happy hour til 6pm. Or, join us for dinner; show time is 6-9PM, Thursday. No Cover. Reservation at 6pm for 12 under Michele Z (overflow can linger near the bar). Each Thursday they host live music in their beautiful upscale bar at **Carfagna's Ristorante**; but you need to check out everything this place has to offer Italian under one roof!!

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

💖 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐃! 💖 **No Valentine? No Problem!** 💖 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐔P𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞! . 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲? 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 “𝐖𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮!” 💯 . 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬! . 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 / 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬! . 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐔𝐏! . 💥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 💥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 💥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐲𝐚! . 💥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒 💥 𝟖 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟏 𝐚𝐦 . 🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue 🟣 Dancing All Night Long! . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/ . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . 🟣 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm . 🟣 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧! 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm . 🟣 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝! 9:30 pm – 1:00 am . ✅ Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/ . 👉 $𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟐/𝟏𝟒 @ 𝟓 𝐩𝐦!) . 👉 $𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 . ✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲! ✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝! ✅ Always Other People to Dance With! ✅ Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . ✅ BYOB ✅ 18+ . ✅ 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: LincolnStreetSalsa.com 𝐎𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐝: 𝟔𝟏𝟒-𝟕𝟕𝟒-𝟖𝟏𝟒𝟔 . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/ .

Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed! RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group) Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food. Bonus - You can bring your dog!

Join us for something different as we get together to see EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT! While researching his 2022 film, director Bas Luhrmann came across and compiled rare and previously unseen interviews and videos of Elvis in concert to create “one of the most exciting concert films you’ve ever seen!” Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Part documentary, part concert film, the latest from director Bas Luhrmann is a follow-up to his 2022 film starring Austin Butler. While researching the film, he came across 68 boxes of previously unseen interviews, concert performances and outtakes from previous films. A combination of offstage and onstage Elvis, comes a film that “befits the magnitude of Elvis as a performer but also offers deeper revelations of his humanity and inner life." It is written/directed by Baz Luhrmann (ELVIS, MOULIN ROUGE, THE GREAT GATSBY) and stars the legendary Elvis Presley! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmqWusmzp0k BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: The film screened at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival where it was the runner up in the category People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. Next Best Picture says, “Certain to energize longtime fans and generate new ones for generations to come, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a masterwork of montage.” And according to the NY Post, whether you have a room in the house devoted to Elvis or not, this truly “Epic” concert film is an energizing experience!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby BRAVO around 5 or 5:30pm followed by a 7pm-ish showing on one of their larger screens. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Please list your seat number in the Comments below. Exact showtime and meeting details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146