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Walks & Talks to help us fall in love with Valencia, each other & ourselves.
Events that "connect the dots" in unusual ways.
Introverts-friendly edutainment.
Curated by @alexeytimbul
Upcoming events
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MetaFit Meow: Workout for a Paws 'n Claws Cause! Feel Good, Do Good 😺
Puente de la Exposición, Puente de la Exposición, Valencia, Valencia, ESY'ALL. This is a very special event! On most walks, I mention the feline colonies around the city. We now have a chance to support one thanks to Katherine Williams, one of our members!
It's a fun outdoor fitness session for a great paws 'n claws cause.🐾 Charity Metafit for Valencia’s Cats 💜
Join us for a Charity Metafit Session to raise money for the amazing women behind Puente Monteolivete Cat Colony, who work tirelessly to care for stray and abandoned cats in Valencia. They provide food, medical care, medication, rescues and help find loving homes for cats in need, all with very little support.
So we’re getting sweaty for a good cause 💪🐱
When?
Saturday 16th May at 10am [session will be 45 mins]Where?
Under Puente de la Exposición (Metro Alameda)Cost?
€10 suggested donation (or pay what you can) onsite
100% of proceeds go directly to the cat colony.Don’t worry… this fitness session is for EVERYONE
This is about raising money for cats… not destroying your legs for the weekend 😂✔ Suitable for all fitness levels
✔ Family friendly
✔ Bring your children
✔ Bring your friends
✔ Bring your partner
✔ Bring your parents
✔ Bring anyone who wants to help the felines 🐾Exercises can be adapted for all levels, so whether you’re a regular Metafitter or have never done HIIT before, you’ll be absolutely fine.
Can’t make it?
No problem 💜 If you can’t attend or simply don’t fancy the workout, you can still donate and support the cats. Contact Katherine.Let’s come together, have some fun, and raise as much money as possible for Valencia’s furry locals 🐾💜
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TO THE SEA! Walk del Mar: "Straight" Cathedral-to-Port Wanderlust Challenge!
Plaza San Vicente Ferrer, Plaza San Vicente Ferrer 1, Valencia, ESCome wander/wonder from the heart of the city to the heart of the sea!
This 6K walk will take under 3 hours and burn you over 500 calories :)
A perfect afternoon activity for introverts, expats & other fab misfits.We'll start at Plaza San Vicente Ferrer and proceed down Calle del Mar towards Puerta del Mar onto Puente del Mar (you get the idea!) and down Avenida de Puerto until we reach the port/sea. Along the way we'll follow Valencia's evolving relationship with the Mediterranean, its peoples, and their stories.
This walkshop is free. The host may pass a hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy every step towards the sea.
ABOUT THE HOST
Alexey is a storyteller who has taught at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in the City of Arts and Sciences, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged literary open mic at the only English language bookstore in Valencia, and the producer of @StandUpComedyValencia shows. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.10 attendees
BATTLE OF BOULEVARDS: Marqués del Turia vs Regne de Valencia
Bastard Coffee & Kitchen - Russafa, avenida regne valencia 2, Valencia, ESNYC has Fifth Avenue. Paris has Champs Élysées.
We got Gran Via de Marqués del Turia & Avenida de Regne de Valencia.
It's a leisurely circular walk perfect for your wellness goals!
Come discover the grand boulevards that run thru the city's historically luxurious neighborhoods (even though one of 'em was renamed after an anarchist for a bit).
The quiet activity before the storm of your wild Sunday night plans! :)We'll start & end at the intersection outside Bastard Coffee
The host will highlight a few curiosities along the way
You're also welcome to just wander along in peace
An afternoon for introverts, expats & fab "misfits"
We'll finish just in time for your brunch plans :)This walkshop is free. The host will pass the hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy each other's company and the city.
Alexey is a storyteller who teaches criticism at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). In 2023 he was on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival and had an art installation in the City of Arts and Sciences. He is also a host of Book Lovers Unplugged, a monthly literary open mic at the only English bookstore in Valencia, and a producer of @standupcomedyvalencia. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.
P.S. The cover image for this walkshop comes from a research paper "Local Development and Gentrification Resulting from the Rehabilitation of Singular Buildings: Analysis of Neural Networks" available HERE.
10 attendees
Slow Ruzafa: Urban Mindfulness Pilgrimage of Two City Blocks
Slow Ruzafa, Calle Sevilla 1, Valencia, ESHere & Now. Where exactly is that? When does it start/end?
Calle Sevilla. Two blocks. One street. A whole life of a city.
How much can you learn about a neighborhood, a culture, a people, and your Self in just two city blocks?When people say pay attention, how do we do that?
Can we be impressed by anything anymore?
Urban Mindfulness Pilgrimage is a 60+ minutes guided walk, TED Talk, standup, popquiz experience. Wow or Borrring?
Join us and decide for yourself.If you're running a bit late, don't worry... we won't get far :)
This walk-talk experience is FREE. The host will pass the hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy every step 'n story.
ABOUT THE HOST
Alexey is a storyteller who has taught at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in the City of Arts and Sciences, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged literary open mic at the only English language bookstore in Valencia, and the producer of @StandUpComedyValencia shows. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.21 attendees
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