| Meditation class, March 3 at 7 p.m. | $10, no registration required.
This class is the final class in a series journeying through Buddha’s meditation on the nature of the mind to overcome our tendency toward distraction. Participation in the whole series is not required as each class is self-contained. The theme for the final class is “unlocking our potential.”
Book club, March 7 at 7 p.m. | $5, to register email Yesenia at delossantosy369@gmail.com
Bookworm Baddies Book Club will discuss Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. This book club is for bookish girlies that love to read as much as they love to yap. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or looking for a new hobby, this club is all about sharing thoughts, laughing at bookish quirks and maybe even getting sidetracked with life stories. Learn more by searching “Bookworm Baddies” on the Fable app.
Open mic, March 11 from 7:30 – 10 p.m. | $5 suggested donation, sign up to perform starting at 7:15
Whether you’re a poet, musician, or storyteller, come share an original piece or put your own spin on another’s work. We’ll have a PA, all you need to bring is your instrument and talent. Feel free to also bring your own snacks and beverages.
Knit & Lit, March 20 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | $5
Whether you’re working on a sweater or a page-turner (or both!), Symposia has the perfect quiet event for you to make progress on your goals. We dedicate a full hour to quiet reading and knitting, with optional social time 30 minutes before and after. Just bring your current read or your quiet textile craft and yourself!
Symposi-Ha! comedy nights, every Friday from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $14.52, Tickets available here.
Symposia transforms into a cozy comedy club every Friday night in March. Whether you’re a comedy lover or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to support local arts and enjoy some stand-up featuring Jersey and New York City comedians. BYOB!
Meditation class, every Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | $5 – $10 donation encouraged, but finances will never encumber attendance. To register email or text Hope at entanglingvineszen@gmail.com or (917) 627-7088
Leader Hope Blosser has been practicing Zen Buddhism for three decades, most recently as a resident of Barry Magid’s Ordinary Mind Zendo in NYC. Magid combines Western psychology with traditional Zen practice to bring meditation into our lives right here and now. All are welcome, no experience needed. Beginner instruction at 5:30 followed by two, 25-minute periods of silent meditation (zazen) from 6 to 7. |
