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187 upcoming game nights · 58 cities

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Catan needs four, a quiz team needs one more brain, the chess club always has a free board. Game nights are the easiest evening to walk into alone: the game does the small talk for you. Board-game nights, chess, pub quizzes and puzzles you can join on your own — picked from city open data.

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Sun15Nov
MusicGenève
17:00–18:30

Héritage(s), Lia Naviliat Cuncic quartet, La Cité Bleue, Geneva

La Cité Bleue

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 17:00 La Cité Bleue in Geneva hosts Héritage(s), described as a celebration of Latin American roots. The singer and composer Lia Naviliat Cuncic offers a fresh look at Latin music. Between personal compositions and arrangements of the popular repertoire, she explores her South American roots with her quartet, through the energy of improvised music and the richness of Latin percussion. The venue is at Avenue de Miremont 46 and the concert runs from 17:00 to 18:30. The price is 15 Swiss francs (CHF 15). The record lists a website and a phone number for booking. An early-evening concert like this is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone is there for the same rhythms and the music gives plenty to talk about afterwards. «elle explore avec son quartet ses racines sud-américaines à travers l’énergie des musiques improvisées et la richesse des percussions latines» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: OpenAgenda — La Cité Bleue Genève (open data). The record gives the price as CHF 15 and the times as 17:00 to 18:30.

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Sun15Nov
CultureTourcoing
17:00–19:00

Ciné-rencontre L’échiquier du vent, Le Fresnoy, Tourcoing

Le Fresnoy, Studio National des Arts Contemporains

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 17:00 Le Fresnoy, Studio National des Arts Contemporains in Tourcoing shows The Chessboard of the Wind, L’échiquier du vent, a 1976 film by Mohammad Reza Aslani running 1 hour 40 minutes, with Fakhri Khorvash, Mohamad Ali Keshavarz and Shohreh Aghdashloo. The listing summarises the story: after the death of his wife, Haji Amou, a traditionalist, patriarchal and corrupt merchant, plans to get rid of his daughter-in-law, a modern and emancipated woman who is paralysed and uses a wheelchair. She is helped by her maid, without knowing that the maid plays both sides. The screening is followed by a talk with Asal Bagheri, a doctor in semiology and language sciences who specialises in Iranian cinema, as part of the third edition of the festival Docs en vue, on the theme of Iranian cinema. The price is a single rate of 4 euros, and the session runs from 17:00 to 19:00. A film followed by a discussion is easy to attend alone. «Projection suivie d’une rencontre avec Asal Bagheri, docteur (PhD) en sémiologie et sciences du langage, spécialiste du cinéma iranien.» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Le Fresnoy - Studio national des arts contemporains (open data). The listing gives a single price of 4 euros.

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Mon16Nov
Free
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Relaxed board game night for adults at Austin library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor)

The Austin branch on Chicago's West Side hosts a relaxed Monday evening of board games in its auditorium. Play the classics, learn something new and connect with others, whatever your experience; bring your favourite game or use one of the library's. The listing states that it is free. «Game Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon16Nov
SocialToronto
18:00–20:00

Evening board games, Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

The library invites you to come with friends or make new ones in the community while playing Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Snakes and Ladders, Clue, chess, checkers, backgammon, Uno or any card game you can think of. The language is English. It starts at 18:00 and finishes at 20:00, which leaves time after work. A library games night is a relaxed way to meet neighbours in a city where many people live alone. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Board Game Meet-Up» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Mon16Nov
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Game night for adults, Budlong Woods Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods

On Monday evening 16 November the Budlong Woods branch of Chicago Public Library, on North Lincoln Avenue, hosts a community game night for adults with board and card games. The library names Flip 7, Rummikub, Scrabble, chess and Azul among many quick-playing games on offer, and invites guests to bring a favourite game they are willing to teach. Solo players are explicitly welcome, so you can arrive alone and be matched with a table. The listing notes that space is limited and asks people to stop by or telephone the branch to register. Accessibility help, such as sign-language interpretation, can be requested from the library at least fourteen business days ahead. The evening runs from 18:00 to 19:30, a short and friendly way to meet neighbours. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Budlong Game Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Tue17Nov
LearningZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Open chess class for beginners, Andresa Casamayor Library, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Andresa Casamayor (Rosales del Canal)

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 18:00 the Andresa Casamayor public library in the Rosales del Canal area of Zaragoza holds an open chess class for beginners, run in collaboration with the Aragonese Chess Federation. The listing says it is designed for people who already know how the pieces move but want to go a little deeper. The class covers openings and strategy, and the listing promises much more. It is described as being for all audiences, and it belongs to the Juega e Imagina festival programme. Registration is required, either in person at the library or by phone on 976 726 218. The listing does not give a price. A class like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is learning the same game, and a chess board gives strangers an easy reason to start talking with the person across the table. «¿Siempre has querido aprender a jugar al ajedrez, pero no sabes por dónde empezar?» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says registration is in person at the library or by phone and gives no price.

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Tue17Nov
SocialToronto
18:30–20:00

Tuesday Cards and Chitchat drop-in at Guildwood library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Guildwood

Guildwood branch in Scarborough, by the Guildwood Plaza, hosts a casual Tuesday evening for adults who want to meet new people over traditional card games, board games, checkers or chess and a good chat. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Tuesday Cards and Chitchat» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed18Nov
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Retro Game Day: tabletop games at Near North library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Near North (Meeting Room)

Near North branch on West Division Street sets out old-school tabletop games for a Wednesday afternoon: Mahjong, Rummikub, UNO and more are provided, or bring your own favourite and teach the table how to play. Rediscovering a classic game is one of the easiest ways to sit down with strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed18Nov
Free
SocialPerpignan
19:00–23:00

Wednesday chess night at Le Nautilus, Perpignan, with free entry

Le Nautilus

On Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 19:00 Le Nautilus in Perpignan hosts its Wednesday-evening chess night, a weekly meeting of chess players. The listing says you can either register on chess-bar.com or simply come and play freely, and that on the first Wednesday of each month there is a tournament with prizes. This date is not a first Wednesday, so it is the open playing format. Entry is free and food is served on site, and the evening runs from 19:00 to 23:00. A chess night is one of the easiest places to meet people on your own, because you only need a board and an opponent, and a stranger across the table is a normal thing to find. The listing is short and gives no more detail about the room or the level of play. «Rendez-vous des échecs du mercredi soir.» Starts 19:00, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Le Nautilus (open data). The listing gives 23:00 as the end. The listing gives the entry as free, with food on site.

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Thu19Nov
Free
LearningGenève
08:30–12:15

Non-demande ou non-accès ? Gender violence, Collège Voltaire, Genève

Aula du Collège Voltaire

On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 08:30 the aula of the Collège Voltaire in Geneva hosts a scientific morning titled Non-demande ou non-accès ? Penser le non-recours dans la lutte contre les violences de genre. The listing describes it as aimed at professional circles and built from presentations followed by a round table. The theme is how to make sure that anyone who needs or is eligible for care, legal aid or social support can actually obtain it. It explains that in the context of gender-based violence and discrimination the gap between rights and access widens through stigma, control, shame and the trivialising of facts. Speakers from research and fieldwork look at the institutional barriers that limit access and at secondary victimisation. Entry is free, and the listing points to the Geneva state website for registration. The morning runs from 08:30 to 12:15. A morning of talks and a panel is easy to attend alone, since everyone is there to listen and discuss the same questions. «Matinée scientifique pour les milieux professionnels : présentations et table ronde le jeudi 19 novembre 2026, de 8h30 à 12h15, à l'aula du Collège Voltaire» Starts 08:30, ends about 12:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Genève - événements organisés par des organisations externes à la Ville de Genève (open data). The listing says the morning is free and runs from 8:30 to 12:15 in the aula of the Collège Voltaire.

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Thu19Nov
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Friendly Scrabble Club afternoon at High Park library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room)

High Park branch on Roncesvalles Avenue puts your word skills to the test on Thursday afternoons with friendly Scrabble in a relaxed, welcoming room. Triple-word-score pros and complete beginners are equally welcome, and a board game gives you an instant seat among strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Scrabble Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu19Nov
Free
SocialMarseille
18:00–20:30

Beginner role-playing one-shot at Bibliothèque du Panier, Marseille

Bibliothèque du Panier

On Thursday 19 November 2026 the Bibliothèque du Panier in Marseille runs an introduction to role-playing games, described in the listing as the best-known tabletop game, the one with dungeons and dragons in it. The session is an original one-shot, which means a single self-contained adventure played in one sitting, so nobody needs to have played before and nobody has to come back next week. The listing is brief and does not give the number of places, the age range or whether booking is required, so it is worth asking the library before you go. The page is in French. A beginners' table is a very friendly way to meet people alone: the game is built on everyone taking turns and helping each other out of trouble, and a guide leads the story so you can simply join in. The session starts at 18:00 and the end time is estimated. «Initiation au Jeu de Rôle : One Shot original» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Bibliothèques de territoire - Ville de Marseille (open data).

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Fri20Nov
SocialChicago
13:30–16:30

Friday Mahjong Club at Clearing library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Clearing

Clearing branch on the Southwest Side, near Midway airport, invites adults to come and play Mahjong on Friday afternoons. The tile game with roots in nineteenth-century China has a long-lasting appeal and a table of four that always needs another player. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Club» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Fri20Nov
Free
SocialTraunkirchen
17:00–19:00

Free chess evening at the Seecafé Johannsberg, Traunkirchen

Seecafé Johannsberg

Every Friday the Seecafé Johannsberg on the village square of Traunkirchen, a small lakeside town on the Traunsee in the Salzkammergut, sets out the chessboards for an open chess evening. All levels are welcome, nobody needs to sign up and taking part costs nothing; you just order a coffee and find an opponent. A chessboard is one of the quietest ways to meet locals when you are new. «Freier Schach Abend» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Daten: Österreich Werbung / tourdata.at (CC BY 4.0).

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Fri20Nov
Free
SocialEspoo
17:30–20:00

Board game club for adults, Lippulaiva Library, Espoo

Lippulaiva library

On Friday evening 20 November the Lippulaiva library in Espoo, in the shopping and housing complex by the Espoonlahti metro station, hosts a board game club for adults. The library describes these as low-threshold evenings where you can come as you are: no experience is needed, because the rules of each game are explained before play begins. There is a fifteen-minute break between games when you can make tea or coffee with your own supplies or warm up food in the library kitchen. You can join in the middle of the evening, and you may bring your own games. The language of the games is Finnish. No sign-up is needed, and the club does not meet on public holidays. It is free. It starts at 17:30 and finishes at 20:00, a relaxed way to meet neighbours at the start of the weekend. «Board game club for adults» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).

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Fri20Nov
Free
SocialParis
18:00–21:00

Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e

Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire

Fifty years after Agatha Christie's death, three libraries of south-west Paris celebrate the queen of crime, and the Aimé Césaire branch in the 14th arrondissement does it with a Friday evening of investigation-themed board games. Pull up a chair, pick a case and deduce alongside strangers. It is free, from age 14, with a free place to reserve online, by phone or at the desk. «Soirée jeux de société spécial enquête» Starts 18:00, ends about 21:00. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).

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Fri20Nov
MusicRezé
20:00–22:30

Swing, rap-soul-jazz concert, La Barakason, Rezé

La Barakason

On Friday 20 November 2026 at 20:00 La Barakason in Rezé, programmed by La Soufflerie, hosts a concert by the Brussels rapper Swing. The listing presents his album F5, released in November 2025, as a record rich in instruments and sunny sounds that move between R'n'B, soul, rap and jazz. Swing is said to name Dijon, Mk Gee and James Blake among his influences, and he is described as an active member of the collective l'Or du Commun who likes to blur borders by working where rap, pop, hip-hop and R&B meet. The text compares his way of building albums as stories to Tyler the Creator, with a skilful pen and guitars heard throughout. The ticket price is 26 euros, and tickets are sold through the La Soufflerie website. The evening runs from 20:00 to 22:30. A standing concert like this is easy to enjoy alone, since the whole room is there for the same music and the same artist. «Swing signe sa renaissance avec F5 (sortie en novembre 2025). Un album qui déploie une richesse instrumentale» Starts 20:00, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — La Soufflerie (open data). The listing gives the price as 26 euros and an evening from 20:00 to 22:30.

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Sat21Nov
Free
SocialCologne
11:00–16:00

Spielend in den Herbst, board game event, Zentralbibliothek, Köln

Interim Zentralbibliothek

On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 11:00 the Interim Zentralbibliothek of the Stadtbibliothek Köln, at Hohe Straße 68-82 in Cologne, hosts a board game event called Spielend in den Herbst. The listing says visitors can try the titles that reached this year's nomination and recommendation lists for the Spiel des Jahres and the Kennerspiel des Jahres. A few games from the current vintage are also available to try, and knowledgeable game explainers are on hand throughout to help visitors start playing straight away. The event is run in cooperation with Martina Fuchs, a jury member of Spiel des Jahres e. V. and co-host of the games podcast Fux und Bär. Participation is free and no registration is needed. The event runs from 11:00 to 16:00, so visitors can drop in at a time that suits them. A board game afternoon like this is easy to enjoy alone, since the explainers walk you through each game. «Bei unserem Brettspiel-Event könnt ihr die Titel ausprobieren, die es dieses Jahr auf die Nominierungs- und Empfehlungslisten» Starts 11:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Stadt Köln — Veranstaltungen (Open.NRW, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Zero – 2.0). The listing says participation is free and no registration is needed, 11:00 to 16:00.

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Sat21Nov
SocialToulouse
14:00–17:00

Tournoi de jeux vidéo, Médiathèque Grand M, Toulouse

Médiathèque Grand M

On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 14:00 the Médiathèque Grand M in Toulouse hosts its monthly video game tournament. The listing invites participants to compete against the strongest players and try to win the tournament. It says the games cover sport, fighting and puzzle styles, so visitors are likely to find a style that suits them. The listing calls it a monthly appointment and gives a duration of three hours, from 14:00 to 17:00. The listing does not give a price, and it does not mention booking. The event is run by the Bibliothèques de Toulouse in the library at 37 Avenue de Reynerie. A game tournament like this is easy to join alone, since you take part with your own controller and play one match at a time. «Jeux de sport, de combat ou de réflexions, vous trouverez à coup sûr votre style dans ce rendez-vous mensuel !» Starts 14:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Bibliothèques de Toulouse (open data). The listing describes a monthly video game tournament lasting three hours.

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Sat21Nov
Free
SocialBordeaux
15:00–17:00

Rights quiz «In the skin of a citizen», Hôtel Ragueneau, Bordeaux

Hôtel Ragueneau

Try your knowledge in a completely new way. In this workshop run by Amnesty International during Bordeaux's Quinzaine de l'Égalité, you play through the real administrative and civic questionnaire that migrants face when applying for a residence permit or French nationality: history, republican values, general knowledge, rights and duties. Far from a solemn exam, it is an interactive, friendly workshop that invites empathy and reflection, and you can take on the challenge alone, with family or with friends. Saturday afternoon at the Hôtel Ragueneau, in central Bordeaux; entry is free, and no booking is mentioned. Expect two hours of conversation, small surprises and a better sense of what newcomers go through. «Le Quiz des Droits: dans la peau d'un citoyen» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Quinzaine de l'Egalité 2026 Bordeaux (open data).

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Sat21Nov
Free
SocialFeldkirch
18:00–23:00

Open board-game night with Brettspielclub Vorarlberg

Jugendhaus Graf Hugo

The Vorarlberg board-game club opens its Saturday games night at Graf Hugo to everyone, from light starter games to heavy strategy titles. Rules are explained at the table, no sign-up is needed and your first two visits are free; you can bring your own drinks and snacks.

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Sun22Nov
CultureToulouse
14:30–15:30

Guided tour of Gothic Art, Musée des Augustins, Toulouse

Musée des Augustins

On Sunday 22 November 2026 at 14:30 the Musée des Augustins in Toulouse offers a guided tour on the theme of Gothic Art. The listing describes a themed tour of the collections in French, led by the museum's guide-lecturers, through the paintings and sculptures. It follows the glow of a southern Gothic style across three spaces, the sacristy, the Rieux chapel and the chapter house. From the thirteenth to the early sixteenth century, visitors move through the history of Toulouse and its artistic creation, with knights' sarcophagi, bishops' recumbent figures, polychrome keystones, sculptures in stone, alabaster, marble or wood, and rare paintings that show what is particular to Toulouse. The listing does not give a price; booking goes through the museum's online ticket office. The tour runs from 14:30 to 15:30. A guided museum tour is easy to join alone, since the group follows the guide and visitors share an interest in the collection. «Découvrez la richesse des collections de peintures et de sculptures du musée des Augustins à travers le thème de l'Art Gothique.» Starts 14:30, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Musée des Augustins (open data). The listing describes a one-hour themed tour in French led by the museum's guides, and gives no price.

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Sun22Nov
Free
SocialStrasbourg
15:00–18:00

Knight Clubbers chess meetup at Le Tigre, Strasbourg

Le Tigre

On Sunday 22 November 2026 at 15:00 Le Tigre in Strasbourg hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. This is a Sunday afternoon session at 5 Rue du Faubourg-National, a bar setting built around casual games. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 15:00 to 18:00. Playing chess at a bar table is simple to do alone, because the board gives everyone something to sit down to. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 15:00, ends about 18:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.

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Sun22Nov
Free
SocialLyon
17:00–20:00

Knight Clubbers chess evening at The Monkey Pub, Lyon

The Monkey Pub

On Sunday 22 November 2026 at 17:00 The Monkey Pub in Lyon hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. The pub is at 19 Place Tolozan, and the listing calls the event a friendly Sunday session around the board. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 17:00 to 20:00. A chess evening in a pub is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone is there to play. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 17:00, ends about 20:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.

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Mon23Nov
Free
SocialMontpellier
19:00–22:00

Knight Clubbers chess evening at Drapeau Rouge, Montpellier

Drapeau Rouge

On Monday 23 November 2026 at 19:00 Drapeau Rouge in Montpellier hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. The bar is at 53 Rue du Faubourg Boutonnet, and the listing sets the session on a Monday evening. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 19:00 to 22:00. A casual game at a bar is easy to do alone, as all it takes is a seat and a move. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 19:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.

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Mon23Nov
Free
SocialRennes
19:00–22:00

Knight Clubbers chess evening at Le Coup De Folie, Rennes

Le Coup De Folie

On Monday 23 November 2026 at 19:00 Le Coup De Folie in Rennes hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. The venue is at 27 Rue Legraverend, and the evening is held on a Monday. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 19:00 to 22:00. A chess night in a bar suits a solo visit well, because the game itself is the reason to sit down. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 19:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.

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Mon23Nov
Free
SocialDijon
20:00–23:00

Knight Clubbers chess evening at Calypso, Dijon

Calypso

On Monday 23 November 2026 at 20:00 Calypso in Dijon hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. The bar is at 18 Avenue Garibaldi, and the session takes place on a Monday evening. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 20:00 to 23:00. A bar chess night is an easy format to join alone, with a board and a game waiting at the table. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 20:00, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.

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Tue24Nov
Free
SocialParis
10:00–12:00

Feminist board games workshop, La Fabrique de la Solidarité, Paris

La Fabrique de la Solidarité

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 10:00 La Fabrique de la Solidarité in Paris holds a workshop of feminist board games, part of the City of Paris programme around 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The listing says the workshop uses a selection of games on equality between women and men, gender stereotypes and women's rights, so that participants can reflect together, question received ideas and exchange in a playful and friendly atmosphere. It stresses that no particular knowledge of feminism and no board game expertise is needed, because the aim is to learn, share ideas and discover these issues through play. It is organised in partnership with the Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire. Entry is free, reservation only, and the workshop runs from 10:00 to 12:00. Because everyone sits down to play and talk, it is easy to attend alone and meet people around the table. «Pas besoin de connaissances particulières sur le féminisme ni d'être un expert des jeux de société» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Paris city open data — Que faire à Paris (Ville de Paris, ODbL). The listing gives the workshop as free, by reservation only, from 10:00 to 12:00.

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Tue24Nov
Free
LearningNantes
18:00–20:00

Mission Réemploi, renovation game, Maison de l'Habitant, Nantes

La Maison de l'Habitant

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 18:00 La Maison de l'Habitant in Nantes hosts Mission Réemploi, an evening built around an immersive game for responsible renovation. The listing says the game helps remove the obstacles to reusing building materials in an energy renovation project or in adapting a home. In 60 minutes, players must solve a puzzle inspired by real situations, spotting the right clues and arguing their choices. Through the serious game, participants learn how to remove a material without breaking it, what second life to give it, how to negotiate with an insurer, how to find people to take it on, and more. The game is made available free of charge thanks to the support of Ecominero and Valdelia. Entry is free with registration, either by phone or through the online link given in the listing. The evening runs from 18:00 to 20:00. A game night like this is easy to attend alone, since players work through the puzzle together and conversation starts naturally. «Venez participer à un jeu immersif qui lève les freins au réemploi de matériaux de construction» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Nantes Métropole (open data). The listing gives the game as free with registration, from 18:00 to 20:00.

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Tue24Nov
LearningZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Open chess class for beginners, Biblioteca Rafael Andolz, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz in the Almozara area of Zaragoza holds a chess workshop run in collaboration with the Aragonese Chess Federation, as part of the Juega e Imagina festival. The listing calls it an open chess class for beginners, designed for people who already know how the pieces move but want to go a little deeper. Participants will learn openings, strategies and more. The listing describes it as suitable for all audiences. Prior registration is required, either in person at the library or by phone on 976 726 218. The listing does not give a price. A beginner class like this is easy to attend alone, because everyone is at the same level and the format invites newcomers to sit down with someone new and play. «CLASE ABIERTA DE AJEDREZ PARA PRINCIPIANTES , pensada para quienes conocen el movimiento de las piezas pero quieren profundizar un poquito más.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing describes an open chess class for all audiences, with prior registration and no stated price.

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Tue24Nov
Free
SocialLille
20:00–23:00

Blind test by Victor, Culture Bar-Bars festival, at MUSICAL, Lille

MUSICAL

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 20:00 the bar MUSICAL at 59 rue de Flers in Lille hosts a music quiz called Blind test by Victor, as part of the Festival Culture Bar-Bars. The listing says Victor is back with a new blind test whose secrets only he knows, and that there will be goodies to win. Participation is free, and the listing adds that it is always free. It states that registration happens on the evening itself, on the spot, so there is no need to book ahead. The evening runs from 20:00 to 23:00. A blind test is a game of guessing music, played in a bar setting, and it is easy to join alone, since a quiz night gives strangers an instant reason to talk, compare guesses and cheer on each correct answer together. «C'est toujours gratos et il y aura des goodies à gagner» Starts 20:00, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — FESTIVAL CULTURE BAR-BARS (open data). The listing says the blind test is free, with registration on the night at the venue, from 20:00 to 23:00.

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Wed25Nov
Free
SocialBordeaux
19:00–22:00

Free general knowledge quiz at Poney Fringant, Bordeaux

Poney Fringant

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 19:00 the Poney Fringant in Bordeaux welcomes back its general knowledge quiz, run together with the Maison des Jeux. The organisers promise a mix of general culture, surprise questions and good humour, and the listing invites anyone who thinks they know their stuff to come and prove it. Entry is listed as free. No format is described, so whether you play in teams or alone is something to check with the venue, but a pub quiz is one of the simplest ways to meet people on your own: teams are usually happy to take a lone player, and the questions give everyone something to talk about. The evening runs for about three hours, so you can arrive a little after the start and still join in. Prices of food and drinks are not listed. «Le Quiz Culture G revient au Poney Fringant avec la Maison des Jeux ! Culture générale, questions surprises et bonne humeur au programme.» Starts 19:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Bordeaux (open data).

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Wed25Nov
MusicDonostia / San Sebastián
19:00–20:30

Chroma Kollektiv, contemporary music, Musikene, San Sebastián

Musikene. Centro Superior de Música del País Vasco

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 19:00 Musikene, the Centro Superior de Música del País Vasco at Plaza Europa 2 in Donostia / San Sebastián, hosts Chroma Kollektiv within the Musikagileak 2026-2027 circuit. The performers named are Tomás Jesús Ocaña González on clarinet, Sarah Beth Overcash and Leonard Melcher on violin, Anna Jurriaanse on viola, Albert Kuchinski on cello and Leh-Qiao Liao on piano. The note from the musicians says the group was formed by eleven international musicians at the International Ensemble Modern Academy in 2024/25 and presents contemporary music through new, intercultural approaches. The programme includes Pièges de neige by Urquiza, Phalène by Ibarrondo, a work by Barajas, Mamá está equivocada by Iturregi, and finally Aftermath of Implosion by Helga Arias. The listing does not give a price, and it gives no end time, so a finish around 20:30 is an estimate. A concert like this is easy to enjoy alone, since listeners come for the same music. «Chroma Kollektiv es un grupo formado por once músicos internacionales.» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing names the six performers and the works but does not state a price.

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Wed25Nov
SocialLille
20:00–23:30

Drag blind test with Enbystial at Sarrazins, Lille

Sarrazins

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 20:00 the bar Sarrazins in Lille hosts a blind test led by the drag performer Enbystial, as part of the Culture Bar-Bars festival. The listing is very short: it gives the title and a link to the performer's page, but no description of the questions, the format or the music. Even so, a blind test with a host in full performance mode promises a lively evening, and the format works well for solo visitors, since you can join a team on the spot or listen from the bar. The listing gives no price, so check with the venue before you go. The bar is in the old Sarrazins street, close to the centre of Lille, and the evening runs from 20:00 to 23:30, so you can arrive in the middle of the quiz and still take part in the second half. «dans le cadre du Festival Culture Bar-Bars. BLIND TEST DRAG AVEC ENBYSTIAL.» Starts 20:00, ends about 23:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Festival Culture Bar-Bars (open data).

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Thu26Nov
Free
LearningAngers
18:30–20:00

Free architecture lesson on climate and building, Angers

Institut Municipal

On Thursday 26 November 2026 at 18:30 the Institut Municipal in Angers hosts the second architecture lesson of the 2026-2027 season, organised by A3A on the theme Nature, environment and architecture: reconnecting with the living world. The guest is Renaud Bonnel, founder of Gaïabati and president of the Fresque de la Construction, who speaks on the ecological transition and the climate upheavals to come. The talk is interactive and participative, with quizzes, and starts from our energy dependence, climate change and the planetary limits to ask how cities, buildings and ways of living will change. The listing says entry is free. A talk with quizzes is a friendly way to meet people when you come alone, since everyone takes part. «Leçon d'architecture - Transition écologique et bouleversements climatiques : se préparer au monde de demain. Entrée libre.» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Plan Libre, la gazette (open data).

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Thu26Nov
Free
CultureSangüesa/Zangoza
19:00–20:00

Plan de huida, poems and songs, Casa de Cultura, Sangüesa

Casa de Cultura Palacio de Vallesantoro

On Thursday 26 November 2026 at 19:00 the Casa de Cultura Palacio de Vallesantoro in Sangüesa presents Plan de huída, a theatre piece by the company Adriana Olmedo Producciones. The listing describes it as a puzzle made of poems, songs, reflections, chocolate and a few stranger things. Together the pieces trace a map for escaping whatever causes deep harm. It is presented as a small show set inside an ordinary house of everyday life, because that is where unnoticed abuse often nests. The listing calls it an excuse to remind us that one can always run away. The performance is in Spanish and entry is free with registration. The venue is at Alfonso el Batallador 20. A small show like this is easy to attend alone, since the audience shares the same quiet, attentive setting. «es un puzzle hecho de poemas, canciones, reflexiones, chocolate y cosas un poco más raras.» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing gives the entry as free with registration, in Spanish, by the company Adriana Olmedo Producciones.

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Thu26Nov
Free
SocialLille
20:30–23:00

Kouwiiiiiz: video game news pub quiz at Caf&Diskaire, Lille

Caf&Diskaire

On Thursday 26 November 2026 the bar Caf&Diskaire in Lille runs Kouwiiiiiz, a quiz presented by Thomas B and based on the current news of video games. It is part of the Culture Bar-Bars festival, and the listing calls it a big event not to be missed. The listing gives no price, no rules on teams and no information about booking, so ask the bar if you want to know whether you can join a table on the night. The page is in French, and the venue also has a social media page linked from the listing. A quiz is one of the best formats for coming alone: you can join an existing team, there is always something to say between questions, and the topic gives you an instant conversation with strangers. The quiz starts at 20:30 and the end time is estimated. «KOUWIIIIIZ» Starts 20:30, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — FESTIVAL CULTURE BAR-BARS (open data).

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Fri27Nov
Free
SocialChicago
11:00–12:00

Puzzle Club for adults at Avalon library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Avalon

Do you enjoy working on a jigsaw puzzle with a bit of company? The Avalon branch library invites adults 18 and up to join staff for fun and conversation while the group tries to complete a puzzle together. The library supplies the puzzle, and you can bring one of your own if you like. It is a relaxed late-morning hour on the Friday after Thanksgiving, with no skills needed and no pressure to talk; slide a piece into place now and then, or settle into a chat with whoever is next to you, and leave with the satisfaction of a picture slowly coming together. The branch is on South Stony Island Avenue, close to the Avalon neighbourhood. The listing states that it is free. «Puzzle Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Fri27Nov
SocialToronto
13:00–15:00

Friday Mahjong Social at the City Hall library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – City Hall

The small City Hall branch, tucked into Toronto City Hall on Nathan Phillips Square, sets out the tiles for a Friday afternoon of mahjong, the ancient game of skill, strategy, calculation and a little luck. Beginners are welcome and a table of four always needs another player, which makes it an easy place to meet people downtown. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Social» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Fri27Nov
Free
SocialVienna
16:30–17:50

Vienna quiz on integration figures, Wien Museum, Vienna

Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal (3rd floor)

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 16:30 the Wien Museum on Karlsplatz and the city's department for integration and diversity invite you to an interactive quiz in the event hall on the third floor. Under the title Besser wissen!? the audience estimates current developments in integration and diversity and compares its gut feeling with the results of the city's Integration and Diversity Monitor. Whoever comes closest to reality wins prizes. The cabaret artist Der Kuseng, winner of the Austrian Cabaret Prize 2025, hosts, together with co-authors of the monitor. The session is part of the afternoon programme Zusammen in Wien. Integration im Dialog. Admission is free, registration is required and the page gives a duration of 50 minutes. A quiz like this is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone answers for themselves and the host keeps the room together. «Wie gut kennen Sie Wien wirklich?» Starts 16:30, ends about 17:50. Source: Wien Museum official event page (wienmuseum.at). The listing gives a start at 16:30, an end at 17:50, free admission with registration required and the event hall on the third floor.

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Fri27Nov
Free
SocialEspoo
17:30–20:00

Adult board game club, Lippulaiva Library, Espoo

Lippulaiva library

On Friday evening 27 November the Lippulaiva library in Espoonlahti, Espoo, runs its board game club for adults. The library calls these evenings low-threshold: you can simply come as you are, and no previous experience is needed because the rules of each game are explained before play begins. There is a fifteen-minute break between games, during which visitors can make their own coffee or tea, or heat up food in the library kitchen. You may join the evening halfway through, and you are welcome to bring games of your own. The language of play is Finnish, so some basic Finnish helps. There is no need to sign up beforehand, and entry is free. The club starts at 17:30 and ends at 20:00. It does not take place on public holidays. «Board game club for adults» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).

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SocialSégur-le-Château
19:00–22:00

English pub quiz and fish and chips, La Ruelle, Ségur-le-Château

La Ruelle

On Friday evening 27 November La Ruelle in Ségur-le-Château, a village in Corrèze, runs an English pub night hosted by Dean. Teams of friends, or newcomers who form one on the spot, test their general knowledge in a quiz given in English with a new French translation so that everyone can take part. Taking part costs two euros per person, and the proceeds go to a retirement home for dogs. Homemade fish and chips are served from 19:00 for seventeen euros, and the quiz itself starts at 20:00. The listing is bilingual. A mobile number is given for enquiries. The listing runs from 19:00 to 22:00. The meal is optional and priced separately from the quiz. «Quiz night & Fish and Chips» Starts 19:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — La Ruelle Segur (open data).

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Fri27Nov
Free
LearningGenève
19:00–20:30

Round table on gender and sport at Palais Eynard, Geneva

Palais Eynard - Hôtel municipal

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 19:00 the Palais Eynard, the municipal building at Rue de la Croix-Rouge 4 in Geneva, hosts a round table titled Qui a le droit de concourir? Sexe, genre et frontières dans le sport et les échecs. The listing says the discussion looks at so-called femininity tests in sport, and in chess in particular. It notes that trans and intersex women athletes face an unprecedented hardening of rules, and that the International Olympic Committee has reinstated genetic femininity tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The speakers are Anaïs Bohuon, a socio-historian at Paris-Saclay, Yosha Iglesias, a chess player and coach, and Anne Schmitt, a sociologist of sport, gender and the body, with the journalist Emma Thibert moderating. The event is free and needs no registration, and it runs from 19:00 to 20:30. It is supported by the City of Geneva. A panel talk is easy to attend alone, since you simply take a seat and listen. «Table ronde proposant de s’intéresser aux tests de "féminité" dans le sport et notamment dans les échecs.» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Genève - événements organisés par des organisations externes à la Ville de Genève (open data). The record gives the price as free with no registration, from 19:00 to 20:30.

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Fri27Nov
SocialRennes
20:30–23:59

Zouper Blind Test music quiz at La Reine de Coeur, Rennes

La Reine de Coeur

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 20:30 the bar La Reine de Coeur in Rennes holds a blind test hosted by Zouzoukeur, as part of the Culture Bar-Bars festival. According to the listing the host comes back from Marseille for a high-energy music quiz of classics and surprises, and the evening promises a lively atmosphere, as at every edition. A blind test is a very good format for coming alone: you hear a few seconds of a track, shout out the title and join a table to compare answers, and nobody needs to know anyone in advance. The listing does not say whether you play in teams or how teams are formed, so ask at the bar. The listing gives no price, so check with the venue before you go. The listed end time is just before midnight, so you can also come later in the evening. «dans le cadre du Festival Culture Bar-Bars. Soirée animée par Zouzoukeur. Zouzou remonte à nouveau de Marseille pour retourner La Reine de Cœur avec son blindtest complètement survolté.» Starts 20:30, ends about 23:59. Source: OpenAgenda — Festival Culture Bar-Bars (open data).

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Fri27Nov
MusicVitoria-Gasteiz
21:30–23:45

Midnight Boogie: Los Fulanos + The Lazy Tones, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Helldorado

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 21:30 the Helldorado venue in Vitoria-Gasteiz hosts Los Fulanos and The Lazy Tones as part of the Midnight Boogie Weekend, described as a festival of reference for lovers of black music. Los Fulanos return with Paquito Sex Machine on vocals and a non-stop live set that mixes their original compositions with classics by Pete Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Joe Bataan, full of rhythm and boogaloo. The Lazy Tones, from Valencia and inspired by the sound of Chess Records, bring Chicago electric blues, jump blues and rhythm and blues, with guitars, harmonica and a solid rhythm section, mixing carefully chosen classics with their own songs. Tickets cost 22 euros, or 26 euros at the higher tier, and are sold online through the ticket link. A concert of two bands playing dance music is easy to enjoy alone, since people come for the groove and share the floor. «Un repertorio non-stop, cargado de ritmo, energía y mucho Boogaloo, para celebrar el regreso de una de las grandes bandas del Latin Soul de nuestro país.» Starts 21:30, ends about 23:45. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing gives the price as 22 euros, or 26 euros at the second tier.

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Sat28Nov
SocialChicago
09:30–15:30

Saturday Game Day drop-in at Garfield Ridge library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge

Bring a game or play one of the library's: UNO, Skip-Bo, Mexican Train, Canasta, chess, checkers, Sorry and more. Players gather on the adult side of the building as space allows, and the stated aim is simply to make new friends. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Game Day» Starts 09:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat28Nov
Free
SocialVernier
10:00–23:55

Vernier Ludique: free all-day board game festival near Geneva

Salle des fêtes des Avanchets

For its fifth edition Vernier Ludique takes over the Salle des fêtes des Avanchets, in the Geneva suburb of Vernier, for a whole day devoted to board games. Passionate games librarians present their favourites, you can test prototypes, join role-playing sessions and group animations or try the video-game corner. The morning is family time, the afternoon from 13:00 is for all, and from 19:00 the evening games run until midnight, with last entry at 21:00. A bar and food are on site. Entry is free, and the organisers expressly welcome people who come alone. «Vernier Ludique revient pour sa 5e édition!» Starts 10:00, ends about 23:55. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Vernier (open data).

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Sat28Nov
Free
OutdoorsMadrid
10:00–13:00

Guided walk in El Capricho garden for adults, Madrid

El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 10:00 the Ayuntamiento de Madrid offers a guided interpretive walk through the Jardín El Capricho, the green space in Alameda de Osuna, with an environmental educator. The listing says you will identify the follies of the Duchess, the caprichos, and some of the plant species that make up the garden. The activity is aimed at adults over 18. The listing gives the duration as about three hours, so the end shown is 13:00. Entry is free but prior registration is needed, by email to proambiental@madrid.es or by phone on weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00, giving your full name, age and a phone number. A guided walk in a historic garden is easy to join alone, since a small group follows the educator together. «Itinerario guiado por el espacio verde madrileño de la mano de un educador ambiental.» Starts 10:00, ends about 13:00. Source: Madrid city open data — Agenda de actividades y eventos (Ayuntamiento de Madrid, datos.madrid.es, CC BY 4.0). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing gives a duration of about 3 hours. The listing gives the entry as free, with prior registration, and the activity as for adults over 18.

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Sat28Nov
Free
OutdoorsBordeaux
10:00–12:00

Art Deco walk through the Lescure quarter, Bordeaux

Place Johnston (Lescure)

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 10:00 a guided urban walk leaves from the Place Johnston in the Lescure quarter of Bordeaux, led by Francis Baudy. The listing says it shows the too little known riches of the city's Art Deco architectural heritage. The group wanders around the Stade Chaban-Delmas and can appreciate remarkable administrative buildings and private villas. The walk runs from 10:00 to 12:00 on a Saturday morning. Entry is free, with registration, and the listing says residents of the Tauzin quarter have priority for this activity, so places for others depend on what is left. A guided walk is easy to join alone, since a small group walks and talks together. «Balade urbaine guidée par Francis Baudy pour découvrir les richesses trop mal connues du patrimoine architectural style Arts-Décos de Bordeaux.» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Bordeaux (open data). The listing gives 12:00 as the end. The listing gives the entry as free, with registration, and says residents of the Tauzin quarter have priority.

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Sat28Nov
SocialToronto
14:00–16:30

Saturday drop-in Chess Club at Runnymede library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)

Runnymede branch, a handsome old library on Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village, keeps its second-floor program room for chess on Saturday afternoons. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Sat28Nov
Free
SocialVilleneuve-d'Ascq
17:30–19:00

Blind test Thriller, Till L'Espiègle library, Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Médiathèque Till L'Espiègle

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 17:30 the Médiathèque Till L'Espiègle in Villeneuve-d'Ascq hosts a blind test on the theme of Thrillers. The listing describes it as a film, series and soundtrack blind test, held for the closing evening of L'affaire novembre, the library's November programme. Visitors are invited to measure themselves against the greatest criminals of the screen, guessing the extracts they hear and recognise. The address is 96 Chaussée de l'Hôtel de Ville, and the session is listed from 17:30 to 19:00. Entry is free according to the listing, which also marks the event as open to all audiences, and it mentions no booking requirement. Because a blind test is played as a shared game, newcomers find it easy to join in on their own, whether they stay in a team or simply listen. A quiz like this is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone in the room is there to guess the same extracts and compare answers. «mesurez-vous aux plus grands criminels lors du Blind-test ciné, séries, B.O. ! Gratuit - Tout public» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Médiathèque de Villeneuve d'Ascq (open data). The listing says the event is free and open to all.

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Sat28Nov
Free
SocialParis
18:30–19:30

Library Escape Game: A.B.C. Against Agatha Christie

Bibliothèque Amélie

Librarians run an Agatha Christie-themed escape game: solve the puzzles of a murder-mystery investigation inside the library. It is free but booking is required, and it is open to adults and children aged 10+. Cracking clues as a team is a fast way to bond with strangers.

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Sat28Nov
MusicCergy
20:30–23:00

Skip the Use, rock concert at Le Douze, Cergy

Le Douze

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 20:30 the Le Douze concert venue in Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise near Paris, welcomes Skip the Use with a support act. The listing announces that the Lille quartet is back with its new songs We Are Good and Distorter. After a creative break soaked in freedom, singer Mat Bastard, guitarist Yan Stefani, drummer Enzo Gabert and bassist Nelson Martins set themselves the challenge of composing individually in the service of the group, and built the fifth record like a puzzle, a patchwork of sounds without borders that throws labels away and brings people together with a raised fist. Tickets cost 30, 22 or 20 euros. The listing gives 23:00 as the end. Le Douze Café offers a bar and small food on show nights. A loud rock concert is a very social outing, since everyone sings the same choruses, even if you come alone. «Le quatuor lillois revient faire frémir nos tympans et élever les consciences» Starts 20:30, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Le Douze Cergy (open data).

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Sat28Nov
MusicCergy
20:30–23:00

Skip the Use rock concert with opening act at Le Douze, Cergy

Le Douze

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 20:30 Le Douze in Cergy presents a concert by Skip the Use with a support act. The listing calls the group a four-piece band from Lille returning with the album material of WE ARE GOOD and DISTORTER. The line-up it names is Mat Bastard on vocals, Yan Stefani on guitar, Enzo Gabert on drums and Nelson Martins on bass. According to the text, the four musicians built their new record like a puzzle during a creative break, each composing on their own for the benefit of the group, and ended with a patchwork of sound without borders that ignores labels while bringing people together. The listing does not give a price, and reservations go through the venue's own event page. The concert runs from 20:30 to 23:00. A rock show is easy to attend alone, because the crowd is there for the band and the shared energy does the introductions. «Le quatuor lillois revient faire frémir nos tympans et élever les consciences» Starts 20:30, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Combo95 (open data). The listing names the band, the date and the venue and gives no price.

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