Stand Up in New York City

New York City is the heart of the U.S. comedy scene and is home to some of the most famous comedy clubs in the world. The Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village is legendary and has seen performances from top comedians like Louis C.K. and Chris Rock. Carolines on Broadway is another popular venue that frequently features top-notch comedians. The city also hosts numerous open mic nights where up-and-coming talent can showcase their skills. In NYC, the comedy scene is vibrant and diverse, and you can enjoy top-notch stand-up performances any night of the week.

• Comedy Cellar: One of the most famous comedy clubs in NYC, famous for performances by top comedians
• The Stand: Offers comedy shows and top-notch cuisine
• Carolines on Broadway: a legendary comedy club that hosts many famous comedians
• Gotham Comedy Club: Known for its top-notch shows and comedy talent

Stand Up in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is another mecca for comedians and comedy fans. The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip is an iconic club that has produced many comedy legends. The Laugh Factory is also a well-known venue that is regularly filled with comedy heavyweights. The city also offers numerous comedy open mics and improv groups. In LA, you’ll find a wide range of comedy styles and talent, from alternative comedy to stand-up.

• The Comedy Store: A legendary club that has produced comedy icons like Richard Pryor and Jim Carrey
• The Laugh Factory: Another famous club with regular performances by comedy heavyweights
• Improv Comedy Clubs: featuring various stand-up comedy venues around town
• Largo at the Coronet: An intimate venue for alternative comedy and music

Stand Up in Chicago

Chicago has a rich comedy tradition and is famous for its improv comedy. The Second City, a world-renowned improv school and comedy company, originated here. Zanie’s comedy clubs are prevalent in the city and offer top-notch stand-up performances. Chicago has a relaxed and accessible comedy scene that welcomes both established comedians and up-and-coming talent.

• Zanies Comedy Clubs: with various locations around the city and regular comedy performances
• The Second City: a well-known improv and comedy training center that also hosts shows
• Laugh Factory Chicago: Known for its diverse comedy program

Stand Up in Houston

Houston may not be in the spotlight as often as some of the other cities, but it still has a vibrant comedy scene. The Secret Group downtown is an up-and-coming venue for live comedy and entertainment. Improv Houston is part of the prestigious Improv Comedy Club chain and offers regular stand-up performances. The city also has a growing community of local comedians hosting comedy open mics and shows.

• The Secret Group: A comedy club and live performance venue in downtown Houston
• Improv Houston: part of the Improv Comedy Club chain of well-known stand-up performances
• The Joke Joint Comedy Showcase: A popular comedy show venue in Houston

Stand Up in Phoenix

Phoenix offers an up-and-coming comedy scene in the desert city. Stand Up Live in downtown Phoenix is a popular comedy club that showcases national and local comedians. The Comedy Spot Comedy Club is a comedy show and open mic venue that helps promote emerging talent. Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy is another venue that offers comedy shows in Phoenix. The comedy scene in Phoenix is growing and attracting both local and international comedians.

• Stand Up Live: A comedy club in downtown Phoenix featuring national and local comedians
• The Comedy Spot Comedy Club: Offers comedy shows and open mics
• Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy: Another comedy show venue in Phoenix

Casual dating – uncomplicated time for two

Not everyone is looking for the great love and even if, so the time until you have found this, can be bridged with the so-called casual dating excellent. Uncomplicated dates, where everything is possible, but nothing is a must. In a world with dating apps, online portals & Co, dating without commitments has become easier than ever before.

It offers you the opportunity to meet many different people and, above all, to get to know yourself better. So casual dating is also a great way to just try out who or what you like. After all, you never have to see each other again if you don’t want to. But how do you prepare a date if it’s already concretely planned for a hot night, or at least you want to keep all your options open?

What does casual dating stand for?

• Everything possible, but not a must
• Trying out
• Open options

Tip 1: Communication

It doesn’t matter if you met your date online or in person, or if it’s a blind date: A little communication beforehand is important so that you know who or what is coming up. In addition, it is anything but unusual in dating apps & Co to talk in advance about the respective expectations of the date. Unfortunately, not everyone is honest about this, but many people are open about the fact that they are only interested in something firm or just something casual, for example. So if you’re unsure whether they’re both approaching the date with the same goals, it’s worth simply asking. As we all know, it doesn’t cost anything to ask!

How should you communicate?

• Before the date
• Talk about expectations
• Question about the goal of the date

Tip 2: Location

What follows now is the concrete planning, namely the question of when and where the meeting will take place. Depending on the type of date, the appointment can take place directly at home, so as not to waste time, so to speak – then mutual trust is the key. So especially women should not just go to a stranger’s home. It is therefore better to start the date in public and decide spontaneously how to proceed. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a permanent relationship and want to get to know your counterpart first, romantic places are a perfect choice: a chic restaurant, the botanical garden, a lake or river shore, a drive-in movie theater…there are no limits to your creativity in this regard.

Where is the location?

• At home when trust is there
• Public in case of uncertainty

Tip 3: Body care

Even if you don’t plan to be physically close, every date can turn out unexpectedly. It is therefore worthwhile in any case to devote yourself to personal hygiene in advance: shave, wash your hair, apply cream to your skin, paint your nails – prepare yourself so that you feel completely comfortable in case the date turns out to be hotter than expected. This way you won’t put unnecessary limits on yourself and you’ll radiate self-confidence, which in turn will make you look more attractive. A “beauty day” before the date is therefore a good idea in any case and can be designed according to your individual ideas.

How should you care for yourself?

• Feel good all around
• Prepare correctly
• Be clean

Tip 4: Outfit

There is still the question of the perfect outfit and this should also be right from the top to the bottom layer. What is to be seen, of course, should fit the type and location of the appointment. Your outfit can accordingly range from casual jeans to elegant evening wear and must reflect your personality. So wear what you feel comfortable in, is the most important principle in this regard. This also applies to your underwear: you should feel sexy in it if the date leads to a hot night. Women like to choose lace underwear for this purpose, even if its care is not entirely uncomplicated, because it simply gives them a uniquely seductive feeling. Men have less choice in this regard and usually go for classics like boxer shorts, which best show off their assets.

Which outfit should I choose?

• Matching the location
• Reflect personality
• Pay attention to underwear

Tip 5: Small talk

The biggest fear most people have on a date is embarrassing silence. It’s therefore worth thinking about possible topics of conversation in advance. Most dates start with classic small talk: about the weather, about hobbies, about the job – just as the topics arise. So, in case of a sudden silence, you can prepare some questions, because you shouldn’t start talking about yourself all the time. If, on the other hand, you want to make the date more impersonal or unusual, more creative topics of conversation are possible: for example, come up with scenarios like “what would you do if you won the lottery today?” or show humor with stories like the one about your most embarrassing experience. Again, there are no limits to your creativity. Ultimately, the date should be one thing above all, namely fun.

What should we talk about?

• Small talk about weather & co.
• Prepare questions
• Don’t just talk about yourself

Tip 6: Approach

If the chemistry is right, sooner or later there is usually an attempt at a physical approach. This can come from both the man and the woman. The motto is therefore courage. However, it is important to read the signs whether he or she wants this at all – and to accept a “no”. You yourself also need to set boundaries if something makes you uncomfortable. Thus, the date can end before the first kiss or in bed after all, depending on how both decide this by mutual consent. Even with sexual acts, it is allowed to try something, but of course only if he or she wants to. Again, communication is the be-all and end-all for a successful date.

How should one approach?

• Plenty of courage
• “Being able to accept “no
• Decide together

Tip 7: Honesty

This also applies to the last tip, namely that of honesty. This is even important in casual dating. This means honestly discussing your own expectations for the date or the time afterwards. It means being honest if something goes too fast or too far for you. And it also means honestly explaining any break in contact after the date. Because methods like so-called ghosting, which has unfortunately been rampant for several years (not only) in the dating world, cause unnecessary frustration and possibly even pain. Therefore, you should also be honest from the beginning when it comes to the question of what you are looking for, whether you would like to meet again, whether you can imagine more with him or her…and so on. At first glance, this may sound annoying, even exhausting. But at second glance it will save you a lot of drama if you play your cards right from the start. Nevertheless, you can’t expect your counterpart to do the same. Once again, it is therefore worthwhile to let a (casual) date come to you in a relaxed manner and simply wait and see where it leads.

Value honesty:

• Discuss expectations and future honestly
• Be honest to avoid ghosting

Conclusion: Self-discovery in dating

Finally, you can define for yourself what constitutes a hot date for you and how far you want to go. With the right preparation and the tips mentioned, you will then experience exactly the day, the evening or the night, which you have imagined in advance. At the same time, the date will only be really exciting if you let it come to you a bit and are open to the unexpected – of course, while maintaining your boundaries. Because even in casual dating there are unwritten rules: Discretion, no jealousy or violence, and the aforementioned honesty. Then all eventualities can occur from a one-time date to the very big love. Have fun!

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Paris Fashion Week

Since haute couture originated in Paris, the city is still considered one of the most important fashion centers in the world. The absolute cult brand Chanel was also founded in the French capital by Coco Chanel. At Paris Fashion Week, the world’s most famous and legendary labels such as Prada, Chloé and Burberry present their new collections.

Map and city at a glance: Paris

The city of Paris is not only world famous for its fashion, but also for its unique architecture and its historic buildings and sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Paris Fashion Week takes place in various selected locations such as the Carrousel du Louvre and the Grand Palais.

Here you have an overview of Paris

Here you see the Eiffel Tower, the landmark of Paris.

Paris Fashion Week: Dates at a glance

At Paris Fashion Week, the new spring/summer and autumn/winter collections of renowned designers and labels are presented twice a year, and once a year selected designers also present their haute couture collections.

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 28.09. – 06.10.2020

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 23.06. – 29.06.2020

Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2021/2022

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 01.03. – 09.03.2020

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 19.01. – 24.01.2021

Fashion Week Dates Spring/Summer 2022

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 27.09. – 05.10.2021

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 22.06. – 27.06.2021

Haute couture

1. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 05.07. – 09.07.2020
2. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 25.01. – 28.01.2021
3. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 04.07. – 08.07.2021

Fashion Week worldwide: All dates

Do you already know? Fashion Week New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, London & Berlin? Designers, shows and fairs, read more about the individual Fashion Weeks worldwide here:

• Fashion Week XXL