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Skeptics in the Pub (Flint)

Grand Blanc Tap Bar & Grill 3021 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, United States

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for CafĂ© Inquiry events …

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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works.  This month’s book will be The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group …

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CafĂ© Inquiry (ONLINE) – Recent Environmental Rollbacks (Part 2)

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Back in April we looked at some of the many environmental policy rollbacks promulgated by the second Trump administration, with a focus on actions by the EPA. At the next CafĂ© Inquiry Online we’ll look at regulatory rollbacks not specific to the EPA, along …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Lansing)

Blue Gill Grill 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett, MI, United States

SKEPTICS IN THE PUB, NOW IN THE LANSING AREA! We will be meeting at Blue Gill Grill. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather …

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CafĂ© Inquiry (Grand Rapids) – Peptides: Great Medicine or Snake Oil?

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Peptides have been in the news lately. In opposition to FDA staff recommendations, an FDA advisory committee has recommended that six popular peptides be put on a list of biologic agents that can be supplied by compounding pharmacies. One other peptide that was being considered was not recommended. What are peptides? What are they used …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids)

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit)

The Brakeman 22 John R Street, Detroit, MI, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)

Carlisle's Restaurant 470 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Carlisle's Restaurant. By popular request we’ll have suggested topics for discussion each month, to be posted here a few days before the event. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for non-theists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids)

Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits, Kentwood 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Kentwood

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for CafĂ© Inquiry events …

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CafĂ© Inquiry (ONLINE) – Marriage and Adoption – Repugnant Transactions?

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) How does society decide what can be bought and sold? Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth has written a book titled Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work, in which he introduces the concept of “repugnant transactions” …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Flint)

Grand Blanc Tap Bar & Grill 3021 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, United States

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for CafĂ© Inquiry events …

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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids) – There is No Anti-Memetics Division by QNTM

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. We are reading There is No Anti-Memetics Division by QNTM for our August 28th meeting. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find …

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