Streaming at Next!

Next meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

We are changing the streaming format at Next! Each streaming film will be followed two weeks later by a moderated discussion group that addresses the topic presented in the film. The discussion leader will present some relevant information and ideas to discuss based on the film. Join us for the streaming, the talk, or both! You do not need to attend the streaming in order to attend the talk and discussion.

Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 am  - The Last Kalinga Tattoo Artist

This documentary film takes us to the most remote village in the Philippines where intrepid travelers can find renowned traditional tattoo artist Whang Od. She is the last master of the art of traditional, hand-tapped Filipino tattoos. Length 25 minutes.

Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 am Moderated Discussion: Tattoo Art

Join us at Next for a discussion on tattoo art, which will be partly informed by the documentary, “The Last Kalinga Tattoo Artist” that was streamed at Next on July 14. This talk will not be limited to traditional tattoos, however, and the discussion will be open to all types of tattoo art and opinions thereon!

Tuesday, August 4 at 10:30 amThe Science of Happiness  

This film explores the meaning behind the iconic words “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” and questions what it means to pursue happiness. Length 52 minutes.

Tuesday, August 18 at 10:30 am Moderated Discussion: Happiness and the Science Behind It

This talk will be open to discussing all strategies that people pursue to achieve happiness, as well as exploring what happiness means both subjectively and objectively. Whether or not you watched the documentary, come and spend an hour at Next discussing happiness!

Location:
Birmingham Next