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Header image: a still from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogue of the Carmelites. The year is 1600 or something. All music is church music. You can only write music for God. That’s the rule. What this one dude … Continue reading A Brief History of Opera
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Prestidigititis Memorial Thread Continue reading Prestidigititis Memorial Thread
Welcome to this week’s thread! As always, anything related to dating, relationships, intimacy and so on is fair game and welcome. And of course, as usual: This is supposed to be a space to talk about intimacy and sex and … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex (09/23/2026)
Here are today’s contestants: – Edward Tournier, a teacher from Brooklyn, New York; – Emily Burnham, a writer and editor from Bangor, Maine; and – Jennifer Leavey, a technical writer originally from Ashland, Massachusetts. Jennifer is a two-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Sept. 23
This is the Sportacados Discussion Thread, for talking about all things sports! Feel free to live-chat games, talk about the latest news and rumours, discuss sports history, and anything else that relates to watching other grown adults throw or hit … Continue reading Sportacados Discussion Thread for September 23-24, 2026
And yet I just can’t see to stop tolerably discussing Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 9/23/26
Welcome back to the weekly Tabletop Games thread! This thread is where we can talk about all kinds of RPGs, card games, board games, etc. Whether you gather around a physical table in the real world, or use a virtual … Continue reading The Tabletop Games Thread Changes Seasons (9/23/26)
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread – September 23rd 2026
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Last year I shared some of this in OT on the day of the Harvest Moon, but this year I wanted to share it with you all BEFORE the Harvest … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 23, 2026)
September 23rd is Key’s birthday, so this day thread is for him! In addition to being a member of SHINee, Key is an incredible solo artist, dancer, actor, and just an awesome person with great style. He’s dramatic, and funny, … Continue reading The 9/23 Key Day Thread
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 23-SEP-2026
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: Reading … Continue reading The Book Nook Accepts the Challenge
I once had Wednesday or you should say, she once had me Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread
“Lucifer’s Friend” is a song by Lucifer’s Friend from the album Lucifer’s Friend (1971) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Lucifer’s Friend by Lucifer’s Friend from Lucifer’s Friend Night Thread
I made a future map of Montreal’s subway (including projected expansions). I looked up population density, busiest bus lanes, places that would benefit from a subway station, etc. I have a document with all the street/x-street locations for those stations … Continue reading Future Montreal Subway
Here are today’s contestants: – Greg Fosheim, a healthcare attorney originally from Milbank, South Dakota; – Lauren Schiebel, a fiber artist from Hightstown, New Jersey; and – Jennifer Leavey, a technical writer originally from Ashland, Massachusetts. Jennifer is a one-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 22
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 09/22/2026
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Lauren Boebert denies alleged relationships with staffers: ‘I’m not a lesbian or bisexual’ Gay congressional candidate Chris Gallant won’t be shamed out of … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
What’s the best and worst part of writing? Are those two things the same for you? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread Talks Best and Worst
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Jafar Panahi. Highly recommended: The Mirror, … Continue reading Director Profile: Jafar Panahi
Happy equinox! The day and night are roughly equal today. Venus is at its brightest tonight, and the Full Harvest Moon is coming up on September 26th. The darkness descends on the north. Continue reading September Equinox Day Thread
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