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Language Exchange over a drink. This is a free event and we welcome local and expats to come for a chat and some good company. Languages👂🏻💋: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese (and more depending on the attendees) **Topics🗣 : How to make new friends as an adult** **Location: The Sky Lounge in the Victoria Hotel** We have certified Chinese and English teachers here who also speak Spanish and Japanese. We are looking for Arabic-speakers or anyone who wishes to practice these languages or just to connect. We choose a different place every week and this time *a roof top cafe* in Al Saad. Participants will be put in different tables based on number of people and langauge-pairs and swap places from time to time. *As customary to support local business, one order is a good practice. Participants are responsible for paying for their own drinks and any order.* *Look for a blonde Asian girl when you get there!!*

Join us for a relaxed evening of games, fun, and great company during the week. ***While we are aware of the current situation in the region, life goes on, and sometimes the best thing we can do is support one another and continue building community.*** To keep things comfortable and safe, this event will be limited to a smaller group during this period. This gathering is open to locals and expats alike, perfect for meeting new friends while enjoying card games, chess, and other fun board games. The idea is simple: play, chat, and unwind together. 📍 **Location:** Adam Coffee Shop ⌚ **Time:** 7:30–9:30 PM 👥 **Vibe:** Chill, social, and lightly competitive (in a fun way!) 🎟 **Entrance Fee:** 10 QAR (cash only) ☕ **Minimum Order:** One drink or food item We’ll rotate between games and tables depending on the number of participants so everyone has a chance to meet and play with different people. Feel free to bring your own games to share! As the café kindly hosts us, we encourage everyone to support them by ordering at least one drink or food item. For those who prefer healthier choices, the café also offers sugar-free drinks and food options. **Note:** Based on previous experiences where some attendees did not place orders and misused shared resources, we have introduced a small entrance fee to help maintain a respectful and positive environment. The fee will also contribute to supporting the community, including providing food for stray cats. Come by, relax, and enjoy a friendly evening together.

✨ Photo Walk 📸 🎀 ✨ A special gathering exclusively for our community members to create a cozy circle to share creativity and calm moments. 🧚‍♀️ The Plan: 1. Meet & Walk: We’ll gather at a designated spot and enjoy a sunset 🌅 photo walk using your personal devices (about an hour or less). 1. Share Your Best: Send your favorite shot to the organizer. 1. Print & Rate: The organizer will print one photo per member. On the back, we’ll rate each other’s work. 1. Celebrate Creativity: The member with the highest-rated photo will be treated to a coffee ☕️ by the group. 1. Coffee time: After our creative/physical session, we’ll settle into a coffee shop to sip and relax. Note on Contributions: • Each member is kindly asked to bring two 10 QR bills: 1. First 10 QR → envelope ✉️ to cover the cost of printing sheets (70 QR total). 1. Second 10 QR → for the winner’s coffee ☕️ Take care ladies 🌸

Midweek plans sorted! Join us for a **casual dinner and social evening** in West Bay—great food, easy conversations, and travel stories. 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 15 April 2026 🕖 **Time:** 6:00 PM onwards 🍽️ **Part 1: Dinner @ The Chippy (Tornado Tower)** Enjoy a classic **fish & chips night** at this popular spot—perfect comfort food to kick off the evening. https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nGujVSaTokqS5sn7 ☕ **Part 2: Chitchat & Travel Talk @ Cotti Coffee (Tornado Tower)** https://maps.app.goo.gl/1dggdWwJDQRMAp9Y8 After dinner, we’ll head nearby for coffee, relaxed conversations, and sharing travel experiences and ideas. ✨ **What to expect:** * Friendly, international crowd * Casual and welcoming vibe * Great mix of food + social + travel talk 👥 Open to all – come solo or with friends ✨ In collaboration with Couchsurfing Doha Community. Come for the fish & chips, stay for the stories, and enjoy a relaxed midweek hangout 🐟🍟✨ Please send private message or Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075 to join.

_Game: Basketball 🏀 _ _Duration:_ 1.5 hour _Number of players:_ 5 vs 5 _Objective:_ First team to reach 21 points wins; play till the 1-hour time limit expires. The team that wins the most matches will be declared the overall winner, making it a highly competitive and exciting game! _Sharing cost:_ Each player contributes 15 QAR.

[JOIN CHAT HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GiQ3TcOIaxM0kH1EYusvMh?mode=gi_t) *QMUNITY Movie: The Mummy* This is not the typical 'Mummy' movie, let's watch it together if you like thrill flicks! 📆 April 18, 2026 🕐 5:45 pm 📍NOVO Cinema 🏢 Souq Waquif 🧭https://share.google/uXltuxj1NkdsIJWJl 🎟 45qar ☕️ Coffee chat after movie! 💬 *JOIN US HERE!* https://chat.whatsapp.com/GiQ3TcOIaxM0kH1EYusvMh?mode=gi_t

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)