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The excitement, the fun, the drama - experience Maestro Impro(TM), the most famous theatresports format across the world! Improvisors from Vienna’s vibrant improv scene will be joined by international guests to fight for the audience’s favor. The show has an elimination structure, where randomly chosen improvisors play scenes with each other. The directors set up the scenes, which will be scored by the audience. The players given the highest scores continue while those with lower numbers leave the show. This goes on for several rounds until only one improvisor remains - the Maestro. You can also be part of the show - if you want! The directors will host a free warm-up workshop for all contestants to get to know each other. And we invite everyone to join us for this workshop. At the end, we will ask for volunteers and pick a few participants to go on stage with the already set cast. This offer is open for all levels of impro, even beginners! This time the warm-up will be led by our directors Shawn Fisher and Hanna Scharf- If you do not get selected, you will need a ticket to see the show. And since there can only be a few lucky ones, we advise you to buy your tickets now (you get your money back if you are selected): [Buy Ticket](https://maestro.viennaimprov.org/)[!](https://www.yesticket.org/event/de/maestro-impro-comedy-show-08-11-22/) You need to RSVP to this event if you want to participate in the warm-up! The participation in the warm-up does not guarantee a spot in the show, it only gets you a chance.

**THIS MEETUP WILL BE IN-PERSON** 🕺 **What to expect:** 🗣️ Two or Three speakers 👥 Meet old and new friends from the community 🌯 Free food 🎉 Open-end and free drinks afterwards ✔️ Just RSVP! Agenda: * 17:30 - Doors open * 18:00 - Welcome by willhaben * 18:10 - First talk * 18:55 - Break * 19:05 - Second talk * 19:50 - 🎉 Open-end 👂 **Talks:** 🗣️ Eva Schwarz **The life of an incident at willhaben** 🗣️ Patrick Favre **Breaking Up with My Default Stack** 🧑‍💻 **Speakers:** **Eva Schwarz** \- Software Engineer and Tribe Lead with \~15 years of experience bringing PM ideas to life\, fighting bugs\, facing incidents\, and still being amazed by how beautiful code can be\. I’ve been with willhaben for 6 years\, currently supporting the mission of breaking the monolith and migrating our search engine\. *Talk description:* What happens behind the scenes when the lights blink red at Austria’s largest marketplace? This talk takes you on the full journey of an incident at willhaben - from the adrenaline of the first pager alarm to the relief of the fix, and finally, the crucial post-mortem. We will explore how we turn chaos into structured response, practice a blameless culture, and use every outage as fuel to build a more resilient platform. Join us to see how we ensure that a software failure today leads to a stronger system tomorrow. **Patrick Favre** \- Software engineer with 15\+ years of experience\, starting with Java and evolving toward cloud\-native architectures\. Currently a Lead Developer at Senacor Technologies, focused on building scalable systems in complex enterprise environments, with a strong interest in how cloud requirements are changing the way we choose our tech stacks. *Talk description:* As software has moved toward cloud-native and cloud-first architectures, the constraints and priorities of our systems have changed. In this talk, I’ll explore how that shift reshaped the way I evaluate technologies - as a Java developer at heart - and why I sometimes choose alternatives to the JVM, while still seeking the strengths I value from the Java ecosystem. Location, Food & Drinks are **sponsored** **by willhaben 🫶** willhaben is the largest digital marketplace and one of the biggest websites in Austria with more than 4 million users per month\* and more than 13 million ads in real estate, cars, jobs and marketplace (\*ÖWA 2025-II). Our successful concept is based on strong regional content and a modern, clear page structure with a detailed categorization of the ads. The easy usage, the fast search results and the exclusive focus on the online advertising business ensure a clear profile of the offer and a high user acceptance. We are true team players with a wide variety of talent, and we support each other to achieve the best results for our users and customers. Our open office space, including a large kitchen and sunny terrace ensures a very familiar working atmosphere. There are regular joint activities such as team buildings, after work gatherings and other company events. Find out more about us: [https://jobsbei.willhaben.at/](https://jobsbei.willhaben.at/ "https://jobsbei.willhaben.at/") \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Can't find what you like?** **Got something to say?** 📢 Send us your thoughts for the next event [here](https://form.typeform.com/to/PbU9ma4x)! Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we’d love to have you share your insights at one of our upcoming events. Interested in giving a talk? Let us know! Our formats: • Full talks (\~30 to 45 min.) • Short talks (\~15 min.)

Willkommen bei *"Build & Connect"*, dem Treffpunkt für Selbstständige und alle, die es werden wollen – organisiert von Gründerio. English description below. Dieses kostenfreie Event richtet sich an Menschen, die selbstständig sind und ihre Reise mit neuen Perspektiven, wertvollen Kontakten und spannenden Insights bereichern möchten. Natürlich sind auch alle willkommen, die sich noch in der Planungsphase ihrer Selbstständigkeit befinden! **Das erwartet dich bei unserem Meetup:** 🌟 **Paneltalk**: "Agentur aufbauen, aber wie?" Drei Perspektiven auf Wachstum, Team & Positionierung in Zeiten von KI Agentur ist nicht gleich Agentur. Und es gibt nicht den einen richtigen Weg, ein Unternehmen aufzubauen. Beim nächsten Gründerio Meetup sprechen wir mit drei Agenturinhaber:innen, die ganz unterschiedliche Wege gegangen sind. Im Panel geht es um: • Wie und wann der Schritt vom Freelancer zur Agentur sinnvoll ist • Was sich verändert, wenn plötzlich ein Team da ist • Welche Strukturen und Systeme beim Wachstum wirklich helfen • Wie sich Agenturen heute in Zeiten von KI positionieren • Und warum nicht jeder skalieren *muss*, aber jede:r bewusst entscheiden sollte 🎤 **Mit dabei sind:** **Johanna Lederer (Studio Ardē)** Vom Freelancer-Start zur eigenen Agentur **Mathias Böhm (Artline Design)** Einblicke in den Aufbau und die Führung eines größeren Teams sowie die Herausforderungen, die mit Wachstum kommen. **Lauren Klocker (Boxquadrat)** Ein Co-Founder-Setup mit eigener Dynamik Im Anschluss gibt es Raum für Fragen, Diskussionen und Networking in entspannter Atmosphäre. 🤝 **Austausch auf Augenhöhe:** In einer entspannten Atmosphäre kannst du dich mit Gleichgesinnten vernetzen, Ideen austauschen und von den Erfahrungen anderer profitieren. 🍹 **Gechillte Atmosphäre:** Uns ist wichtig, dass du dich wohlfühlst und Spaß hast. Wenn sich daraus ein neuer Geschäftskontakt oder eine Zusammenarbeit entwickelt – umso besser! 🚀 **Unser Ziel:** Wir möchten dir nicht nur die Möglichkeit bieten, neue Leute kennenzulernen und echte Verbindungen zu schaffen, sondern dir auch praktische Werkzeuge an die Hand geben, die deinen unternehmerischen Alltag erleichtern und dein Business optimieren. Wir freuen uns darauf, dich bei unserem nächsten Treffen in Wien willkommen zu heißen. Lass uns zusammen lernen, wachsen und die Reise als Selbstständige gestalten. **Follow us!** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/82057598/admin/dashboard/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gruenderio/?next=%2F) \| [Whatsapp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kyi26Bl7v8S6MwZb5VJNmT) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome to *"Build & Connect"*, the meet-up for entrepreneurs and everyone aspiring to become one – hosted by Gründerio. This free event is tailored for self-employed individuals looking to enrich their journey with fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and inspiring insights. Of course, those still in the planning stages of self-employment are also warmly invited! Here’s what awaits you at our meet-up: 🌟 **Panel Discussion (in German!): “Building an Agency — But How?”** Three Perspectives on Growth, Team, and Positioning in the Age of AI Not all agencies are created equal. And there’s no single right way to build a business. At the next Gründerio Meetup, we’ll be talking with three agency owners who have taken very different paths. The panel will cover: • How and when it makes sense to make the leap from freelancer to agency • What changes when you suddenly have a team • Which structures and systems really help with growth • How agencies position themselves today in the age of AI • And why not everyone has to scale—but everyone should make a conscious decision 🎤 Joining us are: Johanna Lederer (Studio Ardē) From freelance beginnings to her own agency Mathias Böhm (Artline Design) Insights into building and leading a larger team, as well as the challenges that come with growth. Lauren Klocker (Boxquadrat) A co-founder setup with its own dynamic Afterward, there will be time for questions, discussions, and networking in a relaxed atmosphere. 🤝 **Exchange:** Connect with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere, exchange ideas, and learn from the experiences of others. 🍹 **Chilled Atmosphere:** We want you to feel comfortable and enjoy yourself. If this leads to a new business connection or collaboration – even better! 🚀 **Our Goal:** Not only do we aim to help you meet new people and build meaningful connections, but we also want to provide you with practical tools to simplify your entrepreneurial journey and optimize your business. We’re excited to welcome you to our next event in Vienna. Let’s learn, grow, and shape the journey of self-employment together. **Follow us!** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/82057598/admin/dashboard/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gruenderio/?next=%2F) \| [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kyi26Bl7v8S6MwZb5VJNmT) **Disclaimer:** This event will be recorded with photo, video, and audio material. By attending, you consent to the use of this material, including for later promotional purposes. By reserving your ticket, you agree to being contacted by Gründerio.

***Is a strong sense of personal identity helpful in understanding the world and others?*** *Or does it inevitably distort what we see? How much can we shape our identity and how should it be done?* In this session of **Marginal Thoughts**, we will consider the role of personal identity - 'the self' - in making sense of the world. Before our different selves make sense of this topic, we'll read three short pieces: * A short story by Andy Weir: ["The Egg"](https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg.html) (\~10 min; alternative: [animated adaptation by Kurzgesagt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fcK_fRYaI)) * An essay by Paul Graham: ["Keep Your Identity Small"](https://paulgraham.com/identity.html) (\~8 min) * A poem by Stanley Kunitz: ["The Layers"](https://poets.org/poem/layers) (\~2 min) In these, Andy Weir diagnoses the universe with multiple personality disorder, Paul Graham urges people to do a 'Marie Kondo' on their identities, and Stanley Kunitz likens himself to a lasagna. **How to prepare** Please read all the materials in advance. As you do, try to identify at least one point of curiosity, confusion, or uncertainty - these will be natural starting points for our discussion. **What to expect** This is an in-person, conversational meetup in English. The goal isn't to debate, lecture, or "confess" - it’s to explore ideas and leave with better questions than we arrived with. **Optional stuff for the extra curious** Julia Galef in her book ["The Scout Mindset"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scout_Mindset) examines the relationship between identity and truth-seeking, and expands on the idea of keeping one's identity small (the most relevant chapter is also the topic of [this animated short](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxqTOm3TzsY)). When it comes to identity, Borges made it too difficult to choose a single piece (e.g., "The Nothingness of Personality", "Borges and I", "The Other", etc.). For the interested, [this Marginalian article](https://www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/03/the-nothingness-of-personality-borges/) offers a tempting rabbit hole of links.

Dear artists We will draw a new male model! See you all there!

Want to make a real difference, but not sure how? [Effective Altruism](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/) is a community of people who think carefully about how to do the most good in the world. We're curious, open-minded, and always up for a good conversation. This is a casual get-together to connect, chat, and meet new people. Whether you're a long-time regular or just stumbled across EA for the first time, everyone is welcome! Come say hi! No experience needed, no commitment required.

For 2026, we are starting our third year meeting every second Tuesday to mingle and get some ideas rolling. If you were not able to join us last time, come network, share stories, and meet some new people to crew or talent for your next project. We need to change venues occasionally due to other sceduled events, so be sure to check the location (If you get to the venue early, tell them you are with the "FILMMAKER'S GROUP" at 20:00- thanks) \*Meetup has more than doubled its fees for organizers planning events, to compensate for the added admin cost, we are putting out a tip jar at every event and asking for a 2-5€ donation per attendee. Not required, but definitely appreciated. PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: When: Tuesday at 20:00 where: Das Biero Florianigasse 46 1080 [https://www.das-biero.at/contact](https://www.das-biero.at/contact) --please be sure to sign up and cancel if you cannot make it, so we can be respectful to the venue.

Welcome to our cozy **The Psychology and Personal Growth Circle** which is part of the Social Book Club! We will meet to discuss the book “**Antifragile**" (426 pages) written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The idea is to connect with like minded readers that love to grow and get to know themselves better through reading and especially applying knowledge from books. We meet up once a month and talk about our progress applying knowledge from a certain book and our experience. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation **MUT**. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. Book Description: In The Black Swan Taleb outlined a problem; in *Antifragile* he offers a definitive solution: how to gain from disorder and chaos while being protected from fragilities and adverse events. For what he calls the "antifragile" is one step beyond robust, as it benefits from adversity, uncertainty and stressors, just as human bones get stronger when subjected to stress and tension. See you then! All the best Sebastian

This is a group for meeting new people, eating brunch, and having discussions about science, life, philosophy, politics, and people. Anybody is free to join, and we charge no fees. This discussion group aims to have the absolute minimal level of structure necessary to ensure the conversation remains engaging to the majority of people present. In particular, we \*don't\* have fixed order of speaking or timed statements. So far, the balance we've struck is enforcing hand raising when conversation gets intense in order to minimize interruption, and to give the chair (me!) the power to occasionally call a snap election on the conversation topic.

🔸Join us every **Wednesday** from **18:00** to **20:30** at "La Villa Atelier", Hasenauerstraße 38, 1190, Vienna, for our **instructed** figure drawing session. Each session starts with a 30 minute demonstration showcasing all necessary tools and skillsets for a successful figure drawing. In-depth feedback is offered if desired by the participant. We will go over all fundamental drawing skillsets. Price: **150€** for **5 sessions** **105€** for **3 sessions** **80€** for **2 sessions** Limited spots available.

**Hello there! I would like to ask everyone who RSVPs to send me a message here on Meetup and change your profile setting to allow me to reply - this is needed because the message sending to people who RSVPd on Meetup proved to be a disaster and a few days before the event I would like to send you the exact address and ask you to confirm your RSVP. Thank you!** *In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...* *During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?* Everyone is welcome, we will explain the rules before the game! One round is roughly 30-90 minutes and we plan to play several rounds. The language of this event is English. I will send the exact address to the people who RSVP'd - it will close to Westbahnhof. Please only RSVP if you intend to join. See you there! :-)

**Kurz gesagt "Linien und Schatten -Workshop":** Wenn du eine transformative Erfahrung machen möchtest, die deine Zeichenfähigkeiten verbessert und dir hilft, dein Talent zu entdecken, bist du hier genau richtig. **Das Kohle-Kulli-Graphit Workshop.** Wir treffen uns jeden **Donnerstag** von 18:30 bis 21:00 Uhr im **Atelier La Villa**, Hasenauerstraße 38, 1190 Wien, **Du hast die Möglichkeit:** … **Zeichentechniken** mit verschiedenen Medien (Graphit, Kohle und Stifte) zu entwickeln … deine **visuelle Wahrnehmung** zu verändern und zu verbessern … **Bilder zu schaffen**, von abstrakt bis fotorealistisch … abzuschalten, zu meditieren und einer **kreativen Aktivität nachzugehen** Wenn du bereits zeichnen kannst, aber dein volles Potenzial noch nicht ausgeschöpft hast, **ist dies der richtige Workshop für dich.** In den 5 Lektionen à 2,5 Stunden werden wir viele Arten von Übungen durchführen, die darauf abzielen, die Wahrnehmung von Linien, Formen und dreidimensionalen Volumen zu entwickeln. Wir werden uns im freien Zeichnen und in der gestischen Zeichnung üben. Wir werden lernen, wie man mit Stift, Bleistift und Kohle Tonwertskalen erstellt. Wir werden nützliche Hilfsmittel zur Wahrnehmung von Tonwerten entwickeln und lernen, wie man Zeichnungen anhand von Referenzbildern erstellt, überträgt oder vergrößert. Natürlich werden wir in nur 5 Lektionen unser Bestes tun, um deinen Wunsch, die Kunst des Zeichnens zu erlernen, zu erfüllen, aber unser Angebot wird mit dem Kauf von 2 oder 3 Blöcken à 5 Lektionen immer vorteilhafter. Du musst dich nicht im Voraus entscheiden, du kannst deine Erfahrungen mit dem ersten Block machen und wenn du zufrieden bist, kannst du weitermachen und die folgenden Blöcke erhalten einen reduzierten Preis. **Hier sind unsere Preise:** **1 Block** (5 Lektionen) **kostet 150 €**. (12,5 Stunden) **2 Blöcke** (10 Lektionen) **kosten 280 €.** **3 Blöcke (15 Lektionen**) kosten **390 €**. **Falls du aus irgendeinem Grund nicht fünfmal kommen kannst**, die Preise für: 3 Sitzungen kosten **105 €** oder 2 Sitzungen kosten **80 €** . **"Linien und Schatten".** Das Kohle-Kulli-Graphit Workshop. Lerne zeichnen mit Freude, schärfe deine Wahrnehmung und entdecken deine Fähigkeit zu zeichnen. **Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.** **Materialien für den Kurs:** Bleistifte, Kohle, Kugelschreiber, Radiergummis. Zeichenpapier oder Skizzenblock **[Atelier La Villa](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722413698382263)**[, Hasenauerstraße 38, 1190 Vienna.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722413698382263)

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Heyho and welcome to our cozy Science Fiction Circle which is part of the Social Book Club! We meet every month to discuss one book (or short story). This time we read Stanisław Lem's novelette **"The futurological congress"** from 1971. We meet at IKEA Westbahnhof at JOE&JOE'S in the 5th floor. Drinks and food can be bought there.

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)

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Join us for one of our favorite hikes this Tuesday (4/21/26) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hoover Dam Scenic Trail, starting at the west end of the dam. This hike includes some paved paths/roads along with some dirt trails, with a few beautiful views of the reservoir. Join us for this 2 mile hike, finding us in the parking lot at the corner of Sunbury and Smoke Burr.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD