Open Mic

Ciao amici! Our meetup in Rome brings together friendly faces every Saturday at 7:30 PM. [[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzXKIQUFy6e0iG24XlTQUJ) ] We're mostly in our 20s and 30s, and we love a good chat Travelers, expats, and locals blend into a community that speaks all languages — especially kindness.

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

Golden Hour meetup! in colosseum! Make Friends in Rome!

Nella vita di ogni persona accadono delle coincidenze particolari. Questo evento si rivolge a coloro che sono curiosi di conoscere storie di coincidenze affascinanti e spesso miracolose. Avremo a disposizione dei libri che raccolgono decine di storie VERE di coincidenze. Sceglierò per voi le più belle. Tranquilli, nessuna noia: si leggono in tre minuti ciascuna! E le risate sono assicurate. Anche io racconterò le mie esperienze (non a caso ne sono molto appassionato) e daro' alcuni suggerimenti per avere qualche vantaggio. Ogni partecipante se vuole potrà farlo. L 'evento non ha scopo né di lucro né di vendita libri. Di solito possiamo occupare gratuitamente il tavolo della caffetteria; a volte basta consumare un semplice caffè. ( * Può sembrare una iniziativa strana, ma già anni fa il direttore di rai notte Gabriele La Porta raccoglieva le esperienze dei telespettatori, molte delle quali ha poi pubblicato in un libro).

[italiano sotto] Let’s switch up the scenery! After a long work week staring at our screens, it’s time to get some fresh air, log off, and soak up the Roman spring sun (I looked at the weather - it should be sunny!) ☀️ Join us on Saturday, April 18th for a relaxed outdoor picnic at Parco degli Acquedotti! This is the perfect chance to chill out, enjoy the beautiful aqueduct views, and connect with other digital nomads, remote workers, and locals in a completely different setting. **🥖 How it works (Potluck Style!):** To keep things simple and communal, we are doing this potluck style! We ask that everyone brings something to eat or drink to share with the group so we can create a massive feast. * **Drinks:** Grab a bottle of wine, some cold beers, or juice. * **Food:** Bring some easy-to-share snacks like chips, pizza al taglio, focaccia, cheese, or fruit. * **Essentials:** If you have a picnic blanket or a portable speaker, definitely bring it along! **📍 The Details:** * **Where:** Parco degli Acquedotti * **When:** Saturday, April 18th * **Time:** From 3:00 PM (15:00) onwards **Finding us:** Parks can be big! I will share a live location pin in our [WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJlhZNnJCUADruVOIeb4Vp?mode=gi_t) chat on Saturday afternoon so you can easily find exactly where we are sitting. Feel free to bring a friend, but please make sure everyone hits **RSVP** so we know how big of a spot to claim in the grass! See you in the park! 🍷🌿 Cambiamo aria! Dopo una lunga settimana di lavoro passata a fissare gli schermi, è ora di prendere una boccata d'aria fresca, disconnettersi e godersi il sole primaverile romano (ho guardato le previsioni, dovrebbe esserci il sole!) ☀️ Unitevi a noi sabato 18 aprile per un picnic rilassante all'aperto al Parco degli Acquedotti! È l'occasione perfetta per fare un po' di *chill*, godersi la bellissima vista sugli acquedotti e conoscere altri nomadi digitali, remote worker e local in un'atmosfera completamente diversa. 🥖 **Come funziona (Stile "Potluck" / Ognuno porta qualcosa!):** Per mantenere le cose semplici e conviviali, lo faremo in stile "potluck"! Chiediamo a tutti di portare qualcosa da mangiare o da bere da condividere con il gruppo, così da creare un banchetto enorme. * **Da bere:** Prendete una bottiglia di vino, delle birre fresche o dei succhi di frutta. * **Cibo:** Portate stuzzichini facili da condividere come patatine, pizza al taglio, focaccia, formaggio o frutta. * **Indispensabili:** Se avete un telo da picnic o una cassa bluetooth per la musica, portateli assolutamente! 📍 **I Dettagli:** * **Dove:** Parco degli Acquedotti * **Quando:** Sabato 18 aprile * **Orario:** Dalle 15:00 in poi * **Come trovarci:** I parchi sono grandi! Sabato pomeriggio condividerò la posizione in tempo reale (live location) nella nostra chat della [community su WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJlhZNnJCUADruVOIeb4Vp?mode=gi_t), così potrete trovare facilmente il nostro posto. Sentitevi liberi di portare amici, ma vi prego di far confermare a tutti la presenza (RSVP) così sappiamo quanto spazio occupare sul prato! Ci vediamo al parco! 🍷🌿

Talk with the Organizers: https://www.instagram.com/onlyfriendsrome?igsh=dXAxanY4bnpwZjRv https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTjDID9jBE1BV0SzaDd772 we are a international group most people are 23-35 yrs old around 30+ people come every saturday. english-italian language is always available.

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

An intimate space to write, reflect, an share with an international community *(Scroll for english)* Un nuovo appuntamento di Pignetismi dedicato alla scrittura e alla poesia, pensato come un momento di introspezione, condivisione e ascolto, nello stile di Pignetismi. 🗓 Domenica 19 aprile 2026 ⏰ 11:30 – 13:30 (puntuali) 📍 Eclipse Pigneto - Via Braccio da Montone 103, Roma ✨ Tema del mese **Exploring what we hide, what we see but not fully and the versions of reality we learn to live in.** **Partiremo dalla poesia** **📖 *We Lived Happily During the War* – Ilya Kaminsky** Una poesia potente e attuale che ci guiderà in una riflessione su consapevolezza, responsabilità e realtà percepita. 💬 Cosa faremo? – Esercizi di scrittura guidata – Momenti di condivisione (sempre facoltativi) – Conversazione e ascolto in un clima accogliente e internazionale Questo workshop **non è orientato alla produttività**, ma a vivere la scrittura come uno spazio personale di esplorazione e connessione. 🌿 Un safe space Non serve “saper scrivere”: è uno spazio aperto a tutti, senza giudizio, dove ogni voce è benvenuta. **🍽 Colazione** **La consumazione è obbligatoria per ringraziare la location che ci ospita.** **Sarà proposta una colazione a buffet al costo di 5€ (tutto incluso), da pagare direttamente al locale.** **🎟 Posti limitati** Un’occasione per rallentare, scrivere e condividere in modo autentico. ✍️✨ **Seguici su Instagram per non perderti nessun aggiornamento: [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")** **[Leggi la nostra newsletter per review, libri, film aggiornamenti](https://pignetismi.substack.com/ "https://pignetismi.substack.com/")** **A presto! :)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Pignetismi Writers & Poetry Club: Write & Connect** *An intimate space to write, reflect, and share with an international community* If you enjoy writing, reflecting, and connecting with new people in an international environment, this space is for you. A new Pignetismi gathering dedicated to writing and poetry, designed as a moment for introspection, sharing, and listening — in a safe and non-judgmental environment. 🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (please be on time) 📍 Eclipse Pigneto ✨ Theme of the month **Exploring what we hide, what we see but not fully, and the versions of reality we learn to live in.** We will start from the poem 📖 *We Lived Happily During the War* – Ilya Kaminsky A powerful and thought-provoking poem that will guide us in reflecting on awareness, responsibility, and perceived reality. 💬 What to expect – Guided writing exercises – Sharing moments (always optional) – Conversation and listening in a warm, international atmosphere This workshop is **not focused on productivity**, but on experiencing writing as a space for personal exploration and connection. 🌿 A safe space You don’t need to be “a writer”: this is an open, non-judgmental space where every voice is welcome. 🍽 Breakfast Consumption is mandatory to thank the venue hosting us. A **buffet breakfast will be available for €5 (all included)**, to be paid directly at the venue. 🎟 Limited spots A moment to slow down, write, and connect in an authentic way. ✍️✨ **Follow us on Instagram: [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") and [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")** **[Read our newsletter for more books, movies, updates](https://pignetismi.substack.com/ "https://pignetismi.substack.com/")** A gathering to read, listen, share, and feel a little more at home. 📚✨ See you soon!

⚠️At the entrance say "ONLYFRIENDS LIST"⚠️ For more info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lmov9GCZa2UEPGO7tmeGHB?mode=wwt Make Friends In the Best Location in Rome! Meetup starts 18:00 Buy 1 Drink Get FREE FOOD TICKET Buffet area starts 19:30-21:00

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

(EN below) Ciao! Ci incontriamo domenica il 19/04 alle 11:00 davanti al Cinema Troisi. Lì prendiamo un caffè al volo e andiamo a Porta Portese (dietro all'angolo) a fare street photography. Checklist: \- Fotocamera \(solo lo smartphone non va bene\!\!\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hi! We are meeting on Sunday April 19th at 11am in front of Cinema Troisi. We'll get an espresso at the bar and then head to Porta Portese, which is just around the corner. Checklist: \- A camera \(anything but a smartphone works\) See you soon!

Join us for a beautiful outdoor yoga session with a breathtaking view of the Colosseum. Take a moment to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful, open-air setting. The class will be held this Sunday April 19th, at 10:30 AM and is suitable for all levels. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Price: €15 per session cash/paypal/revolut We’d love to see you there🔆🔆🔆

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: Tristan Shae and friends return to entertain us and to warm the group up for our open mic session. February's Open Mic / Comedy Night was a smash hit and it's worth a second night. We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Please join us. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

**Talk Description** Coming soon **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

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)