Persuasion

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! *** This Is a special edition. A film crew will come over and put a part of the event on oktotv. *** 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! :)

**All info and registration: [https://www.iicv.at/community-event](https://www.iicv.at/community-event)** Join us for a night of socialising with your favourite improv-people Bring your own drinks and some snacks to share, and meet some old and new faces of the improv community in Vienna. There may or may not be some improv games, depending on the mood, but the primary goal is just getting to know each other and networking in a chill environment :) If you can no longer make it, please update your attendance so we know how many people to expect!

Bist du bereit für einen unvergesslichen musikalischen Abend mitten in Wien? [SingAlong - Das große Mitsing-Event](https://singalong.de/) lädt dich ein, gemeinsam mit Hunderten von Menschen die größten Hits aus den 80er und frühen 90er zu singen und längst vergessene Erinnerungen wieder aufleben zu lassen! Die Songauswahl und der Moderator vor Ort sorgen für ein unvergessliches Mitsing-Erlebnis! Alle Songtexte werden zum Mitsingen auf einer großen Leinwand visualisiert. Entfliehe dem Alltag und reise mit uns zurück in die 80er und frühen 90er Jahre! Schwelge in vergessen geglaubten Erinnerungen und schaffe gemeinsam mit hunderten Gleichgesinnten neue wunderbare Momente! Bei der Song-Auswahl wurde darauf geachtet, dass für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei ist. Alle Lieder wurden auf Bekanntheit und Mitsingtauglichkeit getestet. Dazu gibt es interessante Fakten, Infos und Anekdoten zu den Songs vom Moderator! Zeitlicher Ablauf Einlass: 20:00 Uhr - Beginn: 20:30 Uhr - Ende: ca. 22:30 Uhr Melde dich jetzt alleine oder gemeinsam mit Freund:innen zum SingAlong in Wien an und mache dich auf eine musikalische Reise! Achtung: Die Plätze sind begrenzt - sichere dir rechtzeitig deinen Platz bei diesem einzigartigen Mitsing-Event. Jetzt anmelden und dabei sein: [https://singalong.de/](https://singalong.de/)

**Pause. Sense. Feel. Transform.** **Anger, rage, and frustration are part of being human. Yet when left unchecked, they can hijack our nervous system, cloud communication, and strain our relationships.** **This two-part experiential workshop series offers a grounded, science based path to meeting anger with awareness; and transforming it into clarity, empathy, and compassion.** **Blending neuroscience, mindfulness practices, embodied movement, and mindful communication tools, we explore how anger affects the body and brain; and how it can become a powerful gateway to self understanding and deeper connection with others.** **Through guided meditation, reflective journaling, gentle movement, visualisation, pair and group exercises, you’ll learn how to rechannel stress, regulate your nervous system, and engage with conflict in a more conscious and compassionate way.** **Part 1: Rechanneling Stress and Understanding Our Needs** **We all experience anger and frustration, when we feel disrespected, unheard, or blocked from reaching our goals. These emotions can feel overwhelming and have a strong impact on our nervous system and well-being. How can we navigate these moments without being overtaken by them?** **In this first workshop, we focus on understanding anger from the inside out. We explore how emotional hijacking and chronic stress work in the brain and body, and how our internal narratives and unmet needs fuel reactive patterns. With curiosity** **and compassion, we begin to transform anger into self-awareness and self-care.** **You’ll explore:** **● The neuroscience of anger, rage, stress response, and emotional hijacking** **● How bodily sensations and internal narratives shape anger** **● Identifying the feelings and unmet needs behind frustration** **● How to rechannel anger through breath, visualisation, and gentle movement** **● Using mindful self-talk and mantras to express needs** **● Cultivating self-compassion as a foundation for clarity and regulation** **The Mindful BAse x Villa Vida** **Where science meets mindfulness – for awareness, connection, and community.** **At The Mindful BAse, we believe that mindfulness is not only a personal practice, but also a powerful way to strengthen relationships, communities, and our connection with our environment. Founded in Vienna in 2025, our mission is simple: to bring people together,** **foster well-being, and cultivate a community rooted in awareness, kindness, compassion and** **respect.** **Through our collaboration with Villa Vida, we are excited to present a series of science-based mindfulness workshops designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, nurture learning and reflection for supporting the local queer community. We create spaces where** **ancient practices meet modern insights, offering sessions that combine yoga, meditation, neuroscience, communication tools in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space. Each workshop invites you to slow down, connect, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others – grounded in both science and lived experience.** **All identities, bodies, and levels of experience are welcome.** **[https://themindfulbase.com](https://themindfulbase.com/)** **[https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base)** **[https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base](https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base)** **Registration:** **[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckePQuhI-pydwGvKms1btW6JQHxnBvpX20HpkyrxGpniBW7A/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckePQuhI-pydwGvKms1btW6JQHxnBvpX20HpkyrxGpniBW7A/viewform)**

A gentle space to slow down and unwind at the end of the week. This session is designed to help you release stress, calm the nervous system, and transition softly into the weekend through guided relaxation and subtle live sound. No experience needed. Just come, lie down, listen, and rest. Open to everyone.

Friday, true friends and Radisson. We do not need more! Our lovely and favourite location - the Radisson Blue Style Hotel at Herrengasse 12, 1010 Vienna, right next to the U3 Herrengasse station invites us! 🙌. Friday is time to go out. We are convinced that it will be again a fantastic evening starting with new faces! It’s the perfect opportunity to chat and have a wonderful evening with fellow friends! 💃🕺 Sign up only if you attend! And pay immediately while ordering a drink at the bar! Make sure to follow us on Insta [Making Friends in Vienna](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna?igsh=ZndyM3k2enZhcTAw) to stay in the loop on all upcoming events! 📲 Check out our Insta Story where to find us after 7pm on the event's date. Got questions? DM us on Instagram. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 One last thing: If you can’t make it, please let us know by signing off at the meet-up: important! 🙏and please contribute with ordering at least one drink. No drink at all is not acceptable! Enjoy your Friday night, and see you soon! 🥳 Making Friends in Vienna

Fridays in Vienna deserve a better ritual. ✨ **Friday Social Club** is the easy start to your weekend - a relaxed night made for genuine conversations and a great atmosphere. On **17 April** **\|** **from 7PM**, we’re meeting at **Drei Bögen**. Expect drinks, low background music and an open, friendly crowd - no business talk, no elevator pitches. Drop by for one drink or stay longer. Come alone or bring a friend - you’ll fit in either way. **Good to know:** * Please RSVP only if you’re coming. If plans change, update your RSVP. * Be respectful and inclusive - let’s keep the vibe great. Follow us on Instagram: **[@vienna.networking](https://www.instagram.com/vienna.networking/)**

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

Jenseits des Oberflächlichen **Bist du es leid, dich nur über das Wetter oder Belanglosigkeiten zu unterhalten?** **Wünschst du dir Gespräche, die inspirieren und wirklich etwas in dir bewegen?** Dann lade ich dich herzlich zu den nächsten „Spirituellen Gesprächen“ ein – einer zweistündigen Zusammenkunft für alle, die auf der Suche nach Antworten, Orientierung sowie tieferem Sinn und Erfüllung im Leben sind – und dabei auch Gleichgesinnte kennenlernen möchten, aus denen vielleicht sogar neue Freundschaften entstehen. Entdecke und erlebe, wie du im Jetzt leben kannst – jenseits der begrenzenden Wahrnehmung der fünf Sinne und des Denkens – um ein erfülltes, sinnvolles und spirituelles Leben zu führen. Wir teilen Einsichten und Impulse, die dir helfen können, ein sinnerfülltes Leben zu führen. Diese Gespräche basieren auf keiner bestimmten spirituellen oder religiösen Richtung. Ich bin **Dieter Langenecker**, ein spiritueller Begleiter und Moderator für tiefgründige Gespräche. Seit vielen Jahren unterstütze ich Menschen dabei, ihren eigenen Weg zu finden, innere Klarheit zu gewinnen und ein Leben zu gestalten, das sie wirklich erfüllt. Schau' dir dazu dieses kurze **[Video](https://youtu.be/_BN4Ch42EUk)** an. Ein Nachmittag für **tiefe Gespräche**, **Offenheit** und **echte Verbindung**. Lass dich sich inspirieren, begegne Gleichgesinnten und genieße eine herzliche Atmosphäre. Für **Kaffee, Tee, Gebäck und Getränke** ist gesorgt. **Beitrag:** € 15,- pro Person (zur Deckung der Kosten für Kaffee/Tee, gesunde Süßigkeiten und die Raummiete) Teilnehmer aus verschiedenen Meetup-Gruppen kommen zusammen — wobei die Gesamtgruppe bewusst klein gehalten wird (max 15 Personen). Ich freue mich auf dich. **Dieter Langenecker** [www.langenecker.com](www.langenecker.com)

> **A beautiful chamber music program for violin and piano! Let yourself get enchanted by works from Fauré, Brahms, and Grieg.** You can pay cash at the door. We would be happy to see many of you attend! Please note: there is limited seating, so if you cannot make it, please be polite and cancel in time so someone else can take your place. How to reach us: U6 Josefstädter Straße Lines 2, 46: Brunnenmarkt

✨ Die letzte Zeit war intensiv und herausfordernd? Finde zurück in dein Gleichgewicht – komm in deinen Körper und spüre wieder mehr Leichtigkeit. Dieser Workshop richtet sich an Frauen, die nach herausfordernden Zeiten wieder mehr in ihre Kraft finden und in Verbindung mit sich selbst kommen möchten. In einem geschützten, achtsamen Rahmen öffnet sich ein Erlebnisraum, in dem du über sanfte Bewegung in Tuchschaukeln, Körperwahrnehmung und kreativen Ausdruck deinen Körper wieder bewusster spüren kannst. Die Kombination aus rhythmischer Bewegung, freiem Erleben und kreativen Impulsen unterstützt dich dabei, vom Kopf wieder mehr in den Körper zu finden, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Lebendigkeit zu entdecken. 💛 **Was dich erwartet:** ✨ sanfte Bewegung in Tuchschaukeln 🌿 Körperwahrnehmung & achtsame Impulse 🎨 kreativer Ausdruck 🤍 ein geschützter Raum für dich Du brauchst keine Vorerfahrung – alles darf in deinem eigenen Tempo entstehen, ohne Druck oder Leistungsanspruch. 👭 kleiner Kreis (max. 6 Teilnehmerinnen) 💶 25 € (Einführungsrunde) 📩 Anmeldung (verbindlich) bis spätestens 17.4. mit einer Zusage hier oder einer Nachricht direkt an mich. Bitte schreib mir auch, wenn du jemanden mitbringen möchtest. ❓ Hast du Fragen? Dann melde dich gern bei mir. Ich freue mich auf dich 🤍 Deine Konny

Jenseits des Oberflächlichen **Bist du es leid, dich nur über das Wetter oder Belanglosigkeiten zu unterhalten?** **Wünschst du dir Gespräche, die inspirieren und wirklich etwas in dir bewegen?** Dann lade ich dich herzlich zu den nächsten „Spirituellen Gesprächen“ ein – einer zweistündigen Zusammenkunft für alle, die auf der Suche nach Antworten, Orientierung sowie tieferem Sinn und Erfüllung im Leben sind – und dabei auch Gleichgesinnte kennenlernen möchten, aus denen vielleicht sogar neue Freundschaften entstehen. Entdecke und erlebe, wie du im Jetzt leben kannst – jenseits der begrenzenden Wahrnehmung der fünf Sinne und des Denkens – um ein erfülltes, sinnvolles und spirituelles Leben zu führen. Wir teilen Einsichten und Impulse, die dir helfen können, ein sinnerfülltes Leben zu führen. Diese Gespräche basieren auf keiner bestimmten spirituellen oder religiösen Richtung. Ich bin **Dieter Langenecker**, ein spiritueller Begleiter und Moderator für tiefgründige Gespräche. Seit vielen Jahren unterstütze ich Menschen dabei, ihren eigenen Weg zu finden, innere Klarheit zu gewinnen und ein Leben zu gestalten, das sie wirklich erfüllt. Schau' dir dazu dieses kurze **[Video](https://youtu.be/_BN4Ch42EUk)** an. Ein Nachmittag für **tiefe Gespräche**, **Offenheit** und **echte Verbindung**. Lass dich sich inspirieren, begegne Gleichgesinnten und genieße eine herzliche Atmosphäre. Für **Kaffee, Tee, Gebäck und Getränke** ist gesorgt. **Beitrag:** € 15,- pro Person (zur Deckung der Kosten für Kaffee/Tee, gesunde Süßigkeiten und die Raummiete) Teilnehmer aus verschiedenen Meetup-Gruppen kommen zusammen — wobei die Gesamtgruppe bewusst klein gehalten wird (max 15 Personen). Ich freue mich auf dich. **Dieter Langenecker** [www.langenecker.com](www.langenecker.com)

We’ll gather for easy, open conversations—no small talk required. Expect a laid-back vibe, a few thoughtful prompts to get things flowing, and plenty of space to just be yourself and connect. If the group feels like it, we’ll continue the evening with a casual dinner at a nearby spot. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s see where the conversation takes us.

Sign-up: https://villavida.at/event/the-art-of-drag-face-with-discount-liquor/ Drag starts with transformation. In this workshop, you work with makeup as a tool for building character, expression, and identity. Discount Liquor shares techniques used on stage and guides participants through the process of creating a drag look while shaping the persona behind the face. Participants explore: •⁠ ⁠Basic drag makeup structure •⁠ ⁠Contour and highlight for stage presence •⁠ ⁠Eye design and dramatic expression •⁠ ⁠Lip shapes and face framing •⁠ ⁠Using color, texture, and exaggeration •⁠ ⁠Developing a drag persona through visual choices The session focuses on experimentation. Try new shapes, new ideas, and new characters. The goal centers on the exploration of craft and identity. \| Participants bring: •⁠ ⁠Their own makeup kit if available •⁠ ⁠A mirror if possible •⁠ ⁠Curiosity and willingness to experiment Beginners welcome. No drag experience required. Discount Liquor brings stage experience, humor, and a sharp artistic eye to guide participants through the process. The workshop creates a supportive space to play with transformation and creative expression. Join us for an afternoon of brushes, glitter, and persona building at Villa Vida.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

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)

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan