Nerd Culture

Utilisons l'**intelligence collective** au service de l'optimisation personnelle ! Notre ambition en tant que "Cercle des Humains Augmentés Réunis" est de **maximiser notre potentiel** dans une quête de performance individuelle. En partageant nos expériences et idées, forgeons une communauté pour nous tirer les uns les autres vers le haut et **passer à l'action** **!** **Déroulé du meetup :** **19h** ==> accueil des participants **19h15** ==> début des discussions, sur des sujets tels que : * Santé physique, nutrition et sommeil * Gestion du stress, énergie, discipline et motivation * Procrastination, prise de risque et concrétisation de projet * Trouver sa tribu, gestion des relations, intelligence sociale **21h** ==> Moment informel ("discussion anti Machine à café"), *sauf si les discussions sont trop passionnantes, dans quel cas on pourrait déborder...* **Pour nous trouver : à l'entrée sur la gauche.**

Chaque lundi d'avril, plusieurs puzzles de toutes tailles t’attendent, du petit morceau au chef-d’œuvre final, pour que tu puisses t’amuser seul·e ou en groupe. Installe-toi, assemble les pièces et profite de l’ambiance pour partager un moment ludique avec d’autres passionné·es. Possible de commencer mais aussi de continuer un puzzle !

**Hello fellow otakus!** Time to swap the big screen for the microphone! 🎤 Otaku’s Guild is planning a **2‑hour karaoke session** at **Kokekokko**, a Japanese‑style karaoke bar with private rooms right in the heart of Paris. This will be a relaxed, fun evening where we can sing anime songs, J‑pop, game openings, or whatever else strikes the mood—no pressure, just good vibes in a private space. After the karaoke, those who feel like it can continue the evening with dinner at a nearby Japanese restaurant. **Event details:** * **What:** Private‑room karaoke session (+ optional dinner afterward) * **Where:** Kokekokko Karaoke Bar, Rue Sainte‑Anne * **When:** Monday, **April 6th** at **18:30** * **Duration:** \~2 hours of karaoke * **Cost:** 10 € per participant, to be paid to Mauno on site (cash or PayPal) **How it works:** We’ll meet directly at the venue a little before our reservation starts. Kokekokko offers drinks and snacks if you feel like it—but maybe don’t go too hard on those, so you can still fully enjoy the dinner afterward. 😉 The dinner is, of course, optional and will be decided based on interest. Whether you’re itching to belt out your favorite anime opening or want to ease in by cheering others on, this is the place to be! This event is all about singing together, laughing together, and creating a great group atmosphere — no judgment, no pressure, just shared geeking and collective fun. If this sounds like your kind of evening, don’t hesitate to sign up and join the chorus! **PS:** Also, if this sounds fun but you can’t make it this time, feel free to leave a comment. If there’s enough interest, we can definitely plan more karaoke sessions like this in the future! 🎤✨

Une après-midi jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes en ce jour férié ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 16h, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). \*\* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \*\* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, place au français ou à l'allemand ! Pour une ambiance conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement sera communiquée uniquement aux personnes possédant une carte de membre annuelle valide. En adhérant à notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette pour recevoir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

BALA Language Exchange Club Hanfu Culture Night in Paris ✨ Theme of the Week: Introduction to Hanfu Culture & Free Try-On Experience Experience the beauty of Hanfu and discover the elegance of traditional Chinese culture in Paris. Join us for an immersive cultural evening filled with international exchange and meaningful connections. What to expect: • Introduction to Hanfu culture and its historical significance • Free Hanfu try-on experience • International language exchange in a friendly and welcoming environment • Meet new friends from around the world 👤 Special Guest: Davy MONG 🌐 No need to worry about language barriers This event is supported by AI real-time translation devices, enabling smooth multilingual communication for all participants. Special thanks to InnAIO France for sponsoring the translation equipment. 📍 Location Tang Tea Salon de thé 6 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris 🕖 Time 19:00 – 21:00 📅 Date Wednesday, February 25, 2026 🎟 Free Entry 🥤 Participants registered through BALA Language Exchange Club will enjoy exclusive discounts at the venue 📡 If you are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join the live stream on Wednesday evening: https://www.instagram.com/bala.chinese

Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme, on formera des tables sur place. **\*\*Vous adorez les grands jeux comme Ark Nova, Projet Gaia, Through the Ages, et d'autres jeux experts ? Nous vous proposons de vous regrouper le mardi soir pour faciliter le lancement des jeux qui durent 3h et qui ont beaucoup de règles ;) \*\*** Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. Merci d'arriver entre 18h et 18h30 pour participer aux gros jeux.

Our polyglot Meetup in Paris is back 🤗✨ 🇫🇷🇨🇳🇬🇧🇮🇩🇩🇪🇳🇱🇨🇦... We'll be organising our Meetup next Friday at 7:30 PM. ⭕️ Seats reserved only for participants that did they reservations online. *** Our Meetup is for all expats and French speakers as well who are currently in Paris and who want to do a language exchange (For all languages but overall conversation will be held in English 🇬🇧 or French🇫🇷). The objective is to learn foreign languages, meeting new people from different countries and also sharing experiences in Paris at the same time. There is no specific theme for this Meetup, so you just come, present yourself and talk ! 😊 ⭕️There will be a participation fee of 4€, EXCLUDE DRINKS. Payments on spot. Please confirm your attendance to the host

\*\*Les billets sont gérés via LuMa. Merci de [prendre ta place ici.](https://luma.com/avyfq29z)\*\*​ **📚 Join The Offline Club at Le Kawaa du Lucernaire for a very special edition of our cosy Offline Reading Party.** ​Lock your phone away and immerse yourself in a morning designed to recharge you — with a twist. ​This time, we're celebrating **Slow Art Day** by turning our books into works of art. ​Because here's the thing: your book *is* art. The cover, the typography, the texture of the pages, the way a sentence is constructed. We just rarely slow down enough to notice. ​This reading party is your chance to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz, and meet like-minded people — while rediscovering your book through a completely different lens. ​A little escape into a different world — where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself. ​The perfect start to your weekend. ✨ *** ​**What to expect:** ​📖 Peaceful (me-)time to read that book you've been meaning to start (or finish!) ​🎨 A Slow Art session that might just change the way you read... forever ​🤝 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded (wannabe) booklovers ​💬 A space where connection comes easily — no rush, no pressure, no notifications ​🫖 Community vibes, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of time to relax ​📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled ​🇫🇷 🇬🇧 French & English friendly — all our events are bilingual, so you can comfortably speak either language *** ​**The Program:** ​**10:00 – 10:30 \| Arrive & Make Yourself at Home** ​**10:30 – 11:00 \| Slow Art Session** ​We'll begin by looking at our books the way you'd look at a painting in a museum: slowly, curiously, without rushing to "get through it." ​Led by an Art Therapist specialised in Museum Art Therapy and Book Therapy (yes, that's me, Stefania, your city leader 🙋‍♀️), this session will invite you to truly *see* your book before you read it. ​We'll also explore the idea of Slow Reading, because... did you know that's a thing too? ​**11:00 – 12:00 \| Dive Into Your Book** Your time to sit back and enjoy undistracted reading time — perhaps with fresh eyes after the session. ​**12:00 – 13:00 \| Connect With Others** ​Chat and connect with others, but only if you feel like it. ​Meet new people, share stories about your favourite reads, and enjoy meaningful conversations. ​We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. *** ​**What to Bring** ​Your current read, a book with a cover that makes your heart sing, or both. ​Comics, poetry, graphic novels — all literature is welcome here. Come as you are, bring what moves you. *** ​​**About your phone:** *Your phone will rest in our “phone hotel,” and we’ll be its bodyguards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible.* ​​*Not quite ready to let it go? No worries — just switch it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight.* *** ​We love and appreciate the venues that host our events! Please remember that your consumption gives the venues one more reason to love us back! *** ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** ​​Offline hugs, ​​Stefania, The Offline Club Paris

**FR** : **Bienvenue à tous et toutes !** Envie de pratiquer des langues et de rencontrer des personnes du monde entier ? Rejoignez-nous tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café ! Nos soirées sont ouvertes à tous, quel que soit votre niveau. Ici, pas de pression : vous pouvez venir simplement pour échanger, découvrir de nouvelles cultures et passer un bon moment. À votre arrivée, un hôte vous accueillera et vous expliquera le fonctionnement de la soirée. Vous recevrez une étiquette avec votre prénom (ou pseudo) et les langues/cultures qui vous intéressent — même si vous débutez ! Ce qui compte pour nous, c’est votre curiosité, votre ouverture d’esprit et votre envie de partager. 💡 Participation : 1,5€ pour soutenir l’organisation 🍹 Merci de prendre au moins une consommation au bar Au plaisir de vous rencontrer ! *** **EN : Welcome everyone!** Looking to practice languages and meet people from all over the world? Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 pm to midnight at Denfert Café! Our events are open to everyone, no matter your level. No pressure here — just come to chat, discover new cultures, and enjoy the evening. When you arrive, a host will welcome you and explain how everything works. You’ll get a name tag with your name (or nickname) and the languages/cultures you’re interested in — even if you're a beginner! What matters most to us is your curiosity, open-mindedness, and willingness to share. 💡 Participation fee: €1.50 to help cover organization costs 🍹 Please remember to order at least one drink at the bar Looking forward to meeting you!

Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 19h, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 19h, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!** Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *during Early Bird* **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/23auxkaq Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MU2P26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Have you always wanted to check out a rave… but didn’t know where to start? This is your chance. Whether you're a seasoned headbanger or completely new, we’d love to have you out. On April 11, Jessica Audiffred is taking over Otherworld — and this is *not* your typical venue. It’s a massive immersive art space filled with surreal rooms, hidden passages, and interactive exhibits… and for this show, almost all of it is open. So you’re not just going to a concert — you’re stepping into an environment: 🎧 A high-energy bass set that you *feel* 🌀 A labyrinth of trippy, explorable art spaces 👯‍♂️ A group to go with so you’re not figuring it out alone You can lose yourself in the crowd, disappear into another room, find something completely unexpected, and then come back right as the drop hits. No pressure, no “right way” to do it — just explore, move, and take it in at your own pace. 📍 Otherworld, Columbus 🗓 April 11 🕙 Doors open at 10:15 PM (music does not start in the exhibit space until 10:30 PM.) If you’ve been even a little curious about what this scene is like, this is one of the most unique ways to experience it. RSVP if you’re in 👇 There’s no cost to attend with the group—just the event ticket for Otherworld. Tickets are $40, plus some fees 🙄. You can use code "BassBuds" or "Bangers" for $5 off, which makes it \~$43 out the door. 🔗 [https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred](https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred) This is being posted to Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection. Please only RSVP to one group.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)