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🥚🧺 TIVOLI SPRING PICNIC: Easter Monday Edition 🧺🥚 The Big Easter Potluck • Picnic #3 of the Season Easter Sunday is for family. Easter Monday is for the community. The shops are closed, the city is quiet, and your fridge is probably full of leftover ham, colored eggs, and potica. Don’t eat them alone on your couch—bring them to Tivoli! We’re turning the third picnic of the spring into a massive International Easter Potluck. 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Monday, 6 April (Easter Monday Holiday) ⏰ From 12:00 onwards 📍 Tivoli Park (Same spot as last time) 💸 FREE — Just bring your leftovers and a blanket 📍 Coordinates: 46.052752, 14.496115 📲 WhatsApp Group (Live location & updates): 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxPd1Irj1nkFZNYGu0jDRl 🥗 THE EASTER POTLUCK (Bring & Share) This time, we encourage the "Slovenian Easter Basket" vibe. Bring your leftovers or favorite snacks: 🥚 Boiled Eggs (Let’s see who has the best colors!) 🍖 Šunka (Ham) & Hren (Horseradish) 🥮 Potica & Sweets 🥤 Drinks & Refreshments 🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT 🏐 Games everywhere Volleyball • Football • Badminton • Frisbee • Cards 🎶 Music & chill Bring a speaker, bring your vibe 🧺 Picnic energy Blankets, food, sun, relaxed atmosphere 🌍 International + local crowd Meet new people easily — no pressure 🌞 Spring day well spent 🥤 WHAT TO BRING ✔ Your Easter leftovers (Eggs, Ham, Potica, etc.) ✔ A picnic blanket ✔ Drinks & Sunscreen ✔ Outdoor games or instruments ✔ Good energy (Essential!) Dogs & kids are more than welcome! 🐕👶 🌦️ RAIN PLAN If the clouds decide to crash the party, we postpone. Check the WhatsApp group at 11:00 AM on Monday for the final "Go/No-Go" call. 🌍 LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL Powered by the city's largest international community. We don't just host events; we build friendships. Weekly meetups Open, welcoming vibe No "strangers," just friends you haven't met yet 👉 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational ⚡ FINAL WORD The fridge is full, the sun is out, and the holiday is long. Don't waste the Monday. 👉 🥚 Bring the eggs. 👉 🧺 Bring the blanket. 👉 🌍 Meet the world. See you in the grass!

Welcome to Toastmasters Business Club Slovenia, a **safe and friendly** place where you can practice your speaking skills and develop leadership skills essential for success in business and career. **What to Expect at Our Meeting** Our meetings are conducted in **English** and follow a dynamic and engaging structure: 1️⃣ Prepared Speeches – Members deliver speeches on any topic they choose. 2️⃣ Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics) – A fun, short-form speaking challenge. New guests are welcome to try it out or simply observe. 3️⃣ Evaluations & Feedback – Speakers receive supportive and helpful feedback to grow. **Optional bonus sessions:** 4️⃣ Ideas to Practice – Mini workshops or demo presentations by members. 5️⃣ Member for Member – A “pitch-style” segment where members (and occasionally guests) can present their ideas, businesses, or projects. Interested in presenting your idea to us? Email us in advance at info@tmbusiness.si. **📍 Location & Time** We meet twice a month, every 1st and 3rd Monday, at: Socialna akademija, Tržaška 132, Ljubljana 🕖 Please arrive by 18:20 so we can get to know you a bit. *How to find us:* Go to the second floor, turn left, and you'll find us at the end of the hallway or watch instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dDnVb0BNnpA). Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom: [https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom](https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom) *Come visit us a few times to see if we’re the right fit for you. Everyone is welcome.* Usually there are between 9-16 people, average being 12. As our motto is "*You win, when you act*", let your voice be heard. See you soon!

🎉🌍 LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL PRE-PARTY SATURDAYS @ LOO-BLAH-NAH 📅 Every Saturday ⏰ 20:00 – 23:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Ljubljana — before the party, we meet here. Welcome to Ljubljana International Pre-Party Saturdays, the easiest way to start your night with the right people, the right energy, and the right vibe. Whether you're heading to Cvetličarna, Cirkus, Nebo, Zorica — or just figuring it out as you go — this is where the night begins. 🍻 WHAT THIS IS A social, high-energy pre-party where: • internationals, locals, Erasmus & travelers meet • conversations start instantly • drinks flow • groups form naturally Come solo or with friends — you won’t stay alone for long. 🔥 WHY START HERE • meet your crew before going out • avoid awkward solo pre-drinks • start the night in a social, open environment • connect with people heading to the same places The best nights aren’t planned — they start here. 🍺 EXPECT • a lively international crowd • music to set the mood • drinks & pre-party offers • spontaneous plans for the rest of the night 🚀 HOW IT WORKS Show up from 20:00 Grab a drink Meet people Decide where the night goes Around 22:30–23:00, we head out — together or in groups — to the hottest spots in the city. 🌍 THE LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY This event is powered by Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana, with 1000+ members and growing every week. What makes it different: • an active WhatsApp group where people connect daily • real friendships — not just one-time events • a mix of expats, Erasmus students, digital nomads, and locals • people who are open, social, and actually want to meet others 👉 You don’t just come to an event — you join a community. Before the event: • meet people in the WhatsApp group After the event: • continue the night together • join other events • build your social circle in Ljubljana 🌍 WHO SHOULD COME • anyone going out on Saturday • people new to Ljubljana • anyone looking to meet others before the party • anyone who wants a better start to their night ✨ HOSTED BY Ljubljana International × Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 🌎 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🎉 Don’t pre-party alone. Start your night here — with the right people.

🌊⚓ INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE DAY: Deep House - Dub Techno - Melodic Techno Party 📅 Saturday, 11 April ⏰ From 20:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Ljubljana. We’re going underwater. Saturday 11 April is International Submarine Day. For one night, we transform LOO-BLAH-NAH into a deep, immersive, underwater experience. Not a typical party. 👉 a descent. 🔊 MUSIC A carefully curated flow of: • deep house • dub techno • melodic techno 👉 just rhythm, depth, and atmosphere ⚓ DRESS CODE (LOOSE, BUT POWERFUL) We encourage a nautical / ocean-inspired aesthetic: • navy blue & white • stripes (classic sailor look) • sailor caps / captain hats • fisherman sweaters • rope details / anchor motifs • vintage naval patches • diving goggles as accessories • all-white submarine crew fits 👉 even 10–20% participation transforms the entire vibe Come subtle or go all in. Both work. 🌍 WHAT TO EXPECT • a unique themed night in Ljubljana • international + local crowd • deep, social, and immersive atmosphere • music you can feel, not just hear • spontaneous conversations and connections This is where you start your Saturday differently. 🌎 HOSTED BY Ljubljana International × Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Powered by Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana (1000+ members): • weekly events • active WhatsApp community • locals + expats + Erasmus + travelers • open, social, welcoming vibe 👉 come once — leave with new people in your world 📲 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Meet people before and after the event: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational ⚡ FINAL This is not about going out. This is about going deeper. ⚓ Assemble your crew 🌊 Enter the dive 🌌 Lose yourself in the flow GO UNDERWATER.

🌍🍕 Ljubljana International Friday Afterwork Meetup @ Dobra Vila 📅 Every Friday ⏰ From 18:00 (6 PM) 📍 Pizzeria Dobra Vila (Dunajska 5) Ljubljana — this is your Friday reset. After a long week, there’s one place where locals, internationals, Erasmus students, and young professionals come together to unwind, connect, and start the weekend right. Welcome to the Ljubljana International Friday Afterwork Meetup. 🌍 WHAT THIS IS A weekly afterwork gathering designed for: • meeting new people naturally • building real friendships • expanding your social circle • enjoying great food & drinks • starting your Friday evening in a relaxed, social way No pressure. No awkwardness. Just a welcoming, open environment where conversations flow easily. 🍕 THE VIBE Think: • pizza on the table • drinks in hand • people arriving after work • small groups forming and mixing • relaxed energy that builds into the night This is not a loud party. It’s where the night begins. 🔥 WHY PEOPLE COME • you can come solo and instantly meet people • a friendly, international crowd every week • perfect for newcomers in Ljubljana • a mix of locals, expats, Erasmus & travelers • an easy, consistent way to grow your network By the time you leave — you’ll know new people. 🚀 HOW IT WORKS Show up from 18:00 Grab a drink or food Join a table or conversation Let the evening unfold naturally Stay for an hour — or stay for the whole night. 🌍 THE LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY This event is part of Ljubljana International — the largest international community in Ljubljana, with 1000+ members and growing every week. What makes it special: • an active WhatsApp group where people connect daily • a community that actually meets — not just online • people who are open, social, and looking to connect • events happening every week across the city 👉 You don’t just attend — you become part of it. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Every Friday ⏰ From 18:00 📍 Pizzeria Dobra Vila 👥 30–50+ people every week 💬 WHO SHOULD COME • new in Ljubljana • looking to meet people without awkwardness • want a relaxed, social afterwork vibe • enjoy good food, drinks, and conversations If you’re international — or simply open-minded — you’ll fit right in. ✨ HOSTED BY Ljubljana International × Expat Meetups by Mehtab × Pizzeria Dobra Vila 🌎 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🍕 Start your Friday with good people. Stay for the vibe. See where the night takes you.

🎤 Ljubljana’s Most Unfiltered Comedy Night – in English 🍻 📅 Thursday, 9 April ⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Ljubljana, it’s time to laugh. We’re launching a brand new English Comedy Night — raw, unfiltered, and built for an international crowd. This is not polished TV comedy. This is real stand-up, real people, real laughs. 🎤 WHAT TO EXPECT • 3 confirmed comedians • Open mic performances (anyone can try) • English-only comedy • A mix of locals, expats, Erasmus & travelers • A relaxed, social afterwork atmosphere Some jokes will hit. Some will miss. That’s the beauty of it. 🎙 OPEN MIC – WANT TO PERFORM? We’re opening the stage to new comedians. 👉 If you want to try stand-up: • FREE entry for performers • 5-minute stage time • supportive crowd Apply here to perform: 👉 https://forms.gle/HFFvm7BbQaYc4BZ17 🍹 NORD AFTERWORK SPECIAL This event is part of the Nord Hard Seltzer Afterwork Series All night: 👉 3 + 1 FREE Nord Hard Seltzer Perfect excuse to grab drinks and enjoy the show. 💸 ENTRY • 5€ per person • FREE if you perform Seats are limited → arrive early. ATTENDEE REGISTRATION: Reserve your spot for the comedy night as an attende (not performer) here: https://forms.gle/dSzgXpnMC75RM3tz9 🌍 WHY YOU SHOULD COME • one of the only English comedy nights in Ljubljana • meet new people easily • relaxed afterwork vibe • something different from the usual parties 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Thursday, 9 April ⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 🌎 HOSTED BY Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana 👉 Join our WhatsApp group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Events & socials: https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🎤 Come for the jokes. Stay for the people. 🍻

🎤🍻 Ljubljana’s Most Unfiltered Comedy Night – in English 📅 Thursday, 9 April ⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Ljubljana, it’s time to laugh. We’re launching a brand new English Comedy Night — raw, unfiltered, and built for an international crowd. This is not polished TV comedy. This is real stand-up, real people, real laughs. 🎤 COMEDIANS ON STAGE Featuring: 🔥 Luka Dimitrijevič 🔥 Andrii Akritov 🔥 David Logar 🔥 Luka Pogačnik 🔥 Andrej Težak Tešky additional surprise performers & open mic acts 🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT • a mix of experienced comedians + new talent • English-only stand-up • bold jokes, unexpected moments, real crowd reactions • a lively international audience (locals, expats, Erasmus, travelers) • a relaxed, social afterwork vibe Some jokes will hit. Some will miss. 👉 That’s live comedy. 🎙 OPEN MIC – WANT TO PERFORM? We’re still opening the stage to new comedians: 👉 FREE entry for performers 👉 5-minute stage time 👉 supportive crowd Apply here: 👉 https://forms.gle/HFFvm7BbQaYc4BZ17 🍹 NORD AFTERWORK SPECIAL Part of the Nord Hard Seltzer Afterwork Series: 👉 3 + 1 FREE Nord Hard Seltzer all night 💸 ENTRY • 5€ per person • FREE if you perform ⚠️ Seats are limited → arrive early 🎟 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Reserve your spot: 👉 https://forms.gle/dSzgXpnMC75RM3tz9 🌍 WHY YOU SHOULD COME • one of the only English comedy nights in Ljubljana • real comedians + raw open mic energy • easy way to meet people • something different from the usual nightlife 🌎 HOSTED BY Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana 📲 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🎤 Come for the comedians. 🍻 Stay for the chaos. 🤝 Leave with new people.

🍑 NORD AFTERWORK THURSDAYS — 3+1 GRATIS Every Thursday in April • From 7PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center, Ljubljana Ljubljana, it's time to upgrade your Thursdays. Forget boring afterwork drinks — we're turning Thursdays into a Nord-powered social ritual. Together with Nord Hard Seltzer, Ljubljana International, and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH, we’re launching a new weekly hangout where locals, expats, creatives, and party people meet to relax, connect, and start the weekend early. 🍹 3+1 GRATIS on all Nord Hard Seltzers all night Nord is Slovenia’s first hard seltzer — a fresh alternative to beer and cocktails: • light • refreshing • low calories • full of flavor Choose your favorite: 🍑 Cheeky Peach 🥭 Mango Tangerine 🫐 Bluberry Mint 🍋 Lemon Elderberry 🍊 Blood Orange Ginger 🌿 Lemongrass Green Tea 🍋 Matter Lemon 🥭 Mrfy Guava Fresh 🎶 What to expect • international crowd • indie / retro party vibes • new people & spontaneous conversations • music, laughter and good energy • creative and festival-style atmosphere Basically: the best way to spend your Thursday in Ljubljana. 🔥 Why come? Because Thursday is the new Friday. Because Nord is the perfect drink for social nights. Because the best nights start unplanned with good people. And because 3+1 Nord tastes better with friends. 📅 Every Thursday in April 🕖 From 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Bring your friends, meet new people, and start your weekend early. QUIT YOUR JOB. DRINK A NORD. See you Thursday. 🌎 Join the Community Meet people before and after events in our Ljubljana International community: 👉 WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Events & socials https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Quiz in ENGLISH \| 💶 €5 per person \| 👥 Teams of 2–5 Join us every Tuesday evening at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center for a fun, competitive, and social international pub quiz. ⚠ IMPORTANT: EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE This venue is cozy! We have a strict limit of 50 people. Registration is highly advised—secure your spot before it fills up! 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 WHAT IS IT? Teams of 2 to 5 people compete in 4 rounds of 10 questions. General knowledge, pop culture, movies, music, geography, weird facts & surprises. The top 2 teams win rich prizes 🏆 (drinks, bar goodies, and eternal bragging rights). 🙋‍♀ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! Want to come but don’t have a team? 👉 Join the Ljubljana International WhatsApp Community and just write that you’d like to attend the Tuesday Pub Quiz. We’ll connect you with other like-minded people and make sure you get a spot at a fun international table. 🔗 Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Register your team in advance (recommended – the venue fits only \~50 people). 2️⃣ Arrive around 18:45 at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Pay €5 per person at the bar (cash/card). 4️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 and get comfy with your team. 5️⃣ Play 4 rounds × 10 questions – all in English. 6️⃣ Top teams win prizes & glory. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 When: Every Tuesday 🕖 Time: 19:00 (quiz starts shortly after) 📍 Where: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Entry: €5 per person 👥 Team size: 2–5 players 🗣 Language: English 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international & a bit competitive 📅 SCHEDULE Every Tuesday: 🕖 18:45: Arrival, drinks, and finding your team. 🧠 19:00: Quiz starts! 🏆 21:00: Winners announced & celebratory drinks. ⚠ LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION ADVISED The pub holds around 50 people, so spots can fill up quickly. To secure a place for your team: ✅ Register your team in advance here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ✅ Or join the WhatsApp group and say you’re coming here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Come for the quiz, stay for the people. Make Tuesday your new favorite pub night at LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! This event is organized by Ljubljana International, ZAP Events and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Vsak torek ob 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Kviz v ANGLEŠČINI \| 💶 5 € na osebo \| 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb Pridružite se nam vsak torek v Pubu LOO-BLAH-NAH Center na zabavnem, tekmovalnem in mednarodnem pub kvizu! ⚠ POMEMBNO: INTIMNO & OMEJENO ŠTEVILO MEST Prostor je majhen in sprejme največ 50 ljudi. Zato priporočamo obvezno registracijo – zagotovite si mesto, preden se zapolni! 👉 Registracija: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 KAJ JE TO? Ekipe 2 do 5 oseb tekmujejo v 4 krogih po 10 vprašanj. Teme vključujejo splošno znanje, pop kulturo, filme, glasbo, geografijo, nenavadna dejstva in presenečenja. Najboljši dve ekipi prejmeta lepe nagrade 🏆 (pijače, nagrade iz bara in večna hvala & slava). 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? NI PROBLEMA! Želiš priti, pa nimaš ekipe? 👉 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupnosti Ljubljana International in napiši, da želiš na torkov pub kviz. Povezali te bomo z drugimi udeleženci in ti zagotovili ekipo. 🔗 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 KAKO DELUJE 1️⃣ Registriraj svojo ekipo vnaprej (priporočljivo – prostor sprejme samo 50 ljudi). 2️⃣ Pridi ob 18:45 v Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na osebo na baru (gotovina/kartica). 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo 🍺 in se udobno namesti s svojo ekipo. 5️⃣ Igraj 4 kroge po 10 vprašanj – vse v angleščini. 6️⃣ Najboljši ekipi prejmeta nagrade & slavo. 📍 PODROBNOSTI DOGODKA 📅 Kdaj: Vsak torek 🕖 Čas: 19:00 (kviz se začne kmalu po tem) 📍 Kje: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo 👥 Velikost ekipe: 2–5 igralcev 🗣 Jezik: Angleščina 🌍 Vibe: Zabavno, prijazno, mednarodno & malo tekmovalno 📅 URNIK Vsak torek: 🕖 18:45 – prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:00 – začetek kviza 🏆 21:00 – razglasitev zmagovalcev & druženje ob pijači ⚠ OMEJENA MESTA – PRIPOROČENA PRIJAVA Da si zagotovite mesto: ✅ Registrirajte svojo ekipo: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ali ✅ Pridružite se WhatsApp skupini in napišite, da prihajate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Pridite zaradi kviza, ostanite zaradi ljudi. Naj torek postane vaš novi najljubši pub večer z LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! Organizirajo: Ljubljana International, ZAP Events in Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center.

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."

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

In April WQC's Creativity Circle will be making beaded bracelets and keychains! All supplies provided, open to all, bring yourself (and a friend or two) for when you are able to make it in the two hour window. Note: Seats are Limited to the provided space at the Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

**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)