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Unser internationales Sprachcafé richtet sich an Alt- und Neu-Berliner\*innen, Reisende und Anwohner\*innen - alle sind willkommen! Bei heißem Tee und Kaffee und frischen Waffeln könnt ihr mit Menschen aus aller Welt ins Gespräch kommen. Um das Eis zu brechen, haben wir verschiedene Spieleinheiten vorbereitet - wie zum Beispiel ein Kennlern-Bingo, Impro-Theater-Übungen und ein kleines Berlin-Quiz. Selbstverständlich ist die Teilnahme an den Spielen freiwillig und ihr könnt euch gerne einfach gemütlich unterhalten. Wir möchten vor allem Sprachstudierende ermutigen teilzunehmen, und Berlin in diesem Rahmen aus verschiedenen Perspektiven kennenzulernen, persönliche Kontakte zu knüpfen und in das kulturelle Kiezleben der Stadt einzutauchen. Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis

Kick off your semester in Berlin with one of the biggest student gatherings of the year! The **Berlin Welcome Festival 2026**, hosted by **The Student Life**, is your ultimate welcome to student life in the city — a night full of music, energy, and the perfect opportunity to meet fellow students from HU, FU, TU, HWR, UdK, and beyond. 🎟️ **Tickets are Limited!** [GET YOUR PACKAGE/ TICKET HERE](https://events.jointhestudentlife.com/listing/berlin-welcome-festival/) 🗓 **Date & Time:** Friday, 17 April 2026 — 22:00 to 03:00 📍 **Location:** To Be Announced (top Berlin venue) ### 🎫 **What’s Included in the Welcome Package** **Before You Arrive:** * 📘 **Preparation Guide** — Practical tips on housing, banking, budgeting, essential apps, and checklists to get you started. * 💬 **WhatsApp Community Access** — Connect with fellow students weeks before arrival. * 🌐 **Virtual Meetup** — An online welcome session to introduce yourself and learn tips about Berlin life. **After You Arrive:** * 🎊 **Welcome Festival 2026** — The main event, hosted by **The Student Life**, bringing together students for a night to remember. * 🕵️ **City Game Adventure** — Explore Berlin with new friends while solving clues and discovering hidden spots in the city. This package is designed to help you feel part of a vibrant community, make friends quickly, and settle into your new life in Berlin with confidence. *** ### 🌍 **About The Student Life** **The Student Life** is a global student community dedicated to helping international students transition smoothly into life abroad. They create unforgettable events, provide practical resources, and foster supportive communities that make student life fun, social, and stress-free. 💡 **What We Offer:** * Student events and parties to meet like-minded peers * Virtual meetups and WhatsApp groups to start networking before arrival * City guides, checklists, and resources for smooth day-to-day life * Support from former international students who understand the challenges of moving abroad With The Student Life, your student experience is more than just academics — it’s about belonging, community, and adventure.

Du möchtest dein Deutsch in entspannter Atmosphäre üben und neue Leute kennenlernen? Dann komm zu unserem regelmäßigen Sprachcafé im Offenen Wohnzimmer! Hier sind alle herzlich willkommen – ganz besonders internationale Teilnehmende, die spielerisch und ohne Druck ihre Deutschkenntnisse verbessern möchten. In lockeren Gesprächsrunden tauschen wir uns aus, lachen zusammen und knüpfen neue Kontakte. Für eine gemütliche Stimmung sorgen Kaffee, Tee und Kekse – du musst nur dich selbst mitbringen. Die Veranstaltung ist kostenfrei, aber das Offene Wohnzimmer freut sich über Spenden! Wir freuen uns auf dich! 🌍

Join us at the dinner event this coming Friday! We are going to be in central Berlin (Mitte), a short distance from Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station. We are visiting the Italian restaurant called Aposto, which offers good food, nice environment and fair prices. It is a classic (but good) Italian place with pizza, pasta, meats and fish and also including vegetarian options. A table will be reserved for us. In case the attendees will have the wish, there is also an option to visit a nice pub or similar venue after the dinner. Come meet new friends and enjoy nice food in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, can't wait to see you all! (Please note that spots are limited!)

Meet like-minded people, get authentic meditation instructions and hang out in our beautiful Buddhist meditation center in the west of Berlin! The practice of meditation is a simple, yet profound practice that helps us to connect with ourselves and gives us tools to release experiences of distraction, agitation, and stress. In the Buddhist tradition, meditation is more than just a way to end the mind´s distraction - it is what helps us to bring our mind home to its true nature. What better way to experience the colourful facets of meditation than with a group of like-minded people? Hence our open meditation sessions always have a social element as well - we like to have a tea and share about our meditation experiences, or whatever else we want to explore. There is also always the chance to ask questions to our experienced meditation instructors. These sessions are held in English and open to everyone - complete beginners as well as those with more experience. The sessions are every week on Friday at 17:00-18:30.

**Kissing dojo** with ***Noam Raz*** for **GBTQ+ men\*** **[Book a ticket](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/sensual-touch/w16-2026)** Member: **15€** Non-member: **30€** A kiss can be gentle, intense, shy, or hungry. It can open doors, create longing, or reveal boundaries. In this Dojo, we will take time to explore kissing in a delicate and detailed way, paying close attention to the physical, emotional, and relational nuances inside this exciting act. The exploration will be slow, gradual, and methodical. We will give a great deal of importance to digestion (verbal and non-verbal), as it happens, moving back and forth between stimulation and regulation. This creates a space that supports noticing how much of a weight a kiss could actually carry, how intimate it is to come into such contact with another, and what is a good and aligned way for me to do it with this person now. **What to expect:** This Dojo is for anyone curious about exploring lip-to-lip contact in a systematic and attentive way. The emphasis is on cultivating the ability to listen — to each other and to oneself. Making space for all sensations, emotions and parts of ourselves that may arise. We begin with a solo somatic warm up (Feldenkrais inspired), to get into dialogue with the body. Spending some time with sensations and impulses, without the relational element. From there we move into partner work, gently introducing contact and consent. Participants are encouraged to say no, or check and then say no (or yes), and to follow their own pace throughout. Roughly half of the workshop is devoted to preparation before lip-to-lip contact, using forms of touch and interaction that most people find comfortable with anyone. 🔵 **Kissing dojo** Sensual Touch Lab Series mit Noam Raz Ein Kuss kann sanft, intensiv, schüchtern oder hungrig sein. Er kann Türen öffnen, Sehnsucht wecken oder Grenzen sichtbar machen. In diesem Dojo nehmen wir uns Zeit, das Küssen auf eine feine und detaillierte Weise zu erforschen und schenken den körperlichen, emotionalen und zwischenmenschlichen Nuancen dieses aufregenden Aktes besondere Aufmerksamkeit. Die Erforschung geschieht langsam, schrittweise und methodisch. Der Verdauung – verbal wie nonverbal – geben wir viel Raum, während sie geschieht, und bewegen uns dabei zwischen Stimulation und Regulation hin und her. So entsteht ein Rahmen, der uns unterstützt wahrzunehmen, welches Gewicht ein Kuss tatsächlich tragen kann, wie intim es ist, in einen solchen Kontakt zu treten, und was in diesem Moment mit dieser Person für mich stimmig und passend ist. Was dich erwartet: Dieses Dojo richtet sich an alle, die neugierig sind, Lippe-auf-Lippe-Kontakt auf systematische und achtsame Weise zu erkunden. Der Schwerpunkt liegt darauf, die Fähigkeit des Zuhörens zu kultivieren – dem Gegenüber und sich selbst gegenüber. Es entsteht Raum für alle Empfindungen, Emotionen und inneren Anteile, die auftauchen möchten. Wir beginnen mit einem somatischen Solo-Warm-up (inspiriert von Feldenkrais), um in einen Dialog mit dem eigenen Körper zu kommen. Wir verweilen bei Empfindungen und Impulsen – zunächst ohne den relationalen Aspekt. Von dort aus gehen wir in die Partnerarbeit über und führen Kontakt und Konsens behutsam ein. Die Teilnehmenden sind ausdrücklich eingeladen, Nein zu sagen – oder zu prüfen und dann Nein (oder Ja) zu sagen – und während des gesamten Workshops ihrem eigenen Tempo zu folgen. Etwa die Hälfte des Workshops ist der Vorbereitung gewidmet, bevor es zu Lippe-auf-Lippe-Kontakt kommt. Dabei nutzen wir Formen von Berührung und Interaktion, mit denen sich die meisten Menschen auch mit weniger vertrauten Personen wohlfühlen.

Hej allihopa😀! 💡 Idén med svensk minglet är enkel: prata svenska och ha kul på samma gång! Som vanligt kommer vi att träffas på **cafébaren i Fotografiska**. Vi träffas på **fredag 17:e april 2026 kl. 19.00**⏰. Närmaste tunnelbanestationen är Oranienburgerstraße. Cafébaren kan nås via S-Bahn med samma namn. Du kan hitta oss genom den svenska flaggan 🇸🇪 som vi ställer på bordet! 📚 Har du en bok på svenska som du vill ge vidare eller byta bort? Passa på att ta med den till träffen! 📢 OBS: Det här är en konversationsgrupp, dvs. du borde redan kunna förstå och prata tillräckligt bra för att aktivt kunna delta i samtalet på svenska. Vi pratar endast på svenska, inte tyska, inte heller engelska. Tack för din förståelse! Glöm inte att anmäla dig om du vill vara med och avanmäl dig om du inte kan komma trots allt, tack 😊. Ser fram emot att mingla med er😀! Vi ses snart! Baptiste & Paula Foto: Roger Borgelid/imagebank.sweden.se

**English Comedy Special where 4 professional comedians from all over the world explore their family histories, traumas and cultures.** PLEASE BOOK [eastwestcomedy.com ](eastwestcomedy.com)in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating! **Line-up: TBA** ! ! Our weekend shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !! **Neukölln’s favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the brand new, topical show about diverse and hilarious family experiences!** **We all know the real F-word, don’t we? We get F-d up early in life, and deal with it for pretty much the rest of the damn thing. F stands for "Family", obviously: what else can be as frustrating, ridiculous, yet daringly important as our family stories and histories? Join 4 headliner\* level comedians from all over the world in their (and yours) hilarious quests for meaning: why do we keep repeating the same patterns? Why do we crave approval? And how many Grandma’s pies (turkeys? naan? hummus? borscht?) can we eat at a family dinner before having a heart attack?** **\*headliner-level comedians are professional comedians who regularly headline different comedy clubs with 20-30 minute performance, and often go on tour their own 60-90 minute solo shows.** Google rating (130+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0 ★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK ★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong ★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine ★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon ★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China ★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia ★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia ★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00-10:00 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)

I highly recommend you to join us from the beginning. 1.) 12:00 - 12:30 pm: Gathering at the meeting spot. 2.) 12:30 - 01:30 pm: Going together to TV Asahi cherry blossom alley. 3.) 01:30 - 05:00 pm. Picnic under cherry blossom trees. 4.) 06:00 - 8:00 pm: Dinner/Drinks at the Kerb (optional). ⚠️\*\*Due to the extremely short full bloom, I might change the date of the Hanami. Please be flexible.\*\*⚠️ **1.) How to find the Manifesto Market:** [https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8](https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8) This will be only our meeting spot. The food hub is located in "The Playce". The new flagship shopping center of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be waiting next to Kabuki near the stairs leading to the first floor. **2.) Going to TV Asahi cherry blossom alley:** We'll use public transport to get to this place. If you live in the south you can join us directly there. **3.) Hanami at TV Asahi cherry blossom alley:** Bring a blanket, some drinks and snacks. After the reunification of Germany, TV Asahi donated about 10.000 cherry blossom trees to Berlin and Brandenburg as a symbol of peace. The TV Asahi cherry blossom alley is has 1000 cherry blossom trees. Hence, it's considered the most spectacular cherry blossom spot near Berlin. ドイツ再統一後、テレビ朝日は平和の象徴として約10,000本の桜の木をベルリンとブランデンブルクに寄贈しました。 テレビ朝日さくら平和通りには 1000 本の桜の木があり、ベルリン近郊で最も壮観な桜スポットである。 **4\. How to find the Kerb food court** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJTQg9oBoGL67syz7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJTQg9oBoGL67syz7) Kerb is located at the former Sony Center. The new flagship food court of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be sitting upstairs on the first floor next to the bar (take the stairs to the left). ***Best ways to get there:*** 1\. U2 \(subway\): Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk around 7 min to Kerb. 2\. Bus M41 or M85 Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk 5 min to Kerb. *Who is this meetup for:* 1\. Asians who want to practice German and/or English\. 2\. German speaking individuals who are studying \(preferably\) Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin or Cantonese\. 3\. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize\. *What you can expect:* 1\. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation\. 2\. A Walk & Talk to break the ice\. 3\. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members\. *** Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?" You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did. From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach. “A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily. Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on. Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship. This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.

Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows: * You should not care how many people are joining this meetup. You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend. * You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining. You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones. * You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time! Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-) * You are ready to use your phone as a real phone! You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone! * You are going to meet some people twice! That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once. If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way. P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).

Meet up and join other people in Berlin this Saturday! Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars. This week we're heading to Brewdog mitte (see link to location). Looking forward to seeing you there! Look out for the "Meetup Saturday Social" signs on tables. We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

Join our welcoming **life drawing** session where participants are invited to both draw and model. A relaxed and respectful space for **creative exploration**. Our **Longer Poses Sessions** give you the opportunity to go more into detail when we do **up to 25 minutes** poses. The session takes place in our beautiful space **right at the waterfront** at Spreefeld, creating a calm and inspiring atmosphere for drawing. All our events are **queer-friendly** and have a personal and inviting feel to them. Also we're very **beginner-friendly**: Whether you’re experienced or just curious to try life drawing for the first time — you are welcome. Of course participation in modeling is always **voluntary**. **\>\> What to expect** • alternating drawing and modelling • short and medium poses (up to 10 min) • a warm, respectful group atmosphere **\>\> What to bring** • your drawing materials (we provide a basic range of high quality artist materials) • Something small to drink or snack on, though we‘ll have some snacks • your time (Please be punctual because we want to start all together) **\>\> Tickets** Our prices range from **11€ to 21€**, depending on your financial possibilities. Please book your ticket here on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/naked-artists-longer-poses-session-tickets-1985139896870?aff=oddtdtcreator).** You can also click **RSVP here on Meetup** to let the group know you’re coming. We look forward to drawing with you!

**Celebrate Tamil New Year (Puthandu) with a Community Lunch! 🌼** Vanakkam everyone! Let’s come together in Berlin to celebrate **Tamil New Year (Puthandu)** with good food, great company, and a warm community atmosphere. This meetup will be a relaxed **Tamil New Year lunch at Saravana Bhavan**, where we can enjoy traditional dishes and get to know other members of the Tamil community in Berlin. What to expect: • A friendly and welcoming gathering • Delicious Tamil food and conversation • Meet other Tamils and friends of Tamil culture in Berlin • Celebrate the start of a new year together **Group size:** To keep the gathering comfortable and manageable, this first event will be limited to **10 participants**, so please RSVP early if you’d like to join. Whether you’re new to Berlin or have been here for years, you’re very welcome to join and help us build this Meetup community.. **Note:** Everyone will pay for their own food and drinks at the restaurant. Location: Saravana Bhavan at Potsdamer Platz. Call/Text me on +49 1744541863 once you're there. Looking forward to celebrating together! **Iniya Puthandu Nalvazhthukkal! 🎉**

RSVP on [Luma](https://luma.com/nks4fxjl?utm_source=Meetup) for Event Updates. ​It's a silent reading party - BYOB (bring your own book)! All books and all readers are welcome! This time we're reading on board the Berlin **S41 Ringbahn**! **We will be taking the train departing at 11:01, boarding the last two cars.** ​**Our Agenda:** 10:30 - 11:00 — **Meeting [at the corner of Annemirl-Bauer-Platz Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DEKDRfexrKbNKEWg8)** across from Ostkreuz and get to know some of your fellow riders/readers! We'll walk over to the station together! ​11:01 - 12:01 — For those who need the extra 30 mins of sleep, feel free to meet us on the **S41 Platform** of Ostrkeuz. Board the S41 at 11:01 for the Great Quiet Reading Hour, where we complete a whole ring around the city of Berlin! ​12:01 — Get off at Ostkreuz to socialise, grab coffee, share your reading adventures, or just stay on the train for another round!

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**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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."

**💖 Speed Dating from Home – Meet Cincinnati Singles Live on Zoom** For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social. Meet Cincinnati singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. We match you with compatible Cincinnati locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - 🌍 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - 🔥 Cincinnati locals after personality-matched dates - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations 🛠 **What the flow looks like** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles. 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - 🎯 **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. ⭐ *"I was nervous but the host made it effortless. Met someone wonderful first try."* – Cincinnati single **Frequently Asked Questions** **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. **What happens after?** **Is my info private?** --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cincinnati locals tonight. 💞 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The community matters as much as the session itself - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!! Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments. Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) • Taco Bar • Margarita and Beer tasting • Complementary chips and salsa • Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase • Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer) Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe. Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style. Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on. No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!

We practice, dance, and enjoy a BYOB bottle of your favorite wine at the Dublin Ballroom off Sawmill, North, and “milonga” is a social event for tango dancing where dancers socialize. A “*practica*” is an informal social event for tango dancing where dancers focus on practicing the dance; while a “*practilonga*” combines the relaxed atmosphere of a “*practica*” with the format of a “milonga.” We are doing it all! ***Cost is $10 payable to the Teacher.*** *Cost is for the cost of the venue and covers some snacks.* We have had fun doing this event in the past. Please arrive promptly as lessons begin at 2pm. Don't worry about bringing a partner as there will be others at the event from outside the group that: a) might have a clue and b) won't step on your toes. The event is BYOB (similar to our Salsa events), so bring your favorite and a wine glass. We will likely find a place for dinner and drinks after the dance.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan