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For **in-person** [[Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-tickets-1985508096164?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)] To join **on Zoom**, [Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-streamed-tickets-1986314146081?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) for business owners who want to learn what Claude AI is and how it can be used to automate everyday business operations. Consider this event an opportunity to evaluate Claude and decide if it’s right for you in your business. We will also cover some of the fundamentals of using AI for work. Further details on the location to be confirmed ASAP depending on numbers registered. Provisional location TCube, 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 **Is Claude AI Right For Your Business?** A hands-on morning session for business owners and professionals who want to understand what Claude AI can actually do for their day-to-day business operations, and whether it's the right tool for their business. You'll see real demonstrations of how Claude is being used to streamline business workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and free up time for the work that matters. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's possible, what's practical, and what the limitations are. **What We'll Cover:** ℹ️ What Claude AI is and how it differs from ChatGPT and other AI tools ℹ️ Live demo of Claude handling real business tasks ℹ️ Automating workflows: email, documents, reporting, scheduling ℹ️ Using Claude for research, content creation, and decision support ℹ️ How to evaluate whether AI fits your specific business needs ℹ️ Common mistakes businesses make when adopting AI tools ℹ️ A simple framework for getting started with AI ℹ️ Data privacy and security considerations for business use **Who This Is For:** Business owners, managers, and professionals across industries who want a straight answer on whether Claude AI is worth their time and investment. **Location & Schedule:** 📍 Tcube 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 (Beside Daybreak on Eden Quay) ⏰ 10:00 \-\- 11:30 \| Presentation & Live Demos ⏰ 11:30 \-\- 12:00 \| Networking & Q&A No technical background required. Bring a laptop if you'd like to follow along.

Hi, all Independent Movie Lovers. You are invited meet at 7 pm, on Friday the 17th of April. This meeting is at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square, Dublin. We will discuss the film: **Two Prosecutors** (2025), directed by Russian director Sergey Loznitsa. The IFI is the only cinema now showing this movie, and lists it under the original title **Zwei Staatsanwälte**. We will also discuss the movie: **Amélie** (2001), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. This is the live-action movie from 2001, not the unrelated animated movie 'Little Amélie' currently in cinemas. We will watch the movies independently, and meet for discussion on Friday the 17th of April, at 7 pm, at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square. **Two Prosecutors**, under the title **Zwei Staatsanwälte,** is showing at the Irish Film Institute (IFI), Eustace St, until Thursday the 9th of April, with one performance each day, subtitled. **Amélie** is available for online rental on Sky Store, Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Michael Sheeran

**Buy your own ticket from the Stella in Rathmines** Come and join us at the luxurious Stella, Rathmines cinema for a showing of the classic '12 Angry Men' You will receive a glass of prosecco or a bottle of water on arrival. # 12 Angry Men 1 hr 35 min • 17/04/2026 In the definitive version of Reginald Rose's timeless script, an all-white jury decides the fate of a youth accused of murder. This tightly constructed searing expose of prejudice in the American legal system stars Henry Fonda and a pantheon of great character actors. DETAILS: 14:50 Meet in the Foyer of the Stella cinema 15:00 take our seats 16:35 Show ends Afterwards we will to to 'Voici' for snacks, coffee, tea or wine. **Buy your own ticket from the Stella in Rathmines**

Overview Join us for a meaningful weekend reset, diving into the Bhagavad Gita and engaging in soulful conversations every Friday at ISKCON, Dublin. **Every Friday from 6 PM to 7 PM**, we host an open, informal, and insightful discussion on the **Bhagavad Gita,** ancient wisdom written for the modern heart. Following the discussion, we transition into our[ ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[Soulful Kirtan Night at 7:00 PM](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[. ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/) You are more than welcome to join us for both events as a full evening of reflection and music, or simply drop in for whichever one resonates with you most. **What to Expect:** * **The Wisdom:** We dive into the timeless verses of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring practical lessons that can be translated directly into our everyday lives. * **The Conversation:** This isn't a lecture. It’s a relaxed space for questions, reflections, and "Aha!" moments. * **The Vibe:** Cosy, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Whether you’ve read the Gita ten times or have never heard of it, there is a seat for you at the table. * **The Music:** Stay for the Kirtan at 7 PM to experience a meditative musical experience that clears the mind and uplifts the spirit. Don't worry if you don't have your own Bhagavad Gita, we have copies for you to borrow, or you can pick up your own to keep if the wisdom resonates.

One of the greatest anime movies of all time in 4K We will be looking the Friday 8:30PM slot. Tickets are going fast so please book ASAP [Irish Film Institute](https://shop.ifi.ie/event/139687/)

Hi everyone, I hope you're well! We love the cinema and I’d like us to support again our oldest cinema on O’Connell Street and a nearby eatery (giving them our ‘business’), given recent events - so let’s go back to the Savoy this month. I hope you’ll not yet have had the chance to see the chosen movie yet - it out with a bit but is getting very interesting recommendations from fellow Meetup friends and official reviewers. **[The Drama | Official Trailer HD | A24](https://youtu.be/6zmKcUa4Xxk?si=GcW-DD-QQrca6iyC)** **THE DRAMA - Screen 01, 19:30pm (105 mins)** *“Kristoffer Borgli’s (Sick of Myself, Dream Scenario) latest is a darkly comic romantic drama about Emma and Charlie, an engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, whose relationship begins to unravel in the days before their wedding. As long-buried secrets and unsettling truths emerge, the young couple are forced to confront how little they may truly know about one another. What should be a joyful celebration turns into an emotionally volatile reckoning that threatens to upend their future together.”* **Dining (now closed):** We will then have dinner beforehand in [Bobo’s on Abbey Street](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kFLX3BF9JVUVVVzw5) at 6:00pm. It’s primarily a really good burger place, but they also do nachos, wings, and salads as well. ***The numbers for dinner are now closed. If you'd like to join a Waitlist, send me a PM directly?*** Note that they do not split bills there so it’s CASH ONLY again for this one. Again, if you want to explore more about The Savoy’s rich history: [https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/savoy-cinema-souvenir-programme-opening-ceremony-november-29-1929-president-cosgrave](https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/savoy-cinema-souvenir-programme-opening-ceremony-november-29-1929-president-cosgrave)

Alternative Friday Night is a relaxed, alcohol-free evening for under-30s who want a different way to spend their Friday night. Instead of drinking and partying, we come together for storytelling, music, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space. If you’re aged 18–30 and looking to connect with others, share ideas, listen deeply, or express yourself creatively, this evening is for you. No experience with Buddhism is required — just an openness to conversation and connection. Join us at the Dublin Buddhist Centre for an informal night of music, stories, and conversations that matter. Alternative Friday Night runs once a month on a Friday evening. Come as you are, bring a friend, or just drop in and see what unfolds. All our Under-30 events are offered free of charge but you might consider [making a donation](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/regular-donation/) to help us to continue to provide these kinds of events.

**Registration/booking on our system at least 24 hours before class is necessary. We do not take walk ins/your rsvp on meetup is not a booking.** BOOK [HERE](themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee) From beginner to winner! We have a special weekly 2 hour class that is more like a weekly workshop. It's a very social class, with amazing coffee, great coaching, and smiles and good work being done. Fancy trying something new? Spending time safely outside your comfort zone? Please visit themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee to book your spot Registration/booking is necessary. We do not take walk ins.

Join us as we celebrate **International Earth Day!** Ecological sentiment is not something new; it has always been a part of our relationship with Mother Earth. In the 21st century, perhaps we have forgotten how to love the world we live in? Has our relationship with Nature become merely pragmatic, practical, and nearly utilitarian, instead of nurturing and meaningful? What we do not love, we can’t protect. Responsibility comes from the heart, which is why ancient wisdom reminds us that we belong to the world we live in and that we are a living part of a much greater cosmos. It is falling in love with that sense of belonging that will give energy and care to our actions for Mother Earth. **How to belong: Myths from Around the World** Step into our storytelling circle to hear ancient myths that have shaped the human-nature relationship for millennia. We will explore how different cultures have traditionally viewed their responsibility to the Earth. **How to transform everyday habits into sustainable actions!** Explore practical DIY cleaning solutions made from simple, eco-friendly ingredients. Join us to learn sustainable ideas that fit into your daily routine, from reducing waste to making small, impactful changes. Participate in our interactive sustainability stand designed to inspire small but important steps toward a healthier planet. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or simply want to live more sustainably, this stand offers actionable tips and hands-on inspiration. Because sustainability is not about losing something, it is about remembering our relationship with the living world. *We will meet in Dartmouth Square Park at 2pm.*

A Spring Kirtan & HeartSong Celebration Lean into an uplifting evening of pause, self‑care, and connection by the sea. We’ll gather in a beautiful private INDOOR space to weave songs, chants, and sacred mantras accompanied by guitar, harmonium, percussion, and shamanic drum. In these times one of the most powerful ways to transform our emotions, our rage, our grief, our overwhelm, is to digest & transmute these deep feelings into courage & action, to build community, togetherness & co-create. This intimate gathering invites us to do just that. Ticket link below: [A Spring Kirtan & HeartSong Celebration | Tixtree](https://www.tixtree.com/e/a-spring-kirtan-heartsong-celebration-9f42a18835be?_gl=1*1mqd43f*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc0OTc0OTU4NS4xNzc1OTI2NjQz*_ga_NC63NZQRVP*czE3NzU5MjY2NDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzU5MjY2NDIkajYwJGwwJGgxOTMyNTY0NTUkZGFtVGlyWE5JVmlCZGNmcHdDUVJmVU1zR1laUDhXRmhqeVE.) We will slow down, reconnect, remember & and nourish ourselves among friends old and new. Together we’ll move with the ebb and flow of our intuitive hearts, sharing some of my favourite practices that ground, uplift, and restore as we raise our collective prayers for peace and healing in our world. Expect EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Guided tapping to release emotional blocks, restore balance, and ease stress. Meditation, Kirtan & Heart Songs: Experience the blessings of Bhakti Yoga through devotional music, intention‑setting, and heart‑opening group singing. Sound Bath: Soothe your nervous system with calming, restorative frequencies. Herbal Teas & Nourishing Treats: Enjoy a warm cuppa and homemade bites afterwards.Time for Reflection & Connection: Share space with like‑minded souls in the spirit of sangha. No experience needed, just bring your voice and an open heart. Join us if you are feeling overwhelmed or in need of a gentle reset, seeking natural, holistic well‑being practices and/or longing for connection in an open‑hearted, inclusive, joyful space. Date: Saturday, April 18th Location: Private indoor venue near Sandycove Beach (details shared upon booking) Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Exchange: €30 \| €25 \| €20 Limited spaces available. DM to book or click the link in bio. Our gatherings are 100% inclusive. Everyone is welcome. If the exchange is out of reach right now, please message us. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected. Beannachtaí agus grá mór, Felicity Check us out on instagram & facebook @felicityanandakirtan

As you walk in the hotel, turn right from the bar, and you’ll find another bar where drinks are served.
We’re right behind. This meetup is free to attend. Just grab and pay for your own drink when you order to support the bar and keep things cool with the venue.

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📚Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader. There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬 It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests! ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me. 🔍 **How to find us?** * When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group. * If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡 I look forward to seeing you all! 😊

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

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Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**✨ Online Speed Dating – Real Fort Wayne Locals, Live on Zoom** We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Fort Wayne local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - 🎉 People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Fort Wayne singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. ❤️‍🔥 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Fast to read, easy to act on.

**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**!

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ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!