Creative Arts

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!

🥚🧺 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!

🍑 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

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

🌊⚓ 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’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. 🍻

**IV. Climate Café Ljubljana** What does climate change mean to you - not as a statistic, but as a lived experience? How do we move from awareness to action, and from individual concern to collective response? These are the questions at the heart of the Climate Café in Ljubljana, and we want you to be part of the conversation. **The Climate Café** is a public space designed with one purpose in mind: to bring people together. Not to lecture, not to debate winners and losers, but to create an open, safe, and inclusive environment where every voice matters. Whether you're a long-time climate activist or someone just beginning to grapple with these questions, this is your space to speak, listen, and reflect. This IV. Climate Café will be a bit different - more focused, more practical, and more action-oriented. We will: • open the discussion with mag. Mojca Vendramin (Eco Fund director) on key challenges, dillemas and future plans • co-create concrete proposals with [Mladi za podnebno pravičnost](https://www.facebook.com/mladizapodnebnopravicnost?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaHuYs77dqbpRQaK1odCI4ZnEOTagY4DzUYOc2rPurXvTFgKCBB7lp_9sOqQdwMX-rBJj94LT7Y7-J4JiYXt9DzSGEZn1HVMvP-gXrgebABD0BmavVmkkLhPjjwKhylgYnW5iW0mji1vYX0mOcJMSxxbRZzdRmXuwFHVRAk0dAQIk7o_5syYlPZ8tn93visFkczYuf2n61IYM-lF-npXwHi&__tn__=-%5DK-R) • focus on what civil society can bring forward to decision-makers Come as you are. Leave with new perspectives! Please register at [https://forms.gle/m51rTRxRbwPaB6XCA](https://forms.gle/m51rTRxRbwPaB6XCA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOFIxMVFDdWp1bUNyT1psTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7xAO7QN5fmOky0f_-nK2ns2HQOwKsg5jfif_qo8RSm1yTyvQpsOdohASEZVg_aem_VTpOBn2ITifSIWMZl7iawg)

🎤🍻 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.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft snowflakes out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles and more! Bring the snowy season inside without the wet and cold. All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists. Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.