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[CAS]Japanese 🇯🇵& English🇨🇦 Language Exchange🦄🌱 [Queen’s Park]
[CAS]Japanese 🇯🇵& English🇨🇦 Language Exchange🦄🌱 [Queen’s Park]
⚠️日本語の案内は下にあります⚠️ 🎟Fee: $5 🌱Payment: Cash or E-transfer If you choose E-transfer, we recommend sending it **before** arrival to: ✉️canasianstation@gmail.com 🗣Event Style ・This event is 18 + only ・Group-based language exchange ・Small groups of 3–4 people ・Use both Japanese and English to communicate 🕒Schedule 6:15 – 6:30 Check-in 6:30 – 7:10 Round 1 7:10 – 7:15 Seat change 7:15 – 7:55 Round 2 7:55 Wrap-up 💫Friendly Guidelines • Participants with 2 no-shows may be removed from future events • This is not a dating or matchmaking event. You cannot request specific people to talk to. If you have an NG (someone you prefer not to be matched with), please let us know in advance • Photos may be taken for Instagram and event pages. If you do not wish to appear in photos, please inform the organizer beforehand • Harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, solicitation, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited. If you notice any issues, please inform the organizer 🤝About This Event (Important) This is a group-based Language Exchange event. • One-on-one conversations with Japanese participants • Conversations with participants of a specific nationality ➡️are not guaranteed. 🎟️参加費:5ドル 🌱支払い方法:現金 or E-transfer ※E-transferをご利用の方は、到着**前に** ✉️Canasianstation@gmail.com へ送金していただくことを推奨しています 🗣️イベント形式 3〜4人のグループで、日本語と英語を使った国際交流🌏※本イベントは18歳以上限定です。 🕖タイムスケジュール 6:15 – 6:30 Check-in 6:30 – 7:10 第1ラウンド 7:10 – 7:15 席替え 7:15 – 7:55 第2ラウンド 7:55 解散 💫参加にあたって ・2回以上のNo-show(キャンセル無しの無断欠席)があった場合、以降の参加をお断りします ・本イベントはデート・マッチング目的の場ではありませんので、特定の「話したい人」の指定はできません。 ※NGの方がいる場合は、事前にお知らせください ・Instagram・イベントページ用に写真撮影を行う場合があります。写りたくない方は事前にお知らせください ・セクハラ、差別的発言、嫌がらせ、勧誘行為は固く禁止しています。もし見かけた場合は、主催者までご連絡ください 🫶イベントについて 本イベントは Language Exchange(言語交流)を目的としたグループ形式のイベントです。 ・カナダ人との一対一での会話 ・特定の国籍の参加者との会話 →これらを保証するものではありません。
Bigger, Better, Bolder Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa
Bigger, Better, Bolder Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa
**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!** **Spring is in the air, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings, fresh energy, and the joy of connection!** As the season of renewal unfolds, we invite you to step into the rhythm of community, dance, and celebration at Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa. My objective has always been to create a different kind of social gathering—one that is open, non-judgmental, and safe. A place where you can meet people just like you, where socializing and dancing come together to help build community and tear down the walls that separate us. Here, we make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy the calmness that comes from knowing we are in a safe and welcoming space. Many times, I have been asked, “Why host an event on Monday night?” Many people escape on the weekend and dread Mondays when they return to work. I believe that if you dance and socialize on a Monday, you infuse your week with joy and positive energy, giving your life balance and helping you face your challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. We’re also thrilled to announce that our trial of advanced Bachata lessons, which began last September, has been a resounding success! Building on this momentum, we’re excited to offer an enhanced schedule for 2026. Our dance evenings will now feature three hours of classes: one hour of beginner to intermediate Bachata, one hour of advanced Bachata, and one hour of beginner to intermediate Salsa. As always, the entrance fee remains $15 for a night of 2 lessons and social dancing. For those interested in the advanced Bachata lessons, there will be an additional $5 fee. Here’s our updated schedule: **Miss Bachata – Main Ballroom** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Bachata Lesson (No partner required) 🕗 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing **Miss Salsa – Round Room** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Advanced Bachata Lesson (+$5) **NEW** 🕗 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Lesson 🕘 9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing ✨ **Additional Details:** ✔️ Free Parking ✔️ Full Bar (Free Water, Beer: $5.75) Over the past decade, organizing Latin dancing events in Mississauga has been a labor of love. Our mission has always been to foster a sense of community, proving that the connections we share are far stronger than the differences that divide us. Loneliness is a growing concern, with over half of U.S. adults and many Canadians experiencing its effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this issue. Harvard University's long-term study on happiness, which began in 1938, highlights the detrimental impact of loneliness on health. People with strong social connections experience slower mental and physical decline and greater overall happiness compared to those who are isolated. Here are some key findings from the study: 🌿 Close ties help delay mental and physical decline more than money, fame, social class, IQ, or genetics. 🌿 Relationship satisfaction is a better predictor of aging well than cholesterol levels in middle age. 🌿 A strong sense of community improves memory function. 🌿 Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking or alcoholism. And there’s hope! Strengthening our relationships and supporting community initiatives can combat loneliness and build healthier, happier lives. Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a safe, welcoming, authentic environment. Bring your open heart and a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest. 🌸 **Cheers to a season of renewal, joy, and community!** 🌸 **Anna G.** https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/ https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG
The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup
The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup
The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?
Biking along downtown harborfront - slow pace 10km/hr
Biking along downtown harborfront - slow pace 10km/hr
\*\*\* TIME CHANGE TO 12:30 PM\*\* DUE TO RAIN FORECASTED AT 4-5PM Don't know what to do on Victoria day? Come join me for a bike ride from Jack Layton Terminal to Port Credit \~25km. We may end earlier at Long Branch if needed. We will be pedaling along the harbourfront at slow pace \~10km/hr. We will take the GO Train back to Union Meeting point: Jack Layton terminal We will break as needed and stop for photos if needed at the following places -Jack Layton Terminal -Toronto Music Garden -Trillium Park -Humber Bay Bridge -Colonel Samuel Smith Park -Marie Curtis Park -final destination: PORT credit lighthouse Washrooms available at Humber Bay Bridge Date : Mon May 18 at 12:30pm. we will wait 10 mins and then start pedaling. if you're late, you can try to catch up. If you don't have a bike, you can rent one from bike share Toronto. you can download the app to search for available bikes Bring lots of water
East Toronto MDI Men's Team
East Toronto MDI Men's Team
We are a men's group where you can expect a frank and confidential space to speak personally, engage in interesting conversations or get support for your personal goals. This new team meets weekly on the East side of Toronto. Our group is part of Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI). This group prefers to meet outdoors but occasionally on Zoom. Guests are welcome but it's pretty casual so make sure you are expected in case we move locations. You can rsvp via meetup or call Tim @ 416-278-3058 to confirm this week’s location. The MDI Mission: To cause greatness by mentoring men to live with excellence and, as mature masculine leaders, create successful families, careers and communities. From MDI website[: https://goo.gl/3DQ6](https://goo.gl/3DQ6aY)aY From Toronto Sta[r: https://goo.gl/oDH](https://goo.gl/oDH3uX)3uX
Meet New People in Toronto |  Pizza & People
Meet New People in Toronto | Pizza & People
**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

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Care for the Working Class: The Political Economy of Care Work
Care for the Working Class: The Political Economy of Care Work
Flora Tristan, the first European writer to connect socialism and feminism, has long been neglected as a systematic thinker. This talk reads her The Workers’ Union and other writings through the lens of a political economy of care. It argues that Tristan takes the need for care work in the family seriously, while also calling for institutional care for the young, sick, and elderly. While her gendered views from the early 19th century assume that much of this care work, especially in families, would be done by women, the systematic core of her arguments can be separated from these historical layers. Ultimately, Tristan provides a political economy perspective in which economic and political rights are closely interwoven, but in which unpaid care work, in the family and beyond, is always part of the picture. Lisa Herzog https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/cv?lang=en Professor of Political Philosophy, Dean Faculty of Philosophy University of Groningen **About the Speaker:** Lisa Herzog works at the intersection of political philosophy and economic thought. She has held her position at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen since 2019. Between 2021 and 2025, she was the Directer of the Center for Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and since January 2023, she is Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. She holds a master (Diplom) in economics from LMU Munich, and an M.St. in Philosophy and D.Phil. in Political Theory from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. Herzog has published on the philosophical dimensions of markets (both historical and systemical), liberalism and social justice, ethics in organizations, and the future of work. The current focus of her work are workplace democracy, professional ethics, and the role of knowledge in democracies. She is a co-editor of the interdisciplinary journal [Review of Social Economy.](https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rrse20/current) Her forthcoming monograph is entitled [ ](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf)*[Citizen Knowledge. Markets, Experts, and the Infrastructure of Democracy](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf)*[ ](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf). **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted]. About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai
SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL  FREE TO PLAY TEXAS HOLDEM
SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL FREE TO PLAY TEXAS HOLDEM
JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY WE ARE AT MULLIGAN S BAR AND GRILL LOCATED AT WOODCHESTER PLAZA ON DUNDAS BETWEEN . WINSTON CHURCHILL AND ERIN MILLS PARKWAY START TIME IS 7 30 GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE HOME COOKED MEALS GREAT SPECIALS COME JOIN OUR IN HOUSE POKER LEAGUE FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR TABLES
“Kant in Practice” – Centre for Ethics Workshop (Day 1)
“Kant in Practice” – Centre for Ethics Workshop (Day 1)
This is Day 1 of a hybrid two day conference presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics on the theme of "Kant in Practice". Talks will also be streamed online with live chat. The Conference Schedule [DAY 1](https://www.meetup.com/the-toronto-philosophy-meetup/events/314797126/) – Tuesday, May 19 * 14.00-15.30 — [Lucy Allais](https://philosophy.jhu.edu/directory/lucy-allais/) (Johns Hopkins University) – "Freedom and Practical Reason" * 16.00-17.30 — [Arthur Ripstein](https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/directory/arthur-ripstein/) (University of Toronto) — "System, Progress and Kant’s Four Questions" [DAY 2](https://www.meetup.com/the-toronto-philosophy-meetup/events/314797218/) – Wednesday, May 20 * 9.30-11.00 — [Sergio Tenenbaum](https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/directory/sergio-tenenbaum/) (University of Toronto) – "Virtuous Action and Practical Cognition: Kant Against Contemporary Conceptions of Moral Worth" * 11.30-13.00 — [Garrath Williams](https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/global-affairs/people/garrath-williams) (Lancaster University) – "The Groundwork Lays the Ground for Right" * 14.00-15.30 — [Alice Pinheiro Walla](https://experts.mcmaster.ca/people/pinheiro) (McMaster University) – "Legal Equality and Social Inequality: Insights from Kant’s Doctrine of Right" The talks will also be streamed online with live chat [here](https://www.youtube.com/live/0xJpCCkNruo?si=lrl-P8BoLWjhC_My) (Day 1). **To attend in person, please email Garrath (g.d.williams@lancaster.ac.uk) to register and receive updates.** About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai
Egyptian Magic: Temple Initiation & Energy Healing.
Egyptian Magic: Temple Initiation & Energy Healing.
It's a private session. Not a group event. Some sessions and diagnostics are done in chat text format, no live call is required needed. Advanced sessions are done with the help of personal video call. __ Egyptian Initiation – Level 1 10 days in a row! 10 Initiations into 10 Channels of the Egyptian Gods. Personal purification, activation of the financial flow, and correction in the Channels of the Egyptian Pantheon. Level 1 Initiation Includes correction through all 7 chakras in the Channels of: 1. The Egregore of Egyptian Priesthood 2. The Channel of Osiris /Clarity 3. The Channel of Horus /High Victory 4. The Channel of Amun-Ra /Power 5. The Channel of Min /Sexuality 6. The Channel of Hathor /Feninity 7. The Channel of Ma’at /Purity 8. The Channel of Isis /Smartness 9. The Channel of Thoth /Wisdom 10. The Channel of Tefnut /Healing This is a deep cleansing and transformation of energy. It removes stagnation, magical impacts, internal and external blocks that prevent you from walking your Path. You receive 10 Initiations at once into the Ancient Egyptian Channels a personalized audio practice to continue developing and activating these Channels independently. Additionally, you receive a personal diagnostic session, analysis, and activation of your main goal. In honor of the Egyptian Marathon, if you register before November 17, the price is reduced by half. Receive the energy of freedom from current limitations and a new impulse for growth and transformation in your life. And one more thing — the Level 1 Egyptian Initiation will help you anchor yourself in the Egyptian Tradition and, if desired, begin working independently with your own goals and the goals of others within these magnificent energies of Inner Power and Purity. Andy Li Grand Master of the Egyptian Pantheon Instructor and Teacher of the Reiki Yggdrasil System Center Asgard
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows by Steven Pinker
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows by Steven Pinker
We will meet for a discussion of the book [When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life by Steven Pinker](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/224003186-when-everyone-knows-that-everyone-knows) **To attend this event, you should have read this book and be able to partake in discussions on this book.** From the publisher: In *When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows*, Steven Pinker explores the sophisticated mechanics of **common knowledge**—the psychological state where two or more people not only know a piece of information, but know that the others know it, and know that they know that they know it. Pinker argues that this recursive loop is the invisible glue holding society together, differentiating a mere collection of individuals from a functioning collective. By examining everyday phenomena like eye contact, "the Emperor’s New Clothes," and the strategic ambiguity of innuendo, he demonstrates how common knowledge can trigger sudden social shifts. When a private truth becomes a public one, it creates a "coordination game" where individuals feel empowered to act, knowing they are part of a synchronized majority. The book extends this logic to the high-stakes realms of **money and power**, illustrating how the value of currency and the legitimacy of authorities rely entirely on mutual belief. Pinker posits that a dollar bill or a political regime only maintains its strength as long as there is common knowledge of its worth or stability; once that shared certainty is punctured, hyperinflation or revolution can occur almost overnight. Through his signature blend of cognitive science, linguistics, and game theory, Pinker demystifies how humans navigate complex social hierarchies. He reveals that our ability to manage what "everyone knows" is not just a quirk of communication, but a fundamental biological tool for maintaining cooperation and managing conflict in a crowded world. Bring an open mind and a smile! I hope to see you there.
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction? In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum. 4 Sessions Per Month Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions: • Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision • Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy • Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma • Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring. Each 90-Min Session Includes: • Group energy alignment (20 min) • Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min) • Group activation & anchoring (20 min) • Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min). What You’ll Gain: ✓ Mental clarity & motivation ✓ Energetic support for your path ✓ Clear, inspired next steps ✓ A deeper connection to purpose. When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm Fee: $50 CAD per session (Limited spots available) Facilitator: Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist, Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil To Reserve Your Spot: Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram Message: t.me/AndyTherapist WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502
[In-person] Curiosity Café – Censorship
[In-person] Curiosity Café – Censorship
The word “censorship” is typically associated with overt exercises of government power, like book burnings, national firewalls, and arrests, which are often defended in the name of protecting public morals (whatever those may be). Today, however, obstacles to the circulation of content and ideas often come in the form of subtler “indirect” restrictions, dictated not by the state but by private platforms and market pressures. In 2022, Disney quietly withheld LGBTQ titles from its streaming catalogue in the Gulf states, with no announcement and no legal obligation to do so. On YouTube, journalists and content creators have described having to alter war coverage or avoid it altogether because the platform’s advertising system can make such reporting financially unsustainable. [A 2024 investigation by The Markup](https://themarkup.org/automated-censorship/2024/02/25/demoted-deleted-and-denied-theres-more-than-just-shadowbanning-on-instagram "https://themarkup.org/automated-censorship/2024/02/25/demoted-deleted-and-denied-theres-more-than-just-shadowbanning-on-instagram") found that, on Instagram, non-graphic images of war were being quietly demoted and users denied any right to appeal (the platform attributed these occurrences to a bug). In each case, no law was passed, no speech or content formally prohibited. Yet critics have argued that these *de facto* restrictions amounted to censorship by other means. Were they right? At our upcoming Curiosity Café, moderated by Yiming Jia and Adrian Ma, we will explore the nature and implications of what we might call “soft” censorship, asking questions such as: * Is censorship still possible in the absence of a *formal* prohibition? * Are the standards of what is and is not acceptable for public consumption being increasingly dictated by private companies? If so, who gets to challenge them? * What is the relationship between censorship and public morals? Where do the morals that censorship ostensibly protects come from? * Is discomfort a legitimate reason to restrict the circulation of speech? Or is discomfort sometimes exactly the point? * Censorship sends a message about what is acceptable and what isn't. To what extent are these messages internalized over time? Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, for a public and moral exploration of these questions and many others! **Space is limited!** **Please obtain a “Pay-What-You-Can” ticket from Curiosity Café at [this link (click here)](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/curiosity-cafe-censorship-tickets-1989275453431) to attend this event. You need a ticket to be admitted.** See the above link for more info about tickets and other options including a limited number of free tickets. Come and hang out with us, grab food, and read through our handout from 6-6:30pm. Our structured discussion will run from 6:30-8:30pm with a 10 minute break in the middle. Hope to see you there! ***__________________________________________________________________*** This event is brought to you by [Being and Becoming](https://beingnbecoming.org/), a Toronto based non-profit. We aim to create community around exploring everyday concepts and experiences so that we may live more intentional, thoughtful, and meaningful lives. We use philosophy as a tool with which we can come to a richer understanding of the world around us. By offering activities, spaces, and other opportunities for conversation and co-exploration, we hope to enable the meeting and fusion of individuals and their ideas. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background: indeed, we believe the journey is best undertaken alongside explorers from a variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Find out more about Being and Becoming [here](https://beingnbecoming.org/). About the Curiosity Café Series: For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to join us at our Curiosity Cafés and are wondering what they’re all about: every two weeks, we invite members of our community to come out to the Madison Avenue Pub to engage in a collaborative exploration of our chosen topic. Through these events, we aim to build our community of people who like to think deeply about life’s big questions, and provide each other with some philosophical tools to dig deeper into whatever it is we are most curious about.

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Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
COhPy Monthly Meeting
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Newark Area Traders and Exchangers
Newark Area Traders and Exchangers
Newark Area Traders and Exchangers Please join us! You won't want to miss this meeting! We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers. NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS 975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors) Newark, OH 43055 Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”! Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others) Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong! Zoom meeting. Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F) Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1)
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Quarterly Community Gathering
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)