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comfort zone challenge vienna #75 - Sommer, Sonne, Donauinsel!!!
We meet up to do comfort zone challenges in the streets of Vienna. Our goal is that everyone goes home having had experiences out of their comfort zone.
Most important things first:
* You should speak either German or English to join.
* We're coordinating before, during, and after the meetup in our "Social Adventures in Vienna" Telegram group, join it here: [https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna)
* Check out our Instagram to see pictures from previous meetups: [https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/](https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/)
Experience the fun to get out of your comfort zone, to grow beyond your expectations and to surprise yourself! Join the event to experience how easy it can be to be thrown in new situations!
What will we do?
* Introduction into the "comfort zone challenge"
* Introducing ourselves and our goals for this meetup
* Deciding on the groups & challenges
* (Optional) group-warm-up
* Doing the challenges in group of 3-4
* Reflection: Meeting in a bar to reflect and have a drink
Be aware that consuming alcohol is discouraged until reflection. Also, make sure you have enough time to attend the event through to the end, since the reflection is an important part of the process and a good opportunity to let the other participants learn from your experience.
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Wir treffen uns, um Comfort Zone Challenges in den Straßen von Wien zu machen! Unser Ziel ist es, dass jede/r nach Hause geht mit dem Erlebnis, aus seiner/ihrer Komfortzone gegangen zu sein.
Evening Sound Meditation
A gentle space to slow down and unwind at the end of the week.
This session is designed to help you release stress, calm the nervous system, and transition softly into the weekend through guided relaxation and subtle live sound.
No experience needed.
Just come, lie down, listen, and rest.
Open to everyone.
AFTER WORK at Radisson Blu Style Hotel
Friday, true friends and Radisson. We do not need more! Our lovely and favourite location - the Radisson Blue Style Hotel at Herrengasse 12, 1010 Vienna, right next to the U3 Herrengasse station invites us! 🙌.
Friday is time to go out.
We are convinced that it will be again a fantastic evening starting with new faces!
It’s the perfect opportunity to chat and have a wonderful evening with fellow friends! 💃🕺 Sign up only if you attend! And pay immediately while ordering a drink at the bar!
Make sure to follow us on Insta [Making Friends in Vienna](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna?igsh=ZndyM3k2enZhcTAw) to stay in the loop on all upcoming events! 📲
Check out our Insta Story where to find us after 7pm on the event's date.
Got questions? DM us on Instagram.
Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
One last thing: If you can’t make it, please let us know by signing off at the meet-up: important! 🙏and please contribute with ordering at least one drink. No drink at all is not acceptable!
Enjoy your Friday night, and see you soon! 🥳
Making Friends in Vienna
I‘m Alive Ecstatic Dance with live DJ Samsara
This group is for anyone who wants to dive into the world of movement, music, and art in an ecstatic experience.
We believe in celebrating self-expression and individuality on the dance floor.
Come join us as we let loose, connect with yourself, and explore the power of dance and live music.
Let’s come together to create a vibrant and inclusive community through the magic of ecstatic dance.
🕖 Evening Schedule
• 18:15 – 18:30 → Arrival & Entry
• 18:30 – 18:45 → Dance Introduction with Johanna
• 18:45 – 20:45 → Ecstatic Dance with DJ Samsara
• 20:45 – 20:55 → Closing, Silence & Soundhealing with Johanna
• 20:55 – 22:00 → Connection and sharing
Energy exchange: €25
Core rules include: no shoes, no phones, no talking on the dancefloor, no alcohol or drugs
Join us for an immersive evening of movement and healing!
BORN BEHIND BARS • True Crime Comedy
**🎭ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY**
**🎟️ 20€ STANDARD \|\| 15€ MEETUP DISCOUNT**
**💥 PROMO CODE: MEET-UP**
🃏 **REGINALD BÄRRIS** is an American comedian based in Austria, and a pioneer in Europe’s English comedy scene!
✨ Since founding Comedy For Expats in 2016, Reginald climbed his way from the humble open mic to the comedy big leagues. He now performs for thousands of smiling faces each year, and has **headlined events in 20+ countries!**
🎥 Reginald has been featured on **ORF** and **FM4** as well as performing corporate comedy for **Erste Group Bank** and the **United Nations.** He’s also worked alongside superstar comedians, as the opening an opening act for Netflix comics: **Tom Segura, Russell Peters,** and **Iliza Shlesinger!**
**WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!**
👮🏻♂️ **True Crime** meets **Stand-up Comedy**
💯 First-hand tales of **crime and prison**
🎭 **Heartfelt** and **Hilarious** Storytelling
🚨 One-of-a-kind True Crime Journey
**COMEDY FOR EXPATS: COMEDY CLUB since 2016**
📣 **Doors Open:** 19:30 \|\| **Show Starts:** 20:00
⏱️ Don't wait! Online tickets get **Priority Seating.**
🎟️ **Space is limited!** Get your tickets now: **[http://TrueCrimeMay.eventbrite.com](http://TrueCrimeMay.eventbrite.com)**
❓ **Any Questions?** Contact us at: **[www.ComedyForExpats.com](http://www.ComedyForExpats.com)**
Social Book Club 📚
Welcome Book Lovers!
Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers!
This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it.
You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :)
Feel free to bring your own book with you.
The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT.
It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna.
I am happy to host it there.
MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event.
If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you.
This is the address:
Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien
Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club.
Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together.
If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :)
Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content:
https://socialbookclub.de/
Looking forward to seeing you there! :)
Alternative Parenting Events This Week
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Open Dialogue – Discovering Together in Vienna
We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom.
There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding.
We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?”
Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed.
The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”
The Psychology and Personal Growth Circle: How to Win Friends & Influence People
Welcome to our cozy **The Psychology and Personal Growth Circle** which is part of the Social Book Club!
We will meet to discuss the book “**How to Win Friends & Influence People**" (288 pages) written by Dale Carnegie.
The idea is to connect with like minded readers that love to grow and get to know themselves better through reading and especially applying knowledge from books.
We meet up once a month and talk about our progress applying knowledge from a certain book and our experience.
The event will take place at the volunteer organisation **MUT**.
It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna.
MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event.
If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you.
Book Description:
*You can go after the job you want...and get it! You can take the job you have...and improve it! You can take any situation you're in...and make it work for you!*
*As relevant as ever before, Dale Carnegie's principles endure, and will help you achieve your maximum potential in the complex and competitive modern age.*
*Learn the six ways to make people like you, the twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.*
See you then!
All the best
Sebastian
Sprachen Cafe: German / English / Italian / Spanish / French
**Note:** Kindly bring cash for any food/drinks purchases under 20 Eur, as the restaurant/cafe accepts card payments only for purchases above 20 Eur.
This is a **free** event.
Are you ready to practise your language skills?
If you want to meet new friends (or the same friends you met at our other events) and practice all the languages you can speak, join us for a fun-filled evening!
During this event, you have the chance to choose a Group and talk to people in:
1. **English**
2. **German**
3. **Italian**
4. **Spanish**
5. **French**
Our most important rule:
Please be respectful to others at all times.
Yes, there will be a separate beginners' Group if you aren't fluent in the language yet! It is also a great place to find Tandem Partners for the languages you want to improve in!
Get in touch with the Host upon your arrival and he/she will assist you.
🟢📱 here is our WhatsApp link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtZ1TQB7lnUAJXK5NxwPQU
Hope to see you there!!!
Heartfulness-Meditation
**Einladung zum Heartful Communication Programm nach dem Satsangh**
**Ab dem 22. März startet unser Heartful Communication Programm, das sich über 5 Wochen erstreckt. Die Inhalte werden jeweils nach dem Sonntagssatsangh vorgestellt.**
**Gesamtdauer des HC-Programms jeweils ca. 30–45 Minuten.**
**Heartful Communication (HC) unterstützt uns dabei, authentisch aus unserem Herzen heraus zu kommunizieren und eine einfühlsame Verbindung zu uns selbst und anderen zu entwickeln. Der Ansatz hilft uns, Urteile, Vorwürfe und Kritik in respektvolle und fürsorgliche Begegnungen zu verwandeln.**
**Im Mittelpunkt steht die Kultivierung von Bewusstsein – als erster Schritt für positive Veränderung.**
**Weitere Informationen zu HC findet Ihr hier:**
**https://heartfulness.org/heartful-communication/#hc**
**Ort:**
**Markhof – Das Dorf in der Stadt**
**Markhofgasse 19**
**1030 Wien**
**Programm im Detail:**
**10:00 Meditation anschließend Video-Input HC**
**Kurze Bio-Pause (5–10 Minuten): für kleine Snacks und Getränke wird gesorgt**
**HC-Programm**
**Kurzvortrag / Reflexion / Gruppenaktivitäten mit unserem HC-Volunteers-Team**
**Das Programm ist kostenfrei, Spenden für unser Zentrum sind herzlich willkommen.**
**Wir freuen uns, wenn viele von Euch teilnehmen und diesen Prozess gemeinsam erleben.**
Donauinsel Splash & Share: A Fun-Filled Picnic Fiesta
This is a **free** event.
Hello friends!
Meet us there at 12 noon with your favourite blanket and whatever you want to eat and drink. Also a bathing suit and Towel in case you want to jump into the water and Spash around.
We will be able to play badminton, volleyball and whatever else you want if you bring the necessary equipment. In addition, there will be music to make the atmosphere even more cheerful.
The event is non-profit, so bring anything you want to share with other participants.
We look forward to seeing you all for an afternoon of fun and good company on the Donauinsel!
We will be meeting at the pin on google maps and sitting close to there. We will post a live location once we are there.
Link to our whatsapp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrINBEjRptd1Zg3wn0kTkm
Donauinsel Impro-Picknick
Donauinsel Improv Training mit Picknick
Lerne spielerisch Improtheater-Techniken und unterschiedliche Formate kennen! Dabei trainierst du deine Kreativität und Spontaneität und arbeitest an deinem Selbstbewusstsein.
You will need B1-level German skills to participate. English translation below.
Man benötigt Deutschkenntnisse auf B1-Niveau, um teilzunehmen.
Hier findest du uns:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003
Koordinaten vom Treffpunkt
--> Ihr könnt gerne Essen und Snacks für das Picknick mitbringen. Am besten etwas was man gut mit der Gruppe teilen kann.
**Was dich erwartet**
• Lustige Gruppenspiele
• Kreative Theater-Übungen
• Kurze Improv Szenen, nur 5 bis 8 Minuten
• Gemeinsam Geschichten erfinden
• Viel Lachen, Sonne und Spaß
**Impro: Was bringt’s dir persönlich?**
• Spontanität
• Selbstvertrauen
• Kreativität
• Fehler annehmen lernen
• Schauspiel trainieren
• Teamwork
**Safe Space**
Ein sicherer Raum ohne Leistungsdruck, in dem gegenseitige Wertschätzung an erster Stelle steht. Ihr seid zu keiner Zeit verpflichtet mitzumachen und könnt jederzeit aus Szenen aussteigen oder auch für einzelne Übungen aussetzen.
**Leitung**
Ich leite seit drei Jahren Impro-Trainings, organisiere Wettbewerbe und Shows und gehe auch selbst regelmäßig zu Fortbildungen. Ich habe über 80 Trainings geleitet.
**Beitrag**
Es gibt zur Zeit keinen fixen Trainingsbeitrag, aber wir freuen uns immer über freiwillige Spenden für die Leitung und die Organisation.
**Achtung:**
Das Event ist nur für Teilnehmer\*innen ab 16 Jahre, da wir nicht immer für absolut jugendfreie Geschichten oder Szenen garantieren können.
**WA-Gruppe:**
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2
Wir empfehlen den Beitritt zur WA-Gruppe da wir nicht immer auf der selben Wiese sind. Hier wird der genaue Live-Standort geteilt.
Bitte beachtet aus Datenschutzgründen, dass beim Beitritt der WA-Gruppe alle Mitglieder eure Telefonnummer sehen können.
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**Donau Insel Improv Training & Picnic**
Learn improv theater techniques and different formats in a playful way! You will train your creativity and spontaneity while working on your self-confidence.
**Find us here:** [https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003](https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003) (Meeting point coordinates)
**--> Please bring your own food and snacks for the picnic! We can then share and eat together.**
**What to expect:**
* Funny group games
* Creative theater exercises
* Short improv scenes (only 5 to 8 minutes)
* Creating stories together
* Lots of laughter, sun, and fun
**Improv: What’s in it for you?**
* Spontaneity
* Self-confidence
* Creativity
* Learning to embrace mistakes
* Acting practice
* Teamwork
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**Safe Space** A secure environment without pressure to perform, where mutual appreciation is the top priority. You are never under any obligation to participate and can step out of scenes or skip individual exercises at any time.
**Instructor** I have been leading improv training for three years, organizing competitions and shows, and regularly attend further training workshops myself. I have led over 80 training sessions.
**Contribution** There is currently no fixed fee for the training, but we always appreciate voluntary donations for the instruction and organization.
**Please note:** This event is for participants aged 16 and over, as we cannot always guarantee that stories or scenes will be entirely "family-friendly."
**WhatsApp Group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2)
We recommend joining the WhatsApp group since we are not always on the same meadow. The exact live location will be shared there. *Please note for privacy reasons that by joining the WhatsApp group, all members will be able to see your phone number.*
Outdoor Improv-Picknick for Spontaneity & Creative Flow (Session in German)
This is an event for ages 16 and up. Children are not allowed to participate. We cannot guarantee age-appropriate scenes and exercises.
We meet at Donauinsel Coordinates:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FVhWPCS2ttP4EQ4Q8
We advise you to join the WA-Group because we maybe move to a different meadow. And the exact coordinates where we are will be posted there.
**Stop overthinking and start playing!** 🌿 This session is a soft, safe space to practice being present and letting go of perfectionism. Please note: The main part of this session will be held in **German**.
**Raus aus dem Kopf, rein in den Moment!** 🎭 Hast du das Gefühl, oft festzustecken oder alles perfekt machen zu wollen? Improvisationstheater ist das perfekte Training gegen Procrastination und Perfektionismus. Hier lernst du, dem ersten Impuls zu vertrauen und mit dem zu arbeiten, was gerade da ist.
**Outdoor Vitality:** Training by the water is pure mindfulness. Nature helps calm your nervous system and instantly stops overthinking. Fresh air, open space, and improv—the perfect combo to clear your mind and boost your well-being.
**Bonus für Körper & Geist:** Das Training am Wasser ist Achtsamkeit pur. Die Natur hilft dir, das Nervensystem zu beruhigen und das Gedankenkarussell sofort zu stoppen. Frische Luft, weite Sicht und Impro – die beste Kombi, um mentalen Ballast einfach abzuwerfen.
**Was dich erwartet:** In einer wertschätzenden Atmosphäre nutzen wir einfache Spiele und Bewegung, um:
* 🌱 **"Ja, genau!" zu sagen:** Impulse annehmen statt sie zu zerdenken.
* ✨ **Fehler zu feiern:** Perfektionismus ablegen und spielerisch "scheitern".
* 🧠 **Präsenz zu stärken:** Ganz im Hier und Jetzt reagieren.
**Der Ablauf:** Wir starten mit 1,5 Stunden lockerer Gruppenspiele. Danach folgen sehr kurze, lustige Impro-Szenen.
**Wichtig:** Du machst nur das, worauf du Lust hast. Es ist ein Safe Space – keine Vorkenntnisse nötig!
👤 **Host:** Simon Brauner (über 70geleitete Trainings)
Das Event ist kostenlos. Wir freuen uns über Spenden.
The event is free. We welcome donations.
**Komm vorbei, lass den Planungsmodus hinter dir und entdecke die Freude am Moment. Wir freuen uns auf dich! 💚**
WA-Gruppe: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI)
This is a German-speaking improv session focused on mindfulness and overcoming mental blocks. No acting experience needed - just bring your presence and curiosity!
Alternative Parenting Events Near You
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In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.


















