Arts & Entertainment

Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.). And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. *** 👋 **Hello everyone,** The movie: [Dirty Dancing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rzsa_KEoKs) After a "welcome glass" of wine we are going to try the following tasty wines: **🍷 White Wines - Germany** 1\. Pinot Gris: Ankermann \- Grauburgunder Réserve trocken 2024 2\. Pinot Gris: Kesselring \- Grauburgunder Réserve trocken 2024 3\. Pinot Gris: Karl Pfaffmann \- Lebenswerk Grauburgunder Réserve trocken 2024 4\. Riesling: Jakob Jung \- Riesling Heads up trocken 2024 5\. Riesling: von Oetinger \- Riesling Le Bloe trocken 2024 **🍷 Red Wine** 🇮🇹 Italy 6\. Montepulciano: Guardia dei Mori Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023 ### 🎬[ The Feature Film: Dirty Dancing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rzsa_KEoKs) To accompany our tasting, we will be screening the 1987 classic, ***Dirty Dancing***. Set in the summer of 1963 at the prestigious Kellerman’s Resort, the film is a beautifully choreographed coming-of-age story. It follows Frances "Baby" Houseman as she navigates the transition from the innocent, structured world of her upbringing to the passionate, rhythmic underworld of the resort’s dance staff. It is a story of **defiance, grace, and the courage to break tradition**—themes that resonate deeply with our wine selection. Just as the film moves from the polite upper-class ballrooms to the soulful heat of the staff quarters, our palate will journey from the precise, cool-climate elegance of the **German Réserve whites** to the uninhibited, sun-drenched character of the **Italian Montepulciano**. **💶 Participation Fee** 25€ per person for Silver Members 30€ per person for Basic Members **👉 Cash only, please.** **No‑shows will be removed from the group** — let’s keep this community respectful and enjoyable for everyone. ⭐ Optional: Support the Group Until now, I’ve covered all costs for running this group (Meetup fees, organization, etc.) myself. To keep the community growing, I’m introducing a system that also rewards regular participants and supporters of ExPat’s Island. 🌟 Become a Silver Member Silver Members enjoy: Discounts on wine tastings Discounts on guided tours Priority access for certain events Annual fee: 15€ (Available at every tasting or tour, payable in cash.) If you enjoy these events and want to support the work behind them, this is a great way to help the group thrive. 🍷 Join me on this little adventure! Looking forward to sharing great wines and great company with you. Alexander

\*\*registration here: https://villavida.at/event/invizible-bodies/\*\* INVINZIBLE BODIES- LIFE DRAWING, created and facilitated by NEPOR SANDEI, is a life drawing workshop blending art and personal storytelling. While the model is drawn, she’ll share her experience of living in a Black and biracial body. We’ll share snacks and create space for attendees to reflect on their own body journeys in a safer space for self identifying Black and Black/Biracial people. This is a multilingual event. LIMITED SPOTS. Register FREE. INVINZIBLE BODIES- LIFE DRAWING is back, FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY, 18:00-21:00 for Black History Month. We’ll be celebrating Black bodies in all their diversity. \*\*Please respect that this is a safer space event for self identifying Black and Black/Biracial people only. Strictly no photography permitted\*\* 🫶🏾✨️🫶🏾 Accessible bathroom and entrance Drawing materials provided, all levels welcome. Light Snacks provided. Drinks available to buy from the Villa Vida Cafe. Cash donation based/cash pay what you can. 🫶🏾✨️🫶🏾 A Verein Hint Wien @hintwien and Villa Vida @villavidacafe

In this a cappella beginners intensive with Lisy Lynn from the UK you will learn how to be the music behind the lyrics; how to underscore any scene; and how to take your musical improv to the next level (even in a power cut!) Work on your beat-boxing, body-percussion, rap, dance, acting and singing; add these to your improv experience - and you have the 7 pillars of Acaprov: The Improvised A Cappella Musical. This course is best suited to musical improvisers, freestyle rappers and singers who have not yet tried doing it a cappella, and are ready to take the next step. If you love improvising musicals but are not the most confident singer, worry not, pitching is not essential as non-singers can speak-sing, rap and do percussion to navigate the workshop playing to their strengths. It’s a supportive space. More Info & Registration [here](https://workshop.viennaimprov.org)

"Still Life Painting in Oil" is a 3,5-day long Workshop with Dale Zinkowski (Fri eve, Sat, Sun, Mon). Please go to www.viennaatelier.com --> events ... for the details. Or send email to info@viennaatelier.com 3,5-tägiger Workshop "Stillleben in Ölfarben" mit Dale Zinkowski. Bitte gehen Sie auf https://de.viennaatelier.com --> Events für Details. Oder senden Sie eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com

## [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/vienna-s-greatest-comedy-show-smart-funny-unfiltered-thecomedypub-tickets-Q4XD07?ref=MeetUp) Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show: smart, cheeky English stand-up every Friday at The Comedy Pub Vienna. New comedians & fresh jokes weekly! ### **The Smartest, Funniest, and Most Unpredictable English Comedy Night in Vienna** ## 😂 Laugh Smart. Laugh Loud. Laugh in English. Welcome to **Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show** – the city’s boldest, funniest, and most delightfully unpredictable English stand-up comedy night! Every Friday, **The Comedy Pub Vienna** transforms into a playground of laughter where comedians from around the world take the stage with fresh jokes, wild stories, and zero shame. This isn’t just a comedy night – it’s a **weekly showcase of chaos and brilliance**, blending international energy with Vienna’s sharp wit. ## 🎭 About the Show No two shows are the same.Each week, a brand-new lineup of English-speaking comedians takes over the stage — from local legends to international headliners and up-and-coming wildcards. Expect clever punchlines, fearless crowd work, and the kind of jokes you’ll still be laughing about the next day. ✅ Smart humor & sharp wit✅ Fresh comedians every week✅ A mix of chaos, charm, and culture✅ 100% English, 100% hilarious ## 🎙️ Who’s Performing? You’ll see Vienna’s best comedians alongside guests from across Europe, the UK, and beyond.Some are smooth, some are savage, and some are just beautifully unhinged.All of them have one goal: **to make you laugh till your face hurts.** ## 📍 The Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna 📍 **Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna** The Comedy Pub is **Vienna’s home for stand-up comedy** — a cozy international club with great drinks, an intimate stage, and a crowd that loves to laugh. 🍻 A real pub with great vibes🎭 A stage where anything can happen🌍 A mix of locals, expats, and travelers Whether it’s your first time in Vienna or your 50th Friday night out, this is where the laughter lives. ## 📅 Event Details 📆 Every Friday 📍 The Comedy Pub, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣️ Language: English ## 🎟️ Why You Should Come Because this isn’t just another comedy night —it’s **Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show**. Smart, cheeky, and completely unfiltered.New comedians every week.New jokes every time.Same mission: **make Vienna laugh.** Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show: smart, cheeky English stand-up every Friday at The Comedy Pub Vienna. New comedians & fresh jokes weekly! #ViennasGreatestComedyShow #ComedyVienna #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaEvents #ViennaLaughs #ViennaNightlife #LiveComedyVienna #ExpatsInVienna #FunnyVienna #ComedyClubVienna #ViennaThingsToDo #InternationalComedy #FridayNightVienna #StandupShowVienna

## [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/man-of-the-house-nemanja-zivanovic-english-standup-comedy-thecomedypub-tickets-1979016725299?aff=MeetUp) A brutally honest stand-up show about modern fatherhood, marriage & expectations. Nemanja Živanović live in Vienna, Feb 27. ## 🎤 **MAN OF THE HOUSE** ### **Nemanja Živanović Live in Vienna** **An Honest, Sharp & Hilarious English Stand-Up Comedy Special @TheComedyPub** 📅 **Friday, February 27th, 2026** 🚪 **Doors:** 20:30 \| 🎤 **Show:** 21:00 📍 **The Comedy Pub**, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣 **Language:** English 🔞 **Age:** 18+ ## 🎭 About the Show **Man of the House** is a full-length English stand-up comedy show about adulthood arriving whether you’re ready or not. In this sharp, personal, and deeply relatable hour, **Nemanja Živanović** explores what happens when a man becomes a stay-at-home father — and slowly realizes that everything he thought he knew about responsibility, masculinity, marriage, and “having it together” was wildly optimistic. This is comedy about: * becoming a parent without becoming a superhero * modern fatherhood without clichés or sentimentality * marriage as a daily negotiation * gender roles that no longer make sense * expectations vs. reality * and the quiet chaos of adult life Told with honesty, precision, and a strong observational edge, *Man of the House* finds humor in the moments no one prepares you for — the small decisions, the compromises, and the internal monologue you never say out loud. This is not parenting comedy. This is **life comedy**, seen from the inside. ## 😂 What Makes This Show Special Nemanja doesn’t perform characters or exaggerations — he performs **truth**. The kind that sneaks up on you, makes you laugh hard, and then makes you realize why. The show is: * Smart but never preachy * Personal without being self-pitying * Honest without being bitter * Relatable whether you’re a parent or not Whether you have kids, are thinking about it, or are simply watching your friends disappear into adulthood — this show will hit home. ## 🎙 About the Comedian **Nemanja Živanović** is an internationally touring stand-up comedian. He spent the first five years of his career performing across the Balkans in Serbian, before transitioning to English and building a European audience. 🏆 **Winner – Prague Funniest 2023** Nemanja’s comedy is grounded, observational, and precise — shaped by real experience rather than trends. His material focuses on relationships, identity, family, and the quiet absurdities of modern life. ## 🎯 Who Is This Show For? ✔️ Fans of smart, story-driven stand-up ✔️ Parents and non-parents alike ✔️ People navigating adulthood, relationships, and expectations ✔️ Expats and international audiences ✔️ Couples looking for a thoughtful, funny date night ✔️ Anyone who enjoys comedy that goes deeper than punchlines If you like stand-up that feels **real**, this is your show. ## 🍺 Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna Vienna’s home for international stand-up comedy. An intimate venue with a full bar, a warm crowd, and a true comedy-club atmosphere — the perfect setting for a personal solo show. 📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🚇 U4 Kettenbrückengasse ## 📅 Event Details 📆 **Friday, February 27th, 2026** 🚪 **Doors open:** 20:30 🎤 **Show starts:** 21:00 📍 **The Comedy Pub, Vienna** 🗣 **Language:** English 🎟 **Tickets:** Available online 💺 Seating is limited — early arrival recommended ## 💬 Final Note *Man of the House* is a comedy show about trying to do the right thing — and realizing there may not be a clear definition of what that even means anymore. If you enjoy stand-up that’s honest, thoughtful, and genuinely funny, don’t miss **Nemanja Živanović live in Vienna**. Nemanja Živanović brings his English stand-up special *Man of the House* to Vienna. A sharp, honest comedy about fatherhood & modern life. Feb 27 @ The Comedy Pub.

Come join us for the showcases of Lisa Lynn's workshops. We will see pilots from the "Improvised SitCom" and a short intermission of "ACAPROV" - improvised acapella music. In the second half we will have an improv jam where we will draw names form a hat - so you can play funny games and do some scenes with your fellow improvisors. Come an join the fun! Ne entry fee, but we will ask for a donation! Interested in the workshops? [Click here](https://workshop.viennaimprov.org)

Step into your power, your body, and your expression at this Dragalicious movement workshop with **led by [DaDa JV](instagram.com/dada_jv)**[.](instagram.com/dada_jv) Please sign up in advance here: https://villavida.at/event/drag-workshop-movement The MOVEMENT workshop focuses on dance and music as tools for drag self expression. DaDa JV leads you through movement, posing, and rhythm to build confidence and stage presence. You explore how your body responds to music and how attitude shapes performance. You practice clear poses, transitions, and expressive movement across different energy levels. This workshop supports performers who want to move with intention, own their space, and express personality through dance. This workshop is an invitation to explore drag performance through movement, posing, and embodied expression. Whether you’re new to drag, curious about performance, or already playing with stage presence, this session focuses on confidence, character, and connecting to your own style — not perfection. Together, we’ll work with basic werq elements, strong poses, and expressive movement to help you feel more grounded, playful, and visible in your body. Expect a supportive, queer-affirming space where experimentation is encouraged and everyone moves at their own pace. No previous drag or dance experience required. Come as you are. Dragalicious Workshops are **donation-based**. Please sign up in advance so we can plan the space accordingly. **Date & Time** Saturday, 28 February 2026 14:00 **Location** Villa Vida Café, Vienna **Accessibility & Notes** – Open to all genders and bodies – No experience required – Wear comfortable clothes you can move in – Donation-based (pay what you can)

Join Art with Soul - Vienna Art Classes for a fun and creative day of acrylic painting with the theme MOON & STARS ✨🌙 ! How about a Landscape of the Night Sky ☺️ painting with unconventional colors and a style fitting to your person 🌙🤍 Bring out your inner artist while enjoying our snack buffet and beverages. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, our instructor will guide you through techniques to create your own masterpiece. Take this time to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side in a welcoming and supportive environment. Let's come together to paint, learn, and build a vibrant community of art lovers in Vienna.

Wir begeben uns auf eine Reise in das Goldenen Zeitalter Wiens um 1900. Wir sehen Bilder Klimts aus seiner "Goldenen Phase", den "Kuss", Bilder von Monet, van Gogh, Munch und vielennanderen und lernen über die Zeit um 1900. Du erfährst über Zusammenhänge, Einflüsse, Bedeutungen und bekommst ein noch besseres Gefühl für diese fürbWien so wichtige Zeit. Zusammen werden wir Fragen aufwerfen und gemeinsam diesen begegnen und auch einfach zusammen uns an den vielen so hochwertigen Bildern im Oberen Belvedere erfreuen. es wird sehr nett. Walk geleitet von: Dr. Kolja Kramer, Kunsthistoriker

**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers. *Apply only if the description fits.* These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration. *Leave your comfort zone outside.* For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only. * Orientation call prior to first date of participation. * Limited to 10 participants per event.

Join Art with Soul - Vienna Art Classes for a fun and creative day of acrylic painting with the theme THE ENCHANTED TREE🌴🌲! Let’s bring magic to the tree of your choosing! No matter if it’s a Palm, Oak, or Pine Tree, let paint on colorful and/or glowing decor to make Nature feel more alive and enchanted ☺️. Bring out your inner artist while enjoying our snack buffet and beverages. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, our instructor will guide you through techniques to create your own masterpiece. Take this time to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side in a welcoming and supportive environment. Let's come together to paint, learn, and build a vibrant community of art lovers in Vienna.

**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence** What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice? In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst. Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process. This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices. **Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti** Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design. Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast. After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills. In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development. Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event: WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends! ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets: \* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate. \* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance! LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026& DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films! ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen! PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event! RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group! VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line. And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with! BONUS LINKS: \* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/ \* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/ \* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA \* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre). LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)