Arts & Entertainment

Dear artists, This time we will have a dressed session with Maya again! See you there!

**Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **Want to learn improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass) **Want to practice regularly improv in a small group for an affordable price?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday) **Already intermediate in improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes) **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority. **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179

## [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/5-weeks-to-funny-stand-up-comedy-course-for-beginners-registration-1975829363815?aff=MeetUp) Learn stand-up from scratch! 5-week beginner comedy course in Vienna + live graduation show at The Comedy Pub. No experience needed! ## 🎤 Ever dreamed of making people laugh on stage? Now’s your chance! Join our **Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Course** at *The Comedy Pub Vienna* and go from comedy newbie to confident performer in just **five weeks**. No experience needed — just curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor. Over five Wednesdays, you’ll learn how to write jokes, build a set, and perform with confidence. Then, at the end of the course, you’ll make your **real on-stage debut** at our official Graduation Show in front of friends, family, coworkers, and a full Comedy Pub audience. 📅 **Course Details** **Course Dates:** Thursday, February 5th – February 26th, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 – 20:00 📍 **Location:** The Comedy Pub, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣️ **Language:** English 🎟️ **Level:** Beginners welcome — absolutely no experience required 👨‍🏫 **Instructor:** Terence Hartnett (NYC comedian & comedy veteran) 🎭 **What You’ll Learn** This hands-on comedy course teaches you the essential building blocks of stand-up: ### ✔️ How to take the stage with confidence Stage presence • body language • microphone skills ### ✔️ How to connect with the audience Introductions • rhythm • building rapport ### ✔️ How to write punchy jokes Setups • punchlines • tags • editing your material ### ✔️ How to tell better stories Structure • pacing • personal point of view ### ✔️ How to deliver your set like a pro Timing • voice projection • handling nerves Each session is designed around **YOU** — your experiences, your personality, your comedic voice. 👨‍🏫 **Meet Your Instructor: Terence Hartnett** @hahartnett Terence Hartnett is a ten-year comedy veteran from New York City with a career spanning across the U.S. and Europe. Highlights include: 🌟 Caroline’s on Broadway 🌟 Second City Chicago 🌟 New York Comedy Festival *Comic to Watch* 🌟 Sold-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe 🌟 European tours & NYC comedy special 🌟 Headliner at The Comedy Pub Vienna Terence is known for his supportive, energetic teaching style and his ability to help beginners unlock their unique comedic voice. 📘 **Course Structure** ### **Lesson 1 – Introducing Yourself** How to command the stage • microphone technique • delivering your first punchlines ### **Lesson 2 – Your First Joke** Finding material in your own life • discovering your style ### **Lesson 3 – Crafting a Bit** Turning ideas into tight jokes • structuring setups & punchlines • developing your comedic voice ### **Lesson 4 – Punching It Up** Editing jokes • improving delivery • shaping your full 5-minute set ### **Lesson 5 – Graduation Show!** Perform your debut set • invite friends & family • supportive real audience 🎓 **Graduation Show – Your Big Moment!** The final class is your full stand-up debut! Take what you’ve learned and deliver your polished 5-minute set live on stage at *The Comedy Pub*. Your classmates, friends, coworkers, and a full room of comedy fans will be there to cheer you on. It’s not just a final exam — it’s your first show. ⭐ **Why Take This Class?** 🌟 Supportive, fun & beginner-friendly 🌟 Learn stand-up the right way — from a real working comedian 🌟 Hands-on sessions with real feedback 🌟 Meet new people & join Vienna’s comedy community 🌟 Perform at Vienna’s top comedy club: **The Comedy Pub** 🌟 Boost confidence, public speaking & creativity 🍻 **About The Comedy Pub** The Comedy Pub is Vienna’s home for stand-up comedy — a warm, welcoming Irish-pub-style venue with: ✔️ a real stage ✔️ great drinks ✔️ a friendly international crowd ✔️ a thriving comedy community It’s the perfect place to start your comedy journey. 🎟️ **Reserve Your Spot!** Spaces are limited — our last courses sold out. Book your place today and start your journey from shy to funny! For questions, message **The Comedy Pub** or contact Terence directly. #ComedyClassVienna #StandUpComedy #LearnComedy #ComedyPub #ViennaComedy #GraduationShow #TryStandUp #ComedyCourse #ViennaEvents #OpenMicVienna #ComedyWorkshop

Heartfulness-Meditation entspannt den Geist und stärkt das Herz. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse oder Erfahrungen erforderlich. Und so wie die Luft uns allen frei zur Verfügung steht, so ist es auch diese Meditation. Heartfulness-Meditation relaxes the mind and strengthens the heart. No prior knowlege or experience is required. And just as air is freely available to all of us, so is this meditation.

🎤 Karaoke Night 🎤 New Weekday, Same Great Vibes! 🎤 Thursday | Start: 7:30 PM | Stay until midnight Whether you’re a karaoke fan or just looking for a relaxed and social evening, this event is for you! 🎶✨ Our karaoke night is all about fun, connection, and community - no singing required to enjoy the good vibes. We’re excited to bring back this popular FUSE event at a new location, now with even more ways to connect! We’re teaming up with Brainpower Events and Mausen Bar, expanding beyond Meetup so you can meet people from all over Vienna’s social scene. 📍 New location – with both indoor space and an outdoor seating area, perfect for chatting between songs or just soaking up the atmosphere. Start: 7:30 PM Kind reminder: Please be polite and order at least one drink to support the venue. 🎤 Singing is optional. Socializing is guaranteed.

We’re back on the dance floor! Queer Salsa returns to @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) with weekly classes every Thursday. 💜 Our classes are donation-based and open to everyone—no gender roles assigned, no partner required. Come solo, with a friend, or bring your favorite dance partner. 🪩 No registration necessary, just show up. We offer **two levels of classes**, so whether you’re brand new to salsa or already have experience, you’ll find the right space to grow your skills and confidence as a queer salsa dancer. ☀️ ✨ What to expect: * A warm, inclusive community * Salsa lessons without gendered expectations * Two levels: beginner-friendly & intermediate * Fun, music, and connection every week 📅 When: Every Thursday 📍 Where: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna 💜 Donation-based entry Let’s move, sweat, and celebrate together—queer style! (DE) Wir sind zurück auf der Tanzfläche! Queer Salsa startet wieder im @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) mit wöchentlichen Kursen jeden Donnerstag. 💜 Unsere Kurse sind spendenbasiert und für alle offen – keine Geschlechterrollen, keine Tanzpartner*innen erforderlich. Komm allein, mit Freund*innen oder bring deine*n Lieblingstanzpartner*in mit. 🪩 Wir bieten **zwei Level** an, sodass sowohl absolute Anfänger*innen als auch Fortgeschrittene den passenden Raum finden, um ihre Salsa-Skills auszubauen und als Queer Salsa Tänzer*in selbstbewusst zu werden. ☀️ ✨ Das erwartet dich: * Eine warme, inklusive Community * Salsa-Unterricht ohne Geschlechterklischees * Zwei Levels: Anfänger\*innen & Fortgeschrittene * Spaß, Musik und Begegnung – jede Woche 📅 Wann: Jeden Donnerstag 📍 Wo: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Wien 💜 Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis Lasst uns gemeinsam tanzen, schwitzen und feiern – queer und voller Freude!

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

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)

\*\*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

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.

**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 :)