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**Eugenio Belgrado \ / Bert Schifferdecker** *portraits and dreams* **Live portrait painting and photography** *Be part of the picture...* WHEN: **25 June, 7-9:30 pm** WHERE: **The Living Room**, 1080 Vienna\* Free admission. Small contributions are welcome. Reservation (here on meetup) is required. \*New to the Living Room? We'll send you a message of confirmation containing the address.

🎤 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. 📍 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.

**Important note on RSVPs** To keep the breakfast format focused and useful, registrations are reviewed manually. Meetup may show the event as “full” because we are using the waitlist to manage confirmations. **Please still join the waitlist if you would like to attend.** We will review registrations and confirm participants individually. Thank you! **SNOWFLAKE & ACTIAN Breakfast at SPG** **How AI changes enterprise data search?** with **Ole Olesen-Bagneux** Join us for a breakfast meetup at the SPG office in Vienna together with Snowflake and Actian. O'Reilly Author Ole Olesen-Bagneux will share his perspective on how AI is changing enterprise data search, what this means for modern data platforms, and how organizations should think about metadata, context, governance, and usability in the AI era. We will also include a short **Snowflake update post-summit**, following the latest developments from the Snowflake Summit in San Francisco. Expect coffee, breakfast, good conversations, and a practical discussion for data leaders, architects, engineers, and everyone working on modern enterprise data platforms. **When** 25\. Juni 2026\, 08:30–11:00 **Where** SPG Office Hoher Markt 5 1010 Wien **Agenda** 08:30 – Arrival, breakfast & networking 09:00 – Welcome by SPG 09:15 – Actian: How AI changes enterprise data search? 10:00 – Snowflake: update post-summit 10:20 – Q&A and discussion 10:40 – Coffee, networking & wrap-up Looking forward to seeing you at SPG.

Halfway through 2026, we are curious to find out more about what people in our community have learned: Everyone is invited to **share something that helped them progress in their work this year** \- whether it's a tool\, a book\, an article\, podcast\, project\, or any other insight\. No slides needed\, no pressure: just bring your inspiration and tell us what you learned\, or simply come to listen and be inspired by others\. The second half of the evening is all about **networking and conversation**. Whether you're looking to practice public speaking, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, this is the perfect place to start. Please bring your own drinks and snacks. Tab water is available at the venue. We look forward to seeing you! By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any such recordings for event documentation and promotional purposes.

**\*\* DEUTSCHE BESCHREIBUNG UNTEN \*\*** Lesbians and bowling go hand-in-hand like... well, like two lesbians would. The dapper shoes, the strong arms, the confident stance: it's what we want in life. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an absolute beginner, the Lesbian Bowling Club welcomes all sapphic humans over the age of 30. This is a trans and non-binary friendly club. Join us one Thursday every month for a bowling session to play and enjoy lesbian company. It's not about winning - it's about having fun in a safer space with zero tolerance for racism, transphobia, biphobia, body-shaming, ageism, or other forms of discrimination. The club welcomes all German and English speakers - we'll adjust what language we use depending on who's here. :) **WHERE & WHEN?** The bowling will take place at Alt-Erlaa Bowling (U6 Alt-Erlaa). We meet at 19:00 & start bowling at around 19:30. **COSTS:** Expected costs for the bowling lane will be between 10-12 EUR per person (depending on how many people show up for the evening). We'll play on 1-2 booked lanes (for 8 people max per) for 2 hours. You can only pay CASH (ATM is 2 mins away). **\*\* ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ABOVE \*\*** Lesben und Bowling gehen Hand-in-Hand wie... naja, zwei Lesben es tun würden. Die schicken Schuhe, die starken Arme, die selbstbewusste Haltung: alles, was wir im Leben brauchen. Egal, ob du erfahrene Spielerin bist oder zum ersten Mal bowlst, der Lesbian Bowling Club heißt alle sapphischen Menschen über 30 willkommen. Der Club ist trans- und nicht-binär-freundlich. Komm einen Donnerstag im Monat mit uns Bowlen um in lesbischer Gesellschaft zu spielen. Es geht nicht ums Gewinnen, sondern viel mehr darum, Spaß zu haben in einem sicheren Umfeld, in dem Rassismus, Transphobie, Biphobie, Bodyshaming, Altersdiskriminierung oder andere Formen der Diskriminierung keinen Platz haben. Der Club ist für alle, die Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. Wir werden die gesprochene Sprache anpassen, je nachdem wer da ist. :) **WANN & WO?** Der Treffpunkt ist Alt-Erlaa Bowling (U6 Alt-Erlaa). Wir treffen uns um 19:00 und starten mit dem Bowling gegen 19:30. **KOSTEN:** Die Kosten für die Bowlingbahn wird auf 10-12 EUR pro Person geschätzt (je nachdem zu wievielt wir an dem jeweiligen Abend spielen). Wir spielen auf 1/2 reservierten Bahnnen (max. 8 Leute pro) für 2 Stunden. Es kann nur BAR bezahlt werden (Bankomat 2min entfernt).

Du wirst in diesem lockeren Kunstgeschichte Kurs direkt vor den Originalen Meisterwerken im Kunsthistorischen Museum Wien einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Epochen der Kunstgeschichte von der Kunst des Mittelalters bis ins 18. Jahrhundert bekommen und wirst fortan Kunst in allen Ausstellungen anders sehen und verstehen und Zusammenhänge besser erkennen können. Jede Woche wenden wir uns einer Epoche zu und einem der wichtigsten Werke von einem der bedeutendsten Künstler im Kunsthistorischen Museum. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich, der Kurs ist aber auch für Fortgeschrittene gut besuchbar. Alles wird in lockerem Beisammensein vor den Bildern stattfinden, anschließend stehen das wunderschöne Café in der Kuppelhalle im Museum und die vielen netten Lokale in nächster Nähe für weiteres Beisammensein zur Verfügung und natürlich kann man auch einfach noch weiter alleine oder mit alten und den neuen Bekannten sich selbständig im Museum noch mehr anschauen. Am Donnerstag ist das Kunsthistorische Museum immer bis 21 Uhr geöffnet! Wir freuen uns auf dich! Der Kurs wird geführt von: Dr. Kolja Kramer, Kunsthistoriker

Casual event for all German learners to interact and practice their language skills in a stress-free setting. Event is moderated and spiced up with social games to improve German proficiency. Suitable for levels A2-C1, patient native speakers are welcome too. Admission: EUR 10.00 cash at the door (including 2 free drinks) Discount for participants/alumni of the https://wien.expat.info/germancourse To secure your spots, please ... * Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) * Step 2: Complete your registration at [https://wien.expat.info/germannight](https://wien.expat.info/germannight)

**🌏🎭 POLITICAL PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION** **& KEYNOTE ON CHINESE OPERA** **China, Global Governance, and the Future of International Cooperation** 📅 **Date: 27 June 2026** 🕔 Time: 17:00 📍 Venue: **Bella Volen Gallery,** Landesgerichtsstraße 6, 1010 Vienna 🗣️ Language: English 🎟️ Admission: Free We warmly invite you to join us for an engaging public discussion on contemporary China and its role in an increasingly interconnected and complex world. China's economic rise, technological development, environmental policies, and growing international influence continue to shape global debates. Yet perceptions of China often differ significantly across cultures and political systems. This panel brings together distinguished scholars, authors, and practitioners to explore these questions from diverse perspectives. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🎭 SPECIAL KEYNOTE BEFORE THE PANEL** The History and Role of Traditional Chinese Opera by Bella Volen A short introduction to one of China's most influential artistic traditions, exploring its historical development, cultural significance, and impact on society and politics. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🎙️ PANEL EXPERTS** 🔹 **Dr. Ksenia Radchenkova** China scholar, lecturer, and recipient of the Dissertation Award of the Confucius Institute Graz. 🔹 **Helena Chang** Lecturer, columnist, and expert on intercultural exchange. 🔹 **Xiangyu Wu** Author and former lecturer at FH Campus Wien. 🔹 **Dr. Harvey Dzodin** Former ABC executive, presidential appointee under President Jimmy Carter, media strategist, and author. **🎤 Moderation:** **Josef Mühlbauer** Political Scientist, Author, BA, BA, MA (Prae-Doc, University of Graz) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **💡 TOPICS OF DISCUSSION** 🌱 China's Green Transition and Environmental Policies 📰 Western Perceptions and Narratives about China 🌍 The Belt and Road Initiative and its Global Implications 🤝 Culture, Dialogue, and Intercultural Exchange ☮️ China's Role in International Cooperation and Global Peace 🇪🇺🇨🇳 Challenges and Opportunities in China–Europe Relations ❓ Audience Q&A Session Included ⏳ Duration: approximately 90 minutes ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🏛️ ORGANIZATION** This event is organized by Salon Artemira, an Austrian association and interdisciplinary forum dedicated to peace studies, art, culture, and science. Founded by political scientist, author, and peace researcher Josef Mühlbauer and professional painter, interdisciplinary artist, and gallery owner Bella Volen, Salon Artemira creates a platform for dialogue between academia, culture, and society through lectures, discussions, exhibitions, and research-oriented events. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of dialogue, critical reflection, and international exchange. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🚇 HOW TO FIND US** **📍 Bella Volen Gallery** Landesgerichtsstraße 6, 1010 Vienna The gallery is a street-level venue located between Rathaus and Café Bendl. **🚉 Public Transport** 🔹 U2 Rathaus – Exit Rathaus (U2 direction Seestadt, direction Karlsplatz: EXIT Schmidtgasse) 🔹 U3 Volkstheater 🔹 Tram 1, 71, D – Parlament 🔹 Tram 2 – Rathaus 🔹 Tram 43, 44 – Landesgerichtsstraße 🔹 Tram 46 – Auerspergstraße 🔹 Bus 13A – Theater in der Josefstadt 🌏🎭 We look forward to seeing you on 27 June 2026 at 17:00.

Yes, you read that right. **Get a glass of Prosecco for free** as a welcome drink by simply **signing up for this event** and showing up. This is a special offer, exclusive to this meetup event! There are also amazing offers on Tapas plates for meetups as well! Not to mention special drink and shot prices! This is a **free** event. **They will be showing the World Cup matches for those interested.** They have both Indoor and Outdoor seating. Suitable for all weathers. Friday evenings after work are all about meeting old and new friends. Have a meal and a few drinks before the real weekend fun begins. So come join us at this cozy bar for a lovely evening! All languages and cultures are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all. **ATTENTION:** Please note the restaurant/bar may collect the payment at the time of your order, since there are so many people and sometimes people forget to pay. Please cooperate with them. They try to provide the best service they can for a large group. Kindly please carry cash to make payment and service easier and faster. Please support them with good reviews on Google if you like them. Best, Your Organiser - Rohit

**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.

Sign-up: https://villavida.at/event/dragalicious-workshop-movement/ Step into your power, your body, and your expression at this Dragalicious movement workshop with **led by [DaDa JV](https://www.instagram.com/dada_jv/)**. 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 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. **Accessibility & Notes** – Open to all genders and bodies – No experience required – Wear comfortable clothes you can move in – Donation-based (pay what you can) – Villa Vida is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair accessible toilet available.

Talk, socialise and meet new people in Pickwick's! What is featured: -Music that is not too loud -A cozy atmosphere -Main focus is socialising and talking -No entrance fee or membership fee (order at least 1 drink for common courtesy) -Food is also available to order -There is no agenda, just come and talk around. Wanna stay only for an hour? Wanna stay until closure at 2 a.m.? All up to you. You can find our whatsapp group via this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JnaWvfYv1czBMlzsVEmSDP How to find us? We will be downstairs to the right at Pickwick's! Spontaneous coming is always welcome, but if you are sure you are coming please RSVP together with your + people so we can give an approximate heads up to the owner regarding reservations. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

**Deutsch:** Machen wir einen entspannten Sonntagsausflug nach Krems. Wir besuchen die Ausstellung „Wiener Moderne. Weiblich. Widerständig“ in der Landesgalerie Niederösterreich. Im Mittelpunkt der Ausstellung steht Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka (1873–1954), eine Künstlerin, Illustratorin, Designerin und Verfechterin der Gleichberechtigung der Frau im frühen 20. Jahrhundert. Sie gibt Einblick in ihr Werk und in den Kampf der Künstlerinnen um Sichtbarkeit, Emanzipation und Anerkennung in der Zwischenkriegszeit. Kunsthistorische Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich – dieser Ausflug soll einladend, entspannt und leicht zugänglich sein. Wir fahren gemeinsam von Wien aus, besuchen die Ausstellung und anschließend gibt es optional Kaffee, Mittagessen oder einen Spaziergang in Krems. Ablauf: • 09:45 Uhr Treffpunkt am Wiener Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof • ca. 10:05 Zug nach Krems an der Donau • ca. 11:15 Ankunft in Krems • Zu Fuß oder mit dem Bus zur Kunstmeile Krems / Landesgalerie Niederösterreich • 12:00–13:30 Ausstellungsbesuch • Anschließend: optional Kaffee, Mittagessen oder kurzer Spaziergang • Rückfahrt nach Wien am Nachmittag, je nach Gruppe Tickets / Kosten: Jeder kauft sein Zug- und Museumsticket selbst und auf eigene Verantwortung. Museumsticket: reguläres Erwachsenenticket derzeit 14 €; ermäßigte Preise/Gruppenpreise sind möglich. **Gut zu wissen:** Neulinge sind herzlich willkommen. Du kannst auch mitmachen, wenn du noch niemanden kennst – wir sorgen dafür, dass du die Gruppe leicht findest. Bitte überprüfe vor der Veranstaltung die endgültige Zugverbindung, da sich die genauen Fahrzeiten der öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel ändern können. Zur Deckung der Kosten der Meetup-Gruppe empfehlen wir eine Spende von 5 Euro pro Person. **English:** Let’s take a relaxed Sunday trip to Krems and visit the exhibition “Wiener Moderne. Weiblich. Widerständig” at the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich. The exhibition focuses on Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka (1873–1954), an artist, illustrator, designer and advocate for women’s equality in the early 20th century. It gives insight into her work and into the struggle of women artists for visibility, emancipation and recognition during the interwar period. No art history knowledge needed — this is meant to be welcoming, relaxed and easy to join. We’ll travel together from Vienna, visit the exhibition, and afterwards there will be an optional coffee / lunch / walk in Krems. Plan: • 09:45 Meet at Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof • ca. 10:05 Train to Krems an der Donau • ca. 11:15 Arrival in Krems • Walk or bus to Kunstmeile Krems / Landesgalerie Niederösterreich • 12:00–13:30 Exhibition visit • Afterwards: optional coffee, lunch or short walk • Return to Vienna in the afternoon, depending on the group Tickets / costs: Everyone buys their own train and museum ticket. Museum ticket: regular adult ticket currently listed at €14; reduced/group price may apply. Good to know: Newcomers are very welcome. You can join even if you don’t know anyone yet — we’ll make sure it’s easy to find the group. Please check the final train connection before the event, as exact public transport times can change. Meetup: For covering meetup fees, we recommend a donation of 5 Euro / person.

Hello all, we meet at 17:00 by Burggarten (look for the “Live Club” sign and picnic blanket with blue stripes) for creative art session. Bring - 5-6 sheet of white paper, colorful pencils. Bored with your own ideas? Do you get stuck in front of the screen? Do you need creative challenges? We will do creative and inspirational exercises to help you be more creative. No prior knowledge is required. Follow us on Instagram: [The Live Club](https://www.instagram.com/the_live_club?igsh=amc4YnVrZHc5MGxk) and [What's up The Live Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ly0VoZ4SnGDE2cM6BG9h47) See you there! Yulia The Live Club

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, music, and opportunities to connect with friends. *BRING*: Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. *FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. *PARKING*: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.