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**Urban Readings #3 — Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City" by Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett** Urban Readings is a monthly book club in Milan exploring cities through different lenses - design, architecture, sociology, politics, history, technology and many others. Join our Whatsapp group to stay in touch: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cg4VAgGK1T51mUeSIu7zWM?mode=gi_t For this meeting, we will discuss **Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City" by Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett**, where they propose that instead of over-planning cities, we should design for openness, flexibility, and “productive disorder” to create more democratic, lively, and adaptable urban spaces. **Duration:** \~2 hours **Who can join:** anyone interested in cities and urban life **Language:** English

🌞 **Park Yoga is back!** 🌿 The sun is out, the grass is calling - and so are your yoga mats! Our favourite season has returned: **Yoga in the Park** is back for another round of movement under the open sky. 🧘‍♀️ All levels welcome (EN) 📍 Parco Sempione, Milano 🕒 Tuesday, 18:30-19:30 AM ✨ Bring your mat, water, good vibes 🌧️ In case of rain the class is cancelled and all tickets refunded. **Your Safety Matters** 1. Your well-being is my highest priority. While I create a safe and supportive environment, please remember that yoga is a physical practice and, like any form of movement, carries a risk of injury. 2. By choosing to participate in my yoga events, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk and take full responsibility for your body and your practice. 3. You also agree to release your instructor from any liability, claims or actions resulting from participation in these sessions.

## La nostra Community Meetup si riunisce a Platmosphere! **[\[](www.platmosphere.com/register-now)[È richiesta la registrazione sul sito web](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)[\]](www.platmosphere.com/register-now)** Platmosphere, l'evento di riferimento su Developer Experience e Platform Transformation, quest'anno è interamente dedicato al tema **"Master The Vibe"**. Unisciti a noi in persona a **Milano** per una giornata intera di immersione gratuita in questi ambiti. Le quattro tracce tematiche approfondiscono ogni aspetto dell'**AI nel ciclo di vita del software (SDLC)**, spaziando tra casi d'uso reali, impatti di business e ROI, framework pratici e workshop hands-on sulle ultime tecnologie. Il filo conduttore: come possiamo **ripensare lo sviluppo** per coniugare velocità e fiducia nell'era del vibe engineering. Platmosphere riunisce chi sta rendendo concreto questo equilibrio: partecipa anche tu alla conversazione! > **Ottieni il tuo biglietto gratuito ora: [platmosphere.com/register-now](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)** ### Perché partecipare Scopri cosa funziona davvero, confrontati con i tuoi peer e porta a casa framework pratici e validati, dagli sviluppatori che cercano agilità ai leader che vogliono risultati concreti. La tua piattaforma, il tuo ritmo – adesso! Domina il cambiamento (**Master The Vibe**) e trasforma le promesse dell'AI in production-ready software. *** ### **NOTA IMPORTANTE** Platmosphere è una conferenza gratuita di un'intera giornata che si terrà a **Milano**. Per assicurarti un posto, ti preghiamo di registrarti su **[platmosphere.com](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)**. Tieni presente che la sola adesione (RSVP) su Meetup non è valida per l'ingresso; **è necessaria la registrazione ufficiale tramite il sito web.**

🎤Super international event in Milan: English Standup Comedy Open Mic!🎤 Show will be on **EVERY Tuesday** at Ostello Bello Centrale. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends!! We also encourage people to go on the stage for a free drink if you have funny stories or jokes! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. Follow us on instagram: **yellowdicomedy**

**Architectural tests and fitness functions in practice** Perché, nonostante le buone intenzioni, l'architettura di un sistema tende a deteriorarsi nel tempo? Come possiamo evitare che il design perda la sua integrità man mano che il progetto evolve? In questo meetup, esploreremo insieme come trasformare l’architettura da un concetto teorico a una realtà misurabile e protetta. **Attraverso un mix di discussione attiva ed esempi pratici**, affronteremo insieme tre sfide cruciali : * **Guard rail** : Come possiamo implementare vincoli automatici che mantengano il controllo sull'architettura direttamente nella pipeline * **Consapevolezza** : Come assicurarsi che le scelte architetturali siano condivise e comprese da tutto il team, evitando l'accumulo di "debito decisionale"? * **Monitoraggio** : È possibile misurare oggettivamente il deterioramento strutturale e intervenire prima che il costo del cambiamento diventi insostenibile? Vi aspettiamo per mettere a confronto le nostre esperienze e scoprire come utilizzare Architectural Tests e Fitness Functions per preservare la salute del software nel tempo **Link Telegram** [https://t.me/codingbunker](https://t.me/codingbunker) ​ **Programma** 18:30 - Accredito ​​19:00 - Breve presentazione della community ​​19:15 - Inizio sessione ​​20:15 - Q&A ​​20:30 - Networking **Nota legale** Partecipando all’evento, l’utente autorizza gli organizzatori a effettuare riprese fotografiche e video e a utilizzare il materiale raccolto per finalità di comunicazione, promozione e documentazione delle attività legate a Coding Bunker e alla community

**Sip & Paint @ QUO Bar** **Every Tuesday at 19:00 we meet at QUO Bar** for a relaxed and creative evening: a drink in your hand, some colors on the table, and good conversations with new people. Sip & Paint is perfect if you want to take a break from the routine, meet people and spend a different kind of evening. **No painting skills are needed** and there are no rules, the idea is simply to have fun, relax and be a little creative. **The cost is 15€ per person and includes:** • 1 drink • 1 aperitivo (snacks & bites) • all the materials needed for the activity Come alone or with friends, you’ll always find someone to sit with, chat and share the evening. **Every Tuesday — 19:00** **QUO Bar** \- Porta Romana\, Milan

Practice **framing**—using elements like arches, doorways, or street greenery to create a "frame within a frame"—with a **cinematic, urban, and architectural vibe**. Walk, shoot, and connect with photographers & creators as we move from **Piazza del Duomo** into **Brera**. Beginners, enthusiasts, and pros — all are welcome. –––––––––– **EVENT DETAILS** **Location:** Piazza del Duomo → Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II → Brera District **Date:** 30.05.2026 **Time:** 18:00 – 20:00 **Meeting Point:** [Giacomo Caffè (Palazzo Reale) ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGoshCx8gxyXSZgU9) **Address:** P.za del Duomo, 12, 20121 Milano MI, Italy –––––––––– **EVENT FLOW** **18:00** \| Meet & Connect We’ll gather at the meeting point, introduce ourselves, and warm up creatively. **18:15** \| Main Walk Exploring Milan with a different perspective by applying framing to each shot. **20:00** → Optional dinner or drinks nearby in Brera. –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** This isn’t a class. It’s not a tour. It’s a creative meetup. We’ll walk. We’ll shoot. We’ll connect. –––––––––– **WHAT TO EXPECT** Bring your: • Film camera • Digital camera • Smartphone • Curiosity Whether you're a beginner, seasoned photographer, content creator, or just creatively curious — you’re welcome here. Come solo or bring friends. Spots are limited — reserve your place ASAP. –––––––––– **STAY CONNECTED** 📍 Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuLiMWsODoXLO4zamO358R?mode=gi_t) for live location & updates. 📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) and tag us in your photos. –––––––––– ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. Now Milan is part of the story. –––––––––– Catch the golden hour light reflecting off the Duomo. See you in Milan. 📸

Picture this: a cozy picnic in the heart of Parco Sempione, surrounded by nature, a glass of wine in hand, and a paintbrush ready to bring your creativity to life! Get comfy on soft blankets and cushions as you enjoy a fun and relaxed painting session, perfect for unwinding, making new friends, and creating something beautiful—no experience needed! Our friendly instructors will guide you step by step, making sure everyone has a fabulous time. By the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own masterpiece and a heart full of happy memories! **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**Vi invito a un pomeriggio di relax per provare uno dei tanti giochi della nostra collezione**

✨ **Trama in breve** Gea ha ventisette anni e vive sui Navigli di Milano, in un piccolo mondo tutto suo da cui raramente si allontana. In un’epoca che corre veloce e guarda lontano, lei sceglie di restare vicino: aggiusta oggetti, li rimette in circolo, lascia in giro poesie e piccoli messaggi, convinta che ogni cosa possa avere una seconda possibilità. Circondata da personaggi fuori dal comune – e decisamente lontani dalla sua età – Gea sembra sospesa, come se non trovasse davvero il suo posto nel mondo. Forse anche a causa di un passato ingombrante e di paure che non è mai riuscita a sistemare, proprio lei che ripara tutto. Quando una vecchia bottega di rigattiere, il “Nuovo mondo”, rischia di sparire per sempre, Gea decide di fare qualcosa: salvarla. Quella missione diventa molto più di un gesto concreto — è l’occasione per affrontare sé stessa, immaginare un futuro diverso e, forse, iniziare finalmente a vivere davvero. Perché a volte, ciò che proviamo a salvare… finisce per salvare noi. 💬 **Cosa faremo insieme?** * Condivideremo i passaggi che ci hanno colpito di più * Parleremo di Gea: la capiamo? la critichiamo? la abbracciamo? 😄 * Scopriremo somiglianze e differenze tra lei e noi ❓ **Spunti per la discussione:** * Ti sei sentita rappresentata da Gea? * In quali aspetti ti riconosci? * Dove invece senti distanza dal suo modo di affrontare la vita? Non è necessario aver letto il libro per partecipare né condividere le proprie opinioni. Puoi acquistare il libro oppure prenderlo in prestito in biblioteca. 📍 **Dove:** Laghetto Parco nord Via Ornato– Milano, porta un telo perché staremo sul prato. 💸 **Contributo:** 5€ da inviare con paypal o satispay ☕ Consumazioni extra a carico di ciascun partecipante da poter prendere al bar "Sun Strac" sia durante l'evento sia dopo per chi avesse piacere di fermarsi. Un incontro leggero, senza pressioni, pieno di storie, punti di vista e magari anche qualche piccola “cosa che ci salva”. 💛 In caso di maltempo 🌧☂ l'evento verrà rinviato. gruppo whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPeImG8EK1P82157K4izWP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPeImG8EK1P82157K4izWP?mode=gi_t)

Torna anche quest’anno **Isola Suonifera** Isola Suonifera è un evento mensile organizzato in collaborazione con lo Slow Mill, che vede il maestro di percussioni Kal Dos Santos e la sua compagnia Toc Toc Officina del Ritmo animare le strade del quartiere con un corteo musicale. Passeggiando tra le vie, i musicisti inviteranno passanti, residenti, bambini e chiunque voglia unirsi, a ballare e gioire insieme al ritmo delle percussioni. Al termine del corteo, l’evento si sposterà allo Slow Mill, dove sarà servito un pranzo a offerta libera con piatti tipici della tradizione afrobrasiliana. **Chi è Kal Dos Santos?** Kal Dos Santos è un attore e musicista brasiliano, diplomato alla Scuola di Musica e Arte Scenica dell’Università Federal di Bahia, dove ha iniziato la sua carriera professionale, specializzandosi in percussioni e canto. Dopo essersi trasferito a Milano nel 1990, ha fondato l’Associazione Culturale Mitoka Samba nel 1991, la prima orchestra di percussioni afrobrasiliane della città, di cui è ancora oggi direttore artistico. Kal è anche ideatore e organizzatore dell’evento “Arrastão di Yemanjá”, un corteo ritmico dedicato alla Dea del Mare, patrocinato dal Comune di Milano. Presso Slow Mill, Kal cura laboratori musicali per adulti e bambini e realizza spettacoli che celebrano la cultura afrobrasiliana. **Programma dell’evento:** 12:30 – 13:30 Corteo musicale per le strade del quartiere 13:30 – 14:30 Pranzo a offerta libera con piatti tipici afrobrasiliani 14:30 – 16:00 Concerto di musica dal vivo Slow Mill è gestito dall’Associazione “Dora e Pajtimit” APS. Il tesseramento all’Associazione, del costo di 5€, è obbligatorio e ha la durata di 1 anno. Per il pre-tesseramento: **[bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep)**

BOOK OF THE MONTH: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino, 43), must buy a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) WHEN: May 31st, 15:00-16:30 WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS: * PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics! * What does the book say about sisterhood? * How do you feel the relationships between the sisters are important to the overall message? * Which character did you feel most similar?

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)