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**Queer & Inclusive Bootcamp – Wednesday! 🏋️‍♀️✨** Want to move, feel strong, and share a fun, inclusive experience? Join our **Wednesday Queer Bootcamp**! 💪 **What to expect:** * Varied exercises for all fitness levels * Strength, cardio, and mobility * Group motivation and positive energy 🌈 **Why join us?** * A **safe and inclusive space** to move at your own pace * Connect with the queer community while staying active * Feel good in your body and mind 📍 **Location:** Kernstrasse 41, 8004 Zürich, Schulhaus Kern 🕒 **Time:** 18:30–19:30 🎟 **Sign-up / Info:** [WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L4fvo1RmDob7Z6rZ5y48mX?mode=gi_t) **Languages:** EN-DE‑PT‑FR 🗣️ Everyone is welcome!

Charis Arnold will present «Klingende Werte», a project exploring data sonification in the context of multiple sclerosis. Charis will share the project's development, from initial concept to discovering data sonification through human data. The presentation covers the tools used, including TwoTone, Cavalry, and Google Sheets, and discusses future directions for making this work accessible to people living with chronic illnesses, as well as its potential applications in research. **Speaker:** [Charis Arnold](https://www.charisarnold.ch/) is a multi-disciplinary designer working in data visualization, editorial design, brand design, and illustration based in Zürich. **Agenda**: 17:00 Doors open 17:00–17:30 Drinks & chats 17:30–18:30 Presentation 18:30–19:00 Drinks & chats 19:00 Goodbye! **Format**: This session will be a presentation followed by a plenary conversation for questions and answers with our speakers. **Language**: Please note, this presentation will be held in German. **Streaming:** If you can’t be with us in person, you can join the livestream at 17:30 on Zoom. **You don’t need to register on Meetup to join virtually.** Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85774605309 Interactive Things will provide drinks and snacks and moderate the presentation.

**Come join us for the** **Advanced** **Street Dance Class** and discover Hip Hop, Commercial, Street Jazz, and more, learn useful moves, and get more confidence on a dance floor! Your teacher - **Nat ([@nat.so.fun](http://@nat.so.fun))** will guide you through all the steps, help you better understand the music, and groove with you to the best tracks. **Come and vibe with us!** Don't get discouraged by the number of people on the event page. **Our weekly crew ranges from 10 to 25 amazing humans**—regulars, first-timers, and those who skip the ‘going’ button but never miss a class 😉 [Check out what the class looks like here!](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK14dCKq9Tv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXNtemlvcGR1Y3F3dw==) **Booking is mandatory!** To ensure your participation in the class, it is mandatory to book a spot in advance. Please **visit the studio's website to book the class:** [BOOK HERE!](https://www.thevibedance.ch) *Rates?* 💃 **Single Class: CHF 29** **Special offer for NEW students: Starter Pack (2-Class) for CHF 35** *When?* **WEDNESDAY** 20:30 \- 21:30 \| Advanced Street Dance Class *Where?* **The Vibe Dance Studio** Hohlstrasse 488 8048 Zürich \~3 min from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB *More info:* Website [thevibedance.ch](https://www.thevibedance.ch) Instagram [@nat.so.fun ](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun/)and [@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) **Have a question? Contact us via DM on [Insta](thevibedance.ch), give us a call or text us!** +41 78 329 71 77 **See you on the dance floor!**

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/QfYA) or** **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **⏰Check-in at the venue in the first 15 minutes, please make sure to be on time.** **Double Date Speed Dating** **Less pressure. More chemistry.** 👥 2 single men + 2 single women per table 🔄 Rotate every 15 minutes 🎯 Ages 25–40 Join the WhatsApp group: [https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V](https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V) Not your typical speed dating. No awkward interviews. No repetitive small talk. You meet in **groups of four**, which makes it easier to relax, laugh, and be yourself. **🕒 The Flow of the Night** 1️⃣ Deep Dive (Soul) We kick off with our *Fast-Track Intimacy* cards — real questions that spark meaningful conversations and fast-track genuine connection. 2️⃣ Creative Canvas (Play) A fun, collaborative drawing challenge. Light, playful, and surprisingly revealing. 3️⃣ Surprise Rounds A few unexpected twists designed to spark chemistry and keep things exciting. **✨ Why It Works** • Small groups = less pressure • Real interaction, not interviews • Host-guided flow — you just enjoy **✅ Your Ticket Includes** • All materials for the creative challenge • A balanced ratio of participants Spots are limited. Secure yours early. ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Entrepreneurs Community Zürich: The "No Cap" Circuit Talk ​Focus: Startup, Founder & Investor Conferences ​High-Signal Connections for the 2026 Season On May 27th, we are hosting an exclusive exchange on the 2026 European Startup & Founder conference circuit. With entry-level tickets for many major investor events starting at €1,000+, we’re coming together to share the "insider track" on navigating the upcoming season effectively. ​The "No Cap" Session Highlights: ​The 2026 Roadmap: A breakdown of 8 major upcoming events, including 4 Swiss essentials (like Startup Nights and SICTIC) and 4 European giants (like OMR Hamburg, Bits & Pretzels, VivaTech, and Slush). ​The "Access Hacks": We will discuss specific, lesser-known ways to access these high-value environments and maximize your ROI. ​Travel & Stay Collaboration: Don't go alone. We’re opening the floor to find partners for carpooling or splitting accommodations in Lisbon/Helsinki to keep your burn rate low. ​WEF 2027 Strategy: It’s never too early. We’ll discuss early-bird planning for Davos (January 18–22, 2027). Start networking and coordinating reservations now to avoid the 10x price hikes and total capacity lockouts. ​Peer-to-Peer Intel: An open floor for members to share their unfiltered, personal experiences—what was actually worth the trip and what changed their business trajectory. ​🕒 May 27th Schedule ​7:00 PM | Check-in & Mingle: Grab your color-coded industry neck strap to find the founders or investors you actually need. ​7:30 PM | The 30-Minute Circuit Talk: A deep dive into the 2026/27 Founder & Investor event landscape and access strategies. ​8:00 PM | Personal Perspective Exchange: An open discussion for attendees to share their own "boots-on-the-ground" tips. ​8:30 PM | Open Pitch Session: Spontaneously present your business or conference goals to the room. ​9:00 PM | Final Networking: Connect with others heading to the same events to coordinate travel and stays. ​⚠️ ​Please register in advance. You pay at the event. ​Join 980+ Professionals: ​WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JaOi2ewg46R6vejpCXpvdY ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/93137022/ ​Web: https://www.entrepreneurs-community.com/ ​Note: This is an educational exchange of personal perspectives. By participating, you agree to our liability waiver/media consent. Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink/snack.

**An inspiring start into the weekend!** Bring your latest (or favorite) non-fiction, personal growth book. Share your impressions, insights, recommendations. Learn about other books for other brilliant women. Get inspired by great conversation and connection. NOTE: The number of participants is limited to 6, so please make sure to RSVP and change it if something comes up. Thanks!

Bienvenida al del club de lectura en Zürich! Un espacio para conectar, compartir recomendaciones y conocernos entre mujeres lectoras que viven en Zürich y alrededores. El enfoque lector del club es amplio: ficción, fantasía y novelas de todo tipo (policiacas, románticas, históricas…). **¿Para quién es?** Para personas mayores de edad que aman leer y compartir sus libros favoritos. Será un espacio seguro, basado en el respeto, la conexión y el amor por la lectura. **¿Qué vas a necesitar?** En este primer encuentro haremos dinámicas para conocernos a través de **nuestra última lectura terminada**, así que trae: - Bolígrafo o lápiz y una libreta pequeña. - Manta de picnic (estaremos en la naturaleza, cerca del río) - Agua y/o algún snack para ti - El libro físico o digital del que quieres hablar (OPCIONAL) **Lugar**: Blatterwiese (el parque que está fuera del Chinagarten) **Confirmaré unos días antes si, por motivos de clima, cambiamos a una cafetería.** Si no llueve, nos vemos en el lugar indicado. (Revisa los mensajes del evento un par de días antes) Por favor se puntual 🙏

Accessibility often feels overwhelming with all its guidelines, standards and edge cases. But in practice, meaningful improvements don’t require perfection. They require empathy and a sincere motivation to create a truly usable experience for all. In this talk, we share real learnings from UX and UI projects: what actually made a difference, where teams struggled, and how small, deliberate changes created a much more inclusive experience. You’ll walk away with a practical mindset and actionable ideas to start improving accessibility in your own projects — without waiting for the “perfect” solution. By Maria Timonen & Silio Keiser from Bitforge

**[Apply here to attend](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)**[! ](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr) ⚠️**We are closing registrations 24 hours before the event.** ​Being a content creator can be a lonely grind, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for inspirational networking event, a monthly gathering supported by YouTube designed to take you from behind the lens and into the room with the people who "get it." Whether you’re stuck on an edit, looking for a collaborator, or just want to stay ahead of the algorithm, this is your home base. **Participation criteria:** We are looking for a balanced mix of participants with different levels of familiarity and sentiment toward AI. You do not need to be an expert, but you should have some experience using AI tools and be open to discussing them. We are aiming for a range of perspectives, while excluding participants who never use AI or who hold strongly negative views about it. ​📲Join our whatsapp group for content creators for updates: [https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk](https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk) ​**What to Expect:** * ​**The Spotlight:** Every month, we host a guest speaker—from veteran creators to YouTube insiders—to share real-world strategies that work. * ​**Speed Networking:** No awkward small talk. We’ve designed a high-energy "speed dating" format to help you meet 10+ potential collaborators in minutes. * ​**Niche Breakouts:** Join our **Topic Tables** to talk shop on everything around the topic of the day. * ​**The Talent Pool:** Want to be the face of the next big project? You can apply to participate in interviews * ​**Apero & Vibes:** The drinks are on us! Enjoy a curated Apero spread while you chat with the local creator community. **Timeline:** * 18:00 \| Arrival & Check\-in: NDA signing regarding YouTube technology\. * 18:30 \| Kickoff: Welcome remarks and Social Circle intro\. * 18:40 \| Guest Speaker: Industry insights \+ rapid\-fire Q&A\. * 19:00 \| Topic Deep Dives: Research sessions across 4 booked rooms\. * 19:40 \| Break: Refreshments and room reset\. * 20:15 \| Speed Networking: Fast\-paced "Creator Dating" \(5 mins per swap\)\. * 20:45 \| Wrap\-up: Final reflections back in the main room \+ after\-party details\. * 21:00 \| End\. ​**Guest Speaker: TBD** ​**🔒 Exclusive Access** ​This event is **free**, but it is [Application only](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)[.](https://luma.com/ne5e4ok7) We curate the room to ensure every attendee brings something unique to the table. ​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable. Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

### **THE RADICAL PIVOT** One minute you’re certain; the next, the world has shifted beneath your feet. [A Change of Heart](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart) isn’t just a new opinion—it’s a 7.0 magnitude quake. It’s the 3:00 AM realization that your "forever" plan is actually a dead end. It’s the terrifying, electric moment you stop trying to be right so you can finally be happy. On May 28, we explore the seismic shifts, the shock U-turns, and the radical courage it takes to change your mind. "*Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything*." — **George Bernard Shaw** **DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF CHANGE?** Did a rival you loathed become the person you trust most? Did that six-figure dream job devolve into a hamster wheel? Maybe you fell for someone who was the polar opposite of your "type." If you’ve experienced a pivot that redrew your map, come share your truth. Past storytellers testify: the catharsis of the stage makes you feel like a million bucks—and our audience will shower you with the love you deserve. **FEEL THE SHIFT** Maybe your own sea change is still too fresh to speak out loud. We get it. Come take a seat as our storytellers navigate the raw reality of closing one door to kick open another. You’ll feel that tightening in your chest when the stakes get high and that collective sigh of relief when the tension breaks into laughter. You aren’t just a spectator; you’re one of the witnesses. Listen to your heart, then cast your vote for the “Best StorySLAM of the Month.” **PROGRAMME:** **Theme of the night: [A CHANGE OF HEART](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart)** **19:00** Doors open\* **19:30** Welcome with co-host cold open story **20:00** StorySLAM Part ONE \*\* **20:30** INTERMISSION **21:00** StorySLAM Part TWO \*\* **21:50** Voting for best StorySLAM of the night **22:00** Afterparty: enjoy drinks and connect with fellow storytellers **\*** Tickets CHF 25 at **[EventFrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)** or at the door (cash or TWINT). \*\* StorySLAM stories are 5-7 minutes and true, as recalled by the storyteller. Names are drawn from the StorySLAM hat (purchase an “I want to tell a story” ticket to ensure the spotlight). The night’s best StorySLAM is selected by the audience. **DETAILS:** **📍 Where:** jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich **📅 When:** Thursday, 28 May 2026 **🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30** **🎟️ Tickets:** CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via \*\*[EventFrog ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)\*\*or at the door **SAVE THE DATE:** **🗓️ May 28:** StorySLAM Show - theme **A Change Of Heart** **🗓️ Jul 2:** Summer Storytelling Celebration; theme **Roll The Dice** **🗓️ Jul-Aug** Summer Pause **🗓️ Sept 24** StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members

**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN** **Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!** **Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.** 💜Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules). 🍸Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest **🌟It's a vibe.** Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)** **So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!** **We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.** 💜Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules). 🍸With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date **🌟It's a vibe.** Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**

Big Ohio Book Con "A convention for book lovers all over Ohio (and beyond)! Author panels, signings, bookish vendors, meet & greets, and more!" Featuring more than 100 authors, more than 50 bookish vendors, and plenty of exciting activities throughout the event! Travel with fellow book lovers or meet us at the event. Park for free at the Medina Convention Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256, then hop aboard one of the free shuttles whenever you’re ready for your next bookish adventure! The convention spans three neighboring locations, giving you even more to explore and enjoy.

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. 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 **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

[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.