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¡HÁBLAME MUCHO! ape en español
🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES!
¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino!
🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles
⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30
📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima)
💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida
Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro.
¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café!
Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8)
Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)
Fala-me muito 🇵🇹 PORTUGUESE Language exchange Meetup
Join us for an engaging and fun Portuguese language exchange event! Our meetups are perfect for those looking to talk and make friends in Portuguese/Brazilian in a relaxed and friendly environment. These events run alongside our Spanish language exchange event, "Háblame Mucho."
Feel free to choose the group that suits your language learning needs, or if you’re proficient in both languages, start with the Portuguese session and then join the Spanish aperitivo.
When you arrive, just ask about the Spanish/Portuguese Meetup, and you'll be directed to the right group!
Any questions, join our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt202rQUbRvBLkoc6E7X5S
Deutscher Stammtisch
Wir können essen, trinken und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen :-)
Wenn Sie ein Getränk bestellen und vom Buffet essen, kostet es 13 Euro. :-)
The Wednesday English Aperitivo
Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃
You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃
☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN
☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm
☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN
Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun!
I look forward to meeting you all! 😉
This event is also in facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share
and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂
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Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan
(MM3 Porta Romana)
Manga Climbing Meetup
Community for all climbing enthusiasts. Whether you're an expert, a beginner, or just want to try something new, you're welcome! 🧗🏻
We meet on Tuesday/Wednesdayat 6:00 PM at Manga Climbing
Alternatively, you can organize it yourself on the day you prefer.
👇
Via Privata Giovanni Livraghi 25, Milano
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XjJjXMfUZ5cNRsQx6?g_st=ic
Group Link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J8QIZ4TD3Yi0xBCu4qQmkb?mode=gi_t
Da una grande architettura, derivano grandi responsabilità
Dopo aver giocato un po' con l'AI, rimettiamo le mani su PHP Laravel con un talk pratico sull’**Architettura Esagonale**.
👉 Evento gratuito – registrati per partecipare
📍 **Mercoledì 22 aprile – Mollie, Milano**
Corso Buenos Aires 54 (tra ODS e Zara, nel cortile)
🕡 18:30 ritrovo
🕖 19:00 inizio talk
⚠️ Se il cancello è chiuso sul lato c'è la classica placca di ottone dove si può citofonare "Mollie BV"
🎤 Speed talk (15 min) – First time speaker Prima del main talk, uno dei ragazzi di Mollie sale sul palco per la prima volta con uno speed talk da 15 minuti.
🧠 Cosa vedremo
Come evitare controller ingestibili e codice sparso ovunque applicando davvero Ports & Adapters in Laravel:
• dominio separato dal framework
• codice testabile
• meno accoppiamento
• progetti più mantenibili
💡 Solo roba pratica, zero teoria accademica
🎁 Estraiamo tra i presenti una licenza gratuita JetBrains (PhpStorm, WebStorm, PyCharm Pro, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate e altri)
🍹 A seguire aperitivo & networking offerto da Mollie
👤 Speaker
Daniele Pasi è sviluppatore PHP/Laravel e Co-Organizer del PUG Seregno, appassionato di sviluppo software e best practice.
Data-as-Context: Abilitare l'Agentic AI
🔍 **Description**
Costruire il Context Layer: come la Data Fabric alimenta gli Agentic Workflow.
Stiamo entrando nell'era dell'**Agentic AI**: sistemi autonomi che non si limitano a "parlare", ma agiscono concretamente all'interno del nostro **SDLC**.
Tuttavia, un **agent** è efficace solo quanto il contesto a sua disposizione. Senza una data strategy robusta, anche l'LLM più avanzato rimane solo una "vibe" senza spina dorsale, incline ad allucinazioni ed errori di scala enterprise.
In questa sessione, sposteremo il focus dall'hype alla **Platform Engineering** dei dati. Esploreremo come costruire un **context catalog** in tempo reale, capace di fornire agli agent la conoscenza organizzativa granulare necessaria per scrivere codice, testare e deployare con estrema sicurezza.
🎙️**Speaker**
**Giulio Roggero** \- CTO @ Mia\-Platform
25 anni di esperienza in software engineering, imprenditore seriale con oltre 10 iniziative imprenditoriali lanciate; oggi è co-founder e CTO di Mia-Platform de AI-Native Developer
Platform Foundation nominata da Gartner “Cool Vendor” per Software Engineering Technologies e inserita nel Magic Quadrant delle piattaforme applicative cloud.
Aree di interesse principali: AI, cloud native, platform engineering, data fabric ed omnichannel experience. Ama dipingere miniature di Blood Bowl, costruire con i Lego, assemblare e guidare modellini di auto radiocomandate e imparare a suonare il pianoforte.
**📝 Agenda**
* **18.00**: Accesso e Networking (iniziamo a conoscerci!)
* **18:30:** Welcome
* **18:45**: Talk
* **19:30:** Q&A
* **19:45:** Pizza and drinks
Nessun meetup è completo senza un momento conviviale. Durante la serata saranno offerte **bevande, birra e pizza** per facilitare il networking e continuare le discussioni in modo informale.
**⚠️ Nota importante:** I posti sono limitati per garantire la qualità della conversazione durante la tavola rotonda. Assicurati di fare RSVP il prima possibile!
**Ti aspettiamo per dare forma insieme al futuro dello sviluppo software!**
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Bla Bla Language Exchange in Milano!
Bla Bla Milano is the multi language event in the city!
Join both locals than expats, talk different languages, and make new connections in a friendly atmosphere.
Multiple tables with different languages created on the go!
Anyone is welcome, just join us and get your drink!
If you are hungry we have a dedicated formula with the place, dish + drink @ 13 euro.
See you at Henry's cafe in via Col di Lana, close to Darsena and Navigli, Tram number 3 or metro Porta Genova.
Join us at any time and...
Bring your friends!
Our whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpPUx7VB0HGBgCcMEUCGmP
(please momentarily add an "+" before Info description in order to be accepted)
GITUP - SENTEE DI SORT (CO)
The *Sentee di Sort* is a beautiful trail rich in scenic viewpoints and panoramic spots, connecting the villages of Rovella and Moltrasio on Lake Como.
The view over the mountains of the *Triangolo Lariano* and the villages below is truly remarkable.
**PROGRAM**
**11:00 AM** – Meeting point at *Bar al Centrale* in Moltrasio (CO)
**11:15 AM** – Start of the route
**12:45 PM (approx.)** – Arrival, free time, and lunch (packed lunch or meals available at local facilities)
**2:30/3:00 PM (approx.)** – Return
**Difficulty: Medium** – 4 km and about 1 hour 20 minutes of walking each way, with 300 meters of elevation gain.
No special equipment or clothing required.
Always bring some food and water, and trekking shoes are strongly recommended.
**Note 1:** Participants must reach the starting point independently (car, bus, train, etc.) or via carpooling by coordinating with other participants in the private Facebook and/or Telegram groups reserved for members (request access once you have your membership card).
**Note 2:** The “I will attend” button on Meetup is not considered valid for us. Meetup is only used to publish the event and gauge interest. Once you become a member, please follow the instructions for the event’s *official* registration.
**COSTS AND PARTICIPATION – MIN 7 PEOPLE, MAX 30**
Event reserved for Gitup Enac members.
Free for 2026 members - request your participation ticket here: [http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNXJOZlBOUFo2TnU0MlJrTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40isxRJnPDxRFBNp_iADFxV_t_IXXYerPrzof2wC-vrsxh7YCQuE9AZYVKrA_aem_0zRMrPM9cBRzv2anqxS0Zg)
Not a member yet or need to renew? A membership card is required — request it here: [http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNXJOZlBOUFo2TnU0MlJrTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40isxRJnPDxRFBNp_iADFxV_t_IXXYerPrzof2wC-vrsxh7YCQuE9AZYVKrA_aem_0zRMrPM9cBRzv2anqxS0Zg)
In case of bad weather, the outing may be canceled.
Participants will be notified through the dedicated groups and via updates on this page.
**P.S.** Please remember that GitUp is not a travel agency but a non-profit association that brings people together to enjoy pleasant shared experiences.
[www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/)
[https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)
THE THURSDAY ENGLISH APERITIVO come and meet the teacher!!!
Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo!
The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere.
Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun!
My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years.
Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo.
I can't wait to meet you!
Drink and aperitivo 11 euro
Aperitivo and Hang-out in English
Hello everybody,
I usually look for events on Saturdays but I can hardly ever find any, so I asked myself, "Why don't I organise one ?" The idea is to meet at **Next Bar in Via Crema 7** (Very close to P.ta Romana underground station / yellow line) at **18:00** and hang out there for some time. You can also enjoy drinks and eat for 13 Euros (p.s. the buffet is mind-blowing).
Guests are required to buy their first drink upon entry.
I kindly encourage you to RSVP during the week if you can.
I really hope to meet you on Saturday! Don't worry if you can't see many people who've RSVPed, the event is advertised on other platforms, so there will be plenty of people to mingle with.
When you get there ask for **Riccardo**.
Feel free to WhatsApp me at **+39 334 283 1963**
During the event, you'll have the opportunity to join our WhatsApp group by scanning QR codes displayed on the tables to stay in touch.
Looking forward to a great time together!
Best regards,
Riccardo
WhatsApp group:
On site
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aperitivoandhangout/?hl=en
Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522012771345456
!Parla Conmigo, ape italo/hispano!
INTERSCAMBIO IN SPAGNOLO tutti i sabato sera per migliorare la lingua, conoscere gente e divertirsi assaggiando i fantastici drink del Pacino cafè. 🍹💯😋
Ogni sabato il nostro gruppo di spagnolo si riunisce anche con altri gruppi provenienti da meetup, tablo e Instagram per conversare in spagnolo ma anche in inglese e italiano per gli stranieri. Comincia pure in spagnolo e poi scegli il gruppo che vuoi! 🗣️🔝
I partecipanti che vedi qui iscritti all'evento sono quindi una parte e provengono solo da questo gruppo! 🤩
per sapere in quanti siamo il sabato contatta pure gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌
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INTERCAMBIO DE ESPAÑOL todos los sábados por la noche para mejorar tus conocimientos del idioma, conocer gente y divertirte probando las fantásticas bebidas del Pacino café. 🍹💯😋
Todos los sábados nuestro grupo de español se reúne también con otros grupos de meetup, tablo e Instagram para conversar en español pero también en inglés e italiano para extranjeros.
¡Comienza en español y luego elige el grupo que quieras! 🗣️🔝
¡Los participantes que ves registrados para el evento entonces son solo una parte y provienen únicamente de este grupo! 🤩
Para saber cuántos seremos contacta con los organizadores unas horas antes del evento 💌
THE SATURDAY
INTERNATIONAL APERITIVO
ENGLISH-SPANISH AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Are you ready to meet new people, practice your spoken english and spanish, have a drink and enjoy the evening in a different way?
Let's meet up at 19.00 at Pacino cafè for aperitivo, cocktails and for a new evening together !!!
Every Saturday night other groups from meetup, tablo and Instagram are coming and with them you will have the possibility of interacting in English, Italian and Spanish 💯 Therefore the number of participants you see registered here is only one part that is coming just from this group 🤩
To find out exactly how many we are, you can contact the organizers a few hours before the event 💌
Aperitivo euro 11
Siete pronti a conoscere nuove persone, conversare in inglese e spagnolo, bere qualcosa e godervi la serata in modo diverso?
Ci vediamo alle 19:00 al Pacino cafè per un aperitivo con cocktail e per una nuova serata insieme!!!
Ogni sabato sera si uniranno altri gruppi di meetup, tablo e Instagram, con i quali avrete la possibilità di interagire in inglese, italiano e spagnolo 💯 Pertanto, il numero di partecipanti che vedete registrati qui è solo una parte, ossia quelli che provengono solo da questo gruppo 🤩
Per scoprire esattamente quanti siamo, potete contattare gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌
Aperitivo euro 11
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April Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.**
The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter.
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! 📖
Kind Exchange: Vegan Book & Plant Swap
[The Kind Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/events/3087825058070662/)
A gathering to share, swap, and connect with like-minded people who care about plant-based living, sustainability, and mindful choices.
This is more than a swap — it’s a space to circulate what we already have and meet others in the community.
Bring any of the following to share:
* **Vegan-related books** (cookbooks, sustainability, mindful living, etc.)
* **Plants or cuttings** (optional)
Swap for something new-to-you from others. *The more you bring, the more there is to exchange!*
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly- [https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073](https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVGxJeFRub0FQNmhUcmF3VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4u9YhVWcSkITKfEn_NajeEUIyxFrXbcaG0HjFHoQn-MCxKlhGlUpFAnsMIzw_aem_vo9QISntFpTtGskmWaVEkQ)
Unclaimed books/plants at the end of the event will be donated.
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Monthly Meet Up (Assassin’s Apprentice)
This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!
How Lucky by Will Leitch
Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen.
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940)
Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*,
Columbus, OH 43212
[Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu)
Book summary:
Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.
Pop-up Book Club 3: The Ballad of The Sad Café, by Carson McCullers
Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.


























