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Creative Design Events Today
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Masterclass: The Gameful Revolution
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How can interactive storytelling make complex societal issues engaging and accessible? In this hands-on session, Patrick Blenkarn & Milton Lim (creators of the live participatory videogame [Asses Masses](https://www.assesmasses.work/)) will guide you through their process of designing participatory narratives—then invite you to brainstorm and prototype your own.
Part masterclass, part game jam, this evening will explore how to blend humor, interactivity, and depth to create experiences that challenge and connect. Bring your ideas, collaborate with others, and leave with the tools to turn abstract themes into playful, meaningful stories.
# **[🎫 Regular €7,50/Student €5](https://ccu.stager.co/shop/default/events/111653430?utm_campaign=gameful-revolution&utm_source=meetup)**
Start the donkey revolution during the interactive performance of [Asses Masses](https://www.assesmasses.work/ "https://www.assesmasses.work/") (16-17 May - in English and Dutch) [here](https://springutrecht.nl/en/programme/asses-masses/)
🛍️Oberhausen Outlet Shopping Day Tour
🛍️***Shop until you drop!***
🛍️ Oberhausen Shopping Day Tour
📍 14 May (Thursday Public Holiday!)
Join our fun small-group shopping getaway to Oberhausen, Germany! A relaxed day for outlet shopping, browsing your favourite brands, good food, and networking along the journey.
✨ Maximum 6 guests
🚐 Comfortable minivan with driver-guide
🤝 Friendly networking atmosphere
🛍️ Designer outlets & shopping time
Perfect for shopping lovers who enjoy travelling in a small, personal group instead of a crowded shuttle.
WhatsApp +31616121051 to join us now! ✨
Shut Up & Write! [Amsterdam/ IJburg]
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 Factor-ij Amsterdam on Thursday mornings.
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:
11: 15 AM - Quick introductions
11: 30 AM - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
12: 30 PM - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 12:30 pm after the writing is wrapped. 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, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Factor-ij!
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Please come with your devices pre-charged, since we probably won't be always sitting somewhere with charging possibilities.
Other Important Details:
Travel by public transportation:
1. Take Tram 26 from the central station Amsterdam, and step out by the last stop.
2. Take bus 66 from the Amsterdam Bijlmer station, step out by Pieter Oosterhuisstraat, and further walk in the direction of the bus till the corner.
FREE Wifi.
Compulsory consumption is not required, but please do order a drink to honor our generous host.
100km Amsterdam East-Zandvoort - Intermediate Ride
Hello everyone, I'm going for a long ride on Thursday.
**What:** 100km to Zandvoort and back
**When:** 14:15
**Where:** Nesciobrug
We start late to avoid the rain, but the forecast is uncertain. Be ready for some rain just in case.
This is an intermediate ride, we'll be cruising at 30-32kmh.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3489360640933226706
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2952615871
🏊Learn how to swim in Diemen!🏊
Are you an **expat** in **Diemen** and do you want to **learn how to swim?**
Look no further!
Dive into **personalized swimming lessons** with **Your Personal Swim Coach**. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer seeking to refine your technique, our expert coaches offer **tailored sessions** that fit your needs.
The **AGO** pool in Diemen is a small private pool originally utilized for **aqua therapy**. Therefore the water is nicely **warm** which gives ideal teaching conditions.
**Don't wait any longer:** **[Sign up for a Try Out Lesson!](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/product/try-out-adult-swimming-lesson/)**
Want to learn more first? Go to our **[website](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/)** or **[schedule a call!](https://calendly.com/ypsc/new-meeting)**
🎨 Crealab – Connect & Create! 🧵
🎨 **Crealab – Connect & Create!** 🧵
Looking for a cozy space to get creative and meet others who enjoy making things with their hands? Whether you’re into drawing, painting, jewelry making, collage, handcrafts or clay — **bring your own project or come as you are and get inspired!**
Everyone works on whatever they feel like, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We encourage each other, share ideas, and enjoy the creative flow together. ✨
A creative facilitator is there to offer tips, support, or a little spark if you need one.
**We’ll have some basic materials available to get you started — but if you want to work on a specific project or product, feel free to bring your own supplies.**
💬 No pressure, no experience needed — just curiosity and the joy of creating.
🗓 **Every Thursday, 12:00 – 15:00**
📍 **Dynamo Atelier 77, Vechtstraat 77A, 1079 JA Amsterdam**
🎟 **€1 (cash only)**
Come get inspired, make something with your hands, and connect through creativity. 🎨
🏊Learn how to swim in Amsterdam Oost!🏊
Are you an **expat** in **Amsterdam** and do you want to **learn how to swim?**
Look no further!
Dive into **personalized swimming lessons** in the heart of Amsterdam with **Your Personal Swim Coach**. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer seeking to refine your technique, our expert coaches offer **tailored sessions** that fit your needs.
The Sportfondsenbad Oost has its shallow pool underground. There are **no other visitors allowed** than our students. **Ladies Only** classes are also available in Oost!
**Don't wait any longer:** **[Sign up for a Try Out Lesson!](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/product/try-out-adult-swimming-lesson/)**
Want to learn more first? Go to our **[website](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/)** or **[schedule a call!](https://calendly.com/ypsc/new-meeting)**
Creative Design Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
liveCoding_101_Weekender
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Learn to make live coded music and visuals from scratch! Whether you're a complete beginner, or already have live coding foundations, this weekend will offer you a chance to experiment with your creativity.
Learn programming visuals from Niki Scheijen with the Hydra Video Synth, and programming music from Wilbert Vogel with the Mercury Playground.
On Saturday evening, we'll host a From-Scratch session together with the Netherlands Coding Live community, where you can enjoy improvised performances by others, or show off your newly acquired skills. On Sunday evening, we will host a small showcase for course members!
**Programme**
Saturday 16 May 13:00 - 18:00 - Workshops Day 1
Saturday 16 May 19:30 - 22:00 - NL_CL From Scratch Session
Sunday 17 May 13:00 - 16:00 - Workshops Day 2
Sunday 17 May 16:00 - 18:00 - Showcase
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Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
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### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Into the Monks’ Borderlands: Abbey Beer & Medieval Trails 🌿🍺 20 km
We’re heading out for a beautiful cross border hike through forest, heathland, open landscapes, and a very special midpoint stop: **De Achelse Kluis**, a historic abbey on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium.
The hike starts in the Netherlands and takes us through the peaceful **Leenderbos**, one of the most atmospheric forest areas in North Brabant. Expect woodland paths, sandy tracks, heath, open views, and that lovely Veluwe style feeling of moving between forest and open landscape.
As we continue south, we make our way toward the Belgian border and our main break location: **De Achelse Kluis**. This unique abbey complex lies between **Hamont Achel** and **Leende**. With roots going back to the 17th century, and later known as a Trappist abbey, it offers a beautiful neogothic setting with a brasserie, abbey shop, and a calm historic atmosphere.
After several kilometers of forest and heathland walking, arriving at the abbey will feel like a real reward. We’ll take our longer break here, with the option to enjoy the brasserie, have a coffee, try Limburgse vlaai, taste an abbey beer, or simply relax around the grounds.
After the break, we cross back into the Dutch side and return through the Leenderbos, completing a full loop through forest, heathland, and quiet countryside.
A hike with forest energy, abbey atmosphere, monks’ history, and a touch of Belgium.
📲 **WhatsApp group**
I’ll open a temporary WhatsApp group for everyone signed up before the hike, so we can coordinate carpooling, final break arrangements, and any last minute updates.
**📍When and where to meet?**
We’ll meet at 11h15 at Busstop "Leende, Valkenswaardseweg/A2"" https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uij4AmfEos2foDbQ8
⏰ **We start walking a few minutes after meeting up**
We don’t wait for latecomers, as we have a long route ahead and want to enjoy the full day properly.
**🚗 Coming by car?**
Please check your parking options beforehand so you arrive on time.
**⏸️ Planned Breaks**
After around **10 km:** 60 minute break at **De Achelse Kluis**
I still need to confirm the practical arrangements with the brasserie, including whether we can just have drinks or whether we need to order food as well. I’ll share the update in the WhatsApp group once confirmed.
**💸 Payment**
Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space.
🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5.
Please pay here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ute915nnuvqfl74002hh
**👟 Good to know**
* Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 8 May at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable.
* Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits.
* If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably.
* At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
* Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily.
* Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
* What to bring: Snacks and water.
* Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike.
* T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.
Gran Fondo Rosa 2026
Gran Fondo Rosa is a must ride in the Netherlands, and since years we are riding under the ATAC flag!
3 distances available: 80, 120 and 170km.
It’s a sportive so not a race, you choose your pace and we enjoy the race ride. Roads are closed and there are food and drink stops along the way.
When signing up, select FRIEND TEAM and then type ATAC as the team.
We will have our own table at the pasta party.
Sign up here:
https://www.nltourrides.nl/gran-fondo-rosa/#inschrijving
Cheers !
Improv for Life Weekend workshop 1 Play, Presence & Relationships
Improv for Life Weekend workshop
Improv for your personal development. Playful. Powerful. Transformative.
What if real life could feel more like improv—full of joy, connection, creativity, and flow?
Improv for Life is a one-of-a-kind course that blends the magic of improvisation with personal development. It’s not about being funny or performing on stage (though that might happen too!)—it’s about learning to navigate life with more presence, courage, and flexibility.
In this course, you’ll uncover the hidden wisdom in improv games and exercises, and apply it to real-life challenges in a way that’s light, energizing, and deeply impactful.
You’ll practice life-changing skills like:
Being fully present
Listening deeply
Relating authentically
Acting with courage
Finding meaning in the moment
And explore rich, human themes.
Whether you’re a professional, a creative, or a curious human navigating change, Improv for Life offers a safe, playful space to shift stuck patterns, unlock your creativity, and reconnect with what makes you feel truly alive.
Course Structure:
Four full days, split into **two independent weekend workshops** — join one or both!
**If you are new to improv it is recommended that you do Workshop 1 before you do Workshop 2.**
#### **Workshop 1: Play, Presence & Relationships (16-17 May)**
**Saturday**: We’ll explore the playful side of being human — how we learn and grow through curiosity, experimentation, and even failure. At the heart of this is presence: being fully in the moment, responding to what is actually happening rather than what we think should happen.
**Sunday**: We’ll focus on the relational side of being human — how our identity is shaped and revealed in connection with others.
#### **Workshop 2: Polarities, Stories & Meaning (13-14 June)**
**Saturday**: We’ll explore the inner tensions we all carry — the different pulls, needs, and paradoxes within us. Instead of fixing them, we’ll practice holding them with presence and curiosity, and see what wisdom emerges.
**Sunday**: We’ll explore how we create meaning through stories — how patterns form in our lives, and how shaping or breaking those patterns can lead to more honest and life-giving stories.
**Sign up** by clicking the blue button on [Improv for life - Improv Utrecht](https://www.improvutrecht.nl/improv-for-life/) or go to improv-utrecht.weticket.io
### **Pricing**:
* €279 per workshop
* ***Early bird***\*:\* €209 per workshop (until 1 month in advance)
* **Both workshops**: €379
* all prices are including 21% VAT, ask Marieke for a specific invoice
What previous participants say:
“I feel more resourceful, more playful—and more me.”
“Before, I thought my life was a mess. Now I know—that’s just a story I tell myself.”
“It helped me see that I can choose my story, embrace both the good and the bad, and stay open to possibility.”
“I used to think I had no control over anything—but now I know that with awareness, I can influence a lot of outcomes.”
More about the facilitator:
Burgert Kirsten is an Organizational Psychologist with a passion for unlocking adaptive, innovative, and integrated ways of working in teams and organizations. His Master’s research—focused on using improvisational theatre practices to spark workgroup innovation—was published in the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology.
He holds multiple certifications in individual and team coaching, accredited by the International Coach Federation, and has facilitated leadership, team innovation, and creative collaboration workshops for top South African business schools, leading companies, and international conferences.
Burgert Kirsten trained in improv at the renowned iO Theater in Chicago and performed for many years with Lagnes, South Africa’s longest-running Afrikaans improv group, which toured nationally and even had its own TV series.
From strangers to friends - Locals meet expats
I'm excited to host the 22st edition of *Strangers to Friends*! Every event so far has been warm, fun and full of great connections. So we’re doing it again!
Curious about our previous events? Check out our photo albums (only visible on the laptop version of Meetup).
**What to expect**
* A safe, relaxed environment to meet both locals and expats, whether you want to meet new people, experience an international atmosphere or talk about business, it’s all possible.
* Start the evening with a few rounds of conversation cards: pair up with someone you don’t know, answer meaningful questions and rotate every 10 minutes. Within just one hour, you’ll get to know several people really well and enjoy meaningful conversations.
* Everyone comes on their own, so it’s easy to connect.
**Practical details**
* Doors open at 20:00, after 30 minutes we start with conversation cards
* Venue: Boekencafé Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem
* 20 min walk from Arnhem Central
* 7 min walk from Arnhem Velperpoort
* You’ll receive 1 drink token for (beer/wine/soft drinks) and snacks all night!
* Find us on the right side of the café at the bar, by the window and garden
Bring a smile and join us for an evening where friendships grow, business ideas spark and real-life connections happen. Back to basics, away from screens, meeting face-to-face.
Warm regards, Julia
Sketching in Pinetum Blijdenstein
📍 Hilversum Station, 11:00 → Pinetum → back by ~15:00
🚶♂️ Short walk (~20–30 min each way)
🎯 Main location: Pinetum Blijdenstein (€4 entry)
This time we’re keeping it shorter and focusing on one beautiful spot: the Pinetum — a small botanical garden dedicated to pine trees, full of interesting shapes, textures, and quiet corners to sketch.
We’ll meet at Hilversum Station at 10:00, walk together to the garden (arriving around 10:30), and spend about 2 hours sketching.
There are some benches, but not many — please bring a foldable chair or smth alike if you’d like to sit while sketching (big blankets won’t work here).
Around 13:30, we’ll head back toward the station. If people feel like it, we can grab coffee and maybe lunch at Mout before wrapping up around 14:30.
Bring:
Sketching materials
Water
Foldable chair
Comfortable clothes + an extra layer
No pressure on skill level — quick sketches, detailed studies, or just experimenting are all welcome.
Come for the trees, stay for the sketches 🌲✏️
Creative Design Events Near You
Connect with your local Creative Design community
Art Night ( Make your own Masterpiece)
Welcome to our creative community!
We organize engaging art events where participants of all ages can enjoy painting and creative activities together. Our workshops are designed to be fun, relaxing, and beginner-friendly.
You don’t need any artistic experience — we guide you through the process and you leave with your own finished artwork. Come connect, create, and enjoy art in a friendly atmosphere!
Fountain Pens and Journals at a Bakery ☕️🥐
It’s hard to believe our group is 1 year old now!
Let’s have another great meetup to enjoy the hobby with each other and have a IFP&P birthday celebration!
Note: location may change.
0 to 1 with AI: Real Product Talks
**ProductTank NoVA is back!**
After a brief hiatus, we are relaunching the chapter with a format that cuts out the fluff and gets straight to the reality of building.
Every product feed is flooded with AI hype right now, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Instead of a polished keynote, we are hosting **0 to 1 with AI: Real Product Talks**—a "Show & Tell" featuring 3–4 lightning talks focused on the intersection of AI and product.
The framing for the talks is simple: *"Here is what I'm building, and here is what I'm stuck on."* We want to look at the messy, 0-to-1 reality of integrating AI into your workflows and products.
*(Want to share what you are working on? Reach out! The bar is low-pressure, just 10–12 minutes to talk about a real AI problem you are trying to solve.)*
**Agenda:**
* **5:30 PM - 6:00 PM:** Doors open, networking, & name tags
* **6:00 PM - 6:10 PM:** Welcome + Chapter Relaunch Intro
* **6:10 PM - 7:30 PM:** Lightning Talks (Three 12-min talks + 5 mins Q&A each, with a 5-min stretch break)
* **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Open networking
* **8:00 PM:** Soft close
**Location & Logistics:** Herndon Fortnightly Library (Extended Hours Meeting Room) 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170
* **Parking:** We'll meet at the library, located just behind the Herndon Municipal Center. There is plenty of free public parking available around the municipal center.
* **Metro & Bus:** Take the Silver Line to Herndon Metro Station, then connect via Fairfax Connector Route 921 or 950 to Historic Downtown Herndon.
* **Driving (via VA-267/Dulles Toll Rd):** Take Exit 10 North (Centreville Rd, which becomes Elden St). Turn left onto Station St or Lynn St.
* **Driving (via VA-286/Fairfax Co Pkwy):** Take the Elden St West exit. Turn right onto Lynn St.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again and getting back to building!
"Glowing Fireflies" Sip & Paint Night at Great Mane Brewery
Join us for a magical night of painting, pints, and glowing creativity! In this Sip & Paint Night, we'll capture the charm of a summer night with a beautiful painting of fireflies in a glass jar... and the best part?
🌟 IT GLOWS IN THE DARK! 🌟
Tickets are $40 (includes all supplies plus 1 Free Drink)
[Grab your Tickets Here](https://www.dandiandidesigns.com/upcoming-events) or go to DandiAndiDesigns.com
When: June 4th 6:30 pm
Where: Great Mane Brewery
6620 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA 20169
What’s Included:
• A guided step-by-step painting session
• All painting supplies (canvas, brushes, smocks, and high-quality acrylic paints)
• 1 Free drink included per ticket!
• A fun, relaxed atmosphere, great beer, and even better company
No experience is needed! I’ll guide you step-by-step through the painting while still giving you the freedom to add your own creative touches and make it uniquely yours.
Whether you're coming with friends, planning a date night, or just looking for a creative night out, this event is the perfect way to unwind and have fun.
Grab a seat, a drink, and let’s paint new memories together!
Inside the Mind of a CMO: Ask-Me-Anything
If you’re trying to grow in marketing right now, guessing isn’t a great strategy.
This event gives you direct access to how marketing leaders actually think.
Join DC Marketing Tech Talks on May 19th in Tysons for a live **CMO Ask Me Anything** — a candid, open conversation with experienced marketing leaders who have built teams, driven revenue, and led at the highest levels.
This is your chance to ask:
* What skills actually matter right now?
* What gets someone promoted vs. passed over?
* What does it take to become a CMO today?
* How are marketing teams and roles changing?
* How do you connect brand to real business growth?
Just real answers from people who have done the work.
Whether you’re looking to move up, switch roles, or sharpen your edge, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of what to focus on next.
As always, this event is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors, SalesIntel.
Food, drinks, networking, and a room full of marketers who care about getting better at what they do.
Come with questions. Leave with direction.
Glenstone Modern Art and Lunch (40 spots now open)
UPDATE: I was able to get 40 tickets for our group, so if you were previously within the first 15 slots of the waitlist, you should now have a ticket!
Let's go to Glenstone! At Glenstone, the architecture and grounds are also part of the art. This beautiful art museum in Potomac, MD just reopened its full collection for public viewing. After we see the art, we'll gather in their cafe for lunch at 11:45 a.m. The grounds of the museum include a walking trail and outdoor sculptures. If you haven't been to Glenstone, this is a chance you don't want to miss.
MEET AT: 9:45 a.m. just outside the Arrival Hall, which is near the parking lots ([map of the grounds is here](https://map.glenstone.org/?_gl=1%2A16qx4na%2A_ga%2AMTU2Mjk2NTQxNS4xNzc1NTI1NDUw%2A_ga_ZBWX9X6JP8%2AczE3NzU1MjU0NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzU1Mjg0MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw%2A_ga_C0CCS7S928%2AczE3NzU1MjU0NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzU1Mjg0MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw&floor=0&lang=en-GB#15/39.05915/-77.24977)). Look for Molly with the rainbow LAL sign.
COST: FREE
LUNCH: In the cafe at 11:45 a.m. (no picnicking on the grounds is allowed)
ATTENDANCE CAP: 25 spots available (RSVP required)
ACCESSIBILITY: Expect to walk! The museum does offer a cart service that runs throughout the day and takes people to the gallery and pavilions and the Woodland Trail.
PARKING: Parking is available at the museum and FREE!
ADDRESS: [12100 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854](https://www.google.com/maps/place/12100+Glen+Rd,+Potomac,+MD+20854/@39.0627176,-77.2533145,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b633a50bac863f:0xd10d42c51ce7b73e!8m2!3d39.0627135!4d-77.2507396!16s%2Fg%2F11gfh7k7lk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
GETTING HERE: The best way to get to Glenstone is to drive. Please use the comment section of this event to ask for rides and arrange carpools.
THE ART: The museum has two main exhibitions going on now: "Ties of our common kindred" includes the museum's collection of American art masterpieces from artists like Mark Rothko, Jasper Johns, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, and Andy Warhol. There are also 40 works from the artist Andrea Bowers, whose work often focuses on issues of environmentalism and protecting bodily autonomy. And there's more: For the full list of what's available to see, visit: https://www.glenstone.org/exhibitions.



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