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Design Futures Events Today
Join in-person Design Futures events happening right now
Story telling workshop - My story, Your story, Our story
**Storytelling Workshop - My story, your Story, our Story**
⏰ **From 18:30**
📍 **Přístav 7, Holešovice – v Přístavu 24**
🆓 **FREE EVENT**
## 🌿 Weekly Storytelling & Reflection Workshop
Join us for a weekly workshop where authentic, true stories spark fresh ways of seeing our lives and challenges.
In a warm, welcoming circle, we listen deeply, share from the heart, and explore how Eastern and Western perspectives can illuminate one another. 🌏✨
This event is for anyone curious about personal growth, cross-cultural connection, and discovering wisdom in surprising places.
Together, we’ll create a space where listening, reflection, and story awaken deeper clarity.
When we contribute to the whole, no one leaves empty-handed. 🤲💛
🗣️ **Language:** English
🎟️ **Entry:** Free event 🆓 Donations are recommended
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## 👥 Organized by
**C.L.A.P. – Culture, Love, Art, People - Hosted by Agora7**
💬 **Join our WhatsApp Community to stay updated on next events/**Link on request
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[https://www.instagram.com/c.l.a.p.2](https://www.instagram.com/c.l.a.p.2)
CACAO AND BREATHWORK: DEPTH
There is a wisdom that lives in the sea — in its depth, its movement, its light. In this three-part series, we begin each ceremony with cacao to root into the body, soften, and arrive. From there, breath becomes a doorway into the inner waters — into movement, feeling, release, and deeper contact with what lives within.
Each ceremony explores a different quality of the inner ocean:
Fluidity — trusting the flow of life
Depth — the courage to feel
Luminosity — the light beneath the surface
You are welcome to join the full journey or come to any ceremony individually. Each session is a complete experience on its own, while also forming part of a deeper unfolding process.
DEPTH - This evening is an invitation to reconnect with your emotional depth, meet what is present without avoidance, and access inner strength and resilience.
This practice includes intensive breathwork and cacao.
It is not suitable for those who are pregnant or have epilepsy, glaucoma, serious heart conditions, severe cardiovascular disease, unmanaged severe hypertension, or acute psychiatric disorders.
If you have any health concerns, please reach out in advance so the practice can be adapted safely. If you have food allergies or sensitivities, please also let us know beforehand.
When: Thursdays 9/4, 16/4, 23/4 at 19:00
Price: 450 CZK per ceremony / 1100 CZK full cycle via atmaprague@gmail.com
[Open] Real Estate & Mortgages: How to Navigate the Czech System
**Please note that this event is for free and you need to sign up to the following link:** [SIGN UP HERE](https://locusworkspace.com/events/2026/04/16/real-estate-mortgages/)
**What you'll learn**
Thinking about buying property in the Czech Republic? Whether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step, this session will help you understand how the system works and how to navigate it with confidence.
Join us for an evening designed mostly for expats, starting with a short founder talk on the story behind Finaram and why simplifying mortgages for foreigners matters today. We’ll then break down the current real estate market, walk you through the key steps of the buying process, and share what you should (and shouldn’t) be asking when dealing with agents, banks, and sellers.
**Why attend:**
* Get a realistic view of the Czech property market in 2026
* Understand the full buying process step by step
* Learn how to avoid common mistakes when dealing with agents
* Ask your questions directly to experienced professionals
**Event Schedule**
18:00 - Doors open
18:30-18:50 – Founder intro (Sergei Kavaleryan): the story behind Finaram
18:50-20:00 – Advisor talk (Robin Petrásek): how mortgages work in the Czech Republic
20:00-20:15 – Q&A
20:15-21:00 – Networking time (drinks and snacks provided)
**About the Speakers**
**Sergei Kavaleryan** is the founder of Finaram, an online mortgage guidance platform built for professionals and expats in the Czech Republic. He created Finaram after seeing how complex and unclear the mortgage process can be, especially for foreigners navigating a new financial system. Before building Finaram, he explored the market from both a user and analytical perspective, identifying key gaps in transparency, accessibility, and user experience.
Finaram combines data-driven tools with guidance from licensed advisors to help clients understand their options, estimate affordability, and move through the mortgage process with clarity and structure. His focus is on simplifying decision-making and helping people approach property financing in the Czech Republic with confidence.
**Robin Petrásek** is the founder of Expats Finance, a mortgage advisory firm focused exclusively on expats in the Czech Republic. With over 16 years of experience in banking and finance, and more than a decade specializing in expat clients, he has personally helped over 400 foreign buyers successfully secure property financing. His team has arranged more than 2.5 billion CZK in mortgages, with a 100% success rate for clients who moved forward with a purchase.
Robin focuses on making complex mortgage rules clear and helping expats navigate the Czech system with confidence. He collaborates with Finaram as a trusted mortgage advisor for expat clients.
Coffee and Conversation (Karlin / křížikova metro)
• What we'll do
This meet up is for those who are learning English as a second language and want a chance to practice. We will provide a fun and interesting activity to encourage simple English conversation. It may be a game, an interesting topic, or whatever. We promise to keep the evening relaxed and give you a chance to practice your English.
• What to bring
Just you.
• Important to know
We are hosted by Do Slova Praha. As a church, we want to help our community in practical ways. We may hand out information to other events that our church does, but do not worry... this is not a religious event. Just come to practice English :)
[https://www.doslovapraha.cz/](https://www.doslovapraha.cz/)
Prague Travel Meetup
Prague Travel Meetup is a relaxed get-together for people who love traveling and exploring the world. It’s a place to meet like-minded people who understand the urge to pack up, head abroad, and see where the road takes you without a return ticket.
The idea is simple: grab a drink, share travel stories, exchange tips, and talk about the places we’ve been and the ones still on our list. It’s also a great way to find people to explore Prague, the Czech Republic, or plan future adventures together.
We also have a fun travel quiz prepared for all travel enthusiasts. Let’s see who really knows their countries and who has the fastest fingers!
For those who want to go a bit deeper, there is also space for longer, more structured presentations. If you feel like sharing a bigger travel story, an adventure, or a unique experience, let us know and we can schedule time for it.
Everyone is welcome: travelers, locals, expats, digital nomads, travel professionals, and anyone curious about the world.
Got questions or ideas? Feel free to contact us. We’re always open to suggestions!
Blood on the Clocktower
Calling all tabletop detectives and storytellers in Prague!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, deception, and drama at **KC Přístav 7**! Whether you're a seasoned social deduction pro or just curious to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone.
Step into the mysterious village of Ravenswood Bluff, where no one is quite who they seem. Will you uncover the **Troublemaker**, protect the town as a **Good** character, or sow chaos as the **Evil**? Every round brings new twists, secret roles, and shocking revelations — perfect for friends old and new.
No experience? No problem! We'll guide you through the rules, and you’ll be scheming, bluffing, and deducing in no time.
**When:** Thursday, 19 March from 19:00 to 23:00
**Where:** KC Přístav 7
Mark your calendars, bring your wits, and get ready for a night of suspense, laughter, and unforgettable storytelling.
Let the mystery begin! 🕵️♂️🕵️♀️
Thursday Football
Come and join us for a fun, friendly, but competitive game of 7-a-side. All abilities welcome. Artificial, outdoor pitch all year round, whatever the weather.
The game starts at 19:30, please be ready to play by then.
This football training event is organized by **Taverners FC z.s.** (IČO 23530791).
By taking part in this event, each participant confirms that they are responsible for their own health and physical condition. Participation is voluntary and at the participant’s own risk.
Taverners FC is not responsible for any injuries, health problems, loss, or damage that may occur during or as a result of participation in the event.
Each participant confirms that they are fit to participate.
IMPORTANT! A place is ONLY guaranteed for those who are on the list for the event.
If you are on the waiting list, please wait patiently until you are on the actual list. Even if you see free spots on the list, but you are still on the waiting list, a place is NOT guaranteed.
Also, we do last-minute subs in the Facebook group every Thursday afternoon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tavernersprague
The game costs 60 crowns. Ways to pay:
1\. With cash\. Ideally\, with exact change\, or no more than a 200 crown note\.
2\. On Revolut \- @simonalperovich / QR code at the game\.
Late cancellation after 14:00 on the day of the event costs 60 crowns.
Design Futures Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Nerdy Fridays: Brains and Beers
Some people go to pubs.
Some people conquer galaxies, build empires, trade spices, or outsmart dragons.
Nerdy Fridays are our open board game nights for anyone who prefers strategy over small talk and dice over disco lights. Come solo or bring your crew. We’ll help you find a table, explain the rules, and match you with a game that fits your vibe.
From light party games to deep strategic battles, the shelves are open.
Entry fee: 100 CZK
(includes access to games and rule explanation)
Friday nights don’t have to be loud. They can be legendary. 🎲✨
Philosophy Seminar: Paths in the Woods
This month we bring you a seminar from the host of Prague's famous Cafe Philo, Albert Hoffman, entitled **“Paths in the Wood”**. In this seminar, we'll be exploring **the later writings of Martin Heidegger** where he explores **our relationship to time, connection to place, and the very question of what it means to exist**.
The relationship between Heidegger and the Black Forest in south-western Germany, the landscape in which he produced many of his most famous works, was one of intense emotional and intellectual intimacy. From the small, three-room cabin–which he affectionately called "die Hütte”-- **the forest becomes a strong metaphor for a way of thinking that moves more slowly and attentively than the technological mindset of modernity.**
Heidegger’s later philosophy shifts away from the technical language of Being and Time toward a more meditative style of thinking. **What does it mean to “dwell”? Why does Heidegger so often write about forests, paths, clearings, and huts? And what might these metaphors reveal about his critique of modern technological society?**
Whether you are new to Heidegger or already familiar with his work, join us for a discussion of how philosophy can help us reconsider our relationship to nature, place, and the way we inhabit the world.
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We’ll have tea and light snacks, but please feel free to bring any drink or snack you’d like to share!
This event will be hosted in an apartment with a well-trained dog who will be happy to meet you. If anyone has concerns about dogs, let me know so I can be mindful about keeping her from bothering you.
The buzzer is Everett and Mainous—we’re on the 5th floor, apartment 16.
Filozofická kavárna (Café Philo): přemýšlet a diskutovat
Filozofování o životě a o všem ostatním pro všechny, bez vstupného a bez přihlášky:
Co si přejete, s čím si lámete hlavu, co Vás nenechá spát, o čem dumáte, o čem sníte, co Vám vrtá hlavou, čeho se bojíte, na co vzpomínáte, o čem přemýšlíte? Nenechte tyto věci jen pro sebe, zkuste rozhovor s jinými lidmi. U nás nejde jen o to, si popovídat, o to taky, ale to máte i jinde. U našeho stolu se pokusíme, spolu *filozofovat*. Nejdříve se dohodneme, jaké téma budeme diskutovat, a pak se do toho pustíme, budeme přemýšlet, rozmýšlet, promýšlet a zamýšlet se, až se nám z toho bude točit hlava, přitom nám budou podporou filozofové všech věků, abychom jí neztratili, tu hlavu. Ani byste nevěřili, jak filozofie může být osvěžující…
Board game cozy Sundays - meet&play Palmovka
Looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed day full of board games?
Join us at Palmovka for a cozy board-gaming meet-up open to everyone — beginners, casual players, and experienced gamers!
We have a big selection of games, from easy social titles to strategic favourites. You can come alone or with friends — our community is super friendly, and we always make sure nobody sits alone.
Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules — we’ll happily explain everything.
✔ Friendly atmosphere
✔ Lots of games to choose from
✔ Perfect for meeting new people
✔ Come anytime during the day
✔ No registration needed entry fee 50czk (no hour limit) if you do not order anything at bar it is 100czk.
Whether you want to laugh, think, or just relax after a long day, this is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others.
See you at Palmovka – let’s play!
Critique-Free Writing Group [in-person & virtual]
This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you.
We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano).
We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon.
The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.
Sapa Gastro Hike – 30 km
Dear Adventurers,
This **Sunday**, we'll combine pleasure with pleasure: first we'll do a merry 30-km march, then indulge in all the delights that the Vietnamese food has to offer. Balázs has recently undertaken a reconnaissance mission to Sapa and collected valuable intel on what to try 🕵🏼
⚠️ While it's a gastro hike, there's the *hike* part to it. Expect the usual: uneven trails, hills, a lookout tower, all at a nice brisk pace. We want to have enough time to explore the market, so we need to move fast 😎
📍 **Trail**
30 km • ↑ 901 m • ↓ 814 m
[MAP OF THE TRAIL](https://mapy.com/s/pubotopoko)
**🚌 Travel**
→ Train **[Sp 1277](https://idos.cz/pid/spojeni/prehled/?p=DAMLLE1Y9PBwRB1fA:Gky8rhw9xnD:v7L.kUtyy:jvXH318PlWu1ZO7JDugMgQH5) at 7:55** – Praha Hlavní Nádraží > Davle. ETA in Davle 8:35.
Alternatively, you can take [this bus](https://idos.cz/pid/spojeni/prehled/?p=8AE3oQg0JV2g2kzpH.HioEg8UhNaCg50Xugzd.rfmUi0KGfVvio9NGkaD.8lKFd3) from Smíchovské nádraží and walk about 500m to the train station in Davle.
← From Sapa, we can take a bus or walk a few more K to the metro.
[🛍️](https://emojipedia.org/shopping-bags/) **Gear & Paraphernalia**
– Weather-appropriate outfit (windproof, waterproof), footwear with good tread, sunscreen
– Tea/coffee/water and enough food for the day to keep you going
– Map app on your phone
[☎️](https://emojipedia.org/telephone/) **Contact**
+420 732 570 684 (Elena)
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Looking forward! 😊
Prague Writers Group [in-person & virtual]
\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\*
This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy.
To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano)
DROPBOX INFO:
* add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark")
* When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya").
* The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.
Design Futures Events Near You
Connect with your local Design Futures community
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
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!
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Global Azure - Columbus
Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus
Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍
Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0
🚶♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children!
Every step you take helps:
✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil.
✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems.
✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future.
📅 Date: April 26, 2026
📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m.
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator
👉🏼Free and Open to All.
Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet!
Let’s make it happen!


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