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Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | đCulture Shock Therapy
SPANISH VERSION BELOW đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Some conversations change your day.
Some change your life.
Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually donât talk about in normal social events.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Every Sunday \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entry: 5,000 ARS (â 5 USD)
**What you can expect:**
⢠Deep questions
⢠Social dynamics
⢠Interactive games to feel comfortable
⢠Open-minded people
⢠Respectful environment
⢠Coffee, ideas, and connection
You donât need to be an expert.
You just need to be honest.
This is not small talk.
This is real conversation.
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
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VERSIĂN EN ESPAĂOL đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Algunas conversaciones te cambian el dĂa.
Otras te cambian la vida.
Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicologĂa, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Todos los domingos \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entrada: $5.000
**QuĂŠ podĂŠs encontrar:**
⢠Preguntas profundas
⢠Dinåmicas sociales
⢠Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos
⢠Gente abierta
⢠Ambiente respetuoso
⢠CafÊ, ideas y conexión
No necesitĂĄs ser experto.
Solo necesitĂĄs ser autĂŠntico.
Esto no es charla superficial.
Es conversaciĂłn real.
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
đ Argentine Tango â The dancing Embraceâ¨
đŞđ¸EspaĂąol Abajo đ
Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself?
Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home â yet longing to belong?
Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land â through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another.
đš **What to expect?**
âď¸ Discover tango as a social language â not just a dance
âď¸ Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement
âď¸ The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies
âď¸ No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome!
đ **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Weâll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before)
đ° **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available â¨
Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđźââď¸ **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld â tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance.
đ **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner.
â **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de CafĂŠ and come with us to the class!
Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires â and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace.
⨠See you on the dance floor!
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
***
ÂżTe mudaste a otro paĂs y tuviste que reinventarte?
ÂżConstruir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extraĂąar tu hogar â y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer?
El Tango Argentino naciĂł exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de reciĂŠn llegados encontraron conexiĂłn en una tierra desconocida â a travĂŠs de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiĂŠndose mutuamente.
đš **ÂżQuĂŠ podĂŠs esperar?**
âď¸ Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social â no solo como un baile
âď¸ Ejercicios lĂşdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexiĂłn a travĂŠs del movimiento
âď¸ El abrazo, la caminata y el diĂĄlogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos
âď¸ Sin presiĂłn ni secuencias complicadas â ÂĄbienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos!
đ **ÂżDĂłnde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fĂĄcil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy).
đ° **ÂżCuĂĄnto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados â¨
Si querĂŠs sumarte, confirmĂĄ tu participaciĂłn por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, asĂ puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđźââď¸ **ÂżQuiĂŠn?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld â bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cĂĄlidos, claros y autĂŠnticos de conexiĂłn a travĂŠs de la danza.
đ **ÂżQuĂŠ traer?** Ropa cĂłmoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. TambiĂŠn podĂŠs venir en medias). No necesitĂĄs venir en pareja.
â **ÂżAntes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de CafĂŠ y venite con nosotras/os a la clase.
EntrĂĄ en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires â y quizĂĄs reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo.
⨠¥Nos vemos en la pista!
**SEGUINOS**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
International Church
We are a **bilingual international church** in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where English and Spanish speakers can encounter God, be filled with hope and transformed by His power. If you are looking to build meaningful relationships, discover your purpose, and grow in your faith, join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in Armenia 1366, Palermo.
***
Somos una **iglesia internacional bilingĂźe** en Palermo, Buenos Aires, donde quienes hablan inglĂŠs y espaĂąol pueden encontrarse con Dios, ser llenos de esperanza y transformados por Su poder. Si estĂĄs buscando construir relaciones genuinas, descubrir tu propĂłsito y crecer en tu fe, te invitamos a acompaĂąarnos los domingos a las 10:30 hs en Armenia 1366, Palermo.
**What to Expect \| Lo que podĂŠs esperar**
10:30 \- 11:00 Coffee & Connection \| CafĂŠ y ConexiĂłn
11:00 \- 12:30 Worship & Message \| AdoraciĂłn y Mensaje
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Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | đCulture Shock Therapy
SPANISH VERSION BELOW đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Some conversations change your day.
Some change your life.
Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually donât talk about in normal social events.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Every Sunday \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entry: 5,000 ARS (â 5 USD)
**What you can expect:**
⢠Deep questions
⢠Social dynamics
⢠Interactive games to feel comfortable
⢠Open-minded people
⢠Respectful environment
⢠Coffee, ideas, and connection
You donât need to be an expert.
You just need to be honest.
This is not small talk.
This is real conversation.
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
ââââââââââââââââââââ
VERSIĂN EN ESPAĂOL đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Algunas conversaciones te cambian el dĂa.
Otras te cambian la vida.
Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicologĂa, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Todos los domingos \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entrada: $5.000
**QuĂŠ podĂŠs encontrar:**
⢠Preguntas profundas
⢠Dinåmicas sociales
⢠Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos
⢠Gente abierta
⢠Ambiente respetuoso
⢠CafÊ, ideas y conexión
No necesitĂĄs ser experto.
Solo necesitĂĄs ser autĂŠntico.
Esto no es charla superficial.
Es conversaciĂłn real.
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
đ Argentine Tango â The dancing Embraceâ¨
đŞđ¸EspaĂąol Abajo đ
Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself?
Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home â yet longing to belong?
Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land â through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another.
đš **What to expect?**
âď¸ Discover tango as a social language â not just a dance
âď¸ Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement
âď¸ The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies
âď¸ No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome!
đ **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Weâll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before)
đ° **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available â¨
Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđźââď¸ **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld â tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance.
đ **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner.
â **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de CafĂŠ and come with us to the class!
Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires â and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace.
⨠See you on the dance floor!
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
***
ÂżTe mudaste a otro paĂs y tuviste que reinventarte?
ÂżConstruir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extraĂąar tu hogar â y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer?
El Tango Argentino naciĂł exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de reciĂŠn llegados encontraron conexiĂłn en una tierra desconocida â a travĂŠs de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiĂŠndose mutuamente.
đš **ÂżQuĂŠ podĂŠs esperar?**
âď¸ Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social â no solo como un baile
âď¸ Ejercicios lĂşdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexiĂłn a travĂŠs del movimiento
âď¸ El abrazo, la caminata y el diĂĄlogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos
âď¸ Sin presiĂłn ni secuencias complicadas â ÂĄbienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos!
đ **ÂżDĂłnde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fĂĄcil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy).
đ° **ÂżCuĂĄnto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados â¨
Si querĂŠs sumarte, confirmĂĄ tu participaciĂłn por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, asĂ puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđźââď¸ **ÂżQuiĂŠn?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld â bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cĂĄlidos, claros y autĂŠnticos de conexiĂłn a travĂŠs de la danza.
đ **ÂżQuĂŠ traer?** Ropa cĂłmoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. TambiĂŠn podĂŠs venir en medias). No necesitĂĄs venir en pareja.
â **ÂżAntes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de CafĂŠ y venite con nosotras/os a la clase.
EntrĂĄ en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires â y quizĂĄs reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo.
⨠¥Nos vemos en la pista!
**SEGUINOS**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
International Church
We are a **bilingual international church** in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where English and Spanish speakers can encounter God, be filled with hope and transformed by His power. If you are looking to build meaningful relationships, discover your purpose, and grow in your faith, join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in Armenia 1366, Palermo.
***
Somos una **iglesia internacional bilingĂźe** en Palermo, Buenos Aires, donde quienes hablan inglĂŠs y espaĂąol pueden encontrarse con Dios, ser llenos de esperanza y transformados por Su poder. Si estĂĄs buscando construir relaciones genuinas, descubrir tu propĂłsito y crecer en tu fe, te invitamos a acompaĂąarnos los domingos a las 10:30 hs en Armenia 1366, Palermo.
**What to Expect \| Lo que podĂŠs esperar**
10:30 \- 11:00 Coffee & Connection \| CafĂŠ y ConexiĂłn
11:00 \- 12:30 Worship & Message \| AdoraciĂłn y Mensaje
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[Hybrid] Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions WillâŚ
âŚTransform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics]
⢠Paperback
⢠Hardcover
⢠Kindle
⢠Audiobook
⢠Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082)
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
âIn Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.ââSiddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History
"During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."âSanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN)
"Our world is defined by our science and technologyâwhether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."âBeth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refinedâand RedefinedâNature
"In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"âMatt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19
âA page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.ââDavid Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Ageâand Why We Don't Have To
âThe superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."âJeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree
âA clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on EarthâŚ. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented powerâŚ. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.ââKirkus
âErudite, optimistic, and timely.ââScience Magazine
"[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. Itâs a compelling opportunityâprovided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."âThe Wall Street Journal
### About the Author
Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.
AI Meetup (June): Secure AI Agents
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026061814) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Welcome to the AI meetup in Washington DC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
**Agenda:**
\* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food/drink and networking
\* 6:00pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A
\* 8:00pm: Happy Hour at Courthouse Social (cross the street)
**Tech Talk: Secure Developer Environments in the Age of AI Agents**
**Speaker:** Patrick Brown (Coder)
**Abstract:** Federal engineering teams are under pressure to ship faster while meeting some of the most demanding security and compliance requirements in the world. In this talk, Patrick Brown of Coder explores how cloud development environments (CDEs) give agencies a foundation to accelerate software delivery without sacrificing control â and why that foundation matters even more as AI-powered coding agents enter the workflow. He'll cover how CDEs keep source code off endpoints, enforce zero-trust access patterns, and provide the consistent, ephemeral infrastructure that both human developers and AI agents need to operate safely at scale.
**Speakers:**
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules.
If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
Rhythmic Dance Fitness â Virginia: A Vibrant & Engaging Dance Experience!
Enjoy a vibrant and engaging dance experience that blends global rhythms and diverse styles. This class combines elements of Bollywood, Latin, and other dance forms into a smooth, easy-to-follow flow designed to get you moving and grooving at a comfortable pace. Perfect for all levels, this class focuses on fun, relaxation, and connection with the music while giving you a gentle workout.
Join us for a refreshing and enjoyable dance session! (Please wear socks).
Friday, April 10th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Held at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum â Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Place, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA.
**FREE EVENT - Registration Required at [https://shorturl.at/KJoXv](https://shorturl.at/KJoXv)**
*Support the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum with your tax-deductible*
*contribution.*
**[CONTRIBUTE](https://www.meditationmuseum.org/contribute.html "https://www.meditationmuseum.org/contribute.html")**
Circlesinging Together ** Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville **
LOCATION CHANGE: In June we are back at Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville!
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The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point â to sing for our lives â matters.
Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like.
Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required.
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We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks.
We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details.
This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world.
Hope to see you there!
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Studio 151 Photographers Event: Create, Connect & Lunch
10:00 AM - Meet & Create - Depending on the weather we will do a walk about for nature/outdoor photography and content creation.
12noon - Lunch + Networking
Weâll head to a local restaurant for lunch and continued networking and conversation.











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