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We all have our crosses to bear (or in this instance our Kreutz to Beer) - you're welcome to come and work up a healthy thirst in Hottingen before slaking it accompanied by something tasty from the Asian menu. Bag drop at Nooba, A to A trail, live or pre-laid depending on the weather.

Developers, this one’s for you - We are rolling out a series of hands-on developer events around IBM Bob — the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ship better code, faster. What makes these events stand out? 👩‍💻👨‍💻🧑‍💻🪩 Watch Parties in Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich... Join live sessions together with other developers — not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning in real time. Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared experience. The (Coding) Watch Parties will take place on \- 16th June\, \- 20th August\, \- 5th October and \- 1st December *The Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets are limited.* 🥷🧙‍♀️🧝🪄 Hands-on + Community-first From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers. Bob is built to support everything from modernization to secure, enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC — and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice. If you’re curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in. We will add more Bob events to the calendar soon. Feel free to ***get subscribed to our Luma calendar* to stay uptodate for ALL upcoming events early on** and get registered for the events you like to join either here on Meetup or on our central Luma calendar: 👉 [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob) **Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here: 👉 [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)

A non-obvious English stand-up night with comics from Zurich and beyond. Expect loose ideas, polished bits, unexpected jokes, and laughter from places you don’t expect. **Tickets** on >> **[Eventfrog here](https://eventfrog.ch/jokes-jokes-jokes)** << Hosted by Swiss-based comedian **Łukasz Segiet aka Woocash ([@woocash.comedy](https://instagram.com/woocash.comedy))**, known for off-beat, unpredictable, vibe-driven comedy and a favourite among fellow comedians for his distinctive, non-obvious approach. He invites a lineup of friends and local comics to share the stage each edition. **Doors Open: 19:00** **Show Begins: 19:30** **Tickets** on >> **[Eventfrog here](https://eventfrog.ch/jokes-jokes-jokes)** <<

Vier Bilder. Vier Himmelsrichtungen. In ihrer Mitte: eine Eule, die antwortet. ​Mit Zwischen den Welten eröffnet Karin Schiffmann einen Raum zwischen Orientierung und Ungewissheit, zwischen Malerei, Objekt und lebendigem Dialog. ​Die grossformatigen Himmelsrichtungs-Bilder spannen ein Feld auf, das weniger Landschaft zeigt als Kräfte sichtbar macht: Aufbruch und Rückkehr, Anziehung und Loslassen, das Bekannte und das Unbekannte. ​Im Zentrum steht die Orakeleule, eine Installation, die altes Wissen und neue Technologie miteinander verbindet. Über Jahrzehnte hat Karin Schiffmann Texte, Bilder, Überlieferungen und persönliche Aufzeichnungen gesammelt. Aus diesem handverlesenen Archiv entsteht ein KI-gestütztes Orakel: Wer die Eule befragt, erhält keine beliebigen Antworten, sondern Resonanzen aus einem persönlichen Wissensraum, gefiltert durch Maschine, Erinnerung und künstlerisches Denken. ​Kleine Eulenobjekte und Fabeltierbilder treten als Zwischentöne in den Raum: nah, eigenwillig, präzise und still. Gemeinsam verdichten sie die Ausstellung zu einem Gefüge aus Zeichen, Fragen und Gegenwart. ​Was geschieht, wenn Kunst zu sprechen beginnt? ​Ein Raum zum Erleben, Sehen und Fragen. ​Gustavo Salami gibt an der Vernissage einen kurzen, verständlichen Einblick in die Frage, wie künstliche Intelligenz Kunst verändert: Was bleibt menschlich, was wird neu möglich, und warum betrifft uns das alle? ​**Ort** Kuble – House of Intelligence Räffelstrasse 26 8045 Zürich [kuble.com](https://kuble.com/?utm_source=luma) ​**Vernissage** 16\. Juni 2026 ab 17:00 ​[karinschiffmann.com](https://karinschiffmann.com/?utm_source=luma) ​Karin Schiffmann, geboren 1952 in Bern, lebt und arbeitet in Zürich. Ihre künstlerische Praxis bewegt sich zwischen Malerei, Ritual, Objekt und Forschung. Sie studierte unter anderem bei Prof. Leiko Ikemura und zeigte ihre Arbeiten international, unter anderem in Mumbai, Zürich, Schaffhausen und im Metaverse.

Der Mikrobiologe Paul Bálint feiert mit ehemaligen Kollegen in Paris seinen 80. Geburtstag. Er wird geehrt und spürt zugleich, dass die Feier auch ein Abschied ist. Er befindet sich, so sein Freund Steinberg, an der Schwelle zwischen dem „jungen Alter“ und dem „alten Alter“ – einer Phase, in der nichts mehr selbstverständlich ist und sich die Vergänglichkeit in allen Dingen bemerkbar macht. Doch statt sich nur mit dem Verlust zu beschäftigen, will Bálint die neue Lebensphase erkunden wie ein unbekanntes Land: Was bedeutet das Alter für den Körper, die Erinnerung, das Gefühl für das Selbst und die Zeit, für das Verhältnis zu den Mitmenschen, den lebenden wie den toten? Je mehr er sich mit dem Alter beschäftigt, desto deutlicher zeigt sich ihm ein Leben voller neuer Möglichkeiten. Es bietet ihm zudem die große Freiheit, sich ohne Rücksicht auf Konventionen und wissenschaftliche Regeln einen eigenen Reim auf die heutige Welt und ihre Veränderung zu machen. Quelle: Klappentext Luchterhand Verlag Die Novelle setzt mit dem Geburtstagsfest für Paul Bálint ein, das jüngere Forscher-Kolleginnen und -Kollegen für die einstige Wissenschafts-Koryphäe ausgerichtet haben. Doch Bálint verspürt eine tiefe Einsamkeit. Er fühle sich «von der Konversation ausgeschlossen»: «Er war kein Teil der Forschungscommunity mehr. In ihrem Kreis gab es ihn lediglich als eine Erinnerung: gut und ehrenwert, doch längst vergangen.» (…) Subitl und bildhaft erzählt Christian Haller aus Paul Bálints Alltag: Wer er in seiner Nachbarschaft zwar als netter älterer Herr gilt, dem man auf der Strasse freundlich zunickt. Für den sich aber keiner mehr interessiert. (…) Kurzum: Bálint muss nicht mehr, er darf. Diese Verschiebung ist die Folge der Endlichkeit, die absehbar geworden ist. Sie schafft neue Relationen. Und Distanz zu vermeintlich wichtigen Zielen, die es lange Zeit pflichtschuldigts zu erreichen galt. Quelle: Felix Münger, SRF Kultur

Te invito a practicar KINAM Pero.. ¿qué es Kinam? KINAM es un sistema de entrenamiento del cuerpo y la mente que tiene dos propósitos principales: armonizar al individuo de manera integral y acercarlo vivencialmente a las raíces del México antiguo (Anáhuac). Jueves 18 de junio a las 10am Duración 1.5 horas Práctica guiada en Español Aportación voluntaria en efectivo llevar ropa cómoda y tapete de yoga En Münzkabinett, Winterthur Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dv5b1GpEW264m7GZ9 más información sobre KINAM: https://www.institutokinam.com Práctica guiada por : @gracyatl.kinam Whatsapp: +52 333 15 77602 NOTA: si llueve se cancela

### **Poolside Chats: Design, Research, Engineering & UX** Join us for a relaxed summer gathering at one of Zurich’s local Badis. This is a casual community meetup for designers, researchers developers, product managers, and other curious builders who enjoy thoughtful conversations, sharing ideas, and spending time outdoors. We’ll gather by the pool to discuss topics such as: * Passion projects * Design, technology, and product thinking * Ethical and responsible uses of AI * Creativity, learning, and experimentation * Personal philosophies and ways of working * Interesting questions about the future The format is intentionally informal. Feel free to join a conversation, listen, ask questions, or share something you’ve been exploring. Need a break? Take a swim, cool off, and come back with a fresh perspective or a new idea to discuss. This is not a recruiting event, job fair, or transactional networking meetup. While meaningful professional relationships may naturally develop over time, the purpose of the gathering is not to find clients, hire employees, or look for your next job. Instead, the goal is to create a welcoming space for genuine conversation, intellectual curiosity, and human connection. Bring your curiosity, a towel, and whatever ideas have been occupying your mind lately. \*Come to exchange ideas, not business cards.\*

For EN see down below Zur Feier des Weltyogatages: Der Indisch klassische Sänger Amit Sharma und Mantrachor Zürich bringen zwei Welten zusammen: Traditionelle indische Klänge von Tanpura und Tabla mit indischen Raaga-Melodien verbinden sich mit mehrstimmigen Chorklängen und neu-interpretierten, traditionellen Sanskrit-Mantras. Es entsteht eine interessante Fusion von besinnlich ruhig bis intensiv berauschend. Teils auch zum Mitsingen. Kollekte Herzlich Kevin (Leiter von Mantrachor Zürich) 076/5808317 [www.mantrachoir.com](http://www.mantrachoir.com/) *** In celebration of World Yoga Day: Indian classical singer Amit Sharma and Mantrachor Zürich fuse two worlds: Traditional Indian sounds of the tanpura and tabla, combined with Indian raaga melodies, blend with polyphonic choral sounds and newly interpreted traditional Sanskrit mantras. The result is an intriguing fusion ranging from contemplative and calm to intensely exhilarating. Partly with audience participation. Collection Heartly, Kevin (Leiter von Mantrachor Zürich) 076/5808317 [www.mantrachoir.com](http://www.mantrachoir.com/)

**Hey fellow board game designers (and enthusiasts)!** If you're working on a board game, we've got a meetup just for you! We gather on the third Thursday of each month at [WellPlayed Zürich-Langstrasse](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7jVdsNDqeYmakSjn6) to playtest prototypes, give and receive feedback, and discuss all things game design, publishing, marketing, crowdfunding, art, and more. All levels are welcome, whether you've already published games or you're just starting out - we'd love to meet you! * ***When:*** *every 3rd Thursday of the month* * ***Location:*** *Wellplayed Langstrasse (Langstrasse 229)* * ***Start time:*** *19:00* * ***End time:*** *22:30* * ***Entry fee:*** *6 CHF per person* * ***Limited spaces:*** *16 participants max.* ***Note***: Space at Wellplayed is currently limited to 10 participants. Thus, signing up on Meetup before the event is mandatory (if you bring a friend, make sure to sign them up as well). If you have any questions or prefer to connect online first, we coordinate the group on the ["Boardgames Zürich" Discord server](https://discord.gg/f3gFStPtZ5). Feel free to join the conversation there!

**After Work Painting in der Kreativwerkstatt Zürich** Feier den Feierabend mal anders! Anmeldung: [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design) Tauche ein in Farbe, Pinsel und gute Vibes – ganz ohne Druck oder Vorkenntnisse. Wir malen, plaudern, trinken vielleicht ein Glas und lassen den Alltag einfach draußen. Kleine Runde – max. 10 Personen – so bleibt’s persönlich, gemütlich und kreativ. Ab 18:30 Uhr geöffnet – komm, wann es dir passt! Donnerstags (check die aktuellen Daten auf unserer Homepage) \-\-\- End your workday in a creative way! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, chatting, and unwinding — no pressure, no experience needed. Just drop in, grab a brush, and let your creativity flow. Small group – max. 10 people – cozy, personal & inspiring. Doors open at 6:30 pm – come whenever it suits you! Thursdays (check the latest dates on our website) Sign up at [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design)

🔥 Danza Afrolatina: El éxtasis de bailar 🔥 Suelta tensiones, conecta con tu cuerpo y celebra el movimiento en tribu Taller:
✨ Danza Afrolatina ✨
🔥El éxtasis de bailar 🔥 Descripción:
Es un espacio para conectar con nuestro cuerpo, con nuestra energía y la alegría del movimiento a través de ritmos afrolatinos. En este taller exploraremos el poder del baile como una forma de expresión, liberación y conexión con nosotras mismas y con el grupo. No necesitas experiencia previa, sólo ganas de moverte, de jugar, de reír, de fluir con la música, soltando todas las cargas innecesarias del cotidiano y disfrutar del momento. „La danza una medicina poderosa“. Instrucciones ✨ Por favor traer: * Ropa cómoda (preferiblemente shorts, top, camiseta y leggings) * Calcetines, si deseas bailar descalza * Tenis (para interiores o Turnschuhe) * Una toalla * Ropa extra para cambiarte * Mucha agua 💦 🩷 Donativo consciente ✨ Inscripción:
meetup Workshop: en Español und Deutsch ✨ ¡Te esperamos! ✨ Con cariño ❤️‍🔥Graciela

El despertar en tus pasos Conecta, muévete y crea. Una experiencia inspirada en el Ayur Yoga Vital, en la que el movimiento consciente y la respiración nos conducen a una mayor libertad interior. El camino se convierte en práctica y cada paso en una oportunidad para volver a conectar con nuestra esencia. Caminata consciente en la naturaleza Práctica de Uccara Yoga y Kalari Meditación y conexión grupal Expansión de la conciencia a través del cuerpo y el entorno 📍 Punto de encuentro: Hausen am Albis – Schöneggstrasse 9 www.Casa-Vitalidad.ch 📅 Fecha: 20.06c Hora: 08:30 h ⏳ Duración: aprox. 3 a 4 horas 💰 Aportación: 45 CHF 🌐 Español · Alemán · Inglés 👣 Abierto a todas las personas que deseen conectar con la naturaleza, el movimiento y la conciencia compartida. 📩 Inscripción e información: Mahima Devi – Casa Vitalidad

This month we’ll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)