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Join me for an evening photo walk :) This time, we will try to get some shots of Vienna´s U-bahn stations! Our plan is as follows: Stephansplatz (view of Stephansdom), Karlsplatz (view of Opera), Volkstheater (architecture inside), Schottentor (view of Votivkirche / good overview of U2). Please note that a valid public transport ticket is needed for this event. The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear. If you signed up but cannot make it please cancel at least a day in advance so people on the waitlist get a place.

For English scroll down Der Eurovision Song Contest ist seit 1956 weit mehr als ein Musikwettbewerb. Als transnationales Medienereignis spiegelt er europäische Stimmungen, politische Brüche und popkulturelle Entwicklungen ebenso wie nationale Selbstinszenierungen. Für viele in der LGBTQIA+-Community ist der ESC zugleich ein zentraler Ort queerer Sichtbarkeit – und damit ein Raum von Zugehörigkeit, Repräsentation und Aushandlung. Die Ausstellung „United by Queerness“ widmet sich diesen Spannungsfeldern zwischen Vielfalt und Nationalismus, Inklusion und Ausgrenzung. Sie folgt einem dreiteiligen räumlichen Konzept – vom Wohnzimmer über die Arena bis zur Bühne – und zeigt, wie der ESC erlebt, gefeiert und politisch interpretiert wird. Qwien macht damit die queeren Dimensionen des ESC sichtbar und reflektiert ihn als popkulturelles Phänomen, das bis heute Debatten auslöst. English: Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has been much more than just a music competition. As a transnational media event, it reflects European moods, political divisions and pop culture developments as well as national self-promotion. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the ESC is also a central place for queer visibility – and thus a space for belonging, representation and negotiation. The exhibition ‘United by Queerness’ is dedicated to these tensions between diversity and nationalism, inclusion and exclusion. It follows a three-part spatial concept – from the living room to the arena to the stage – and shows how the ESC is experienced, celebrated and politically interpreted. Qwien thus makes the queer dimensions of the ESC visible and reflects on it as a pop-cultural phenomenon that continues to spark debate to this day.

**[🎫 BOOK TICKETS HERE!!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-the-light-at-the-end-the-comedy-pub-tickets-R87FSV?ref=MeetUp)** 🎤 Welcome to 'The Light at the End' Open Mic, where laughter takes center stage! 🌟 Hosted by the hilarious Razvan Florian, this weekly comedy event promises an evening of side-splitting humor and budding comedic talent. 📅 Join us every Wednesday, as our stage transforms into a platform for comedians of all backgrounds to share their wit and charm with a lively audience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or taking your first comedic steps, 'The Light at the End' is your chance to shine. 🏢 Located at The Comedy Pub on Wiedner Hauptstraße, our cozy and intimate venue provides the perfect backdrop for a night filled with laughter. Our welcoming atmosphere and dedication to humor ensure that each visit is a memorable one. 😄 So, gather your friends, come on down, and get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and camaraderie. Whether you're performing or in the audience, you're guaranteed a fantastic time at 'The Light at the End' Open Mic. See you there! **📣 Connect with us on social media for the latest updates:** **[-- Facebook --](https://www.facebook.com/the.comedy.pub/)** **[-- Instagram --](https://www.instagram.com/the.comedy.pub/)** #TheLightAtTheEnd #ComedyOpenMic #RazvanFlorian #ComedyPubVienna #WednesdayLaughs #StandUpComedy #WiednerHauptstraße #LaughterAndFun #ComedicTalent #ComedyCommunity #ViennaEvents

We'd like to invite you to our second installation for the Cloud Native Vienna Meetups in 2026! Again we'll have two deep-dive talks and time to network and chat with friends in the Viennese cloud native community. A big thank you to **willhaben** for hosting us and providing food and drinks! The meetup will take place at the **willhaben** (Bürozentrum 1, Landstraßer Hauptstraße 97-101, 1030 Wien). You can reach the office from inside the “Galleria Landstraße” mall. After entering through the main entrance, you’ll find the entrance to Bürozentrum 1 (a big red door) on your right, just past the chocolate shop. Take the elevator to floor 3A (look for the button with the willhaben logo). **Agenda:** * **17:30:** Doors Open & Networking * **17:55:** Welcome from the Organizers * **18:00:** **Talk 1:** Lukas Zainzinger – ***willhaben’s Journey to AWS MSK – A retrospective on Security, Costs, and Reality*** * **18:45:** Break & Refreshments * **19:00:** **Talk 2:** David Hondl – ***Monster-Sized Gitops; How to scale Argo CD*** * **19:45:** Open Networking We look forward to seeing you there! \-\-\- **Talks:** Lukas Zainzinger (willhaben) ***willhaben’s Journey to AWS MSK – A retrospective on Security, Costs, and Reality*** Migrating to managed services is rarely a plug-and-play experience. In this talk, we walk through Willhaben’s transition to Managed Kafka on AWS (MSK), sharing the authentic story of our integration rather than a textbook tutorial. We will dive into the specific hurdles we faced, focusing on how we engineered solutions for strict security and access control requirements. Additionally, we’ll discuss the financial aspect—specifically the pricing issues we encountered and the adjustments we made to solve them. This isn't a lecture on the "one right way" to do things, but a transparent look at the decisions, challenges, and learnings we gathered along our own journey. *Bio:* Lukas joined willhaben as a Platform SRE in 2024, following a career path that transitioned from Application Management to specialized DevOps roles at Raiffeisen Informatik, Shöpping and Siemens. Throughout his journey, he has developed a deep expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform and multiple Cloud Providers, always with an eye toward improving developer experience and system reliability. Currently a Master’s student at Hochschule Burgenland, Lukas bridges the gap between academic cloud research and real-world infrastructure challenges. He is particularly passionate about leveraging cloud-native and managed services to build robust, fault-tolerant infrastructure. David Hondl (Dynatrace) ***Monster-Sized Gitops; How to scale Argo CD*** Argo CD is one of the most popular and widely spread GitOps tools for Kubernetes and part of the backbone of many internal developer platforms. Also Argo CD can undoubtedly be a beast - and a huge one at that, as anyone scaling it for a production environment has probably seen in one way or another. But what if simply having a massive installation is not enough for us? What if we want to go even bigger from here, raise it to beyond what we thought feasible? Create more Applications, more ApplicationSets and render more resources at the same time? These are the questions that we will tackle in this talk. We are going to take a look at the different Argo CD components, from the frontend to the K8s controllers and how they behave at scale. We will examine how far they can bend and especially when and how they will break. Based on what we find, we are going to figure out how to tweak these parts in just the right way. And in the end we will hopefully be able to turn Argo CD into a bigger monster than it ever was. *Bio:* I'm a Cloud Engineer at Dynatrace and I'm super passionate about all things Platform Engineering and the cloud-native community. I use (and build) platforms to create better developer experiences and love to share my knowledge as a speaker as well as actively organize meetups around the topic.

**Join us** for free writing sessions with tea and treats and find the accountability, focus, and structure you need to achieve your goals. 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:** 18:00 - Quick Session intros. 18:15- Timer starts 20:00 - end/chat/ take off/. Vienna Mosaik closes at 20:15 OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING before and after the session. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and join us! **What Should I Bring?** -Whatever you need to be able to write! -Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block out music or sounds. **Other Important Details:** TRAVEL / PARKING: 65A to Laxenburger Straße/Troststraße; O tram or 11 stop Arthaberplatz; Reumannplatz U-Bahn; Parking is Kurzparkzone. **INTERNET:** Yes **FOOD/DRINKS:** Light snacks, tea and coffee available. Donations optional **Open seating:** writing room is separate next to the entrance room. **Other info:** Click on the meetup you want to attend and then click on the red button "Teilnehmen" or "Attend". Otherwise, you can attend the writing session anyway. :) *Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Vienna Mosaik!* Find Us on Google Maps: [Vienna Mosaik](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1FsrkiXaw6D7y6pK7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy)

Dear artists, Please note that the upcoming weeks Pickwick’s will be taking place on Wednesdays and Monday. There will be following changes in the schedule this month: 18.02. Wednesday - session in Pickwick’s 23.02. Monday - session in Pickwick’s Next week we will draw Kathi again! See you all there!

**Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **Want to learn improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass) **Want to practice regularly improv in a small group for an affordable price?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday) **Already intermediate in improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes) **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority. **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179

Der Deep Dive in die Zukunft autonomer Business-Agenten. **Freitag, 20. Februar 2026 · Ort: DC Tower 3 – Web3 Hub Vienna** ## Über das Event Vergiss einfaches Q&A. Wir treten ein in die Ära der proaktiven KI. Erfahre aus erster Hand, wie OpenClaw (ehemals ClawdBot) als Open-Source-Framework die Lücke zwischen generativer KI und echter operativer Ausführung schließt. Du siehst, wie KI-Agenten in Messengern wie Telegram oder WhatsApp leben und komplexe Business-Workflows autonom erledigen. ## Agenda & Programm **Einlass & Networking** Ankommen, austauschen und gemeinsam in die Welt der Agentic Economy eintauchen. **Keynotes & Fachvorträge: OpenClaw 101** Evolution: Von ClawdBot zu OpenClaw & Moltbot. The Tech Stack: Agentic Systems, Claude Code & CoWork. Architektur & Setup: Einblick in Installation, Struktur und Systemdesign. Skills & Brains: Integrationen, Kostenoptimierung und alternative LLMs. **Deep Dive: Agentic Operations & Security** Agent Social Networks: Wenn KIs miteinander kommunizieren. Security & Risks: Massive Sicherheitsfragen bei autonomen Systemen. Future Corporate Structures: Wie Agenten Hierarchien und Entscheidungsprozesse verändern. **Podiumsdiskussion: Die Agentic Economy** Wie autonome Systeme Teams, Prozesse und Geschäftsmodelle neu definieren. Welche Chancen entstehen und wo reale Grenzen liegen. **BBQ, Open Bar & Afterparty** Networking, Austausch und entspannter Ausklang des Abends im Web3 Hub Vienna. *** 💡 **FÜR WEN IST DIESES EVENT?** Gründer:innen & Entscheider:innen: Wenn du verstehen willst, wie KI zum skalierbaren Co-Worker wird. Tech-Builder: Wenn du operative Prozesse durch autonome Systeme transformieren möchtest. Developers & Hobbyists: Wenn du dich für selbstgehostete oder agentische Architekturen interessierst. Security-Experten: Wenn du dich mit den Risiken von „Autonomous Computer Use“ beschäftigst. *** ## Warum OpenClaw? OpenClaw ist ein Meilenstein. Zum ersten Mal fungiert eine KI wirklich als persönlicher Assistent, der nicht nur auf Befehle wartet, sondern dich proaktiv informiert, Briefings erstellt und Aufgaben innerhalb vertrauter Schnittstellen wie WhatsApp oder iMessage erledigt. **Sichere dir jetzt deinen Platz im Web3 Hub Vienna!**

## Editorial Boudoir Lighting Session **Limited to 3 Photographers** An intimate, structured boudoir session focused on controlled lighting, refined posing, and intentional composition. This is not an open group shoot. The atmosphere will be calm, directed, and professional. We will work with: • 1 professional model • 2 curated lighting setups • Guided posing and direction • Structured shooting rotations • Time for questions and breakdowns The focus is on building strong portfolio material while understanding how to shape light and mood in an editorial boudoir environment. Spots are strictly limited to three participants to ensure quality, space, and creative control. Investment: €225 Duration: approx. 2–2.5 hours If you value structure over chaos and intention over randomness, this session is for you.

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

Come write with us at Cafe Pierre every Sunday at 18:00-20:00! A message from Shut Up & Write: "Shut Up & Write hosts free, in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer—regardless of genre or skill level—has access to the resources, community, and accountability that they need to be successful in their personal writing goals." And what this looks like at our event: We chat and give short introductions to what we are working on at 18:00, then start writing at 18:15. Though we try to start on dot, being late isn't a problem—just find a spot and get to work! We write until 20:00 and then discuss how our writing went. From fiction to non-fiction, academic papers to poetry, applications to work-related writing—anything goes! Nothing is needed except for you to bring whatever is need to get stuff done, i.e. laptop, headphones, pen and paper, and so on. Optional socialising may happen before 18:00 and after 20:00, or you may choose to use this time to get some more done! Please do order something from the café (drink, meal, dessert, etc.) so as to keep us in their good graces!

Talk, socialise and meet new people in Pickwick's! What is featured: -Music that is not too loud -A cozy atmosphere -Main focus is socialising and talking -No entrance fee or membership fee (order at least 1 drink for common courtesy) -Food is also available to order -There is no agenda, just come and talk around. Wanna stay only for an hour? Wanna stay until closure at 2 a.m.? All up to you. You can find our whatsapp group via this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JnaWvfYv1czBMlzsVEmSDP How to find us? We will be downstairs to the right at Pickwick's! Spontaneous coming is always welcome, but if you are sure you are coming please RSVP together with your + people so we can give an approximate heads up to the owner regarding reservations. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

**ATTENTION !!!** **THIS MOVIE IS IN RUSSIAN WITH GERMAN SUBTITLES** First and foremost - join our Telegram Channel! [https://t.me/cinetour](https://t.me/cinetour) The USSR during the Great Purge. By chance, young prosecutor Kornyev stumbles upon a letter—an account of injustice—written in blood by a Soviet prisoner. The idealistic lawyer decides to investigate the case, unaware of the price he will have to pay in advocating for humanity. \*\*\* *HOW* **If you can't find us before/after the movie, write me a PM (Farit, the host) or post a message in the event chat, I monitor it during the meetup and will pick you up.** We meet at 18:00 at the pub Stadtboden (Krugerstraße 8) to have a drink/snack and shortly before 19:00 we go together to Metro Kinokulturhaus. Optionally you can join us even at the cinema. Click the link, register and reserve your ticket. [Reserve tickets - Two Prosecutors](https://www.filmarchiv.at/de/kino/film/sc_032E7bIUYGcwoDGzWTclMY) We recommend to reserve the ticket as soon as possible! Usually, after the movie we just chat a bit about it for a moment in front of the cinema. So don't run away, if you don't have to. #99

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Talks \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Designing the In-Between States in React** by Aurora Scharff ([aurorascharff.no](https://aurorascharff.no)) **Caching, Payloads, and Other Dark Arts: Optimizing UX in Suboptimal Conditions** by Faris Aziz Link ([faziz-dev.com](https://www.faziz-dev.com)) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Location \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Adverity BUWOG building, 1st Floor Rathausstraße 1, 1010 Wien \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Agenda \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 6:30 pm Doors open 6:50 pm Short intro & sponsor presentation 7:00 pm First talk 7:30 pm Break 8:00 pm Second talk \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Sponsors \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Adverity** Adverity is the integrated data platform for connecting, managing, and using your data at scale. Our mission is to make complex tasks simple, actionable, and accessible for all organizations across the globe. Since launching in 2015, Adverity has opened five offices across the globe in Vienna, London, New York, Katowice and Sofia. Open Roles: [https://www.adverity.com/careers](https://www.adverity.com/careers) **Ketryx** Ketryx is an American based AI-powered platform specifically designed for the life sciences industry supporting companies that build regulated software. Its core function is to bridge the gap between agile software development practices and stringent regulatory compliance. The platform operates as an overlay that integrates seamlessly with existing, best-of-breed developer tools like Jira and GitHub. By doing this, Ketryx automates compliance-related tasks, such as generating audit-ready documentation, maintaining a real-time, end-to-end traceability matrix across all connected systems. This automation significantly reduces the manual burden of paperwork allowing development teams to accelerate their release cycles and bring safer, compliant products to market much faster. We're building up our engineering hub in Vienna. Our Co-Founder and CTO, [Jan Pöschko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/poeschko/), is based here, and we’re on the hunt for best-in-class engineering talent to join our team. Open Roles: [https://www.ketryx.com/about/open-positions](https://www.ketryx.com/about/open-positions) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Code of Conduct \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- [https://github.com/reactvienna/code-of-conduct](https://github.com/reactvienna/code-of-conduct)

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**REQUIRED READING & VIEWING** * [The Political Philosophy of John Locke and Its Influence on the Founding Fathers and the Political Documents They Created](https://individualistideas.com/political-philosophy-of-john-locke/) **(paragraphs 2–5 and 2nd to last paragraph)** * [The History Of The Censorship Industry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFmln08Dq1U) (1 hour video) **INTRODUCTION** A major change in the culture is Americans' attitude to free speech. In this Meetup we'll explore the philosophic justifications for free speech and analyze the ideas and policies that threaten it. **POINTS OF DISCUSSION** * What is free speech? * What is its philosophic justification? * By what mechanism is free speech protected by the government? * Are there exceptions to free speech not protected by the first amendment, such as shouting "fire!" in a crowded theater? * Are "hate speech" and “mis-, dis- and malinformation," unique forms of speech that should be banned by private companies and/or the government? * Does the right to free speech conflict with the rights of companies like Chase, Facebook, PayPal, Etsy, and Airbnb to "de-platform" their users? * What are new threats to free speech that have arisen over the past two decades? **(Required viewing:** [The History Of The Censorship Industry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFmln08Dq1U)) * What are the most concerning threats to free speech in 2026? After the event, any interested guests will be invited to continue the conversation at a nearby restaurant. \* \* \* \* \* \* \* Our Meetup location, Le Pain Quotidien, is a private business; so that our group remains welcome, please don't arrive with beverages purchased from outside, and please be willing to purchase at least one beverage and/or menu item from our waitress (rather than on the way in). **AN IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NO-SHOWS** Unfortunately, there is a longstanding problem in our group with large numbers of people who sign up frivolously and neither cancel nor show up, leading to large waiting lists of others who lose their opportunity to attend. Please note that going forward, those who sign up and neither cancel nor show up or habitually cancel at the last minute will be permanently removed from the group. If you need to cancel, please have the courtesy to give at least 24 hours' advance notice so those on the waiting list have an opportunity to attend.

**This evening Music Club circle is designed for members who prefer a later, slower cadence — a place to decompress, reconnect with music, and collaborate without performance pressure.** This is a **private, curated session**, not a public jam or industry networking event. We do not build crowds — we build trust. **Possible session formats include:** • Song or idea sharing (optional) • Listening and reflection circles • Low-pressure collaboration • Studio or recording guidance • Quiet creative presence **You are welcome whether you’re actively creating or simply returning to the space.** 📍 Location: Shared privately after verification 👥 Format: Small circle · Grounded · Invite-based 🔐 Participation & Verification 📌 This is a private coordination anchor — not a public RSVP event. RSVPs are ignored — **We don’t use RSVPs. All coordination runs through our Universal Request Form.** 🔗 **🎶 Music Club – Universal Request Form** 👉 [Music Club Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform?usp=header) ✅ **How to Participate (Respectful Creatives)** 🔑 **Participation Requirement:** To be considered for any session, showcase, event, lodging, or collaboration, participants must be registered with the club and issued a club ID card. If you are not yet registered, see the steps below. 🔐 Step 1: Fill out the ID Verification Form https://forms.gle/dnBKbkrJqFREGxLu5 This helps us keep the space clean, safe, and protected. 📝 Step 2: Fill out the Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Form https://forms.gle/XiHRa15gtghnsA5e8 This helps us understand your experience, goals, and the kind of support or events you’re looking for. 🎧🎤 Final Step: Quick Zoom Check-In **⚠️ Disclaimer** Inclusion in this event does **not** imply verification, placement, or endorsement. All members must complete the full intake and verification process before participating in private sessions, showcases, or co-host roles. Verified members will have a 🛡️ badge next to their names when mentioned. **We don’t expect people to fit a schedule — we build around the people who show up.**

🎶 Beginning January — Verification Required (Group Announcement / Information Event) Beginning in January, the Music Club will operate under an Active Member Reset. This club is built around: • 🎧 presence • 🤝 coordination • 🎼 shared creative standards • 🛡️ verified participation This is not an open jam space or mass-RSVP group. Sessions, collaborations, and showcases are shaped around members who show up and align. 🔐 What This Means (Effective January) To participate in any of the following: • 🎤 private sessions or circles • 🎹 collaboration or mentor pods • 🎼 showcases or listening rooms • 🧠 learning or skill-share sessions • 🧭 co-host or support roles members must complete the two required forms first. These steps apply to all January events and beyond. 📝 Required Forms — Step One 🎶 Music Club Identity & Background Verification Form Confirms identity, safety history, and alignment 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rde0K7ASQEdIA0OfhZH0mx1lUmYBE5KFyfyj5kHpDBw 🎶 Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Form Assesses goals, roles, collaboration preferences, and support needs 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13BUSw-aNGNQOKjH5lRwo82lGu3_0JfbIncO1mvSo2xM ✅ Both forms must be completed before participation in private sessions or showcases. 📝 Printable versions (PDF or Doc) are available if you prefer to complete forms by hand and submit by email. 🧭 Step Two — Requests & Coordination (After Verification) After both required forms are complete and a brief Zoom check-in is done, session interest and participation requests are submitted here: 🔗 🎶 Music Club — Universal Request Form 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform This form is used for: • session interest • collaboration requests • showcase participation • co-host or support interest Unverified profiles do not participate in private January sessions. This is not a purge. This is not about numbers. This is a standards reset as we enter the new year. ⚠️ Music Club Disclaimer ⚠️ Disclaimer: Inclusion in this announcement does not imply verification, placement, or endorsement. All members must complete both required forms and a brief Zoom check-in before participating in private sessions, showcases, or co-host roles. Verified members will have a 🛡️ badge next to their names when mentioned. This is a private, curated club. We shape sessions around the members — not the other way around. 🛡️ Presence. Standards. Verified.

Join us for one of our favorite events, Game Night. Game Night will be at Harlem Nights Bar, located on the corner of West 138th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (7th Ave). Please note the bar now opens at 6pm. Happy Hour until 9pm $5 well shots, beer-select $7 well shots, craft beers, select wine $8 Flavored Margaritas, Daiquiris, Punches $10 Frozen Martinis This venue has a full food menu for food orders. At this Meetup we will have several tables available for those that wish to play cards (Spades & Bid Whist players represent!!). There will also be several board games available.

**This biweekly midday Music Club circle is a calm, focused space for musicians, songwriters, producers, and creative contributors who want connection without pressure.** This is not an open mic, audition, or public showcase. Sessions are shaped around the members who show up and align — whether that looks like songwriting exchange, listening circles, quiet collaboration, or skill support. **You do not need to perform. Presence is enough.** We build sessions around: • Songwriting & lyric exchange • Listening / feedback circles (opt-in only) • Studio, DAW, or workflow questions • Re-entry after burnout or time away from music • Quiet collaboration or observation **No clout chasing. No industry games. No forced sharing.** 📍 Location: Shared privately after verification 👥 Format: Small circle · Grounded · Invite-based 🔐 Participation & Verification To attend private Music Club sessions, both forms must be completed: • Music Club Identity & Background Verification • Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Plus a brief Zoom check-in Printable forms (PDF/Doc) are available if needed. 📌 This is a private coordination anchor — not a public RSVP event. RSVPs are ignored — **We don’t use RSVPs. All coordination runs through our Universal Request Form.** 🔗 **🎶 Music Club – Universal Request Form** 👉 [Music Club Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform?usp=header) ✅ **How to Participate (Respectful Creatives)** 🔑 **Participation Requirement:** To be considered for any session, showcase, event, lodging, or collaboration, participants must be registered with the club and issued a club ID card. If you are not yet registered, see the steps below. 🔐 Step 1: Fill out the ID Verification Form https://forms.gle/dnBKbkrJqFREGxLu5 This helps us keep the space clean, safe, and protected. 📝 Step 2: Fill out the Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Form https://forms.gle/XiHRa15gtghnsA5e8 This helps us understand your experience, goals, and the kind of support or events you’re looking for. 🎧🎤 Final Step: Quick Zoom Check-In If aligned, we’ll plug you in. If not, we’ll respectfully part ways. \*\*\* 🎶 All sessions are arranged privately based on artist alignment, availability, and vibe. If you're aligned, we’ll match you to a safe, purposeful session. If not, no pressure — just clarity. ⚠️ Disclaimer Inclusion in this event does not imply verification, placement, or endorsement. All members must complete the full intake and verification process before participating in private sessions, showcases, or co-host roles. Verified members will be issued an Club ID card have a 🛡️ badge next to their names when mentioned. We shape sessions around the members — not the calendar.