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***There’s a special kind of magic hidden between the years: a moment when everything feels possible – the old still echoes, while the new is already knocking softly*.** That’s exactly what this evening is about – taking a breath, laughing, sharing stories, and heading toward 2026 with a good feeling. With relaxed conversation rounds, mini-ideas, and small moments that spark joy – from spontaneous throwbacks to little winks toward the New Year. Instead of lead-pouring or fireworks: encounters, conversations, and gentle impulses that make you smile, reflect, or simply keep talking. Maybe you’ll share a memory, write down a wish – or notice something in someone else that stays with you. A few small year-end inspirations will guide us – open, easygoing, and free of kitsch. An evening that invites new beginnings – and maybe introduces you to people who stay. **What to expect this evening:** * **Rotating mini-rounds** – clearly structured, lightly moderated * **Cards, prompts, and small actions** that help conversations flow easily * **An atmosphere between reflection and fresh beginnings** – open, warm, without expectations * **A pre-New Year’s vibe without pressure:** gentle impulses instead of strict rituals – with room for spontaneity **The ticket includes a € 15 drink/food voucher.** Which means you can choose with your pre-paid card between a variety of drinks and food from the stands. If there is a rest value, you can also use it on another day at the Gleis//Garten. ### Über uns Wir sind spezialisiert auf Dating Events, die Verbindungen in entspannter Atmosphäre ermöglichen. Unser Ziel ist es, Singles zusammenzubringen, ohne Stress – dafür mit Raum für wertschätzende Gespräche. https://slowdatingevents.at **\#\# Wie bekomme ich ein Ticket?** Ticketverkauf: [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/last-date-of-the-year-27-42-years-english-tickets-1920250544069?aff=oddtdtcreator) Mehr Informationen: [slowdatingevents.at](https://slowdatingevents.at/)

**Zwischen den Jahren liegt dieser ganz eigene Zauber: ein Moment, in dem alles möglich scheint – das Alte klingt noch nach, das Neue klopft schon leise an.** Genau darum geht’s an diesem Abend – kurz durchatmen, lachen, Geschichten teilen und mit einem guten Gefühl Richtung 2026 starten. Mit lockeren Gesprächsrunden, Mini-Ideen und kleinen Momenten, die Spaß machen – von spontanen Throwbacks bis zu einem Augenzwinkern Richtung Neues Jahr. Statt Bleigießen oder Böller: Begegnungen, Gespräche und kleine Impulse, die zum Lächeln, Nachdenken oder einfach Weiterreden anregen. Vielleicht teilst du eine Erinnerung, schreibst einen Wunsch auf – oder entdeckst bei jemand anderem etwas, das hängenbleibt. Ein paar kleine Jahresend-Inspirationen begleiten uns – offen, unkompliziert und ohne Kitsch. Ein Abend, der Lust macht auf Neues – und Menschen, die vielleicht bleiben. **Das erwartet dich an diesem Abend:** * **Rotierende Mini-Runden** – klar strukturiert, locker moderiert * **Karten, Impulse und kleine Aktionen**, die Gespräche leicht ins Rollen bringen * **Eine Atmosphäre zwischen Rückblick und Aufbruch** – offen, herzlich, ohne Erwartungen * **Pre-Silvester ohne Druck:** Lockere Impulse statt strenger Rituale – mit Platz für Spontanes. **Im Ticket ist ein 15 Euro Konsumations-Gutschein enthalten.** Das bedeutet, ihr bekommt eine Pre-Paid-Karte, mit der ihr aus der Variation der Getränke und des Essens der Stände auswählen könnt. Falls euch ein Restwert auf der Karte übrig bleibt, könnt ihr den auch an einem anderen Tag im Gleis//Garten nutzen. ### Über uns Wir sind spezialisiert auf Dating Events, die Verbindungen in entspannter Atmosphäre ermöglichen. Unser Ziel ist es, Singles zusammenzubringen, ohne Stress – dafür mit Raum für wertschätzende Gespräche. https://slowdatingevents.at **\#\# Wie bekomme ich ein Ticket?** Ticketverkauf: [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/last-date-of-the-year-35-49-jahre-tickets-1970700365844?aff=oddtdtcreator) Mehr Informationen: [slowdatingevents.at](https://slowdatingevents.at/)

Welcome to our friendly badminton event! Let's get moving, improve our game, and make some new friends. **Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level.** 🏸🙂 **If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.** Feather shuttles will be provided for this event and are included in the event fee The location: Sport & Fun Halle Favoriten / Windtenstraße 2, 1100 Wien The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 9 euros for 2 hours. How to pay: We accept cash and card payment. Number of players: 6 players for 1 court and about 10 -11 players for 2 courts. Remember to bring your own racket, please. **Cancellation policy:** 1- 24 hours before the event = free cancellation. 2- Any time after the 24-hour limit, I will ask you kindly to pay the event fee, if we can't find a suitable replacement. (No exceptions) See you on the court :)

## [BOOK HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-show-monday-night-laughs-the-comedy-pub-tickets-0NML7Q?ref=MeetUp) Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laug Vienna’s English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic – Every Monday at The Comedy Pub ## 😂 Mondays Don’t Have to Suck The weekend might be over — but the laughter doesn’t stop. Welcome to **Monday Night Laughs**, Vienna’s cozy and community-driven **English stand-up comedy open mic**, where locals, expats, and travelers come together to kick off the week with big laughs and good vibes. Every Monday night, *The Comedy Pub Vienna* turns into a creative playground for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Whether it’s your first time at a show or your tenth, you’ll feel right at home. Forget Netflix. Forget the Monday blues. This is your weekly reminder that laughter fixes everything — especially on a Monday. ## 🎭 What Is *Monday Night Laughs*? It’s not a fancy showcase or a big-ticket headliner night. It’s something much better — it’s *real*. Here, the mic is open, the drinks are cold, and the laughter is honest. You’ll see comedians from all over the world — from total beginners testing their first five minutes to experienced performers working out new jokes for their next tour. No two shows are ever the same. One moment you’ll hear a joke about Austrian bureaucracy, the next about dating disasters in Spain or cultural shocks in Tokyo. It’s raw, spontaneous, and absolutely unpredictable — the way live comedy is meant to be. And because it’s all happening in English, the night draws a wonderfully mixed crowd: locals, internationals, and everyone in between. ## 🎙️ For Performers If you’ve ever thought, *“I could do that,”* this is your sign. *Monday Night Laughs* is one of Vienna’s most supportive and encouraging open mics for new comedians. No judgment, no pressure — just a room full of people who love to laugh and want you to succeed. It’s the perfect place to try stand-up for the first time, or to test new material before your next big show. The vibe is friendly, relaxed, and full of creative energy — comedy at its purest form. Sign-up is open before the show — come early, grab a drink, and put your name down. Who knows? You might be the next crowd favorite. ## 🎤 For the Audience If you just want to watch, you’re in for a treat. This is one of Vienna’s most authentic live experiences — a place where you can laugh, relax, and see the future stars of stand-up before they blow up. You’ll witness comedy in its rawest form: jokes being born, ideas taking shape, and performers finding their voice. Sometimes it’s perfect, sometimes it’s weird — but it’s *always* fun. Grab a beer, find a seat, and enjoy a night full of unpredictable laughter. ## 🍻 The Atmosphere The Comedy Pub isn’t just a venue — it’s a community. It’s the heart of Vienna’s growing stand-up scene, a space where people come together to connect, perform, and laugh without judgment. The audience cheers each performer, the comedians support one another, and the whole night feels like hanging out with friends who happen to be hilarious. It’s the kind of Monday night you’ll want to make a tradition. ## 📍 The Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna 📍 **Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna** Nestled in the heart of Vienna’s 5th district, *The Comedy Pub* is the city’s only dedicated stand-up comedy club — a cozy Irish-style bar with warm lighting, a friendly crowd, and the perfect stage for laughter. 🍻 A full bar with great drinks 🎭 Intimate setting with front-row energy 🌍 A melting pot of locals, expats & travelers 🪑 First come, first seated – so come early! ## 📅 Event Details 📆 **Every Monday** 🚪 **Doors open:** 19:30 🎤 **Show starts:** 20:00 📍 **The Comedy Pub**, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣️ **Language:** English 💶 **Entry:** Free entry – donations welcome (if you laugh, you pay in karma… or cash 😉) ## ✨ Why You’ll Love It Because this is what real comedy feels like. No lights, no filters, no fake laughs — just honest jokes, good people, and that unbeatable live energy that you can’t stream. **Monday Night Laughs** is more than a show — it’s a community, a creative space, and the friendliest way to start your week in Vienna. So come for the comedy, stay for the connections, and leave with sore cheeks from laughing. Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laughs. #MondayNightLaughs #ComedyVienna #OpenMicVienna #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaEvents #ViennaLaughs #FreeComedyVienna #ViennaNightlife #ComedyClubVienna #ExpatsInVienna #FunnyVienna #ViennaThingsToDo #LiveComedyVienna #InternationalComedy #ViennaLOL #MondayComedyVienna

## BASIC Montags von 18:30 bis 19:45 Uhr. Dieses Training ist gedacht für alle Leute, die keine Erfahrung mit argentinischem Tango haben und diesen Tanz lernen wollen und die die bereits Erfahrung mit argentinischem Tango haben, jedoch mit meiner Methode ([TangoGermano](http://www.tangogermano.com/d/didaktik.html)) nicht vertraut sind. Im Kurs entwickeln wir die Grundlagen um den Tango zu lernen. Wenn sie gefestigt sind, wird der Lernprozess schneller und weniger schwierig sein. #### Diese Kurse finden in [Hasenauerstrasse 38](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=hasenauerstra%C3%9Fe+38) \- 1190\, Wien statt\. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! [www.tangogermano.com](http://www.tangogermano.com/d/training.html)

Die **offene Singrunde** ist für alle, die sich (mehr) trauen wollen, mit anderen gemeinsam zu singen, Hobby- und Profi-SängerInnen, die ein **energievolles, einfaches MITEINANDER SINGEN erleben** wollen. Die wohltuende Wirkung des Singens und die Freude am gemeinsamen Klang stehen im Vordergrund. ☺️🙂🤩 Nach ein paar Körper und Stimme entspannenden und aktivierenden Übungen singen wir leicht zu lernende Lieder mit Texten, die Seele und Herz berühren, auf Deutsch und Englisch. **Alle Stimmen sind herzlich willkommen, egal ob routiniert oder ungeübt.** **Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.** Aus meiner umfangreichen Liedersammlung stehen z.B. 🎶 Segel setzen 🎶 Tanze, also ob niemand dich sieht 🎶 I am here 🎶 L-ICH-T 🎶 Vertrau dem Fluss 🎶 Wir sind verbunden 🎶 Let it go 🎶 For each child that's born 🎶 Rhythm and Syncopation 🎶 May the Circle be open 🎶 Ich stehe wie ein Baum / Standing like a Tree 🎶 Be still and know … 🎶 zur Auswahl. Das Programm wird beim Singabend intuitiv entstehen. Ich bringe die Liedertexte und meine Gitarre und begleite unseren Gesang. Mit dabei sind auch Cabasa, Klangfrösche, Chickenegg, Shaker, Schellenring, Triangel, Caxixi ("Kaschischi"), Claves, Trommeln ... die zum intuitiven Improvisieren, mit Mut und Freude am einfach Ausprobieren genutzt werden können. 💎 **Ablauf:** Check-In-Runde, Warm-Up, Singen, Check-Out (anschl. Plaudern & Vernetzen wer mag) 💎 **Ankommenszeit ab 15:45 Uhr.** Bitte rechtzeitig da sein. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 16:00 Uhr. Danke 🙏 💎 **Grätzelraum** (gleich rechts nach dem Eingang) **im GB\* Stadtteilbüro** am Max-Winter-Platz 23, 1020 Wien Das Gebäude ist freistehend vor / hinter / neben dem Spielplatz. 💝 Ein freiwilliger Wertschätzungsbeitrag wird dankend angenommen. **✅ Ich ersuche um VERBINDLICHE ANMELDUNG bis spätestens Sonntag 28.12. (selbes gilt für Abmeldungen)** mit einer Zusage hier oder einer Nachricht direkt an mich. Die Teilnahme ist auf 16 Personen beschränkt. Die Ankündigung und Anmeldung läuft auch auf anderen Kanälen. Bei Fragen stehe ich euch gern bis zum Anmeldeschluss zur Verfügung. ***Ich freue mich auf euch, Karin***

Die **offene Singrunde** ist für alle, die sich (mehr) trauen wollen, mit anderen gemeinsam zu singen, Hobby- und Profi-SängerInnen, die ein **berührendes MITEINANDER SINGEN erleben** wollen. Die wohltuende Wirkung des Singens und die Freude am gemeinsamen Klang stehen im Vordergrund. ☺️🙂🤩 Nach ein paar Körper und Stimme entspannenden und aktivierenden Übungen singen wir leicht zu lernende Lieder aus aller Welt, ein- und mehrstimmig. **Alle Stimmen sind herzlich willkommen, egal ob routiniert oder ungeübt.** **Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.** Aus meiner umfangreichen Liedersammlung stehen z.B. 🎶 The earth is our mother 🎶 Jeder Teil dieser Erde 🎶 Canta, canta ("... zusammen halten wir die Welt in Händen" aus Portugal) 🎶 Oh Mother Earth 🎶 The river is flowing 🎶 Aye kerunene - Lied für die Erde aus Afrika 🎶 One Humanity - One Earth 🎶 Da berühren sich Himmel und Erde 🎶 Friede sei in dir / Te Aroha (Neuseeland) 🎶 Imagine 🎶 Aus meinem Herzen kommt 🎶 Für die Erde singen wir 🎶 Lass die Schönheit (die wir lieben, das sein, was wir tun) 🎶 Wir sind verbunden … 🎶 zur Auswahl. Das Programm wird beim Singabend intuitiv entstehen. Ich bringe die Liedertexte und meine Gitarre und begleite unseren Gesang. Mit dabei sind auch Cabasa, Klangfrösche, Chickenegg, Shaker, Schellenring, Triangel, Caxixi ("Kaschischi"), Claves, Trommeln ... die zum intuitiven Improvisieren, mit Mut und Freude am einfach Ausprobieren genutzt werden können. 💎 **Ablauf:** Check-In-Runde, Warm-Up, Singen, Check-Out (anschl. Plaudern & Vernetzen wer mag) 💎 **Ankommenszeit ab 18:30 Uhr.** Bitte rechtzeitig da sein. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 18:45 Uhr. Danke 🙏 💎 **Grätzelraum** (gleich rechts nach dem Eingang) **im GB\* Stadtteilbüro** am Max-Winter-Platz 23, 1020 Wien Das Gebäude ist freistehend vor / hinter / neben dem Spielplatz. 💝 Ein freiwilliger Wertschätzungsbeitrag wird dankend angenommen. **✅ Ich ersuche um VERBINDLICHE ANMELDUNG bis spätestens Sonntag 28.12. (selbes gilt für Abmeldungen)** mit einer Zusage hier oder einer Nachricht direkt an mich. Die Ankündigung und Anmeldung läuft auch auf anderen Kanälen. Die Teilnahme ist auf 16 Personen beschränkt. Bei Fragen stehe ich euch gern bis zum Anmeldeschluss zur Verfügung. ***Ich freue mich auf euch, Karin***

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

Hello ! and welcome to our international family in Vienna! [[Click this Whatsapp Groupchat link to join]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HjWEdp9zkETFXEjOw3Ez2V) This isn’t just a language exchange — it’s a lively gathering of globally minded souls in their 20s and 30s who love new experiences. We meet every Saturday at 7:30 PM in the heart of the city. Whether you’re a backpacker passing through or a Viennese local curious about the world, you'll find open minds and open hearts here. Come practice new languages, share your culture, and make authentic connections.

**Note:** We are meeting outside again as the first one was very successful. There is also a picnic in the nearby location so we may try to learn languages while having fun and learning sports vocabulary. Bring a blanket to sit on and water and snacks if you like. This is a **free** event. Are you ready to practise your language skills? If you want to meet new friends (or the same friends you met at our other events) and practice all the languages you can speak, join us for a fun-filled evening! During this event, you have the chance to choose a Group and talk to people in: 1. **English** 2. **German** 3. **Italian** 4. **Spanish** 5. **French** Our most important rule: Please be respectful to others at all times. Yes, there will be a separate beginners' Group if you aren't fluent in the language yet! It is also a great place to find Tandem Partners for the languages you want to improve in! Get in touch with the Host upon your arrival and he/she will assist you. 🟢📱 here is our WhatsApp link https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtZ1TQB7lnUAJXK5NxwPQU Hope to see you there!!!

Let’s welcome 2026 together at Gleis Garten — under palms, lights and music! ✨🌴 If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in warm company, surrounded by glowing decorations, palm trees, live DJs and one of Vienna’s most atmospheric venues — join us for an unforgettable night. 📅 Date: 31 December 2025 ⏰ Meeting time: 18:00, City Center (The exact meeting location will be provided after the ticket purchase.) At 20:00, we will head to the famous Gleis Garten, where the celebration continues in a festive, tropical-inspired setting: ✨ Silvester unter Palmen — a unique New Year’s concept with warm, vibrant energy 🎶 DJ sets & delicious food 🌴 A glowing garden atmosphere even in winter 🎆 A joyful New Year countdown filled with music, lights and excitement We’ll celebrate together until 02:00 AM, stepping into 2026 with great vibes, laughter and beautiful memories. If you want a New Year’s Eve that feels special, bright and full of emotion, this night is for you. 💎Ticket price is : 46€. To purchase a ticket, please follow the link to contact me: 👉 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/436606485424 Join us on WhatsApp and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

Let’s welcome 2026 together at Gleis Garten — under palms, lights and music! ✨🌴 If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in warm company, surrounded by glowing decorations, palm trees, live DJs and one of Vienna’s most atmospheric venues — join us for an unforgettable night. 📅 Date: 31 December 2025 ⏰ Meeting time: 18:00, City Center (The exact meeting location will be provided after the ticket purchase.) At 20:00, we will head to the famous Gleis Garten, where the celebration continues in a festive, tropical-inspired setting: ✨ Silvester unter Palmen — a unique New Year’s concept with warm, vibrant energy 🎶 DJ sets & delicious food 🌴 A glowing garden atmosphere even in winter 🎆 A joyful New Year countdown filled with music, lights and excitement We’ll celebrate together until 02:00 AM, stepping into 2026 with great vibes, laughter and beautiful memories. If you want a New Year’s Eve that feels special, bright and full of emotion, this night is for you. 💎Ticket price is : 46€. To purchase a ticket, please follow the link to contact me: 👉 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/436606485424 Join us on WhatsApp and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

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.

**No pressure, no plan—just new friends** ✨ Whether you’re visiting Vienna for the first time, recently relocated, or simply love connecting with curious people, this weekly meetup is the perfect way to share stories, make friends, and go explore, as a group, the magic that Vienna has to offer 🇦🇹 **What to expect?** • **Casual & hostless**: no formal host, no schedule: just show up, be yourself, meet fellow solo travellers & expats and decide as a group where you feel like going • **Central meeting point**: it is surrounded by cultural landmarks, cafes, and restaurants, making it a convenient and safe starting point. • **Open to everyone**: whether you are a local, an expat or just passing through for a few days, you are welcome to join. (English is the primary language, but feel free to switch of course) **How to talk with strangers?** (and create meaningful connections) To help you get started, I curated a little game of **[ridiculously good questions](https://www.pierrebonvalot.com/theblog?p=285a9711d7df80d5ac25dd4ef8fe5394&pm=c)** you can ask to break the ice, shift the conversation from dull to intriguing and fun, and eventually create meaningful connection quickly. I hope this helps! **The only things you need to do are…** • Leave a message in the comment section to let the others know that you will actually be there (I don’t want you to end up alone there :) • If you can’t make it anymore, no problem! But please update your RSVP to let the others know • Please be gentle and patient with each other. We all want to make good friends here. **Why join?** • Meet open-minded travellers and locals who are keen to connect, learn and have fun together. • Experience Vienna... as a group. • Be part of a global community that celebrates solo travelling and meaningful connections between foreign and locals. **How does it works?** 1\. Arrive at the meeting spot at the scheduled time\. 2\. Look for other joiners—friendly faces and curious explorers\. 3\. Introduce yourself\, connect with others\, and decide as a group where to go\. **When & where?** • Day: every Sunday • Time: 4:00 PM (meetup sometimes displays a different time zone: but it’s always 4pm local time) • Location: in front of the Mozart Monument inside the Burggarten **Hostless**: I am setting up the event for you all to meet, but I won't be there myself this time :) **Hi my names is Pierre** I created this Meetup group because I want to see more human connection happen in the real world. I feel many of us want this, but don't exactly know how to go about it. I hope this helps a little bit. I also work as a transformational coach: I help people who feel stuck in their life to reconnect with themselves, create real change and ultimately live more fulfilling lives. 🔗 bento.me/pierrebonvalot

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.

Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this year’s Golden Globes, it became Brazil’s first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazil’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its “compelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aesthetic” make it “impossible to look away!” Critics say The Secret Agent is “one of the few standout movies of the year” and the Chicago Tribune calls it a “masterpiece of a film” and “the best film of the year!” PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! With this being a limited release film, we’ll tentatively plan to see it at the Gateway, but location may change based on where it is showing and the showtimes available. Once details are confirmed, advance ticket is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtime, location and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us to discuss our January read: Midnight in Everwood Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered – she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta’s life. After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own – a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family’s ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she’s trapped in Everwood’s enchanting grip forever. In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here…

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

**This session will cover how to add statistical tests to plots in R.** The are a number of packages which allow you to conduct and display various statistical tests with plots. This is convenient, compact and allows you to easily rerun the tests when you rerun the chart commands. In this session, we will review several useful methods.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."