Poetry

**Location:** Sentry \| Jakov\-Lind\-Straße 5/4OG 1020 Wien \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ccu6A5W5Wm9YKcJ46](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ccu6A5W5Wm9YKcJ46) (entrance is next to Max&Benito, 4th floor) **Agenda:** 18:00 \| Arriving\, Networking\, Registration 18:30 \| Keynote and welcome 18:45 \| Talk 1 \| Evgenii \| Adapting Songs with ChatGPT \- How to Translate a Song Without Killing It 19:15 \| Break\, networking 19:30 \| Talk 2 \| Balazs \| Code\, Posture and AI: Preventing Spine Problems in Developers 20:00 \| Open Mic: 1\-Minute Lightning Talks \- add your slide here: [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13w2QJtmDnn3_YqJy9eRWbvgtyyc7t1ISF4nHNnnHMfE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13w2QJtmDnn3_YqJy9eRWbvgtyyc7t1ISF4nHNnnHMfE/edit?usp=sharing) 20:15 \| Food\, Drinks & Networking till 21:00 ***Overview about Talks:*** **Talk 1st:** **Adapting Songs with ChatGPT** In this talk, I’ll explore how ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Suno can be used to adapt songs from Russian, Spanish, and Hindi into singable English. We’ll look at why literal translation often fails, how to preserve emotion, rhythm, and rhyme, and how AI tools can help turn raw meaning into lyrics that actually work as a song. **Talk 2nd:** **Code, Posture and AI: Preventing Spine Problems in Developers** This talk explores how AI-based tools can support early detection through posture monitoring, movement analysis, and ergonomic feedback, and where medical expertise is still needed to prevent long-term spinal damage. **About Dr\. Balazs Abraham \|** Balazs is a medical specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, he brings a perspective from outside the usual software bubble, connecting professional experience, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary ideas. **About Evgenii Avdeev \|** Evgenii has been playing music, singing, and performing since the age of five. In his free time, he enjoys vibe coding and experimenting with AI-assisted music and lyrics **Our sponsor:** Sentry \| [https://sentry.io/](https://sentry.io/) [Coding Club Vienna @Lindedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/coding-club-vienna/)

## Sound & Cacao \| Opening space for new energy **Unwind midweek and join us for a cacao & sound experience.** **Contribution: 39,56 €** [Please book your tickets on Eventbrite, just klick here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-cacao-opening-space-for-new-energy-tickets-1988752135172?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*3yesh8*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODUwOTM1NzYwLjE3Nzg1MzU3MDk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg1MzU3MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg1MzU3NjYkajIkbDAkaDA.) We begin with ceremonial cacao from Guatemala (the finestquality, full-bodied criollo). From there, you’ll be guided into a simple meditation, followed by a calming sound bath with crystal and tibetien bowls to deepen the experience. We close the evening with a sharing circle (optional) and integration, letting the uplifted mood carry into the days ahead. Held in English. No prior experience needed. Just come as you are. **What to expect** * Ceremonial cacao (Criollo, Guatemala) * Sound bath with crystal bowls * Meditation & awareness practice * Sharing circle (optional) *** **Contribution: 39,56 €** **Max 15 person - reserve your place in time!** [Get your ticket!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-cacao-opening-space-for-new-energy-tickets-1988752135172?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*3yesh8*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODUwOTM1NzYwLjE3Nzg1MzU3MDk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg1MzU3MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg1MzU3NjYkajIkbDAkaDA.) Location: Holi Holland - Hollandstraße 9, 1020 Wien **Your hosts** Tina \| Sound Healing \| @yogaclub\.tina Timea \| Cacao & Meditation \| @solunarituals

🎉 We've made it to our 10th meetup – and we're celebrating with a special guest! We're thrilled to have **Siegfried "Sigi" Samer**, Head of the Media Department at **AKM** (Austria's Performing Rights Organization), join us for an open discussion on music rights in the video game industry. Got questions about contracts, streaming rights, royalties, or how the AKM works for game composers? Bring them: This is your chance to get answers straight from the source, in a relaxed setting. **Topic: Music Rights for Game Audio** Come to our next hangout, **May 26th**, at **18:30**. **Bierteufl, Ungargasse 5, 1030 Wien**. Just ask for the Austrian Game Audio Meetup Group at the bar. See you there, Poppy & Stepan

Every Jam, we aim to complrte a song and record a rough demo of it. Briing your own song idea or just join in the creative process. Numbers need to be very limited, so please don't say you will be attending if you are not.

On Tuesday at 19:30, I invite you to join me for a 75-minute meditation and sound bath journey. We’ll begin with gentle breathwork to arrive fully in the body and create space within. From there, you’ll be guided into a deep sound meditation — a moment to slow down, quiet the mind, and reconnect through sound and stillness. This is a space for rest, grounding, clarity, and inner calm. Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience is needed. Just come as you are. Feel free to bring a blanket, warm socks, or anything that helps you feel safe, cozy, and relaxed. After the session, we’ll share a cup of tea and have some time to connect and chat.

Join me for a visit to Foto Arsenal! :) Exhibitions at that time will be [Photo I Brut. Feeling Photography – From the Bruno Decharme Collection](https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/en/exhibition/photo-brut-en) and [Lu Yang. The DOKU Trilogy](https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/en/exhibition/lu-yang-en). IMPORTANT: please note that there is an entrance fee to Foto Arsenal (10€ normal, 7€ discounted)

Komm am Dienstagabend von **18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr** zum English Café im Vienna Mosaik! In entspannter und freundlicher Atmosphäre kannst du kostenlos dein Englisch üben, neue Leute kennenlernen und gute Gespräche führen. Egal ob Anfänger:in oder ob du deine Englischkenntnisse verbessern möchtest – alle sind herzlich willkommen. Es gibt Gruppengespräche, Gesprächsimpulse und viel Raum für lockeren Austausch. Snacks und Getränke stehen bereit, also komm vorbei und genieße eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit. Wir freuen uns auf dich! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Join us Tuesday evening from **18:00 to 20:00** for English Café at Vienna Mosaik! This is a relaxed and welcoming space to practice speaking English at no cost. Meet new people and enjoy meaningful conversations in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re a beginner or want to sharpen your English skills, everyone is welcome. We’ll have group discussions, conversation prompts, and plenty of space to chat naturally. Snacks and drinks are provided, so come as you are, grab a cup, and enjoy a fun time together. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers. *Apply only if the description fits.* These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration. *Leave your comfort zone outside.* For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only. * Orientation call prior to first date of participation. * Limited to 10 participants per event.

# Die Seele will gehört werden Die Meditation auf Licht und Klang im Inneren ist die älteste und direkteste Form der Meditation, die allen organisierten Religionen vorausging. Sie umfasst keinerlei körperliche Übung, keine Atemtechnik und keine mentale Visualisierung. Es ist eine rein spirituelle Praxis — ein stilles Lauschen nach innen, dorthin, wo die Seele seit jeher spricht. Wer sich diesem inneren Licht und Klang öffnet, beginnt, die feinen Ebenen des eigenen Wesens wahrzunehmen - denn die Seele will gehört werden. Diese Veranstaltung ist kostenlos.

An immersive workshop for adults, quiet hands, patient minds, and those who enjoy the slow rhythm of creation. 🌿Limited spots. The group is limited to 8 people. You can secure your place by purchasing a ticket through the link: https://doobeedoo-goodies.sumupstore.com/produkt/humming-traditions-sodai-straw-form-and-wind 🌿Date: 27th of May 🌿Time: 18:00—20:30 (it might take longer, depending on group tempo) 🌿Location: DooBeeDoo Goodies Atelier (Märzstraße 86, 1150 Vienna) Step into the gentle rhythm of creation and discover Sodai, traditional Lithuanian straw mobiles that once filled homes with balance, harmony, and quiet beauty. In this workshop, we will explore the geometry of air, learning how to prepare and string straw into delicate symmetrical forms that sway softly with every breeze. Piece by piece, your hands will follow the same patterns that generations before us used to invite order and peace into their homes. You’ll learn the basic techniques of straw preparation, stringing, and construction, and experience how a simple natural material can transform into something light, precise, and full of meaning. Together, we’ll move through a calm, meditative process, each gesture connecting thought, breath, and creation in quiet balance. By the end, you’ll leave not only with your own handmade Sodas, a timeless ornament carrying both heritage and your creative touch, but also with the knowledge, focus, and stillness that this ancient craft awakens. It feels less like finishing an object and more like completing a gentle ritual of patience and peace. To keep the experience personal and attentive, the group will be small and intimate, space is limited, so that every participant can receive individual guidance and care. This workshop invites you to slow down, focus, and reconnect — with your hands, your thoughts, and the quiet poetry of simple materials. No previous experience is needed, only patient hands, a calm mind, and an eye for quiet detail. 🌿🌿🌿 Humming Traditions is a series of creative workshops that explore the living, breathing essence of cultural practices. Each event invites participants to connect with ancient techniques, natural materials, and artistic expression in a hands-on, immersive experience. The series celebrates the quiet resonance of tradition, the subtle vibrations, textures, and forms that have carried meaning through centuries. Whether through sound, movement, or craft, Humming Traditions is about experiencing culture as a living, dynamic, and tactile art form. Each workshop stands on its own yet shares a common thread: creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature and heritage. Participants leave with newly learned skills, a calm mind, and a deeper appreciation for cultural artistry.

**Women in AI Austria - Vienna Meet up -Afterwork Edition** **Come, connect, learn, and get inspired.** Join us for a relaxed evening of **AI discussions and great conversations** at Trinity pub in the beautiful center of Vienna Whether you are an experienced professional, a newcomer to the field, or simply curious about AI– we are very happy to welcome you! Let’s enjoy a great Afterwork. **When:** **May 28th** \| Doors open at 6 PM **Where:** Trinity Pub, Rilkeplatz 3 1040 Wien **What to expect:** * Get to know WAI Austria and members * Versatile discussions about AI, new technologies, and everything you are interested in :) * Great people and delicious food (**SELF PAYMENT** :) ) **We are very excited to meet you but** **please only register if you plan to come.** **Please cancel your registration to free up the spot for someone on the waiting list!**

Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.). And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. *** **Hello everyone!** Escape the workday for **Il Dolce Far Niente.** Let's meet this time at "**Der Garten"** at the Prater—a beautiful outdoor space perfect for a relaxed evening. Come enjoy some food and drinks in the fresh air as we toast to the art of doing absolutely nothing. Join me on this little adventure!

**Damh the Bard ([https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/](https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/))** is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. His performances are both entertaining and educational, speaking directly to the heart, and never without a good splash of humour. **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator) With twelve outstanding albums, and singing and speaking engagements all over the world, Damh has become one of the most popular contemporary Pagan musicians – a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth: where the Elves dance on Midsummer’s Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the Otherworld, where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God and Greenman of old call to you from the shadows of the Greenwood. We're happy to welcome him back to Vienna for a one-night-only concert at a classic Irish Pub. **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Where:** The Golden Harp Landstrasse: [https://www.goldenharp1030.at/ ](https://www.goldenharp1030.at/) Erdbergstraße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria **When:** Saturday, May 30, 2026. 20:00 (Doors open at 19:00) Concert should last about two hours. **Details:** Food is available and is good proper Irish Pub food, so come early if you'd like to eat :-) **ONLINE TICKET PRICE:** **EUR 35** **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator) ***Buy Now- We Expect Tickets to Sell Out*** ***Online Tickets Available Until Friday May 29, 2026 at 20:00*** ***Ticket Price at the door: EUR 40. Cash Only*** ***No Refunds*** **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/damh-the-bard-live-in-concert-in-vienna-tickets-1980778733513?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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!

We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out. Optional lunch after! If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. 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:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow