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GDG Melbourne June Coding Night!
RSVP on gdg.community.dev -> https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june-coding-night-1
Let's get together and share what we are working on!
This is a combined GDG Melbourne/Flutter Melbourne/CocoaHeads coding night. Members of all three groups will be attending. So only select to ATTEND on one of these groups event pages (not all of them) !
Coding Night is all about everyone learning, collaborating, sharing tips, tricks and very few (if any) presentations.
Bring your laptop and a project you are working on or need help with, you can even bring your resume to get advice!
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
Make sure you have your IDE (e.g. Android Studio) of choice already downloaded and installed and something you want to learn or work on.
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The event will wrap up at 8:30.
This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss and we will do our best to help you out.
Agenda
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Host
Zach Jensz
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june-coding-night-1/.
Nianfo Meditation & Wisdom Talk | Weekly Gathering
Nianfo Meditation & Wisdom Talk \|
Weekly
Join us every Wednesday evening for a
peaceful session of Nianfo (Amitabha
chanting) Meditation and Wisdom Talk
at Hai Hui Shan Teamoo Meditation
Space.
Through Amitabha recitation, meditation,
and Dharma wisdom, we cultivate inner
peace clarity, compassion, and spiritual
growth in daily life.
Benefits of Nianfo Meditation:
Calm the mind and reduce stress
Improve focus and mental clarity.
Cultivate compassion and positive
energy.
Deepen spiritual connection and
wisdom.
Support emotional balance and
well-being.
Starting: 3rd June 2026
Every Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30
PM
📍 Hai Hui Shan • Teamoo Meditation Space
Lv1/141 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
💛 Free Event — All Are Welcome
Come with an open heart.
“One thought of Amitabha, innumerable blessings.One sincere recitation, peace and wisdom arise.”
🙏 Namo Amitabha Buddha
🙏 Namo Amituofo
Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!
Hi Architects,
Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D
At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework.
And giving away drones, of course. Lots of drones.
**Please also note that AWS Security now requests a company name and company email where it is available. If you are a student, please list your institution and your student email address at that institution 👍**
We’ll be updating throughout the month with more speakers and our speakers so far this month include:
* **Mike Taylor, Solution Architect, TiDB**
**Will your data infra keep up, if your product goes viral? Well-Architected lessons from Kimi and Manus**
As AI transitions from static prompts to autonomous, action-oriented agents, traditional data architectures often break down under the pressure of unpredictable scaling and relentless write workloads. We will explore the infrastructure of two massive-scale AI platforms, Kimi and Manus, through the lens of the well-architected framework.
* **SkillzLab Well-Architected Build Session**
**Well-Architecting App Build-off**
In this build session, we will have a live build-off with Students competing with AWS Builders and a drone for the most upvoted well-architected app on the night.
This month's menu will include:
* Pizzas
* Beer: Nastro Azzurro
* Wine: Big and red 🤤
NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level.
So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm **SHARP** start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-)
Tired of Linkedin’s "thought leadership”, spam and advertising?
Join https://well-architected.me/ , the AWS community built for architects, developers and cloud professionals.
* Connect with experienced AWS practitioners
* Preview upcoming AWS Meetups and relive past content
* Create and review beautiful AWS case studies in minutes
* Prepare for AWS certifications with curated quizzes
* Show your manager and reports you’re well-architected
(Please note that by registering to attend you agree to your details being shared as and where required with Amazon Web Services and AWS Well-Architected User Group partners)
Free Guided Meditation in Nunawading - Every Wednesday
**Sahaja Yoga Meditation** offers free, guided collective meditation sessions for everyone. Each class includes a simple introduction to meditation, basic techniques for inner balance, and a short talk or discussion on a topic of the day.
These meditation classes are suitable for **complete beginners** and **regular meditators**. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
**Chairs are provided**, and there are **no physical exercises, postures, or special clothing** needed.
Classes usually run for **60 to 90 minutes**, and **no booking is required**.
Every session is free and led by volunteers who share Sahaja Yoga to help others experience peace, balance, and self-realisation.
Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Melbourne (Easy English) 6pm
🌏 Make new international friends in Melbourne. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊
A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone.
Why People Love Lounge Asia
🍜 Asian-focused event
🤝 Many guests come alone
💬 No need for perfect English
🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation
Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people.
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How to Join
1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page
2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception
3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people
✅ Free entry for the first 145 RSVPs
✅ AUD 5 after the first 145 RSVPs, or within 24 hours before the event
✅ RSVP early to get the best deal
✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early
Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time.
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How to Find Us
📍 Venue
Diesel Bar & Eatery
Melbourne CBD
⏰ Time
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm
🚶 Getting There
Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. No entry from inside Melbourne Central.
Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊
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🍺 Please Support the Venue
This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues.
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💚 Please Be Respectful
Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.
🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately.
Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable.
Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave.
🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held.
📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive.
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Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures.
📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw)
🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)
Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites.
[👉GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
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🌏 Come say hi!
Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita!
See you at Lounge Asia!
Free Guided Meditation in Melb CBD - Every Wednesday
**Sahaja Yoga Meditation** offers free, guided collective meditation sessions for everyone. Each class includes a simple introduction to meditation, basic techniques for inner balance, and a short talk or discussion on a topic of the day.
These meditation classes are suitable for **complete beginners** and **regular meditators**. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
**Chairs are provided**, and there are **no physical exercises, postures, or special clothing** needed.
Classes usually run for **60 to 90 minutes**, and **no booking is required**.
Every session is free and led by volunteers who share Sahaja Yoga to help others experience peace, balance, and self-realisation.
Flutter Melbourne June Coding Night
So we're in the process of ramping up the events with a big focus on AI driven design and engineeering. So to kick it off let's get together and share what we are working on and especially how we Flutter in the world of AI !
This is a combined GDG Melbourne/Flutter Melbourne/CocoaHeads coding night. Members of all three groups will be attending. So only select to ATTEND on one of these groups event pages (not all of them) !
Coding Night is all about everyone learning, collaborating, sharing tips, tricks and very few (if any) presentations.
Bring your laptop and a project you are working on or need help with, you can even bring your resume to get advice!
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
Make sure you have your IDE (e.g. VS Code, Cursor, Anti Gavity, Android Studio etc.) of choice already downloaded and installed and something you want to learn or work on.
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The event will wrap up at 8:30.
This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss and we will do our best to help you out.
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No 87 - An Evening with the Microsoft Fabric CAT Team
**Details**
Join us for networking, drinks and a good time catching up with fellow Power BI and Microsoft Fabric enthusiasts
**Agenda:**
5:30PM - 6:00PM Welcome and Networking
6:00PM - 7:00PM Speaker Session
**Topic:** An Evening with the Microsoft Fabric CAT Team
**THE SPEAKER -** Phil Seamark -
Phil Seamark works on the Microsoft Fabric CAT team and is an accomplished database and business intelligence (BI) professional. Phil has an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft BI stack along with extensive knowledge of data warehouse (DW) methodologies and enterprise data modelling.
Phil has expert knowledge in all facets of BI/DW including planning architecture, project management, dimensional modelling, performance tuning, ETL design, development and optimisation, report and dashboard design as well as installation and administration.
Phil has written several books DAX and Data modelling and has also blogged extensively at dax.tips
**THE SESSION**
The Microsoft Fabric CAT (Customer Advisory Team) is touring ANZ and dropping in for an evening with us. Expect demos, war stories, and straight talk about what's working (and what isn't) at the biggest Fabric customers in the world. We'll range across the stack, covering OneLake, semantic models, Spark, real-time intelligence, performance, and whatever has just shipped. Plenty of time for Q&A, plus a few hot takes from the product group. Bring your hard questions.
**Sponsors:**
**Vivanti**
A big thank you goes out to our sponsor, Vivanti, for their support of this Meetup; providing the venue as well as drinks for attendees.
**GET AI**
A big thanks to GET AI for sponsoring the food. GET AI is a Microsoft speciliased consulting company focussed on building AI solutions in the Microsoft Ecosystem https://www.getai.com.au
Meditation on Sunday Evenings in Carlton North at 5.30pm
Sunday evening meditation from 5.30 - 6.30.
Join us in our cosy centre in Carlton North. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner you are welcome at these relaxed and informal sessions. Simple instructions are provided and you can sit in a chair or on a cushion.
Masks optional but not mandated.
Bring your own sealed drink bottle.
$10 for workers or $5 for concession.
Browse our shop for books, incense and dharma items.
Find out what our Centre is offering
803 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.
Website: https://melbourne.rigpa.org.au/
YOGA DAY 2026 - Music & meditation
**Sahaja Yoga Meditation** offers free, guided collective meditation sessions for everyone. Each class includes a simple introduction to meditation, basic techniques for inner balance, and a short talk or discussion on a topic of the day.
These meditation classes are suitable for **complete beginners** and **regular meditators**. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
**Chairs are provided**, and there are **no physical exercises, postures, or special clothing** needed.
Classes usually run for **60 to 90 minutes**, and **no booking is required**.
Every session is free and led by volunteers who share Sahaja Yoga to help others experience peace, balance, and self-realisation.
Assertive Communication (NVC + DBT DEARMAN)
Saying what you actually need, without melting down or shutting down, is hard. For a lot of neurodivergent folks it is even harder: rejection sensitivity, masking, and a lifetime of being told we are "too much" or "too blunt" can leave us stuck between bottling things up and exploding.
This month we are getting practical. We will work through two well-tested toolkits for asking for what you want and setting boundaries that stick:
**NVC (Nonviolent Communication)**: a simple structure of observation, feeling, need, and request that helps you say the hard thing without blame or apology.
**DBT DEARMAN**: a step-by-step script (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, stay Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate) for getting a request across and holding your ground.
Expect plenty of real examples, low-pressure practice, and a chance to workshop a tricky conversation you have been avoiding. No prior knowledge needed. Come as you are, stim freely, step out whenever you need to.
This is a relaxed, judgement-free space for neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, and the still-figuring-it-out crowd all welcome). Allies and partners welcome too.
Bring yourself, bring a situation, and we will figure out the words together.
Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe
**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Thursday — Asian Beer Café**
**Level 3, Melbourne Central**
**211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
We will be in the are called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off.
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5**.
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### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
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### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
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### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
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### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
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📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawn’s Gamers Citadel! 🛡️
Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. 🥤
Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. 🍲
At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️
Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️
Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! ✌️
Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩
Our games list is below! 👇
Game Station A - PS3 - Taran:
1st Game: WWE 2K15
2nd Game: Injustice
Game Station B - PS2 Emulator - Dean:
1st Game: Crash Nitro Kart - 4 Player
2nd Game: Shrek Super Slam
Game Station C - Switch - Michael
1st Game: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
2nd Game: Super Mario Kart 8
Game Station D - TCG + Board Games:
Pokémon TCG
YU-Gi-OH! TCG
UNO
JENGA
BYO available!
You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍
Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧
Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗
Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩💻
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Italian Conversation Hour
Ciao a tutt\*!
Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9




















