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Accessibility often feels overwhelming with all its guidelines, standards and edge cases. But in practice, meaningful improvements don’t require perfection. They require empathy and a sincere motivation to create a truly usable experience for all. In this talk, we share real learnings from UX and UI projects: what actually made a difference, where teams struggled, and how small, deliberate changes created a much more inclusive experience. You’ll walk away with a practical mindset and actionable ideas to start improving accessibility in your own projects — without waiting for the “perfect” solution. By Maria Timonen & Silio Keiser from Bitforge

Once a month, on the last thursday of the month we gather at the Kabooom Comic Shop to enjoy an evening full of new, old and classic board-, card- and dicegames. Join us for some great games and nice and friendly people. Most of the people speak english and german. Feel free to join us anytime. The entry fee is CHF 5.-, but you get a drink of your own choosing. If you plan to come, please do so before 20:00 O'clock, after that it's hard to find a space within a group. For all news on future events and products you can find us on discort via this link https://discord.gg/XeEKXnk

**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN** **Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!** **Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.** 💜Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules). 🍸Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest **🌟It's a vibe.** Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)** **So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!** **We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.** 💜Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules). 🍸With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date **🌟It's a vibe.** Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**

**☕ Investment Café – Your Monthly Investment Meetup** The Investment Café takes place **every last Thursday of the month** in Zürich. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced – the **Investment Café** offers a relaxed atmosphere to talk openly about money. 📈 **Topics we’ll cover together:** • Best practices for investing • Macro indicators • Stocks, Bonds, Funds, etc • Your open questions – discussed directly with an expert • Learning from each other – through real community exchange 🔗 **More infos about the host:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alakatos/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alakatos/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alakatos/") Stop by, join the conversation, and get fresh inspiration for your investment journey!

**Pizza, Pasta & UX: Join us for the Post-Meetup Dinner!** 🍕 Want to keep the conversation going after the UX meetup? Join us for dinner right after! We have reserved a table at our favorite local Italian restaurant. They have welcomed us many times with delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to unwind and discuss the evening's topics over some tasty pizza or pasta. **Important:** Please register here to save your seat. This reservation is exclusive to attendees of the main meetup of the same day. See you there! The LTT Team

Kylie Minogue said Head and today we celebrate the birthday of the Pint of Aussie Beer Sized Princess of Pop. Your glamorous Hares have made a pop splendid trail Especially For You. A trail that will have you doing The Loca-Motion from A to A and a popfantastic drink stop to have you Spinning Around. A refreshing swim stop where hopefully the water won’t get In Your Eyes. A trail so good it might just get named trail of the year - I Should Be So Lucky! Bag drop at the mobility car at the end of Hermetschloostrasse. Final stop on the bus 31. VIP glitzy On after at Micas Garten. Hares are Just Beggin' For It & Cheese Eating Surrender Monkey. **Where**: See location. Typically within Zurich Zone 10. Look for English speakers wearing running gear. **When:** We'll meet at 6:50 pm to start at 7:00 pm. There's a charge of CHF 5 for participating, which covers all you can drink beer/cider (and non-alcoholic alternatives) plus snacks afterwards. **All Welcome:** If you are new, curious, and want to get out of the house, stretch your legs, talk shit, enjoy a drink, and hopefully a laugh, then here's what you need to know: • We are a social running/walking group, physical fitness is not required, but a sense of humour is useful. • The aim is to find the '*Beer Stop*' at the end of the '*trail*' and have fun. • 'True Trail' is typically 4-7 km. Some will go less (especially those walking or walk/running), and some over-achieving fast runners will go further. • The '*Hare*', which changes each event (along with location), cleverly lays the trail (typically with flour marks) so that everyone reaches the end at the same time. • There is always a place to deposit your bag and sometimes a place to change. • **After Trail**, we group for \~20-40 minutes for drinks, snacks, and some fun. This '*Circle*' is typically outside, so leave something warm in your bag in winter (and bring a flashlight when it's dark). If you don't want to stand around drinking afterwards, you can head home. We occasionally all go to a restaurant afterwards. **Why bother leaving your warm & dry sofa?** If you enjoy getting outside, being around people, and doing something a bit different, you will probably enjoy hashing. Exercise is important, and this is probably the least boring way to get it. 'Hashing' and the idea of some physical activity to work up a thirst, have been around for almost 90 years and there are groups (*Hashes*) in most major cities. Its humor and 'traditions' can be explored on the internet - **or you can just come along and find out.** *See you there.* We are of many nationalities, all ages, full of misfits and idiots (at least there is no one taking themselves seriously!) and always welcome newbies 'Virgin Hashers' and visitors from other groups. For more about Zürich Hash House Harriers, check out [www.zh3.ch](http://www.zh3.ch/) ( [http://www.zh3.ch/](http://www.zh3.ch/) )

### **THE RADICAL PIVOT** One minute you’re certain; the next, the world has shifted beneath your feet. [A Change of Heart](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart) isn’t just a new opinion—it’s a 7.0 magnitude quake. It’s the 3:00 AM realization that your "forever" plan is actually a dead end. It’s the terrifying, electric moment you stop trying to be right so you can finally be happy. On May 28, we explore the seismic shifts, the shock U-turns, and the radical courage it takes to change your mind. "*Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything*." — **George Bernard Shaw** **DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF CHANGE?** Did a rival you loathed become the person you trust most? Did that six-figure dream job devolve into a hamster wheel? Maybe you fell for someone who was the polar opposite of your "type." If you’ve experienced a pivot that redrew your map, come share your truth. Past storytellers testify: the catharsis of the stage makes you feel like a million bucks—and our audience will shower you with the love you deserve. **FEEL THE SHIFT** Maybe your own sea change is still too fresh to speak out loud. We get it. Come take a seat as our storytellers navigate the raw reality of closing one door to kick open another. You’ll feel that tightening in your chest when the stakes get high and that collective sigh of relief when the tension breaks into laughter. You aren’t just a spectator; you’re one of the witnesses. Listen to your heart, then cast your vote for the “Best StorySLAM of the Month.” **PROGRAMME:** **Theme of the night: [A CHANGE OF HEART](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart)** **19:00** Doors open\* **19:30** Welcome with co-host cold open story **20:00** StorySLAM Part ONE \*\* **20:30** INTERMISSION **21:00** StorySLAM Part TWO \*\* **21:50** Voting for best StorySLAM of the night **22:00** Afterparty: enjoy drinks and connect with fellow storytellers **\*** Tickets CHF 25 at **[EventFrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)** or at the door (cash or TWINT). \*\* StorySLAM stories are 5-7 minutes and true, as recalled by the storyteller. Names are drawn from the StorySLAM hat (purchase an “I want to tell a story” ticket to ensure the spotlight). The night’s best StorySLAM is selected by the audience. **DETAILS:** **📍 Where:** jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich **📅 When:** Thursday, 28 May 2026 **🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30** **🎟️ Tickets:** CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via \*\*[EventFrog ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)\*\*or at the door **SAVE THE DATE:** **🗓️ May 28:** StorySLAM Show - theme **A Change Of Heart** **🗓️ Jul 2:** Summer Storytelling Celebration; theme **Roll The Dice** **🗓️ Jul-Aug** Summer Pause **🗓️ Sept 24** StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members

**An inspiring start into the weekend!** Bring your latest (or favorite) non-fiction, personal growth book. Share your impressions, insights, recommendations. Learn about other books for other brilliant women. Get inspired by great conversation and connection. NOTE: The number of participants is limited to 6, so please make sure to RSVP and change it if something comes up. Thanks!

Bienvenida al del club de lectura en Zürich! Un espacio para conectar, compartir recomendaciones y conocernos entre mujeres lectoras que viven en Zürich y alrededores. El enfoque lector del club es amplio: ficción, fantasía y novelas de todo tipo (policiacas, románticas, históricas…). **¿Para quién es?** Para personas mayores de edad que aman leer y compartir sus libros favoritos. Será un espacio seguro, basado en el respeto, la conexión y el amor por la lectura. **¿Qué vas a necesitar?** En este primer encuentro haremos dinámicas para conocernos a través de **nuestra última lectura terminada**, así que trae: - Bolígrafo o lápiz y una libreta pequeña. - Manta de picnic (estaremos en la naturaleza, cerca del río) - Agua y/o algún snack para ti - El libro físico o digital del que quieres hablar (OPCIONAL) **Lugar**: Blatterwiese (el parque que está fuera del Chinagarten) **Confirmaré unos días antes si, por motivos de clima, cambiamos a una cafetería.** Si no llueve, nos vemos en el lugar indicado. (Revisa los mensajes del evento un par de días antes) Por favor se puntual 🙏

**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN** **Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!** **Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.** Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules). Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest **It's a vibe.** Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)** **So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!** **We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.** Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules). With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date **It's a vibe.** Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**

Chicas, tengo un súper plan para el 30 de Mayo💪🏻🔥 Una experiencia para activarte para el verano, por dentro y por fuera⚡️ Se trata de una clase grupal para entrenar todo el cuerpo, al aire libre, al frente del lago de Zurich. Para principiantes y avanzadas. Aquí no vendremos solo a ejercitar el cuerpo... Vendremos a sudar, liberar estrés, elevar las vibras y sobre todo conectar con otras mujeres.🙋🏼‍♀️💃 Lo que te espera: -Bootcamp funcional + movimiento + buena vibra -Al aire libre, con un ambiente brutal -Degustación de bebidas y aperitivo saludable post entrenamiento 📅Sábado 30 de mayo - 10:00 a 12:00 hs. 💰Solo 25 CHF 📍Zürich Chinawiese (frente al lago de Zurich, ubicación exacta la enviáremos ese mismo día) 👉Plazas MUY limitadas (cuando se llena, se cierra) Inscripciones abiertas hasta el Viernes 29. de Mayo, a las 12:00. NO VENGAS SOLA, VEN CON UNA AMIGA😍 Reserva tu plaza ahora por whats app: 0779167859 La ocasión perfecta para empezar a activarte este verano.☀️ Vienes??? Te esperamos!❤️ Celestina y Meri

## GATHER YOUR COMMANDER Tournament Form: COMMANDER Doors Open: 18:30 Start: 19:00 Entry fee: CHF 10.- EVERY TABLE WINNER GETS A FOIL PRICE PACK AND A BOOSTER EVERY PARTICIPANT GETS EITHER A DRINK OR SNACK FOR FREE, AND A REGULAR PRICE PACK Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. For the registration, you'll need the Magic Companion App, and an Account on the App (You can use your Arena Account to set it up) Depending on number of participants and nature of the Event there are also Foil Price Packs and Promo Cards added. **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Schritt für Schritt zu dir **Meditative Coaching-Wanderung auf den Uetliberg** Inmitten der Natur, fern vom Alltag, entsteht Raum für das, was im Trubel oft untergeht: deine Gedanken, deine Fragen, deine innere Stimme. Diese besondere Wanderung verbindet achtsame Bewegung mit gezielten Coaching-Impulsen. Während wir gemeinsam vom Triemli auf den Uetliberg gehen, wechseln sich stille Gehphasen mit kurzen Reflexionspausen ab. Schritt für Schritt näherst du dich deinem persönlichen Thema – ohne Druck, in deinem eigenen Tempo. Die Natur unterstützt dich dabei, Abstand zu gewinnen, klarer zu sehen und neue Perspektiven zu entwickeln. Ob du vor einer Entscheidung stehst, dich neu ausrichten möchtest oder einfach bewusst Zeit für dich suchst – dieser Weg führt dich zurück zu dir. Am Ende erwartet dich nicht nur die Weite über Zürich und die Alpen, sondern vor allem mehr Klarheit in dir. **Ziel der Wanderung** * Klarheit über ein persönliches Thema gewinnen * innere Ruhe und Abstand zum Alltag finden * neue Perspektiven und Lösungsansätze entwickeln * einen konkreten nächsten Schritt für dich mitnehmen **Ablauf & Key Facts** * **Dauer:** ca. 2,5 Stunden * **Strecke:** Triemli → Uetliberg * **Format:** Geführte Coaching-Wanderung mit Geh- und Reflexionsphasen * **Voraussetzung:** normale Grundkondition, keine Coaching-Erfahrung nötig * **Kosten**: CHF 25.00 pro Person - Anmeldung unter www.passionandfocus.ch **Für wen ist das geeignet?** Für Menschen, die sich bewusst Zeit für sich nehmen möchten. Für alle, die spüren, dass ein Thema in ihrem Leben Aufmerksamkeit braucht – und die bereit sind, sich diesem in Ruhe und Tiefe zu widmen.

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)** or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Make New Friends this Sunday** Join us for a relaxed forest walk focused on great conversations, not intense hiking. We’ll match you with new friends for one-on-one chats – no small talk, just real connection. It’s the perfect Sunday to move your body, breathe fresh air, and meet like-minded people! ☯️ **Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app - we will introduce you to it during the event **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU](https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU) *If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.* **Timeline** * ⏰ **11:45** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * **12:15** – Take line 10 up to Uetliberg * **12:40** – Arrival at the top and quick icebreakers to get things flowing * ️ **13:00** – Walk through the forest (panorama trail) with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way) Enjoy live music with Annebel Personeni * ️ **14:30** – Arriving at Restaurant Felsenegg and head back to the city **What to Bring** * Your smartphone for the friend-matching * Comfy shoes for forest trails * Water and a small snack to keep your energy up Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing! **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Big Ohio Book Con "A convention for book lovers all over Ohio (and beyond)! Author panels, signings, bookish vendors, meet & greets, and more!" Featuring more than 100 authors, more than 50 bookish vendors, and plenty of exciting activities throughout the event! Travel with fellow book lovers or meet us at the event. Park for free at the Medina Convention Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256, then hop aboard one of the free shuttles whenever you’re ready for your next bookish adventure! The convention spans three neighboring locations, giving you even more to explore and enjoy.

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

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

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.