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đ Argentine Tango â The dancing Embraceâš
đȘđžEspañol Abajo đ
Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself?
Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home â yet longing to belong?
Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land â through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another.
đč **What to expect?**
âïž Discover tango as a social language â not just a dance
âïž Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement
âïž The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies
âïž No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome!
đ **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Weâll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before)
đ° **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available âš
Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđŒââïž **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld â tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance.
đ **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner.
â **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de CafĂ© and come with us to the class!
Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires â and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace.
âš See you on the dance floor!
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
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ÂżTe mudaste a otro paĂs y tuviste que reinventarte?
ÂżConstruir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extrañar tu hogar â y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer?
El Tango Argentino naciĂł exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de reciĂ©n llegados encontraron conexiĂłn en una tierra desconocida â a travĂ©s de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiĂ©ndose mutuamente.
đč **ÂżQuĂ© podĂ©s esperar?**
âïž Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social â no solo como un baile
âïž Ejercicios lĂșdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexiĂłn a travĂ©s del movimiento
âïž El abrazo, la caminata y el diĂĄlogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos
âïž Sin presiĂłn ni secuencias complicadas â ÂĄbienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos!
đ **ÂżDĂłnde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fĂĄcil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy).
đ° **ÂżCuĂĄnto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados âš
Si querés sumarte, confirmå tu participación por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, asà puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
đđŒââïž **ÂżQuiĂ©n?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld â bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cĂĄlidos, claros y autĂ©nticos de conexiĂłn a travĂ©s de la danza.
đ **ÂżQuĂ© traer?** Ropa cĂłmoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. TambiĂ©n podĂ©s venir en medias). No necesitĂĄs venir en pareja.
â **ÂżAntes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de CafĂ© y venite con nosotras/os a la clase.
EntrĂĄ en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires â y quizĂĄs reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo.
âš ÂĄNos vemos en la pista!
**SEGUINOS**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
đ»NETWORKING en PALERMO - đ CompartĂ y ConectĂĄ
đđŒ**AmpliĂĄ tu cĂrculo social y conectĂĄ con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento Ășnico donde podrĂĄs relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza đ», y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cĂĄlido y distendido.
Si aĂșn no te animaste a participar, ÂĄes el momento! Este encuentro estĂĄ diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien.
đ„Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difĂcil, pero ya hemos organizado mĂĄs de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez.
El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento.
Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad.
đđŒ **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO.
đ **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años.
ÂĄNo te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ÂĄTe esperamos!
Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | đCulture Shock Therapy
SPANISH VERSION BELOW đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Some conversations change your day.
Some change your life.
Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually donât talk about in normal social events.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Every Sunday \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entry: 5,000 ARS (â 5 USD)
**What you can expect:**
âą Deep questions
âą Social dynamics
âą Interactive games to feel comfortable
âą Open-minded people
âą Respectful environment
âą Coffee, ideas, and connection
You donât need to be an expert.
You just need to be honest.
This is not small talk.
This is real conversation.
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
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VERSIĂN EN ESPAĂOL đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Algunas conversaciones te cambian el dĂa.
Otras te cambian la vida.
Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicologĂa, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Todos los domingos \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entrada: $5.000
**Qué podés encontrar:**
âą Preguntas profundas
âą DinĂĄmicas sociales
âą Juegos para que todos se sientan cĂłmodos
âą Gente abierta
âą Ambiente respetuoso
⹠Café, ideas y conexión
No necesitĂĄs ser experto.
Solo necesitås ser auténtico.
Esto no es charla superficial.
Es conversaciĂłn real.
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
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Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | đCulture Shock Therapy
SPANISH VERSION BELOW đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Some conversations change your day.
Some change your life.
Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually donât talk about in normal social events.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Every Sunday \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entry: 5,000 ARS (â 5 USD)
**What you can expect:**
âą Deep questions
âą Social dynamics
âą Interactive games to feel comfortable
âą Open-minded people
âą Respectful environment
âą Coffee, ideas, and connection
You donât need to be an expert.
You just need to be honest.
This is not small talk.
This is real conversation.
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
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VERSIĂN EN ESPAĂOL đ
**â Culture Shock Therapy â Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Algunas conversaciones te cambian el dĂa.
Otras te cambian la vida.
Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicologĂa, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes.
đ Tienda de Cafe Italiano â PerĂłn 4233, CABA
đ Todos los domingos \| 18:00 â 20:00
đ Entrada: $5.000
**Qué podés encontrar:**
âą Preguntas profundas
âą DinĂĄmicas sociales
âą Juegos para que todos se sientan cĂłmodos
âą Gente abierta
âą Ambiente respetuoso
⹠Café, ideas y conexión
No necesitĂĄs ser experto.
Solo necesitås ser auténtico.
Esto no es charla superficial.
Es conversaciĂłn real.
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
â Merienda para conocer gente nueva en Colegiales â€ïž
*â ïžLas reservas se confirman con una seña de 5000 pesos!*
*No te quedes afuera!! Escribime al 1162201726 đ€*
*P.S. el evento se realiza solo con un mĂnimo de 5 personas.*
**Lee la descripciĂłn hasta el final đ**
**Vivo en un departamento en el centro de Colegiales**, con un ventanal enorme que da a una arboleda hermosa
Muchas tardes mateo ahĂ, disfrutando de la luz y el verdeâŠ**y quiero compartir este espacio con vos**...
Esta vez **la mesa vuelve a ser el punto de encuentro**, como en todos mis eventos..en **versiĂłn merienda**
**Te espero el domingo 07 de Junio a las 17 hs con**
â Mate (si querĂ©s, podĂ©s traer el tuyo), cafĂ© y tĂš
đ° Tres postres caseros
đż Un grupo de personas con ganas de compartir una linda tarde
**Voy a acompañar el encuentro con algunas propuestas que ayudan a abrir la conversación** y sostener lo que va apareciendo
**đ„ Cupos limitados (mĂnimo 5, mĂĄximo 10 personas)**
***La reserva del lugar se confirma con una seña de 5.000 pesos,*** ya que los cupos son limitados y el encuentro se prepara con anticipación
**đ Valor 15.500**
đ La propuesta suele resonar mĂĄs con personas de entre 25 y 48 años.
Si te resuena, podés **escribirme al 1162201726** y te paso los datos para reservar y la direccion exacta de mi hogar
Tengo curiosidad por ver quĂ© se genera esta vez â€
Carolina
âŠ........âŠ............
đż An afternoon gathering with mate, coffee⊠and whatever unfolds
I live in an apartment in the heart of Colegiales, with a large window overlooking beautiful trees
Many afternoons I sit there with my mate, enjoying the light and the greenery⊠and this time Iâd love to share that space
This time, the table becomes the meeting point again⊠in an afternoon version
**Iâll be hosting a "tea time" on Sunday, June 07 at 5 pm** with
â Mate (youâre welcome to bring your own), coffee and tea
đ° Three homemade desserts
đż A small group of people open to sharing a lovely afternoon
Iâll gently accompany the gathering with a few **prompts that help open the conversation** and support whatever naturally unfolds
**đ„ Limited spots (min 5, maximum 10 people)**
**Reservations are confirmed upon a previous payment of 5000 pesos,** as spots are limited and the gathering is prepared in advance
**đ Price 15,500**
If this resonates with you, **feel free to message me at +54 11 6220 1726** and Iâll share the details to reserve your spot, along with the exact address of my home
Iâm curious to see what unfolds this time â€
Carolina
International Church
We are a **bilingual international church** in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where English and Spanish speakers can encounter God, be filled with hope and transformed by His power. If you are looking to build meaningful relationships, discover your purpose, and grow in your faith, join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in Armenia 1366, Palermo.
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Somos una **iglesia internacional bilingĂŒe** en Palermo, Buenos Aires, donde quienes hablan inglĂ©s y español pueden encontrarse con Dios, ser llenos de esperanza y transformados por Su poder. Si estĂĄs buscando construir relaciones genuinas, descubrir tu propĂłsito y crecer en tu fe, te invitamos a acompañarnos los domingos a las 10:30 hs en Armenia 1366, Palermo.
**What to Expect \| Lo que podés esperar**
10:30 \- 11:00 Coffee & Connection \| Café y Conexión
11:00 \- 12:30 Worship & Message \| AdoraciĂłn y Mensaje
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QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Masterâs of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
June Crafternoon: Art & Craft Day
**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!**
Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makersâthis is the space for you.
đ§” **What to Bring**
Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think:
* **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending.
* **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling.
* **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design.
* *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!*
**đ Where to Find Us**
* We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.**
**â±ïž Timeline**
* **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on.
* **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas.
**â ïž A Note on RSVPs**
The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots.
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule.
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**We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**
Battle of the personal agents
Join the Columbus AI community for a special event.
**Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether youâre running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works.
Weâre interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how itâs hosted and managed, how you built it, and why youâve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks.
This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If youâd like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyoneâs demonstrations.
Come ready to show what youâve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home.
Whether youâre deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
15 for One Class
20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.














