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♟️ Chess Night 📍 Meeting Point: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – Burj Al Mana, Corniche Looking forward to seeing you there!

This is a free social event open to both locals and expats. Come for a friendly chat, cultural sharing, and good company! This particular event with chocolate is a limited edition and only happens once in a blue moon! 📍 **Location:** **Profiles** in Msheireb **Agenda:** 1️⃣ First 30 mins – *Chocolate Tasting* (flavours from Taiwan, South Korea and Italy that can blow your mind). You can also bring your nice piece of chocolate that cannot be bought in Doha 2️⃣ Next 30 mins – *Sociable mingling* ✨ 3️⃣ Second hour – *Language Exchange* **Chocolate Tasting:** Please bring minimum 5 QAR cash as a donation to support local communities and the food for strays. **Languages 👂💬:** English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese (and more, depending on attendees) **Topic of the day 🗣:** *Dating in Doha and in other part of the world* We have certified Chinese and English teachers with us, who also speak Spanish and Japanese. We especially welcome Arabic speakers, or anyone who just wants to practise languages or make new connections. ✨ Each week we pick a new spot. This time it’s a cosy posh café near the urbanistic corner of Msheireb. Participants will rotate tables by language pairs throughout the session. 💡 If you’ve brought chocolate from abroad that can’t be found in Doha, let us know-we’d love to add it to the tasting! *As always, to support local businesses, participants cover their own drinks and any extras. Look out for a blonde Asian girl when you arrive-that’s your host!*

**What if you could launch your own AI agent today — without coding?** Over 10,000 professionals have trained under me — from Microsoft, Bosch, Deloitte, and 60+ top MNCs. Now, it’s your turn. 📅 **Sunday, Sept 13 – 10:00 AM Qatar Time** 🎯 **Registration is required to join:** 🔗 https://botcampus-ai.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0HpI59EkQeiVuByrHhSsTA 🔗 **𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞:** **[𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬.𝐚𝐢/𝐚𝐢-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩](https://www.botcampus.ai/ai-agent-builder-workshop)** 📲 **𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:** 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/DsN6kEAuc3k0VtxzlSmPwl Join me **live in Qatar** as we cut through the noise and build **real AI agents** using tools like: * 🛠 n8n – for building workflows * 🤖 ChatGPT – for smart decisions * ⚡ Make.com – for end-to-end automations 🔒 **Zoom link will be shared with Registered Group participants only.** **BotCampus AI** has over **100,000+** followers on **LinkedIn**, **50K+** on **Instagram & Facebook**, and **4K+** on **YouTube** — because we teach AI in a way that’s practical, real, and immediately useful. **🔥 What You’ll Build:** ✅ 3 working AI agents ✅ Prompt templates ✅ No-code workflows ✅ Deployment blueprints ✅ A skillset to 10x your efficiency **This is not a talk. This is not theory.** 👉 This is **real, hands-on execution**. Live. **🎓 Who should attend?** * Working professionals, solopreneurs, freelancers, startup folks * Anyone curious about AI-powered automation * No tech experience needed — just curiosity 🎁 **Bonus:** Get access to my agent templates + private Discord community. 👉 Visit us at: https://botcampus.ai *Spots are limited. RSVP now to build your first real agent — live!*

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group,](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ) along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 18:00-18:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 18:15-18:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 18:25-19:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 19:45-20:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 20:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ)group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-doha-tickets-1330559923549?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-doha-tickets-1330559923549?aff=oddtdtcreator) **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Anushtha - [+971504724873](http://wa.me/971504724873) ( WhatsApp Only)

Chat, connect, and get to know each other. Details: 📍 Location: % Arabica 📅 Day: Thursday ⏰ Time: Early evening (around 8:30 PM) ☕ Everyone pays for their own order 😊 Come as you are — friendly, relaxed, and open-minded atmosphere 🚶 Optional: After the coffee, we might take a short walk together to Souq Waqif for anyone who’d like to join. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Join us for a relaxed evening of games, fun, and great company during the week! This is a free event open to locals and expats alike — perfect for making new friends while playing card games, chess, and other fun board games. The idea is to play and chill a bit during the week but not to be overwhelmed and still can go back to work for 1 more day before weekend. 📍 **Location: Adam Coffee Shop** **⌚️Time:** 07:00-09:00 PM **👥 Vibe:** Chill, social, and a bit competitive — in a fun way! We’ll rotate between games and tables based on the number of attendees, so you’ll get to meet and play with different people throughout the evening. Feel free to bring your own games and share! Minimum 1 order of drink or food is a good practice. A small donation of minimum 1–5 QAR (cash only) to support the community is kindly requested. PS: We have completely 'sugar free' drinks and food here, just for those who want to do without sugar for the evening. ---

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Life of Frankenstein,”** on the birth, evolution and impact of a tale of man-made monstrosity, with Bernard Welt, an emeritus professor of arts and humanities at George Washington University who frequently lectures on Frankenstein in literature, cinema, and culture. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-life-of-frankenstein](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-life-of-frankenstein) .] Guillermo del Toro’s lush and lovingly produced film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel *Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus* is just the latest of many iterations of the story to capture the public’s imagination. People have watched Victor Frankenstein give life to his monster in numerous films, on television, and on stage, and even perform “Putting on the Ritz” with him thanks to the comic genius of Mel Brooks. Mary Shelley did not just tell a tale. She spawned the modern genre of speculative fiction and gave rise to a myth that would crop up in debates over nature versus nurture and other matters. Even today it stokes anxieties over the potential impacts of robotics, artificial intelligence, and genetic engineering, by evoking the image of a monster turning on its progenitor. Come gain a new appreciation of Mary Shelley’s creation with the help of Dr. Bernard Welt, who has studied the relationship between nightmares and the horror genre and is the author of *Mythomania: Fantasies, Fables, and Sheer Lies in Contemporary American Popular Art.* Dr. Welt will start by telling a literary origin story almost as famous as Frankenstein itself, of how an 18-year-old Shelley started writing *Frankenstein* in 1816 while staying in a villa on Lake Geneva with two of her era’s leading poets, Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, her lover. Housebound by foul weather, the three read Gothic tales of ghosts and monsters and challenged each other to produce something even more terrifying. Mary dreamed up a story of a man who defied death by creating a living being out of scraps of deceased men harvested from graveyards and anatomy labs. The resulting novel, *Frankenstein*, published anonymously in 1818, would by that century’s end become a touchstone in philosophical discourse on the nature of humanity and in political discussions of imperialism and populism. By the 21st century, Mary Shelley (as she became) had earned a more significant place in the literary canon than Byron and her husband Shelley. We will examine how this grisly tale became a landmark of modern thought and look at the part played by numerous film adaptations from the first years of cinema to the present day. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: From a Theodor von Holst engraving in an 1831 edition of *Frankenstein* published by Colburn and Bentley of London.

Join us on Wednesday, January 14, 8:00-10:30 PM. Dan Gillespie calls to the playing of Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin and accordion), and Bobby LaRose (piano) Register: [https://www.fsgw.org/event-6430927](https://www.fsgw.org/event-6430927?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTjhlUFhYZGc1Q3M3REhucXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7irLEHlhQKqmM95kLDDL7nxPh5V7CRDuuFla6ujS3-ocHSNupw66D_OqNChQ_aem__RMbGZxEOZvxhUoHHPmUxQ) (Please note, you are not registered by responding on meetup, you must register through the FSGW website, or at the door if tickets are available) The FSGW weekly English Country Dance offers delightful dancing, led by talented callers, accompanied by top-notch musicians playing a wide variety of instruments. The crowd is friendly and enthusiastic; new dancers are always welcome and can get an informal lesson if they arrive around 7:30. You don't need to bring a partner, or dress up. * If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select "first time free" when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. Covid Protocol: masks and vaccinations are encouraged but not required. Some dancers are sensitive to fragrances, and they are grateful when you skip the perfume and scented after-shave. Additional information about this weekly event is available on the English Country Dance (in-person) web page. [https://www.fsgw.org/ecd](https://www.fsgw.org/ecd) **Pay at the door:** Admission - $15 FSGW Members, $8 Students and those with limited income, $17 Others. **Questions?** Email English Country Dance * **We look forward to dancing with you!**

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching.

Join us for an exciting language exchange event where Spanish speakers and bilingual individuals come together to practice Spanish and English. Our group focuses on fostering a welcoming environment for cultural exchange while improving language skills. Whether you are a native Spanish speaker looking to practice English or vice versa, or simply interested in learning more about Spanish culture, this meetup is perfect for you. Reignite your passion for language learning and immerse yourself in a diverse community of language enthusiasts. Bring your curiosity and willingness to engage with others in meaningful conversations. Let's come together to share language tips, cultural insights, and build connections that go beyond just words. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your language skills and make new friends in a fun and interactive setting.

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics) .] The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse. Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds. Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since? Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family. Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care. Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. This program is supported by library volunteers and requires a basic working knowledge of English. Registration required. Registration is required. RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for the program. [To register and see more details, visit our events calendar. ](https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?start=today&end=2023-2-28&term=english)

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy registration at [Birding Gilbert’s Corner - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy](https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-gilberts-corner-january/) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the relatively new [Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park](https://www.novaparks.com/parks/gilberts-corner-regional-park) in Aldie (see map below). With a combination of scrub, brush and meadow, this park is a great birding hotspot in southwestern Loudoun. *Limit 14. **Registration required.*** ***Questions:*** *Contact Joe Coleman at [jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org)*.