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Social Hike: Beethoven Hills + Seegrotte
Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture.
But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history.
Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is \~EUR 18 (not included).
To secure your spots, please ...
Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended)
Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/beethoven
Weekly Sunday Ice Bathing in the Danube 🧊
❄️ Welcome to Seek Discomfort – Ice Bathing Club Vienna! 🧊
Ready to do something a little crazy… in the best way?
We’re a welcoming community of people who love stepping outside our comfort zones, trying new things, and facing the cold together.
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or how old you are — you’re welcome here. New to Vienna? An expat? Just curious? Perfect. Most of our meetups are in English, and it’s a great way to connect with like-minded people.
At our sessions, we dip (or swim!) in icy water, support each other, practice optional simple breathing techniques, and discover just how strong we really are — mentally and physically.
❗️Safety first, always.
No pressure, no ego. You only do what feels right for you. Expect encouragement, positive energy, and a shared adventure you won’t forget.
🎒 What to bring:
Swimsuit, towel, warm clothes, and something hot to drink.
Come challenge yourself, feel alive, and maybe even fall in love with the cold.
Hope to see you in the water soon 🧊🔥
Sprachen Cafe: German / English / Italian / Spanish / French
**Note:** Kindly bring cash for any food/drinks purchases under 20 Eur, as the restaurant/cafe accepts card payments only for purchases above 20 Eur.
This is a **free** event.
Are you ready to practise your language skills?
If you want to meet new friends (or the same friends you met at our other events) and practice all the languages you can speak, join us for a fun-filled evening!
During this event, you have the chance to choose a Group and talk to people in:
1. **English**
2. **German**
3. **Italian**
4. **Spanish**
5. **French**
Our most important rule:
Please be respectful to others at all times.
Yes, there will be a separate beginners' Group if you aren't fluent in the language yet! It is also a great place to find Tandem Partners for the languages you want to improve in!
Get in touch with the Host upon your arrival and he/she will assist you.
🟢📱 here is our WhatsApp link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtZ1TQB7lnUAJXK5NxwPQU
Hope to see you there!!!
WHY SO SERIOUS? | Interactive Stand-Up Comedy Experience @TheComedyPub
# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/why-so-serious-interactive-stand-up-comedy-experience-thecomedypub-tickets-1981787768564?aff=MeetUp)
An interactive English comedy show where the audience becomes part of the show. Games, confessions & bold stand-up — every Sunday in Vienna.
🎭 About the Show
Why So Serious? is Vienna’s boldest interactive stand-up comedy show — a weekly Sunday night where comedy happens with the audience, not in front of it.
This is not a passive sit-back-and-watch kind of night.
This is a show for people who want to laugh, react, participate, and experience comedy in real time.
Through crowd work, improvised formats, live tryouts, audience confessions, Q&A segments, and interactive games, the audience actively shapes every show. No scripts. No repeats. No safety net.
If you’re looking for traditional stand-up only — this might not be for you.
If you want comedy that feels alive, risky, and different every single week — welcome.
🎤 What Makes Why So Serious? Different
Interactive comedy formats built around the audience
Crowd work-heavy sets by professional comedians only
Live joke tryouts with real-time audience feedback
Games, challenges, and improvised moments
A safe space to test bold, smart, and absurd comedy ideas
Every show is unique — nothing is repeated
This is comedy magic happening in real time.
👥 Who This Show Is For
Comedy lovers who want more than punchlines
People who enjoy being part of the moment
Expats & locals looking for English comedy in Vienna
Anyone who wants to end their weekend laughing and reset their brain
Age: 16+
Language: 100% English
🧠 The Sunday Vibe
Sunday night, but not sleepy.
Think wild reset, playful chaos, honest laughs, and bold ideas.
It’s the perfect way to:
Shake off the week
Laugh at yourself
Start Monday lighter than you expected
🏛 Venue
The Comedy Pub – Vienna
The city’s home for international stand-up comedy.
Intimate stage, full bar, and the perfect setting for a show where anything can happen.
📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna
📅 Event Details
When: Every Sunday
Doors: 18:30
Show starts: 19:00
Duration: \~90 minutes (no break)
Language: English
Tickets: €15
Seating: First come, first served
💥 Why You Should Come
Because this isn’t safe comedy.
Because it isn’t polished to death.
Because it’s honest, playful, risky — and alive.
Why So Serious?
The most daring interactive comedy show in Vienna.
#WhySoSeriousComedy #InteractiveComedyVienna #ComedyWien #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #LiveComedyVienna #ComedyExperience #CrowdworkComedy #ImprovComedy #ViennaEvents #TheComedyPub #ComedyNerds #ComedyMagic
The British Breakfast Club @ FLANAGANS IRISH BAR
Hei BBCers ☀️👋,
Wow, didn't that month fly by! Almost missed it LoL.
Another BBC is booked as the nights are shorter and the days are brighter! Jae! That Guinness is chilled and smoking + we have the great British baked bean!!
See you soon! 🥳👋
SPECIAL OUTDOOR SUMMER PICKNICK & SALSA & BACHATA COURSES!☀️👙🥪🍓🌈💃🏽🕺🏽❤️
☀️🌈SONNTAGS SPEZIELLE SALSA & BACHATA KURSE & PICKNICK!!😍👙☀️🍓🥪🥙
•16:30 treffen wir uns auf der DONAU INSEL. Wenn ihr schwimmen wollt,gerne könnt ihr die Badekleidungen mitnehmen.
Jeder kann etwas zum essen & trinken mitbringen und
•um 18:00 fangen wir mit BACHATA SENSUAL KURSE an und
•um 19:00 SALSA KURSE💃🏽🕺🏽 und nachher weiter tanzen🎉
🔥SPECIAL PREIS FÜR MEETUP PEOPLE (PRO KURS,eine Stunde) : €10 🔥 mit „SUMMER MAGIC“ CODE
💚FÜR ANMELDUNG & FRAGEN: 0676 486 9162
Freue mich auf Euch alle!!
Lass uns den Sommer zusammen genießen & tanzen!😍❤️
Lg.Esra Berköz 💃🏽😊
Vienna Hiking Challenge
Stadtwanderweg 1 — Start of Our Vienna Hiking Challenge!
❗️ Even if Meetup shows it as full - you're still welcome to join, BUT please make sure to fill out the registration form: https://forms.gle/1Qh1JNjpYnHcRuhDA❗️
Join the WA group for the information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=gi_t
We’re kicking off our **Stadtwanderweg Challenge** on March 1 at 11:00, starting from the final stop of tram D, Nußdorf.
Route: Stadtwanderweg 1
Length: 11 km
Duration: 4 hours
Please be on time: we’ll wait up to 15 minutes and then start walking.
Vienna has an official Wanderpass system for all Stadtwanderwege — you collect stamps on each route and can earn a real hiking badge from the city.
We’ll walk 1–2 times a month, collect stamps together, and explore Vienna’s nature as a group.
You can download the Wanderpass or pick it up at Stadtinformation in Rathaus.
Info: wien.gv.at/freizeit/wanderabzeichen
Let’s welcome spring and start the challenge together! ✨
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Founders Running Club :: Vienna
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run.
📍 Meeting point:
09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi.
👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude)
➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop.
☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner.
❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability.
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Indoor Padel at Racketworld Ottakring
Join us for **Indoor** Padel at Racketworld Ottakring (right next to metro station U3 Kendlerstraße).
**How we play**?
two courts: 8-10 players / open for all Levels
**Price**
* 17-20 € for 2h depending on number of players
* You can pay via Revolut, PayPal, instant Bank Transfer or Cash. I prefer transfer over cash.
**Cancellation**
* If the wait list is empty, please cancel at least 26h before the event (The venue mandates me to cancel at least 24h before)
* If people are on the wait list please cancel at least 10h before the event to give people on the wait list a chance to jump in. If you cancel later, you have to pay a 10 € late cancellation fee. All late cancellation fees will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières (Ärzte ohne Grenzen).
* I understand that sometimes unexpected things can come up. However, not showing up and failing to let me know is considered disrespectful and goes against the community spirit. You still have to pay the full event fee.
**Important**
* Playing competitive is allowed (Smashing balls, hitting balls close to opponent player etc.)
* We still value fair play and sportsmanship.
* Having fun together is way more important as winning.
**Other information**
* We are respectful and warm with each other. Our cultural and professional background is diverse
* The host or regular players can ask misbehaving players to step out from the court
* The venue has changing rooms and showers free of charge. Lockers are available but you have to bring your own pad lock.
Sunday Service with Gianni and Guests from Home Church UK
Come here a word from Gianni Gaeta with our special guests from Home Church UK!
Sunday Badminton / MaXX Sportcenter / From € 3 / Free Sauna / All Levels
Hello badminton fans!
Before you dive in, let's lay down some housekeeping rules:
**1**🚀 This event is open for all levels.
**2**🤝 First-timers, please reach out to the host before hitting that sign up button.
**3**👥 5 registrations & host = 1 court, 10 registrations & host = 2 courts, 15 registrations & host = 3 courts aso ...
**4**🏸 Feather shuttles are on the house. Bring your racket, water bottle, towel etc and maybe a spare racket.
**5**🕰️ Arrive early, please! 5-10 mins before kick-off, so that we can start on time.
**6**💰 The event costs € 11 for 2 hours include free sauna. Members with "Players Card" pay only € 3. Please pay to the host in cash and bring the exact amount with you. If you would like to pay online, please send the host a message.
**7**🚨 Cancellation policy: If you're unable to show up, sign-out at least 24h before showtime. In case you cancel less than 24h before the start and we don't find your replacement, you will still have to pay your fees (No Exceptions). ALSO for wait list people, in case you have joined other events, please choose the option 'LEAVE WAITLIST'
**8**🚫 No-show? No communication to the host? Welcome to the ban-zone for future events. Let's keep it real – A short message to the host will save the day.
**9**🤜🤛 Sportsmanship is our middle name! Be kind, be cool, and let's keep the vibes high. Any antics otherwise? Your name will show up on the 'Black List' 😉
Get ready for some quality games, laughter, and maybe a few accidental shuttlecock dodges and smashes (not intentionally, it happens).
See you on the court! 😄🖖🏋️♀️
PS: Find more events in our Badminton Meetup Community: [www.badmintonmeetup.com](http://www.badmintonmeetup.com/)
Sunday Badminton Event (10.30h-12.30h) Raketworld U3 Kendlerstraße
This is our weekly event!
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Hey Badminton Enthusiasts!
This meet-up is for all levels: beginners, intermediates and experts. Everyone is welcome to join, test their skills and have some fun together!
The host will reserve courts in advance, that means please only register if you really plan to come (or cancel at least 24 hours before the event starts). The fee for this event is 12€ (for the 2 hours). If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available.
We are meeting at about 10:25 am near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use, but for the men lockers you need a padlock - or you can also take your bag of clothes upstairs to the courts if you do not have a padlock. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you.
There is a drinking fountain available if you need to replenish your bottle.
If you do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes the host or other members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below!
If you are joining our events for the first time, WELCOME! Let the host know that you are new and they will find a place for you. Don't worry, we are an open and friendly group. We are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time!
Without further ado - let's play some badminton and have fun together!
The Big Speed Friending ⭐
Are you ready to mingle and make new friends?
A YouTuber visited our event 😃 [[3-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eG1dYro4u8)]
**"How does it work?"**
We talk in small groups and rotate every \~10 minutes. Tip: for a more fun conversation, introduce yourself not with your job, but with your interests/hobbies... and see what happens ;)
**"Can I bring friends?"**
Great idea! 😃
**"Can I give you feedback about the event?"**
Yes, keep the ideas coming!
Lachflash Comedy Open Mic – Dein Sonntag @TheComedyPub endet mit Lachen
**Deutschsprachiges Comedy Open Mic in Wien. Lachflash statt Tatort – der perfekte Sonntagabend mit neuen Comedians & freiem Eintritt.**
# [HOL DIR DEINE TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/lachflash-comedy-open-mic-dein-sonntag-thecomedypub-endet-mit-lachen-tickets-8QGW97?ref=MeetUp)
Sonntagabend und du überlegst, ob du dich mit Netflix aufs Sofa wirfst oder dich schon auf den Montag vorbereitest? Falsch gedacht! 😏 Wien hat jetzt eine bessere Antwort: **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic**. Jeden Sonntag um 18:00 wird *The Comedy Pub* zur Bühne für deutschsprachige Stand-up-Comedy – roh, echt, witzig, manchmal absurd und immer überraschend. Der perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang für alle, die nicht aufhören wollen zu lachen.
**Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist das große Finale des Wochenendes. Hier bekommst du einen wilden Mix aus **Newcomern**, die ihre ersten Schritte auf der Bühne machen, und **erfahrenen Comedians**, die neues Material ausprobieren. Manchmal entstehen hier Jokes, die in ein Jahr später in Specials oder Fernsehsendungen landen. Manchmal scheitert ein Gag glorreich – und genau das sorgt für die lautesten Lacher des Abends.
Mit **vielen Comedians pro Show** (oft mehr als 10!) erwartet dich ein abwechslungsreicher Abend:
* Überraschende neue Stimmen, die dich mit ganz frischem Humor überraschen
* Kreative Experimente, die kein Mainstream-Comedy-Club sich trauen würde
* Scharfe Pointen von erfahrenen Comedians, die genau wissen, wie man eine Crowd zum Toben bringt
Kein Sonntag gleicht dem anderen. Jede Show hat ein komplett neues Line-up – das macht **Lachflash** zu einer Serie, die man immer wieder besuchen kann.
Und das Beste: Hier ist das Publikum nicht nur dabei, sondern ein aktiver Teil des Abends. Deine Lacher, dein Applaus, dein Staunen – all das beeinflusst, wie die Comedians ihre Jokes entwickeln.
## 🤔 Was ist ein Open Mic?
Ein Open Mic ist das Herzstück der Stand-up-Szene. Es ist keine perfekt inszenierte Show – sondern ein Ort, an dem Comedy entsteht. Hier probieren Comedians ihre neuesten Texte aus, feilen am Timing, improvisieren mit dem Publikum und lernen, was funktioniert.
Das heißt:
* Manchmal knallt ein Joke sofort – und alle feiern.
* Manchmal floppt eine Pointe – und genau daraus wird ein unvergesslicher Moment.
* Immer aber ist es spannend, nahbar und authentisch.
Wenn du echte Comedy erleben willst – ohne Filter, ohne Drehbuch, ohne Sicherungsnetz – dann ist ein Open Mic genau dein Ding. Und **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist Wiens neue Adresse dafür am Sonntag.
## 🍻 The Comedy Pub – Das Zuhause der Stand-up-Comedy in Wien
Die Show findet im **The Comedy Pub** (Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien) statt – Wiens erster und einziger echter Comedy-Club. Während andere Bars ab und zu Comedy hosten, ist das hier das Zentrum einer Szene.
Oben erwartet dich ein gemütlicher Irish Pub mit Drinks, Snacks und freundlicher Atmosphäre. Unten im Altbaukeller – oder im offenen Pub-Bereich – wird jede Woche Stand-up gespielt, getestet und gefeiert. Die Location ist bekannt für ihr **nahbares, internationales Publikum** und ihr warmes, intimes Ambiente.
Und das Beste: mit der U-Bahn-Station **Kettenbrückengasse (U4)** direkt vor der Tür bist du in wenigen Minuten mitten im Geschehen.
## 💡 Eintritt frei – Spenden willkommen
Comedy lebt von Community. Damit möglichst viele Menschen Stand-up erleben können, ist der Eintritt frei. Aber: Lachen ist wertvoll – und wenn du einen **Lachflash** hattest, dann zeig das! Am Ende der Show geht ein Hut rum, in den du geben kannst, was es dir wert war. Fair, direkt und die ehrlichste Form von Applaus.
## 🎟️ Regeln fürs Publikum
Damit die Show für alle ein Erlebnis wird, bitten wir dich um ein paar einfache Dinge:
* Sei pünktlich – die Türen öffnen 17:30, Showstart ist 18:00.
* Hör zu und respektiere die Bühne – Comedians geben hier alles.
* Lachen ist Pflicht – und zwar ohne Zurückhaltung!
* Kein Heckling – die Gags kommen von den Profis. 😉
* Spenden sind willkommen – support your local comedy!
## 🎉 Warum Sonntag?
Viele denken: Sonntagabend = Couch, Serien, früh ins Bett. Aber warum so trist? **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist der perfekte Gegenentwurf: eine Show voller Energie, Lachen und Überraschungen – bevor der Montag wieder ernst wird.
* Es ist der **perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang** – Comedy statt Tatort!
* Ein Fixpunkt, der dich mit einem Lächeln in die Woche schickt.
* Ein Raum, in dem du neue Comedians entdeckst, die du sonst nie gesehen hättest.
* Und: die einzige regelmäßige deutsche Comedy-Show am Sonntag in Wien – im einzigen Comedy Club der Stadt.
Kurz gesagt: Sonntag gehört jetzt nicht mehr dem Montagsblues, sondern dem Lachflash.
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Hofbräuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]
The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome!
If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten.
Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.
(Dresden Sister City) Stammtisch
# **The Ostrich Social**
#### **3408 Indianola Ave**
BYOB / Pizza will be provided so Please RSVP
Dresden Stammtisch is a monthly social gathering for members and friends of Dresden Sister City, Inc. The event is free and open to the public. We speak German or English - it is largely up to you!
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Pot Luck at the Office!
Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other.
Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.
We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins.
So, come hungry and ready to chat!
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Italian Conversation Hour
Ciao a tutt\*!
Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.
\*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212)
Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!
Il Sorpasso (The Easy Life)
A classic Italian road comedy that was so good the film ministry recognized it as "culturally significant." Starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film shows that for young men in love the rules of the road are only suggestions. And the rules for love? Hey, this is an Italian picture! Oh to be young and filled with joie de vivre or la dolce vita.
A french/italian fun filled movie with a surprising twist at the end.
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