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There’s a feeling beyond words — the quiet certainty that you are safe, held, and exactly where you belong. In German, it’s called Geborgenheit. Geborgenheit — a German word with no perfect English translation — describes the deep feeling of being safe, warm, and truly at home in yourself or with others. It’s more than comfort. It’s trust. **It’s belonging.** It’s knowing you can simply be, without fear or pretense. Join us for an evening of open discussions, small group activities, and sharing experiences related to "belonging". ***Programme***: *1st hour* of the meet up conversation will be dedicated to soft introductions, easy flow conversations, settling in...: \- 5\-10 mins \- Greetings and Salutations:\-\) I will make sure to go around to introduce myself and greet you personally\, invite you in and make sure everyone is feeling comfortable \- 10 min guided gratitude breathwork \- 5\-7 min\- mindful body scan to release the day and be in the here and now \- 10\-15 min Nomad story by Asali \- 20\-25: invitation to choose a person/group sitting next to you\, across from you \(you choose each other\) and engage in a conversation about "belonging" **10-15 min break** for any hot or cold drink. ( there will be some tea/coffee provoded, ferl free to being your own beverage / snack if you want. *2nd hour* of our circle conversation dedicated to any insights you would like to share either individually or in your chosen group: 30-40 min dedicated to discussions if anyone would like to share what they have discussed with their chosen partner/group: You could begin by introducing each other- you can talk about 3 things you both learned about one another, and also share what you both took away from the discussion, it can also be a topic that is related to the sense of "belonging". Take turns to share the insights. Last 10 minutes or so, ill guide you through a simple Breathwork session to provide more grounding and the rest of the time we can dedicate to any one on one discussions or perhaps you would like to sit in silence? :-) some blankets will be provided, feel free to bring a polster/yoga mat/pillow(s). This meetup event is designed for individuals seeking a supportive environment to work on their personal development journey. **Come as you are!** and take the first step towards a more fulfilling life.

Social meetup and making friends 💎Would you like to make new friends? ⛳️After a long day at work, what’s better than to communicate with great people, good vibes, and city views? Let’s meet, chat, and enjoy the evening together! ✨Participation fee is 2€ (cash). Donations are welcome ✨ 💎This is your chance to: • Meet new people and catch up with familiar faces • Share stories • Exchange contacts and grow your circle • Soak in the winter vibe💫 ⭐️Please register if you go and unregister if you don’t go. Join us on WhatsApp and Instagram and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ You are welcome

**Deutsch:** Bist du bereit für einen Abend voller Wissen, Spaß und Spannung? Bei **QXQ - das queere Pubquiz** zählt nicht nur Köpfchen, sondern auch Teamgeist und eine gute Portion Kreativität. Gespielt wird in Teams mit bis zu 4 Personen. Erwartet **interessante Fragen**, **lustige Aufgaben**, **überraschende Joker** und **eine Finalrunde**, die es in sich hat. Das Quiz ist sowohl für Internationals als auch für Einheimische geeignet, da wir bei der Auswahl der Fragen darauf achten werden, dass sie auf Englisch als auch auf Deutsch gut verständlich ist. Gemischte Teams aus Internationals und Locals haben aber einen Vorteil. **Themenschwerpunkt:** Wintersport! Keine Sorge, nicht alle Fragen drehen sich um das Thema, aber die ein oder andere Frage kann schon damit zu tun haben ;-) **Wie kannst du mitmachen?** * **Teams:** Melde dich auf Meetup mit bis zu drei weiteren Freund\*innen, wenn du ein fixes Team bilden möchtest. * **mit anderen zusammenspielen:** Melde dich auf Meetup an. Für alle, die sich alleine anmelden werden wir vor Ort dann die Teams zusammenstellen. **Teilnahmegebühr:** Empfohlen ist eine Spende von 3 Euro pro Person, um die Meetup-Gruppe am Laufen zu halten. **Einlass und Check-in:** Ab 18:00 Uhr geht’s los mit der Registrierung und der Team-Einteilung. Um 19:00 Uhr startet das Quiz pünktlich – also seid rechtzeitig da! **English:** Are you ready for a night full of knowledge, fun, and excitement? At **QXQ – the queer pub quiz**, it’s not just about brainpower but also teamwork and a good dose of creativity! You’ll play in teams of up to 4 people. Expect intriguing questions, fun challenges, surprising jokers, and a thrilling final round. The quiz is suitable for both internationals and locals, as we make sure all questions are easy to understand in both English and German. However, mixed teams of internationals and locals have an advantage! **Focus topic on this edition:** Winter sports! Don't worry, not all questions are about this topic, but some may be related to it ;-) **How can you join?** • **Teams:** Sign up on Meetup with up to three friends if you want to form a fixed team. • **Play with others:** If you’re signing up alone, we’ll assign teams on-site. **Participation fee:** We recommend a donation of **€3 per person** to help keep the Meetup group running. **Entry & Check-in:** Registration and team allocation start at 6:00 PM. The quiz kicks off punctually at 7:00 PM – so be there on time!

Welcome to the Vienna Film Forum, a monthly discussion group dedicated to the love of cinema! Think of us as cinema’s answer to your local book club. Each month, we pick a recent or upcoming movie release and meet up to share our thoughts on it. You watch the film on your own time and then meet up with us to discuss it, so make sure to plan in advance to see the film before you come to the Meetup! We are an international group and are devoted to including expats and discussing films each month in English, though you need not necessarily have seen the film in English. For this month, we will be discussing the new dark comedy thriller, No Other Choice, from South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook. This new film, set in the upper-middle class suburbs of South Korea, follows a man who falls out of work in the middle management of the paper industry and devotes himself to eliminating the competition — by any meansns necessary. The film will release on February 5th in Austria and likely runs a couple weeks. Do some research to make sure you can find a screening and see it in time. We hope you join us for a drink and a lively debate as we unpack the film!​​​​​​​​​​​​​

***Does understanding the world make it richer or does it drain something essential from it?*** In this first session of **Marginal Thoughts**, we’ll explore that question through three short and very different works: * A short story by Italo Calvino: ["The Distance of the Moon"](https://www.ruanyifeng.com/calvino/2007/07/ch_1_the_distance_of_the_moon.html) (\~40 min read) * An animated clip of Richard Feynman's ["Ode To A Flower"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSG9q_YKZLI) (\~1 min) * A poem by Walt Whitman: ["When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer"](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45479/when-i-heard-the-learnd-astronomer) (\~1 min) Along the way, we'll see Calvino anticipate the dating trend of *'orbiting'* and take it very literally, Feynman may or may not ruin flowers for us, and Whitman will demonstrate that rage-quitting an astronomy lecture can still produce poetry. **How to prepare** Please read/watch the materials in advance. As you do, try to identify at least one point of curiosity, confusion, or uncertainty - these will be natural starting points for our discussion. **What to expect** This is an in-person, conversational meetup. The goal isn't to debate, lecture, or "confess" - it’s to explore ideas and leave with better questions than we arrived with. **Optional context for the extra curious** Calvino's story opens his collection [Cosmicomics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmicomics). The Feynman clip comes from the BBC interview ["The Pleasure of Finding Things Out"](https://vimeo.com/340695809). And here's an honorable mention to Borges' poem ["The Moon"](https://dprbcn.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/the-moon-jorge-luis-borges/) which narrowly lost out to Whitman's.

Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together. 📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability: Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between. 🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops ☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5. Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome. 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City** * **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session * **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day * **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready * **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support 💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception). * There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here. * There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup. * If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛 💬 Why Join? * Beat procrastination with gentle accountability * Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone * Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus * Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚

Past-era discoveries and open networking night in Bratislava, Slovakia, conveniently starting and ending at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof). After arriving in Bratislava's Petržalka suburb by direct train, we'll first head to the corn fields near the Austrian border to scout hidden WW2 bunkers and an iron curtain memorial site. Underway, we'll also look for the now-defunct tracks of the old Viedenská električka tram which until 1935 hauled theatre-goers and coffee lovers all the way to Vienna downtown. After so much history, it's time for early dinner. Fast-forward to a local restaurant in Bratislava's quaint downtown with tasty, reasonably-priced Slovak food and beer. Full and satisfied, we'll continue on to the [International Night Bratislava](https://bratislava.ixpat.com/internationalnight) for networking, games and fun. Right after this social highlight, we'll hop on our train back to Vienna, arriving shortly before midnight. Total time: Half-day Language: English Bring: Valid Passport/Visa or EU-National ID Card (driver's license doesn't count as travel ID) Wear: Seasonal outfit, rain gear depending on weather **Value and booking** Price includes train roundtrip, local transit and friendly host. Discount available for groups. Food/drinks are at your own expense. 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/bratislava

Speed Dating is: 💬 10-12 minutes for each mini-date ⚡ light conversations 🥂 A cozy atmosphere 💖 New connections 📅 When: 16 of November 📍 Where: Welt wcafe 🎟 Limited spots — book in advance! 💎Price 15€ for boys and order a drink It is for free for girls If you are not comfortable with the price you are welcome to skip the event. Register if you go and unregister if you don’t go.

Hello ! and welcome to our international family in Vienna! [[[Click this Whatsapp Groupchat link to join]]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BejhsO9xEbhCEBeMwoQn2O) This isn’t just a language exchange — it’s a lively gathering of globally minded souls in their 20s and 30s who love new experiences. We meet every Saturday at 7:30 PM in the heart of the city. Whether you’re a backpacker passing through or a Viennese local curious about the world, you'll find open minds and open hearts here. Come practice new languages, share your culture, and make authentic connections.

**🎭ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY** **🎟️ 20€ STANDARD \|\| 15€ MEETUP DISCOUNT** **💥 PROMO CODE: MEET-UP** 🃏 **REGINALD BÄRRIS** is an American comedian based in Austria, and a pioneer in Europe’s English comedy scene! ✨ Since founding Comedy For Expats in 2016, Reginald climbed his way from the humble open mic to the comedy big leagues. He now performs for thousands of smiling faces each year, and has **headlined events in 20+ countries!** 🎥 Reginald has been featured on **ORF** and **FM4** as well as performing corporate comedy for **Erste Group Bank** and the **United Nations.** He’s also worked alongside superstar comedians, as the opening an opening act for Netflix comics: **Tom Segura, Russell Peters,** **Iliza Shlesinger,** and **Ari Shaffir!** **NO LIMITS, JUST FUNNY!🔥** 🌚 If you’re fan of **Dark Comedy,** this is the show for you! 🤬 **Uncensored Comedy:** Nothing's "too far!" 😈 Satisfy your twisted sense of humor 🚨 **Trigger Warning:** Not for the easily offended! **COMEDY FOR EXPATS: COMEDY CLUB since 2016** 📣 **Doors Open:** 19:30 \|\| **Show Starts:** 20:00 ⏱️ Don't wait! Online tickets get **Priority Seating.** 🎟️ **Space is limited!** Get your tickets now: **[http://DarkComedyFebruary.eventbrite.com](http://DarkComedyFebruary.eventbrite.com)** ❓ **Any Questions?** Contact us at: **[www.ComedyForExpats.com](http://www.ComedyForExpats.com)**

Como viene siendo habitual, nos reuniremos nuevamente en Freiraum. Hay una reserva para 25 personas, y muy previsiblemente nos sentaremos en las mesas altas en las que nos sentamos habitualmente. Como suele venir mucha gente, siempre es recomendable llegar puntual. Durante el horario de invierno empezaremos media hora más temprano (a las 18:30 h). Freiraum está en plena Mariahilferstraße (más concretamente en Mariahilferstraße 117, 1060 Wien), entre las estaciones de metro U3 Zieglergasse y U3/U6 Westbahnhof. El evento tiene la función de que nos juntemos para pasar un rato divertido. No olvides compartir el evento con otras personas interesadas. También tenemos un grupo de Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/) No olvides seguirnos en Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/](https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/)

🔹 Business lunch& Networking in Vienna Looking to meet like-minded professionals, potential clients, or future partners? Join us for a relaxed Business Breakfast & Networking event in a warm, friendly atmosphere — no stiff pitches, no boring presentations. What to expect: ☕️ Business breakfast 🤝 Live networking 🗣 Opportunity to introduce yourself and your business 📇 Exchange contacts 💡 New ideas, insights, and valuable connections The format is friendly and structured: every participant will have space to talk about themselves and their project. ⸻ 📍 Where: Zoku Vienna 🕚 When: Sunday 14.00-16.00 💶 Participation fee: €10 per person and order a drink or food ⸻ Who should join: ✔️ Entrepreneurs ✔️ Freelancers ✔️ Business owners ✔️ Startup founders ✔️ Anyone growing a project and valuing meaningful connections ⸻ ⚠️ Limited spots available (to keep networking effective, personal, and high-quality) 👉 Register in advance and come connect, share, and grow your network 🚀✨ Join us on WhatsApp and Instagram and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

Hi Running fellows, Whether you’re a walker, new to running, a semi-pro, a marathonist or a sprint star - if you want to start your weekend in an active way and enjoy the outdoors in lovely surroundings with a fun, international and multilingual group of people, you are welcome to join us! Every Saturday at 9:30 am, we meet, we run, in the magnificent Schönbrunn park, and then we go for breakfast. Want to discuss politics or the best recipes for banana pancakes? Not a problem. Not feeling social? Tune out with your earbuds - we can talk over breakfast. We are casual. You can be too. What to expect: Start by meeting Adrian, Ali, Liz, Paul and Sonia on-time at 9:30am outside the Schönbrunn U-Bahn stop (exit Grünbergstraße). (Coordinates: 48.1858130, 16.3200640) From there, we walk to the side park entrance where the “running” part begins. The important thing is that you run at your own pace. Typically, small groups of people will run at the same pace as you, so you never have to walk/run alone :) We finish one hour later, at about 10:40am, reconvening just inside the Hietzinger Tor exit. (Coordinates: 48.1858825, 16.3032647). From there, we’re off to breakfast! Breakfast Details: Anker bakery opposite the U4 Hietzing station and depending on the weather, grab something for a picnic in Schönbrunn park, or hang out in the bakery. If you missed us earlier, you can always go there around 10:45. We are a fun group of runners who don’t take things too seriously. We meet, chat, RUN, stretch, chat, EAT and we hang out over a beer every now and then. It's that easy. Please join us for breakfast after the run! The more the merrier. Typically we are 10-30 people, as not everyone who comes signs up on meetup. Important disclaimer: Please only run as much as you feel you can, considering the temperature, weather conditions, your own fitness etc... run and walk at your own pace as the organizers do not assume any liability for any injuries or health issues. Sonia, Adrian, Ali, Paul and Liz

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.

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.

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.

# The Ostrich Social #### 3408 Indianola Ave 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!

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. 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."

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!

Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers. **Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201