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Songwriting Jam
Every Jam, we aim to complrte a song and record a rough demo of it. Briing your own song idea or just join in the creative process. Numbers need to be very limited, so please don't say you will be attending if you are not.
Badminton Tuesday 19:00 Racketworld U3 Kendlerstraße/Ottakring
Hey folks,
WE ARE BACK AGAIN!
This Badminton meet-up is for ALL levels: beginners - advanced - experts. Everyone is welcome to join and test their skills and have some fun together.
The organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN TO COME (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP) SO WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBERS. Late cancelation (before 24 hours) or no show would be asked to pay.
We are meeting at about 6:50 pm near the reception by the lounge. Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes and a water bottle with you.
The organiser will be at the club about 10 min. ahead of time and pay for all - please pay the organiser after/before the event!! Cost is 22€ per court, the fee should be around 6€.
It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask.
Enjoy!
Execution with Style — Vienna Co-Working Lab
Welcome to **Execution with Style**, a weekly co-working lab for freelancers, creators, founders, and builders who want structure, accountability, and real momentum. We combine **deep focus + small-group pressure + a playful self-expression twist**. When we wear something unusual, we step outside our normal identity.
That’s when creativity becomes easier.
📲 **Want reminders or to connect with others before/after?**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep contact via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
**Execution with Style** 👗🧥✨
Each session, you’re invited to wear **clothes that you don’t normally wear**.
Something expressive.
Something bold.
Something unusual.
**Examples:**
* the jacket that never leaves your closet
* something colorful or dramatic
* something funny / absurd
* something you “could never pull off”… until today
No pressure — but if you join in, be ready to share the story behind it.
**Self-expression + execution = momentum.**
**Location**
* Our weekly co-working sessions take place at creative, cozy hotel lobby **Jaz in the City in central Vienna**.
* Regular participants may also be privately invited to occasional **Skyscraper Secret Sessions** — spontaneous small-group co-working gatherings at a private skyline location with **free tea & coffee**, plus **gym and shower access**. These special sessions are **invitation-only** and shared privately with regular members of the community.
🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Every Tuesday
📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor Lounge: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna, Austria
💻 **Bring**: Your laptop, journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on
🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you in front of the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting with our laptops
☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Coffee price: Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5.
Donations optional.
**🪑Seating information:**
* If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Joanna Liu** when you arrive at the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception).
* There is a **long table with 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 arrangement)** but still be part of the group energy, just let Joanna know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛
🌱 **What to Expect**
* **Drop in anytime** between **1:00–5:00 PM** — 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
* **Two spaces**: one for quiet focus, one for casual conversation. 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, join others in the social area for a relaxed break.
* **Social start**: from **1:00 to 1:28 PM**, we mingle and get to know each other; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM**
* **Gentle structure**: we begin with a soft check-in and intention round
* **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45-minute focus blocks followed by 15-minute social breaks. If 45 minutes feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20-minute focus sessions with a short 5-minute 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
* **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City**
💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed.
**Who This Is For**
You’ll enjoy this if you:
* want real accountability (not just a desk)
* have a project, goal, or task you’ve been procrastinating on
* like focused work blocks with a supportive vibe
* are building something (job search, freelancing, creative work, admin, studying, side project, etc.)
💬 Why Join?
* Beat procrastination with gentle accountability
* Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone
* Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus
**Group Size:**
This is designed as a **small execution lab** (limited spots) to keep the energy focused and the accountability real.
Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚
Weekly Event: Badminton Tuesday 20:00 Raketworld U3 Kendlerstraße
The event is part of our WEEKLY MEETUP SERIES.
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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 organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN ON COMING (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP).
We are meeting at about 07:50 pm 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. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you. There is also a drinking fountain available if you need to replenish your bottle.
The organiser will be at the club about 5 min. ahead of time and pay for everyone - please bring if possible exact change and pay the organiser after the event! The fee for this event is 6€.
It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below!
If you are joining our events for the first time, WELCOME! Let the organizer 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 - see you at our next event!
2G rules apply: geimpft or genesen.
We will adapt our events according to the official regulations.
Tuesday Badminton / Praterstern / intermediate+
Hello badminton fans!
Before you dive in, let's lay down some housekeeping rules:
**1**🚀 This event is for intermediate and above level players.
**2**🤝 First-timers, please reach out to the host before hitting that sign up button.
**3**👥 We are playing on two courts with 11 players.
**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 € 9,50 for 2 hours. 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
Improv Tuesday with Vero group B
Enrolment:[ https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday)
Bi-weekly improv class
Build on core improv fundamentals—listening, agreement, character, and relationships—while exploring scene work and group dynamics.
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**Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc.
Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership.
The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179
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Geldanlage einfach verstehen und ins Tun kommen - Workshop für Frauen
**Workshop rund um das Thema Geldanlage und Investieren für Anfängerinnen**
Ein Thema, bei dem viele von uns sich irgendwann schon gedacht haben:
*„Sollte ich mich eigentlich schon längst damit beschäftigt haben …?“* :-)
Der Workshop richtet sich an alle, die grundsätzlich Interesse haben, sich bisher aber noch nicht so recht drübergetraut haben.
Dabei ist völlig egal, wo ihr gerade steht; ob viel oder wenig Geld, Single oder Familie, Anfang 30 oder kurz vor der Pension, totaler Neuling oder schon ein bisschen interessiert.
Finanzplanung sieht für jede anders aus, und genau darum geht es.
Gemeinsam schauen wir uns das Thema verständlich, ohne Fachjargon und ohne Druck in entspannter Atmosphäre an.
Es geht unter anderem um:
* warum wir das Thema Geldanlage oft aufschieben
* was Geldanlage eigentlich leisten soll (und was nicht)
* wie man Risiko besser einschätzen kann
* welche ersten Schritte sinnvoll sind
* und wie man einen Zugang findet, der zum eigenen Leben passt
Der Workshop ist als offenes Gruppenformat gestaltet, Fragen sind ausdrücklich willkommen.
**Wichtig:**
Wer danach tiefer einsteigen möchte, kann das freiwillig tun, aber es gibt keinerlei Verpflichtung.
Ziel ist vor allem, mehr Klarheit zu bekommen und vielleicht den ersten Schritt leichter zu machen.
* Ort: Bruno-Marek-Allee 22, 1020 Wien
* Datum: Samstag, 18.04.2026
* Uhrzeit: 10 – 12h (Einlass ab 9:30 - wir starten pünktlich um 10:00)
* Zielgruppe: Einsteigerinnen ohne Vorkenntnisse
* Teilnahme: kostenlos - freiwillige Spende für die Initiative **Finoria - Finanzielle Selbstbestimmung für Frauen** willkommen.
Ich freue mich, wenn viele von euch dabei sind; besonders jene, die sich beim Thema Finanzen bisher gedacht haben:
„Mach ich irgendwann…“ → vielleicht ist jetzt ein guter Zeitpunkt :-)
Du kannst auch gemeinsam mit einer Freundin kommen.
Shut Up & Write!® - Sundays at Café Pierre
Come write with us at Cafe Pierre every Sunday at 18:00-20:00!
A message from Shut Up & Write: "Shut Up & Write hosts free, in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer—regardless of genre or skill level—has access to the resources, community, and accountability that they need to be successful in their personal writing goals."
And what this looks like at our event: We chat and give short introductions to what we are working on at 18:00, then start writing at 18:15. Though we try to start on dot, being late isn't a problem—just find a spot and get to work! We write until 20:00 and then discuss how our writing went. From fiction to non-fiction, academic papers to poetry, applications to work-related writing—anything goes! Nothing is needed except for you to bring whatever is need to get stuff done, i.e. laptop, headphones, pen and paper, and so on.
Optional socialising may happen before 18:00 and after 20:00, or you may choose to use this time to get some more done! Please do order something from the café (drink, meal, dessert, etc.) so as to keep us in their good graces!
Shut Up & Write!® Saturday mornings @ Cafe Außergewöhnlich
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. Whether it‘s your blog, a report, your thesis, your next book, copy for your website, or just your daily journaling, it doesn’t matter. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
Schedule (tentative):
9:00 - 9:15: Arrive, set up, order some coffee, short introductions.
9:15 - 10:45: Timer starts. Time to write.
10:45 - 11:00: End. Short exchange, settle your bill, takeoff.
Optional: Sometimes some of us choose to stay for a second round. Great for when you‘re on a roll and have time.
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi available
Travel / Parking: Hietzing station (U4, 10, 60, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B). Very limited public parking (Kurzparkzone), Parkgarage Hietzing nearby.
Social Hike: Southern Vineyards
A feast for your eyes: Come explore these vineyards and corn fields, which are Vienna's equivalent of Sonoma Valley. After conveniently meeting up at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof), we'll first cross through a trendy neighbourhood, leaving urban Vienna and then walk up to a point from where you can see, weather permitting, as far as to the Lower Carpathians. After getting lost in the nearby vineyards, we then venture further downhill until reaching a tree-lined creek. Following the waves, we eventually reach a small village in Lower Austria province, from where a quick train ride will take us back to Vienna Main Station.
Underway we'll have fun with ice breakers, discussion prompts and local trivia.
Total time: \~3½ hours
Language: English
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/vineyards
Open Mic Storytelling Night - Theme "Fly on the Wall"
Vienna Storytelling Collective's hugely popular **OPEN MIC STORYTELLING** nights continue on **Thursday 16th April 2026 at 19.00h** in Café Korb, with the audience-chosen theme "Fly on the Wall"
At our OPEN MIC STORYTELLING NIGHT performances range from stories, songs, poetry and stand up from aspiring writers, plus we always have a selection of experienced and/or established professional writer/performers to close the first and second halves of the evening for us. Vienna Storytelling Collective’s Open Mic event is one-of-a-kind for Vienna, an English language event where creative minds come together to share captivating stories.
Whether you are an author, poet, writer, or just someone who loves storytelling, this evening is the perfect place to share your work or simply be inspired by others. Our open mic sessions provide an opportunity to perform your short stories, poems, share your songs (piano available) , or even try your hand at stand-up comedy or spoken word performances. It's a great way for newcomers to the city to meet like-minded individuals in the performing arts and fiction writing scene. It’s a gripping, fun and varied storytelling experience as audience or performer.
Please read the **"What We're About"** section for full details of what to do if you'd like to read or perform your work at our Open Mic sessions. To guarantee a spot - direct message us in advance.
Looking forward to seeing you all for another wonderfully entertaining evening of stories and much more. All our evenings since Sept. 2021 have been full ..... so come early. WE ASK FOR A MINIMUM 5 EURO DONATION, TO HELP WITH RUNNING COSTS.
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(Photo by Iuliu Illes on Unsplash)
Thursday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/9.5 Euro/Feather/Praterstern
To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number:
+436767401074 (Also WhatsApp)
Welcome to our friendly badminton event!
Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends.
We will be playing every Thursday from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
**Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that.** 🏸🙂
**If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.**
Feather shuttlecock will be use for this event, and it will be provided by the host.
The location: Sport and Fun Halle Leopoldstadt / Venediger Au 11, 1020 Wien
The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 9.5 Euro for 2 hours.
How to pay: We accept card payment and cash (card payments are preferred)
Number of players : We have 2 courts reserved for this event and aiming to have 10-11 players in total (so we can take a small break between matches)
Remember to bring your own racket, please.
**Cancellation policy:**
1- Canceling 24 hours before the event = free cancellation
2- Cancellation after the 24-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception)
In case of not paying = banned from future events.
See you on the court :)
Shut Up & Write!® Wednesdays @Vienna Mosaik
**Join us** for free writing sessions with tea and treats and find the accountability, focus, and structure you need to achieve your goals.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done!
**SCHEDULE:**
18:00 - Quick Session intros.
18:15- Timer starts
20:00 - end/chat/ take off/.
Vienna Mosaik closes at 20:15
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING before and after the session.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and join us!
**What Should I Bring?**
-Whatever you need to be able to write!
-Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block out music or sounds.
**Other Important Details:**
TRAVEL / PARKING: 65A to Laxenburger Straße/Troststraße; O tram or 11 stop Arthaberplatz; Reumannplatz U-Bahn; Parking is Kurzparkzone.
**INTERNET:** Yes
**FOOD/DRINKS:** Light snacks, tea and coffee available. Donations optional
**Open seating:** writing room is separate next to the entrance room.
**Other info:** Click on the meetup you want to attend and then click on the red button "Teilnehmen" or "Attend". Otherwise, you can attend the writing session anyway. :)
*Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Vienna Mosaik!*
Find Us on Google Maps: [Vienna Mosaik](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1FsrkiXaw6D7y6pK7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy)
First Time Authors Events Near You
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Shut Up & Write! at Brambleton Library
Looking for a quiet, focused space to write?
Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere.
6pm-6:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's.
6:15pm-7:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing.
7:45pm-8pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home.
Can't wait to see you! :)
Disclaimer: Shut Up & Write! is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Libraries or any other entity.
First Friday Women's Self Defense Workshop
The Mission: Finding Your Strength
It’s natural to feel intimidated by the idea of a self-defense class. At Kore, our “First Friday” sessions are designed to replace that hesitation with confidence. This isn’t about traditional “gym moves” or martial arts rituals—it’s about taking agency over your life.
Taught by our Certified Female Instructors, this free workshop focuses on practical applications of the Kore Standard. We help you sharpen your natural intuition and provide a toolkit of effective, simple responses to common safety concerns. This is about building the confidence to navigate the world on your own terms.
Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library
Looking for a quiet, focused space to write?
Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere.
6pm-6:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's.
6:15pm-7:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing.
7:45pm-8pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home.
Can't wait to see you! :)
Disclaimer: Shut Up & Write! is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Libraries or any other entity.
Firefly Open House
In conjunction with the Interreligious Communities Project of Northern Virginia and [Sharing Sacred Spaces](https://www.sharingsacredspaces.org/), the Firefly House invites you to join us for an open house on Sunday, April 19, from 2 – 4pm in the McLaren Sargent Pavilion at beautiful Lake Accotink Park.
You **must** [RSVP through the Sharing Sacred Spaces website](https://www.sharingsacredspaces.org/events-1/northern-virginia-sacred-site-visit-at-firefly-house) in addition to (or instead of) your response here. We will remind folks to do so a few times as we approach the open house.
The afternoon will include a brief ceremony to consecrate our space and time together, a "Spring Awakening" walk in the park, information about the history of the Firefly House and an overview of the sort of Paganism(s) that we practice, some personal stories from members about how they came to the house, and the opportunity to ask any questions about witchcraft and Paganism in the modern world.
**All are welcome!**
You can be part of any religious community, or none, to join this event. We hope that anyone who is interested in learning in an interfaith setting will come. Please join us and feel free to invite friends and family.
**Know before you go:**
* Come with an open mind — Paganism carries a lot of baggage, and the Firefly House is excited to help unpack it.
* As an earth-centered tradition, this visit will take place outdoors in a public park, in a reserved pavilion. Follow the directions to the pavilion below.
* Hospitality is a core virtue here, expect to be warmly welcomed.
Book Discussion: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Our May book will be Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Book summary: In a tiny cafe where time travel is possible under strict rules, customers revisit pivotal moments they can't quite change.




















