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Charcha Offline Cultura (Martes)
Charcha Offline Cultura (Martes)
Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.** Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.** Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad. Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento** 🕕 Todos los Martes: 18:30–20:30h **Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.** For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.** Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity. This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment Every Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:30
LA (DES)MEMÒRIA COM A SIMPTOMA
LA (DES)MEMÒRIA COM A SIMPTOMA
L’any 2026 es compleixen 90 anys de l’inici de la Guerra Civil i és a més en el que es compleixen 50 de l’aprovació per les Corts franquistes de la Llei per a la Reforma Política quan feia un any de la mort del dictador. Aquest curs pretén repassar, sis dècades després, no ja que va conduir a la revolta feixista contra l’ordre democràtic, sinó, que ha passat perquè després d’una guerra fratricida i una dictadura de gairebé quatre dècades, la nostra societat estigui evolucionant cap a una situació on res fosc no sembla haver passat. Dedicarem quatre sessions a parlar de diferents qüestions com ara repassar perquè al nostre país costa tant, al contrari que altres democràcies europees, fer un exercici de memòria col·lectiva que serveixi per a tancar definitivament les ferides encara obertes desprès de 60 anys. 7 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Ricard Conesa:** *La guerra, la dictadura i les polítiques de memòria* 9 d'abril a les 18 hores - **David González:** *Espais de memòria: patrimoni per educar en democràcia i drets humans* 14 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Anna Pastor:** *Dona, tu ets el foc que mai s'apaga* 16 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Mercè Garcés i Rosa Sans:** *Les entitats memorialistes: resistència davant les amenaces antidemocràtiques* \*Aquest curs està organitzat per L'H Espai Debat i l’Observatori Europeu de Memòries (EUROM) de la Fundació Solidaritat UB, i compta amb la col·laboració de l’Ateneu Memòria Popular.
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277
¡ESPAÑOL! MARTES / CAFÉ - Meetup de filosofía - 19:30h - 21h
¡ESPAÑOL! MARTES / CAFÉ - Meetup de filosofía - 19:30h - 21h
Hola y bienvenidos a nuestro próximo meetup de filosofía de Sócrates Café! ¿Deseas una comprensión más profunda de ti mismo y del mundo? ¿Valoras el diálogo profundo, honesto y respetuoso? Si es así, entonces este encuentro será muy interesante para ti. 1. ¿DONDE NOS ENCONTRAMOS? Cafè de l'Òpera La Rambla, 74 near metro Liceu. https://goo.gl/maps/rgmRhs4WMD3ciASk7 Suban al cuarto arriba, hay que pedir y pagar en la barra antes de subir. 2. ¿CUANDO NOS ENCONTRAMOS? los martes de 19:30 a 21:00 (las otras sessions están en ingles). 3. ¿CUÁNTOS NOS REUNIMOS? Hasta 25 personas. Las reuniones comenzarán a las 7.30 pm. Por favor, lleguen a tiempo. Empezaremos puntualmente. 4. ¿QUE PASA EN LAS REUNIONES? En cada reunión tenemos una discusión usando el método socrático: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method Hacemos, respondemos y discutimos preguntas e ideas para estimular el pensamiento crítico y ampliar nuestras perspectivas con algunos conceptos y pensamientos en los que nunca hemos pensado. El objetivo principal de estos encuentros es enriquecernos con las perspectivas de los demás, no convencer a los demás sobre nuestras propias perspectivas. Nuestras reuniones son sobre nuestras propias filosofías de la vida y no necesariamente lo que los grandes filósofos y académicos han dicho o escrito. No es un club de debate o una plataforma para hacer proselitismo. En cambio, ponemos énfasis en cuestionar, tener una mentalidad abierta y desafiar nuestras propias suposiciones mientras escuchamos y respetamos las opiniones compartidas por otros. Una reunión de Socrates Café se considera un éxito cuando los participantes dejan una discusión con muchas más preguntas de las que tenían al principio. 5. ¿QUÉ TEMA SE DISCUTE EN EL MEETUP? Los participantes sugieren temas al principio de cada reunión. Luego votamos y elegimos el tema más popular de ese evento para la discusión. No es necesaria la formación académica en filosofía; Solo entusiasmo por intercambiar ideas y puntos de vista. Algunos ejemplos de temas elegidos en reuniones anteriores: * ¿Por qué ideales vale la pena morir? * ¿Por qué nunca estamos satisfechos? * ¿Por qué los seres humanos están informados de que la sociedad está yendo mal y los líderes están bien informados y las cosas continúan? * ¿Es necesaria la identidad? * ¿Qué es el precio ético y la codicia? * ¿Qué es post-verdad? * ¿Cómo puede ser que las personas en las sociedades democráticas estén tan obsesionadas con el poder? (Deseo de ser diferente, mejor, más fuerte que los demás). * ¿Qué es la amistad? 6. ¿QUIÉN PUEDE PARTICIPAR EN ESTE MEETUP? Cualquiera es más que bienvenido a unirse a nuestros encuentros. Nuestros eventos reúnen a personas de diferentes orígenes, diferentes culturas, mientras que no es obligatorio tener antecedentes filosóficos. Nuestros participantes habituales son personas que tienen deseo de una comprensión más profunda de sí mismos y del mundo. Personas que valoran el diálogo profundo, honesto y respetuoso.
Sarria futbol 5 / Sarria Football 5aside
Sarria futbol 5 / Sarria Football 5aside
**English**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP in our APP** for this game. Subscribing in **Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot** Men´s pickup football at Sarria, Barcelona Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XUsK814RNdZFYzcA We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at **19.00pm.** Cost: **€ 6,49** All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP** **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido masculino de fútbol en Sarria, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XUsK814RNdZFYzcA Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **19.00**. 💸 Precio: **6,49 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**
CURSO «Vivir la primavera: una mirada filosófica»
CURSO «Vivir la primavera: una mirada filosófica»
*Un viaje filosófico para descubrir la naturaleza de la primavera y aprovecharla en nuestra vida.* **¡CURSO DE 8 CLASES!** **PRIMERA CLASE DE PRUEBA** ✨ La filosofía nos invita a descubrir el alma de la naturaleza ya vivir en armonía con sus ritmos. La primavera, con su despertar y su empuje vital, nos enseña a renovar nuestra energía, a manifestar lo que hemos gestado en el silencio ya dar vida a nuestros sueños más profundos. Este curso propone un viaje filosófico para descubrir, en la naturaleza, el espejo de nuestra propia existencia: aprender a canalizar el entusiasmo, a cultivar la voluntad que hace florecer nuestras ideas ya vivir con la frescura de quien se renueva a cada paso. Una oportunidad única para acercarse a la filosofía como un arte de vivir. ¡Explora un camino práctico inspirado en la sabiduría de la naturaleza! 🌱🌸Información del curso: **📅Fecha de inicio: 07/04/2026** ⏰ Horario: **Martes de 19:00 a 21:00** Calendario de las 8 sesiones: Abril: 7, 14, 21 y 28 Mayo: 5, 12, 19 y 26 📍Lugar: Nueva Acrópolis Barcelona. Acceso por galerías. **💰 Precio: 59 €** 👩‍🏫 Actividad impartida por: Begoña Casas **Programa del curso:** 1ª Clase – ¿Qué es la Primavera? Naturaleza y Alma 2ª Clase – La Primavera en las Tradiciones 3ª Clase – Simbolismo de la Primavera 4ª Clase – Vivir el Ritmo de la Primavera 5ª Clase – La Primavera y la Obra Interior 6ª Clase – Sabiduría y Contemplación de la Primavera 7ª Clase – Fuerzas de Renovación y Energía Primaveral 8ª Clase – El Florecimiento del Ser
Big Mic Energy • Fems & Thems English comedy open mic
Big Mic Energy • Fems & Thems English comedy open mic
Ever been to a comedy open mic and there are eleven dudes on the lineup..? Hey look, don't get us wrong: we LOVE men. Some of our best friends are men! It's just that we'd like to see more women and non-binary folks have the "I could do that" confidence to get up on stage at comedy open mics. And for those fems and thems already doing comedy to have an open mic where they can really grow and shine. So AtoMIC Comedy has teamed up with GoViral Comedy AND the one and only Comedy Clubhouse to bring you a bi-monthly open mic where all you need to be funny is a mic and some Big Mic Energy! Delicious food from Nikki's Kitchen is also available! You can even enjoy your food during the show. This is a TOTALLY FREE show! But space is limited so please [reserve you spot](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/series/big-mic-energy/)

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Slay Your Dragon: A Shadow Journaling workshop on the masks we wear
Slay Your Dragon: A Shadow Journaling workshop on the masks we wear
Every Sant Jordi, Barcelona tells the story: A knight. A dragon. A freed princess. But in the original legend, the dragon isn't evil. It's a guardian. It's been protecting something, keeping it locked away, out of reach. Carl Jung said the same thing about the masks we wear. The curated versions of ourselves we show at work, with family, in a new city. They were never the enemy. They were protection. The problem is most of us forgot we put them on. In this 90-minute workshop you'll use guided journaling to meet the masks you've been wearing, find out what they've been protecting you from, and start to ask whether you still need them. No writing experience needed. Just you, a pen and paper.
Critical Readings Book Club: Dialogues across modern and contemporary classics
Critical Readings Book Club: Dialogues across modern and contemporary classics
This book club approaches foundational texts that have shaped the past three centuries through a cross-disciplinary reading series that invites us to engage with the questions of our present. Each session pairs one of these works with a strictly contemporary text (as an optional reading), creating a dialogue in which the past becomes a lens for thinking the present, and vice versa. **No academic background is required; curiosity and openness are all you need.** *BUY THE BOOKS HERE:* **This month we will be reading [Against Interpretation and Other Essays by Susan Sontag.](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/against-interpretation/) Paired with [Ways of Seeing by John Berger](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/ways-of-seeing/).** Hosted by Josefina Alippi
Monthly poetry and journaling (April) - Spring and all!
Monthly poetry and journaling (April) - Spring and all!
✨📖 **Writing Through the Year** is a monthly gathering for journal-keepers, poetry lovers, and anyone craving a gentle, reflective, creative ritual 🖊️🌿 In each session, we read a small selection of modern poems and let them guide us into reflective writing with curated journaling prompts. These gatherings are not about writing “well” or analysing poetry, but about noticing what moves us and giving ourselves space to explore it on the page. 💭📓 No writing experience is needed, just curiosity and a pen and notebook. Each edition has its own theme. Past sessions have included **Burning the Old Year** (January), **Love Letters to Friends** (February), and **Everyday Joy** (March). Together, they invite us to pause, reflect, and connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us. **Come and spend an evening with poetry, reflection, and gentle creativity**, and discover new dimensions of your life along the way ✨
Can AI be conscious? The legal implications...
Can AI be conscious? The legal implications...
AI is making decisions, generating content, and raising questions we haven't legislated yet, including one that once seemed purely philosophical: can an AI have rights? Recent studies show we're already trusting AI more than our own judgment, with critical thinking declining the more we rely on it. Meanwhile, violations are shaping legislation instead of the other way around, and the fences we're building may already be too late. This is a conversation about accountability, consciousness, and what happens when no one is checking if the rules actually work, or if there is even any rule at all. This session will be led by James and Cody. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: Oskar Schlemmer: The Triadic Ballet (first performed 1922)
Journal Launch: Mindfulness in Nature: Art & Writing Workshop 🌿
Journal Launch: Mindfulness in Nature: Art & Writing Workshop 🌿
A slow, easy afternoon to create, connect, and just be. I'm launching my independently-published, ***Field Journal: Mindfulness in Nature - Europe***, a guided pocket journal for slow walkers, quiet watchers, and anyone who finds peace in the natural world, and I'd love to celebrate it with you! **How the afternoon flows:** 1: Arrive, settle in & mingle Help yourself to a few sweet and savory snacks, bring your own drink (and snacks), and get to know the people around you. No rush. 2: The journal: its story & how to use it We'll explore the journal together — where it came from, what inspired it, and how to make it your own out in nature. 3: Colour, write & doodle Choose a bird or nature colouring page and settle in. I'll share some gentle journaling prompts to write alongside your art — and doodle to your heart's content too. 4: Free time — yours to enjoy Keep creating, chat with others, browse the journals, or simply sit and be. The rest of the afternoon is yours. Colouring pages, pencils, and other materials are provided (except for the journal - this needs to be purchased separately, 14,99€ - I accept contactless card, Bizum or Cash). A few sweet and savory snacks will be on the table — just bring your own drink of choice or snacks too if you need gluten-free snacks. Please bring your own mat too if you'd want to sit down or lie down. Journals will be available to purchase on the day at the launch price, with a little something extra for everyone who takes one home. 🐦 **Can't wait for the launch?** Get your copy here and you can pick it up during the launch: https://www.hereaware.com/journal It all starts with being here, aware.
COFFEE TALK SERIES – Travel Photography☕📸
COFFEE TALK SERIES – Travel Photography☕📸
**Welcome to our second 📸 COFFEE TALK SERIES of the Year!!!!** A focused creative session for photographers and travelers who want to translate their journeys into compelling visual stories. Join us at the **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** for an intimate thematic review — where we share our travels, exchange cultural perspectives, and refine our craft. Supportive. Constructive. Real. Beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned travelers — all are welcome. –––––––––– **EVENT DETAILS** **Date:** April 11, 2026 **Time:** 3:00 PM **Location:** **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** Av. de les Drassanes, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona **Meeting Point:** Inside the café **Google Maps:** [Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA) **Group Size:** Limited to 8–12 participants for deeper feedback. –––––––––– **SESSION FORMAT** **Welcome & Introductions** Quick intro round — who you are and what kind of photography or creative work you focus on. **Portfolio Review Rounds** Each participant shares 5–10 selected images. We’ll offer constructive feedback, insights, and creative suggestions in a respectful and supportive format. **Open Discussion** Questions about editing, sequencing, style, pricing, presentation, or creative direction. –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** This isn’t a class. It’s not a competition. It’s a constructive feedback space. We share. We reflect. We improve. Please bring your portfolio ready to show on your laptop, tablet, or printed format. –––––––––– WHAT TO EXPECT Bring your: • 5–10 selected images • Laptop or tablet (optional) • Printed copy (optional) • Open mindset Come prepared to both give and receive feedback. –––––––––– STAY CONNECTED 📍 Join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDphol4BTdR4iuMdoH9Sw3?mode=gi_t)for updates. 📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity ](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity/)and tag us in your work. –––––––––– **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. Barcelona is where it all began. –––––––––– Good coffee. Honest feedback. Stronger portfolios. See you in Barcelona. ☕
Coffee Connections
Coffee Connections
A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

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Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Take Control Of Your Life, Freedom From Negative Thoughts & Irrational Emotions
Take Control Of Your Life, Freedom From Negative Thoughts & Irrational Emotions
Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Risky Business
Risky Business
...and speaking of breakthrough roles: who can forget the first time we saw Tom Cruise singing Bob Seeger in his underwear? Often considered an updated 1983 version of The Graduate, the movie sparkles with memorable lines and original music. I only regret that I was never told that "Princeton could use someone like Bob..." See the movie first and join us for some "Cruisin'"