Future of Journalism

Dear friends, In a world that constantly pulls us toward the big trips, the big achievements, big news, this time we will be turning toward the small things that are worth paying attention to and that contribute to our **everyday joy**. With our favourite notebooks and pens, and Backstory as the cozy space to hold it all, we will explore our small pleasures, tiny rituals, fleeting moments, and the beauty hidden in our everyday life. As always, sharing is completely optional. I can’t wait to see you there!

Hola Barcelona We’re kicking off the year with energy and strong community vibes - and there’s no better way to do that than getting together in person! OpenMetadata is coming to Barcelona, and we’d love for you to join us! This meetup is all about bringing Barcelona’s data community together for real, down-to-earth conversations about metadata, governance, and what it actually takes to build data platforms that scale. **When: March 11, 2026 at 18:00 CET to 21:00 CET** **What to expect:** • Special guest: Sequra’s data team sharing their OMD journey \- Ariadna Cuffi\, Data Governance Lead \- how Sequra operationalized governance and drove real adoption across teams\. \- Martín Langberg\, Senior Data Engineer \- launched the OMD POC\. \- Roman Vasilev\, built the Claude integration\. • A session with Pere, one of OpenMetadata’s founding engineers He’ll share behind-the-scenes stories from building OpenMetadata in the open - lessons learned, architectural decisions, and what it really takes to grow an open source data project. • Open discussion + community sharing We want this to be interactive. If you’re using OpenMetadata (or exploring it), we’d love for you to share your journey, challenges, or use case. • Snacks, beer, wine & relaxed networking After the talk, we keep it informal - good conversations, new connections, and a little bit of cerveza! This event is about building real momentum for Barcelona’s data ecosystem in 2026 - connecting practitioners who care about metadata, data quality, lineage, governance, and open collaboration. If you’re open to taking the mic for a few minutes to share your experience, we’d love that too!! If you are interested in presenting at our meetup, [please fill out this Call for Speakers! ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezlYjfwB40BgQ5HbhSqs6dDHcwMkgTeEFQtsIa6k3yOhNYjQ/viewform?usp=dialog) Let’s build something meaningful together. See you there. Friendly reminder, the event starts at 6pm CET - 9pm CET

[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

**⚠️ Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance** [https://forms.gle/NRuSJqu75kR9PK8w5](https://forms.gle/NRuSJqu75kR9PK8w5) Can you imagine building your own **AI agent** to run marketing campaigns? **Le Wagon** and **DMK Tribe** invite you to this workshop, where you'll learn how to create an intelligent assistant that can plan and launch a mini campaign using n8n and Slack. No technical skills needed! **Who is this event for?** This session is for you if you’re a marketer, product manager, entrepreneur, or simply curious about AI, automation, and no-code tools. All levels are welcome! **What you’ll learn** ✅ The basics of AI agents and how to orchestrate them in a no-code way with n8n ✅ How to trigger a marketing campaign from a simple Slack message ✅ Starter best practices: prompts, workflows, and the essential tool checklist ✅ Current limitations and what to explore next Wednesday, March 11 ⏰ 6:30 PM Le Wagon Barcelona **⚠️ Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance** [https://forms.gle/NRuSJqu75kR9PK8w5](https://forms.gle/NRuSJqu75kR9PK8w5)

**BE READY FOR A DYNAMIC FUTEVOLEI TRAINING FOCUSING ON:** * Sand Movement * Footwork * Futevolei techniques * Foot, knee, shoulder, chest, head control * Setting Technique * Base Defensive Positioning * Serving & Receiving Technique Usually we will have a ⏰ 60 minutes training, max of 8 to 10 people, so we can dedicate the attention in order to make some abutments based on techniques. **PRICES AND MONTHLY PACKAGES** 1. Package 1 class a week (4 classes per month) = 40€ per Month. 2. Package 2 classes a week (8 classes per month) = 60€ per Month. 3. Package 3 classes a week (12 classes per month) = 80€ per Month. 4. Full pass (all classes included) = 100€ per Month. 5. Single Class = 12€ per class. For more details about prices and packages, please contact https://www.futevoleisports.com/futevolei-sports-barcelona/ or via +34 627 71 06 27 **Don't miss the chance** to know and practice this **super sport** called **Futevolei**! See you at the beach! **INSTAGRAM:** https://instagram.com/futevoleisports

**(18:30 AM)** **Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** https://forms.gle/NRuSJqu75kR9PK8w5 **Can you imagine building your own AI** agent to run marketing campaigns? 🚀 Le Wagon and DMK Tribe invite you to this workshop, where you'll learn how to create an intelligent assistant that can plan and launch a mini campaign using n8n and Slack. **No technical skills needed!** Who is this event for? This session is for you if you’re a marketer, product manager, entrepreneur, or simply curious about AI, automation, and no-code tools. All levels are welcome! **What you’ll learn** ✅ The basics of AI agents and how to orchestrate them in a no-code way with n8n ✅ How to trigger a marketing campaign from a simple Slack message ✅ Starter best practices: prompts, workflows, and the essential tool checklist ✅ Current limitations and what to explore next **About our Speaker: Yann Klein** Yann Klein is a software engineer and data science educator with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development and AI. He has led bootcamps at Le Wagon Tokyo and builds innovative projects at the intersection of technology, education, and sustainability. ***We look forward to seeing you there !*** ***There's no cost to attend, but your voluntary donation helps us keep these valuable events happening! Your contributions make a real difference in supporting our community.*** **Le Wagon**, a leader in immersive tech training, teaches people the skills they need to change their lives by starting their tech careers or launching their startups. Le Wagon offers web development and data Bootcamps, as well as skills courses, online and in more than 40 cities around the world. Founded in Paris in 2013, Le Wagon now has a community of more than 25,000 graduates from all walks of life, including many entrepreneurs who created more than 220 tech startups and raised more than $1.1 billion worldwide. **Join our channels:** **WhatsApp: [https://forms.gle/LkG2iFVD1Fv8R2mK6](https://forms.gle/LkG2iFVD1Fv8R2mK6)** Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn:** [Digital Marketing Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) **Become a membe**r Social platform → [www.dmktribe.com](https://dmktribe.com/) (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram** → [@dmktribebcn](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribebcn/?hl=en) Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal and Spain? Check out our latest magazine here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) **About DMK Tribe** **DMK Tribe** is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over **6.400 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. ***We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values*** ❤️ Love \| Caring \| Serving \| Learning \| Inclusion

We are constantly being warned, but we seldom heed warnings. Cautioned about authoritarian leaders, climate change, technological dystopias, or other catastrophes, we fail to take action or even take them seriously. Too often warnings are dismissed—much like the artists, scientists, environmentalists, and intellectuals who deliver them. Why don’t we listen? **[Tickets from 10 Euros - must be purchased here.](https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP)** ​In this Growth Lab LIVE session, Santiago Zabala asks us to think of warnings as “signs from the future.” He argues that warnings—as distinct from predictions—invite us to see the possibility of a radical break from the present. Predictions tell us to submit to the inevitable, but warnings ask us to take part in shaping a different future. ​**About the speaker:** ​[Santiago Zabala ](https://www.santiagozabala.com/)is ICREA Research Professor of Philosophy at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. He is the author of a number of books, including *Why Only Art Can Save Us: Aesthetics and the Absence of Emergency* (2017) and *Being at Large. Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts* (2020), and most recently, *Signs from the Future. A Philosophy of Warnings* (2025). Zabala has also written opinion articles for publications including the *New York Times*, *Al Jazeera*, and the *Los Angeles Review of Books*. Tickets: [https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP](https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP) ​Agenda: * ​​1830h - Doors open * ​​1900h - Talk starts * ​​2000h - Q&A * ​​2030h - Drinks & Networking (upstairs at Bar Bailen) **Growth Lab LIVE - Unlock Your Potential** ​​​Join us at Growth Lab, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful strategies and insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self. ​​​Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to grow. ​​​**Follow us on Instagram: [@Growthlablive](https://www.instagram.com/growthlablive/)** ​​**Join our Meetup Group: [Growth Lab | Barcelona Talks & Events](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hkqcaxmp/)**

Hola a todos los amantes del conocimiento!! De nuevo una conferencia extraordinaria que no dejará a nadie impasible. Visión remota: podemos ver el futuro? El Mayor Ed Dames es el maestro de visión remota más importante del mundo con capacidad para percibir personas, lugares y eventos sin usar sentidos físicos ni equipo especial. A finales de la década de los 80, desempeñó como oficial de entrenamiento y operaciones para la Unidad de Inteligencia Psíquica (PSIINT) de la Agencia de Inteligencia Matrix. Dames trabajó para la C.I.A. en la década de los 80 formando parte de un programa secreto del ejército que utilizaba personas , conocidas como visores remotos o videntes a distancia, que afirmaban poder percibir información sobre los objetos, personas o lugares distantes. Documentos desclasificados muestran que participó en el Proyecto Stargate que se desarrolló desde 1977 a 1995. Carlos Quilez es un investigador que lleva años siguiendo muy de cerca las predicciones de Dames. Durante esta charla veremos los eventos que ya se cumplieron y los que están por venir. ¿Son ineludibles los acontecimientos predichos por Dames? ¿Debemos prepararnos para lo que viene? Sábado 14 de marzo a las 19:00h. Restaurante Nova Galicia , C/ Calabria 224, M L-5 Entenza. Os esperamos!!!

[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

This new 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 [Sigmund Freud's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*[Civilization and Its Discontents](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*. Paired with [Byung-Chul Han's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*[The Burnout Society](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*.** Hosted by Josefina Alippi

🚨 Warning: This is not your average walking tour. With me, you’ll get not only the history behind this beautiful city, but also the best local tips, hidden foodie spots, cool bars, and an immersive, artsy adventure through Barcelona’s most creative corners. 🎨🍷 Hey, I’m Jen! 👋🏼 I’ve been guiding in Barcelona for the past 5 years — and I’ve crafted this tour to show you the city through the eyes of the locals This isn’t your typical walking tour. We’ll explore the best iconic neighborhoods in Barcelona like Gothic and Born, plus its creative soul — from Gaudí’s surreal architecture to Picasso’s party hubs, you will discover how them, like many others, shaped the city’s wild bohemian spirit. Along the way, I’ll share: 🍷 My favourite places to eat, drink & explore 🎨 Hidden stories behind the art 📸 Secret spots most tourists never find Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this tour gives you a fresh and fun look at Barcelona — full of surprises, laughs, and creative inspiration. **🖼️ Some Highlights include:** * El Born neighborhood. * Picasso Museum * Palau Güell & Plaça Reial * The Basilica and the Main Cathedral * El Gothic and Raval * “The World Begins With Every Kiss” mural * Els Quatre Gats – Artists hangout * AND more hidden corners of the city This is Barcelona beyond the postcards. Join me and let’s walk in the locals footsteps! ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Attendance Confirmation Required To help us manage attendance, please complete the form below if you will be attending. You will only be added to the confirmed list once the [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) has been completed. **Confirm here:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) If you are unable to join, please just send us a message to let us know.

**Proyeccion + lab Musical** **18h-18h45 El Futuro (Im)posible #7/10 Ikigai:** Los robots y la inteligencia artificial se van a quedar pronto con la mayoría de nuestro trabajo actual. Suena terrible, pero también puede ser una gran oportunidad. sigue el ciclo documental (10 episodios) Creado por **Piensa Patagonia** y dirigido por **Martín Haas y Antonio Balseiro**, *El Futuro (Im)posible* propone un recorrido animado y profundamente humano por los grandes desafíos socioambientales del siglo XXI. Lejos del catastrofismo, el documental ofrece una mirada regenerativa que pone en foco experiencias comunitarias y soluciones reales que ya están sucediendo. La película cuenta con la participación de un equipo multidisciplinario y reconocidas voces de la cultura argentina como **Julieta Zylberberg, Martín Piroyansky, Malena Villa y Verónica Llinás**, entre otras. 🤝 Una propuesta pensada como espacio de encuentro, diálogo y construcción colectiva, dirigida a jóvenes, estudiantes, educadores, movimientos sociales y a todas las personas interesadas en los desafíos sociales, ambientales y culturales de nuestro tiempo. **#4** La globalización del siglo XX trajo un confort que disfrutan millones de personas, a costa de destruir ecosistemas, economías y culturas locales. El siglo XXI nos lleva producir mucho más cerca de casa, cuidando el entorno y empoderando a la comunidad local. **18h45-19h25** **Lab Musical con Ombeline** Flash practice, Flash jam, Pon en el pote de sorteo la cancion/obra que quieres practicar en grupo, **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Mecal presenta: El año 3000 🛸✨ ¿Coches voladores? ¿Amistades con robots? ¿O simplemente un futuro donde el Wi-Fi por fin no se corta? Ven a explorar un ecosistema de historias donde convergen la IA y la innovación en una red de anidaciones futuristas que te volará la cabeza. Si el futuro es hoy, nosotros te traemos el pasado del mañana. No faltes, que el condensador de fluzo no espera a nadie. ​​💨 📍 Mecal Factory (C/ Llull 105) 📅 Jueves 12 de marzo \| 19:00h 🎟️ Entradas aquí: https://bit.ly/3OTYVfn

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. 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)

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

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.