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Kia Ora - Banda Tren
**Sextou no Kia Ora?**
A tão aguardada Banda Tren volta aos palcos do nosso amado Kia Ora pela primeira vez em 2026.
Também teremos DJ e Banda Relive!
**VIP ATÉ AS 21h**
**Após 21h:**
Mulher: 40,00 ou 90,00 consome
Homem: 30,00 ou 50,00 consome.
**PARA GARANTIR O VIP E VALORES PROMOCIONAIS INCLUIR O NOME NO FORMS (os nomes serão aceitos até as 17h00 do dia do evento!!!):**
https://forms.gle/KCiwdohp6vhjBAxA8
Teremos mesa de apoio reservada.
Bora sextar juntos?
**Comanda individual**
**Host: Ana Vitória**
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!: [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Multilingo Language Exchange (Friday Night)
🎉 **A Second Event to Make Your Week Unforgettable!** 🎉
Since **June 2017**, our **International Language Exchange** has brought people from all over the world together every week to talk, laugh, and make new friends while practicing multiple languages. 🗣️🍻🍗 🌍✨
**What are you waiting for?**
✅ *RSVP now* and be part of the fun — Let’s make it a night to remember! 😊🔥🙃
🕚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 with any food or drink until 23h — after that, only R$15
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📍 **HOW TO FIND US:**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRK9Pjma0YM3XG9bo42k8k), follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/MultiLingoSP/), or check out our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/MultiLingoSP) for updates and event details.
Everyone is welcome—even if you're coming solo! Don’t be shy—just grab your language stickers, introduce yourself, and start chatting! 🎉🫶🌐
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Got an idea to improve the event? Want to help out or organize a special activity through the group? We’d *love* to hear from you—just send us a message!
**See you there... Cheers! 🥂**
Talk talk Language exchange!
[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GpfWNqTIkb8BhmliEe8iDk)
Instagram: @talk.talk_speakingclub
🎭 Talk Talk Meetup: Practice Languages, Make Friends & Share Laughs 🎉
Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨
Here’s what you can expect:
• 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe.
• 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours.
• 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world.
• 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition.
No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!
Encontro In-person para prática de conversação em Inglês: Conversation meeting
Meeting tradicional do English Brazil para a prática do inglês em encontros presenciais.
Esse é um meeting que já é tradicional. Nos reunimos sempre em um local público para praticar conversação em inglês, e ficamos do lado de uma cafeteria para que você possa comprar o seu café enquanto conversa com a gente.
O objetivo é criar um ambiente descontraído e amigável para que todos possam praticar o inglês sem pressão. Não importa se você é iniciante ou avançado, todos são bem-vindos! Não é necessário confirmar presença, e o valor é de graça, também não cobramos nada para participar. Apenas apareça, mostre interesse, e alguém irá te convidar para puxar uma cadeira para perto da mesa para praticarmos.
Tradicionalmente nos reunimos sempre às sextas-feiras, dentro do Shopping Center 3 (ao lado da estação Consolação do metrô), no térreo, em frente à cafeteria Havanna Café. Sempre das 20h00 às 22h00, quando o shopping fecha. Então, se quiser praticar a conversação em inglês em um ambiente amigável e sem precisar estabelecer nenhum compromisso, este é o local certo!
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And foreigners are also welcome!
We Brazilians always have a very healthy curiosity to learn about your ideas, your experiences, and the differences in customs and languages. We are also, by nature, very willing to help foreigners feel more at ease here in Brazil. It's also a great opportunity to network and meet locals who can make you feel at home.
We always meet on Fridays, inside Shopping Center 3 (next to Consolação subway station), on the ground floor, in front of the Havanna Café. Always from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, when the mall closes.
ST. PATRICK´S DAY - St John´s Pub
**Vem aí a MAIOR festa do ano no @stjohnspub : St. Patrick’s Day 2026!**
Sexta-feira (13/03 – 18h às 05h)
**Programação:**
Fianna Irish Music – @fianna.irish.music
Tributo ao Cranberries – @zaionbanda
Tributo ao U2 – @u2believe
Tributo ao Coldplay – @bandasignah
Bando do Fritz – @bandodofritz
John Andrade – @johnomusico
Draxx Rock – @draxxrock
**Necessário a compra do ingresso no link abaixo no Sympla :**
[Sympla St Patrick Day](https://www.sympla.com.br/evento/st-patricks-day-no-st-johns-pub/3316207?fbclid=PAT01DUAQIkoVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaehDHe1wgRWQQ-kt-Vj7jHVbkFQ5mdgjEwPwvFLrqwKUWhmyKE5Bin-Ss5CwA_aem_pGDxJmJ27vD4VtFddtuT4A) (clique neste link para ser direcionado ao site de compra.)
**Valor a partir de R$ 39,90 + taxa**
**Horário do Host: Das 18hs às 00:00hs**
**Teremos uma mesa de apoio**
**Comanda individual**
**Host: Ronaldo Yoshida**
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
* Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:\* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Groovy Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Encontro Poliglota Semanal no Domingo / Polyglot weekly meeting on Sunday
**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/8Whogfv59K32fXYr7pXgj9) :: [Telegram](t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)**
[English Below]
**::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::**
**ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...**
**::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::**
No Restaurante Violeta Rua Haddock Lobo, 566 - São Paulo
GRATUITO
**18:30h - 21:30 h**
* COMO FUNCIONA:
O Clube Poliglota realiza encontros onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Lá também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar!
Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se!
Nos vemos lá!
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Violeta Restaurant, Haddock Lobo, 566
FREE!
18:30h - 21:30h
* HOW IT WORKS
A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak.
Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun!
We hope to see you there!!!
Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP!
►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh)
►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes
**Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:**
●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●●
Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com
NOME e código "Samp" para
1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179
►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/)
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● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/)
● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/)
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Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências:
►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/)
►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub)
►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/)
►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)
Encontro Semanal São Paulo - Weekly Polyglot Meeting São Paulo
**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8N6FIokkUGIQYLcHVkIUm) :: [Telegram](http://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](http://discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)**
[English Below]
::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::
ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...
::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::
GRATUITO
Centro Cultural São Paulo
Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (na entrada principal na rua Vergueiro, próximo aos canteiros e à biblioteca)
16h - 20h
Uso obrigatório de máscara cobrindo a boca e o nariz
* COMO FUNCIONA:
O Clube Poliglota realiza encontro onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar!
Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se!
Nos vemos lá!
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FREE!
All participants are required to wear a mask, covering both nose and mouth
Centro Cultural São Paulo
Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (At the main entrance at Vergueiro Street, next to the library and the flower beds)
16h - 20h
* HOW IT WORKS
A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when the participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak.
Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun!
We hope to see you there!!!
Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP!
►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh)
►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes
**Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:**
●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●●
Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com
NOME e código "Samp" para
1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179
►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/)
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● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/)
● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/)
.̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶.
Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências:
►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/)
►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub)
►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/)
►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)
Talk Talk Language Exchange
[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXVgEnz4jh41DukPPIHI4)
Follow us: @talk.talk_speakingclub
🎤 On Fridays we go to Curtiça
🍺 On Saturdays we go to Quintal Hostel
Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨
Here’s what you can expect:
• 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe.
• 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours.
• 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world.
• 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition.
No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!
VINHO POP FESTIVAL
**VINHO POP FESTIVAL**
No Vinho Pop Festival você participa de sessões de degustação de 3 horas de duração, em que você degusta à vontade entre mais de 200 rótulos nacionais e importados. É o evento ideal para descobrir seus novos vinhos favoritos!
**Atrações musicais e culturais ficam disponíveis para curtir fora da área reservada da degustação.**
O kit degustação inclui também uma taça de cristal que é sua, e uma ecobag para guardar suas compras.
Acompanhem o @vinhopopfestival para mais novidades!
**O HOST comprou o ingresso na sessão das 15:30.**
**Valor: R$ 108,00 + Taxas (Valor com o desconto do cupom aplicado)**
**Site para compra do ingresso:**
https://www.ticket360.com.br/evento/32527/ingressos-para-vinho-pop-festival-art-sab-sessao-15h30?cp=CADEOVINHO
**Cupom de desconto:** CADEOVINHO
📍 **Endereço:** Galeria Ricardo Von Brusky: R. Estados Unidos, 336 - Jardim Paulista
🗓️ **QUANDO:** 14/03/2026 (Sábado)
⏰ **HORÁRIO:** 15:30 até 18:30
**Host: Pablo**
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!: [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Cinema Gratuito - Retrospectiva Pedro Almodóvar
Cinemateca Brasileira
Entre os dias 4 e 15 de março de 2026, a Cinemateca Brasileira, a Embaixada da Espanha no Brasil e o Instituto Cervantes apresentam a RETROSPECTIVA PEDRO ALMODÓVAR, reunindo cerca de 20 filmes do diretor espanhol que atravessam mais de quatro décadas de uma das filmografias mais marcantes do cinema contemporâneo. Sua irreverência, uso expressivo das cores, citações da cultura popular e narrativas complexas redefiniram o melodrama, criaram uma variedade de comédia e construíram personagens femininas tão singulares que cunharam o termo “almodovarianas”.
A programação é gratuita e os ingressos são distribuídos uma hora antes de cada sessão.
Programação:
14/03 às 17h30 - Filme Kika - Sala Grande Otelo
14/03 às 20h - Filme A Flor do Meu Segredo - Sala Grande Otelo
Obs.: O host estará no local por volta das 16h30.
HOST: Silvio
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
*👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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ROLLS ROCK — Morrison Rock Bar
Show da banda Rolls Rock em uma casa tradicional de rock em São Paulo, com proposta mais intensa, clima de fim de semana e pegada de bar clássico de rock’n’roll.
Tipo e estilo do local:
Rock bar / casa de shows com música ao vivo.
Links úteis:
Instagram: @morrisonrockbar_oficial
Site: site oficial do Morrison Rock Bar
Valores:
Entrada: R$ 40
Reservas:
Com reserva de mesa
Comanda:
Individual
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👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !��[NDO ou INSTAGRAM SOCIA](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Yoga no Parque Ibirapuera
Pratique Yoga com Nathalia Morgana em uma aula dinâmica, revigorante e focada em movimentos que fortalecem, alongam e tonificam o corpo.
Se você quer praticar Yoga em contato com a natureza, aumentar sua flexibilidade, resistência e energia, esta aula é para você!
Aula adaptada para todos os níveis... de iniciantes à avançados.
**Domingo às 10h**
**Valor: R$52**
**Onde nos encontrar:**
Ao passar pelo portão 6, pegue a trilha de cooper à direita. Ande alguns metros e me encontre no gramado.
**Contato: (11)95400-1715**
**Reserve já sua vaga e comece seu dia com energia!**
Groovy Events Near You
Connect with your local Groovy community
Contra dance March 21 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band and caller TBA**
Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm
NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening!
**Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner at FUGU SUSHI After Project Hail Mary!
A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details:
FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love!
MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus
RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com


















