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REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Thursday English social club!
**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Thursday English social club!**
*Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!*
As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way!
Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time.
**THURSDAY – 4th of June** | **19:30 – 22:00**
**21PM — Kitchen, Coffee & Bar** | Petre Melikishvili Street, 21
[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FyYMbUZPvmgx5fU6?g_st=ic) | [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/113571966544)
*No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!*
**Participation fee**
20 Lari
*5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!*
Membership cards in store:
• 8 meetings – 140 Lari
• 12 meetings – 200 Lari
• 16 meetings – 240 Lari
Each card is valid for 6 months
⏳ **Timing**
19:30 – chatting in small groups
19:45ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations
21:15 – short break & time to pay
21:30 – conversational games or free chat
22:00 – finish
22:♾️ – afterparty with survivors
A comfortalbe level of English: B1+
Your host – Keke
get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/kekeshelia)
[Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
Language Exchange
Whether you're looking to practice your **Georgian**, polish your **English**, or dive into any other language, **La Mano** provides the perfect laid-back atmosphere to bridge the gap between cultures. No formal lessons here—just good vibes and great people.
### Event Details
* **When:** Every Thursday
* **Time:** 10:00 PM
* **Where:** La Mano, [G. Kikodze Street #5](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/%3Fapi%3D1%26query%3DG.%2BKikodze%2Bstreet%2B5%2BTbilisi)
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### Why Join Us?
* **Diverse Community:** Meet locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world.
* **Casual Setting:** Swap the classroom for a cozy bar environment. Grab a drink, find a table, and start talking.
* **All Levels Welcome:** From absolute beginners to native speakers—everyone has something to share.
> **Pro Tip:** Don't be shy! Most people come alone and leave with a dozen new friends. Just look for the signs or ask the staff where the exchange is happening.
Join our community here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H5R3mXk3qw7SnS1F7
Weekly Open Mic Night at Crossroads Bar
Weekly open mic night at Crossroads Bar!
Join us every Thursday at 8:00 PM for an open mic style jam session where expats and locals come together to make music and have fun!
Whether you're a seasoned musician or just love watching live music, you're more than welcome to join us.
Time: Every Thursday, 8:00 PM
Location: Crossroads Bar
What to expect:
\- A welcoming atmosphere for both performers and listeners
\- Mix of musical styles and impromptu collaborations
\- Great opportunity to meet fellow expats and music enthusiasts
\- Friendly environment for all skill levels
Bring along:
\- Your instrument \(if you play one\)
\- Your voice \(if you like to sing\)
\- Your good vibes \(if you just want to enjoy the music\!\)
No musical experience? No problem! Come enjoy the atmosphere, meet new people, and be part of our growing community.
Free entry!
GTUG Events This Week
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Socializing with Internationals in Tbilisi #146 (Free)
Hello, People of the World!
We’ve decided to host a weekly event in Tbilisi for internationals, expats, nomads, travelers, and Georgians who love to connect through languages and cultures. This is a welcoming space where everyone contributes something personal—language skills, stories, or just good vibes—for the benefit of the group.
Whether you're here short-term or long-term, come meet new people in a fun, relaxed environment. We’ll share travel tales, language tips, and laughter over drinks, board games, or casual conversations.
The concept is simple but powerful: connect, exchange, and enjoy. You’ll be surprised how much we all have in common—starting with funny stories from life in Tbilisi!
Join us, bring your voice, and be part of this growing international community.
We look forward to seeing you!
📅 Date: Every Saturday
📍 Location: G. Kikodze 5
⏰ Time: from 10 pm until 2 am
🎟️ Entry: Free (Buy drinks in the bar)
Cafe La Mano
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q1cAkaiJYnnKBVej9
Join Expats group here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC)
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Friday Social Club: Connect, Converse, and Groove
We’re opening the doors for a night dedicated to making real connections in the heart of Tbilisi. Whether you’re a local regular or new to the city, our social tables are open.
**Expect:**
**A Safe Space:** As a female-owned bar, we take pride in creating an environment that is comfortable, secure, and respectful for all our guests—perfect for solo travelers and groups alike.
Whether you’re looking to exchange travel stories over a glass of fine Georgian wine, discover a new favorite local craft beer, or enjoy one of our signature cocktails, you’ll find a welcoming space to land
*No guest list, no pretension—just the La Mano family doing what we do best*
**Location:** La Mano Bar . G. Kikodze 5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/q1cAkaiJYnnKBVej9
**Date:** Every Friday
**Time:** 10:00 PM – 2 AM
La Mano 3rd Anniversary
Can you believe it’s been 3 whole years since we first poured a drink, turned up the music, and started making memories with all of you? 🥂✨
To celebrate this massive milestone, we’re throwing the ultimate **3rd Anniversary Party**, and you’re officially invited to the main event. We’ve got a massive night lined up with killer beats, exclusive anniversary cocktails, and the absolute best vibes in town.
* **When:** Friday, June 5th
* **Time:** Doors open at 10:00 PM
* **Where:** G. Kikodze 5 https://share.google/XHi3Yv2zZYqpfR9bb
Whether you’ve been with us since Day 1 or just joined the La Mano family, come raise a glass with us. Let’s make this a night to remember (or completely forget, depending on how many shots you take 😉).
REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Saturday English social club at Coffee Lair
**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Saturday English social club**
*Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!*
As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way!
Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time.
**SATURDAY – 6th of June** | **14:00 – 16:30**
**Coffee Lair the coffee shop** | 14 Giorgi Chitaia st.
[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6eX32Gi5p4LTcZm8?g_st=ic) | [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/116279744418)
*No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!*
**Participation fee**
20 Lari
*5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!*
Membership cards in store:
• 8 meetings – 140 Lari
• 12 meetings – 200 Lari
• 16 meetings – 240 Lari
Each card is valid for 6 months
⏳ **Timing**
14:00 – chatting in small groups
14:15-ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations
15:45 – short break & time to pay
16:00 – conversational games or free chat
16:30 – finish
16:3♾️ – afterparty with survivors
A comfortalbe level of English: B1+
Your host – Serge
get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/sergbalm)
[Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
Weekly Tbilisi Expat Meetup - Foreigners & Friends in Tbilisi
Looking to make new expat (or local) friends in Tbilisi? Join us for our weekly Friday meetup at the Crossroads bar.
Whether you're an expat living in Tbilisi, or a local looking to make foreigner friends, you're welcome to join the event! You get to:
✅Meet new people from all around the world
✅Improve your English skills
✅Network with people with all sorts of backgrounds skills, or stories
✅Enjoy signature cocktails at the #1 expat bar in Tbilisi
✅Free attendance (just buy a drink)
🕒Time: 9 PM
📅Date: Every Friday
📍Place: Crossroads Bar
REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Sunday English social club
**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Sunday English social club at Sative Space**
We have Sunday meetings at a special place at Sative Space!
They’ve got:
– a cafe, coworking, and gym
– PlayStations
– pets entry
*So join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!*
As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way!
Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time.
**SUNDAY – 7th of June** | **18:00 – 20:30**
**Sative Space** | 49b Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue
‼️*There’s another building with the same address. It’s a swimming pool club. Sative Space is on the opposite side!*
[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMZxEbdGstBZgBhs6?g_st=ic) | [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/sative_space/179495844640)
*No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!*
**Participation fee**
20 Lari
*5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!*
Membership cards in store:
• 8 meetings – 140 Lari
• 12 meetings – 200 Lari
• 16 meetings – 240 Lari
Each card is valid for 6 months
⏳ **Timing**
18:00 – chatting in small groups
18:15ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations
19:45 – short break & time to pay
20:00 – conversational games or free chat
20:30 – finish
A comfortalbe level of English: B1+
Your host – Keke
get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/kekeshelia)
[Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
AI & Tech Business Dinner
Welcome to an international AI & Tech Business community in Tbilisi!
On Friday, we’re getting together for a free AI Tech Business Community Dinner. Just to connect, talk, share ideas, and get to know each other in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Language: **English**
**No pitches. No stage. No sales.**
Just good food, good people, and real conversations about tech, products, startups, AI, business, and life in between.
If you’re building something, working in tech, curious about AI, or simply want to meet like-minded people in Tbilisi, you’re very welcome to join.
Let’s finally put faces to names
***Location will be shared after registration.***
**To confirm attendance, contact me** on Telegram (@ang_d) or WhatsApp (+380950990829)
GTUG Events Near You
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CORGSCON
Come join CORGSCON the Columbus, Ohio retro gaming expo at the Bricker Building – Ohio Expo Center June 6th-7th
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Saturday After Party: 6PM – 10PM
Sunday: 11am-4pm
PLEASE NOTE:
RSVP for this event does NOT give you access to the event. Please buy tickets for the event on the website here or onsite at the event:
[https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/](https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/)
We'll have COGG game developers there showcasing their games alongside the [GDEX game expo](https://www.thegdex.com/) also happening later this year.
Find out more here:
[https://www.corgscon.com/](https://www.corgscon.com/)
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Azure CBUS June
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**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
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!
















