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GTUG Events Today
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4AM Basecamp Training @ Anytime Fitness
Start your weekday strong. This morning meetup is for people who want consistency, accountability, and good company while doing their own workout. No group programming, no coaching. Just show up, train, stay motivated, and support each other.
Strength, cardio, mobility, or skill work — whatever fits your goals.
**Important Note**
Participation requires an active Anytime Fitness membership for this location (or a valid multi-location pass). We cannot provide access to the gym.
**Who It’s For**
• Preparing for hikes or outdoor trips
• Building a steady morning routine
• Prefer independent workouts with community around
**Location**
Anytime Fitness
5290 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oEzp2osVFzHvGy9L7
**Schedule**
4:00 AM — Arrive, warm up
4:15–5:45 AM — Individual workouts (optional shared circuits)
5:45–6:00 AM — Cooldown and quick check-in
Stay the entire time or come for what you can. Consistency matters more than duration.
**Bring**
• Water and workout gear
• Your workout plan (optional)
**Expectations**
• Update your RSVP if your plans change
• Be on time when possible
• Respect the gym environment and other members
• Aim for steady attendance — habit is the goal
A friendly, low-pressure way to start the day strong, build discipline, and train alongside others without needing a structured class.
Evening Bike Ride at Brushy Creek Trail East
Come out for a casual evening bike ride along Brushy Creek Trail East. We roll at 6:05pm and plan to ride for about an hour. Distance is flexible depending on the group's pace. The trail is fully paved, so any type of bike works. Road bike, mountain bike, hybrid, whatever you've got. All skill levels welcome. Bring water and lights just in case we're out past sunset.
Board Game Nights at Pinballz Lake Creek
***[CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE DETAILS](https://pinballz.com/events/board-game-nights/)***
It’s time to unleash your ultimate tabletop skills in this gaming escapade! Every Thursday evening, Pinballz Lake Creek transforms our club room into a sanctuary for board game enthusiasts. Whether you’re an RPG adventurer, a strategy savant, or a card game collector, our Board Game Night is your weekly ticket to an enthralling world of tabletop fun! This evening of excitement is a BYOBG (Bring Your Own Board Games) event. Share the fun of your favorite games with fellow gamers, or bring your friends and family for a night together. This event is free to attend and open to everyone of all ages!
Enjoy delightful bites and beverages from our bar and kitchen, served right to your gaming table.
Why Board Game Nights at Pinballz Lake Creek?
* Inclusive Environment: Whether you’re a gaming guru or a newbie, our Board Game Night is designed for everyone. It’s all about fun, learning, and community.
* Perfect Social Setting: Meet fellow gamers, forge new friendships, and enjoy an evening of healthy competition and collaboration.
* Family-Friendly Fun: A great way to spend quality time with family and friends in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Immerse Yourself in the World of Tabletop Gaming. No Reservations Needed – Just Bring Your Game Face!
BXN Georgetown Networking Event
Join us for our Georgetown Networking Chapter at the Barking Armadillo Brewing. Connect with like-minded professionals, spark new business opportunities, and experience the power of our interactive, referral-focused networking environment. We also contribute to local charities, making our networking experience not only beneficial for your business but also for the community. Don't miss out—come network with us!
**Agenda:**
\- Open Networking and Lunch Order
\- Announcements and Updates
\- Introductions
\- Networking Activity or Spotlight Speaker
\- Open Networking
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
BXN Leadership Team
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8am Pickleball - Start the Day Strong 💪
Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓
\*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\*
We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!)
If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)!
If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition.
If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count!
Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more!
**⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**
GTUG Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
[Pflugerville] karaoke @ Pixel Palace
Pixel Palace is either an old-school video game arcade with a kitchen or a neighborhood bar that happens to serve burgers, classic [sandwiches](https://pixelpalacearcade.com/food-1), and every variation of fried bacon, cheese, chicken, peppers, pickles, and/or potatoes you can imagine, plus some you didn't think of, like *sinigang* wings.
Test your skills at Centipede, DigDug, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man, Q\*bert, and many other [games](https://pixelpalacearcade.com/games). The machines take tokens that cost 25 *cents(!)* each.
The first Thursday of each month, they host a karaoke night. It's usually set up toward the back of the bar, by the Skee-Ball machines.
Come sing, listen, and/or tap your toes.
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Use the monthly [calendar](https://www.meetup.com/i-love-austin-but-i-need-some-f-g-friends/events/calendar/) to see upcoming events at a glance.
GTUG Events Near You
Connect with your local GTUG community
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!










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