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Dubai FREEHAND Art
Dubai FREEHAND Art
🎨 FREEHAND Creative Words Game Join us for a relaxed and fun creative session where imagination, collaboration, and artistic expression come together. FREEHAND is a creative community organized by Canvasians Events and Conferences, bringing together artists, designers, photographers, creative professionals, students, and anyone interested in art and creativity. During this session, we play the FREEHAND Creative Words Game. A theme or "world" is selected first, then random word cards are drawn from a prepared deck. Each participant interprets the word in their own way and creates a drawing inspired by the selected theme. In the collaborative version of the game, participants work on shared artworks. After 10 minutes, each drawing is passed to another participant, who receives a new word and continues developing the artwork. The process continues until multiple artists have contributed to the same piece. In the individual version, several random words are selected, and each participant creates a complete artwork inspired by those words and the chosen theme. There is no right or wrong interpretation. The goal is to explore creativity, discover new ideas, and enjoy the artistic process in a friendly and supportive environment. ✅ Free participation ✅ Paper, colors, and materials provided free of charge ✅ Open to all skill levels ✅ Feel free to invite friends and family ✅ No pressure, no competition, just creativity Participants are welcome to order food, coffee, or drinks from the café according to their preference. Orders are paid individually by each participant. The venue generously hosts our gathering without charging us, and FREEHAND does not charge any attendance fee for this activity. Come draw, collaborate, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of creativity. Join us for our next **Dubai** **Freehands art** meetup! - Free 🖌️☕ 📍 **Location:** Le Pain Quotidien, Dubai Marina Mall ⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Unwind, sketch, and let your creativity flow in a cozy, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to doodle, this is the perfect space to express yourself, meet like-minded creatives, and enjoy great conversations over coffee. Bring your sketchbook, enjoy a warm drink, and let your imagination take over! No experience needed—just your passion for creativity! **📩 RSVP Now!** Let us know you're coming, WhatsApp: +971554413995, so we can save you a seat. Can't wait to see you there! 🎨✨ Check our previous gatherings photos: https://www.meetup.com/freehand/photos/35584362/ #FreehandImagination #ArtMeetup #DubaiArtists #SketchAndSip
All level, Beginners till Advance Saturday afternoon Offroad Desert Drive
All level, Beginners till Advance Saturday afternoon Offroad Desert Drive
Join Dubai Offroaders for an unforgettable weekend of camping, off-roading, and Jeep adventure in the Dubai desert! This event is perfect for off-road enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced drivers. Get ready to explore the stunning desert landscape, tackle challenging terrains, and have fun with like-minded adventurers. Experience the thrill of driving your 4x4 through the sandy dunes, enjoy a BBQ under the starlit sky, and connect with fellow expats in Dubai who share your passion for off-road activities. Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or a newbie looking to learn, this weekend trip promises an exciting blend of off-road driving, camping under the stars, and making unforgettable memories in the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this ultimate Dubai Offroaders experience!
Bachata Beginners - L1
Bachata Beginners - L1
Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful lines with easy-to-follow steps. Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become one of the most popular dance styles worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions. AED 89 /1 class AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package) Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery! Book your spot NOW! https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/DcCwA For enquiries Call/Text 058 538 7446
All level, Beginners till Advance Offroad Desert Drive training Trip
All level, Beginners till Advance Offroad Desert Drive training Trip
PLEASE REGISTER HERE, TO JOIN THIS EVENT, https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/ Checklist: a) Fully functional 4x4 vehicle with full tank of fuel. b) Air compressor in working condition. c) Recovery rope / strap. d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies. e) Refreshments for you and your passengers (if you have them). f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle. Etiquette: 1) Registering and not coming along may stop others from joining and is easily avoidable - so please be courteous and withdraw if you can't make it. 2) Be punctual. 3) Avoid bringing along unregistered participants without prior permission. Thank you for taking the time to read this and prepare properly - see you on the sand!
Saturday advanced+ badminton @ Al quoz (Baseline sports academy) 7-9pm
Saturday advanced+ badminton @ Al quoz (Baseline sports academy) 7-9pm
**Note: This is an invite-only session.** **👋 Are you an advanced player?** Kindly add your name to the waitlist, and [click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) to confirm your slot. 📍 **Venue:** Baseline Sports Academy, Al Quoz *[(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvyZpc9AFR4pDZNCA)*. We play **advanced** badminton here every Saturday, 7-9 PM. **📝 Key Info** This session is open for intermediate and advanced players of all nationalities, genders and races. *Cost per session: 45 AED* *Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours* *Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket* *Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis* *Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play* **Late Backout & No-Show Policy** **We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy: ***RSVP Policy: **Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups. ** *Late Backouts: **Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found. *** No-Shows: **If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session. ** *Respect for the Organisers: **Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players. *** Waitlist Responsibility: **If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up. ** *First-Come, First-Serve Basis: **We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this. **Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Join Our Weekend Volleyball Sessions for Beginners/Intermediate Players!
Join Our Weekend Volleyball Sessions for Beginners/Intermediate Players!
Get ready to improve your game and start your day with a burst of energy and positivity! Join our volleyball sessions for intermediate and advanced players on weekday mornings from Monday to Thursday at Kite Beach. Enjoy the sea breeze and outdoor environment, which is much more pleasant than being in the city during summer. Volleyball helps you burn calories, strengthen muscles, and boost your mood. Our sessions are led by an experienced coach, UAE Champion in indoor volleyball and winner of all three UAE Beach Tour events in the 2023-2024 season. You’ll see incredible improvements in your skill level while having fun. **Details:** * **Location:** Kite Beach * **Time:** Weekday mornings, Monday to Thursday * **Levels:** Intermediate and Advanced * **Info:** [wa.me/971504872545](https://wa.me/971504872545) Start your day right with an energizing volleyball session and improve your game while enjoying the beautiful beach atmosphere!
DSW Saturday Badminton Night @ 8-10 PM, Dubai Sports world
DSW Saturday Badminton Night @ 8-10 PM, Dubai Sports world
🏸 Badminton Active Play. Stay Active. Meet New Players. Join one of the most active badminton communities in Dubai & Sharjah since 2015 with 3000+ games conducted where players come together for well-organized, high-energy games focused on fitness, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, you’ll always find the right level and the right match. 📍 Our Locations We host daily sessions at top venues: Dubai Sports World - 4 Days a Week Baseline Sports – Al Quoz, Dubai - All Days Baseline Sports – DIP (Dubai Investment Park / Jebel Ali) -4 Days a week Cleopatra Sports – Al Quoz, Dubai - 4 Days a week Xtra Sports – Sharjah- 3 Days a week 👥 Who Can Join? We welcome all players and ensure balanced games: 🔰 Beginners – Coaching & learning support 🔄 Intermediate – Regular rallies & fun games 🔥 Advanced – Fast, competitive matches 💰 Session Info 💵 Fee: AED 45–50 (varies by location) 🏸 Premium feather shuttlecocks included 🎾 Racket rental available (limited) 📲 How to Join WhatsApp: Rensin +971 50 149 7147 Meetup: Search “Badminton Active” & RSVP ⚠️ Booking & Attendance Policy We maintain strict rules to keep sessions fair and well-organized: ❗ No Show: Full session fee applies if you do not attend after confirming your slot. ⏰ Cancellation Policy: Evening Games: Cancel 12 hours before Morning Games: Cancel 18 hours before ❗ Late cancellations will be treated as No Show and charged in full. 🚫 If you join within 12 hours of the game, cancellation is not allowed. 🔄 Waiting List Policy If slots are full, you may join the Waiting List If you are not planning to play, please remove yourself to give others a chance Waiting players can be moved to the Going List at any time ❗ Important: If you are on the waiting list, it is your responsibility to check your status regularly ❗ Once moved to the Going List, all policies apply If you do not attend, full payment is mandatory 🌟 Why Join Badminton Active? ✔ Professional & organised sessions ✔ Friendly and active community ✔ Multiple locations across Dubai & Sharjah ✔ Suitable for all skill levels ✔ Consistent games every week 🏸 Play. Improve. Compete. Connect. Organizer: Rensin 📲 WhatsApp: +971 50 149 7147 https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1wY4MikwjV3ppcAlBQ7bv?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1

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Basketball- All levels welcome-friendly
Basketball- All levels welcome-friendly
Casual basketball for all level players to join. Whatsapp +971585129190 to join our community of players. NOTE- confirmation of slot has to be given on whatsapp only. Cost is 30 AED per person
From AI IDEA to Working App
From AI IDEA to Working App
Join us for an interactive workshop on \*From AI Idea to Working App: The Real Challenges of Building AI Applications\*. In this session, participants will understand how to move from a simple AI idea to a practical application concept. We will explore how to define the right problem, design the app workflow, understand the basic coding components, choose the right tools, avoid common mistakes, and prepare an idea for building, testing, and launching. This session is beginner-friendly and suitable for students, professionals, and aspiring AI builders who want to move beyond using AI tools and start thinking like AI application developers.
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Dubai 🇦🇪
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Dubai 🇦🇪
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** **Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎** **Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.** **The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌** **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** **Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the** [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c)**, along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.** **General Meeting Agenda** **Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:** * **3:30-3:45- People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.** * **3:45-3:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.** * **3:55-5:20 - Participants share their general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.** * **5:20-5:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions, organizer then concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.** * **5:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.** **🧧PRICING?** **Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just request that that you buy a beverage or food item as our venue requires it to give us a private room.** **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** **“I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam** **🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel** **🤓 FAQ** * **What will we talk about? What's the topic?** **The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our** [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c)**.** * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** **No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.** * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** **The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.** * **Is it mostly men that attend?** **Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.** * **Can I come alone?** **Of course you can, we encourage it :)** * **Can I be late?** **Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.** * **Where do you meet?** **The location is posted in Meetup and our** [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) **group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our** [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)**.** **🤝POLICY** **To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.** **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Making Philosophy Available To All ✨** **Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Qatar, KSA, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️** ****************\*****\*****\***************** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**
Paint & Tell
Paint & Tell
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection and conversation at Paint & Tell. This is not a traditional art class. There are no rules, no pressure and no need for artistic experience. Paint & Tell is a space to slow down, switch off from the demands of everyday life and express yourself through colour, creativity and meaningful conversation. What to expect: 🎨 A canvas and all painting materials provided ☕ A complimentary drink 💬 Reflection prompts and conversation starters 🤝 The opportunity to meet like-minded people 🌿 A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere ✨ Time to create, reflect and connect Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll leave with your own unique piece of artwork and hopefully a few new connections too. 📍 Roasters Speciality, Dubai Hills 📅 Sunday 21st June 🕛 12:00 PM 💰 95 AED (includes a drink) Limited spaces available. 📱 WhatsApp: +44 7872 314773 📸 Instagram: @paint_and_tell
Saturday DIP Badminton Session Baseline Sports DIP  7-9PM
Saturday DIP Badminton Session Baseline Sports DIP 7-9PM
**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot.** Badminton Active group plying every Saturday 7-9 PM baseline sports DIP Jabal Ali Cost will be AED 45 /- Per person including court rent with premium feather shuttle New plyers confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971501497147) No cancellations are allowed within 24 hours of the scheduled game time and full payment is required regardless of the reason for cancellation. Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CqGaIb53w6f6q5PUTd166y
Saturday Badminton @ 7-9 pm Xtra sports Sharjah🏸🌟
Saturday Badminton @ 7-9 pm Xtra sports Sharjah🏸🌟
Join us for an exciting Doubles Badminton Fun Night at **Xtra Sports Sharjah.** Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is perfect for everyone looking to have a great time on the court. Meet fellow badminton enthusiasts, improve your skills, and enjoy some friendly competition in a social and welcoming environment. **Plying every saturday at 7-9 pm Xtra sports academy Sharjah.** **Cost will be AED 40/- Per person including court rent , premium feather shuttle and average 8 games will get every plyers.** **New plyers must confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971 501497147)** **Note: No cancellation on game day and full payment is applicable if any cancellation on game day** **Join WhatsApp Group ; [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUlBTloYtkrGVLb2ljK1ZV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUlBTloYtkrGVLb2ljK1ZV)** This event is ideal for those who enjoy social sports, staying active, and connecting with like-minded individuals. Whether you are a singles or doubles player, come and experience a fun-filled evening of healthy living through exercise and sports. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with new friends, network, and have a blast playing indoor badminton. Let's make this a memorable night of sports, recreation, and social bonding!
Unfiltered Nights: Real People. Real Vibes.
Unfiltered Nights: Real People. Real Vibes.
Ready for an evening where new faces, soulful beats, and big energy come together in one unforgettable vibe? 🌃 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** Join us for the next edition of our social — a curated night to meet new people, spark real conversations, and enjoy the magic of connection. 💫 **​🌟 What to expect:** * ​Elegant lounge vibes with stunning views * ​Bold conversations, unexpected laughs, and surprising connections 💬 * ​Delicious drinks + an atmosphere made for authentic encounters 🍸 * ​A live DJ performance setting the mood with soulful melodies + feel-good beats 🎶 This isn’t just another night out. It’s a curated social experience designed for people who want more than small talk. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** No apps. No pressure. Just a room full of amazing people who appreciate fun, spontaneity, and great vibes 🔥 **👀 The Experience:** * No apps. No pressure. Just good vibes ✨ * Come alone, leave with friends 👋 * Laughter, toasts & stories that last 🍷 * The perfect mix of music, drinks & energy 🎶 * More than a social — it’s an experience 💫 This isn’t just a night out! It’s an elevated experience where the city lights are your stage and every connection feels limitless. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)** 👋 So if you’re tired of ordinary nights out, come and see what happens when real connection meets party atmosphere. Join us for an evening where new faces, soulful beats, and big energy come together in one unforgettable vibe 🌃 **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Social 😊

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Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-5/.
Annual Columbus ACE Summer Picnic
Annual Columbus ACE Summer Picnic
Get ready for a Picnic, this is our social and member appreciation event for the year! Feel free to bring family, but be sure to reach out with the number of attendees, so we can provide food for everyone. There will of course be food, music, games and fun! Event is held rain or shine, we have a covered shelter house reserved for the event. Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-annual-columbus-ace-summer-picnic/.
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD
NSCoder Night
NSCoder Night
We've moved to guild.host Look for us there. https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-nscoders-tcbrk5
COhPy Monthly Meeting
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: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. 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
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!