Haitian Culture

Join us for a morning of art, conversation, and good food — followed by a guided visit to one of the most exciting exhibitions in Berlin this summer. We start with brunch together at a cosy spot nearby, where I'll give a short introduction to the exhibition and the fascinating story behind it. Then we walk to the Alte Nationalgalerie together for a curated visit. **About the exhibition:** *Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism* brings together around 100 masterworks by Monet, Degas, Cézanne and more — told through the story of Paul Cassirer, the most important art dealer of the Impressionist era in Germany. A man who single-handedly changed how Germany saw art. The exhibition runs until 27 September — but summer is the perfect time to see it. 📋 Agenda 🥐 Brunch + short lecture — context, stories, what to look for 🖼 Guided visit to Alte Nationalgalerie together 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 27.06 · 11:00 📍 Meeting Point: to be announced 24 hours before the event 💶 Participation Fee: 10 EUR 🎟 Museum entry: not included — please book your own ticket 📌 RSVP required — intimate group, spots are limited ✅ Event Info & FAQ 🕐 How long will it last? Approximately 3.5–4 hours in total 💶 Payment — How do I pay? Payment is made on the day, cash or PayPal. If your plans change, please update your status to "Not Going" so someone on the waiting list can take your spot. 🙏 ✨ The event is curated and guided by Yuliya, founder of Berlin Ladies Art Culture — a growing community of over 2,000 women passionate about art, culture, and meaningful connection. With a background bridging hospitality, real estate, and creative studies, Yuliya has lived in Ukraine, France, China, and now Berlin — and most recently completed studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. She curates experiences that blend art history, conversation, and exploration — always with the goal of making culture feel alive, shared, and inspiring.

**Narrative Identity: Culture, War, Memory, and the Search for One’s Own Life** Narrative identity means that human beings understand themselves through stories. A person does not only live from one moment to the next. They try to make sense of their life by asking: Who am I? Where do I come from? What has shaped me? What do my experiences mean? In this way, identity is not only something we have; it is also something we create and understand through a life story. This life story is never completely private. It is shaped by family, language, education, religion, culture, history, social relationships, and collective memory. People need words, symbols, traditions, and examples in order to understand themselves. A culture gives individuals the material from which they can build a meaningful narrative about their own lives. However, this process becomes difficult when cultural transmission is broken. Many societies have experienced war, colonialism, revolution, dictatorship, displacement, exile, migration, or political violence. These historical events do not only destroy cities and institutions. They can also interrupt memories, weaken traditions, divide families, and create silence between generations. As a result, people may inherit fragments of culture without fully understanding them. This problem is not limited to Europe after the World Wars. It can also be seen in many other countries and regions, such as Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Korea, Bosnia, Rwanda, and many others. Each case is different, but they all raise a similar question: How can people form a stable sense of self when the stories, values, and memories that should help them understand their lives have been damaged or divided by history? In such situations, identity can become fragmented. A person may feel caught between different narratives: family memory, national history, religion, political ideology, exile, trauma, and personal experience. Sometimes people are expected to accept an official story about who they are, while their own feelings and memories do not fit into that story. This can create alienation: the feeling that one’s own life is not fully one’s own. Narrative identity is therefore connected to the overcoming of alienation. A person begins to overcome alienation when they can understand their experiences as part of their own life story. Pain, fear, loss, migration, silence, shame, hope, and resistance are not only private emotions. They can become meaningful parts of a narrative when they are expressed, understood, and connected to a wider historical context. Art can play an important role in this process. Literature, music, film, painting, theatre, poetry, and other forms of artistic expression can give shape to experiences that are difficult to explain directly. Art can make hidden memories visible, give voice to trauma, and create a space where personal and collective history can be reinterpreted. Through art, individuals may find new ways to tell their own stories and reconnect with themselves, others, and their culture. This discussion invites a critical exploration of identity as a personal, social, cultural, and historical reality. Narrative identity is not simply about remembering the past. It is about understanding one’s life within history and finding a way to appropriate that life as one’s own. In societies shaped by war, displacement, and cultural rupture, the search for narrative identity becomes a search for meaning, and belonging. *** 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 27 Juni 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin 📱 WhatsApp: For prep materials and directions (Group Chat) [Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)

## 🌴☀️ Open-Air Indian Summer Party — 2nd Edition 🇮🇳🔥 Berlin, get ready! The **Open-Air Indian Summer Party** is back for its **second edition**, and this time we’re going **bigger, louder, and crazier**! 🎉💃🏽 Join us on **Saturday, 27th June from 12 PM** at **OEL & AEDEN Garden, Berlin** for a full-day open-air celebration filled with desi music, summer vibes, food, drinks, performances, and non-stop madness. 🌞🌴🍹 This year, we’re bringing you **3 different stages** with 3 unique sounds: 🎬 **Bollywood Stage** Your favorite Bollywood anthems, party hits, throwbacks, and desi classics. 🔥 **South Stage** High-energy South Indian bangers, mass tracks, kuthu beats, and regional party sounds. ⚡ **Bolly Techno Stage** Bollywood vocals, desi drops, electronic beats, and rave energy. Expect **dhol, live performances, non-stop music, food stalls, water guns, cocktails, dancing, and full summer festival vibes** in one of Berlin’s most exciting open-air venues. 🥁🎶🍛🔫🍸 Whether you’re coming for the music, the people, the food, the dancing, or just to experience a proper desi summer party — this is the one you don’t want to miss. 🚀 📍 **OEL & AEDEN Garden** Schleusenufer 3, 10997 Berlin 📅 **Saturday, 27th June** ⏰ **From 12 PM** 🎧 **3 Stages:** Bollywood \| South \| Bolly Techno 🌴 **Open-Air Vibes** 🥁 **Dhol & Performances** 🍹 **Cocktails & Food Stalls** 🔫 **Water Guns & Summer Madness** **Beta, tumse na ho payega… unless you pull up. 😎🔥** Note that entry is only allowed with valid tickets 👉 Online Tickets- [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-air-indian-summer-party-tickets-1989021593128?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-air-indian-summer-party-tickets-1989021593128?aff=oddtdtcreator) 👉 Join our WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3X6TzMw2kT58VftFxnit4?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3X6TzMw2kT58VftFxnit4?mode=gi_t) 👉 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/breakfreeevents_?igsh=dXpkZmZpZmxwYTBo&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/breakfreeevents_?igsh=dXpkZmZpZmxwYTBo&utm_source=qr)

**"The aesthetic is black. The focus is precision."** *Or Noir Club* presents a curated, high-profile outdoor session in Berlin. This is not a standard dance class; it is an exploration of human connection, kinetic intelligence, and *le haut style*. We gather a select circle of 20 individuals to decode the alchemy of movement under the open sky. **THE PROGRAM:** * **15:00 \| L’Entrée:** Welcome ritual & curated refreshment in the shade. * **16:00 \| La Masterclass:** Fundamentals of Salsa & Bachata (Posture, visual presence, & mind-body alignment). * **17:15 \| Le Vernissage Nocturne:** A sophisticated social session. **THE MANDATE:** * **Dress Code:** Absolute Black / Smart Casual. * **Participation:** By invitation/selection only. * **Contribution:** €20 (Includes Masterclass, welcome drink, and the private social). * **The Picnic Provision:** While we provide a curated welcome drink, this session follows a "Curated Picnic" philosophy. To ensure your personal comfort and aesthetic alignment, we invite each guest to bring their preferred glassware and those light refreshments or snacks they wish to enjoy. The *Or Noir Club* provides the ambiance, the sound, and the experience; you bring the personal touch to your table. **HOW TO JOIN:** To maintain our *numerus clausus* (limited capacity), registration is a two-step process: 1. RSVP here to register your interest. 2. **Mandatory:** Send a message to our WhatsApp Access Link to confirm your eligibility and receive the private location pin. **WhatsApp Private Access:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/HWVeJPR1c4XLN1rW7HFZRp?s=cl&p=i&ilr=0&amv=2 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/or_noir_club ***Step into the black. Master the motion.***

Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ bieten zu können. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

International Meetup for those who still like to follow the Peaceful teachings of Christ. We are free and curious humans, try to practice patience, kindness, humanity, etc, and have the freedom to read any book of the world, including the Gospels. Let's support each-other, upbuild faith, and find some like-minded friends in our community. (If you are a new believer, you are also welcome only if you have been practicing Christianity regularly for at least since last 3 years. )

🇬🇧 Finally, Japanese Language Kaiwa is back! This time we’ll meet at **Weinbergspark** **(near Rosenthaler Platz)**, so if we get a summer thunderstorm, we’ll have plenty of indoor places nearby to choose from. We start at **5:00 pm**! Feel free to bring picnic blankets, snacks, drinks, etc. New joiner? Don’t be shy and come improve your beginner Japanese skills, or keep your high-level skills in practice, by meeting new people. がんばりましょう！ Or come help a Japanese speaker with their English/German. ーーーー 🇯🇵 日本語会話会 Kaiwa! が帰ってきました！ 今回は**Rosenthaler Platz近くのWeinbergspark**で開催します。夏の雷雨になっても、近くに屋内で過ごせる場所がたくさんありますので安心です。 **17時スタートです！** ピクニックシートやお菓子、飲み物など、自由にお持ちください。 初めての方も大歓迎です。恥ずかしがらずに参加してください。初心者の方は日本語の練習に、上級者の方は日本語力の維持に、そして新しい人との出会いを楽しみましょう。がんばりましょう！ また、日本人の方で英語やドイツ語を練習したい方もぜひどうぞ。

Hi folks, we're experimenting with a different type of event, this one specifically focused on the French language. This event is designed for those who speak French (or are learning) and would enjoy a vegan brunch :) Ici le details: 🌱 Brunch vegan & francophone 🥖 ☕ À partir de 11h Rejoignez le groupe francophone pour un moment d’échange en français lors du brunch vegan du Café Morgenrot à Prenzlauer Berg. L'événement est ouvert à tous les locuteurs de français, quel que soit leur niveau. 📍 Lieu : Café Morgenrot, Kastanienallee 85 🌍 Site web : cafe-morgenrot.de Un moment idéal pour découvrir ou pratiquer le français autour d’un brunch gourmand et engagé. Venez nombreux·ses pour discuter en français dans une ambiance conviviale ! Café Morgenrot, Kastanienallee 85, 10435 Berlin-Bezirk Pankow, Deutschland Cet événement est organisé par berlin-vegan.de et aussi publié sur [Berlin Vegan Social](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-vegan-social/events/315379945/)

Salut à tous et à toutes ! **Les objectifs des rencontres "Speak French" sont :** \- parler français \!\, \- rencontrer de nouvelles personnes\. **Le principe :** \- conversation libre sur des sujets d'actualités\, culturels\, la vie de tous les jours\,… \- je vous corrige de temps en temps\, sans interrompre la conversation\. \- la conversation est fluide\. Chacun\.e intervient quand il / elle le veut\. \- groupe de 8 personnes maximum\. ☝️ATTENTION !! **Vous devez avoir au moins un niveau B2 pour participer, c'est à dire être capable d'avoir une conversation assez fluide.** Si vous faites des erreurs peu importe, l'important c'est que vous ayez suffisamment de vocabulaire pour **être capable d'exprimer vos idées sans hésiter**. **On se retrouve à l'entrée du parc Humboldthain (voir la carte).** Ensuite on s'installe ensemble sur l'herbe dans le parc. 👀 Vous cherchez à pratiquer votre français tous les jours avec des trucs intéressants à lire et écouter à propos de la culture française ? C'est pas ici, c'est gratuit 👉👀 [parlezvsfr.substack.com](https://parlezvsfr.substack.com/) À bientôt ! Clémence 🕊99

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

***A family-friendly K-Pop day out combining Korean culture, photocard trading, a picnic, and Random Play Dance in one of Berlin's most beautiful parks.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/k-pop-family-picnic-photocard-exchange](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/k-pop-family-picnic-photocard-exchange) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Step into the world of K-Pop while enjoying a relaxed day outdoors with fellow fans and families. This unique community event combines Korean culture, music, collecting, and social connection in a beautiful green setting just outside central Berlin. Whether you're a dedicated fan, a casual listener, or a parent discovering K-Pop through your children, this event offers a welcoming space for all ages (6–99) to connect, trade, dance, and enjoy a memorable summer day together. Expect a perfect combination of: • Korean culture and aesthetics • Family-friendly community atmosphere • Photocard and merchandise exchanges • Random Play Dance fun • Beautiful park landscapes • New friendships and shared interests **WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** **Korean Garden (Seoul Garden)** Discover one of the most beautiful Korean gardens in Europe. This authentic garden was gifted by the City of Seoul and features: • Traditional Korean pavilions • Elegant courtyard gates • Decorative stone landscapes • Peaceful walking paths • Authentic Korean architectural design **Gardens of the World (Gärten der Welt)** Explore one of Berlin's most impressive park complexes featuring themed gardens and beautifully landscaped green spaces. **Photocard Exchange Market** Bring your binders and duplicate cards to trade with other participants. Exchange: • Photocards • Album inclusions • Stickers • Merchandise • Collectibles **Random Play Dance** Test your K-Pop knowledge and choreography skills in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. A mix of songs from different generations of K-Pop will be played throughout the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of skill level. **Community Picnic** Relax, socialize, and enjoy lunch together on the spacious lawns surrounded by nature. **Family-Friendly Environment** Designed for all ages from children to adults, creating a welcoming and inclusive community experience. **TRIP DETAILS** **Start and End Date:** Sunday, 28 June 2026. **Meeting Location and Time:** * **Option A** – Joining from Central Berlin - Meet inside S+U Warschauer Straße Station at **10:00 AM.** * **Option B** – Joining Directly at the Event Location - Meet outside Kienberg (Gärten der Welt) U-Bahn Station at **10:45 AM.** **Note:** Exact platform location in Warschauer Straße Train Station will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants the day before the trip. **Finishing Location and Time:** * **Option A** – Returning to Central Berlin - S+U Warschauer Straße Station at approximately **5:30 PM.** * **Option B** – Finishing at the Event Location - Kienberg (Gärten der Welt) U-Bahn Station at approximately **4:30 PM.** **Walking Distance:** Approximately 5–7 km throughout the day. **Difficulty:** Very Easy **Who can Join?** Suitable for families, children, casual walkers, and K-Pop fans of all experience levels. Ages 6–99 Welcome! This event has been specifically designed as a multi-generational experience where children, parents, friends, and grandparents can all participate together. **Other things to note:** Park Entry Fee - Adults: approximately €9 Reduced ticket options may be available directly through the park. **What to Bring?** * Valid BVG AB Ticket * Picnic Blanket * Packed Lunch & Snacks * Water & Drinks * Photocard binders * Trading items and collectibles * Comfortable shoes * Sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing * Portable phone charger (recommended) * No Trading Obligations - Participants are welcome even if they do not have photocards or merchandise to exchange **What is included?** * Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration of the trip * Guided visit through the Korean Garden and surrounding park areas * Organization of the photocard exchange session * Coordination of Random Play Dance activities * Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for participants * Access to a shared Google Photos album for event photos and memories * Friendly community atmosphere and group coordination throughout the day **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **What is not included?** * BVG Transport Ticket * Entry ticket to Gardens of the World (€9 adults) * Food & Drinks * Personal Expenses **Transportation:** Participants will travel together using public transport from Berlin to Kienberg and back. Valid BVG AB Ticket Required. **Need Assistance?** For travel planning help or future multi-day trips, reach out directly: 📲 WhatsApp / SMS +49 152 2150 6123 +49 151 2486 7229 **WHAT IS THE PLAN?** **10:00 AM** * Meet at S+U Warschauer Straße Station. * Introduction and departure towards Gärten der Welt. **10:45 AM** * Arrive at Kienberg Station and meet participants joining directly. **11:00 AM** * Visit the Korean Garden (Seoul Garden). * Explore the traditional architecture, landscaped gardens, and learn about the cultural influences that continue to inspire modern Korean aesthetics. **12:15 PM** * Leisurely walk through selected sections of Gardens of the World. **1:00 PM** * Community picnic break. * Time to relax, socialize, and enjoy lunch together. **2:00 PM** * Photocard Exchange Market. * Trade photocards, album inclusions, stickers, and other collectibles with fellow participants. **3:00 PM** * Random Play Dance Session. * A fun and inclusive dance challenge featuring songs from multiple generations of K-Pop. **4:00 PM** * Free social time. * Continue trading, taking photos, exploring the gardens, or simply relaxing with the group. **4:30 PM** * Event concludes at Kienberg Station for participants finishing locally. **5:30 PM** * Arrival back at S+U Warschauer Straße Station. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. 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\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Pausify is the **biggest community and most active** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin. Impressions: Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)** Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM. Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet \- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time \- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional). **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €17,90/MONTH) [from the website](https://pausify.org/) *www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org** For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

Silent Reading Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. We'll be spread across a few tables - feel free to join whichever one you like and say hi to your fellow readers! **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.

**Welcome to Sober Berlin – Sober Dance Party, Ecstatic Movement & Soundhealing** Join our **Telegram** or **WhatsApp** group to stay updated on all artists: * Telegram: [https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy](https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy) * WhatsApp: [https://shorturl.at/YWnCr](https://shorturl.at/YWnCr) A **sober, heart-centered space** for movement, music, and genuine connection. Sober Berlin hosts **alcohol-free events** where you can dance, express yourself, and connect – fully present and substance-free. Perfect for the sober, sober-curious, in recovery, or anyone seeking mindful nightlife. ✨ **What We Offer:** * Ecstatic Dance sessions with live DJs * Cacao Ceremonies and or guided warm-ups * Safe, inclusive space – no alcohol, no drugs * Tea, snacks, and a cozy community corner No dance experience needed – just bring your body, breath, and presence. 💖 **Giving Back:** 10% of earnings go to women-centered and child-focused NGOs. 🕊️ Join **Sober Berlin** and rediscover connection – with yourself and others.

*The streets of Columbus are going French this July!* The **[Chouette Bastille Day Festival](https://www.chouetterestaurant.com/)** returns to N. High Street this summer for an afternoon of live French jazz, traditional French cuisine, and premium cocktails, wines, and craft beers from our DORA bar. Free cover, festive, and entirely French.⁠ **⁠When:** Sunday, July 12th, 12PM to 4 PM - we'll meet about 2pm. **Parking**: Metropolis Parking garage, one block west. Metropolis Parking lot, one block east. **Note**: Feel free to come by early and grab a sit down lunch at one of the great restaurants nearby, if you like. Once the fest begins, eats n drinks purchased are walkabout, round tables, or lean in high tops. *You just may find me at a barstool at Hank's ;)*

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

**This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday.** Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant. Or out on the patio.

Do **NOT** sign up to this one and sign-up at https://www.meetup.com/columbusjs/events/313386504/ ======================================= A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture. This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape. Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds. Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).