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言葉の架け橋 : Toronto X Japan    #2
言葉の架け橋 : Toronto X Japan #2
~Notice to all participants ~全参加者へのお知らせ *****Event seating guidelines / rules for Native Japanese speakers, and non-native Japanese speakers are entirely different ***** イベントの座席に関するガイドライン/ルールは、日本語ネイティブスピーカーと非ネイティブスピーカーで全く異なります **** This is an entirely free event for everyone! **** これは、全員にとって完全に無料のイベントです! *** Everyone will be in a waitlist and gradually moved into the going list to balance Venue seating availability and ratio of native/non native Japanese speakers *** 全員がウェイトリストに入り、会場の座席の空き状況やネイティブ/非ネイティブの日本語話者の比率を調整するために、徐々に参加リストへ移行されます. **Please carefully read the lengthy event description below and fill out the questionnaire to participate. ** 以下の長いイベントの説明を注意深く読んで、参加するためのアンケートに記入してください ———————————————————————— ~Event guideline for Native Japanese speakers 日本語ネイティブスピーカーの皆さん、こんにちは! このイベントでは、参加するエリアやテーブルを選ぶことで、使用したい言語を選択できます。合計2回のテーブル移動があります。最初は45分で1回目、2回目は90分で行われます。イベントの合計時間は2時間15分です(45分で移動、90分で再度移動、2時間15分で終了) 座席配置のテンプレートは以下の通りです(3つの座席) A:日本語重視。このテーブルではほぼ完全に日本語でコミュニケーションを取ります。言語比率の目安は日本語80%/英語20%(日本語が非常に堪能な学習者とコミュニケーションします) B:ミックス交流。このテーブルでは英語を練習しつつ、日本語でもコミュニケーションを取ります。言語比率の目安は日本語50%/英語50%(中級/初級の日本語学習者とコミュニケーションします) C:英語重視。英語を練習しましょう!言語比率の目安は英語90%/日本語10%(英語話者との気軽な交流や文化交流) 注意:すべてのエリアに座る義務はありません!どのエリアやテーブルに参加するか、どのように時間を過ごすかは完全にあなたの選択です。ただし、テーブルを変えて新しい友達に出会うことをお勧めします *テーブルのサイズは、その時の状況や会場の収容人数によって変動します. イベントの質を皆さんのために保つため、特別な状況では主催者が別のテーブルへ移動をお願いする場合があります。可能な限り、男性が先にお願いされることになります **暴力、ストーカー行為、ハラスメント、いじめは一切許容されません。違反者には警告が与えられ、重大度によってはグループから即時(永久に)排除される場合があります。極端な状況下では、法執行機関に連絡する義務が発生し、法の最大限の範囲で対処します ~Non native Japanese guideline Hello all non native Japanese speakers. In this event , we ask that you seat yourselves at your Japanese language PROFICIENCY level. There will be NO seating ROTATIONS for non-native Japanese once the event begins. You will remain at the same table for the entirety of the event. Only Japanese native speakers will be OPTED to change area / tables at 45m into the event and also at 90m, in which they can participate at whichever table they desire. Total event duration 2H 15m. ~Seating arrangement template is as follows A: Nihongo focus. Practice your Japanese! Only sit at this table if you have high language competency and able to almost fully communicate in Japanese. (Language Ratio approximation. Japanese %80 / English %20 B. Mixed social. Communicate in both English and Japanese. Language ratio approximation. Japanese %50 / English %50 Only sit at this table if you can somewhat socialize in Japanese (at the very least you must have decent Japanese listening skills and/or understand when spoken to in Japanese) C. English Social. Anyone and everyone is welcome to sit at this table. Just chill, culture exchange and facilitate English learning for our Japanese friends. Language ratio approximation. English %90 / Japanese %10 ATTENTION: This seating arrangement template is formed to show gratitude to our friends from Japan, and respect how they would like to use their time, so they can maximize their energy and efforts in whichever they desire to do. *Table sizes will range and vary on what’s available at the moment and by the venue occupancy. To sustain the quality of the event for everyone, event hosts may switch tables and/or place you at another table under special circumstances to help balance and supplement other tables that need more participants. **** No acts of violence, stalking, harassment and bullying will be tolerated. Violators will be given a warning, and depending on severity may be swiftly removed (permanent) from the group. Under extreme circumstances, there could be obligations to reach out to law enforcement in which we will pursue to the fullest extent of the law.
Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 6
Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 6
🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 6!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an award-winning tango and ballet production, one of the festival's most promising new Canadian musicals, and an interactive improvised murder mystery where the audience secretly chooses the killer. We'll begin and end the day at Tarragon Theatre, with a stop at Theatre Passe Muraille in between. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***2:30 p.m.*** **[Tango After Midnight](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/tango-after-midnight)** *Dance* * Presented by PointeTango, a 15-time Fringe Award-winning company and winner of both the Toronto Fringe Patrons' Pick Award and the B Street Collaborative Dance Award, making it one of the most decorated productions in the festival. * Features 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, who combine Argentine tango and classical ballet in a visually stunning and highly original performance. * Blends world-class dance, cinematic projections filmed in Buenos Aires, and innovative design elements, offering one of the most artistically ambitious and distinctive experiences in this year's Fringe. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/mVFyQ2sgacM)** * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750792,-79.4130606,17.03z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 3:25 p.m. ***5:15 p.m.*** **[Grey Spaces](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/grey-spaces)** *Musical* * One of the most highly regarded new musicals in the festival, having been selected as the First Runner-Up for the 2026 Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, a juried competition that recognizes promising new Canadian musicals. * Features an original contemporary pop score and an ambitious story that explores perfectionism, mortality and the pressure to succeed, giving it more thematic depth than the average Fringe musical. * New Canadian musicals are one of my favourite Fringe discoveries, and Grey Spaces stands out for its strong creative team, live musicians and emotionally resonant premise. * Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 90 mins * Ends: 6:45 p.m. ***8 p.m.*** **[You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/you-choose-improvised-murder-mystery)** *Comedy* * From the creators of the Best of Fringe-winning hit *Entrances and Exits* and the acclaimed *Murder at the Winterhouse*, this new improvised whodunit puts the audience in control. * A talented cast of Toronto improvisers creates a completely new murder mystery at every performance, with the audience secretly choosing the murderer while the performers remain in the dark. * Combining interactive theatre, improv comedy, and classic mystery elements, every show unfolds differently as the cast must build the story and solve the crime in real time. * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont Station – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 9 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.
Drumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
Drumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
**NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **About Drum & Soul** Drum & Soul is a participatory community space that combines drumming, singing, reflection and conversation in one shared experience. Through rhythms from different cultures, collective music making and meaningful discussion around a focused theme, we practise qualities that strengthen both the individual and the community. This is more than a drumming circle. It is a space where people can grow in expression, presence, listening, and contribution, while learning how these same qualities can be carried into everyday life and relationships. --- ... **Why come** Come if you want to grow your expressive capacity, feel more at ease participating with others, and be part of a growing space that celebrates the human in us. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background or musical experience. If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural. Many people arrive unsure and leave feeling surprisingly at home. --- ... **How it works** --- We begin with a short breathing and centring exercise, followed by simple rhythm demonstration and call and response drumming. We then move into smaller group discussion around a shared theme. From there we shift into collective jamming and improvisation, and end with a potluck meal and informal connection. --- ... **Typical meeting flow** 1. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min 2. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min 3. 🪘 Call & Respond **Drumming & demo** – 20 min 4. 💬 Facilitated **Discussion** on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min 5. 🕺🏽 Open **Jamming** with multiple instruments – 30 min 6. 🦋 Potluck **dinner** & social time afterwards – 60 min *This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.* --- ... **Logistics & what to bring** Our next Drum & Soul gathering will be held outdoors in the park. If the weather turns rainy, we will move the gathering to our usual indoor location (you'll be notified in the comment section of any changes). Since outdoor seating is limited, please bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket if you can. Drums are available on a first come, first served basis, and we will also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument. We end the evening with a shared **potluck meal**, an extension of the circle where conversation and connection continue. Since the event is free, we warmly ask everyone to bring a small item to share if they are able. Simple finger foods and easy to serve savoury items are especially helpful, such as fruit, veggies and dip, wraps, sandwiches, hummus and pita, samosas, spring rolls, crackers and cheese, or other meal friendly bites. Sweet items are welcome too, but meal friendly contributions are especially appreciated. --- ... **Cost & contributions** --- This is a free event. If you are unable to bring food, you are welcome to make an optional contribution toward refreshments and materials by e-transfer to **hooshmandnyc@gmail.com** --- ... **Helpful notes** --- No prep needed. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link at the venue) for quick notices. --- ... **Life Between Gatherings** Drum & Soul does not begin and end with the monthly session. For those who want to continue beyond the gatherings and go deeper, we also have: • **Advanced sessions** for those who want to go further in drumming technique and explore the discussion themes more deeply in a smaller group • **Home or café meetups** for simple in-person connection, where a few participants can continue the conversation more personally and naturally • **Ongoing contact** so the spirit of the gathering can carry into everyday life through our own reflection, friendship and mutual encouragement Over time, these smaller spaces help strengthen connection, shared learning, and community life between sessions. Ask us about these features for more detail. --- ... **Why this matters** Our world is like a sick body, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our special mission here is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaningful growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community. *This ad is also posted in other groups* 📷 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artsoultoronto/) 🎥 [A glimpse from one of our sessions](https://youtu.be/ejfeV1PF-0k)
Badminton Enthusiast
Badminton Enthusiast
Board Games and Social
Board Games and Social
9AM Sunday  Morning Badminton @ CA Badminton
9AM Sunday Morning Badminton @ CA Badminton
Cost: $16 per person (includes feather birdies). Plastic birdies are available upon request. Payment: Cash is preferred and should be made before playing. E-Transfer (EMT) or debit card payments are accepted (plus applicable taxes). Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 1370 Birchmount Rd, Unit #6 (Closest intersection: Birchmount Rd & Lawrence Ave) Requirements: Racquets: Bring your own racquet. Rentals are available at the club if needed. Shoes: Please bring indoor gym shoes and change into them at the club before entering the courts. Winter Reminder: Ensure you change into court shoes before stepping onto the courts during the winter months. Rules and Guidelines: No outside food is allowed. This meetup is open to players of all skill levels (beginner to advanced). The primary purpose is to play friendly doubles games. This event is not intended for singles matches or formal training sessions. Attendance is capped based on court availability. Waitlisted participants may be moved to the confirmed list as space allows, with priority given to regular attendees and those with reliable RSVP history. No Drop-ins: Only individuals on the confirmed “Going” list are allowed to attend. Unregistered participants will be asked to leave. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a no-show. Repeated no-shows may lead to removal from future “Going” lists.
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes 4 Adults!
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes 4 Adults!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

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Social Salsa/Bachata/Merengue/Kizomba/ChaCha
Social Salsa/Bachata/Merengue/Kizomba/ChaCha
7.30pm-10.30pm Social Dance Usually more than 50 people join us for a fun Salsa/Bachata night. The best way to end the weekend! You don't need to have a partner or be an experienced dancer. We provide two classes for beginner level and intermediate level. ◾When You Arrive ◾ - Sanitize your hands before entering the dance studio & in between dances, please - Do not come to dance if you show any symptoms of cold/flu ◾ Drop in : $15 ◾ * Every Sunday * 📍39 Glen Cameron Road, unit #1 Thornhill, Ontario From: 7.30 - 10.30 pm Cover fee: $15 at the door We will also be hosting two free salsa lessons and a bachata lesson: (it's included) *6.30pm-7.30pm Bachata L1 by Estephan [small room] *6.30pm-7.30pm Salsa by David [large dance studio] *7.30pm-10.30pm Sunday Social Dancing [large dance studio] * Music: Mostly Salsa & Bachata, some Merengue and a few Cha Cha and Kizomba. Come out and enjoy the night away! * Usually, more than 50 people are attending this social, and people switch partners, so you don't need to bring a partner. 647-504-9876
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, English, and French Classes 4 Adults!!
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, English, and French Classes 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (for Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, French, and English Classes 4 Adults!!
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, French, and English Classes 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*\* These Spanish, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and French classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes4 Adults!!
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Beach Volleyball All level Learn and Play
Beach Volleyball All level Learn and Play
Join our WhatsApp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7838OJWfkiAlMEyNffVfZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7838OJWfkiAlMEyNffVfZ) Welcome to beach volleyball All Level Learn and Play Event in Spanish Banks. If you never play before but want to, no worry, you can learn basic skills over here. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your volleyball skill and build your team. **Only 20 spots** * People will **learn basic skills and rules from** **Our Host Yana** in the first hour. * In the next hour, we will be divided into the different teams to play on the court. * People who purchase the summer pass will be put into the same team, play with your same team players and build your team. **Drop In $10.** **Flash Sale 2026 All summer Pass $69** May 17 2026 - Sep 6 2026 Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) [https://www.extremelyshy.com/toronto&RAP1VF](https://www.extremelyshy.com/toronto&RAP1VF) **Book online only**, **you will receive details and contact information in your confirmation email**. Show your QR code to our host Yana to verify. Legal Stuff - Liabilities, Obligations, and Responsibilities * We are a group composed of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. However, as a group of friends and acquaintances, we will look out for each other. * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, * You acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event
Trivia at the Tranzac
Trivia at the Tranzac
📣7/5‼️FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS : TORONTO Japanese English Language Exchange
📣7/5‼️FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS : TORONTO Japanese English Language Exchange
#### **This event page is for English speakers only.** **こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。** **日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください!** *** We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice. The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers. ### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following** * **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.** * This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave. * We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. * Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group. * **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.** ### **Participation Fee & Donation** Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world. For more details, please visit our website: [Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Humanist Program
Humanist Program
This presentation will be by Ben Iten, humanist chaplain and HCCO Board Member. Speaking on expressing Humanism values in American democracy. This meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online. The formal presentation will start at noon. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC)
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Semiquincentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
PBR
PBR
It’s been way too long since we’ve had a night out at PBR, so let’s change that! Join us for an evening of great drink specials, live music, line dancing, and, of course, the mechanical bull. 📍 Check-In: 6:00–8:30 PM When you arrive, check in with the host and let them know you’re with Suzie or Foodies Meetup. 🍻 Happy Hour Specials (7:00–9:00 PM) * 🍒 $2 Jello Shots * 🍺 $3 Domestic Cans: Busch Light, Bud Light & Miller Lite * 🍹 $3 Well Cocktails (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots) * 🥃 $4 Select Call Liquor: Deep Eddy Vodka (including flavors), Captain Morgan, Bombay Dry Gin, Dulce Vida Blanco & Jim Beam (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots) * 🔥 $5 Select Shots: White Tea, Green Tea, Fireball, Fireball Apple & Jager Bombs * 🏖️ $5 Surfside Seltzers 🎉 Tonight’s Entertainment 🎸 Live Music: 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding: 8:30 PM–Close (FREE with a valid ID!) 💃 Line Dancing with an Instructor: 9:00–10:00 PM Whether you’re coming to dance, ride the bull, enjoy the music, or simply catch up with friends over a drink, this is the perfect night to join us. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
Columbus Hands-On AI Agent Build Session
Columbus Hands-On AI Agent Build Session
🤖 **Create a Working AI Agent – OpenClaw Workshop** Launch a real AI agent in a single hands-on session. No experience necessary. ⚠️ RSVP alone won't hold your spot — complete registration below to confirm. ### [🔗 SECURE YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-book-lovers-journey-discussion-group&startgmtdatetime=2026-07-07T22:00:00Z) --- What you get: - Hands-on experience building AI workflows from scratch - Practical skills to automate tasks that eat your time - A real, working AI agent by the end of the session *Real tools. Real agents. Built by you.* 🔧