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Welcome to the Wednesday Night Shift. We are taking over the legendary Bettlalm, to bring you the ultimate mid-week escape! 🥳 Great music, cold drinks and an amazing crowd that's the unique Austrian alpine party vibe, here in the heart of Vienna! 🪩 You want to shake off the workday on the dancefloor or just clink glasses with great people, this is your new Wednesday’s night! 🎉

Looking for great conversations, new faces, and a cozy pub atmosphere? Join [Making Friends Vienna Social Events](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsvienna/) at Dublin Irish Pub for an evening of laughs, connections, and a pint (or two). Whether you’re new in town or just want to expand your circle — Everyone is welcome at our table! Enjoy your nice Wednesday evening! 🥳 [Follow us on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsvienna/)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MakingFriendsVienna/)💙 Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram 🎉

Sing your heart out for all the world to hear! Free & Fun Every Wednesday 19-22 Singen Sie sich die Seele aus dem Leib, damit die ganze Welt es hören kann! Kostenlos & Lustig Jeden Mittwoch 19-22 Uhr

*Included in the new [Tango Learning Pass](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tango-learning-pass/) –* Your first step towards a Tango that reliably works on the dance floor! **Check all details [here](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tangobasics/).** Tango Argentino Basics is an invitation to start your tango journey with solid foundations, clarity, and trust in your process. Join to learn the essentials of Tango Argentino from a mindful, embodied approach, focusing not only on *what* to do, but on *how* and *why* we move the way we do in this dance. This course is ideal for you if: * You’re a complete beginner in Tango Argentino * You’re returning to tango and want to rebuild the foundations of your dance * You’re looking for a thoughtful, body-aware approach to Tango Argentino within a friendly community * You appreciate a safe space for questions, mistakes, and exploration You’ll learn: * Fundamental posture and body organization * Tango essentials technique, connection, musicality and navigation on the dance floor * How to move with another person comfortably and clearly * The foundations needed to start social dancing, and building confidence in your movements **No previous experience required**, just curiosity to work with the principles that allow you to understand the Tango Argentino language sooner and adapt easier to real social dance situations. **You can join with or without a dance partner, and learn the role(s) of your choice**. Jessica encourages learning both. **Join us at our new studio!** Yes! We moved! A new bigger and nicer space awaits you just across the street from U3 Hütteldorfer Straße, trams 10 / 49 and bus 12A. The S-Bahn gets you there in a breeze from the other side of the city, and a Parking around the corner saves you headaches if coming by car. * **Breitenseer Straße 6, 1140 Wien** (EWTO Akademie - door on the corner) **Every Wednesday (except May 6) until July 29 at 19:00.** Drop-in/try out €20 Full course €230 Solidaritarif for students under 30 years old, unemployed and people with limited income: -20% **The [Tango Learning Pass](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tango-learning-pass/) supports you in building your weekly practice with flexibility and consistency. Check it out or ask Jessica in person.** Follow us on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/abrazatango) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tangoimmersion/) and join [Jessica's Newsletter](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tango-argentino-wien/#newsletter) to be the first to know more surprises to come! **Teaching approach** Spoiler alert: This is not about copying and memorizing steps. Jessica's teaching focus is on body awareness, connection, and developing good habits from the start — so what you learn works in real social dance situations and truly supports your dance in the long term. **Check out more about her work at [jessicagerdel.com](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/) and on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tangoimmersion/)/[Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/abrazatango): Abrazatango.** Looking forward to seeing you there!

For English scroll down 😊 Aus unserem beliebten Get-together wird mehr: Mit **Queer Talks** starten wir ein neues, erweitertes Format für unsere Community von LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna. Neben dem lockeren Kennenlernen und gemütlichen Beisammensein schaffen wir damit künftig auch Raum für spannende Gespräche, persönliche Einblicke und aktuelle Themen, die unsere Community bewegen. Das Gespräch wird moderiert von Daniel Koch, Leiter der Freizeitgruppe. Im Anschluss gibt es Zeit für eure Fragen, einem offenen Austausch und entspanntes Netzwerken in kleinen Gruppen. Nepheli Knoll ist Schülerin an einer Wirtschaftsschule und seit 2024 Teil der Ruby Union Donau Wien. Dort sorgt sie gerne für Stimmung und möchte junge Mädchen und Frauen im Rugbysport fördern. Nepheli ist im Organisations-Team des Vienna Beach Rugby Festivals und möchte ein inklusives Event veranstalten, bei dem alle Sportler:innen gesehen und unterstützt werden. Flora Nagy studiert Gender Studies und ist Teil des Organisationsteams des Vienna Beach Rugby Festivals. Ihr Fokus liegt darauf, ein queerfeministisches Event zu gestalten, das einen möglichst sicheren Ort für alle bietet. **Ablauf** 18:00 Uhr Einlass 18:30 Uhr Begrüßung 18:35 Uhr Bühnengespräch im Anschluss: Get-together Eintritt frei - Spenden, um die Freizeitgruppe LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna am laufen zu halten, sind herzlich willkommen **=> English** We are excited to launch Queer Talks as a new and extended format of our regular Get-Together at LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna. Alongside socialising and meeting new people, this format creates space for meaningful conversations on topics that matter to our community For this edition, we welcome Vienna Beach Rugby club members for a moderated stage conversation on queer health and wellbeing After the talk, there will be time for questions in English from the audience, followed by an open and relaxed networking par **About the guests from Vienna Beach Rugby Festiva** Nepheli Knoll is a student at a business school and part of the Rugby Union Donau Wien since 2024. There she brings good vibes und has the mission to support girls and women in Rugby. Nepheli is an organization member of the Vienna Beach Rugby Festival and wants to create an inclusive event, where everybody feels seen and supporte Flora Nagy is studying Gender Studies and is part of the organizing team for the Vienna Beach Rugby Festival. Her focus lies on creating a queerfeminist event that provides the safest possible space for everyo Free Entry - a voluntary contribution welcome to keep the group act

**❗️ 👉 TO THE EVENT:** [Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385)**❗️** In cooperation with the [Java and Friends](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/) Community are hosting a meetup **at the Certible Office Vienna** **👉** Please register on the dedicated[Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385) Page to join us on May 20th at 5:30 PM 🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

A Branch of the **Social Book Club** focusing on International Cinema. I find films based on the taste profile of the cinephiles that regularly attend. We the Lovely Folks of the **Social Film Club, are back for the 30th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Films chosen for this week are: 🎥 **Either one of these two** 🎥**slow, dreamlike masterpieces** — we'll decide together: **1\. The Spirit of the Beehive \(1973\)** A haunting Spanish film seen through the eyes of a young girl after the Civil War. Childhood, silence, and imagination — sparked by a screening of Frankenstein. Mysterious and quietly devastating. IMDb: 7.8/10 – Runtime: 1h 39m. OR **2\. Mirror \(1975\)** Tarkovsky's personal collage of memory, dreams, and Russian history. Childhood, war, and time — drifting between past and present. Non-linear and visually overwhelming. IMDb: 8.0/10 – Runtime: 1h 47m. 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at **China Zentrum Stiegengasse!** 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) **PS -** I can guarantee comfortable seating for 10 people. People in the waitlist can show up as well, because a lot of people sign up but don't show up. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. MUT is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

Pride Block Party is a Queer Vienna protest and celebration. It takes place in the street. It is built by the people who show up. This is a DIY effort. No sponsors. No corporate backing. It runs on time, labor, care, and commitment. It asks for participation and shared responsibility. It asks you to help build the space you want to see. May 23 14:00 to 21:00 Spörlinggasse, 1060 Vienna Throughout the day, the street becomes a shared platform. You will find: • Workshops led by community members and organizers • Performances from local artists and collectives • Info booths from organizations working across Vienna • A kids’ corner for families and younger visitors • Vendors offering food, art, and materials • Space to meet, talk, and build connections • An after-party to close the day together All donations from the event will go directly to the Queer Mutual Aid Fund. This ensures that support reaches people in the community who need it most. This Block Party is not something you attend. It is something you help create. Participation is open. You can take part in ways that match your skills and interests. Sign up here: [https://villavida.at/pride-block-party/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvillavida.at%2Fpride-block-party%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExR1JTS29Pa1dua0Y2WHJJdnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5NiI88upea9enJvJayM5BkAxx4-6ockiK19iBJJMtwDjUQVvPMg1jiZk39yg_aem_KU7shXaffvxbEZcsWOGKOQ&h=AUDdfJBRfEpNqdi55r_ZbfPab-yvDDiLKLAFeMgQYLK_-W5gdni3xqXWGoO-r2AsMsgEJP7E9ba7FUtphQ3_caj4EQcO5JJxCeLQKatpWq7lHRiflcC2w5na5O0hfK164oPi9Lz8I74L7Vd6O9w&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUCJWDQ4MrGeQWYKSaCp8BJ-jO83_L2kh5x-rTqClO9AOjEgD8gnSQt0GMM80cK1CWmydwlaF-FFyfQ0UhgNhVo8dT3t_wsSWgN0Sbzygyu6-9UNJrLxl1I_A7faptsQvSlwf9CeYrK1XwcUJ4h3OOJWOUTwLSZbmGY) You can: • Volunteer and support the structure of the day • Perform on stage • Host a workshop or discussion • Run a booth or share resources • Bring your network and build new connections Every role matters. Every contribution shapes the space. This is Pride from the people. Built in public, held through collective effort. Join us. Show up. Take part.

Bouldering Session at the Edelweiss Center. Each participant is responsible for paying their entry fee upon arrival. Keep in mind that you need an Alpenverein Membership after your first trial visit. Meeting at the entrance area and entering together at 14’

Across the world, different cultures have the same word for the same sacred thing. In the Arab world, it's ***sufra*** — the spread that holds the room. Across Spain and Latin America, ***sobremesa*** — the hours no one wants to leave the table. In Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean, ***keyif*** — unhurried pleasure (the Greeks call it *kefi*, same ancient root). Across Italy and the Lusophone world — Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique — ***convivio*** — living together through the meal. In Southern Africa, ***ubuntu*** — "I am because we are." In Okinawa, ***moai*** — the lifelong circle that eats, walks, and grows old together. Across Malaysia and Indonesia, ***makan-makan*** — the easy, communal feast. In the Sikh tradition across South Asia, ***langar*** — where every person eats as equal, seated on the same floor. Eight cultures. Eight words. One truth: **the long table, the slow meal, the people who start as strangers and end as family.** The Blue Zones research — Dan Buettner's work on the five places where humans live longest and healthiest (Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, Loma Linda) — keeps pointing back to this. Not the recipe. The table. The presence. The time. So let's do it. **What:** One long table. Food we cook together. Hours of real conversation — emotions, relationships, philosophy, and yes, politics — not as sides, but as the questions we all carry. Here, what usually divides a room becomes the ground we meet on. **What we leave behind:** Phones. All digital devices. None of the cultures we're honouring tonight needed them at the table — and the Blue Zones research is unambiguous: real longevity, real connection, real nervous-system repair happens only where we are not being scrolled into a loop. **What we bring:** Ourselves. Our culture. Whatever we're carrying. Whatever we want to share. **Open to everyone:** Whether your grandmother cooked in Beirut, Madrid, Istanbul, Naples, Johannesburg, Okinawa, Jakarta, or Amritsar — or nowhere at all — you belong at this table. The whole point is that nobody's culture runs the room. Every tradition sits beside every other. **Before the event:** A poll goes out, so we choose the menu together. **Now:** I'm looking for the right location — outdoors if possible, somewhere near Vienna. A garden, a terrace, a piece of land with trees and sky. If you have a spot or know one, message me. This is ours to build. Come as you are. Stay as long as it takes. *A small ritual before the ritual: a short call beforehand, 10 to 15 minutes. Not to screen you — to meet you. Every culture at this table starts a meal with a greeting. Ours starts here.* — Tom

We're going for a walk again: Date: May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Meeting point: In front of McDonalds Schwedenplatz Program: We'll walk through the second district of Vienna: Taborstraße, Augarten, Donaulände and more. PS: BitcoinWalk is 100% community-run and will always be free. Whether you want to find a walk or start one in your city, the Bitcoin Walk community is waiting for you.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people. ⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate. Now we’re celebrating where it all started. On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at** Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021. Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into. Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff. If you find value in these events consider contributing Link can be found in comments!

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.