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Clássica casa do circuito de rock em SP. Bandas: RHCP - Suck My Magik GnR - Deep Illusions Metallica - Damage Inc. Show time da primeira banda: geralmente às 23h. Valor da entrada: R$40,00 (valor único, sem consumação) Foi realizada a reserva de 2 mesas com 8 cadeiras. Localização a ser informada no dia do evento. Casa oferece serviço de chapelaria, serve lanches, petiscos e bebidas diversas. *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Vai acontecer o primeiro ENSAIO ABERTO LETS BLOCK de 2026. A primeira festa do ano deles acontece no @rockwheelssp na Bela Vista. A festa vai acontecer no sábado 24/01 no horário da tarde! Começando às 15h e acabando antes do dia terminar! Aquele horário gostoso de ir numa festa e ainda chegar cedo em casa no mesmo dia! Serão todos bem vindos. Ingressos no Sympla: https://tinyurl.com/2rcrmaku Sem reserva de mesas, mas tem lugares pra sentar; Casa serve lanches e bebidas diversas; *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8N6FIokkUGIQYLcHVkIUm) :: [Telegram](http://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](http://discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)** [English Below] ::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES:::: ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc... ::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels:::: GRATUITO Centro Cultural São Paulo Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (na entrada principal na rua Vergueiro, próximo aos canteiros e à biblioteca) 16h - 20h Uso obrigatório de máscara cobrindo a boca e o nariz * COMO FUNCIONA: O Clube Poliglota realiza encontro onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar! Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se! Nos vemos lá! *** FREE! All participants are required to wear a mask, covering both nose and mouth Centro Cultural São Paulo Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (At the main entrance at Vergueiro Street, next to the library and the flower beds) 16h - 20h * HOW IT WORKS A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when the participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak. Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun! We hope to see you there!!! Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP! ►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) ►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes **Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:** ●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●● Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com NOME e código "Samp" para 1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179 ►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/) .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶ ● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/) ● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/) .̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶. Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências: ►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/) ►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub) ►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/) ►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Our meeting point is: 📍 Serena Cafeteria – Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antônio, 4917, São Paulo, Brazil 🏃🏾‍♀️ From there, we’ll run together to Ibirapuera park and back. Coffee spot: Serena Cafeteria **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**Chaves In Concert 🎺🎶 Sab ‌24/01 19h** **Teatro B32 - R Licio Nogueira, 92 - Itaim Bibi** **ATENÇÃO FÃS DO CHAVES** Uma homenagem aos temas que marcaram a nossa infância em um concerto sinfônico emocionante. **🎟 Link para compra dos Ingressos:** https://appticket.com.br/chaves-in-concert-b32 ⌚️ **Horário da host:** 19h - 19h55 **Comprei lugar na platéia 2, assento H11** **Host: Mô 🥰** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXVgEnz4jh41DukPPIHI4) Follow us: @talk.talk_speakingclub 🎤 On Fridays we go to Curtiça 🍺 On Saturdays we go to Quintal Hostel Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨ Here’s what you can expect: • 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe. • 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours. • 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world. • 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition. No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1683552771923726/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D primeiro faremos um encontro virtual, depois marcamos outro presencial Vamos abordar temas como A POLÍTICA QUE QUEREMOS e SUSTENTABILIDADE PARA OSASCO E CIDADES VIZINHAS... Farei uma apresentação do pré partido político. A RAiZ - Movimento Cidadanista, bem como do Projeoto SEE-MEAR, de Participação Social, Interações e Articulações, pró políticas públicas, independentemente de nossos debates, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1709733042591626&ref=ts&fref=ts

**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/8Whogfv59K32fXYr7pXgj9) :: [Telegram](t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)** [English Below] **::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::** **ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...** **::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::** No Restaurante Violeta Rua Haddock Lobo, 566 - São Paulo GRATUITO **18:30h - 21:30 h** * COMO FUNCIONA: O Clube Poliglota realiza encontros onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Lá também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar! Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se! Nos vemos lá! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Violeta Restaurant, Haddock Lobo, 566 FREE! 18:30h - 21:30h * HOW IT WORKS A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak. Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun! We hope to see you there!!! Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP! ►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) ►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes **Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:** ●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●● Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com NOME e código "Samp" para 1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179 ►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/) .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶ ● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/) ● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/) .̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶. Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências: ►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/) ►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub) ►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/) ►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)

Pratique Yoga com Nathalia Morgana em uma aula dinâmica, revigorante e focada em movimentos que fortalecem, alongam e tonificam o corpo. Se você quer praticar Yoga em contato com a natureza, aumentar sua flexibilidade, resistência e energia, esta aula é para você! Aula adaptada para todos os níveis... de iniciantes à avançados. **Domingo às 10h** **Valor: R$48** **Onde nos encontrar:** Ao passar pelo portão 6, pegue a trilha de cooper à direita. Ande alguns metros e me encontre no gramado. **Contato: (11)95400-1715** **Reserve já sua vaga e comece seu dia com energia!**

**Vintage de graça no Parque do Povo \o/** **Parque do Povo, Av. Henrique Chamma, 420 - Pinheiros, São Paulo** **HORÁRIO DA HOST: 12h00 as 14h00!!!!** Vintage fará dois shows gratuitos em São Paulo\*\*. A entrada é gratuita,\*\* mediante a entrega de 1kg de alimento não perecível ou 1kg de ração e retirada do ingresso no link abaixo. **\> 25 de JANEIRO 2026 12h \(NOVA DATA E HORARIO\)** \> Parque do Povo\, Av\. Henrique Chamma\, 420 \- Pinheiros\, São Paulo \> Consumo individual **RETIRADA DE INGRESSOS** **Link para cadastro:** https://arep.co/p/aniversrio-de-so-paulo--vintage-culture-convida-1 **Todos que se registrarem corretamente, receberão o ingresso direto na plataforma Ingresse, sem necessidade de retirada do seu QR Code.** O processo de registro poderá ser encerrado a qualquer momento caso a capacidade de um dos parques seja atingida. Com o ingresso em mãos não será possível trocar o parque escolhido. A capacidade do local é limitada e os ingressos podem acabar a momento **Hosts: Roberta, Jaqueline** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXVgEnz4jh41DukPPIHI4) Follow us: @talk.talk_speakingclub 🎤 On Fridays we go to Curtiça 🍺 On Saturdays we go to Quintal Hostel Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨ Here’s what you can expect: • 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe. • 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours. • 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world. • 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition. No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1683552771923726/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D primeiro faremos um encontro virtual, depois marcamos outro presencial Vamos abordar temas como A POLÍTICA QUE QUEREMOS e SUSTENTABILIDADE PARA OSASCO E CIDADES VIZINHAS... Farei uma apresentação do pré partido político. A RAiZ - Movimento Cidadanista, bem como do Projeoto SEE-MEAR, de Participação Social, Interações e Articulações, pró políticas públicas, independentemente de nossos debates, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1709733042591626&ref=ts&fref=ts

**🎭ÓPERA DO MALANDRO c/José Loreto Dom ‌25/01 19h** **TEATRO RENAULT - Av Brigadeiro Luís Antônio 411** CURTA TEMPORADA! Ode a Chico Buarque, à brasilidade das canções e ao musical brasileiro, montagem do “Ópera do Malandro“ na visão de Jorge Farjalla é uma adaptação da obra para a celebração dos quase cinquenta anos do texto e de sua importância no cenário do teatro musical no Brasil, ligando a encenação à obra original de Brecht, ‘Ópera dos Três Vinténs” e ao universo do sincretismo popular da umbanda, contemporanizando o texto e as canções dentro de uma estética única e inovadora, buscando um tom ainda mais festivo para quem assiste ao espetáculo. **Comprei Balcão Premium D14** **Horário p/ encontro com a HOST: 18h30** **Ingressos a partir de R$25 + taxas** **Site para compra do ingresso:** https://sales.ticketsforfun.com.br/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAOeXMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafBUJCDIw9855ouQtOa1XLmBrbpNlmoq4A4Py5BcRPIMyh3TQeoFLUHFShKjQ_aem_J8YH6OFjAEVe151ILG7RIA **Host: Regiani 🇧🇷 🇵🇹** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**Let's Practice English Together!** Looking to improve your English in a fun and relaxed environment? Join us for an engaging conversation session at the park, where we will practice, learn, and connect over great moment. 📅 **Date:** January 24, 2026 🕔 **Time:** 3:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Dom José Park (500, Ângela Mirella Street - Barueri - São Paulo) Whether you're a beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome! No pressure, just good vibes, friendly faces, and the chance to boost your skills. Come by, take a fresh air, enjoy the place, and let’s chat in English! See you there!

**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Venezuela’s Future—and Ours,”** an analysis of how the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela will affect that nation, the U.S., and the rest of the world, with Ernesto Castañeda, Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab at American University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future) .] On January 3rd, after a long military buildup, the United States used special forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence in Caracas, Venezuela to stand trial here on criminal charges. The development marked a major turning point in our relationship with Venezuela and the rest of Latin America and raised a host of complex questions, not just for Venezuelans living inside and outside that country but for American citizens and other nations of the world. Coming to the stage to break down what all of this means is Ernesto Castañeda, a scholar of Latin America who has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks on immigration policy and has given dozens of interviews to media outlets around the world in the wake of the U.S. raid. In a talk offering informed perspective on the latest news developments, Professor Castañeda will discuss various theories about why the U.S. conducted the operation to get Maduro out of Venezuela. He’s put our nation’s current plans for Venezuela into context by touching on previous U.S. military interventions in Latin America and beyond. Professor Castañeda will look at the implications of recent events for U.S. politics and U.S. citizens and what such developments tell us about the balance of power in the United States. He’ll examine the distance between decisions made by the White House and public priorities, touching on how it all relates to our immigration policies and our views about peaceful protest and democracy. He’ll consider how the Venezuela raid and our actions since have altered relations between the U.S. and other nations and provide scenarios about what the future might hold. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Love and Monsters,”** on the inescapable bond between romance and horror, with Joshua Barton, scholar of horror and lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-love-monsters](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-love-monsters) .] Romance and horror might seem like opposite genres, but they share a deep emotional core, and the combination of them has captivated audiences across time and culture. Put even your worst Valentine’s Day in perspective by hearing this strange relationship discussed by Joshua Barton, who has earned a big following among Profs and Pints fans with his past talks on cryptids, American horror, and Christmas ghosts. He’ll explore the undeniable and unsettling intersection of romance and horror and examine how and why love and fear intensify each other and combined to create tension, drive narratives, and explore human vulnerability. We’ll look at works that have blended passion and terror, including Gothic literature like the vampire novella *Carmilla* and modern films like *Spring* and *Crimson Peak*. We’ll study the fine line between obsession and adoration running through Stephen King’s “I Know What You Need,” Adrian Lyne’s *Fatal Attraction*, and the timeless *The Phantom of the Opera.* We’ll discuss the seeds of monstrous love that were planted with *Beauty and the Beast* and *Creature from the Black Lagoon* and bloom ferociously in works like *Twilight* and *The Shape of Water*. Through it all, we’ll find the threads of otherness and the taboo that intertwine horror, love, and reflections on identity. Join us for a journey through storytelling that combines the grotesque and the scintillating as we uncover why romance and horror are a match made in the dark. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: From the original 1954 advertising poster for *Creature from the Black Lagoon* (Artist: Reynold Brown / Public Domain).

HYBRID EVENT, VIRTUAL SPEAKER In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore the transformative journey of AI’s role in modern software engineering, from rapid prototyping (“Vibe Coding”) to strategic AI integration by skilled practitioners. It clarifies the distinctions between AI-assisted, AI-enabled, and practitioner-led approaches, offering insights into how developers can effectively adapt to and harness AI tools. The presentation also highlights recent advancements and practical strategies for leveraging AI in daily workflows and long-term development.

HANDS-ON (Bring your notebook or laptop computer...) Have you ever taken a workshop and asked yourself why your images didn't look like the instructors or your images just don't have the polish that other photographers have? "FINISHING" YOUR IMAGES IS A KEY TO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SUCCESS! If you have taken any of our NVPPA workshops, PPA Super 1 Days, other 3rd party workshops, or held your own client sessions, this is the chance to get the knowledge on exactly what to edit to strategically take your images to the next level. Competition judges will notice these flaws first! The techniques applied are targeted to make your images way better -- FAST! You will LEARN HOW TO improve your portrait and lifestyle people photography by applying strategic edits to one or more images in Lightroom accompanied by some Photoshop (when necessary). These Lightroom techniques and unique application of these tools are seldom used but fast and effective. The students will be able to follow along with the edits using the same image as the instructor. A follow-along outline and practice files are provided. The Lightroom portion focuses on- and demonstrates the specific use of the basic and ADVANCED tools of the Develop Module; it's assumed you have some knowledge already of the Library Module, rating images, and organizing your images into Collections. PLEASE COME TO THIS WORKSHOP WITH YOUR SELECTED IMAGES FOR CRITIQUE OR EDITING ORGANIZED INTO COLLECTIONS AND READY-TO-VIEW! This will save us valuable time :-). HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE TECHNIQUES YOU WILL LEARN: • Lighten & Resolve Shadowy Eye Sockets With Just a Click (No Brush)! • Add More Depth & Dimension to Your images! • Correct Bad Skin-tone & White Balance • Learn 5 Ways To Resolve Glare Or Highlights On Face, Cheek, Hands, or Shoulders (Lr And Ps) • Correct Catch Light Problems: Quickly Add a Missing Catch Light in an Eye W/O Ps and Only 2 Clicks! • Change Light Direction From Broad to Short • Identify & Correct Blocked Up Blacks. Why is this Bad? • Identify & Improve Bad Composition • Improve Focus or Sharpness: Quickly Understand the Sliders and Identify What Each Controls • Reveal & Correct Overexposed Highlights • Remove Stray Hair (Ps, Studio Example) ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION! For the final portion, we will answer specific questions about your own images. Due to the small class size, you will receive individual and specific instruction! QUESTIONS: We will be glad to help with any questions. Please contact the instructor and host of this workshop by clicking on Philip's profile image above. You can also email workshops@gallery252.com (no spam please). TO REGISTER: 1. Please RSVP to the right or message/Contact Philip Brasch via his profile in the right sidebar to express your interest. You will not be able to RSVP with the button in the upper right sidebar if you are not a member in this group. 2. Either way, PLEASE complete this short and secure (https) Registration and Contact Information FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/HFsiT6bL9Ntx4nfx2) <== Click this to register for this course! We will not share this information to other parties. Or click or paste this URL into your browser: https://goo.gl/forms/HFsiT6bL9Ntx4nfx2 . *** RSVP NOW! *** INVESTMENT: There is an investment for this professional photography workshop of $89. NVPPA Gold Members (paid) receive a $10 discount. Contact Philip for the discounted link. • FIRST, please RSVP on this site so we can meet you and know you're attending. • SECOND, classes are purposely kept small so we need a commitment to hold your spot beyond 24 hours; please remit your investment here via PayPal for $89: https://tinyurl.com/yxsvw5rd • Onsite registration or after Wednesday 11:59pm the day prior to the workshop: $109 https://tinyurl.com/y4y8lzf5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).