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Men's Circle Of Excellence Gathering VIII
The Men’s Circle of Excellence Gathering, for men who seek truth, mastery, and a life beyond mediocrity.
The goal is simple: to support each other in mastering mind and spirit, breaking free from comfort, and moving toward excellence in every area of life.
Modern life offers endless distractions but little real connection. Too often, men walk the path of self-development alone, or struggle against the negative pull of today’s society. The Men’s Circle of Excellence was created to change that: to bring support, accountability, challenge, and community energy.
We gather in person to share openly, confront fears, and inspire one another to reach higher. Here, power is rooted in virtue, strength is balanced with empathy, and ambition is guided by wisdom.
How it works:
• Welcome & introductions: Meet new members and reconnect with familiar faces.
• Open sharing: Each man speaks about his current challenges, fears, or obstacles.
• Honest reflections: The group responds with insight and encouragement.
• Connection Time: After the circle, we'll have extra time to relax, talk, and build friendships.
Recommendation:
• Before the event, take some time to think about your current situation and what to bring into the circle.
Limited to max. 8 men per gathering to keep the space focused, personal, and meaningful. Confirm your attendance to reserve your spot.
Csendes Könyvklub - FSZEK Ötpacsirta u. 4.
English below
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Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és gyere el csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál.
🗺 Hogyan találsz meg minket:
A tanulótér felújítása miatt az eseményt a FSZEK Ötpacsirta u-i épületében tartjuk (Ötpacsirta u. 4., a Központi Könyvtár bejáratával szembeni narancssárga épület -- [bejárat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqQPBwZM2Yy862gr7) az építkezés mellett): az épületbe beérve gyere fel az első emeletre a balra található lépcsőn. A termünk rögtön a lépcsősorral szemben lesz.
💡 Részvételi díj:
Nincs. :)
🥤 Étel-ital:
Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet.
🕑 A menetrend:
17:00–17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni?
17:30–18:30 – Csendes olvasás
18:30–19:30 – Választható beszélgetés a könyvekről (magyarul)
Extra:
Az esemény után igény szerinti afterezés a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást.
Fontos: Ez egy teljesen magyar nyelvű esemény. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik.
Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet.
A részvétel ingyenes, de a helyek korlátozottak. A helyedet a hivatalos Meetup eseményen való regisztrációval tudod biztosítani:
Várunk szeretettel!
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Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.
Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Living in Budapest - Casual Hangout
**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?**
Come join us for a laid-back evening with fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives living and working in the city.
There’s no formal agenda – just good vibes, real conversations, and a chance to meet others who understand the ups and downs of building your own path.
We're looking forward to meeting you.
**P.S.** Join our WhatsApp group for event updates and coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDSt53cB0xx3uWfw8oqxYi
Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz!
Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48
Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!
Alkalom #4 - Az Ubuntu filozófiája
“*A neheztelés olyan, mintha mérget innánk, és azt várnánk, hogy az ellenségeink haljanak bele.*”
― Nelson Mandela
**(A program magyar nyelven zajlik.)**
A történelem során az emberi társadalmak újra és újra szembesültek a megosztottsággal. Amikor az identitás polarizációvá keményedik, az együttélés törékennyé válik. A különbségek időnként polgárháborús konfliktusokba torkollnak, amelyek tovább mélyítik a bizalmatlanságot és a sérelmeket – gyakran nemzedékeken át.
A történelem azonban ritka ellenpéldákat is kínál: olyan pillanatokat, amikor a gyűlölet és a megosztottság ördögi köre nem sodródott tovább az erőszak irányába, hanem a megbékélés felé fordult.
Ezen az alkalmon az Ubuntu filozófiáját vizsgáljuk meg – azt az afrikai etikai szemléletet, amely olyan vezetők gondolkodását formálta, mint Nelson Mandela és Desmond Tutu.
Az **Ubuntu** – „Az vagyok, mert mi vagyunk” – azt állítja, hogy az identitás nem pusztán egyéni, hanem alapvetően kapcsolati természetű. Még az is a közösség része marad, akivel szemben állunk. Lehetséges, hogy éppen ez a felismerés rejlik a sikeres megbékélések hátterében.
Dél-Afrika apartheid utáni átmenete mellett más történelmi példákat is megvizsgálunk: az amerikai polgárháborút követő időszakot, Franciaország és Németország kibékülését, Japán háború utáni átalakulását, valamint az észak-írországi békefolyamatot.
**Bevezetés (15 perc)**
Rövid bemutatkozással kezdünk, ahol a résztvevők röviden bemutatják magukat.
**Kérdések (1 óra 45 perc)**
1. Az Ubuntu szerint miért különbözik a remény az optimizmustól, és miért tekinthető erősebbnek?
2. Az önbecsülés korában élünk, vagy éppen annak hiányában?
3. Alkalmazható-e az Ubuntu arra is, aki elutasítja az Ubuntu elveit?
4. Mi történik, amikor a „mi” olyanokat is magában foglal, akik alapvető értékeinket tagadják?
5. Hogyan működik az Ubuntu folyamatban lévő konfliktus idején?
6. Előfordulhat, hogy a közösség ereje rossz irányba fordul? Hogyan lehet ezt megelőzni?
7. Beleképzelted-e már magad valaki helyzetébe, akit mélyen elutasítasz?
8. Miben hasonlítható össze az európai megbékélés a dél-afrikai vagy az észak-ír példával?
9. A megbékéléshez mi fontosabb: erős vezetők vagy erős intézmények?
10. Összeegyeztethető-e mindig a megbocsátás az igazságossággal? Létezik pont, ahol a megbocsátás igazságtalansággá válik?
11. Miért kulcsfontosságú az igazság a megbékélési folyamatban?
12. Fennmaradhat-e a megbékélés tartós anyagi egyenlőtlenségek mellett?
13. Segíthet-e az Ubuntu a polarizáció oldásában?
14. Hogyan alkalmazható az Ubuntu a közösségi média világában?
15. Az Ubuntu tekinthető-e az egyéni érettségtől a társadalmi érettség felé vezető útnak?
16. A polarizáció a morális komolyság jele – vagy inkább morális éretlenség?
17. A polarizációt inkább az egyenlőtlenség, vagy inkább az identitás hajtja?
**RSVP:** Kérjük, erősítsd meg részvételedet itt a Meetup oldalon, hogy biztosítsd a helyedet. Ha mégsem tudsz részt venni, kérjük, mondd le időben, hogy a várólistán lévők közül más átvehessen a helyedet.
Az esemény adományalapú (ajánlott hozzájárulás 400 Ft-tól), amely a meetup költségeinek fedezését szolgálja (készpénzben vagy Revoluton).
Reunión de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores.
No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.
Meditation (English)
Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest!
The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes)
Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners.
The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation.
* Do I need any special clothing?
No special clothing needed.
* Does the attendance cost anything?
No, the meditation is free.
Independent Game Development Events This Week
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Picnic&Boardgames
We’re excited to invite you to our second Kerek Perec event – and our first board game meetup!
We’ll meet on Saturday at 2 pm at the Dr. Rákovszky Statue([https://share.google/mtU87LspjH2gLrOUl](https://share.google/mtU87LspjH2gLrOUl?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeFBjb2VDNTBxMENBRTlWYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m8Vim7rB3tlbBM92yO-AdSfYbUWmN2b6e1gLyx9apb8KZEXyOyFXZhLP2-g_aem_lUQ8SO74AOAaXPPvEKNg_Q)), close to the Margaret Island Musical Fountain on Margaret Island.
Come practise speaking Hungarian, play board games, and get to know new people in a relaxed atmosphere. We’ll have different groups so complete beginners and more advanced students can find games and people to practise with.
Bring a blanket, some snacks to share, and join us for an afternoon of games, conversations, and community building. Everyone is welcome but limited to 12 people!
Register and buy your ticket here:
https://cooltix.hu/event/69b52619844455ad2b5a4645?countryCode=hu&eventSlug=69b52619844455ad2b5a4645
Murder Mystery: Whodunit with Wine (English-speaking)
A murder, a vineyard, and too much wine… what could possibly go wrong?
Step into a world of secrets and laughter at our first Whodunit interactive evening. You’ll become one of the guests at a wine tasting event but when the host suddenly drops dead, it’s up to everyone to uncover the killer among you.
Language: English
Players: 6–12 (no acting experience needed)
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
Location: Bortodoor City
You’ll receive a character role, hidden secrets, and clues to help you solve the case, all while enjoying good company, good wine, and a night full of surprises.
Drinks are not included; guests are welcome to order and pay for their own beverages at the venue.
20 Million Bitcoin Kibányászva
Ezt is megértük! 20 millió Bitcoin már ki van bányászva! Mit látni a jövőt illetően, milyenek a kilátások a bitcoint tartalékolók számára?
Gyertek el a találkozóra és megbeszéljük!
We are live to tell! 20 million Bitcoin mined! What is awaiting for the ones who hold bitcoin? Come to the meetup and we will discuss that!
St.Patrick Day Comedy Showcase Feat Shane Callaghan
Ticket: [https://cooltix.hu/event/698dca93ea658efa843e425a](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcooltix.hu%2Fevent%2F698dca93ea658efa843e425a%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwZG1NU1pONVVZVUJjYjZBd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6MGiBpQdyEQTsNUii6uatdyoNf6pgKnhlGK5xK2CkcpeBhrzH4Nsmt4iPZJA_aem_8SQRDyIgf4imXZBtV0ttwA&h=AT4yKrE_iHCc62klz54dfI5-dOHCIwk4TMlRCAfpdGe1CiuSlOSKi8OPU6ipm0_q5IUbF1blQTpYFZkbjvZm5mNTwCiRcsZAPemaOiOawgMgXE_2AfMCsetjFaH8Xuo7HqTQ6aZhgX6cEV9G&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT6OJQUApPKeRA2Eq1HebmoaEpIS__9opcJbtr3FPXbKqF7EubfmYdXUNcsALzpuQAriwgK3bmEjPyWZSv9DlOmWovcGBQRrfgY5DkXEQitbZVoH_OjVEpPcc3unCliR7s8xg2y5EYVn7Why7-ufWXUGA8U3zcXfT_E)
Hot Paprika Comedy Presents: St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Night with Shane Callaghan
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the proper way — with big laughs, great company, and a touch of Irish charm! Hot Paprika Comedy is bringing you a festive night of stand-up headlined by Irish comedian Shane Callaghan, alongside a lineup of amazing comedians ready to light up the stage and make this celebration unforgettable.
Expect a high-energy showcase packed with sharp wit, hilarious storytelling, and the warm, feel-good spirit of the holiday. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for the night, come raise a laugh with us!
Single Ticket (online): 3500
Student Ticket (online only): 2000
Door Price: 3500
Show starts: 8 PM
Doors open: 7 PM
Mixát
Budapest, Krúdy u 7, 1088
About Shane Callaghan
Shane began his comedy journey in Bratislava before moving to Vienna, and has since brought his unique, friendly Irish humor to audiences across Europe with seven solo shows. He has opened for major BBC-featured comedians and appeared on national radio. With his warm stage presence and sharp observations, Shane delivers comedy that’s both hilarious and genuinely engaging — and he’s ready to bring the St. Patrick’s Day spirit to Budapest.
If you want, I can also make a shorter social media caption version or a poster-style blurb.
unplugged club Budapest ◦ journaling session
***Journaling Afternoon (March 21st***, Saturday 14:00 **\| Location:** Művház Kávézó)
Welcome to the very first gathering of the **unplugged club Budapest** ✨
**This is a new community for slowing down, disconnecting from our phones and reconnecting with ourselves and others - offline.**
Our first events will focus on journaling afternoons, but in the future we’ll explore other unplugged formats as well.
**〜 What to expect**
All you need to bring:
◦ A journal or notebook
✎ A pen
☻ An open mind - no journaling experience required
Some journaling prompts will be shared on the spot at the beginning of the session - no preparation needed.
For this first event, you can choose your focus:
✧ Review your 2025 if you haven't done so yet
or
✧ Reflect on your plans or progress for 2026 when the initial motivation of January has settled
You’ll have quiet, uninterrupted time to write and reflect. Afterwards, there will be space to share insights or reflections - completely optional. You can simply listen as well.
**〜 Location**
Művház Kávézó
Budapest, Bartók Béla út 33, 1114
**〜 Schedule**
14:00 – Welcome, short introduction & journaling prompts
14:30 – 15:30 – Solo journaling time
15:30 – 16:30 – Optional sharing & informal conversation
**〜 Notes**
✧ The event is free, but please buy a coffee or drink to support the venue.
✧ Come alone or bring a friend.
✧ Please confirm your attendance on Meetup to save your spot. We’re keeping the event small - **max 10 people**.
☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and turn inwards ☻
Badminton this Saturday from 14:00 (3hrs). at HODOS TAMAS.
Hey everyone,
here we go again with our next event on Saturday! I will host this session, so please follow my instructions! 🙏
IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 18:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock.
WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST but you decided to come, there will be an extra payment as part of the punishment. The amount of Payment should be 1,000 HUF extra.
Level of expectation : intermediate - advanced
Venue:
HODOS TAMAS Badminton Hall
Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket!
There are 3 courts booked for us for 3 hours from 16:00 till 19:00.
Showers and changing rooms are available!
Extra Note
Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time.
The expected fee is usually around 2000-3000 HUF per person.
Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat.
!!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session.
Looking forward to seeing you!
cheers,
Yoga
Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.
FlowDan’s Mix class
FlowDan’s Mix is a Latin-inspired dance party workout.
High energy, easy-to-follow choreographies, and nonstop good vibes!
Each class has a theme we dance through, plus one song where we drop the steps and enjoy pure free dance.
Class fee: 2500 Huf
5 class pass: 10000 Huf
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CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Board Game Garage Sale
Head out to FANGs 2nd annual board game garage sale! **We will have multiple sellers and hundreds of games!** We're selling games from 5pm - 8pm.
Swing into the event room on the first floor and pick up some great "new to you" games. Grab a beer while you're there and tip our bar tender friends
Seventh Son has a small parking lot & street parking is free on Sundays. They will also have a food truck.
You can play your games in the Sun Room (up stairs) or at the tables in the main bar.
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
CABS March Saturday 3/21
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move





















