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London Society ICE CREAM CRAWL - Covent Garden ๐ฎ๐น๐จ๐ฎ๐น๐จ๐ฎ๐น๐จ
Have you ever wanted to explore and savour as many food places within an event? If so, this may be the right one for you.
Welcome to the ICE CREAM Crawl where you have the opportunity to explore and savour the food from some of the places we may visit.
โฉโฉWith this particular event, we will be exploring an array of ice cream parlours that revolves around Italy. We will also be savouring what they may deliver. Based on research and experience, the places we are to visit have some of the finest ice cream parlours which has brought joy to the world.
Here are the ice cream parlours weโll be visiting:
* Anita Gelato
* Badiani
* Amorino
So the plan is extremely simple. Weโre to visit each food place and savour their unique delicacies hence the term โChocolate crawlโ.
This is the opportunity to explore the Food places, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience.
My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, Iโm more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy
โฉโฉWHAT - Ice Cream CrawlโจWHERE - Covent GardenโจWHEN - 7:30pm - 9:30pmโจMEETING POINT - Outside Covent Garden StationโจNEAREST STATION - Covent Garden StationโจREQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.โฉโฉ
Disclaimers:
Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesnโt tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed.
If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesnโt relate to the event at all, I wonโt respond.
Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I wonโt be available as Iโm conducting the event.
There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and Iโll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture.
Letโs all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The โLondon society of explorersโ accept no risk of liability at this event.
Film Narrative Engagement & Feelings of Human Connection
This is one of the day/time slots available for this same event. There are several others on weekend afternoons/early evenings and a few weeknights this month in July that will also be posted for the Group.
The following information is the same for each of the day/time posting for this ongoing event:
**Anyone 18+ is welcome to join - there are no fees to join or sign-up for an event.**
**Important:**
Because this is a part of an **ethically-approved research study by Goldsmiths, University of London** is required to follow research ethical standard procedure - **you'll need to click on the link provided below this message or the QR code** **in this event's image** in this posting and confirm your voluntary and informed consent (with an official Participant Information Sheet PDF for your viewing/reference) and complete your booking.
Below is an overview of key information you'll need (the advert provided here is also a good quick reference):
We are exploring how watching a feature-length film impacts our sense of social connection with others within the contexts of own lives.
**What you get:** A **free screening** of an award-winning British social-realist drama (\~1hr 45min) inside a **real on-campus (Goldsmiths) cinema** with comfortable seats and surround sound. (Bring your own snacks!)
**What to Expect:**
Participants will enjoy a free screening of an award-winning British social-realist drama in a professional on-campus cinema featuring surround sound and comfortable seating. (More details below). You are welcome to bring your own snacks/drinks, but please do not bring alcohol.
**What is required:**
You must be over 18 (excluding Goldsmiths academic staff), complete two short surveys (\~15 mins total), and turn up on time. **Feel free to make it a different kind of social outing and share/invite friend(s) - Each person must scan and register separately.**
**Eligibility and Requirements:**
* Must be over 18 (Goldsmiths academic staff are ineligible).
* Must not have previously seen the film *The Old Oak* (2023).
* Participants must agree not to look up the film prior to the screening to preserve research integrity.โ
* What I can tell you is that itโs a British social-realist drama - the kind that follows ordinary people's lives. It's a fictional feature film with serious, real-world social themes (hardship, community, and conflict).
* It had 8 wins and 7 nominations in total including 1 BAFTA nomination.โ
* Please bring your mobile device to complete the two short surveys (approximately 15 minutes total).
* Both surveys are low effort and not strenuous (e.g. on your judgement of feelings/opinions)
**Cinema Code of Conduct:**
* This is a safe and inclusive space with staffed University Security members on-campus and in the building where the cinema is located.
* Regular cinema social etiquette is followed like normal (e.g., respectful of others, turn off your mobile during the film, etc.)
**Total Event Schedule:**
We have several upcoming sessions available. Please note that capacity is strictly limited to 70 participants per showing on a first-come, first-served basis:
* Thursday (**July 23**): 3:30 PM โ 6:00 PM
* Fridays (**July 3, 17, 24**): 5:00 PM โ 7:30 PM
* Saturdays (**July 4, 18, 25**): 1:00 PM โ 3:30 PM
* Sundays (**July 5, 19, 26**): 11:30 AM โ 2:00 PM
**Agenda:**
* 15 minutes - Arrivals & Introductions
* 2-5 minutes - Quick one question survey before the film
* 1hr45 - Film (minus the credits)
* up to 15 minutes - 2nd survey (you make take as little or more time as needed)
* 10 minutes wrap-up - You'll be provided with a Participant Debrief.
* **Youโre welcome to go to the nearest pub to continue socialising!**
**Scan the QR code in this event's advert or visit this link to sign-up:**
[https://goldpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwfV9Cpt2qmpfRI](https://goldpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwfV9Cpt2qmpfRI)
โI look forward to seeing you there!
Many thanks,
Kathryn
(MRes Research Methods in Psychology student that will be present at the cinema with you)
Pub Social- Meet New Friends - Oxford Circus, London
Our biggest monthly Pub social, where people from all over London & the Home Counties gather for an informal meet up. This is a great chance for anyone wanting to find out more about joining the club. We do over 30 events a month plus weekends away and holidays .
Spice-social.co.uk
Everyone Welcome !
This is our super fun monthly social held on the 1st Friday of the month. Hosted by your lovely Spice Team. We meet at The Champion just off Oxford Circus. If you are NEW to Spice or thinking of joining - then no need to worry one of us will be there to greet you when you arrive
We will meet upstairs between 7-9pm, and move downstairs from 9-11pm, just look for the Spice Social Signs. Last orders is at 10.30pm as we need to vacate prompt by 11pm in order to keep good relations with this new lovely venue.
They serve fabulous food up until 8.30pm.
Pam , Liz, Carole or one of our other hosts will be there to meet you
IN PERSON SEMINAR - THE DESTINY OF HUMANITY AND HUMAN BEINGS IN THE AGE OF AI
**In Person Seminar - The Destiny of Humanity and Human Beings in the Age of AI**
**With Paul Levy**
Why has Artificial Intelligence appeared so quickly in our world and what does it mean for us to be living in these times? With plenty of time for conversation and discussion Paul Levy will examine the opportunity presented to each and every one of us to meet the challenges of the age of digital technology and so-called "AI". Paul will draw upon current research, his own direct experience, and insights from Anthroposophy,
***Paul Levy is a writer, academic and author of several books including Technosophy, Digital Inferno and The Poetry of Change.***
All Welcome, No Need to Book, No Charge.
This event will not be recorded.
DONATIONS
There is no charge for online or face to face events, except for Workshops involving extra cost. Voluntary donations towards our overheads are gratefully received and can be made either by Paypal or by Bank Transfer to a Nationwide account held for this purpose:
PAYPAL:
to SUE PEAT at suejoanpeat@gmail.com
BANK TRANSFER:
ACCOUNT NAME: ADRIAN HOTTEN
ACCOUNT NO: 31466776
SORT CODE: 07-01-16
Many thanks.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น OUTSIDE ๐โ๏ธ๐ฅ Global Language Social ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ท๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ
**PLEASE READ ๐**
**๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ๐บ๐ธ๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐บ๐ต๐ฑ**Join us on **Friday** for our always popular global language exchange and social.
We"re **Languages in London** the highest rated ๐ international language exchange group in London with 1700+ reviews rated 5 stars โญโญโญโญโญ
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST:**
๐ Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive.
๐ Collect & wear your languages badge as soon as you arrive BEFORE buying your drinks
๐Pay the ยฃ2 event fee. **The event fee is ยฃ6 if you arrive after 8:30pm**
Then, start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
[www.languages.london](www.languages.london)
**WHEN & WHERE**
On Friday from 7pm at The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.
**Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA)
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
โด๏ธWhen you arrive please collect and wear your personalised languages badge. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐
โด๏ธWear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave โป๏ธ
โด๏ธYou're expected to buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
๐ท๐ด๐ฎ๐ท๐น๐ผ๐ต๐น๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐น๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ง๐ธ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ท
**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers...Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
Our events are for a truly global community and citizens from around the ๐ It's your international language hub in London ๐
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol,p francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages? Or maybe prefer to only speak English ....that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the word...Bring your friends, colleagues and family ๐
๐ฒ๐ฆ๐น๐ญ๐ฐ๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ณ๐ฟ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ท๐ญ๐บ๐ป๐ช๐ณ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฎ๐ช
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the **BEST** language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees ๐ป
**โ ๏ธInactive community members and those that "no-show" at our events are regularly removed from our groupโ ๏ธ**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tigrinya, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ง๐ช๐ต๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ช๐ต๐ธ๐ช๐ฌ๐ณ๐ด๐ฌ๐ญ๐ต๐ท๐ฒ๐พ๐ป๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฟ๐ฆ
**SUSTAINABLE** ๐๐ณ
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing โน๏ธ
The Solution?.Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐
So, please make sure you return your badge before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing & keep our costs down๐
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** ๐ฎโโ๏ธ****
- We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time.
- Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate.
- Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas.
- Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
- Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice ๐ธ
**SPREAD THE WORD** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ**
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow your** community, thank you โฅ๏ธ
Join our community - [https://www.languages.london/](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at **Languages in London** ๐๐
๐จ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐พ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ต๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฟ๐ฌ๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ท๐น๐ฟ๐ง๐ด๐ถ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต๐ง๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐น๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐น๐ฑ๐ป๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ด๐จ๐บ๐ฉ๐ด๐ญ๐ณ๐ง๐พ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ธ๐ด๐ต๐พ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ต๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ช๐น๐ธ๐ป๐ท๐ช๐พ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฑ๐
Information Science Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Supersense: From Superstition to Religion by Bruce M. Hood
In this event, we will discuss about a science or philosophy book chosen by London Science and Philosophy Book Club. The attendees will be divided into groups and each of them will focus on a chapter in the book. This month we will discuss about a fascinating book called Supersense: From Superstition to Religion by Bruce Hood. If you haven't read the book, it's no problem. I will bring you up to speed with the discussion materials.
We will meet in a nice lounge area at 6 p.m for introductions. Please come on time so you will not miss out on valuable discussion midway. If you end up in the waitlist, feel free to show up.
Book Description:
Why is it that Tony Blair always wore the same pair of shoes when answering Prime Minister's Questions? That John McEnroe notoriously refused to step on the white lines of a tennis court between points? And that President-elect Barack Obama played a game of basketball the morning of his victory in the Iowa primary, and continued the tradition the day of every following primary?
Superstitious habits are common. Do you ever cross your fingers, knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders, or step around black cats? Sentimental value often supersedes material worth. If someone offered to replace your childhood teddy bear or wedding ring with a brand new, exact replica, would you do it? How about ยฃ20 for trying on a jumper owned by Fred West?
Where do such feelings come from and why do most of us have them? Humans are born with brains designed to make sense of the world and that need for an explanation can lead to beliefs that go beyond reason. To be true they would have to be supernatural. With scientific education we learn that such beliefs are irrational but at an intuitive level they can be resistant to reason or lie dormant in otherwise sensible adults.
It now seems unlikely that any effort to get rid of supernatural beliefs or superstitious behaviours will be completely successful. This is not all bad news - such beliefs are a useful glue that binds us together as a society.
Combining brilliant insight with witty example Hood weaves a page-turning account of our 'supersense' that navigates a path through brain science, child development, popular culture, mental illness and the paranormal. After reading SuperSense, you will realize why you are not as reasonable as you might like to think - and why that might be no bad thing.
Agenda:
6 p.m to 7 p.m: Introduction and Socializing
7 p.m to 9:30 p.m: Book Discussion
9:30 p.m to late night: Drinks, Dinner or Feel free to go home
Book Swap Meetup ๐๐๐
Basic Ideas: ๐ ๐โ
Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or itโs a book that has changed your life that you want to share?
Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well.
Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup.
Note:
The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.
INFJ Hangout (early-July)
We're back after a little hiatus. Please join us for a chilled Saturday afternoon Meetup at Picturehouse!
Come and hopefully have a little bit of quiet sanctuary with us.
We'll meet on the 1st Floor of Picturehouse Central (Piccadilly Circus). If you turn right at the top of the stairs and head towards the screens, there's an area on the right-hand side which is quieter than the main bar hopefully we'll get a space there, although we'll comment on the day. We'll have an INFJ sign on the table.
Please note, it isn't possible to buy alcoholic drinks without a cinema ticket - only soft drinks, or tea/coffee at the bar.
There's always some people who don't come on the day, so if you're top of the waitlist, or would just really like to come, please come anyway - we often take over the entire curtained area!
Wittgenstein's Tractatus
In this session we will read aloud some of the Tractatus Logico Philosoophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein, and discuss it.
One of the most difficult books of philosophy ever written, it attempts in no more than 79 pages to set out the limits of language, knowlege and reality.
Bertrand Russell described it as "an achievement of extraordinary difficulty and importance" and a work of "philosophical genius".
No preparation or background knowledge required for the session. We will read together, share explanations where we can, and form our reactions.
Gather in Highgate Library from 3.15, read and discuss 3.30 to 4.30. Optional socialising in the Boogaloo pub afterwards.
Deeper Conversations - 1 to 1 ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ
Tired of small talk and ready to connect on a real level? Join us for **deep**, **meaningful conversations** and **new friendships** ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ with a group of like-minded individuals who share your interests.
This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy food or drink before you can join us ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฐ๐ฅค๐ง- having water doesn't support the venue
**Who is it for?**
* You want more satisfying, deeper conversations
* You want more meaningful and long-lasting connections in your life
* You crave more from life and know its out there
* You are bored of just socialising and want to have fun and explore a new type of event!
**What's in it for you?**
* **No more awkward silences!** We'll provide questions to spark engaging conversations. ๐ก
* **Meet like-minded people** who crave deeper connections. ๐ค
* **Have fun** in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. ๐
**How does it work?**
* We'll pair you up with different people for **15-minute 1-1 chats**. ๐
* **Use our questions** as a starting point, or go off on your own tangent! ๐บ๏ธ
* Be **open**, **honest**, and **curious**. ๐
* 15 minutes is a good amount of time to explore a question deeply and **not have awkward silence**.โณ
* You are also **free to take the conversation in any direction** you choose.๐คฉ
* You can always sit out a round to **take a break** ๐ช
**Examples of questions that we provide:**
* "If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?" ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
* "What's your biggest fear, and why does it scare you?" ๐ฑ
* "What's the most meaningful thing you've ever done?" โค๏ธ
* "What would you do if you had all the money and time in the world?" ๐ฐ
**Why do we love deep conversations?**
* They're **authentic**, **raw**, and **honest**.
* There are **no limits** to where they can go.
* You'll feel **uplifted**, **inspired**, and **connected**. ๐
**How to be a great conversation partner?**
* **Be Respectful:** Listen attentively and avoid interrupting others. ๐
* **Be Open-Minded:** Consider different viewpoints and challenge your own assumptions. ๐ง
* **Be Engaging:** Ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the conversation. ๐ฌ
* **Be vulnerable:** We are a safe space, so itโs okay to be yourself ๐ฅบ ๐
* **Be honest:** Be honest about our experience of life ๐
* **Be curious:** Be interested in the other person โ ๐ค ๐
**Ready to take the plunge?**
๐ Join us and experience the magic of deeper conversations! ๐ซ You may leave feeling **uplifted**, **inspired**, **connected**, **invigorated**, **positive**, **grateful**!โค๏ธ
**What others have to say**:
* **Parimal**: "I had the most amazing time! The conversations were refreshing and genuinely authentic."
* **David Saville**: "This is a wonderful event run by two extraordinary individuals."
* **Edomi**: "This is one of the best meetups I've been to. Highly recommended!"
We really hope to see you there! ๐
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centered around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. โค๏ธ
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. ๐ง ๐ก
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ
* **Accessibility:** We believe meaningful connection should be accessible to everyone. Our community makes this possible by supporting each other. ๐ค
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
๐๐ฝ [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
๐๐ฝ [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)
**Keep This Event Free ๐**
If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's ยฃ5 or ยฃ15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity
๐๐ฝ [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/deeperconnections)
๐๐ฝ [Buy Me A Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/deeperconnections)
๐๐ฝ [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DDSNCCFCYUEB2)
Information Science Events Near You
Connect with your local Information Science community
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), weโre 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 Iโd even want to.
Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session!
Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 โ the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it โseems good,โ 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, weโll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weโll 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.
Weโll cover:
* Why โit looks goodโ 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 โ and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, youโll 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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data**
How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but thatโs not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analystโs daily practice.
Sometimes itโs as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. Thereโs many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look.
In this session, weโll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. Youโll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it.
**About Our Speaker:**
[Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas donโt quite line up yet.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
ServiceNow AI Deep Dive: Hands-On Learning Session
We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If youโre curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia





















