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Information Science Events Today
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May Meeting 1 - Real Life (Brandon Taylor)
In our first meeting of May, we discuss Brandon Taylor's *Real Life.* Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, the novel was the much-lauded debut for the Alabama-born writer. 'Deftly zooming in and out of focus, *Real Life* is a deeply affecting story about the emotional cost of reckoning with desire, and overcoming pain.' (Book jacket)
'A campus novel told from the perspective of a Black student, Taylor’s powerful tale embraces themes of grief, desire and alienation in rich, eloquent prose.'
-Waterstones
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46263943-real-life
We will discuss the Real Life in the Real Greek - Bankside. So come along for some tasty Greek fare on a Sunday afternoon as we dive into this fascinating premier.
N.B. We will be charging an event fee of £3, non-refundable, to discourage no-shows and contribute to the running costs of the group. Please only sign up if you intend to come along as space is limited to make for an effective discussion!
Lesbian Book Club (Women Only)
**One quick note on how the community works**
**L Community is member-funded.**
The standard contribution is **£13 per month** to cover the platform, events, moderation, and safeguarding.
If £13 isn’t workable for you right now, you can opt out for now.
Support can be changed or cancelled at any time.
Support the platform:
[www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now](http://www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now)
**What this is**
A relaxed Sunday afternoon book club for lesbian and bisexual women, meeting in person.
This is our first event and we will discuss which book we plan to read. It’s low-pressure, calm, and easy to settle into the event.
Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most sessions are a genuine mix of new faces and returning women, so you won’t be the only person coming for the first time.
Most people come on their own. That’s normal here, and we make sure you don’t feel it. Hosts introduce people, keep things flowing, and make the space feel easy rather than awkward.
If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first book club and end up staying longer than they expected.
**Current book**: Ink Black Heart. You don’t need to have finished it. Come even if you’ve only started or just want to listen.
**Important**
This is a female-only lesbian space.
That boundary is clear and upheld at events.
If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event.
**How to attend**
You must register in advance to attend.
Register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/book-club/](https://thelcommunity.com/book-club/)
**Arriving and support**
The table booking is under the name Jenny. If you’re nervous, arriving alone, can’t find us, or have any difficulty at all, you can message at any point – days before, on the day, or during the event.
If it helps, we can have someone come outside to meet you.
**WhatsApp Jenny**
WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019**
Normal calls or texts will not go through on this number.
**Staying connected**
Registering for an event is separate from joining the wider community.
If you’d like to stay connected between events, access the private WhatsApp group, and join the wider network, you can register here:
[www.thelcommunity.com/go](www.thelcommunity.com/go)
We’re currently reading Ink Black Heart. No pressure to have finished it.
Flamenco Dance for Beginners
Flamenco Dance Classes for Beginners at Danceworks every Sunday!
We will work on the placement of the body, the perception of the rhythm, clapping, footwork, movements of arms and head.
Choreography depending on the level: Alegrías, Bulerías, Tangos, etc.
We will learn or perfect the four Sevillanas.
If you have dancing shoes and clothes, bring them. Otherwise, don't worry, just feel comfortable to dance!
When?
**Every Sunday**
Time: **12:00 - 13:00**
Where?
**Danceworks**
16 Balderton St, London W1K 6TN
Studio 4
Nearest Tube stations:
**Bond St.**
Marble Arch
Cost?
£12 per class.
**Book here:**
https://danceworks.com/london/classes/timetable/
Class bookings become available 7 days in advance.
Online bookings close 15 minutes before the class starts but you can book in person up to the start time.
**Waiting lists are available.**
***About Maika:***
Maika is a flamenco and Spanish dance teacher with more than 17 years of experience, teaching adults and children in Spain, the United States of America, Mexico, Canada and UK. She also led flamenco classes at Rey Juan Carlos University from 2013 to 2018.
Born and raised in Madrid (Spain), she began studying ballet and Spanish dance from the tender age of nine.
Maika studied at Karen Taft Dance Academy and Flamenco Centre “Amor de Dios”, majoring in Spanish Dance at Conservatory of Dance in Madrid. In 2003, she was awarded a certificate in Teaching Methodology Applied to Spanish Dance and then focused her career on dance education. Maika has continued her professional training alongside teachers including Antonio Canales, Alfonso Losa, La Lupi, Rojas and Rodriguez.
Maika co-founded the company Spanish Flamenco Tour, based in Miami (USA), a business dedicated to promoting flamenco and Spanish culture, to a local audience. Adding more strings to her bow, Maika embarked on a Master´s Degree in Leadership and Management of Cultural Projects at Institute of Dance “Alicia Alonso”, Rey Juan Carlos University. Her final master’s project was based on the promotion of Spanish dance, receiving a First-Class Degree.
Maika’s classes are designed to extract every student’s natural ability to dance and show them how wonderful and fun, this art form is.
Lesbian Book Club (Women Only) the date is provisional (4 weeks later)
**One quick note on how the community works**
**L Community is member-funded.**
The standard contribution is **£13 per month** to cover the platform, events, moderation, and safeguarding.
If £13 isn’t workable for you right now, you can opt out for now.
Support can be changed or cancelled at any time.
Support the platform:
[www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now](http://www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now)
**What this is**
A relaxed Sunday afternoon book club for lesbian and bisexual women, meeting in person.
This is our first event and we will discuss which book we plan to read. It’s low-pressure, calm, and easy to settle into the event.
Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most sessions are a genuine mix of new faces and returning women, so you won’t be the only person coming for the first time.
Most people come on their own. That’s normal here, and we make sure you don’t feel it. Hosts introduce people, keep things flowing, and make the space feel easy rather than awkward.
If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first book club and end up staying longer than they expected.
**Current book**: Ink Black Heart. You don’t need to have finished it. Come even if you’ve only started or just want to listen.
**Important**
This is a female-only lesbian space.
That boundary is clear and upheld at events.
If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event.
**How to attend**
You must register in advance to attend.
Register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/book-club/](https://thelcommunity.com/book-club/)
**Arriving and support**
The table booking is under the name Jenny. If you’re nervous, arriving alone, can’t find us, or have any difficulty at all, you can message at any point – days before, on the day, or during the event.
If it helps, we can have someone come outside to meet you.
**WhatsApp Jenny**
WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019**
Normal calls or texts will not go through on this number.
**Staying connected**
Registering for an event is separate from joining the wider community.
If you’d like to stay connected between events, access the private WhatsApp group, and join the wider network, you can register here:
[www.thelcommunity.com/go](www.thelcommunity.com/go)
We’re currently reading Ink Black Heart. No pressure to have finished it.
Join us for a French Adventure in Hampstead Heath!
**Are you a French speaker looking to practice your language skills in a beautiful outdoor setting?**
Join us for a leisurely walk through the stunning Hampstead Heath. We'll chat in French, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the picturesque views.
**What to expect:**
* **French conversation:** Practice your language skills with fellow French speakers.
* **Scenic walk:** Explore the beautiful Hampstead Heath.
* **Friendly atmosphere:** Meet new people and make lasting friendships.
**Please note:**
* **Dress appropriately:** Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
* **Stay safe:** Be mindful of your surroundings and follow safety guidelines.
**Respect the environment:** Please leave no trace.
Please note that the number of attendees listed here might not reflect the actual number of participants, as the event is also advertised on other platforms.
To help cover the costs of running the group and organising these events, we kindly request a small contribution.
If you're on the guestlist, please disregard the "Paid/Unpaid" status. If you're on the guest list, your attendance is expected and your payment has been processed.
If you couldn't attend the previous event and contacted me beforehand, you're automatically added to the next one. Otherwise, please let me know.
Please note that **RSVPs close one day before the event**.
**Looking forward to seeing you there!**
The London French Language Group
Central London Women's Meetup
**\*YOU'RE INVITED! INDIAN PROFESSIONALS IN LONDON LADIES MEETUP\* 🇮🇳🕊️**
📅 **Date**: Sunday, 17th April 2026
🕕 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5.00 PM
**Event Venue:** Miradora Rooftop Restaurant Tequileria, Above Assembly Hotel 31, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0LS
**Nearest Station:** Charring Cross, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus
👔 **Dress Code:** Smart Casual 📝 **RSVP**: Free registration online
**Event Agenda:** Free Entry \| Open Networking and Meetup
PAYG Food & Drinks
Come meet inspiring fellow IPL individuals, discover new opportunities, and be part of a growing professional community that celebrates culture, collaboration, and career growth.
Whether you are interested in sharing cultural experiences, exploring the city's food scene, attend some events in the city or simply looking to make new friends, this group is for you.
Come be a part of this new community and make lasting connections with fellow Indian women in London! We look forward to seeing you there!
Information Science Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
London Content Walk: Better Reels & Hidden Photo Spots
Join a relaxed creator walk through central London designed for photographers, content creators, influencers and anyone who wants better social media content.
**Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:**
[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-content-walk-better-reels-hidden-photo-spots-tickets-1988561591250](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-content-walk-better-reels-hidden-photo-spots-tickets-1988561591250?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)
Ticket price £16.96
This is not just a meetup. During the walk I’ll share practical tips on how to create stronger Instagram Reels, better phone photos, smoother movement shots, filming confidence in public, and how to use London locations creatively.
We’ll visit stylish spots around Covent Garden, Seven Dials and nearby streets while creating content and meeting like-minded people.
Perfect for beginners or experienced creators.
What you’ll get:
• Better phone content skills
• Reels ideas and filming tips
• Hidden photo/video locations
• Creative networking
• Fresh content for Instagram/TikTok
Limited small group for better experience.
🥀🎬 ROMERÍA (FILM & DISCUSSION)
**💔Every family has its secrets; some are buried deeper than others.**
👋 **Hello everyone!** Join me for **Carla Simón’s** latest award-winning Spanish semi-autobiographical drama, completing her deeply personal trilogy inspired by family history, memory, and lived experience.
The premise follows 18-year-old Marina as she visits her estranged, wealthy paternal family in Vigo to uncover the truth about her deceased, drug-addicted father. The film explores memory, family secrets, and the legacy of AIDS in the early 2000s.
We’ll meet at the lovely **Curzon Soho Cafe** (by the main entrance) at **4:30 pm.** The film is at **5:10 pm** (Screen 2) and I shall be seat **A5** wish to be in the same row**.**
After the film we will reunite once again at the main **Curzon Bar** (lower ground floor) for a film discussion and [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse) **Review.** You will find all the **additional details and venue information below** to help you find us easily.
Looking forward to an evening of great cinema and conversation with you all.
**See you guys there**
**Giulia**
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👉 **HEADS UP**
* If you **sign up** but later can’t make it, please 🙏 **just drop us a quick message** (or change your RSVP) — it really helps with planning. And follow us **[@movieroadhouseuk](https://www.instagram.com/movieroadhouseuk/)** on **Instagram** — for fun updates!
**🗓️ SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN**
* **4:30 PM:** Meet & Drinks
* **5:10 PM:** Film (Screen 2)
* **7:20 PM:** Discussion
📱**STAY CONNECTED**
* Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our **[WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMVu2Z1NCrYkXpqOd1X)** or **[Telegram Channel](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)**[ ](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!
🎬 **PLOT DETAILS**
* With her mother's diary in hand, Marina's search for official documents for university leads her to her biological family on the Atlantic coast. What starts as an administrative quest reveals long-buried family secrets. [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBem3xalDKc&themeRefresh=1)
🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES**
* **Price:** From £16:95
* **Members Price:** From £0.00
* **Tickets**: [Curzon Soho](https://www.curzon.com/ticketing/seats/SOH1-55249/)
📍**VENUE ADDRESS**
* **Curzon Soho:** 99 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5DY, United Kingdom
🔊 **HOW WE ROLL**
* Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind
* Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change
* This group is for over-18s only
🌐 **FOLLOW US ONLINE**
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/movieroadhouseuk/)
* [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse)
* [WhatsApp News Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMVu2Z1NCrYkXpqOd1X)
* [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@movieroadhouse)
* [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/MovieRoadhouse)
* [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/movieroadhouselondon)
* [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@jonnyhideout)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/) (Jonny)
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Cinema (£5.50): Metropolis (1927)
The Genesis Cinema are celebrating their birthday. Ticket prices are £5.50 (same as in 1999), plus attendance fee of £2.50 for meetup site costs. They are showing selected films just once during their week long birthday celebration.
I long wanted to see Metropolis, it was such a ground breaking film.
Let's go for a coffee or drink afterwards.
Please book your own ticket:
[https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/34347](https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/34347)
Plot: " Set in 2026 with its dizzying depiction of a futuristic cityscape and alluring female robot, Metropolis is among the most famous of all German films and the mother of sci-fi cinema (an influence on Blade Runner and Star Wars, among countless other films). Directed by the legendary Fritz Lang (M, Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse, The Big Heat, etc.), its jaw-dropping production values, iconic imagery, and modernist grandeur – it was described by Luis Buñuel as "a captivating symphony of movement" – remain as powerful as ever.
Drawing on – and defining – classic sci-fi themes, Metropolis depicts a dystopian future in which society is thoroughly divided in two: while anonymous workers conduct their endless drudgery below ground their rulers enjoy a decadent life of leisure and luxury. When Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) ventures into the depths in search of the beautiful Maria (Brigitte Helm in her debut role), plans of rebellion are revealed and a Maria-replica robot is programmed by mad inventor Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) and master of Metropolis Joh Fredersen (Alfred Abel) to incite the workers into a self-destructive riot."
Romería
We will go to see Romería, Carla Simón’s third feature – nominated in 6 categories at the 2026 Goya Awards – is the concluding episode of the filmmaker’s semi-autobiographical trio of films exploring her upbringing and family history.
Set on the Galician coast in the early 2000s, the film follows 18-year-old Marina, who travels to Vigo in search of information about her biological father; she is seeking his death certificate to be able to apply for a scholarship to film school. Reconnecting with her paternal side of the family, she discovers a huge amount of shame and secrecy around his death. Reading from her biological mother’s diary entries from her youth, Marina takes the opportunity to uncover what she can about her parents’ relationship with the estranged family, and discovers the reason for their secrecy.
For those who can stay will go for a drink after the screening to discuss the film.
FREE Social Pub Quiz & Games Afternoon | London 20s and 30s
**It’s that time again! With May now here, we're hugely excited to be hosting our latest Social Pub Quiz, exclusively for 20s and 30s.**
Yep that's right, every month we host latest our very special creative and quirky pub quiz in Central London, just for our community ❤️
And as always, our crack team of quizmasters have concocted a range of entertaining and social quiz rounds, each designed to challenge your wit and intelligence with a range of fun and fascinating questions.
And we'll also be throwing in some fun team games designed to test your speed, creativity and teamwork - with previous quizzes featuring everything from crafty challenges, poetry duels to Marmalade Sandwich time trials ⏱️
Best of all, we have some amazing prizes up for grabs and so don't miss out on what promises to be a memorable afternoon of quizzing, socialising, and friendly competition.
Unfortunately as the pub can only fit a limited number of us in for the quiz and so as always, places will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.
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**WHERE/WHEN**
Venue Address: The Star By Liverpool Street, 94 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcx4jN9BnqDry2Ws5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcx4jN9BnqDry2Ws5))
Nearest Tube Stations: Liverpool Street (5 mins walk) and Aldgate (10 mins).
Start Time - 4:30pm
Finish time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Approx)
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**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**
Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships.
To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics.
To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below.
**Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)**
**Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**
Information Science Events Near You
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CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
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)
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
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
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. We’ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability.
You’ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required.
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.
Bad Girls Book Club May 2026
**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens**
**This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.**
Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared.
Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*





















