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Improv Open Session by IICV *in MusikQuartier*
**Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar)
**What is it ?**
An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
**Want to learn improv?**
Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass)
**Want to practice regularly improv in a small group for an affordable price?**
Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday)
**Already intermediate in improv?**
Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes)
**How to register ?**
Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup.
Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered.
**How much ?**
Free for IICV members\*
10 Euros for everybody else.
You can pay contactless or cash.
\* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership).
**Anything to report?**
Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit)
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**Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority.
**Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out.
**Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc.
Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership.
The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179
Pub Quiz @ Beavers PUB in the 1050
Hello Pub quiz Beavers đ
Ready for the 40 or so questions GK quiz for the coming week?
Register on the Beavers Website to secure your table or let me know below âïž
See you there đ„łđ
Upcoming dates:
**February**
18th General Knowledge
25th Papua New Guinea
A bucket of 40 or so questions and topics including Picture round, Language round, General Knowledge, Music, Science, Health, Geography, History, Mathematics, News, and Celebrity plus a couple of other topics
**Organisation stuff**
\- Teams of six per table are welcome\.
\- Entry price is âŹ1 per person and there are six people per table\.
\- Winning team takes the on night pot of takings
\- A round of shots for the Winning team
\- \.\.\. and a Polaroid taken of the winning team to be proudly displayed on the wall of fame\!
Use this link to register on the Beavers Pub website so we know how much IPA ales, soft drinks and food to keep in the Beaver family kitchen.
If you can also confirm over this event, it would help too for numbers co ordination for example 1 person + 5 guests and a team name - please also confirm the word "quiz" in your name! đđ
Much love and thanks from Daddy Beaver đŠ«.
[https://beaverspub.at/book-a-table/](https://beaverspub.at/book-a-table/)
Table de conversation en francais @ Café Merkur
On se rencontre chaque mercredi pour parler français. Parmi nous, il y a des gens qui ont le français comme langue maternelle, et des gens qui aiment le français et le maßtrisent plus ou moins. On aime discuter et parler de tout et de rien, et on est toujours content de recevoir des gens qui sont de passage ou des nouvelles personnes qui veulent écouter, parler, pratiquer ou poser des questions.
Cette semaine, on se retrouve dans un nouveau endroit pour tester, le Café Merkur, situé a proximité de la station U2 Rathaus, dans la Florianigasse 18. Le Café Merkur est un Café-Bistro bien aimable, avec une cuisine de plats legers de beaucoup de pays differents.
La table est toujours gérée d'une façon trÚs libre et relaxée, on se rencontre et on parle aux autres participants et participantes autour de nous.La table est toujours gerée d'une façon trÚs libre et relaxée, on se rencontre et on parle aux autres participants et participantes autour de nous.
NOTE: Si vous comptez venir, inscrivez-vous s'il vous plaßt, pour qu'on puisse prévoir assez (mais pas trop non plus) d'espace au restaurant.
Comme ça, on sera à l'aise et l'endroit qui nous accueille aussi.
On commence Ă 18h30 , mais ce n'est pas un problĂšme de rejoindre aprĂšs.
Normalement, il y a au moins une dizaine de personnes qui vient aux rencontres.
Cette rencontre est aussi annoncée sur notre groupe facebook ("Vienna French Meetings")
A mercredi alors!
Badminton Wednesday in Simmering
***MEMBERS ONLY***
***MEMBERS ONLY***
Join us for three hours of badminton!
This session is open for members of the Sportunion Vienna Badminton Community. We play in a sports hall in Viennaâs 11th district, easily reachable by public transport (U3 Enkplatz / S-Bahn Wien HaidestraĂe). For further information about the exact location or attendance, please reach out to the host.
This event runs under a separate membership format, and participation is deducted from your existing subscription balance.
Please bring your own racket, sportswear, indoor shoes, and a water bottle. Feather shuttles are provided, and you can usually borrow a spare racket from another player if needed.
If you canât attend, please cancel at least 24 hours in advanceâlate cancellations may incur the event fee.
Vinyasa Yoga
Hey! Flow with me through a Vinyasa Flow for 60 Minutes.
â©10âŹ/mats included.
â©Level: sporty beginner to intermediate.
â©Want to know more about me? visit www.explore-pure-yoga.com đ
â©Looking forward to see you on the mat đ§đ»
Anna
Heartfulness Meditation
ZOOM: Heartfulness Meditation,
auch fĂŒr AnfĂ€nger(I)n
Meeting ID: 873 0346 8880
Password: X47qQt
Cloud Native Vienna: February 2026 Meetup
We'd like to invite you to our second installation for the Cloud Native Vienna Meetups in 2026!
Again we'll have two deep-dive talks and time to network and chat with friends in the Viennese cloud native community.
A big thank you to **willhaben** for hosting us and providing food and drinks! The meetup will take place at the **willhaben** (BĂŒrozentrum 1, LandstraĂer HauptstraĂe 97-101, 1030 Wien).
You can reach the office from inside the âGalleria LandstraĂeâ mall. After entering through the main entrance, youâll find the entrance to BĂŒrozentrum 1 (a big red door) on your right, just past the chocolate shop. Take the elevator to floor 3A (look for the button with the willhaben logo).
**Agenda:**
* **17:30:** Doors Open & Networking
* **17:55:** Welcome from the Organizers
* **18:00:** **Talk 1:** Lukas Zainzinger â ***willhabenâs Journey to AWS MSK â A retrospective on Security, Costs, and Reality***
* **18:45:** Break & Refreshments
* **19:00:** **Talk 2:** David Hondl â ***Monster-Sized Gitops; How to scale Argo CD***
* **19:45:** Open Networking
We look forward to seeing you there!
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**Talks:**
Lukas Zainzinger (willhaben)
***willhabenâs Journey to AWS MSK â A retrospective on Security, Costs, and Reality***
Migrating to managed services is rarely a plug-and-play experience. In this talk, we walk through Willhabenâs transition to Managed Kafka on AWS (MSK), sharing the authentic story of our integration rather than a textbook tutorial.
We will dive into the specific hurdles we faced, focusing on how we engineered solutions for strict security and access control requirements. Additionally, weâll discuss the financial aspectâspecifically the pricing issues we encountered and the adjustments we made to solve them. This isn't a lecture on the "one right way" to do things, but a transparent look at the decisions, challenges, and learnings we gathered along our own journey.
*Bio:*
Lukas joined willhaben as a Platform SRE in 2024, following a career path that transitioned from Application Management to specialized DevOps roles at Raiffeisen Informatik, Shöpping and Siemens. Throughout his journey, he has developed a deep expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform and multiple Cloud Providers, always with an eye toward improving developer experience and system reliability. Currently a Masterâs student at Hochschule Burgenland, Lukas bridges the gap between academic cloud research and real-world infrastructure challenges. He is particularly passionate about leveraging cloud-native and managed services to build robust, fault-tolerant infrastructure.
David Hondl (Dynatrace)
***Monster-Sized Gitops; How to scale Argo CD***
Argo CD is one of the most popular and widely spread GitOps tools for Kubernetes and part of the backbone of many internal developer platforms.
Also Argo CD can undoubtedly be a beast - and a huge one at that, as anyone scaling it for a production environment has probably seen in one way or another. But what if simply having a massive installation is not enough for us? What if we want to go even bigger from here, raise it to beyond what we thought feasible? Create more Applications, more ApplicationSets and render more resources at the same time?
These are the questions that we will tackle in this talk.
We are going to take a look at the different Argo CD components, from the frontend to the K8s controllers and how they behave at scale. We will examine how far they can bend and especially when and how they will break. Based on what we find, we are going to figure out how to tweak these parts in just the right way.
And in the end we will hopefully be able to turn Argo CD into a bigger monster than it ever was.
*Bio:*
I'm a Cloud Engineer at Dynatrace and I'm super passionate about all things Platform Engineering and the cloud-native community. I use (and build) platforms to create better developer experiences and love to share my knowledge as a speaker as well as actively organize meetups around the topic.
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Intermediate w. Shawn
**\*\*\* Enrollment and all info** [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes)**\*\*\***
**Description:**
**Come join for a journey of some of the nitty-gritty of improv performance.**
Weâll work on scene work, stage presence, breaking out of our patterns, finding fun in the stillness, and stillness in the craziness of Improv.
This is for improvisers who understand the foundations and concepts of improv and want that extra challenge to perform or refine their performance skills.
**Teacher:** Shawn Fisher
Shawn Fisher is an improviser, performer, and educator. With over 15 years of experience in improv, you can see him with The English Lovers, one of Viennaâs longest-standing improv groups, Two-Buttons Short, and with Rainbowâs Last Wish.
Originally from the US, he has taught classes, workshops and led open improv sessions in Vienna since 2018, fostering community where curiosity leads the way.
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Whether directing, MCing, or coaching at venues like Viennaâs Maestro, Shawn thrives on the spontaneity and connection of live performanceâespecially when leaning into the fantastical.
Discussion: Does Explanation Kill Wonder?
***Does understanding the world make it richer or does it drain something essential from it?***
In this first session of **Marginal Thoughts**, weâll explore that question through three short and very different works:
* A short story by Italo Calvino: ["The Distance of the Moon"](https://www.ruanyifeng.com/calvino/2007/07/ch_1_the_distance_of_the_moon.html) (\~40 min read)
* An animated clip of Richard Feynman's ["Ode To A Flower"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSG9q_YKZLI) (\~1 min)
* A poem by Walt Whitman: ["When I Heard the Learnâd Astronomer"](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45479/when-i-heard-the-learnd-astronomer) (\~1 min)
Along the way, we'll see Calvino anticipate the dating trend of *'orbiting'* and take it very literally, Feynman may or may not ruin flowers for us, and Whitman will demonstrate that rage-quitting an astronomy lecture can still produce poetry.
**How to prepare**
Please read/watch the materials in advance. As you do, try to identify at least one point of curiosity, confusion, or uncertainty - these will be natural starting points for our discussion.
**What to expect**
This is an in-person, conversational meetup. The goal isn't to debate, lecture, or "confess" - itâs to explore ideas and leave with better questions than we arrived with.
**Optional context for the extra curious**
Calvino's story opens his collection [Cosmicomics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmicomics). The Feynman clip comes from the BBC interview ["The Pleasure of Finding Things Out"](https://vimeo.com/340695809). And here's an honorable mention to Borges' poem ["The Moon"](https://dprbcn.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/the-moon-jorge-luis-borges/) which narrowly lost out to Whitman's.
Badminton for Intermediate Players (Thu 19.30h-21.30h) U3 KendlerstraĂe
Hey Badminton Enthusiasts!
**This meet-up is only for intermediate players and up!**
Everyone is welcome to join our large weekly events, test their skills and have some fun together! However, ***this event is for the people that want to push their skill forward and would like to play during the week as well.***
The host will reserve courts in advance, that means please only register if you really plan to come (or cancel at least 24 hours before the event starts). The fee for this event is 12âŹ:
* If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available
* you can also pay via card on the spot
We are meeting at about 19.25 pm near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use, but for the men lockers you need a padlock - or you can also take your bag of clothes upstairs to the courts if you do not have a padlock. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you.
If you are just passing through town and do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets, either from the club or from us. Sometimes the host or other members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below!
If you are joining our events for the first time, **WELCOME!** We are an open and friendly group and we are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time!
Without further ado - let's play some (intermediate) badminton and have fun together!
How Real Is Reality? Going Beyond the Five Senses
**The Mysteries of Non-Duality, Spirituality, and Metaphysics**
**Only 5% of the universe is composed of normal matter,** yet we often dedicate 100% of our focus and attention to it. This creates an **illusion of separateness** where we believe we are alone and that when our material body dies, that's the end.
We even term this physical substance "matter" because we believe it's all that truly matters.
In contrast, **95% of our universe consists of energies and a mysterious void** that actually governs our universe, bodies, experiences, and lives. This non-material universe is also known as the **spiritual universe**. As we delve into this spiritual dimension, we start to see how all things are interconnected.
**Imagine the ocean and two waves approaching the shore**. One exclaims, "My God, we're going to crash at the shore, we're going to die!" The other responds, "No! You cannot die. You are part of the ocean!"
Like the waves, we simultaneously are individuals and part of a greater whole. Yet, most of us are (no longer) aware of this. Opening up, moving beyond our wave-like limitations, and recognizing our unity with the ocean can change everything. It makes life much easier, more enjoyable, and fulfilling.
**Agenda:**
* Introduction to Non-Duality, Spirituality, and Metaphysics: We will watch videos covering different aspects and explanations of reality, non-duality, etc.
* Sharing of questions and thoughts.
* Conclusions and how to apply this understanding to your life (if you wish).
**You are invited to join** a somewhat mystical workshop exploring the timeless wisdom of the universe. We'll dive into spirituality, non-duality, metaphysics, and the interconnectedness of all things to uncover deeper personal fulfillment and an understanding of life. Whether you're new to these topics or a seasoned practitioner, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore, learn, and grow. Come with an open mind and leave feeling inspired and more connected to a community passionate about these intriguing subjects.
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this event can offer surprising and important insights about yourself that you may have never considered before.
**Important:**
We don't have to agree on everything. This isn't about proving someone wrong, but rather about learning from each other, providing mutual inspiration, hearing different perspectives, and evolving to live a life we love.
**Sign Up Now.**
**Deepen Your Understanding of the New Consciousness:** Intuition is replacing intellect as our primary decision-making guide. This new consciousness transcends the limitations of the five senses. It is beyond the five senses.
**See What Is Possible.**
Dieter Langenecker
PS: A contribution of ⏠15,- for room rent, coffee/tea, and cookies will be collected.
**Watch this short video:** https://youtu.be/oDIeSXdBhSo?si=UETKdXHAi4Dzr9u6
Thursday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/9.5 Euro/Feather/Praterstern
To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number:
+436767401074 (Also WhatsApp)
Welcome to our friendly badminton event!
Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends.
We will be playing every Thursday from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
**Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that.** đžđ
**If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.**
Feather shuttlecock will be use for this event, and it will be provided by the host.
The location: Sport and Fun Halle Leopoldstadt / Venediger Au 11, 1020 Wien
The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 9.5 Euro for 2 hours.
How to pay: We accept card payment and cash (card payments are preferred)
Number of players : We have 2 courts reserved for this event and aiming to have 10-11 players in total (so we can take a small break between matches)
Remember to bring your own racket, please.
**Cancellation policy:**
1- Canceling 24 hours before the event = free cancellation
2- Cancellation after the 24-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception)
In case of not paying = banned from future events.
See you on the court :)
Speed Friending: Meaningful Connections Through Deep Conversations
Speed Friending: Meaningful Connections Through Deep Conversations
Looking to meet new peopleâbut tired of small talk?
Join us for an evening of speed friending with a twist: instead of surface-level chit chat, youâll explore thought-provoking, heart-opening questions designed to spark genuine connections.
Inspired by the famous '36 Questions', this event is about more than just meeting people - itâs about really seeing and being seen. This event is for anyone whoâs curious, open-minded, and looking for deeper social connections by being willing to listen and to share.
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If you RSVPed and your plans change, please update your status, to give others from the waitlist a chance. They really wanna join! đ€©
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talkin' is an event series focusing on personal development and social adventures, hosted by amateurs and non-professionals. Every participant has the chance to lead their own talkin' event!
We believe that the best way to grow as a person is to go out of your comfort zone, and have fun along the way. You don't think that's possible? Come and join us and see for yourself! The English speaking group invites internationals in Vienna, but also Austrians who enjoy speaking English.
We are a group of people who organize monthly Social Adventures, everyone is free to join. This event will be held in English, please respect each other and speak English only. German events will be organized in the future as well.
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To stay updated about all our events join our Telegram :).
[https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna "https://t.me/czc_vienna")
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Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections.
* So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists?
* Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not.
* Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree?
* In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends?
* Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways?
* Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond:
* **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases.
* **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change.
* **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours.
* **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:**
* **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting.
* **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify.
* **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"âtheir virtue helps you understand and improve yourself.
* **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences.
* **Self-Love and Friendship:**
* Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself.
* They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue).
* A virtuous personâs pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others.
* Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's characterâa view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
Industry Tech Talk + Q&A
Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm!
Weâre collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry.
If youâre interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you wonât want to miss.
Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started â but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome â please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. đ€ đ
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).





















