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Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Join me for a golden hour/sunset photo walk through the city :) We will meet at Belvedere and continue through Stadtpark past MUK to Zollamtssteg bridge and Griechengasse. At the end of the walk everyone is welcome to join for a warm drink at a nearby cafe. The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear. note: the organizers of this group have recently changed - instead of Dietmar, Urska will be running the events - hopefully the value of the group and these events remains

Join 200 fellow experience enthusiasts in Vienna for a day of delving deeply into user experience, customer experience, people experience, brand experience, and all things related to design, strategy, technology, and culture. For tickets and more information, visit [https://barcamp.ucpx.network/](https://barcamp.ucpx.network/) Please note that a Meetup RSVP is not a ticket. A "Going" status on Meetup does not grant entry. You must purchase a ticket. The €10 ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for the entire day.

## [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/vienna-s-greatest-comedy-show-smart-funny-unfiltered-thecomedypub-tickets-Q4XD07?ref=MeetUp) Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show: smart, cheeky English stand-up every Friday at The Comedy Pub Vienna. New comedians & fresh jokes weekly! ### **The Smartest, Funniest, and Most Unpredictable English Comedy Night in Vienna** ## 😂 Laugh Smart. Laugh Loud. Laugh in English. Welcome to **Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show** – the city’s boldest, funniest, and most delightfully unpredictable English stand-up comedy night! Every Friday, **The Comedy Pub Vienna** transforms into a playground of laughter where comedians from around the world take the stage with fresh jokes, wild stories, and zero shame. This isn’t just a comedy night – it’s a **weekly showcase of chaos and brilliance**, blending international energy with Vienna’s sharp wit. ## 🎭 About the Show No two shows are the same.Each week, a brand-new lineup of English-speaking comedians takes over the stage — from local legends to international headliners and up-and-coming wildcards. Expect clever punchlines, fearless crowd work, and the kind of jokes you’ll still be laughing about the next day. ✅ Smart humor & sharp wit✅ Fresh comedians every week✅ A mix of chaos, charm, and culture✅ 100% English, 100% hilarious ## 🎙️ Who’s Performing? You’ll see Vienna’s best comedians alongside guests from across Europe, the UK, and beyond.Some are smooth, some are savage, and some are just beautifully unhinged.All of them have one goal: **to make you laugh till your face hurts.** ## 📍 The Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna 📍 **Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna** The Comedy Pub is **Vienna’s home for stand-up comedy** — a cozy international club with great drinks, an intimate stage, and a crowd that loves to laugh. 🍻 A real pub with great vibes🎭 A stage where anything can happen🌍 A mix of locals, expats, and travelers Whether it’s your first time in Vienna or your 50th Friday night out, this is where the laughter lives. ## 📅 Event Details 📆 Every Friday 📍 The Comedy Pub, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣️ Language: English ## 🎟️ Why You Should Come Because this isn’t just another comedy night —it’s **Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show**. Smart, cheeky, and completely unfiltered.New comedians every week.New jokes every time.Same mission: **make Vienna laugh.** Vienna’s Greatest Comedy Show: smart, cheeky English stand-up every Friday at The Comedy Pub Vienna. New comedians & fresh jokes weekly! #ViennasGreatestComedyShow #ComedyVienna #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaEvents #ViennaLaughs #ViennaNightlife #LiveComedyVienna #ExpatsInVienna #FunnyVienna #ComedyClubVienna #ViennaThingsToDo #InternationalComedy #FridayNightVienna #StandupShowVienna

A gentle space to slow down and unwind at the end of the week. This session is designed to help you release stress, calm the nervous system, and transition softly into the weekend through guided relaxation and subtle live sound. No experience needed. Just come, lie down, listen, and rest. Open to everyone.

Hey! Flow with me through a Vinyasa Flow for 60 Minutes. 10€/mats included. Level: sporty beginner to intermediate. Want to know more about me? visit www.explore-pure-yoga.com 🙂 Looking forward to see you on the mat 🧘🏻

#### Turn Streaming Data into Instant Dashboards with AWS & CrateDB #### Join us in Vienna for a guided deep dive into real-time analytics on AWS, co-hosted with AWS and CrateDB. In this session, we’ll walk you through how modern, event-driven data pipelines turn streaming data into instant, actionable dashboards without the need to code or bring a laptop. Together with experts from AWS and CrateDB, we’ll explore a fully managed analytics architecture on AWS, from event ingestion and real-time processing to storage, analysis, and visualization. Using Amazon MSK, AWS Lambda, CrateDB Cloud, and Grafana, we’ll demonstrate how cloud-native services work seamlessly together to deliver low-latency insights at scale. As a highlight of the event, you’ll visit an Amazon distribution center, gaining first-hand insights into Amazon’s supply chain and operations. Using real-world examples from Amazon’s retail and logistics business, we’ll also show how data and artificial intelligence are used to improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs. [Register now](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490) ## Why You Should Attend * Learn how AWS-managed services enable real-time, event-driven analytics with minimal operational complexity * Understand how streaming, time-series, and semi-structured data can be analyzed in real time using SQL * See how live dashboards and monitoring enable faster, data-driven decisions * Gain exclusive insights into Amazon’s logistics operations and data-driven innovation * Connect with peers from the data, cloud, and architecture community over drinks and refreshments ☕🍩 [Join us](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490) ## Who Should Join * Developers and data engineers working with event streams or analytics pipelines * Solution architects designing modern, real-time platforms * Technology leaders exploring modern, cloud-native data platforms * Anyone eager to explore the next generation of streaming data technologies **Seats are limited. [Reserve your spot now!](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490)**

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

This is our weekly event! ----------------- Hey Badminton Enthusiasts! This meet-up is for all levels: beginners, intermediates and experts. Everyone is welcome to join, test their skills and have some fun together! 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 12€ (for the 2 hours). If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available. We are meeting at about 10:25 am 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. There is a drinking fountain available if you need to replenish your bottle. If you do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). 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! Let the host know that you are new and they will find a place for you. Don't worry, we are an open and friendly group. We are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time! Without further ado - let's play some badminton and have fun together!

# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/why-so-serious-interactive-stand-up-comedy-experience-thecomedypub-tickets-1981787768564?aff=MeetUp) An interactive English comedy show where the audience becomes part of the show. Games, confessions & bold stand-up — every Sunday in Vienna. 🎭 About the Show Why So Serious? is Vienna’s boldest interactive stand-up comedy show — a weekly Sunday night where comedy happens with the audience, not in front of it. This is not a passive sit-back-and-watch kind of night. This is a show for people who want to laugh, react, participate, and experience comedy in real time. Through crowd work, improvised formats, live tryouts, audience confessions, Q&A segments, and interactive games, the audience actively shapes every show. No scripts. No repeats. No safety net. If you’re looking for traditional stand-up only — this might not be for you. If you want comedy that feels alive, risky, and different every single week — welcome. 🎤 What Makes Why So Serious? Different Interactive comedy formats built around the audience Crowd work-heavy sets by professional comedians only Live joke tryouts with real-time audience feedback Games, challenges, and improvised moments A safe space to test bold, smart, and absurd comedy ideas Every show is unique — nothing is repeated This is comedy magic happening in real time. 👥 Who This Show Is For Comedy lovers who want more than punchlines People who enjoy being part of the moment Expats & locals looking for English comedy in Vienna Anyone who wants to end their weekend laughing and reset their brain Age: 16+ Language: 100% English 🧠 The Sunday Vibe Sunday night, but not sleepy. Think wild reset, playful chaos, honest laughs, and bold ideas. It’s the perfect way to: Shake off the week Laugh at yourself Start Monday lighter than you expected 🏛 Venue The Comedy Pub – Vienna The city’s home for international stand-up comedy. Intimate stage, full bar, and the perfect setting for a show where anything can happen. 📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 📅 Event Details When: Every Sunday Doors: 18:30 Show starts: 19:00 Duration: \~90 minutes (no break) Language: English Tickets: €15 Seating: First come, first served 💥 Why You Should Come Because this isn’t safe comedy. Because it isn’t polished to death. Because it’s honest, playful, risky — and alive. Why So Serious? The most daring interactive comedy show in Vienna. #WhySoSeriousComedy #InteractiveComedyVienna #ComedyWien #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #LiveComedyVienna #ComedyExperience #CrowdworkComedy #ImprovComedy #ViennaEvents #TheComedyPub #ComedyNerds #ComedyMagic

This event is part of our weekly event series \-\-\- Hey Badminton Enthusiasts! This meet-up is for all levels: beginners, intermediates and experts. Everyone is welcome to join, test their skills and have some fun together! 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 12€ (for the 2 hours). If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available. We are meeting at about 10.55 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 you need to bring your own 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 do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). 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! Let the host know that you are new and they will find a place for you. Don't worry, we are an open and friendly group. We are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time! **Without further ado - let's play some badminton and have fun together**

This is a group for meeting new people, eating brunch, and having discussions about science, life, philosophy, politics, and people. Anybody is free to join, and we charge no fees. This discussion group aims to have the absolute minimal level of structure necessary to ensure the conversation remains engaging to the majority of people present. In particular, we \*don't\* have fixed order of speaking or timed statements. So far, the balance we've struck is enforcing hand raising when conversation gets intense in order to minimize interruption, and to give the chair (me!) the power to occasionally call a snap election on the conversation topic.

Hi everyone! On **Saturday, February 14, 2026**, I’m planning a beautiful winter hike across the green hills of Vienna — from **Nussdorf to Hütteldorf**, right through the heart of the Wienerwald. This hike combines forest paths, gentle ridgelines, and some of the best panoramic views over Vienna. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy nature, fresh winter air, and relaxed conversation while crossing the city from north to west on foot. You **do not have to walk the whole route**. This hike is perfect if you want to join **only for part of the way**: * 🚉 **Kahlenberg** – easy exit with public transport back into the city * 🚉 **Neuwaldegg** – another convenient exit point with tram connections (approx. 11km hike, 3-4hrs and 350m altitude) You can decide **during the hike** how far you’d like to go. Walking all the way to Hütteldorf is optional and only recommended if you feel fit and motivated on the day. **What makes this hike special** * 🌆 Beautiful views over Vienna from **Leopoldsberg** and **Kahlenberg** * 🌲 Peaceful forest paths through the **Wienerwald** * 📍 Passing classic local peaks like **Herrmannskogel** and **Dreimarkstein** * 🚉 Very flexible route: you can join for part of the hike and exit earlier if needed * 💬 A social hike with time for conversation and short breaks You’re welcome to walk **as long or as short as you like**. The most convenient exit points with public transport are **Kahlenberg** and **Neuwaldegg**, so this hike is ideal if you want to test your pace or fitness level in a friendly group setting. **Meeting Point** 📍 **Bahnhof Wien Nussdorf** 🕘 **09:00 a.m.** (in front of the station) **Hike Details** * ⏱ **Duration:** approx. **6.5 hours** (pure walking time to Hütteldorf) * 📏 **Distance:** up to **24 km** (if walking the full route) * ⛰ **Elevation:** approx. **892 m ascent** * 🟢 **Difficulty:** Easy (technically) * Walking the full route to Hütteldorf requires **good basic fitness** * Shorter options are possible * 🚶 **Pace:** Comfortable and social, with regular short breaks More information on the trail: [https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/wanderung/2290740,nussdorf--vogelsangberg--hermannskogel--huetteldorf/](https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/wanderung/2290740,nussdorf--vogelsangberg--hermannskogel--huetteldorf/) **Group Pace & Staying Together** **Fun (but serious) group disclaimer:** If you sprint ahead and disappear, I will assume you’ve chosen a new life among wild boars, dog walkers, and people power-walking in jeans. Running ahead voids all group benefits, including navigation, moral support, **access to snacks**, and protection from aggressive squirrels. By running ahead, you explicitly accept these terms and conditions. **Practical Notes** I’ll send a **weather update on Thursday evening** to everyone who’s registered. It will almost certainly be **cold and possibly frosty**, so please be prepared. * 🧤 Dress warmly in layers * 🥾 Wear sturdy, winter-appropriate hiking shoes * 💧 Bring your own snacks and drinks (at least **1 liter of water**), there will be no hut or restaurant stop along the route * Some sections may be **muddy or slightly icy**, depending on the weather **Disclaimer** As always, this is a **free, private leisure activity**. I’m not a certified hiking guide, and participation is at your own responsibility and risk. Looking forward to seeing you for this winter walk across Vienna ❄️🌲 Jörg

# **Please Read Everything!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- A gentle, honest exploration of love — **without the noise, pressure, or fairy-tale myths**. But real love is **quieter, deeper, and far more human**. It asks us to **see ourselves clearly, to let go of old patterns, and to open to connection that feels true and safe.** This event offers **a different kind of space** — a place to **pause**, to **reflect**, and to **explore what love actually means in your real, lived life**. Together, we look gently into the themes that shape our relationships: **how we love,** **how we lose ourselves,** **how we protect our hearts,** **and how we rediscover the courage to love with honesty and depth.** **What we will explore together** **• What real love is — beneath ideals and expectations** **• How past patterns shape the relationships we choose** **• How to meet loneliness, longing, or heartbreak with clarity** **• What makes relationships feel safe, alive, and connected** **• How to grow love that is steady, respectful, and grounded** **• How to live love with “Geborgenheit”** — the feeling of being safe, held, and at home in yourself and in the world **This is not a romantic workshop.** **Not a celebration of the holiday.** But an invitation to **meet love — and yourself — with honesty, gentleness, and the possibility of something more true.** Come as you are. Leave with more clarity, more courage, and a deeper sense of what real love can be for you. Tanja Odermatt & Dieter Langenecker **PS:** A contribution of €15 will be collected to cover the costs, like room coffee, tea, and cookies. Additional donations are most welcome. **PPS:** 1st door (if closed) use code 2008 + push the button with the bell symbol; at the 2nd door ring at Int'l. Management Institute/ System. Institute. Then take the elevator to the 3rd floor, apartment #49. Message us at 0681 1069 1321 for any issue Please be courteous and cancel if you are unable to attend!! **Watch this short video about Dieter Langenecker:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpw7GUjzWsw&t=2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpw7GUjzWsw&t=2s)

Let's check out a Popular Astronomy and Science Based Film at COSI Science Center on their HUGE 360 Degree 4K Spherical Dome Screen Theater, in which is touring the nation and has already sold over 10,000 tickets! COSI is one of the leading Science Centers in America. Alan Watts was one of the Most Influential Amateur Astronomers of the 20th Century and held fascinating views of the Galaxy. Tickets are only $33 plus a small fee and taxes and can be purchased here: [Trust the Universe: Immersive Dome Show](https://www.sphericalpictures.com/tickets) PLEASE purchase tickets for the 8:15 PM Feature on Friday, February 13. There seem to be at least 10 tickets left, possibly more. We should be able to sit together in the same row or at least in the general section. This is an exciting chance to view actual footage of the Solar System on a Large 4k Resolution Screen plus added in Cosmological and Astronomical Related Philosophy! We will plan on meeting at about 7:50 PM by the Atomic Cafe on the first Floor of COSI, where the Movie Theater is located, in order to give us time before the show starts to purchase refreshments. Parking is available at the COSI Garage and in the area on side streets and adjacent garages. We can also walk somewhere in the area and get food afterwards, if anyone wants to do so. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

This event is 2:30 - 4pm Sunday. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.

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"—their 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 person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

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 :)