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Hola a tod@s! Vamos a pasar un buen rato aprendiendo la técnica holística del masaje acupresivo! Te apuntas? Te esperamos! Este evento es gratuito, pero una consumición . ¡Os esperamos!

Why do some goals light you up while others die the moment you write them down? Why does a robot programmed to "want" things behave nothing like a human who *actually* does? Is there, in-fact, a mathematical law behind curiosity? ​At our next Growth Lab Live, we're sitting down with one of Barcelona's leading computational neuroscientists, ​Dr. Rubén Moreno-Bote, to break open the science of motivation in a way that's genuinely useful. **[TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED VIA LUMA TO ATTEND.](https://luma.com/ojiwgc14?utm_source=MEETUP)** ​We throw the word "motivation" around constantly but almost nobody stops to ask what it actually is. Is it a drive? A goal? A feeling? Turns out, those are very different things, and understanding the difference changes how you approach pretty much everything. ​Dr. Moreno-Bote will walk us through the neuroscience and the surprisingly elegant logic underneath it, keeping the maths friendly and the takeaways sharp. ​On the night we'll cover: * ​The real difference between drives, goals and intrinsic motivation, and why conflating them holds you back * ​The paradoxes hiding inside how we make decisions and what they reveal about how motivation actually works * ​A beginner-friendly look at the mathematics of curiosity (yes, it exists, no, you don't need a calculator) * ​Can a robot be genuinely curious? AI, Asimov's Robot Laws and what the answer means for us ​**About the speaker** ​Rubén Moreno-Bote is a Full Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and director of the Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the Center for Brain and Cognition. His lab works at the intersection of neuroscience and AI, using physics, reinforcement learning and brain science to model how intelligent behaviour emerges. His recent research, published in Nature Communications, centres on what he calls the Maximum Occupancy Principle: a framework explaining how complex, exploratory behaviour grows out of intrinsic motivation. In short, he studies why curious, driven people act the way they do, and what the rest of us can take from that. ​**Agenda:** * ​Doors open: 7.15pm * ​Workshop starts: 7.30pm * ​Q&A session: 8.30pm * ​Drinks & Networking on the terrace: 9.00pm **Tickets: [https://luma.com/d4dhst3l?utm-source-meetup](https://luma.com/ojiwgc14?utm_source=MEETUP)** **[Growth Lab: Unlock Your Potential](https://www.growth-lab.live/)** ​​​Join us at Growth Lab, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful strategies and insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self. ​​​Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to grow. * ​**Follow us on Instagram: [@Growthlablive](https://www.instagram.com/growthlablive/)** * ​**Join our Meetup Group: [Growth Lab | Barcelona Talks & Events](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hkqcaxmp/)**

dirigido a personas que buscan (re) conectar con su Cuerpo Creativo y la energía sutil. Mediante el Enraizamiento, la activación de motores y trabajos de Centro nos acercamos de manera suave a la Expresión Corporal que es una herramienta muy necesaria para poder escuchar el.cuerpo y dialogar hacia dentro, tanto como para ejercer presencia absoluta donde nos encontremos y podamos dialogar con nuestro entorno siendo capaces de generar una respuesta más que solo reaccionar.

**The schedule:** * **18:30 – 19:00:** Meet & Greet (Arrivals) * **19:00 – 19:45:** Panel Discussion: *Beyond the Silo* * **19:45 – 20:00:** Q&A with our three guest speakers * **20:00 – 21:00:** Networking & Pica Pica Social (**with beer and snacks!**) **How to find us:** This meetup is held at the **Docplanner BCN** offices at Torre Diagonal Mar complex (**Carrer de Josep Pla, 2**), located across from the Diagonal Mar shopping center. * **Public Transport:** Tram or Metro stop **El Maresme \| Forum**. * **Finding the Building:** There are three towers; please head to the **middle building**. * **Entrance:** Look for the **B2** sign. * **Check-in:** You will need to show your **ID** at the BMar reception desk to gain access. * **Elevator:** Head up to the **13th floor**. Being the only researcher, or part of a small research team, often means carrying the weight of user advocacy entirely on your shoulders. The Barcelona tech ecosystem is fueled by fast-moving startups and agile product teams, but that reality can sometimes leave UX researchers managing backlogs and advocating for stakeholder buy-in without a massive support system. Join us as we interview a panel of UXRs who have successfully built their company's research culture from within a lean team. We will dive into their firsthand experiences and talk through real-world playbooks for strategic roadmap influence. Expect thoughtful discussions on how to democratize your insights, scale your impact across the organization, and drive high-fidelity product decisions. Whether you are a team of one or navigating the growing pains of a small team, bring your questions, your challenges, and your stories. See you there!

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Anybody who is interested in meeting other individual investors, line up! During the meeting, we will discuss current opportunities we see in the market, industries, stocks, evaluation methods; undervalued growth stocks, your favorite books and many more! Bring your preferred electronic device (phone, ipad, PC) and your curiosity. AGENDA: \- Self\-introduction \- Investing Style \- What to expect from public company investing \- Industry/sector \- Checks you run before an investment A chill conversation revolving around investing and businesses. Let others know if there is something specific you want to talk about by commenting it below! DISCLAIMER: Not aimed at speculative assets (i.e. crypto currencies, NFTs) DISCLAIMER: This is not investment advice and Investors are always reminded that before making any investment, you should do your own proper due diligence. Investors should also consider seeking advice from a broker or financial adviser before making any investment decisions. Any discussion shared during the meeting should be considered general information, and not relied on as a formal investment recommendation.

LA ESTRATEGIA DE MARKETING DE LOS GRANDES CLUBES DE FÚTBOL Charla y debate liderados por LAURENT COLETTE, Director de Marketing y Comercial del FC Barcelona (2010-15), de l'AS Roma (2015-17), Director General de l'Olympique de Marsella (2018-22) y Director General de Grupo-Right to Dream (2022-24) * Para qué sirve el marketing en un club de fútbol? * La importancia de un posicionamiento competitivo. * Impacto de los resultados. * Individualidades (Messi, Lamine Yamal) y colectivo. * Estrategia internacional. Se dará una primera exposición (20 minutos) para luego abrir una sesión de preguntas.

🎾 Beginner Padel Match-Class with Coach – €17 A fun way to learn padel while playing! Small mixed-level and gender groups (beginners welcome), with a coach who joins the game, gives tips, and rotates teams. Friendly, social and dynamic sessions — rackets available if needed! How does it work? \- Group of 3 players \+ 1 coach\. \- Mixed groups — anyone can join\, regardless of gender\. \- We play a casual match where the coach plays too\. \- While playing\, the coach gives tips on positioning\, technique\, movement\, and rules\. \- Pairs rotate so everyone gets to play with the coach\. \- The goal is to learn\, have fun\, and feel more confident on court\. Recommended level: Beginner or level 0–2 in Playtomic Duration: 1 hour Location: Padel Indoor Hospitalet Price: €15 per person (includes court + coach) Don’t you have a racket? No worries! Just let the organizer know in advance and one will be provided for you. Limited spots — book yours and come have a great time! Book by Whatsapp @ https://wa.me/34680272392 and after a reservation payment (usually by Bizum) your place is reserved. Marian's Whatssap: +34 680272392 ``` EN ESPAÑOL: 🎾 Clase de pádel para principiantes con entrenador – 17 € ¡Una forma divertida de aprender pádel mientras juegas! Grupos reducidos de diferentes niveles y géneros (iniciales bienvenidos), con un entrenador que se une al juego, da consejos y rota los equipos. Sesiones amigables, sociales y dinámicas. ¡Hay palas disponibles si se necesitan! ¿Cómo funciona? - Grupo de 3 jugadores + 1 entrenador. - Grupos mixtos: cualquiera puede unirse, sin importar el género. - Jugamos un partido informal donde también participa el entrenador. - Durante el juego, el entrenador da consejos sobre posicionamiento, técnica, movimiento y reglas. - Las parejas rotan para que todos jueguen con el entrenador. - El objetivo es aprender, divertirse y sentirse más seguro en la pista. Nivel recomendado: Principiante o nivel de 0 a 2 en Playtomic. Duración: 1 hora Ubicación: Padel Indoor Hospitalet Precio: 17 € por persona (incluye pista + entrenador) ¿No tienes pala? ¡No te preocupes! Solo avísale al organizador con antelación y te proporcionaremos una. Plazas limitadas: ¡reserva la tuya y ven a pasarlo en grande! Reserva por WhatsApp: https://wa.me/34680272392 y, tras el pago de la reserva (normalmente por Bizum), tu plaza estará reservada. Whatssap de Marian: +34 680272392 ```

🎾 Beginner Padel Match-Class with Coach – €20 A fun way to learn padel while playing! Small mixed-level and gender groups (beginners welcome), with a coach who joins the game, gives tips, and rotates teams. Friendly, social and dynamic sessions — rackets available if needed! How does it work? \- Group of 3 players \+ 1 coach\. \- Mixed groups — anyone can join\, regardless of gender\. \- We play a casual match where the coach plays too\. \- While playing\, the coach gives tips on positioning\, technique\, movement\, and rules\. \- Pairs rotate so everyone gets to play with the coach\. \- The goal is to learn\, have fun\, and feel more confident on court\. Recommended level: Beginner or level 0–2 in Playtomic Duration: 1 hour Location: Padel Indoor Hospitalet Price: €20 per person (includes court + coach) Don’t you have a racket? No worries! Just let the organizer know in advance and one will be provided for you. Limited spots — book yours and come have a great time! Book by Whatsapp @ [https://wa.me/34680272392](https://wa.me/34680272392) and after a reservation payment (usually by Bizum) your place is reserved. Marian's Whatssap: +34 680272392

**¡Buenas!** En esta ocasión nos reuniremos estudiantes de español para practicar de la lengua relajadamente, rodeados de naturaleza y sin presión ♟️El objetivo es pasar un buen rato hablando español o catalán... y jugando con unos juegos de mesa pensados para generar conversación ♟️El intercambio tendrá lugar en la clariana de glorias. ¡Trae un pareo o manta para estar cómodo! 💸El precio para participar (incluye algo de bebidas, pica pica y mediación de los juegos) son 4 euros (pagarás por bizum o transferencia ;))

Buenas! (English below) Cada día aparecen formas nuevas de aprender español, (y otros idiomas) apps nuevas, métodos de gramática, IA, videos de profes explicando cosas, y están todas genial. Si te ayudan a entender más y a hablar mejor están genial. El plan de este grupo es mejorar tu español con juegos, actividades reales y ejercicios para hablar más. Con la excusa de los juegos y las actividades corregimos la mayoría de errores: Palabras difíciles, confundir pasados, preposiciones, verbos que significan muchas cosas, ser y estar en pasado, frases con dos verbos o mas, subjuntivo, expresiones coloquiales, y también los errores "culturales”: ¿De que forma usamos los españoles el idioma en diferentes situaciones? La gente que participa es (casi siempre) muy simpática, y normalmente deja reviews muy positivas de las clases. Si te cuadra el plan ven a practicar tu español y hablamos de comida, de viajes, de trabajo, de cultura, de Internet, de temas locales, de noticias y de muchas más cosas. Para participar hay una contribución de solo 10€ por persona/ clase de 2 horas (materiales incluidos, bebidas no incluidas) o de 30€ por 4 clases. Vente y hablamos. Rafa. \-\-\-\- Hi! Every day there are new ways to learn Spanish, (or any language) new apps, grammar methods, AI, teachers explaining things on videos, and they are all great. If they help you to understand more and to speak better, they are great. The main plan in this group is to improve your Spanish with games, real activities and exercises to speak more. All the games and activities are a good excuse to correct the most difficult/ frequent mistakes: Difficult words, confusing past tenses, prepositions, verbs that mean many things, ser and estar in the past, sentences with two or more verbs, subjuntive, colloquial expressions, and also “cultural" mistakes: How we, Spanish people, use the language in different situations? People participating are (almost always) very nice, and usually leave very positive reviews of the classes. If the plan fits you, come to practice your Spanish and we'll talk about food, travel, work, culture, Internet, local issues, business, news and many more things. There is a contribution to participate of only €10 per person/2-hour class (materials included, drinks not included) or €30 for 4 classes. Let´s talk. Rafa.

**Join us at the Badalona Sailing Club for a hands-on sailing and navigation experience designed for both beginners and more experienced sailors.** Each meetup lasts around **2 hours** and combines practical boat handling with real navigation at sea. Together, we’ll discover the basics of sailing through simple maneuvers, sail handling, and wind awareness — learning naturally as we exchange, ask questions, and enjoy a relaxed sail along the coast. Beyond the technical aspects, this experience is also about **being at sea**. As we sail, you’ll enjoy a beautiful perspective of **Barcelona from the water**, learn how to observe the marine environment — and with a bit of luck, **dolphins sometimes join us**. These meetups are guided by **Jean**, a pr**ofessional skipper and sailing instructor**, who focuses on sharing knowledge in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. **Prices:** **\- 35 euros for the first session** **\- 20 euros for following session** Whether you’re stepping on a sailboat for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this meetup offers a meaningful and engaging way to learn, sail, and connect.

Studying rook endgames for beginners and above

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)

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

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.

5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

🏓 **CSC Pickleball League – Join the Fun!** Whether you're competitive or just want to connect with fellow members, this friendly ladder league is for you! 🗓 **May 19 – July 7** ⏰ Tuesdays \| 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 Match Point Pickleball Club – 350 McCormick Blvd, Columbus 💲 $85 per player (no sub needed if you need to skip a week) **YOU MUST SIGN UP VIA LINK BELOW AND PAY PRIOR TO 5/17 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** [Pickleball Summer 2026 - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=686961&item_id=2948671&actr=3) No equipment required (bring your own paddle if you prefer). Partners rotate weekly, and skill levels are assigned by the facility—no experience needed! Come out, improve your game, and meet great people. All skill levels welcome! Columbus Ski Club Membership is required to participate - don't worry its not expensive and allows you annual access to many other sports leagues and activities along with trips! Sign up for membership here and then proceed to sign up for Pickleball league. Please reach out with any questions! [New Member Sign Up - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961)

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.