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!ENGLISH! MONDAY DOUBLE SESSION / CAFE - Philosophy Meetup: 19:30h - 21h
!ENGLISH! MONDAY DOUBLE SESSION / CAFE - Philosophy Meetup: 19:30h - 21h
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? 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://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/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").
Clase de meditación
Clase de meditación
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Nuevo canal de YouTube con grabaciones de clases reales! https://www.youtube.com/@bertaturne \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Clases regulares. Incluyen una parte de teoría, una parte de meditación guiada y una parte de meditación en silencio. Puedes venir cada semana o sólo de vez en cuando, como más te convenga. En la parte teórica abordaremos aspectos generales relacionados con la meditación: * ¿Qué significa meditar? * ¿Para qué sirve? * ¿Qué cambios provoca la meditación en el cuerpo y en la mente? * ¿Por qué es importante la postura? * ¿Qué hay que hacer con los pensamientos durante la práctica? * ¿De qué manera me ayuda la meditación en mi relación conmigo mismo y con los demás? * ¿Qué importancia tiene el estilo de vida para la persona que medita? * ¿Qué puedo hacer para afianzar mi práctica? **Dónde:** Ortigosa 14, 2ª planta, local 11 – Barcelona (justo detrás del Palau de la Música, a 2 min del metro Urquinaona) **Cómo reservar:** No hay que hacer reserva de plaza para asistir a estas clases, puedes simplemente presentarte en el centro de meditación cinco o diez minutos antes de la hora (¡NO ANTES, por favor, porque habrá otras actividades en marcha en la sala!). **Qué traer:** Durante la meditación podrás sentarte en una silla o en el suelo con un cojín o banqueta, tú eliges. Si te sientas en el suelo asegúrate de llevar una parte de abajo que no apriete y unos calcetines limpios y gruesos para no ensuciar la esterilla y no pasar frío. Si te sientas en silla no es necesario que vayas vestido de ninguna manera especial. **Idioma en el que se imparte la clase:** Castellano. **Precio y formas de pago:** Clases sueltas: 12 € A pagar por Bizum ANTES de la clase al número 630 326 624 (método de pago preferente) o bien en efectivo después de clase. Abono mensual una clase a la semana: 38 € A pagar mediante domiciliación bancaria. Mínimo 3 meses de alta. Sin matrícula. Se pueden mezclar días según convenga. Abono mensual 2 clases a la semana: 60 € A pagar mediante domiciliación bancaria. Mínimo 3 meses de alta. Sin matrícula. **Para ampliar información sobre esta actividad, por favor visita mi página web:** https://www.bertaturne.com ¡Nos vemos pronto si te animas a venir!
Vennmón Intercanvi Lingüístic Anglès/Català-Castellà
Vennmón Intercanvi Lingüístic Anglès/Català-Castellà
Xerrem en petits grups sobre temes del nostre dia a dia o d'interes comú mentre prenem un cafe o esmorçem. Las consumisions no tenen res a veure amb Vennmón. si voleu més informació envieu un whatsapp al 630991609 (Núria)
The Monday Language Exchange - Space Cowboy
The Monday Language Exchange - Space Cowboy
**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **When**: Every Monday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los lunes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️
The Monday Language Exchange - Space Cowboy
The Monday Language Exchange - Space Cowboy
**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **When**: Every Monday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los lunes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

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Charla sobre masajes!
Charla sobre masajes!
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!
LA ESTRATEGIA DE MARKETING DE LOS GRANDES CLUBES DE FÚTBOL
LA ESTRATEGIA DE MARKETING DE LOS GRANDES CLUBES DE FÚTBOL
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.
Padel Match-Class with Marian Nivel Inicial/Beginners
Padel Match-Class with Marian Nivel Inicial/Beginners
🎾 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 ```
Juegos de mesa y picnic en español
Juegos de mesa y picnic en español
**¡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 ;))
Hablar es mejor (Clase de conversación y errores en español)
Hablar es mejor (Clase de conversación y errores en español)
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.
The Science of Motivation: Drive, Curiosity and Your Brain (tickets on LUMA)
The Science of Motivation: Drive, Curiosity and Your Brain (tickets on LUMA)
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/)**

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Quarterly Community Gathering
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)
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
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.
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
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.
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
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!
NSCoder Night
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Pickleball League - Columbus Ski Club
Pickleball League - Columbus Ski Club
🏓 **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)
Cocoaheads
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/