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Intermediate Pickleball Mixer (2.75–3.0) – Apr. 11 - May 9 – Register Today!
🎾 **Intermediate Pickleball Mixer (2.75–3.0) at the Miles Nadal JCC**
Ready for more competitive pickleball and consistent match play? Join our **Intermediate Pickleball Mixer**, designed for players in the **2.75–3.0 range** who want fast-paced games, balanced competition, and a great community on the court.
This program focuses on **gameplay only** — there are **no formal lessons**. Instead, players rotate through structured matchups with others at a similar level. An experienced coach will be present to **answer questions, discuss strategy, and offer guidance between games** so you can keep improving through real match experience.
If you’ve taken an **Intermediate Skills & Play** program or are comfortable rallying, serving consistently, and applying basic strategy, this mixer is the perfect next step.
Don’t miss your chance to join this fun and competitive pickleball community!
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🏓 **Event Details**
📍 **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors)
📅 **Multiple sessions available — join while spots last**
💻 **Registration is required in advance**
> Please note: **RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.**
> 👉 [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xrVAr09)
> ☎️ Or call **416-924-6211**
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🎟️ **Fees**
**Early Bird Discount:** Save **10% when you register by March 12, 2026**
**Full Session Registration:** Available (prorated rates may apply if joining after the start date)
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🏆 **What to Expect**
✔️ **Consistent weekly gameplay** with players at a similar intermediate level
✔️ **Structured matchups and rotating partners** for balanced competition
✔️ **Coach available between games** for quick feedback and strategy discussions
✔️ Improve **shot selection, court positioning, and transitional play** through real match experience
✔️ **Paddles and balls provided** (or bring your own)
✔️ **Mini-tournament at the end of the session**
✔️ A **social, welcoming environment** with competitive energy
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👥 **Who Should Join?**
This mixer is ideal for **intermediate players (2.75–3.0)** who have moved beyond beginner-level play and are developing stronger consistency, control, and strategy.
You should be comfortable with:
• Maintaining longer rallies
• Serving and returning consistently
• Basic strategy such as **dinking, third-shot decisions, and court positioning**
⚠️ **Please note:** This is **not a lesson-based program**. Participants should already have pickleball experience and be comfortable playing games.
If you're looking to **improve through gameplay rather than drills**, this mixer is the right fit.
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🎉 **Come ready to rally, compete, and connect with fellow intermediate players. We’ll see you on the court!**
Crothers Woods
We will meet at the Thomas Hauser Trailhead behind the Loblaws parking lot.
This location features a lovely assortment of native spring ephemeral wildflowers.
The cost for this event will be $10. Bring 1 guest free of charge. Cash or e-transfer to daniellepellatthall@gmail.com can be paid upon arrival at the event.
If things change and you can no longer attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to NO at least 2 HOURS before the event starts. Please and thank you.
It is not enough to know the names of plants. This group gives you the opportunities to use those words and commit the plants to memory.
Bring your plant and tree identification guide if you have one, and if you don't have one, the library is a great place to try some out. Plant ID apps are also welcome.
-Be safe
-Treat people with respect
-Don't eat things without a firm confidence in their identity
-ID trees and plants
-Take and post pictures
-Repeat
Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Elegant Afternoon (Pitch your friend)
Moved to May
- Location will be Hotel Victoria and Restaurant is "Mossops" as of now and this is in Toronto downtown on the date given in the
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elegant-afternoon-with-desi-singles-singles-event-tickets-1698444034829?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elegant-afternoon-with-desi-singles-singles-event-tickets-1698444034829?aff=oddtdtcreator)
This will be our very first Pitch a Friend!!
Because we have postponed to March, reach out if you want to buy for yourself or you and +1 wants to purchase. YOU GET A SPECIAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
We want to give enough time to ask to purchase tickets!
[Event Link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1698444034829?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Novice Pickleball Mixer (2.0–2.5) – Apr. 11 - May. 9 – Register Today!
**🎾 Novice Pickleball Mixer at the Miles Nadal JCC**
Looking to level up your game in a fun, social setting? Join our *Novice Pickleball Mixer* — designed for players at the 2.0–2.5 level!
Build your skills, meet fellow pickleball enthusiasts, and better understand your playing level — all in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Don’t miss your chance to join this active and friendly group.
Whether you’re ready to commit to the full season or just want to drop in and try it out, we’ve got flexible options!
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**🏓 Event Details**
📍 **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors)
📅 **Spots are open in upcoming sessions — jump in anytime!**
💻 **Registration is required in advance**
> **Please note:** RSVP'ing on Meetup does **not** reserve your spot.
> 👉 [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=b8wWXRE)
> ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211
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**🎟️ Fees**
* **Early Bird Discount:** Save 10% when you register by **March 12, 2025**
* **Full Session Registration:** Available (with prorated rates if you join after the start date)
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**🏆 What to Expect**
✔️ Weekly round-robin format
✔️ Facilitated by a knowledgeable pickleball instructor
✔️ Rotate through a variety of opponents to gain experience
✔️ Fun, friendly competition
✔️ Paddles and balls provided (or bring your own)
✔️ A social, supportive environment for improving your game
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**Who Should Join?**
This mixer is ideal for **experienced beginner players** (2.0–2.5) who already know the **basic rules, scoring, and court positioning**, and are looking to improve in a structured, social environment.
**Note:** This is *not* a learn-to-play session. Participants should have **prior Pickleball experience** and be comfortable rallying, serving, and keeping score. If you’re brand new to the game, we recommend starting with our **Intro to Pickleball clinic or course**.
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**🎉 Come ready to rally, compete, and connect! We can’t wait to see you on the court.**
LEGALLY BLOND | smart, sassy musical | Scarborough Theatre $30
Join us for **Legally Blond The Musical**, an award-winning musical that’s so much fun, it should be illegal!
***You can use our promo code to purchase discount tickets for any performance.***
**THE SHOW:** Based on the beloved movie, *Legally Blonde The Musical* takes you from the sorority house to the courthouse with Broadway’s brightest heroine in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.
Elle Woods’ life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, she ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, Elle struggles to fit in and do well. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential, defies expectations and sets out to prove herself to the world. Presented by the Scarborough Music Theatre.
*Recommended for ages 12 and up*
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**PRICE**
**Discount Tickets:** $30 (includes all fees)
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**HOW TO PURCHASE**
Sign up on this event page and use the promo code **THUMBSUP** to get your discount tickets. Use the code to purchase your tickets **[online](https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=tscar&rd=1)** or call the box office at (416) 267-9292.
***You do not have to attend with our group. You may use our promo code THUMBSUP to purchase discount tickets for any performance.***
**Seating Arrangements:** Seating is reserved so members may not be able to sit together. However, we will get together before, during and after the show. Belinda will be seated in C-B35.
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**DETAILS**
**When:** Saturday, May 9, 2026
**Time:** Show starts at 8 p.m. Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre.
**Where:** Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough
**Runtime:** About 2 hours, 30 minutes with intermission
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**MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS**
Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre lobby beside the box office. Belinda will is very short and will be wearing a pink Los Gatos baseball cap and pink eyeglass frames. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance only.
**Intermission & After-Show Meetup Spots:** Meet Belinda beside the box office in the same place as you met her before the show.
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**[THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY:](https://www.meetup.com/Thumbs-Up-Theatre-Toronto/events/243426512/)** Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows.
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
Lego Robotics Events This Week
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Volleyball Foundations 2 — Build Skills & Confidence | April 12-May 10 (15+)
**Volleyball Foundations 2 — Build Precision & Play with Purpose (15+)**
Ready to take your game from control to precision? Volleyball Foundations 2 is designed for players who have a solid grasp of the basics and are ready to build consistency, improve movement, and make more intentional plays on the court.
In this next-level beginner clinic, you’ll refine and elevate your core skills through more dynamic, game-like training:
• **Passing:** Improve footwork and control with movement-based passing
• **Setting:** Develop accuracy with targeted sets toward the antenna
• **Serving:** Learn to serve with purpose by aiming for specific zones
You’ll also be introduced to more advanced movement patterns and transitions. Drills will challenge you to move efficiently between positions—shifting from defense to offense and back—while maintaining control and consistency.
Sessions combine high-energy, skill-focused drills with structured scrimmage play, giving you the opportunity to apply these skills in real-time with greater precision and decision-making.
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**Who This Clinic Is For:**
• Players who have completed Volleyball Foundations 1 or have a basic understanding of passing, setting, and serving
• Players looking to improve accuracy, movement, and overall court awareness
• Athletes ready to transition from learning skills to applying them more effectively in gameplay
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**Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors)
**Format:** Group instruction led by an experienced, supportive coach
**Registration Required in Advance**
RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.
[Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xao585V)
☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 ext. 0
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**Why Join?**
• Build consistency and precision in your core skills
• Improve movement, positioning, and court transitions
• Develop confidence making intentional plays during rallies
Take the next step in your volleyball journey and start playing with more purpose, control, and confidence on the court.
🎨🏙️ GRADEX 111 – OCAD UNIVERSITY ART EXHIBITION & SOCIAL 🏙️🎨
🎨🏙️ **GRADEX 111 – OCAD UNIVERSITY ART EXHIBITION & SOCIA**L 🏙️🎨
Emerging Artists, Creative Energy & A Cultural Hangout
If you want to feel inspired, this is the kind of event that does it.
Join us for GradEx 111 at OCAD University — Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, featuring work from over 800 graduating artists and designers.
This is a chance to step into the next wave of creativity — exploring everything from painting and photography to design, installation, and experimental work, all in one space.
It’s vibrant, it’s varied, and there’s always something that catches you off guard in the best way.
This is not a formal tour.
It’s a social outing — come explore, react, and experience it together.
👉 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd)
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🚶♂️ **What We’ll Do**
We’ll meet outside and head into the exhibition together, spending about 1.5–2 hours exploring the different displays across the building.
You’ll have time to move at your own pace, take it all in, and check out the wide range of disciplines on display.
**There’s also:**
🎓 Student work available for purchase
🏅 A special medal-winning exhibition in the Great Hall
🛋️ An alumni lounge space
Afterward, we’ll head out to find a nearby spot for drinks or food and keep the conversation going.
You’re welcome to join or head out whenever you like.
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🎨 Vibe & Expectations
This is a relaxed, low-pressure event — no art expertise needed.
Just:
✔️ Curiosity
✔️ Openness
✔️ A willingness to explore
Also — this is NOT a guided tour. It’s about experiencing the exhibition in your own way, while being part of a social group.
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🧢 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location: Corner of Dundas St W & McCaul St (AGO side)
🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time.
On time is late.
We’ll head in promptly.
End Point: Back at the starting location
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🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to
📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
The exhibition itself is free.
This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖
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🎒 **What to Bring**
Water
Comfortable shoes (we’ll be on our feet)
Curiosity and an open mind 🎨
Optional: cash/card for food & drinks afterward
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🌈 **Who Is This For?**
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not.
**We also host:**
🎬 Movies
🚶 Walks & hikes
🎭 Arts & culture outings
🍽️ Restaurant gatherings
There’s always something happening.
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**REMEMBER:** You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule.
And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates.
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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com
Come for the art. Stay for the conversation.
Leave feeling inspired by what people are creating right now. 🎨✨
#93: AI 双面圆桌派 01 ~ AI 时代如何读书
你有没有试过,让 AI 替你读一本书?
十秒钟,梗概有了。
一分钟,重点也有了。
再问几句,它还会解释、比较、反驳。
很方便。也有一点可疑。
一本书,只看 AI 总结,算读过吗?
工具书也许可以。
小说呢?传记呢?
那些在某一页突然停住的时刻呢?
AI 能说出《悉达多》讲了什么。
哪一句会在你心里留下来,只有你知道。
**第一期「AI双面圆桌派」,我们聊:**
**当 AI 可以总结、解释、陪读、反驳一本书时,人还为什么读书?**
我们该读得更多,还是读得更慢?
我们和三位嘉宾一起,聊几个问题:
* AI 眼里的重点,是我的重点吗?
* 读得快,会不会只是更快地产生“我懂了”的错觉?
* 哪些书可以交给 AI 先读?
* 哪些书,还是要自己慢慢读?
* 故事、共鸣、经验,算不算知识?
两个小环节:
* AI 帮我省下一小时。
* 我用 AI 搞砸的一件事。
带着问题来就好。
不用先有答案。
***嘉宾介绍***
Anna,深耕北美市场营销与中国科技,互联网产品出海,腾讯,IDG投资的企业级AI软件小鹅通elink加拿大负责人,专注企业增长与数字化转型。
* 主导多个品牌北美市场进入与增长项目,实现从0到规模化增长
* 推动小鹅通eLink在加拿大落地,赋能企业私域与数字化转型
* 深度连接中美加商业资源,搭建跨境合作与行业生态网络
Swan, 加拿大注册会计师(CPA),7年审计经验,横跨财务审计与运营审计。曾先后任职于加拿大知名会计师事务所、五大银行,及政府审计部门。拥有横跨三类组织的审计实务经历,擅长从财报中梳理逻辑、发现问题,并快速理解运营流程、防范风险。作为误闯创业群的一名风险“守门员”,习追问,习惯质疑,抽丝剥茧,追本溯源。也是夹缝中生存的打工人,探索如何用AI杠杆减轻负担、加速成长。
张英锋,QHOW Technology 创始人,科技教育与知识传播实践者,长期关注 AI 时代的学习方式与认知模型重构。曾获知乎“2014 年度新知答主”,在科学、数学、教育、历史等领域创作 160 多篇回答和文章,累计阅读超过 3700 万,拥有 26 万关注者。在本场圆桌中,他将从一个略带“反方”的角度讨论 AI 阅读:AI 总结带来的,究竟是真正的知识,还是一种“我已经懂了”的幻觉?他关注的问题是,当 AI 可以快速提炼一本书时,人如何避免停留在叙事共鸣中,而是真正把阅读转化为理解、输出与解决问题的能力。
***About Startup4Chinese***
Started in August 2017, Startup4Chinese's mission is to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, and CONNECT entrepreneurial minds not only among Chinese but beyond. We want to inspire your passionate entrepreneurship spirit, empower your brilliant startup idea, and connect you with your future reliable partner. We value Openness. We provide Pragmatic topics. We want to help you succeed!
***关于OneHub***
OneHub商业咨询是一家领先的加拿大咨询公司,提供商业咨询和顾问服务,帮助中小企业增长和成功。该公司以其战略咨询方面的专业知识而闻名,包括商业计划、市场研究、财务建模和数字化转型。创始人Eddie Lee有30多年企业实务经验,他注意到创业者常常面临相同的问题。OneHub团队,就是要为为初创企业或中小型企业遇到的问题提供全面解决方案。
***About OneHub***
OneHub Business Consulting is a leading Canadian consulting company that provides business consulting and advisory services to help small and medium-sized enterprises grow and succeed. The company is known for its expertise in strategic consulting, including business planning, market research, financial modeling, and digital transformation. Founder Eddie Lee has over 30 years of practical experience in the corporate world and noticed that entrepreneurs often face similar problems. The OneHub team aims to provide comprehensive solutions for the issues encountered by startups or small to medium-sized businesses.
Underwater Rugby Practice and Game (Beginner's welcome)
**Welcome to our group! We hope to see you out at the pool soon. We play Fridays 8:30-10pm at Riverdale Collegiate Institute pool. We have lots of spare gear for you to try the game, so there is no need to buy anything before you try U/W Rugby. Just bring your suit and towel. And your first 2 practices are free!**
\*Please note: This game requires swimming. While we do have lifeguards, you must be a competent swimmer and comfortable in the water in order to participate.
**Enter the school through this door: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T1BP7DXur9QHK5aYo-s3vwmHu3MG9N55/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T1BP7DXur9QHK5aYo-s3vwmHu3MG9N55/view?usp=sharing)**
**Directions to the pool:**
**[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ggRqpd6UiCX1L-1Hbupg2GMclkbxNVx7/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ggRqpd6UiCX1L-1Hbupg2GMclkbxNVx7/view?usp=sharing)**
**Looking forward to seeing you at the pool,**
**Gord**
Toronto’s BIGGEST Language Exchange Event Party & Social, organized by [TILE.]
**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁**
**[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/)**
**[TILE.]** now has a **2-for-1 special event,** which includes:
**1.** From **[6:30 - 7:15 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** An optional new $5 small group 45-minute **[English language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)led by a certified language teacher
**2.** From **[7:15 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)** (Cost: *$5, unless you already paid for the same day 6:30 English class right before, in which which case the 7:15 social is FREE)*
Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events for $5!***
Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more! Join us for board games, conversation, dancing, singing, and more! Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers.
*You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.*
**[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details:
* We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.*
**PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **TILETORONTO1@GMAIL.COM**. You can also support the bar by buying a drink or appetizer.
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* *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.*
* *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.*
* ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***
Lego Robotics Events Near You
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Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
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.
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)
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.













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