Live Jazz Music

**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** May is all about AWS Partnership! Not a usual topic you hear about at User Groups. So we are more than thrilled to hear about **Deepika Tomar**'s journey as the AWS Cloud Lead at HWS Gruppe on pathing the way for her company to become an AWS Advanced Partner. Thanks to our friends at **[codecentric Nürnberg](https://www.codecentric.de/standorte/nuernberg)** for sponsoring the event with food and drinks and opening their wonderful offices for us! **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 19:00 - Welcoming **19:15 - Talk by Deepika** 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 [Nora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-schoener/) & [Frank](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankprechtel/) \-\-\- The talk ⤵️ **From AWS Registered to Advanced Tier in 2 Years: Practical Lessons from the Field** In this session, I will share how we progressed from AWS Registered Partner to Advanced Tier within two years, focusing on real-world actions that made the difference. I will walk through: How AWS Summit connections and community engagement helped shape our partner strategy Building impactful customer case studies and completing the FTR (Foundational Technical Review) successfully How to identify and generate opportunities using the AWS Partner Portal Practical use of POC funding and Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for business growth and employee enablement Key learnings from attending AWS events, webinars, and partner programs This session is intended for AWS partners who want a practical roadmap to accelerate their growth in the AWS ecosystem. The speaker⤵️ **Deepika Tomar, Lead AWS Public Cloud @ HWS Gruppe** AWS Community Builder with 14 years of experience in cloud computing, infrastructure management, and database solutions — I've built a career around turning technology into a lasting competitive advantage. Today, I lead an AWS team driving cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and a reimagined approach to customer service. This work recently reached a milestone with our organization achieving AWS Partnership status. Whether shaping IT strategy or bridging cross-functional teams, my focus remains constant: harness technology to deliver real business outcomes, streamline operations, and build a governance foundation that grows with the organization. \-\-\- **Please note:** At the event, photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes both by our hosts and our location sponsors. We try to offer a hybrid experience by providing a video stream of the talk. There will be no recording published after the event. Please also keep in mind, that we try our best effort to provide a good streaming experience. We don't offer a professional stream, so delays, technical issues or other interference are a matter to be tolerated.

**Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night, featuring short sets from multiple comedians. FREE ENTRY!** Every Thursday at 9pm at Updown Bar ! Free tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-open-mic-luxembourg-tickets-1216566646589 If you want to go on stage, just show up, sign up and go up ! Follow us on instagram for the most recent events ! https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgcomedy/

After one year of Hot Jokes, we are bringing all the winners of the pasts editions together to determine how is the ultimate spicy comedian Are you ready to witness the hottest comedy show in Europe? Get ready for a fiery night of laughter at "Hot Jokes"! 7 comedians, 6 rounds, 6 spicy sauces. And 1 MC to light the fire up.Comedians will not only compete to get the biggest laugh from the audience but also fight with the burning while eating the spiciest sauces to win the big prize ! It is not only a comedy show, it is a battle of laughter and tears where only 1 hero will stand!Watch as brave comedians face the heat – literally – by consuming increasingly spicy hot sauces before delivering their side-splitting sets. **Tickets** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-jokes-the-funniest-comedians-try-the-spiciest-sauces-season-finale-tickets-1987194450094 The MC : **Jerry**, born in Izmir, Turkey, inherited her mother's love for red chilli pepper —only to discover life's true bitterness in boarding school, where she swapped spice for cheap wine. By day, navigating the corporate jungle as an expat; by night, a 35 years old immigrant still feeding her inner child with chaos and silly songs.Her spicy level : 6,5/10 Comedians : **Richard Fox** is a luxemburgish national in perpetual denial about his frenchness. He enjoys treating the stupidest subject and pretending like he will never be an adult. His spicy tolerance 7/10 **Keli** was raised in Greece, Albanian by birth, princess by choice, resides currently in Luxembourg after several failed attempts at staying in one country. His comedy is observational and story-led, built around social and cultural commentary and that complaining is his preferred way of understanding the world. An archivist/librarian, cat enthusiast and metalhead who enjoys his boring job and wants to bring attention to immigrant stories and everyday cultural absurdities.His spicy tolerance 7/10 **Ken Park** is a comedian from Luxembourg, who after testing his jokes in many European cities over the past 5 years, found his comedy recipeFirst, you take a naive mind and bake it in questionable life decisions. Second, fill the baked product with true stories and marinate it in bad karma.Finally a sprinkle of fresh one liners and of course a ton of spices !His spice tolerance : 8/10 **Joana Costa** is the definition of bubbly, crazy and full of energy.After 2 years of comedy and storytelling in Luxembourg, she has undeniably built one of the most unique and colorful charachter on the local comedy scene Her spicy tolerance : 6/10 **Ben** : Ben grew up in Ireland, so there is no evidence he can tolerate hot sauces at all! He also cannot say "no" when asked to do daft things, so he has agreed to do Hot Jokes again, even though the last time caused him to have an existential crisis. Normally a storyteller, he has done enough stupid things in life that you can laugh at, so he occasionally dabbles in stand-up comedy. His spice tolerance is 0.5 (at best). #prayforben **Amanda** : Bio coming soon **Charlie** : Bio coming soon

## Stand up Comedy Live - Dark Comedy Night Get ready for a night full of laughs and some seriously dark humor! This in-person event brings you edgy jokes and sharp wit that'll keep you hooked all evening. Whether you're a fan of clever twists or just love the unexpected, this comedy night is the place to be. Come hang out, enjoy some live stand-up, and share some laughs with fellow comedy lovers!

***Spring & Summer Florals Edition*** There is something quietly revelatory about truly paying attention to a scent. Not just spraying and moving on, but sitting with it - noticing what it stirs, where it takes you, what it makes you feel before your mind has time to catch up. That is what **Notes After Dark** is about. Join us on Wednesday 13 May at the beautiful Parfumerie en Liberté in Luxembourg City for an intimate guided exploration of spring and summer florals. Over two unhurried hours, we will journey through the full spectrum of the floral family together - from light and dewy to the heady and intoxicating, closing on something altogether unexpected. Your host Greta, founder of Clet Dolph and fragrance consultant, will guide the group through a curated selection of fragrances one by one - presenting the notes, the accords, and the story behind each scent, before opening the floor for your first impressions and reflections. This is a group discussion as much as a guided experience - curious conversation is very much part of the evening. Complimentary drinks are included. Spaces are strictly limited. **Registration is strictly required as spaces are limited. Tickets and registration via Eventbrite — link below.** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/notes-after-dark-fragrance-discovery-evening-registration-1988713780452

Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free. WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street. **Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended. **Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location: [AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA) **Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM **BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get down with a great live hip-hop/R&B band, Lt. Dans New Legs ([LDNL](http://ldnl.net)). Attire: Dressy casual **Cover Charge**: $15.00 cash only (atm on site) **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. *First time here?* [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com/) is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer really good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too.

[Old School Groove](https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolGrooveBand/) \- Vintage rock\, southern rock\, blues\, reggae\. Originals mixed with 60s & 70s classics\. Getcha groove on\! **[Flint Station](https://www.theflintstation.com/)** is an old depot venue for drinks and live music. They usually have a **bbq food truck** on location. Feel free to bring your own takeout. I'll bring a basket of snacks. NO COVER *They're planning for a beautiful summer evening performance in the beer garden. However, if the weather doesn't cooperate...they will be upstairs in the old-time dance hall. Either way...it's going to be a night to remember!!* **PARKING**: either near the beer garden or across the street.