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**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?** Come join us for a laid-back evening with fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives living and working in the city. There’s no formal agenda – just good vibes, real conversations, and a chance to meet others who understand the ups and downs of building your own path. We're looking forward to meeting you. **P.S.** Join our WhatsApp group for event updates and coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDSt53cB0xx3uWfw8oqxYi

Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és gyere el csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál. 🗺 Hogyan találsz meg minket: A tanulótér felújítása miatt az eseményt a FSZEK Ötpacsirta u-i épületében tartjuk (Ötpacsirta u. 4., a Központi Könyvtár bejáratával szembeni narancssárga épület -- [bejárat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqQPBwZM2Yy862gr7) az építkezés mellett): az épületbe beérve gyere fel az első emeletre a balra található lépcsőn. A termünk rögtön a lépcsősorral szemben lesz. 💡 Részvételi díj: Nincs, de a meetup-felület fenntartására adományokat a helyszínen elfogadunk (kp vagy revolut). 🥤 Étel-ital: Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet. 🕑 A menetrend: 17:00–17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni? 17:30–18:30 – Csendes olvasás 18:30–19:30 – Választható beszélgetés a könyvekről (magyarul) Extra: Az esemény után igény szerinti afterezés a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást. Fontos: Ez egy teljesen magyar nyelvű esemény. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik. Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet. A részvétel ingyenes, de a helyek korlátozottak. Kérlek, mindenképpen jelentkezz az eseményre, ha jönnél! \-\-\-\- Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.

*„A végzettségalapú megkülönböztetés az utolsó elfogadott előítélet. Az Egyesült Államokban és Európában az alacsonyabban képzettek lenézése erősebb (…) mint más hátrányos helyzetű csoportokkal szembeni előítélet."* **Michael J. Sandel - The Tyranny of Merit.** **(A program magyar nyelven zajlik.)** A modern társadalmak egyre inkább ünneplik a meritokráciát — azt az elképzelést, hogy a tehetség és a befektetett munka határozza meg a sikert. Elsőre ez logikusnak tűnik: akik többet tesznek hozzá erőfeszítésükkel vagy képességeikkel, jobb életet érdemelnek. Mégis sok kritika éri a meritokráciát. Egyesek szerint egyszerűen nem működik a gyakorlatban. Mások még tovább mennek: szerintük még ha tökéletesen működne is, akkor is igazságtalan — sőt, akár elnyomó rendszerhez vezethet. *A meritokrácia zsarnoksága* című könyvében Sandel amellett érvel, hogy ez a gondolkodásmód észrevétlenül átalakította a modern társadalmakat: erősítette az elégedetlenséget, az individualizmust, a társadalmi szolidaritás gyengülését, és akár radikális politikai mozgalmak megerősödéséhez is hozzájárult. **Bevezetés (15 perc)** Rövid bemutatkozással kezdünk, ahol a résztvevők röviden bemutatják magukat. * Elértél már valami igazán nehéz dolgot a karrieredben? * Mennyire vagy erre büszke? **Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)** 1. Úgy érzed, valóban megérdemled mindazt, amid ma van? 2. Szerinted létezik valódi meritokrácia? 3. Dolgoztál már keményen úgy, hogy mégis kudarcot vallottál? 4. Szerinted a nehéz helyzetben lévő emberek nagyrészt felelősek a saját helyzetükért? 5. Igazságos, hogy egy vezérigazgató 100-szor többet keressen, mint egy alkalmazott? 6. A meritokrácia inkább összeköti vagy megosztja a társadalmat? 7. Egy ember piaci értéke tükrözi a társadalmi hozzájárulását vagy erkölcsi értékét? 8. Lehet egy társadalom egyszerre versengő és együttérző? 9. Ha a siker megérdemelt, akkor a kudarc is az? 10. Szerinted a meritokrácia inkább alázatot vagy arroganciát erősít? 11. A munkásosztály szavazói képviselve érzik magukat a mai progresszív politikában? Miért vagy miért nem? 12. Igazságos lenne magasabban adóztatni a sikert, ha a tehetség részben szerencse kérdése? 13. A politikáknak az esélyegyenlőség helyett inkább az eredmények egyenlőségére kellene törekedniük? 14. Mi történik egy olyan társadalomban, ahol mindenki „megérdemelt” helyére kerül? Mi történik azokkal, akik legalul maradnak? 15. Ha szorgalmas ember vagy, az a saját érdemed — vagy egyszerűen szerencsés vagy, hogy ilyen lettél? *** ### Gondolatkísérletek * Két gyermek: egy gazdag, egy szegény családban születik * Két világ: egy arisztokratikus és egy meritokratikus társadalom **RSVP:** Kérjük, erősítsd meg részvételedet itt a Meetup oldalon, hogy biztosítsd a helyedet. Ha mégsem tudsz részt venni, kérjük, mondd le időben, hogy a várólistán lévők közül más átvehessen a helyedet. Az esemény adományalapú (ajánlott hozzájárulás 400 Ft-tól), amely a meetup költségeinek fedezését szolgálja (készpénzben vagy Revoluton: https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/Qz4Ot5yWjZ ).

The Men’s Circle of Excellence Gathering, for men who seek truth, mastery, and a life beyond mediocrity. The goal is simple: to support each other in mastering mind and spirit, breaking free from comfort, and moving toward excellence in every area of life. Modern life offers endless distractions but little real connection. Too often, men walk the path of self-development alone, or struggle against the negative pull of today’s society. The Men’s Circle of Excellence was created to change that: to bring support, accountability, challenge, and community energy. We gather in person to share openly, confront fears, and inspire one another to reach higher. Here, power is rooted in virtue, strength is balanced with empathy, and ambition is guided by wisdom. How it works: • Welcome & introductions: Meet new members and reconnect with familiar faces. • Open sharing: Each man speaks about his current challenges, fears, or obstacles. • Honest reflections: The group responds with insight and encouragement. • Connection Time: After the circle, we'll have extra time to relax, talk, and build friendships. Recommendation: • Before the event, take some time to think about your current situation and what to bring into the circle. Limited to max. 8 men per gathering to keep the space focused, personal, and meaningful. Confirm your attendance to reserve your spot.

El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT DARK HUMOR NIGHT! Join us for a night of twisted laughter at our Dark Humor Comedy Night, where comedians fearlessly navigate the shadows of taboo topics with sharp wit and unexpected punchlines. Brace yourself for an evening that challenges boundaries and leaves you chuckling at the darker side of life. Show starts: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:00 PM Location: A&O Hostel Budapest, Csengery u. 11, 1074 Free Show but donations are expected!! We have an amazing lineup of international comedians waiting to make you laugh! Seats are on a first come first serve basis. So, come a bit earlier to make sure you have a seat. Follow Hot Paprika Comedy' to stay updated on future events: [https://www.facebook.com/hotpaprikacomedy](https://www.facebook.com/hotpaprikacomedy?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWMYOQkhAipIPQFzIIY58CxoBJbtZj5XDYnswH5WcELe-H57eqcIRNfWzlH1fHPUeym5IMRDPtmfM20JoIwj6yvPBDo3OQqv_bzNwrIQd9HWHOXlpH_n5-O5RL1zrn0GaZGGzsWWmK-9duUCcBZazfU&__tn__=q)

***Conversation cards afternoon*** (*April 4th*\, Saturday 17:00 \| *Location:* Charbon Art Café) Welcome to the **unplugged club Budapest** ✨ This is a community for slowing down, disconnecting from our phones and reconnecting with ourselves and others - offline. **〜 What to expect** ☻ good questions ◦ interesting conversations ✧ connect with others For this event, we'll use the **Quality Time** conversation starter card game. **〜 Location** Charbon Art Café Budapest, Mária u. 1, 1085 **〜 Time** 17:00 - 19:00 **〜 Notes** ✧ The event is free, but please buy a beverage to support the venue. ✧ Come alone or bring a friend. ✧ Please confirm your spot on Meetup only if you’re certain you can attend. We have a maximum capacity of 15 people, and last-minute no-shows prevent others on the waiting list from joining. If plans change, please cancel your spot so someone else can join. ☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and enjoy meaningful conversations, without distractions ☻

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on **Saturday**!. Boni will host and please follow her instruction. IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 18:00. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. Also note that due to Meetup Organizer Subscription fee is increased significantly, The on-duty host will add an extra fee based on the number of attendees. Please do not come if you are in the WAITLIST. Level of Expectation: Beginner - Intermediate. Please watch the video if you are first timer of playing Badminton : https://youtu.be/tAS7rOKtpgQ?si=IDm9UEV55nUzU5Oc Venue: Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre Map: http://tuskecsarnok.hu/wp-content/uploads/tuske-map-1-full.png Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event. Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! Should you get lost, feel free to text me on Meetup. There are 3 courts booked for us for 2 hours from 12:00 till 14:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 14, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2500-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session starts. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

Join me to practice dynamic power yoga in Budapest! English-speaking classes held at [Sanctuary yoga studio](https://www.sanctuary.hu/). Every Friday at 6:30pm. Open to all levels. Move, Sweat & Connect. **Book your spot [here.](https://www.sanctuary.hu/booking-calendar/friday-power-yoga-18-30-en?referral=service_list_widget)** Location: Budapest, Bercsényi u. 5, 1111 Instagram: [theinner.drishti](https://www.instagram.com/theinner.drishti/)

Hello, dear Budapest! Let’s sing, improvise, and open our voices together at the 159th Singing Circle of Improvisation Soul. Improvisation is the purest and most connected way to be in the present / Join the space to cultivate your improvisation skills - being present, being authentic, being connected. **No musical education needed — everyone’s welcome: beginners & pros.** **👉You’ll get:** • Group vocal improvisation • Growth: voice, musical skills, public confidence, and mental well-being • Discovering your authentic voice, creating your own melodies • Freedom of sound and self-expression • Singing songs with improvisation • Opportunity to try yourself as a conductor • Safe space for self-expression among strangers • Mantras & guitar improv **🎥Video:** [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TsmoX43DBhc](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TsmoX43DBhc) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIwCUvl6_E](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIwCUvl6_E) **🍀More Info:** [www.aleksander-gaidai.space/budapest](More info) **🍀Details:** • Káplár u. 11-13-1088, Budapest, 1024, in “Nemcsakjoga”. • 04 April, 3–5 PM • 6 000 HUF or donation/ refugees free **🍀Registration:** https://forms.gle/6d2FMUafq5oNykJa6 or +41 76 460 33 08 (WhatsApp, Telegram) **🙂Leader:** www.aleksander-gaidai.space **🙂Going us:** WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNZ89R8nym4AL0MYHnOgvw **Telegram:** @events_soul

In this session, we dive into Pranayama, (an ancient practice to discover the flow of energy within) and the power of conscious breathing, which is one of the most important aspects of the original yogic lifestyle. On these Tuesday evenings, we do more than just a breathwork session: this is an opportunity to explore a true harmony between our breath & the mind - body connection. We begin with a 15-minute chest-opening yoga sequence to gently expand our lungs and prepare for deeper breathing (no need for gym clothes though, just an open mind). Then, we explore different breathing techniques designed for self-awareness, relaxation, and energy flow. These classes are designed to help you discover how breath can be a tool to balance, energize, and center yourself. To close, we immerse in a short yet profound "silent concert", a meditative sound journey where 174 Hz sound waves or white noise guide us into a state of deep harmony. Whether emotions are light or heavy, thoughts are clear or clouded, this is a space to simply be and find some peace. Book your spot here: https://www.sanctuary.hu/service-page/thursday-pranayama-meditation-19-00-en?referral=service_list_widget

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**Connected Westerville Night of Networking** *April Edition: The Introduction Economy* You've been to the networking events. You've done the small talk. Collected the cards. Forgotten the names. And walked out feeling like you just wasted two hours of your life. The problem isn't you. It's the format. Most networking events put you in a room and tell you to figure it out. So everyone defaults to elevator pitches and business talk, and nothing real gets built. Here's the truth about networking that most people miss: Your network isn't just who you know. It's who thinks of you when they're talking to someone else. *That's* The Introduction Economy. And it only works when relationships are real. There's a reason people who come once keep coming back. It starts with seven minutes that feel nothing like networking. Then we open it up. Free networking. More conversations. More momentum. This is a room full of corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and career builders in the Westerville and Columbus area. The mix is the magic. You might never do business with everyone you meet tonight. But someone in this room will think of *you.* **By name**. So, the next time someone needs exactly what you do, you get the recommendation. **April 14th. RSVP now.** **When:** Tuesday\, April 14th \| 6:15 PM \-\- 8:00 PM **Where:** Vineyard Community Center \| 6000 Cooper Rd\, Westerville\, OH 43081

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)