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Join BLISS!
**⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION MANDATORY ⚠️**
Registration on **Luma** is **REQUIRED** to attend this event. **Link: https://luma.com/qdncoq55?utm_source=meetup**
Your registration is subject to host approval. You must complete the registration process on lu.ma to receive the full event location details and confirmation of your attendance.
**Please note: Without approved registration on Luma, you will NOT be able to access the event location or attend.**
Bliss - Berlin’s biggest AI community - is growing, and you can become part of it. Our team of over 30 volunteers organizes events such as speaker series, workshops, reading groups, diversity events, and more.
In this event, we will walk you through everything you need to know if you are considering joining the Bliss team. We will introduce our current projects, explain how the team is organized, and show you where you can contribute based on your interests and skills.
Afterwards, there will be free pizza and drinks, giving you the chance to meet the team, ask questions, and get to know the community in a relaxed setting.
**⚡ FINAL REMINDER ⚡**
**You MUST register and be approved on Luma to attend. The event location will only be visible after your registration is confirmed by the host. Link: https://luma.com/qdncoq55?utm_source=meetup**
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We are **BLISS e.V.**, Berlin’s AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. Our **BLISS Workshops** connect **students and young professionals with industry partners**, offering an inside look into **how machine learning is applied in real-world settings** \- from research and development to deployment\.
BLISS Website:[ https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/?utm_source=luma)
BLISS Youtube:[ https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin?utm_source=luma)
Chuckleheads English Comedy Show #438
An *electric* atmosphere featuring visiting pros and some of the best comedians in Berlin at the city's longest-running weekly show. There's no such thing as a bad Chuckleheads; it's as consistent as it gets. Come and find out why we have more regulars than any comedy show in Berlin. The right mix of lively yet laid-back energy in an intimate setting, with well-curated line ups. Chuckleheads is primarily for experienced comedians, though depending on the week we might have a spot for a newbie or two.
Doors: 8:00 pm
Showtime: 8:30 pm
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We got limited seating. Book the amount of seats you need with your name and we'll have them ready for you.
It is still a free-entry show, though please donate to keep the laughs coming and pay for production costs. Suggested donation is 10-20 euros. If you've been to other shows, you know it's well worth it. Come be part of it! As is tradition in the nine years (!) of the show, free shots are also given at the start of each show.
Produced and hosted by Daniel Gutierrez.
See you all Thursday!
Berliner Bitcoin-Stammtisch @ Friedel Richter
Welcome to the Berliner Bitcoin-Stammtisch, where we gather to talk about the digital currency that's worth more than gold and sometimes causes more drama than a Netflix series.
Join our tribe of business beings, developers, and activists who believe that Bitcoin is the future of money, and El Salvador seems to agree! Here you can learn the ropes of Bitcoin, from buying your first fraction to safely storing your private keys.
Our current hangout spot is Friedel Richter on Torstraße, because ROOM77 is closed until the last block is mined. You can pay in Bitcoin ₿ or Lightning ⚡ and enjoy awesome regional food with an international twist.
So come join the fun, the food, and the revolution! We're waiting for you. 🍔🍔🍔
Newberliners, shortterm Berliners and everyone wanting to connect
All are welcome. Whether you are new to Berlin, have lived here for a long time or are just passing through. Come on a Thursday, enjoy a drink and have a good time, meet new people and have interesting conversations with us. The place is wonderful, the first cocktail bar in Prenzlauer Berg.
The offer only for Meetup members is Aperol Spritz for 6 € the whole evening.
Now takes place on Thursday again. :)
Online-Nähabend auf Discord – gemeinsam nähen, austauschen und helfen
**Online-Nähabend auf Discord – gemeinsam nähen, austauschen und helfen**
Hast du Lust auf einen entspannten Online-Nähabend – ganz ohne Kursdruck?
Wir treffen uns auf Discord, um gemeinsam zu nähen, zu plaudern und uns gegenseitig zu helfen. Egal ob Anfängerin, Anfänger oder schon fortgeschritten: Alle sind willkommen. Bring einfach dein aktuelles Projekt mit, stelle Fragen oder teile deine Tipps mit der Runde.
**Deinen Arbeitsplatz zeigen – optional**
Wenn du möchtest, kannst du deinen Arbeitsplatz live zeigen, zum Beispiel über:
* Kamera auf Discord (Webcam oder Handy)
* Bildschirmfreigabe für Schnittmuster oder Anleitungen am PC
* Handy als Kamera von oben auf deinen Tisch
**Ablauf des Abends**
Ganz locker und ohne festes Ende:
* **20:00 Uhr** – Ankommen und kurzer Technik-Check
(Ton, Bild, Bildschirmfreigabe)
* Kurze Vorstellungsrunde:
Woran arbeitest du gerade? Wo brauchst du vielleicht Hilfe?
* Danach freies Nähen, Austausch und Fragen zwischendurch
* Offenes Ende – wenn du müde wirst, kannst du einfach gehen
**Wichtig**
Wir starten pünktlich um **20:00 Uhr**.
Wer später dazukommt, ist natürlich trotzdem willkommen. Nach dem Start läuft der Abend aber eher frei, deshalb können wir Spätankommende nicht mehr so gut in einen festen Ablauf einbinden.
**Technik-Hinweise**
* Wir treffen uns in einem Discord-Sprachkanal, auf Wunsch auch mit Video
* Wenn du deinen Arbeitsplatz zeigen möchtest, funktioniert die Kombination aus Handy und Laptop meist am besten
* Bitte schalte eines der Mikrofone stumm, damit es kein Echo gibt
* Kopfhörer sind empfehlenswert
* Bildschirmfreigabe klappt meistens am besten in der Discord-Desktop-App, im Browser kann es Einschränkungen geben.
**Zeit**
**Donnerstag, 20:00 Uhr**
**Discord-Zugang**
Den Discord-Link bzw. die Kanalinfos poste ich kurz vor Beginn direkt im Event. Er ist für angemeldete Teilnehmende sichtbar.
Fix Me Later - Stand Up Comedy Show in English
✨ A Stand-Up Comedy Show about fixing ourselves, our parents, and our dating life… ANOTHER DAY!✨
🌟This stand-up comedy show features the wildest stories and observations about the Berlin party life, his parents, and his dates…sometimes all at once🌟
The show will end around 22:00, so there will still be plenty of time to hit the bar and club scene afterwards.
**🎟️ Get your Tickets here:**
[https://fienta.com/fixmelater04062026](https://fienta.com/fixmelater04062026)
🕗**Times:**
**4th of June**
Doors open: 19:30
Show Start: 20:00
Show ends: 22:00
**📍Location:**
**SaliGari**
Simplonstraße 23,
10245 Berlin
**🎟️ Tickets:**
**Standard Admission:** 15€
**Student Admission:** 12€ Tickets for students with valid student ID
**Walk-Ins:** €17 at the door (subject to availability)
**❓FAQ:**
**How funny is it going to be?**
Very funny! It will be a mix of clean, dark, and emotional jokes and maybe even some dirty jokes, so whatever your style of comedy is will be part of the show.
**How relatable are the jokes?**
Like we grew up together! Ludwig was born in Bavaria and is based in Berlin now, which means that whether you come from a village or the big city, you will find the struggles more than relatable.
**Should I bring my friends?**
Comedy is always best with great company, so yes! Bring your friends and laugh together!
**Can I bring my kids?**
The show is meant for an audience of at least 16+.
**What do audience members say about the show?**
Hilarious! - Marcus, Austria 🇦🇹
Great show! - Jenny, Australia 🇦🇺
So funny and weird in a great way! - Josephine, USA 🇺🇸
**More about me:**
**LUDWIG BENECKE (CH/GER)**
Ludwig Benecke, the relentlessly funny and charming "nice guy" of stand-up comedy!
For the past four years, he has been tirelessly showcasing his wit and humor to audiences all over Europe and the United States. As a Swiss-German nice guy navigating the unpredictable world of comedy, Ludwig hilariously recounts his journey from a life as an economic engineer to pursuing a creative career.
His material covers everything from dating miseries and his upbringing to sharp observations about his former corporate job, offering a unique and relatable perspective on life's challenges. He is now based in Berlin and has been described by various people as “funny.”
**IG @Ludwigcomedy**
Game Creators Hangout
We're gonna have another Game Creators Hangout!
The Hangout is a place where those who create games or are interested in it meet up and talk about whatever they like. Its a place for the community, but also to connect people from different communities. It does not matter whether you're a veteran game dev, just started school or just dabble in creating games in your free time - all of you are welcome here.
Accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance. Seating is available inside as well as outside. Some tables are only accessible via a few steps. For this evening, the bar is smoke free, but usually it is a smoker bar.
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Es ist Zeit für einen Game Creators Hangout!
Der Hangout ist ein Ort, an dem sich diejenigen, die Spiele machen oder daran interessiert sind, treffen und über alles sprechen, was sie möchten. Es ist ein Ort für die Community, aber es geht auch darum, Menschen aus verschiedenen Communities zu vernetzen. Es spielt keine Rolle, ob du ein\*e erfahrene Spieleentwickler\*Inn bist, gerade die Schule angefangen hast oder nur in deiner Freizeit gerne Spiele erstellst - alle sind hier willkommen.
Barrierefreiheit: Am Eingang der Bar befindet sich eine kleine Stufe. Es gibt Sitzmöglichkeiten drinnen und draussen. Einige der Tische und Stühle sind nur über 2 Treppenstufen erreichbar. Die bar ist an diesem Abend rauchfrei, aber normalerweise eine Raucherbar.
New Media Events This Week
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Art Social
An opening of an art exhibition is a nice occasion to catch up and hang out. No agenda, just art, wine and chat.
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KIT Berlin ([@kitstudioartspace](https://www.instagram.com/kitstudioartspace)) invites you to an exhibition of paintings by Wiola Stankiewicz [@wiola_stankiewicz](https://www.instagram.com/wiola_stankiewicz/) “Now it Makes Sense, Isn’t It?” and a musical performance by Antonio Bastos [@antonio__bastos](https://www.instagram.com/antonio__bastos/)
Now It Makes Sense, Isn’t It? continues the “Emotional Algorithm” project — a series of paintings built from intuitively selected screenshots, private photographs, and images found online.
The images are combined like an emotional bajaderka (a Polish layered dessert traditionally made from mixed leftovers, fragments, and combined remains) — sometimes through color, contrast, or an unexplainable feeling that they simply belong together. The works explore screen aesthetics and digital ways of perceiving images. Meaning often appears only later. And sometimes not at all.
Wiola Stankiewicz is a visual artist born in Elbląg, Poland, currently living and working in Coimbra, Portugal. Her practice focuses on painting, collage, and assemblage, using mixed media techniques and experimental material processes.
Working with icons of popular culture, landscapes, found images, and photographs from her personal archive, Stankiewicz builds a coherent and autonomous visual language based on intuition and process. Her works function as images of an open character, in which meaning emerges from the relationships between image, material, and gesture.
Antonio Bastos turns vulnerability into stage, community into sound and instinct into creation. From electronics to tradition, from improvised lyrics to shared movement, his music is born live and unfolds into a visual, emotional experience. With dozens of releases and festival shows, he was awarded People’s Choice at the IPMA (USA), blending performance with community creation — involving choirs, schools and local groups of all ages. Each concert is a seed sown in the territory, where the audience also becomes creator.
ComedyShorts- Open Improv Jam + New Cast Show - free entry
ComedyShorts is bringing you double the fun - in one night!
On Sunday, June 7th, our new cast will set the stage on fire, performing a ComedyShorts Match. Right after that we invite you to play in an Open Jam, where we will teach you our classic games and give you the chance to try them out!
AND - the entrance is free (we will pass the hat around in the end and you can support us as you see fit)
Seats are Limited so make sure to reserve your spot at the link:
[https://www.yesticket.org/e/ZXIAMyVxH9](https://www.yesticket.org/e/ZXIAMyVxH9)
Sunday, June 7th, 20:00 at 800a, Stettiner Str. 19, 13357 Berlin
Creative Code Stammtisch
**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐**
The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression.
The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃
HOW TO FIND US?
Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work.
Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past.
This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new!
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn).
THIS IS YOUR SPACE
We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome!
SAFE SPACE POLICY
We support the Berlin Code of Conduct:
[berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/)
Please read and make sure you agree with its content.
ACCESSIBILITY
Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
Raphaël de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 (0) 176 70070572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
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The featured artwork of the month is by [aBe](https://hamoid.com).
We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin
Berlín en Español #26 - Showcase de comedia stand-up en tu idioma
Berlín, no busques más. En este show curado convocamos a los mejores comediantes hispanoparlantes de stand-up de todo Alemania. Cómicos experimentados con material de la más alta calidad y también lo mejor de los nuevos talentos de la escena berlinesa. Risas garantizadas.
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**Presentado por:**
**Chadmax, de México.** En los escenarios desde 2010. En el stand-up desde 2013. Uno de los pioneros del stand-up en Español en Alemania y alrededores.
Ha compartido escenarios en México y Europa con algunos de los comediantes más importantes de Latinoamérica como "**La Cotorrisa", Ricardo O'farrill, Alex Fernández, El Cojo Feliz, El Tío Rober, Adal Ramones, Franco Escamilla**, entre otros.
Desde 2022 está de gira por el mundo prácticamente non-stop haciendo reír a miles de personas! **20 países y contando!**
Artista marcial y maestro de stand-up de la mayoría de los comediantes de la escena en la región, por lo que lleva el título de "el sensei de la comedia".
Host del podcast **"Ninja Creativo" y "Alemania en Español".** Creador del proyecto **"The Comedy Fire"** , responsables de la mayoría de los shows de stand-up en Español de Alemania y alrededores desde 2022 (Con 400+ shows y contando)
INSTAGRAM: @Mrchadmax
**¡Risas garantizadas!**
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**Comediantes de la noche:**
**Miguel Lobato de México**
**Gonzalo Madueño de Perú**
**y como invitada especial, Marina Durán visitando desde Barcelona!**
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**Tickets -**
**Early Bird: 14.99 €** (Termina el día 31.05.26.)
**Preventa: 16.99€** (Termina el día 06.06.26.)
***Precio normal*: 18€**
Este evento es organizado por The Comedy Fire y Stand-up Comedy Berlin, somos líderes en producción de shows de stand-up en Español y formación de nuevos comediantes en Alemania. Si te interesa sumarte a los shows y/o aprender a hacer stand-up visita Standupcomedyberlin.com
* Información importante:
-Los precios mencionados podrían no incluir la comisión de la boletera.
\- Evento 18\+ ya que es un un bar\. No se permiten menores\.
-El line-up del evento puede llegar a variar en el día del show por causas de fuerza mayor.
-En los shows se toman muchas fotografías donde puede aparecer el público, al asistir a cualquiera de nuestros shows aceptan que pueden salir en dichas fotografías. Estas fotografías pueden ser utilizadas en redes sociales con fines de difusión de nuestros eventos. Para cualquier duda o solicitud referente a dichas fotografías nos pueden contactar en Instagram @Standupcomedyberlin o en el correo info@standupcomedyberlin.com
-No se hacen reembolsos.
-Creado por Chadmax.
COMMERCIAL DANCE - 2000 SPECIAL
## Nostalgia, Energy & Iconic Moves
Step back into the golden era of MTV and VIVA and celebrate Yourself through the power of music and movement.
This class brings back the magic of a time when we watched weekly charts, learned choreographies from music videos, and were inspired by icons like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Shakira. It’s all about reliving that energy—while making it Your own.
Led by Anastasia, a Berlin-based dance instructor who started her journey back when Commercial Dance was known as Videoclip Dancing. She used to switch between MTV and VIVA, recording her favorite music videos on VHS to learn every move by heart. Today, she brings these memories back to life - blending nostalgia with fresh energy and a deep love for movement.
> I would like to create a space where You feel free to express Yourself, reconnect with the music You love, and enjoy every moment on the dancefloor. – Anastasia
Each session offers a mix of technique, grooves, and choreography inspired by legendary music videos, adapted to the level of every participant (both beginners and experienced dancers). Expect a dynamic, feel-good atmosphere where You can let go, have fun, and reconnect with the joy of dancing.
* While we’re celebrating the millennial era, all generations are warmly welcome
**TICKETS:**
available: at the Box Office before the class
See You Soon.
Love.
Anastasia & DNA.
LEVEL: All levels
WHAT YOU NEED: sneaker, comfy clothes
COSTS: €15 Regular (Online / Box Office)
\- Free for DNA\. Members
The Digital Delusion – Is Technology Making Our Children Less Capable?
**For those who read the book and those who haven't yet – both are welcome.**
*"Our children are less cognitively capable than we were at their age."*
That's the opening claim of [The Digital Delusion](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/244813958-the-digital-delusion) by neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath backed by a synthesis of over 21,000 studies. What does it mean? For most of the 20th century, IQ scores rose with each generation ([the well-documented Flynn effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flynn_effect)). Around the year 2000, that trend reversed across much of the Western world. In countries where traditional schooling remained largely intact, it didn't.
We were told that classroom technology, worth $ 400 billion, is the future of education, but Horvath argues it is not.
At the same time, [Salman Khan](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196848520-brave-new-words?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_10) – founder of Khan Academy – believes AI could be the great equaliser in education: a personal tutor for every child, regardless of background. Both can't be entirely right. Which parts of each argument will prove to be true?
This June, Human Future Hub brings together humans interested in education, technology, parenting, policy-making and curious minds to explore one of the most consequential and least settled debates of our time: **what is digital technology actually adding to how we learn?**
We'll present the key ideas from both books, so you don't need to have read them to join the conversation, but it would be great if you do.
Come with your questions, your experience, and your honest opinion.
📅 Saturday, 6 June 2026 📍 Location to be revealed 🎟
Find out more about **Human Future Hub** at: [humanfuturehub.org](http://humanfuturehub.org)
Fold Me Back To Anima
Multiple wonderful folding afternoons and creative moments have taken place at **[Anima](https://anima.radio/)** over the years, so we are thrilled to bring some paper magic back to this cozy corner of Berlin once again 💜 Whether you are folding with us for the first time or are an established regular by now, expect a relaxed and fun afternoon of folding, learning, chatting, and community spirit 📄✨
What you can expect at all our events:
* **Mandatory donation (amount of your choice)** – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation** **[here](https://paypal.me/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards).
* In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome.
* Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
* Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear.
* **Please order at least one drink and/or food item to support [Anima](https://anima.radio/)** **for hosting us!**!
⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:
* RSVP opens **7 days before** each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at **noon on the event day**.
* Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our [Telegram channel](https://t.me/+T4URs80l2ig3NWNi)) by **noon on the event day** if you can't make it last minute.
* Members with **2 no-shows** (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.
Thank you for keeping things fun and reliable together as a community! 🙏
Get in touch if you have questions anytime, see you all at the folding tables very soon! 💜
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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.
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Golden Lotus Yoga Meditation Group, in the Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga Tradition
All levels of Meditators or welcome. In person or on Facebook Live! There will be instructions and inspiration for new inexperienced meditators. The hosts, meditators and Kriya Yoga initiates for over 50 years, are direct disciples of Yogacharya J. Oliver Black one of Paramahansa Yogananda's most advanced male disciples. He is the founder of Golden Lotus, Inc., which owns & operates 'Song of the Morning' an 800 acre Yoga Retreat Northest of Gaylord, MI on the Pigeon River. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self Realization Fellowship, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and is the author of the Spritual Classic, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.'
Miami Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
**🫶 Miami Online Speed Dating on Zoom**
Join from home and meet real Miami singles in guided one-on-one Zoom rounds. Matched by age and personality.
**Register below for your age group:**
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Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan





















