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Bring a Song: A Music Listening Night
**Please note that we invite people through different channels, so there are more attendees than you can see here :)**
In The Discussion Experiment we usually meet to talk about relevant political, philosophical and personal topics, but sometimes we just want to have fun, therefore:
Let’s listen to music together!
What can we discover when we don’t just listen to music while doing something else, but with full focus?
What will catch our attention and how does the group setting change the experience?
At this event, we’ll take some time to listen to different songs, let them have an effect on us, and share whatever we care to put out there. After each piece of music, we will spend about 5 minutes in discussion.
You can spontaneously suggest songs to listen to but don’t stress about choosing the „right“ song!
From the most sophisticated masterpiece of music history to Aqua’s Barbie Girl, you can suggest whatever you are curious about that night. Or, in fact, you can just listen and not contribute actively, if that’s what you prefer.
Join us, it will be fun and we’ll do our very best to create a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Anyone and everyone is welcome!
**FAQ**
***What can I expect from the event?***
Each event is a an experiment so it’s difficult to predict exactly how it will play out.
This time it is all about listening to music together in silence and then share impressions. If we have more people than time for songs, we’ll draw lots to decide who gets to suggest one.
We want this to be a relaxed event. It’s not about picking out particularly unique or sophisticated songs to impress others. Any song you’re curious to hear the group’s thoughts on is good enough.
***Will the audio quality be amazing?***
No 🙂 It will be fine. We will stream the music and use ordinary speakers, so if you are a super duper hifi kind of person you might be disappointed.
***Do I have to speak? Do I have to suggest a song?***
No. It’s perfectly fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how active you want to be and will not be asked to speak. However, there might be a name round in the beginning.
***Who is this event for?***
This event is for anyone who is curious about it.
We aim to create spaces where people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds feel welcome.
You don’t need to prepare anything, have strong opinions, or be extroverted to take part.
***What’s the duration of the event?***
Each event lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. Feel welcome to stay a bit longer to finish the snacks, chat with other participants, and deepen the conversation.
***Is the venue wheelchair accessible?***
The venue is on the ground floor and accessible with wheelchairs. However, there are unfortunately no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms!
***What is "The Discussion Experiment"***
The Discussion Experiment is an ongoing series of events through which we continuously test methods that foster more meaningful and inspiring group conversations.
Among other things, we experiment with techniques that slow down discussions, improve clarity, and support participants in expressing their ideas more effectively.
This event however is less about discussing and more about exploring music together.
This event is co-organized by Kirstin Müller.
Read more about the whole project [on our website](https://diskussions-experiment.de/en/home/ "https://diskussions-experiment.de/en/home/"). The project is run by Igor Don and Maria Scholze.
Tuesday Boozeday - English Stand Up Comedy in Neukölln (Sisyfass Bar)
Tuesday night, grab a beer! We've got a comedy show built for locals, tourists, and anyone flying solo. A fast, funny, feel-good evening!
Tuesday night, grab a beer! We've got a comedy show built for locals, tourists, and anyone flying solo. This fast, funny, feel-good evening is hosted by Amercan comedians Tera Kilbride and Steph DePrez. Laugh, unwind, and grab a drink: it's Tuesday Boozeday
[BOOK HERE PLEASE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-boozeday-english-stand-up-comedy-in-neukolln-sisyfass-bar-tickets-1986796554979?aff=oddtdtcreator)
If you’re new to Berlin, riding solo, or looking for a bright place to warm up as the days get shorter, this is the place to be. Grab your REDUCED PRICE ticket now, or show up and pay 15 EUR at the door.
Perfect for tourists and locals. Come grab a drink and laugh away the winter blues. Bring your colleagues, bring a first date, bring your mom: Laughs guaranteed.
This show is hosted by two heavyweights of the Berlin scene: opera-singing comedian Steph DePrez and veteran producer Tera Kilbride.
Please arrive by 7:50 to grab a seat.
Offener Deutschunterricht - Text & Konversation - Niveau B2+ (Fortgeschritten)
In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.
Back Door Comedy: Late Mic Standup in English Tuesdays Xberg
Like your standup tight and intimate? Sneak into the back room of Mysliwska on Schlesi for a tight hour of standup by Anna Beros and friends, with local and internationally touring comedians, in English, inclusive and adult.
Doors: 21:00
**Show: 21:30**
End: 22:30
**FREE ENTRY** \- a donation is requested at the end of the show between 7 and 15€ depending on your life situation
**To secure a seat, reserve via https://www.annaberos.com/berlin for 10€ and that's your donation pre-paid!**
**Performance space is non-smoking**
Main bar is smoking
Bar closes super late so stick around after the show
**Produced and usually hosted by Anna Beros (AUS)**
Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE.
Check out what Anna's been up to: **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)**
**Venue: Mysliwska**, Schlesische Straße 35 10997 (U1, U3)
One of Kreuzberg's oldest bars. Buzz in if you can't open the door. Good vibes, locals and visitors.
**Guest comedians** lineup on ig stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/**
\>\> comedians DM to be considered for a spot \- limited spots for experienced comedians
Board Gaming Happens! @ Electric Social 🎲
Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone.
Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉
So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**👉 Other important notes:**
\- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- 🦹♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Big Berlin Comedy! Comedy and Improv!
Get ready for a night full of laughs at **Big Berlin Comedy!** High Energy Hosting, great vibes and lots of wild crowd interaction! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun – comedy fans unite and let’s make it a night to remember!
Doors 8pm
Showtime 9pm
Tickets
It's NOT A FREE SHOW. It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount you want to pay AFTER the show. Artists deserve to be paid. If you plan to not pay at all, please don't come to our show!!
Free Entry + Donation based. We suggest a donation of 10€-15€. Students & unemployed 5€-7€.
We accept cards & cash
Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays - Painting Workshop!
* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ\*:・゚✧**
This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism.
We will painting together in little cardboard canvases that you can take home after or leave them with me. We will be using acrylic paint, gouache, glitter, stickers, anything goes!
What will you paint, you ask? Well...
I will provide you with a bunch of photo references but you are free to go off script!!
**There is a donation of a minimum of 5 euros to cover the materials and space.**
In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com
New Media Events This Week
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The Body: Power, Shame, and Freedom
### The Body: Power, Shame, and Freedom
The body is one of the most personal and universal aspects of human existence. It is how we experience the world, express identity, form relationships, and navigate society. Yet the body is never purely biological. Across history and cultures, bodies have been shaped by social norms, political systems, religious beliefs, economic structures, and ideas about morality, beauty, gender, and control.
The human body is deeply connected to power. Societies regulate bodies through laws, institutions, medicine, fashion, labor, media, and cultural expectations. Certain bodies are privileged, protected, and celebrated, while others are marginalized, disciplined, or excluded. Standards surrounding beauty, health, sexuality, gender, and physical ability influence how people are perceived—and how they perceive themselves.
At the same time, the body is closely tied to shame. Shame can emerge from social judgment, religious expectations, family dynamics, cultural ideals, or comparison with others. People may experience shame related to appearance, aging, sexuality, vulnerability, illness, disability, race, gender expression, or bodily imperfection. In this sense, shame is not only personal but also social and political, shaped by broader structures of power and belonging.
Yet the body is also a site of freedom, resistance, and self-expression. Throughout history, individuals and movements have challenged norms surrounding bodies, identity, sexuality, dress, and physical autonomy. The struggle for bodily freedom includes questions of consent, self-determination, health, gender equality, reproductive rights, disability rights, and freedom from violence and discrimination.
In contemporary society, the body is increasingly shaped by technology, digital culture, and consumer capitalism. Social media intensifies visibility, comparison, and self-presentation, while medical and technological developments transform how bodies are modified, monitored, and understood. New possibilities for self-expression coexist with new pressures surrounding perfection, productivity, and control.
Looking ahead, emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and virtual reality—may fundamentally reshape how humans experience embodiment, identity, and physical existence. This raises important questions: What does bodily freedom truly mean? How much control should individuals or societies have over bodies? And how can dignity and autonomy be preserved in a world of increasing surveillance, optimization, and technological intervention?
This discussion invites a critical exploration of the body as a biological, psychological, social, and political reality—one deeply connected to identity, power, vulnerability, and human freedom.
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📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
⏰ Time: 14:30
📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin
📱 WhatsApp: For prep materials and directions (Group Chat)
[Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
Berlín en Español Comedia Stand-up | EL OPEN MIC #76 - Desde 2022
Descuento 10% para nuestra comunidad de Meet up con el código: MEETUP
Tickets en[ Eventbrite.com (este link)](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980650081712/?discount=MEETUP)
**¡Nuevos talentos y viejos conocidos!**
Aquí es donde nacen los nuevos comediantes de habla hispana en Berlín. Un espacio donde los veteranos acompañan de la mano a los nuevos talentos para entregarnos una fantástica noche de risas. El show de stand-up en Español con más ediciones de Alemania.
Este show ya se ha convertido en un espacio de encuentro para que la comunidad latina e hispana de la ciudad disfrute de gran un espectáculo siempre cambiante en su idioma. Así como un punto de encuentro para conectar con otra gente buena onda de la zona.
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**Presentado por:**
Miguel Lobato: Este mexicano es papá de día y comediante de noche. Con un estilo muy chilango y grandes habilidades escénicas. Destacado alumno de la escuela "The Comedy Fire" y ganador de "Más Allá de la comedia 2022" en los premios El Fuego de la Comedia.
Está de gira contante por Europa y en 2025 estrenó su primer hora de comedia titulada "Soy papa casada".
**INSTAGRAM: @Miguel_Lobato**
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**¿Quieres sumarte?**
¿Quieres probar suerte en el escenario? Súbete a mostrarnos tus 5 minutos y vuélvete la estrella de la noche. Anotate al llegar. También nos puedes pedir un espacio en Instagram: @Miguel_Lobato
\- CUPO LIMITADO \-
Nuevos talentos cada mes.
**HORARIO**:
Puertas 7pm - Inicio del show 7:30pm
**TICKETS:**
Tickets en preventa: 13.99€
Tickets precio regular: 16€ (**Día del evento**)
NOTA: El show suele estar completamente lleno, por lo que existe la posibilidad de que no haya venta de tickets en la puerta. Por favor consideren comprar sus tickets en línea, así garantizan su acceso al evento.
**Información importante:**
-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.
\- Evento 18\+ ya que es un un bar\. No se permiten menores\.
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**Creado por:**
Chadmax, el máximo exponente de la comedia latina en Alemania. Más de 13 años de experiencia y fundador de la productora"The Comedy Fire".
Este show es una producción de Stand-up Comedy Berlin y "The Comedy Fire".
Creating Opportunities as an Artist with Pirita
Let's talk about how to create the growth opportunities you’ve been looking for in your artist career. Topics include hosting your own live shows, songwriting and production as well as monetizing your skills.
**This event is free and open to everyone!**
Please RSVP on the [343 Labs Website](https://343labs.de/events/pirita-masterclass/) to save your seat!
Join us:
**Wednesday, May 13**
**18:30–20:30**
**House of Music (343 Labs, 2nd floor)**
**What to expect:**
* **Live:** Host your own live show from concept to ticket sales
* **Production:** Create the music you love, get ready to perform it
* **Monetization:** Find creative ways to get paid in the music industry
Berlin Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨
Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Berlin! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends 🙋♂️🙋♀️
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### Event Details
💰 Cost: Free
🍺🥃 Drinks and social
📍 Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41
🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday
**Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:**
🔗 [Link to Website](https://theberlinsocial.com/event/meetup)
If you cannot find us, ask staff about Meet People Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above.
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### Perfect For
* 🌎 **International Students & Expats** in Berlin
* ✈️ **Travelers & Digital Nomads** looking to connect
* 🏠 **Locals** wanting to expand their social circle
* 💼 **Working Holiday Visa holders** and new arrivals
* 🎓 **University students** and language school attendees
* 👥 **Anyone** looking for genuine friendships and networking
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### Why Join Our Berlin Community?
* 🤝 **Meet diverse, welcoming people** from all backgrounds
* 🗣️ **Practice conversation** with native and fluent speakers
* 🌍 **Cultural exchange** and international perspectives
* 🗺️ **Local insights** on best places to visit in Berlin
* 🎯 **Social activities** and games
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### Ideal If You're...
📍 **New to Berlin?** Perfect for getting oriented and making friends
✈️ **Traveling solo?** Find your Berlin social circle
💼 **Looking for work opportunities?** Network with peers
🎓 **Student or recent graduate?** Connect with peers and mentors
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### Event Guidelines
* Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)
* Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees
* Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)
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System Crash (18-35Y.)
Forget your name and breach the system.
\#\# r\-r\-rumbling bass\, pulsing grooves and catchy melodies\.
Techno/Industrial/ Hip Hop
Fire drinks. New Faces. Ready to Crash?
3 colour wrist bands for single, taken and ‘‘haven’t decided yet’’ guests
Group of 4 / matching number groups get a free drink
System Crash: All drinks with one specific spirit drop to half price very hour for 5 mins
Dance Contest with prizes (1v1 / team contest)
Tag your party friends and let's break the system
DJ: DJ Buré
If you feel the vibes and wanna support us, feel free to donate, otherwise enjoy the night and get lost in the music
Guests: Bring your friends, and let's make the SH#T hit the fan
Chuckleheads English Comedy Show #435
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!
FLow - vocal soundbath and breathwork meditation + freestyle vocal session
🕢 Doors open at 18:30 and sessions start at 19:00.
Freestyle vocal workout at and play session. €8-20
😌 Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…:
• a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together…
• a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like…
Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed during the last 12 years of facilitating the “Improvisational Groove Orchestra” (I.G.O.) improv vocal jam sessions.
Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments…
It is very easy to participate, no musical talent or training is required so anyone is welcome to join. All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. During these sessions we will also have short breaks for feedback and refreshment.
Important – Please be on time. It is very important to understand the methodology and warm up in the group before joining in!
🎤 @21:00 - Freestyle vocal workshop and practice session.
€8-15
Have you ever wanted to learn how to do freestyle vocalizations? Maybe you are on your way and would like to just have a fun workout session with other vocal freestyle enthusiasts. All levels welcome.
Links to sound samples - https://www.baumhausberlin.de/events/flow-a-guided-vocal-sound-bath-meditation/
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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!
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**
13TH ANNIVERSARY!!! - 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!
**AND TODAY IS OUR THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY!!!** So be ready for a celebration of everything that's made Improv Meetup wonderful: you, the amazing performers!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
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)
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
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