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New in Berlin: Between Here and Home – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
Living in a new city often means existing in between — between past and future, familiarity and discovery.
This Social Butterfly Club Meetup offers space for those in-between moments. A place to exchange stories, reflect on transitions, and find connection in shared uncertainty. 🌙
Wherever “home” feels like for you right now — you’re welcome here.
✨ Suggested Ice Breaker Question:
“What does ‘home’ mean to you at this stage of your life?”
Orga
This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar)
Questions? Check our FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
**Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club?**
You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here:
[https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join)
Join our Telegram Group:
[https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)
Pimp My Jokes: Standup Comedy in English Mondays at Suess war gestern
**Standup with 3 experienced comedians and then brand new jokes workshopped as a panel with your input.** Like a live writers’ room! Like Pimp My Ride but with jokes? Pimp our jokes into bangers or watch them get dumped at the scrapyard. **Strap in for a wildly funny ride with Berlin legends, rising stars and touring pros every Monday at Suess war gestern totally in English**
Doors 8:00pm
**Show 8:30pm – 9:30pm (60 min show no break)**
Please prepurchase your tickets to reserve your seats
**Tickets 10€ + booking fee via** **[https://www.annaberos.com/berlin ](https://www.annaberos.com/berlin)**or via **[https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de](https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de)**
**Remaining seats may be available at the door 12€ cash or card**
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.
**[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)**
**LINEUP on IG stories** @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/**
GUEST COMEDIANS: Local and touring comedians with solid years in the game or hard-working promising new blood who host regular shows and/or are performing solo
Lasst uns treffen und Deutsch sprechen
Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ärger mit dem Manager bekommen.
-> Location
Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt
Wir sitzen unten oft an den großen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss.
Dieses Treffen ist für:
-Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knüpfen wollen.
-Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knüpfen wollen.
Naked Dirty Minds English Comedy / Open MIC
"No half-thruths, just naked minds”
Welcome to the comedy show where you can see unfiltered comedians speak their thruth since almolst 5 years! Their topics can range from their last sexual encounter to why they hate chickens and how to win a fight with a chesse sandwich.
So expect any kind of material from clean to the very dark.
Each comedian will have between 5-10 minutes to make you laugh.
The show is located in the cozy Agata Bar on Weichselstraße 55 in Neukölln - open for all of those who appreciate cozy nights and a fine selection of drinks and good mood.
The space is limited, so the early bird catches the worm - get a reservation for your own good!
Doors: 19:30
Show: 20:00
Get your free reservation now & pay what you want for the show!
*Reservations are only kept until 20:15, so please arrive before that for assured seating.
Film ab! - "Über Gott und die Umwelt" (2025) mit dem Regisseur Thibauld Weiler
*Einmal im Monat findet das Filmforum **„Film ab!“** in unserer Mediothek statt. In dem Rahmen zeigen wir die Werke von Berliner Filmstudierenden und -schaffenden, die sich in unterschiedlichen, audiovisuellen Formaten mit diversen gesellschaftspolitischen Fragen befassen. Im Anschluss an die Filmvorstellung bekommen die Sprachstudierenden des Goethe-Instituts sowie auch externe interessierte Gäste die Möglichkeit, mit den Filmschaffenden selbst ins Gespräch zu kommen, Fragen zu stellen und gemeinsam zu diskutieren.*
In der fünften Veranstaltung unserer Reihe „Film ab!“ am Goethe-Institut Berlin beschäftigen wir uns mit der **Dokufiktion „Über Gott und die Umwelt“ (2025)** von Thibauld Weiler. Wir zeigen die erste halbe Stunde des Films im Original auf Deutsch und Französisch mit englischen Untertiteln. Im Anschluss hat das Publikum die wunderbare Möglichkeit, mit dem Regisseur Thibauld Weiler ins Gespräch zu kommen.
**Zum Film**
**Originaltitel:** Über Gott und die Umwelt
**Jahr:** 2025
**Länge:** 105 min
**Sprache:** Deutsch, Französisch
**Untertitel:** Englisch
In dem Filmessay **ÜBER GOTT UND DIE UMWELT** erzählt eine Krähe der Hauptstadt Deutschlands von spontanen, oft hitzigen politischen Gesprächen, die bei Straßenblockaden und Protestmärschen von Flyer verteilenden Aktivist\*innen der letzten Generation mit fremden Menschen geführt werden. Straßenblockaden, das Erbe von Fridays for Future, Wissenschaft, Religion, mikro- und makropolitisches Engagement, ziviler Ungehorsam, Sabotage, Repression, direkte Demokratie und Klassensolidarität sind unter anderem die umstrittensten und am meisten diskutierten Themen.
"Die Präsenz der Krähe soll durch filmische Mittel eine besondere Verbindung erzeugen. Sie steht im Gegensatz zu einem politischen Kino, das ganz auf Empörung ausgerichtet und dessen Haupteffekte oft Verzweiflung hervorrufen." - Thibauld Weiler
twin hearts meditation
Aufs Meditationskissen setzen, Augen schließen und in
Glückseligkeit baden. Stellst auch du dir so Meditation vor? Die
Realität sieht oft anders aus. Warum? Weil Meditation nichts ist,
was man willentlich herbeiführen oder tun kann. Es ist ganz und gar
das Gegenteil von tun, nämlich loslassen und sein. Je verkrampfter
du versuchst zu meditieren, desto weiter entfernt ist der ersehnte
innere Frieden. Aber was kannst du nun tun, wenn du Meditation
nicht tun kannst? Du kannst die optimalen Bedingungen erschaffen,
dass sich meditative Zustände von alleine einstellen. Wie? komm vorbei am 30.03.2026, 18:30
Read Wedding: Monthly Open Mic & Writing Session
**\*\*This event has been free for over three years, but only due to the support of anonymous donations behind the scenes. Please consider [donating via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-a-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-1975773081473?aff=oddtdtcreator) if you are able, to help this stay free for everyone else.**
--
Whether you're poetry-curious or a seasoned performer, join us for our monthly open mic night at Hank Chinaski! This event is brought to you, for free\*\*, by the [Re(a)d VVedding Collective](https://www.instagram.com/readwedding/), who organize regular events for all phases of the writer's journey, all in the northern Kiez(es) of Berlin.
Join us for our core event which has been going on in Wedding for over three years. You are most welcome to share your work (or that of writers you admire) & meet fellow enthusiasts through this event. All written works & languages are welcome, though bigotry, racism, transphobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism (which *is not Anti-Zionism*), and so on are not welcome in this space.
**Format - 3 sections:**
* Sections 1 & 2: ≈12 performers (≈6 per section, kicking off at 19:30)
* Section 3: Around 21:30, we'll hold space for a writing session and optional sharing afterwards. This open mic is not only about already “finished“ work! For the readings, priority is first given to those who haven't read earlier in the evening & especially to first-time readers!
**\*\*Donations:**
* While our open mic will always be free, we do happily accept donations [via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-670852075617?aff=oddtdtcreator) or at the door.
* Donations do not guarantee a reading slot, but help support us in putting in this event, others around Wedding, Pankow and Moabit, and our ongoing zine publications. We appreciate it deeply and as a small collective, will put it to good use!
**RSVPs & Sign Up:**
* RSVP via Meetup, Eventbrite, or just show up. Online RSVPs DO NOT save performance spots
* Sign up at the door between 19:00-19:30
* 5-minute performance slots. Please respect this limit to avoid cutting off your work
Experience the magic of live storytelling and poetry with us!
New Media Events This Week
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LET‘S TALK ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA IRL
Wir sind ständig online, ständig verbunden und trotzdem fühlen sich viele Menschen manchmal alleine oder sogar einsam.
In diesem Meetup geht es nicht um „richtig oder falsch“,
sondern um ehrlichen lockeren Austausch:
👉 Wie beeinflusst Social Media unser Denken, unser Verhalten und unsere Beziehungen?
👉 Warum vergleichen wir uns so oft – und was macht das mit uns?
👉 Fühlen wir uns wirklich verbundener oder eher isolierter?
Ich organisiere die Themen/Impulse und sammle unsere Erfahrungen ein und schicke sie zusammenfassend zurück.
Host: My Name Is Gino and i am here for meaningful conversation.
English speaking people are also very welcome:
We are constantly online, constantly connected — and yet many people sometimes feel alone or even lonely.
This meetup is not about “right or wrong,”
but about an open and relaxed exchange:
👉 How does social media influence our thinking, behavior, and relationships?
👉 Why do we compare ourselves so often — and what does that do to us?
👉 Do we actually feel more connected, or more isolated?
I’ll guide the topics and share some key impulses,
and afterwards I’ll collect our insights and send a summary to everyone.
Creative Code Stammtisch [NEW LOCATION @ Prachtsaal]
**⭐ NEW LOCATION! ⭐ 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. **NOTE: NEW LOCATION!**
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/)
***
The featured artwork of the month is by aBe.
We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin
SPECIAL Game Creators Hangout @Electric Social
We're gonna have another Game Creators Hangout!
This one is going to be a special one - we're gonna hang out at the ELECTRIC SOCIAL Arcade Bar. We'll have a lot of space, tasty drinks and lots of modern arcades to play.
For us they'll do a special deal where you'll get 100 game credits and a drink for 20€.
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. The arcade area can be overstimulating.
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Es ist Zeit für einen Game Creators Hangout! Dieses mal ist der Hangout wieder etwas besonders - wir treffen uns in der ELECTRIC SOCIAL ARCADE BAR. Da gibts sogar einen special deal für uns - 100 Game Credits und ein Getränk für nur 20€.
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. Im Arcade Bereich gibt es laute Geräusche und Lichter, welche überstimulierend sein können.
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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*Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english*
doom hacks - BHNT #110
BHNT 110: the third BHNT in 2026.
The title is inspired by [Human brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2517389-human-brain-cells-on-a-chip-learned-to-play-doom-in-a-week/) \- but also the doom and scrolling through it all around us currently\.
Your hacks do not have to be connected to the title (bonus points if they do though)
Please RSVP and bring your hacks!
There are 8 dynamically allocated Slots that consist of 5min presentation + 5min conversation with the audience.
To refresh your memories or get familiar with the concept - see some old hacks here:
[https://bhnt.c-base.org](https://bhnt.c-base.org/)
Hope to see you - looking forward!
2 WEEKS CLASS ON MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
**2 WEEKS CLASS ON**
**MIXED MEDIA PAINTING**
with Travis Hendrix
THURSDAYS 5 to 7 pm
March 26 and April 2
55€ MATERIALS INCLUDED
**[CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT!](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/booking---contact--venue.html)**
Cash / Transfer / Paypal
Mixed media painting is where anything goes. Once you understand how to use the materials a new world of possibilities is open up to your arts practice. We will play with the mediums and experiment with how they interact with each other.
WEEK I. Introduction to paints and mediums. Techniques and tricks. Painting sandwich. Primers and substrates. Prep a surface.
WEEK II. Pushing limits, advancing artworks. Finishes.
***
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Electric Social ⚡
Welcome to **Electric Social** \- Berlin’s electrifying arcade bar where nostalgia meets nightlife\! Think neon lights\, beers\, retro games\, and the unbeatable Sip Happens vibe you know and love\.
Join us for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and laid-back fun as we take over one of Berlin’s coolest new spots. Whether you’re a Mario Kart master, a pinball wizard, or just here for the vibes, there’s something for everyone.
🎮 **What to expect:**
✨ A full bar with great drinks and booths to hang out in
🕹️ Classic arcade & video games to battle your new friends
🥂 The friendliest crowd in Berlin (that’s you lot!)
💬 Chill areas to chat, connect and hang out between rounds
This isn’t your average night out — it’s a chance to play, laugh, and meet new people in a place built for fun.
So grab your tokens, bring your A-game, and get ready for another unforgettable Sip Happens night!
📍 **Electric Social, Berlin**
🗓️ **Doors open at 20:00**
🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot – it’s going to be *next-level fun!*
New Media Events Near You
Connect with your local New Media community
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
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).
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!
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.
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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**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)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
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!
Arthouse Friday: THE DRAMA at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters.
QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves!
ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas!
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk)
PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan









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