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🌟 Join us for **"Don't Eat Alone"** – an event designed to transform your lunch break into a social feast! **Tired of solitary meals in front of the computer?** **Thriving to meet some new people and curious what it may bring to your life?** Just come, check and enjoy a delicious meal with friendly faces. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and make your lunchtime a memorable social experience. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and let's build connections, one meal at a time! 🍽️🤝✨ PAYMENTS: the meetup is free, but everyone pays for their meals. Here you can pay by card easily.

Details please see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chinese-new-year-eves-feast--tickets-1982124213881?aff=oddtdtcreator cost split 38 euro per person, we will have some small games and handcraft events after the dinner to greet the new year together!

English below Liebe Nachbarn und Freunde, Kommt vorbei und lernt eure Nachbarn kennen bei einer Runde Wizard, Just One, Dixit, Fluxx, und noch viel mehr. Ihr dürft natürlich eure Lieblingsspiele mitbringen und sie uns beibringen, falls wir sie noch nicht kennen. Teilnahme auf Spendebasis. Wo: offenes Wohnzimmer, Waldenserstr. 13, 10551 Berlin http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/ Dear neighbors and friends, The Offenes Wohnzimmer is hosting the next board game night. Come around and meet your neighbors around a game of scrabble, cards and more. You’re welcome to bring your favorite games. Participation donation based 🙂 http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/

Moving to a new city often comes with one big question: *Where do I belong?* This Social Butterfly Club Meetup is for people who are curious about connection beyond small talk. It’s a gentle space to explore what “your people” actually means — without pressure, without networking vibes, just real conversations. 🤍 Whether you’re new to Berlin or still finding your place after years — you’re welcome here. ✨ **Suggested Ice Breaker Question:** *“In which situations do you feel most like yourself?”* 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)

**Toastmasters Rhetorik-Wettbewerb – Gäste willkommen! 🎤** Erlebe einen spannenden Abend voller Inspiration und Redekunst! Unsere Teilnehmenden treten in drei Disziplinen an: * Vorbereitete Reden * Stegreifreden * Bewertungsreden Unter offiziellen Wettbewerbsbedingungen mit Jury und Preisvergabe zeigen sie, was durch Übung, Feedback und Mut möglich ist. Der Wettbewerb ist besonders interessant für alle Gäste, die ihre Angst vor freiem Sprechen überwinden und sich inspirieren lassen möchten. Erlebe an diesem Abend, wie aus Nervosität Souveränität wird – und entdecke, was auch in dir steckt. Wir freuen uns auf dich als Gast!

We play half court 4x4 amateur basketball. All levels are welcome but you should be able to play and know the basic rules. Don't be alarmed by the low attendee number, this group is mostly managed through WhatsApp today, we'll add you when you come play.

February 16th is traditional China new year eve night, we calling people to celebrate it together! To all Chinese culture lovers&chinese speakers!🔊 An International Social Night for Mandarin Speakers, China-Experienced Expats & Chinese Learners Looking to meet people in Berlin who speak Mandarin, have lived in China, or simply love Chinese language and culture? Join us for an easygoing social night where globally-minded people connect through shared experiences, stories, and curiosity about China. This gathering welcomes: 🇨🇳 Native Chinese speakers 🌏 Expats who have lived, worked, or studied in China 🗣️ Mandarin learners of all levels ❤️ Anyone who loves Chinese culture, food, travel, or language What to expect: • Chill vibes & real conversations • Language exchange (Mandarin & English) • Stories from life in China • Cross-cultural friendships • A warm and inclusive atmosphere • Drinks, laughs, and “small-world moments” Whether you want to practice Mandarin, reconnect with Chinese culture, meet new friends, or find “your people” in Berlin — this is the perfect place. Come join us for a night where East meets Berlin ✨ ⸻ 🇨🇳✨ Chinese Speakers & China Lovers Gathering 中文母语者 × 在中国生活过的外国人 × 中文学习者 的国际社交夜 想在柏林结识会讲中文、在中国生活过、或热爱中国文化的人吗？ 那这场轻松又有温度的社交夜，就是为你准备的。 欢迎以下人群加入： 🇨🇳 中文母语者 / 华人 🌏 在中国工作、学习或生活过的外国朋友 🗣️ 各水平的中文学习者 ❤️ 对中国文化、美食、社会、旅行感兴趣的所有人 你会体验到： • 轻松的社交氛围 • 中英文语言交换 • 彼此的中国故事分享 • 跨文化交流与灵感 • 自然结识新朋友 • 一起聊天、喝酒、欢笑 无论你是想练中文、想找同好、想重新连接中国文化，还是想扩大在柏林的国际朋友圈—— 这里都能让你找到属于你的那一群人。 欢迎加入这场 “东风遇见柏林” 的温暖相聚

All thx to the sponsor! **Line-Up:** 👉 *TBD* by TBD **Speaker Bios:** 🗣 *TBD*

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. :)

**Thank you for your interest in our meetup. Due to the venue’s capacity, registration is now closed.** We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at future events. __________________________________________________ Join us on February 17 as **Superhuman’s Data Engineering team** shares examples of **how they scaled from a writing assistant to an agent platform**, unified analytics and ML data, and migrated core systems without slowing product delivery. ✅ **Registration**: Closed 🚀 **Enabling Rapid Experimentation: Unifying Analytics and ML Data in Databricks** Enabling teams to rapidly experiment with new AI models requires breaking down silos between analytical data and ML training datasets. At Superhuman, we consolidated both into Databricks as we scaled from a writing assistant to an agent platform. In this talk, we will: * Share our journey from our fragmented data systems to a unified platform in Databricks * Walk through design choices on how we organize Workspaces, Unity Catalog, and data ingestion * Explain how we apply and manage our privacy policies, governance, and access control 🚀 **Rebuilding the Engine: Migrating Data Systems While Keeping Products Moving** During this talk, we'll explore how to migrate core data systems while maintaining product velocity amid organizational and architectural change. We’ll cover: * The migration philosophy behind translate vs. transplant, and when each approach makes sense * Key data validation challenges encountered during system migrations * How to scope migration efforts realistically under time and delivery pressure * Architectural trade-offs and lessons learned from high-impact decisions **About Speakers**: **[Niels van Kaam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niels-van-kaam-aa731768/)** is a tech lead for the ML Data team at Superhuman, where he’s building the data foundation for the company’s transition from a writing assistant to an agent platform. Previously, he worked on large-scale data systems for ad-tech at Amadeus Berlin and on geospatial applications for startups in the Netherlands. **[Dave Heberer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-heberer/)** is a software engineer at Superhuman with nearly 25 years of experience building data infrastructure across major tech companies. His background includes work at Microsoft, Tableau, and Facebook, spanning operating systems, computer vision, gaming platforms, and large-scale data and analytics systems. **💥 Who should attend?** (Data) Engineers making design decisions amid organizational change and rapid product development. **Agenda:** ✨ 18:30–19:00: Registration and networking ✨ 19:00–20:00: Talk ✨ 20:00–21:00: Mingle with our team **✅ Where:** In-person, Superhuman Berlin hub **✅ When:** Tuesday, February 17 **✅ Language:** English ✅ **Registration**: Closed **The event is free. Registration is mandatory**. Due to a limited number of seats, the invites will be sent to a limited number of interested guests on a first registered, first invited basis. Please check your inbox for a confirmation email about your attendance.

Dear Dragons, The year of the horse is just around the corner. To celebrate, we're having a dinner party at a Chinese restaurant. What will the year of the horse bring? 马到成功, 马上有钱, 马上升官发财, are just a few blessings that come to mind. Ready to hit the ground running in the new year with a tummy full of delicious Chinese food (preferably after the food has digested... you get the picture) and good company? We are happy to celebrate with you! Sincerely, Yimu and Xuedi \-\-\-Important Note\-\-\- This is a paid event (pay at the venue). We have a set menu (LINK below) from restaurant Ni's with a fixed price. Please check the menu. !!! Please also let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, etc.) so we can coordinate with the restaurant to potentially adapt the menu as needed. +++ check set menu here +++ https://1drv.ms/i/c/245b842c5017b525/IQBIfrXwVc70SrkSe4cmpEyQAQqyR58p_Gm3bN43HEb_848?e=Jnf3Tj

Meet us for in-person talks at Zalando on February 17, 2026! Join us for an evening of practical talks on how GenAI is reshaping modern engineering workflows, from code agents to production-grade, guardrailed systems. Please make sure you register with your full name, as it will be checked by security on arrival. **📅Date and Time:** Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Doors open: 18:00 Opening & announcements: 18:30 Talks start: 18:35 Wrap-up & networking: \~20:30 📍**Location:** [Zalando Office BHW](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GELYd8FH7AnqEFNF8) Berlin Hedwig-Wachenheimstraße 7 (BHW) The main entrance is on the west-side of the building (towards Uber Arena). Participants should register at the Helpdesk, and will be picked up from there. 📝 **Agenda:** **18:00 – Doors Open** Pizza, drinks, and networking **18:30 – Opening** Short welcome and announcements from the organizers (5 min) ### **18:35 – Talk #1** **Building Blocks of Modern Code Agents: Reusable Skills and Role-Based Subagents** **[Alexey Grigorev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrigorev) — DataTalk.Club** A practical map of modern code agent types and the two key building blocks that make them reliable in real-world development workflows. Code agents appear in many forms today: chat-based assistants, cloud agents running CI-like workflows, and IDE or terminal agents embedded directly into development environments. In this talk, we’ll map these main categories, discuss what each is good at, and highlight where they commonly fail. We’ll then zoom in on two core building blocks used in modern agent tooling: * **Skills / playbooks** — reusable, step-by-step workflows (e.g. understand the repo → implement a change → run checks → produce a clean diff) * **Subagents** — specialized roles such as planner, implementer, reviewer, and tester that split complex work into focused, reliable steps **Format:** 20 min talk + 10 min Q&A ### **19:05 – Talk #2** **Guardrailed Agents at Scale: Zalando’s Support Agent for Incident Triage and Stakeholder Q&A** **[Ivan Potapov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-sur/)**, **[Saugandh Karan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saugandh-karan/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saugandh-karan/)— Zalando SE We’ll share how Zalando built and shipped a specialized internal support agent that helps engineering teams answer stakeholder questions and triage operational alerts — without drowning in context or compromising production safety. The agent enriches user requests with relevant observability context (metrics, logs, traces, recent deploys), summarizes what matters, and produces a severity assessment with recommended next steps. A key challenge is context explosion: pulling “all the data” quickly becomes noisy, slow, and risky. We’ll walk through the architecture patterns and guardrails that keep the system production-ready: * Retrieval and ranking strategies * Strict tool boundaries * Policy-driven response formats * Evaluation checks to prevent overconfident or unsafe guidance Finally, we’ll cover rollout and migration: introducing the agent alongside existing workflows, aligning it with architecture guidelines, and iterating based on real incident feedback. **Format:** 20 min talk + 10 min Q&A ### **19:35 – Pizza, Drinks & Networking** Invite your friends and join our meetup. Special thanks to our hosts **[Zalando.](https://en.zalando.de/?_rfl=de)**

**MELDE DICH FÜR DIE VERANSTALTUNG AN, INDEM DU DIE [WEMEET-APP HIER](wemeet.weroad.com/event/ef945ecf-486d-4a7e-8b4b-31877cd477ff) HERUNTERLÄDST** Neu in Berlin? Alte Freunde zu beschäftigt? Zeit, das zu ändern! Wir treffen uns einmal pro Woche, um gemeinsam neue Events zu erleben, neue Leute kennenzulernen und einfach eine gute Zeit zu haben. Bei **Games & New Friends** treffen wir uns, spielen gemeinsam als WeMeet-Team und rätseln über Wissen, unnützes Wissen und alles dazwischen – begleitet von einer Auswahl guter Craft Biere und entspannter Pub-Atmosphäre. Vorkenntnisse nicht nötig, Spaß garantiert! 🤝 **Kein Ghosting. Kein Drama.** Wer sich anmeldet, kommt auch. Und wenn nicht: bitte rechtzeitig absagen, damit niemand allein warten muss. Wir kümmern uns um die Reservierung und Organisation. Du bringst Neugier und Teamgeist mit – mehr braucht es nicht. Komm vorbei, quizze mit und lerne neue Leute kennen 💚🧠

📆 Agenda * 19:00 Welcome to the PUB (Python Users Berlin) – setting up * 19:15 Main talk * 20:00 Lightning talks * 20:30 Social gathering 🎙 Main talk by [@esc](https://github.com/esc): Whirlwind tour of [Numba](https://github.com/numba/numba) In this talk I will take you on a whirlwind tour of Numba -- the Python just-in-time (JIT) compiler. I will equip you with with a mental model of how Numba works and what it is good at. At the end, you will be able to decide if Numba could be useful for you. 📚 Resources * https://github.com/esc/numba-talk ⚡️ Lightning talks Time will be open at the end of the night for lightning talks (short 5 minute presentations). Please bring your ideas and inspirations with.

**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 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.

⚠️ **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.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

We will have lunch at Cap City Diner in Gahanna at 12:00 then walk over to the theater afterwards. The Movie Solo Mio starts at 1:20.It will be posted when tickets available to purchase probably the week before then we’ll post our seat number so we can all sit together 😎