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Creative Code Jam [NEW LOCATION @ MotionLab.Berlin]
**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐**
The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, 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. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
**Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired.
SCHEDULE
Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://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:
https://berlincodeofconduct.org/
Please make sure you agree with its content.
ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin
MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/
ACCESSIBILITY
MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs.
FOOD
MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
Raphaël de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 176 700 70572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
🌕Networking & Language Exchange - Lunar New Year Special!🐎
**Let's celebrate new year! You can come at any time!**
1.) 18:30 - 19:00: Gathering at the meeting spot.
2.) 19:00 - 19:30: Walk&Talk to Kerb foodcourt.
3.) 19:30 - 22:00: Dinner/Drinks at the Kerb foodcourt.
🪑: Reserved tables for the meetup (only approved members on the list!).
🍬: Free sweets for everyone on the attending list.
⚠️**Note:** ONLY approved members who signed up for this event are allowed to join, because the seats in the Kerb food court are limited. I'll make a reservation once I know the exact number of people joining!
**1.) How to the find Quartier 205 Stadtmitte:**
[https://goo.gl/maps/6Fhft3LbPhcEsQrdA](https://goo.gl/maps/6Fhft3LbPhcEsQrdA)
The exact meeting spot can be seen in the photo below!
We meet on the 1st floor where the trash sculpture can be seen. Look for a meetup sign or organizer wearing a black or red lanyard with "staff" written on it.
**2.) Walk&Talk to Kerb:**
The best part. In order to extend the walk we'll stroll all the way to Brandenburger gate and from there to the former Sony Center where we are going to enter the Kerb foodcourt.
**3\. How to find the Manifesto Market**
[https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8](https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8)
The food hub is located in "The Playce". The new flagship shopping center of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be upstairs on the first floor next to Kabuki. The first floor offers authentic Asian food from Korea, Japan and China: Bibimbap, ramen, sushi, sea food etc.
The ground floor offers Syrian, Greek, Mexican and Argentinian cuisine, tasty Hamburgers, rolled ice creme and a beer tower!
*Who is this meetup for:*
1\. Asians who want to practice German and/or English\.
2\. German speaking individuals who are studying \(preferably\) Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin or Cantonese\.
3\. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize\.
*What you can expect:*
1\. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation\.
2\. A Walk & Talk to break the ice\.
3\. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members\.
***
Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily. Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on. Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship. This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.
Build & Learn: Data Science with Coffee [Cohort 6 Image Processing]
📅 **Week 5 Focus: Creating Flash Cards**
Each 7-week cycle focuses on a small, well-defined part of a larger system—and over time, these cycles build toward a complete, real-world project
Feel free to join at any week and we will catch you up. There is no need to be at the beginning of the cohort to build. Complete beginners welcomed!
📌 By the End of a Full Cycle, You should Have
🎯 A working project in your own GitHub repo
🎯 A small but real portfolio piece you can demo or write about
🧠 **Current Project**
This cycle’s shared project is an **image-based knowledge extraction system**.
In Week 4, we tried **LLM-based APIs** to extract structured information from images.
**In** **Week 5** we will systematically converting segmented images and extracted text into standardized flashcards — padding, resizing, formatting, and preparing them for print.
*
\*\*\*
**👋 Who Is This For?**
🔹 Beginners who learn best by doing — no prior experience needed
🔹 Career switchers from product, engineering, design, marketing, or other fields who want to break into data
🔹 Analysts, engineers, and PMs looking to sharpen their skills or build real-world projects
🔹 Data professionals who want a creative playground outside of work
🔹 Anyone with big questions and a love for learning through experimentation
\*\*\*
**BUILD. LEARN. EXPERIMENT. OVER COFFEE.**
Come hang out, meet like-minded people, and work on something fun.
📍 Based in Berlin – in-person meetups only (for now!)
💻 Laptops + ☕ highly encouraged
Join our Discord → [https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w](https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w)
Check out our program resources: [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15DmZqD4bLBk2vU4zpvh1HiB3_5n09v-q?usp=sharing)
\*\*\*
✨ Who’s Hosting?
I’m Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI, causal inference, and data products. I’ve built models for fraud detection, uplift modeling, and LLM-based systems. I am always open to suggestion for different format for this meetup.
Sisterhood 🎀 find new girl-friends
Sushi essen mit den Mädels, jeder is willkommen. 🎀
Ein Treffen für Frauen ab etwa 28,
die spüren, dass mit mehr Klarheit
auch der Wunsch nach Verbindungen wächst,
die wirklich zu ihnen passen.
Dieses Meetup ist ein offener Raum
für ehrliche Begegnungen, echte Frauen Freundschaften,
und weibliche Energie.
Ohne Konkurrenz. Ohne Erwartungen.
Bei Kaffee, Brunch oder Frühstück zusammenkommen und einfach wir selbst sein, spaß haben und vielleicht schon bald den nächsten trip planen.
Ich wünsche mir selbst mehr weibliche Energie in meinem Alltag
und weiß, dass ich damit nicht allein bin, deshalb freue ich mich auf euch und vielleicht ist das hier der Anfang
einer neuen Sisterhood. 🎀
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/66zp1utm
Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public.
Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles — whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour with. All projects and all participants are welcome.
This year is about creating more — quietly, consistently, imperfectly — and shaping environments that support that. If you’re building something of your own, you’re especially welcome here.
We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isn’t just in the quiet hour — it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room.
(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.)
This quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 Café**.
There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside drinks 🙂
No assignments. No pressure. No productivity race. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by relaxed conversation.
🕰 Our Agenda
**10:30 – 11:00**
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
**11:00 – 12:00**
The Great Quiet Hour
(Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.)
**12:00 – 12:30**
Optional socializing — share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus.
## **🏡 House Guidelines**
To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone:
• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations)
• Phones on silent mode
• If using a laptop, please avoid meetings or audio — headphones welcome
• Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Vibecoding workshop: Build Your First Prototype with Lovable
Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it?
Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together.
Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**.
‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️
Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/agle4gmb](https://luma.com/agle4gmb)
**Who is this for?**
* **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious
* Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting
* Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals
* Founders who want to validate ideas quickly
* Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off
**What to bring**
* A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet
* A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot)
**Schedule**
In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype**
**10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled
**10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts
**10:30-10:50** Individual exploration
**11:00-11:30** Group project
**11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote
→ **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸
**Location**
**The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin
**Price**
*Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏)
**Hosted by**
[Iglika Mateeva-Drincheva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglikamd/), [Mussie Haile ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhaile/)and supported by [Lovable](http://lovable.dev/)
**Disclaimer**
Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.
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Chinese New Year Dinner Party
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
Börse, Investment und Trading Stammtisch
Meinungsaustausch, Investmentideen, Buchbesprechungen, Charttechnik, Fundamentalanalyse. Wir diskutieren über die Themen Börse, Investment und Trading. Verkehrssprache ist deutsch. Egal ob Anfänger, Profi oder "will nur mal gucken": jeder ist willkommen und kann mitreden. Die Veranstaltung ist insbesondere geeignet für aktive Händler in Einzelaktien, Optionen und Rohstoffen. Es geht viel um technische Analyse und technische Markteinschätzung, aber auch um fundamentalanalytisch basierte Einzelaktienauswahl, Volatilitätshandel und Optionshandel. Es gibt ein Musterdepot, dessen Struktur und Performance als Diskussionsgrundlage dienen soll. Jeder kann seine Meinung dazu äußern.
Das Musterdepot findest Du bei wikifolio.com unter https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000bit01
Meinen Youtube-Kanal findest Du hier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmOeA2-rAS2P8YZNp11N6Q
Kryptowährungen spielen thematisch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle.
Der Kurzvortrag mit Diskussion startet pünktlich 17.15 Uhr. Wer viel Aufmerksamkeit braucht, kommt einfach zu spät und wird von allen angeschaut :-) Wer noch Kontakte knüpfen oder quatschen möchte, sollte schon ca. 16.30 Uhr kommen. Die Veranstaltung endet püntklich um 19 Uhr.
🌱 VEGAN POTLUCK 🌱
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of delicious vegan food, warm conversation, and community connection. Bring a dish, meet new people, and help keep the group thriving.
**🗓 When & where**
Sunday, 22 February 2026 • 12:00–16:00
📍 ProVeg Berlin
**🥗What to bring**
Please bring only a fully plant-based dish (homemade or store-bought) to share with the group.
➤ Label your dish clearly with the name and any common allergens (e.g. gluten, nuts, soy).
Plates, cutlery, and cups will be provided—but feel free to bring your own if you prefer!
**💶 €1 event fee (non-refundable)**
This small fee helps cover Meetup and small event costs. Any extra funds will be donated to animal rights NGOs.
To confirm your RSVP:
* Send €1 via PayPal (details in the comments) within 48 hours of RSVPing
* Add a note: "Your Name + potluck"
* No PayPal? Message me for IBAN details
* If payment isn’t received within 48 hours, your RSVP will be cancelled
💡Those who contribute regularly to the group don’t need to send this fee again. Your support is appreciated.
Walk & Talk Sonntag in Charlottenburg DE
Hey, Sonntag ist es wieder soweit. Wir gehen am Lietzensee spazieren, bilden Zweiergruppen und wechseln uns ab.
Treffpunkt:
VOR dem Restaurant Rocco.
Komm gerne in unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe, um Fragen zu stellen: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG)
Das Event findet bei leichtem Regen oder Schneefall statt. Bring dann gerne einen Regenschirm mit. Wer möchte, geht danach noch ins Café, um die vorangehenden Gespräche zu vertiefen. Ihr könnt euch danach connecten wie ihr möchtet.
Kleiner Hinweis:
\- Unsere Walk & Talk Events finden auf Deutsch statt\.
\- Wenn du doch nicht dabei sein kannst\, dann melde dich bitte vom Event ab\. So können wir das Event besser planen\.
Freuen uns auf eine nette Truppe.
DEU/ENG - QUIZ #76.1 @ Alte Turnhalle - Sun, 22nd of February - Start: 6:30pm
## QUIZ #76.1 @ Alte Turnhalle
GERMAN BELOW/DEUTSCH UNTENSTEHEND
**Trivia Night – English & Deutsch**
A fun, social trivia night for locals, expats, newcomers and long-time Berliners alike.
The quiz is **open to everyone** and played **bilingually in English & German**.
### The quiz setup:
📅 **Sunday, 22nd of February**
🕔 Doors open: 5:45 pm \| 🕡 Quiz starts: 6:30 pm
📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, near Bhf. Ostkreuz
💰 **4 € per person**
👤 **Solo players welcome** or play as a team (max. **6 people**)
🤝 No team? We’ll match you with others at mixed tables
✍️ \*\*3 to 4 rounds à 10 questions (\*\*Topics include: music, picture riddles, pop culture, general knowledge & more)
Languages: 🇬🇧 & 🇩🇪
🏆 **Prizes** for the top 3 teams + the legendary **Lucky Loser**
📍 **Venue:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin)
**Good to know:**
Most questions are designed to be broadly accessible. However, from time to time there *may* be questions related to **German history, culture, or German-speaking pop culture**. No need to be an expert though – **teamwork is key**, and mixed teams are very welcome.
📸 **Photos & promo:**
We occasionally take photos during the event for promotional purposes (website & social media).
If you prefer **not** to appear in photos, just let us know briefly during the event – no problem at all.
Come solo, bring friends, or find a team on the spot – we’ll take care of the rest.
See you there! 🧠✨
***
**Quizabend – Deutsch & Englisch**
Ein geselliger Quizabend für Berliner:innen, Zugezogene, Expats und Quizfans aller Erfahrungslevel.
Das Quiz ist **für alle offen** und wird **zweisprachig auf Deutsch & Englisch** gespielt.
### Die wichtigsten Infos:
📅 **Sonntag, 22. Februar**
🕔 Einlass: 17:45 Uhr \| 🕡 Quizbeginn: 18:30 Uhr
📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, nahe Bhf. Ostkreuz
💰 **4 € pro Person**
👤 **Solo-Anmeldung möglich** oder als Team (max. **6 Personen**)
🤝 Kein Team? Wir setzen euch an **Mixed Tables** zusammen
✍️ \*\*3 Runden à 10 Fragen (\*\*Themen: Musik, Bilderrätsel, Popkultur, Allgemeinwissen u.v.m.)
Sprachen: 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧
🏆 **Preise** für die ersten 3 Teams sowie den **Lucky Loser**
📍 **Location:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin)
**Gut zu wissen:**
Die meisten Fragen sind allgemein verständlich gehalten. Dennoch kann es **hin und wieder Fragen mit Bezug zur deutschen Geschichte, Kultur oder deutschsprachigen Popkultur** geben. Dafür muss man kein Profi sein – **Teamwork ist entscheidend**, und gemischte Teams sind ausdrücklich willkommen.
📸 **Fotos & Promotion:**
Während des Quiz machen wir gelegentlich Fotos für **Promo-Zwecke** (Website & Social Media). Falls ihr **nicht** auf Fotos erscheinen möchtet, gebt uns beim Event einfach kurz Bescheid – völlig unkompliziert.
Ob alleine, mit Freund:innen oder spontan im Team vor Ort – wir freuen uns auf euch!
**Bis bald und viel Spaß beim Quizzen!** 🧠🎉
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
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Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
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.
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.
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**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.
**Abstract**
*Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation*
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Contra dance Feb. 21 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **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.
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)


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