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🎤Super international event in Milan: English Standup Comedy Open Mic!🎤 Show will be on **EVERY Tuesday** at Ostello Bello Centrale. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends!! We also encourage people to go on the stage for a free drink if you have funny stories or jokes! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. Follow us on instagram: **yellowdicomedy**

**(11:00 AM)** Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance. [https://forms.gle/LC56f7KCWb5KaPtV9](https://forms.gle/LC56f7KCWb5KaPtV9) **Looking for a super productive day with other marketing pros?** Come join us at COWORKING DAY AT RANSTAD BOX for a day packed with networking, collaboration, and learning! Here's what's in store: * Connect with your DMK Tribe community * Get your projects done in a motivating workspace * Unlock new opportunities and insights * **Don't miss out on leveling up your digital marketing game and growing your network!** **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56](https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn:** [Digital Marketing Group ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) **Become a membe**r Social platform → [www.dmktribe.com](https://dmktribe.com/) (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram** → [@dmktribemilan](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribemilan/) Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal and Spain? Check out our latest magazine here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) **About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. **With over 6400 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values **❤️ Love \| Caring \| Serving \| Learning \| Inclusion** ***Come network with Milan's most dynamic marketers! Let's grow together.***

**(7:00 PM)** Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance. [https://forms.gle/7fJnTdckxoup3MHB6](https://forms.gle/7fJnTdckxoup3MHB6) **Milan: Networking & Digital Marketing Tribe Meetup** **Connect, Share & Grow with Digital Marketing Pros!** Join **DMK Tribe for an evening** of networking, learning, and collaboration with Milan’s digital marketing community. Whether you're an expert or just starting out, this is your chance to: ✅ Connect with like-minded professionals ✅ Share ideas and experiences ✅ Learn from industry peers **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56](https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn:** [Digital Marketing Group ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) **Become a membe**r Social platform → [www.dmktribe.com](https://dmktribe.com/) (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram** → [@dmktribemilan](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribemilan/) Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal and Spain? Check out our latest magazine here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) **About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. **With over 6400 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values **❤️ Love \| Caring \| Serving \| Learning \| Inclusion** ***Come network with Milan's most dynamic marketers! Let's grow together.***

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Sei un remote worker? Uno studente? Un freelance? Ti serve un luogo calmo dove lavorare senza distrazioni, senza pressione, e allo stesso tempo socializzare? Remote Circle è una routine di lavoro condivisa e silenziosa. L’atmosfera è essenziale: tavoli condivisi, ritmo lento, concentrazione naturale. Si lavora in autonomia, ma non da soli. Rimani il tempo che ti serve: l’incontro è flessibile, discreto, operativo. Remote Circle non è un workshop e non è coworking. È un appuntamento leggero, replicabile, pensato per creare continuità senza esposizione.

### **Dance, Connect & Shine** Looking for a fun way to meet new girl friends, get moving, and feel fabulous? ✨ Our **Flawless Female Latin class** brings together women from all walks of life to dance, laugh and share an empowering experience. Each week we’ll learn steps from **Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive**, building toward a group choreography that we’ll celebrate with a **video day** at the end. No partner needed — we focus on dancing together, cheering each other on, and making new friends along the way. 🌟 A chance to socialize while doing something active and fun 🌟 Open to beginners and anyone curious to try Latin dance 🌟 Friendly, supportive community 🗓 Every Tuesday at 20.00 🎟 8€ Trial class available **Important: To sign up, you must register via the link for the lesson. Only then we can assure you a place in class** https://shorturl.at/kdun3 Come dance, connect, and discover how flawless you can feel 💖

**DOVE**: [Radical HR](https://radicalhr.it/) \- Future of Work House Viale Emilio Caldara\, 13\, 20122 Milano MI \(M3 \- Porta Romana\)\. **QUANDO**: 10 marzo 2026 alle 18.30 **TEMA**: Avete mai pensato come fosse versatile AWS Bedrock? Nella sede di **Radical HR**, **Matteo Fratesi** (CTO di Radical HR) e **Mario Carcota** (Lead Full Stack Engineer di Radical HR) ci racconteranno come hanno domato i superpoteri di AWS Bedrock e sono riusciti a incanalarli all'interno di un SaaS B2B; mentre **Andrea Saltarello** (founder di [Improove](https://www.improove.tech/)) ci spiegherà come puo essere l'ingrediente perfetto della ricetta per Retrieval-Augmented Generation. A seguire l'aperitivo di networking, gentilmente offerto da **Radical HR.** \-\-\- **AGENDA** 👋 18.30 - Welcome! ☁️ 18.45 - Introduzione - Matteo Fratesi CTO di Radical HR. 🎤 18.50 - Implementare un AI Agent con i superpoteri su AWS - Matteo Fratesi CTO di Radical HR e Mario Carcota Lead Full Stack Engineer di Radical HR. 🎤 19:20 - Real world Retrieval-Augmented Generation - Andrea Saltarello founder di Improove. 🍻 19.50 - Aperitivo di Networking \-\-\- **TALK** **Implementare un AI Agent con i superpoteri su AWS** **Matteo Fratesi** \- CTO di Radical HR **Mario Carcota** \- Lead Full Stack Engineer di Radical HR Passare da un semplice bot no-code a un AI Agent capace di eseguire azioni complesse richiede scelte architetturali precise. In questo talk vi porteremo alla scoperta di **come si costruisce un AI Agent all’interno di un SaaS B2B** come Skillsincloud, il nostro LMS proprietario che viene utilizzato da +100k utenti. Analizzeremo l’integrazione dei modelli di **AWS Bedrock** all'interno della nostra infrastruttura esistente, affrontando le vere sfide di produzione: * **Oltre la Chat**: Orchestrare il "Tool Use" per permettere all'AI di interagire con il database e non solo di conversare. * **Sicurezza:** Pattern di design per il controllo dei permessi (RBAC) e flussi di conferma "Human-in-the-loop" per prevenire azioni non autorizzate. * **Knowledge Base**: Strategie di RAG per rendere l'agente consapevole del contesto multi-tenant Uno sguardo pratico sull'architettura che stiamo adottando per portare l'AI generativa nel cuore dei processi della piattaforma. **Real world Retrieval-Augmented Generation** **Andrea Saltarello -** Founder di Improove Dalla ricerca vettoriale con Aurora PostgreSQL ai modelli LLM e di embedding con Amazon Bedrock (e suburbia), AWS mette a disposizione tutti gli ingredienti necessari per implementare Retrieval-Augmented Generation: a fare la differenza, però, è la ricetta, a partire dall'arricchimento dei metadati. In questo talk, vedremo l'implementazione di uno scenario reale. \-\-\- **CALL4SPEAKER**: vorresti presentare un tuo speech ai prossimi Meetup? [Compila il form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xVRNDWx63rrHyFgT0e_Q2U1EHe6-nXsV7NvKw4troeWeTA/viewform)! **NOTA**: Il numero di posti è limitato, registrarti al Meetup per riservare il tuo posto! **PROBLEMI ALL’ULTIMO?** Se ti sei iscritto, ma non puoi più venire, ricordati di cancellare la partecipazione, così da lasciare il posto ad altri membri della community. Grazie!

✨ Nate con la camicia… personalizzata ✨ Hai una camicia semplice di cotone? oppure in alternativa una t-shirt? Perfetto. Sta per diventare tutt’altro che semplice. In questo workshop giochiamo con strass scintillanti, bottoni coloratissimi, toppe termoadesive e dettagli sorprendenti per trasformare una camicia bianca, nera o di jeans in un capo super personale, creativo e pieno di carattere. Non serve saper cucire come una stilista né avere competenze tecniche: basta voglia di divertirsi, sperimentare e lasciare spazio alla fantasia. Mischiamo, proviamo, attacchiamo, cambiamo idea, aggiungiamo un tocco in più. Qui non esiste “troppo”, esiste solo “wow”. Sarà un momento leggero, creativo e pieno di energia, dove ogni camicia racconta una storia diversa — la tua. Perché nascere con la camicia è fortuna. Personalizzarla è pura magia. 💫 Tu porta solo la tua camicia la voglia di rilassarti e un bel sorriso al resto ci penso io ☕🙂 Gruppo whatsapp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPeImG8EK1P82157K4izWP?mode=wwt Massimo 6 posti! puoi inviare la quota di prenotazione con PayPal o Satispay o bonifico per prenotare il tuo posto. 🫰🏻Contributo di partecipazione 15€ compreso di tutti i materiali, la mia guida, acqua al tavolo e caffè di benvenuto ☕ se gradito. 🙏🏻Ti prego di confermare la tua presenza entro venerdì 13 marzo per poter confermare il tavolo. Ulteriori consumazioni restano a carico del partecipante☕ 🍰🍪

Wir können essen, trinken und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen :-) Wenn Sie ein Getränk bestellen und vom Buffet essen, kostet es 13 Euro. :-)

Ritiro mistico spirituale: un viaggio di trasformazione interiore **Oltre il classico ritiro di evoluzione interiore** Questo ritiro si differenzia dal classico ritiro di evoluzione interiore perché è un **disegno creato per persone che desiderano fare un lavoro profondo e completo.** Non solo si basa su un approccio terapeutico, ma vi si aggiunge la **dimensione mistica**, trasformando l’esperienza in un vero viaggio spirituale. L’Esperienza: Un varco verso il profondo. È un varco, un’esperienza immersiva che apre l’accesso a un campo spirituale profondo, vivo e non convenzionale. Un’occasione unica di esplorare il proprio mondo interiore e attivare processi di auto-scoperta mai sperimentati prima. *Scopriremo il mistero dell’energia vitale e i cammini di trasformazione interiore guidati dalla saggezza delle tradizioni spirituali:* 🌟L'essere umano come sistema energeticocorpo, emozioni, mente e spirito 🌟Mappe dell'energiachakra, nadi, Qi, meridiani, fuoco interiore 🌟Flusso e blocchiriconoscere e liberare l'energia nella vita quotidiana 🌟Alchimia spiritualedalla densità alla luce, dalla frammentazione all'unità 🌟Coscienza e vibrazionetrasformare con attenzione e intenzione 🌟Simboli e ritualiporte di apertura e rinnovamento 🌟Integrazionecustodire l'energia e trasformarla in servizio al mondo Include alloggio, pensione completa vegana/vegetariana, laboratori, sessioni notturne con strumenti ancestrali e supporto post-ritiro. **Contatti:** WhatsApp: +39 327 5408329

Un appuntamento speciale di Yoga in studio, insieme a **Grazia** la nostra insegnante - Una session di danza Yoga, una danza morbida, elegante e femminile **​** 📍**Dove**: Corso Italia 🗓 **Quando**: **15 marzo, ore 16.15** \- la pratica avrà la durata di circa un'ora 🧘‍♀️ Aperto a tutti i livelli **Cosa faremo in pratica?** \- vinyasa flow\, uno stile di yoga morbido e gentile\, come una danza \- movimenti somatici \- elementi di Qigong\, yoga cinese\, eleganti e adatti a tutti ​ 🫰🏼**Quanto:** **12,00 euro** * **​**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco)**[PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT)**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco) (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni) * **​[Satispay](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/)**[​](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/) al numero 3394436054 **Causale pagamento**: *Tua email + data evento* *​***esempio: *sara@gmail.com 15.03*** ***​*** ***​***✨ **Adatto a tutti i livelli**​ ✨ **Movimenti per forza e flessibilità**​ ✨ **Un momento di benessere solo per te** ​

**Are you ready for the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics? We’re not.** **That’s why we’ve created our very own Ostello Bello "Olympic" Games: a glorious display of questionable athletic skills and high-level nonsense.** While the "other" guys are busy with the official **Milano-Cortina 2026** ceremonies, we’re bringing the real "action" to the streets of Milan. From February 6th, we aren't gathering to break world records; we’re gathering to break the laws of physics. This isn’t about the podium; it’s about the survival of the chillest. Get your "winter" gear ready, because we’re about to prove that being an elite athlete is 10% talent and 90% just showing up for the vibes. **The Incentive:** Every participant gets a **shot**. The "legends" who actually win take home an **Ostello Bello T-shirt or a Drink**. ## The Disciplines: Official "Technical" Standards Every day from **7 PM to 9 PM**, our "athletes" will face a rotating schedule of these elite winter disciplines: ### 1\. Air Hockey: The Wrist\-Flick Battle A high-speed duel where the only thing frozen is your gaze on the puck. * **The Goal:** Smash the plastic disc into the hole. * **Requirement:** Move your hand faster than your brain can process and celebrate every point like you’ve just secured a gold medal. ### 2\. Boxing\-Glove Beer Pong: The Clumsy Champion Challenge We took a classic and made it impossible by adding the "Yeti factor." * **The Twist:** You have to play wearing massive, padded boxing gloves. * **The Challenge:** Gripping a tiny ball with giant hands is the ultimate test of patience. Success here is statistically unlikely and basically a miracle. ### 3\. DIY Curling: The Professional Slide The most serious-looking sport in our program. We’ve replaced expensive stones with pots and ice with felt pads, but the tension is real. * **The Setup:** A "House" (target) taped on the floor and a "Hog Line" for the release. * **The Action:** Launch the pot while your teammates run alongside it with brooms, screaming *"Hurry! Hard!"* just like in the real tournaments. * **The Score:** Closest pot to the center wins. Clean floors are a bonus. ### BONUS DAY: The "Wildcard" Game The discipline is a mystery. Our local legends will choose the challenge. Expect the unexpected: and probably more shots. **AND REPEAT.**

ENG (sotto per l'italiano) Ready to shake off the stress, meet people who share your vibes, and reconnect with your body? Join my cozy yoga class — taught in English *and/or* Italian — every **Wednesday**, in a relaxed small-group setting, open to **all levels**. 🧘‍♀️ **Cost:** €12 per class For any questions or issues while booking, contact me via WhatsApp: +393714215022 💫 **Payment confirms your spot.** Bring your good energy — and let’s flow together \*\*\* ITA Prontə a lasciare andare lo stress, incontrare persone sulla tua stessa lunghezza d’onda e riconnetterti con il tuo corpo? Unisciti alla mia **lezione di yoga in piccolo gruppo**, ogni **mercoledì**, in **inglese e/o italiano**, aperta a **tutti i livelli**. 🧘‍♀️ **Costo:** 15 € a lezione Per domande generali o sulla prenotazione, scrivimi pure su WhatsApp: +393714215022 💫 **Il pagamento conferma la prenotazione.** Porta la tua energia — e lasciati guidare dal flow.

Un benvenuto nel mondo di Cosplay Factory! ✨ COSPLAN PARTY è un evento dedicato a pianificare i propri cosplay, incontrare nuove persone per creare gruppi o coppie cosplay. ✨ COME FUNZIONA I partecipanti compileranno un test per trovare altre persone dai gusti affini, con i quali avranno la possibilità di creare gruppi cosplay, il tutto davanti a una buona tazza di tè. ✨ ATTENZIONE \- L'evento NON è in cosplay\. \- La partecipazione è gratuita \+ consumazione obbligatoria\. \- Si raccomanda di avere un dipositivo dal quale effettuare il test su google moduli\. \- L'evento è in italiano\. \- Lo svolgimento dell'evento sarà confermato al raggiungimento di un minimo di 4 partecipanti\. ✨ DOVE Parliamo di Thè, [Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 43, 20852 Villasanta MB](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4786b91031a672e3:0x188d74fcd829a561?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=it-IT&ictx=111) Ti aspettiamo!

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.** *\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.* This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey. Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together. Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone. *All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.* \* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests. \*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia