Novel Writing Critique Group

"Behind the Curtain" is a women’s group built around real conversations and genuine connection. It’s a place where you can show up as yourself, talk about the things that actually matter, and feel truly heard — without pressure and without judgment. We intentionally leave work, small talk and our phones at the door, making space instead for honest stories, thoughtful questions and meaningful connection. To keep the space intimate and make sure everyone has room, spots for each gathering are limited. While each event stands on its own, the hope is that familiar faces will return over time, allowing trust to grow and real friendships to form. Whether you come with something on your heart or simply to hold space for others, you’re welcome here exactly as you are.

### [Info and Registration African Drumming](https://forms.gle/wSUGNXMjHBDSePNaA) ### **African Drumming – Feel the Groove!** Discover the joy of rhythm and community through the vibrant beats of West African drumming. In this course, you’ll learn traditional and modern rhythms on djembes and doundouns (bass drums and bells) — all in a fun, structured, and hands-on way. We’ll explore the essentials of rhythm and groove, from understanding pulse, beat, and cycle to experiencing how different instruments interact in an ensemble. You’ll play, listen, improvise, and even create your own arrangements together with the group. Body percussion exercises help you *feel* rhythm from head to toe, while guided theory inputs deepen your understanding of African musical structures — intros, solos, signals, and more. Our holistic approach connects body, mind, and soul. Through intuitive rhythm games, easy-to-follow exercises, and attention to technique, you’ll build coordination, confidence, and a relaxed, flowing playing style. Structured learning materials (notation and videos) support your practice between sessions — so you can keep the groove going wherever you are! A funny and welcoming group is awaiting YOU! **Reduced rates for holders of IV/AHV and Kulturlegi!** Trial session is possible.

Hello AI lovers! Swiss AI Group is back with the first meetup this year, and the topic is quite intriguing: AI x ESG: Paradox or Power Duo? Can AI be part of the sustainability solution - without becoming part of the problem? Join us for an afternoon of expert talks, real-world use cases, and open discussion at the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility. ​📍 EPFL Innovation Park, Building C, Room Neptune 📅 22 April 2026 ⏰ 16:00 – 19:00 ​ Registration here: https://luma.com/1syqaeex ──────────────────────────────── ​🕒 15:30 Doors open & Welcome Introduction by InnoBoost ​ 🎤 16:00 Mirza Ćutuk, Head of AI at InnoBoost · Setting the stage: where does AI stand today, and why does sustainability need to be part of the conversation from day one? ​ 🎤 16:15 Arthur Removille, R&D Engineer at Resilio ·Measuring the environmental footprint of digital systems and AI workloads, and what companies can do about it. From methodology to actionable next steps ​ 🎤 16:40 Jasmine Jump, ESG Project Manager InnoBoost · AI for sustainability in action: real use case in environmental monitoring and ESG, CIsWEFE-NEX Horizon Europe project ​ 🎤 17:00 Rachid Guerraoui, EPFL Professor & Author, Demystifying AI: a rigorous, accessible take on what AI can and can't do, followed by a dual argument: AI as a tool for sustainability, and AI as something that must itself be deployed sustainably ​ 🎤 17:25 Pierre-Loic Doulcet, AI Engineer at LlamaIndex, Unlocking ESG Reports with LlamaParse & LiteParse ​ 🗣️ 18:00 Panel Discussion & Q&A: Open floor: bring your questions, challenges, and perspectives. ​🥂 18:30 Networking & Drinks Registration and more info: https://luma.com/1syqaeex See you there!

**The Best Business Networking Event in Zürich!** Join fellow Zürich-based business owners for our **Entrepreneurs Circle Zürich Business Growth Event** on **22nd April** at **18:00** at Coworking Lounge at Tessinerplatz. The Entrepreneurs Circle Zürich Business Growth Event is a modern networking and business growth **event** designed to help business owners grow their businesses in a practical and supportive environment. In addition to structured networking with other local business owners, each **event** includes a featured content session where we share a practical marketing tactic or strategy you can use in your business to attract more customers and increase sales. It’s a simple but POWERFUL COMBINATION! You’ll meet other business owners at the **event** and build valuable connections, while also leaving with actionable ideas you can implement once you’re back at your desk. Whether you’re an existing Entrepreneurs Circle Member or attending your first **event**, if you’re a business owner from the **Zürich** area, we'd love to have you join us at our **APRIL** Meeting. **IMPORTANT**: this event is exclusively for Members of Entrepreneurs Circle so you'll either need to **[sign up (for free)](https://pages.dalcorsogroup.com/entrepreneurs-circle-zurich)**[ ](https://pages.dalcorsogroup.com/entrepreneurs-circle-zurich)at the event, or at the link below: https://pages.dalcorsogroup.com/entrepreneurs-circle-zurich Any questions, just let us know!

Welcome to the Winterthur Badminton Meetup! 🏸👊😉🍻 We’re an international group created for badminton fans in and around Winterthur. Open to Expats and Swiss folks who want to train and socialise with fellow ‘badmintonists’. Or perhaps you’d like to learn the sport and meet new people? Whether doing it for fun or fitness, the idea is to enjoy and have a great (kickass) midweek. And everyone is welcome to join us for a postgame drink or two! See yah! 😊 Important: We ask everyone to respect others who wish to play. That means dropping out if you won’t make it to the game by updating your RSVP. Keep in mind: RSVPs close at 21:00 two days before the event to give others enough time to plan. Anyone on the RSVP list who did not show up at the event is considered a "no-show". No-shows will still have to pay the shared cost of the court and shuttles. We keep track of no-shows and deprioritise them in future games. Please try your best to pay on the same day by Twint or in cash. With Twint, write in the comment the date and your name for reference. Cost will be around 12-20 CHF, depending on the amount of players joining and if we have to rent 1 or 2 courts. Note: If it's your first time joining, please send me a message for more details and to confirm your spot in the game. Otherwise, regular players will be given priority. Cheers, Elias

Further Info & Registration: https://www.atelitee.ch/workshop-tee-yoga Our sessions are an invitation to step out of the everyday rush and into a space of presence: A journey through body, mind & senses through movement, breath & taste. Program: Welcome Tea Arrive, settle in and ease into the space with a first cup of tea. Gentle Yoga Flow A soft, mindful flow to awaken the body and connect with the breath. Tea Journey Explore a curated selection of teas, from matcha to other varieties, engaging all your senses. Closing & Integration A moment to pause, reflect, and carry the experience with you.

Welcome to the first meeting of the 20th Century World Literature Book Club Zurich! For our first book, we’ll be reading *Chronicle of a Death Foretold*, a short, gripping, and beautifully written novel by Colombian author and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez. First published in 1981, it tells the story of a killing that everyone knows is coming, yet somehow no one stops. We’ll meet in English for a friendly, open discussion. No academic background is needed — just read the book, bring your thoughts, and join the conversation. This first book has been chosen by the organizer to get the club started. After our book club is actively underway, future reads will be selected through member nominations and voting. Looking forward to meeting fellow readers and kicking things off together in April!

Do you remember that feeling — when meeting people felt effortless? When conversations went deeper than small talk, and you actually wanted to stay a little longer? We’re creating that space again. This is a book club — but not the kind you’re used to. No long monologues. No pressure to sound smart. No awkward silence. Just people, ideas, and real conversations. ⸻ 📖 This edition’s book: Misery by Stephen King A modern bestseller exploring connection, timing, emotional intimacy, and the complexity of relationships. ⸻ Important We are not a traditional book club — so don’t worry if you haven’t read the book. We begin with a short and engaging presentation: you’ll get a clear overview of the story, characters, and key themes. After that, each guest receives: • a set of thoughtful, slightly provocative questions • a number for group rotation 💬 You’ll join a small group and spend ~20 minutes discussing deeper topics inspired by the book — not just what happened, but what it means. Then we switch groups. New people. New dynamics. New perspectives. ⸻ ✨ And then — the structure fades away. The rest of the evening is yours: • relaxed conversations • drinks • natural connections ⸻ This is not about literature. And not about dating either. It’s about how stories bring people together. ⸻ If you’re curious, open-minded, and enjoy meaningful conversations — you’ll feel at home here.

Be open for change and come into your full potential! Get unstuck with Kundalini Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation and learn the tools to explore your inner riches. Let go of mental trash, find courage and lightness, and bring a sparkling joyfulness into your everyday-life as you gradually connect with your innermost sensitive being. You will leave this class energetically re-charged, with a calm mind, your spirits lifted and a soothed heart. Looking forward to see you! Sat Nam and blessings of grace, Nava No previous knowledge required. This class is for anyone interested in kundalini yoga and meditation, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. Regular class: 35.- / 10-class multiple: 320.- (valid 4 months) Students / Unemployed / Kulturlegi: 25.- / 10-class multiple: 225.- (valid 4 months)

You know those spontaneous chats with colleagues by the water cooler or with an acquaintance you bumped into in town, where strangers gather around a random topic — and somehow, something sticks? A thought, a story, a spark that gets you wondering, reflecting, and feeling a little more alive? ✨ That’s the spirit of our monthly coffee gathering, **A Cup of Serendipity** — a reminder that connection can’t be scripted, only sparked with good company and good chemistry 🪄. **Join us for a morning of spontaneous conversation and connection!** There’s no topic, no script — just space for ideas and stories to flow freely, shaped by whoever’s present. The only thing planned is the time and place. The rest is unscripted — and up to us, where the conversation takes us. To keep the circle casual and intimate — a space where everyone can speak and listen — we’re limiting the number of participants so please register and secure your spot!

We are excited to welcome to you our next “Female Founder Coworking Morning”. Join us and other female founders at Impact Hub Zurich for a morning of coworking and connecting in our premises. There will be room to work, Gipfeli to eat and coffee to drink in order to create an inspiring and motivating atmosphere. **Agenda:** * 09:00 Doors open * 09:30 Introduction Round (1 min. per person) * 10:00 Input by Andreia Fernandes on the topic of Portolio Careers * 11:00 Co-Working and deepening of connections * 12:00 Finish Get your [Tickets](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/fuehrungen-vortraege/business-treff/female-founders-coworking-morning-7436775069219601632.html) here! Portfolio Career as founder More and more founders are turning to models such as fractional founder or fractional co-founder. Instead of relying early on venture capital, these approaches enable flexible, lower-risk market validation with a clear strategic focus. At the same time, these careers increasingly transform into portfolio careers - bringing new freedoms, but also new demands: prioritization, clear structure, and intentional energy management become central. A solid content and strategic foundation is key and portfolio Careers are also a journey to knowing yourself with your individual strengths, needs and purpose. Andreia Fernandes has been working with portfolio careers for over a decade and has strategically supported numerous female founders through complex career and entrepreneurial phases. She founded her first start-up as an Impact Hub member and today runs the Portfolio Career Institute as part of her own portfolio career. In her contribution, she presents concrete possibilities and alternatives and shows how modern career and entrepreneurial models can be rethought.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.