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\# This meetup is around a third\-party organizer\, Focus Filmtheater\. You can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session\. **Seats are numbered**. # **Title**: Love Me Tender **Language**: French **Subtitles**: English **Length**: 134 min **Director**: Anna Cazenave Cambet **More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-love-me-tender/ **Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/tickets/144300/ **Synopsis:** In the midst of a painful divorce, Clémence realizes she no longer recognizes her life. Seeking freedom, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads to a sapphic love affair. Her ex-husband uses this against her in a custody battle for their child. Anna Cazenave Cambet adapts Constance Debré’s autobiographical novel with sensitivity and precision. Beyond its commentary on homophobia and sexism, the film offers a moving reflection on motherhood and freedom, a modern *Kramer vs. Kramer* in French form. **How it works**: I will be at Focus around 18:15, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 18:45. After the movie, we can have a drink together. Hope to see you soon!

Moeten we tegenwoordig nog zelf alle code schrijven, of kunnen AI-tools ons daarbij helpen? Tijdens deze meetup maken we kennis met Large Language Models (LLM’s) zoals ChatGPT en Claude als hulpmiddel bij het ontwikkelen van embedded software. In plaats van één specifieke technologie centraal te stellen, richten we ons op het effectief samenwerken met een LLM. Je leert hoe je duidelijke en gerichte prompts schrijft, zodat je betere en bruikbare resultaten krijgt. De kwaliteit van een prompt heeft namelijk grote invloed op de uiteindelijke code. Tijdens de workshop bouwen we samen, met hulp van een LLM, een werkend embedded programma voor een ESP32-ontwikkelboard. **Wat neem je mee?** Neem zelf een laptop mee met: * VSCode * PlatformIO We maken gebruik van: * Claude / ChatGPT * GitHub Copilot Er zijn enkele ESP32-boardjes beschikbaar om tijdens de workshop te gebruiken. **Voorbereiding** Het is handig om vooraf alvast enkele zaken op je laptop te installeren. Zie volgende document: **[Voorbereidingen voor de WorkShop](https://iotapeldoorn.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/voorbereidingen-workshop.pdf)** **Kosten** Deelname kost €5,- inclusief drankjes. **Planning** * Inloop: 19:00 * Start workshop: 19:30 * Einde: 22:30 We zien jullie graag op woensdagavond 27 mei 2026!

Most apps don’t fail because of code — they fail because they don’t **make money**. In this live, hands-on session, we’ll build a real iOS app from scratch using AI-assisted (vibe) coding — and **integrate monetization** from the very beginning. No theory. Just a **real app, built step by step**. You’ll see: * how to go from idea to **working app** in under an hour * how to structure a simple product that can actually **generate revenue** * how **subscription models** work in practice (weekly, monthly, yearly) * what makes a **paywall convert** — and what kills it * how tools like **[Adapty](https://adapty.io/)** help you set your monetization right and make experiments! * **paywall experiments** without rebuilding your app This session is designed not only for developers, but also for **vibe coders, indie makers, and founders** who use AI tools to build products faster — even without a deep technical background. **What you’ll walk away with** * a clear understanding of how monetization fits into product design * a real example of a working app with a paywall * practical insights you can apply immediately **Format** * Live coding session (\~60 min) * Short discussion & Q&A **Who should attend** * mobile developers * vibe coders & AI builders * indie makers * startup founders **About the host** Sèrge Koval — iOS/macOS engineer with 17+ years of experience, cybersecurity specialist, and organizer of Luxembourg Vibe Coding workshops. **Stay in touch** After the session, I’ll share a few extra tips, resources, and updates in Adapty's Discord server: [https://discord.gg/jSrPYTXBTN](https://discord.gg/jSrPYTXBTN) There is also a dedicated "🇱🇺 luxembourg" channel! **Notes** The session will be conducted in English. 📍 OFFLINE and ONLINE from Luxembourg City 🗓 May 27\, 2026 \| 18:00–19:30 ⚡️Spots are limited to 500 — register now.

Hi all! 🙂 On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages! If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list! We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht! In the last year we had tables for the following languages: * Dutch * English * French * Italian * Spanish * Turkish\* * German\* * Portuguese\* * Danish\* * Norwegian\* * Russian\* * Arabic\* * Chinese\*\* * Japanese\*\* * Indonesian\*\* * * Most likely, but not every week present. \*\* - Rather rare ;-) If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice. In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8

Are you an **expat** in **Utrecht** and do you want to **learn how to swim?** Look no further! Dive into **personalized swimming lessons** with **Your Personal Swim Coach**. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer seeking to refine your technique, our expert coaches offer **tailored sessions** that fit your needs. **De Kwakel** is a great pool close to the city center, has free parking, and is easy to reach by bus. It's an **amazing learning environment!** **Don't wait any longer:** **[Sign up for a Try Out Lesson!](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/product/try-out-adult-swimming-lesson/)** Want to learn more first? Go to our **[website](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/)** or **[schedule a call!](https://calendly.com/ypsc/new-meeting)**

Fear of Public Speaking? Nervous about professional communication? Want to practice leadership? Looking for a new community of friendly locals and expats to hang out with? Join a meeting of Deventer Toastmasters! **What is Toastmasters?** Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that’s been empowering people to become confident communicators and leaders since 1924. Worldwide, there are more than 266,000 members in over 14,200 clubs in 150 countries. In the Netherlands, there are over **40 clubs** across the country, including those in major cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. This network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program is sure to help you improve. You can visit Toastmasters clubs as a guest or become a member. **What does a meeting look like?** Some of the members give short, prepared speeches, which other club members later evaluate. A typical meeting also includes short impromptu speeches. In this improvisation part of the meeting, everybody gets a chance to speak, including guests, if they wish. We usually end the evening with a drink at the bar. **How do I become a guest at a meeting?** It’s easy! Simply RSVP for one of our upcoming meetings here on Meetup to let us know you’re coming. If you have any questions, contact us at [englishdeventertoastmasters@gmail.com](englishdeventertoastmasters@gmail.com)[.](http://utrechttoastmasters@gmail.com./) If you visit and like us, we can talk about membership! **Additional information** Our cozy venue has a maximum capacity of 30 people - perfect for an engaging meeting. Please be on time to grab a seat and mingle before the speeches begin! Unsure how to find us? See photo of location below.

**Leeds Power BI, Data & Analytics User Group — We’re Back!** After a short break, we’re excited to return with another fantastic evening of learning, networking, and community — hosted by **Hippo Digital** at **The Brew Society, Leeds**. Join us on **Wednesday 27th May 2026** for a high-quality, hybrid event featuring two brilliant speakers covering both **governance** and **design in Power BI** — two topics that every data professional needs to master. *** ## 🎤 **Speaker Line-Up** ### **Lazaros Viastikopoulos \| [metisbi.co.uk](metisbi.co.uk)** **Power BI Governance: The Foundations Matter More Than Ever** Practical lessons for governing Power BI at scale. A practical look at the Power BI governance foundations that still matter - even as the platform has evolved into being one workload of many within MS Fabric, surrounded by AI hype. Laz first delivered this talk in 2019. Before ChatGPT. Before Copilot. Before Fabric. He's giving it again in 2026 because the framework hasn't needed to change and because AI doesn't fix bad governance, it accelerates the consequences of it. The talk walks the practical journey between the different Power BI Deployment Approaches and covers the factors to set up between them. In short: the factors have not changed. The cost of skipping them has. *** ### **Shubhangi Goyal** **Wireframe to Report: A Practical Power BI Design Workflow** Learn a practical end to end workflow for designing Power BI reports, from requirements gathering and wireframing to final delivery and iteration. This session walks through a practical, end-to-end workflow for designing Power BI reports, from initial wireframing to a polished, production-ready dashboard. Attendees will learn how to translate business questions into clear layouts, choose the right visuals for the right insights, and apply design principles that improve usability and decision-making. *** ## 🎯 **What to Expect** * Insightful, practical sessions from experienced speakers * Real-world techniques you can apply immediately * A chance to connect with the Leeds data community * A relaxed, welcoming environment — whether you’re new or experienced *** ## 📍 **Event Details** **Location:** Hippo Digital, The Brew Society, Leeds LS1 4HT **Arrival:** 5:30 PM **Start:** 6:00 PM **Finish:** \~8:30 PM 🎥 **Hybrid Event:** Attend in person or join via YouTube livestream 🍕 **Food & Refreshments** Provided 🤝 **Networking** before and after talks *** ## 🙌 **Special Thanks** A big thank you to **Hippo Digital** for sponsoring and hosting this event. *** ## ⚠️ **RSVP Reminder** Spaces are limited for in-person attendance, so please RSVP early. If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP so someone else can attend. *** We’re excited to be back — and we can’t wait to see you there!

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

We're excited to announce our next meetup May 28th, 2026! As usual, we'll take care of food, drinks and awesome sessions, you just need to bring you ;-) This meetup will feature three talks aimed at (Java) developers, and they all revolve around the question: what does software engineering look like in the age of AI? * Bert Jan Schrijver kicks off with a talk on who's really in control when AI agents start writing and changing your code * Tom Wigleven closes the evening by sharing how to accelerate your entire software delivery pipeline with AI agents, without sacrificing quality * Mitchell Tieleman & Dean Falix from ODIN Labs then show how to orchestrate long AI workflows without hallucinations, with a live demo All sessions will be presented in English; RSVP now for an evening of learning and fun! The meetup will be at the OpenValue office in Utrecht (directions: https://route.openvalue.eu), enough free parking spaces available. **Agenda** * 17:30 Walk in * 18:00 Food * 18:30 Talk 1 (see below) * 19:00 Break * 19:15 Talk 2 (see below) * 19:45 Break * 20:00 Talk 3 (see below) * 21:00 Drinks **First talk: Software engineering in the age of AI agents: who's in control?** An AI deletes a production database… and insists it didn't. Welcome to modern software engineering. Generative AI is becoming a powerful collaborator: writing code, making changes, taking action. But it doesn't always do what we think it does. In this keynote, we'll explore what's really changing: from writing code to verifying it, from building to guiding, and from trusting systems to critically reviewing them. I'll share personal stories, industry insights, successes and failures, and how to responsibly use rapidly evolving AI tools. Because even if you let AI do the work, you're still accountable for the outcome. *About Bert Jan:* Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, AI, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. **Second talk: How to Accelerate Software Delivery Without Sacrificing Quality** "AI writes code now." Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it confidently writes something broken. The gap between those two outcomes isn't the model. It's how you use it. We can automate and orchestrate almost everything in the software development workflow with the right agents and skills. How can we confidently increase the quality of the output? Structured specs, agent teams that design, implement and review each other's work, guardrails, extensive e2e testing, and a self-improvement loop that makes every run better than the last. The result is close to a full development team at your disposal, but remember you're accountable for what ships! You set the direction and control the quality. *About Tom:* Tom Wigleven has spent twenty years writing software. These days he writes specs and lets agents do the typing. At OpenValue he's involved with AI accelerated development. He talks about the workflows, the guardrails, the quality, the responsibilities and what it means for how teams ship software. **Third talk: Own Your AI, Not Theirs: Orchestrate (Long) Workflows Without Hallucinations** OpenValue asked: "What happens when AI deletes a production database and insists it didn't?" Odin Labs answers: Build AI that actually knows what it's doing. In this session, we demonstrate what makes Odin Labs unique: orchestration of long, complex workflows powered by BrainDB - organizational memory that eliminates hallucination at the source. You'll see a live demo of an AI agent executing multi-step work orders with full context retention across the entire workflow. No context drift. No guessing. No black boxes. Core message: When AI has the right context, it doesn't need to guess. *About Mitchell & Dean:* Mitchell Tieleman (Co-Founder & CTO) and Dean Falix (Co-Founder & CEO) run ODIN Labs, a Netherlands-based AI company building on-premise AI agent infrastructure for regulated industries like healthcare, legal, finance and government. Their core philosophy: Own Your AI. Not Theirs. Everything they build is GDPR-native, free of vendor lock-in, and governance-first by design.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌱 On **Thursday, May 28**, we are proud to host a special **Data Thursday** edition at **B. Amsterdam**: **Cloud & Climate Pub Quiz** ☁️🌍 This will not be a classic sit-back-and-listen meetup. This is a **taste-of-tech game night** where #climate, #cloud, #AI, #CO₂, #costoptimisation and a bit of controlled chaos come together in one big interactive quiz. At **Data Tribes & EcoVerum,** we believe that climate impact, sustainability reporting and regenerative transformation all start with better data. This evening brings that belief to life in the most Data Thursday way possible: with sharp questions, practical insights, team play, pizza and drinks. Your personal quiz masters for the evening: 👷‍♂️ **Henk van der Valk** Platform & Intelligence Architect 👷‍♂️ **Marcel van der Kuil** Data & AI Impact Engineer Together, Henk and Marcel will join forces as **Buurman & Buurman for Cloud & Climate**, fixing things one quiz round at a time. Think climate science, cloud optimisation, AI-assisted answers, sharp questions, practical insights and probably a few moments of **“A je to!”** along the way. The evening includes three rounds: 🌍 **National Climate Quiz** 🌡️ **Climate Interactive EN-ROADS simulator** ☁️ **Cloud optimisation: cost, CO₂ and Scope 3** Bring your laptop. Teams will compete for points, prizes and eternal Data Thursday glory. AI is allowed, but beware: some answers need to be explained in your own words. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 **// 18:00** — Doors open + pizza **// 18:30 – 19:15** — First round **// 19:15 – 20:00** — Second round **// 20:00 – 20:45** — Third round **// 20:45 – 21:00** — Wrap-up / evaluation **// 21:00 – 21:30** — Drinks & networking **// 21:30** — End 📍 **The Henry, B. Amsterdam — B.1** Johan Huizingalaan 763a, Amsterdam A big thank you to **B. Amsterdam** for once again supporting the Data Thursday community. Because without reliable data, there is no reliable climate action. And this time, we are testing what grows when cloud, climate, AI and community come together. Greetings, Data Tribes Inc & EcoVerum

Join us in Utrecht for a hilarious evening of laughter and good times! Located at the Ulu Tapas Bar, Voorstraat 102, Utrecht, Netherlands! It’s going to get real, hot and messy with Cid and Archana's comedic stylings. Don't miss out on the laughter, book your spot now! Doors open at 19:00 Show starts at 20:00 Tickets - 15 euro Early birds - 12 euro Right before/door -18 euro If you would like to grab dinner before the show please make sure you book a table with the restaurant: https://ulubar.nl/ Cid Originally hails from America and has recently escaped bringing her wit with her. She has been referred to as "your family friendly neighborhood MILF" and has a unique take on being an awkward ethnic woman with an underlying college repetoire. Cid has been formally featured in shows in LA and Las Vegas. She is the founder of Quips and Bits Comedy Club, but is often showcasing her own comedic skills throughout the Netherlands hoping for more followers on Instagram rather than to her car. Archana is a seasoned standup comedian of Indian origin based in the Netherlands, bringing seven years of sharp, fearless comedy to audiences across India, the Netherlands, and Estonia (yes, she will go to any length for a good laugh).She has performed at top festivals, including Boom Chicago Comedy Festival, Utrecht International Comedy Festival, and Tallinn Fringe Festival. Her split-bill shows Trauma Dumping and Hot Mess have been crowd favorites and earned a 5/5 audience rating! Archana also made her mark in competitive comedy, placing second at the Dutch finals of the Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest.With a knack for punching up the patriarchy, calling out body shaming, and chasing validation from strangers, Archana’s comedy is unapologetic, dark, and bold. She’s mildly famous for voicing the unpopular opinion on motherhood—both her therapists have proofread this bio. You may know Rashi, the tallest Indian in the Netherlands, from her viral videos on everything Dutch culture, along with tackling important social issues like feminism, ethical fashion, white privilege, and colonialism. Hailing from South India, she has become more Dutch than she would have liked, living here for 6 years, but still won’t shy away from pointing out that ‘broodje kaas’ is not ‘lunch’. Opening act : Rashi Agarwal @rashi.agarwal Cid Clementine @cidnyclementine Archana Wuntakal @archanawuntakal #comedyclub #lol #standupcomedy #comedyshow #humor #comedy #standup #fun #funny #cidnyclementine #utrectcomedy #netherlandscomedy #thingstodoinutrect #liveevents #nightout #laugh #friends #standupcomedy #comedian

*Since the guided meditations for this event are in Dutch, this description is too.* Wil je je drukke week afsluiten en ontspannen aan het weekend beginnen? Dan ben je geheel vrijblijvend welkom bij de vrijdagavond meditatie van [Jewel Heart](https://www.jewelheart.nl/). Deze meditatieavond heeft een licht en open karakter. De meditaties bestaan uit drie delen. We beginnen met het gewaarworden van je lichamelijke sensaties. In een korter deel twee doen we een loopmeditatie en in deel drie is er een eenvoudige, geleide visualisatie meditatie. Het geheel wordt afgesloten met een gesprek onder het genot van een kop thee, voor wie daar zin in heeft. 📍[Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan is de ingang aan je rechterzijde 🕒Zaal open vanaf 19.30 uur, meditatie van 20.00 tot 21.00 Je bent van harte welkom! Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen. Er zijn geen verplichtingen. Op vrijwillige basis kun je op de avond zelf een donatie doen. Kijk ook naar onze -[Open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/) -[Cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)

Beste luisteraars, **Voor de eerste keer organiseren we op veler verzoek een meetup in het Oosten. We gaan dit keer naar Arnhem.** Aan de saté en ribs van Jan is bijna niet te tippen, maar alle ondernemers in Foodhall kunnen er ook wat van. Meer dan 10 restaurants bieden een complete wereldkeuken naar keuze. Dit wordt een speciale editie van Satoshi Radio Meetup. We vieren 28 mei namelijk 🥳 **[12 jaar Arnhem Bitcoinstad](https://arnhembitcoinstad.nl)**! De bitcoinstad van Nederland met meer dan 65 winkels en horecagelegenheden waar je met je bitcoin terecht kan. Overal betaal je eenvoudig via ⚡Lightning. Deze meetup wordt wederom mede-mogelijk gemaakt door **[Blockrise](https://www.blockrise.com)**. Het eerste drankje krijg je van Jos 🍻. **Neem een vriend of vriendin mee**. Wel even aanmelden ajb. **Wil je mee eten?** Dat kan! Bestel je eten bij een van de 10+ foodstands naar keuze. Nadat je hebt besteld ontvang je een buzzer die afgaat op het moment dat het gerecht klaar is. Als de buzzer afgaat, kun je de bestelling ophalen bij de foodstand. Zo kun je samen genieten van de heerlijke culinaire gerechten die Foodhall Arnhem te bieden heeft. De bar biedt een ruime selectie aan drankjes en cocktails die passen bij de gerechten van de food stands. Gemiddeld genomen heb je voor €30 heerlijk gegeten. Datum/tijd: 28 mei 2026, 17:00 uur Locatie: **[Foodhall](https://foodhallarnhem.nl)**, Rijnkade 49, 6811 HB Arnhem Eten: Keuze uit meer dan 10 verschillende wereldkeukens. Kosten: Deelname is gratis. Je betaalt enkel voor je eigen eten en drinken. Betalen: Pin, contant of bitcoin (lightning). **Meld je aan** via deze meetup pagina zodat we weten hoe veel mensen er komen. Er is een beperkte capaciteit beschikbaar. Zo weten we zeker dat we niemand teleur hoeven te stellen. Tot dan, Bert, Bart, Peter en Mike

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

The Alliance is part of the Greater Central Ohio Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are an all-voices chorus dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all those who love to sing, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or musical background. The Alliance is the first and only all-voices barbershop chorus in Central Ohio. **Who:** Anyone with a passion for singing at a high level. Previous barbershop chorus/quartet experience not required. **When:** The Alliance rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7pm-10pm. **Where:** Lord Of Life Lutheran Church: 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 To become a full member of The Alliance, we welcome you to start by visiting us for a few rehearsals to experience the group and sing with us! Then, you may begin the 2-part audition process for membership: the assessement, and audition. We strive to make our auditions as stress-free as possible to help you let your best singing self shine.

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.