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Sonne & Tiefe
Tolle Berlinerinnen und Berliner,
als ich schreibe, sitze ich im Wald zwischen Buchen und Eichen auf meinem Campingstuhl und genieße die Ruhe des Sonnenlichts.
Suchst du nach Freiheit von dem Lärm der Szene, Lärm der Stadt? Möchtest du Brücken mit interkulturellen, diversen Leuten aufbauen?
Dieses Jahr möchte ich unbedingt neue Leute, die Tiefe und Empathie haben kennenlernen. Diesen Leuten meine Zeit geben, und gegenseitige Freundschaften hoffentlich aufbauen.
Selbst glaube ich, dass Mädels und Jungs einander nicht verstehen können, wenn der Sinn von einer Person 100% einer Geschlecht ist und die Person keines der Geschlecht gegenüber kennt. Idealerweise sollte der Sinn 50/50 weiblich/männlich sein, dass wir uns ideal verstehen können.
Selbst bin ich Künstler, der sich für Farbphysik (Colour Phenomena) interessiert. Zum Beispiel ein roses Kirschbaum in der blauen morgen Stunde. Oder blaue Bäume im Licht eines bedeckten Sommer Tag, auch wenn jeder glaubt, dass man sachlich weiß, ‚Bäumen sind grün!‘
Colour sind, glaube ich, hauptsächlich weibliche Phänomene. Und als Künstler empfand ich seit langem eine Affinität für Colour.
Das Bild oben ist ein Kunstwerk von mir.
Ich möchte die ruhigen Leuten erreichen, also der Treff ist entweder Online, per Signal Messenger (Link zur Gruppe im Kommentar) um neue Verbindungen leicht zu machen, oder auch sogar besser persönlich, wenn du dich spontan unterwegs sein will und persönlich treffen will.
Wenn du mich persönlich triffst setzen wir uns auf eine Wiese, eventuell in der Wuhlheide, oder auf dem Tempelhofer Feld. Schick mir eine Nachricht per Signal Gruppe und wir können uns vereinbaren.
Ich freue mich neue Leute kennenzulernen!
Online-Nähabend auf Discord – gemeinsam nähen, austauschen und helfen
**Online-Nähabend auf Discord – gemeinsam nähen, austauschen und helfen**
Hast du Lust auf einen entspannten Online-Nähabend – ganz ohne Kursdruck?
Wir treffen uns auf Discord, um gemeinsam zu nähen, zu plaudern und uns gegenseitig zu helfen. Egal ob Anfängerin, Anfänger oder schon fortgeschritten: Alle sind willkommen. Bring einfach dein aktuelles Projekt mit, stelle Fragen oder teile deine Tipps mit der Runde.
**Deinen Arbeitsplatz zeigen – optional**
Wenn du möchtest, kannst du deinen Arbeitsplatz live zeigen, zum Beispiel über:
* Kamera auf Discord (Webcam oder Handy)
* Bildschirmfreigabe für Schnittmuster oder Anleitungen am PC
* Handy als Kamera von oben auf deinen Tisch
**Ablauf des Abends**
Ganz locker und ohne festes Ende:
* **20:00 Uhr** – Ankommen und kurzer Technik-Check
(Ton, Bild, Bildschirmfreigabe)
* Kurze Vorstellungsrunde:
Woran arbeitest du gerade? Wo brauchst du vielleicht Hilfe?
* Danach freies Nähen, Austausch und Fragen zwischendurch
* Offenes Ende – wenn du müde wirst, kannst du einfach gehen
**Wichtig**
Wir starten pünktlich um **20:00 Uhr**.
Wer später dazukommt, ist natürlich trotzdem willkommen. Nach dem Start läuft der Abend aber eher frei, deshalb können wir Spätankommende nicht mehr so gut in einen festen Ablauf einbinden.
**Technik-Hinweise**
* Wir treffen uns in einem Discord-Sprachkanal, auf Wunsch auch mit Video
* Wenn du deinen Arbeitsplatz zeigen möchtest, funktioniert die Kombination aus Handy und Laptop meist am besten
* Bitte schalte eines der Mikrofone stumm, damit es kein Echo gibt
* Kopfhörer sind empfehlenswert
* Bildschirmfreigabe klappt meistens am besten in der Discord-Desktop-App, im Browser kann es Einschränkungen geben.
**Zeit**
**Donnerstag, 20:00 Uhr**
**Discord-Zugang**
Den Discord-Link bzw. die Kanalinfos poste ich kurz vor Beginn direkt im Event. Er ist für angemeldete Teilnehmende sichtbar.
Lasst uns IM PARK treffen und Deutsch sprechen
**📢 WICHTIG** 📢
Ab Donnerstag bei schönem Wetter organisieren wir das Treffen draußen, im Tilla-Durieux-Park gegenüber The Playce in Potsdamer Platz. Wir sitzen auf dem Gras, wo der Boden flach ist. Wenn möglich bring bitte Picknickdecken mit.
Building AI Agents with Python - May Workshop Pyladies
✨ The registration is via **LUMA**: [https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc](https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc) ✨
Hi PyLadies Berlin!
We’re excited to invite you to our next **PyLadies Berlin meetup**, hosted by **d-fine** at their office in Berlin!
This workshop introduces you to the core concepts related to data agents and enables you to extend a **multi-agent using Pydantic AI.**
🎤 **Building AI Agents with Python: Approaches & Challenges**
🗓️ When? **Thursday, May 21 from 6:15pm**
📍Where? **d-fine**
📚 Get ready for a practical session this month, as we will extend a multi-agent’s capabilities together
**Anne Sehnal** and **Cassandra Milbradt** invite you to an exciting, highly relevant workshop on agentic systems in the era of LLMs. The session covers core concepts including capabilities, multi-agent architectures, and tool usage, with a hands-on look at popular Python libraries and enterprise tools for building agentic systems. Participants will get practical experience by extending a multi-agent setup using pydantic-ai and pydantic-graph. The demo-agent that will be extended was built by our speakers to enhance your learning experience.
Prerequisites: Medium to advanced Python proficiency and an interest in agentic frameworks.
✨ **Cassandra Milbradt** holds a Master's and PhD in Mathematics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her early involvement in a student consulting company set the tone for a career spanning machine learning, AI, software engineering, and energy markets. Today, she joins Anne to present "Building AI Agents with Python: Approaches & Challenges".
✨ **Anne Sehnal** holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Business Studies, with a focus on energy systems modelling and battery technology. Starting from complex system simulations, she moved into data analytics and now designs data architectures, building analytics platforms for energy companies, including in energy trading. Today, she joins Cassandra to share perspectives on building and applying AI agents on robust data foundations.
[✨](https://emojipedia.org/sparkles/) **D-fine**, our amazing host, is a European consulting firm, which by means of scientifically minded employees, provides innovative and future-proof solutions through sustainable technological implementation.
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📆 Agenda
18h15 Doors open
18h30 Community Announcements
18h40 Welcome from our sponsor d-fine
18h55 Speakers present themselves
19h10 Introduction to (multi-) agents
19h30 Agentic frameworks in Python and the Industry
20h00 Short break
20h10 Coding exercise: Extend the Demo-Agent
21h10 Networking
22h00 See You Next Time! :D
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❓ How to register ❓
The registration is over the Luma portal in the link below.
[https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc](https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc)
Our host would love to get to know you, so feel free to additionally register with them via their talent pool (see link below), then their recruiters can reach out to you!
[PyLadies @ d-fine](https://jobs.d-fine.com/de/jobs/30494/intro)
Since there is **very limited space, please be mindful and cancel your participation if you are not able to attend the workshop,** so someone else can enjoy the pleasures of maths and coding.
Just a heads-up: Meetup has been promoting its Plus program recently, but there’s no need to sign up. Our events—and the platform itself—are still free to use.
❓ Can men attend ❓
Although allies are normally welcome at our events, this particular session is intended as a FLINTA\*-only due to the limited room capacity.
🍕 There will be food and drinks (with vegetarian and vegan options, **thanks to our sponsor d-fine**)
🤝 By attending our online event, you agree to the PyLadies Code of Conduct:[ https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/)
\*Disclaimer: Please note that photos and filming may take place during this session, and you will be asked in person to consent to this as part of our event; this is only to cover d-fine’s side of the photo consent aspect.
📧 Contact
Interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at[ berlin@pyladies.com](http://berlin@pyladies.com/)
💬 Find us on the PyLadies Global workspace:
1. [https://slackin.pyladies.com](https://slackin.pyladies.com/) enter your email address.
Accept the email invitation
2\. Go to workspace[ https://pyladies.slack.com](https://pyladies.slack.com/)
3\. Join channel \#city\-berlin\, \#germany\, \#jobs\-europe
Chuckleheads English Comedy Show #436
An *electric* atmosphere featuring visiting pros and some of the best comedians in Berlin at the city's longest-running weekly show. There's no such thing as a bad Chuckleheads; it's as consistent as it gets. Come and find out why we have more regulars than any comedy show in Berlin. The right mix of lively yet laid-back energy in an intimate setting, with well-curated line ups. Chuckleheads is primarily for experienced comedians, though depending on the week we might have a spot for a newbie or two.
Doors: 8:00 pm
Showtime: 8:30 pm
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We got limited seating. Book the amount of seats you need with your name and we'll have them ready for you.
It is still a free-entry show, though please donate to keep the laughs coming and pay for production costs. Suggested donation is 10-20 euros. If you've been to other shows, you know it's well worth it. Come be part of it! As is tradition in the nine years (!) of the show, free shots are also given at the start of each show.
Produced and hosted by Daniel Gutierrez.
See you all Thursday!
Queer Bridges Language Café // Sprachcafé
**Queer Bridges Language Café // Sprachcafé**
with ***Michal***
for **LGBTQIA+**
**[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/language-cafe/w21-2026)**
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Join us at our Language Café, where you can connect with others and engage in lively conversations. It’s a great opportunity to practice speaking, listening, and even learn some new vocabulary, all while making new friends and having a good time. No matter your level of proficiency, everyone is encouraged to participate and grow together. Come for the conversation, stay for the community!
**What languages are represented?**
We will have tables for English and German. Beyond that, it will be up to you! We hope to eventually host a wide range of languages and are excited to see this café grow with your support.
**What if I don’t feel confident in my language skills?**
Our language café is open to everyone, regardless of their language abilities. From beginners to native speakers – we will ensure it is a fun and safe space for everyone. Registration is required as it gives us an idea of how many people to expect and which languages you speak/look forward to practice. However, if you have not registered please feel free to stop by!
Join us at our **Language Café**, where you can connect with others and engage in lively conversations. It's a great opportunity to practice speaking, listening, and even learn some new vocabulary, all while making new friends and having a good time. No matter your level of proficiency, everyone is encouraged to participate and grow together. Come for the conversation, stay for the community!
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This meeting is part of our **Queer Bridges** project, aimed at forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experience.
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**General information**
* **Language**: This event will be in German and English.
* **Registration**: Register on our website by selecting the event, adding it to your cart, and completing checkout. If you have any difficulties registering for the event, you're still welcome to join us, and we will find a solution.
* **Cost**: This event is free of charge.
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*Kostenlos mit Anmeldung über unsere Webseite*
Kommt zu unserem **Sprachcafé**, wo ihr euch mit anderen austauschen und an lebhaften Gesprächen teilnehmen könnt. Es ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, eure Sprech- und Hörfähigkeiten zu verbessern und neue Wörter zu lernen, während ihr in lockerer Umgebung neue Bekanntschaften knüpft. Egal, wie gut ihr die Sprache könnt, alle sind eingeladen mitzumachen und zusammen zu lernen. Kommt wegen der Gespräche, bleibt wegen der Gemeinschaft!
**Welche Sprachen sind vertreten?**
Wir werden Tische für Englisch und Deutsch haben. Darüber hinaus liegt es an euch! Wir hoffen, bald viele verschiedene Sprachen anbieten zu können und freuen uns darauf, dieses Café mit eurer Hilfe wachsen zu sehen.
**Was, wenn ich mir in meinen Sprachkenntnissen nicht sicher bin?**
Unser Sprachcafé ist für alle offen, egal, wie gut ihr die Sprache könnt. Von Anfänger\*innen bis zu Muttersprachler\*innen – wir sorgen dafür, dass es für alle eine lockere und sichere Umgebung ist.
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Dieses Meeting gehört zu unserem **Queer Bridges** Projekt, das darauf abzielt, Verbindungen zu schaffen und Ressourcen für LGBTQIA+ Menschen mit Migrationserfahrung bereitzustellen.
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**Hinweise**
* **Sprache**: Dieses Event wird auf Deutsch und Englisch sein.
* **Anmeldung**: Melde dich auf unserer Website (für das Event) an, indem du die Veranstaltung auswählst, sie in den Warenkorb legst und dann den Kauf abschließt. Das gilt auch für kostenlose Events. Wenn du irgendwelche Schwierigkeiten hast, dich für eine Veranstaltung anzumelden, kannst du gerne zu uns kommen und wir werden eine Lösung finden.
* **Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Berlin Sprachcafé. Learn and practise German easily (A1-A2)
The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :)
We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German.
The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other.
The Sprachcafé is for free.
\*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\*
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Parrots Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Reading Party ☕️📚
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***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org***
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**Event Info:**
Pausify is the **biggest community and most active** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin.
Impressions: Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)**
Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM.
Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion.
\- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet
\- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time
\- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee
Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional).
**Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️
* **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €17,90/MONTH) [from the website ](https://pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org* is required**
* **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.**
***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?***
Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*.
Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover.
See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️**
**[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org**
For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you!
*Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*
Kiez&Kids Tour - Entdeckungsreise durch die Stadt / Stadtführungen in Berlin
Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.
Werewolf in the park
Saturday afternoon is perfect to play Werewolf - in the Mauerpark.
We are a group of friendly people who will teach you how to play
Today´s games: Werewolf
**IMPORTANT**
It's relaxed playing, nothing for ambitious gamers or people who take it too serious.
Fußball / Soccer / Football - Göschenpark (Wittenau/Reinickendorf)
Please contact me on WhatsApp if you’d like to join our group, as this group will soon be deleted from Meetup. 017684589930
Thanks, Marco
We play every Sunday—year-round—and are looking for a few players who are willing to join regularly. Average age is around 27-50.
We play on grass using poles as goals, which allows us to adjust the field and goal size depending on the number of players. Please arrive on time, as we need to divide the teams.
Game starts 11:30 sharp.
Wir spielen jeden Sonntag - ganzjährig - und suchen nach ein paar Spielern, die sich vorstellen können, regelmäßig dazuzukommen. Alter im Schnitt ca. 27-50.
Wir spielen auf Rasen mit Stangen als Toren, wodurch wir die Platz- und Torgrösse flexibel a die Anzahl der Spieler anpassen können. Bitte pünktlich da sein, weil wir die Mannschaften aufteilen müssen.
Das Spiel beginnt pünktlich um 11:30 Uhr.
Sonne & Tiefe
Tolle Berlinerinnen und Berliner,
als ich schreibe, sitze ich im Wald zwischen Buchen und Eichen auf meinem Campingstuhl und genieße die Ruhe des Sonnenlichts.
Suchst du nach Freiheit von dem Lärm der Szene, Lärm der Stadt? Möchtest du Brücken mit interkulturellen, diversen Leuten aufbauen?
Dieses Jahr möchte ich unbedingt neue Leute, die Tiefe und Empathie haben kennenlernen. Diesen Leuten meine Zeit geben, und gegenseitige Freundschaften hoffentlich aufbauen.
Selbst glaube ich, dass Mädels und Jungs einander nicht verstehen können, wenn der Sinn von einer Person 100% einer Geschlecht ist und die Person keines der Geschlecht gegenüber kennt. Idealerweise sollte der Sinn 50/50 weiblich/männlich sein, dass wir uns ideal verstehen können.
Selbst bin ich Künstler, der sich für Farbphysik (Colour Phenomena) interessiert. Zum Beispiel ein roses Kirschbaum in der blauen morgen Stunde. Oder blaue Bäume im Licht eines bedeckten Sommer Tag, auch wenn jeder glaubt, dass man sachlich weiß, ‚Bäumen sind grün!‘
Colour sind, glaube ich, hauptsächlich weibliche Phänomene. Und als Künstler empfand ich seit langem eine Affinität für Colour.
Das Bild oben ist ein Kunstwerk von mir.
Ich möchte die ruhigen Leuten erreichen, also der Treff ist entweder Online, per Signal Messenger (Link zur Gruppe im Kommentar) um neue Verbindungen leicht zu machen, oder auch sogar besser persönlich, wenn du dich spontan unterwegs sein will und persönlich treffen will.
Wenn du mich persönlich triffst setzen wir uns auf eine Wiese, eventuell in der Wuhlheide, oder auf dem Tempelhofer Feld. Schick mir eine Nachricht per Signal Gruppe und wir können uns vereinbaren.
Ich freue mich neue Leute kennenzulernen!
Parrots Events Near You
Connect with your local Parrots community
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Creekside Hike
Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for a nice hike along the Big Walnut Trail along the Gahanna golf course, circling Creekside and back. This 2 mile hike is fully paved and a beautiful walk through the heart of Gahanna.







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