People of Color

Join us for a 4-part networking series, focused on the principles of effective community-building — for & by community-builders. **4 Events (February - May)** — Join any one (or more) & let other community weavers know as well #1 (February 23) **Purpose, People & Value: What's our Why?** #2 (March tbd) **Identity, Culture & Safety: How do Communities develop identity?** #3 (April tbd) **Spaces, Engagement & Programs: Supply & Demand & What's next?** #4 (May tbd) **Governance, Roles & Sustainability: What are the rules that help?** Each time, we'll kick off with two weavers providing high-level thoughts on the topic of the day — based on their experience and insights. We'll continue with an open discussion, based on what matters most to you. After \~90 minutes, we'll move into open networking and 1:1 conversations. **Program for February 23:** 18:00 Arrival & Purchase food or drinks at the Café Bar 18:30 Kick\-off \| Informal Key Note by two Community Builders \| Discussion 20:00+ Networking Speakers & participants will share insights originating from within communities here in Vienna, including '**Austrian Startups**', '**European Mentoring and Coaching Council**', '**Professional Women’s Network Vienna**', '**Self-Employed in Austria**,' '**Tech2Impact**,' '**Vienna Family Network**,' '**UNCAC Civil Society Coalition**,' ‘**Vienna Audio Exchange**,’ '**VIS Parent-Teacher-Association**,' and the '**World Bank Family Network**,' amongst others.

Let's enjoy latin beats by taking photos to the sounds of salsa dancing We are excited to organize this event as collaboration between the communities "Photo Walks in Vienna" and "Salsa Meetups" [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM5QZ66o5-B](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM5QZ66o5-B) What to expect: Photography practice at a real salsa dance workshop. You may share your photos afterwards, but it is not a requisite. Feel free to join as photographer (any level), as dancer (beginner level) - or both! We dance in a group anyway, no partner needed! This is a non-profit event to support each other's learning. Just bring € 5 to cover welcome refreshments and venue costs. Private event for a maximum of 10 guests. Looking forward to meeting you there! **Important**: please purchase your spot in advance to help the organisers [https://pretix.eu/salsameetups/2026-02-23](https://pretix.eu/salsameetups/2026-02-23)

PCE - "Philosophic Conversation in English" is a discussion event in English language which focuses on psychology, philosophy, self-consciousness and self-realization. The conversation is based on inclusive discussion rules. We will meet at at a restaurant where we will have a private room exclusively reserved for our event. At the beginning we will choose the topic to discuss. Everybody can suggest a topic. Then we will vote what topic to discuss. The person who suggested the winning topic will then explain his/her idea of the topic. Afterwards everybody gets his/her chance to make a statement. But you can also decide to remain silent and only listen, if you prefer that. We have a time limit for statements, so that everybody has enough time to speak. It is not allowed to interrupt somebody who is speaking. After a statement everybody can ask a question and the speaker will answer. After the first part there will be a 10 minutes break. When we start again, we will decide (by voting) either to go on with the same topic for the second part or to switch to the topic with the second or the one with the third most votes. Everybody is welcome to our event: We are interested in your thoughts and opinions! It is no problem if you arrive late and you can also leave whenever you want. Please check out last event's topics via this link: http://pce-topic.project-website.org (Please try to bring some cash to the event if possible as Café Walletschek accepts credit card payment only from 10 euro and there were some issues with foreign cards.)

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

Dear Tarot Enthusiasts, Welcome to our Tarot Cafe event - The Star. Let's get together and chat about this card. On 16th February, we will meet from 19:00 at **Cafe International** **Payergasse 14,** **1160 Wien (Yppenplatz)** At 19:30, we will start the event as we did before. I will lead some exercises and we will discuss The Star. Then we will chat, drink, eat and get acquainted with each other. There will also be an opportunity to practice readings on each other if you wish to do so. You do not have to be a tarot expert, but come with an open mind. Be ready to learn, share and make new friends. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Bring your tarot deck (if you have one) and a notebook with a pen. This is a free event but a 5€ donation is suggested. You can give whatever you want, more if you can or less if you can't afford the 5€. It helps me with the running costs of this meetup. You can order food and drinks at the cafe. Keep in mind that Cafe International is cash only. Please make sure you RSVP accurately so I know how many people to expect. If you have a problem to find us, feel free to call me on +43 676 33 24 955 Looking forward to meeting you all. Adrien Mastrosimone www.adrienmastrosimone.com

A Board Game Evening at Munchy The Urban Kitchen am Schottenring! Come, play, socialize, meet and enjoy! You can bring your own games or choose from the ones available. We have: * Jenga * Monopoly * Tabu * Uno and so on... We are excited to see you here! Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

Dear artists, Please note that the upcoming session next week will be taking place on Monday. We will draw a new male model! See you all there!

Join me for a golden hour/sunset photo walk through the city :) We will meet at Mexicoplatz (Katholische Kirche St. Franziskus von Assisi) and cross the bridge over to Donauinsel where the Sunken City Lighthouse is located. If we are lucky we catch the sunset here. At the end of the walk everyone is welcome to join for a warm drink at a nearby cafe. The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear.

\*\*registration here: https://villavida.at/event/invizible-bodies/\*\* INVINZIBLE BODIES- LIFE DRAWING, created and facilitated by NEPOR SANDEI, is a life drawing workshop blending art and personal storytelling. While the model is drawn, she’ll share her experience of living in a Black and biracial body. We’ll share snacks and create space for attendees to reflect on their own body journeys in a safer space for self identifying Black and Black/Biracial people. This is a multilingual event. LIMITED SPOTS. Register FREE. INVINZIBLE BODIES- LIFE DRAWING is back, FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY, 18:00-21:00 for Black History Month. We’ll be celebrating Black bodies in all their diversity. \*\*Please respect that this is a safer space event for self identifying Black and Black/Biracial people only. Strictly no photography permitted\*\* ✨️ Accessible bathroom and entrance Drawing materials provided, all levels welcome. Light Snacks provided. Drinks available to buy from the Villa Vida Cafe. Cash donation based/cash pay what you can. ✨️ A Verein Hint Wien @hintwien and Villa Vida @villavidacafe

**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers. *Apply only if the description fits.* These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration. *Leave your comfort zone outside.* For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only. * Orientation call prior to first date of participation. * Limited to 10 participants per event.

Join our monthly “Queer Kegelabend”, which is mostly a pure fun event with a slight sportive touch. No previous experience required. Beginners and all genders most welcome! It is our ambition to welcome a broadly diversified crowd! Your own omfortable footwear might contribute to an enjoyable evening. **Schedule:** 1. 19:20 Get together 2. 19:25 Instructions (including safety), line-up of participants 3. 19:30 Getting started * *Latecomers unfortunately can´t be admitted.* * *Please bring a few EUR 1 coins to keep the coin operated machinery going.* There is no drinks or food service in the basement (Kegelbahn) of Café Weidinger. So feel free to order something on arrival and take it downstairs before we get started. Alternatively bring your own drinks or food. Yes, this is possible! Its chatting, meeting (new) people, catching-up with the ones you might already know from our monthly MeetUps at the HIVE or other events. Communication is key, like always. Let’s enjoy a nice evening together with a modest sportive touch on the side! **Please show respect to the others and arrive on time.** As we need to line-up the players before getting starteted, hence late comers unfortunately can´t be admitted. **What is skittles play (Kegeln)?** Skittles play has a very long tradition in Europe and is the game before the Americans "invented" bowling. So we will play with 9 pins and smaller balls with less weight compared to bowling. **Costs:** To rent the skittle alley is just EUR 8 per hour for the whole group. We will divide costs by the number of participants. So expect a contribution of around *EUR 2-3 for the whole evening*. The number of participants is limited. The machinery of the skittle alley is coin operated and accepts EUR 1 coins only. So please bring along a few EUR 1 coins to keep the machinery going! **Participation Fee:** To help cover the Meetup maintenance fee, we recommend a donation of 1-2 Euros directly to the organizers. **Results:** The results of the evening (Igo is so kind to count the scores and enters theses for each participant in a spreadsheet) are published in the "pictures" area of the MeetUp. Historic results are availble there. **Cafe Weidinger** has not been renovated over the last at least 50 years. The skittles alley dates from 1964. You can feel this "special flair". A bit shaby, but inexpensive fun for a whole evening. It´s almost a museum of a skittles alley. **The difference between bowling and skittles play**: * The bowling lanes are covered with an oil film, the skittles lane is not. * In bowling, the ball is is considerably larger and heavier. * Bowling lanes are slightly curved, our lane is flat. * Bowling balls have three holes, our balls have none, one or two. Most of our balls have two holes. * Nine pins are thrown instead of ten. * In bowling, the pins are set up by so-called pin-setter machines and therefore stand freely in contrast to skittles, where the pins hang from strings. * Our skittles lane is an asphalt lane. * You do not need to rent or bring special shoes llike for bowling. But to play in sneakers or sportive footwear is more comfortable.

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.

The Fitness Experience This is not just a workout—it’s a vibe. The Fitness Experience is a high-energy, feel-good outdoor fitness meetup designed for every body and every level. Whether you’re just getting started, getting back into it, or already living an active lifestyle, this experience meets you where you are and pushes you just enough to level up. Expect movement, fresh air, challenges, laughter, and real community. We sweat together, encourage each other, and stay accountable—because consistency is easier with friends! Motivation with meaning: ✨ Show up for yourself ✨ Progress over perfection ✨ Consistency creates confidence Each month, we pop up at a new scenic outdoor location—parks, waterfronts, city greenspaces, and hidden urban gems—bringing fitness to life in the most inspiring settings possible. Come solo. Bring a friend. Leave energized.

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday February 24 from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends! WE HOPE TO BE COLLECTING SIGNATURES TO OVERTURN SB56. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN US AND SIGN! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month right after the Sunday Service for our Potluck Fellowship — a warm and welcoming time to connect, share, and celebrate community together! Bring your favorite dish to share (homemade or store-bought — all are welcome) and enjoy a delicious meal with friends old and new. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, laugh, and deepen your connections. Come hungry for good food, uplifting conversation, and heartfelt fellowship!

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Do toxic people weigh you down? Affect your happiness? How can having toxic relationships affect your Health? And moreover, how can you spot them before it’s too late? Attend this in-person meeting to find out how to spot these people and remove their negative emotions from your life. This event is hosted by The Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center in Central Ohio.