Puerto Rican Culture

**Eugenio Belgrado \ / Bert Schifferdecker** *portraits and dreams* **Live portrait painting and photography** *Be part of the picture...* WHEN: **25 June, 7-9:30 pm** WHERE: **The Living Room**, 1080 Vienna\* Free admission. Small contributions are welcome. Reservation (here on meetup) is required. \*New to the Living Room? We'll send you a message of confirmation containing the address.

Du wirst in diesem lockeren Kunstgeschichte Kurs direkt vor den Originalen Meisterwerken im Kunsthistorischen Museum Wien einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Epochen der Kunstgeschichte von der Kunst des Mittelalters bis ins 18. Jahrhundert bekommen und wirst fortan Kunst in allen Ausstellungen anders sehen und verstehen und Zusammenhänge besser erkennen können. Jede Woche wenden wir uns einer Epoche zu und einem der wichtigsten Werke von einem der bedeutendsten Künstler im Kunsthistorischen Museum. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich, der Kurs ist aber auch für Fortgeschrittene gut besuchbar. Alles wird in lockerem Beisammensein vor den Bildern stattfinden, anschließend stehen das wunderschöne Café in der Kuppelhalle im Museum und die vielen netten Lokale in nächster Nähe für weiteres Beisammensein zur Verfügung und natürlich kann man auch einfach noch weiter alleine oder mit alten und den neuen Bekannten sich selbständig im Museum noch mehr anschauen. Am Donnerstag ist das Kunsthistorische Museum immer bis 21 Uhr geöffnet! Wir freuen uns auf dich! Der Kurs wird geführt von: Dr. Kolja Kramer, Kunsthistoriker

For our very first book club meeting, we’re heading to 19th-century Brazil with ***The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas*** by **Machado de Assis!** First published in 1881, this novel turns the idea of a memoir upside down. Its narrator, Brás Cubas, begins his story after his death, freed from reputation, consequence, and social expectation. From beyond the grave, he recounts his life with wit, irony, and sharp self-awareness. **Location: Plutzer Bräu Vienna.** €2 kindly requested on the night to help cover Meetup costs.

🎤 Karaoke Night 🎤 New Weekday, Same Great Vibes! 🎤 Thursday | Start: 7:30 PM | Stay until midnight Whether you’re a karaoke fan or just looking for a relaxed and social evening, this event is for you! 🎶✨ Our karaoke night is all about fun, connection, and community - no singing required to enjoy the good vibes. 📍 New location – with both indoor space and an outdoor seating area, perfect for chatting between songs or just soaking up the atmosphere. Start: 7:30 PM Kind reminder: Please be polite and order at least one drink to support the venue. 🎤 Singing is optional. Socializing is guaranteed.

Casual event for all German learners to interact and practice their language skills in a stress-free setting. Event is moderated and spiced up with social games to improve German proficiency. Suitable for levels A2-C1, patient native speakers are welcome too. Admission: EUR 10.00 cash at the door (including 2 free drinks) Discount for participants/alumni of the https://wien.expat.info/germancourse To secure your spots, please ... * Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) * Step 2: Complete your registration at [https://wien.expat.info/germannight](https://wien.expat.info/germannight)

Halfway through 2026, we are curious to find out more about what people in our community have learned: Everyone is invited to **share something that helped them progress in their work this year** \- whether it's a tool\, a book\, an article\, podcast\, project\, or any other insight\. No slides needed\, no pressure: just bring your inspiration and tell us what you learned\, or simply come to listen and be inspired by others\. The second half of the evening is all about **networking and conversation**. Whether you're looking to practice public speaking, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, this is the perfect place to start. Please bring your own drinks and snacks. Tab water is available at the venue. We look forward to seeing you! By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any such recordings for event documentation and promotional purposes.

**What is Innate Dance?** Innate Dance is a joyful approach to movement, which invites deeper embodiment and self-connection through butoh inspired movement, Noguchi Taiso exercises, the Seki Method, somatic attention and imagination. We shake it out, breaking up stuck energy held in the body, and explore new movement possibilities from a place of alignment and sensitivity. Thanks to our open awareness we can be surprised by lesser-known parts of ourselves and come to appreciate our innate wisdom in movement. Through exercises, explorations and improvisations we build trust in the body that knows how it would like to move and express itself, and when we follow our innate dance, it just feels good! There is also time and space to dance freely, to enjoy the music in your body and to let go! Ultimately, it's about feeling more 'in' our body and grounding joy. **When? Where? How much?** **Mondays 19:30-21:00** in Studio 2, Tanz\*Hotel, Zirkusgasse 35, 1020 Wien Try out € 16\,\- \| One class drop\-in € 21\,\- \| Student € 10\,\- \| 5 x class pass €95\,\- \| 1 x class pass for rest of semester € 224\,\- \(or €16/class\) **Who teaches the course?** Jess is a dancer and psychotherapist (humanistic and integrative), who loves shaping classes that offer the space to explore the many facets of being human. Sometimes this learning involves physically embodying non-humans like trees, fish and wind, so we can get out of our limited-human-thinking-mind and into the bigger wisdom available through imagination and our body. At other times it's about dancing textures, sensations or taking on the energy of parts of ourselves so we can know them better. Jess has danced all her life and has been exploring butoh dance for the past eleven years alongside her psychotherapeutic practice. She is co-author of *The Seki Method - Basics* (now available to buy online via website), is a Seki Method Facilitator, and was a 2024 student at the Im_Flieger Schule researching dance and healing.

**🌏🎭 POLITICAL PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION** **& KEYNOTE ON CHINESE OPERA** **China, Global Governance, and the Future of International Cooperation** 📅 **Date: 27 June 2026** 🕔 Time: 17:00 📍 Venue: **Bella Volen Gallery,** Landesgerichtsstraße 6, 1010 Vienna 🗣️ Language: English 🎟️ Admission: Free We warmly invite you to join us for an engaging public discussion on contemporary China and its role in an increasingly interconnected and complex world. China's economic rise, technological development, environmental policies, and growing international influence continue to shape global debates. Yet perceptions of China often differ significantly across cultures and political systems. This panel brings together distinguished scholars, authors, and practitioners to explore these questions from diverse perspectives. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🎭 SPECIAL KEYNOTE BEFORE THE PANEL** The History and Role of Traditional Chinese Opera by Bella Volen A short introduction to one of China's most influential artistic traditions, exploring its historical development, cultural significance, and impact on society and politics. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🎙️ PANEL EXPERTS** 🔹 **Dr. Ksenia Radchenkova** China scholar, lecturer, and recipient of the Dissertation Award of the Confucius Institute Graz. 🔹 **Helena Chang** Lecturer, columnist, and expert on intercultural exchange. 🔹 **Xiangyu Wu** Author and former lecturer at FH Campus Wien. 🔹 **Dr. Harvey Dzodin** Former ABC executive, presidential appointee under President Jimmy Carter, media strategist, and author. **🎤 Moderation:** **Josef Mühlbauer** Political Scientist, Author, BA, BA, MA (Prae-Doc, University of Graz) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **💡 TOPICS OF DISCUSSION** 🌱 China's Green Transition and Environmental Policies 📰 Western Perceptions and Narratives about China 🌍 The Belt and Road Initiative and its Global Implications 🤝 Culture, Dialogue, and Intercultural Exchange ☮️ China's Role in International Cooperation and Global Peace 🇪🇺🇨🇳 Challenges and Opportunities in China–Europe Relations ❓ Audience Q&A Session Included ⏳ Duration: approximately 90 minutes ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🏛️ ORGANIZATION** This event is organized by Salon Artemira, an Austrian association and interdisciplinary forum dedicated to peace studies, art, culture, and science. Founded by political scientist, author, and peace researcher Josef Mühlbauer and professional painter, interdisciplinary artist, and gallery owner Bella Volen, Salon Artemira creates a platform for dialogue between academia, culture, and society through lectures, discussions, exhibitions, and research-oriented events. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of dialogue, critical reflection, and international exchange. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🚇 HOW TO FIND US** **📍 Bella Volen Gallery** Landesgerichtsstraße 6, 1010 Vienna The gallery is a street-level venue located between Rathaus and Café Bendl. **🚉 Public Transport** 🔹 U2 Rathaus – Exit Rathaus (U2 direction Seestadt, direction Karlsplatz: EXIT Schmidtgasse) 🔹 U3 Volkstheater 🔹 Tram 1, 71, D – Parlament 🔹 Tram 2 – Rathaus 🔹 Tram 43, 44 – Landesgerichtsstraße 🔹 Tram 46 – Auerspergstraße 🔹 Bus 13A – Theater in der Josefstadt 🌏🎭 We look forward to seeing you on 27 June 2026 at 17:00.

Sign-up: https://villavida.at/event/dragalicious-workshop-movement/ Step into your power, your body, and your expression at this Dragalicious movement workshop with **led by [DaDa JV](https://www.instagram.com/dada_jv/)**. The MOVEMENT workshop focuses on dance and music as tools for drag self expression. DaDa JV leads you through movement, posing, and rhythm to build confidence and stage presence. You explore how your body responds to music and how attitude shapes performance. You practice clear poses, transitions, and expressive movement across different energy levels. This workshop supports performers who want to move with intention, own their space, and express personality through dance. This workshop is an invitation to explore drag performance through movement, posing, and embodied expression. Whether you’re new to drag, curious about performance, or already playing with stage presence, this session focuses on confidence, character, and connecting to your own style — not perfection. Together, we’ll work with basic elements, strong poses, and expressive movement to help you feel more grounded, playful, and visible in your body. Expect a supportive, queer-affirming space where experimentation is encouraged and everyone moves at their own pace. No previous drag or dance experience required. Come as you are. Dragalicious Workshops are **donation-based**. Please sign up in advance so we can plan the space accordingly. **Accessibility & Notes** – Open to all genders and bodies – No experience required – Wear comfortable clothes you can move in – Donation-based (pay what you can) – Villa Vida is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair accessible toilet available.

~~ DEUTSCH Hallo! Jeden MITTWOCH und SAMSTAG finden die SALSA KURSE im Danzón statt! �� PROGRAMM �� • 19:00-20:00 SALSA ANFÄNGER • 20:00-21:00 SALSA FORTGESCHRITTE �Man kann MIT oder OHNE PARTNER teilnehmen! �Jeder Zeit kann man einsteigen(open classes) �Wenn man zu den Kurse teilnimmt,ist die Eintritt für die beste Latin Party GRATIS! 🔥Mit MEETUP Code ist €10🔥 �INFOS & ANMELDUNGEN: � 0676 486 9162 Sie und alle Ihre Freunden sind herzlich eingeladen! Lass der Tanz dein Leben verändert!�� ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENGLISH VERSION Hello! Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, the SALSA COURSES will take place in the Danzón! �� PROGRAM �� • 19:00-20:00 SALSA BEGINNER • 20:00-21:00 SALSA ADVANCED � You can participate WITH or WITHOUT a PARTNER! �You can join at any time (open classes) �If you attend the courses, entry to the best Latin party is FREE! 🔥With MEETUP code it's 10€🔥 �INFO & REGISTRATION: � 0676 486 9162 You and all your friends are cordially invited! Let dance change your life!��

En esta ocasión nos vamos a reunir en The Long Hall Bar, un pub irlandés en Florianigasse 2, 1080 Wien. https://thelonghall.at/ The Long Hall Bar tiene una amplia terraza, y por lo tanto no vamos a tener problemas de espacio. Para este evento Stuart Simpson ha hecho una reserva a su nombre para 25 personas. Como es la primera vez que nos reunimos en The Long Hall Bar, es conveniente llegar temprano. The Long Hall Bar, se encuentra a unos pocos minutos andando de la estación de metro U2 Rathaus. Este verano tengo la intención de celebrar el evento en distintos locales con terraza (así que si no vienes, te lo pierdes). Ante cualquier duda, especialmente si es tu primera vez, puedes mandarme un WhatsApp: +4369010297300. **Aunque el evento es gratuito, vuestras consumiciones no lo son.** En el último evento varias bebidas quedaron sin pagar y esto es algo que no es la primera vez que ocurre. Que este tipo de cosas ocurra, implica que cada vez me sea más difícil encontrar un local para realizar nuestro evento. Por eso **os pido encarecidamente que paguéis vuestras consumiciones**. Si los hechos se repiten me veré obligado a tomar medidas. El evento tiene la función de que nos juntemos para pasar un rato divertido. No olvides compartir el evento con otras personas interesadas. También tenemos un grupo de Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/) No olvides seguirnos en Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/](https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/)

Hey! Looking for a fun way to practice languages, meet people from around the world, and enjoy an evening in a vibrant international atmosphere? Join us at Language Bar 🌍 Whether you're a complete beginner or a fluent speaker, everyone is welcome. Practice at your own pace, join interesting conversations, and connect with people from different cultures. 🍹 Grab a drink, enjoy the cool air-conditioned indoor space, or relax on the comfortable terrace while meeting new people and practicing languages. See you at Language Bar!

☀️🌈SONNTAGS SPEZIELLE SALSA & BACHATA KURSE & PICKNICK!!😍👙☀️🍓🥪🥙 •16:30 treffen wir uns auf der DONAU INSEL. Wenn ihr schwimmen wollt,gerne könnt ihr die Badekleidungen mitnehmen. Jeder kann etwas zum essen & trinken mitbringen und •um 18:00 fangen wir mit BACHATA SENSUAL KURSE an und •um 19:00 SALSA KURSE💃🏽🕺🏽 und nachher weiter tanzen🎉 🔥SPECIAL PREIS FÜR MEETUP PEOPLE (PRO KURS,eine Stunde) : €10 🔥 mit „SUMMER MAGIC“ CODE 💚FÜR ANMELDUNG & FRAGEN: 0676 486 9162 Freue mich auf Euch alle!! Lass uns den Sommer zusammen genießen & tanzen!😍❤️ Lg.Esra Berköz 💃🏽😊

Hello all, we meet at 17:00 by Burggarten (look for the “Live Club” sign and picnic blanket with blue stripes) for creative art session. Bring - 5-6 sheet of white paper, colorful pencils. Bored with your own ideas? Do you get stuck in front of the screen? Do you need creative challenges? We will do creative and inspirational exercises to help you be more creative. No prior knowledge is required. Follow us on Instagram: [The Live Club](https://www.instagram.com/the_live_club?igsh=amc4YnVrZHc5MGxk) and [What's up The Live Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ly0VoZ4SnGDE2cM6BG9h47) See you there! Yulia The Live Club

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa HAS MOVED TO EVERY FRIDAY, NO MORE SATURDAYS!** **🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa @ 1717 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068** **🔥 Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Dancing!** **🔥 NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!** **🔥 Every FRIDAY, 8 pm - 1 am** **🔥 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm = Registration** **🔥 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm = Beginner Dance Class** **🔥 9:30 pm - 1:00 am = Open Dance Party** **🔥 LincolnStreetSalsa.com** **🔥 Questions? Text Todd 614-774-8146** .

Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy? Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life. Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships. It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people. * In our meetings, you will learn: * A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself! * How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people. * How to be comfortable in social settings. * How to be yourself * How to become more extroverted and, * How to make connections with people. Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---