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 CrateDB European City Tour Vienna
CrateDB European City Tour Vienna
#### Turn Streaming Data into Instant Dashboards with AWS & CrateDB #### Join us in Vienna for a guided deep dive into real-time analytics on AWS, co-hosted with AWS and CrateDB. In this session, we’ll walk you through how modern, event-driven data pipelines turn streaming data into instant, actionable dashboards without the need to code or bring a laptop. Together with experts from AWS and CrateDB, we’ll explore a fully managed analytics architecture on AWS, from event ingestion and real-time processing to storage, analysis, and visualization. Using Amazon MSK, AWS Lambda, CrateDB Cloud, and Grafana, we’ll demonstrate how cloud-native services work seamlessly together to deliver low-latency insights at scale. As a highlight of the event, you’ll visit an Amazon distribution center, gaining first-hand insights into Amazon’s supply chain and operations. Using real-world examples from Amazon’s retail and logistics business, we’ll also show how data and artificial intelligence are used to improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs. [Register now](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490) ## Why You Should Attend * Learn how AWS-managed services enable real-time, event-driven analytics with minimal operational complexity * Understand how streaming, time-series, and semi-structured data can be analyzed in real time using SQL * See how live dashboards and monitoring enable faster, data-driven decisions * Gain exclusive insights into Amazon’s logistics operations and data-driven innovation * Connect with peers from the data, cloud, and architecture community over drinks and refreshments ☕🍩 [Join us](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490) ## Who Should Join * Developers and data engineers working with event streams or analytics pipelines * Solution architects designing modern, real-time platforms * Technology leaders exploring modern, cloud-native data platforms * Anyone eager to explore the next generation of streaming data technologies **Seats are limited. [Reserve your spot now!](https://hubs.ly/Q040sF490)**
Friday 🏐 Friendly Indoor Volleyball 6vs6  (normal)
Friday 🏐 Friendly Indoor Volleyball 6vs6 (normal)
🏐 Indoor Volleyball 
We play 3 hours. Usually 6vs6 + player from each side that changes while rotating. ✅For all levels 
Number of courts: 1. 📍Location: School in Prizgasse 3, 1220 Wien. The entrance to the court is located on the left side of the main entrance. So if you stay facing the main entrance, you need to turn left, walk till the corner of the building, turn right and walk till you see the glass door. When you enter the glass door - you skip first court on the left, continue going straight. Then you will have one more glass door - and then on the left side you will find the wardrobe for guys, next one is for girls. Enter and you will see the court. If you cannot find the court - please call me +4368110774490
 💶 Price: 10 euro for 3 hours. Paid after the game.
We use the money to cover courts price and small organization expenses.
 💪 Level: All levels are welcome

Hosts & regular players reserve their right to ask people out of the game/event in order to keep good vibes on the court.
 ❗️Cancelation time: 24 hours before.
In case of last minute cancelation, please: find a replacement, anounce ASAP and contribute to covering court/courts price. Otherwise, if you do not come without notice - you will be blocked from other games.
My phone number for communication: +43 676 9860994
UX Vienna recommends: UCPX Barcamp 2026!
UX Vienna recommends: UCPX Barcamp 2026!
Join 200 fellow experience enthusiasts in Vienna for a day of delving deeply into user experience, customer experience, people experience, brand experience, and all things related to design, strategy, technology, and culture. For tickets and more information, visit [https://barcamp.ucpx.network/](https://barcamp.ucpx.network/) Please note that a Meetup RSVP is not a ticket. A "Going" status on Meetup does not grant entry. You must purchase a ticket. The €10 ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for the entire day.
UCPX barcamp 2026 (Official Event Reference - Ticket Required)
UCPX barcamp 2026 (Official Event Reference - Ticket Required)
We are excited to share the **UCPX barcamp 2026** with our community! This listing is here to increase visibility for this unique gathering and to invite you to join fellow experience enthusiasts in Vienna for a day of deep diving into People Experience, Brand Experience, User Experience, Customer Experience, and everything related to experience design, strategy, technology, and culture. **PLEASE NOTE: A MEETUP RSVP IS NOT A TICKET** Because this is a high-demand event with limited capacity, a "Going" status here does not grant entry. **To join the UCPX barcamp, you must secure an official ticket.** **How to join the official event:** * **Official Website:** [https://barcamp.ucpx.network/](https://barcamp.ucpx.network/ "https://barcamp.ucpx.network/") * **Tickets via Eventbrite:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpx-barcamp-tickets-1979975471936](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpx-barcamp-tickets-1979975471936 "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpx-barcamp-tickets-1979975471936") **Direct Purchase & Volunteer Options:** If you'd like to support the organizers directly and avoid Eventbrite fees, or if you are interested in a free volunteer ticket in exchange for helping out at the event, please reach out to the UCPX team via email or DM on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook). \- Contact details on the official website\. **Why you should be there:** The UCPX barcamp is an interactive, participant-driven day. There are no "spectators", only contributors. We co-create the agenda on the morning of the event, ensuring the conversations are exactly what the community wants to talk about: from experience design and strategy to technology and culture. Best of all, the €10 ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for the entire day! **When:** Friday, 13 February 2026 (08:00 – 20:00) **Where:** FH Technikum Wien, 1200 Vienna. **Cost:** €10 (Limited to 200 tickets).0
UCPX barcamp
UCPX barcamp
**UCPX barcamp 2026 (Official Event Reference - Ticket Required)** Description: We are excited to share the **UCPX barcamp 2026** with our community! This listing is here to increase visibility for this unique gathering and to invite you to join fellow experience enthusiasts in Vienna for a day of deep diving into People Experience, Brand Experience, User Experience, Customer Experience, and everything related to experience design, strategy, technology, and culture. **PLEASE NOTE: A MEETUP RSVP IS NOT A TICKET** Because this is a high-demand event with limited capacity, a "Going" status here does not grant entry. **To join the UCPX barcamp, you must secure an official ticket.** **How to join the official event:** * **Official Website:** [https://barcamp.ucpx.network/](https://barcamp.ucpx.network/) * **Tickets via Eventbrite:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpx-barcamp-tickets-1979975471936](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpx-barcamp-tickets-1979975471936) **Direct Purchase & Volunteer Options:** If you'd like to support the organizers directly and avoid Eventbrite fees, or if you are interested in a free volunteer ticket in exchange for helping out at the event, please reach out to the UCPX team via email or DM on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook). \- Contact details on the official website\. **Why you should be there:** The UCPX barcamp is an interactive, participant-driven day. There are no "spectators", only contributors. We co-create the agenda on the morning of the event, ensuring the conversations are exactly what the community wants to talk about: from experience design and strategy to technology and culture. Best of all, the €10 ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for the entire day! **When:** Friday, 13 February 2026 (08:00 – 20:00) **Where:** FH Technikum Wien, 1200 Vienna. **Cost:** €10 (Limited to 200 tickets).
Golden hour/Sunset Photo Walk - Belvedere to Griechengasse
Golden hour/Sunset Photo Walk - Belvedere to Griechengasse
Join me for a golden hour/sunset photo walk through the city :) We will meet at Belvedere and continue through Stadtpark past MUK to Zollamtssteg bridge and Griechengasse. 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. note: the organizers of this group have recently changed - instead of Dietmar, Urska will be running the events - hopefully the value of the group and these events remains
Social Book Club 📚
Social Book Club 📚
Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

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✨✨Speed Friending ✨ age 20-29/30-39
✨✨Speed Friending ✨ age 20-29/30-39
⭐️Would you like to meet new friends?✨Welcome to Speed Friending in Vienna! Age 20-29/30-39. Please read the description attentively: Our next event is coming soon! 💎Price 10€ cash and order a drink ✨if you’re not comfortable with the price, you are welcome to skip this event. 💡 How it works: • You’ll have a short conversations with different people. • After each round, you’ll switch to meet someone new. • You’ll note who you liked, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect you after the event. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Age groups: The main groups are for ages 20-29 and 30-39 You are welcome)! Register today)✨ Join us on WhatsApp and Instagram and don’t miss new events https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ
ADVANCED badminton players wanted!
ADVANCED badminton players wanted!
Thank you for visiting this event page! * Are you an advanced badminton player? If yes - WELCOME! * The earlier you sign up, the bigger your chance to reserve a place - once 9 other players have signed up already, you move to the waiting list. * Once the waiting list has 3 or more members, I will try to book an additional court, but no guarantees. I need to close the registration 24h before the event as I will then have to decide whether to cancel any court due to a shortage of players. You can still contact me if you want to play though. The fee per player will be €10.00 for 2 hours as the cost of both shuttles and court bookings have increased. But this should now cover also shuttles used during play. Please be on time as a curtesy to the other players. In addition, if you are on the players' list and don't come (i.e. no show), you will be automatically excluded from this group.
Lino Printing Workshop
Lino Printing Workshop
*Nimm an unserem kostenlosen Linolschnitt-Workshop im Vienna Mosaik teil, bei dem wir selbst Linoldrucke machen. Dieser kreative Workshop ist für alle ab 12 Jahren geeignet. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.* Wir beschäftigen uns mit den Grundlagen des Linolschnitts, vom Schnitzen einfacher Motive bis zum Einfärben und Drucken deines eigenen Kunstwerks. Der Workshop bietet einen entspannten, unterstützenden Raum zum Ausprobieren, Lernen einer neuen Technik und gemeinsamen kreativen Gestaltens. Alle Materialien werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Du brauchst nur Neugier und die Lust, etwas Neues auszuprobieren, mitbringen. **Datum**: Samstag, 14. Februar **Uhrzeit**: 13:00–16:00 **Kosten**: Kostenlos (Anmeldung erforderlich) Die Plätze sind begrenzt, bitte melde dich daher im Voraus an. Wir freuen uns auf das gemeinsame kreative Arbeiten! 🎨 *Join us for a free, hands-on lino printing workshop at Vienna Mosaik. This creative session is open to anyone age 12 and up. No prior experience is needed.* We will explore the basics of lino printing, from carving simple designs to inking and printing your own artwork. This is a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, learn a new technique, and enjoy making art together. All materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new. **Date:** Saturday, February 14 **Time:** 13:00–16:00 **Cost:** Free (registration required) Spaces are limited, so please RSVP in advance. We look forward to creating with you! 🎨
Valintines- Icebath and Breathwork!
Valintines- Icebath and Breathwork!
Break the ice with a cold dip into the danube We will connect our warm hearts through Breath Work + the lovely feeling during and after a cold plunge. We meet at 11:00, 1min from U6 neue Donau at the tables. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/sX3DrKLqn4LitFHM7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sX3DrKLqn4LitFHM7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaGp6bVhiRDRHUzJ6NXV5N3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5AcYpKLF1LXpvHtw2dwiLUR4LosGQyOK4tkUGxfSe5IR5ZP1eQDNxT6HNUpw_aem_xRRt_DPPCUET4Xo3EkipgA) Bring your: \- Towel \- Swim Wear \- Warm Clothes \- Favourite Tea \- Flip Flops https://www.facebook.com/events/1229480258641206/?onload_action=open_invite_flow *** Brich das Eis mit einem Sprung ins kühle Nass der Donau Unsere warmen Herzen werden wir durch Breath Work + das wohlige Gefühl während und nach dem Eisbad verbinden. Wir treffen uns um 11:00, 1min von der U6 neue Donau bei den Tischen. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/sX3DrKLqn4LitFHM7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sX3DrKLqn4LitFHM7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaGp6bVhiRDRHUzJ6NXV5N3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5tvsfyXkD2hpcON4jI7RuaNL786ZKOL_8eexP0GgUzZA94lyJl-WEsEtkZqw_aem_ndP_pHjq0r_n95hCLGbbnA) Packliste: \- Handtuch \- Warme Kleidung \- Badezeug \- Lieblingstee in der Thermoskanne \- Flip Flops https://www.facebook.com/events/1229480258641206/?onload_action=open_invite_flow
WHY SO SERIOUS? | Interactive Stand-Up Comedy Experience @TheComedyPub
WHY SO SERIOUS? | Interactive Stand-Up Comedy Experience @TheComedyPub
# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/why-so-serious-interactive-stand-up-comedy-experience-thecomedypub-tickets-1981787768564?aff=MeetUp) An interactive English comedy show where the audience becomes part of the show. Games, confessions & bold stand-up — every Sunday in Vienna. 🎭 About the Show Why So Serious? is Vienna’s boldest interactive stand-up comedy show — a weekly Sunday night where comedy happens with the audience, not in front of it. This is not a passive sit-back-and-watch kind of night. This is a show for people who want to laugh, react, participate, and experience comedy in real time. Through crowd work, improvised formats, live tryouts, audience confessions, Q&A segments, and interactive games, the audience actively shapes every show. No scripts. No repeats. No safety net. If you’re looking for traditional stand-up only — this might not be for you. If you want comedy that feels alive, risky, and different every single week — welcome. 🎤 What Makes Why So Serious? Different Interactive comedy formats built around the audience Crowd work-heavy sets by professional comedians only Live joke tryouts with real-time audience feedback Games, challenges, and improvised moments A safe space to test bold, smart, and absurd comedy ideas Every show is unique — nothing is repeated This is comedy magic happening in real time. 👥 Who This Show Is For Comedy lovers who want more than punchlines People who enjoy being part of the moment Expats & locals looking for English comedy in Vienna Anyone who wants to end their weekend laughing and reset their brain Age: 16+ Language: 100% English 🧠 The Sunday Vibe Sunday night, but not sleepy. Think wild reset, playful chaos, honest laughs, and bold ideas. It’s the perfect way to: Shake off the week Laugh at yourself Start Monday lighter than you expected 🏛 Venue The Comedy Pub – Vienna The city’s home for international stand-up comedy. Intimate stage, full bar, and the perfect setting for a show where anything can happen. 📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 📅 Event Details When: Every Sunday Doors: 18:30 Show starts: 19:00 Duration: \~90 minutes (no break) Language: English Tickets: €15 Seating: First come, first served 💥 Why You Should Come Because this isn’t safe comedy. Because it isn’t polished to death. Because it’s honest, playful, risky — and alive. Why So Serious? The most daring interactive comedy show in Vienna. #WhySoSeriousComedy #InteractiveComedyVienna #ComedyWien #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #LiveComedyVienna #ComedyExperience #CrowdworkComedy #ImprovComedy #ViennaEvents #TheComedyPub #ComedyNerds #ComedyMagic
Indoor Padel at Racketworld Ottakring, All Levels
Indoor Padel at Racketworld Ottakring, All Levels
Join us for **Indoor** Padel at Racketworld Ottakring (right next to metro station U3 Kendlerstraße). **How we play**? Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Players are welcome. We are playing with 8-10 people on two courts. So everybody takes a break during the event. **Price** * 18-20 € for 2h depending on number of players * If you need a racket, you can rent it from me for 2 € (limited availability). Otherweise you can rent a racket from the venue for 4 € * You can pay via Revolut, PayPal, instant Bank Transfer or Cash. I prefer transfer over cash. **Cancellation** * If the wait list is empty, please cancel at least 26h before the event (The venue mandates me to cancel at least 24h before) * If people are on the wait list please cancel at least 10h before the event to give people on the wait list a chance to jump in. If you cancel later, you have to pay a 10 € late cancellation fee. All late cancellation fees will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières (Ärzte ohne Grenzen). * I understand that sometimes unexpected things can come up. However, not showing up and failing to let me know is considered disrespectful and goes against the community spirit. You still have to pay the full event fee. **Important** * Playing competitive is allowed (Smashing balls, hitting balls close to opponent player etc.) * We still value fair play and sportsmanship. * Having fun together is way more important as winning. **Other information** * We are respectful and warm with each other. Our cultural and professional background is diverse * The host or regular players can ask misbehaving players to step out from the court * The venue has changing rooms and showers free of charge. Lockers are available but you have to bring your own pad lock.
Sunday Screenings in the Living Room
Sunday Screenings in the Living Room
Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

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BOGO FRIDAY at LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
BOGO FRIDAY at LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
Every Friday in February, enjoy BOGO admission when you purchase your tickets at the door AND MENTION BOGO. For $15.95, one paid admission gets one guest into the park FREE. That means two people get a full park visit for the price of one. Simple. Fun. The best BOGO around. BOGO Fridays - Every Friday in February Tickets purchased at the door only $15.95 for two guests - One free guest per paid admission - YOU MUST MENTION BOGO WHEN PURCHASING YOUR TICKET! Grab a friend, bring the kids, or make it a family Friday and enjoy a full day at the park. No advance tickets required or available. Just show up and save.
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.
Deal or Disaster: The 5-Minute Investment Evaluation System
Deal or Disaster: The 5-Minute Investment Evaluation System
This training is designed for real estate agents who want to learn how to play the Agent Investor game. The goal of this training is to help you flip your income into ownership. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Investors move fast. Most agents don’t.** If you can’t evaluate a deal quickly and confidently, you lose credibility—and the opportunity disappears. Deal or Disaster teaches a simple, repeatable framework to determine in minutes whether a deal prints money or burns it. In this session, you’ll learn a 5-minute investment evaluation system that works across flips, rentals, BRRRRs, wholetails, and creative deals. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s speed, clarity, and credibility. We’ll break down: * How to identify the investor’s true goal before running numbers * A fast, reliable method to estimate ARV with confidence * How to calculate the real all-in acquisition cost * Simple heuristics to ballpark rehab and improvement costs * The key metrics that reveal whether a deal works—or should be killed You’ll also learn the most common red flags that signal bad deals, thin margins, and hidden risk, so you know when to pause or walk away. When you can analyze deals in minutes, you earn authority, build trust, and become indispensable to investors. Speed creates opportunity—and opportunity creates repeat business. If you want to move from real estate generalist to trusted investment strategist, this session gives you the framework to do it. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
Lewis Smith club meeting, Silver Spring
Lewis Smith club meeting, Silver Spring
Become a more confident public speaker and leader with Lewis Smith Toastmasters! We're a supportive, friendly club that meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Silver Spring (directly behind the Aspen Hill Giant Food store). Guests are always welcome! Adults interested in honing their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills are invited to attend our meetings to see how the Toastmasters program can benefit them. We look forward to meeting you! Visit https://lewissmith.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Love and Monsters
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Love and Monsters
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Love and Monsters,”** on the inescapable bond between romance and horror, with Joshua Barton, scholar of horror and lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-love-monsters](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-love-monsters) .] Romance and horror might seem like opposite genres, but they share a deep emotional core, and the combination of them has captivated audiences across time and culture. Put even your worst Valentine’s Day in perspective by hearing this strange relationship discussed by Joshua Barton, who has earned a big following among Profs and Pints fans with his past talks on cryptids, American horror, and Christmas ghosts. He’ll explore the undeniable and unsettling intersection of romance and horror and examine how and why love and fear intensify each other and combined to create tension, drive narratives, and explore human vulnerability. We’ll look at works that have blended passion and terror, including Gothic literature like the vampire novella *Carmilla* and modern films like *Spring* and *Crimson Peak*. We’ll study the fine line between obsession and adoration running through Stephen King’s “I Know What You Need,” Adrian Lyne’s *Fatal Attraction*, and the timeless *The Phantom of the Opera.* We’ll discuss the seeds of monstrous love that were planted with *Beauty and the Beast* and *Creature from the Black Lagoon* and bloom ferociously in works like *Twilight* and *The Shape of Water*. Through it all, we’ll find the threads of otherness and the taboo that intertwine horror, love, and reflections on identity. Join us for a journey through storytelling that combines the grotesque and the scintillating as we uncover why romance and horror are a match made in the dark. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: From the original 1954 advertising poster for *Creature from the Black Lagoon* (Artist: Reynold Brown / Public Domain).