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In this workshop you will learn to make your own mini (25×25) or small rug (30×40) from scratch! No experience needed and all material provided. Feel free to join alone and meet people on the spot or bring a friend and share the fun! **Due to limited spots reservations are mandatory** - get your ticket on our website: www.tuftingprague.com/bookings Workshop is held in Letna, Kostelni 32.

Another special edition where we run towards distant galaxies. Meeting point is at Respekto Bar, close to Metro station Florenc, at 18:30. The run will be on the order of 9 km, as usual for the group.

Hello Python magicians and A.I. operators! The 33rd Prague PyData meetup will take place at **Pure Storage offices**. As usual, the talks will start at 18:30 but we encourage you to come as soon as **18:00** to enjoy the opportunity to socialize and refresh yourselves (which you can continue doing during the break and after the talks). Note that this time we will want you to sign a **non-disclosure agreement (NDA) when entering** (only to protect the Pure Storage hardware in development; the talks themselves are public of course!) Our main goal is to build the community around Python and data and make it welcoming to people of various skills and experience levels. ⚡ If you are interested in giving a lightning talk (up to 5 minutes to present an idea, tool or results related at least to some degree to Python and/or data), please contact us before the event or at its beginning. **📢 Evals, Benchmarks, and Guardrails: A Pythonista's Guide to Not Mixing Them Up** **([Šimon Podhajský](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpodhajsky/), Waypoint)** "I'll just write pytest tests for my LLM"—but should you? This talk untangles benchmarks, evals, and guardrails: three concepts that sound similar but map to different Python patterns. Learn why pytest CAN work for evals (with the right mindset), why guardrails aren't tests at all, and a grounded theory approach to defining what "good" actually means for your task. **📢 Orchestration Beyond the Schedule: Real-Time Integrations with Prefect** **([Ondřej Hlaváč](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ondrej-hlavac-24423a217/), Pure Storage)** As Python data workflows grow in complexity, relying on simple scripts and cron jobs often leads to "silent failures" and a lack of visibility. Enter Prefect—a modern orchestration framework that empowers developers to build, observe, and manage robust pipelines using standard Python code. While Prefect is rapidly gaining traction for scheduled batch processing, we took a different path: using it to power real-time event integrations for Master Data Management. In this talk, I will introduce what makes Prefect unique compared to legacy tools and demonstrate how we adapted it to handle immediate, event-driven flows. We will explore how its built-in resilience capabilities—like automatic retries, state management, and detailed observability—can be repurposed to make real-time integrations as reliable as nightly ETL jobs.

Business Stories is a conversation series about how real businesses are built, operated, and eventually transitioned. The focus is on decisions, trade-offs, and long-term thinking rather than tactics or trends. ​This session features **[Šárka Betke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%A1%C3%A1rka-betke-12a7a457/)**, founder of **[Vinofactum](https://www.vinofactum.wine/)**, a Berlin-based wine importer and distributor focused on natural wines from Central and Eastern Europe. ​After becoming a mother, Šárka left her stable career in fintech and founded Vinofactum in 2020, growing it to a combined revenue of over €1M without external funding. She built a trusted discovery platform shaped by close, long-term relationships with producers and loyal B2B clients. The business grew through disciplined commercial decisions in a traditional and highly competitive market. ​The conversation follows the full arc of the business, from the shift out of a well-paid director role to doing everything alone, through the hard trade-offs of bootstrapping and the reality of being an immigrant founder, to preparing a company for exit. *** ## ​Who this event is for * ​Founders building bootstrapped or capital-efficient businesses * ​Operators running distribution, wholesale, or product-led companies * ​Entrepreneurs in food, beverage, retail, or traditional industries * ​Business owners thinking about an exit in the coming years * ​Investors, advisors, and ecosystem builders interested in founder-led companies ​It is designed for people who value practical experience over abstract frameworks. *** ## ​What you will take away * ​A realistic view of how a bootstrapped business evolves over time * ​Insights into sourcing, pricing, and portfolio discipline * ​A grounded perspective on preparing for exit without rushing growth * ​Lessons on trust and relationships as a competitive advantage * ​Clear examples of decisions that shaped long-term outcomes *** ## ​🗓 **Agenda** * ​**18:00** – Doors open & informal networking * ​**18:30** – Fireside chat & open Q&A with **[Šárka Betke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%A1%C3%A1rka-betke-12a7a457/overlay/about-this-profile/)** * ​**19:30** – Relaxed networking *** ## ​**​Supported by** ​​✨ This event is proudly supported by **[Jimmy Technologies](https://www.fromjimmy.com/)** and **[Uppersky](https://uppersky.co/).**

**5-a-side Football** practice at Rajská Zahrada artificial grass pitch. No cleats shoes. Maximum of 15 participants for a 3 teams of 5 rotating. **Kick off at 18h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/G8NWGjM In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

**Po vánoční pauze jsme zpátky a první meetup roku v Praze je konečně tady! 🔥** Čeká nás pohodový večer plný inspirace, sdílení zkušeností a networkingu. Tradičně začneme **Nowwwinkami**, a pak navážeme bohatým programem v podobně přednášek a diskuzí 😉. Ať už jste víc na React, Figmu, performance, design nebo „co zrovna vibuje“, tohle je ten typ meetupu, kde si vždycky něco odneseme a nového dozvíme. **Hlavní line-up a na co se těšit dále** 🤩 * 🟢 18:00 otevíráme * 1️⃣ 18:40 **Nowwwinky** od Tomáše Kouta * 2️⃣ 19:00 **Rendering real-time data in React** od Roberta Gemrota * 3️⃣ 19:30 **Z Figmy do kvalitního kódu: Code Connect + AI** od Jana Kryšpína * 4️⃣ 20:00 **Start-up-and-down** od Jana Sasínka * 🎓 70 nadšených účastníků * 🍻 a v neposlední řadě kvalitní catering a networking \-\-\- 1️⃣ **Nowwwinky** od nikoho jiného než samotného [Tomáše Kouta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom%C3%A1%C5%A1-kout/) Tomáš nás uvede do večera a naservíruje rychlý výběr nowwwinek, které mu za poslední dobu utkvěly a které si zaslouží pozornost. \-\-\- 2️⃣ **Rendering real-time data in React** od [Roberta Gemrota](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-gemrot/) ze Second Foundation Dostáváte a zobrazuje data přes websocket? A měřili jste někdy dopady na výkon? V tomto talku si představíme jednu z možných technik, jak využít síly Reactu pro vykreslování realtimových dat. *Robert o sobě říká: „I'm a full stack software engineer, able to dive deep into just about anything. Currently working @ Second Foundation. I actually enjoy reading documentation.“* \-\-\- 3️⃣ **Z Figmy do kvalitního kódu: Code Connect + AI** od [Jana Kryšpína](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crishpeen/) z Alma Career Jak napojit design systém na Figma Code Connect a s pomocí AI zrychlit převod designů do dobrého produkčního kódu. \-\-\- 4️⃣ **Start-up-and-down** od [Jana Sasínka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-sasinek/) Měli jsme skvělý plán a štěstí v neštěstí. Pak jsme se ale rozhodli zkrátit si cestu přes cizí les a místo nekončící inovace jsme se ztratili v nekončícím stínu YAMLů. Upřímný příběh o tom, jak nevíra v sebe a kanón na vrabce rozstřílely runway i šanci na úspěch. *Jan o sobě říká:* „*Bastlič devadesátkových desktopů, vývojář, architekt, lead, CTO, naivka a vyléčený misantrop. Čtvrt století v IT mě naučilo, že se nikdy nenaučím, co bych se naučit chtěl. A taky mít rád lidi od IT.“* \-\-\- Přijďte si poslechnout, podiskutovat a nastartovat se v novém roce správným a pozitivním směrem. ✨ Neváhejte s registrací a zabookujte si termín – bude to stát za to! 🎉 👉 Pro další zajímavé novinky a dění sledujte kanály komunity na [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@FrontendistiCz), [X](https://x.com/Frontendisti), [Facebooku](https://www.facebook.com/frontendisti/), [Instagramu](https://www.instagram.com/frontendisti/), [LinkedInu](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontendisti/posts/?feedView=all) nebo navštivte [náš web](https://www.frontendisti.cz).

Join us for a fun creative evening where you will write a brand new story in 40 minutes (based on creative writing prompts). Unlock your creativity! Play with plots and words! Share your story and get feedback from new friends. Entry fee: 150czk if you book in advance (mark yourself as going in this event or on our Facebook event), 200czk for walk-ins, 100czk for those with a Scribbles Loyalty card. QR Code bank payment or cash accepted. Bring your own writing materials. All writers welcome!! Subscribe to the the Prague Literary Calendar as well for more events! (Note: This event is advertised in multiple locations. This means the number of attendees visible on the Meetup event may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To ensure you have a place in the event, RSVP early. If you cannot attend, let us know as soon as possible as saying you will go and not going can negatively impact the writing experience of other attendees).

In this series of meetings, we'll come together to read and discuss some of the **greatest texts** and essays from the fields of **Philosophy, Politics, and Economics**: from the Nobel laureates, famous philosophers, both ancient and modern, and influential political theorists. No academic background is required! Anyone is welcome – as long as you've read the text in advance ;) \~\~\~ For the February – and St Valentine’s – edition of the Reading Circle, let’s read the most famous book ever written about love: *Plato’s Symposium* 🧡 *The Symposium* consists of seven speeches on the nature of love, delivered by different guests at a drinking party. Among the most memorable are Pausanias’ speech, which introduces the idea of **Platonic love**; Aristophanes’ comic yet profound myth, in which humans were once **whole beings split in two** by Zeus, and love is the longing to reunite with our lost half; and Socrates’ speech, in which he presents Diotima’s **Theory of Ascent** (also known as the **Ladder of Love**), describing love as a drive toward immortality through the pursuit of the good and the beautiful. The dialogue concludes with the drunken entrance of Alcibiades, who delivers a passionate confession of his unreciprocated love for Socrates. *The Symposium* is remarkable not only for its philosophical depth, but also for its boldness: it discusses Eros, beauty, homosexuality, desire, myth, and even hermaphroditic beings, combining poetry, comedy, and philosophy into a timeless meditation on love. Join us to discuss! \~\~\~ Since the full dialogue is about 70 pages long, let’s focus on the key sections. In the Oxford World’s Classics edition linked below (translation by Robin Waterfield), I recommend reading the Introduction (around 30 pages), which is very insightful and makes the dialogue much easier to follow. As a core text, let’s read Socrates’ main speech (through Diotima), found in paragraphs 201d–212d, which presents the dialogue’s central philosophical argument. In addition, feel free to choose a few other speeches that interest you. We can go through them one by one and, ideally, cover all of them together during the discussion. For reference: Phaedrus speaks in 178a–180b, Pausanias in 180c–185c, Eryximachus in 185c–188e, Aristophanes in 189a–193d, Agathon in 193d–197e, Socrates (through Diotima) in 201d–212d, and Alcibiades in 212d–222b. Link: [https://archive.org/details/symposium0000plat_j5o4/](https://archive.org/details/symposium0000plat_j5o4/) You may need to register and click ‘Borrow’ to access the full version of the book. \~\~\~ **Location:** this time we’ll meet at our friend’s home near Vyšehrad. The address is Svobodova 135/11. Ring the doorbell with the name ‘Rud’. Sometimes the door can be a bit tricky, so if it doesn’t open, just ring again or drop me a message. Go to the second floor and turn left from the staircase. **Meeting structure:** each session will begin with a brief summary of the key ideas from the reading, followed by open discussion. Please read the text in advance, make highlights, and write down any thoughts or questions that you find especially interesting and compelling. *Knowledge Will Break the Chains of Slavery* Veritas Vos Liberabit ✊

Do you want to try drawing but don’t know where to start, what to draw and what to use? We do have an idea… let's start with portraits of strangers! We promise it won’t be as scary as it might sound and maybe strangers you'll draw won't be strangers anymore. We will use playfully techniques to draw each other and just have fun. It is also a great way to meet some people as we will be working with limited places. So everyone gets enough attention and we have enough time to enjoy a little tea, beer or wine together. Light and fun atmosphere guaranteed! Anastasia Haustova will be your workshop host, she will help you through the beginnings of the amazing journey that's called Art. She has not only has an art degree but also experience in workshop hosting for adults, kids and seniors. Feel free to check out her work on instagram: @raw_pigment. You will leave the workshop with a one of the kind notebook of portraits of yourself done by your fellow workshoppers and maybe some new friends! Participation fee: 250 kc per person, this includes the notebook, use of high quality hand-picked materials, answers to all your questions and guidance by Anastasia. Registration for the event [[HERE]](https://connect.boomevents.org/en/event/speed-portraying-feb-12-2026) If you have any additional questions or struggle with the payment method feel free to contact us by email and we can make sure your reservation will be made.

For our first meeting, we’ll read and discuss *[Claude's Constitution](https://www.anthropic.com/constitution)*, Anthropic’s attempt to formalize the values and principles that guide the behavior of an AI system. No academic background is required, just a willingness to read, think, and share your thoughts. It's a truly fascinating text on so many levels, I promise :) And I'm really curious what will strike YOU the most. Please read the text in advance. The session will be discussion-based, lightly moderated, and limited to a small group to allow for real conversation.

Hi everyone! Please join us on **Friday, February 13th**, for a screening of [Loves of a Blonde (Lásky jedné plavovlásky)](https://nfa.cz/cs/25770-lasky-jedne-plavovlasky) at **[Kino Ponrepo](https://nfa.cz/en/ponrepo-cinema).** The movie begins at **20:30**. I’ll be at the Kino Ponrepo café from 8 pm; please look for me (wearing a beige coat) for a drink and a chat before the screening. The movie, directed by acclaimed Czech filmmaker Miloš Forman, was released in 1965 and follows ‘Andula, an innocent girl from a factory town, … desperately in search of love. She believes she’s found it when she beds Milda, a charming young musician visiting from Prague who is, however, only looking for a casual encounter. When Andula doesn’t hear from him, she packs up and heads to Prague.’ (See [here](https://mubi.com/en/cz/films/loves-of-a-blonde). Read more [here](https://www.filmovyprehled.cz/en/film/396651/loves-of-a-blonde).) If you’d like to join us, please **purchase your own ticket [here](https://nfa.cz/en/25770-loves-of-a-blonde).** Please note that seats are unassigned, so arriving a little early is recommended if you’d like to choose your spot. Kind request: if you register to attend but are unable to join, please change your RSVP accordingly. Hope to see you there!

Breathwork Ceremony: Giving Closure is a guided breathwork experience focused on meeting unfinished emotional processes and inner material that has remained open or unresolved. Through conscious breathing and music, the practice supports the body in processing emotions and experiences beyond thinking or verbal explanation. Instead of analysing the past, participants are invited to stay present with what is alive now and allow the body to gently complete what has been held. This ceremony is especially supportive when emotions feel layered, unclear, or difficult to put into words, and when something inside asks for closure rather than more understanding. What to Expect • A guided breathwork journey supported by music • Conscious breathing working with emotional and nervous system regulation • Space to meet and process unfinished inner material • A calm, structured group environment • Time to rest and integrate after the practice Each person’s experience is unique and may include emotional release, insight, deep rest, or a sense of inner clarity. There is no requirement to share or explain your experience. Who This Is For • Open to all genders • Suitable for beginners and experienced breathwork practitioners • Supportive during periods of emotional processing or transition • No prior experience required You are welcome to move at your own pace and take care of your body throughout the session. Practical Information • Duration: approx. 2 hours • Breathwork practice: around 50 minutes • Price: 360 CZK • Language: English The evening includes a short introduction, the guided breathwork practice, and a sharing circle with tea afterward (sharing is always optional). Facilitated by Alina, breathwork facilitator, transformational coach, and artist. Her work weaves together breath, music, and presence, creating experiences that support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deep inner listening. She holds breathwork ceremonies as gentle yet powerful journeys — spaces where the body is trusted to release, integrate, and find its own clarity without force or explanation.

Real Breakfast is one of our favourite monthly gatherings — a simple, relaxed way to meet, talk, and start the day together over good food. Each time, we choose a new café somewhere in Prague and come together to try breakfast, share conversations, and enjoy being in easy company. There is no facilitation, no exercises, and no agenda — just food, presence, and the right people around the table. What, if not food and the right company, connects people best? What to Expect • A cosy café atmosphere • Shared breakfast and easy conversation (guided by the hosts) • Meeting familiar and new faces from the ATMA community • A slow, relaxed start to the day You can come alone or bring a friend. Joining and leaving is easy and informal. Who This Is For • Open to everyone • Perfect if you’re curious about ATMA and want a gentle entry point • Great for meeting people without pressure or structure • Suitable for all ages No registration fee — just pay for what you order at the café. Practical Information • Duration: 2 hours • Price: Free (self-paid food and drinks) • Language: English (with a natural, mixed atmosphere) Registration needed! Only 15 spots: [https://vev.co/atma-community-space-praha](https://vev.co/atma-community-space-praha?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWDJ1TjlUam1jWjIwb2hYOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6f2Z3FjAoJ0P6ZUmOzXCtKdPAOJ9vjJ6TQBtq_2uqiq_OBSD5c-01ZDDdY_Q_aem_I5VN9hnnarqyRMwNhJKHIQ) Hosted by Alex and Andreea

Free Event/Vstup Zdarma Pro češtinu, podívejte se níže EN Hello, people of Prague!! We bring you a forum to trade your language skills and learn something more. If not interested in language, you could have a general conversation. The goal is to create a chill environment for social networking with a focus on learning the language of your choice. So grab some beverages at the bar/cafe and get on with it every Thursday. **NEW** Venue: Tequila Tales Bar **NEW** Location: Ujezd 409/19, 11800 Malá Strana Timing: 1900-2200 (Every Thursday) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- CZ Ahoj Pražáci!! Přinášíme vám fórum, kde můžete vyměnit své jazykové znalosti a dozvědět se něco víc. Cílem je vytvořit pohodové prostředí pro sociální sítě se zaměřením na výuku jazyka dle vašeho výběru. Takže si vezměte nějaké nápoje v baru/kavárně a pusťte se do toho každý čtvrtek. **NOVE** Místo: Tequila Tales Bar, Ujezd 409/19, 11800 Malá Strana Čas: 1900-2200 (každý čtvrtek)

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ BUZZ & REVIEWS: The film is earning a solid 70% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics say, “The Oscar-winning British filmmaker crafts a sumptuous bad romance that’s quite haughty, darkly hilarious and ultimately heartfelt.” Others call it a “sexy, exhilarating and visually stunning adaptation of the classic novel by Emily Brontë.” We’ll see for ourselves on Friday! PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! Immediately following the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! For those new to the theater, parking is available in the lot near Brassica, which will put you conveniently right between the theater and restaurant! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan

Let's check out a Popular Astronomy and Science Based Film at COSI Science Center on their HUGE 360 Degree 4K Spherical Dome Screen Theater, in which is touring the nation and has already sold over 10,000 tickets! COSI is one of the leading Science Centers in America. Alan Watts was one of the Most Influential Amateur Astronomers of the 20th Century and held fascinating views of the Galaxy. Tickets are only $33 plus a small fee and taxes and can be purchased here: [Trust the Universe: Immersive Dome Show](https://www.sphericalpictures.com/tickets) PLEASE purchase tickets for the 8:15 PM Feature on Friday, February 13. There seem to be at least 10 tickets left, possibly more. We should be able to sit together in the same row or at least in the general section. This is an exciting chance to view actual footage of the Solar System on a Large 4k Resolution Screen plus added in Cosmological and Astronomical Related Philosophy! We will plan on meeting at about 7:50 PM by the Atomic Cafe on the first Floor of COSI, where the Movie Theater is located, in order to give us time before the show starts to purchase refreshments. Parking is available at the COSI Garage and in the area on side streets and adjacent garages. We can also walk somewhere in the area and get food afterwards, if anyone wants to do so. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Join us for something different as we get together to see EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT! While researching his 2022 film, director Bas Luhrmann came across and compiled rare and previously unseen interviews and videos of Elvis in concert to create “one of the most exciting concert films you’ve ever seen!” Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Part documentary, part concert film, the latest from director Bas Luhrmann is a follow-up to his 2022 film starring Austin Butler. While researching the film, he came across 68 boxes of previously unseen interviews, concert performances and outtakes from previous films. A combination of offstage and onstage Elvis, comes a film that “befits the magnitude of Elvis as a performer but also offers deeper revelations of his humanity and inner life." It is written/directed by Baz Luhrmann (ELVIS, MOULIN ROUGE, THE GREAT GATSBY) and stars the legendary Elvis Presley! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmqWusmzp0k BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: The film screened at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival where it was the runner up in the category People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. Next Best Picture says, “Certain to energize longtime fans and generate new ones for generations to come, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a masterwork of montage.” And according to the NY Post, whether you have a room in the house devoted to Elvis or not, this truly “Epic” concert film is an energizing experience!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby BRAVO around 5 or 5:30pm followed by a 7pm-ish showing on one of their larger screens. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Please list your seat number in the Comments below. Exact showtime and meeting details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan