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Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Sign Up: https://forms.gle/CouTc9QdmoPqEkRp8 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at Bunkert, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

Free event, [registration](https://datapao.com/databricks-hungary-meetup/) is required. If you’re working with Databricks in Hungary, **mark June 25th in your calendar.** The Data & AI Summit in San Francisco is the center of the data universe, and the announcements made there will shift how we all work for the next year. We aren't letting the ocean get in the way— we are bringing the most important innovations and global trends straight to you. Just a week after the Summit closes, we’re hosting a deep-dive session in Budapest to break down exactly what happened. This isn't just a news recap—it’s a tactical session on the massive shifts coming to the platform, including: * **The most disruptive announcements from the San Francisco stage** * **Analytics Reimagined:** *Why yesterday’s BI can’t answer today’s questions.* **Xintia Gyenge** (Databricks) will give us a look under the hood of **Genie** and **DatabricksOne**, focusing on how natural language is genuinely shifting data consumption. * **Databricks Data + AI Summit Recap:** *Brought to life in real business use-cases.* **Máté Gulyás** (DATAPAO) will cut through the San Francisco announcements to show you how these new features actually translate into production-ready data workflows and everyday implementation. Join us as our CEO, **Máté Gulyás**, and **Xintia Gyenge** (Solution Architect at Databricks) cut through the hype to show you what actually matters for the local market. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, you simply can't miss this. **📅 AGENDA (subject to change):** *Please note that timings refer to CEST (Central European Summer Time).* * **17:30 \- 18:00 \| Arrival & Registration** – Doors open, grab a drink, and settle in. * **18:00 \- 19:00 \| Deep\-Dive Technical Sessions:** * **Part 1: Analytics Reimagined** – *Why yesterday’s BI can’t answer today’s questions.* **Xintia Gyenge** (Databricks) dives into the power of **Genie** and **DatabricksOne**, showing how natural language is redefining data consumption. * **Part 2: Databricks Data + AI Summit Recap** — *Brought to Life in real business use-cases.* **Máté Gulyás** (DATAPAO) breaks down how the innovations move beyond the hype into real-world data workflows and practical implementation. * **19:00 \- 19:30 \| Summit Highlights** – A "fresh-off-the-plane" recap of the biggest breakthroughs from the SF keynotes. * **19:30 \- 20:00 \| Interactive Q&A** – An open panel discussion. Bring your toughest questions about the new releases and their impact on the local market. * **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Networking\, Drinks & Finger Foods** – On the house! Stick around to talk shop with the speakers and the Budapest community. **💡 WHAT WILL YOU GAIN:** You’ll walk away with a clear direction of where the Databricks ecosystem is heading, and what it means for you. This is your chance to get an insider’s look at the latest tech before it becomes mainstream, learn best practices for the "AI-first" era, and connect with the most active data minds in Budapest. **🇬🇧 LANGUAGE:** English **👛 EVENT FEE:** Free **✍️ REGISTRATION:** This event is free, but seats are limited. Registrations will be confirmed based on availability. **Link to Registration:** [https://datapao.com/databricks-hungary-meetup/](https://datapao.com/databricks-hungary-meetup/) **🗺️ LOCATION:** [KLUSTER](https://share.google/yGoMKSTJyVewKV1ft) (1052 Budapest, Károly körút 6.) **🎙️ SPEAKERS:** * **[Máté Gulyás:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gulyasm/)** CEO of DATAPAO and a seasoned data strategist. Máté will be on the ground in San Francisco, distilling the most critical changes into actionable advice for Hungarian businesses. * **[Xintia Gyenge](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunde-xintia-gyenge/):** Solution Architect at Databricks. Xintia brings the direct vendor perspective, helping you understand the "how" behind the newly announced features. **ℹ️ ABOUT [DATABRICKS COMMUNITY HUNGARY](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13115333/):** This group is dedicated to bringing together data enthusiasts, analysts, and engineers interested in learning and sharing knowledge about Databricks and Apache Spark. Whether you are a beginner looking to delve into the world of data & AI or a seasoned professional looking to take your skills to the next level, our meetups offer a platform to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. Join us for discussions, workshops, and networking events designed to promote growth and exploration in the field of data intelligence. Let’s ignite our passion for data together! **🌶️ ABOUT [DATAPAO](https://datapao.com/)** We are a data engineering and data science consulting firm and a long-time Databricks partner. We cover the entire data journey including strategy, implementation, training and innovation. **Join us at KLUSTER on the 25th of June**! Hope to meet you there. *The Datapao team*

💜 Csak nőknek szóló PyLadies esemény! 💜 Sziasztok PyLadiek! A QR-kódokat nap mint nap használjuk, de vajon tudjuk, hogyan működnek? Ezen az alkalmon röviden megismerkedünk a QR-kódok világával: megnézzük, milyen típusai vannak, hogyan tárolnak adatot, és miért számítanak ennyire zseniális megoldásnak. Az elméleti bevezető után a gyakorlaté lesz a főszerep: Python segítségével saját QR-kódokat fogunk generálni, testre szabni, és megnézzük, milyen lehetőségeket kínálnak a különböző könyvtárak. A foglalkozás kezdők számára is követhető, és remek alkalom arra, hogy egy hétköznapi technológia mögé nézzünk. 👨‍💻 Előadó: Németh-Buhin Alba és Sepp Norbert 🗓️ Programterv A két előadás között hosszabb szünetet tartunk, hogy legyen időnk beszélgetni és megismerni egymást :) • 17:30 – 18:00 Megérkezés, setup • 18:00 – 19:00 Előadás I. • 19:00 – 19:40 Szünet, Networking • 19:40 – 20:35 Előadás II. • 20:35 – 21:00 Záró gondolatok, elköszönés (A programterv változásának jogát fenntartjuk.) 💻 Mivel készülj? Workshop jellegű alkalom lesz, így ajánlott, hogy legyen nálad egy programozásra alkalmas számítógép. A gepeden, jo, ha le vannak töltve az alábbi programok: \- Python \(https://www\.python\.org/downloads/\) \- opencv\-python \- scikit\-image \- reedsolo \(opcionális\) \- customtkinter \(opcionális\) 💜 Kit várunk? Olyan lányokat és nőket várunk, akiket érdekel a Python világa, és szívesen kipróbálnák, hogyan lehet QR-kódokat létrehozni és testre szabni Python segítségével. Az alkalom kezdők számára is követhető, így nem szükséges előzetes tapasztalat a QR-kódokkal kapcsolatban. 📍 Helyszín Balance Irodaház – 7. emelet Dél (Lifttől balra) Cím: 1139 Budapest, Váci út 99 🌍 Nyelv Az esemény nyelve: magyar (és Python) 🤝 Szponzor HCL Technologies Starschema Kft. Az esemény regisztrációhoz kotott! Csatlakozz a PyLadies slack csatornára! https://slackin.pyladies.com .. Ha megkaptad a meghívót, jelentkezz be, és a csatornák (channel)-ek között keresd ki a #budapest-pyladies-t. Célunk, hogy legyen egy olyan közösség, csatorna, ahová bármikor be lehessen dobni egy érdekes cikket amit olvastál, random gondolatokat vagy problémát amin elakadtál - de igazából bármit ami kapcsolódik a pythonhoz - beszélgessünk és segítsük egymást! :) Írj, akár slacken, akár itt, ha bármi kérdésed van, csatlakoznál szervezői csapatunkhoz, vagy akár te is szívesen előadnál valamilyen témában! Nagyon várjuk, hogy újra találkozhassunk! Üdvözlettel, a PyLadies Budapest szervezői 👩‍💻

Hello everyone, Welcome to the Monthly Book Club, the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together. This June, we’ll be reading *Flesh* by David Szalay. The novel follows a man’s life across different stages, relationships, countries, and social worlds, exploring desire, ambition, class, masculinity, and the strange ways a person’s life can be shaped by circumstance. It’s a sharp, intimate, and unsettling read that opens the door to deep conversations about identity, power, success, loneliness, and the body’s role in how we move through the world. 🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00 – Group discussion about the book 📍 Location: Kőleves Kert I’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it heavily debatable, or didn’t quite manage to finish, you’re invited. **Follow us:** 📌 **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)** 📌 **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)**

A június valószínú, hogy sokak számára a nyaralásról szól, de ez a novella talán még beleférhet a strand/napolaj/jégkrém mellett. Kísérleti jelleggel ez az alkalom hétköznap este lesz, hátha az most alkalmasabb. Moskát Anita az egyik legelismertebb magyar sci-fi író, kapott Zsoldos Péter díjat, BSFA díjat, kiadták több könyvét. Ez a novellája a Gabo-féle Az ​év magyar science fiction és fantasynovellái 2024 gyűjteményben szerepel. Kicsit climate fiction, kicsit feminista, kicsit szürreális -- és kirobbanóan lendületes olvasmány. És ha valami szuper könyvre leltetek a könyvhéten, ne tartsátok magatokban! :-)

*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!* *FONTOS! A júniusi Budapest Science Meetup egy klímatizált (!) teremben, a Freeszfe-n kerül megrendezésre, a 13. kerületi Szabolcs utca 27. alatti épületben.* **Tényleg szifiliszjárvány van Magyarországon?** Magyarországon az utóbbi években drasztikusan [megnőtt](https://www.pharmindex-online.hu/infektologia/hirek-cikkek/veleszuletett-szifilisz-magyarorszagon-drasztikus-incidencia-novekedes-es-kritikus-ujszulottkori-mortalitas) a veleszületett szifilisz előfordulása. Balla Eszter, az NNGYK Bakteriális STI Referencialaboratóriumát vezető, mikrobiológus szakorvos a magyarországi szifilisz járványhelyzetről fog nekünk beszélni. Ritka, hogy ilyen magas szintű járványügyi szakemberek ismeretterjesztő előadásokat tartanak, már emiatt érdemes lesz eljönni. **Szifilisz, korunk népbetegsége** *Balla Eszter. NNGYK Bakteriális STI Referencialaboratóriuma* Az előadás összegzi a szifiliszt övező gyakori laikus tévhiteket, melyek késleltethetik a diagnózist ès a gyógyulàst. Bemutatja az aktuàlis járványügyi helyzetet, ès kitèr a fő rizikócsoportokra. Röviden vàzolja továbbá a kezeletlen betegség lefolyását, a diagnosztikus lehetőségeket és a megelőzés eszközeit.

**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?** Come join us for a laid-back evening with fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives living and working in the city. **This event requires a ticket.** The location will be revealed after purchase. 👉 Grab your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-freelancers-budapest-hangout-rooftop-tickets-1991713444528

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on **Saturday**!. Boni will host and please follow her instruction. IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 18:00. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. Also note that due to Meetup Organizer Subscription fee is increased significantly, The on-duty host will add an extra fee based on the number of attendees. Please do not come if you are in the WAITLIST. Level of Expectation: Beginner - Intermediate. Please watch the video if you are first timer of playing Badminton : https://youtu.be/tAS7rOKtpgQ?si=IDm9UEV55nUzU5Oc Venue: Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre Map: http://tuskecsarnok.hu/wp-content/uploads/tuske-map-1-full.png Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event. Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! Should you get lost, feel free to text me on Meetup. There are 3 courts booked for us for 2 hours from 12:00 till 14:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 14, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2500-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session starts. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

**"Man meets woman**" is *Yang Liu*'s pictogram book about gender differences that she experienced and put into a funny form for everyone to laugh and talk about. We will start out from watching her pictures (laughing) and discussing what they mean, how true they are and how much do we see them play a role in the everydays. Besides the picture book we go further discussing differences between men and women: the male and female brains, their ways of experiencing life and each other and the struggles and funny sides of dealing with these differences. Own experiences, funny examples, questions, and opinions are very welcome in this jaunty discussion! We hope to bring the two genders a little closer to each other on a lightsome evening of laughter and...surprises? The event will be held at the **underground part of Élesztő.**

**Open-Air Cinema & Hungarian Meetup** As the heatwave is still on, we've prepared a cooler event for this Saturday! We'll spend the evening at an open-air cinema and watch Saturday Night Fever at Hunyadi Tér in the 6th district. **Meeting point: in front of Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum at 7:30PM** The film will be in Hungarian with English subtitles, so even if you don't speak Hungarian yet, you'll still be able to follow and enjoy the movie. The screening starts at 9:00 PM, but we'll meet at 7:30 PM to find a good spot and spend some time practising Hungarian beforehand. Our conversation activities will focus on movies, actors, cinemas, and entertainment, making it a great opportunity to learn useful vocabulary in a relaxed setting. We have materials prepared for all levels, so everyone is welcome, whether you're a complete beginner or a more advanced learner. If you want you can join only for the conversation part and skip the movie or vice versa, skip the conversation and be there for the movie. Bring something comfortable to sit on and some snacks, enjoy a summer evening outdoors, meet fellow learners, and watch a classic film together! Please not that the event is not free, you can buy your ticket here: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e](https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1den5ew236onr&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwdk42MVVLMDdsRHo0S0t1QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YGwM5LXsE0IceXITDWA5kCGNTx9-rHP9FMjlNUoUdJgXZjMBRDerdc05INA_aem_cY9coMJwJs115gqa91dIpQ) Details: 27 June, 7:30-11PM Meeting point: in front of Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum What to bring: some food/drink, a blanket to sit on, pillow You can buy your ticket here: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e](https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1den5ew236onr&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwdk42MVVLMDdsRHo0S0t1QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YGwM5LXsE0IceXITDWA5kCGNTx9-rHP9FMjlNUoUdJgXZjMBRDerdc05INA_aem_cY9coMJwJs115gqa91dIpQ) We hope to see many of you there! Noémi&Anna

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

**A hidden apartment. Good people. No alcohol required.** Friday Sobers is basically a house party without the alcohol. If you’ve never been to Okuma before, it’s a hidden tea house tucked away inside an old renovated apartment. Cozy rooms, warm lighting, vintage furniture, music playing in the background, and people spread out across the space. It feels more like hanging out at a friend’s place than going to an event. On Friday nights, we open the doors and see who shows up. Some people come with friends, some come alone and end up talking to strangers. People move between rooms, join different conversations, discover new teas, listen to music, and settle into the evening at their own pace. We’ve got unlimited premium loose-leaf teas and herbal blends brewing all night, but honestly, the tea is mostly an excuse to bring good people together. The real point is having a place to spend a Friday evening that isn’t a bar, a club, or another loud venue where nobody can hear each other. Just good vibes, interesting people, and a cozy hidden apartment in the middle of the city. 🕕 6PM–9PM 💸 4,900 HUF (unlimited tea included) - RSVP on website 🎓 Students get 10% off Come solo, bring friends, or do both. RSVP: https://okuma.space/event/friday-sobers-the-tea-social-4/

**〜 unplugged pool day ☀️🏊** with temperatures expected to reach around **38°C** this Sunday, we're trading city streets for pools, shade, good conversations, and a slower pace of life. join us for a relaxed summer day at Palatinus. bring a book, a deck of cards, a board game, or simply yourself. whether you feel like chatting, reading in the shade, floating in the water, or doing a little bit of everything, you're welcome. **〜 What to expect** This isn't a structured event. It's simply a chance to spend a summer day together away from screens, work, and the noise of everyday life. Feel free to read, play, swim, talk, or simply chill. Come for the whole day or just a few hours. **〜 What to bring** * Swimsuit * Towel * Slippers (mandatory) * Sunscreen * Water bottle * A book, cards, or a game if you'd like * Snacks if you'd like to bring your own Food and drinks are also available for purchase inside the baths. **〜 Meeting Point** **📍Palatinus Strand Baths** @ the Margaret Island Budapest, Soó Rezső stny. 1, 1007 🕥 Meet us at the entrance at 10:30. You're welcome to join later as well, but please note that the baths may reach capacity due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. If you're arriving later, check the Meetup discussion for updates on where to find the group. **〜 Tickets** **🎟️** Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Current prices: * Adult Ticket: 6,500 HUF * Student Ticket: 3,200 HUF Tickets can be purchased on-site or in advance through the [website](https://jegyek.palatinusstrand.hu/product/ed21d13d-775b-4cb3-a80a-080dd0d307d4). **📝 Notes** * Come alone or bring a friend. * Food and drinks inside the baths can only be purchased by card. * Entrance tickets can be purchased with either card or cash. * The baths may be very busy due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. * Phones can be used when needed, but we encourage everyone to enjoy a few hours with fewer digital distractions.

Join us for the new session of our discussion series **“A Night With…”**, where we dive into timeless myths and their universal messages. Let’s unravel the myth of Aphrodite, one of antiquity's most polarizing figures! The myth of Aphrodite is all about beauty and love emerging out of a chaotic, turbulent beginning. It kind of reminds us of the energy of upcoming Budapest Pride, **celebrating love and joy as a form of beautiful resistance.🏳️‍🌈​🏳️‍⚧️** In classical mythology, **Aphrodite wasn't just the goddess of heteronormative romance; she was the ancient deity of *all* love, raw desire, passion, and human connection.** Her myth fits beautifully into the spirit of Pride, especially in a city like Budapest where the community relies heavily on historical, safe, and artistic spaces to connect. **What to expect:** * I will open the meetup with a short introduction to Aphrodite’s myth and share (or suggest) a few possible interpretations and connections. * After that, the floor is yours! Bring your thoughts, reflections, and any links you see between this myth and other domains, e.g. literature, art, philosophy, psychology, history or even your own creative work. * If you’re an artist and your work resonates with the divine twins' story, feel free to share it with the group. **Before the event:** Take 5 minutes to read the quick snippet of Aphrodite’s story (provided below👇🏽) and think of: * A book, artwork, or personal reflection that relates to her story. * Any modern parallels or insights you’d like to discuss. This is a space for **open dialogue, creativity, and shared exploration**. ### ### **🌊The story of Aphrodite (aka Venus) in Brief** **🦪​ Chaper 1. A Violent Birth: The Evisceration of Ouranos** Before the famous gods like Zeus existed, the universe was ruled by Ouranos (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). Ouranos was a terrible ruler. His son, Cronus, decided to overthrow him by using a sickle to castrate (eviscerate) his father. Cronus threw Ouranos's severed body parts into the sea. The primordial fluids mixed with the saltwater, creating a thick white sea foam. Out of this foam, a fully grown, spectacularly beautiful woman emerged. What's in a name? The Greeks named her Aphrodite because *aphros* means "**foam**." She floated ashore on a giant seashell, a moment immortalized in famous art like Sandro Botticelli's *The Birth of Venus*. **🏞️​ Chapter 2. The Forced Marriage: Hephaestus** When Aphrodite arrived at Mount Olympus (the home of the main gods), her beauty caused immediate chaos. Every male god wanted to marry her, and fights were breaking out. To keep the peace, Zeus (the king of the gods) forced Aphrodite to marry Hephaestus (sometimes spelled Ephestus). Hephaestus was the god of fire, blacksmiths, and crafts. He was also the only god who was physically disabled, walked with a limp, and worked covered in soot. It was a completely mismatched marriage arranged for **political stability**: the most beautiful goddess paired with the most unglamorous, hardworking god. **💥 Chapter 3. The Secret Affair: Ares** Unsurprisingly, Aphrodite was not a faithful wife. Her most famous, controversial lover was Ares, the god of war. Where Hephaestus was gentle and quiet, Ares was hyper-masculine, aggressive, and exciting.Their affair was a poorly kept secret until Helios (the sun god) saw them together from the sky and ratted them out to Hephaestus. Instead of fighting Ares, Hephaestus used his blacksmithing skills for revenge. He forged an **invisible net made of unbreakable, razor-thin gold chains.** He rigged it above the bed and pretended to go on a trip. When Ares and Aphrodite met up, the trap sprang, locking them together in an embarrassing embrace. Hephaestus then invited all the other gods to come over and laugh at them. The aftermath of the invisible net incident is actually one of the earliest recorded examples of a *legal divorce* in storytelling. When Hephaestus trapped Aphrodite and Ares in bed, he didn't just want to embarrass them, he wanted a return on his investment. While the couple was still trapped under the net, Hephaestus called out to Zeus and demanded a full annulment of the marriage. Hephaestus refused to lift the net until he got his wealth back. Zeus, utterly embarrassed by the whole public spectacle, actually refused to pay. He argued that Hephaestus shouldn't have put his family's private drama on display for all of Mount Olympus to see. That is when Poseidon (god of the sea) stepped in to mediate. Poseidon essentially said, "Look, just let them out. I personally guarantee that Ares will pay you a steep financial penalty for the adultery. And if Ares flakes on the debt, I will pay it myself." Hephaestus agreed, lifted the net, and the marriage was effectively over. **💞​Chapter 4. Tragic Mortal Love: Adonis** Aphrodite didn't just love gods; she also fell hard for mortals. Her greatest love story was with **Adonis**, a mortal man so extraordinarily handsome that Aphrodite fell for him the moment he was born. Because he was mortal, Aphrodite was terrified he would get hurt. She constantly warned him to avoid hunting dangerous predators like bears and lions. But Adonis was young and reckless. One day, while hunting without her, he tracked down a massive wild boar. The boar charged and gored Adonis to death. Aphrodite rushed to his side, but it was too late. As she wept over his body, her tears mixed with his blood. From the blood-soaked earth, she created the **Anemone flower** (the windflower) as a permanent memorial to his fragile beauty. **💗​ Chapter 5. Geopolitics: From Troy to Rome in the name of Love** Aphrodite wasn't just a bystander in history; she actually triggered the **Trojan War** and paved the way for the **founding of Rome.** It started at a divine wedding. Eris, the goddess of discord, threw a golden apple into a crowd of goddesses labeled "To the Fairest" (the most beautiful). Aphrodite, Hera (queen of the gods), and Athena (goddess of wisdom) all claimed it. They asked a mortal prince named **Paris of Troy** to judge the contest. To win his vote, the goddesses tried to bribe him: Hera offered him political power over Europe and Asia. Athena offered him military mastery and wisdom. Aphrodite offered him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world: Helen of Sparta. Paris picked Aphrodite. She kept her promise, helping Paris kidnap Helen and bring her back to Troy. This action outraged the Greeks, launching a thousand ships and starting the devastating 10-year Trojan War. During the fall of Troy, Aphrodite looked out for her mortal son, **a Trojan hero named Aeneas**. She protected him as the city burned, helping him escape with a band of survivors. Aeneas went on an epic journey across the Mediterranean Sea and eventually landed in Italy. His descendants—centuries later—would found the city of Rome. **\*\*The Roman Rebrand:** When the Romans conquered the region, they adopted Greek myths but changed the names. Aphrodite became Venus. Because Aeneas was her son, Julius Caesar and the Roman emperors claimed they were direct, literal descendants of Venus herself! 📃📜**Principal ancient sources:** * Homer, *Iliad* * Homer, *Odyssey* * Ps. Homer, *Hymn 5 to Aphrodite* * Hesiod, *Theogony* * Euripides, *Hippolytus* * Ovid, *Metamorphoses* * Virgil, *Aeneid* * Apuleius, *The golden ass* | | | --- | |

BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break. Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break. Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!

Let's get together and listen to **[Eric Rico](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrico/)** from Unity3D (**From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity**). A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture. This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape. Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds. Eric also runs the **[Columbus Unity User Group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/)**. Check it out! ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.