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Lets meet and talk about Symfony, PHP and web technologies and everything else! We are welcome to the Liip Office at Limmatstrasse 183. Liip kindly sponsors drinks and snacks. Doors open at 18:30 19:00 Talks Long Talk **Yanick Witschi: Loupe - A search engine with just PHP and SQLite** *Ever wished full-text search in PHP was fast, local, and ridiculously simple? No containers to set up - just PHP and SQLite? In this talk I’ll take you behind the scenes of Loupe - how it works, why it’s blazing fast, and how you can add powerful search to your app in minutes!* *Why would anyone be crazy enough to implement full-text search in PHP? This talk is the story of that “stupid idea” - and how it turned into Loupe.* *I’ll start with the real-world problem that sparked the project: when existing search solutions felt too heavy or too expensive for my use case. From there, we’ll walk through the decision to build a search engine from scratch - what went wrong, what worked, and what I’ve learnt along the way.* *Step by step, I’ll show how Loupe was built incrementally: from a tiny index, to fast queries, to surprisingly powerful features. We’ll dive into the heart of typo-tolerant search and unpack the algorithmic tricks that make it very fast, even on large datasets.* *Whether you love search, PHP, algorithms - or bad ideas that somehow work - this talk is for you.* Short Talk **David Buchmann: Using postgis in postgres with the swiss buildings registry** *Postgis is an extension for the postgres database to handle geographical data. This is not actually as complicated to use as it sounds - it gives you support for coordinates as column type, and allows to query for areas. I will explain the basics and show some examples how we use this in the Swiss Buildings API project.* 20:00 Drinks and chat with the Symfony community. Would you like to present something? Please contact david@liip.ch with your talk idea. This is a great opportunity to get first experiences in public speaking. We would love to have some first-time speakers present something. Talks can be about an aspect of Symfony, a project you did that involved Symfony, or some general web topic that could be of interest to developers working with Symfony. If you feel you need some support in preparing your talk, please reach out, there are people with experience in public speaking that will be happy to help. Talks can be held in English or German. Please let us know if you plan to come.

## Chef’s Table at Char Join us for a **Chef’s Table experience at Char**, a restaurant that chooses fire 🔥 as their language. Opened in late 2025, this restaurant has already collected hundreds of positive reviews with an average of 4.9 ⭐ on Google. This is a curated dinner built around **charcoal, grill, and deep roasted flavours**, served in a warm, relaxed setting in Zürich’s Kreis 3. *** ## Fire, Smoke & Mediterranean Craft You’re greeted by the smell of **freshly baked flatbread and glowing embers**. Char is modern but comforting: warm colours, no design gimmicks, a place where you immediately feel at ease. Here, everything revolves around the **wood-charcoal grill**, where ingredients are allowed to go right up to the edge, gaining that smoky, savoury depth that only fire can give. It’s Mediterranean cooking with confidence: bold aromas balanced by freshness, sweetness, and restraint. *** ### 🍽 The Chef’s Table Experience This dinner is designed to be **shared** and explored together. Dishes arriving in waves, often served *tavolata*-style. **The Menu flows:** * O.G. Flatbread, hot from the oven * Snacks and dips to open the appetite. **Fish** * A warming soup * A refined crudo **From the Grill** * Grilled meat with garnishes * Seasonal grilled vegetables * **Dessert** * A final sweet note, where subtle smokiness may return in unexpected ways Expect **big flavours**, careful balance, and that unmistakable charcoal character reviewers keep talking about. *** ### 🗓 Event Details 📍 **Where:** Char, Zurlindenstrasse 21, Zürich [(Kreis 3)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RdbaaEjAers4KgxX6) 📅 **When:** **Wednesday, 04 — 20:00** 💸 **Cost:** 85.- (excl. drinks)

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/speed-dating/mystery-matches-blindfolded-speeddating-7419035154981614134.html)** ✨ **Mystery Matches: Blindfolded Speed Dating in Zürich (25-40y)** **Beyond Looks – Find Real Connection** Had enough of small talk and superficial dating? Dive into an experience where true chemistry sparks *before* appearances come into play. Join our group for updates on this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) 💫 **The Vibe** Imagine sitting across from someone you can’t see. No distractions. No snap judgments. Just their words, their voice, and their energy. That’s **Mystery Matches**—Zürich’s one-of-a-kind blindfolded speed dating event designed for deeper connection. 🎯 **How It Works** * Rotate through a series of short, blindfolded conversations. * With sight switched off, you’ll naturally tune into personality, tone, and presence. * After the rounds, blindfolds come off and the evening flows into a relaxed mingle—this time with faces revealed. (Name tags included!) * Stay for the music! 🍷 **What’s Included** * A welcome drink (soft drink or beer) * A guided, well-paced format that keeps things fun and easy * A welcoming, pressure-free atmosphere for playful connections 📍 **Where & When** * Venue: *Spot bar* * Time: *19:00 sharp – please arrive on time!* 🎟️ **Tickets** * Early bird: **25.-** ​💬 Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp newsletter to stay updated: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

[Ticket needed (click here) ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/wednesday-drinks-7423702848834137582.html) This evening is about **easy conversations, good vibes, and meeting new people without pressure**. From **21:00**, we’re opening the space for **drinks and relaxed mingling**. Some people will be coming from a blindfolded speed dating experience earlier in the evening, others are just joining for a social night out — everyone is welcome. * Good energy * Curious people * Natural conversations over drinks You can come solo or bring a friend. You can flirt, socialize, or just observe. 🧠 Who this is for * Singles & non-singles who enjoy meaningful conversations 📍 Location 🎟️ Entry - 12 CHF - includes a cocktail or mocktail

Hi there! I’m happy you have come across **Afro Dance Fitness classes**! Are you interested in group fitness (all levels) or dancing, Afrodance and Working out in a group of likeminded women to Afrobeats music, then this is for you! Afro Workout is an Afrodance inspired Dance Fitness Class in Zürich that combines dynamic dance moves and intensive Workout to Afrobeats. Similiar to Zumba but to Afro music including dance movement, fitness and sculpt. Afro is all about Good Vibes! Expressing a joy of living, to be confident and feel good in your body. Classes take place **every Wednesday from 18:30-19:30** in Zürich, 5 min walk from HB Zürich. There is also a class on Monday at 19.00 in Zürich Altstetten. For all levels! You don’t have to be a dancer or a fitness geek. Party, Dance and sweat with us to Afrobeats! First class is always free for first timers! Sign up for the FREE class [Free class](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class) Single class: 28.- CHF 10-class Package: 250.- CHF Please always sign up and RSVP to every class, via Meet up Event, [Email](vanessa@afroworkout.com) vanessa@afroworkout.ch, DM on Instagram or Sign up link on Website. There will be always more people in a class then shown on Meet up. Don‘t hesitate to sign up via above mentioned channels. Can‘t wait! Check daily updates and classes on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/afroworkout.ch?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) Website for more information and class info [www.afroworkout.ch](https://www.afroworkout.ch) Move, Dance and Stay Fit to Afrobeats!

XXXIII. Go Meetup Hi Gophers! We're back just in time for the 33rd Go Meetup and we are happy that SmallPDF has offered to host. Please make sure to bring an identification card with you. The meetup will take place on Thursday, February 5th. There will be drinks and food! If you would like to give a talk, please write us! We cannot stress enough how much we welcome first-time speakers! If you aren't sure, please message the organizers and we'll help you out :) Agenda • 6:00 - Meet and Greet. Enjoy refreshments • 6:25 - 6:30 - Announcements Talks: • 6:30 - 7:00 Michał Gutowski: Talking to the Kernel: eBPF and Go in Practice eBPF opens a powerful and safe way to extend the Linux kernel at runtime. In this presentation, I’ll demonstrate how Go applications can interact with eBPF programs, covering tooling, data flow, and communication patterns between kernel and user space. • 7:00 - 7:30 Michael Stapelberg: What’s new in Go 1.26? • 7:30 - 8:00 Viktor Kojouharov: Identifiers in Go • 8:00 - 8:30 - Lightning talks, wrap-up, round table discussions, questions, pair programming, social interaction For this meetup, we will enforce the 30min speaking time

🌟 **Table de Cana – November Edition!** 🌟 Dear Catholic Community of Zurich! **This Sunday, February 8th**, we will gather again for our monthly **Table de Cana**. If you like, you can join the rosary group that will pray from 18:00 to 18:30, in this case, simply arrive earlier at 17:30 to setup the table in advance. We are hosting the event at **Gute Hirt Parish**, we received such positive feedback – so we’re **super happy to return** to this very convenient location, perfectly situated right next to **Wipkingen station** (with a direct bus from Zürich HB). 🚋 📍 **Where?** Gute Hirt Church, Guthirtstrasse 3, 8037 Zürich 🕕 **When?** 6:00 PM 🙏 **Optional:** Rosary prayer before dinner for those who wish We’ll be welcoming **several new participants**, so come ready to rejoice, share, and celebrate. *** 🎶 **Separate note for your calendar:** Every **first Friday of the month**, there is **Adoration with music** after the evening Mass at **Liebfrauen Church** (starting at 7:00 PM). A few musicians play, making it a truly beautiful evening of prayer. ✝️✨ ✝️ **Let’s build together a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community in Zürich !** **Why Join Us?** * **Build a true sense of community:** Strengthen your faith while forming meaningful and lasting connections. * **Make authentic Catholic friends:** Meet like-minded Catholics who balance faith and vibrant professional lives. * **Enjoy joyful and informal gatherings:** Relax, have fun, and share laughter in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. **Our 3 Golden Rules:** **Bring Something to Share** Everyone contributes to the buffet, creating a vibrant and diverse spread that reflects the variety of backgrounds in our community. **Speak to Someone New** Step out of your comfort zone and connect with at least one person you’ve never met before. At La Table de Cana, you’ll meet Catholics from different countries, cultures, and walks of life, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences. **Come with an Open Heart** Embrace new friendships, share stories, and celebrate the joy of being part of a welcoming and diverse community. **Contact Us:** [[contact@tabledecana.ch](http://contact@tabledecana.ch)](mailto:contact@tabledecana.ch) **Visit Our Website:** [[www.tabledecana.ch](http://www.tabledecana.ch)](http://www.tabledecana.ch)

Coders Monthly is a regular gathering of programmers in Zurich interested in honing their craft. It takes place in Zuerich at Cafe Bar Pluesch (https://cafe-pluesch.ch) on the first Thursday of every month. For the members list, some pics and more, see the Coders Only (https://codersonly.org/events/coders-monthly) site. Hope to see you there! PS: Please join our Discord https://discord.gg/jWUZsKQvrz for any last minute announcements.

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/social-dinner-karaoke-7422275678840613493.html)** 🍵 Matcha Dinner & Karaoke Night 🍣🎤 Join us for a relaxed and fun evening that starts with Japanese food and matcha — and ends with karaoke, tapas, and lots of laughs. 👉 **Please join the WhatsApp group for event updates and coordination:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRFHQScOLFi8Mf29OwDotb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRFHQScOLFi8Mf29OwDotb) **📍 MARU Restaurant** **18:50 – Optional Matcha Introduction** Arrive a bit earlier for an introduction to matcha. Learn the basics, taste it, and if you like, try making your own. ✨ A **matcha voucher is included** in your ticket. **19:00 – Dinner at MARU** We’ll sit down together for a cozy dinner at MARU Restaurant and enjoy great food and meaningful conversations in a warm atmosphere. Check our app to see what you have in common with other guests. **21:00 – Karaoke at Toro Bar** After dinner, we head to **Toro Bar** for their famous Thursday Karaoke Night. 🎶 Over **30,000 songs in 8 languages** 🍷 Tapas & drinks available 💃 No singing skills required — cheering is just as welcome 🎟 Ticket & Important Info * Ticket price: **15.– CHF** * Matcha voucher included (food & drinks at MARU are paid individually) * Karaoke is free to join; drinks are paid individually 👉 **Creating a profile on [www.social-circle.app](http://www.social-circle.app/) is required to join this event.** 📸 Photos and videos may be taken during the event for community and promotional purposes. Let the host know if you do not want to be on them. Tickets are non-refundable. Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV) Come for the matcha, stay for the dinner, and finish the night on stage — or at least singing along. 🎤🍵

***ADULTS ONLY*** This is what the Natural History Museum of Zurich says on Thursdays evenings. 1\. See **HOW I SKETCH** an ANIMAL with PENCILS and COLOR PENCILS. 2\. Walk around feathers\, paws and **CHOOSE YOUR ANIMAL** to draw. 3. **AWAKEN YOUR EYE** drawing a POLAR BEAR or an EXOTIC BIRD. **Experience?** In intimate groups I can help everybody according to their level. Beginner? You will learn more! **What is included?** ► **MATERIAL:** Drawing paper, pencil, color pencils, eraser and support board. ► **MY GUIDANCE** for more than 2 HOURS. Ask me your doubts which are holding you from the improvement you want. ► **FREE entrance** to the Natural History Museum. Chairs available. **Came before to my workshops?** CONGRATULATIONS! I will help you to continue growing! **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). **More about me? [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)**

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/pub-quiz-laughs-drinks-trivia-7417854177903150087.html)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night at Boho** 🎉 (Host : Akos) Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! 📍 **Location:** Boho 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a bottle of Prosecco for the winning team 🍾) 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​**Important:** Tickets are **non-refundable**. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Lonnie Morgan will be presenting information about the DLT Library. "The Python library `dlt` provides a powerful [REST API toolkit](https://dlthub.com/docs/dlt-ecosystem/verified-sources/rest_api/basic) to ingest data. Combined with our [LLM scaffolds](https://dlthub.com/workspace) and [MCP server](https://dlthub.com/docs/hub/features/mcp-server), you can build a custom connector for any of the 8k+ available sources in 10 minutes by following this guide. Building with LLMs is an iterative process. We will follow this general workflow and give practical tips for each step." See Our [Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

Join us as Evan Stone demonstrates how to leverage Python and AI to create intelligent automations for Minecraft servers. Learn how to build custom tools that enhance player experiences through automated tasks, smart game mechanics, and AI-driven features. Whether you're interested in game development, automation, or practical AI applications, this talk will show you how Python can transform multiplayer gaming experiences. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Automating Minecraft with Python and AI 7:50pm - Q&A