Queer Books

Get ready for an epic night of board games at the SpielBar! 🌟 We're hosting a monthly Meetup where you can dive into a world of fun, strategy, and laughter. From easy-going games for beginners to thrilling challenges for the pros, we have something for everyone. Don't worry about the rules; I'll be there to walk you through every step, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. The SpielBar offers a fantastic selection of games, so you're in for a treat! RSVP now to secure your spot, and join us for an evening full of board games, and fun. 🎲🎉🏳️‍🌈 **How does it work?** We meet at 6:30 pm. Once we're gathered, we'll choose the games we want to play. If we're more than 6 people, we'll split up and play different games simultaneously. You can, of course, bring a board game with you and suggest it! We will finish the event by bringing everyone together again for a casual get-together.

Get ready for a Pub Quiz Night at Munchy The Urban Kitchen, where curiosity meets good vibes. From world culture and history to pop culture, sports, music, cinema, and unexpected facts — this quiz is all about testing what you really know. Bring your friends, form a team, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed yet competitive evening. No phones, no Google — just brains, laughs, and great pub energy. Whether you’re a quiz lover or just in for a fun night out, everyone’s welcome. Expect a friendly atmosphere, mixed questions for all levels, and a night that’s more about enjoying the moment than just winning. Think fast, trust your instincts, and let’s see who takes the crown. Good questions. Cold drinks. Proper pub quiz vibes. Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

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## [BOOK HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-show-monday-night-laughs-the-comedy-pub-tickets-0NML7Q?ref=MeetUp) Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laug Vienna’s English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic – Every Monday at The Comedy Pub ## 😂 Mondays Don’t Have to Suck The weekend might be over — but the laughter doesn’t stop. Welcome to **Monday Night Laughs**, Vienna’s cozy and community-driven **English stand-up comedy open mic**, where locals, expats, and travelers come together to kick off the week with big laughs and good vibes. Every Monday night, *The Comedy Pub Vienna* turns into a creative playground for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Whether it’s your first time at a show or your tenth, you’ll feel right at home. Forget Netflix. Forget the Monday blues. This is your weekly reminder that laughter fixes everything — especially on a Monday. ## 🎭 What Is *Monday Night Laughs*? It’s not a fancy showcase or a big-ticket headliner night. It’s something much better — it’s *real*. Here, the mic is open, the drinks are cold, and the laughter is honest. You’ll see comedians from all over the world — from total beginners testing their first five minutes to experienced performers working out new jokes for their next tour. No two shows are ever the same. One moment you’ll hear a joke about Austrian bureaucracy, the next about dating disasters in Spain or cultural shocks in Tokyo. It’s raw, spontaneous, and absolutely unpredictable — the way live comedy is meant to be. And because it’s all happening in English, the night draws a wonderfully mixed crowd: locals, internationals, and everyone in between. ## 🎙️ For Performers If you’ve ever thought, *“I could do that,”* this is your sign. *Monday Night Laughs* is one of Vienna’s most supportive and encouraging open mics for new comedians. No judgment, no pressure — just a room full of people who love to laugh and want you to succeed. It’s the perfect place to try stand-up for the first time, or to test new material before your next big show. The vibe is friendly, relaxed, and full of creative energy — comedy at its purest form. Sign-up is open before the show — come early, grab a drink, and put your name down. Who knows? You might be the next crowd favorite. ## 🎤 For the Audience If you just want to watch, you’re in for a treat. This is one of Vienna’s most authentic live experiences — a place where you can laugh, relax, and see the future stars of stand-up before they blow up. You’ll witness comedy in its rawest form: jokes being born, ideas taking shape, and performers finding their voice. Sometimes it’s perfect, sometimes it’s weird — but it’s *always* fun. Grab a beer, find a seat, and enjoy a night full of unpredictable laughter. ## 🍻 The Atmosphere The Comedy Pub isn’t just a venue — it’s a community. It’s the heart of Vienna’s growing stand-up scene, a space where people come together to connect, perform, and laugh without judgment. The audience cheers each performer, the comedians support one another, and the whole night feels like hanging out with friends who happen to be hilarious. It’s the kind of Monday night you’ll want to make a tradition. ## 📍 The Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna 📍 **Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna** Nestled in the heart of Vienna’s 5th district, *The Comedy Pub* is the city’s only dedicated stand-up comedy club — a cozy Irish-style bar with warm lighting, a friendly crowd, and the perfect stage for laughter. 🍻 A full bar with great drinks 🎭 Intimate setting with front-row energy 🌍 A melting pot of locals, expats & travelers 🪑 First come, first seated – so come early! ## 📅 Event Details 📆 **Every Monday** 🚪 **Doors open:** 19:30 🎤 **Show starts:** 20:00 📍 **The Comedy Pub**, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🗣️ **Language:** English 💶 **Entry:** Free entry – donations welcome (if you laugh, you pay in karma… or cash 😉) ## ✨ Why You’ll Love It Because this is what real comedy feels like. No lights, no filters, no fake laughs — just honest jokes, good people, and that unbeatable live energy that you can’t stream. **Monday Night Laughs** is more than a show — it’s a community, a creative space, and the friendliest way to start your week in Vienna. So come for the comedy, stay for the connections, and leave with sore cheeks from laughing. Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laughs. #MondayNightLaughs #ComedyVienna #OpenMicVienna #StandUpVienna #EnglishComedyVienna #TheComedyPub #ViennaEvents #ViennaLaughs #FreeComedyVienna #ViennaNightlife #ComedyClubVienna #ExpatsInVienna #FunnyVienna #ViennaThingsToDo #LiveComedyVienna #InternationalComedy #ViennaLOL #MondayComedyVienna

A meetup for everyone interested in game and multimedia development using the [Godot](https://godotengine.org/) engine. Every second Monday of the month, we present our projects, share our experiences, and learn from each other. **6:30 PM** Welcome and quick intro **6:45 PM** Talks * Philip on Laying out the road for racing AI * Angie and Mo on Blackboard Ponies * Joonas on Psychopillar: new challenges - aka nothing works on the first try If you want to give a talk at a future event, get in touch! Anything related to Godot or game dev in general is fair game: your current project, a specific issue or bug you need help with, a cool feature or design you want to highlight or general processes, tools and tips. **8:00 PM** Open space: Enjoy a drink, discuss tonight's topics, meet new people, share insights or show your games until 9:00 PM (and often longer) The event language is **English**. Doors open at **6 PM**. Rumor has it that we sometimes order pizza before the talks start. Location: **[Metalab main room](https://metalab.at/)** (please check the [Code of Conduct](https://metalab.at/wiki/Code_of_Conduct/en)). Try the door and don't worry if it is locked. Just ring the bell and wait a little. For questions, suggestions, or talk slots, you can join the [Godot Discord channel](https://discord.gg/6E3sUrpR) hosted by [Pioneers of Game Development Austria](https://pgda.at/), or contact the organizers Erik, Michael, and Jan via E-Mail at **godot dot austria at proton dot me**.

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! :)

We’re back on the dance floor! Queer Salsa returns to @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) with weekly classes every Thursday. 💜 Our classes are donation-based and open to everyone—no gender roles assigned, no partner required. Come solo, with a friend, or bring your favorite dance partner. 🪩 No registration necessary, just show up. We offer **two levels of classes**, so whether you’re brand new to salsa or already have experience, you’ll find the right space to grow your skills and confidence as a queer salsa dancer. ☀️ ✨ What to expect: * A warm, inclusive community * Salsa lessons without gendered expectations * Two levels: beginner-friendly & intermediate * Fun, music, and connection every week 📅 When: Every Thursday 📍 Where: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna 💜 Donation-based entry Let’s move, sweat, and celebrate together—queer style! (DE) Wir sind zurück auf der Tanzfläche! Queer Salsa startet wieder im @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) mit wöchentlichen Kursen jeden Donnerstag. 💜 Unsere Kurse sind spendenbasiert und für alle offen – keine Geschlechterrollen, keine Tanzpartner*innen erforderlich. Komm allein, mit Freund*innen oder bring deine*n Lieblingstanzpartner*in mit. 🪩 Wir bieten **zwei Level** an, sodass sowohl absolute Anfänger*innen als auch Fortgeschrittene den passenden Raum finden, um ihre Salsa-Skills auszubauen und als Queer Salsa Tänzer*in selbstbewusst zu werden. ☀️ ✨ Das erwartet dich: * Eine warme, inklusive Community * Salsa-Unterricht ohne Geschlechterklischees * Zwei Levels: Anfänger\*innen & Fortgeschrittene * Spaß, Musik und Begegnung – jede Woche 📅 Wann: Jeden Donnerstag 📍 Wo: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Wien 💜 Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis Lasst uns gemeinsam tanzen, schwitzen und feiern – queer und voller Freude!

For English scroll down 😊 Aus unserem beliebten Get-together wird mehr: Mit **Queer Talks** starten wir ein neues, erweitertes Format für unsere Community von LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna. Neben dem lockeren Kennenlernen und gemütlichen Beisammensein schaffen wir damit künftig auch Raum für spannende Gespräche, persönliche Einblicke und aktuelle Themen, die unsere Community bewegen. Zum Auftakt von "Queer Talks" freuen wir uns sehr, Manuel Wendl als Gast begrüßen zu dürfen. In einem moderierten Bühnengespräch sprechen wir über die Frage: „Gesund leben: Wie bringt man Identität, Körper und Geist in Einklang?“ Gemeinsam werfen wir einen Blick auf queere Gesundheit in ihrer ganzen Vielfalt – weit über klassische oder einseitige Zuschreibungen hinaus. Unter anderem möchten wir folgende Aspekte ansprechen: * die Apotheke als Safe Space * Erkenntnisse aus Praxis und Forschung zur queeren Gesundheit * Wege, das eigene Wohlbefinden zu stärken * magnus, die neue Anlaufstelle zur sexuellen Gesundheit Das Gespräch wird moderiert von Daniel Koch, Leiter der Freizeitgruppe. Im Anschluss gibt es Zeit für eure Fragen, einem offenen Austausch und entspanntes Netzwerken in kleinen Gruppen. **Über Manuel Wendl** Manuel Wendl ist Magister der Pharmazie und seit 1. Mai 2023 Konzessionär und Leiter der Johann Strauss Apotheke in Wien, mit Schwerpunkten auf sexueller Gesundheit, Trans-Gesundheit und niederschwelliger, inklusiver Beratung, unter anderem für die LGBTQIA+-Community. Manuel Wendl holds a master’s degree in pharmacy and has led the Johann Strauss Pharmacy in Vienna as concessionaire since May 2023, focusing on sexual health, trans health and accessible, inclusive care for the LGBTQIA+ community.​ **Ablauf** 18:00 Uhr Einlass 18:30 Uhr Begrüßung 18:35 Uhr Bühnengespräch mit Manuel Wendl im Anschluss: Get-together Eintritt frei - Spenden, um die Freizeitgruppe LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna am laufen zu halten, sind herzlich willkommen. **=> English:** We are excited to launch Queer Talks as a new and extended format of our regular Get-Together at LGBTQ+ Friends Vienna. Alongside socialising and meeting new people, this format creates space for meaningful conversations on topics that matter to our community. For this edition, we welcome Manuel Wendl for a moderated stage conversation on queer health and wellbeing. Please note: This time, the main conversation will be held in German. At the same time, we want everyone to feel included, so the most important insights will be regularly summarised in English throughout the talk. The social Get-Together part of the evening is also intentionally multilingual, making it easier for both German- and English-speaking guests to connect. After the talk, there will be time for questions in English from the audience, followed by an open and relaxed networking part. Free Entry - a voluntary contribution welcome to keep the group active.

**Every Second Wednesday · 16:00–18:00 · Free Entry · Villa Vida Café** No sign-up needed-just show up! **Lavender Lounge** is Villa Vida’s cozy, community-centered **queer arts-and-crafts hangout** — a free creative space for anyone who wants to make art, relax, and connect with other queer people in Vienna. Every second Wednesday, you can bring your own supplies, settle into a calm corner, and work on whatever brings you joy: painting, knitting, sketching, journaling, crochet, collage, or any DIY craft you love. No experience needed, no pressure, no expectations. This is a soft, introvert-friendly space where newcomers and regulars mix easily. If you’re looking for a low-stress queer social event, this is it. ### **What to expect** * A quiet, cozy environment * Free entry, all identities welcome * Bring-your-own-supplies arts & crafts * Mix of regulars and newcomers * Zero-pressure, introvert-friendly socializing * A chance to share your work or simply unwind * Creative freedom in a safe, queer space ### **Who’s welcome** Lavender Lounge is open to: * Queer people of all identities * Questioning folks * Trans and nonbinary creatives * Allies who respect queer spaces * Beginners, hobbyists, and experienced artists * Anyone 18+ wanting a gentle queer community hang ### **Languages** This is a multilingual group. English is common, but participants also speak German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, French, and more. No specific language skills required — people naturally accommodate. ### **Come as you are** Bring your craft. Find your corner. Soak in the calm. Leave with inspiration — and maybe a new friend.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖