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No specific agenda other checking out the festival and trying some of the local brews: https://parukarka.cz/zizkovske-pivobrani/ If you can’t join at the given time, the festival runs on Friday and throughout Saturday, so you can also check it out on your own. The festival seems open-entry and without an access fee.

The Elixir & Erlang meetup group is getting together once again! This time as part of the Global Elixir Meetups initiative https://globalelixirmeetups.com/ This will be a laid back come-together to discuss elixir programming, upcoming projects etc, you don't need to be an Elixir programmer to join, anyone with interest in Elixir or the Beam is welcome!!

\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\* This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy. To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano) DROPBOX INFO: * add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark") * When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya"). * The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

Something New is excited to collaborate again with Averil Huck from Prague Feminist Tours! Our "WALK & TALK" event comes back for a 2nd edition where you will learn while meeting like-minded people! Join Averil Huck from Feminist Tours for a guided tour to remember nine women who are resting in power in Prague's largest graveyard: Olšany Cemeteries. What to expext from the tour? A 1.5h walk in Prague's largest graveyard, Olšany Cemeteries, to honour the memories of 9 remarkable and lesser-known women laid to rest there. Among them are pioneers of Czech women’s emancipation, like Karolína Světlá & Eliška Krásnohorská, fascinating figures like the “Czech Coco Chanel” or Anna Náprstková, a successful entrepreneur. I'll also tell you the poignant story of a mother, Libuše Palachová, who fought to preserve her son’s memory, Jan Palach, after his tragic self-immolation in protest of the 1968 Soviet invasion. We’ll also make sure that participants get a chance to speak one on one as we’ll incorporate some speed friending into the tour. After the tour you can still join in for coffee together to end the event together. Event is completely solo-friendly! Join alone and meet people on the spot or bring a friend and share the fun. Tickets 350kc. As places are limited make sure to book early! Tickets available [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/praguefeministours/2105486](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/praguefeministours/2105486) You'll get the exact meeting point location upon registration.

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 9AM Hi All, Come and join us for social running and a coffee! We meet at the main gate of Vystaviste - tram stop Vystaviste Holesovice. We will run in Stromovka. Usually we run around 50mins and it is up to everyone how many kilometres. We welcome all levels of runner. We can all run together or, if there is more of us, we can split into groups and at the end of the run we all meet close to the starting point to go for a coffee to a nice local coffee place (where they also sell cakes and great chocolate). If the weather is great, we can also just sit in one of the outside coffee placces in Stromovka and enjoy the sun. This is where we meet: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/7/3/1/600_447930513.jpeg

\~FREE EVENT\~ (Tips are welcome) Přejděte dolů na český jazyk 🇬🇧. Event Concept? 👉 Czech & Expats people can share their languages and socialize. For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by. It is a very friendly event to meet people around the world🙂 By the time you make new friends in the meetup, our after party starts :) 🏅It is the BIGGEST, Oldest & the Only Free Language Exchange Event in the Czech Republic 🥰 (with 103 people) --> Can i Come to the Event if my English or other language is bad😔? ☺YESS! your language level does not matter. You can also make friends. 🇨🇿Can Czech People also come? Ofcourse! Everyone is invited --> How does it work? Dev (organiser) will give you the Sticker and will write your NAME & LANGUAGE you speak & want to exchange. Then you can join the Table of that language or meet the person of your language & make friends concurrently. (If you still don't understand, he will explain to you at the venue) 🙂 📍LOCATION Tequila Tales Bar & Music Club Újezd 19 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic (Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd) 🫡Do I need a Reservation? No, Feel free to bring your friends 🤔Can I come late? Its better if you come on time so you can meet maximum people. ❓Questions❓ Write to +420 703 971 515 (call/ whatsapp) https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \~AKCE ZDARMA\~ (Tipy jsou vítány) Přejděte dolů na český jazyk 🇬🇧. Koncept akce? 👉 Češi a cizinci mohou sdílet své jazyky a socializovat se. Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte. Je to velmi přátelská událost k setkání s lidmi po celém světě🙂 🏅Je to NEJVĚTŠÍ, nejstarší a jediná bezplatná jazyková výměnná akce v České republice (s 103 lidmi) --> Mohu přijít na událost, když moje angličtina nebo jiný jazyk je špatný😔? ☺ANO! na vaší jazykové úrovni nezáleží. Můžete se také spřátelit. 🇨🇿Můžou přijít i Češi? Samozřejmě! Všichni jsou zváni --> Jak to funguje? Dev (organizátor) vám dá nálepku a napíše vaše JMÉNO A JAZYK, kterým mluvíte a chcete si je vyměnit. Pak se můžete připojit ke stolu tohoto jazyka nebo se setkat s osobou vašeho jazyka a zároveň se spřátelit. (Pokud stále nerozumíte, vysvětlí vám to na místě konání) 🙂 📍 POLOHA Tequila Tales Bar & Music Club Újezd 19 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic (Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd) Potřebuji rezervaci? Ne, klidně vezměte své přátele 🤔 Můžu přijít pozdě? Je lepší přijít včas, abyste mohli potkat maximum lidí. ❓Otázky❓ Napište našemu +420 703 971 515 (call/ whatsapp) https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:** Hi everyone, event listings are moving to the Shut Up & Write! website. You can join the new group and RSVP to upcoming events here: [https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2uL39KDN00](https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2uL39KDN00) If you don't have a Shut Up & Write! account yet, you can [sign up here](https://www.shutupwrite.com/signup). If you have any questions or would like any help, please [contact us here](https://www.shutupwrite.com/contact). Thank you! The Shut Up & Write! Team \-\-\- Hello, we are starting SU&W at Scouts Institute this Sunday! Please find us at a table across from the cafe. The event starts at 12, and the writing starts at 12:15! We will have 45 minutes of writing, followed by a 15 minute break. Then another 45 minutes of writing. Please purchase something to support the cafe and the space ☺️ Follow us on Whatsapp! https://chat.whatsapp.com/HeZDsZNFD8BKn8JohRlbkI

**The Most Chill Board Game Night In Town 🤠🍺** Feeling board gamey this week? Join our Open Gaming Session this Sunday at The Down Under! 👋 Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun night out, we've got you covered—just show up and we will match you with the perfect table. 📍**The Down Under:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwi9GeuY27BkqnPn9 ✅ **No partner or games needed** — Just show up and let us handle the table matching, setup, and rules. ✅ **Doors open at 6:00 PM** — Grab a drink or food, say hi, and decide on what you want to play from the "menu". We'll organize the rest! ✅ **Games start at 7:00 PM** — Take your seat and let the games begin. Arrive late or finish early? You can always join the Open Gaming Table.🎲 ✅ **100% FREE entry** — Just support the pub by ordering some of their awesome food and drinks. 🍔🍺 🃏 **Party & Social:** *Secret Hitler, Bang!, Decrypto, Snack Time, Colt Express, etc.* 🚀 **Strategy & Sci-Fi:** *Dune: Uprising, Root, Unsettled, Mistborn, Eternal Decks, etc.* Hosted in English. Casual snapshots are taken during the event.

**Catch the late afternoon sun, grab a casual drink, and enjoy the stunning views from Parukářka Park at the Žižkov Beer Festival! 🍻** We are meeting up at a relaxed spot just outside the park so we can find each other easily. From there, we’ll head in together to explore the festival grounds. If you are running late or plan to join us later, make sure to jump into our temporary WhatsApp group—we’ll be sharing our live location inside so you don’t get lost in the crowd! 👉 **Join the WhatsApp Group:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/DWNpFDOCPd39FVa67SPrZP 🕒 **THE PLAN:** * 16:45 - Meet up in front of Sensu Café -: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcsweBbBg9gfyHPZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcsweBbBg9gfyHPZ9) * 16:55 - Head up into Parukářka Park together for the festival. * 19:00 - Wrap up and start heading over to Hoffa Bar. * 19:30 - The Bar Nomads at Hoffa Bar Begins! → [https://www.meetup.com/prague-together/events/314228413](https://www.meetup.com/prague-together/events/314228413) 🎟️ **FREE entry** to the festival grounds (just pay for what you drink/eat). 🌤️ Weather Check: This is a pure outdoor event. **If THE WEATHER LOOKS BAD, WE WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT** and see you straight at Hoffa Bar at 19:30. See you Saturday afternoon! 😎🤙

**The most refreshing way to meet new people while exploring the best views of Prague ✨** We took the best parts of speed friending—meeting everyone in the group—and brought it into the fresh air. No crowded bars, no repetitive small-talks and no grueling hikes. We’ll walk through Letná and its surrounding gardens with spectacular views on Prague while seamlessly getting to know each other. ✅ **Viewpoints and mingling** → Stroll from one awesome viewpoint to the next one and then mingle again with new people for the next leg. ✅ **Effortless Conversations** → Chat naturally or tap into our custom app for 900+ fresh topics to completely skip the awkward small talk. ✅ **Casual Dress code** → Wear comfortable city clothes and sneakers. We are walking on flat, paved park paths, not climbing Sněžka! **📍14:45** \- Meet at the **LETENSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ** tram stop - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/5hTexMGjcVwiLwoG6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5hTexMGjcVwiLwoG6) (Feel free to grab a quick drink or refreshment at Billa or Tchibo right next to the stop before we start!) **15:00** \- We’ll explain how the custom app works\, pair everyone up into their first 10\-minute duos\, and start walking\. **16:30 - 17:00** \- We will finish near Hradčanská / Malostranská metro station—perfect for grabbing a coffee or beer after with your new connections\.

Queer coffee meetup on Sunday 7 June at 14:00 ☕️ New spot: Cafe Frida in Karlín! Nothing formal, no pressure, just a relaxed place to sit, chat, and meet new people. Come alone or bring a friend. We'll have a reserved table so you can easily find us. Everyone welcome, LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

**The Easiest room to walk into on a Saturday night** 🤩🍹 We are a welcoming, high-energy tribe of locals, newcomers, and expats alike. Half the room is our stable core, the other is always brand new! We skip the awkward small talk and go straight for REAL connections ✨, naturally transitioning into a great party 🤩 later on. Our rules are simple: No pressure, no city masks, and absolutely no standing alone. Just grab a drink 🍹 and jump right in. You’ll leave feeling energized, connected, and a little bit more like a true Praguer. 😎🤙 👉 If you want to dive deeper, just show up and JOIN our LOCAL WhatsApp community of 250+ Praguers!

**Galaksia Praha 23** is holding **free trials** to **join** their **basketball teams** for the 2026/2027 season. Galaksia's Basketball teams are se to be competing in Pražský basketbalový svaz leagues, Prague section of the Czech Basketball Federation. These trials are completely free, just join the Meetup event and show up on the field at that date/time. The trials are starting at 7:30pm, but be sure to be there earlier, at 7:15pm, so you can get ready, and we also can get your information prior to the trials to get started. Aside of signing up on Meetup, please fill the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/7SNUnbGi4FThwm8YA . This will help us know who you are, who is coming, and organize it better for all. See you there.

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

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.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Hi everyone! I'm looking for people who would like to meet regularly and practice speaking French in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to native speakers. The goal is simply to practice, and enjoy good conversations together.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg