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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! :)

Today’s Portrait Workshop starts at **15:30** at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. In this 2-hour creative session, we’ll focus on **portrait posing, lighting, and studio setup** — perfect for building confidence in front of the camera and creating strong portfolio images. We are looking for **female models only**. Interested? Send a DM with a few portrait photos or your portfolio. Let’s create something beautiful today.

\#\# AI & Lunch \- In\-person gathering in Vienna 🇦🇹 Hey there! Join us for another **in-person lunch** in the heart of Vienna where AI enthusiasts come together to chat, share ideas, and enjoy great food. Whether you're a pro or just curious about artificial intelligence, this is the perfect chance to connect and exchange with like-minded people. See you there! **AI & Lunch** is the seated, more intimate format of the **AI & Coffee** community — designed for deeper conversations and real connection around the table. This will be a lunch where we all sit together and so everyone gets the chance to meet the full table, connect, and discover new stories. You’re welcome to bring friends if you’d like. The goal is simple: enjoy lunch together, exchange ideas, value, updates about AI, and meet the people behind this growing community. After our AI & Coffee meetups, previous lunches, dinners, many meaningful connections have already formed — and this format is where they really deepen. 🍽️ **We’ll gather for conversations about:** • AI news, trends, tools, and real use cases • Personal projects, ideas, and feedback • Supporting each other’s personal or entrepreneurial journeys • Strengthening Luxembourg’s AI community 👥 **Who’s welcome?** Developers, entrepreneurs, investors, students, researchers, creatives — and anyone curious about AI who enjoys thoughtful conversation and meeting new people. 💡 **What to expect** • A friendly, open lunch in a nice location • Circulating seats throughout the courses • Great conversations, new perspectives, and genuine connections • No pressure, no presentations — just good people and meaningful exchange **🎉 The only cost is your lunch.** Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and your good energy — and join us for a lunch of conversation and connection.

Bist du bereit für einen unvergesslichen musikalischen Abend mitten in Wien? [SingAlong - Das große Mitsing-Event](https://singalong.de/) lädt dich ein, gemeinsam mit Hunderten von Menschen die größten Hits von ABBA zu singen! Die Songauswahl und der Moderator vor Ort sorgen für ein unvergessliches Mitsing-Erlebnis! Alle Songtexte werden zum Mitsingen auf einer großen Leinwand visualisiert. Entfliehe dem Alltag und reise mit uns in die wundervolle Welt von ABBA! Schaffe gemeinsam mit hunderten Gleichgesinnten neue wunderbare Momente! Bei der Song-Auswahl wurde darauf geachtet, dass für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei ist. Alle Lieder wurden auf Bekanntheit und Mitsingtauglichkeit getestet. Dazu gibt es interessante Fakten, Infos und Anekdoten zu den Songs vom Moderator! Zeitlicher Ablauf Einlass: 20:00 Uhr - Beginn: 20:30 Uhr - Ende: ca. 22:30 Uhr Melde dich jetzt alleine oder gemeinsam mit Freund:innen zum SingAlong in Wien an und mache dich auf eine musikalische Reise! Achtung: Die Plätze sind begrenzt - sichere dir rechtzeitig deinen Platz bei diesem einzigartigen Mitsing-Event. Jetzt anmelden und dabei sein: [https://singalong.de/](https://singalong.de/)

Fridays in Vienna deserve a better ritual. ✨ **Friday Social Club** is the easy start to your weekend - a relaxed night made for genuine conversations and a great atmosphere. On **15 May** **\|** **from 7PM**, we’re meeting at **Drei Bögen**. Expect drinks, low background music and an open, friendly crowd - no business talk, no elevator pitches. Drop by for one drink or stay longer. Come alone or bring a friend - you’ll fit in either way. **Good to know:** * Please RSVP only if you’re coming. If plans change, update your RSVP. * Be respectful and inclusive - let’s keep the vibe great. Follow us on Instagram: **[@vienna.networking](https://www.instagram.com/vienna.networking/)**

* **[GRATIS TICKETS](https://www.universe.com/events/deutsches-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-like-mic-thecomedypub-tickets-169TRC?ref=MeetUp)!!!** 🎙️ Willkommen bei 'Like Mic' – deinem wöchentlichen Comedy-Abenteuer im The Comedy Pub! **Deutschsprachige Comedy im Herzen Wiens! Erlebe aufstrebende Talente und erfahrene Comedians live auf der Bühne.** ### 🌟 **Was ist Like-Mic?** Like-Mic ist die offene Bühne für Stand-Up Comedy auf Deutsch im The Comedy Pub. Egal ob Neuling oder alter Hase – hier probieren Comedians ihre neuesten Witze aus. Die Atmosphäre ist locker, das Publikum ehrlich, und die Lachmuskeln garantiert im Einsatz. ### 🎭 **Was erwartet dich:** * Eine Mischung aus neuen Talenten und erfahrenen Comedians. * Ungeschliffene Jokes, spontane Interaktionen und pure Comedy. * Eine gemütliche Pub-Atmosphäre, in der du Comedy hautnah erlebst. * Jede Show ist einzigartig – kein Abend gleicht dem anderen! ### 📍 **Der Veranstaltungsort:** **The Comedy Pub – Wiens einziger Comedy Club** Im Herzen Wiens liegt The Comedy Pub – der Treffpunkt für Stand-Up Comedy. Die gemütliche Atmosphäre, die charmante Einrichtung und die humorvolle Stimmung machen es zum perfekten Ort für einen Abend voller Lachen. ### 🍻 **Warum ist der Eintritt kostenlos (Spendenbasiert)?** Stand-Up Comedy lebt vom Publikum! Dein Lachen, dein Applaus und deine Unterstützung machen den Unterschied. Der Eintritt ist frei, Spenden sind willkommen. Wenn du lachst, zeig uns deine Wertschätzung! ### 🎟️ **Regeln für das Publikum:** 1. **Sei pünktlich** – Die Show beginnt, wenn das Licht angeht. 2. **Halte dich an die Regeln** – Ist nicht schwer, versprochen. 3. **Lache, wenn es lustig ist** – Deine Reaktion zählt. 4. **Spende, wenn es dir gefallen hat** – So hilfst du, dass es weitergeht. 5. **Kein Reden oder Zwischenrufe während der Show** – Respektiert die Künstler. 6. **Gute Vibes only** – Lass uns gemeinsam einen tollen Abend haben! #LikeMic #StandUpComedy #DeutscheComedy #TheComedyPub #WienEvents #LiveComedy #GratisEintritt #Spendenbasiert #NeueComedians #ComedyNachtWien #WienerNachtleben #UnterstützeLokaleComedians #LachMuskelTraining #LiveStandUp #WienLacht #OpenMicWien #ComedyGemeinschaft #LustigesWien #ComedyWien #KommLachen #HumorLive #DeutscheStandUp #ComedyImPub #WienEntertainment #ComedyVeranstaltung #JungeComedians #NeueTalente #SpontaneLacher #LokaleComedy #ComedyClubWien

**Hey everybody!** Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere? Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**! We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other. After that, you can: * share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table) * get feedback or inspiration from others * or simply work on your own project alongside the group Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work. Or just come by to connect and get inspired. Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀

To ring in the warm weather, we're hosting our second annual Young Democrats Cornhole Tournament on May 17th! For those who don’t know, cornhole is an outdoor game where players take turns throwing bean bags at inclined boards with a hole in them to score points. The goal is to have fun, so whether you’re a seasoned cornhole pro or new to the game, everyone is welcome to join! And who knows, you may even walk away with the championship title and one of our real corn prizes 🌽 🍿. Join your fellow Americans for an a-MAIZE-ing time. When: Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM Where: Burggarten, Josefsplatz 1 1010 Vienna (find us by the Mozart-Denkmal) In the event of bad weather, we will provide updates on alternative plans.

Come write with us at Cafe Pierre every Sunday at 18:00-20:00! A message from Shut Up & Write: "Shut Up & Write hosts free, in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer—regardless of genre or skill level—has access to the resources, community, and accountability that they need to be successful in their personal writing goals." And what this looks like at our event: We chat and give short introductions to what we are working on at 18:00, then start writing at 18:15. Though we try to start on dot, being late isn't a problem—just find a spot and get to work! We write until 20:00 and then discuss how our writing went. From fiction to non-fiction, academic papers to poetry, applications to work-related writing—anything goes! Nothing is needed except for you to bring whatever is need to get stuff done, i.e. laptop, headphones, pen and paper, and so on. Optional socialising may happen before 18:00 and after 20:00, or you may choose to use this time to get some more done! Please do order something from the café (drink, meal, dessert, etc.) so as to keep us in their good graces!

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. Whether it‘s your blog, a report, your thesis, your next book, copy for your website, or just your daily journaling, it doesn’t matter. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! Schedule (tentative): 9:00 - 9:15: Arrive, set up, order some coffee, short introductions. 9:15 - 10:45: Timer starts. Time to write. 10:45 - 11:00: End. Short exchange, settle your bill, takeoff. Optional: Sometimes some of us choose to stay for a second round. Great for when you‘re on a roll and have time. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi available Travel / Parking: Hietzing station (U4, 10, 60, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B). Very limited public parking (Kurzparkzone), Parkgarage Hietzing nearby.

Hey everyone, on May 16, 2026, we’re putting together a relaxed Eurovision evening in Vienna. I will send the exact meeting point on our Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BcW5t5XNIqA7oV9mrBe1JS?mode=gi_t We’ll start at 18:00 by meeting at the **Eurovision Village**, where we can walk around, enjoy the atmosphere, grab a drink, and ease into the night together. Expect a lively atmosphere, big screens, and a fun crowd reacting to every performance, vote, and moment of the show. You’re welcome to join for the full evening or just one part of it. Come as you are, bring a friend if you like, and enjoy Eurovision night with us in a social and easygoing setting.

This is an event for ages 16 and up. Children are not allowed to participate. We cannot guarantee age-appropriate scenes and exercises. We meet at Donauinsel Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FVhWPCS2ttP4EQ4Q8 We advise you to join the WA-Group because we maybe move to a different meadow. And the exact coordinates where we are will be posted there. **Stop overthinking and start playing!** 🌿 This session is a soft, safe space to practice being present and letting go of perfectionism. Please note: The main part of this session will be held in **German**. **Raus aus dem Kopf, rein in den Moment!** 🎭 Hast du das Gefühl, oft festzustecken oder alles perfekt machen zu wollen? Improvisationstheater ist das perfekte Training gegen Procrastination und Perfektionismus. Hier lernst du, dem ersten Impuls zu vertrauen und mit dem zu arbeiten, was gerade da ist. **Outdoor Vitality:** Training by the water is pure mindfulness. Nature helps calm your nervous system and instantly stops overthinking. Fresh air, open space, and improv—the perfect combo to clear your mind and boost your well-being. **Bonus für Körper & Geist:** Das Training am Wasser ist Achtsamkeit pur. Die Natur hilft dir, das Nervensystem zu beruhigen und das Gedankenkarussell sofort zu stoppen. Frische Luft, weite Sicht und Impro – die beste Kombi, um mentalen Ballast einfach abzuwerfen. **Was dich erwartet:** In einer wertschätzenden Atmosphäre nutzen wir einfache Spiele und Bewegung, um: * 🌱 **"Ja, genau!" zu sagen:** Impulse annehmen statt sie zu zerdenken. * ✨ **Fehler zu feiern:** Perfektionismus ablegen und spielerisch "scheitern". * 🧠 **Präsenz zu stärken:** Ganz im Hier und Jetzt reagieren. **Der Ablauf:** Wir starten mit 1,5 Stunden lockerer Gruppenspiele. Danach folgen sehr kurze, lustige Impro-Szenen. **Wichtig:** Du machst nur das, worauf du Lust hast. Es ist ein Safe Space – keine Vorkenntnisse nötig! 👤 **Host:** Simon Brauner (über 70geleitete Trainings) Das Event ist kostenlos. Wir freuen uns über Spenden. The event is free. We welcome donations. **Komm vorbei, lass den Planungsmodus hinter dir und entdecke die Freude am Moment. Wir freuen uns auf dich! 💚** WA-Gruppe: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI) This is a German-speaking improv session focused on mindfulness and overcoming mental blocks. No acting experience needed - just bring your presence and curiosity!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Vienna, Austria, and the finals are scheduled for 16 May 2026. The [Scandinavian Club of Columbus](https://www.scandiclub.com/) will be co-hosting a viewing party for the final event in conjunction with Germania and the [Columbus Maennerchor](https://www.maennerchor.com/). The delayed televised viewing will take place at the Germania. The program will start around 2:00 p.m. and the singing will **start around 3:00 p.m**. There will be a **cash bar**, and those in attendance can **bring food or snacks** for themselves and or to share with the groups. **Suggested donation: $10/person** to help cover the cost of the venue.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**You're invited to join local Columbus animal advocates as we watch PETA's workshop together on cage-free campaigns. Free vegan pizza will be provided! After the workshop Q&A, we'll have a group discussion and brainstorm on future activism plans. Hope to see you there!** **Here are the details:** **WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6pm EST** **WHERE: KTC Columbus** **If you cannot attend in person, you can still view the workshop virtually at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567122777711333** **Here's some background on the workshop:** **Please join us for an eye-opening online PETA Playbook discussion with PETA’s Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns, Amber Canavan, where we’ll ask the hard-hitting questions about the cage-free campaigns and their impact on both hens and vegan efforts.** **Whether you’re looking to strengthen your outreach or sharpen your messaging around the egg industry’s humane-washing tactics, this workshop will give you practical tools to help others understand what “cage-free” really means for hens and why the label is misleading.** **We’ll explore how to keep conversations respectful, fact-based, and focused on the animals’ reality while encouraging others to take effective action.** **Please join us for this important workshop to learn how you can cut through cage-free marketing and help animals.** **Come ready to learn, ask questions, and ignite your activism for animals!**

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

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.