Shakespeare

🎲 INTERNATIONAL MONDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS @ Voyager Craft Beer Bar 🍺 Every Monday @ 19:00 \| Voyager Craft Beer Bar Forget the Monday blues. We’re turning the start of the week into a night of strategy, social deduction, and world-class craft beer. Whether you’re a ruthless tactician or just here for the laughs, your seat at the table is waiting. This isn’t just a one-off event—we are building Ljubljana’s premier boardgaming community. Our mission? To make Mondays your favorite night of the week. 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h 🌍 International & Inclusive We are a global crowd! The primary language of play is English, making this the perfect spot for expats, nomads, and locals to connect. No cliques, no gatekeeping—just good vibes. 🎲 WHAT WE PLAY Mostly fun, social, easy-to-learn games: party games bluffing & social deduction light strategy quick, interactive games Think: laughing, debating, teaming up, betraying your friends 😄 👉 Not super “hardcore nerdy” — but those games are welcome too. Got your own? BRING IT! We encourage you to bring your favorite games from home. Share the games you love with the community. 🍻 Why Voyager? We’ve moved to Voyager Craft Beer Bar for a reason. Great gaming deserves great beer. Swap the basic drafts for premium, independent craft brews while you plot your next move. 💡 How it Works Come Solo or with Friends: Most people show up alone. We’ll get you into a group immediately. 📍 Event Details 📅 When: Every Monday @ 19:00 📍 Where: Voyager Craft Beer Bar 💶 Entry: Free (Support the venue by grabbing a craft beer or a drink!) 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h Connect with the community beforehand and after the event. Find players for a game you love before Monday arrives. 🌍 Part of Ljubljana International Hosted by the city's biggest international community. Follow us for more: 👉 linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** This April we welcome **[Philipp Hoyer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-hoyer-621555174/)**, Lead Engineer at Rackspace Technology. He'll walk us through a journey of AWS' popular containerization services Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS running on Fargate by discussing which fits best for which use case, where EKS can make you go nuts and when ECS might shines brighter - or vice versa. **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 19:00 - Welcoming **19:15 - Talk by Phillip** 20:15 - Networking Thanks to our friends at **[CodeCam:N](https://www.codecamp-n.com/)** who open their offices for us and sponsor food and drinks for this evening. Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 Nora & Frank \-\-\- The talk ⤵️ **An AWS Container Journey - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly featuring ECS and EKS** EKS on Fargate promises fully managed Kubernetes with zero node management—but the reality is often more complex than expected. This talk explores the journey of building a production workload on EKS Fargate, starting with the initial motivations and architectural decisions. It uncovers three non-obvious pitfalls that only surface during real-world implementation, including challenges with load balancing, EFS integration, and logging. For each case, the underlying issues and the required workarounds are dissected to reveal the hidden operational complexity behind the “serverless” promise. Based on these insights, the talk takes a critical look at whether ECS on Fargate would have been the simpler alternative. It provides a concise overview of ECS, highlights its own limitations, and delivers a direct comparison between ECS and EKS. The session concludes with clear, experience-driven guidance on when to choose which service—helping teams avoid costly assumptions and make better architectural decisions in AWS container environments. The speaker⤵️ Philipp is a Lead Engineer at Rackspace Technology who enjoys turning complex cloud architectures into solutions that actually work in practice. He started in software development, moved through the DevOps world of pipelines, containers, and Kubernetes, and eventually specialized in AWS. He has built and operated cloud solutions ranging from big data and streaming platforms to containerized and serverless workloads. With experience in both insurance and automotive, his focus today is on real-world cloud challenges—especially the ones that don’t show up in the docs. Get in contact with Philipp on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-hoyer-621555174/) \-\-\- **Please note:** At the event, photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes both by our hosts and our location sponsors. We try to offer a hybrid experience by providing a video stream of the talk. There will be no recording published after the event. Please also keep in mind, that we try our best effort to provide a good streaming experience. We don't offer a professional stream, so delays, technical issues or other interference are a matter to be tolerated.

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Quiz in ENGLISH \| 💶 €5 per person \| 👥 Teams of 2–5 Join us every Tuesday evening at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center for a fun, competitive, and social international pub quiz. ⚠ IMPORTANT: EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE This venue is cozy! We have a strict limit of 50 people. Registration is highly advised—secure your spot before it fills up! 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 WHAT IS IT? Teams of 2 to 5 people compete in 4 rounds of 10 questions. General knowledge, pop culture, movies, music, geography, weird facts & surprises. The top 2 teams win rich prizes 🏆 (drinks, bar goodies, and eternal bragging rights). 🙋‍♀ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! Want to come but don’t have a team? 👉 Join the Ljubljana International WhatsApp Community and just write that you’d like to attend the Tuesday Pub Quiz. We’ll connect you with other like-minded people and make sure you get a spot at a fun international table. 🔗 Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Register your team in advance (recommended – the venue fits only \~50 people). 2️⃣ Arrive around 18:45 at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Pay €5 per person at the bar (cash/card). 4️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 and get comfy with your team. 5️⃣ Play 4 rounds × 10 questions – all in English. 6️⃣ Top teams win prizes & glory. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 When: Every Tuesday 🕖 Time: 19:00 (quiz starts shortly after) 📍 Where: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Entry: €5 per person 👥 Team size: 2–5 players 🗣 Language: English 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international & a bit competitive 📅 SCHEDULE Every Tuesday: 🕖 18:45: Arrival, drinks, and finding your team. 🧠 19:00: Quiz starts! 🏆 21:00: Winners announced & celebratory drinks. ⚠ LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION ADVISED The pub holds around 50 people, so spots can fill up quickly. To secure a place for your team: ✅ Register your team in advance here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ✅ Or join the WhatsApp group and say you’re coming here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Come for the quiz, stay for the people. Make Tuesday your new favorite pub night at LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! This event is organized by Ljubljana International, ZAP Events and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Vsak torek ob 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Kviz v ANGLEŠČINI \| 💶 5 € na osebo \| 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb Pridružite se nam vsak torek v Pubu LOO-BLAH-NAH Center na zabavnem, tekmovalnem in mednarodnem pub kvizu! ⚠ POMEMBNO: INTIMNO & OMEJENO ŠTEVILO MEST Prostor je majhen in sprejme največ 50 ljudi. Zato priporočamo obvezno registracijo – zagotovite si mesto, preden se zapolni! 👉 Registracija: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 KAJ JE TO? Ekipe 2 do 5 oseb tekmujejo v 4 krogih po 10 vprašanj. Teme vključujejo splošno znanje, pop kulturo, filme, glasbo, geografijo, nenavadna dejstva in presenečenja. Najboljši dve ekipi prejmeta lepe nagrade 🏆 (pijače, nagrade iz bara in večna hvala & slava). 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? NI PROBLEMA! Želiš priti, pa nimaš ekipe? 👉 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupnosti Ljubljana International in napiši, da želiš na torkov pub kviz. Povezali te bomo z drugimi udeleženci in ti zagotovili ekipo. 🔗 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 KAKO DELUJE 1️⃣ Registriraj svojo ekipo vnaprej (priporočljivo – prostor sprejme samo 50 ljudi). 2️⃣ Pridi ob 18:45 v Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na osebo na baru (gotovina/kartica). 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo 🍺 in se udobno namesti s svojo ekipo. 5️⃣ Igraj 4 kroge po 10 vprašanj – vse v angleščini. 6️⃣ Najboljši ekipi prejmeta nagrade & slavo. 📍 PODROBNOSTI DOGODKA 📅 Kdaj: Vsak torek 🕖 Čas: 19:00 (kviz se začne kmalu po tem) 📍 Kje: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo 👥 Velikost ekipe: 2–5 igralcev 🗣 Jezik: Angleščina 🌍 Vibe: Zabavno, prijazno, mednarodno & malo tekmovalno 📅 URNIK Vsak torek: 🕖 18:45 – prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:00 – začetek kviza 🏆 21:00 – razglasitev zmagovalcev & druženje ob pijači ⚠ OMEJENA MESTA – PRIPOROČENA PRIJAVA Da si zagotovite mesto: ✅ Registrirajte svojo ekipo: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ali ✅ Pridružite se WhatsApp skupini in napišite, da prihajate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Pridite zaradi kviza, ostanite zaradi ljudi. Naj torek postane vaš novi najljubši pub večer z LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! Organizirajo: Ljubljana International, ZAP Events in Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center.

🎤 PITCH YOUR SINGLE FRIEND – A Fun, Slightly Chaotic Saturday Night ❤️ 📅 Saturday, April 18 ⏰ From 20:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center, Ljubljana 🎟️ Entry: Free Ljubljana! Forget the apps. Forget the "swipe left" fatigue. On Saturday, April 18th, we are bringing the most viral dating event in the world to Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. THE CONCEPT: It’s part PowerPoint night, part comedy show, and 100% chaos. The rules are simple: You (the wingman/wingwoman) get 3-5 minutes on stage to "sell" your single best friend to the crowd. Tell us why they’re a catch, share their most embarrassing (but lovable) traits, and show us their best (and worst) photos. THE FLOW OF THE NIGHT: 🔥 20:00 – The Pitching War: Watch 8-10 brave friends pitch their single friends. 🎤 The Hot Seat: After each pitch, a 2-minute "Rapid Fire" Q&A where the audience grills the presenter. 🎉 21:00 – The Color-Coded Afterparty: Once the presentations are over, we transition into a massive international social. THE INTERACTIVE TWIST (wristbands): To make mingling 10x easier, we’re using a color-coded system: 🟢 GREEN: Single and ready to mingle. 🔴 RED: Taken, wingmanning, or just here for the chaos. PITCHERS WANTED! Want to get your friend off the market? Sign up to present below. Limited spots available! IMPORTANT FOR PITCHERS: Please prepare a short powerpoint presentation — the style is totally up to you (funny, cute, chaotic… get creative 😄). \* Duration: 3–5 minutes�• Before the event email us your presentation. Your presentation should include:�\* A few photos of your friend�• Interesting information about them�• Contact details at the end (social media, etc.) 👉 SIGN UP TO PITCH YOUR FRIEND HERE: https://forms.gle/bKGvh8nuBbnHLNgy6 🌎 HOSTED BY Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana 📲 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz — Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Fun • Social • Competitive • International Looking for something to do on Tuesday nights? Want to meet people, challenge your brain, and have a few drinks? This is THE international quiz night in Ljubljana — lively, friendly, and always full of surprises. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 💶 €5 entry • 🗣 English • 👥 Teams of 2–5 ⚠ LIMITED CAPACITY (45 people) The pub is cozy — seats disappear fast. Save your spot: 👉 Team Registration: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♂️ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM. Come alone → leave with a team. Just write “looking for a team” in our WhatsApp group: 👉 Pub Quiz WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK We match people up every week. 🎮 HOW THE QUIZ WORKS 1️⃣ Arrive \~18:45 2️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 3️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 4️⃣ Quiz starts at 19:00 sharp 5️⃣ 4 rounds × 10 questions 6️⃣ Winners revealed around 21:00 Prizes for the top teams! 🏆 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Every Tuesday 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 €5 entry 👥 Teams of 2–5 🌍 Friendly international crowd 🗣 Quiz in English Organized by Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Zabavno • Mednarodno • Tekmovalno Iščeš druženje ob torkih? Rad/a spoznavaš ljudi, rešuješ kvize in piješ dobro pivo? To je najbolj mednarodni pub kviz v Ljubljani – sproščeno, zabavno in vedno polno dobre energije. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Vsak torek ob 19:00 💶 5 € • 🗣 Kviz v angleščini • 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb ⚠ OMEJENA KAPACITETA (45 mest) Prostor se zelo hitro zapolni. Priporočamo registracijo: 👉 Prijava ekipe: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? SUPER — PRIDI SAM/A. Napiši “iščem ekipo” v WhatsApp skupini: 👉 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vsak teden povezujemo solo igralce v ekipe. 🎮 KAKO POTEKA KVIZ 1️⃣ Prihod okoli 18:45 2️⃣ Plačilo 5 € na baru 3️⃣ Pijača v roke 🍺 4️⃣ Kviz začne ob 19:00 5️⃣ 4 krogi × 10 vprašanj 6️⃣ Zmagovalci ob \~21:00 Nagrade za najboljše ekipe! 🏆 📅 PODATKI O DOGODKU 📅 Vsak torek 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 5 € 👥 Ekipe 2–5 🌍 Mednarodna družba 🗣 Kviz v angleščini Organizirajo Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH.

🍑 NORD AFTERWORK THURSDAYS — 3+1 GRATIS Every Thursday in April • From 7PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center, Ljubljana Ljubljana, it's time to upgrade your Thursdays. Forget boring afterwork drinks — we're turning Thursdays into a Nord-powered social ritual. Together with Nord Hard Seltzer, Ljubljana International, and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH, we’re launching a new weekly hangout where locals, expats, creatives, and party people meet to relax, connect, and start the weekend early. 🍹 3+1 GRATIS on all Nord Hard Seltzers all night Nord is Slovenia’s first hard seltzer — a fresh alternative to beer and cocktails: • light • refreshing • low calories • full of flavor Choose your favorite: 🍑 Cheeky Peach 🥭 Mango Tangerine 🫐 Bluberry Mint 🍋 Lemon Elderberry 🍊 Blood Orange Ginger 🌿 Lemongrass Green Tea 🍋 Matter Lemon 🥭 Mrfy Guava Fresh 🎶 What to expect • international crowd • indie / retro party vibes • new people & spontaneous conversations • music, laughter and good energy • creative and festival-style atmosphere Basically: the best way to spend your Thursday in Ljubljana. 🔥 Why come? Because Thursday is the new Friday. Because Nord is the perfect drink for social nights. Because the best nights start unplanned with good people. And because 3+1 Nord tastes better with friends. 📅 Every Thursday in April 🕖 From 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Bring your friends, meet new people, and start your weekend early. QUIT YOUR JOB. DRINK A NORD. See you Thursday. 🌎 Join the Community Meet people before and after events in our Ljubljana International community: 👉 WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Events & socials https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

📚🍻 Ljubljana International: ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Wednesday at The Place! 🧠✨ 🎉 NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! 💬 All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Everyone welcome\! 🤔 Want to join the ZAP Pub Quiz but don’t have a team? ✈️ Just moved to Ljubljana? 🙈 Friends bailed last minute? Zero stress — we’ve got you. Every Wednesday at 19:00 at The Place (Plečnikov trg 1) we host a fun, friendly, international pub quiz night with 100+ people from all over the world! 🌍 ✨ WHY JOIN? ✅ Perfect for solo players – we match you with great people 🤝 Meet internationals, locals & Erasmus students 🧩 No trivia expertise needed – fun, mixed categories 🎯 A weekly tradition to build real friendships 🏆 Win prizes – beers, vouchers & bragging rights 🕹️ HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Join WhatsApp Group for team formation & updates: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ SIGN UP (RECOMMENDED!) Helps us manage teams & seating: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Introduce yourself & say you're coming 4️⃣ Come alone or with friends 5️⃣ Pay €5 at the venue (cash/card) 6️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 & meet your team 7️⃣ Play 5 rounds of Trivia Madness 🎵🌍😂🎬🧠 🎯 TEAM FORMATION (IMPORTANT) 📌 Everything happens inside our WhatsApp group 📌 Solo players get matched automatically 📌 If you already have a team → just sign up together 👉 Join WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Quick Sign-Up Form (2 seconds): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 SCHEDULE 🕖 18:30–19:00 – Arrival, drinks & team formation 🧠 19:00–22:00 – 5 rounds of trivia 🏆 22:00+ – Prizes, drinks & after-party vibes 📍 DETAILS 📅 When: Every Wednesday 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💶 Price: €5 per person 👫 Teams: of 2–8 people (we help you find one!) 🗣️ Language: English 🍻 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international 🔗 Useful Links (Save These!) 🌍 Linktree (all links in one place): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Sign-Up Form: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 Whether you're new in town, a trivia master, or just here for laughs — This isn’t just a quiz. This is Ljubljana’s favorite Wednesday tradition. 📲 Join, play, laugh, connect — and make Wednesdays legendary with Ljubljana International. 🎉✨

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

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, April 22 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.

**💖 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Columbus Locals** For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social. Ditch the apps. Meet Columbus singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Columbus singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - ⚡ Columbus locals after personality-matched dates - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation 📌 **What to know** - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Columbus singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Columbus singles. 💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time. ⭐ *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* – Columbus first-timer --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Columbus locals tonight. ✨ ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Everything important, without the extra padding. 🤝 **Community angle** - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The community matters as much as the session itself - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

💓 **Online Speed Dating Built for First Timers – Real Connections, Zero Pressure!** **🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!** To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. Limited spots available – register now before they're gone! **📋 Choose Your Age Range Below to Register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=club-leading-local-singles-speed-dating&ar=55+&face_v=2.0) --- 🤝 Tired of swiping with no results? Try real conversations instead! Online speed dating removes all the awkward parts of traditional dating. A friendly host guides you through each round, so all you have to do is show up and be yourself. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - First-time speed daters seeking a welcoming, easy experience - First-timers who want to date without the pressure of face-to-face meetings - Busy professionals who value their time and comfort **How It Works** 1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above. 2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening. 3. **Connect on Zoom** – No setup needed. Just click the link and you're in! 4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through fun one-on-one rounds with Indianapolis singles who share your vibe. 5. **Discover Your Matches** – We'll notify you of any mutual interest after the event. The rest is up to you! **Event Details** - **Format:** Hosted live on Zoom – guided, fun, and stress-free - **Location:** No venue needed – just a comfy seat and a good internet connection - **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun - **Vibe:** Light-hearted, easy-going speed dates with open-minded Indianapolis singles - **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone - **Duration:** About 60–90 minutes of structured, fun conversations **Frequently Asked Questions** **How long are the conversations?** Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting! **What happens after the event?** We reveal mutual matches after the event. If you both liked each other, we help you connect! --- ✨ The hardest part is clicking register. After that, we make everything easy. See you there! 💘 ✨

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan