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**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB)[,](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ) along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 18:00-18:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 18:15-18:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 18:25-19:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 19:45-20:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 20:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB)[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ)group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

**Hello Ladies,** We believe that meaningful connections happen when people come together naturally. While men and women both play vital roles in shaping our world, women-only gatherings offer a unique and valuable space for sharing, reflection, and support. We love cultures and appreciate differences. Inspired by similar gatherings we’ve hosted in Barcelona, we’re excited to bring something a little different to our community here-relaxed, welcoming, and empowering. **Event Details** **Time:** Friday, 12:30–2:30 PM **Venue:** Peruvian Restaurant, West Bay *(Each time different. Exact location will be shared via private message upon confirmation. Please ignore the map pin as it is not accurate. )* **What to Expect** Every few weeks, a small group of wonderful women, both locals and expats, will gather for a themed lunch experience. **This time, we’ll be exploring Peruvian cuisine 🇵🇪🍽️** Together, we will: * Enjoy a relaxed themed lunch * Share supportive and uplifting conversations * Take part in light empowering activities * Create a comfortable space to discuss topics we don’t always get to share elsewhere * Connect, unwind, and enjoy positive vibes * Share, explore and choose good food This is a private event with limited spaces to maintain a meaningful and welcoming atmosphere. **How to Join** Please sign up and reply to our confirmation message to secure your place. The exact venue details will be sent to confirmed ladies via private message. **Dining Details** Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available. Depending on the venue, we may either share dishes or order individually. At the end of the gathering, we’ll **also choose the theme and venue for our next meetup together**.

Get ready for a perfect **day-to-night experience**—relax by the beach, enjoy a delicious brunch, then head to the cinema for a fun movie night! 📅 **Date:** 1-May-2026 (Fri) *** ## 🌴 **Part 1: Sea, Sun & Brunch @ The Chedi Katara** 🕧 **Time:** 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Indulge in a relaxing afternoon at **The Restaurant @ The Chedi Katara Hotel**: * Delicious brunch experience 🍽️ * **Free access to pool & private beach** 🏖️ * Towel & water provided 💰 **Price:** QAR 350 for 2 persons *(Buy 1 Get 1 offers via Entertainer, Urban Point, My Book)* *** ## 🎬 **Part 2: Movie Night @ Novo Cinema The Pearl** 🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM We’ll continue the evening with a screening of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* at **Novo Cinema, The Pearl**. 💥 **Bonus:** Buy 1 Get 1 cinema offers available with selected bank cards *** ## ✨ **What to expect** * Chill beach & pool vibes * Social brunch with international crowd * Fun and relaxed movie night *** 👥 Open to all – come solo or with friends Spend your day soaking up the sun and your evening enjoying a great movie 🍿🌅 ## ⚠️ **Important** To join, please send private message or Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075.

Language Exchange over a drink. This is a free event and we welcome local and expats to come for a chat and some good company. Languages👂🏻💋: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese (and more depending on the attendees) **Topics🗣 : A story about your pet or animal** **Location: Kitty Cafe in the Pearl** We have certified Chinese and English teachers here who also speak Spanish and Japanese. We are looking for Arabic-speakers or anyone who wishes to practice these languages or just to connect. We choose a different place every week and this time *a CAT cafe* in the Pearl. *This is a cafe with real cats and for cat-lovers.* Participants will be put in different tables based on number of people and langauge-pairs and swap places from time to time with cat company! We know the Pearl is a bit far for some people but we only come here once a month! As customary to support local business, one order is a good practice. Participants are responsible for paying for their own drinks and any order. ***People who are allergic to cats, please be mindful of the cat setting!*** *Look for a blonde Asian girl when you get there!!*

*QMUNITY SEALINE BEACH RETREAT* Join us for a Sealine Beach Resort on *May 1st, 2026* filled with good time and meet new people, beach, swimming pool, volleyball and International Dinner at Sealine Beach Resort for 125qar deal per person. 🌊 📆 Friday, May 1st, 2026 🕐1:00pm at meetup point & 2:30pm at Sealine 📍Sealine Beach Resort 🧭 https://share.google/5h2Ky7B2EXzN3i8WD 💰125qar coupon deal 🎟 *QGrab Deal Voucher Only* (Link below) 🚗 Limited Carpool option or Uber Share will be available. 💬 https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t ⚠️*READ ALL THIS INFORMATION:* ◦Select option 2 deal (adult 125qar) ◦Select Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026 ◦ This voucher is valid on FRIDAY only ◦ Valid at Al Odaid International Dinner ◦ *Buffet Time: 6:30pm - 10:30pm* ◦ Resort Timings: 10am - 10:30pm ◦ Pool Timings: 10am - 7pm 🔗*Purchase voucher throug Qgrabs here:* Select Option 2: 125qar https://qgrabs.com/deals/pool-beach-access-buffet-meal-at-sealine-beach-resort-22373?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGTb2SIthzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR59-03GXk3iHpfxddvMur011AwtPV6MyhviZ-Tdt3H3wVz5GRyRcotivOkzEw_aem_Zy3cp9vqt2YGgipOuM6_2w&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6924468526248_v2_s09_e7570&utm_content=6924468526448&utm_term=6924468526248&utm_campaign=6924468525848 💬 *Join group chat for all the updates or message me for additional information:* https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t[Sealine Event Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t)

Enjoy a refreshing evening on the water followed by a relaxed picnic with stunning skyline views! 📅 **Date:** Saturday, 2 May 2026 🕔 **Time:** 5:00 PM onwards 📍 **Location:** Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park *** ## 🚣‍♀️ **Part 1: Kayaking** Paddle along the calm waters around MIA and take in beautiful views of Doha’s skyline. * **Fee:** QAR 50 per person * **Operated by:** 365 Adventure * **Duration:** 1 hour *** ## 🧺 **Part 2: Picnic @ MIA Park** After kayaking, we’ll gather on the grass for a casual picnic—perfect for relaxing, chatting, and enjoying the evening vibes. *** ## ✨ **What to expect** * Friendly, international crowd * Light activity + chill social time * Sunset and night skyline views *** ## 🎒 **What to bring** * Comfortable clothes (you may get slightly wet) * Change of clothes (optional) * Snacks or drinks to share for picnic * Picnic mat (if you have) *** 👥 Open to all – come solo or with friends Come paddle, relax, and enjoy a beautiful evening by the water 🌊🌆 ## ⚠️ **Important** To join, please send a private message to me or Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075.

Join us for a sophisticated lunch as we explore the "Together at the Table" festival. We will be gathering at *below restaurant* to experience a curated menu representing Thailand’s rich culinary heritage. * **Date:** 2-May-2026 (Sat) * **Time:** 12:30 * **Location:** The Siam Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/QZWxqC99zxqx7Sp27 * **Price:** selected menu of QAR 39 and 49 **Highlights:** * A dedicated table for our international community. * Experience authentic Thai "care" and hospitality. * A perfect setting for both old friends and newcomers to mingle. **Registration:** A must since we need to book a table (No Walk-In). Please confirm your attendance by sending a private message to the organizer or Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075.

🌿 *NIRAKAAR YOG ABHYAS* 🌿 *Presents* ✨ *Wellness Yoga and Meditation Workshop* ✨ 📍 At MIA Park End your day with peace, positivity, and fresh energy in the beautiful surroundings of nature. Join us for a calming and refreshing session designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. 🧘‍♂️ Yoga Instructor: *Punjesh Sharma* ✨ Session Includes: Pranayama, Stretching & Guided Meditation 📅 Date: 2 May 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 17:30 📍 Location: MIA Park Hills https://maps.app.goo.gl/1jJws4UCnDMH9AZS9 ***FREE of charge*** Join our WhatsApp group for more updates [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t) Let’s take a pause from our busy lives and reconnect with ourselves through breath, movement, and mindfulness. 🌸 💬 “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” 👉 Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🙏 ***Note: After the yoga session, we will have a picnic at the same place.***

*QMUNITY SEALINE BEACH RETREAT* Join us for a Sealine Beach Resort on *May 1st, 2026* filled with good time and meet new people, beach, swimming pool, volleyball and International Dinner at Sealine Beach Resort for 125qar deal per person. 🌊 📆 Friday, May 1st, 2026 🕐1:00pm at meetup point & 2:30pm at Sealine 📍Sealine Beach Resort 🧭 https://share.google/5h2Ky7B2EXzN3i8WD 💰125qar coupon deal 🎟 *QGrab Deal Voucher Only* (Link below) 🚗 Limited Carpool option or Uber Share will be available. 💬 https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t ⚠️*READ ALL THIS INFORMATION:* ◦Select option 2 deal (adult 125qar) ◦Select Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026 ◦ This voucher is valid on FRIDAY only ◦ Valid at Al Odaid International Dinner ◦ *Buffet Time: 6:30pm - 10:30pm* ◦ Resort Timings: 10am - 10:30pm ◦ Pool Timings: 10am - 7pm 🔗*Purchase voucher throug Qgrabs here:* Select Option 2: 125qar https://qgrabs.com/deals/pool-beach-access-buffet-meal-at-sealine-beach-resort-22373?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGTb2SIthzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR59-03GXk3iHpfxddvMur011AwtPV6MyhviZ-Tdt3H3wVz5GRyRcotivOkzEw_aem_Zy3cp9vqt2YGgipOuM6_2w&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6924468526248_v2_s09_e7570&utm_content=6924468526448&utm_term=6924468526248&utm_campaign=6924468525848 💬 *Join group chat for all the updates or message me for additional information:* https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t[Sealine Event Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiOPuaTFz2W7frLUKz6n6J?mode=gi_t)

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **Radio Signal Analysis Using SDRs and OpenWebRX+** with **Scott McCrory**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio/).

Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!! Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments. Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) • Taco Bar • Margarita and Beer tasting • Complementary chips and salsa • Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase • Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer) Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe. Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style. Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on. No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/ **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com