Systems

On Saturday, 27th of June, we’re going to meet and discuss the *The Power of the Powerless* by Václav Havel, an influential book that has become a key text of dissident thought in communist Eastern Europe. Written in 1978, Havel’s book explores how authoritarian systems sustain themselves not only through force, but through conformity, fear, and everyday participation in lies. What does it mean to ‘live within the truth’? Can ordinary people resist oppressive systems, even when they seem powerless? And what forms of responsibility do individuals bear in political life? Although written under late socialism in Czechoslovakia, Havel’s reflections remain strikingly relevant today. How do ideology, bureaucracy, media, and social pressure shape our behaviour? Are modern societies immune to the dynamics Havel describes – or do they simply take different forms? Václav Havel (1936–2011) was a Czech playwright, dissident, political thinker, and statesman. A leading figure of the democratic opposition during communist rule, he later became the last President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic. *** Anyone is welcome to join! Before the meeting, please read the book (it’s around 100 pages long), think about it, and note any passages you find especially interesting, challenging, or worth discussing. We’ll share our thoughts and interpretations during the meeting. Organizational notes: 📍 Attendance is free ⏳ Spots are limited 🔗 Please register via the app so we know how many people to expect and can reserve a table accordingly

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

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.

Filozofování o životě a o všem ostatním pro všechny, bez vstupného a bez přihlášky: Co si přejete, s čím si lámete hlavu, co Vás nenechá spát, o čem dumáte, o čem sníte, co Vám vrtá hlavou, čeho se bojíte, na co vzpomínáte, o čem přemýšlíte? Nenechte tyto věci jen pro sebe, zkuste rozhovor s jinými lidmi. U nás nejde jen o to, si popovídat, o to taky, ale to máte i jinde. U našeho stolu se pokusíme, spolu *filozofovat*. Nejdříve se dohodneme, jaké téma budeme diskutovat, a pak se do toho pustíme, budeme přemýšlet, rozmýšlet, promýšlet a zamýšlet se, až se nám z toho bude točit hlava, přitom nám budou podporou filozofové všech věků, abychom jí neztratili, tu hlavu. Ani byste nevěřili, jak filozofie může být osvěžující…

**The ABSOLUTE BEST place to be on a Saturday night in Prague! 🤩🍹** Every Saturday, we take over a stunning venue right in the city center and give you **total freedom to mingle at your own pace**. There’s no hand-holding, name tags, or stiff corporate icebreakers here—just a room full of great people skipping the small talk and **sparking real connections**. ✨ During peak hours, the room gets **TOTALLY MAGNETIC** and sometimes even beautifully chaotic. And to be honest, we love it exactly like this! Bar Nomads is all about pure social flow! ⚡🔥 If that’s your vibe, drop the city masks and dive headfirst into our lovely Hoffa madness. You’ll leave feeling energized, deeply connected, and a little bit more like **a true Praguer.** 😎🤙 📍 **Hoffa Bar:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/HRPxX9ruUHphZ4u37

!CANCELLED! Hi everyone, due to the extreme heat forecast for Saturday (37°C), I’m postponing our meetup. With the 3pm start time, we’d be traveling right in the hottest part of the day, and I imagine most of you would rather be by the water than in transit or sitting in a café. I will plan for another date when it will be hopefully cooler. This time, we will meet at Spižírna 1902 in Vinohrady, with a small group (4 - 8) of foreigners living in Prague and Czechs who have lived abroad and miss an international environment. If you sign up and can’t make it, please update your RSVP. We are looking forward to meeting you and having coffee together. Please join if you are 35+ and comfortable communicating in English.

This weekend beat the heat with **Badminton and Beer** session! Put your Badminton shoes on and join Racketmania, we’re hosting a fun, balanced badminton session at **Hector Sports Centrum, Prague** for players of similar skill levels. It's the perfect chance to rally, compete, and meet local players. Also, enjoy your BEER at the amazing garden restaurant. 🗓 Event Details * **Date:** Saturday, June 27, 2026 * **Time:** 11:00 - 13:00 * **Location:** Hector- Sport Centre and restaurant, Malešická 655/59c, 108 00 Praha 10-Malešice * **Spots Available:** 10-12 players 💸 Payment & Costs The court fee will be divided equally among all attending participants at the end of the session. You can also pay your share directly at the Hector Sport Centre reception using a Multisport card. * *Note: If you need gear, badminton rackets are available to rent at the reception for 50 Kč (with a 200 Kč refundable deposit).* 🏸 What to Expect This event is focused on keeping things fun, engaging, and welcoming! We will organize the games so that participants are matched by similar skill levels, ensuring great rallies and enjoyable matches for everyone. **Important:** Please RSVP to secure your spot. If your plans change, update your RSVP promptly so others on the waitlist can join, but not less than 24 hours before the start of the event! We can’t wait to see you on the court!

Since this Sunday afternoon is going to be very hot ☀️ we decided to switch up our usual outdoor Sunday Stroll for something a bit cooler and indoors. We’re heading to the unique **Žižkostel** for *"MY TADY ŽIJEME" (We Live Here)* \- a relaxed community festival celebrating different cultures through LIVE MUSIC\, DANCE\, and FOOD\. The lineup features a solid mix of locals\, international bands and DJs\. 🌍🎵 Entry is completely free! 3:20pm - We’ll meet right in front of Žižkostel before heading inside: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UgMVJBj5naSbUMFZA 5:30pm - From the festival, we’ll head over together for our usual Board Game night at Down Under: https://www.meetup.com/prague-together/events/315170656/ Details: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1475320744635024&set=pcb.1475324234634675

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

**The BEST Board Game Event In Prague 🤠🍺** Every Sunday, we offer a curated menu of 4–5 featured strategy games (check out the event photos below for this week's lineup!), a non-stop open table for casual games, and a vibrant space for chill socializing. **Arrive at 18:00, grab a drink, and meet Luboš** (our Game Master). Tell him your vibe and experience level, and he’ll match you with the perfect table. Whether you want to lock into a long-format featured game, jump into fast-paced open gaming, or just drop by for drinks and conversation, there's a perfect spot for you! 🚀✨ 📍**The Down Under:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwi9GeuY27BkqnPn9 **✅ 100% FREE Entry:** No partners, experience, or games needed. We handle all the table matchmaking, setups, and rules! **✅ 19:00 Sharp:** The long-format featured games lock in and begin. *Arriving late or leaving early? You can jump into the Open Gaming Zone at any time.* 🎲 **✅ Support the Venue:** There is no entry fee, so please support the pub by ordering some of their awesome food and drinks! 🍔🍺 Hosted in English. Casual snapshots are taken during the event.

Let's play badminton at Sports Centre Olšanka. We'll meet at 10.40 and play for 60 minutes. If you have a Multisport card please bring it along, as it will make the court free for you and also reduce the cost for others. If you don't have a Multisport card the game will cost you a maximum of 150 crowns, probably much less. I will cover the cost of the court so please bring cash to pay me. There is a small organisation fee of 20 crowns for all players to participate in this event. Racquets can be rented for 50 crowns.

Dear Adventurers, The scorching days are upon us, so it is about time we start our Hike&Swim series. We will go to our all time favourite Český ráj (Bohemian paradise), do some touristy stuff, see some rocks and impressive viewpoints. Then we will spike our adrenalin on ladder accessed ridge (Suché skály), and finally head for a cold dip in a nice local quarry (Jílové u Držkova). Depending on our pace and mood, we can have some drinks, snacks, supplies in Železný Brod on our way to quarry. • **General Info:** Trail: Walking Grade: Hills and ladders. ↑ 807 m \| 619 m↓ Distance according to [mapy.cz:](http://mapy.cz/) 19.7 km [MAP](https://mapy.com/s/fumojopote) • **Getting there and back:** → We will take [a bus 920 from ](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENIP7nOB12u:wiFBdZLF:g9Rz4X7R.M:cZsa8HCK5:w3nVaoDcF3jo50-)**[Praha,,Černý Most](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENIP7nOB12u:wiFBdZLF:g9Rz4X7R.M:cZsa8HCK5:w3nVaoDcF3jo50-)**[ to ](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENIP7nOB12u:wiFBdZLF:g9Rz4X7R.M:cZsa8HCK5:w3nVaoDcF3jo50-)**[Malá Skála at 8:00.](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENIP7nOB12u:wiFBdZLF:g9Rz4X7R.M:cZsa8HCK5:w3nVaoDcF3jo50-)** ← To go back we will take [a bus from ](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENNwzC2DuLcG2VcbUq:C0nzy4aG57I:8j8D:3JJazHvjbe2JUtkxFi5OYe28.OyYmgw--)**[Loužnice,,pošta](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENNwzC2DuLcG2VcbUq:C0nzy4aG57I:8j8D:3JJazHvjbe2JUtkxFi5OYe28.OyYmgw--)**[ at 17:00](https://idos.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/prehled/?p=Fyb5SSWpsOpfNdTbad2ENNwzC2DuLcG2VcbUq:C0nzy4aG57I:8j8D:3JJazHvjbe2JUtkxFi5OYe28.OyYmgw--) from where we have a direct bus to Prague. Please buy your tickets online from the provided links. • **What to bring** -Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sun glasses, hats etc -Water shoes if you have sensitive feet to access water -Comfortable hiking footwear with good grip -Waterproof and layers -Tea/coffee/water/snacks & lunch to keep you going -Lots of water -It's a good idea to have a map app installed on your phone. • **Contact:** Jasminka +420 775 096 136 Looking forward :)

**6-a-side Football** practice at Pražačka Football artificial grass pitch. Maximum of 18 participants for 3 teams of 6. **Kick off at 12h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgbox.com/9TkW70er In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

Looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed day full of board games? Join us at Palmovka for a cozy board-gaming meet-up open to everyone — beginners, casual players, and experienced gamers! We have a big selection of games, from easy social titles to strategic favourites. You can come alone or with friends — our community is super friendly, and we always make sure nobody sits alone. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules — we’ll happily explain everything. ✔ Friendly atmosphere ✔ Lots of games to choose from ✔ Perfect for meeting new people ✔ Come anytime during the day ✔ No registration needed entry fee 50czk (no hour limit) if you do not order anything at bar it is 100czk. Whether you want to laugh, think, or just relax after a long day, this is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others. See you at Palmovka – let’s play!

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**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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.

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WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

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.