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Drinking & Networking in Brussels. For newcomers, temporary in town - couch surfers and regulars to meet & socialize. What a better day to start the week than drinking & socializing starting on Monday evening?

Let's play Sanctuary, the new game based on Ark Nova. Everyone is welcome! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441696/sanctuary In ***Sanctuary***, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically-managed zoo for animals and visitors. A supply of 135 unique zoo tiles provides you with animals, buildings, and projects. In every game, you want to find the best mix from those available to build the most successful zoological establishment. Different effects on the tiles will help you to achieve conservation goals and to increase the attraction of your zoo. Each player has a set of four action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. One of those cards will let you play projects, and the other three cards will let you play animals of a specific habitat: forest, rock, or water. *Sanctuary* is based on its predecessor *Ark Nova*, but modifies and simplifies many of the mechanisms of that game in an elegant and surprising manner. Your goal to find the best way to puzzle together your animals, buildings, and projects on your zoo map is an ongoing pleasure!

Do you want to become a confident public speaker? To communicate better and connect? And have fun? Come and join the Atomium Toastmasters of Brussels. You'll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced speaker or if you are a guest. We are there to support you, to make you feel good about yourself and to help you learn in a way that's fun. We have lovely Table Topic sessions (impromptu speeches) and 3 to 4 prepared speeches. Through practice, peer evaluation and educational tools, we learn how to present our messages effectively, concisely and professionally. And.. we are excited to welcome you on Monday. Entrance free on the first Monday of the month. Atomic Team

Do you want to become a confident public speaker? To communicate better and connect? And have fun? Join **Dacia Toastmasters** for an inspiring evening of speeches, impromptu challenges and helpful feedback – all in a warm, international atmosphere. We are a supportive Toastmasters club where communication and leadership skills grow together – through practice, encouragement and community. Next meeting: 📅 First & Third Monday of the month 🕗 19:00 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:45) 📍 Marriott Courtyard Brussels EU Rue Joseph II / Jozef-II straat, 1000 Brussels (Conveniently located near metro Arts-Loi / Kunst-Wet) Why join **Dacia Toastmasters**? ✔️ Practise public speaking with prepared speeches and quick-thinking exercises ✔️ Improve your communication and leadership skills ✔️ Receive constructive feedback in a positive setting ✔️ Meet a vibrant, multilingual community Our meetings are in English with a taste of Romanian and open to everyone. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll find a place to grow. Guests are always welcome. Just bring your curiosity. 📩 RSVP now and join us for a memorable evening!

Looks like you survived the Monday, join us for to wind down, discuss the struggles and prepare for the rest of the week.

Join us for a Blue Monday escape and transport ourselves to the sunny flavors of Spain! We’re gathering Au Coin Gourmand for an evening of paella, warm drinks, and the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter chill with good company. Au Coin Gourmand is famous for its cozy atmosphere, Tiffany lamps, and authentic European dishes. Through their signature paella, we’ll enjoy a taste of Spain that’s sure to brighten this so-called "most depressing day of the year." **What to Expect:** - An uplifting evening of dinner and drinks in a friendly, social setting - Delicious Spanish dish that will transport you to warmer places - Lively conversations and new connections to beat the Blue Monday blues **RSVP Required** Please RSVP as spots are limited. Feel free to bring friends along to escape Blue Monday together, but make sure everyone signs up. Looking forward to sharing this mood-lifting evening with you!

Please take a moment to read the information and rules for the sessions. **Overview:** Improv sessions in English accepting all levels. We play short and long-form improv comedy, which includes theater-style scenes, guessing, and group games. **Topics:** * Timing * Location * Participation (Attendees list) * RSVP rules * Improv session format * Who is it for? (Participation requirement) *** * **Timing** Being on time will help you and everyone. **18h15** \- Doors open *Please take this time to order your drinks/food and settle in.* **18h30** \- Start of the session **Are you late?** Please inform the event host, or comment on the event page. If you arrive late and the session is already in progress, please wait on the side till the game/scene is finished. Wait for the session moderator to indicate when you can start participating. * **Location** The session takes place on the first floor of The Sister Cafe. Stairs next to the bar. It's the room with a curtain at the door. * **Participation (Attendee list)** The session is limited to **12 attendees**. This is to ensure that the session is manageable and everybody gets enough chances to participate. Therefore, only the people on the "attendee list" are allowed to be present at the session and participate. **Waiting list**: People on the waiting list should keep an eye on the updates, in case someone from the attendees' list drops and you get their spot. **Just want to observe?** Usually, we don't allow any extra audience during these sessions. We invite you to come to any of our shows. But if for some reason you are only interested in observing and not participating, please contact the event host on meetup, or talk with them personally at the session and explain your reasons. Admission for this is not guaranteed. *People on the attendee list are expected to take part.* * **RSVP Rules** * Please update your RSVP status in a timely manner, if you can't make it to the session. This applies to people on the **attendee list AND waiting list.** * If you are on the waiting list, and already know that you won't be able to join in case someone from the main list drops, please update your RSVP to "not going". This will give the chance to the next person on the waiting list. * Emergencies aside, please update your rsvp status on time. Canceling last minute or just 1 hour before isn't helpful. * If we see a pattern from someone not showing up after confirming, or last-minute cancellations, we reserve the right to prohibit access to the sessions. * Please write a comment if you cancel and your spot becomes available. With this others will get an extra notification. **Improv Session Format** The session is held in English. The session is divided into three sections: Warm up, Scene games, and Cool down. **Warmup:** Quick group games are played to break the ice and get the creative juices flowing. **Scenes:** Then we move on to scene games. These are mostly from short-form improv, which can include different games with various gimmicks, like story building, character work, guessing, etc **Cool down:** One or two short group games to end the session. The rules are explained by the moderator before each game. There is no obligation to take part in games that you are not comfortable with. There can be feedback after a game is played. This is so that we learn from each other and gain skills and insights. **Tip**: If you are new, pay attention to the regular players when they are performing and notice small details, like how a stage is cleared before a scene, how to enter a scene, and how to collaborate with each other. * **Who is it for?** Anyone who is interested in improv! We accept all levels, beginners, and advanced participants This is a great place to start if you are new to improv. The basics will be explained. We only require the "Yes, and...!" spirit! If you are an advanced player and have ideas and games to share and work on, please do let us know. We look forward to welcoming you and doing improv!

Shake off the workday and train with a welcoming crew of internationals and Brussels professionals. This is a **co-hosted session with F45 Brussels**—fast, fun, and coached circuit training that fits perfectly after work. **Why join?** * **Community vibe:** Friendly, social, in English. * **All levels welcome:** Coaches demo every move with **easier/harder options**. * **Time-smart:** 45 minutes, full-body, high energy, great music. * **Accountability:** Come with the group, leave with endorphins. **What we’ll do** 1. Quick intro & warm-up 2. **F45 functional circuits** (intervals that mix strength + cardio) 3. Team finisher & cool down 4. Optional post workout social drink/rooftop bowling nearby (meet new people, not just new burpees 😉) **Good to know** * **When:** Thursday, **6:30 PM start** (arrive 6:15 to check in) * **Where:** **F45 Brussels** (Brussels Central Station) Galeries Ravenstein * **Bring:** Clean trainers, towel, water bottle * **Fitness level:** Beginner to advanced (scalable stations) * **Capacity:** Limited spots — **RSVP required** * **Price:** Free weekly tryout **Who this is for** * New in Brussels and want a **friendly fitness + social** routine * Busy professional looking for a **structured, coached** workout * Sunday Vacations regulars who want to stay fit for hikes & trips **About F45** F45 = **Functional 45-minute training**: coach-led, station-based, results-driven. Expect variety, technique tips, and a positive team atmosphere. See you on the floor at 6:30! 💪🏽✨ By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

🚀Forget your job title, forget your powerpoints, and forget your elevator pitch: come join us in BrewDog Brussels on January 20th, 2026 for the second Winter Edition of the Data Drinks! 📍The Data Drinks is an informal get-together for Belgium-based Data Professionals from all parts of the datasphere: strategy, leadership, data science, analytics, governance, security, architecture, ... It's a great opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with other data enthusiasts. Plus, you'll be able to get drinks and food to fuel the conversation. ✅Add the event to your work calendar, consider inviting a (data) friend, and if you want to connect with other professionals, you can join the data professionals group: https://lnkd.in/eqkpubKk #DataProfessionals #NetworkingEvent #Belgium #data

**After you RSVP, we’ll DM you a form. Check your DM!** ✅ Fill it out to confirm your spot! ⚠️ No form = no confirmed spot. 🍜 **Taiwanese Home-Style Tomato Beef Noodles Workshop – 阿嬤的番茄牛肉麵 (Grandma’s Recipe)** Learn a comforting Taiwanese classic straight from a home kitchen. In this workshop, we’ll make rich, slow-simmered tomato beef noodle soup based on my grandma’s recipe — savory, slightly spicy, and deeply nostalgic. Because this dish is meant to be shared, participants will work **in pairs**, just like cooking at home. 🗓 **Date:** Saturday, **24 January** 🕦 **Time:** 11:30 – 13:30 (14:00 latest) 📍 **Location:** Mammouth (Rue de Russie 10, Saint-Gilles, 1060, Belgium) 👥 **Min 5 people / Max 10 people** – intimate, hands-on, and cozy 👫 **Cooking format:** paired in two (the stew is made to be shared) 💰 **Price:** €50 per person *** 🥢 **About the dishes:** **Taiwanese Tomato Beef Noodles (番茄牛肉麵)** Tender beef slowly braised with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and **spicy doubanjiang (豆瓣醬)**, creating a rich, savory broth with gentle heat. Served with wheat noodles and finished with aromatic toppings. This recipe follows my grandma’s home-style method — simple ingredients, patience, and big flavor. **Seasonal Taiwanese Side Dish** While the beef simmers, we’ll prepare a small side dish together — something light and quick, perfect to enjoy while waiting for the stew and to round out the meal. 🧾 **Allergy note:** contains soy, wheat (gluten), and garlic. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. *** ❓ **FAQ** **What does this workshop cover?** This is a hands-on cooking workshop. You’ll work in pairs to braise the beef, build the tomato-doubanjiang broth, cook the noodles, and prepare a small side dish. We’ll cook, eat, and enjoy everything together — like a shared family meal. **What should I bring?** Just your enthusiasm! You’re welcome to bring a container if you’d like to take leftovers home. There is always more!! **How to confirm your spot (Payment)?** To secure your place, please complete the form and transfer the payment in advance: Bank Transfer *** 📸 **Follow / Visit us:** Instagram 👉 **@asiancookingworkshopbxl** *** **Cancellation Policy** If the workshop doesn’t reach the minimum of 5 participants, you’ll receive a full refund. • Free cancellation: up to 48 hours before • Less than 24 hours: 50% charge • No refund for “NO-SHOW”

**In this experiential learning workshop**, Ralph invites you to **explore the way you think you learn - both consciously and unconsciously.** Through a deceptively simple hands-on activity with "Tetrominos", you’ll uncover what motivates your learning, how you respond to challenge, and how your presence shifts when learning becomes a group experience. Expect insights you didn’t anticipate, patterns you didn’t know you carried, and a fresh lens on how learning actually emerges between people. Special request: **If you can, please bring a book that taught you something important.**

Run a national space agency competing and cooperating to build the International Space Station. You’ll train astronauts, launch missions, install modules, and run experiments while sharing limited station resources. It’s a smart mix of cooperation and competition, with constant tension between helping the ISS survive and maximizing your own scientific achievements. [How to Play](https://youtu.be/XqUFCCjzc5c?si=-_fVO3rXnT-XK_RQ) [BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367280/1998-iss) [Rulebook](https://gamers-hq.de/media/pdf/86/31/5e/1998-Rules.pdf) Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.

🔥🌶️ HOT & SPICY – INTERNATIONAL PARTY 🌶️🔥 is going to Madame Moustache – Brussels Facebook : https://fb.me/e/40lAWHN5h Garanty pass & skip the line : https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14990 📅 THIS SATURDAY – 24.01.2026 ✨ January Edition ✨ by The Just A Night Team & Expats In Brussels & Madame Moustache 🎟️ Tickets • Online tickets (Flash Sales): 5€ / 10€ > https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14990 or • Tickets available at the door 💃🕺 For this exceptional event, different atmospheres will be offered 🔥 New Live Music Experience 🎶 Disco – 80’s – 90’s – World Music – Latino 👉 Come dance 👉 Mingle with hundreds 👉 Bring your friends 👉 Dress to impress (or just be yourself 😉) 👉 Arrive early – Spread the word 👉 Everyone is welcome 👗 Dress Code: Be Yourself ⏰ Doors Open: 22:00 ✨ Something more than just a regular night out at a club. Let the party continue! — The Just A Night Team 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels *** 🇫🇷🇧🇪 FR 🇫🇷🇧🇪 🔥🌶️ HOT & SPICY – SOIRÉE INTERNATIONALE 🌶️🔥 by Just A Night & Expats In Brussels 📅 Ce samedi 24 janvier 2026 ✨ La Soirée s'annonce très Hot & Spicy ✨ 📍 Pour la première fois chez Madame Moustache ! Prépare-toi à une soirée d’anthologie, avec une ambiance Hot & Spicy à la hauteur de tes attentes 🔥😉 Comme toujours, viens danser et faire la fête jusqu’aux petites heures dans une atmosphère unique et incomparable. 🎶 Différentes ambiances musicales Disco – Années 80 & 90 – World Music – Latino ✨ Nouvelle expérience live music Cette soirée est proposée par le label Just A Night. 👉 Viens danser 👉 Rencontre des centaines de personnes 👉 Invite tes amis 👉 Arrive tôt 👉 Sois toi-même 👗 Dress Code : Be Yourself ⏰ Ouverture des portes : 22h00 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Bruxelles ✨ Un lieu mythique, un temple de la night et des rythmes branchés. Just Be Ready… et que la fête continue ! — L’équipe Just A Night & Madame Moustache 💃🕺 *** 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels

**FRANCAIS**: Je démarre une **rotation thématique** tous les mois autour du domaine de l'entrepreneuriat. Pour ce mois, d'août, je propose: **Le freelancing en Belgique** (avantages et désavantages). Etes-vous un freelanceur ou non? Partagez vos avis avec le groupe. On prendra aussi le temps nécessaire pour apprendre à se connaître via une session de réseautage! Si vous souhaitez apporter/partager quelque chose pour manger/boire, n'hésitez pas! Rendez-vous au Cinquantenaire en-dessous de l'arc: [Cinquantenaire (Bruxelles)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6) **ENGLISH**: I am starting **each month a topic** related to entrepreneurship. This month of august, the topic will be : **Freelancing in Belgium** (advantages and disadvantages). Are you a freelance or not? Share your insights with the group. We will take this time for getting to know each other throughout a networking! If you feel like bringing/sharing something to eat, don't hesitate! See you at 50naire next to the arch: [Cinquantenaire (Brussels)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

Volunteer with Mid-OH Food Collective Mid-OH Market 4041 Gantz Rd Grove City, OH 43123 -fill carts with boxes -help support the various stations inside the Market -help scan groceries at the check-out stand -help repackage groceries into shopping after being scanned -help deliver groceries to customer vehicles Some volunteers will help load groceries into vehicles so dress in layers as needed. RSVP by contacting Renee with name, email, phone # 614-257-9389 or reneelquillet@gmail.com

Build your network the fun and productive way! We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years! Join us at the brand new North High Brewing, in Downtown Dublin, every 3rd Monday from 11:30am-1pm! The address is: 56 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 There is plenty of free parking across the street in the Library Parking lot! All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event. Just purchase your own lunch! Whether you are a new networker, or a seasoned networker, you'll feel welcome from the time you arrive, and leave energized with all of your new connections! Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy some open networking in a very cool location! At 11:45am, everyone will be seated, order their own meals, and get to know their new table-mates! Beginning at noon, we provide the opportunity for all participants to be introduced and welcomed to the group. Having a good conversation and want to stay longer? No problem, we have a private room, so stay as long as you like. We do have a limited amount of space, so RSVP right away and please honor your RSVP! I will keep an eye out and close off the event once we reach capacity. See you at lunch! By attending an event with the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, and/or Chris Borja, you are granting permission to the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan