TED

**Open Coding Night** Ti va di allenarti con il TDD provando qualche Kata? Vuoi provare il *vibe coding*? Hai un progetto personale che non riesci mai a portare avanti? Oppure ti piacerebbe imparare Rust, Zig, Haskell o qualche altro linguaggio? [>>> per trovare l'ufficio <<<](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-QSl6rp8vR8Zj9k58ntmzTlUtuCB7OY/view?usp=sharing) **Open Coding Night** è un formato anti-procrastinazione libero e non limitato al solo TDD: ci si trova la sera insieme ad altre persone curiose e motivate, per finalmente dare spazio alle proprie idee e sperimentare. **Come Partecipare** Porta con te un’idea, un esercizio, un progetto o una tecnologia che vuoi provare. Troverai una scrivania e un monitor a tua disposizione per metterti subito all’opera. Non hai un obiettivo preciso ma ti piace lasciarti guidare dalla serendipità? Nessun problema: puoi unirti a chi vuole condividere la propria attività e lavorare insieme. **Programma** * **19:00 – 21:30** meetup aperto * **19:30** breve giro di presentazioni: chi c’è, cosa vuole fare, a cosa vuole aggregarsi * **19:45 – 21:15**: focus time, ma siete liberi di muovervi, esplorare e fare domande in giro. * **21:15** mini-retrospective su cosa è stato fatto * Dalle **21:30** in poi, libertà totale: puoi tornare a casa o unirti a chi ha voglia di andare a cena insieme! \-\-\- We are open to English speaking participants: **Open Coding Night** Do you feel like practicing TDD by trying out some Katas? Want to try vibe coding? Do you have a personal project you never manage to move forward? Or would you like to learn Rust, Zig, Haskell, or some other language? **Open Coding Night** is an anti-procrastination format not limited only to TDD: you meet in the evening with other curious and motivated people to finally give space to your ideas and experiment. **How to participate** Bring an idea, an exercise, a project, or a technology you want to try. You’ll find a desk and a monitor at your disposal so you can get to work right away. Don’t have a specific goal but enjoy being guided by serendipity? No problem: you can join those who want to share their activity and work together. **Schedule** * **19:00 – 21:30** open meetup * **19:30** short round of introductions: who’s here, what they want to do, what they want to join * **19:45 – 21:15:** focus time, but you’re free to move around, explore, and ask questions. * **21:15** mini-retrospective on what was done * From **21:30** onward, total freedom: you can go home or join those who feel like going out for dinner together!

Hi, I’m **Ozzy**. I’ve been teaching yoga in Milan for 5 years, bringing together internationals and locals. **How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20I%20saw%20your%20weekend%20park%20yoga%20classes%20on%20Meetup%20and%20would%20like%20to%20join) to receive payment details: **Drop-in or discounted class packs available** Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **You can see the vibe of the classes here:** Instagram: @ozzyoga.milano **Monday Park Yoga in Sempione with Ozzy** **Time:** 19:30 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Language:** English **Level:** transition to intermediate (not for beginners) We focus on **balance, strength, and flexibility** with intermediate-level poses and flows. If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, this class is for you. **Location:** Parco Sempione Exact meeting point will be shared via WhatsApp after booking **Pricing** **Drop-in:** €15 **2 classes:** €28 **4 classes:** €50 All prices are final and include VAT All packs are valid until the end of July Valid for all regular group classes (weekend & future weekday sessions) Packs can be used for classes as they are released on Meetup **Before you come** Bring your mat (or a towel), wear layers for changing weather, and consider water, sun cream, and insect spray. **Cancellation policy** – **More than 24 hours before:** Cancel directly on Meetup → no charge – **Up to 1 hour before the class:** Please message me on WhatsApp → your credit is kept – **Less than 1 hour before, no-show, or no notice:** The class is counted → no refund or credit (no exceptions) *If a class is cancelled due to weather or by the organizer, your credit will not be lost and can be used for another class.* **Safety & Notes** Please listen to your body and practice at your own pace. This class is not suitable for pregnant women. If you have any health concerns, please consult a doctor before joining. By attending, you take responsibility for your own practice. **About me** I’m Ozzy, a certified and Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher. 👉 https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano

#### Next step: schedule your first event. Scheduling an event will encourage more people to join your group. Schedule Change photo  # [Gruppo di biliardo pool/carambola amatoriale e mini-tornei](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/) [Milano, MI, Italy](https://www.meetup.com/find/it--mi--milano/) [1 members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/) · Public group Share Manage groupSchedule event [About](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Events](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Photos](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/photos/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/discussions/?eventOrigin=your_groups) More ## What we’re about Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille. Antonio

Community for all climbing enthusiasts. Whether you're an expert, a beginner, or just want to try something new, you're welcome! 🧗🏻 We meet on Tuesday/Wednesdayat 6:00 PM at Manga Climbing Alternatively, you can organize it yourself on the day you prefer. 👇 Via Privata Giovanni Livraghi 25, Milano https://maps.app.goo.gl/XjJjXMfUZ5cNRsQx6?g_st=ic Group Link https://chat.whatsapp.com/J8QIZ4TD3Yi0xBCu4qQmkb?mode=gi_t

## La nostra Community Meetup si riunisce a Platmosphere! **[\[](www.platmosphere.com/register-now)[È richiesta la registrazione sul sito web](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)[\]](www.platmosphere.com/register-now)** Platmosphere, l'evento di riferimento su Developer Experience e Platform Transformation, quest'anno è interamente dedicato al tema **"Master The Vibe"**. Unisciti a noi in persona a **Milano** per una giornata intera di immersione gratuita in questi ambiti. Le quattro tracce tematiche approfondiscono ogni aspetto dell'**AI nel ciclo di vita del software (SDLC)**, spaziando tra casi d'uso reali, impatti di business e ROI, framework pratici e workshop hands-on sulle ultime tecnologie. Il filo conduttore: come possiamo **ripensare lo sviluppo** per coniugare velocità e fiducia nell'era del vibe engineering. Platmosphere riunisce chi sta rendendo concreto questo equilibrio: partecipa anche tu alla conversazione! > **Ottieni il tuo biglietto gratuito ora: [platmosphere.com/register-now](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)** ### Perché partecipare Scopri cosa funziona davvero, confrontati con i tuoi peer e porta a casa framework pratici e validati, dagli sviluppatori che cercano agilità ai leader che vogliono risultati concreti. La tua piattaforma, il tuo ritmo – adesso! Domina il cambiamento (**Master The Vibe**) e trasforma le promesse dell'AI in production-ready software. *** ### **NOTA IMPORTANTE** Platmosphere è una conferenza gratuita di un'intera giornata che si terrà a **Milano**. Per assicurarti un posto, ti preghiamo di registrarti su **[platmosphere.com](https://www.platmosphere.com/register-now?utm_source=Meetup+Community&utm_medium=LG&utm_campaign=Platmosphere)**. Tieni presente che la sola adesione (RSVP) su Meetup non è valida per l'ingresso; **è necessaria la registrazione ufficiale tramite il sito web.**

Ti è mai capitato di avere tutto sotto controllo… e comunque non capire cosa stava succedendo? Benvenuto nel mondo moderno: microservizi, eventi, pipeline, e una valanga di dati che promettono chiarezza. Spoiler: non basta. Search, observability e open source condividono lo stesso obiettivo: trasformare dati grezzi in qualcosa che abbia senso, e il farlo mentre il sistema cambia, scala, e a volte ...si rompe. Non è (solo) una questione di tool. È capire come leggere, collegare e interpretare quello che abbiamo davanti. Da qui partiamo. ​ **Agenda** (in aggiornamento) * 18:30 – 18:45 Arrivo e Check-In * 18:45 - 19:15 **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione *(Fabio Marzotti)*** * 19:15 - 19:40 **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero (Maurizio Argoneto)** * 19:45 - 20:00 **Community slot** * 20:00 - 20:30 **Networking & Q&A** * 20:30 Fine meetup **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione.** *Quando i dati aumentano, i tenant si moltiplicano e ogni team ha esigenze diverse, iniziano le vere sfide: isolamento, governance, costi, affidabilità. È qui che molte architetture, anche ben progettate, possono cedere.* *In questo talk partiremo da un caso reale per vedere cosa succede dopo: come si costruisce (e si mantiene) a livello di gruppo una piattaforma di observability, basata su **OpenSearch, fork open source di Elasticsearch e Kibana**, capace di gestire cluster distribuiti, carichi eterogenei e scenari multi-tenant senza perdere controllo.* *Vedremo cosa comporta davvero uscire da **Splunk** in un contesto enterprise: non solo come migrare, ma quando ha senso farlo, quali compromessi accettare e dove si nascondono i costi reali.* *Infine, sposteremo il focus dall’infrastruttura al suo utilizzo: come rendere logs, metrics e traces parte di un sistema coerente che supporti troubleshooting, affidabilità e operatività quotidiana, non solo dashboard.* ***Fabio Marzotti - Group log management & observability@Nexi Italy*** *è un IT Manager con ampia esperienza in ambito observability, automation, telemetry, log management e data streaming. Esperto nella progettazione e gestione di piattaforme di enterprise monitoring, con una solida background in system architecture e operations in contesti finanziari su larga scala.* **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero.** *Il software moderno non viene più solo scritto: viene assemblato. Quasi il 90% di una tipica applicazione è composto da librerie di terze parti. Se domani venisse resa pubblica una vulnerabilità critica come Log4Shell, quanto tempo impiegherebbe il tuo team a identificare tutti i microservizi impattati?* *Mentre le grandi aziende si affidano spesso a costose licenze “Ultimate”, PMI, team indipendenti e realtà con budget limitati rischiano di trovarsi esposti a un pericoloso gap di sicurezza.* *In questa sessione esploreremo come democratizzare la **Software Supply Chain Security** costruendo un perimetro di difesa automatizzato senza costi di licenza.* *Attraverso **una demo basata su un prototipo Docker,** analizzeremo un’architettura concreta che integra:* * ***GitLab Community Edition*** *per l’orchestrazione delle pipeline;* * ***Trivy*** *e **cdxgen** per la generazione automatica di SBOM, **Software Bill of Materials**, in formato **CycloneDX**;* * ***OWASP Dependency-Track*** *per il monitoraggio continuo e proattivo delle vulnerabilità.* *Andremo oltre il semplice vulnerability scanning, mostrando come **sfruttare l’intelligenza artificiale per l’analisi della raggiungibilità del codice** e per generare file **VEX**, **Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange**, utili a ridurre i falsi positivi e concentrare l’attenzione solo sui rischi realmente azionabili.* *Infine, discuteremo come questo stack possa aiutare le organizzazioni a prepararsi ai requisiti del prossimo **EU Cyber Resilience Act**, CRA.* **Maurizio Argoneto: AWS Hero \| CTO/Solution Architect \| Community Lead \(AWS\, GDG\, PLUG\) \| Co\-founder of 'Come To Code'** Maurizio promuove da oltre dieci anni cultura Open Source, community tech e innovazione digitale nei territori. Il suo lavoro unisce competenze cloud, architetturali e community leadership, con l’obiettivo di rendere l’innovazione accessibile anche fuori dai grandi hub tecnologici. C'è sempre nei nostri incontri un **community slot**, uno spazio dedicato agli interventi della community per raccontare un problema risolto in produzione, portare un tema tecnico su cui stai lavorando oppure condividere una domanda architetturale da discutere insieme. E, come in ogni meetup che vuole diventare una community vera, c'è spazio ampio per **Q&A, confronto aperto e networking**: perché spesso le soluzioni migliori nascono proprio dalle conversazioni informali tra persone che affrontano sfide simili. Sei benvenuta/io anche se non hai mai usato OpenSearch! Ti aspettiamo! **Call for Speakers ([Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/opensearch-milan-rome-usergroup-meetup/)\): candidati\|** **Seguici anche su LinkedIn: [link](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensearchproject-rome-milan-usergroup/)** Siamo una community ufficiale OpenSearch Project, Il meetup è realizzato grazie al supporto dei community partner \- Seacom SB: contribuisce con competenze\, food e gadget \- Milano Luiss Hub: offre la location per il nostro meetup L’evento si svolge in uno spazio sicuro e inclusivo, in linea con i valori di rispetto e collaborazione della comunità OpenSource. Tutte le partecipanti e i partecipanti sono invitate/invitati a consultare e rispettare il **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation** per garantire un ambiente accogliente e libero da comportamenti non appropriati. In caso di disagio o comportamenti inappropriati, contattate le persone organizzatrici o referenti indicati. **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation**: [LINK](https://opensearch.org/code-of-conduct/)

**[TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-comedy-club-presents-american-idiot-tickets-1988161400268?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile)** Divine Comedy Club Milano presents American Idiot, the brand-new one-man comedy show by Edy “U-The-Man”, a Nigerian-American comedian, performer, MC, and founder of Divine Comedy Club Milano. American Idiot is a hilarious, high-energy journey through the mind of an American living in Europe. More specifically, through the mind of an American Idiot. In this self-deprecating, chaotic, and completely unfiltered comedy showcase, Edy takes the audience on a wild ride through his personal experience of life in Italy, cultural misunderstandings, the madness of the modern world, and the deeply questionable decisions that have shaped his love life, work life, and family life. Nothing is off limits. Not even his dignity. With sharp social commentary, manic storytelling, and a brutally honest look at the American experience abroad, American Idiot is both introspective and absurd, personal and universal, concerning and hilarious. Edy “U-The-Man” has performed in cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Malta, Berlin, and several cities throughout Italy. As the organizer and MC of Divine Comedy Club Milano, he has helped build one of Milan’s first English-language comedy clubs, bringing together local and international comedians in the city’s growing stand-up scene. Divine Comedy Club Milano is a community of local and expat comedians performing English-language comedy in Milan. The club also hosts a weekly Open Mic night and regularly features both emerging and established comedians. Join us for a loud, fast-paced, and completely unfiltered night of stand-up comedy. Follow Divine Comedy Club Milano on Instagram: @divinecomedyclubmilano Don’t miss out. Get your tickets now. **Slow Mill is run by the Association ‘Dora and Pajtimit’ ASD APS. Membership in the** **Association, costing €5, is mandatory and lasts for 1 year. A free drink is provided with membership. Please register at least 2 days before the event here: [bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep "http://bit.ly/sociodep")**

**Urban Readings #3 — Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City" by Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett** Urban Readings is a monthly book club in Milan exploring cities through different lenses - design, architecture, sociology, politics, history, technology and many others. Join our Whatsapp group to stay in touch: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cg4VAgGK1T51mUeSIu7zWM?mode=gi_t For this meeting, we will discuss **Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City" by Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett**, where they propose that instead of over-planning cities, we should design for openness, flexibility, and “productive disorder” to create more democratic, lively, and adaptable urban spaces. **Duration:** \~2 hours **Who can join:** anyone interested in cities and urban life **Language:** English

Impariamo a eseguire e ricevere il Massaggio! Sono una massoterapista e insegnante di tecniche manuali e desidero diffondere la benefica pratica del massaggio a tutti, donne e uomini, di qualsiasi età e professione. Tratteremo zone comode come gli arti superiori e inferiori, in sicurezza ed efficacia. Conosceremo meglio il corpo umano, miglioreremo la postura e daremo finalmente spazio alla respirazione. Massaggiare e ricevere il massaggio aumenta il buon umore e riduce le tensioni muscolari, allora perché non stare insieme e imparare qualcosa di benefico e divertente? Portate un asciugamano e indossate un abbigliamento comodo (ad esempio una maglietta larga o una canotta, e un pantalone che possa essere sollevato fino al ginocchio, o pantaloncini). Al finire, una piccola merenda per tutti! Ci vediamo in via Palma metro Gambara M1

**Make. America. Funny. Again.** Take a journey through the mind of an American. An American Idiot. **Edy "U-the-Man"** presents his hilarious one-man comedy showcase, **"*American Idiot*.**" It is a self-deprecating, manic, no-holds-barred look at the American experience in Europe. In this **high-energy show**, **nothing is left off the table**, not even his dignity. Come for the sharp social commentary on his experience living in Italy, the state of the world, and his deeply concerning **personal anecdotes** about his love life, work life, and family life. All of which are both concerning and hilarious. Edy’s one-man show is a **loud, chaotic, and completely unfiltered** descent into the mind of a man who is sometimes introspective, sometimes delusional, but always funny. **Edy "U-The-Man"** – Edy is Nigerian-American and the Organizer/MC of Divine Comedy Club Milano. He has performed in cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Malta, Berlin, and many in Italy. **Divine Comedy Club Milano** is one of the first English-language comedy clubs in Milan. It is a mix of local and expat comedians who are well-established in Milan's comedy scene. The club runs a weekly Open Mic event. For more information about Divine Comedy Club Milano, follow us on Instagram: [@](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")**[divinecomedyclubmilano](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")for clips. **Don’t miss out – [get your tickets here!]( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-comedy-club-presents-american-idiot-tickets-1988161400268)** General Admission:/Student Admission: €12.50/€10.50 Tickets at Door: €15.00 **Slow Mill is run by the Association ‘Dora and Pajtimit’ ASD APS. Membership in the** **Association, costing €5, is mandatory and lasts for 1 year. A free drink is provided with membership. Please register at least 2 days before the event here: [bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep "http://bit.ly/sociodep")**

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!