Listening

Hey Community, **Important:** Please register via the external link (not only on Meetup), as seats are limited due to room capacity. ⇒ **[Link to register for the meetup](https://techtalk.at/answering-questions-with-stories-with-alistair-cockburn/)**[!](https://techtalk.at/answering-questions-with-stories-with-alistair-cockburn/) What happens when one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto doesn’t give a talk — but answers your questions with stories? Join us for an interactive, Q&A-driven evening with **[Alistair Cockburn](https://training.techtalk.at/trainer-in/dr-alistair-cockburn/)**. Instead of slides or prepared lectures, Alistair responds to your questions with real stories from decades of working in complex environments — often detailed, sometimes unexpected, occasionally humorous — but always insightful. Stories convey more than opinions. They reveal context, trade-offs, and real decisions. So bring your questions: * About agile beyond frameworks * About architecture and incremental development * About leadership and collaboration * About AI and modern delivery * Or anything else you’ve always wanted to ask In this session, Alistair’s only rule is simple: He answers with a story — not a theory. **Agenda** 🕡 **18:00** – Doors open at TechTalk 🕕 **18:15** – Intro & "*Answering Questions with Stories"* 🕗 **19:30** – 🍕Food & 🍻Drinks sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/) 🎉 If you’re curious, reflective, or just enjoy thoughtful discussions — this evening is for you. Cheers, Milena ***

🎵 **Circle Songs Lab –** Collective Singing Once a month we gather to sing together. No sheet music, no auditions, no need to read music. Inspired by Bobby McFerrin's method, Circle Songs is a guided vocal improvisation experience: everyone brings their voice, and together we build spontaneous melodies that are born and gone in the moment, unrepeatable. What happens during the lab? * warm up the voice and body * explore simple vocal improvisation * build Circle Songs together * experience group sound and collective rhythm No musical experience needed. Just the desire to show up and open your voice. **Open to everyone 🙌** **Language**: English/German/Italian Bring water and a playful spirit. **Fee**: 20 Euro/each **Where**: Musikquarter 1040 📩 IMPORTANT: To join, please send a DM to confirm your participation, spots are limited! (tamara.soldan@gmail.com)

This meditations take place in the beautiful space of the Vienna Atelier of Traditional Art 🌿 Inspired by practices of eastern spiritual traditions (e.g. Qigong and TaiJi) we explore and connect during this evening several facets of our human experience: • Effortless movement and sensing deep into the inner field of the body ♒︎ Breathing consciously and chanting mantras or medicine songs ॐ Guiding attention to release and rest in the open space of awareness _ The fee for the event is €12 (€10 reduced) No prior experience needed Light snacks and drinks are available during the breaks

Hallo, hast du dich schon einmal gefragt, was *weight friends* eigentlich ist? Jetzt hast du die Möglichkeit, es ganz unverbindlich kennenzulernen! Komm zu unserem **kostenlosen Schnupper-Workshop** und erfahre, wie unser Programm funktioniert, was wir anbieten und wie wir dich auf deinem Weg unterstützen. Unser Fokus liegt auf einem gesunden Lebensstil durch: * ausgewogene Ernährung * Bewegung und Fitness * mentale und soziale Stärke – mit dem Ziel einer nachhaltigen Gewichtsabnahme. Triff Gleichgesinnte, die die Herausforderungen und Erfolge einer Lebensstilveränderung kennen. Tausche dich aus, teile Erfahrungen und fühle dich in einer offenen und freundlichen Atmosphäre willkommen. Du erfährst: * wie unser Programm aufgebaut ist * wie du motiviert bleibst * wie du mit Höhen und Tiefen umgehst * wie aus kleinen Schritten dauerhafte Veränderungen werden Komm vorbei, schnuppere kostenlos rein und finde heraus, ob *weight friends* zu dir passt –**ganz ohne Verpflichtung.** [weight friends](https://www.weightfriends.at/)

Tickets: [https://www.iicv.at/improvshow](https://www.iicv.at/improvshow) Price: Online: 8EUR ​​​ Onsite: 10EUR Both tickets (online only): 12EUR **Do we shape our fate—or does it shape us?** An unscripted story, brought to life moment by moment. Characters navigate life’s twists and turns—while you decide what happens when it matters most. From pivotal choices to unexpected turning points, the audience shapes the journey, steering the story into the unknown.​ ​ When the showcase ends, the stage opens up for an Improv Jam, where everyone is invited to play, experiment, and connect. Cast: Adeline, Alex, Azra, Florian, Ivan, Juan, Sara

Hallo, hast du dich schon einmal gefragt, was *weight friends* eigentlich ist? Jetzt hast du die Möglichkeit, es ganz unverbindlich kennenzulernen! Komm zu unserem **kostenlosen Schnupper-Workshop** und erfahre, wie unser Programm funktioniert, was wir anbieten und wie wir dich auf deinem Weg unterstützen. Unser Fokus liegt auf einem gesunden Lebensstil durch: * ausgewogene Ernährung * Bewegung und Fitness * mentale und soziale Stärke – mit dem Ziel einer nachhaltigen Gewichtsabnahme. Triff Gleichgesinnte, die die Herausforderungen und Erfolge einer Lebensstilveränderung kennen. Tausche dich aus, teile Erfahrungen und fühle dich in einer offenen und freundlichen Atmosphäre willkommen. Du erfährst: * wie unser Programm aufgebaut ist * wie du motiviert bleibst * wie du mit Höhen und Tiefen umgehst * wie aus kleinen Schritten dauerhafte Veränderungen werden Komm vorbei, schnuppere kostenlos rein und finde heraus, ob *weight friends* zu dir passt –**ganz ohne Verpflichtung.** [weight friends](https://www.weightfriends.at/)

**Speak German clearly. React confidently. Feel secure in real conversations.** Communication & Conversation Class in German (A2–B2) **Where**: Rienößlgasse 3/4-5; 1040 Vienna **When**: Thursday, 18:30–21:00 **Topic of the week:** Changes every session (e.g. success and failure, communication, society, identity) **2.5 hours of guided speaking practice in German.** In this session you will get: • a structured workbook with a clear topic • relevant vocabulary and expressions for real conversations • guided speaking practice with changing partners • targeted grammar you can actively use • immediate feedback and gentle corrections • practical language for everyday situations and ÖIF/ÖSD exams This is not a language café. It’s structured communication training with real progress. All sessions are led by an experienced and certified German teacher in a supportive and focused atmosphere. *First session: 10€* *Single session: 40€* *5-session pass: 175€ (valid 6 weeks; non-refundable*)* **Info & registration:** [www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/en/kommunikationskurs](http://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/en/kommunikationskurs) **WhatsApp:** +43 677 64306389 **E-Mail:** info@diedeutschteixlerei.com **If you want to finally speak German more clearly, confidently and naturally, join us.** **Sicher Deutsch sprechen. Klar reagieren. Dich in echten Gesprächen wohlfühlen.** Kommunikations- und Konversationskurs Deutsch (A2–B2) **Wo:** Rienößlgasse 3/4-5, 1040 Wien **Wann:** Donnerstag, 18:30–21:00 **Thema der Woche:** wechselt jede Einheit *(z. B. Erfolg und Scheitern, Kommunikation, Gesellschaft, Identität)* **2,5 Stunden geführtes Sprechtraining auf Deutsch.** In dieser Einheit bekommst du: • ein strukturiertes Workbook mit klarem Thema • relevanten Wortschatz und Redemittel für echte Gespräche • geführte Gespräche mit wechselnden Partnern • gezielte Grammatik, die du aktiv anwenden kannst • direktes Feedback und sanfte Korrekturen • praktische Sprache für Alltag und ÖIF-/ÖSD-Prüfungen Das ist kein Sprachcafé. Das ist strukturiertes Kommunikationstraining mit echtem Fortschritt. Alle Einheiten werden von einer erfahrenen Dozentin für Deutsch als Fremdsprache geleitet – in einer unterstützenden und fokussierten Atmosphäre. *Schnupperstunde: 10€* *Einzeltermin: 40€* *5er-Block: 175€ (gültig 6 Wochen; keine Rückerstattung*)* **Info & Anmeldung:** [www.diedeutschteixlerei.com](http://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com) **WhatsApp:** +43 677 64306389 **E-Mail:** info@diedeutschteixlerei.com **Wenn du endlich klarer, sicherer und flüssiger Deutsch sprechen willst, bist du hier richtig.** **Der 5er-Block ist ab Zahlungseingang 6 Wochen gültig. Nicht konsumierte Einheiten verfallen danach. Eine Rückerstattung ist ausgeschlossen.* **The 5-session package is valid for 6 weeks from the date of payment. Any unused sessions will expire after this period. Refunds are not possible*.

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

A gentle space to slow down and unwind at the end of the week. This session is designed to help you release stress, calm the nervous system, and transition softly into the weekend through guided relaxation and subtle live sound. No experience needed. Just come, lie down, listen, and rest. Open to everyone.

Looking for some tricks to learn? Come and try some. Learn to serve like tennis players but on the table.

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Helloooo all :) Picaro will be playing at the Twins Irish pub, I was at his last performance there and it was GREAT! The pub might has a good atmosphere and there are pool tables etc so come along, lets socialize and listen to some great music. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Day DJ is a weekly series at Villa Vida Café. Each Friday, local DJs take over the space and share their sound in a daytime setting. The focus is on new talent, experimentation, and community. This is a place to build sets, try ideas, and connect through music. The format is open and relaxed. You can come to listen, work, meet people, or stay for the full set. The aim is to create a consistent platform where DJs grow their practice and support each other. **Vinzenz** New to DJing but already building a very distinct sound, they work with a mix of flea market discoveries, archival records, and digital experimentation. Their collection ranges from 1920s–1980s vinyl, with a focus on South American music, Caribbean rhythms, jazz, swing, and vintage Schlager — especially releases from Vienna Phon and Donauland. DJs have played a central role in queer culture. In spaces where queer people were excluded, DJs created environments where identity and expression could exist. Through sound, they shaped rooms, built connections, and guided shared experiences. Many of the sounds and practices that define nightlife today grew out of queer spaces. House, disco, and club culture were shaped by queer communities, especially Black and Latinx scenes. Day DJ continues this history by creating space for new voices and keeping this culture active.

This group is for anyone who wants to dive into the world of movement, music, and art in an ecstatic experience. We believe in celebrating self-expression and individuality on the dance floor. Come join us as we let loose, connect with yourself, and explore the power of dance and live music. Let’s come together to create a vibrant and inclusive community through the magic of ecstatic dance. 🕖 Evening Schedule • 18:15 – 18:30 → Arrival & Entry • 18:30 – 18:45 → Dance Introduction with Johanna • 18:45 – 20:45 → Ecstatic Dance with DJ Samsara • 20:45 – 20:55 → Closing, Silence & Soundhealing with Johanna • 20:55 – 22:00 → Connection and sharing Energy exchange: €25 Core rules include: no shoes, no phones, no talking on the dancefloor, no alcohol or drugs Join us for an immersive evening of movement and healing!

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

SATURDAY: This event is 2:30 - 4 pm SATURDAY. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.

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.

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

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