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Hello all, we meet on time at 17:30 by McDonald’s at Prater Bahnhof (look for the “Live Club” sign). **Time:** concert starts at 19:30, however we go with a buffer to ensure spots available. This is how it was last year [Picnic 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLdSomothsX/?igsh=MWVnaGg1NGV0ZDdmYg==) The Vienna Symphony Orchestra invites you to an open-air concert in front of the spectacular backdrop of the Wiener Riesenrad! So just pack everything you need for a cozy picnic evening and come by on time! Follow us on Instagram: [The Live Club](https://www.instagram.com/the_live_club?igsh=amc4YnVrZHc5MGxk) and [What's up The Live Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ly0VoZ4SnGDE2cM6BG9h47) See you there! Yulia The Live Club

For English scroll down. Wir treffen uns zu einem entspannten Sundowner auf der Terrasse des Wien Museums - mit Blick auf den Karlsplatz und hoffentlich ein bisschen Abendsonne. Das Wien Museum hat donnerstags länger geöffnet. Die Dauerausstellung "Wien. Meine Geschichte" ist kostenlos und ohne Ticket zu besuchen. Wer mag, kann also vorher oder zwischendurch noch durchs Museum schauen; wir machen daraus aber keinen fixen Museumsrundgang, sondern bleiben ganz locker. Besonders schön: Das Wien Museum wird queer geführt. Der Abend passt also sehr gut zu unserer Gruppe und ist eine angenehme Gelegenheit, neue Leute kennenzulernen - gerade auch, wenn du allein kommst oder noch niemanden kennst. Treffpunkt 18:30 Uhr oben bei der Terrasse / Café-Bar "& töchter" im Wien Museum. Gut zu wissen \- Kein Eintritt für die Dauerausstellung erforderlich\. \- Getränke und Essen zahlt jede Person selbst\. \- Neue Friends sind wie immer herzlich willkommen\. Wenn du allein kommst oder noch niemanden kennst\, komm einfach zum Treffpunkt \- wir achten darauf\, dass du gut Anschluss findest\. \- Bei sehr schlechtem Wetter oder falls die Terrasse kurzfristig geschlossen sein sollte\, suchen wir vor Ort eine passende Alternative im Haus oder in der Nähe\. Adresse Wien Museum Karlsplatz Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Wien \-\-\- We are meeting for a relaxed sundowner on the terrace of the Wien Museum, with a view over Karlsplatz and hopefully some evening sun. The Wien Museum is open longer on Thursdays. The permanent exhibition "Vienna. My History" is free and can be visited without a ticket. If you like, you can visit the museum before or during the evening, but this event is mainly a casual get-together rather than a guided museum visit. A lovely detail: the Wien Museum is queer-led. This evening is also a relaxed chance to meet new people, especially if you are coming alone or do not know anyone yet. Meeting point 6:30 PM upstairs at the terrace / café bar "& töchter" inside the Wien Museum. Good to know \- The permanent exhibition is free to visit\. \- Food and drinks are self\-paid\. \- New people are very welcome\. If you come alone\, just come to the meeting point \- we will help you connect with the group\. \- In case of very bad weather or if the terrace is unexpectedly closed\, we will find a suitable alternative in the building or nearby\.

Things to know before playing: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls; We play Thursday Night Football (outdoor only) . We play 90 minutes (kick off is at 20:30, and we meet at least 15 minutes before for a warm up phase). Post-Corona football matches are most likely between 14-16 and 28-32 players. If you would like to join please bring artificial turf shoes (like the ones for indoor turf) and shin pads (not mandatory but definitely recommendable). All I ask is that you come with a good mood, be respectful to everyone, and pay online using the link below. [FOOTxp Thursday Night Football](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/p/thursdaynightfootball/) Other methods for payments. **Bank Transfer**: Sorin-Florian Brici AT27 2011 1829 5564 7001 **\* [Revolut](https://revolut.me/brici)** \- Recommended **\* [Wise](https://wise.com/pay/me/sorinb256)** \- Also recommended **\* [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sorinSocial)** \- Please use non\-Commercial product We play light: no sliding, hard tackling, fighting, screaming, & hopefully no injuries. We need to respect current regulations in Vienna, Austria. The main priorities are to have fun and being safe. The drinks are relatively free after the game in the local pub, served to those who have shown fantastic football fair-play skills. We’ll confirm the location, the pitches, and the dressing room numbers via our dedicated Football WhatsApp group. Keep an eye out for the group messages. See you all soon. Sorin SMS/ WhatsApp +43 6764276984 (please ask to be added to our football groups). We will probably need to confirm your presence if you are coming for the first or second time. Important management rule: \> "No shows" are penalized with 10€ fee\. Please remove your name from the list at least SIX\!\!\! \(6\) HOURS before the event\. Book a place via FootballExperiences\.NET using this link [Kick A Ball via FOOTxp.COM](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/) One small final note: Please avoid trying to take justice in your hands. If someone is talking bad, complaining, insulting someone, fouling on purpose or committing the usual football shenanigans, please let the organizers know. Measures will be taken, we assure you. Any misbehavior on your part, such as responding in an obscene way, fighting, or leaving the pitch is not a practical and diplomatic way of resolving the issues (it tends to create more tension and cause more problems). Let’s be respectful and mature and try to enjoy the game we all love. That’s why we’re all here. Get to know people from all over the world and have fun! Thank you. Sorin

**How we play**? Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Players are welcome. Number of courts depends on the number of players. * 4-5 players: one court * 8-10 players: two courts **Price** * 18-20 € for 2 hours depending on number of players * I use the money to cover the costs for the court, balls and rackets. * You can pay via Revolut, PayPal, instant Bank Transfer or Cash. I prefer transfer over cash. **Equipment** * I provide balls (usually Bullpadel Next) * If you need a racket, you can rent it from me for 2 € (limited number available). You can also rent a racket from the venue for 4 € **Cancellation** * Please cancel at least 10h before the event, to give people on the wait list the chance to jump in. Otherwise a late cancellation fee of 10 € must be paid. * Cancel at least 26h before the event in case the wait list is empty. Otherwise a late cancellation fee will be charged * Late Cancellation fees will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières (Ärzte ohne Grenzen). * I understand that sometimes unexpected things can come up. However, not showing up and failing to let me know is considered disrespectful and goes against the community spirit. People doing uncommented no-shows have to pay the full event fee. **Important** * Playing competitive is allowed (Smashing balls, hitting balls close to opponent player etc.) * We still value fair play and sportsmanship. * Having fun together is way more important as winning. **Other information** * We are respectful and warm with each other. Our cultural and professional background is diverse * The host or regular players can ask misbehaving players to step out from the court * The venue has changing rooms and showers free of charge (for the lockers you have to bring your own padlock) * If you have questions, you can send me a message any time. I speak german too.

Join us for a writing session! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 18:00 on Thursdays at Café Pierre. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 18:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 18:15- timer starts 20:00 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / discussion group meeting. Café Pierre closes at 24:00 OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens when we're finished and before the writing session starts. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and join us! Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Café Pierre! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Other Important Details: INTERNET: There is WLAN in the café. The staff will tell you the password if you ask them, or just ask me. TRAVEL / PARKING: U3 Neubaugasse, U4 Kettenbrückengasse. If you drive there, remember that Kurzparkzone applies. SEATING INFORMATION: plenty of seats available. It's the big oval table inside, but if the weather is nice in the summertime, we may be found outside. GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Other information: There is no registration process for this meetup. Just click on the meetup you want to attend and then click on the red button "Teilnehmen" or "attend". If that doesn't work, you can attend the writing session anyway.

We play in a friendly atmosphere with mixed teams of intermediate and advanced players. If you are unable to attend, please cancel 48 hours before the game starts so others can join. Thank you for your understanding.

To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number: +436767401074 (Also WhatsApp) Welcome to our friendly badminton event! Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends. We will be playing every Thursday from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM. **Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that.** 🏸🙂 If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event. Feather shuttlecock will be use for this event, and it will be provided by the host. The location: Sport and Fun Halle Leopoldstadt / Venediger Au 11, 1020 Wien The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 9.5 Euro for 2 hours. How to pay: We accept card payment and cash (card payments are preferred) Number of players : We have 2 courts reserved for this event and aiming to have 10-11 players in total (so we can take a small break between matches) Remember to bring your own racket, please. Cancellation policy: 1- Canceling 24 hours before the event = free cancellation 2- Cancellation after the 24-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception) In case of not paying = banned from future events. See you on the court :)

**❗️Meetup is used only to help people discover our community. Please do not rely on it for event availability, dates, or updates. All current information is published in our WhatsApp group❗️** **🏔️ Semmering Hike: 20-Schilling-Blick** **📅 Date:** 5 July 🕒 **Time:** ~07:00–18:00 **What makes this trip special:** — one of Austria’s most famous panoramic viewpoints: 20-Schilling-Blick — breathtaking views of the legendary Semmering Railway — beautiful forest trails, mountain scenery, and historic villas The Semmering Railway was the world’s first true mountain railway, built in the 1850s, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The view from 20-Schilling-Blick became so iconic that it was even printed on the old Austrian 20-schilling banknote. 📏 Distance: ~14.6 km ⛰️ Elevation gain: ~600 m ⏱️ Walking time: ~4 h 40 min (plus breaks & photos) This is a scenic circular route and is considered moderate. **⚠️** Expect: – a few steeper uphill sections – mixed terrain (forest paths, gravel, some asphalt) – a full day outdoors 👉 You should: – have a basic fitness level – be comfortable walking 14–15 km **🥾 Hiking shoes or shoes with good grip are recommended.** **💶 Participation fee:** 30 € (including train tickets) **👥 Group size:** 19 participants The registration form will be shared in the WA about a week before the event – https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR Participation is confirmed only after 10 € prepayment. **🎫 If you have a Klimaticket:** Just mention it in the registration form, and you’ll only pay a 15 € organizational fee. 🚸The main goal of my trips is about enjoying the moment, meeting new people, and making beautiful places accessible even if you’re not a pro. ⚠️ This is a community meetup, not a guided tour. Everyone participates at their own responsibility. ——————— ❗️Please make sure to fill out the registration form: the link will be posted in the WA group ❗️

We have a fabulous party planned for America's 250th birthday! A delicious buffet featuring: pulled pork, buffalo wings with blue cheese dip, steak fries, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and green salad. Vegan guests are covered too, with chili sin carne and vegan baked beans. Drinks can be purchased directly at the bar. There will also be live music playing popular covers, cornhole, and, to top it off, an American Flag cake! For more details and to RSVP, follow this [link](https://www.democratsabroad.org/daat_2026_july4).

🌅 Danube Sunset Cycling Tour – Saturday Evening | Ride, Enjoy, Give Back 📅 Date: Saturday, July 5, 2026 🕖 Start: 7:00 PM 🕘 Finish: 9:00 PM Looking for a fun, active, and memorable way to spend your Saturday evening? Join us for a relaxing sunset cycling tour along one of Vienna’s most beautiful bike routes! Together, we’ll ride along the scenic Donauinsel (Danube Island), enjoying the fresh river breeze, beautiful natural surroundings, and breathtaking views. At the easternmost point of the island, we’ll stop to relax, take photos, and watch the sunset before cycling back along a peaceful return route. This is not a race—it’s an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy cycling at a comfortable pace, and create lasting memories. 📍 Tour Details 🚴 Starting Point: Copa Beach – Kaisermühlen ✅ Fully paved route, suitable for riders of all fitness levels and all types of bicycles 📏 Distance: Approximately 25 km ⏳ Duration: Around 3 hours (including a sunset break) 🌅 Sunset stop at the easternmost point of Donauinsel for rest, photography, and enjoying the view 🚲 Return via a calm and scenic route back to the starting point 🎒 Please Bring * A well-maintained bicycle * Front and rear lights (required) * Water, a drink, or a light snack (optional) ❤️ Participation & Charity The tour is free to join. Instead of an entry fee, we invite you to make a voluntary €2 donation directly to Generous Nation (Kinderhilfe) to support children in need of medical treatment. Bank Account Details Account Owner: Generous Nation (Kinderhilfe) - V IBAN: AT79 2011 1842 8919 7700 BIC/SWIFT: GIBAATWWXXX Once you’ve sent your donation receipt via direct message, your registration will be confirmed, and you’ll receive the meeting location and additional tour information. ✨ By joining this ride, you’ll enjoy a wonderful summer evening while also making a meaningful contribution to children in need. We look forward to riding with you. Let’s cycle together, enjoy the sunset, and help brighten a child’s future with a small act of kindness.

Join a small group of like-minded hikers for a full-day adventure on Saturday, July 4, culminating in a shared summit picnic on Hohe Veitsch (1,981 m), the highest peak in the Mürzsteg Alps. From the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making the ascent well worth the effort. **🤔 FITNESS LEVEL** Although this full-day adventure requires no technical skills, **you should have moderate endurance to comfortably complete a \~18 km route with around 900 m of elevation gain and descent**. If you are new to hiking, it is recommended to join shorter or less demanding hikes first to better assess your fitness and hiking ability. **🥪 SHARED SUMMIT PICNIC** As this event is a shared picnic hike, please bring a bite-size finger food item to share with fellow hikers. Simple snacks are perfectly fine - there is no need to prepare anything elaborate or special. To make sharing easy, please: • Choose food that can be eaten without utensils whenever possible. • Pre-cut or portion your food into smaller pieces before the hike. • Consider that food will be carried throughout the day and may be exposed to warm weather. 🌄 **WHAT TO EXPECT** We’ll meet at Wien Hauptbahnhof train station, then take almost 1.5-hour train ride to Mürzzuschlag, \~40-min bus ride to Niederalpl mountain pass and follow a scenic route to the summit of Hohe Veitsch: · Niederalpl mountain pass 🌄 · Sohlenalm meadow 🌿 · Views of Wildkamm ridge ⛰️ · Stone gully ascent 🛘 · High plateau of Hohe Veitsch 🏞️ · Shared summit picnic 🥪🍇🥨 · Graf Meran House 🏠 · Rotsohlalm meadow 🌿 · Bärentalhütte (hut) 🏠 📊 **HIKE DETAILS** \~18 km \| \+900 m elevation gain Difficulty: Easy (T1/T2) – no technical skills required 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **GROUP DYNAMICS** We stay together as a group and regroup at key junctions. No one gets left behind. No navigation needed from participants. 🧳 **WHAT TO BRING** * Water (3L) 💧 * Snacks / lunch 🥪 * Fully charged phone 📱 * Sunscreen ☀️ * First aid kit 🩹 * Warm layers 🧦 * Hiking / trail running shoes 🥾 📍**MEETING POINT** Wien Hauptbahnhof train station – 05:10 (Platform 7B) (IC558 leaves at 05:24, \~1.5-hour train ride to Mürzzuschlag, \~40-min bus (189) ride to Niederalpl, arrival at 07:53) 📍 **END POINT** Niederalpl bus stop – by 16:50 (bus leaves at 16:50, back to Mürzzuschlag, from where we take RJ 755 back to Vienna, arrival to Wien Hauptbahnhof at 19:36) 🌦️ **WEATHER** The hike is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in case of bad conditions. ⚠️ **PARTICIPATION & RESPONSIBILITY** This is a casual, self-organized hike. You join at your own responsibility. Please ensure you’re comfortable with the distance and elevation, bring appropriate gear (especially footwear, water, and snacks), and take care of your own safety during the hike.

Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture. But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history. Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is \~EUR 18 (not included). To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/beethoven

Join me for a photo walk along the Stadtwanderwerg 3 :) We will gather at Kapelle St. Anna at the beginning of the official hike and take a walk along it (circular route). It should take about 3-4 h to complete, more info here: https://www.wien.gv.at/en/leisure/hiking-path3 Please note the day might be very hot so dress accordingly and bring water! The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 14 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear.

*Amidst whispering pines,* *Ponds cradle nature’s secrets -* *Stillness mirrors sky* Bodies of water have always held a certain fascination amongst outdoor enthusiasts, and this is no exception. After a quick break, we then take a short commute to our actual trailhead. Expect iron-rich lakes, lush forests and a panoramic chairlift ride to the Kamzik mountain top. After taking in magnificent vistas from what is BA's highest accessible point, we'll follow a meandering vineyard trail back into town. Net hiking time will be \~3 hours. To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/ironwells

**Kindness Conference 2026** Registration required. Visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org) to register! Imagine a future intentionally shaped by kindness: let's build it together with on **Saturday, July 18th at the Junto Hotel in downtown Columbus!** The function of our conference is to help people develop the skills to build kind community and provide opportunities to increase in-person connection and support in each other’s lives. **This conference is for any of us who are:** · Feeling isolated and lacking community in our current society · Wanting to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of each other · Anyone who is just wishing to create something better! **We will build more kind community by:** · Developing formats for building community-based infrastructure where existing systems are failing that anybody can use · Providing the tools that help people connect in-person and practicing using those tools together · Implementing Universal Design so that no one gets left behind **Opportunities and practical tools we are offering:** · Lunch! · Community-Building Toolkits for people to take home · A chance to build lasting friendships and supportive connections · Opportunities to share referrals, strategies, resources, and the kind of connected support networks many people receive through family, but that those without community and family are often lacking · Ongoing community dinners, free workshops, and other events where people can connect **Participants also have the opportunity to receive CE credits from the Ohio CSWMFT Board.** We are just getting started! This is one of many upcoming events where we can continue making kind community together. **Who else should be here?** Share this opportunity with anyone else who you think might want to build kind community! For more information and to register visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org/). If you would like to help us plan the day, we would love to connect email us at [info@kindhelp.org](mailto:info@kindhelp.org)!

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!