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Web Standards Events Today
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Tango Beginners Class - **NEW TERM** Dun Laoghaire
Join us for a fun-filled evening Dance class - **Tango** **for Beginners.**
Whether you have two left feet or have never danced before, this course will have something for you. We will guide you through the basic steps and techniques of tango, helping you discover the elegance and passion of this captivating dance form.
In these classes our experienced instructors will break down the tango moves and build them up gradually, ensuring that you get a solid foundation. You will learn the fundamental techniques, including posture, embrace, and footwork, and gain confidence in leading or following your partner. Throughout these lessons we will focus on partner connection and musicality, allowing you to express yourself and create beautiful movements on the dance floor.
**No partner or previous dance experience is necessary.** Just come with comfortable clothing and shoes, and be prepared to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of tango.
Join us to experience the joy and freedom of this beautiful dance and **meet a room of new friends along the way**
**\>\>\>[CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE](https://tangofiesta.ie/student-booking-form/)<<<**
***Let's dance the night away at Tango Fiesta Dublin!***
**CLASS FEES:** *We offer a 6 week Pass for just €99 or you can pay as you go for €20 per class*
*For more info visit Tangofiesta.ie*
Conversational Design in 2026
[Grace Hughes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-hughes-a13a591b/) lecturer in Design TUDublin will talk
about Conversation Design at Accenture
[Ross Cadogan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosscadogan/) on agentic engineering, and how we’re using it to build at Format.
We are sponsored by Stack and Co who have some roles they are trying to recruit for [here ](https://stackand.co/candidates/)
We have videos of some past talks. For example James Ahearne gave a great talk on how he made a profit generating app quickly and it is [up on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdeiCKBNwhA).
Board Game Meet Up - Dún Laoghaire - Board And Brewed, Board Game Café
🎲 **Social Games Night at Board and Brewed – Every Tuesday!**
Join us every Tuesday at Board and Brewed for an evening dedicated to board game nerds and newcomers alike. From 5 PM to 10 PM, immerse yourself in the world of strategy, creativity, and fun!
* **📍 Location**: 75 York Road, Dún Laoghaire.
* **🕔 Time**: 5 PM - 10 PM, every Tuesday. Arrive any time!
* **🚉 Nearby Transit**:
* **DART Stations**: 5-10 minute walk from both Dún Laoghaire and Salthill stations.
* **Bus Routes**: 46A, 75, 75A, and 111 bus routes stop just outside. The 7 bus stop is just a 5-minute walk.
* **🚗 Parking**: Conveniently park in the nearby underground car park (library Road) or find on-street parking outside.
* **💰 Cost**: Just €5 for an entire evening of unlimited gaming.
* **🎲 Games Galore**: Choose from over 300 games, with new additions each month. From classic favorites to the latest hits, there's a game for every taste and skill level.
* **👥 Perfect for Everyone**: Whether you're a first-time player, looking to try new games, or an experienced strategist, our Social Games Night is designed for all.
* **🍕 Delicious Bites**: Fuel your gaming with our gourmet pizzas and toasty sandwiches, perfect for sharing with new friends or enjoying solo.
* **🤝 Make New Connections**: Arrive solo or with friends and connect with fellow game lovers in a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere.
* **🌟 Experienced Staff**: Our friendly team is always ready to recommend games and help with the rules, ensuring a great experience for all.
* **🏆 Monthly Specials**: Keep an eye out for our themed gaming nights and special events!
Social Games Night at Board and Brewed isn't just a gaming session; it's an opportunity to dive into new worlds, challenge your mind, and form lasting friendships. See you there for a night of laughter, strategy, and unforgettable memories! 🌟🎉🍹
Tuesday Open House
TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about.
Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.
Free Meditation & Yoga - Just show up - we start @ 7.30pm every Tuesday
Hello there!
Learn to Meditate in 2026 - Free 10 Week Ongoing Sahaja Yoga Meditation Course - hosted by Jayant, Violeta, Vivek, Seamus and friends every Tuesday - All Welcome - Join any Week -
The address:
Fringe Lab, Sycamore Building, Sycamore Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, DO2 TD81 - on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation, we usually sit on chairs to achieve yoga effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats or special clothing.
All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy is hiding in plain sight within us, and it's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable.
It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically, and cannot be paid for.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it.
Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise it isn't your typical Meditation. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help.
Ready to plug into your inner energy? A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral, and you can never have too much of it.
All classes are free. No strings, no catch. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend.
ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION
Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
To Join Zoom Meeting, please click the below link
(Recurring meeting)
http://online.freemeditation.ie/
Sahaj Yoga Ireland
🤗🙏😇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeditationOnlineIreland
Facebook Group: "Meditation Online Ireland" for about 30 minutes
On this group, you can scroll through past guided meditations and watch any one of the hundred or so meditations there, and you can watch them anytime, day or night.
Also available: https://wemeditate.com/
Our website: www.freemeditation.ie
For classes in London visit:
www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk
Temple Bar Toastmasters - Dublin City Centre
## About this event
## **Temple Bar Toastmasters, in person meetings, will allow you to be a confident speaker, gain an edge in your career and communicate effectively.**
**FREE to all first time guests!**
Open to all members of the public.
**The club meets every first & third Tuesday of the month.**
* Bring a friend or come alone, all welcome- we are a friendly supportive group!
**Benefits for you:**
be a confident speaker
gain an edge in your career
communicate effectively
prepare for online job interviews
become a confident public speaker
**How we help you:**
regular opportunities to speak
a planned programme
mentoring and coaching
friendly supportive feedback
practice on hosting a meeting
different speaking situations
\* \* Entry fee of 5 euros applicable at the door (free for first time guests) \* \*
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Web Standards Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
All Things Search! — Deep Dive into Search, Lucene & Atlas Search
Search is one of those things that *feels* simple — until you're the one building it.
Why does `$regex` fall apart at scale? How do you handle typos, relevance, and performance all at once? And what happens when users search by *meaning*, not just keywords?
Join the **Dublin MongoDB User Group** for an evening dedicated entirely to **Search** — from the foundations of Apache Lucene, to building production-grade search experiences with MongoDB Atlas Search, to the frontier of Semantic Search with vector embeddings. We'll also have a real-world use case walkthrough from someone who's been in the trenches solving search problems for customers.
And yes, you can walk away with an 🎖️ **Search Fundamentals Skill Badge** 🎖️ which you can share on your LinkedIn profile.
No laptop needed, just your phone!
***
**🛠️ What we're covering:**
**The "Why" — Search is Hard** A practical look at why developers struggle with search: fuzzy matching, relevance scoring, tokenisation, and why regex just doesn't cut it.
**The "Story" — A Real Use Case** Hear from a practitioner who's helped customers go from "this search is broken" to "this actually works." Less Lucene textbook, more honest problem-solving.
**The "How" — Atlas Search Deep Dive** We'll go under the hood on how Atlas Search (built on Apache Lucene) works, and show you how to wire it up in your own applications.
**The "Future" — Semantic Search** Beyond keywords — how vector embeddings and semantic search let your application understand what users *mean*, not just what they *type*.
***
**📅 Agenda (6:00 PM – 09:00 PM)**
* **6:00 – 7:00 PM \| Networking & Pizza 🍕**
* **7:00 – 7:30 PM \| Search 101: How Search Actually Works** From text indexing to Lucene — the fundamentals every developer should know.
* **7:30 – 8:00 PM \| Real\-World Search Use Cases** What does bad search look like? What does great search look like? Stories from the field.
* **8:00 – 8:30 PM \| From Generic Search to Atlas Search & Semantic Search** How MongoDB Atlas Search brings it all together — and where vector embeddings take you next.
* **8:30 – 09:00 PM \| Search Fundamentals Skill Badge 🎖️ \| Open Discussion & Networking**
***
See you there! 🎯
Handstands+Coffee-BOOK VIA OUR LINK IN DESCRIPTION ONLY
**Registration/booking on our system at least 24 hours before class is necessary. We do not take walk ins/your rsvp on meetup is not a booking.** BOOK [HERE](themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee)
From beginner to winner! We have a special weekly 2 hour class that is more like a weekly workshop. It's a very social class, with amazing coffee, great coaching, and smiles and good work being done. Fancy trying something new? Spending time safely outside your comfort zone?
Please visit themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee to book your spot
Registration/booking is necessary. We do not take walk ins.
Sunday boardgame meetup
Our free-of-charge meet-up in the Black Sheep Pub on Capel Street.
This is a casual meet up for people who want to play boardgames. Lots of people bring plenty of games and rules will always be explained so don't worry if you're new to the hobby and you don't have anything to bring along or think you won't know how to play.
The meet-up runs for the whole day but late comers always welcome, you just may have to wait a little for a game to open up but games will be starting and ending throughout the day.
**IMPORTANT!**
**The meet up is free of charge but we do ask that people support the bar by buying food and/or drink. The bar is very accommodating to us and it's important that we support them in return. Bringing in outside food or drink is completely unacceptable.**
Check out the comments below where people will say what games they are bringing and express your interest in joining if interested.
Any questions contact either of the organisers Gavin or Stephen.
Join us live and INPERSON for Rust 261
Join Rust Dublin and guest speaker Brian Pane, June 3rd, for two insightful talks
🎟️🎟️ [OFFICIAL BOOKING PAGE ON TI.TO](https://ti.to/dublin-rust-user-group/261-brian-pane) 🎟️🎟️
**TALK 1. Testing Unsafe Rust**
Unsafe Rust code is sometimes necessary for performance or functionality reasons. But without the compile-time safety net of the borrow checker, extra care is needed to get the code right. This talk shares some useful testing tools and techniques to help evaluate the correctness of unsafe Rust.
**TALK 2. Mechanical Sympathy in Rust Performance Optimization**
Modern computers are fast, but nuances of their design and implementation can have profound impacts on program speed. This talk, based on the author's work contributing performance improvements to the Rust compression library zlib-rs, describes how a closer look at the hardware’s strengths and weaknesses can help make fast software even faster.
**ABOUT BRIAN**
Brian Pane spent his career leading the development of networking and infrastructure software at companies including Roblox, Pinterest, Dropbox, and Facebook. After retiring, he now focuses on open source Rust software.
PyData London 2026
PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community.
**THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.**
https://pydata.org/london2026
OpenClaw: Getting it alive
OpenClaw is having a moment. A personal AI agent that runs on your own machine, talks to you and actually gets things done.
**NOTE: Registration needs to be completed here: [giveago.co/register/openclaw-1](https://giveago.co/register/openclaw-1)**
It runs on your own machine - a Mac Mini, a Raspberry Pi, a VPS - and actually does things: runs commands, browses the web, manages files, talks to your apps. You reach it through WhatsApp, Telegram, or whatever chat app you already use. It works in the background, remembers context between sessions, and connects to whatever AI model you prefer.
No engineering background required. If you can install an app and follow a guide, you can do this.
We're running this as part of a three-event OpenClaw series this June, with this being the first. The following events build on the setup and focus on getting productive with the agent and applying it to real work use cases.
**NOTE: Registration needs to be completed here: [giveago.co/register/openclaw-1](https://giveago.co/register/openclaw-1)**
We'll be working through it together at Baseline, tables of people at different stages, helping each other along. Fresh install or halfway there, there's a spot for you.
The goal is simple: leave with OpenClaw alive. Connected to WhatsApp or Telegram. With a personality you've written. Doing at least one real thing.
What we'll work through together:
* Getting OpenClaw set up (locally or hosted)
* Connect to a messaging app: WhatsApp or Telegram
* Picking the best model for the job
* Writing a SOUL.md: giving your agent a personality that's actually yours
* Setting up a MEMORY.md layer
* Connecting one real skill before the day is out
**NOTE: Registration needs to be completed here: [giveago.co/register/openclaw-1](https://giveago.co/register/openclaw-1)**
Prep materials will be sent in advance. Come ready, or come from zero. Both are fine. Bring a laptop. That's it.
Run of show:
11:00 Doors open, coffee
11:30 Intro and setup overview
12:00 Build time
13:00 Lunch
13:45 Back to building
15:30 Share what you've got running
16:00 Close
**NOTE: Registration needs to be completed here: [giveago.co/register/openclaw-1](https://giveago.co/register/openclaw-1)**
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**Community**
[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,000+ attendees. Partners include PostHog, LangChain, ElevenLabs, HubSpot and Windsurf. One rule: learning by building.
Geospatial Hub Ireland #1 — GIS, Maps & Spatial Data Meetup
A casual meetup for people working or interested in GIS
The goal is simple:
meet people in the geospatial industry, exchange ideas, discuss projects, and grow the Irish geospatial community.
No presentations.
No pressure.
Just good conversations.
Whether you are a student, analyst, developer, planner, engineer, or just curious about maps and spatial tech — you are welcome.
Bring:
* yourself
* project ideas
* questions
* interesting map stories
Web Standards Events Near You
Connect with your local Web Standards community
Site Building with Etch (Class 03 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below.
**Introduction:**
Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development.
As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward.
Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - TBD
* Class 02 - TBD
* Class 03 - TBD
* Class 04 - TBD
* Class 05 - TBD
* Class 06 - TBD
* Class 07 - TBD
* Class 08 - TBD
* Class 09 - TBD
* Class 10 - TBD
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch:
* **Introduction to Etch Interface:**
* Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites.
* **Component Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Page Building with Bricks (Class 05 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You
* Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers
* Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions
* Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling
* Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox
* Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries
* Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images
* Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components
* Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors
* Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder:
* **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:**
* Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites.
* **Template Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.
Azure CBUS June
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Cocoaheads
We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd




















