Villa Vida

Drag Brunch
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna, Vienna, 1060, Austria
🌈 Dragalicious Drag Brunch at Villa Vida 🌈

Wake up and step into sparkle! Join us for the Dragalicious Drag Brunch Vienna—a two-hour celebration of queer joy, drag talent, and delicious food at Villa Vida Café.

Expect a playful and unforgettable brunch where the spotlight shines on two fabulous drag performers, each bringing three high-energy sets to the stage. Think lipsyncs, laughs, and larger-than-life charisma.

🎭 Drag meets dining with a specially curated brunch menu:🍽️ Enjoy all your favorite brunch staples, plus two exclusive dishes inspired by the drag artists—each dish comes with a behind-the-scenes story shared through fun video clips.

🍾 Drinks? Bottomless.Mimosas, coffee, tea, and juice are all flowing freely so the vibe stays bubbly.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a moment to celebrate community, queerness, and creativity in one joyful bite.

🌈 Dragalicious Drag Brunch in der Villa Vida 🌈

Wach auf und tauche ein ins Glitzern! Komm vorbei zum Dragalicious Drag Brunch – einer zweistündigen Feier von queerer Freude, Drag-Talenten und köstlichem Essen im Villa Vida Café.

Erlebe einen verspielten und unvergesslichen Brunch, bei dem zwei fantastische Drag Performer*innen die Bühne mit jeweils drei energiegeladenen Auftritten erobern. Freu dich auf Lipsyncs, Lacher und überragendes Charisma.

🎭 Drag trifft auf Dining mit einem speziell kuratierten Brunch-Menü:🍽️ Genieße klassische Brunch-Gerichte sowie zwei exklusive Kreationen, inspiriert von den Drag-Artists – inklusive Behind-the-Scenes-Videos, die zu den Gerichten gezeigt werden.

🍾 Getränke? Unbegrenzt.Mimosen, Kaffee, Tee und Säfte fließen in Strömen, damit die Stimmung schön sprudelt.

Dieser Brunch ist mehr als nur ein Essen – es ist ein Erlebnis, bei dem Queerness, Gemeinschaft und Kreativität zusammen auf dem Teller landen.

Gayme Night - Board Game Social
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00
Who is this for?

Everyone. This event is open to all people regardless of identity, background, or experience with board games. You don’t need to be “good at games,” know the rules in advance, or come with friends.

Board games are a shared activity, which makes this night especially great for people who are shy, new to social spaces, or looking to make friends without awkward small talk. The games give you something to do together, which makes conversation flow naturally.

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Looking for a low-pressure way to meet people, make friends, and do something genuinely fun on a winter evening? Board Game Night at Villa Vida Café is a relaxed, welcoming group hangout where games do the ice-breaking for you.

The event takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 18:00–21:00 at Villa Vida Café in Vienna. Entry is free, and everyone is welcome.

What kind of evening is this?

This is a casual board game evening, not a tournament and not a competition-heavy space. You can bring your own board or card games, or choose from Villa Vida Café’s in-house game collection. There will be different tables playing different games throughout the evening, and you’re free to move around, join a table, or start a new game if you like.

A host will be present to welcome people, help everyone settle in, and support the flow of the evening. If you arrive alone or feel unsure where to sit, the host can help connect you with a game or a group.

If there is no event scheduled after Game Night, you’re welcome to stay longer than 21:00 and keep playing. There’s no rush; you can take your time and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Language & Accessibility

People are welcome to speak any language they feel comfortable with at their table, as long as everyone agrees.

Villa Vida Café is fully wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet. The space is warm, community-oriented, and designed to feel easy to enter, even if you’re coming alone.

How to join

Free entry

No registration required — just show up

Come for the whole evening or just part of it

Whether you’re there to play, watch, chat, or gently meet new people, Board Game Night is about shared fun and low-stakes connection.

Capricorn Party: Queer Astro Groove DJ Night
2026-01-17 21:30 - 23:30
Capricorn season is here, and we’re celebrating in style. Join us for a high-energy Queer Astro Groove DJ Party dedicated to all the ambitious, iconic, no-nonsense Capricorns out there — and everyone who loves them.

Whether you’re a Capricorn or just here for the dance floor, this night is about good music, queer joy, and letting loose together. Expect disco vibes, cosmic energy, and a crowd that knows how to groove.

✨ Free shots for Capricorns (with ID)If you’re a Capricorn, flash your ID at the bar and enjoy a free shot on us. It’s your season — you deserve it.

🌈 Everyone is welcomeThis is an open, inclusive party for all identities. Come solo, bring your crew, or meet new people on the dance floor. The vibe is friendly, playful, and very gay.

🎧 MusicOur DJ will be serving dancefloor bangers, disco grooves, and party classics to keep you moving all night long.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026Time: 21:30 till lateLocation: Villa Vida Café, Vienna

♒ About Queer Astro Groove

Queer Astro Groove is a zodiac-themed party series celebrating each sign with music, community, and cosmic chaos. Each month we honor a new sign — this time, it’s Capricorn energy all the way.

♿ Accessibility

Villa Vida Café is fully wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet.

💜 Safer Space

We aim to create a respectful, safer space for queer community. Discrimination, harassment, or bad vibes are not welcome. Come as you are.

🔮 Why you should come

• You love astrology• You’re a Capricorn and want free shots• You need a queer dance floor• You want to meet cute people• You simply love a good party

Body-Doubling Sessions
2026-01-20 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-27 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-03 13:00 - 18:00
Body Doubling at Villa Vida📅 Every Tuesday, 13:00 – 18:00

Looking for a little extra motivation to tackle your to-do list? Join us for our weekly Body Doubling event at Villa Vida!

What is Body Doubling?Body doubling is a productivity technique where simply working alongside others helps you stay focused, accountable, and motivated. Whether you’re studying, working remotely, or just need a space to concentrate, being around others who are also focused can make a difference.

What to Expect:

A relaxed, supportive environment for getting things done

Quiet spaces for deep work and focus

Free WiFi throughout the cafe

Bring your laptop, notebooks, or anything else you need to stay on track. Drop in anytime from 13:00-18:00 – we’re here every Tuesday to keep you in good company and good spirits while you work. See you there! 🌈

Body Doubling bei Villa Vida📅 Jeden Dienstag, 13:00 – 18:00

Brauchst du ein bisschen extra Motivation, um deine To-Do-Liste abzuarbeiten? Dann komm zu unserem wöchentlichen Body-Doubling-Event bei Villa Vida!

Was ist Body Doubling?Body Doubling ist eine Produktivitätstechnik, bei der die Anwesenheit anderer dir hilft, fokussiert, motiviert und bei der Sache zu bleiben. Ob beim Lernen, Arbeiten im Homeoffice oder anderen Aufgaben – das Arbeiten neben Gleichgesinnten kann einen echten Unterschied machen.

Was dich erwartet:

Eine entspannte, unterstützende Atmosphäre zum konzentrierten Arbeiten

Ruhige Bereiche für tiefe Konzentration

Kostenloses WLAN im gesamten Café

Bringe deinen Laptop, deine Notizen oder alles andere mit, was du brauchst, um produktiv zu sein. Komm jederzeit zwischen 13:00 und 18:00 Uhr vorbei – wir sind jeden Dienstag hier, um dir Gesellschaft und positive Energie zu bieten. Bis bald! 🌈

GalPals – Weekly Sapphic Meetup
2026-01-20 18:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-27 18:30 - 22:30, 2026-02-03 18:30 - 22:30
Every Tuesday· GalPals – Weekly Sapphic Meetup· 18:30–22:30 · Free Entry · Hosted by WLWien at Villa Vida Café

GalPals is a weekly sapphic event in Vienna designed for queer women, nonbinary sapphics, questioning folks, and anyone who feels at home in the sapphic community. It takes place every single Tuesday, and every week brings the same magic: a mix of regulars and newcomers.

This is a safe, low-pressure, community space where it’s completely okay to be shy, introverted, or socially anxious. Just show up as yourself. Many people come alone, many come with friends, and everyone gets folded into the group.

What makes GalPals special

A warm, affirming environment for all sapphics in Vienna

Consistent weekly rhythm — same time, same place, every Tuesday

A gentle mix of familiar faces and first-timers each week

A space where introverts and quiet folks feel safe and supported

Multilingual crowd (English is common, but speaking English is not required)

Easy opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and build queer community in Vienna

Languages

Most socializing happens in English, but you’ll also hear German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, and more. You do not need to speak English well (or at all) to feel included — people naturally shift between languages.

Stay connected

Join the community on

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZsXsJXFm6forInsta:www.instagram.com/wlwien

More Villa Vida Events:www.villavida.at/events

Lavender Lounge - Queer Arts & Crafts Social
2026-01-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-04 16:00 - 18:00
Why “Lavender”?

Lavender has a long and powerful history in queer culture. Before rainbow flags existed, the color quietly symbolized queer identity, solidarity, and resistance. It showed up in the fashion of queer circles in the 1940s and 50s, became a coded sign of recognition, and later transformed into a symbol of strength during the “Lavender Scare,” when queer people were targeted and fired from U.S. government jobs.

Today, lavender stands for resilience, creativity, and community care. Lavender Lounge honors that legacy by offering a warm, creative space for queer expression — whether you’re a seasoned artist or just experimenting.

Every Second Wednesday · 16:00–18:00 · Free Entry · Villa Vida Café

Lavender Lounge is Villa Vida’s cozy, community-centered queer arts-and-crafts hangout — a free creative space for anyone who wants to make art, relax, and connect with other queer people in Vienna.Every second Wednesday, you can bring your own supplies, settle into a calm corner, and work on whatever brings you joy: painting, knitting, sketching, journaling, crochet, collage, or any DIY craft you love. No experience needed, no pressure, no expectations.

This is a soft, introvert-friendly space where newcomers and regulars mix easily. If you’re looking for a low-stress queer social event, this is it.

What to expect

A quiet, cozy environment

Free entry, all identities welcome

Bring-your-own-supplies arts & crafts

Mix of regulars and newcomers

Zero-pressure, introvert-friendly socializing

A chance to share your work or simply unwind

Creative freedom in a safe, queer space

Who’s welcome

Lavender Lounge is open to:

Queer people of all identities

Questioning folks

Trans and nonbinary creatives

Allies who respect queer spaces

Beginners, hobbyists, and experienced artists

Anyone 18+ wanting a gentle queer community hang

Languages

This is a multilingual group. English is common, but participants also speak German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, French, and more. No specific language skills required — people naturally accommodate.

Come as you are

Bring your craft. Find your corner. Soak in the calm.Leave with inspiration — and maybe a new friend.

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Japanese Language Corner
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00
Japanese Language & Culture Meetup at Villa Vida 🇯🇵✨

Join Our Weekly Japanese Practice Space!

Immerse yourself in the Japanese language and culture in a casual and welcoming environment! Every Wednesday, we create a space where learners of all levels can practice speaking, listening, and engaging with Japanese. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent, you are welcome to join!

Event Details

When?

📅 Every Wednesday from 17:00 – 18:00 (often longer!)

Where?

📍 Villa Vida Café, Wien

Who?

👥 Open to all levels – from beginners to advanced speakers!

What to Expect

Japanese Language Practice

🔹 Improve your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in a relaxed setting.🔹 Bring your own learning materials or just come and chat!

Japan-Related Discussions

🌏 Planning a trip to Japan? Get insider recommendations!💭 Feeling nostalgic for Japan? Join us in reminiscing and sharing experiences!

Queer Karaoke
2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 22:00
Every Wednesday · 19:00–22:00 · Free Entry · Villa Vida Café

Queer Karaoke is Villa Vida’s weekly midweek hangout for Vienna’s queer community. It’s fun, chaotic, cozy, welcoming — and absolutely zero-pressure. Whether you’re a power-ballad diva, a shy first-timer, or just here to vibe with friends, you’re in the right place.

Every Wednesday brings the same great mix: regulars who keep the energy warm and newcomers who get welcomed instantly. Come alone, with your crew, or meet people on the spot — all valid, all encouraged.

You don’t need to be loud, confident, or a performer. This is a safe, queer-affirming environment where singing is optional and enjoyment is mandatory.

What to expect

Weekly karaoke in a fully queer space

Free entry & open mic

Supportive crowd, no judgment, no pressure

A natural blend of newcomers and regulars

Queer joy, chaotic bops, and iconic ballads

Drinks, cozy atmosphere, and soft socializing

Songs in any language (the mic is multilingual too)

Who’s welcome

This event is for:

Queer people of all identities

Questioning folks

Allies who respect queer spaces

Introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between

Anyone 18+ looking for a chill queer night out in Vienna

Languages

The space is multilingual — you’ll hear English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, French, and more.

Sing in whatever language your soul chooses.

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Queer Salsa at Villa Vida Café
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30
Queer Salsa at Villa Vida Café

We’re back on the dance floor! Queer Salsa returns to @villavidacafe with weekly classes every Thursday. 💜

Our classes are donation-based and open to everyone—no gender roles assigned, no partner required. Come solo, with a friend, or bring your favorite dance partner. 🪩 No registration necessary, just show up.

We offer two levels of classes, so whether you’re brand new to salsa or already have experience, you’ll find the right space to grow your skills and confidence as a queer salsa dancer. ☀️

✨ What to expect:

A warm, inclusive community

Salsa lessons without gendered expectations

Two levels: beginner-friendly & intermediate

Fun, music, and connection every week

📅 When: Every Thursday📍 Where: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna💜 Donation-based entry

Let’s move, sweat, and celebrate together—queer style!

Wir sind zurück auf der Tanzfläche! Queer Salsa startet wieder im @villavidacafe mit wöchentlichen Kursen jeden Donnerstag. 💜

Unsere Kurse sind spendenbasiert und für alle offen – keine Geschlechterrollen, keine Tanzpartnerinnen erforderlich. Komm allein, mit Freundinnen oder bring deinen Lieblingstanzpartnerin mit. 🪩

Wir bieten zwei Level an, sodass sowohl absolute Anfängerinnen als auch Fortgeschrittene den passenden Raum finden, um ihre Salsa-Skills auszubauen und als Queer Salsa Tänzerin selbstbewusst zu werden. ☀️

✨ Das erwartet dich:

Eine warme, inklusive Community

Salsa-Unterricht ohne Geschlechterklischees

Zwei Levels: Anfänger*innen & Fortgeschrittene

Spaß, Musik und Begegnung – jede Woche

📅 Wann: Jeden Donnerstag 📍 Wo: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Wien💜 Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis

Lasst uns gemeinsam tanzen, schwitzen und feiern – queer und voller Freude!

Open Mic Night
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
Open Mic Night returns to Villa Vida for an evening of shared voices and creativity. Poetry, music, storytelling, comedy, and spoken word are all welcome. This is a space to try new material, share something personal, or perform for the first time. Performers need to sign up in advance or on the night, depending on availability. Come to perform or come to listen. The room is open, supportive, and centered on community. If you want to perform please sign up in the form below, or simply put your name on our sign up sheet at the door.

Registrations are closed for this event

Drag Workshop - Embodied Expression
2026-01-24 13:00 - 17:00
Dragalicious Workshop with Madame Lea

Donation Only

This workshop focuses on performing across different forms and spaces. Madame Lea guides you through face expression, body awareness, emotional clarity, and song interpretation. You work on presence, intention, and connection with the audience. You practice how small facial shifts read up close and how full-body movement carries across a room. The session supports performers at different stages who want to grow range, confidence, and control. Come ready to explore, move, and perform with purpose.

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MLM Speed Dating
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:30
Looking to meet other men-loving-men in a relaxed, structured, and genuinely human way? MLM* Speed Dating at Villa Vida Café is designed to take the pressure off dating and put real conversation back at the center.

This event takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 19:00–21:30 at Villa Vida Café in Vienna, and is hosted by McCrey.

Find Your Match at MLM Speed Dating Vienna!*Age: Strictly 18+**Please Register Below*

Join us at Villa Vida Café for a special MLM Speed Dating Vienna event, hosted by McCrey! This event is designed for all men, including cis men, trans men, transmasc people, and nonbinary or gender-expansive people who identify with masculinity, who are gay, bisexual, pansexual, or otherwise identify as queer. Connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment where romance, friendship, and authentic connections can flourish. MLM Speed Dating Vienna is your chance to meet someone special in an inclusive space.

How MLM Speed Dating Vienna Works

💞 Fast & Fun: You’ll have a series of short, engaging conversations with different participants.📋 Simple Match System: At the end of the event, you’ll mark who you’d like to see again—if there’s a match, we’ll connect you!🌿 Low-Pressure Vibes: The goal is to enjoy yourself while meeting amazing people. No stress, just good company!

Important to know:The information you provide in the registration form on this website is exactly the information that will be shared with your matches. Please fill it out mindfully and only include details you’re comfortable passing on.

While the structure is designed to support connections, we cannot guarantee matches. Matching depends entirely on mutual interest — and that’s part of keeping the event respectful and pressure-free.

What kind of connections are people looking for?

In most cases, participants attend with romantic or dating intentions, but this is not a rule. Some people come out of curiosity, for connection, or simply to meet new people in a low-stakes way. Keep an open mind, communicate clearly, and trust that everyone is navigating their own reasons for being there.

About the Host

McCrey is a passionate community event organizer, known for creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. With a background in fostering engaging and fun social events, McCrey ensures that every guest feels comfortable, included, and ready to connect.

Registrations are closed for this event

Event Details

When?

📅 Friday, January 24, 2026🕖 19:00 – 21:30

Where?

📍 Villa Vida Café, Vienna

Cost?

💰 20€ per person

Who?

🌈 Open to all men including cis men, trans men, transmasc people, nonbinary or gender-expansive people who identify with masculinity), who are gay, bisexual, pansexual, or otherwise identify as queer looking to connect! Labels are complicated; basically if you feel like this event falls somewhere within your dating interests, you’re very welcome to join!

Age & Atmosphere

There is no age limit for this event. MLM* Speed Dating at Villa Vida typically attracts people of diverse ages, so don’t let numbers stop you from joining. What matters here is mutual interest, respect, and curiosity — not fitting into a narrow demographic box.

Language & Accessibility

The host speaks English and German. During your speed dates, you’re welcome to speak any language you feel comfortable with, as long as both people agree.

Villa Vida Café is fully wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet. The space is warm, community-oriented, and intentionally designed to feel welcoming rather than performative.

Soli (solidarity) tickets are available via email: villavidavienna(at)gmail.com

Registration is required — please sign up using the registration form embedded in this post

Why Attend?

🤝 Meet New People – Expand your queer social circle.

💘 Find a Potential Match – You never know who you might click with!

🌟 Enjoy a Unique Experience – Speed dating with a fun and inclusive twist.

📌 Check out more Villa Vida Events

📌 Learn about LGBTQIA+ community meetups in Vienna

Come See Me in the Good Light - Queer Movie Night
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Queer Movie Club invites you to a screening of Come See Me In The Good Light, a film retracing the life and work of Andrea Gibson. The film follows Gibson’s journey as a poet and activist and reflects on love, mortality, community, and truth. After the screening, there will be a group discussion to share reflections, questions, and responses to the film. This event is open to all queer and questioning people who want to watch together and talk together in a supportive space.

Dragalicious Bingo
2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00
🌈 Drag Bingo with Dragalicious at Villa Vida 🌈

Get ready for a fabulous evening of fun, glitter, and queer joy at Drag Bingo, hosted by the fierce and fabulous drag artists of Dragalicious!🍹 Prizes: Shots, surprises, and goodies from local queer-owned businesses.

Bring your chosen family, grab a table, and prepare to scream BINGO! like the superstar you are. It’s going to be an iconic night filled with laughter and love.

📍 Villa Vida – Where Queer Magic HappensSee you there, babes! 💋✨

🌈 Drag Bingo mit Dragalicious bei Villa Vida 🌈

Mach dich bereit für einen glitzernden Abend voller Spaß und queerer Freude bei Drag Bingo, präsentiert von den fabelhaften Drag-Artists von Dragalicious!🍹 Preise: Shots, Überraschungen und Goodies von lokalen queer-geführten Businesses.

Schnapp dir deine Wahlfamilie, sichere dir einen Tisch und mach dich bereit, BINGO! zu rufen wie ein Superstar. Es wird ein legendärer Abend voller Lachen und Liebe.

📍 Villa Vida – Wo Queerness Zuhause istWir sehen uns dort, ihr Lieben! 💋✨

Science Meets Mindfulness - Transforming Your Presence
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00
Pause. Sense. Breathe. Return to yourself.

In a world of speed, multitasking, and constant stimulation, true presence becomes a rare and powerful skill. This interactive workshop offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and understand how mindfulness and meditation transforms your brain, your communication, and your moment-to-moment experience.

Through a blend of neuroscience, mindfulness tools, introspection, pair- and group activities, we explore how the brain, body, and nervous system shape the way we feel, interact, and respond. You’ll learn how posture, breath, emotional signals, and internal narratives influence communication – and how mindful presence can shift everything.

You’ll explore:

The neuroscience of mindfulness, meditation and self-awareness.

How feelings, needs, and body sensations shape your relationships.

How to meet difficult emotions with curiosity and compassion.

How to practice RAIN as a gentle, structured process.

How Metta meditation softens the heart and supports resilience.

How body language influences communication and nervous system safety.

How breath and movements bring you back into the present moment.

Ideal for anyone wanting to live and communicate with more clarity, intention, and authenticity – in body, mind, and heart.

Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated.

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About Us

Adrián Klepe

Pre-doctoral neuroscientist, certified NeuroMindfulness® Coach, yoga teacher (at Manas Yoga Studio), breathwork instructor, and mindfulness facilitator. Adrián bridges scientific knowledge with mindfulness practices to support awareness, balance and connection. At The Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates workshops integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation, and movement to foster well-being and mindful communication within diverse community spaces.

Riccardo Trapannone

Post-doctoral researcher in cellular neurobiology, and a certified sustainability and communication expert with strong interest in mindful communication and collaboration. Riccardo combines scientific insight with mindfulness and non-violent communication to design effective and mindful communication strategies, building bridges between people, communities, disciplines, and the environment. At the Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates experiential workshops promoting connection, empathy, and sustainable community practices.

The Mindful BAse x Villa Vida

Where science meets mindfulness – for awareness, connection, and community.

At The Mindful BAse, we believe that mindfulness is not only a personal practice, but also a powerful way to strengthen relationships, communities, and our connection with our environment. Founded in Vienna in 2025, our mission is simple: to bring people together, foster well-being, and cultivate a community rooted in awareness, kindness, compassion and respect.

Through our collaboration with Villa Vida, we are excited to present a series of science-based mindfulness workshops designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, nurture learning and reflection for supporting the local queer community. We create spaces where ancient practices meet modern insights, offering sessions that combine yoga, meditation, neuroscience, communication tools in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space. Each workshop invites you to slow down, connect, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others – grounded in both science and lived experience.

🌈 All identities, bodies, and levels of experience are welcome.

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Practical Details

Venue: Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna

Language: English (with a warm, inclusive atmosphere)

Duration: 2 hours

Group size: Limited – intimate, circle-based setting

Includes: Guided practices and possible handouts

Facilitators:Adrián Klepe and Riccardo Trapannone fromThe Mindful BAse

Queer Writers Circle - Black History Month Special
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00
🖤 Black History Month Writing Workshop 🖤 Self-Conscious Living & Black Lesbian Feminist Joy

This February, Queer Writers Circle Vienna is centring Black history, Black feminist thought, and Black queer joy through poetry.

Facilitated by Jessica Nogueira Varela, this interactive workshop engages with Audre Lorde’s lectures and poetry readings in Germany (1984–1992)—a period when Lorde lived, taught, and wrote as a Black lesbian feminist migrant in Western Europe.

Together, we’ll explore poetry not as something to perfect, but as Lorde described it: a way of living self-consciously and a tool for expanding our political imagination beyond the present moment. Working with poems like “Stations” and “Today is Not the Day”, we’ll reflect on self-definition, accountability, care, and the building of collective spaces for joy—even, and especially, in difficult times.

✨ Feeling-first reading & writing ✨ Poetry as survival, pleasure, resistance, and presence ✨ No prior writing experience needed

Throughout the session, participants may (if they choose) contribute to a collectively created, process-based Zine that circulates during the workshop. Contributions can be anonymous, multilingual, visual, and/or textual. The Zine is built only from work already created in the space and is understood as a temporary, consent-led collective artefact rather than a publication — echoing Audre Lorde’s pedagogy of solidarity, joy, and self-conscious living.

This space centres BIPOC voices and explicitly welcomes Black participants, queer folks, migrants, and multilingual writers. White queer folks are welcome with care, listening, and accountability. Sharing is always optional; participants are invited to engage only to the extent that feels right for them.

📍 Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna

⏰ Friday February 6th, 2026, 18:00-21:00 (with a short break)

💸 Free / donation-based—no donation is necessary

🥨 Snacks available (donation-based). Snacks to share are very welcome but not expected.

♿ Accessibility: Stair-free entrance with ramp available. Accessible bathroom

Let joy, solidarity, and imagination lead. 🖤✍🏾

The Science of (Self-)Love - Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00
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Love and compassion – for yourself and for others.Beyond romance, love is the foundation of how we relate – tofriends, family, and our own inner voice. Many of us show care forothers but struggle to extend the same kindness toward ourselves.This workshop combines gentle yoga, breathing, and neuroscience,introspection, pair- and group activities to explore how compassiontransforms our inner dialogue and relationships. It also explores thescience of love and compassion, guiding participants throughpractices that nurture self-acceptance, empathy, and deeper,healthier connections within the community.You’ll explore:

The basics of (neuro)science behind love and compassion.

How to apply non-violent communication with ourselves –replacing judgment with acceptance.

How to practice gentle conscious movement and breathworkfor emotional balance and self-care.

Mantras like “I suffer, please help” and “I know you suffer, I’mhere for you” to foster mutual care and love (includingjournalling)Join us to nurture self-love and build bridges of kindness in thecommunity.Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated.

Pause. Sense. Breathe. Return to yourself.In a world of speed, multitasking, and constant stimulation, true presence becomes a rare and powerful skill. This interactive workshop offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and understand how mindfulness and meditation transforms your brain, your communication, and your moment-to-moment experience.Through a blend of neuroscience, mindfulness tools, introspection, pair- and group activities, we explore how the brain, body, and nervous system shape the way we feel, interact, and respond. You’ll learn how posture, breath, emotional signals, and internal narratives influence communication – and how mindful presence can shift everything.

You’ll explore:The neuroscience of mindfulness, meditation and self-awareness.How feelings, needs, and body sensations shape your relationships.How to meet difficult emotions with curiosity and compassion.How to practice RAIN as a gentle, structured process.How Metta meditation softens the heart and supports resilience.How body language influences communication and nervous system safety.How breath and movements bring you back into the present moment.Ideal for anyone wanting to live and communicate with more clarity, intention, and authenticity – in body, mind, and heart.Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated.

About UsAdrián KlepePre-doctoral neuroscientist, certified NeuroMindfulness® Coach, yoga teacher (at Manas Yoga Studio), breathwork instructor, and mindfulness facilitator. Adrián bridges scientific knowledge with mindfulness practices to support awareness, balance and connection. At The Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates workshops integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation, and movement to foster well-being and mindful communication within diverse community spaces.

Riccardo TrapannonePost-doctoral researcher in cellular neurobiology, and a certified sustainability and communication expert with strong interest in mindful communication and collaboration. Riccardo combines scientific insight with mindfulness and non-violent communication to design effective and mindful communication strategies, building bridges between people, communities, disciplines, and the environment. At the Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates experiential workshops promoting connection, empathy, and sustainable community practices.

The Mindful BAse x Villa VidaWhere science meets mindfulness – for awareness, connection, and community.At The Mindful BAse, we believe that mindfulness is not only a personal practice, but also a powerful way to strengthen relationships, communities, and our connection with our environment. Founded in Vienna in 2025, our mission is simple: to bring people together, foster well-being, and cultivate a community rooted in awareness, kindness, compassion and respect.Through our collaboration with Villa Vida, we are excited to present a series of science-based mindfulness workshops designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, nurture learning and reflection for supporting the local queer community. We create spaces where ancient practices meet modern insights, offering sessions that combine yoga, meditation, neuroscience, communication tools in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space. Each workshop invites you to slow down, connect, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others – grounded in both science and lived experience.

🌈 All identities, bodies, and levels of experience are welcome.

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Gayme Night - Board Game Social
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00
Who is this for?

Everyone. This event is open to all people regardless of identity, background, or experience with board games. You don’t need to be “good at games,” know the rules in advance, or come with friends.

Board games are a shared activity, which makes this night especially great for people who are shy, new to social spaces, or looking to make friends without awkward small talk. The games give you something to do together, which makes conversation flow naturally.

Looking for a low-pressure way to meet people, make friends, and do something genuinely fun on a winter evening? Board Game Night at Villa Vida Café is a relaxed, welcoming group hangout where games do the ice-breaking for you.

The event takes place on Saturday, February 7th, 2025, from 18:00–21:00 at Villa Vida Café in Vienna. Entry is free, and everyone is welcome.

What kind of evening is this?

This is a casual board game evening, not a tournament and not a competition-heavy space. You can bring your own board or card games, or choose from Villa Vida Café’s in-house game collection. There will be different tables playing different games throughout the evening, and you’re free to move around, join a table, or start a new game if you like.

A host will be present to welcome people, help everyone settle in, and support the flow of the evening. If you arrive alone or feel unsure where to sit, the host can help connect you with a game or a group.

If there is no event scheduled after Game Night, you’re welcome to stay longer than 21:00 and keep playing. There’s no rush — you can take your time and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Language & Accessibility

People are welcome to speak any language they feel comfortable with at their table, as long as everyone agrees.

Villa Vida Café is fully wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet. The space is warm, community-oriented, and designed to feel easy to enter, even if you’re coming alone.

How to join

Free entry

No registration required — just show up

Come for the whole evening or just part of it

Whether you’re there to play, watch, chat, or gently meet new people, Board Game Night is about shared fun and low-stakes connection.
