UNRATED Chess Tournament for children!

Join us on April 7th at Newton Cultural Center, 98 War Memorial Drive, Newton Centre, MA 02459, as the Vayner Networking Club presents an unrated children's chess tournament alongside an exclusive parent networking event. We are honored to welcome former World Junior Champion and Grandmaster Leonid Kritz as our special guest. Grandmaster Kritz will provide valuable guidance and engage in simultaneous exhibition games against kids who want to challenge him, adding a touch of brilliance to the occasion. For the young enthusiasts, this unrated tournament is an ideal opportunity to test their chess prowess through matches with peers of similar age and gain essential experience before stepping into rated competitive events. While the kids are immersed in chess excitement, parents can unwind in a separate room. Enjoy delightful appetizers and refreshments, attend informative chess seminars on supporting young players, and forge connections with other local chess parents. Don't miss out on this half-day of games and community bonding on April 7th! Limited spots are available, so act quickly! If you are a school and would like to get a promo code for your school, please let us know! welcome@vayner.club

Newton Cultural Center

How AI And Data Can Improve Your Digital Сampaigns And Increase Your Sales

Pavel Yurovitsky, co-founder and managing partner of the Kokos group of companies, brings over 20 years of digital marketing expertise to his upcoming talk “How AI and data can improve your digital campaigns and increase your sales.” As a seasoned professional leading over 30 performance marketing agencies, Pavel is renowned for harnessing advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence to transform business operations. In his talk, Pavel will cover critical topics at the intersection of data, AI, and digital marketing, including data policy for business processes, data-driven marketing, leveraging AI for performance campaigns, sales, custom offers, and AI applications for executives. Having spoken at major IT conferences worldwide, Pavel is an internationally recognized expert. His recent talk at the prestigious Web Summit event in Lisbon was met with success, as he shared the stage with industry luminaries from companies like Nokia, The Guardian, Facebook, and The New York Times. Now, Pavel brings his invaluable insights to Boston. This is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from one of the most forward-thinking minds in the business how AI can boost digital campaigns and revenue. Seats are limited - register today to reserve your spot at this not-to-miss event! <a href="https://vayner.club/events/?fbclid=IwAR03TOSWaI6RzA8LeG48eiZn-_AuIS8gryDqrdiRiYMbm2bNOMRn0eVD6GE#popup:howaianddata" target="_blank">https://vayner.club/events/#popup:howaianddata</a> Location: Workbar, 117 Kendrick St Suite 300, Needham

Workbar

Networking Game

Discover Unexpected Connections with Our Unique Networking Game Tired of stuffy professional mixers full of listless small talk? We bring people together in an entirely fresh way! Our one-of-a-kind Networking Game enables surprising realizations of common interests, talents, and resources among all sorts of individuals. Below are real examples of successful matches from previous events: A financial analyst harboring a passion for documentary filmmaking met an experienced filmmaker. She helped him gain confidence and a roadmap to pursue his creative dream actively. A freelance illustrator met a museum curator who loved his unique style. This connection brought an opportunity to create promotional materials for an upcoming exhibition. A sailing enthusiast provided maritime knowledge to a game developer crafting a yacht quest, bringing authenticity and a bold new dimension to the finished game. The evening begins with 1.5 hours of our signature Networking Game to uncover unexpected commonalities between players through interactive activities. Afterward, there is an open mingling session where participants freely chat and pursue promising conversations with newly matched connections made during the game. The format enables forming organic relationships beyond surface-level introductions and discovers shared passions or complementary capabilities far more likely. The location will appear shortly.

Public Speaking for Shy People: Overcoming Your Fear

Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking Does the idea of presentations, interviews, or even social events trigger nerves? You're not alone. Many professionals consider public speaking one of their top fears. Yet, in today’s world, communicating ideas confidently is often essential for career advancement and success. Whether pitching proposals, leading key meetings, promoting your experience verbally, or elevating your expertise, fluency in asserting yourself is a competitive advantage. Join our webinar with Amanda Hennessey, public speaking coach and author, to learn techniques to handle podium moments and spotlight scenarios that previously filled you with dread. Amanda loves helping professionals speak with power and ease so they can change the rooms (or zooms) they are in without self-doubt or losing precious sleep. In addition to serving as the performance coach for cast members of Cook's Country and America's Test Kitchen on PBS, she also leads customized corporate workshops for companies like Converse, Boston Children's Hospital, and MIT Sloan School of Management. We will provide both moral support and tactical tools to help you: Transform self-limiting mindsets undermining your confidence Reduce physical stress responses like blushing and shakiness Develop your authentic communication style aligned with your strengths Learn simple vocal methods to increase clarity and magnetism Exude self-assurance, even when you doubt yourself on the inside If you’ve shied away from opportunities outside your comfort zone, now is the time to reclaim your voice and poise. Don't let speech anxiety hold you back anymore - limited spaces are available for this live online training.

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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