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Mercoledì 27 Maggio alle 20,00 ti aspettiamo per un nuovo appuntamento Social con Aperitivo Italiano, una serata con grand Buffet, degustazioni LIGURI, calice di vino offerto e poi fino a mezzanotte si ballerà con le Hit Italiane. Il tutto nel nuovo estivo del Just Me di Milano (in caso di maltempo staremo nella zona al coperto). Avremo una zona riservata per il nostro gruppo per fare tante nuove amicizie, conoscersi e passare una bella serata insieme a tanti amici nuovi. **Just Me Milano** Via Camoens, 2 – Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso Per gli uomini: no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi P.S. Parcheggio in convenzione a 200 m dal locale a 5€ tutta la notte con navetta A/R inclusa **APERITIVO ITALIANO** il nuovo evento social di Milano al JUST ME Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 dalle 20,00 alle 03,00 (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 drink – 1 degustazione di vino – grand buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – corner con degustazioni liguri – dalle 22,00 alle 00,00 DJset hit italiane – e a seguire Dj set internazionale fino alle 05,00 – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEL NOSTRO GRUPPO (fino alle 23,00) Se entri dalle 22,30 alla 01,00: – ingresso con 1 drink: 15,00€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 ore 20,00 **Info e prenotazioni: Per poter partecipare alla serata:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso.

Ti è mai capitato di avere tutto sotto controllo… e comunque non capire cosa stava succedendo? Benvenuto nel mondo moderno: microservizi, eventi, pipeline, e una valanga di dati che promettono chiarezza. Spoiler: non basta. Search, observability e open source condividono lo stesso obiettivo: trasformare dati grezzi in qualcosa che abbia senso, e il farlo mentre il sistema cambia, scala, e a volte ...si rompe. Non è (solo) una questione di tool. È capire come leggere, collegare e interpretare quello che abbiamo davanti. Da qui partiamo. ​ **Agenda** (in aggiornamento) * 18:30 – 18:45 Arrivo e Check-In * 18:45 - 19:15 **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione *(Fabio Marzotti)*** * 19:15 - 19:40 **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero (Maurizio Argoneto)** * 19:45 - 20:00 **Community slot** * 20:00 - 20:30 **Networking & Q&A** * 20:30 Fine meetup **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione.** *Quando i dati aumentano, i tenant si moltiplicano e ogni team ha esigenze diverse, iniziano le vere sfide: isolamento, governance, costi, affidabilità. È qui che molte architetture, anche ben progettate, possono cedere.* *In questo talk partiremo da un caso reale per vedere cosa succede dopo: come si costruisce (e si mantiene) a livello di gruppo una piattaforma di observability, basata su **OpenSearch, fork open source di Elasticsearch e Kibana**, capace di gestire cluster distribuiti, carichi eterogenei e scenari multi-tenant senza perdere controllo.* *Vedremo cosa comporta davvero uscire da **Splunk** in un contesto enterprise: non solo come migrare, ma quando ha senso farlo, quali compromessi accettare e dove si nascondono i costi reali.* *Infine, sposteremo il focus dall’infrastruttura al suo utilizzo: come rendere logs, metrics e traces parte di un sistema coerente che supporti troubleshooting, affidabilità e operatività quotidiana, non solo dashboard.* ***Fabio Marzotti - Group log management & observability@Nexi Italy*** *è un IT Manager con ampia esperienza in ambito observability, automation, telemetry, log management e data streaming. Esperto nella progettazione e gestione di piattaforme di enterprise monitoring, con una solida background in system architecture e operations in contesti finanziari su larga scala.* **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero.** *Il software moderno non viene più solo scritto: viene assemblato. Quasi il 90% di una tipica applicazione è composto da librerie di terze parti. Se domani venisse resa pubblica una vulnerabilità critica come Log4Shell, quanto tempo impiegherebbe il tuo team a identificare tutti i microservizi impattati?* *Mentre le grandi aziende si affidano spesso a costose licenze “Ultimate”, PMI, team indipendenti e realtà con budget limitati rischiano di trovarsi esposti a un pericoloso gap di sicurezza.* *In questa sessione esploreremo come democratizzare la **Software Supply Chain Security** costruendo un perimetro di difesa automatizzato senza costi di licenza.* *Attraverso **una demo basata su un prototipo Docker,** analizzeremo un’architettura concreta che integra:* * ***GitLab Community Edition*** *per l’orchestrazione delle pipeline;* * ***Trivy*** *e **cdxgen** per la generazione automatica di SBOM, **Software Bill of Materials**, in formato **CycloneDX**;* * ***OWASP Dependency-Track*** *per il monitoraggio continuo e proattivo delle vulnerabilità.* *Andremo oltre il semplice vulnerability scanning, mostrando come **sfruttare l’intelligenza artificiale per l’analisi della raggiungibilità del codice** e per generare file **VEX**, **Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange**, utili a ridurre i falsi positivi e concentrare l’attenzione solo sui rischi realmente azionabili.* *Infine, discuteremo come questo stack possa aiutare le organizzazioni a prepararsi ai requisiti del prossimo **EU Cyber Resilience Act**, CRA.* **Maurizio Argoneto: AWS Hero \| CTO/Solution Architect \| Community Lead \(AWS\, GDG\, PLUG\) \| Co\-founder of 'Come To Code'** Maurizio promuove da oltre dieci anni cultura Open Source, community tech e innovazione digitale nei territori. Il suo lavoro unisce competenze cloud, architetturali e community leadership, con l’obiettivo di rendere l’innovazione accessibile anche fuori dai grandi hub tecnologici. C'è sempre nei nostri incontri un **community slot**, uno spazio dedicato agli interventi della community per raccontare un problema risolto in produzione, portare un tema tecnico su cui stai lavorando oppure condividere una domanda architetturale da discutere insieme. E, come in ogni meetup che vuole diventare una community vera, c'è spazio ampio per **Q&A, confronto aperto e networking**: perché spesso le soluzioni migliori nascono proprio dalle conversazioni informali tra persone che affrontano sfide simili. Sei benvenuta/io anche se non hai mai usato OpenSearch! Ti aspettiamo! **Call for Speakers ([Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/opensearch-milan-rome-usergroup-meetup/)\): candidati\|** **Seguici anche su LinkedIn: [link](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensearchproject-rome-milan-usergroup/)** Siamo una community ufficiale OpenSearch Project, Il meetup è realizzato grazie al supporto dei community partner \- Seacom SB: contribuisce con competenze\, food e gadget \- Milano Luiss Hub: offre la location per il nostro meetup L’evento si svolge in uno spazio sicuro e inclusivo, in linea con i valori di rispetto e collaborazione della comunità OpenSource. Tutte le partecipanti e i partecipanti sono invitate/invitati a consultare e rispettare il **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation** per garantire un ambiente accogliente e libero da comportamenti non appropriati. In caso di disagio o comportamenti inappropriati, contattate le persone organizzatrici o referenti indicati. **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation**: [LINK](https://opensearch.org/code-of-conduct/)

No need to book but come on time so you won't miss the show or seats!😉 It's open mic which means everyone can go on the stage to perform 🎤🎤, if you have any questions DM us on Instagram: Yellowdicomedy. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. **Follow us on Ins: Yellowdicomedy**

Yoga al parco + campane di cristallo di quarzo Con l’avvicinarsi della bella stagione riprendono le lezioni di yoga al parco: una pratica di Vinyasa (yoga dinamico) adatta a tutti i livelli. Vi aspetto domani alle 17:00, la posizione viene comunicata su whatsapp al momento dell’iscrizione. Prezzo €10 Porta il tuo tappetino ed eventuali props. Animali domestici ammessi. 🐶 (benvenuti anzi) Vi aspetto numerosissimi Gaia

10€ ENTRANCE FEE, ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK, BE ON TIME. If you book a ticket, please send us a message confirming you're coming, and if you couldn't make it at the end please do tell us so we can give it to the waitlist. Message us via: INS: yellowdicomedy WhatsApp: +39 3477302866 Hi guys, this is Delia😊, the founder of Yellowdicomedy, as many of you came to me after the show and asked how to participate as a comedian or how to write jokes, here's our workshop: *Date*：EVERY Wednesday *Hour*: 19:30-20:30 *Location*: Yellowsquare *La Capella* I will bring you to there from the bar.(If you're late, tell the receptionist you're here for the workshop and look for Delia, they'll tell you where are we) *Entrance fee*: 10€ (cash or paypal at site) *What*: zero bullshit workshop, within an hour I will let you know you can actually learn to be funny. Straight to the point, I'll bring you jokes writing structure and practice on different types of jokes to find which ones are your style, you'll have your jokes ready right after, and this is not the best part yet, *after the workshop you will get to perform at our show immediately at 21:00 to test out your jokes!* One minute on stage, take it or leave it, discover if comedy is your thing with fully prepared material. What if I don’t want to go on stage? Well, what would hurt to become funnier than you were?

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8) Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

Torna anche quest’anno **Isola Suonifera** Isola Suonifera è un evento mensile organizzato in collaborazione con lo Slow Mill, che vede il maestro di percussioni Kal Dos Santos e la sua compagnia Toc Toc Officina del Ritmo animare le strade del quartiere con un corteo musicale. Passeggiando tra le vie, i musicisti inviteranno passanti, residenti, bambini e chiunque voglia unirsi, a ballare e gioire insieme al ritmo delle percussioni. Al termine del corteo, l’evento si sposterà allo Slow Mill, dove sarà servito un pranzo a offerta libera con piatti tipici della tradizione afrobrasiliana. **Chi è Kal Dos Santos?** Kal Dos Santos è un attore e musicista brasiliano, diplomato alla Scuola di Musica e Arte Scenica dell’Università Federal di Bahia, dove ha iniziato la sua carriera professionale, specializzandosi in percussioni e canto. Dopo essersi trasferito a Milano nel 1990, ha fondato l’Associazione Culturale Mitoka Samba nel 1991, la prima orchestra di percussioni afrobrasiliane della città, di cui è ancora oggi direttore artistico. Kal è anche ideatore e organizzatore dell’evento “Arrastão di Yemanjá”, un corteo ritmico dedicato alla Dea del Mare, patrocinato dal Comune di Milano. Presso Slow Mill, Kal cura laboratori musicali per adulti e bambini e realizza spettacoli che celebrano la cultura afrobrasiliana. **Programma dell’evento:** 12:30 – 13:30 Corteo musicale per le strade del quartiere 13:30 – 14:30 Pranzo a offerta libera con piatti tipici afrobrasiliani 14:30 – 16:00 Concerto di musica dal vivo Slow Mill è gestito dall’Associazione “Dora e Pajtimit” APS. Il tesseramento all’Associazione, del costo di 5€, è obbligatorio e ha la durata di 1 anno. Per il pre-tesseramento: **[bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep)**

**[PRENOTAZIONI QUI](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/rassegna-gratuita-concerti-in-cortile-the-other-winds-dreams-tickets-1989461478838?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Domenica 31 maggio alle ore 17.00, la **rassegna gratuita** “Concerti in cortile” si conclude con The Other Winds e il concerto “Dreams”, in programma presso Slow Mill, in Via Volturno 32 a Milano. **IL GRUPPO** The Other Winds è un progetto nato a Milano nel 2017 da un’idea di Riccardo Donadio, violoncellista con una lunga esperienza nell’ambito della musica mediorientale. Il gruppo propone un vasto repertorio di musiche tradizionali del Medio Oriente, attraversando geografie e patrimoni sonori che vanno dalla Tunisia alla Siria, dall’Egitto alla Palestina, dal Libano alla Turchia fino alla Penisola Arabica. La proposta musicale si distingue per gli arrangiamenti originali dei brani, arricchiti dalle improvvisazioni dei singoli musicisti e dal dialogo costante tra strumenti come flauto, clarinetto, violoncello, oud e percussioni medio orientali. Ne emerge un concerto capace di restituire la ricchezza di tradizioni diverse attraverso un ascolto contemporaneo e condiviso. La presenza di The Other Winds conclude la rassegna con un appuntamento che interpreta pienamente lo spirito di “Concerti in cortile”: promuovere iniziative che uniscono le persone, valorizzano gli spazi condivisi del quartiere e generano occasioni di incontro e partecipazione attraverso la musica dal vivo. L’iniziativa si inserisce all’interno del progetto Oltre la scuola, realizzato da DeP e finanziato da MMCasa. Slow Mill è gestito dall’Associazione Dora e Pajtimit APS. Il tesseramento annuale all’Associazione (€5, drink incluso) è obbligatorio per i maggiorenni. Per tesserarsi qui: **[bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep)**

*La musica irlandese ha radici antiche e una storia di resistenza, identità e gioia collettiva.* *In questa serata la esploriamo insieme — non come spettatori, ma come protagonisti.* *Benessere misurato: −41% di ansia percepita dopo una sola sessione.* *La serata si svolge in tre momenti:* *Un primo momento dedicato alla storia e alle origini della musica irlandese, guidato da Giovanni, studioso della tradizione celtica.* *Un momento di ascolto guidato — capire cosa si cela dietro le melodie, i ritmi, le emozioni.* *Un momento finale in cui si suona tutti insieme — nessuna esperienza richiesta.* *Massimo 8 persone · Atelier Musicale · Cesano Boscone* *Sabato 30 maggio · ore 17.30 · 45€*

Venerdì 29 Maggio, al centro culturale Slow Mill Milano, in via Volturno 32 si terrà la presentazione del nuovo libro “La pupilla”, dello scrittore Darien Levani. L’incontro inizierà con un drink di benvenuto, dalle 17:30, e durerà fino alle 19:30. Il protagonista è il maresciallo Faber, un tipo diverso dall’immaginario comune: non è un eroe, nè un duro da fiction e non è neanhe particolarmente brillante; è un uomo stanco, ironico, incasinato, ma anche incredibilmente lucido. Si destreggia tra dovere e vita privata, a volte come un elefante in una stanza, a volte come un abile ballerino sul palco. Per citare l’autore, è uno che abbraccia le contraddizioni, le tiene in tasca, ci dorme assieme e la mattina dopo ci fa pure colazione. Perché le contraddizioni non sono ipocrisia, sono la nostra condizione naturale. Dialogano con l’autore Sonila Alushi e Nicola Eynard. Si ringraziano per il Patrocinio e la collaborazione, Il Consolato Della Repubblica d’Albania a Milano, Libreria Incrocio Quarenghi e l’Associazione Dora e Pajtimit. Vi aspettiamo in tanti. Slow Mill è gestito dall’Associazione Dora e Pajtimit APS. Il tesseramento annuale all’Associazione (€5, drink incluso) è obbligatorio per i maggiorenni. Per tesserarsi qui: **[bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep)**

**[TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-comedy-club-presents-american-idiot-tickets-1988161400268?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile)** Divine Comedy Club Milano presents American Idiot, the brand-new one-man comedy show by Edy “U-The-Man”, a Nigerian-American comedian, performer, MC, and founder of Divine Comedy Club Milano. American Idiot is a hilarious, high-energy journey through the mind of an American living in Europe. More specifically, through the mind of an American Idiot. In this self-deprecating, chaotic, and completely unfiltered comedy showcase, Edy takes the audience on a wild ride through his personal experience of life in Italy, cultural misunderstandings, the madness of the modern world, and the deeply questionable decisions that have shaped his love life, work life, and family life. Nothing is off limits. Not even his dignity. With sharp social commentary, manic storytelling, and a brutally honest look at the American experience abroad, American Idiot is both introspective and absurd, personal and universal, concerning and hilarious. Edy “U-The-Man” has performed in cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Malta, Berlin, and several cities throughout Italy. As the organizer and MC of Divine Comedy Club Milano, he has helped build one of Milan’s first English-language comedy clubs, bringing together local and international comedians in the city’s growing stand-up scene. Divine Comedy Club Milano is a community of local and expat comedians performing English-language comedy in Milan. The club also hosts a weekly Open Mic night and regularly features both emerging and established comedians. Join us for a loud, fast-paced, and completely unfiltered night of stand-up comedy. Follow Divine Comedy Club Milano on Instagram: @divinecomedyclubmilano Don’t miss out. Get your tickets now. **Slow Mill is run by the Association ‘Dora and Pajtimit’ ASD APS. Membership in the** **Association, costing €5, is mandatory and lasts for 1 year. A free drink is provided with membership. Please register at least 2 days before the event here: [bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep "http://bit.ly/sociodep")**

**Make. America. Funny. Again.** Take a journey through the mind of an American. An American Idiot. **Edy "U-the-Man"** presents his hilarious one-man comedy showcase, **"*American Idiot*.**" It is a self-deprecating, manic, no-holds-barred look at the American experience in Europe. In this **high-energy show**, **nothing is left off the table**, not even his dignity. Come for the sharp social commentary on his experience living in Italy, the state of the world, and his deeply concerning **personal anecdotes** about his love life, work life, and family life. All of which are both concerning and hilarious. Edy’s one-man show is a **loud, chaotic, and completely unfiltered** descent into the mind of a man who is sometimes introspective, sometimes delusional, but always funny. **Edy "U-The-Man"** – Edy is Nigerian-American and the Organizer/MC of Divine Comedy Club Milano. He has performed in cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Malta, Berlin, and many in Italy. **Divine Comedy Club Milano** is one of the first English-language comedy clubs in Milan. It is a mix of local and expat comedians who are well-established in Milan's comedy scene. The club runs a weekly Open Mic event. For more information about Divine Comedy Club Milano, follow us on Instagram: [@](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")**[divinecomedyclubmilano](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/ "https://www.instagram.com/divinecomedyclubmilano/")for clips. **Don’t miss out – [get your tickets here!]( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-comedy-club-presents-american-idiot-tickets-1988161400268)** General Admission:/Student Admission: €12.50/€10.50 Tickets at Door: €15.00 **Slow Mill is run by the Association ‘Dora and Pajtimit’ ASD APS. Membership in the** **Association, costing €5, is mandatory and lasts for 1 year. A free drink is provided with membership. Please register at least 2 days before the event here: [bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep "http://bit.ly/sociodep")**

Ciao a tutti sono ritornata per svolgere una giornata di Total Body all’insegna del divertimento e del benessere e si svolgerà vari esercizi per tutto il corpo , ogniuno è la benvenuta. 😉💪fatemi sapere . Ci sarà un contributo di 10€ .

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

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Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.