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Join us for a focused and calming session of oil painting, where we’ll explore the art of realism through a classic subject: fruit. In this workshop, you’ll create a small fruit painting on canvas using oil paints — perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional techniques. ✨ What to expect: – Step-by-step guidance through the process of painting realistic fruit – Learn basic oil painting techniques: layering, blending, and highlights – Work on a small canvas and take home your finished artwork – All materials provided – just bring yourself! Fee: 8500 Ft Whether you're new to oil painting or want to refine your skills, this cozy session is a great way to slow down, observe details, and create something timeless.

Combinatorial optimization problems arise across logistics, scheduling, and engineering, and C++ remains a language of choice when performance matters. This lecture takes a practical look at solving such problems in C++, using the Electric Vehicle Routing Problem as a running example. We begin with an exact solver, formulating the problem as a mixed-integer program and trying to solve it through GLPK's C API directly from C++. Exact methods, however, quickly hit their limits on real-world instances. The second half of the talk turns to metaheuristics: how they are designed, why C++ is particularly well suited for implementing them, and what design choices matter most in practice. We'll walk through a concrete implementation, touching on data structures for fast neighborhood evaluation, generic algorithm design with templates, and the performance considerations that separate a prototype from a production-ready solver. The goal is not to advocate for one approach over another, but to show how C++ supports the full spectrum of optimization techniques.

Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!

WESTERN MIGRATION A Comedy Showcase by Akos & Tauseef A night of stand-up comedy about culture shocks, moving abroad, bad decisions, and surviving life in the West Featuring hilarious international comedians bringing fresh jokes and chaotic energy. at Bunkert Free Entry — donations are expected First come, first served

**sip & journal 〜 *reflect*** (**May 27th**\, Wedneday 18:30 \| **Location:** Művház Kávézó) *Welcome to the* **unplugged club Budapest ✨** This evening we'll be journaling about **7 questions that will define your next 10 years**. You’ll have quiet, uninterrupted time to write and reflect. Afterwards, there will be space to share insights or reflections - completely optional. You can simply listen as well. **〜 What to expect** All you need to bring: ◦ A journal or notebook - no laptops, please ✎ A pen ☻ An open mind **〜 Schedule** 18:30 – Welcome, short introduction & journaling prompts 19:00 – 20:00 – Solo journaling time 20:00 – 21:00 – Optional sharing & informal conversation **〜 Notes** \- The event is free\, but please buy a beverage to support the venue\. \- We'll be sitting outside to enjoy the nice weather\. \- Come alone or bring a friend\. \- Please confirm your attendance on Meetup to save your spot\. We’re keeping the event small \- max 15 people\. **☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and turn inwards ☻**

Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól! Várunk szeretettel! **Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő **Oktatók** Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre [További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu) ✦✦✦ Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**. **🕒 Time** Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM **📍 Location** Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor **Teachers** Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Ahead of the **[BA & Beyond 2026 Conference](https://ba-beyond.eu/events/2026-convergence/)**, join **[EPAM](https://www.epam.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=epam-branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1417497090&gbraid=0AAAAADHa0dIqc9UM3Ar0Z5AOKS3aPATMS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9xuBv3KeQvxTsUM2kndebnl1WVakrADaTquJ8S5nshYKXIC_9OSHpMaAsIfEALw_wcB)** and the **International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)** for an exclusive in‑person pre‑event at EPAM’s Budapest Office. This free evening event brings together local and international business analysis professionals to explore the future of BA, share perspectives, and connect within the community—setting the tone for the conference ahead. **📅 Date:** May 27, 2026 (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM) **📍 Location:** EPAM Budapest Office ([Budapest, Bókay János str. 44-46, 1083](https://www.google.com/maps/place/EPAM+Systems/@47.4857881,19.0756114,18z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sEPAM+Systems!3m6!1s0x4741dda5d1de2fe1:0x8f6ce1be9b6d027d!8m2!3d47.485117!4d19.0792498!15sCgxFUEFNIFN5c3RlbXMiA4gBAVoOIgxlcGFtIHN5c3RlbXOSARBzb2Z0d2FyZV9jb21wYW55mgFEQ2k5RFFVbFJRVU52WkVOb2RIbGpSamx2VDIwMWJXTnRUbnBSYmxJeFZYcGplVTlYVGxSUk1YQnZZak5hYjFVeFJSQULgAQD6AQQIABAh!16s%2Fg%2F11h4ncs0dt?hl=hu&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)) **🎟️ Attendance:** Free, in‑person only, but **registration required** on the following **[LINK](https://wearecommunity.io/events/shaping-the-future-of-business-analysis-an-evening-with-epam-and-ba-and-beyond)**

Are you interested in making your own notebooks? Do you love sketchbooks? Craving some calm, creative crafting time? 🖌️✨ Join us for a **Bookbinding Workshop** and learn how to create your very own sketchbook from scratch! In this workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step to craft a unique faux-leather sketchbook with **French-link binding**. Perfect for journaling, sketching, or gift-giving! *** **Workshop Details:** * **Fee:** **8000 Ft (all materials provided)** You’ll leave with your own beautiful, hand-made sketchbook and the skills to create more in the future! 🖋️ **To secure your spot, please send an email to kissnikolettart@gmail.com with your name and confirmation.** *** **Payment Options:** * Cash at the event * Bank transfer

**Felhő európai szabályok szerint: AWS Sovereign Cloud** / **Cloud on European Terms: AWS Sovereign Cloud** 🇬🇧 English version below 👇 *** **Adat. Szabályozás. Kontroll.** Három kulcsszó, amelyek ma már nem csak technológiai kérdések — hanem üzleti döntések, versenyelőnyök és kockázatok forrásai. Hol vannak valójában az adataid? Ki gyakorol felettük kontrollt? És mennyire vagy felkészülve a folyamatosan szigorodó európai szabályozási környezetre? Csatlakozz az **AWS User Group Budapest** vezetői fókuszú, exkluzív meetupjára, ahol bemutatjuk az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** koncepcióját és valódi jelentőségét. Megmutatjuk, hogyan teremthet egyensúlyt a felhő skálázhatósága, az adat-szuverenitás és a működési autonómia között —üzleti, nem technológiai szemszögből. Ez az esemény azoknak a döntéshozóknak szól, akik nem csak reagálni akarnak a szabályozásra, hanem stratégiai előnyt kovácsolnának belőle! Keynote előadónk **Markus Ostertag**, az európai felhőszabályozás és digitális szuverenitás egyik legismertebb szakértője. Mellette felhőbiztonsági, jogi és architektúra‑szakértőkből álló kerekasztal beszélgetés keretében járjuk körül , hogy milyen valós üzleti és működési következményekkel jár az európai szabályozás alá tartozó vállalatok számára az AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Az este zárásaként Dr. Pejó Balázs veszi át a szót, és tömör előadásában bemutatja, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. 🙏 **Az eseményt az msg Plaut Hungary szponzorálja.** *** 🗓️ **Program** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Érkezés és regisztráció** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Megnyitó** Balassy Mihály – AWS User Group Budapest, Bartha Levente / Korcyl Réka – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(angol nyelven)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Hogyan tartható egyensúlyban az innováció, a kontroll és a megfelelőség a felhőben? **Markus Ostertag**, az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** elismert európai szakértője rövid, lényegre törő előadásban mutatja be, mit jelent a digitális szuverenitás a vezetői döntések, a szervezeti működés és a modern felhőstratégia szempontjából. Gyakorlati nézőpont ad, stratégiai fókusszal **vezetőknek**, **akik** **előre gondolkodnak**. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Szünet ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Kerekasztal\-beszélgetés: Adatvédelem a felhőben — mit hoz az AWS European Sovereign Cloud?** *Moderátor: Bartha Levente – Ügyvezető @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Jogász, adatvédelmi szakértő @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Rövid szünet** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab Az előadás közérthetően mutatja be, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Zárszó** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Folytasd a szakmai párbeszédet és építs kapcsolatokat. 🌐 **Nyelvi megjegyzés:** A keynote előadás angol nyelven hangzik el. A kerekasztal-beszélgetés és a többi előadás magyarul zajlik. Találkozunk május 28-án! ✨☁️🇪🇺 **🇬🇧 ENGLISH** Data residency. Regulatory compliance. Operational autonomy. These are no longer just IT concerns — they're boardroom conversations. Join us for a special executive-focused AWS User Group Budapest meetup, where we go deep on the **AWS European Sovereign Cloud**: what it means for your organization, your data strategy, and your compliance posture. We're honored to welcome **Markus Ostertag**, one of Europe's foremost voices on AWS and digital sovereignty, as our keynote speaker. Alongside him, a hand-picked panel of cloud security, legal, and architecture experts will tackle the real-world implications for enterprises operating under European regulation. As the closing session of the evening, Dr. Balázs Pejó will take the stage with a concise presentation on how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data leakage and individual re-identification. 🌍 **English-speaking attendees are warmly welcome!** The keynote will be delivered in English, and our panelists are happy to engage in English during the roundtable and networking. 🙏 **This event is sponsored by msg Plaut Hungary.** *** 🗓️ **Agenda** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Registration & Networking** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Opening Remarks** Mihály Balassy – AWS User Group Budapest, Levente Bartha / Réka Korcyl – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(in English)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Balancing innovation, control, and compliance is one of the hardest challenges in the cloud today. As one of Europe's leading voices on AWS European Sovereign Cloud — having delivered numerous talks on the topic and working closely with AWS — Markus brings deep expertise to this session. We go deep on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud: how it addresses the multiple dimensions of digital sovereignty, what changes for builders and organizations, and where it fits in a modern cloud strategy. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Break ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Roundtable: Data Protection in the Cloud — What Does AWS European Sovereign Cloud Bring?** *Moderated by Levente Bartha – CEO @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Lawyer, Data Protection @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Short Break** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab The presentation clearly explains how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data breaches and the identification of individuals. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Closing Remarks** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Continue the conversation and connect with peers. 🌐 **Language note:** The keynote will be in English. The roundtable and other talks will be in Hungarian,with speakers happy to answer questions in English. We look forward to seeing you! ✨☁️🇪🇺

Következő meetuponkon az Arrow lát minket vendégül. Agenda: 17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció 18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Arrow Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP) Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász 19:00 - 20:00 Networking Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet az Arrow biztosítja! A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét. 🇺🇸 At our next meetup, our host will be hosted by Arrow. Agenda 17:30 – 18:00 Registration 18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Arrow Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP) Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász 19:00 - 20:00 Networking As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot. The venue and catering are provided by Arrow. Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.

Tickets: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a102a22638cc678319f3481](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcooltix.hu%2Fevent%2F6a102a22638cc678319f3481%3Futm_id%3D97758_v0_s00_e226_tv4_tp1_a1den1nl6nk62p%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV2E0c1BmVERvZHR5dzVacnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7C_1Yk1O5IfY1AEar8tfAEsNoKzWLhv8Pj1IyOAU1SWK7ko4qVZEtCTVBJYg_aem_-r4l5VsE7O8ahlYm4Jheow&h=AUB51CEduQ33ibdHFl45qRzuC6SwEEDQBJGdKlgLRoio8fxQPt5sIWFfxhXOtEfws7-syzfPqOJDMIefpFXAEiB_U93s2vzVrYpfrOY1ODaEYeh6FThiMHDtiAp9HT0twRFbxmhvpOKBofUl-XmIxDceCCpN21iD&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAT15ZaP15Ui2G5n1ryxraTCpNrYp6qlUetOAszUpQCQE7jx9RFNTl6-UNRbuOVTNPFiMuV7T6uPpi9uCHFs2pefZ5DX5m662amF6bSfU8234rnI3LS8KQKbt-MGLvhUWRTCiS-3NNAdmlH4QSdjPLJc8QLGgLYiSA) Hot Paprika Presents: FRIENDS Pub Quiz Could this \*be\* any more exciting? Date: 29th May \| Time: 8 PM \| Venue: Jo&Joe Budapest Think you know your pivot from your moo point? Your Unagi from your Holiday Armadillo? Join us for a hilarious night of FRIENDS trivia—where only the ultimate Central Perk superfans will take home the title of Quiz Champion! What to Expect: Apartment 20–Level Trivia – From Ross’s divorces to Joey’s acting career and Chandler’s sarcasm, test your knowledge across all ten iconic seasons Smelly Cat–Approved Prizes – Drinks, discounts, and more for the top-performing trivia lobsters All Teams Welcome – Come solo or bring your Monica-level competitive friends. No team? No problem—we’ll match you up faster than Rachel and Ross got back together Tickets: General Admission: 2500 HUF On the Spot: 2500 HUF After purchasing, we’ll reach out via email (not via the giant poking device) for your team name and other details. So grab your friends, practice your clap-clap-clap, and get ready for a night of laughs, nostalgia, and trivia tougher than carrying a couch up the stairs. PIVOT your plans—it’s quiz night!

**〜 unplugged sunday hike in Nagykovácsi 🌿✨** a morning in nature, not too far from the city 〜 we’ll head into the hills near Nagykovácsi for fresh air and good company ☻ 🕘 **when** Sunday, May 31st 9:00 → 15:00 **📍 meeting point** Széll Kálmán tér fountain ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86)) Between 8:55 and 9:05. **Don't be late, or you'll miss the tram.** **🥾 the hike** \~11 km \~460 m elevation. We'll walk up to Nagy-Szénás hill. Moderate pace, around 4 hours. We'll wait for everyone. Route map: [https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2](https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2) We'll visit Jegenye-völgy, Zsíros-hegy, Nagy-Szénás. **🚊 transportation** We'll take tram 56A to Hűvösvölgy, then bus 164B to Kökörcsin utca, arriving at 9:44. There are parking spots nearby. We hike until Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér bus stop. From there, bus 63 (planned at 14:09) will take us back to Hűvösvölgy. **Budapest Passes are not valid on this section. Everyone should bring 1 BKK Single Ticket, a Pest County Pass (you can buy on the MÁV app), or equivalent.** The tram from Hűvösvölgy arrives back to Széll Kálmán tér at 14:54. **🎒 bring** – Valid BKK tickets or passes, as a Budapest Pass alone is not sufficient – At least 1L water, snacks if you'd like – Comfortable clothes & walking shoes for nature – Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) **👥 group size** Max. 20 people If you can't join, cancel by Saturday, so others can get a spot.

Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Sign Up: https://forms.gle/CouTc9QdmoPqEkRp8 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at Bunkert, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

This month's topic is an discussions about clean energy. If you are: * working or interested in sustainability, * interested in bringing climate action into your current role, * or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people, …this event is for you! Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian. **Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/UrgJ3EdHNx) to get to know our speaker before the event, and to keep in touch between meetups! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What to expect:** 1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive. Have a drink or take a snack, and chat with the other. 2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction** 3. 18:10 - 18:20: **[Dénes Bulkai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denes-bulkai-9a751017/) \- Energy Resources of Hungary** Brief primer for the discussion. 4. 18:20 - 19:20: **The Hard Questions of Clean Energy** Discussing solar power, batteries, nuclear, and air quality. We prepared a lot of questions for Dénes, but you'll have a chance to ask yours too. 5. 19:20 - 20:00: **Mingling** Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included! This event's speaker is Dénes Bulkai, Senior Environmental & Energy Efficiency Expert, consultant at [Bulkai Ltd.](https://bulkai.com/): *Denes has over 45 years of professional experience in environmental and social due diligence, development of energy efficiency projects and preparation of feasibility studies, which includes serving 17 years as a Senior Environmental Advisor at the EBRD in London. He has also worked as a consultant for the Green Climate Fund, EIB, FMO, IADB and IFC in 28 countries, including Albania, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Hungary, India, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, and as an UNIDO and UNDP consultant in Jamaica, China, and Iraqi Kurdistan. His experience includes reviewing environmental and social impact assessment documentation compliance with equator principles, EU and Hungarian regulations and calculation methodologies for energy savings and GHG emission reductions. Denes is a British and Hungarian citizen, and resides in Hungary. He has an MSc in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Analytical Chemistry, a post gradual degree in Economics and History, he speaks English, Hungarian, German, Russian.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together! **Note**: The talks and Q&A are recorded and published on YouTube, and photos on Meetup and in social media. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event. This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).

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

**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.

The Alliance is part of the Greater Central Ohio Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are an all-voices chorus dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all those who love to sing, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or musical background. The Alliance is the first and only all-voices barbershop chorus in Central Ohio. **Who:** Anyone with a passion for singing at a high level. Previous barbershop chorus/quartet experience not required. **When:** The Alliance rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7pm-10pm. **Where:** Lord Of Life Lutheran Church: 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 To become a full member of The Alliance, we welcome you to start by visiting us for a few rehearsals to experience the group and sing with us! Then, you may begin the 2-part audition process for membership: the assessement, and audition. We strive to make our auditions as stress-free as possible to help you let your best singing self shine.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

🎶 Ready for a night of music, laughs, and great company? Join us at Thunderwing Brewing for Music Bingo — a fun twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and the good vibes keep flowing! 🎵 Sing along, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a relaxed evening with the group. 📍 Please RSVP to reserve your spot: Text Renee at 614-257-9389 (We need a headcount so the brewery can plan staffing and seating.) 🪑 Arrive early to grab a seat — feel free to bring a camping chair for extra seating. 🍔 Food trucks are often on site, or you’re welcome to bring your own food. 🐶 Bonus: Dogs are welcome, so bring your pup along too! Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.