Pin-up & Rockabilly

## DNA. presents: "CROCHET SUNDAY CLUB" \- a slow and cozy Sunday space where hands move\, minds unwind\, and creativity connects\. ‍ Start Your Sunday afternoon with a warm drink or a glass of wine and dive into the relaxing rhythm of crocheting. Whether You’re an absolute beginner or already hooked, this session is about presence, patience, and pleasure in creating something with Your own hands — no rush, just flow. With gentle, encouraging guidance from **Saharok**, You’ll learn or deepen basic crochet techniques while working on small, beautiful pieces — from coasters and bags to soft accessories. The vibe is calm, friendly, and social — come solo, with friends, or bring someone special for a slow Sunday moment together. ‍ > Every week brings fresh prompts, new faces, and inspiration to take home. ‍ **‍** #### **WHEN:** Every Sunday 3 - 4 pm ‍ #### **WHERE:** DNA. CAFÉ & ART Karl-Marx-Platz 17 12043 Berlin ‍ #### **TICKETS:** Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\*/ Regular (Drinks included) 25e (Daily Membership\*\*) **[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)** ‍ #### **INCLUDES:** All Materials & Props \- 2 Drinks of Your choice \(Wine\, Coffee / Soft Drinks\) \- Snacks & Finger Food ‍ ‍ #### **SIGN UP:** Sign up (below) to save Your Spot / simply come over & get Your ticket at the Box Office. See Us Soon :) Love. DNA. ‍ *** ‍ For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

Hello fellow writers, This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe. Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks. \- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\. \- Second session will start at 11:45 am\. PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly. See you all on Sunday.

**Silent Reading Book Club** A new way to enjoy reading! Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book…this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! no registration needed- the event is donation based

[Tickets en preventa](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/adultos-mayores-un-show-de-stand-up-comedy-en-espanol-tickets-1979519385770?) Se necesita humor para envejecer. La salud mental, buscar pareja, las relaciones familiares, nada es fácil después de los 30 (o 40s) **Adultos Mayores:** este show ofrece una mirada divertida y cercana a los desafíos de la vida adulta, especialmente después de los 30 (40s?) Con un humor inteligente y sarcástico, Ayla Merino, Juanma Johansson, Lu Noboa, Gonzalo Madueño y Fer Salas hablan de la salud mental, la búsqueda del amor y las complejidades de las relaciones familiares. A través de anécdotas y reflexiones este show te hará reír para no llorar el paso del tiempo. La crisis de la mediana edad es muy cara para la terapia, entonces llega el show **Adultos Mayores.** ¡Reserva tu lugar ya! -- 17:30 Abrimos puertas 18:00 Comienza el show (en serio) [Tickets en preventa](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/adultos-mayores-un-show-de-stand-up-comedy-en-espanol-tickets-1979519385770?)

## DNA. presents: "WINE & PAINT" \- A space where creativity flows and every sip inspires\. ‍ Start Your Sunday afternoon with a glass of wine in hand and let your creativity come to life in a friendly, laid-back setting made for painting and having a good time. Our Wine and Paint evenings are great whether You're just starting out or have painted before—no pressure, just fun. ‍ Whether You're planning a date Sunday, looking to unwind solo, or meeting up with friends, this is Your moment to enjoy the process, get creative, and take home something You made yourself. **‍** #### **WHEN:** Every Sunday 4 - 5.15 pm ‍ #### **WHERE:** [DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ #### **TICKETS:** Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\*/ Regular (Drinks included) 25e (Daily Membership\*\*) **[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)** ‍ ‍ **INCLUDES:** **‍**All Materials * 2 glasses of wine (2 × 200 ml) or 2 glasses of Prosecco (2 × 100 ml) or 2 glasses of alcohol-free Prosecco (2 × 100 ml) * 2 Soft Drinks (1 × 330 ml) ‍ #### **SIGN UP:** Sign up (below) to save Your Spot / simply come over & get Your ticket at the Box Office. ‍ See Us Soon :) Love. Garen & DNA. *** ‍ For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

[📷Scenes from our last kitchen gathering](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOAylJRjdo2/) 😊🪷**This time it's SUNDAY** 🪷**☀️** **Join us for a fun and interactive vegan cooking meetup centered around Vegan Lotus Bao🥟⛄️** Snowy days call for warm, comforting food and cooking together indoors. We’ll use store-bought buns and focus on flavorful fillings and simple sides. WhatsApp Misaki: +49 (0)162 835 4031 **🧺As usual, please bring** **1 vegetable of your choice** **1 any vegan ingredient of your choice** (Think of it like a self-serve bao bar: what would you like to put in your bao?) Your ingredients can be used for the fillings, side dishes, or sauces **I will provide essential ingredients, including:** **Store-bought vegan lotus bao buns(wheat based)** **Some root vegetables,Asian soft tofu,** **Basic seasonings, oil,sauces, flour, glutenous rice flour to get us started.** You don't have to wait outside, just ring the door bell 🔔 **Schedule** **12:45–13:00** \| Welcome & Introductions **13:00–14:15** \| Making fillings & some additional side dishes\. **14:15–15:30 ish** \| Steaming boas and shared meal 📩 **RSVP** **by Saturday noon and confirm your attendance and secure your spot** **Allergies / food intolerances?** Please read the ingredients list before click to join the event. **Meeting point** (Moabit) Levetzowstraße 13.(EG) 10555 (7 mins walk from S-Tiergarten/U9 Hansaplatz /U9 Turmstraße ) **👛Events costs:** **5 Euro per person** (please pay **in cash** at the event ) **By attending this event , you will:** • Get creative with new flavors and ingredients • Enjoy an interactive cooking and dining experience • Learn how to make some simple Asian dishes **👉 Who will be attending?** Anyone who wants to learn the basics of plant-based or vegan cooking and has the motivation to go out in cold weather ❄️🤗 **👉This group size is up to 7 people.** For this small group cooking meetup , I will offer my private kitchen. **About me** Hi! **[My name is Misaki](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0cgLHKiRoZ_NeVAZWBXYPrkv7Rwq1vKJQvf40iAD6fzu0lndBE5FzCOmk)**[ ](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0cgLHKiRoZ_NeVAZWBXYPrkv7Rwq1vKJQvf40iAD6fzu0lndBE5FzCOmk)and I’m a plant-based/vegan nutritionist(certified). In this group I teach how to cook simple vegan food ,share recipes and techniques. This cooking event will help you add more plant-based meals into your rotation:) Looking forward to cooking with you!

## **DNA. presents "Make Poetry Sexy Again - WORKSHOP"** #### A special Writing Session for Poets, Spoken Word Artists, and Word Lovers — a time to connect, share, and grow. Together. ‍ The Session begins with guided writing workshop and creative exercises, followed by an **open discussion and shared writing circle.** **Come as You are.** Showcase Your words, explore Your creative flow, and find inspiration in the energy of others. You’ll leave with **new words, new connections, and a deeper bond with Your art — and Your audience.** Join a circle where words are celebrated. ‍ ##### **WHEN:** Every Sunday DOORS: 2.15 pm START: 2.30 pm END OF THE WORKSHOP: 3.30 pm OPEN WRITING SESSION: 3.30 - OPEN END ‍ ##### **WHERE:** [DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ ##### ‍**TICKETS:** available at the Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\* / 15e Regular (Daily Membership\*\*) **[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)** ‍ ##### SIGN UP: No sign up needed. Just come over & join us :) ‍ ‍ See You Soon. Love. DNA. *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

Tauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Luftartistik: Gemeinsam mit dem erfolgreichen Luftartistik-Duo monalaura veranstalten wir einen einzigartigen Foto-Workshop, bei dem die Begegnung und fotografische Zusammenarbeit mit professionellen Zirkusartistinnen im Vordergrund steht. Neben coolen Motiven für eure Kamera bekommt ihr hier einen Einblick in das Leben und den Alltag von professionellen Artistinnen. Ob Gala-Events, Touren oder das Leben auf dem Kreuzfahrtschiff - hier gibts einige spannende Stories zu hören. Für diesen Workshop liegt der Fokus auf dem Tanztrapez. Als zweites Requisit werden uns Strapaten zur Verfügung stehen. **Was dich erwartet:** Bei diesem Workshop habt ihr die Gelegenheit, das Gelernte direkt auszuprobieren, Fotos zu machen und Feedback zu bekommen. Inhalte auf die wir uns konzentrieren, sind: * Grundlagen und Feinheiten der Luftartistik – verständlich erklärt und aus fotografischer Perspektive gedacht * Zusammenarbeit mit Artist:innen: Was du im Umgang mit Profis wie monalaura wissen musst * Fototechniken und Perspektiven speziell für die Inszenierung von Kraft, Leichtigkeit und Dynamik in der Luft * Urban Aerials: Verschiedene Requisiten, verschiedene Ausdrucksformen – Trapez und Strapaten verbinden Körper, Material und Raum zu einer schwebenden Choreografie **Über monalaura:** Mona und Laura haben Körperkunst neu definiert: Die hingebungsvollen Artistinnen aus dem Norden warfen gleich zu Beginn ihrer Karriere alle Klischees, großen Posen und Glitzerkostüme über Bord, um etwas natürlich Schönes, erfrischend Neues und gleichzeitig zutiefst Weibliches zu kreieren. Sie sammelten Inspiration und Erfahrung in der Welt und gewannen ihr eigenes ästhetisches Kriterium. Das alles wurden feinste Zutaten für den monalaura-Stil! Der ist puristisch, tänzerisch, synchron und dennoch individuell, modern und sinnlich, spektakulär in seinem artistischen Niveau, untermalt von coolen Songs, auf den Punkt choreographiert, atemberaubend. Und, na klar: Garniert werden Showmomente à la monalaura stets mit einer Note hanseatischem Understatement. Schaut gerne mal auf ihrer Website vorbei: [https://monalaura.de/](https://monalaura.de/) **Die Location:** Für Luftartistik braucht es eine geeignete Location. Hängepunkte mit ausreichender Tragkraft und Raumhöhe sind eine unabdingbare Voraussetzung. Für diesen Foto-Workshop zieht es uns zu einem Ort, an dem Zirkusartist:innen aus aller Welt trainieren. Die Artistenhalle befindet sich im ersten Haus direkt auf dem Holzmarkt in Berlin-Friedrichshain. Mit einer Größe von 100 Quadratmetern, einer Deckenhöhe von 8,80 Metern und viel Tageslicht bietet sie die idealen Bedingungen für unseren Foto-Workshop. Weitere Infos und Fotos findet ihr hier: [https://www.base-berlin.com/artistenhalle](https://www.base-berlin.com/artistenhalle) [https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_berlin/](https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_berlin/) Auch wenn im Ticketpreis eine Gebühr/Spende für die Location enthalten ist, möchten wir an der Stelle auf folgende Fundraising-Aktion aufmerksam machen: [https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-studio-ev-and-80-contemporary-artists-need-your-help](https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-studio-ev-and-80-contemporary-artists-need-your-help) **Was sonst noch wichtig ist:** * Dauer: 2 Stunden * Ort: Artistenhalle Berlin - Holzmarktstr. 25, 10243 Berlin * Datum und Uhrzeit: Sonntag 11\.01\.2026 \| 9\-11 Uhr * Models: monalaura * Preis: 130€ * Max. Anzahl Teilnehmer:innen: 10 *(Es gibt nur noch ein Ticket!)* Ideal für Fotograf:innen mit Interesse an Bewegung, Ästhetik und Kunst. Vorkenntnisse sind kein Muss. Auf dem Tanzboden dürfen keine Straßenschuhe getragen werden. Trotz Kulanz kann der Buchungspreis unter Angaben von Gründen nur bis spätestens zwei Wochen vor dem Event erstattet werden. Hintergrund sind entstehende Kosten und Planungssicherheit für unsere Artist:innen sowie die Location, die uns durch den Verein **The Studio e. V.** zur Verfügung gestellt wird. **Was du mitbringen solltest:** * Kamera + Objektiv für Tageslicht/Indoor Fotografie * ggf. Hausschuhe * Kamera mit Highspeed Serienfunktion * lichtstarkes Objektiv von Vorteil Fotos: Via monalaura + The Studio e.V.

This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits! For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it. Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages — all levels are welcome :) How it works: 1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\. 2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\. 3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\. -> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location. Get out your pencils and let's start! Please bring your own art supplies!

We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!

We cordially invite you to the exhibition **Open Heart Mandalas - Pearls of Inner Peace and Harmony** by Mandala artist Katja Bode. **Opening** 09.01., 5 - 10 p.m. **Regular Opening Hours** 10.01., 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. + 11.01.,12 a.m. - 5 p.m. **Closing** 11.01., 5 - 7 p.m. *"For a little over a year now, I've dedicated myself to a quiet, ritualistic moment every morning after breakfast: drawing my mandalas. What began as a morning relaxation exercise has become a ritual and a profound journey of discovery—a reconnection with my inner child, my creativity, peace, joy, and a space of inner clarity."* Over this time, more than one hundred works have been created. They all bear Katja Bode's signature: Delicate, precise patterns, interplay of colors that oscillate between softness and intensity, and shimmering accents in gold and silver that lend each mandala a touch of elegance and preciousness. The formats are deliberately small—15 × 15 cm—because in this delicate size their power is particularly evident: as small islands of tranquility, as sparkling pearls that invite quiet contemplation. The exhibition **Open Heart Mandalas – Pearls of Inner Peace and Harmony** brings together a selection spanning from the very beginning of her artistic practice to the present – works coming from the heart and speaking to the heart. *"Each mandala tells of a moment of inner connection — with myself, with life, and with the space of peace that resides within us all,"* says Katja Bode. *"My intention is for visitors to experience what I feel when I draw: an open heart, curious wonder, and the delicate magic that arises when lines, colors, and inner stillness merge."*

We cordially invite you to the exhibition **Open Heart Mandalas - Pearls of Inner Peace and Harmony** by Mandala artist Katja Bode. **Opening** 09.01., 5 - 10 p.m. **Regular Opening Hours** 10.01., 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. + 11.01.,12 a.m. - 5 p.m. **Closing** 11.01., 5 - 7 p.m. *"For a little over a year now, I've dedicated myself to a quiet, ritualistic moment every morning after breakfast: drawing my mandalas. What began as a morning relaxation exercise has become a ritual and a profound journey of discovery—a reconnection with my inner child, my creativity, peace, joy, and a space of inner clarity."* Over this time, more than one hundred works have been created. They all bear Katja Bode's signature: Delicate, precise patterns, interplay of colors that oscillate between softness and intensity, and shimmering accents in gold and silver that lend each mandala a touch of elegance and preciousness. The formats are deliberately small—15 × 15 cm—because in this delicate size their power is particularly evident: as small islands of tranquility, as sparkling pearls that invite quiet contemplation. The exhibition **Open Heart Mandalas – Pearls of Inner Peace and Harmony** brings together a selection spanning from the very beginning of her artistic practice to the present – works coming from the heart and speaking to the heart. *"Each mandala tells of a moment of inner connection — with myself, with life, and with the space of peace that resides within us all,"* says Katja Bode. *"My intention is for visitors to experience what I feel when I draw: an open heart, curious wonder, and the delicate magic that arises when lines, colors, and inner stillness merge."*

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

## DNA. presents ''COMMERCIAL CONFIDENT" a dynamic and empowering session where You’ll connect with Your body, boost Your self-esteem, and express Yourself through raw, feminine energy and unapologetic movement. ‍ > Discover Your club confidence while recognizing your power- confident commercial energy with that underground “own the floor” vibe. Stage-ready, club-ready, You-ready. Led by Sarinia, this class focuses on choreography, precision, and performance - infused with raw, feminine energy. Drawing from over a decade of training, performance, and creative exploration across Europe, she brings a movement language that is both grounded and expressive. ‍ \*\*ABOUT THE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:\*\*‍ Sarinia, a DNA. Community Member & Your new favourite Commercial Dance Teacher is a dancer, poet, and evolving creator — exploring the intersection of movement, language, and visual storytelling. Her work transforms emotion into choreography, embodying stories through dance and poetry. For her, poetry is the root and dance is the language — together they form the foundation of her creative expression. Her approach encourages dancers to connect through intention and presence - to move beyond execution and explore how emotion can live within structure. **‍** > This session is an invitation to dive deeper into movement, refine Your craft, and embody strength with flow. ‍ ##### WHEN: Every Monday 7 - 8 pm ‍ & Every Sunday 4 - 5 pm ‍ ##### DURATION: 1 h ‍ ##### WHERE: [DNA. HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ ##### WHAT YOU NEED: ✨ Wear sneakers and anything that makes You feel powerful - just make sure You can move and sweat in it :) ‍ ##### LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate ‍ **COSTS:** Free for DNA. Dance Members\* / Regular 15e\*\* [> Become a DNA. Member](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member) available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ See Us Soon. Love. DNA. ‍ ‍ *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!