Concerts

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)**

**VOCE DEL VERBO LIMONE: La notte del Bacio, il Single’s Party più atteso dell’anno, Venerdì 29 Maggio 2026 al The BEACH Milano.** Tanti single da conoscere e… in una bella serata con bella musica, bella gente ed una bellissima atmosfera. Zona riservata per il party. Ingresso solo con accredito. LASCIA A CASA LA TIMIDEZZA, GUARDIAMOCI NEGLI OCCHI E CONQUISTIAMOCI CON UN LIMONE! All’ingresso riceverai il braccialetto della serata ed un CHUPITO di benvenuto al limone… e se la serata porterà fortuna… **tanti baci sotto le stelle!** Avremo una zona con tavoli riservati per il nostro gruppo dove potersi gustare un ottimo aperitivo in compagnia di persone nuove, socializzando e facendo nuove amicizie… E a seguire DJset revival commerciale **The Beach Milano** Via Corelli, 62 (ingresso da via Taverna) Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** scrivendo: limone, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso uomini no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi **VOCE DEL VERBO LIMONE** **il single’s party più atteso dell’anno!** **al THE BEACH CLUB** Venerdì 29 Maggio 2026 dalle 21,00 alle 05,00 (partecipazione solo con prenotazione confermata) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 chupito di benvenuto al limone per i nostri ospiti – braccialetto della serata – 1 drink – grand buffet (fino alle 22,30) – DJ set – ZONA RISERVATA PER IL PARTY (fino a mezzanotte) Se entri dopo le 00,00 fino alle 00,30: – ingresso con una consumazione: 25€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! Venerdì 29 Maggio 2026 ore 21,00 **Info e prenotazioni: Per poter partecipare alla serata:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: limone, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti**

**[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")**

**LA ROTONDA DELLA BESANA** **VENERDÌ 29 MAGGIO** **Un affascinante oasi nel cuore di Milano, chiusa da struttura muraria un ex cimitero con una chiesa in centro in stile barocco dal 1700 d.c. a forma di croce greca, oggi sconsacrata.** **Start 19:30 / 23:30 Live Dj set** **-15€ con drink + appetizer e piatto di pasta/riso** **-25€ Tavolo riservato con food servito, tagliere di salumi e formaggi e un piatto di pasta/riso a scelta 1 consumazione oppure una bottiglia di vino ogni 3 persone.** **Scegli il tuo aperitivo 😍** **Non perdere l'occasione di scoprire un luogo speciale❤️** **Atmosfera perfetta per una serata elegante con amici da conoscere 🤗** **Entrata in LISTA ELIO** **Posti limitati, affrettati a prenotare grazie.** **Milano via Enrico Besana 12** **Come arrivare? Clicca il link qui sotto** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/iYLpMnEn9eU22CaB8?g_st=iwb** **Se non hai l’auto scaricati, WAYLA e registrati. Un trasporto economico milanese per tutta la notte.** **https://apps.apple.com/it/app/wayla/id6479307130**

*For our May events, we're partnering with* ***[Wayla](https://www.wayla.it/app/)*** *so attendees from Milan can come to Monza and back to Milan using the van-sharing platform.* ***Use the code* EXPAT20 *for 20% off in your rides!*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hey there! On **Friday, May 29th**, let's meet at En3 from **20:00** for an English quiz night and social night! ***The quiz starts at 21:00!*** Bring all your friends, and the event is free - you pay for what you consume. 🌟 **Location:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyoFjL2hssxsVZCz5 **Address:** Via Volturno, 4, 20900 Monza MB **Start time:** 20:00 **Instagram for DM and info:** https://www.instagram.com/whatsupmonza **\- Matthew**

**LA ROTONDA DELLA BESANA** **VENERDÌ 29 MAGGIO** **Un affascinante oasi nel cuore di Milano, chiusa da struttura muraria un ex cimitero con una chiesa in centro in stile barocco dal 1700 d.c. a forma di croce greca, oggi sconsacrata.** **Start 19:30 / 23:30 Live Dj set** **-15€ con drink + appetizer e piatto di pasta/riso** **-25€ Tavolo riservato con food servito, tagliere di salumi e formaggi e un piatto di pasta/riso a scelta 1 consumazione oppure una bottiglia di vino ogni 3 persone.** **Scegli il tuo aperitivo 😍** **Non perdere l'occasione di scoprire un luogo speciale❤️** **Atmosfera perfetta per una serata elegante con amici da conoscere 🤗** **Entrata in LISTA ELIO** **Posti limitati, affrettati a prenotare grazie.** **Milano via Enrico Besana 12** **Come arrivare? Clicca il link qui sotto** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/iYLpMnEn9eU22CaB8?g_st=iwb** **Se non hai l’auto scaricati, WAYLA e registrati. Un trasporto economico milanese per tutta la notte.** **https://apps.apple.com/it/app/wayla/id6479307130**

**[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€*

Sabato ho il piacere di invitarvi all' inaugurazione estiva dell'aria club Ci troveremo all'Aria club in piazzale dello sport 14 milano zona san siro dalle 19,45. Gusteremo un ottimo aperitivo a buffet nella nostra area riservata al termine del quale, verso le 22,45 brinderemo con un ottimo spumante 🍾🎉 target età 30/55 ma l'evento è aperto a tutti a seguire ci scateneremo con musica revival e commerciale di Luigi Carelli Costo serata 15€ tutto compreso possibilità di open wine a 20€ durante l'aperitivo ! Gradita conferma via whatsapp per organizzare tutto al meglio Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Sabato ho il piacere di invitarvi all' inaugurazione estiva dell'aria club Ci troveremo all'Aria club in piazzale dello sport 14 milano zona san siro dalle 19,45. Gusteremo un ottimo aperitivo a buffet nella nostra area riservata al termine del quale, verso le 22,45 brinderemo con un ottimo spumante 🍾🎉 a seguire ci scateneremo con il dj set di musica revival e commerciale Costo serata 15€ compreso drink oppure a scelta 20€ con la formula OPEN WINE 🍷 Gradita conferma via whatsapp per organizzare tutto al meglio Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

ummer comes alive in the heart of Parco Sempione at JustMe Milano, with an open-air night powered by Heineken. The venue transforms into an exclusive summer garden, with music by international DJs, buffet aperitivo, refreshing cocktails and the energy of the longest nights of the year. The mood? Think summer, think fresh, think green: dress light and bring the right vibe. You'll be welcomed with awesome themed gadgets and amazing surprises. **THE TORRE BRANCA EXPERIENCE — OFFERED BY EVENTI MILANO** The highlight of the evening is the ascent to Torre Branca, 100 metres high, with a panoramic view of Milan's skyline at sunset. A unique experience, offered by Eventi Milano for those who arrive by 9:30 PM. **WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TICKET** Entry from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM — €15 per person: * 1 drink + royal buffet * 1 ticket for the Torre Branca ascent offered by Eventi Milano Aperitivo until 10:00 PM, with the option to go up the Torre until midnight. Entry after 9:30 PM — €20 (Torre Branca access not included). One-time payment only. ⚠️ In case of rain, strong wind or bad weather, Torre Branca will remain closed for safety reasons. **DRESS CODE** Smart summer attire (no shorts or ripped jeans). Summer vibes, Milan style. **INFO & RESERVATION** Reservation is free and guarantees placement on the Eventi Milano Guest List. Payment is made at the door. 📲 Daniele — +39 339 783 1151 (WhatsApp & Call) 📧 Groups of 10+: [info@eventimilano.it](mailto:info@eventimilano.it) to request a complimentary reserved table.

Join us for a 1-hour dynamic Vinyasa flow in the heart of Parco Porta Venezia. We’ll move, breathe, and flow to a live DJ mix — energizing, grounding, and designed to help you sweat, realax and reset. ### What to expect: 🧘‍♀️ Dynamic Vinyasa (all levels — options provided for beginners) 🎧 Live DJ set (organic downtempo beats) 🇬🇧 Class in English (switching to Italian if the group is fully Italian) 💰 15€ per person, +1€ if you need a mat (on request) 📍 Parco Porta Venezia, Milan, location shared via whatsapp 30mn before class This class is perfect if you want to: • Move your body • Practice outdoors • Experience yoga with music Bring your mat, water, and your friends. Spots are limited Come for the yoga. Stay for the vibes 🌞

👉 **Fill this form to participate:** [https://forms.gle/npFB3xSRApvggpBd6](https://forms.gle/npFB3xSRApvggpBd6) 📌 **What** Ready for an unforgettable day trip to Verona? 🇮🇹✨ Join us as we explore one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic cities, famous for its historic center, charming streets, stunning architecture, and the story of Romeo & Juliet ❤️ We’ll spend the day discovering Verona together, visiting its main landmarks, taking plenty of photos, enjoying local food, and meeting Erasmus students from all over the world 🌍 **How it works:** We’ll travel together from Milano, explore the city as a group, and enjoy a relaxed day full of sightseeing, socializing, and good vibes ✨ ❗️To participate and stay updated, filling the form is essential. 📌 **Who** **Erasmus students** who enjoys traveling, discovering new places, and meeting people from different cultures 🌍 📌 **How** • Fill the form • Participants will be added to the WhatsApp group 📲 • All trip details (meeting point, schedule, and updates) will be shared in the group ✨

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." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! 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

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

**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.