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Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Wednesday Night Karaoke Social
## š¤ Wednesday Night Karaoke Social @ PBR Cowboy Bar Columbus
**Ready to break up your week with something actually fun?**
This isnāt just karaokeāitās a full-on social night where you can meet new people, grab a drink, and jump into the energy (on the mic or off).
No pressure, no awkward vibesājust good music, a fun crowd, and a reason to get out on a Wednesday.
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Event Details
**When:** Wednesday Nights
**Time:** 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM
**Where:** PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse ā Easton
**Check-in:** Say *āPBR Meetupā* at the host stand to grab your wristband + unlock drink specials
### š¶ What to Expect
* š¤ Karaoke kicks off at 7PM (whether you sing or just hype the crowd)
* A lively, social group ā perfect if youāre coming solo or bringing friends
* A fun mix of music, drinks, and easy conversation
* A low-pressure environment where everyoneās just there to have a good time
*Pro tip: the later it gets, the more fun it gets š*
### š» Meetup Perks (7PMā9PM)
* $3 Domestic Draft ā Miller Lite & Coors Light
* $3 Well Liquor Cocktails
* $4 Vizzy Seltzers
* $5 Select Call Liquor ā Titoās, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Cazadores Reposado & Jack Daniels
* $5 Select Shots ā White Tea Shots & Fireball
### š Good to Know
* Come solo or roll in with friends ā either way, you wonāt feel out of place
* 21+ after 9PM
* Karaoke is optional⦠but once the crowd gets going, you might change your mind
If youāve been saying you need to get out more during the weekāthis is your sign. š¶š»
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. Weāll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability.
Youāll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Beer Events This Week
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Old School Groove at the Beer Garden!
[Old School Groove](https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolGrooveBand/) \- Vintage rock\, southern rock\, blues\, reggae\. Originals mixed with 60s & 70s classics\. Getcha groove on\!
**[Flint Station](https://www.theflintstation.com/)** is an old depot venue for drinks and live music. They usually have a **bbq food truck** on location. Feel free to bring your own takeout. I'll bring a basket of snacks. NO COVER
*They're planning for a beautiful summer evening performance in the beer garden. However, if the weather doesn't cooperate...they will be upstairs in the old-time dance hall. Either way...it's going to be a night to remember!!*
**PARKING**: either near the beer garden or across the street.
Pizza Crawl!
**$1 Slices of Pizza!!!** #5xNWPizzaCrawl is back!! Start at Barrell & Tap where Brenz pizza will serve slices at the bar and you can grab the voting link from our booth. Then take a walk to Fibonaccis, Halwanis, Deweys, and finally Jets to choose your favorite! (the walk is about a 10 block square)
Join us for this great community event and check back for more information on our route. (Grandview area)
The Patio Society @ Gemüt Biergarten
Meet at Gemüt (on the patio) at 6:30 for our first Patio Society event. RSVP to let us know youāre coming!
Womenās Night Out: Boots, Bites & Good Vibes
Whoās up for a fun night out?
Get your boots on, grab your cowboy hat, and letās have some fun!
Thinking about checking out PBR Cowboy Bar & Smokehouse for a lively evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy the night together.
⢠Lively atmosphere with country vibes
⢠Delicious food + drinks
⢠Music, dancing, and lots of laughs
⢠Great conversation and new connections
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Dinner at Highbanks Distillery Westerville
We will have dinner after our drink at the speakeasy. If people want to attend both the speakeasy and dinner please rsvp for both events.
This is the menu for dinner:
https://www.highbankco.com/westerville
PO Box 21 Speakeasy
PO Box 21. Is a speakeasy in the basement of Highbanks Distillery in Westerville.
Check out the menu:
https://www.poboxtwentyone.com/home
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Worthington's Sip n Stroll!
Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through [Old Worthington](http://www.experienceworthington.com/)\- an outdoor event along the sidewalks of High St to kickoff the summer shopping season\. The shops will be open late\, store fronts will be decorated and people will be out on the town ready to start spreading warm weather cheer\!\!
**START**: (6pm and earlier) at Graeters Ice Cream shop in the heart of it all.
**NEXT**: about 6:15pm, we'll take a stroll and shop merch and homemade food tents. I'd love to introduce you to a new cafe, [Joyas](https://www.eatatjoyas.com/), along the stroll! (It will be too busy for us all to sit and eat so I'd recommend ordering to go)
**FINALLY**: about 7pm, we'll settle in at House Wine (next to Graeters) for wine sampling and to enjoy our fresh eats!
**PARKING**: Free Public Parking behind House Wine, behind Joyas and street parking.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
PBR Columbus-Tiki Party
šŗš¹ **TIKI PARTY @ PBR COWBOY BAR + SMOKEHOUSE** šš“
**Friday, May 15th**
Grab your crew and get ready to trade boots for beach vibes (or rock both š). Weāre turning PBR into a tropical party for one night onlyāthink island energy, great music, and a packed dance floor.
š„ **How to Join the Party**
When you arrive, just **say āPBR Meetupā at the door** to get your wristband for exclusive drink specials all night!
š¹ **Exclusive Drink Specials-7pm-9pm**
$3 Domestic Draft ā Miller Lite & Coors Light
$3 Well Liquor Cocktails
$4 Vizzy Seltzers
$5 Select Call Liquor ā Titoās, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Cazadores Reposado & Jack Daniels
$5 Select Shots ā White Tea Shots & Fireball
š **What to Expect**
š“ Tropical vibes + high-energy music
š Line dancing + dance floor all night
š¤ A fun, social crowd (perfect for groups or meeting new people)
šø Plenty of moments youāll want on camera
Whether youāre coming for the drinks, the dancing, or just a fun night outāthis is your excuse to show up and go all in.
Throw on something tropical, bring your people, and weāll see you at the party šŗš¹
Maker's Market in German Village!
Let's check out the Maker's Market in German Village, a large outdoor Artisan Market, featuring over 65 Makers, Goods, Art and Delicious Food Trucks!
Admission is FREE!
[GVMM](https://www.gv-mm.com/)
Let's get outside and enjoy the New Spring Season and Warm Weather!
We will meet at Stauf's Coffee Roasters in German Village on South 3rd Street at Noon, 12 PM and then take a brisk walk to the Maker's Market, just south of Schiller Park. We can initially get coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters, if anyone may want to do so.
Parking is widely available at Schiller Park and surrounding side streets.
Thanks and hope to see you come out!
PBR Columbus Thursday Social-Line Dancing
š **Where:** PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse in Easton
š **When:** Thursday, May 14th
ā° **Time:** 7PMā9PM
š Check-in: 7PMā8:30PM at the host stand
Say **āPBR Meetupā** at the host stand to get your wristband for drink specials from 7PMā9PM
š» **Drink Specials (7PMā9PM)**
$3 Domestic Drafts ā Miller Lite & Coors Light
$3 Well Liquor Cocktails
$4 Vizzy Seltzers
$5 Select Call Liquor ā Titoās, Bacardi, Bombay, Dulce Vida Blanco & Jack Daniels
$5 Select Shots ā White Tea & Fireball
š¤ **Whatās Going On**
šø Live Music: 6:30PMā8:30PM
š Bull Riding: 8:30PMāClose
š Line Dancing (w/Instructor): 9PMā10PM
š§ DJ & Dance Floor: 9PMāClose
š **Location**
3950 Gramercy St., Columbus, OH 43219
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æļø **Parking**
Free parking in the lot across the street or Easton West Garage
āļø **Good to Know**
21+ event
Check in starts at 7pm and ends at 8:30PM to access specials
Tell the host youāre with the "PBR Meetup" group when you arrive
Grab a drink, meet some new people, and kick off your weekend the right way š»š¤
HofbrƤuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]
The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesnāt matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome!
If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten.
Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.



























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