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ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present : CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers! Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀 if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼 let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together! Every Wednesday a different place. Check meetup for the updated location 🙏 Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343 Looking forward to working with you Michaël & Christina

\*\*Same stuff, always fun! \*\* ℹ️ **General info:** Bats (rackets) & balls are provided by the venue (are included in the price). The ping-pong tables have an hourly cost of 8€/hour, per table. Usually we pay 5-6€/person for the whole 1.5 hours. PLEASE, bring some cash on you, unless you have Revolut or IRIS (nope, a 50€ euro bill does not count). **Location**: The venue cannot be reached by metro, so you have to either take a bus or **carpool** with any attending member that will arrive via car. ℹ️ Bus options should be fairly good, since the venue is next to a big amusement park & a mall. ℹ️ Personally, I'll always be coming via car, so I'll have 4 available spots in my car. I can pick you from: * **Egaleo** metro station, blue line, * **Pallini** metro/train station ❗️ If you plan to attend via car and are willing to carpool people, please let me/us know in a PM or event discussion! ❗️ People getting carpooled should be in the agreed location **on time!** ⚡️ Feel free to follow the group [on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenssportsfunactivities/)! ⚡️

(Translation in Greek at the end - Ελληνικά στο κάτω μέρος της περιγραφής) The event is free of charge. 🚀 We’re partnering with Envolve for an inspiring networking event you definitely don’t want to miss! ✨ Ideas, people and inspiration, all in one night Join us for meaningful connections and great conversations. See you there! This is our **WhatsApp community**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA) **Donate** if you find these events useful: [https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement](https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement) Become a **volunteer**: [https://forms.gle/6PjDqH8pjzskgUpP6](https://forms.gle/6PjDqH8pjzskgUpP6) We partnered with Equisy, a Fundraising Platform, helping founders and investors navigate the investment matchmaking journey. 🎁 Exclusive Offer for Our Community Get 20% OFF with the coupon code: Equisy-Entrepreneurship-Talks-20 👉 Sign up here: https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810 **Translation in Greek:** Το event είναι δωρεάν. 🚀 Συνεργαζόμαστε με την Envolve για ένα ιδιαίτερο networking event που σίγουρα δεν θέλετε να χάσετε! ✨ Ιδέες, άνθρωποι και έμπνευση, όλα σε μία βραδιά. Ελάτε να δημιουργήσουμε ουσιαστικές γνωριμίες και υπέροχες συζητήσεις. Σας περιμένουμε! * Μπες στην κοινότητά μας στο **WhatsApp**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA) * Κάνε **δωρεά** αν αυτά τα event σου φαίνονται χρήσιμα: [https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement](https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement) * Κάνε αίτηση για να γίνεις **εθελοντής**: [https://forms.gle/LosjGrsUFw2F9DbC6](https://forms.gle/LosjGrsUFw2F9DbC6) **Αποκλειστική προσφορά:** Συνεργαστήκαμε με την Equisy, μια Πλατφόρμα Χρηματοδότησης, που βοηθά ιδρυτές και επενδυτές να κάνουν match. 20% ΕΚΠΤΩΣΗ με τον κωδικό κουπονιού: Equisy-Entrepreneurship-Talks-20 👉 Εγγραφείτε εδώ: [https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810](https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810)

Welcome back to the **dbt meetup Athens** -our third event and one last gathering before summer! We’re excited to bring the community together once again, this time hosted by **Agile Actors**. After an inspiring second meetup with colleagues from dbt Labs, we’re keeping the momentum going. This time, we’re bringing you two real-world data stories: **Panagiotis Ntarzanos** (*Data Product Owner, Agile Actors*), **David Koeszegi** and **Matthias Oberleitner** (*Solutions Architects, Austrian Post*) will present: ***From Stored Procs to ref(): A Multi-Billion-Row Migration to dbt***, followed by **George Ntaskas** (*Data Engineering Manager, GWI*) with ***Data Discovery as a First-Class Citizen in the Modern Data Stack*** —but that’s not where it ends. The second half of the event will be a live **Q&A** session, giving the Greek dbt community a rare chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and get insights. Come for the talks, stay for the community. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and continuing to grow the dbt community in Athens. 👀 See you there! Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered 👀 For the first time, the session will also be streamed remotely. Join online here: [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36752423557441?p=I2nRRQOJZgboEfz6FW](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36752423557441?p=I2nRRQOJZgboEfz6FW) *** dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. 🤝**Organizers**: Antonakis T., Kontogeorgos G., Alevizopoulou S., Nikolaou S., Lazaridis Y. 🏠**Venue Host**: [Agile Actors](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgbwLWiQ8HFie9nV7) 🍕**Catering**: Pizzas and soft drinks, YAY! **📝Agenda** * 18:30 \- 19:00 \| Check in to Agile Actors Neverland * 19:05 \- 19:30 \| Panagiotis Ntarzanos\, David Koeszegi & Matthias Oberleitner \- *From Stored Procs to ref(): A Multi-Billion-Row Migration to dbt* * 19:35 \- 20:00 \| George Ntaskas \- *Data Discovery as a First-Class Citizen in the Modern Data Stack* * 20:05 \- 20:45 \| *Q&A* * 20:45 \- 21:35 \| Networking & Catering **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** ➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: https://www.getdbt.com/community/ Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organizations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 60,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast. Learn more at getdbt.com, and follow dbt Labs on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbtlabs/mycompany/), [X](https://x.com/dbt_labs), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dbt_labs/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/dbt-labs).

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

Two Years. One Society. United by Music MAIN DJ FOTINOS | @fotinos_music SUPPORTING DJ RIO | @rioo.sense -— Free Entry -— Time: 20:30 until 2:00 Date: Saturday 30th of May Reservations: 6980305399 | 2103235286 Location: Kinki Fish | Sofokleous 7, Athina 105 59

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt) Athens, Thursday nights are for real connection 🤍✨ Not pressure. Not awkwardness. Just an easy, welcoming social night at Mint Bar 🍸 where strangers become friends. This event is for locals 🇬🇷, travelers ✈️, expats 🌍, creatives 🎨, and people from every social media platform 📱 who want something real: good energy ⚡, honest conversation 💬, and a night that feels natural from the moment they walk in. If you usually go out alone, feel shy in new groups, or stay home because it feels easier 🏠… this night is made for you 🤍 Come as you are ✨ Arrive solo 🚶 Leave with new faces 😊, new stories 🌙, and maybe even people you’ll see again 🫶 🌊 What to expect • A warm, friendly crowd 🤝 • Easy conversations and open introductions 💬 • A relaxed atmosphere where nobody feels left out ✨ • People from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures 🌍 • A social night that helps you step out of your routine 🔥 You do not need to know anyone 🙌 You do not need to be outgoing 😌 You just need to show up 💫 🍷 Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 🎶 The Atmosphere Good music 🎧 Beautiful energy ⚡ Real people 💬 A space where conversations matter more than noise ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/8NVynTC1tBNP5aTy6?g_st=ac 🎟 FREE Entry — just say you’re with the community 🤍 🌟 Why people come back Because it feels easy 🌙 Because it feels human 🤍 Because one night out can change your mood, your week, or even your life ✨ Come alone 🚶 Meet strangers 🤝 Feel part of something 🌍 🔥 Thursday at Mint Bar 🔥 Mamad Organizer of Athens Locals & Travellers Events Whtsap 0030694952862 Follow us on instagra And make us gro Thanks in advanc [ https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA=](https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==) travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual datin ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβο

Athens, Thursday nights are for real connection 🤍✨ Not pressure. Not awkwardness. Just an easy, welcoming social night at Mint Bar 🍸 where strangers become friends. This event is for locals 🇬🇷, travelers ✈️, expats 🌍, creatives 🎨, and people from every social media platform 📱 who want something real: good energy ⚡, honest conversation 💬, and a night that feels natural from the moment they walk in. If you usually go out alone, feel shy in new groups, or stay home because it feels easier 🏠… this night is made for you 🤍 Come as you are ✨ Arrive solo 🚶 Leave with new faces 😊, new stories 🌙, and maybe even people you’ll see again 🫶 🌊 What to expect • A warm, friendly crowd 🤝 • Easy conversations and open introductions 💬 • A relaxed atmosphere where nobody feels left out ✨ • People from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures 🌍 • A social night that helps you step out of your routine 🔥 You do not need to know anyone 🙌 You do not need to be outgoing 😌 You just need to show up 💫 🍷 Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 🎶 The Atmosphere Good music 🎧 Beautiful energy ⚡ Real people 💬 A space where conversations matter more than noise ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/8NVynTC1tBNP5aTy6?g_st=ac 🎟 FREE Entry — just say you’re with the community 🤍 🌟 Why people come back Because it feels easy 🌙 Because it feels human 🤍 Because one night out can change your mood, your week, or even your life ✨ Come alone 🚶 Meet strangers 🤝 Feel part of something 🌍 🔥 Thursday at Mint Bar 🔥 Mamad Organizer of Athens Locals & Travellers Events Whtsap 0030694952862 Follow us on instagra And make us gro Thanks in advanc [ https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA=](https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==) join our whtsapp group [ https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt?mode=gi_](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt?mode=gi_t)

Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7 Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself! What is CoWork & Reset? \- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h \- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach \- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week \- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment This week's workshop is: Build as you go. Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros Lena Ivros Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place Tag: @lenasimprovplace You can choose between 2 packages: 25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers. 30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court. Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you. See you there for a productive and reset day, Athens Fun & Connection team

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt ✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨ Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸 It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍 This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨ Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙 A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨ 🌊 How the Night Flows We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑 Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌 From there, the night opens up ✨ • People rotate naturally 🔄 • Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️ • You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊 • Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶‍♀️ • The vibe decides 🎧✨ You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄 Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊 🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone I’ll be there the whole night 🙋‍♂️ Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡ If you come solo 🚶‍♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊 This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲 Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨ Every week: New faces ✨ Familiar smiles 🙂 Easy connections 🤍 🎶 The Atmosphere • Social & warm 🤍 • Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶 • Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌 • Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨ Easy to join 🤝 Easy to stay 🪑 Easy to feel part of it 🤍 🍹 Community Drink Prices Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7 Sangria — €3 🍷 Shots — €2.5 🥃 📍 Logistics 📌 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9 🕤 Start: 21:30 ⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨ 🎟 Entry: FREE Just say you’re with the community 🤍 👕 No dress code Comfort > fashion 😌 🚇 Getting Around Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃 🚇 Metro all night 🚌 24h buses Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨ 🌟 Why This Works No plan needed 🧠 No friends required 👥 No pressure to stay 🕊️ Come for one drink 🍸 Stay for the people 🤍 Leave with a smile 😄 For many, this becomes: ✨ The start of the night ✨ The place they meet their people ✨ The reason the night turns memorable 💫 Final Thought Some nights start with music 🎶 Better nights start with people 🤍 This is where we gather 🤝 Connect ✨ And let the night take shape 🌙 See you Saturday 💫 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events #LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου

Hello All it is time to meet each other! Does any of you want to organize a dinner in the south of Athens? You can send me a message or whatsapp me. Hope to hear from you soon! Contact me on my WhatsApp. 6979783854 Lita

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

🎶 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.

**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.

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."

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.