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亨利.穆傑的法國經典小說 +意大利19世紀末最重要的歌劇作曲家賈科莫.普契尼的著名歌劇《波希米亞人》藍本 +法語演唱。 故事：一群年輕人在 從放蕩不羈的青春 步向 肩負責任的成年 之間，如何在缺乏生活保障的情況下，依然追求藝術理想與愛情。 “Scenes of Bohemian Life” is a work by Henri Murger, published in 1851. a collection of loosely related stories, all set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1840s, romanticizing bohemian life in a playful way. 2 operas were later based on the novel and play, *La bohème* by Giacomo Puccini in 1896 and *La bohème* by Ruggero Leoncavallo in 1897. Puccini's became one of the most popular operas of all time, spawning several later works based on the same story. **日期：2026年5月30日(星期六)** **時間：1)食飯:@6:15-7:00pm (可選), 2)音歌劇:@7:30-9:15pm** **地點：香港理工大學** **集合時間及地點：1)理工大學VA樓canteen; 2)賽馬會綜藝館地面層; 電聯** **座位: 自由劃位(本人會於7:30pm先排隊入場為大家獲取好座位)** **主辦單位：法國五月藝術節、理工大學、香港歌劇院** Date: 30 May, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 1) Dinner @6:15-7:00pm; 2) Opera @7:30pm-9:15pm Address: JC Auditorium in Hong Kong Poly University Assemble: 1) canteen in VA Building; 2) G/F of JC Auditorium; by call Seat: 6 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis (I will queue up for good seat at 7:30pm for members) Presented by: French May Arts Festival, HK Poly University, Opera Hong Kong MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐否?-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\ \*S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢？其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言，Flip 7，歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊，由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻！ 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩！我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說，你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🔔 費用: [$105 / Girls $75 Meetup報名平$5] 入場前要付款, 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒 $5 🔔 場地冇食物提供, 但係歡迎帶外賣上嚟食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放入黑名單 🔔 入場要除鞋. 場內拖鞋淨係供店內使用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加 Meetup 活動, 當系統問你 "Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1 代表會帶朋友來的意思) 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到, Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性 🙏🏻 🔔 因放飛機已被移除人數: 103 (活動開始前24小時內退出者) 🔔 Meeple Tree 保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋 IG: [https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr)

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限6人, 祗玩6人game. 教PT games局 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🔔 費用: [$105 / Girls $85 Meetup報名平$5] 入場前要付款, 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒 $5 🔔 場地冇食物提供, 但係歡迎帶外賣上嚟食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放入黑名單 🔔 入場要除鞋. 場內拖鞋淨係供店內使用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加 Meetup 活動, 當系統問你 "Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1 代表會帶朋友來的意思) 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到, Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性 🙏🏻 🔔 因放飛機已被移除人數: 103 (活動開始前24小時內退出者) 🔔 Meeple Tree 保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋 IG: [https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr)

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**今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$105 / Girls $75] Meetup報名 👨$100 👧$70 Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 103 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

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此活動中不可進行任何商業銷售行為 因為在其他平臺也有發布，所以實際人數可能會比報名人數多 不進行簡單的閒聊，而是專注於深度對話，旨在提供能夠獲得知識並對您有所幫助的交流。 這裡可能有AI實踐者、心理學專家、哲學家、說故事的高手，或只是想聽故事的人。 我們將圍繞一個或多個主題進行辯論與學習，互相成長，共同進步，讓每一次交流都能助您提升與成長。 週日的深度討論，不管你想聊聊ai還是敘事學心理學還是哲學，不管你是否是這方面的新手還是老手，哪怕只是來聽聽，甚至想談談其他也可以 本聚會嚴格上不是專業討論，更像是深度聊天 時間：週日（5月31號）14：00 地點：（報名後會告知具體地點） 注意： 此活動有人數限制，活動過程中請保持友善，務必遵守相關法規，本活動及主辦單位不對參加會員安全負任何責任，請大家為自己安全負責。 活動中不討論政治，宗教等。 本活動安排可能會臨時發生變化，請大家留意 本活動不收取任何費用，活動過程中可以隨時離開 如不同意或違反以上內容，不可參加本次活動或可能會被要求離開活動 Due to the possibility of publishing on other platforms, the actual number of participants may exceed the registered number. do not engage in simple small talk; instead, we focus on deep conversations aimed at providing knowledge that can be helpful to you. Here, you may find AI practitioners, psychology experts, philosophers, storytelling masters, or simply those who wish to listen to stories. We will debate and learn around one or multiple themes, growing and progressing together, ensuring that each exchange contributes to your growth and improvement. On Sunday, we invite you to join a deep discussion. Whether you want to chat about AI, narrative studies, psychology, or philosophy, it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an expert—feel free to come just to listen, or even to discuss other topics. This gathering is not a professional discussion, but rather a space for deep conversation. **Time:** Sunday (March 31th) at 14:00 **Location:** (Specific location will be provided after registration) **Note:** - This event has a participant limit. Please maintain friendliness during the event and adhere to relevant regulations. The event and the organizers are not responsible for the safety of participants; everyone is responsible for their own safety. - Political and religious discussions are not allowed during the event. - Arrangements for this event may change unexpectedly, so please stay tuned. - There is no fee for this event, and you can leave at any time during the process. - If you disagree with or violate any of the above content, you may not participate in this event or may be asked to leave. **以上圖片與活動內容無關 The above images are unrelated to the event content.** **The event content is subject to the Chinese version.**

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🛎️ 全新活動: Gen Z Board Game聚會 (1995年或以後出生的朋友仔聚埋一齊玩下board game識下朋友仔!) 🛎️ 地址: 觀塘成業街 16 號怡生工業中心 A 座 2 樓 A2 室 🏢 好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢？其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言，Flip 7，歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊，由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻！ 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩！我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說，你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$105 / Girls $85] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 103 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

大家好, 我們誠摯地邀請大家來參加我們的聚會。請大家各自帶一本最近閱讀的書 (中英文也可以, 我們建議文學)，分享您對這本書的想法和感受。這將是一個輕鬆愉快的環境，讓我們一起交流和啟發。 費用: 免費 聚會地址是：上環文咸西街44-46號903室 Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/ IG: midnight_bliss_studio 期待與大家見面。 祝好, Cultural Hub We sincerely invite you to our book club. Please bring a book you've recently read (in Chinese or English, it's fine but we prefer literature), and share your thoughts and feelings about it. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable environment for us to exchange ideas and inspire each other. Fee: Free RSVP Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Location: Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

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

**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.