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Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller: True to Nature brings together the iconic Austrian painter's sweeping landscapes alongside works by his European contemporaries: Constable, Corot, Rousseau. It's a rare chance to see Waldmüller's nature paintings placed in their full 19th-century context. We'll meet at the Lower Belvedere entrance, explore at our own pace, and gather afterwards for coffee nearby. [https://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/belvedere-sites/waldmuller-exhibition/](https://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/belvedere-sites/waldmuller-exhibition/) **Please buy your tickets before coming to the event.

**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers. *Apply only if the description fits.* These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration. *Leave your comfort zone outside.* For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only. * Orientation call prior to first date of participation. * Limited to 10 participants per event.

Kommen Sie zu uns ins Vienna Mosaik zu einem kreativen Treffen nur für Frauen von 14:00 bis 17:00 Uhr. Es ist eine entspannte, integrative Zeit, in der wir uns austauschen und gemeinsam durch Kunst, Tanz und Musik kreativ werden können. Einfacher Snacks werden bereitgestellt. **\*\*\*Bitte melde dich über diesen [Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgfcXVqkSaiVkb8t5TyBewR9MTb7oSlqjkKw5HZ_lm-eJv3A/viewform) an und nutze nicht nur die Meetup-RSVP-Funktion.\*\*\*** Die Veranstaltung wird von Dr. Tina Bailey, einer Tänzerin, Künstlerin und Kreativtherapeutin, und Rebekah Lyons, die über einen Hintergrund in Musikpädagogik und Community Arts verfügt, geleitet. Alle Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungsstufen sind willkommen. Sie müssen keine Tänzerin, Musikerin oder Künstlerin sein, um teilzunehmen. Tragen Sie bequeme Kleidung, in der Sie sich gut bewegen können, und kommen Sie mit der Bereitschaft, Kontakte zu knüpfen und gemeinsam kreativ zu sein! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Join us at Vienna Mosaik for a women-only creative gathering from 14:00 to 17:00. This is a relaxed, inclusive time to share and create together through art, dance, and music, with simple snacks provided. **\*\*\*Please Register at this [Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgfcXVqkSaiVkb8t5TyBewR9MTb7oSlqjkKw5HZ_lm-eJv3A/viewform) , do not just use the Meetup RSVP.\*\*\*** The session is guided by Dr. Tina Bailey, a dancer, artist, and creative arts therapist, and Rebekah Lyons, who has a background in music teaching and community arts. All abilities and experience levels are welcome. You do not need to be a dancer, musician, or artist to participate. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and come ready to connect and create in community!

Wir begeben uns auf eine Reise in das Goldenen Zeitalter Wiens um 1900. Wir sehen Bilder Klimts aus seiner "Goldenen Phase", den "Kuss", Bilder von Monet, van Gogh, Munch und vielennanderen und lernen über die Zeit um 1900. Du erfährst über Zusammenhänge, Einflüsse, Bedeutungen und bekommst ein noch besseres Gefühl für diese fürbWien so wichtige Zeit. Zusammen werden wir Fragen aufwerfen und gemeinsam diesen begegnen und auch einfach zusammen uns an den vielen so hochwertigen Bildern im Oberen Belvedere erfreuen. es wird sehr nett. Walk geleitet von: Dr. Kolja Kramer, Kunsthistoriker

This time we’ll meet in Stadtpark for a portrait session / workshop, with plenty of time to experiment and work in different light situations. It’s a great opportunity to practise working with natural light outdoors, work with a model, and also get a few portraits for yourself. We’ll start with simpler portrait setups and then move into more creative and experimental directions as we go. Each person will have around 15 minutes to photograph the model but can also practice on the side, try different approaches, and also jump in for quick portraits in between. The idea is that we rotate setups a few times and explore how light, background, and small changes in direction affect the image. We’ll have a model with us throughout the session. Donation fee: 5€ Feel free to bring snacks and drinks — it’s a relaxed, open session. To join the community or ask any questions, you can use the Telegram chat: [https://t.me/+_xMTFu0BKaoyYzVi](https://t.me/+_xMTFu0BKaoyYzVi) **What To Bring:** * Your Camera * Potentially some light * A few Ideas for photos **To see examples of my works you can follow these links:** 🔗 [Behance](https://www.behance.net/fedorvasilev) 📸 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/phfedorvasilev/) 🔗 [My Website](https://www.phfedorvasilev.com/)

**[🎫 Grab your tickets now and let's turn this Saturday into a day of laughter and unforgettable memories. See you there!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-uncensored-the-comedy-pub-tickets-T7DMVN?ref=MeetUp)** **Explore the wild side of comedy at 'Uncensored' every Saturday, 22:00 - 00:00, hosted by Homer. Dark humor takes center stage!** Welcome to **Uncensored Open Mic**, the rawest and wildest comedy stage in Vienna! Here, there are no taboos, no censorship, and no holding back—just pure, unfiltered humor. Comedians of all levels storm the stage to test their most daring, sharpest, and funniest jokes. This is stand-up without filters, without safety nets—just pure comedy chaos! ### 🤔 **What is an Open Mic?** An Open Mic is where comedy is born. This is the place where comedians try out new ideas, improvise on the spot, and test material that might one day end up on a Netflix special—or crash and burn. At **Uncensored Open Mic**, anything goes! Experience unfiltered jokes, wild stories, and raw stand-up comedy. ### 🍻 **The Comedy Pub – Vienna's Only Stand-Up Comedy Club** Located at Kettenbrückengasse 7, **The Comedy Pub** is the heart of Vienna's stand-up scene. With its cozy pub vibe, cold drinks, and laid-back atmosphere, it's the perfect place to enjoy live comedy. Whether you're a comedy veteran or a first-timer, you'll feel right at home at The Comedy Pub. ### 💡 **Why is it Free? (Donations Welcome!)** Simple: Stand-up comedy needs a live audience. It’s an art form that thrives on reaction—your laughs, gasps, and yes, even your groans help shape the show. That’s why entry is free, and donations are welcome. If you laughed, show us some love. If you didn’t…well, maybe next time! 😉 ### 🎟️ **Audience Guidelines:** To make sure everyone has a great time, we ask for a few simple things: * **Be on Time:** We start right on schedule. * **Follow Instructions:** It’s easy, we promise. * **Laugh Loudly:** Great jokes deserve great laughs. * **Donate if You Liked the Show:** It's the best way to say, "Hey, I had fun!" * **No Heckling:** You will lose. Every time. * **No Talking During the Show:** Respect the comedians and the audience. This isn’t your living room—it’s a privilege to be here. If you’re disturbing the show, the audience, or the comedians, we’ll kick you out. No refunds, no second chances. We’re here for good vibes and great comedy—don’t mess that up. ### 🎉 **Experience Stand-up Comedy Raw and Unfiltered – Join Us Every Saturday!** #UncensoredComedy #OpenMicVienna #StandUpUnleashed #ComedyWithoutLimits #TheComedyPub #RawAndReal #ViennaComedy #NoFilter #StandUpRevolution #OpenMicNight #ViennaEvents #LiveComedy #RealStandUp #NoBoundaries #UncutHumor #ComedyWithoutRules #OpenMicMonday #ViennaNightlife #DonationBased #ComedyInVienna #LocalComedians #TheComedyPubVienna #BoldAndFunny #LaughUnleashed #RawStandUp #EnglishComedyVienna #LaughOutLoud #ViennaLaughs #ComedyInTheHeartOfVienna #ExperienceTheChaos #GetReadyToLaugh

Talk, socialise and meet new people in Pickwick's! What is featured: -Music that is not too loud -A cozy atmosphere -Main focus is socialising and talking -No entrance fee or membership fee (order at least 1 drink for common courtesy) -Food is also available to order -There is no agenda, just come and talk around. Wanna stay only for an hour? Wanna stay until closure at 2 a.m.? All up to you. You can find our whatsapp group via this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JnaWvfYv1czBMlzsVEmSDP How to find us? We will be downstairs to the right at Pickwick's! Spontaneous coming is always welcome, but if you are sure you are coming please RSVP together with your + people so we can give an approximate heads up to the owner regarding reservations. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

**Life Live JAM** is a creative session. Draw **life models** while talented musicians set the mood with a **live concert**. It’s about inspiration, improvisation, creation and reaction. Curious ears, creative eyes, playful hands and kind hearts, all are welcome. Come solo or bring friends, you will meet interesting people either way :) 📸 Check the vibes on Instagram: [@lifelivejam](https://www.instagram.com/lifelivejam) 📅 **When:** We'll be opening the doors at **6:30 pm**. The session starts at **7pm** and finishes around 9pm, but after that we'll stay for a drink, share our artwork, and mingle. 🎨 **What to bring:** Whatever drawing stuff you like (pencils, charcoals, sketchbooks, ipad, etc.) 📍 **Where:** FANIAlive, U-Bahn Bogen Gürtellinie 22–23, 1080 Vienna (just by U6 **Thaliastraße**) 🍹 Drinks will be sold at the bar. There will be pencils and sketchpads to share, so you don’t have to worry about art supply shops closed on a Sunday in Vienna ;) See you!

Como viene siendo habitual, nos reuniremos nuevamente en Freiraum. Hay una reserva para 20 personas, y muy previsiblemente nos sentaremos en las mesas altas en las que nos sentamos habitualmente. Como suele venir mucha gente, siempre es recomendable llegar puntual. Regresamos al horario de verano y **empezaremos a las 7 de la tarde**. Freiraum está en plena Mariahilferstraße (más concretamente en Mariahilferstraße 117, 1060 Wien), entre las estaciones de metro U3 Zieglergasse y U3/U6 Westbahnhof. El evento tiene la función de que nos juntemos para pasar un rato divertido. No olvides compartir el evento con otras personas interesadas. También tenemos un grupo de Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/426629184137458/) No olvides seguirnos en Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/](https://www.instagram.com/cafedelalengua/)

**Deutschsprachiges Comedy Open Mic in Wien. Lachflash statt Tatort – der perfekte Sonntagabend mit neuen Comedians & freiem Eintritt.** # [HOL DIR DEINE TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/lachflash-comedy-open-mic-dein-sonntag-thecomedypub-endet-mit-lachen-tickets-8QGW97?ref=MeetUp) Sonntagabend und du überlegst, ob du dich mit Netflix aufs Sofa wirfst oder dich schon auf den Montag vorbereitest? Falsch gedacht! 😏 Wien hat jetzt eine bessere Antwort: **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic**. Jeden Sonntag um 18:00 wird *The Comedy Pub* zur Bühne für deutschsprachige Stand-up-Comedy – roh, echt, witzig, manchmal absurd und immer überraschend. Der perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang für alle, die nicht aufhören wollen zu lachen. **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist das große Finale des Wochenendes. Hier bekommst du einen wilden Mix aus **Newcomern**, die ihre ersten Schritte auf der Bühne machen, und **erfahrenen Comedians**, die neues Material ausprobieren. Manchmal entstehen hier Jokes, die in ein Jahr später in Specials oder Fernsehsendungen landen. Manchmal scheitert ein Gag glorreich – und genau das sorgt für die lautesten Lacher des Abends. Mit **vielen Comedians pro Show** (oft mehr als 10!) erwartet dich ein abwechslungsreicher Abend: * Überraschende neue Stimmen, die dich mit ganz frischem Humor überraschen * Kreative Experimente, die kein Mainstream-Comedy-Club sich trauen würde * Scharfe Pointen von erfahrenen Comedians, die genau wissen, wie man eine Crowd zum Toben bringt Kein Sonntag gleicht dem anderen. Jede Show hat ein komplett neues Line-up – das macht **Lachflash** zu einer Serie, die man immer wieder besuchen kann. Und das Beste: Hier ist das Publikum nicht nur dabei, sondern ein aktiver Teil des Abends. Deine Lacher, dein Applaus, dein Staunen – all das beeinflusst, wie die Comedians ihre Jokes entwickeln. ## 🤔 Was ist ein Open Mic? Ein Open Mic ist das Herzstück der Stand-up-Szene. Es ist keine perfekt inszenierte Show – sondern ein Ort, an dem Comedy entsteht. Hier probieren Comedians ihre neuesten Texte aus, feilen am Timing, improvisieren mit dem Publikum und lernen, was funktioniert. Das heißt: * Manchmal knallt ein Joke sofort – und alle feiern. * Manchmal floppt eine Pointe – und genau daraus wird ein unvergesslicher Moment. * Immer aber ist es spannend, nahbar und authentisch. Wenn du echte Comedy erleben willst – ohne Filter, ohne Drehbuch, ohne Sicherungsnetz – dann ist ein Open Mic genau dein Ding. Und **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist Wiens neue Adresse dafür am Sonntag. ## 🍻 The Comedy Pub – Das Zuhause der Stand-up-Comedy in Wien Die Show findet im **The Comedy Pub** (Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien) statt – Wiens erster und einziger echter Comedy-Club. Während andere Bars ab und zu Comedy hosten, ist das hier das Zentrum einer Szene. Oben erwartet dich ein gemütlicher Irish Pub mit Drinks, Snacks und freundlicher Atmosphäre. Unten im Altbaukeller – oder im offenen Pub-Bereich – wird jede Woche Stand-up gespielt, getestet und gefeiert. Die Location ist bekannt für ihr **nahbares, internationales Publikum** und ihr warmes, intimes Ambiente. Und das Beste: mit der U-Bahn-Station **Kettenbrückengasse (U4)** direkt vor der Tür bist du in wenigen Minuten mitten im Geschehen. ## 💡 Eintritt frei – Spenden willkommen Comedy lebt von Community. Damit möglichst viele Menschen Stand-up erleben können, ist der Eintritt frei. Aber: Lachen ist wertvoll – und wenn du einen **Lachflash** hattest, dann zeig das! Am Ende der Show geht ein Hut rum, in den du geben kannst, was es dir wert war. Fair, direkt und die ehrlichste Form von Applaus. ## 🎟️ Regeln fürs Publikum Damit die Show für alle ein Erlebnis wird, bitten wir dich um ein paar einfache Dinge: * Sei pünktlich – die Türen öffnen 17:30, Showstart ist 18:00. * Hör zu und respektiere die Bühne – Comedians geben hier alles. * Lachen ist Pflicht – und zwar ohne Zurückhaltung! * Kein Heckling – die Gags kommen von den Profis. 😉 * Spenden sind willkommen – support your local comedy! ## 🎉 Warum Sonntag? Viele denken: Sonntagabend = Couch, Serien, früh ins Bett. Aber warum so trist? **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist der perfekte Gegenentwurf: eine Show voller Energie, Lachen und Überraschungen – bevor der Montag wieder ernst wird. * Es ist der **perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang** – Comedy statt Tatort! * Ein Fixpunkt, der dich mit einem Lächeln in die Woche schickt. * Ein Raum, in dem du neue Comedians entdeckst, die du sonst nie gesehen hättest. * Und: die einzige regelmäßige deutsche Comedy-Show am Sonntag in Wien – im einzigen Comedy Club der Stadt. Kurz gesagt: Sonntag gehört jetzt nicht mehr dem Montagsblues, sondern dem Lachflash. #LachflashComedy #ComedyWien #StandupWien #OpenMicWien #DeutschComedy #WienLacht #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupComedyWien #LachenInWien #ComediansWien #LiveComedyWien #ComedyFansWien #ComedySzeneWien #ComedyShowWien #WienEvents #WienNightlife #ComedyLovers #WienOpenMic #GermanComedy #ComedyVienna #ViennaComedy #StandupVienna #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #ViennaOpenMic #ViennaStandup #ViennaFun #ViennaUnderground #ComedyLifeWien #WienHumor #StandupSceneWien #LaughsInVienna #ComedySpotWien #FunnyInWien #ViennaLaughs #ViennaLOL #SundayVienna #WienSonntag #WeekendFinale #ComedyWeekendVienna #SonntagComedy

Tango Argentino ist eine improvisierte Tanzform, in der wir drei Schlüsselelemente entwickeln: Umarmung, das richtige Gehen und Musikalität. ## KURSE Sonntags von 17:00 bis 18:00 Uhr. In dieser Einheit zeigen wir Übungen in der die Wahrnehmung der Körperachse geweckt und spürbar gemacht wird, wie man durch die Umarmung in Kontakt mit dem Partner treten kann, und wie die Musik und unsere Wahrnehmung von Rhythmus zu einem lebendigen Ganzen verschmelzen. Anschließend kommen alle Teilnehmer\*innen in Bewegung um den Tango selbst zu spüren und zu experimentieren. #### ## Geführte PRACTICA Sonntags von 18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr. Den Sonntagabend lassen wir mit einer Tango Practica ausklingen mit Beispielen von den verschieden Musiktypen, zu denen wir Tango Argentino tanzen: Tango, Walz, Milonga und Nontango. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! #### Diese Kurse finden in [Robert-Hamerling-Gasse 1](https://share.google/EH7GJDG2JnUNrsfGI) \- 1150\, Wien statt\. **Sonntags:"KURSE" und "Geführte PRACTICA"** **Uhrzeit:** "KURSE" von 17:00 bis 18:00 Uhr "Geführte PRACTICA" ab 18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr **Preise pro Person:** Kurs: 25€. Practica: 10€ Kurs und Practica zusammen: 30€ **Preise Block Mai-Juni 2026 pro Person:** 180€. Ich freue mich auf Euch. Um Anmeldung wird gebeten unter: 0680 1246357 oder per e-mail. Für mehr Informationen: [www.tangogermano.com](http://www.tangogermano.com) - [https://www.youtube.com/user/tangogermano](https://www.youtube.com/user/tangogermano) -

Hei BBCers ☀️👋, Why hello you SpiegelEi lovers 🍳as we approach the end of May and we hope it starts to get warmer ♨️ and a little more consistent. As we know the breakfasts are smoking hot too at Flanagans, so come along after pulling a 48hr session at Lange Nacht der Kirchen on Friday 29th. Go back and cast your sins following the Breakfast and Guiness on Sunday. 😂 See you soon! 🥳👋

## **[TICKETS HIER HOLEN!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/wiens-beste-comedy-show-deutsche-stand-up-comedy-thecomedypub-tickets-57QVC3?ref=MeetUp)** Die deutsche Stand-up Comedy Show im Herzen von Wien ## **😂 Lachen? Hier. Jetzt. Jede Woche.** Willkommen bei **Wiens bester Comedy Show** – der **#1 deutschsprachigen Stand-up Comedy Show in Wien**, die jeden Samstag neue Comedians, neue Witze und neue Lachkrämpfe liefert. Wenn du echtes Stand-up suchst – ohne Filter, ohne Schauspiel, einfach nur ehrlichen Humor – dann bist du hier richtig.Hier erlebst du **authentische deutsche Comedy**, frisch, mutig und live im **Comedy Pub Wien** – dem **einzigen echten Comedy Club der Stadt**. ## **🎭 Über die Show** **Wiens beste Comedy Show** ist das wöchentliche Highlight für alle, die gerne lachen – egal ob Wiener Original, Zugereiste oder neugierige Touristin. Jede Woche erwartet dich ein komplett neues **Line-up aus Profi-Comedians und Newcomern**, die ihre besten und neuesten Witze auf Deutsch testen. Kein Abend gleicht dem anderen – aber eins ist garantiert:✅ Echte Lacher✅ Echte Geschichten✅ Echte Stand-up Comedy Von Dating-Desastern über Bürokrisen bis zum Wiener Grant – hier wird gelacht, was das Zeug hält. ## **🎤 Wer steht auf der Bühne?** Bei **Wiens bester Comedy Show** treten die besten deutschsprachigen Comedians aus **Österreich, Deutschland und der Schweiz** auf. Du erlebst: * Bekannte Gesichter aus der Wiener Comedy-Szene * Überraschende Newcomer mit brandneuen Jokes * Spontane Auftritte, Improvisation & jede Menge Publikumsnähe Kein Skript, kein Theater – nur echtes Stand-up, direkt aus dem Leben. ## **📍 Der Ort: The Comedy Pub Wien** **Adresse:** Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien Mitten im Herzen von Wien findest du **The Comedy Pub** – den ersten und einzigen Club der Stadt, der sich ganz der Stand-up Comedy verschrieben hat. 🍻 Gemütlicher Pub mit Bar & Drinks🎭 Intime Bühne, großartige Stimmung😄 Publikum, das wirklich lachen will Perfekt für deinen Wochenend-Start – mit Freund:innen, Date oder einfach solo. ## **🗓️ Event-Details** 📅 **Jeden Samstag**📍 *The Comedy Pub*, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien🗣️ **Sprache:** Deutsch💶 **Tickets:** Online im Vorverkauf oder an der Abendkasse (solange verfügbar) ## **🎟️ Tickets sichern** Tickets sind **stark nachgefragt** – die Shows sind regelmäßig ausverkauft.➡️ \*\*Jetzt buchen und Platz sichern!\*\*Denn nichts ist schlimmer, als draußen zu stehen, während drinnen Tränen gelacht werden. ## **✨ Warum du kommen solltest** Weil das hier nicht irgendeine Comedy Show ist.Es ist **Wiens beste Comedy Show** – ehrlich, frech und jedes Mal neu. Neue Comedians.Neue Witze.Gleiche Mission: **Dich zum Lachen zu bringen.** #WiensBesteComedyShow #ComedyWien #StandupWien #DeutschComedy #TheComedyPub #WienEvents #WienLacht #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupAustria #ComedyShowWien #HumorAusWien #WienNightlife #LiveComedyWien #LachkrampfGarantie

**[🎫 Grab your tickets now and let's turn this Saturday into a day of laughter and unforgettable memories. See you there!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-the-bomb-squad-the-comedy-pub-tickets-4NZHGD?ref=MeetUp)** 🎉 Get ready to embark on a comedic journey like no other at 'The Bomb Squad Comedy Open Mic' with Tito & Jacob, hosted at The Comedy Pub. 🏢 Nestled in the heart of Vienna at Wiedner Hauptstraße 130, The Comedy Pub is more than just a venue; it's a vibrant hub for comedy enthusiasts and performers alike. 🎭 This dedicated comedy club provides the perfect stage for our weekly experiment in hilarity. Led by Tito Perez, known for his sharp wit, and Jacob Liss, one of Vienna's funniest personalities, the show promises the unexpected as comedians test the boundaries of humor with fresh material and daring concepts. It's a platform where comedy experiments flourish, leading to moments of sheer comedic brilliance. 😂 So, if you're seeking an evening filled with unpredictable laughter, where each show is a hilarious adventure waiting to unfold, 'The Bomb Squad' at The Comedy Pub is your destination. Join us every Saturday night from 21:00 to 23:00, and become part of the Vienna comedy community that calls The Comedy Pub home. 🪑 Secure your seats now, invite your friends, and let's make Saturday nights unforgettable, one experiment at a time! **📣 Connect with us on social media for the latest updates:** **[-- Facebook --](https://www.facebook.com/the.comedy.pub/)** **[-- Instagram --](https://www.instagram.com/the.comedy.pub/)** #BombSquadComedy #ComedyExperiments #TheComedyPub #ViennaComedy #SaturdayLaughs #ComedyJourney #UnpredictableHumor #WiednerHauptstraße #ComedyCommunity #ComedyAdventures

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

**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Karl Road Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

**Get your creative flow going with a Sunday Afternoon Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day! The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown. (The featured painting is by Columbus Arts Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

**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.