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Let's Discover the Discovery District

Sun, Jun 7, 5:00 PM
From More Adventurous, Fun, Interesting Activities (M.A.F.I.A.)
4.8
29 attendees
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays

Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays

Sun, May 31, 3:00 PM
From Introverts of Columbus - Lets be Social in Smaller Groups
4.6

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

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9 attendees
Columbus Chess Club

Columbus Chess Club

Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
From Columbus Chess club
4.8

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

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2 attendees
Friday night Social - Central Ohio Friends - 5 years of friends

Friday night Social - Central Ohio Friends - 5 years of friends

Sat, May 23, 12:00 AM
From Columbus Social Connection [Social, Fitness and Fun]
4.7

For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people. ⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate. Now we’re celebrating where it all started. On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at** Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021. Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into. Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff. If you find value in these events consider contributing Link can be found in comments!

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15 attendees
Tuesday Social Walk + Optional Topgolf

Tuesday Social Walk + Optional Topgolf

Tue, May 26, 10:45 PM
From CORE Central Ohio Walks and Activities

# Stop Scrolling. Start Living. Sometimes the best way to meet new people is simple **get out of the house and do something in real life.** With weather still unpredictable, we’re keeping this one simple **we’ll be walking indoor or outdoor at Polaris.** Most people who attend often come alone. **This is a casual social walk designed to meet new people.** No awkward networking. No pressure. Just walking, talking, and good company. Whether you're new to the group or a regular, this is a great way to **get some steps in, meet new people, and do something different on a Tuesday evening.** Location **Polaris Fashion Place** **Meeting Spot:** Outside or just inside **"Dicks Main entrance"** from parking lot Look for the **Meetup sign and green or gold wristbands.** The Plan **6:45 PM — Meetup / Check-in** Arrive, say hello, meet a few people, and get checked in. *The first 15 minutes are usually the best time to meet people before we start walking.* **7:00 PM — Walk Starts (Sharp)** We’ll begin a **casual indoor or outdoor social walk around Polaris Mall.** by the end of the hour we should be near 3 miles approx. 6k steps **8:00 PM — Walk Ends** Anyone who wants to keep the fun going can join us for Topgolf. **Optional Activity** After We’ll head over to **Topgolf** No golf experience needed — **beginners welcome.** **Let’s** **see your best Happy Gilmore swing!!!** To reduce no-shows and keep events sustainable: **$2 — Walk RSVP** **$15 — Optional Topgolf add-on** or **$17 TOTAL** Topgolf is **limited to the first 6 paid players per bay.** If the first bay fills, I’ll open another lane if enough people want to join. **To keep group sizes manageable and reduce no-shows, this event is limited to paid attendees. RSVP alone does not reserve a spot.** Use payment link in comments to confirm your reservation. Even if only 1 person signs up and confirms their rsvp the event will happen! **Important** RSVP alone **does not guarantee a spot.** Paid attendees receive: • Event wristband • Guaranteed Topgolf spot (if purchased) • Inclusion in group activities Why These Events Exist Wise Unlimited events exist to help people: • meet new friends • get off their phones • **do more things in real life** Too many people **want to go do things** but **don’t want to go alone.** This solves that. **Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff.**

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Outdoor Concert #2 - Columbus Commons - ShadowBox Live “Women of Rock”

Sun, May 24, 11:00 PM
From More Adventurous, Fun, Interesting Activities (M.A.F.I.A.)
4.8
9 attendees
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