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Conversation Exchange - All languages are welcome !
Would you like to improve your language skills and networking in a casual atmosphere? This event is for you! All languages welcome! Everyone is welcome!
The aim is to speak with native/fluent speakers of your target language(s). You'll be around all types of people throughout the whole event.
We will be in a private area. A great atmosphere is guaranteed!
You'll have to order a drink to attend the event đ
Don't hesitate to contact us for any further information
đ Salsa classes Season 2025-26 đș
đŹđ§ EN đŹđ§
đ„ SALSA CUBANA CLASSES ARE BACK đ„
We are delighted to see you again for the start of the 2025/26 academic year
đ Find all the needed information on our website : **[https://danzamania.be/](https://danzamania.be/horaires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUjNGU3gzRWdsUFlWMGJMQgEeCHgiKV40mum5hOp5szt0Lxx3U-5DyHO_wR_ZJekcr_m7EFRdpcRthKRV9EU_aem_W6hFXCri8O6Kd9el-RIuIQ)**
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PROGRAMME â
đ TUESDAY 16/09
7:00-8:00 pm - Salsa Level 1A @ Salle OxygĂšne - Angie, Octavia & Raffa
8:15-9:15 pm - Salsa Niveau 1B\* @ Salle Ste Suzanne - Tine & Sam
8:00-9:00 pm - Salsa Cubana Level 2 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Angie, Octavia & Raffa
\*The Level 1B course is the same as the Level 1A course. It will be taught by Tine & Samuel and starts at 8.15 p.m. It allows those who wish to arrive one hour later and have a group of about 10 people.
đ WEDNESDAY 17/09
7:00-7:30 pm - Body Expression @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
7:30-8:30 pm - Salsa Level 3 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
8:30-9:30 pm - Salsa Level 4 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
đ THURSDAY 18/09
8:00-9:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli
9:00-10:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli
đ FRIDAY 19/09
8:30-9:30 pm - Rueda de Casino @ Vibrato - Team Danza Mania
9:30-12:30 am - Practica & Entertainment with DJ Joel
đ Dale Mambođș
Cinema Palace : Parallel Tales
**Cinema Palace : Parallel Tales**
04/06 @ 18h30
**'Histoires parallĂšles' d'Asghar Farhadi, vertigineux enchevĂȘtrement de rĂ©el et de fiction**
[...]
AprĂšs 'Le passĂ©', Asghar Farhadi ('Le client', 'Une sĂ©paration') retourne Ă Paris pour cette fiction fascinante qui sâinspire du sixiĂšme volet du 'DĂ©calogue' de Krzystof Kieslowski, empruntant la musique composĂ©e par Zbigniew Preisner pour le film originel.
Soutenu par une distribution exceptionnelle, le cinĂ©aste iranien dĂ©ploie un scĂ©nario virtuose qui aurait pu se contenter de poser la question, somme toute classique, de la fiction qui pille et dĂ©forme la rĂ©alitĂ©. Mais dĂšs lors que le personnage passionnant dâAdam rentre en contact avec la rĂ©elle Anna, Nita de son vrai nom, lui dĂ©robe son journal intime et sâarrange pour quâelle lise le manuscrit Ă©crit par Sylvie autour dâelle, 'Histoires parallĂšles' emprunte une direction autrement plus troublante.
[...]
[Cinema Palace](https://cinema-palace.be/fr/film/histoires-paralleles)
[Rafael Wolf pour la Radio Télévision Suisse](https://www.rts.ch/info/culture/cinema/2026/article/histoires-paralleles-d-asghar-farhadi-vertigineux-enchevetrement-de-reel-et-de-fiction-29243622.html)
**For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**
Conversation Exchange - All languages are welcome
Would you like to improve your language skills and networking in a casual atmosphere? This event is for you! All languages welcome! Everyone is welcome!
The aim is to speak with native/fluent speakers of your target language(s). You'll be around all types of people throughout the whole event.
We will be in a private area. A great atmosphere is guaranteed!
You'll have to order a drink to attend the event đ
Don't hesitate to contact us for any further information
Salsa in the park đđș
đđș Salsa Tuesdays at Cinquantenaire!
Join us this Tuesday under the arches for an evening of dancing, music, and great vibes âïž
âš Schedule:6:30 PM â Beginners7:30 PM â Intermediate8:30 PM â Improvers
đ First class is FREE for all newcomers!đ° Single class: âŹ15 | 5 classes: âŹ65 | 10 classes: âŹ120
Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your moves, come be part of our growing salsa community đ
See you on the dance floor! đ¶
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, ForrĂł, African Dance Classes/Cours
EN (FR en bas):
We're still accepting people in our classes. Join us!â
-step 1: Book here! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html)
-step 2: Show up!
[Schedule](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#schedule)
Fees :
[All info on trials, packs, subscriptions here](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#fees)
Locations:
-Rue Brialmont 7, Brussels
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, ForrĂł Intro - 1:
From base to the dancefloor!
When you come for the first time we go over the base & rhythm with you. Then you are included in the group and everybody learns the same new steps for which you just need the base.
Practice makes perfect: just relax and enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop and/or ForrĂł!
Our group is very welcoming and looking forward to meet new dancers!
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, ForrĂł Roots I - 2:
Ready to go deeper on Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop &/or ForrĂł? Let's go!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers)
Salsa, ForrĂł Roots II - 3:
Looking for #SalsaChallenge? Already familiar with ForrĂł Root? We've got your back!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates)
More info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be](https://www.danceproject.be)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
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FR:
Nous acceptons encore de nouvelles personnes dans nos cours. Rejoins-nous !
-1Úre pas : Fait ta réservation ! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html)
-2Ăšme pas : Vient danser !
[Horaire](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#horaire)
Les prix :
[Toutes les infos sur les essais, packs, abonnements ici](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#prix)
Endroits :
-Rue Brialmont 7, Bruxelles
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, ForrĂł Intro - 1 :
De la base Ă la piste de danse !
Lorsque tu nous rejoins on voit la base et le rythme avec toi. Ensuite, tu es inclus dans le groupe et tout le monde apprend les mĂȘmes pas pour lesquelles tu as juste besoin de la base.
C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron : détend-toi et profite la Salsa, de la Bachata, du Lindy Hop et/ou du Forró !
Notre groupe est trĂšs accueillant et a hĂąte de rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs !
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, ForrĂł Roots I - 2 :
PrĂȘt Ă approfondir la Salsa, la Bachata, le Lindy Hop &/ou le ForrĂł ? Allons-y!
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities)
Salsa, ForrĂł Roots II - 3 :
Tu cherches #DefiSalsa ? Tu connais déjà Forró Roots ? Nous sommes là pour toi !
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires)
Plus dâinfo:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html](https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
đŹ The Club â Summer Movie Festival (Private Garden)
Small curated movie nights in a hidden garden in Ixelles, next to Place Flagey.
A mix of:
* **cult classics**
* **recent movies**
* **international cinema**
* **comedy nights**
* **karaoke & dubbing chaos nights**
* **comfort food and summer vibes**
**This is not a giant public Meetup** where 40 strangers stand awkwardly around overpriced drinks pretending networking is fun. Humanity already suffered enough.
Our idea is simple:
we gather in a private home and transform the courtyard into a small outdoor cinema.
Sometimes we cook together before the movie:
Italian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Balkan, Greek, Latin American street food etc.
Sometimes people simply grab pizza from the excellent pizzeria next door and join the screening.
Food is intentionally relaxed:
bowls, finger food, street food, popcorn, snacks, comfort food.
**Some nights are more gourmet.**
Some are glorified pizza-and-movie nights.
Both are valid forms of civilization **;-)**
## **What makes this different**
The group is i**ntentionally small**:
usually 6 to 8 people maximum.
**People are introduced properly.**
Nobody gets abandoned in a corner.
The atmosphere stays human, social and safe.
**No heavy drinking.**
**No creepy behavior.**
No random people showing up uninvited.
Smoking is allowed because is outside in the courtyard and occasionally we may have **hookah nights** depending on the movie/theme.
## **Typical evenings**
* Wong Kar-wai + Asian comfort food
* Spaghetti western + Italian street food
* Anime + sushi night
* Greek cinema + mezze
* Balkan chaos cinema + burek
* Cult movie dubbing nights where people voice scenes live karaoke-style
Yes, this is a real thing now apparently.
## **Important**
Because Meetups and public internet are full of bots, spam accounts and socially radioactive individuals, **we do NOT post the exact address publicly.**
To join:
scan the QR code on the image and request access to the private WhatsApp group or send me a DM.
From there:
* we announce movies
* vote on menus
* organize cooking nights
* coordinate places
**If you are new in Brussels, introverted, traveling, recently arrived, or simply tired of giant impersonal events, this may be your thing.**
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Summer Jam at Parc de Forest
Bring your instrument for a chill afternoon in the sun. We usually set up a blanket on the hill near Bar du Matin. See the geo-location pin of the event :)
Guided Tour: Bellezza e Bruttezza @ Bozar
The unique exhibition *Bellezza e Bruttezza* at Bozar will soon come to an end.
The works are amazing and can be appreciated on their own, but the thought-provoking thread running through the exhibition is less obvious and might benefit from the guidance of an art historian. If you wish to learn more about the prescriptive power of images as it emerged during the 16th century, join this guided tour.
I'm one of Bozar's guides, and the rates are the official ones.
Let's meet at 11:15 in the main Horta Hall. Be on time, we have to set up the audio system.
Edit : Since we are not reaching 10 participants for Bellezza e Brutezza, I propose to use my Joker at Bozar: I can offer one personal tour.
Entrance is âŹ18 full price, âŹ2 with Museum Pass. After the visit, you can simply give me whatever tip you like.
Please confirm you still want to attend.
So we keep the visit!
Looking forward to seeing you all :-)
Jennifer
Rencontre d'échecs - Ixelles - Pompette
âïž **Rejoignez lâaventure Knight Clubbers !** âïž
Venez vivre une soirĂ©e oĂč lâĂ©chiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compĂ©tition.
đ **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/664549?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social)
âš **Des parties pour tous les niveaux**
DĂ©butant curieux ou stratĂšge aguerri, chaque partie est lâoccasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer dâautres passionnĂ©.e.s.
đ **LibertĂ© totale â Jouez Ă votre rythme**
Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale.
đ **DĂ©fiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement**
Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de lâArĂšne.
đ **PrĂȘts pour le dĂ©fi ?**
Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !
LA TERRASSE DE L'ACTE 3 (OPEN AIR) +SoirĂ©e Dansante đ WE LOVE 80s, 90s
**LA TERRASSE DE L'ACTE 3 (OPEN AIR) +SoirĂ©e Dansante đ WE LOVE 80s, 90s đ ENTRĂE GRATUITE < 22h30**
LE SAMEDI 30 MAI 2026 - ACTE 3, BRAINE-L'ALLEUD
**NEW / ON COMMENCE Ă 20:00** SUR LA TERRASSE DE l'ACTE 3
đ EN MODE OPEN AIR 20:00 -23:00
đ ET ON PROLONGE LA FETE Ă L'ACTE 3 EVENT HALL
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đ CĆUR Ă CĆUR / WE LOVE 80s, 90s, 00s đ L'Ă©vĂ©nement qui connecte les cĆurs et fait vibrer la piste !
Billets gratuits si tu viens avant 22:30 > [https://www.eventbrite.be/e/billets-we-love-80s-90s-00s-entree-gratuite-22h30-single-party-acte-3-1988785521030?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.be/e/billets-we-love-80s-90s-00s-entree-gratuite-22h30-single-party-acte-3-1988785521030?aff=oddtdtcreator)
FB: [https://fb.me/e/3F7GJFlxS](https://fb.me/e/3F7GJFlxS)
đđŒ Le meilleur des 80's au 2000's !
Venez vivre une soirĂ©e inoubliable placĂ©e sous le signe des rencontres, de la musique et de la fĂȘte ! Que vous soyez cĂ©libataire, en couple ou juste prĂȘt Ă faire la fĂȘte, CĆur Ă CĆur est LA soirĂ©e Ă ne pas manquer.
LA SOIRĂE CĂLIBATAIRES N°1 EN BELGIQUE !
***
đč Quand ? Samedi 30 MAI 2026 dĂšs 20H
đč OĂč ? Acte 3, Braine-l'Alleud
đč EntrĂ©e gratuite avant 22H30 (Uniquement avec tĂ©lĂ©chargement du ticket sur Eventbrite)
đč RĂSERVATION TABLES : JidĂ© âïž 0477606131
đč Sur place : 15âŹ
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đ¶ UNE AMBIANCE RĂTRO & FESTIVE !
DJ BENOIT DE NECO aux platines, vous fera voyager à travers les plus grands hits des années 80, 90 et 2000, sans oublier quelques tubes actuels. Une playlist irrésistible pour danser jusqu'au bout de la nuit !
đ„ POURQUOI VENIR ?
â Une piste de danse en folie avec un DJ expert
â Une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale
â Une soirĂ©e parfaite pour faire des rencontres et s'amuser
âParking gratuit sĂ©curisĂ©
DRESS CODE : CHIC ou A FOND LES BALLONS 80âS 90's & 2000 !!!
(Pas d'obligatoire bien sure)
NâHESITEZ PAS A RAMENER UN MAX DâACCESSOIRES AVEC VOUS !!!
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đ RĂSERVEZ VITE VOTRE PLACE !
Entrée gratuite avant 22H30 avec votre ticket Eventbrite. Ne tardez pas, les places sont limitées !
đ± Retrouvez-nous sur Facebook pour plus dâinfos et de surprises !
Que la fĂȘte continue⊠et plus si affinitĂ© ! đđđŒđșđœ
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đ Lieu : LâActe 3 Event Hall, Clos Lamartine 1, 1420 Braine-l'Alleud
Weekly Bachata classes @Albert Hall - New session for beginners
Have you always wanted to learn Bachata? Now is the perfect time! Our regular classes at Albert Hall are designed to help beginners progress quickly and master this beautiful social dance that is very popular right now! đđș
We have just started a new session where everyone can learn at their own pace. Come with or without a partner.
After the beginner's class, there are more advanced classes, followed by a free dance party for students. đ
A nice venue and a warm atmosphereâdon't miss this opportunity!
đ„ PROGRAM đ„
7:00 p.m. â Bachata Beginner NEW (Room 1)
7:00 p.m. â Bachata Advanced (Room 2)
8:00 p.m. â Bachata Beginner II (Room 1)
9:00 p.m. â Bachata Intermediate (Room 1)
đ„ 10:00 p.m. â Bachata Social Party with DJ Felito on the decks for a wild night of dancing! đ¶
đ Fresh fruit buffet provided to recharge your batteries between dances!
đ Location:
Albert Hall
651 chaussée de Wavre
1040 Brussels
đž Prices:
1 class: âŹ15
10-class pass: âŹ120
20-class pass: âŹ210
Dance party only: âŹ10 (cash)
đ Registration on site
Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
đ Salsa classes Season 2025-26 đș
đŹđ§ EN đŹđ§
đ„ SALSA CUBANA CLASSES ARE BACK đ„
We are delighted to see you again for the start of the 2025/26 academic year
đ Find all the needed information on our website : **[https://danzamania.be/](https://danzamania.be/horaires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUjNGU3gzRWdsUFlWMGJMQgEeCHgiKV40mum5hOp5szt0Lxx3U-5DyHO_wR_ZJekcr_m7EFRdpcRthKRV9EU_aem_W6hFXCri8O6Kd9el-RIuIQ)**
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PROGRAMME â
đ TUESDAY 16/09
7:00-8:00 pm - Salsa Level 1A @ Salle OxygĂšne - Angie, Octavia & Raffa
8:15-9:15 pm - Salsa Niveau 1B\* @ Salle Ste Suzanne - Tine & Sam
8:00-9:00 pm - Salsa Cubana Level 2 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Angie, Octavia & Raffa
\*The Level 1B course is the same as the Level 1A course. It will be taught by Tine & Samuel and starts at 8.15 p.m. It allows those who wish to arrive one hour later and have a group of about 10 people.
đ WEDNESDAY 17/09
7:00-7:30 pm - Body Expression @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
7:30-8:30 pm - Salsa Level 3 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
8:30-9:30 pm - Salsa Level 4 @ Salle OxygĂšne - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa
đ THURSDAY 18/09
8:00-9:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli
9:00-10:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli
đ FRIDAY 19/09
8:30-9:30 pm - Rueda de Casino @ Vibrato - Team Danza Mania
9:30-12:30 am - Practica & Entertainment with DJ Joel
đ Dale Mambođș
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Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
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. Hereâs 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 yearâs Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it âa sure-fired crowd-pleaserâ that âjust might be the feel-good hit of the year!â Others say, âPaul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmerâ thatâs both âhilarious and deeply moving!â
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Weâll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! 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
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
Youâll gain insights into:
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The true definition of the subconscious
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How it generates unwanted emotions
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Its real purpose and function
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What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isnât just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. Itâs interactive and engagingâyou can ask questions at any time.
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Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so donât wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)âs 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 Worldâs 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 conservatoryâs 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 conservatoryâs 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 Chihulyâs 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 Childrenâs 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.
Take Control Of Your Life, Freedom From Negative Thoughts & Irrational Emotions
Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences.
Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future.
What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs.
At this free local Meetup event we will talk about:
* What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic.
* Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences?
* How to break away from negativity and focus on the future
* What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions?
Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home.
Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Letâs meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Judgement of Paris - House Wine
This is the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. Significantly, in 1976, California wines unexpectedly outperformed French wines in a blind tasting with nine French judges, challenging the perception that only French wines were of the highest quality. This event helped elevate the status of California wines on the global stage and is considered a pivotal moment in wine history.
House Wine, in Worthington, modestly, recreates that moment in history with a tasting both American and French wines in a fun, casual atmosphere. Come at 6:45, pay your fee at the register and join your friends for this "Judgey" tasting. https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/the-judgment-of-paris-turns-40/
Arrive when you can and we'll have a table for gathering. Feel free to bring your own food as it is welcomed at this local gem or order from the newly opened Worthington Inn, or local favorites such as Dewey's, Everest, Jet, Worthington Tavern and The Whitney. Each person pays their tasting fee, typically $15, and gets their wine glass, then approximately five pours of the wines being served.
**Parking is tough**. Try the second lot behind House Wine accessed by the land by the back parking lot or the municipal lot one block north of House Wine.
**Waiver and Liability and Attendance Policy.** Participation by you and your guests means you agree to the Waiver of Liability and Attendance Policies on our Group Page. People who have two more or Attendance policy violations are subject to removal from the group.



























