Art Galleries

💚 First trial class is free. If you are joining for the first time, please contact us at least 2 days in advance so we can prepare accordingly. Join our regular Aikido practice in a peaceful Japanese-inspired garden next to Rieterpark. Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art focused on mindful movement, balance, body awareness, and learning how to respond to pressure calmly without fighting or blocking. The training is respectful, collaborative, and beginner-friendly. No previous experience or special fitness level is needed. 🗓 Every Tuesday & Thursday 19:00–20:30 🗣️ Language: English 🎓 Students: CHF 50/month 👤 Regular: CHF 100/month Aikido Orangerie is a non-profit project and all income supports the Bonsai Garden. Website: https://aikido-orangerie.com/ Contact: aikido.orangerie@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE: Art and Performance Evening at Manegg Visual and performance artists Gian-Andri Toendury, Nicolas Bercet, Thomas Knuesel and others will exhibit their work and perform a few interactive pieces. An apero will be offered for members of Art Tours, Etc. A great chance to meet one another while participating in a unique artistic event. 10CHF per person. Exact address will be forwarded to confirmed attendees.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/ccY8) or** **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night** 🎉 Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l](https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l) 📍 **Location:** BOHO 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Dear all, The monthly meeting will take place at the PICZ Photo Studio, Limmattalstrasse 184, Zurich 8049 We would like to invite all attendees to bring one image, book or piece of gear that you can share with the other members. Also for each meeting we are looking for a volunteer for a 30 minute presentation on a topic of your choice. Please drop a line to Anto if you have the appetite. BYOB and snacks Looking forward to seeing you soon

**Come for lunch. Leave with a draft.** Think you don’t have time to write? Think again. Fuel your lunch break with literature and instant inspiration at the **Zurich Writes! Lunch Club**. **12:15 - Fuel up:** Grab a sandwich or toastie at **Café ramram**, a new creative hub inside the ground floor of the historic Pestalozzi library in Old Town **12:30 - 13:30** **Spark**: Get inspired by a selected literary text **Write**: Put pen to paper with a writing prompt (25min) **Connect**: Share and chat about your work The writing prompts are cross-genre and can be applied to any form you write in - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, etc. Feel free to use the time to work on a piece of writing outside of the prompt as well, this space is for wherever your creativity takes you! About the host: Yun Wei holds an MFA in poetry from Brooklyn College and studied at Georgetown and LSE. A recipient of the Boulevard Poetry Contest and Veasna So Fiction Scholarship, her stories and poems appear in *Adroit, Poetry Daily, Wigleaf, Michigan Quarterly* and over 20 other journals. She teaches workshops for Geneva Writers Group and International Women’s Writing Guild. IG: @pomegranatewei

Come and get you **Comedy Brew**, your fix of English Stand-Up Comedy! We serve a fresh, locally sourced 'menu' of 10 comedians, as organic as your favorite farm-to-table meal, all geared up to make you laugh out loud. **Tickets at:** [https://bit.ly/iyfcb](https://bit.ly/iyfcb) Unleash your laughter at [ROBIN's coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E1e3H9GRDDJaPK8z9), the coziest New York-style coffee bar in the heart of Zürich. **Dare to Make 'Em Laugh? 🎤😂** Ever fantasized about grabbing the mic and cracking some jokes yourself? Well, your dream could come true! Visit [our performer's page](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/) to find out how you can take the stage and spread laughs like a pro. **See You There! 🎤😂** Come down to ROBIN's, break some bread, share some laughs, and maybe even catch the comedy bug yourself! See you there every Thursday! Powered by IN YOUR FACE Comedy 🌟 [Check Us Out!](https://instragram.com/inyourfacecomedy/) **Tickets at:** [https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew](https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew) **Frequently Asked Questions** * ***Is the show really in English?*** Absolutely. Every set is performed in English by a mix of Swiss-based and international comics, so no Swiss-German skills required. * ***What’s a “Comedy Open Mic”?*** It’s the testing ground for jokes. Pros road-test fresh material and brave newcomers grab their first five minutes. Expect some gems, some flops—and the fun of seeing comedy born in real time. * ***Will it be funny?*** Most of the time, yes! An open mic is a roller-coaster: seasoned acts, new voices, and the occasional glorious train-wreck. It’s all part of the charm. * ***Can I perform too?*** Yes - you need to book a spot - find out more about how to do it here: [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/). * ***Do I need to buy tickets in advance?*** Please do. We’re usually running around before the show and door sales slow things down. If you’re stuck, we’ll try, but no promises. Link to tickets as at [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/) * ***How does seating work?*** First come, first served so grab a drink, snag a seat, and settle in. * ***Is food available at the bar?*** ROBIN’s serves drinks only. For a pre-show bite, try **Restaurant Johanniter** (classic Swiss) or **Holy Cow!** across the street for burgers. * ***Will the comedians pick on me?*** We chat with the crowd for laughs, not humiliation. Friendly banter only - you’re safe. * ***How long is the show?*** Doors open 7:30pm, show starts \~7:50pm with a 15 min break in the middle ending around 10pm. Enough time for the last trams home... * ***Age limit?*** All ages welcome of course 16+ recommended (adult themes, spicy language).

**Watch Spain vs. Austria** **on the** **big screen at the fully air-conditioned Racing Unleashed Zurich City's Ascari Bar.** Experience the match in a unique motorsport atmosphere, enjoy the action with the community and take on the NOCCO Reaction Wall Challenge in order to win a free NOCCO. * First come, first served. Seating is limited. * Food and beverage orders are required for seated guests. * To guarantee your simulator session, please book in advance. Walk-in rides are subject to availability. **Reservations:** \+41 58 400 72 56 \| [email](http://mailto:zuerich_city@racing-unleashed.com/) \| [book your ride online](http://%5Bhttps//prod.racing-unleashed.com/public/ride-booking?lang=en&lounge=zurich-city%5D(https://prod.racing-unleashed.com/public/ride-booking?lang=en&lounge=zurich-city))

**There’s something special about placing an object you created yourself in the middle of a gathering, at the center of the table.** Join our ceramic workshop and build your own jug or vase — a piece made to be passed from hand to hand, shared between family, friends, stories, and long meals. **📍 Location:** Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich **🗓 Date & Time:** July 5th (Sunday), 10h-12h **⏱ Duration:** 2 hours **💰 Price:** 105 CHF per participant ‍ **What You’ll Learn:** \- Step\-by\-step guidance to create your own jug or vase \- Decorating and painting your pieces with your own personal style \- Beginner\-friendly techniques — no experience needed\! **What’s Included:** \- All clay\, paint\, and working tools provided \- Kiln firing to make your piece durable \(glaze is not included\) \- Drinks & bites \(with mimosas\!\) — a curated selection of refreshments and food to enjoy during the creative session ‍ Looking for a fun weekend activity in Zurich? Join us! **All levels welcome** — from complete beginners to clay pros. ✨ Slow down. Create. 📧 Email us at **[ceramics.wheels@gmail.com](https://ceramicsonwheels.ch/post/candle-and-incense-holders-workshop#)** to sign up or if you have any questions! ***Please note that your spot is only fully secured once payment has been completed, either via TWINT or through Eventfrog. We do not process payments through Meetup.***

The world of Champagne in one unforgettable evening. From **Grandes Maisons to small vignerons**, this is your chance to explore the diversity, elegance, and character of Champagne… all in one place. Tickets from CHF90 (All-inclusive) https://zurichwineclub.ch/event/champagne-day-rooftop-edition/ 🥂 **What’s waiting for you** – Tasting of **20+ Champagnes** from selected producers – Discover both iconic houses and hidden gems – Meet the people behind the cuvées – Free-flow tasting across styles and expressions – A luxurious standing apero with **fine bites & live cooking** – DJ setting the tone from sunset into the evening – That golden-hour atmosphere that makes everything feel just right This isn’t your typical tasting. It’s a celebration — of bubbles, of good energy, of that feeling Champagne does better than anything else. ✨ **Why you don’t want to miss it** Because events like this don’t come often. Because Champagne somehow makes everything better. And because if you know… you know. Spots are limited — and this one always fills up.

DE Wir treffen uns zum Zeichnen in der schattigen Gasse im Niederdorf und zwar um 14 Uhr beim Napfbrunnen. *Wie immer, bring dein eigenes Skizzenbuch und Stifte und wenn du hast, einen kleinen Hocker mit.* *Alle sind willkommen, die gerne zeichnen und Freude am Austausch mit anderen Urban Sketcher\*innen haben. Ich freue mich auf dich.* EN We meet to draw in the shady alley of the Niederdorf at 2 pm at the Napfbrunnen. *As always, bring your own sketchbook and pens and if you have a small stool. Everyone is welcome who likes to draw and enjoys sharing their drawing(s) at the end with everybody. I look forward to seeing you soon.*

Let's celebrate this unique nightlife Tour through the bars and pubs of Zurich! This time we will go again to Bellevue Club! Join us for an unforgettable night of bar-hopping! Get ready to meet new people and spend a fantastic night out with Pub Crawl Zurich led by the Red Hosts. **What to expect**: Watch this short [Youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VrBFWgXQNhw) to know it all! In a group of expats, locals and tourists, you will experience Zurich's nightlife in a unique way. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues and make sure you spend a great night out! **When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: from 25.- incl. shots, nachos, entrance fee to Bellevue **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-04-07-26 (pls buy tickets in advance) **WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics) **Group size**: Average 35 people **Free Language Exchange for Pub Crawl ticket-holders:** If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange free of charge. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people. Looking forward to seeing you all again!! Sébastien, Fernando, Oscar More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Date Night Painting – Kreative Auszeit zu zweit Anmeldung und weitere Daten [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](https://www.kreativwerkstatt.design/service-page/date-night-painting?referral=service_list_widget) Ein besonderer Abend für Paare, die gemeinsam etwas Neues erleben möchten. In diesem Workshop gestaltet ihr zwei Bilder, die zusammen ein harmonisches Kunstwerk ergeben. Mit einfachen Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, gemütlicher Atelier-Atmosphäre und viel Raum für eigene Ideen entsteht ein einzigartiges Erinnerungsstück, das euch verbindet. Perfekt für Geburtstage, Jahrestage oder einfach einen kreativen Abend zu zweit. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig – nur Lust auf Farbe, Spaß und ein bisschen Magie zu zweit. Anmeldung und weitere Daten [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](https://www.kreativwerkstatt.design/service-page/date-night-painting?referral=service_list_widget)

The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh cocktails in the garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko Café (yummy sharable plates). **FEE:** BAM Thursday evenings offer **FREE general admission** from 5:00–9:00 PM. See what’s on view [here](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/art-exhibitions/on-view-now/) (special exhibits are $5.00 fee). **TOUR**: I'll lead a tour of the main museum from 6:30pm til 7pm. FREE **PARKING** behind the museum is $7.00. Nearby parking a little cheaper. **SEATING**: *Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.* **DRESS**: Summer dressy casual

**Get your creative flow going with a Saturday 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 - Parsons Avenue 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.**

BOOM! At land grant featuring the 3 ton toad. Catch the best view of Ohio’s biggest fireworks show – without the downtown madness. Land grant is 1/2 a mile from red white and boom! BOOM! At Land grant is back! The 3 ton toad will go live on the beer garden stage beginning at 7 PM. They’ll keep the music going right up until the fireworks light up the sky. Come early, grab a craft beer, hit up the food trucks, and settle in for a summer night of music, drinks, and an unbeatable fireworks finale.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

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."

Join us as we get together for a CAPA Summer Movie event to see the romantic, funny, heartwarming, feel-good classic, PRETTY WOMAN! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this modern-day fairy-tale romance! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A wealthy corporate raider hires a Hollywood escort as his date for a week of high-society business events. But what starts as a business transaction blossoms into genuine love, challenging both of their lives and leading to an unexpected romance. The film is directed by Garry Marshall and stars Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander. MINI TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc) SHORT BONUS CLIP #1 - DIRECTOR GARRY MARSHALL Recalls Famous Scenes from the Film: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs) SHORT BONUS CLIP #2 - RICHARD GERE on the Film’s Impact all these years later: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8) SHORT BONUS CLIP #3 - JULIA ROBERTS Remembers a Gift from Director Garry Marshall: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: A huge box office hit at the time of its release, PRETTY WOMAN has since gone on to become a modern-day classic! The film catapulted Julia Roberts to superstardom and earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and her first Oscar nomination! Critics praise Julia Roberts’ star-making performance, the undeniable chemistry between her and Richard Gere, and its warm, funny feel-good story about kindness, self-worth and transformation! The film’s “intelligence and wit,” “first-class performances” and “sharp, funny script” have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly “something special!” THE OHIO THEATRE: The Ohio Theatre is located at 39 E. State Street, between 3rd and High Streets, across the street from the Ohio Statehouse. From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio Theater an event to remember! PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT: Now celebrating his 33rd year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening. PARKING: Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street. You can find out more about parking in Downtown Columbus by visiting the Downtown Columbus website. PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. We’ll head in at 7pm to get good seats and enjoy the pre-show organ music! TICKETS: Tickets just $6 adult / $5 senior! Parking is available under the Capital building, in the nearby garage, or on the nearby streets. You can purchase your ticket at the box office on the day of the event or online here: [https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/](https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/) Look forward to seeing you there, Dan