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Painting Workshop - Oil Colors, Acrylics [Plasticity]
A 2.5 hours oil color - acrylics painting lesson.
**About this course**
This is a painting workshop with the goal of teaching people how to create paintings using either oil colors or acrylics. The total subject lessons consists of around **27 lessons** that last 2.5 hours each. You can join at any time during the course.
On each lesson the first part will be about theory and exercise and the second one about canvas time. Each participant will have the chance to work on canvas and start making paintings as artworks. All materials are provided by us.
Each lesson has a subject. We do not follow a particular order, and every lesson is actually unique and many times personalized. This means that every time the attendess will have to do something new and different.
You do not have to paint on canvas and with the mentioned art materias, you can also choose to use any of your wish. Most of the observations and exercises work well with all art materials.
It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the canvas painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist [Miltos Despoudis](https://miltosdespoudis.gr/).
**How much does it cost?**
Check below:
* 5 x Lessons Packet (2.5 hours each) cost **120€.**
* First lesson try-out costs **17€**. You can do that only once.
* 1 x Lesson (2.5 hours) costs **30€.**
You can pay either by cash or card at the event.
All of the materials are included within the ticket reservation **except the canvases.** You can paint anything on a canvas we will provide you free but if you want to keep the canvas you will have to purchase it at the same cost we bought it. Canvases range from 3 to 9 Euros.
**How do I subscribe?**
You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event.
Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies.
**What do I need?**
Watercolors materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have. Keep in mind that working with colors might make your clothes dirty, but in general we try to be clean.
**More Info**
The workshop happens almost every Wednesday.
Learn more about the watercolor lesson plan here:
[https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/](https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/)
**Refund Policy**
On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the 4 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.
Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
**In association with the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab**
* **[www.berlinportraitacademy.com](http://www.berlinportraitacademy.com**)**
* **[www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab](http://www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab**)**
* **Cost: 15 Euros without RSVP on the door, or 13 Euros if you RSVP first**
A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week!
We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail.
The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose.
We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event.
We hope to see you there very soon!
Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
**In Association With the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab**
* **www.berlinportraitacademy.com**
* **www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab**
* **Cost: 15 Euros on the door, or 13 Euros if you RSVP first**
A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week!
We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail.
The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose.
We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event.
We hope to see you there very soon!
Samurai Sword Fighting Trial Class - Katori Shinto-ryu Berlin
[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.**
**Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00.
**!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment.
**Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin.
**No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German.
**Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/)
**Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history.
The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects.
**The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha.
**Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.
Akt x Anatomie / Life Drawing x Anatomy
Curious about starting life drawing? Or want to deepen your practice?
Join us at Kunstraum Heartspace, where we enjoy a wonderful life drawing session every Wednesday evening!
Our teacher Thorsten has many years of experience and will gently guide you to your next level. This course is designed for beginners as well as experienced life drawing artists.
Our models change weekly. They allow us to practice short and long poses. This allows your eye to train in recognising movement and form, while also giving you enough time to study the model more closely.
In addition, every week, we include a short excursion into different aspects of figurative drawing – be it anatomical issues, lighting, or the structure of the human figure.
You can join and pause at any time, as you will receive individual guidance.
**Materials:**
* Please bring pencils, sharpeners, and erasers!
* We provide paper, but of course, you can bring your own sketch book or preferred paper types.
**Tickets:**
* Please book your ticket on Ticket Tailor. [Here is the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kunstraumheartspace/1891935 ](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kunstraumheartspace/1891935)
The Original Free Walking Tour Berlin (Morning)
***Note:*** *We regularly receive bookings for the **Free Walking Tour Berlin** from many different platforms, which means you’ll be joining a diverse group of travelers from all over the world. Expect a lively atmosphere, lots of people, and an amazing opportunity to meet new friends while exploring Berlin together.*
\# Free Walking Tour Berlin – Discover the City’s History & Culture
Explore Berlin like never before with our **Free Walking Tour Berlin**, the most authentic and engaging way to experience Germany’s capital. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re returning to discover more, this guided walking tour is designed to help you uncover the stories, landmarks, and hidden corners that make Berlin one of the most fascinating cities in Europe.
\#\# What to Expect
On this free walking tour, our professional and passionate guides will take you through Berlin’s most iconic sites while sharing powerful stories about the city’s history, culture, and modern life. Highlights often include:
* **Brandenburg Gate** – Berlin’s most famous landmark and symbol of unity.
* **Reichstag Building** – Discover the story behind Germany’s parliament.
* **Holocaust Memorial** – A moving tribute and space for reflection.
* **Berlin Wall & Checkpoint Charlie** – Step into the Cold War era.
* **Museum Island & Unter den Linden** – A cultural heart of the city.
* Hidden gems, local insights, and surprising stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
\#\# Why Join Our Free Walking Tour in Berlin?
* **Pay-what-you-want model** – Everyone is welcome, and you decide the value.
* **Expert local guides** – Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Berlin.
* **Meet fellow travelers** – A social and fun way to explore the city.
* **Daily departures** – Rain or shine, we walk every day.
*
\#\# Who Is This Tour For?
The Free Walking Tour Berlin is perfect for backpackers, solo travelers, groups, and families who want to get an overview of the city before diving deeper. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or just a fun day out, this tour offers something for everyone.
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The tour is **free to join** – no upfront cost. At the end, you are welcome to leave a tip that reflects what the experience was worth to you. Simply book your spot online to secure your place, as tours often fill up quickly.
\#\# Join Us Today
See Berlin through the eyes of a local and experience its history come to life. Book your spot now and get ready to walk, learn, and connect on the **Original Free Walking Tour Berlin**.
LIFE DRAWING SESSION weekly on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS
https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/
IG @berlinschoolofdrawing
[LIFE DRAWING SESSION](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/lifedrawinguntutoredsessions.html) weekly on **TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.!**
**TUESDAYS** \- regular poses timing
**WEDNESDAYS** \- 1st and 3rd session in month regular timing \- 2nd and 4th long poses **(** **please check the [website](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/lifedrawinguntutoredsessions.html) for the exact dates monthly )**
**DETAILED POSES TIMING:**
Regular posing timing:
10 x 2 minutes
2 x 5 min
2x 10 min
//
3 x 20 min
Long poses timing:
5x2 min to warm up - 2 x 10 min - 1 x20 min or 1 x 30 min // 1 x 60 min
**Experienced nude models in short and long poses with nice lighting in a beautiful space** detailed timings below
**The room is quite big so feel free to drop in**
Please bring YOUR OWN MATERIAL
Drawing boards will be provided!
COST IN PERSON: 12 €
[VOUCHER LIFE DRAWING - 10 ENTRANCES CARD 100€](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/booking.html) usable in all sessions and without expiring date!
**VENUE:** KAPELLE AM URBAN, Grimmstrasse 10, 10967 KREUZBERG ( entrance from the street through the little iron gate and up the stairs to the chapel )
Art History Events This Week
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Museum Sunday for Vegans: Futurium
Join us for a relaxed Sunday meetup at Futurium. We’ll explore the exhibitions together and chat as we go. It’s free entry and a great winter option because it’s indoors and warm.
* **Where:** Futurium main entrance, Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin
* **When:** Sunday 25 January, 14:00
* **Meeting plan:** 14:00 sharp. I’ll wait **5 minutes max**, then go in. After that I won’t check my phone. If you’re late, you can find us inside or tour the museum on your own.
* **Costs:** Free entry
* **Plan:** Quick hello, then we explore in a relaxed loop and regroup now and then. Depends on how we feel, we might go for drinks afterwards.
We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries. Harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and may mean removal from future events.
👾 Level Up Your Folds @ Saftladen 🍊
As our regulars know, we have experimented with different venues in various Berliner districts. For the first time ever in our group history, we have the honour to make an appearance at a co-working space – a special shoutout to **[Saftladen](https://saftladen.berlin/)**, a non-profit and very professional (wink wink if you know the German joke here 🍊) collective for indie game developers in Berlin! 👾
Here's an overview of what you could expect:
* **Mandatory donation (amount of your choice)** – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation** **[here](https://paypal.me/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards).
* In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome.
* Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
* Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear.
* **We kindly encourage everyone to buy at least one drink (€2 each) to support [Saftladen](https://saftladen.berlin/) for hosting us!**
⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:
* RSVP opens **7 days before** each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at **noon on the event day**.
* Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our [Telegram channel](https://t.me/+T4URs80l2ig3NWNi)) by **noon on the event day** if you can't make it last minute.
* Members with **2 no-shows** (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.
Thank you for helping us keep Origami Crafters Berlin respectful, reliable, and fun! 🙏
Get in touch if you have questions anytime and see you all at the folding tables very soon! 👾🍊
Drawing Cafe [#4] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group.
**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
**Structure**
A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute.
B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes.
C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other.
**Who We Are**
Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin.
**Is it Free?**
The event is free of charge.
It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50.
**How to help or donate?**
The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message.
If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) :
https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/
**Art Materials?**
Bring your own art materials.
**Our Instagram Profile**
Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions
Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Pencils & Chords - Wanderlust String Quartet - Drawing with Music
Where music meets the sketch pad.
Step into a world where classical melodies inspire live drawing. At Pencils and Chords, you’ll sketch in real time to evocative melodies, pin your finished pieces to the Art Wall, and compete for a special award.
Wanderlust is an international string quartet formed by four musicians whose artistic paths cross borders and cultures. Bringing together performers from Venezuela, South Korea, Italy, and Germany, the ensemble is united by a shared curiosity for sound, form, and expressive freedom.
For this special evening, Wanderlust presents a program dedicated to French chamber music, exploring contrast, color, and transformation through three distinctive voices:
* Jean Françaix – String Quartet (1938), playful, transparent, and full of wit.
* Darius Milhaud – String Quartet No. 12, driven by rhythm, clarity, and modern energy.
* César Franck – String Quartet in D major, expansive and luminous, built on cyclical form and deep lyricism.
From sparkling elegance to bold modernism and late-Romantic intensity, the program unfolds as a continuous journey — inviting the audience into a space of close listening and shared presence, where music becomes texture, movement, and dialogue.
**What's Happening?**
There will be live music with classical instruments playing.
During the performance the attendees are encouraged to create drawings of the performers or anything related to the sounds.
Drawing is optional. Attendees may just enjoy the music.
**What about the art materials?**
\- Bring your own art materials\. We allow pencils\, pens\,markers\, pastels or watercolors\.
OR
\- Grab a sketch kit at the venue for just **€3**
A Sketch Kit includes a small sketchpad A5 and a pencil.
**Do I need to draw?**
You do not need to draw. If you are not in the mood you may just enjoy the performances.
**I can't draw. Can I still come?**
Yes, it is beginner's friendly.
**Cost?**
Normal Ticket is **25€**
Normal Ticket with a Sketch Kit is **28€**
**Who are your hosts?**
Ruth Mogrovejo - Violist
Instagram @ruthbratsche
Yoon Ji Han – Violin
Instagram @yoonji_han
Laura Zielke – Violoncello
Instagram @lauuzii
Diego Romano – Violin
Instagram @d.baba.r
Miltos Despoudis - Visual artist
Instagram @MiltosThings
Cover Photo by Urte Kaunas.
**Refunds Policy**
Full refunds to pre-paid tickets are allowed up to 5 days before the event starts.
Stickerei-Zeichenworkshop
Wir laden dich herzlich zu einem besonderen Workshop ein, in dem Zeichnung und Handstickerei auf kreative Weise miteinander verschmelzen.
Gemeinsam verwandeln wir einfache Zeichnungen in gestickte Kunstwerke. Du lernst die Grundlagen der Handstickerei, den bewussten Umgang mit Farben und wie Fäden als ausdrucksstarkes, künstlerisches Medium eingesetzt werden können. Schritt für Schritt entsteht so dein ganz persönliches Werk.
Der Workshop ist sowohl für Anfänger\*innen als auch für Teilnehmende mit Vorkenntnissen geeignet. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Kreativität, Achtsamkeit und das handwerkliche Arbeiten als individuelle Ausdrucksform – entschleunigend, inspirierend und meditativ.
**Jeden Samstag**
**12:00 – 14:30 Uhr**
**Teilnahmegebühr:** 20 € (inkl. aller Materialien)
✨ **Unsere Empfehlung:**
Melde dich direkt für **3 Termine** an, um dein gesticktes Bild in Ruhe fertigzustellen.
**3-Termine-Paket:** 50 € inkl. Materialien
Lass deiner Kreativität freien Lauf und entdecke die Verbindung von Linie, Farbe und Faden!
FLOW meditation - a fun and expansive auditory experience
**FLOW Meditation - an active, fun & expansive shared auditory experience**
• contact info@baumhausberlin.de to reserve a spot, space is limited to 25 participants
Schedule
19:00 – Doors open, meet and greet, snacks & drinks
20:00 – Session Start, explanation, warm up & first round - planting seeds
21:00 - Short Break & Then second round - deepening the roots
21:30 - Closing, feedback, chill out
23:00 – End
Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…:
• a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together…
• a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like…
Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed during the last 12 years of facilitating these sessions. Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments… All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space.
• no experience with meditation or music is needed to participate and enjoy
Entrance at the door: €20
Audio samples
• https://soundcloud.com/user-164945673/sets/flow-vocal-meditation-spring-2023-real-magic-with-11-strangers
• https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/2019/11/19/proof-of-real-magic/
• https://soundcloud.com/das-baumhaus/sets/improvisational-groove-orchestra-baumhaus-23072017
• https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/ebb-and-flow-p2-edit-2
• https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/gently-flowing-through-a?in=scott-bolden/sets/ego-session-5-nov-13-2014
Private session for groups and organizations are available upon request
contact – info@baumhausberlin.de
www.baumhausberlin.de
Paint the Label
Every wine has a story. Tonight, you create yours.
**Paint the Label** is the first edition of the **Cozy Winter Sessions**, an intimate winter gathering where creativity becomes a way to connect with others.
A label is more than an image. It’s a story, an identity, a first impression. It speaks before words do, on a bottle and sometimes in life.
You’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine, thoughtfully selected and introduced by our Sommelier, with the chance to choose your preferred variety with non-alcoholic options and all materials provided. It’s a relaxed and open invitation to paint, enjoy a glass of wine and discover new stories among new faces.
As the evening unfolds, each label becomes a conversation. The space opens to share what inspired each creation and the story behind it.
At the end of the evening, you’ll take your label with you, a small piece of the night that can later live on a bottle or simply remain as a memory.
A warm winter evening shaped by expression, conversation and presence.
Additional drinks and tapas: available for purchase at the venue (including non-alcoholic options).
Art History Events Near You
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One for the Ages: Columbus Museum of Art / Gemüt Biergarten
**History**
The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution.
As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub.
The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art.
On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling.
**Summary**
For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food.
Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first.
**Tickets and Pricing**
The Museum is free on Sundays.
**Parking**
The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends.
The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount).
However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10.
This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive.
However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends.
**The End of History**
After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking.
The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm.
The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside.
Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.
Native American History
This will be an open forum discussion of the book "Native American History."
Queer Craftivists Club Meeting
**Calling all queer crochet enthusiasts;** I am a visual artist located in Columbus that is searching for people who may want to gather while also participating in creating a piece of artwork. My goal is to spend time enjoying one another’s company while making a work of art that will be displayed within our community. I plan to teach people to crochet (if unfamiliar) while also inviting current fiber artists to join us for some much-needed social interaction. There are no expectations from those who attend, materials will be included, and any amount of participation is welcome! If you have a favorite crochet hook or current project you are welcome to bring that along too! The primary goal is to foster a safe space for our community to chat, create and be. For further information please email [landerknits@outlook.com.](http://landerknits@outlook.com.)
\*This will be our 2nd meeting, bring friends and make new ones. Come as you are and make along side other like-minded folks.
Pop-up Book Club: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams
Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.
Cafe Istanbul-Easton
Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30.
This is the menu:
https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
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. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
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 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or 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 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Classic Movie Monday: ANNIE HALL at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us for a Classic Movie Monday event to see one of the best comedy films of all time, ANNIE HALL! This Woody Allen classic stars Diane Keaton and follows a man who reflects on his relationship with an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. It is written/directed by Woody Allen and stars Diane Keaton (in a role written specifically for her), Woody Allen, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Janet Margolin, Shelley Duvall, Christopher Walken and Colleen Dewhurst. Also keep an eye out for Beverly D’Angelo and Sigourney Weaver in her film debut!
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU)
2010 CBS Sunday Morning Interview with Diane Keaton on Woody Allen, “Annie Hall,” and marriage: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM)
CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: The film is part of the Drexel's “Starring Diane Keaton,” program, which celebrates the life of the legendary actress in January.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: ANNIE HALL was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director. Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Diane Keaton. It also won 4 BAFTAs (Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress) and a Golden Globes Best for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for Diane Keaton. It is regarded as the greatest comedy films ever made and ranks 31st on AFI's list of the 100 greatest films in American cinema, 4th on their list of the greatest comedy films and 28th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." Film critic Roger Ebert called it "just about everyone's favorite Woody Allen movie.”
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! A full house is expected so early arrival is advised. We'll head into the theater by 6:50pm to get good seats. Be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan




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