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đż Open Air Sketching - Summer Special
IMPORTANT; This session is clearly weather dependent! If the day will be rainy or anyhow not fitted for an open air, we might need to postpone.
We'll be meeting at Volkspark Humboldthain and simply enjoy the lush nature around us and some quiet sketching time together.
***Schedule***
17:00 - Arrival and chitchats
17:20 - Small warm-up activities
17:50 - Free sketching
18:45 - Share your work and thoughts
Drawing & Board Game Night
A night of drawing, painting or board gaming. Come to create, play a game and network!
Bring your own art supplies everyone is working on their own creations. Board games will be availiable but we advice attendees to bring small new board games for variety.
This is a **free event**, but we recommend ordering at least something from the bar for allowing us to host this event (a coffee costs 2.5 Euros).
Please read the comment section for more updates!
SQUATTING EN KREUZBERG: Mujeres organizadas por la vivienda ⊠Tour Alternativo
**SQUATTING EN KREUZBERG: MUJERES ORGANIZADAS POR LA VIVIENDA** ⊠*Tour alternativo en español · Kreuzberg, BerlĂn · 2 hs* *Ticket: 20⏠/ Tarifa reducida: 15âŹ*
âEn 1981, siete mujeres migrantes y una alemana ocuparon un edificio vacĂo en Kottbusser StraĂe. Sin electricidad, sin agua, sin calefacciĂłn. Pero con una certeza: necesitaban un lugar donde vivir, y nadie se los iba a dar.
âEste recorrido por Kreuzberg propone entender cĂłmo el barrio se convirtiĂł en lo que es hoy, a travĂ©s de las luchas por la vivienda impulsadas por mujeres migrantes, vecinas organizadas y activistas que resistieron desalojos y especulaciĂłn inmobiliaria.
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â± DuraciĂłn: 2 hs
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Art & Soul - Creative Painting
## A space where creativity flows and inspiration comes to life.
Start Your weekend afternoon in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere made for painting, connecting & enjoying the moment.
Whether You know it as Drink & Draw, Sip & Paint, or Wine & Paint, this experience brings together the best of art, people & good energy â all in one place.
With easy and encouraging guidance from our Creative Teachers, Youâll create Your own artwork using acrylic paints and oil pastels, while enjoying a calm & inspiring environment.
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Our Painting Sessions are perfect whether Youâre just starting out or already have experience â no pressure, just creativity and fun.
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##### WHEN:
Every Friday: "Date & Paint Edition" â for singles & couples to connect and meet new people
4 â 5:30 pm
Every Saturday: "Creative Flow Edition" â start Your Saturday with art and inspiration
4 â 5:30 pm
Every Sunday: "Chill Vibes Edition" â slow, mindful painting for a smooth Sunday
4 â 5:30 pm
> Whether Youâre planning a date, taking time for Yourself, or meeting friends, this is Your moment to relax, express Yourself &take home something You created.
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##### INCLUDES:
All materials (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more)
##### SIGN UP & TICKETS:
No registration needed. Simply come by & get Your ticket at the box office before the session.
LEVEL:
All levels
WHAT YOU NEED:
All materials provided (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more)
COSTS: âŹ20 General (Tickets at the Box Office)
\- Free FOR DNA\. MEMBERS
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See You soon :)
Love.
DNA
WINE & PAINT
## *A space where creativity flows and every sip inspires.* â
Start Your Weekend afternoon with a glass of wine in hand and let Your creativity come to life in a friendly, laid-back setting made for painting and having a good time.
Whether You know it as Drink & Draw, Sip & Paint, or Wine & Paint, this experience brings together the best of art, people & good energy â all in one place. With easy and encouraging guidance from our Creative Teachers, Youâll paint Your own canvas while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.
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Our Wine & Paint Sessions are great whether You're just starting out or have painted before - no pressure, just fun.
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##### **WHEN:**
Every Thursday: "Wine & Paint - After-work Edition" - for the early weekend fun
* 7.30 - 9 pm
Every Friday: "Date & Paint Edition" - for singles &/ couples to get to know new friends
* 4 - 5:30 pm
Every Saturday: "Wine & Paint - Pre-Drinking Edition" - start Your Saturday right
* 4 - 5:30 pm
Every Sunday: "Wine & Paint - Chill Vibes Edition" - for Smooth Sundays
* 4 - 5:30 pm
âWhether You're planning a date, looking to unwind solo, or meeting up with friends, this is Your moment to enjoy the process, get creative, and take home something You made Yourself.
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> *Join us for a relaxed evening of wine and painting â each week brings something new to create, cheers to, and enjoy.*
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##### **INCLUDES:**
**â**All Materials (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more)
+ 2 glasses of wine / cocktail (2 Ă 200 ml)
or 2 Soft Drinks
& Water
LEVEL:
All levels
COSTS:
âŹ28 General \| âŹ5 for DNA\. Members
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##### **SIGN UP & TICKETS:**
**â**No registration needed. Simply come by & get Your ticket at the box office before the class.
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See You Soon :)
Love.
DNA.
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\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and GeschÀftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Anatomy from Head to Toe: Full Head Proportions
Finally wanting to figure out anatomy?
Our 12-sessions Anatomy Course by artists Rebeca Ventura and Alice Bischof is for you.
Grab your sketchbook and join us for the entire course or drop in for a specific session!
đđœââïž đšđŒâđ» You can participate in person or online!
**Programme:**
17.04.2026 Full Body Proportions
24.04.2026 Torso (Front)
08.05.2026 Torso (Back)
15.05.2026 Legs (incl. Knee)
22.05.2026 Arms (incl. Elbow)
29.05.2026 Feet
05.06.2026 Hands
12.06.2026 Neck + Shoulders
19.06.2026 Full Head Proportions
26.06.2026 Eyes + Nose
03.07.2026 Ears
10.07.2026 Mouth
**đïž Tickets đïž**
* The 12-sessions ticket starts at the date of purchase and is valid for the following 12 weeks.
* Online: âŹ14 / Session, Offline: âŹ16 / Session
* **[Book your ticket here!](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/turnedartist)**
đšđŒâđ» **Online Participation** đšđŒâđ»
* If you want to participate online, we will send you a Zoom link ahead of the event.
* The Zoom call will start at 15:45 and end at 16:30.
* You will have a chance to **send in photos** of their sketches made during the session for **feedback** from the hosting artist after the session is over.
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 ShintĆ-ryĆ« in Schöneberg.**
**Trial Fee**: **25âŹ**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00.
**!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryƫ 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 ShintĆ-ryĆ«** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryĆ«) 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 ChĆisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingĆ«) 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, battĆ-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryĆtĆ-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bĆ-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sĆ-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects.
**The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihanâs dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: TenshinshĆ-den Katori ShintĆ-ryĆ«. 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 ShintĆ-ryĆ« in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ćtake Risuke-shihan and Ćtake 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.
Art History Events This Week
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Creative Code Jam @ MotionLab.Berlin
The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
**Bring a laptop** and/or anything youâd like to work on, whether itâs a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. Thereâs no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired.
SCHEDULE
Doors open at noon, then weâll have quick introductions so everyone can share what theyâre planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what weâve worked on during the day.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If youâre new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn).
THIS IS YOUR SPACE
We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isnât sure itâs for them, let them know theyâll be welcome!
SAFE SPACE POLICY
We support the Berlin Code of Conduct:
https://berlincodeofconduct.org/
Please make sure you agree with its content.
ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin
MotionLab.Berlin is Germanyâs premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace â an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/
ACCESSIBILITY
MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs.
FOOD
MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
Raphaël de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 176 700 70572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
đ± Beginner Coloured Pencil Workshop
Join us for a relaxed 3-hour coloured pencil workshop focused on learning through play, experimentation, and observation.
No pressure, no perfectionism, just an opportunity to explore!
### ***Included***
**\- All materials are included** in the workshop price.
**\- A** **small take-home handout** summarizing the techniques and concepts covered during the session so you can continue practicing afterwards.
### ***Important***
**The participation fee will be refunded in full**, if you cancel 7 days prior the workshop. After that, it will be a **50% refund.**
No-shows **will not** be refunded. Please let me know if you cannot make it!
### ***Contents***
Weâll start with a series of short exercises to build confidence with:
* layering and blending
* creating texture
* using light and shadow
* colour mixing
* making drawings feel more alive and dimensional
The final part of the workshop will be a longer observational drawing session where weâll draw real-life objects (likely fruit!) and apply the techniques we explored earlier together.
### ***Detailed schedule***
**14:00 â 14:20**
Welcome, materials overview & warm-up exercises
**14:20 â 15:50**
Layering, blending & colour techniques
**10-min BREAK**
**15:00 â 15:30**
Texture studies (leaves, surfaces, etc.)
**15:30 â 15:50**
Volume and shape
**10-min BREAK**
**16:00 â 16:50**
Guided real-life drawing session
**16:50 â 17:00**
Sharing, questions & wrap-up
Drawing Cafe [#25] 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.
Iï»żt 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!
Painting Workshop - Oil Colors, Acrylics
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:
* 6 Lessons Packet (2.5 hours each) cost **120âŹ.** Prepaid lesson tickets are valid for 6 months.
* First lesson try-out costs **17âŹ**. You can do that only once.
* 1 x Lesson (2.5 hours) costs **25âŹ.**
You can pay either by cash or card at the event.
Aï»żll 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**
Tï»żhe workshop happens almost every Wednesday.
Learn more about the lesson plan here:
[https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/](https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/)
**Refund Policy**
Oï»żn 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 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.
Slow Sundays: Watercolor in the Park
Come for a Sunday afternoon of watercolor painting in the park.
This is not a formal workshop. It's a relaxed community gathering for anyone who enjoys painting, sketching, creativity, or simply spending a few quiet hours outdoors.
Bring your watercolor supplies, a sketchbook, a blanket, and something to drink. If you're completely new to watercolor, you're still very welcome.
We'll spend some time painting together, sharing ideas, and enjoying a slower pace for a couple of hours.
What to bring:
âą Watercolor paints
âą Brushes
âą Watercolor paper or sketchbook
âą Water container
âą A blanket or something comfortable to sit on
âą Snacks or drinks if you'd like
This event is free.
The exact meeting point will be shared with attendees before the event.
Looking forward to painting together
Klassisches Zeichnen / Kurs
Hallo zusammen!
In Rahmen der PAKD Gallery Kurse bieten wir euch einen Zeichenkurs an. Wenn Ihr Zeichnen liebt und eure FĂ€higkeiten weiterentwickeln möchtet, dann seid Ihr hier genau richtig. In diesem Video erzĂ€hle ich euch von meinem Kurs fĂŒr realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift - und wie er Eure kĂŒnstlerische Arbeit auf ein neues Level bringen kann. Hattest Du schon immer das GefĂŒhl, zeichnen können zu wollen - Dir fehlt aber die richtige Anleitung? In diesem Kurs lernst Du realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift, einfach, verstĂ€ndlich und Schritt fĂŒr Schritt:
âą Korrekte Perspektive
âą Licht und Schatten
âą Materialdarstellung wie Glas, Keramik, Stoff, Metall
Der Kurs ist perfekt fĂŒr AnfĂ€nger und fĂŒr alle, die ihre FĂ€higkeiten verbessern möchten. Wenn dieses Video Eure Leidenschaft fĂŒr das Zeichnen mit Bleistift geweckt hat, dann schickt mir einfach eine E-Mail und lasst uns gemeinsam eure Reise in die Welt des realistischen Zeichnens mit Bleistift beginnen.
Kleiner Kurs, groĂe Wirkung. Maximal 12 Teilnehmer\*innen! Anmeldung:
[kifan@pakd-gallery.com](mailto:kifan@pakd-gallery.com)
Sichere dir deinen Platz, bevor alles ausgebucht ist.
Samstag 11:00 - 14:00 Uhr.
25⏠fĂŒr eine einzelne 3- stĂŒndige Einheit 200⏠fĂŒr ein 10er-Paket, flexibles einlösbar.
Klassisches Zeichen/ Kurs
Hallo zusammen!
In Rahmen der PAKD Gallery Kurse bieten wir euch einen Zeichenkurs an. Wenn Ihr Zeichnen liebt und eure FĂ€higkeiten weiterentwickeln möchtet, dann seid Ihr hier genau richtig. In diesem Video erzĂ€hle ich euch von meinem Kurs fĂŒr realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift - und wie er Eure kĂŒnstlerische Arbeit auf ein neues Level bringen kann. Hattest Du schon immer das GefĂŒhl, zeichnen können zu wollen - Dir fehlt aber die richtige Anleitung? In diesem Kurs lernst Du realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift, einfach, verstĂ€ndlich und Schritt fĂŒr Schritt:
âą Korrekte Perspektive
âą Licht und Schatten
âą Materialdarstellung wie Glas, Keramik, Stoff, Metall
Der Kurs ist perfekt fĂŒr AnfĂ€nger und fĂŒr alle, die ihre FĂ€higkeiten verbessern möchten. Wenn dieses Video Eure Leidenschaft fĂŒr das Zeichnen mit Bleistift geweckt hat, dann schickt mir einfach eine E-Mail und lasst uns gemeinsam eure Reise in die Welt des realistischen Zeichnens mit Bleistift beginnen.
Kleiner Kurs, groĂe Wirkung. Maximal 12 Teilnehmer\*innen! Anmeldung:
kifan@pakd-gallery.com
Sichere dir deinen Platz, bevor alles ausgebucht ist.
Samstag 11:00 - 14:00 Uhr.
25⏠fĂŒr eine einzelne 3- stĂŒndige Einheit 200⏠fĂŒr ein 10er-Paket, flexibles einlösbar.
Art History Events Near You
Connect with your local Art History community
BAM Thursday @The Columbus Museum of Art (Bar, Art, Music)
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 5:00â9:00 PM. See whatâs 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
Creativity Circle: Simple Sun Catchers
Want to see your work shine and put your pride on display? Then come to July's Creativity Circle! We will be making simple Suncatchers with tissue paper! Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Letâs meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
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. \
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 :)
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Cherokee Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop - Newark Earthworks - $140, 9a-1p
This workshop offers more than a classâit is a hands-on cultural experience rooted in patience, precision, and ancestral knowledge.
Learn the fundamentals of Cherokee double-wall basket construction, a technique known for its strength, balance, and visual depth. This style creates two walls woven simultaneously, resulting in a seamless, durable basket that holds both function and story. Each kit thoughtfully includes pre-soaked and hand-dyed reed, core weaving materials, and guidance through every step of the process. Youâll learn proper starts, shaping, tension control, and how the inner and outer walls work together as one structure.
Designed to be accessible for beginners and deeply satisfying for experienced weavers, this workshop emphasizes respect for materials, intentional making, and the rhythm of the hands. With proper supervision, older children and teens may participate, making this an excellent intergenerational learning experience.
***PLEASE NOTE: There are two sessions. A morning session from 9 a.m.â1 p.m. & 2â6 p.m. Click the registration link and select one class.**
* A**ddress:** Octagon Earthworks, 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 - UNESCO World Heritage Site
* **Hours:**
* **Morning Session: 9 a.m.â1 p.m.;**
* **Afternoon Session: 2â6 p.m.**
* A**dmission :** Ohio History Connection Members - $130, Nonmembers - $140
* Click here to register and pay https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/double-wall-basket-weaving-workshop-2/
At this workshop:
âą Learn an authentic Cherokee double-wall weaving technique
âą Encourages mindfulness, focus, and problem-solving
âą A meaningful alternative to mass-produced crafts
âą Each basket is completely one-of-a-kind
âą Ideal for cultural education, art practice, and heirloom making
Whether youâre reconnecting with tradition, learning a new skill, or creating something meant to last, this workshop is an invitation to slow down, weave with intention, and carry knowledge forwardâone row at a time.
This workshop is led by Renata Cauthon, a Cherokee artist and enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and one of the few IACB-listed Cherokee artists in Ohio.
Beginning her professional art career in 2023, Renata has participated in several exhibitions across the country, including juried art shows. Her work is featured in her tribeâs official gift shop as well as several museum shops, blending traditional Cherokee design with contemporary storytelling to explore identity, resilience, and cultural continuity.
The 2025 Reach Indigenous Advocacy Indigenous Advocate of the Year has worked tirelessly to provide access to Cherokee culture in Ohio through partnerships like her work with Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve â part of the UNESCO-listed Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.
Since 2024, Renata has led hands-on workshops at Fort Ancient, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Cherokee traditions as living, evolving practices. She is honored to share Cherokee cultural knowledge, inspire understanding of Ohioâs Indigenous history, and invite visitors to explore and engage with her art.
CAPA Summer Movie: PRETTY WOMAN at the Ohio Theatre!
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! Hereâs 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 Filmâs 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 Robertsâ 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 filmâs âintelligence and wit,â âfirst-class performancesâ and âsharp, funny scriptâ have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly âsomething special!â
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 worldâs 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 Theatreâs treasured âMighty Mortonâ 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 weâll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. Weâll 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













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