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Season 6 - Movie 39 - Raving Iran [2016]
# Raving Iran
Two DJ's in Tehran are battling to play the music they love and set up dance parties. Local regime does not look well at harbingers of western culture of decay so the protagonists need to do big decisions.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5945286/
About the event:
* outdoor screening;
* the movie streaming starts at 8:00 PM, door opens at 7:45 PM;
* location: Umm Suqeim(will be shared privately);
* water, tea and meat sandwiches are on the house;
* donations optional, but welcomed.
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* **Freeโ Entry onโ Guestlist till 12AM**
* **Ladies Free Drinks till 1AM**
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๐**OUD METHA DUBAI**
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Find Your Perfect Match: Singles Social & Afterparty
Are you searching for that special someone? Tired of endless swiping and impersonal dating apps?
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Join us for the Singles & Mingle Evening, an exclusive evening designed to help singles find their perfect match in a fun, engaging, and vibrant setting.
Whether you're looking for true love or a deep connection, this evening is all about bringing like-minded singles together for meaningful encounters.
**1\. Speed Dating โ Break the Ice in a Flash\!**
The evening kicks off with an engaging and dynamic Speed Dating session. This is your chance to meet multiple potential matches in a series of short but meaningful conversations.
Each mini-date will last for a few minutes, giving you just enough time to make a first impression, exchange smiles, and feel the chemistry.
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When the timer buzzes, youโll move on to the next person, ensuring you meet a variety of potential matches throughout the session.
**2\. Social Hour โ Relax\, Chat & Mingle**
After the thrilling speed dating round, we transition into a Social Hour, where you can relax, enjoy a drink, and have more natural, flowing conversations with those who caught your attention.
With light background music setting the perfect ambiance, this is your chance to reconnect with those who caught your eye, meet new people, and enjoy engaging discussions over drinks.
This is where first impressions turn into real conversations and true potential. Use this time to get to know your top matches, make new discoveries, and see where the chemistry leads.
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Feel free to move around, explore conversations, and let the sparks fly organically.
**3\. The Ultimate Afterparty โ Let Loose & Have Fun\!**
Once sparks have started flying, itโs time to turn up the energy and transition into our exciting Afterparty!
Get ready to experience an electrifying atmosphere with a live DJ, who will set the perfect mood with a mix of soulful melodies and infectious beats.
Whether you prefer swaying to romantic tunes or letting loose on the dance floor with high-energy tracks, this part of the night is all about enjoying the moment and having fun!
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**How many people attend?**
We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms.
Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers.
**Registration**
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RSVP on Meetup.
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*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Social ๐
Yacht Party
๐ค *Yacht Party Announcement*
๐๏ธ Day: Thursday 29th
โฐ Time: 8:30 PM
๐ Location: Business Bay
๐ต Price: 150 AED
*Includes:*
โข Buffet dinner ๐ฝ
โข Mafia game ๐ญ
โข Music & great vibes ๐ถ
โข Stunning night views ๐
โ *Limited capacity: 20 people only (strictly)*
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gt5PMEygnQl65xh2NBEbF7?mode=gi_t
Trivializing ๐ก(Trivia night)
Trivializing is here!
๐ง Trivia Night โ First Edition
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**29 January | โฐ 8:00 PM**
๐ **Deep Lounge, Donatello Hotel โ Al Barsha**
Curious minds. Chill vibes. Good company.
Weโre launching our very first Trivia Night. A relaxed social experience where questions spark laughs, conversations flow, and connections happen naturally.
Come by yourself or bring friends. We have funny general culture topics stay fun, light, and engaging, no pressure, just play.
๐ฐ **50 AED โ includes 1 drink ๐น**
๐ The is a special gift for the winner 1๏ธโฃ
Smart or just social you belong here.
โก Limited spots. Join the vibe.
Individual and Wedding Dance Classes
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*Private dance lessons are the quickest, most effective way* to improve your dancing. We personalize each lesson based on your individual needs, desires, and goals, adjusting our teaching style to your ability, personality, and expectations. Youโll discover the difference some one-on-one attention can make in your dancing! This ensures the most thorough and rapid learning process, all while keeping it fun, easy, and comfortable.
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Ok, you have your wedding prepared: the wedding dress, hairstyle, flowers and even the cake and unique invitation cards are ready! Whatโs next? Itโs the wedding dance โ a key part of any wedding.
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**Turn your wedding dance into your favorite โStrictlyโ routine at Dance For You!**
**Please note,** you will have a full 45min individual dance session with our professional dance coach, who will customized an individual dance program based on your dancing needs and it will cost **[only 100AED](https://pay.nomodapp.com/l/3af86dbb3e4b4d8a)**, which is less than your cost of lunch.
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Mafia Party Game On Yacht ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ
For the first time ever Mafia Party Game on a Yacht.
Join us for an amazing Mafia party game night ( multiple rounds ) on a yacht.
Starting: at 7pm till late night.
location: Dubai creek Harbour marina.
Yacht is parked all night and not going to move so you can arrive at your leisure.
Complimentary Water / Softdrink & snacks.
Entrance fee: 55 AED
Contact: 058 199 2288 ( Ramin )
WhatsApp group link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExhRxxpUtNqE3eNgYfhEQR?mode=wwt
Arthouse Events This Week
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Silicon Valley Startup Networking
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
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**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**๐ถ Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape whatโs next.
**๐ฌ What Youโll Experience:**
* ๐ค Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* ๐ก Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* ๐ Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* ๐ Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks ๐ธ
**๐ฅ At this event, youโll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. ๐๐ก
Register and get more details!
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๐ถ Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**๐ฏ Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers whoโve already faced the challenges youโre solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphereโno pressure, just possibilities. โจ
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
๐ Whether youโre raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborationsโthis evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
๐ Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
๐ Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
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RSVP on Meetup.
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*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking ๐
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ุซูู ูู ุฏุจู โ ุงูุฏูุฑุฉ
Acting Workshop in Dubai โ Deira
Location link https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRxURSYYQbUtohQX9
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๐ฐ ุงูุณุนุฑ
50 ุฏุฑูู
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ุญุงุถุฑุฉ + ู
ุดุฑูุจ
๐ ููุชูุงุตู
0507016543
ููุชูุงููุง ูููู ุฌุฑูุจ ุงููุงุชุณุงุจ ุงูุฎุงุต ุจุงููุฑุดุฉโฆ
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j
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At Layali Al Qahira Cafรฉ
Every Friday at 6 PM
If youโve ever wanted to step into the world of acting, boost your confidence, or simply connect with people from different culturesโฆ this workshop is made for you.
Our Acting Workshop at Layali Al Qahira offers a unique blend of:
- Meeting people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds
- Emotional healing through art and selfโexpression
- Discovering something new about yourself every single session
- Learning how to act and perform confidently in front of the camera as a content creator
- Presenting yourself professionally in interviews
- Seeing the world differently and embracing your own uniqueness
- Expressing your emotions freely โ cry, laugh, get angry, feel joy or sadness without judgment or restrictions
Youโll learn all of this with a professional acting coach with 13 years of experience,
and a film director with 10 years of experience in short and feature films,
and officially certified by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
๐ฌ Each session is a full experience
Every class is independent, and each one ends with a creative outcomeโฆ
Youโll participate in making a short film from concept to execution.
๐ฐ Price
Only 50 AED per session + a drink
๐ Contact
0507016543
Youโll also find the WhatsApp group link for the workshopโฆhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j
Weโre waiting for you this Friday at 6 PM at Layali Al Qahira โ Deira.
Sandpit Startups Saturday - Mastermind Session
**Who this is for**
Founders, operators, and builders who want sharper thinking, real feedback, and investor-grade preparation. This is not a sales meet. Service sellers and cold outreach hunters will not be accepted.
**[๐ฅ Our Last Event](https://vimeo.com/1125246894?fl=tl&fe=ec)**
**What to expect**
* A small, curated mastermind of 8 to 12 founders
* Each founder focuses on one specific problem or decision they need to move forward this month โ the kind of issue that, if solved, would *genuinely move the needle* for their business
* Structured hot seats designed for actionable feedback and clear next steps
* A practical, no-fluff format that values contribution, insight, and accountability
**Format**
* 9:45 โ Arrival and registration
* 10:00 โ Host welcome
* 10:05 โ Value-packed guest speaker
* 10:20 โ Mastermind session begins
**Bring**
One well-defined problem or decision you want to move forward this month. This is your focus for the session and the starting point for meaningful progress.
**What past founders said**
[๐ฅ Founder Testimonial 1](https://vimeo.com/1125243760?fl=tl&fe=ec)
[๐ฅ Founder Testimonial 2](https://vimeo.com/1125243680?fl=tl&fe=ec)
[๐ฅ Founder Testimonial 3](https://vimeo.com/1125243616?fl=tl&fe=ec)
**Payment**
AED 75 (approx. $20) โ this small fee helps maintain the quality and consistency of the room.
**How to join**
Apply on this page and answer the short set of questions. The host will review your application and confirm attendance via WhatsApp.
**Location and timing**
Details will be shared directly only with confirmed participants.
Canvas and Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings
*Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings*
**Fee:** AED 30
**Duration:** 2 hours
**Format:** Two paintings, one per hour โ deep group discussion follows each
What happens when philosophy meets paint and canvas?
Welcome to **Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings**, a unique gathering where we explore the profound connection between visual art and the human experience. Each session, weโll sit with two powerful artworks โ not to critique them like art historians, but to let them speak to our minds and souls.
You'll be surprised by the range of interpretations one painting can evoke โ where one person sees despair, another may find hope; where one sees chaos, another finds divine order. This is a space for meaningful, respectful conversation that opens us up to new perspectives and helps us see more โ in the art, and in ourselves.
Whether you're a philosopher at heart, an artist in spirit, or simply curious about how we see and feel, this event offers a space to slow down, look deeply, and think together.
**Come with an open mind, leave with new eyes.**
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING: THE FIFTH STEP SAT 31 JAN 2026
\*This is a **paid** event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough โ to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website. **\***
**The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog**
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five โ the moment of confession โ dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on Londonโs West End.
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โHilarious two-handerโ โ Guardian*
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โTwo actors at the top of their gameโ โ Evening Standard*
[Register Here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/national-theatre-live-screening-the-fifth-step-sat-31-jan-2026/)
TECHNIQUE โ IMPROV FOR ADULTS SPRING 2026 SUN 3:15PM
**\*This is a *paid* event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough โ to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website.\***
โIn life most of us are highly skilled at suppressing action. Bad improvisers block action often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.โ โ Keith Johnstone
โTechniqueโ will take you through the mechanics of improvisation with a focus on Keith Johnstone games and exercises, what they aim to achieve, and how to approach them technically on stage.
This course is for you if you have completed โDonโt Panicโ and want to learn more about improv theory and continue to develop your skills.
โข Limited participants per class ensuring you get the personalised attention from your instructor
โข Over 14 hours of tuition including stage-time in a professional theatre
โข A showcase performance at the Courtyard Playhouse open to your friends and family
[Register here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/technique-improv-for-adults-spring-2026-sun-315pm/)
**\*This is a *paid* event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough โ to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website.\***
Arthouse Events Near You
Connect with your local Arthouse community
Valentine's Weekend: WUTHERING HEIGHTS at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Hereโs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau!
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ
PLAN: Weโll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show begins. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention youโre with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! And, after the movie, donโt miss the best part of the night โ food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Pop-up Book Club: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams
Letโs meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williamsโ most famous plays.
Discount Tuesday: SEND HELP at Cinemark Stoneridge!
Join us as we get together for something dark, humorous, twisted, violent and thrilling: SEND HELP! Rachael McAdams and Dylan OโBrien star in this film that follows a worker and her boss stranded on an island following a plane crash and their attempts to survive. Here are details, trailer and a plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Two office colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead franchise, the Toby Maguire Spider-Man trilogy) and stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE
PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Tickets just $5.50 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero at 5:30pm!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
One for the Ages: Columbus Museum of Art / Gemรผt 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 Gemรผt 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 cafรฉ, 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 [Gemรผt 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).
Gemรผt 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.
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