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A Poetic Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King - This Is a No-Host Event
**Tickets Free; Registration required**
Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a free and family-friendly event featuring contemporary poets reading historic speeches from Dr. King and others. For this year’s celebration, the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series is excited to partner with Mosaic Theater Company to celebrate the life, legacy, and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an exclusive performance of a scene from Mosaic’s highly-anticipated theater production, Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest.
https://www.folger.edu/whats-on/not-just-another-day-off-2026/
Glen Echo Art Gallery Openings and Reception
We always have a fun time here. There are 3 or 4 galleries right across from each other. It's not a huge evening but it's nice to stop by and take a look at the art, and they are usually generous with refreshments. Easy parking but not easily accessible by public transportation.
Here are the 3 openings being advertised.
* **[Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Park View Gallery](https://www.eastcityart.com/openings-and-events/lisahorowitz/)** \| Lisa Horowitz *Voyages in Mosaics* \| from January 17 to February 15 \| Opening Reception: Saturday\, January 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
* **[Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Popcorn Gallery](https://www.eastcityart.com/openings-and-events/patgoslee/)** \| Pat Goslee *As Syllable from Sound* \| from January 17 to February 15 \| Opening Reception: Saturday\, January 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
* **[Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Stone Tower Gallery](https://www.eastcityart.com/openings-and-events/margaretwalker/)** \| Margaret Walker *In Place of Remembering* \| from January 17 to February 15 \| Opening Reception: Saturday\, January 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
I may be leaving early to watch football but wanted to let everyone know about this nice event.
Indian Woodblock
**$60/2\.5\-hour Class \| Class Limit: 5**
Hamiltonian Artists
Second Floor, Studio 2
[Registration Link ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://trishaart.com/classes/p/drop-in-classes&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw07rgL9h-rFd3JRP7l9BSDN)
In this introductory course, students will learn the history of Indian woodblock before using the technique for themselves to create a printed piece of fabric from start to finish. I will demonstrate the process before allowing students the opportunity to ask questions and practice. Various examples of patterns and motifs will be shared with the group that they can emulate for their own projects. We will provide a handkerchief for the final project, but students are encouraged to bring their own light-weight cotton objects to use instead.
The School of the Holy Spirit
Every Friday night at 7:30pm you are welcome to attend the Covenant Life Church School of Holy Spirit.
Whether you are just beginning in the prophetic or a seasoned saint, the Friday night School of the Holy Spirit provides the opportunity to be trained and exercised in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
The sessions are taught by Apostle/Prophets Jeff & Linda Herbert who are ordained by Christian International. They are fully certified by CI to raise and train using the Manual for Ministering Spiritual Gifts and the Apostolic Prophetic Training series.
Everyone who is willing will have the opportunity to pray for others during the activation times and will be used in their gifts.
All sessions are free. Everyone is welcome. Childcare is not provided.
For additional information: www.covenant-life-church.org
Social Sips & Bites Walk: From Alexandria to National Harbor!
Join Social Sips & Bites for an evening walk filled with a great company, and beautiful waterfront views.
The Plan
We’ll meet at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, VA, then walk along the Alexandria waterfront, taking in the charming holiday scenery. From there, we’ll cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which offers spectacular views of the Potomac River and the city skyline at night.
Our destination: National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland - a winter wonderland glowing with Christmas lights, and holiday displays.
At the Harbor
Once we arrive, we’ll stroll through the decorated streets, check out the giant Christmas tree, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. You can grab a drink or snack from one of the many nearby restaurants and bars, or just relax and enjoy the show with the group.
Event Details
• Start Point: Jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA
• Destination: National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
• Distance: About 3 miles (each way) — easy to moderate pace
• Return: Walk or rideshare/carpool options available back to Alexandria
What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm layers and gloves (it can get chilly by the water)
• A small flashlight or phone light for the trail
• Your holiday spirit and good vibes!
This is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season - a little movement, a lot of laughter, and dazzling lights to top it all off. Come join us for an unforgettable evening with Social Sips & Bites!
Hand Dancing Classes at Prince George's Community College
This PGCC Hand Dance class is taught by the "7" Step Hand Dance Academy. The "7" Step Hand Dance Academy is a non-profit organization, dedicated to teaching, preserving, and promoting the African American art form of D.C. Hand Dancing. If you have ever wanted to learn how to hand dance, come join us. Not only will have fun learning how to hand dance, but you will make new friends in the process!
This is a 8-week course. The dates for the session are 1/17/2026 - 3/7/2026.
* **Beginner** Class: 10am - 11:30am
* **Intermediate** Class: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can turn or slide in, otherwise, you can bring socks to wear over your shoes. NO PARTNER is required.
**\*\*\*TO REGISTER, DO ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:**
**A**. Log into the PGCC website and go to "Admissions and Registration". Then scroll down to "Course Search" and click on the link and it will bring you to the "Owl Link". Next, in the box that reads "Search for courses by keywords" type in:
* **WLN-318-24553: Beginning Hand Dancing**
* **WLN-319-24554: Intermediate Hand Dancing**
After identifying the appropriate class **go back to the first page to** **register.**
**B.** Register on campus at the Office of Records and Registration, Bladen Hall, Room 126.
**C.** Contact Program Director, Ms. Sabrina Nash, at (202) 938-8805 for assistance..
**For more information**:
* Ray Morton, Instructor, (240) 271-6697 (rstrdm@aol.com)
* Mia Jones, Instructor, (804) 306-8390 (miajones66@yahoo.com)
🎿 Liberty Mountain Ski/Snowboard – 1/17-18/26 (MLK Weekend)
### 🎿 **Liberty Mountain Ski Weekend – January 17–18, 2026**
**📅 When:**
Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
(Depart early Saturday morning)
**📍 Where:**
**Liberty Mountain Resort**
78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA 17320
https://www.libertymountainresort.com
Lift Ticket - $125
Ski rental - $67
Taxes - $4.02
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**❄️ Event Details:**
Let’s kick off the new year with a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, and mountain fun at Liberty Mountain! Whether you’re carving up the slopes or hanging out by the fire with a drink, this trip’s a great way to get outside and connect.
**What’s Planned:**
* Full day of skiing/snowboarding Saturday
* Group lunch on the mountain
* Optional night skiing Saturday evening
* Relaxed group dinner or drinks afterward
* Sunday(Optional): more skiing or a chill morning before heading home
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**🎒 What to Bring:**
* Ski/snowboard gear (rentals available on-site)
* Lift ticket or season pass (available on-site)
* Warm layers, gloves, and goggles (available on-site)
* Snacks and water (available on-site)
* Your best winter energy!
***
**🚌 Rides & Lodging:**
Carpools will be organized closer to the date.
Group lodging options are being explored — RSVP early if you’re interested in sharing accommodations.
***
**✅ RSVP Deadline:**
Please RSVP by **January 5, 2026** so we can confirm headcount and coordinate logistics.
***
**💬 Questions?**
Drop a comment or message the organizer if you’d like to coordinate rides, gear rentals, or just see who else is going!
Buy Passes:
[https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-day-pass.aspx](https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-day-pass.aspx)
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MoCo Code & Coffee January
## Details
MoCo Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. We're community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels are invited. Especially new devs!
Bring a laptop, ideas, and we'll provide the coffee and snacks.
**Here's how it works**
At 2:30pm, everyone introduces themselves and briefly mention what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc.)
Round 1:
1. Your name
2. What you're working on
3. What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
Round 3:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
**After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized!**
1. For the rest of the day, folks work on their projects, providing one another with help, and/or socialize. It's fully up to you.
**Location**
We will be at the Rockville Science Center, right across from the library in The Square at Rockville. Note this is NOT the makerspace location, but the other one near the Garage B entrance.
36 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850
The event will be held at a spacious science center with plenty of tables and chairs. Light refreshments (coffee and tea) and snacks will be provide.
**Parking**
* Rockville Town Square garages up to 90 minutes of free parking. Parking at the Rockville Metro station would be free on weekends.
**Public transit**
* Located near near the **Rockville** metro station (Red Line).
Sunday Boardgaming @ Panera
Open gaming at Panera! New players welcome. We have many games on hand or you can bring your own. We are happy to teach or learn one of yours.
Colvin Run's 3rd Saturday Social Ballroom Dance
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Join us for our **3rd Saturday Social Ballroom Dance** and step into an evening filled with friendly dancers and the extraordinary musical DJ and Instructor talent of **Michael Sims**, where you can sign up for dances with Michael during the evening!
**7:30 - 8:30 PM: Bachata Dance lesson by** **Michael Sims, of Lite on Your Feet Dancing.**
**8:30 - 10:30 PM: Ballroom Dance music by Michael Sims.**
$15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and special scrumptious snacks this evening.
Dress is Ballroom Casual. Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress!
No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!!
1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor.
Plenty of free, safe parking
## Questions?
Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](http://www.colvinrun.org)
or visit [http://www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/](http://www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/)
or contact [Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)
Please go to our **[website](https://www.colvinrun.org/the-events/calendar)** [calendar](https://www.colvinrun.org/the-events/calendar) for all dances at Colvin Run Dance Hall.
Singles Buffet Brunch
Join us for a laid-back Sunday Brunch. The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat buffet and a bottle of Champagne (750 ml) with Orange Juice. You make your own mimosa. Just only for $ 35.00 per person without tax & gratuity!
It includes French toast, pancakes, waffles, omelettes made to order, Pasta, Salads, Roast Beef, Pork Ribs, oyster bar, cheese bar and Salmon, plenty of fresh fruit, yogurt, cakes, cookies, and pudding....mmmm!
After brunch, we mingle and socialize.
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Sunday soccer at MURCH Elementary School
One time Bob scored a goal with his back
Bring enthusiasm and a good attitude, plus a light and a dark shirt.
No slide tackling, casual play. Warnings, yellow cards, and red cards will be issued based on behavior and play.
GENERAL REMARKS
Given the huge demand, we had to limit the Meetups to a maximum number of players. To play, you must register for each meetup (on a first come first served basis). Once the Meetups are full, there is a waiting list and you can still get a seat if players cancel. If you are not on the list, please do not drop by, as we can only play with a maximum of players.
LATE DROPOFF POLICY:
Late drop-offs will incur a 1-week suspension. Repeated late drop-offs may be subject to increased suspension time. All suspensions handled on case-by-case basis.
COVID19 MEASURES:
IF YOU ARE SICK OR IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS, DO NOT SHOW UP.
Yellow Cards: Swearing at other player, hostile physical behavior, slide tackling, unnecessarily aggressive physical play (despite warning).
RED CARDS: Initiating hostile physical conflict with another player. Repeated offense of the above yellow card behaviors.
RULES:
1. Be cordial and nice
2. NO SWEARING AT OTHER PLAYERS
3. NO HOSTILE PHYSICAL ACTIONS (OUTSIDE OF COMPETITIVE TACKLES)
4. NO SLIDE TACKLING
5. YELLOW CARDS: Accumulation of three yellow cards will mean you will not be able to play for a game.
6. RED CARDS: Red card will remove you from the game and you will not be able to play the next game.
7. WAITLISTED INDIVIDUALS: Please avoid coming to the game if you are waitlisted. If players do not make it, the waitlist will be updated based on the time and date of sign up...
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE RULES.
By agreeing to sign up, you are waiving us and meetup from liability for any injuries.
Brunch and Karaoke (All You Can Eat & Bottomless) - Mimosa💞
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-and-karaoke-all-you-can-eat-bottomless-mimosa-tickets-272275432147). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-and-karaoke-all-you-can-eat-bottomless-mimosa-tickets-272275432147).
ABOUT THE EVENT
**Join us for a Brunch filled with food and hair of the dog drinks!**
**The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat Buffet and All-You-Can-Drink Bottomless Mimosa, including tax & gratuity! This is UNBEATABLE! For foodies, this doesn’t get any better as we throw this party! Please be on time for the grand festivities!**
**It is accompanied by Karaoke! Come and have some fun, food, music, and cocktails! Song Book is available online, but we provide tablets as well. Signing up to sing is contactless via internet. It can be done through a person's smart phone or our tablets. We have a 3 step sanitation process which involves disinfecting the mics, giving them an ultraviolet bath, then applying a disposable microphone cover.**
**EAT, DRINK & SING! This is ideal for a birthday celebration.**
**BRUNCH :**
**Session One : 11AM - 2PM**
**Session Two : 2PM - 5PM**
**Brunch Buffet Includes :**
**FOOD**
1.HANGOVER BURRITO
Eggs, queso, ranchero sauce, refried beans,
shoestring potatoes, crema, guacamole, flour tortilla
served with breakfast potatoes
Choice of protein:
Chorizo / Bacon / Chicken / Barbacoa (Short Rib) / Mushrooms
2\. BREAKFAST TACO TRIO
Eggs, cheese, rebel sauce, shoestring potatoes,
flour tortilla
Choice of protein:
Chorizo / Bacon / Chicken / Barbacoa (Short Rib) / Mushrooms
3\. REBEL WAFFLE
Large waffle, maple syrup, crema, strawberries
4\. AVOCADO TOAST
Pepitas, sweet peppers, queso fresco, poached eggs,served with breakfast potatoes
5\. CHURRO BITES
House made dough fried perfectly for a toasty outside
and soft warm center dusted with cinnamon and
sugar. Drizzled with rich Nutella and sweetened crema
6\. CHIPS AND SALSA
7\. CHIPS AND GUAC
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and many more!!
**Drinks:**
**Bottomless Mimosa**
**\- All other drinks would be cash bar \(which means\, you pay as you go\)**
**Drink Responsibly**
**\- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in your life with us**
**\- For bottle specials and table reservation email \(info@[merevents.co](http://merevents.co/)m) OR text 202-368-1878**
**\- Event is 21\+**
**#Epicbrunch presented by #merevents**
**\- Come one\, come all \- YOU CAN FLY SOLO TOO:\) This is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\!**
**\- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member**
*Payment Instructions :*
1\. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button
2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\.
3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.
4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\.
How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and they hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1\. Go to Settings\.
2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it
3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
For Google Chrome Users :
1\. Open Google Chrome\.
2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\.
3\. Click on Settings\.
4\. Scroll down to content settings\.
5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
Refund & Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
METRO & PARKING INFO :
U Street Metro Station is literally under the building (Take 13th St. Exit).
Street Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES**
Sunday Lunch - Honey Grow
Let us meet for a wonderful lunch and company at Honey Grow on Rockville Pike.
Located \~3/4 mile from the Twinbrook Metro on the red line.
https://www.honeygrow.com/menu/
We will meet at 12 noon
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Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day!
**MEET FOR DESSERT**: Since it's cold outside, let's meet for warm chocolate inside! Hot chocolate and warm chocolate fondue (chocolate fondue day is Feb 5th) are offered at this cafe filled with the smell of chocolate!
*The hot chocolate at Chocolate Cafe is arguably the best hot chocolate you will ever have.* They have a huge variety, including Hot Chocolate, Dark Hot Chocolate (my fave), White Hot Chocolate, as well as specialty hot chocolates, including Cherry Jubilee, LaSalle Mint, Caramel, Mexican, Kaffee Wien, Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Butterscotch.
**EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups.
**PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building.
[Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!
Let's Fondue!
Yes, the [Chocolate Café](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/menu-1?menu=signature-desserts) serves chocolate fondue *(Chocolate Fondue Day is Feb 5th)*! No one does chocolate fondue like they do. It's rich, creamy, and served with an array of fresh fruit and other dipping items. They encourage making it a party! A perfect winter warmup to share with friends!
**Chocolate Fondue Kit:** Served with dippers, including marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats, graham crackers, pound cake, strawberries, and pretzels.
**COST**: Bring ***$5.00 cash*** to cover your portion of our delightful dessert bar.
**EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups.
**PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building.
[Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! 🎂 🎈 🍨 🎁 💐 🧁 🎉 🥳 🍰 🪅 📅
*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄
**Summary**
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar.
Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup.
**Activities**
As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only).
* *Duckpin Bowling*
[Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person.
* *Pinball*
[Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters.
* *Arcade*
Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free!
* *Patio Pong*
The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Ping Pong*
The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables.
They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to.
* *Hookie*
You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free!
* *Bocce*
Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Foosball*
Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters.
* *Giant Jenga*
Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free!
* *Skeeball*
There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free!
* *Giant Connect Four*
On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free!
* *Bubble Hockey*
This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters.
* *Cornhole*
There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Basketball*
There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters.
* *NES and Sega Genesis video games*
These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free!
* *The Big Metal Indoor Slide*
This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything.
**Outdoor Patio**
Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option.
As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie.
**Food**
Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products.
You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks.
You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app.
**Parking**
I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above.
They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app.
I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level.
The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage.
**Where we'll meet**
I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived.
**Peroration**
Come on out and say hi! 😄
Columbus Animal Advocates January Social!
Join us Saturday, 1/31 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for an evening at The Cozy at Portia’s Café.
Come learn about this local, grassroots animal rights organization and our current campaigns. Whether you want to do more for animals or simply meet other activists and vegans, this is the place for you.
Bring your friends — all animal lovers are welcome. Enjoy games, socializing, and meaningful connections with fellow vegans and animal advocates.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel free to purchase food from Portia’s if you’d like — it’s completely optional.
Location: Portia’s Café 3083 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202 The Cozy is located right next door.
Mid Day Eats
🌮🎉 Fajitas. Margaritas. A Dancing Robot?! 🎉🌮
If you’ve been craving big flavor, bold color, and unforgettable fun, this is your queue to come out. We’re heading to El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill, one of the most fun Mexican-themed restaurants in the city, and it’s bringing all the vibes.
🔥 Sizzling fajitas
🌮 Tacos stacked with flavor
🍹 Margaritas that deserve their own fan club
🤖 Yes… there’s a dancing robot
It’s a full-on fiesta. From the moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by vibrant colors, high energy, and a menu so big you’ll want to come hungry and curious.✨
A lively, colorful fun atmosphere.
**Unexpected entertainment that keeps the energy high
The perfect excuse to laugh, eat well, and enjoy great company**
🌶️ The Vibe Filling. Festive & Fun.
📍 Location: 8050 E Broad St
⏰ Hours: Open until 11 PM
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