Community Organizations

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader\*.\* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

Nos vamos a ver *«Las amargas lágrimas de Petra von Kant»,* la obra de teatro de Fassbinder estrenada en 1971 y que, al año siguiente, el dramaturgo y cineasta llevó a la pantalla con tal acierto que, no solo está considerado uno de sus films más destacados, si no que fue también una de sus mejores aportaciones al llamado *Nuevo Cine Alemán* surgido a partir de los años 60. "La amargas lágrimas..." trata de las relaciones de poder que pueden llegar a establecerse en las relaciones amorosas. Pero también habla de la dependencia, la soledad o de como el amor se convierte en la proyección del propio narcisismo. Hace ya unos años que fuimos en grupo a ver la película a la Filmoteca, y ahora tenemos la oportunidad de ver una versión en teatro protagonizada por Ana Torrent. * **Importante:** cada persona gestiona la compra de su entrada. Puedes gestionar tu entrada a través de este enlace: *https://tickets.oneboxtds.com/teatreromea/select/2587661?viewCode=Vista_Principal* * **LAS AMARGAS LÁGRIMAS DE PETRA VON KANT** * **Sinopsis:** "Petra von Kant es una diseñadora de moda que ha triunfado en su profesión, pero ha fracasado en su matrimonio. Un día conoce a la joven Karin y se enamora..." * Autor: Rainer Werner Fassbinder Versión: Rakel Camacho Dirección: Rakel Camacho * Intérpretes: Ana Torrent - Petra von Kant Rebeca Matellán - Karin Thimm Maribel Vitar - Sidonie von Grasenabb Julia Monje - Marlene María Luisa San José - Valerie von Kant * Escenografía: Luis Crespo Vestuario: Pier Paolo Álvaro y Roger Portal Iluminación: Mariano Polo Espacio sonoro: Pablo Peña y Darío del Moral Movimiento: Rakel Camacho y Julia Monje Caracterización: Ruth Alcalá * Duración: 90 min. Espectáculo en castellano. * VÍDEO: https://www.teatreromea.cat/es/ex/las-amargas-lagrimas-de-petra-von-kant/#media

Este taller es un espacio de aprendizaje y búsqueda creativa. La idea es acompañar procesos personales e ir aprendiendo técnica. Vemos obras de artistas. Un espacio para indaga en nuestro estilo personal. Materiales incluidos. 20 euros la clase/ 60 el mes

Serving Jokes is a new monthly open mic for LGBTQ+ comedians in the cosy Alcove of The Clubhouse. Expect a laid-back but dynamic show with short sets from talented LGBTQ+ comedians. They'll be trying out new jokes, dusting off old ones, and polishing everything to a high shine for your entertainment! We'll have time before and after the show to hang out, making this a perfect night out to meet like-minded people in a cosy, safe environment. Come for the freshly served jokes, stay for the vibes! Delicious food from Nikki's Kitchen is also available! You can even enjoy your food during the show. The show is COMPLETELY FREE but space is limited so [reserve your spot here.](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/series/serving-jokes)

We can DANCE SALSA-BACHATA FREE lessons (optional) WHATSAPP GROUP: https://bit.ly/3jLqd5j www.barcelonainternationalsocial.com APP: https://bit.ly/3LRPxUN Instagram: @barcelonainternationalsocial Finally we have the definitive event for everyone, a SALSA-BACHATA ALL LEVELS FREE event with a professional TEACHER 💃 We can socialize, practice languages ​​and dance (optional). You only pay for your drink 🍸 In the best place EL SABOR CUBANO DE GRACIA ( Carrer Francisco Giner 32, Barcelona) with years of experience and an international environment enjoy the AUTHENTIC CUBAN MOJITOS 🍹 Come and enjoy this unique experience You can enter by list from 24:00h pm until 1:00 am at JAMBOREE (FREE)😃🎉😃 Guestlist: MEETUP ___________________________________________________ Por fin tenemos el evento definitivo que tod@s, un evento de SALSA-BACHATA FREE para TODOS LOS NIVELES 💃 Con un dinamizador PROFESIONAL, donde podemos sociabilizar, practicar idiomas y bailar (opcional). Solo se paga tu consumicion 🍸 En el mejor lugar EL SABOR CUBANO DE GRACIA (Carrer Francisco Giner 32, Barcelona) Con años de experiencia y un ambiente internacional Disfruta de los MOJITOS CUBANOS 🍹 Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia unica Podeis entrar a la disco JAMBOREE (FREE) desde las 24:00h a 1am Lista: MEETUP

**\*Nominated\*** Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy 2023 FREE OPEN MIC EVERY TUESDAY FROM AWARD NOMINATED DUO FAT GOOSE. Different comedians every week trying out their new material. From international pro comics to comedians just starting out, it's a super fun night of ridiculousness every time. Your two equally *weird* equally *handsome* hosts, Darren and Ewan, will be there to guide you through until the end. [Reserve Your Seat Here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/fat-goose-2/) **Every Tuesday at 7:30pm** **Bar Opens at 7, come early and grab a drink!** All welcome. Except Darren. He's not invited.

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🎲🎲NEW SUBGRUPO JUEGOS de Mesa/BOARD GAMES: PARTIDA al MONOPOLY y otros juegos. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT JUEGOS DE MESA DONDE IR, DÍA, HORA, COMO ENCONTRARNOS Y COMENTAMOS LOS JUEGOS QUE VAMOS A TRAER. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

**FLOW STATE MEETS FREEDOM PARTY.** **JOIN THE EVENT HERE: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-7syF5p6kFqFN9yn** This isn’t your average yoga class. It’s the kind of session that makes you forget where your mat ends and the music begins. Welcome to **DEEP HOUSE YOGA**, a free weekly community vibe where golden hour, deep beats, and full-body flow collide. Think: sunsets, melodic house, dynamic movement, laughs and a beautiful community. You’ll move, you’ll breathe, you’ll drop in, and somewhere between the beat drops and your breath, you’ll remember what it feels like to be fully *here* Grounded, connected, rooted in a siltent truth that needed to come back to the surface. Like a deep remembering of **who tf you are.** This isn’t about being perfect or zen, it’s about getting out of your head, into your body, and letting go of all the noise of the week. ✨ **Bring:** * Your mat (or towel, we don’t judge) * Comfy clothes * Water * Your friends * And an open vibe Come for the beats + movement Stay for the sunsets, the laughs, and the kind of people you actually want to hang out with. Led by **Saz Hartland**, Vinyasa + Yin teacher of 9+ years, community builder in Dubai, Prague & Japan, now creating a Deep House Yoga crew for the modern-day yogi who craves *connection, flow, and freedom (and fun)* Let’s flow & forget the world for a bit 🔥 **JOIN THE EVENT HERE: https://luma.com/ob7treyz**

Join us for an inspiring evening of **public speaking, personal growth, and connection** in a friendly and supportive setting. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills, discover the true essence of **Toastmasters** with a unique **Maresme** vibe. Our meetings include inspiring speeches, spontaneous Table Topics, and supportive feedback to help you improve step by step. We meet **every second and last Wednesday of the month** to build skills and support one another.

🇪🇸 (🇬🇧 version below ⬇) ¡Hola a tod@s! 🤗 ¿Buscas buena compañía 🥂 para ver el Festival de la Canción 👩🏼‍🎤🎼🎙 más esperado de la comunidad LGBT+ 🏳‍🌈? 🥳 **El sábado 16 de mayo** ¡veremos junt@s la **Gran Final de Eurovisión**! 🎵🪇🎊 El Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 🎶👨🏽‍🎤 es una gran oportunidad para conectar 🫂 entre europeos 🇪🇺 y personas de todo el mundo 🌐 a través del amor por la música 🎶 y la libertad 🗽 de expresarse 🦄🌈 📍 **Nos reuniremos a partir de las 20:00 h** en el **Bardo Llomiteria** (Carrer de Villarroel, 223), donde podremos disfrutar del espectáculo mientras intercambiamos opiniones 🗣 sobre las canciones a concurso de este año 🎤🎵 (además, apostaremos entre nosotr@s a qué canción será la ganadora 😁) **Puedes entrar o salir del evento cuando quieras 🗽** **El espectáculo empezará a las 21:00 y terminará alrededor de medianoche** Después del espectáculo, l@s que queramos/podamos, iremos a bailar 🕺🏽💃🏽 en el Gayample 🪩🪭🪇 (como solemos hacer 🥳). MUY IMPORTANTE 🫰🏼🤑 Este evento tiene una cuota de participación de **6 euros** que podrás **pagar en situ el mismo día en efectivo** 💶 Trae a un/a amig@ gratis 🆓️: válido si un@ es un/a nuev@ miembr@ 😉 NUESTRAS TARJETAS DE FIDELIDAD 🎫 Tarjeta 4×3: paga 18 € y cada evento te sale a solo 4,50 €; úsala cuando quieras durante 2 meses. 🎫 Tarjeta Anual BQS: ¡10 eventos + 1 GRATIS! Solo 54 € por un año completo de experiencias junt@s ✅️ Ahorra dinero ✅️ Olvídate de tener que traer efectivo Si tienes cualquier duda, puedes escribirme al +34 631 546 465 (Ale) 🧔🏽 Y si quieres cotillear eventos anteriores o seguirnos en **Instagram** 🤳: https://instagram.com/bcnqueersquad/ Compartiremos las fotos 📷 y vídeos 📹 que haremos junt@s a través de este **grupo de WhatsApp**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IV2BvYSlLyU373Diirw2a6 ¿Quién crees que ganará este año? 🤔 🇦🇹 🇦🇱 🇮🇹 🇨🇭 🇦🇲 🇫🇷 🇵🇹 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇷🇸 🇬🇧 🇬🇷 🇭🇷 🇳🇴 🇺🇦 🇸🇪 🇨🇾 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇧🇬 🇫🇮 🇲🇩 🇦🇿 🇦🇺 🇱🇺 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇬🇪 🇱🇻 🇲🇹 🇲🇪 🇷🇴 🇸🇲 🇬🇧 Hi everyone! 🤗 Looking for good company 🥂 to watch the most anticipated LGBT+ 🏳‍🌈 song contest 👩🏼‍🎤🎼🎙? **On Saturday, May 16th**, we'll watch the **Eurovision Grand Final** together! 🎵🪇🎊 The Eurovision Song Contest 🎶👨🏽‍🎤 is a great opportunity to connect 🫂 between Europeans 🇪🇺 and people from all over the world 🌐 through our love of music 🎶 and the freedom 🗽 of self-expression 🦄🌈 📍 **We'll meet from 8:00 PM onwards** at **Bardo Llomiteria** (Carrer de Villarroel, 223), where we can enjoy the show while exchanging opinions 🗣 about this year's competing songs 🎤🎵 (of course, we'll bet on which song will win! 😁) **You can come and go as you please 🗽** **The show will start at 9:00 PM and will end after midnight** After the show, those of us who want to, will go dancing 🕺🏽💃🏽 in the Gayample 🪩🪭🪇 (as we usually do 🥳). VERY IMPORTANT 🫰🏼🤑 This event has a participation fee of **€6** which you can **pay on-site on the day in cash** 💶 **Bring a friend for free**: valid if one of you is a new member OUR LOYALTY CARDS 🤩 🎫 4x3 Card: pay €18 and each event costs you only €4.50; use it whenever you want for 2 months. 🎫 BQS Annual Pass: 10 events + 1 FREE! Only €54 for a full year of experiences together! ✅️ Save money ✅️ Forget about having to bring cash If you have any questions, you can message me at +34 631 546 465 (Ale 🧔🏽) Feel free to check out our past events or follow us on **Instagram**🤳: https://instagram.com/bcnqueersquad/ We'll share the photos 📷 and videos 📹 we take together through this **WhatsApp group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IV2BvYSlLyU373Diirw2a6 Who do you think will win this year? 🤔 🇦🇹 🇦🇱 🇮🇹 🇨🇭 🇦🇲 🇫🇷 🇵🇹 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇷🇸 🇬🇧 🇬🇷 🇭🇷 🇳🇴 🇺🇦 🇸🇪 🇨🇾 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇧🇬 🇫🇮 🇲🇩 🇦🇿 🇦🇺 🇱🇺 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇬🇪 🇱🇻 🇲🇹 🇲🇪 🇷🇴 🇸🇲

**TICKETS HERE → [https://luma.com/jp8bmq46](https://luma.com/jp8bmq46)** 🌿 **WILDFLOW VIII — Music. Movement. Connection.** *** ## 🇬🇧 ENGLISH Imagine stepping into a space where you feel free, alive, and fully yourself. Where the music awakens something deep inside you. Where every breath, every beat, every glance around the room pulls you closer into connection — with yourself, with others, with life. ✨ **This is Wildflow.** A 4-hour electronic music healing journey designed to leave you clearer, more connected, and full of life. *** ### 🌿 The Four-Stage Journey **1\. Connect — Heart Awakening** As the sun sets, we gather in ceremony with cacao. Intentions are set, hearts open, and breathwork guides you into presence. **2\. Dance — Rhythmic Flow** Organic, tribal and ethnic sounds evolve into deep electronic rhythms. No choreography — just freedom. **3\. Heal — Energetic Release** Energy rises, intensity builds, and the dancefloor becomes a space for release and expression. **4\. Integrate — Reflective Landing** The music softens, the body settles. You leave grounded, clear, and renewed. *** ### 💫 Why It’s Different That openness you usually chase with substances? Here, it happens naturally. Through breath, cacao, music and trust, you drop your guard and connect in a real, lasting way. No alcohol. No drugs. Just presence, rhythm and human energy. ✨ Come alone or with friends — connection happens naturally. *** ### 🎶 Your Invitation Wildflow is not just a night out. It’s a space where your natural essence takes the lead. Join us and remember what it feels like to be fully alive. 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/wildflow.ofc](https://www.instagram.com/wildflow.ofc) *** ## 🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL Imagina entrar en un espacio donde te sientes libre, vivo/a y completamente tú. Donde la música despierta algo profundo dentro de ti. Donde cada respiración, cada beat y cada mirada te acerca más a la conexión — contigo, con los demás y con la vida. ✨ **Esto es Wildflow.** Una jornada de 4 horas de música electrónica consciente diseñado para que salgas con más claridad, conexión y energía. *** ### 🌿 La jornada en 4 Fases **1\. Conectar — Apertura del corazón** Comenzamos con cacao, intención y respiración para llegar al presente. **2\. Bailar — Flujo rítmico** Sonidos orgánicos y tribales evolucionan hacia ritmos electrónicos profundos. Sin expectativas, solo libertad. **3\. Liberar — Expresión energética** La energía crece y el cuerpo se libera a través del movimiento. **4\. Integrar — Aterrizaje consciente** La música baja, el cuerpo se calma. Te vas más equilibrado/a y renovado/a. *** ### 💫 Por qué es diferente Ese estado de apertura que normalmente buscas fuera… Aquí sucede de forma natural. Sin alcohol. Sin drogas. Solo presencia, música y conexión real. ✨ Puedes venir solo/a o con amigos — no te irás sin conectar. *** ### 🎶 Tu invitación Wildflow no es solo una fiesta. Es una experiencia donde puedes ser tú al 100%. Ven y recuerda lo bien que se siente estar vivo/a. 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/wildflow.ofc](https://www.instagram.com/wildflow.ofc) *** **🎟 TICKETS → [https://luma.com/jp8bmq46](https://luma.com/jp8bmq46)**

¿Qué espacios abrimos para la acogida? ¿Cómo nos sentimos cuando somos recibidos… y cuando no? Te invitamos a **ACOGIDA(S)**, una función de **Teatro Playback** donde compartiremos historias personales y, a través de lo simbólico, construiremos juntas una narrativa común. 🕊️ **¿Qué es el Teatro Playback?** Es una forma de teatro social donde no hay guion. El público cuenta momentos de su vida y un equipo de intérpretes y músicos los representa de inmediato. Es un acto de "traducción afectiva" que nos devuelve nuestra propia historia con dignidad y belleza. 🌟 **¿Qué esperar?** * Un ambiente íntimo y respetuoso (Máximo 40 personas). * Historias reales, música en directo y mucha emoción. * Un espacio seguro para la libre expresión. **Detalles del evento:** 🗓 **Fecha:** Sábado, 16 de Mayo. 🕕 **Horario:** Abrimos puertas a las 18:45. El show empieza a las **19:00 puntual** y termina a las 20:30. 📍 **Ubicación:** Inusual Projects (Carrer de la Paloma, 5, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona). 🗣 **Idiomas:** Castellano, con apoyo en Inglés y Árabe. **Logística y Apoyo:** * **Entrada:** Reserva previa necesaria. * **Donaciones:** El evento se sostiene mediante **donaciones voluntarias en efectivo** para los artistas. * **Consumiciones:** El local ofrece servicio de bebidas para apoyar el espacio. 🚀 **¡Reserva tu plaza aquí!** [https://forms.gle/H9ptnnYax6BqoufZ9](https://forms.gle/H9ptnnYax6BqoufZ9) ¡Hablar de acogida es hablar de vida. Ven a vivirlo con nosotros! ❤️🌱

¿Te gustaría aprender a transformar historias reales en arte? Únete al equipo de **Micelio TP** — Diana Calvo Salvanés y Beski Salem — que vienen desde Madrid y Zaragoza para este entrenamiento intensivo en Barcelona. Este taller es mucho más que una formación técnica: es un espacio vibrante para descubrir el **Teatro Playback** como una herramienta poderosa de intervención social. Aquí, la escucha profunda y tus historias personales son las auténticas protagonistas. **¿Qué haremos juntos?** 🤝 * **Encuentro Diverso:** Conectaremos a personas de diferentes contextos para crear un espacio de confianza donde jugar y descubrir. 🌍 * **Narrativa Viva:** Aprenderemos a narrar nuestras experiencias y a explorar la expresión a través de la creatividad colectiva. 🗣️🎨 * **Sentido Colectivo:** Construiremos una red de apoyo, transformando momentos individuales en sabiduría comunitaria. 🕸️❤️ **¡No necesitas experiencia previa!** ✋ Solo ganas de conectar, escuchar y dejarte transformar por la magia de las historias de los demás. **Detalles Logísticos:** 📅 **Cuándo:** Sábado, 16 de Mayo. ⏰ **Horario:** 10:30 - 16:00 (Incluye formación y ensayo Y COMIDA). 📍 **Lugar:** Carrer de Calabria 66, Barcelona (Taller 1). 👥 **Plazas:** Limitadas a 15 personas. 🗣️ **Idiomas:** Castellano (con apoyo en Inglés y Árabe). ✨ **Bonus:** El entrenamiento culminará con una función interactiva abierta al público a las 19:00 el mismo día. 🚀 **¡Inscríbete ahora y sé parte de este en el** [Google Form!](https://forms.gle/H9ptnnYax6BqoufZ9)

**Risoterapia para soltar tensión y recargar energía** es un taller vivencial de 2 horas para desconectar del ruido mental, liberar estrés acumulado y volver al cuerpo a través de la risa, el juego, la respiración y la conexión grupal. Durante el taller crearemos un espacio seguro, ligero y cuidado donde no necesitas “ser gracioso/a” ni venir con experiencia previa. La risa se irá despertando poco a poco mediante dinámicas sencillas, ejercicios de movimiento, juegos de confianza y propuestas de Yoga de la Risa. La intención no es forzar la alegría, sino abrir un espacio donde puedas soltar el control, bajar la tensión del cuerpo, conectar con otras personas y salir con más energía, presencia y ligereza. ### ¿Qué haremos durante las 2 horas? Empezaremos con una bienvenida y una pequeña toma de contacto para aterrizar en el grupo. Después realizaremos ejercicios suaves de activación corporal, respiración y juego para ir entrando en confianza. A medida que avance el taller, iremos incorporando dinámicas de risoterapia, ejercicios de risa consciente, movimiento expresivo y propuestas grupales para soltar vergüenza, estrés y rigidez mental. Terminaremos con una pequeña integración final para que puedas llevarte esa sensación de apertura, calma y vitalidad a tu día a día. ### Este taller es para ti si… Sientes estrés, cansancio mental o tensión acumulada. Te apetece desconectar del trabajo, del móvil y de la rutina. Quieres conocer gente de una forma diferente y natural. Te cuesta soltar el control y te vendría bien jugar un poco más. Quieres regalarte un espacio para respirar, reír y volver a sentirte con energía.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Open to public: Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by OSU The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser Location: Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210 Spring Plant Sale Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb! Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike. Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together. Credit/debit cards only.

Wild Ones Columbus Annual Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 23th, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) Overbrook Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 4131 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 Public Welcome, Family-Friendly Free Event A wide variety of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and local vendors Natives in Harmony, Leaves for Wildlife, and Scioto Gardens. Wild Ones will publish a list of plants that will be available at this year's sale closer to the event date. Be sure to stop by! Show up anytime!

**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering** **Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being** **Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson** **[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)** **The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request** **Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM** **Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18** A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey. Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen. This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are. *Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115* *Payment Options: Venmo or Cash* **Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via** **email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)** **text @ ‪(614) 407-4021‬** 💫

Join The Alliance Chorus for a fun-filled evening of vibrant a cappella entertainment! This lively event features dynamic performances from the full chorus alongside an exciting lineup of talented quartets, showcasing the rich harmonies and energy of barbershop music. Enjoy appearances by quartets including Intermission, Coffee Talk, Crosstown, Performance Check, and ACQ, each bringing their own unique style and flair to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the connection—this is a chance to engage with the community, celebrate inclusive music-making in Central Ohio, and experience the joy of live vocal performance. We hope to see you there! Buy your tickers here: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show)