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Board Games with BFG Chat at Vault 51
Come meet people and play new board games with the international members of the BFG Whatsapp group! [Link to join the chat is here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRYftbhepSxK3ugOb7Ceyy). We’ll reserve a few tables at Vault 51 and then play games in smaller groups throughout the evening.
**Note:** *Vault 51 requires that you pay a 600 Ft table fee per person at the bar.*
Feel free to bring games you want to play or play something from the bar’s collection.
Hot food and snacks are available from the bar until about 10pm
Spots for this event are limited to not go too far over our table reservation, so please change your RSVP if you are not able to attend, also if you are on the waitlist, please wait to be in the "going" before attending! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!
Beer Tasting & English Language Meetup
Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect.
Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7.
Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!
English Stand-Up Comedy Night
ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT❗❗
Join us for another amazing Hot Paprika Comedy🌶️ Night at Bunkert!
We have an amazing lineup of international🌍 comedians waiting to make you laugh!
**Please comment under the post in the events discussion tab if you want a spot to perform!**\*
FREE Show‼️But donations are appreciated💸
Hosted by : Tauseef
Seats are on a first come first serve basis. So, come a bit earlier to make sure you have a seat.🪑
Follow Hot Paprika Comedy' to stay
updated on future events:
https://www.facebook.com/hotpaprikacomedy
Queens English Comedy Open Mic #2
Queen´s Night and Hot Paprika Comedy are holding hands in organising a new open-mic in a brand new venue Bunkert!
We want to organise a show that is welcoming and supportive to people that are 99% of the time a minority at regular open mics. That is why at the Queens Open Mic all the performers will be women and/or from the lgbtq+ tribe.
If you want to perform see the directions in the discussion part of the event.
The show is free but we will ask for donations at the end of the show.
If you want to enjoy a fun night with new up-and-coming comedians, don´t be shy and come and have a good time 
Show is in English.
The night will be hosted by Kitti Nagy.
Szerdai Középhaladó Csoportos Óra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
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Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Haladó Tangó Szerdánként | Tango Libre
Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
Órarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
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Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 8:15–9:30 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
AI és Prompting Networking 2026
Szeretnél kötetlenül beszélgetni a mesterséges intelligenciáról, promptolásról és arról, hogyan lehet a legtöbbet kihozni az AI-eszközökből?
Csatlakozz hozzánk egy baráti kocsmázásra, ahol nem előadás, hanem beszélgetés lesz a középpontban.
Akár kezdő vagy, aki most ismerkedik a ChatGPT-vel és társaival, akár már napi szinten dolgozol AI-megoldásokkal, itt helyed van.
**Mire számíthatsz:**
* Kötetlen beszélgetés sör, bor vagy üdítő mellett
* Tapasztalatcsere promptolási tippekről és AI-hackekről
* Új ismeretségek hasonló érdeklődésű emberekkel
* Barátságos, nyitott közeg – nincs buta kérdés
**Időpont:** Minden hónap harmadik szerdája
**Helyszín:** [Esetleg, Budapest]
**Részvétel:** Ingyenes, de kérlek jelezd részvételi szándékod, hogy tudjuk, hány főre foglaljunk!
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Reunión de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores.
No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.
Meditation (English)
Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest!
The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes)
Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners.
The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation.
* Do I need any special clothing?
No special clothing needed.
* Does the attendance cost anything?
No, the meditation is free.
gelato & awe walk
**gelato & awe walk 🍦🌳**
(**May 23rd**\, Saturday 14:00 \| **Meeting point:** Kő Fagyi? a Bartókon)
**Welcome to the unplugged club Budapest ✨**
This Saturday we'll enjoy the nice weather outdoors by grabbing a gelato or a drink of your choice (optional) and going for an awe walk towards the recently reopened Citadella.
***What is an awe walk?***
An awe walk is a brief, intentional stroll where you shift your focus outward to notice and appreciate the beauty, vastness, and wonder of the world around you. Backed by psychology and popularized by researchers, it is a proven mindfulness practice designed to reduce stress and boost your mood.
The goal is not to get a workout or run errands, but rather to experience amazement and cultivate a "small self" perspective (the feeling of being connected to something much larger than yourself).
Read more about it here: [https://www.mindful.org/how-to-take-an-awe-walk](https://www.mindful.org/how-to-take-an-awe-walk/)
[https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2598](https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2598)
**〜 What to expect**
◦ We'll go for a slow walk towards Citadella, taking in the surroundings
◦ You can choose to socialize or focus on the awe walk
◦ Bring a blanket or snacks if you'd like, as we might sit somewhere after our walk
**〜 Meeting point**
Kő Fagyi? a Bartókon
Budapest, Bartók Béla út 35, 1114
**〜 Schedule**
14:00 – Arrival & ordering (there's usually a line)
14:15 – Slow walk towards Citadella & exploring the area
15:15 – 16:00 –Hang out & informal conversation
☻ Let's unplug for a few hours ☻
Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at Bunkert
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz!
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/CouTc9QdmoPqEkRp8
Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at Bunkert, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!
Csendes Könyvklub - FSZEK Központi Könyvtár
English below
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📚 Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és **gyere el** csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál.
🗺 **Hogyan találsz meg minket:**
Az eseményt a Központi Könyvtár fő épületében, a **Metszéspont** termében (a régi tanulótérben) tartjuk: a könyvtárba belépve haladj tovább a liftekig, de mielőtt elérnéd őket, fordulj balra a mosdók irányába. Az ott található lépcsőkön gyere fel fél emeletet.
💡 Az eseményen való részvételhez nem szükséges könyvtári regisztráció vagy beiratkozás, csak jelezd, hogy a Csendes Könyvklubra jössz.
🥤 **Étel-ital:**
Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet, de az épület átriumában üzemel kávézó.
🕑 **A menetrend:**
17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni?
–18:45 – Csendes olvasás
18:45–19:30 – Kiscsoportos beszélgetés a könyvekről (opcionális)
🍹 Az esemény után igény szerinti **afterezés** a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást.
🇭🇺 Fontos: Ez egy teljesen **magyar nyelvű esemény**. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik.
Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet.
**✨** **Önkéntes hozzájárulás** A Meetup-felület fenntartására elfogadunk adományokat, hogy eseményeket az eddig megszokott színvonalon és nyitott emberek között tarthassuk. Kérjük, amennyiben lehetőséged van rá, támogasd a könyvklubot! Az eseményen lesz adománygyűjtő doboz és Revolut QR kód. Köszönjük mindenkinek, aki eddig támogatott minket!
Várunk szeretettel!
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Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.
A Night With… Odysseus: the Challenge of Return in a Changing World.
Join us for the new session of our discussion series **“A Night With…”**, where we dive into timeless myths and their universal messages.
Following our last session, where we explored the journey of Orpheus, this the time to delve into the *nostos* (gr. "homecoming") of Odysseus, and moreover into this complex but manifold character.
**What to expect:**
* I will open the meetup with a short introduction to Odysseus’ myth and share (or suggest) a few possible interpretations and connections.
* After that, the floor is yours! Bring your thoughts, reflections, and any links you see between this myth and other domains, e.g. literature, art, philosophy, psychology, history or even your own creative work.
* If you’re an artist and your work resonates with the divine twins' story, feel free to share it with the group.
**Before the event:**
Take 5 minutes to read the quick snippet of Odysseus’ myth (provided below👇🏽) and think of:
* A book, artwork, or personal reflection that relates to her story.
* Any modern parallels or insights you’d like to discuss.
This is a space for **open dialogue, creativity, and shared exploration**.
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### **🌊The story of Odysseus in Brief**
**🏛️ Chaper 1. Before Troy – The Mind of Odysseus**
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, is not the strongest Greek hero—that is Achilles—but he is the most intelligent, strategic, and persuasive.
His defining traits:
**Metis**
**Persuasion and diplomacy**
**Pragmatism:**
Key early acts of wit:
1\. Avoiding the war \(feigned madness\)
When Helen is taken to Troy, Odysseus tries to avoid joining the war. He pretends to be insane—ploughing the fields and sowing salt.
But Palamedes tests him by placing his infant son Telemachus in front of the plough. Odysseus swerves to avoid harming him, revealing his sanity.
2\. Recruiting Achilles
Odysseus is sent to find Achilles, who is hidden among women to avoid war.
Odysseus cleverly lays out jewels and weapons; Achilles instinctively chooses the weapons, revealing himself.
3\. The Oath of Tyndareus
Before Helen’s marriage, Odysseus had proposed a solution to avoid conflict: all suitors swear to defend the chosen husband.
This idea later binds the Greek kings together in the Trojan War.
**⚔️ Chapter 2. The Trojan War – Strategy Over Strength**
During the ten-year war, Odysseus becomes indispensable not for combat, but for turning points.
Key contributions:
1\. The theft of the Palladium
2\. The Trojan Horse \(his greatest invention\)
**🌊 Chapter 3. The *Nostos ***
After victory, Odysseus’ journey home takes another 10 years. This is where his intelligence is constantly tested, but also where his flaws emerge.
Main episodes:
**🧠 The Cyclops (Polyphemus)**
**👉 This triggers Poseidon’s curse**
**🍃 The Bag of Winds**
**🧙 Circe**
**⚰️ The Underworld**
**🎶 The Sirens**
**⚖️ Scylla and Charybdis**
**🏝️ Calypso**
**🏠Chapter 4. Return to Ithaca**
After 20 years, Odysseus returns, but does not reveal himself.
His palace is overrun by suitors. They consume his wealth and pressure Penelope to remarry.
He returns as a beggar, observes before acting, thus testing loyalty (servants, son Telemachus, wife).
Gradually reveals himself only to trusted individuals:
Telemachus and a few loyal servants
Penelope in her final attempt to stop the suitors, launches a challenge:
only the man who can string Odysseus’ bow can marry her.
None succeed. Odysseus (in disguise) strings it effortlessly. He reveals himself and kills them.
**⚖️ Chapter 5. After Ithaca: Beyond the Happy Ending**
The story doesn’t simply end with victory.
Families of the suitors seek revenge, and civil conflict threatens Ithaca.
Athena intervenes by imposing peace
Ends the cycle of violence.
📃📜**Principal ancient sources:**
* Homer, *Iliad*
* Homer, *Odyssey*
* Sophokles, *Ajax*, *Philoktetes*
* Euripides, *Hecuba*, *Cyclops*
* Ovid, *Metamorphoses*
* Virgil, *Aeneid*
* Dante Alighieri, *Divina Commedia - Inferno*
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Alkalom #7 - A jövő szervezeti kultúrái I. — a Tealia
*“Egy erdőben nincs egyetlen uralkodó fa sem, amely megtervezné és diktálná a változást, amikor elmarad az eső vagy túl korán érkezik a tavasz. Az egész ökoszisztéma kreatívan, az adott pillanatban reagál.”*
*―* **Frederic Laloux**, Útmutató a szervezetek létrehozásához, amelyeket az emberi tudat fejlődésének következő szintje inspirál
**(A beszélgetés magyar nyelven zajlik!)**
Frederic Laloux *A jövő szervezetei* című könyvében azt állítja, hogy a társadalmak - és a bennük levő szervezetek - fejlődési szinteken mennek keresztül. Minden szint egy-egy szerveződési formát jelent, és egy új választ ad az előző szint problémáira. Minden szintnek megvan a jellegzetessége: mit jutalmaz, mit büntet, ki dönt, és miért.
Ez alkalommal megvizsgáljuk a Laloux által egyes szervezeteknél felfedezett és általánosan felvázolt szerveződési formákat, köztük az egyelőre legritkább és leginkább jövőbe mutatónak tűnő Tealia szerveződési formával.
Arra a kérdésre keressük a választ, hogy lehet-e olyan szervezeti kultúrát - akár egész társadalmi struktúrát - kialakítani, amiben nincs szükség politikára és belharcokra, nem okoz kiégést, viszont kielégítő, értelmes, sőt, kiteljesítő munkát illetve szerepeket ad a tagjainak.
**Bevezetés (15 perc)**
Kezdésként röviden bemutatjuk a témát és a résztvevőket.
- Milyen típusú szervezeteknek voltál eddig a tagja?
- Volt valami közös abban, ahogyan működtek?
**A Tealia koncepciójának bemutatása után kikezdjük azt és alapvetéseit olyan kérdésekkel, mint (1 óra 45 perc):**
- Van egyáltalán értelme a szervezeteket szintekre bekategorizálni?
- Amikor szervezetben gondolkodunk, a hatékonyságnak vagy a harmonikus működésnek kellene elsődleges célnak lennie?
- A személyes kiteljesedés jó alapcélja és iránytűje egy szervezetnek?
- Tud működni hosszú távon a dinamikusan elosztott autoritás?
- Mennyire jó alap a sikerességhez a szerepek (kivívott tekintély és bizalom alapú) önszerveződése?
- Önszerveződés mellett (azaz átfogó kontroll nélkül) garantálható-e, hogy minden szükséges szerepkörre jut elegendő kompetens tag?
- Fenntartható-e a teljes átláthatóság a pénzügyekben és a döntéshozatalban?
- A bizalom alapú delegálás biztosan jobb-e az objektív kompetencia alapúnál?
- Nem veszélyes-e a kellemességre optimalizálni, mikor veszélyes versenytársakkal kellhet szembenézni?
- Lehet-e igaz az a propaganda, ami azt hangoztatja: “nem az a kérdés, elég jó vagy-e”?
- Mérhető-e a tényleges életminőség visszajelzésekkel arról, hogy hogy érzi magát az ember? A boldogságérzet mennyire hű tükre az életminőségnek?
- Elegendő érintettség alapján súlyozni egy ötlet megítélését
- Lehet-e kompetens egy olyan parlament, amely tagjai nem kompetencia, hanem népszerűség alapján kerülnek be?
- Lehet-e olyan jó egy közösségi visszajelzés alapú kompetencia-értékelés, mint egy objektív teszt alapú?
- Van-e értelme kollektívan az emberek kiteljesedéséről beszélni?
- Ha az AI által adott eredményekre támaszkodva hozzák az emberek a döntéseket, akkor azokat valóban ők hozzák?
- Ha ma egy ország áttérne a Tealia modellre, hogyan tartathatná be a törvényeket?
- A Zappos példája inkább jó vagy rossz kezdeményezés volt?
**RSVP**: Kérjük, itt a Meetupon erősítsd meg a részvételedet, hogy biztosítsd a helyed! Ha mégsem tudsz részt venni, kérjük add át a helyedet a várólistán lévőknek!
Adományokat 1.000 Ft-ig (minimum 400 Ft) szívesen fogadunk a meetup költségeinek fedezésére.
**Ha ételt vagy alkoholmentes bort fogyasztasz, nem szükséges adományoznod a csoport számára**. Köszönjük!
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Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for May is "Ink"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Creekside Hike
Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for a nice hike along the Big Walnut Trail along the Gahanna golf course, circling Creekside and back. This 2 mile hike is fully paved and a beautiful walk through the heart of Gahanna.
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.





















