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Breaking Bed: English Stand-up About Love & Dating F*ckups 10.01.26
Breaking Bed: English Stand-up About Love & Dating F*ckups 10.01.26
**!!! Please sign up at [eastwestcomedy.com](http://eastwestcomedy.com/) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating !!!** **Line-up: Palma Palacios (DOM), Ludwig Benecke (SWI/GER), Devansh Sharma (IND), Dinara Kerey (KAZ).** **English Comedy Special that will finally make you delete the dating apps - because there's no hope! Featuring 4 headliner level comedians!** Please sign up at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating !! Our Saturday shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !! **Neukolln's favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the new, topical show all about love & dating f\*ckups! In Berlin, you don't know who to hate the most: emotionally dead weirdos you meet online, people who refuse to pay the asking price for your feet pictures on OnlyFans, or the smug, preachy couples they form when they find each other. Is there any actual hope? Nah. But there are funny stories to tell to your closest friends (or to a room full of drunk strangers for money). 4 experienced comedians from USA, UK, Europe, Asia and more, will possibly kill your last remnants of hope - but promise you'll have helluva fun in the process.** Google rating: 5.0 / 5.0 ★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK ★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong ★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine ★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon ★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China ★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia ★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia ★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA Doors: 7:00 PM Show:7:30 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Real Long Term Friendship
Real Long Term Friendship
Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows: * You should not care how many people are joining this meetup. You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend. * You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining. You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones. * You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time! Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-) * You are ready to use your phone as a real phone! You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone! * You are going to meet some people twice! That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once. If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way. P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte) - Saturday 7PM
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte) - Saturday 7PM
**[Reserve on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de)** **( << Required for entry)** **Saturday 7pm in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte)** The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising! **Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people**🙌 Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing an english comedy show by Prateek (IG: jazz.comedy) and creative game show that brings people together through laughs and conversations. We will be laughing a lot. **Event Details**: Art Gallery Opens: 6:30pm Show starts: 7:15pm Show ends: 8:30pm **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card) **This is an English language event.** We can't wait to see you there! **[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de) ( << Required for entry)** **Host/Comedian**: **Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)** Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local. IG: @jazz.comedy **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card)
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Electric Social ⚡
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Electric Social ⚡
Welcome to **Electric Social** \- Berlin’s electrifying arcade bar where nostalgia meets nightlife\! Think neon lights\, beers\, retro games\, and the unbeatable Sip Happens vibe you know and love\. Join us for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and laid-back fun as we take over one of Berlin’s coolest new spots. Whether you’re a Mario Kart master, a pinball wizard, or just here for the vibes, there’s something for everyone. 🎮 **What to expect:** ✨ A full bar with great drinks and booths to hang out in 🕹️ Classic arcade & video games to battle your new friends 🥂 The friendliest crowd in Berlin (that’s you lot!) 💬 Chill areas to chat, connect and hang out between rounds This isn’t your average night out — it’s a chance to play, laugh, and meet new people in a place built for fun. So grab your tokens, bring your A-game, and get ready for another unforgettable Sip Happens night! 📍 **Electric Social, Berlin** 🗓️ **Doors open at 20:00** 🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot – it’s going to be *next-level fun!*
Tennis Class - Beginner (Indoor)
Tennis Class - Beginner (Indoor)
Indoor Tennis-Infos: Max. 4 players on 1 court with licensed tennis coach Fees: 23€ (lesson with licensed tennis coach) Rackets: rent cost free (please notify via Whatsapp or SMS one day in advance) Shoes: Shoes with white sole & without profile. Option to rent a pair at the reception for a fee (2,5€ Cash)! court 1 See you on the court ;) The participant becomes a member of the sportclub association Tennis 'n Beach Rhein-Main Wiesbaden e.V. for the duration of the sporting event and accepts with their booking/participation the statutes TnB e.V. and the rules of procedure of the association called Geschäftsordung as well as the data protection rules. statutes TnB e.V.: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Satzung.pdf Geschäftsordnung: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-AGB.pdf data protection: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Datenschutzerklaerung.pdf
The Bastards of the Basement: Musical Improv in the Dark!
The Bastards of the Basement: Musical Improv in the Dark!
**It's the New Year, and the Bastards of the Basement are back ...** Just show up or reserve your tickets [HERE](https://www.yesticket.org/events/en/silver-script/) *And we're more bastard-y and basement-y than ever!* **This time we'll be hosted - in the wonderful stage-basement venue at DNA Arts in the crack centre of Kreuzberg - where we'll bring you the darkest & weirdest improv you've ever seen.** Actually, what we mean is, the darkest, weirdest improv you've NEVER seen, since we'll be performing some of our stuff in the dark. Yes, shut your eyes, open your ears and take in some radio-style improv. Spawned and shaped in the basements of Berlin, Bastards of the Basement is composed of: * *Henry, with his rich, powerful bass voice* * *Geoff, a tenuous tenor with a talent for turmoil* * *Roy – prolific composer and piano magician.* **Perhaps, more importantly than anything else (in the world), there will be a bar!** Just show up or reserve your tickets [HERE](https://www.yesticket.org/events/en/silver-script/) *This is a contribution-based event. We recommend something in the region of 5-10 euros.* You can: Pay in advance and reserve a ticket via PayPal at *editor.silvercript@outlook.com* * Or drop some cash in the Bastard Bucket near the bar. **We won’t be counting. But we’ll be counting on you!**
Comedy in an Art Gallery (Mitte) - Saturday 7pm
Comedy in an Art Gallery (Mitte) - Saturday 7pm
**[Reserve on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de)** **( << Required for entry)** **Saturday 7pm in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte)** The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising! **Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people**🙌 Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing an english comedy show by Prateek (IG: jazz.comedy) and creative game show that brings people together through laughs and conversations. We will be laughing a lot. **Event Details**: Art Gallery Opens: 6:30pm Show starts: 7:15pm Show ends: 8:30pm **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card) **This is an English language show.** We can't wait to see you there! **[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de) ( << Required for entry)** **Host/Comedian**: **Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)** Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local. IG: @jazz.comedy **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card)

East London Events This Week

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English stand-up: Sunday Comedy Party
English stand-up: Sunday Comedy Party
**Perfect comedy show for a lazy Sunday evening! Only experienced international comedians, professional venue and tasty, affordable drinks.** !! IMPORTANT: please register at linktr.ee/eastwestcomedy to guarantee seating! Shows are getting super busy !! There are millions of ways to have a great time on a Sunday evening in Neukölln, but one beats them all! Come watch top class English stand-up by 6 experienced comedians from Europe, UK, USA, Asia, South America and more, in Berlin's cult theater-style venue with a bar. Artisan cocktails, great local beers and many other drinks will make your Sunday evening even warmer. Come one, come all! Show will take part in 2 halves with an interval. Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (RSVP to reserve your seat): you register for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Taekwondo (Trial Lesson)
Taekwondo (Trial Lesson)
**For registration for this class see: [https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin](https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin)** We are an international group (speaking English, German and Korean), enthusiastic and ambitious learning the art of traditional Taekwon-Do, meaning full perfection and power but no contact. Our grandmaster Kang, Shin-Gyu is a student of famous grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa, so that we can learn from the originals. Sounds sophisticated? It is - and also a lot of fun! Most of us are between 20 an 30 years old, half of them male and half female. But we welcome anybody any age! As a beginner you need nothing more than some comfortable sportswear. See you in Class!
DEU/ENG - QUIZ #70.1 @ Electric Social - Sun, 11th of January - Start: 6:30pm
DEU/ENG - QUIZ #70.1 @ Electric Social - Sun, 11th of January - Start: 6:30pm
**QUIZ #70.1 @ Electric Social** GERMAN BELOW/DEUTSCH UNTENSTEHEND **Just what this city needed: another great trivia night!** *What makes this event truly unique?* Well, it's a bilingual **English-and-German-speaking** extravaganza that guarantees an unforgettable time for all participants. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a great night out, this is the place to be. Prepare to be challenged and entertained as we delve into a myriad of random topics that will tickle your brain cells and keep you on your toes. ***The quiz setup:*** * 📅 Date: Sunday, 11th of January (Doors Open 5:45 pm / Start 6:30pm) * 📍 **Location: Electric Social, near Alexanderplatz** * 💰 4 € per person * 👤 Solo registration or as a team (max. 6 👯👯👯) * ✍️ 3 rounds á 10 questions - various topics: music round, picture riddles, pop culture, etc. - in 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧 * 🏆 Prices for the first 3 teams and the Lucky Loser Our enchanting venue for this exceptional event is none other than the **Electric Social**, nestled in the heart of Berlin (Grunerstraße 13, 10179 Berlin) Solo adventurers and dynamic duos, fret not! If you don't have a team, we've got you covered. We'll pair you up with a group that could use your unique skills and knowledge. After all, uniting trivia aficionados is what we do best. See you there! *** **Genau das, was diese Stadt brauchte: ein weiteree großartiger Quiz-Abend!** *Was macht diese Veranstaltung wirklich einzigartig?* Nun, es ist eine zweisprachige, deutsch- und englischsprachige Extravaganz, die allen Teilnehmern eine unvergessliche Zeit garantiert. Egal, ob Sie ein Trivia-Enthusiast oder einfach nur auf der Suche nach einem tollen Abend sind, hier sind Sie genau richtig. Bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, herausgefordert und unterhalten zu werden, während wir uns mit einer Vielzahl von zufälligen Themen beschäftigen, die Ihre Gehirnzellen kitzeln und Sie auf Trab halten werden. 💡 Wie läuft das Ganze ab?💡 * 📅 Sonntag, 11. Januar (Einlass 17:45 Uhr / Beginn 18:30 Uhr) * 📍**Electric Social, nahe Alexanderplatz** * 💰 4 € pro Person * 👤 Solo Anmeldung oder als Team (max. 6 Personen pro Team 👯👯👯) * ✍️ 3 oder 4 Runden á 10 Fragen - Themen querbeet - in 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧 * 🏆 Preise für die ersten 3 Teams und den Lucky Loser Unser bezaubernder Veranstaltungsort für dieses außergewöhnliche Event ist das Electric Social im Herzen von **Berlin** (Grunerstraße 13, 10179 Berlin). Solo-Abenteurer und dynamische Duos, keine Sorge! Wenn ihr kein Team habt, dann seid ihr bei uns an der richtigen Adresse. Wir bringen euch mit einer Gruppe zusammen, die eure einzigartigen Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse gebrauchen kann. Jeder Quiz-Topf findet bei uns einen passenden Deckel. Wir sehen uns dort!
Afternoon Walk + Coffee in Berlin: Charlottenburg/Mitte 🌳👣🚶🚶‍♀️❄️🥐☕🍪
Afternoon Walk + Coffee in Berlin: Charlottenburg/Mitte 🌳👣🚶🚶‍♀️❄️🥐☕🍪
1 EURO DONATION FEE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED (on site, in cash), to pay back the Meetup subscription fees and support my Events. READ THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE INFO (IMPORTANT). We take a walk in Berlin to meet new people or people we already know 😁 It's a way to spend a few hours together on a Sunday afternoon. **How it works?** The concept is very simple: * We meet at Charlottenburg Station at 14,00 o'clock (we use the Whatsapp Chat provided below to find each other: I will post there my exact location outside the station) * I wait for people for 10 minutes, till 14,10, then we start to walk, direction Zoologischer Garten, crossing the entire park 🌳🌳🌳, to then go further beyond Brandenburger Tor * The total length of the walk is about 8kms or a bit more * We land finally in the Alexander Platz area, where we can take a coffee, a cake or some other food/drink 🍰, and spend more time together (probably here, since they have space: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jYgpKrfs6adFh9gK8) I consider that the event will last in overall around 4 hours (2 hours of walk and 2 hours at the Cafe), but people are free to stay together longer, if they want 🙂 What I provide is leading the walk and the people at the Cafe, but I do not force anyone to stay shorter or longer. I do not provide a "personal support" for people who arrive after 14,10 (do not write to me expecting "private support"). You are responsible to check for the weather and decide if come or not. Thanks for understanding. If you have to contact me, make it via Whatsapp, not here on Meetup. WHATSAPP COMMUNITY/GROUP 💬 to find each other (join it, we use this group to find and synchronize us) Join both the Announcements and the "Admin + Members" Groups) 💬💬 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/)
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery (Mitte) - Saturday 7PM
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery (Mitte) - Saturday 7PM
**[Reserve on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de)** **( << Required for entry)** **Saturday 7pm in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte)** The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising! **Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people**🙌 Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing an english comedy show by Prateek (IG: jazz.comedy) and creative game show that brings people together through laughs and conversations. We will be laughing a lot. **Event Details**: Art Gallery Opens: 6:30pm Show starts: 7:15pm Show ends: 8:30pm **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card) **This is an English language event.** We can't wait to see you there! **[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de) ( << Required for entry)** **Host/Comedian**: **Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)** Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local. IG: @jazz.comedy **Pay what you want** (at the end of the show). Recommended 8-12€ (Cash/Card)
Matching Night Berlin - Bis zu 250 Singles
Matching Night Berlin - Bis zu 250 Singles
Bei der ''Matching Night'' triffst du bis zu 250 Singles in deiner Stadt in einer entspannten Bar-Atmosphäre. Anhand farbiger Armbänder, die die Teilnehmer:innen nach einem kurzen Persönlichkeitstest erhalten, kannst du sofort sehen, wer am besten zu dir passt und warum. Um den Gesprächseinstieg mit anderen Singles so einfach wie möglich zu gestalten, haben wir das international bekannte "Lock & Key"-Eisbrecher-Element eingeführt. Hierbei bekommt jede Frau einen Schlüssel und jeder Mann ein Schloss. Wenn der passende Schlüssel zum Schloss gefunden wird, winkt die Chance auf einen Preis. Das Kennenlernen war wahrscheinlich noch nie so leicht! Worauf wartest du also noch? Sicher dir jetzt dein Ticket, bevor alle Tickets weg sind. [www.matchingnight.com](www.matchingnight.com)
The Connection Table: Food, Culture & Community @PunjabHaus
The Connection Table: Food, Culture & Community @PunjabHaus
**A night of culture, connection, and community in the heart of Berlin** Hey everyone, We welcome you all to **Punjab Haus**, a cozy and spacious Indian restaurant on Meraner Str., and we've always believed that **food** has this incredible power to **bring** **people together**. That’s why we are hosting this — not just as a dinner or a party, but as a chance for people from **different backgrounds, countries, and walks of life** to come together, share stories, laugh, and feel part of something warm and real. Whether you’ve just moved to Berlin, you’ve been here for years, or you're just passing through — we’d love to invite you to our **first community night of the summer**. *** ### 🌍 What’s the vibe? Think of it like a big living room with chai, music, and good people. Some will come to meet new friends. Some just want to relax and have a drink. Some might talk about travel, music, love, life — whatever flows. You don’t need to know anyone. You don’t need to be anything. Just come as you are. *** ### 🫶 What we’ll have: * A warm, welcoming space (indoor & outdoor) * Delicious **Indian Food** + drinks (non-alcoholic too) * Background music, chill lighting, and soft vibes * Open tables for conversations — or quiet corners if you just want to take it in * Hosts (including us) to welcome you & help you feel at home *** ### 📍 Details 🗓 **Every Saturday** 🕖 **19:00 till 1:30** 📌 **Punjab Haus – Meraner Str. 20B, 10825 Berlin** 💳 **Card and accepted** 🎟️ **Free entry – but please support by ordering food/drinks** 🙏 *** ### 🔔 A few things to know: * This is a **safe, respectful space** — all identities, backgrounds, and energies welcome * **No pressure to mingle** — talk, chill, dance, or just observe * We may take a few photos for our page — if that’s not okay, just tell us (no problem at all) *** We hope this is the start of something beautiful — a space where culture, connection, and kindness come together. Looking forward to meeting you 🧡 — **Simar**

East London Events Near You

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Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Birthday Brunch: Celebrating January Birthdays @Goodale Station
Birthday Brunch: Celebrating January Birthdays @Goodale Station
Hey there Black Love Friends and Welcome to 2026! To start the year off right we're bringing back our monthly birthday celebrations...but over brunch! To kick us off we'll be enjoying breathtaking city views at the exquisite Goodale Station. So join us for good food, good conversation and if it's your birth month, enjoy a birthday mimosa on us. Space is limited so RSVP today
Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Lunch at Ampersand's! 😋
Lunch at Ampersand's! 😋
Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for January is "Chemistry" 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 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 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!
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! 🎂 🎈 🍨 🎁 💐 🧁 🎉 🥳 🍰 🪅 📅
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! 😄
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