Locals & New in Town

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UNA VEZ APUNTADO MANDARME UN WSP AL 636118101 Y OS DIRÉ LA CTA BANCARIA PARA HACER EL INGRESO (NO TENGO BIZUM).GRACIAS Vamos a disfrutar de un dia fantástico haciendo una bonita visita cultural a Mollet y después una calçotada. 🏰🌳🍴🍷 PLAN ⏲ KEDADA: 10.15h PASEO DE GRACIA Nº51 (ÉS UN PORTAL). ÒSCAR, WSP (MI TELF. ESTÁ EN EL APARTADO CÓMO ENCONTRARNOS). 🚇 Cogeremos el tren(R2,destino Granollers) que pasa por Paseo de Gracia a las 10.36h y nos pondremos en el segundo vagón.Por sants pasa antes a las 10.31h y después por el Clot a las 10.40h para las personas que les vaya mejor estas estaciones. Cada uno tiene que sacarse el bonorenfe gratuito. 👍 LLegada a Mollet Sant Fost a las 10.58h 🏰 Visita al núcleo antiguo con sus interesantes edificios históricos (Iglesia de San Vicente etc). 🌳 Visita al Parc de Can Mulà.El más importante dentro de la ciudad con interesantes esculturas y una masía. 🏰 Visita a La Marineta. Masía renacentista del s. XVI. A partir del s. XIX se convirtió en un hostal, parada y fonda de viajeros y de diligencias del camino real de Barcelona a Vic. 🍴🍷 Calçotada. Andaremos unos 30 minutos hasta el restaurante. **MENÚ CALÇOTADA** 🍴Teja de calçots con salsa y una torrada grande de pan. **🍴** Segundo a elegir: A-Cordero a la piedra. B-Entrecot a la piedra. C-Butifarra casolana. D-Merluza a la plancha. 👀 ME TENÉIS QUE DECIR QUE 2º PLATO QUERÉIS.GRACIAS 🍰 Postres a elegir: 🍷 Agua, vino de la casa y gaseosa. 💰 ESTA ACTIVIDAD TIENE UN COSTE DE 34€ (TODO LO DESCRITO). UNA VEZ APUNTADO HAY QUE PAGAR POR ADELANTADO. FORMAS DE PAGO: MANDARME UN WSP AL 636118101 Y OS DIRÉ LA CTA BANCARIA PARA HACER EL INGRESO (NO TENGO BIZUM).GRACIAS

I’m hosting a friendly dog meetup where pups can socialize and humans can connect. Whether your dog loves to play or just hang out, this is a relaxed and welcoming space for all dogs and their people 🐶🫶🏻🎾👥 Estoy organizando un encuentro amistoso para perros donde los peludos pueden socializar y las personas conectar. Ya sea que a tu perro le encante jugar o prefiera relajarse, este es un espacio tranquilo y acogedor para todos los perros y sus humanos 🐶🫶🏻🎾👥

**Just arrived in Barcelona?** Been here a while but still feel new? This is your room. **New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home. Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Your hosts are: **Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and **Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV). Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips. Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out. Best of all, the show is **free to attend**. You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it. *** **Quick Overview** ⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm 🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona 🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after 🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals ***Important****: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator)*** *to reserve your seats right away.* **Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) and come laugh with us.** FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) as well.

[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3) **Just arrived in Barcelona?** Been here a while but still feel new? This is your room. **New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home. Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Your hosts are: **Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and **Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV). Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips. Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out. Best of all, the show is **free to attend**. **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it. \*\*\* **Quick Overview** ⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm 🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona 🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after 🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals ***Important***\*: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the\* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator)*** *to reserve your seats right away.* **Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) and come laugh with us.** FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) as well.

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Bonita ruta naturalista visitando una parte del Delta Del Llobregat que está formado por el río Llobregat y la Ricarda.Son casi 90 hectáreas,donde podemos encontrar estanques litorales, cañaverales, juncales,edificios históricos y playa protegida. En ellos hay gran diversidad de flora y fauna, especialmente aves acuáticas. DISTACIA: 9KM APROX. DURACIÓN: 2H.30M APROX. (ACABAREMOS SOBRE LAS 13.45H APROX.) DIFICULTAD: FÁCIL (TODO PLANO). 🏃‍♂️🌞🌲 PLAN: ⏲ KEDADA: 9.45h en paseo de gracia nº51 (es un portal). Òscar wsp (mi telf. está en el apartado "cómo encontrarnos"),llevaré gorra roja. 🚇 Cogeremos el tren (R2,destino aeropuerto) que pasa por passeig de gràcia a las 10.02h y nos pondremos en el segundo vagón.Por sants pasa después a las 10.09h y por el clot antes a las 9.56h para las personas que les vaya mejor esas estaciones. La T-Casual y la T-usual son válidas para este viaje. El bonorenfe gratis tambien es válido. 🚇 10.20h Llegada al Prat de Llobregat donde cogeremos el metro L9 sud y bajaremos en la estación les moreres desde donde iremos a un tramo del río Llobregat. La T-casual y T-ususal son válidas para este viaje. 👍 Inicio de la ruta. 👀Aconsejable llevar calzado de senderismo,agua,etc. 😀 Final ruta en el metro L9 sud,estación Parc Nou. Al lado también hay un bus que te lleva a la renfe. 🍖 Después para comer haremos pícnic(opcional).cada uno se lleva lo suyo y algo para compartir con los demás. 💰 Esta actividad tiene un coste de 8€ (guía-organización).A pagar el mismo dia EN EFECTIVO. Todos somos adultos y responsables de uno mismo.

[Català y castellano below] Let's meet up for a walk along the river Besòs, following the river for almost 8km from Sant Adrià de Besòs to Santa Coloma de Gramenet. We will be close to the city, but away from the traffic and beside some green grass and flowing water! The walk is mostly flat and paved, but you should have a decent level of fitness, and be able to walk for 2 hours at a steady pace. Key info: **Distance** \- 8km **Duration** \- 2 hours approx\, depending on our pace **Meet point:** Metro El Maresme \| Fòrum \- L4 \(Yellow Line\) Exit Diagonal **Finish Point:** Parc Can Zam - open air bar/café. 20 minute walk to Metro Santa Coloma - L1 (Red Line). **What to bring:** Comfy walking shoes/trainers, 1L of water, a snack. and layers for the weather. **Important Legal Disclaimer (Self-Responsibility):** By joining this walk, you acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. **Autonomy:** This is a horizontal meeting of peers, not a guided tour. Each participant is responsible for their own safety, navigation, and decision-making. 2. **Assumption of Risk:** You confirm you have the physical fitness required for an 8km walk. You participate at your own risk. 3. **Liability:** The person posting this meetup is merely a coordinator of the meeting point and time and assumes no duty of care or liability for any injury, loss, or damage. 4. **Compliance:** We will follow all local park regulations for the *Parc Fluvial del Besòs*. That being said, please be kind and sensible, and look out for your fellow walkers! ## **Català** Quedem per fer una caminada al llarg del riu Besòs, seguint el riu durant gairebé 8 km des de Sant Adrià de Besòs fins a Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Estarem a prop de la ciutat, però lluny del trànsit i al costat de l'herba verda i l'aigua que corre! La caminada és majoritàriament plana i pavimentada, però cal tenir un nivell físic acceptable i ser capaç de caminar durant 2 hores a un ritme constant. **Informació clau:** * **Distància:** 8 km * **Durada:** 2 hores aprox., depenent del nostre ritme * **Punt de trobada:** Metro El Maresme \| Fòrum \- L4 \(Línia groga\) Sortida Diagonal * **Punt d'arribada:** Parc Can Zam - bar/cafeteria a l'aire lliure. A 20 minuts a peu del Metro Santa Coloma - L1 (Línia vermella). * **Què cal portar:** Sabates de caminar còmodes/vambes, 1L d'aigua, un snack i roba per capes segons el temps. **Avís legal important (Responsabilitat pròpia):** En unir-te a aquesta caminada, reconeixes i acceptes el següent: * **Autonomia:** Aquesta és una trobada horitzontal entre iguals, no una visita guiada. Cada participant és responsable de la seva pròpia seguretat, navegació i presa de decisions. * **Assumpció de riscos:** Confirmes que tens la condició física necessària per a una caminada de 8 km. Hi participes sota el teu propi risc. * **Responsabilitat:** La persona que publica aquesta trobada és merament una coordinadora del punt de trobada i l'hora, i no assumeix cap deure de cura ni responsabilitat per qualsevol lesió, pèrdua o dany. * **Compliment:** Seguirem totes les normatives locals del Parc Fluvial del Besòs. Dit això, si us plau, sigueu amables i assenyats, i cuideu dels vostres companys de caminada! *** ## **Español** Quedemos para dar un paseo a lo largo del río Besòs, siguiendo el río durante casi 8 km desde Sant Adrià de Besòs hasta Santa Coloma de Gramenet. ¡Estaremos cerca de la ciudad, pero lejos del tráfico y al lado de la hierba verde y el agua que fluye! El camino es mayoritariamente llano y está pavimentado, pero debes tener un nivel de forma física aceptable y ser capaz de caminar durante 2 hores a un ritmo constante. **Información clave:** * **Distancia:** 8 km * **Duración:** 2 horas aprox., dependiendo de nuestro ritmo * **Punto de encuentro:** Metro El Maresme \| Fòrum \- L4 \(Línea amarilla\) salida Diagonal * **Punto de llegada:** Parc Can Zam - bar/cafetería al aire libre. A 20 minutos a pie del Metro Santa Coloma - L1 (Línea roja). * **Qué traer:** Calzado cómodo para caminar/zapatillas, 1L de agua, un snack y ropa por capas según el tiempo. **Aviso legal importante (Responsabilidad propia):** Al unirte a esta caminada, reconoces y aceptas lo siguiente: * **Autonomía:** Este es un encuentro horizontal entre iguales, no una visita guiada. Cada participante es responsable de su propia seguridad, navegación y toma de decisiones. * **Asunción de riesgos:** Confirmas que tienes la condición física necesaria para una caminata de 8 km. Participas bajo tu propio riesgo. * **Responsabilidad:** La persona que publica este encuentro es meramente una coordinadora del punto de encuentro y la hora, y no asume ningún deber de cuidado ni responsabilidad por cualquier lesión, pérdida o daño. * **Cumplimiento:** Seguiremos todas las normativas locales del Parc Fluvial del Besòs. Dicho esto, por favor, sed amables y sensatos, ¡y cuidad de vuestros compañeros de cami

Tenemos Planazo! ¿Queríais Vermuteo con monólogos? ahí vamos!! Abrimos puertas 13:45h arrancamos 14:10h Esta semana tenemos: MARCO MORGANTE Un terremoto!! Por ahí estaré presentando y cuidando que estéis en vuestra salsa. Las entradas requieren de Reservar y se pagan allí mismo. EL VERMUTEO se celebra cada 2 semanas en GUZZO Barcelona, y ofrece una serie de actuaciones humorísticas perfectas para amenizar tu domingo al mediodía en pleno corazón del Born. Con una carta fabulosa! Podéis conaultarla aquí: https://guzzobcn.es/menu/ Las entradas están disponibles por 15 € con consumición incluida, garantizando un acceso económico a una tarde de entretenimiento de calidad. Este plan es una excelente manera de pasar el domingo, combinando humor, la descompresión semanal... con comer sano y rico en un entorno ameno. La entrada incluye Show + Refresco, cerveza o Vermut. ¡HABEMUS PLANAZOOO!!

🎶 **You’re invited to “The VocalJam”!** 🎤 Join us on the **last Sunday of every month**, from **12:00 PM to 2:00 PM**, at **Sala Falstaff** (Carrer Venus 3, 08012 Barcelona). This jam session is specially designed for **singers**, featuring **resident musicians** who will create an inspiring, high-energy atmosphere. While we have a strong love for **soul and funk**, the jam is open to **rock, pop, and many other styles**. Don’t miss the chance to sing with **The Phunks**, our resident band specializing in soul and funk! You can choose your songs from our **VocalJam Spotify Playlist**. 🎟️ **Free entry** — a **€5 donation** to the jam jar is appreciated. Come sing, connect, and make music with us! 🎵✨ 🎶 ¡Te invitamos a **"The VocalJam"!** 🎤 El último domingo de cada mes de 12:00 a 14:00 en la Sala Falstaff (Carrer Venus 3, 08012 Barcelona). Esta jam session está diseñada especialmente para cantantes, con músicos residentes que harán vibrar el ambiente. Aunque tenemos predilección por el soul y el funk, la jam está abierta a rock, pop y más. ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de cantar junto a The Phunks, nuestro grupo residente especializado en soul y funk! Puedes elegir tus canciones de nuestra lista de Spotify: VocalJam Playlist. La entrada es libre, pero se agradece una donación de 5€ al bote. ¡Ven a disfrutar y a hacer música con nosotros! 🎵💫

*🚨Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** ***English*** Are you new in town and looking to meet people in a relaxed, welcoming way? Join us at Nomad House for an easygoing afternoon designed to help newcomers connect, hang out, and feel at home — followed by an open deck to close the day. [Sign up as a DJ for the open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header) At 17:00 we will start ordering or putting pizza's in the oven. Make sure you are on time because they go fast. **No worries about payment Pizza is on the house and completely free!** At the meetup you can meet other people who are also new to the city (or just open to meeting new faces). No pressure, no formal networking — just good conversations in a cozy space. As the night progresses, we’ll smoothly transition into more and more of an open deck session, where any DJ can play music and keep the vibe going into the afternoon. This event is perfect if you: • Just moved to the city • Want to meet people in a low-key, friendly setting • Enjoy music, community vibes, or just feel like dancing • Are curious about the BENE-FIT community 📍 Location: Nomad House 🎶 Music: Open Deck 🫶 First time attending? This event is very first-timer friendly. Many people come alone, and there’s no expectation to “network,” pitch, or know anyone beforehand. You can join conversations at your own pace, grab a seat, and simply enjoy the atmosphere. ***Español*** ¿Eres nuevo/a en la ciudad y te apetece conocer gente de una forma relajada y acogedora? Únete a nosotros en Nomad House para una tarde tranquila pensada para que los recién llegados conecten, charlen y se sientan como en casa, seguida de un open deck para cerrar el día. [Apúntate para ser uno de los DJs de nuestro open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header) A las 17:00 empezaremos a pedir o a meter las pizzas en el horno. Asegúrate de llegar a tiempo porque vuelan. No te preocupes por el pago, **la pizza corre por nuestra cuenta y es completamente gratis**. En el meetup podrás conocer a otras personas que también son nuevas en la ciudad (o simplemente abiertas a conocer caras nuevas). Sin presión, sin networking formal, solo buenas conversaciones en un espacio acogedor. A medida que avanza la tarde, iremos pasando de forma natural a una sesión de open deck, donde cualquier DJ puede pinchar y mantener el buen ambiente durante la tarde. Este evento es perfecto si: • Acabas de mudarte a la ciudad • Te apetece conocer gente en un ambiente cercano y relajado • Disfrutas de la música, el espíritu de comunidad o te apetece bailar • Tienes curiosidad por la comunidad BENE-FIT 📍 Ubicación: Nomad House 🎶 Música: Open Deck 🫶 ¿Es tu primera vez? Este evento es muy friendly para primeras veces. Mucha gente viene sola y no hay ninguna expectativa de “hacer networking”, presentar ideas o conocer a alguien de antemano. Puedes unirte a las conversaciones a tu ritmo, sentarte tranquilamente y simplemente disfrutar del ambiente. ***Català*** Ets nou o nova a la ciutat i tens ganes de conèixer gent d’una manera relaxada i acollidora? Uneix-te a nosaltres a Nomad House per passar una tarda tranquil·la pensada perquè les persones acabades d’arribar connectin, xerrin i se sentin com a casa, seguida d’un open deck per tancar el dia. [Apunta't com a DJ per a l'open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header) A les 17:00 començarem a demanar o a posar les pizzes al forn. Assegura’t d’arribar a temps perquè s’acaben ràpid. No et preocupis pel pagament, **la pizza va a càrrec nostre i és totalment gratuïta**. Al meetup podràs conèixer altres persones que també són noves a la ciutat (o simplement obertes a conèixer cares noves). Sense pressió, sense networking formal, només bones converses en un espai acollidor. A mesura que avanci la tarda, farem una transició natural cap a una sessió d’open deck, on qualsevol DJ pot posar música i mantenir el bon ambient durant la tarda. Aquest esdeveniment és perfecte si: • Acabes d’arribar a la ciutat • Vols conèixer gent en un ambient proper i relaxat • T’agrada la música, el bon rotllo de comunitat o et ve de gust ballar • Tens curiositat per la comunitat BENE-FIT 📍 Ubicació: Nomad House 🎶 Música: Open Deck 🫶 És la teva primera vegada? Aquest esdeveniment és molt accessible per a primeres vegades. Molta gent ve sola i no hi ha cap expectativa de “fer networking”, presentar idees o conèixer algú prèviament. Pots unir-te a les converses al teu ritme, seure tranquil·lament i simplement gaudir de l’ambient.

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: We've hired a professional comedian to warm the group up for our open mic session. Members have been making me laugh for years and we've tossed around the idea of a comedy night / open mic. Well, It's time to step up and crack me up. We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

**Summary** Celebrate America's 250th year and the [Columbus Clippers'](https://www.milb.com/columbus) 50th season by watching [Franklin County's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Clippers) best team play the [best game in the world](https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/babe_ruth_140116) at [one of the ten best](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/minors/2025/03/26/huntington-park-voted-top-10-minor-league-ballparks-usa-today-10best-awards/82656048007/) baseball stadiums in the United States in their 2026 home Saturday opener! The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The gates always open an hour before the scheduled first pitch. I'm usually at the ballpark a half an hour before the scheduled first pitch. Clippers' games usually last around two and a half hours. Being a few minutes early will help us secure good seats. **Parking** I personally always like to park in the [McConnell Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/McConnell+Garage/@39.9685114,-83.0103938,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388f24145462d1:0x6238c0f0c851ab70!8m2!3d39.9692957!4d-83.0081175!16s%2Fg%2F1jkw6y27y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). If nothing else is going on in the area, this should be $7. However, I've also seen it be as high as $22. I can't say for certain what it will be for this game, but once I know, I will post in the comments. Alternately, there are other lots in the area you can try which will probably be a few dollars cheaper. [Here is a map](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/q_auto/milb/ernng44ya2xkr4wbheql) of all the garages and lots surrounding the stadium. Keep in mind that many of these are outdoor lots and your car will be out in the elements. If you decide to look for a different lot, I would mildly recommend either the Buggyworks Lot or the Broadbelt Lot, but I have never parked in either of these myself. Although it won't apply for this game, keep in mind that street parking is also free citywide in Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf). **Where We'll Be** Here is a [map of the ballpark](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/qkqohbqjgtx5uwo6zkgn.pdf). We'll be sitting on Level 3 of the [Left Field Building](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/huntington-park) (aka the "AEP Power Pavilion"), which features a 110 foot bar with six open patios overlooking the field. This area is covered and will be out of any sun or rain that may transpire. If you enter the park through the Center Field Entrance (which is at the intersection of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave.), there will be a door to your immediate right after you enter that leads to a staircase up into the Tower. This door is not well-marked, and if you've never been to Huntington Park before, you may wonder if you're actually allowed to go in and up the stairs. Yes, you are. We'll be on the Tower's "Level 3". I have uploaded to the Photos section of this event page, below, a picture of the sign you want look for after you ascend the stairs, so you'll know you're on the correct floor. **Tickets** Do not buy your tickets ahead of time. They will literally be twice as expensive if you buy them on Ticketmaster. Instead, go to the ticket window near the Center Field Entrance. Buy a *Standing Room Only* ticket (don't worry, you won't be standing), which will cost you a flat $8 with no other taxes or fees. These tickets never sell out, and this is the cheapest way to get into the park. **Carry-Ins** Per the team's [website](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/a-z-guide): "Soft-sided coolers are permitted in the general seating area [which is where we'll be], but not hard-sided coolers; also no alcohol, glass bottles, or cans will be permitted. SMALL bags or backpacks of food items and beverages in plastic bottles are ok. Reusable water bottles are permitted, but must be empty upon arrival. Diaper bags are allowed." I always bring a disposable plastic bottle of water and refill it as I need at the park. Bottled water at the game is something like 4 or 5 dollars. So if you want a bottle of water, I recommend bringing your own bottle instead of buying it at the park. **Food & Drink** The area we'll be in has burgers, hot dogs, salads, soft pretzels, ice cream, and other sorts of things you would expect at a baseball game. I've posted pics of the menu in the Photos section, below. The burger and fries are $14 plus tax, and they're not bad. (This is what I usually get.) The beer is *really* overpriced. It's like $9, or $20 for a pitcher. If there's some people to help me drink it, though, I'll buy a pitcher of Michelob Ultra. While we'll be on the penultimate floor of the Tower, the top floor (which has a great view, but is fully exposed to the elements) has a [Dirty Frank's](https://dirtyfranks.com/) hot dog stand. I've never gotten anything from there, though I've been told it's good. The Donatos pizza stand is also a very short walk away from where we'll be. I love Donatos, but the pizza is so expensive at the ballpark. It's like $9 for a personal-sized pepperoni. It is good, though. **Peroration** Let's (watch them) play ball!

Coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee), located at Olentangy River Brewing. They will also have a Venezuelan [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) that always gets good reviews.

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village. Street parking is free on Sundays.

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.