Free Movie Screenings

Trae un libro y pide un café, mejor si vienes acompañado(a) para que disfrutes de una experiencia nueva en Casa Baku. No importa el tema, ni el enfoque pero asegurate que tenga un contenido valioso. Vamos a armar la biblioteca más hermosa de Bogotá donde siempre te topes con un libro diferente cada vez.

NADA SEGÚN TU CONVENIENCIA PERSONAL SE TIENE SALAS DE REGENERACIÓN HUMANA EN TODO EL PAÍS, Y A NIVEL INTERNACIONAL. MIRA LA TUYA EN: http://conocimientodesimismo.com.co/colombia/salas-2/bogota/ (o mira al final del escrito) NO SOMOS NI SI QUIERA UN GRUPO SOMOS UNAS PERSONAS QUE SE ESFUERZAN POR LA CONQUISTA DE DEL SER, LA ILUMINACIÓN INTERIOR. NO SE COBRA DINERO POR EL CONOCIMIENTO ES GRATIS NO SE COMERCIA CON LAS ALMAS. ANIMO SI TU ERES UNA PERSONA BUSCADORA DEL CONOCIMIENTO ANÍMATE Conocimiento de sí mismo se basa en los pilares: Ciencia, Arte, Psicología y Mística que son las 4 columnas sobre las que se apoya el templo de la sabiduría universal. En la búsqueda del Conocimiento de sí mismo, todas las grandes culturas de la antigüedad trabajaron con estos 4 pilares en forma integrada y equilibrada. Con el correr del tiempo, los 4 pilares se divorciaron unos de otros, su esencia fue adulterada y ya no persiguieron la sabiduría fundamental. Qué es el Conocimiento de sí mismo? Conocerse a sí mismo es haber logrado la identidad con su propio Ser Divinal, saberse idéntico a su propio Espíritu, experimentar directamente la identificación entre lo conocido y lo cognoscente. Es eso lo que podemos y debemos definir como Auto-Conocimiento. Lo fundamental en la vida es llegar realmente a conocerse a sí mismo: ¿de dónde venimos, hacia dónde vamos, cuál es el objetivo de la existencia, para qué vivimos, etc., etc., etc.? Las conferencias de Conocimiento de Sí mismo se basan en el estudio profundo de estos 4 pilares con el objetivo de alcanzar la auto-realización del Ser o iluminación interior. RBORIZADORA BAJA: Transversal 28 # 58C – 79 Sur, una cuadra abajo del Cade de Candelaria. Sábado y Domingo 4:00pm. BOSA: Transversal 89B # 53 – 09 Sur, Avenida Tintal Cerca a Biomax, Martes y Viernes 7:00pm. cel: 312 367 67 92 BOSA PABLO VI: Carrera 77I Bis # 68 – 42, Miercoles y Viernes 7:00 pm; Martes y Jueves 5pm cel: 316 656 71 49 CAMELIA: Avenida Ferrocarril # 2 – 35, Martes 7:00 pm y jueves 5:00 pm cel: 314 459 81 66 – 316 415 76 99 CENTRO AVENIDA JIMENEZ: # 11 – 28 Oficina:303; Lunes, Martes y Jueves 8:00 am – Lunes , Miércoles y Viernes 12:15 m – Lunes a Jueves 6:00 pm – Sábados 8:30 am y 12m. cel: 315 818 52 17 CENTRO: Carrera 8A # 15 – 99 (5° piso); Miércoles y Viernes 7:00pm CEL: 313 229 08 14 EL SOSIEGO: Salón comunal, Calle 19 Sur # 8ª – 39 (Detrás de ESE San Cristobal), Martes y Jueves 6:00 pm. cel: 300 364 05 22 ENGATIVA:, Calle 66B # 121 – 11, Sede Comunal, Miércoles 3:00 pm y 4:00 pm. cel: 311 219 56 43 FONTIBON: Centro Comercial Fonticentro, Local 309, Carrera 100 # 17ª – 41, Lunes, Martes y Jueves 6:30 pm, Sábados 3:00pm y Domingos 3:00 pm. cel: 311 263 61 74. HÉROES: (Frente a Estación de Transmilenio Héroes) Av Caracas # 80-64, Miércoles y Jueves 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm. y 6:00 pm. Viernes y Sábados 3:00 pm y 4:00 pm. Tel: 303 24 59 – 310 761 96 78 ISLA DEL SOL: Calle 63 Sur # 66A – 04, Martes y Jueves 7:00 pm. Tel: 710 99 43. KENNEDY CATALINA 2: Calle 54 Sur # 77 T – 90 (kra 77V bis en placa esquina) Lunes y Miércoles 7:30 pm, Jueves y Sábados 6:00 pm. Cel: 310 210 76 83 KENNEDY INEM: Carrera 78N Bis # 39 – 33 Sur, Martes, Miércoles y Jueves 7:00 pm. Cel: 301 581 35 55 MADRIGAL: Calle 77B # 100 B – 75, Lunes a Jueves 7:00 pm; Lunes 4:00pm, Sábados 4:00pm. MOLINOS: Rincon de Molinos, Carrera 6 # 49D – 25 sur, Apto 301, Lunes y Miércoles 7:00pm, Sábados y Domingos 4:00 pm. Cel: 321 308 11 87 MUZU: Carrera 51 # 39A – 35 sur, Viernes, Sábados y Domingos 7:00 pm. Tel: 303 24 59 – 310 753 53 09 PALERMO: Calle 45A # 20 – 29, Lunes y Viernes 7:00 pm. Cel: 313 301 89 39 PORTAL 80: Punto de encuentro a la bajada del puente peatonal del Portal 80, Jueves 3:00pm. Cel: 313 346 80 68 RINCON DEL DIAMANTE: Calle 75A Sur # 17A – 72, Lunes a Viernes 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm, Domingos 3:00 pm. SAN FRANCISCO: Salón comunal II sector, Carrera 20C # 67 – 04 Sur, Domingo 2:00 pm a 5:00 pm. SANTA ISABEL: Carrera 27A # 2 – 41, Martes y Jueves 7:00 pm, Sábados 10:00 am y 7:00 pm, Domingos 10:00 am y 6:00 pm. Cel: 315 818 52 17 SANTA ROSITA: Carrera 94 # 72A – 05, Lunes a Viernes 7:00 pm, Sábados y Domingos 6:00 pm. Cel: 313 215 54 87 SAN MATEO: Carrera 6A Este # 25H – 28 Este, Miércoles y Sábados 6:00 pm. Cel: 313 229 08 14 SOACHA COMPARTIR- VILLA JULIANA: Carrera 6A # 31 – 50, Martes, Jueves y Viernes 5:00 pm, Miércoles y Sábados 10:00 am, Miércoles y Viernes 7:00 pm. Cel: 301 345 66 63 SUBA ALCAPARROS: Calle 132 C # 105B – 18, Lunes a Viernes 7:00 pm, Sábados 6:00 pm, Domingos 10:00 am y 6:00 pm. SUBA BILBAO: Carrera 149A # 143 – 41, Lunes y Martes 7:00 pm, Domingos 10:00 am. Cel: 317 813 70 10 SUBA RINCON: Calle 128B Bis A # 93B – 39, Martes y Miércoles 7:00 pm. Cel 313 257 54 87 TEUSAQUILLO: Diagonal 40A Bis # 13 – 85, Martes y Jueves 6:4 5pm. Cel: 315 818 52 17 USME: Salón Comunal, Martes 5:00 pm. Cel: 305 350 44 70 VENECIA: Diagonal 52A Sur # 54B – 67, Martes y Jueves 7:00 pm. Cel: 313 465 79 21 VENECIA: (Al lado de la Carnicería Casa Blanca) Diagonal 49A # 53A – 33 Sur, Martes y Jueves 8:00 am y 5:00 pm, Lunes a Viernes 7:00 pm, Sábados y Domingos 4:00 pm. Cel: 313 295 67 29 CHIA: Calle 10 # 7 – 81, Lunes 6:00 pm – Martes 2:30 pm y 7:00 pm – Jueves 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm – Domingo 11:00 am. Conferencias en ingles: Domingos 3:00 pm. Cel: 301 216 23 56 TABIO: Carrera 7 # 1 – 163 Local 1, Jueves 7:00 pm, Viernes 5:00 pm y 7:00 pm, Sábados 5:00 pm y Domingos 11:00 am y 3:00 pm. Cel : 301 216 23 56 FUSAGASUGÁ: Barrio Nuevo Balmoral (una cuadra arriba del Exito) Carrera 11A # 20 – 41 (2° Piso), Lunes y Miércoles 7:00 pm, Sábados y Domingos 10:30 am. Cel: 301 320 01 63 FUSAGASUGÁ: Calle 23 A # 2 – 53 Barrio Santa Bárbara, Lunes 6:00 pm y Jueves 2:00 pm FUSAGASUGÁ: Santa Rosa (Cerca a ESAP) Calle 19A # 1A – 05, Martes y Jueves 7:00 pm. Cel: 301 320 01 63 SILVANIA: Hotel Sayonara (Abajo de la Iglesia Central) Jueves y Domingo 7:50 pm. Cel: 321 381 03 65 MOSQUERA: (Cerca al Centro Comercial Villa Nueva) Calle 21 # 4A – 04. Martes y Viernes 7:00 pm. Cel: 313 229 08 14 ZIPAQUIRA: Calle 17 # 13 – 16, Sábados y Domingos 4:00 pm. Mas salas de Conferencias de Conocimiento de si Mismo Bogotá: BONANZA: Salón Comunal, Diagonal 76A # 69 – 24, Martes 4:30 pm. BOSA CENTRO: Calle 65 Sur # 79C – 04 Local 241, Lunes a Jueves 6:30 pm, Viernes 6:45 pm, Sábados 4:00 pm, Domingos 5:00 pm. BOSA ASOVIVIR: Salón Comunal, Calle 70 Bis # 80M – 56, Lunes 5:00 pm BOSA LAS MARGARITAS: Salón Comunal, Carrera 91 # 69 A – 12 Sur, Jueves 6:00 pm, Sábados 10:30 am. BOSQUES DE SAN CARLOS: Club Comunal, Calle 31 F Sur # 12 D – 49, Martes 6:00 pm. CANDELARIA LA NUEVA: Polideportivo Calle 62 Sur # 221- 47, Sábados 3:00 pm. CIUDAD BOLÍVAR: BARRIO TANQUE LAGUNA, Salón Comunal Carrera 45A # 738 – 15 sur, Miércoles 6:00 pm. ENGATIVA: Barrio Villa Teresita, Salón comunal, Carrera 115C # 69C – 15, Martes 7:00 pm. FERIAS: Salón Comunal, Carrera 696 No. 73 – 58, Miércoles 5:00 p.m. FONTIBON: Barro Palestina, Salón Comunal, Calle 28 No. 112 A – 27, Sábados 2:00 pm. FONTIBON: San José el Jardín, Salón Comunal, Carrera 100 # 24D – 65, Jueves 6:00 pm. GALAN: Sector San Gabriel, Sede Comunal, Carrera. 56A No 5A – 95, Miércoles 6:30 pm. KENNEDY – TECHO UNIDAD 7 – Salón Comunal, Carrera 78 # 01 – 03, Jueves y Viernes 3:00 pm. KENNEDY ONASIS: Salón Comuna, Avenida 1 Mayo con ciudad de Villavicencio, Lunes y Miércoles: 6:30 pm. LA VICTORIA: Salón Comunal Cía, 5 Bis Este # 39A – 26 Sur, Miércoles 6:00 pm. MUZU: Carrera 51 # 39A – 35 Sur, Viernes, Sábados y Domingo 7:00 pm. MAZUREN V – Casa 128, Calle 152 A No. 54 – 75, Miércoles 7:00 pm, Jueves 4:00 pm. PERDOMO: Salón Comunal, Diag. 62 Sur No. 726 – 51, Lunes y Miércoles 6:30 pm, Jueves 5:30 pm. RICAURTE: Biblioteca Pública, Calle 9 # 28 A – 43, Jueves 12:00 m. SIMON BOLIVAR: Salón comunal, Calle 78A # 64 – 26, Jueves 5:00 pm. SUBA: Barrio Costa Azul 2do Sector, Sede Comunal, Carrera 103F # 135 – 32, Miércoles 6:00 pm. VILLAS DE GRANADA: Salón Comunal, Calle 78 # 111 – 51, Jueves 5:30 pm. undefined

**We are** organizing a small cooking class in Bogotá for anyone who wants to explore authentic Colombian food and discover local secrets beyond the tourist areas. We’ll start in a cozy kitchen, cook traditional dishes together, learn local culinary techniques, and share food, culture, and conversations with travelers and locals. This is a relaxed social experience, not a commercial tour. 📍 Teusaquillo, Bogotá 📅 Tuesday, May 26 🕕 6:00 PM What to expect: • Colombian cooking & recipes • Hands-on culinary experience • Traditional dishes & local ingredients • Meet travelers & locals • Cultural exchange • Fun social atmosphere 👥 Small group — limited spots available If you’d like to join, send a request with a short intro about yourself 🙂 \*\*\* We are offering this cooking class for free as we want your feedback on this new product. Organizadores

**Hi guys 📢🌍 Join Us at the Community Language Exchange! 🗣️✨** Looking to practice your English and make new friends? 👫✨ Come to the Community Language Exchange every Saturday from 2 PM to 9 PM on the 2nd floor of Nicopan bakery 🧁in Bogotá! 🏙️ 🗓️ When: Every Saturday, 3 PM - 7 PM 📍 Where: On the 2nd floor of Nicopan bakery 🧁in Bogotá! Immerse yourself in English, meet amazing people, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere! 🥳✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your language skills and connect with others. 🌟 Bring your friends!! See you there! 👋😊 #LanguageExchange #EnglishPractice #MakeFriends #BogotáEvents #AvenidaChile #CommunityGathering #LearnEnglish #LanguageLearning #MeetNewPeople #PracticeMakesPerfect

This event is to share a friendly time on Sundays at 3pm by exchanging languages, culture and talking about different topics (traveling, arts, free time activities, etc.). Free entrance. The MEETING POINT is in the Coworking area of Santafe Mall (3rd floor). [https://www.google.com/maps/@4.7619875,-74.0467914,21z?entry=ttu](https://www.google.com/maps/@4.7619875,-74.0467914,21z?entry=ttu) We see you there!!!! Este espacio está creado para compartir los domingos desde las 3pm un rato ameno de intercambio de idiomas conversando temas variados (viajes, artes, tiempo libre, etc.). Sin ningún costo. Nos vemos en el Coworking area del Centro Comercial Santafe (Piso 3).

This event is to share a friendly time on Sunday at 3 pm by exchanging languages, culture and talking about different topics (Travelling, arts, free time activities, etc.). Free entrance. The MEETING POINT is in the coworking area of Santafe mall (3rd floor). [https://www.google.com/maps/@4.7619875,-74.0467914,21z?entry=ttu](https://www.google.com/maps/@4.7619875,-74.0467914,21z?entry=ttu) We see you there!!!! Este espacio está creado para compartir los domingos desde las 3pm un rato ameno de intercambio de idiomas conversando temas variados ( Viajes, artes, tiempo libre, etc.). Sin ningún costo. Nos vemos en en Coworkig area del centro comercial Santafe (Piso 3).

De martes a sábados puedes practicar idiomas con locales y extranjeros en nuestra zona cultural. Te esperamos en Calle 55 # 9-23, Chapinero. **Martes** * 5pm a 10:30pm: intercambio de idiomas en francés, inglés y español. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 8:30pm: clase de salsa en inglés. Valor $12.000. * 6pm a 8pm: Taller de bordado. Participación con inscripción previa. **Miércoles** * 5pm a 10:30pm: Intercambio de idiomas en inglés, japonés, mandarin, coreano y español para extranjeros. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 6pm a 9pm: Colorverso, encuentro para dibujar y/o pintar acuarela (se habla en diferentes idiomas). Se propone un tema diferente cada miércoles y se pinta inspirados en este. Pueden participar todos los niveles y damos los materiales básicos. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 6:30pm a 8:30pm: club de literatura en portugués. Participación con inscripción previa. * 6:30pm a 8:30pm: club de literatura en francés. Participación con inscripción previa. **Jueves** * 5pm a 10:30pm: intercambio de idiomas en alemán, inglés y español. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 6pm a 8pm: Taller de acuarela. Participación con inscripción previa. * 6pm a 8pm: Club de literatura en alemán. Participación con inscripción previa. **Viernes** * 4pm a 10:30pm: intercambio de idiomas en inglés, portugués, italiano y español. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 9pm a 10:30pm: events especiales (música en vivo, teatro, danza, open mic, performance, acuarela, pub quizz, bordado, kitchen club, etc). * Karaoke internacional. **Sábados** * 4pm a 10:30pm: Intercambio en todos los idiomas: inglés, francés, alemán, español, portugués, italiano, japonés, coreano, mandarin, etc. Entrada libre con consumo de la carta. * 9pm a 10:30pm: Karaoke en todos los idiomas. **De martes a sábado también puedes** * Apreciar las exposiciones de diferentes artistas invitados. * Leer libros en diferentes idiomas de nuestra biblioteca. * Participar en los talleres creativos. Ver más en la pestaña talleres creativos. * Pasar a trabajar. Contamos con mesas amplias y wifi. recuerda que hay que consumir algo de la carta. * Tomar un café o reunirte con tus amigos. No hay necesidad de hablar otro idioma. * En el caso que quieras venir con un grupo a disfrutar de nuestras actividades es mejor si haces reserva, ya que el lugar suele estar muy lleno. Visita nuestro Instagram para conocer más de todas las actividades: @dame_tu_lengua o escríbenos a nuestro Whatsapp 3006185188.

¡Bienvenid@ a nuestro **Conversational English Club by Closer English**! Somos una comunidad que se reúne cada **viernes de forma presencial** en Bogotá para practicar inglés, hacer nuevos amigos y disfrutar de actividades diseñadas para mejorar tu fluidez de forma natural y divertida. 🗣️ 🤝 Usamos juegos, retos, preguntas creativas, dinámicas de grupo y mucho más para ayudarte a **soltarte hablando inglés**. 🌍 Es un espacio ideal para practicar, perder el miedo y conocer personas de diferentes culturas. 💬 No importa tu nivel, lo más importante es tener ganas de participar y mejorar. **¿Te animas?** 🎟️ **Regístrate en nuestro próximo encuentro, separa tu cupo y vive la experiencia de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado, dinámico y lleno de buena energía.** ¡Te esperamos! 🙌 **🍟**🍔 Consumo mínimo de $20,000 COP en el restaurante Join to our language exchange club and enjoy our amazing event in Bogotá! Let's make friends and have a nice afteernoon **📌 Where: Corral Gourmet Edificio Voré**

Dirección: Calle 85 No 11-53 Horarios: Abrimos a las 4pm y vamos hasta las 8pm con el intercambio y después el evento va hasta las 3 am con su fiesta internacional! Contacto. WhatsApp: 313 2364413 Llamada 311 4920249 Compra de entradas: Directamente en la taquilla El evento es gratis hasta las 6pm, de 6pm a 8pm hay un cover de 10mil, de 8pm en adelante hay un cover con tarifa dinámica arrancando en los de $20.000

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join Guest Host Jeff and the group as we get together to see the historical drama, PRESSURE! Brendan Frasier, Andrew Scott and Kerry Condon star in this film about the tense and dramatic days leading up to the D-Day invasion! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg n the tense 72 hours before D-Day. With the fate of the free world in the balance, they face an impossible choice: launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. It is directed by Anthony Maras and based on David Haig’s 2014 stage play. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcPgrKoXe_c PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once showtime is announced, please purchase your ticket in advance and list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! Exact showtime and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Jeff P.S. from Dan: THANK YOU to Jeff for hosting this event!

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

By popular demand, the group wanted to read and discuss the semi-autobiographical novel by Henri-Pierre Roche, that inspired the Truffaut movie we watched last year. The book is available through the Columbus Library's interlibrary loan system. They reported there are twenty-eight copies available in the state of Ohio. If you have a library card, you can file an interlibrary loan request here: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/library-services/ . There are also used copies available on Amazon and eBay for under twenty dollars. You may want to rewatch the movie after reading the book, so we can compare and contrast in our discussion. The Columbus Library has four copies on DVD, and it's streaming on HBOMax.