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*Talk by Joakim Ahnfelt-Rønne and Michael Werk Ravnsmed* Signed distance fields is a way to describe shapes by taking the distance to their perimiter. The distance is positive outside the shape, and negative within it, and shapes can be combined with union, intersection, subtraction and more. In this talk we will explore signed distance fields via GPU shaders. *As usual, there's mingling at the local bar after the talk.*

**RUN THE CITY. MEET THE WORLD.** We launched something new - and what a success it was! With up to 40 people we run beautiful routes through Copenhagen on our social runs - and you're invited to be part of the next edition and kick off the New Year full of energy. **DEAR WORLD RUNS** is for those who want to move, connect, and feel the city in motion. Whether you're a regular runner or just curious to join, this is your moment. 🏃‍♂️ **The Run** • Friendly but fun pace - we go easy on the first one, but with ambition • Approx. 5–6 km, accessible for most • You don’t need to be “fast” - just bring energy ☕ **The Vibe** • Post-run coffee/tea included & hangout at Nomad Day Bar in the 25hours hotel on beautiful Paper Island • Come solo or bring a friend - we’ll make it social • Led by the Dear World crew you can leave your belongings that you don’t want to take along the run with the venue which will secure it while we are gone. 📍**Where & When** Nomad Day Bar / 25hours Hotel Paper Island 🗓️ Tuesday every 2 weeks 🕙 18:00H sharp (meet from 17:45) **We run the city - join us.** Let’s make this the start of something that moves us all. #DWRuns #DearWorldCPH

Join us in the evening for a short break from work, studies, and everyday life. This is a relaxed and welcoming meetup—perfect if you’re new to the city or simply looking to connect with people from different backgrounds. Come enjoy a coffee, unwind, meet new people, and make meaningful connections. We’ll meet at Wayne’s Coffee in the city center of Lund. You’re welcome to order coffee, drinks, or something to eat during the meetup. Meeting point: Wayne’s Coffee Address: Botulfsgatan 5, 223 50 Lund Everyone is welcome—looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for the January 2026 edition of **Cloud Native Copenhagen**, kindly hosted once again by **DR**. This meetup focuses on one of the most pressing challenges in modern Kubernetes platforms: **how to properly secure sensitive workloads and cluster data in cloud-native environments**. **Agenda** 16:30 Doors open, find a seat, network, enjoy 17:00 Welcome by the Cloud Native Copenhagen 17:05 Welcome by Danmarks Radio 17:15 Talk 1 - Unlocking Confidential Computing: An Introduction to Confidential Containers in Kubernetes 18:00 Break with food and drinks 18:45 Talk 2 - Talos KMS: Getting the Russian Doll out of your Cluster 19:30 Snacks, networking 20:00 Thank you for today Talk 1: **Unlocking Confidential Computing: An Introduction to Confidential Containers in Kubernetes** Speaker: Nino Martinez Wael from TDC Erhverv As organizations increasingly move sensitive workloads to the cloud, ensuring data confidentiality during execution has become a critical challenge. Confidential Containers (CoCo), a CNCF sandbox project, addresses this by integrating confidential computing principles into the cloud-native ecosystem. Leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and hardware-backed security technologies such as Intel TDX, AMD SEV-SNP, and IBM Secure Execution, CoCo enables Kubernetes users to run containerized applications in isolated, attested environments—with few modifications to existing workflows. In this session, we’ll explore: What is Confidential Computing and why it matters? The architecture and trust model behind Confidential Containers. Key features: attestation, pod-centric design, and integration with Kata Containers. Use cases across regulated industries, AI/ML workloads, and multi-tenant environments. A look at the ecosystem and roadmap, and how you can get started. Whether you’re a platform engineer, security architect, or cloud-native enthusiast, this talk will demystify confidential computing and show how CoCo brings stronger guarantees of data confidentiality, integrity, and code integrity to Kubernetes. Talk 2: **Talos KMS: Getting the Russian Doll out of your Cluster** Speaker: Anders Lantz from Eficode While Talos Linux provides robust security tools, features such as disk encryption are not enabled by default. Furthermore, the commonly used encryption settings often give a false sense of safety while leaving critical data exposed to attackers. In this session, we will have a brief overview of the Talos storage layout and then dig into the encryption functionality it offers. We will then examine why standard encryption methods often just "kick the problem down the road" and demonstrate a solution to truly secure your clusters storage.

We are a group of people meeting on Tuesdays to socialize around cooking and eating together. Usually around 40-50 people. Many are international students, but also other people join. The foodclub exist independent of Meetup, we invite you because we have room for a few more people. The food is vegan and made from donated leftover veggies from a local greengrocery. The place has originally hosted leftwing activist groups, and many of the people joining are also involved in political groups. If you want to join for chopping and cooking, we will be doing that from 3 to 6 pm. It is possible to join part of the time. From 6 to 8pm we are serving food. Donation around 30 kroner. If you are helping out some hours, chopping, cooking or cleaning, you can eat for free. From 8 to 9 - 9:30 pm we are cleaning up the place. We hope to see you in our lovely foodclub <3

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**Co-working for writers in Amager!** Join us for an hour of focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in the area. We meet in this lovely spacious café, chilled out, usually not very busy at this time, with an on-site bakery of delicious pastries. Once everyone is here and settled, I will lead a quick introduction, and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. After the hour is up feel free to chat / take off / keep writing if you're on a roll. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, and it can be a great way to learn from eachother. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Practical Details:** WiFi name / password: Kasada / haveaniceday Travel / Parking info: Kasada is just a few minutes walk from Lergravsparken Metro Station. We will usually be at the (only) round table, with power outlets if you need one. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**Something to show? Fly on the wall?** Welcome to Startup Dojo where we celebrate all things startup \- by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs\. [Click here to Register](https://forms.gle/k5WRL38FbyRUKpe9A) *Do you have an idea that you want to make real but don't know how to start? Do you have a project that has come to a standstill because you don't know how to take your next measurable step?* Present an idea or dilemma, contribute to problem solving or just listen in - network and learn about the Skåne and Greater Copenhagen Startup scene. If you are not ready to present and simply wish to network in the Malmö / Greater Copenhagen Startup ecosystem, that is great too! Your input to others is of huge value - everyone benefits. [Click here to Register](https://forms.gle/k5WRL38FbyRUKpe9A) ## Inspired by the Lean Startup model, you have the opportunity to: * **Build**: present and receive input on an idea at any level of development * **Measure**: get feedback from the participants (even if it is not Big Data) * **Learn**: take actionable steps with you to overcome challenges (there are always unexpected angles that can inform decisions). Participation is free of charge, there will be drinks and fantastic sandwiches. [Click here to Register](https://forms.gle/k5WRL38FbyRUKpe9A)

Hvis du har overvejet at starte en online forretning, skabe en sideindtægt eller fremtidssikre din indtjening, er print-on-demand en af ​​de mest tilgængelige måder at gøre det på – og de seneste fremskridt inden for AI har ændret, hvad der er muligt. Du behøver ikke længere at være kunstner, designer eller teknisk ekspert. Du behøver ikke lager, udstyr eller store opstartsomkostninger. Med den rigtige tilgang er det nu muligt at opbygge en professionel print-on-demand-virksomhed hjemmefra, mere effektivt end nogensinde. Denne live-session forklarer, hvordan print-on-demand rent faktisk fungerer i dag, og hvordan AI passer ind i processen på en praktisk og realistisk måde. \#\#\# Hvad Nigel vil afdække * Hvordan AI bruges til at skabe produktdesign og -lister * At finde nicher og søgeord med reel køberefterspørgsel * Hvorfor platforme som Etsy fortsat er en lavrisiko-måde at starte på * De praktiske trin fra idé til live onlinebutik Alt er forklaret tydeligt, med fokus på anvendelse i den virkelige verden – ikke hype eller teori. \#\#\# Om taleren Sessionen ledes af **Nigel Wymer**, en print-on-demand mentor med over 16 års praktisk e-handelserfaring og en langvarig profitabel historik på Etsy. Hans arbejde er også blevet anerkendt gennem hans engagement i Channel 4's Can You Make £10K in 10 Days?. Ingen behov for forudgående viden. Live online webinar - 29. januar **🕖 DK:** 20:00 CST / København **UK:** 7:00 pm GMT **US:** • 2:00 pm Eastern • 1:00 pm Central • 12:00 pm Mountain • 11:00 am Pacific **Vigtigt**: Du skal bruge dit unikke adgangslink til ZOOM (som du får, når du har tilmeldt dig via Meetup) for at deltage i livesessionen. Hav dette link ved hånden, og log på et par minutter før. English If you’ve been thinking about starting an online business, creating a side income, or future-proofing your earnings, print-on-demand is one of the most accessible ways to do it — and recent advances in AI have changed what’s possible. You no longer need to be an artist, designer, or technical expert. You don’t need stock, equipment, or large start-up costs. With the right approach, it’s now possible to build a professional print-on-demand business from home, more efficiently than ever. This live session explains **how print-on-demand actually works today**, and how AI fits into the process in a practical, realistic way. \#\#\# What Nigel will cover * How AI is used to create product designs and listings * Finding niches and keywords with real buyer demand * Why platforms like Etsy remain a low-risk way to start * The practical steps from idea to live online shop Everything is explained clearly, with a focus on real-world application — not hype or theory. \#\#\# About the speaker The session is led by **Nigel Wymer**, a print-on-demand mentor with over 16 years of hands-on e-commerce experience and a long-term profitable track record on Etsy. His work has also been recognised through his involvement in Channel 4’s *Can You Make £10K in 10 Days?*. No prior experience required. **Live Online Webinar – 29 January** **🕖 DK:** 20:00 CST / Copenhagen time **UK:** 7:00 pm GMT **US:** • 2:00 pm Eastern • 1:00 pm Central • 12:00 pm Mountain • 11:00 am Pacific **Important:** You’ll need your **unique access link** for ZOOM (which you get when when you register in Meetup) to join the live session. Please keep this handy and aim to join a few minutes early.

Come join us for the first bar meetup in 2026! We are starting at 18.30 but feel free to join us when you can 🙂 We are going back to the Left Hand Path as we felt very welcome there last time. Vi ses 🤘😎

We are excited to welcome you to Rust meetup #64 sponsored by Veo! As usual RSVPs open 1 week ahead of the event, i.e. January 22th at 18:00 exactly. The plan looks as follows: 18:05—18:15: Welcome! 18:15-19:00: Kræn Hansen Building Rust libraries for React Native & NodeAPI 19:00-19:45 Food! 19:45-20:30: Albert Garde - Rustorio: Using Rust's type system as a game engine 20:45—: Hang out and talk Food and venue sponsored by [Veo](https://www.veo.co/) We look forward to seeing you all! 🦀

Join us for an evening that shows how Java goes beyond everyday coding. Discover the beauty of fractals, see how AI and Java work together in real applications, and explore the newest features of the language. **Read more and register:** https://systematic.com/int/careers/landing/goto-night-copenhagen-jan-29/ ### Event schedule: Date: 29th of January, 5 PM - 8 PM Location: **[Trifork Porten, Gdanskgade 2, 2150 København S](https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=da&gl=dk&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&sa=X&ftid=0x465253270751152b:0x3c9d990d51ec568b "maps.app.goo.gl")** ### Agenda: 1. **17:00 – 17:15 \| Welcome & Reception** Arrival, registration, and a quick refreshment. 2. **17:15 – 17:30 \| Opening Remarks** Kick-off and introduction to the theme of the evening. 3. **17:30 – 18:15 \| First Session by Mihaela Gheorghe\-Roman** Chaos Meets Code: Fractals as a Playground for Modern Java Features 4. **18:15 – 19:00 \| Second Session by Thomas Vitale** Concerto for Java and AI – Building Production-Ready LLM Applications 5. **19:00 – 19:40 \| Networking Session** Exchange ideas, discuss the talks, and connect with peers. 6. **19:40 – 20:00 \| Closing & Farewell** Wrap-up, final takeaways, and thank you. **Read more and register**: https://systematic.com/int/careers/landing/goto-night-copenhagen-jan-29/

**Produceret af AKUT360** Spilles på Dansk 20:00-22:20 50-225 kr [Billetter købes her](https://h2ocph.billetten.dk/index/eventdetails/eventno/138103) Som titlen siger, handler forestillingen om børn i krig. Børn er de mest uskyldige, når krigen raser, og de er altid krigens sikre og evindelige ofre. Børn mister, lider og dør i krig. Dét er forestillingens udgangspunkt, og den består af to spor: Det første er en række vidnesbyrd fra Anden Verdenskrig samlet og gengivet i bøgerne "De sidste vidner" og "Krigen har ikke et kvindeligt ansigt" af den belarussiske forfatter, Nobelprisvinder og Sonningprismodtager Svetlana Aleksijevtij. Hun har gjort det til sin livsopgave at give stemme til det 'lille' menneske fanget i store verdenshistoriske begivenheder, og hun er voldsomt optaget af spørgsmålene: Hvad er et menneske? Og hvad bliver mennesket til i krig, i mødet med det mest umenneskelige? Forestillingens andet spor er et helt nutidigt vidnesbyrd i form af den personlige fortælling fra en af de medvirkende, nemlig den herboende russiske skuespiller og dukkefører Yulia Lystbæk. I forestillingen hører man også *hendes* fortælling om, hvordan det er at være russer og kunstner *imod* Ruslands krig i Ukraine. En krig, der har haft og har store personlige konsekvenser for hende, og som giver forestillingen en helt unik aktualitet og relevans. I KRIGSBØRN står teksten og skuespillet i centrum, understøttet af og i samspil med et smukt og kraftfuldt musik- og billedunivers hvor enkelhed og mættet symbolik går hånd i hånd. Forfatter: Svetlana Aleksijevitj Personlig beretning: Yulia Lystbæk Bearbejdelse, manuskript og instruktør: Andreas Dawe Komponist: Nini Julia Bang Scenografi og video: Julie Forchhammer Lyddesign og video: Gregers Kjar Lysdesigner og afvikler: Jens Damsager Dukkemager: Rolf Søborg Hansen Dramaturg: Pernille Kragh Administrator: Karin Ahnfelt-Rønne Assistenter: Iben Damkjær og Hanna Norman Fussing Medvirkende: Yulia Lystbæk, Christina Meincke, Charlotte Bøving, Bo Carlsson og Jesper Hyldegaard Krigen har ikke et kvindeligt ansigt: Dansk udgave © Forlaget Palomar, 2015, oversætter Tine Roesen. De sidste vidner: Dansk udgave © Forlaget Palomar, 2025, oversætter Jan Hansen. **H2O** is proud to bring AKUT360's storytelling and political pondus back to Copenahgen. Krigsbørn is a unique stage experience born from the writings and work of children and Aleksijevitj's novels, which makes this a primary literary experience whose words are brought to life one the stage. **Anmeldelser:** "KRIGSBØRN er hjerteskærende teater. Nødvendigt og smerteligt teater. Mættet af historier, renhjertet i sin medmenneskelighed. Båret af skuespillere, der forærer deres følsomhed til os, så vi som tilskuere kan mærke krigen og se barnets bange øjne for os. En gave, som vi modtager med rystende hænder." - INFORMATION "Christina Meincke, Charlotte Bøving, Bo Carlsson, Jesper Hyldegaard præsenterer disse tekster med en uangribelig integritet, og man kan i sin bevidsthed hører vidunderlige Charlotte Bøvings hjerteflæsende skrig længe efter forestillingens billeder har fortonet sig: 'MOR!' - Takket være en dedikeret indsats af de fem medvirkende går ingen upåvirket hjem fra Teater V denne aften." - CPH CULTURE "Børn taber altid, selvom de aldrig er en aktiv medspiller. Dette tab menneskeliggøres i de 5 skuespillere, der fortæller historier, der er så grusomme, at det er næsten fysisk ubehageligt at være tilskuer til ... *Krigsbørn* er vigtigt teater i vores samtid, og netop dette er et af AKUT360's erklærede mål ... Man må give AKUT360 kredit for netop at fokusere på Rusland i denne tid. Det er ikke det oplagte valg, men det er alligevel godt at blive mindet om, at Rusland også er et land fyldt med krigstraumer. Forestillingen taler ind i sin samtid ved at skue tilbage til fortiden, og hvis ikke vi kan lære af det, er vi fortabte." - TEATERBLOGGEN SET PÅ SCENEN Tine Eibye, souschef på Randers Teater, i en kommentar på Facebook: "Jeg er netop gået ud af teatersalen efter at have set KRIGSBØRN. Det var en fantastisk smuk og grum forestilling, på en og samme tid. Om sandheden og virkeligheden for krigens børn. Stærke, stærke skuespillerpræstationer, der ydede teksten af Svetlana Aleksijevitj al den respekt, den fortjener. Et ældre ægtepar, der er stamgæster her på teatret, tog fat i mig på vej ud, de ville takke for at have set den stærkeste forestilling, de nogensinde havde set." Diverse kommentarer på Facebook skrevet af publikummere, der så forestillingen på Teater V: "Fuldstændig fantastisk, gribende og nærmest ubærlig forestilling. Så stærkt spillet og fortalt - Hvad krig gør ved børn, ved mennesker - Så grusomt og smukt fortalt. Jeg er stadig helt hudløs og grådlabil efter at have set den i aften." "En utrolig kraftfuld forestilling, som varmt kan anbefales til alle, der drømmer om fred i verden. Jeg fik gåsehud og kunne ikke holde tårerne tilbage gennem hele den godt to timer lange forestilling. Skuespillerne er simpelthen så fantastiske og utroligt talentfulde." "Jeg var berørt i hvert sekund af forestillingen. TAK!" "Tak for en fantastisk forestilling i går, meget gribende og meningsfyldt i al sin grusomhed." "Endnu en gang blev det for mig bekræftet, at teater kan noget, som ingen skærme og bøger kan. Nærværet og den menneskelige kontakt i går var outstanding." "Vil blot takke for en fremragende forestilling. De timer kommer til at sidde i kroppen i lang tid. I er fantastiske!" "For mig var KRIGSBØRN meget stærk - En gribende oplevelse! Tak til hele holdet."

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. *The 5AM Club* by Robin Sharma explores how waking up early and following a structured morning routine can dramatically improve productivity, mindset, and overall life mastery. Through a blend of storytelling and practical frameworks, it teaches high performers how to build discipline, focus, and long-term success by owning the first hour of the day. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

Hear how 3 investors went from broke to 8 figures and learn what’s working now in real estate, private money, and scaling your business. 🎟️Register **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broke-to-8-figures-live-panel-open-qa-tickets-1969996398258?aff=cicmeetupapp)** ## **Broke to 8 Figures: Live Panel + Open Q&A with 3 Young Investors Who Built Real Wealth Through Real Estate** A decade ago, none of them were “set.” 10 years ago, these three weren’t millionaires. They weren’t influencers. They were broke, doubting themselves and fighting to make their first deal work…just like a lot of people trying to get into real estate today. Now, two of the Columbus Investors Club’s founders, **Tiffany and** **Josh High**, sit down with **Austin Rutherford**… a fellow Columbus native who went from parking cars as a valet to owning a **$30M+ real estate portfolio.** Together, they’ve flipped and wholesaled **thousands of homes**, raised **millions in private money**, and built businesses that run without them in the day to day… creating both wealth and freedom before 35. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation about what it actually takes to build something that lasts… the fears they had to face, the habits that changed everything, and the systems that got them there. You’ll laugh, you’ll take notes, and you’ll walk away seeing what’s truly possible no matter where you’re starting from. **What You’ll Learn** * How three broke twenty-somethings built 7–8 figure real estate businesses * The mindset shifts that separate wishful thinking from real wealth * How to raise private money even if you’ve never done a deal * What’s working right now in flipping, wholesaling, and building a portfolio * How to create financial and time freedom through systems and people **Open Q&A - Ask Them Anything About** * Raising private money with confidence * Finding and structuring profitable deals * Getting past fear, self-doubt, or “I’m not ready yet” * Scaling your business without burning out * Building a team that actually performs **Who You’ll Hear From** **Austin Rutherford** – From valet to a $30M+ rental portfolio. He has flipped and wholesaled hundreds of houses alongside his rental portfolio and recently got into commercial deals. **Tiffany & Josh High** – Founders of **Heels Homes** and **Results Driven REI**. They’ve built multiple 7- and 8-figure companies, including a fully virtual real estate operation closing 250+ deals a year. Through Results Driven REI, they help experienced investors install the people, processes, and infrastructure needed to build a truly self-managing company. **Event Details** **Location:** *To Follow* **Date & Time:** January 29th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) 🎟️Register **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broke-to-8-figures-live-panel-open-qa-tickets-1969996398258?aff=cicmeetupapp)**

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across 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), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.

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