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Hey everyone, Join us for a full day of coworking on 28th January at La Fàbrica &Co in Poblenou. —expect deep work sprints, fresh connections, and built-in accountability. We'll kick off at 09:30, work in friendly intervals, and break for chats and coffee throughout the day. Feel free to bring friends or colleagues along. **Why La Fàbrica &Co?** This bright, seaside coworking space sits just 5 minutes from the beach and comes packed with perks: rooftop terrace, pool, gym, meeting rooms, phone booths, podcast studio, fast Wi-Fi, and plenty of community energy. **Schedule (flexible and optional)** * 09:30 – Arrivals & intros * 10:00 – Deep-work sprint * 13:00 – Lunch break (tons of nearby cafés) * 14:30 – Deep-work sprint * 16:30 – Wrap-up & casual networking **Good to Know** * Bring your laptop and chargers—Wi-Fi is provided * Want to use the gym or pool? Bring your workout gear **More Details** **📍 Address:** Doctor Trueta 191, 08005 Barcelona **🎫 RSVP:** Spots are limited—reserve yours now **💲 Price:** FREE for Barcelona Entrepreneurs **Host: Julia** Organised by and for the Barcelona Entrepreneurs Community. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU)

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

Get ready to have an amazing day Barcelocos!\* HERE ARE TODAY’S ACTIVITY\*19:30: TAPAS MEETUP\*_ Enjoy delicious tapas and socialize with other travelers at a local bar_Meeting Point with @la Tasca de Blai 12⁩:https://maps.app.goo.gl/otR226BmaR4ht9R99?g_st=ic Form new connections at our event, where you can mingle with locals and tourist. 🚨Join our whatsapp group ERASMUS FRIENDS BARCELONA: General group https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hyge2VeF0ppETh5tZC1dOD Daily activities https://chat.whatsapp.com/CwvDug6BF9jEih7wN27fM4 We also organize walking tour, Beach Vollyball, Picnic at Park, Short trip around Barcelona ... and many more

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup, organized in collaboration with Back Market, on **January 28th at 6:30 PM**. 🎙️*Applied AI beyond the hype* Two talks on taking AI from theory to real impact: first, a case study on **AI Grading** in the Back Market app—how AI reduces uncertainty during device grading and helps customers price trade-ins more accurately, with key product decisions and lessons from shipping in production. Then, a clear breakdown of what’s behind **GenAI**—LLMs, memory, embeddings, retrieval, agents, and evaluation—plus why **observability, hallucination control, and security** matter to build reliable systems. **SPEAKERS** * **[Estíbaliz Torralbo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/etorralbo/)** (Senior Android Engineer at Back Market) * **[Alessandro Canino](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-canino-1a4b91191/)** (Senior AI Engineer at InnoIT) **SUMMARY** **🎙️ AI Grading - Enabling Customers with AI-assisted Quality Assessments,** Estíbaliz Torralbo In this talk, we’ll share how we built **AI Grading, the first AI-powered, customer-facing** feature in the Back Market app, designed to **reduce uncertainty** during the grading step and help users **price their devices more accurately**. We’ll walk through the journey from **product intent to real-world impact:** why **AI grading** mattered, how it supports **customer trust, partner differentiation**, and **growth**, and what it took to bring AI into an existing **trade-in flow without disrupting the experience**. Rather than diving straight into **low-level implementation details**, the focus is on the **practical decisions** and **lessons learned** from **shipping AI in production.** **🎙️ Behind the GenAI Buzzwords**, Alessandro Canino In this talk, we unpack **what really happens behind today’s AI systems**. Starting from the differences between **traditional ML** and **Generative AI**, we’ll clarify how **large language models** use and access information, including different **memory mechanisms**. We’ll then explore **embeddings**, **retrieval**, **agents**, and **evaluation** **strategies**, showing why observability, hallucination control, and security are now first-class engineering problems. The goal is clarity: understanding what GenAI can do well, what it cannot, and how to use it responsibly in real systems. With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** January 28th at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English 📝**Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers. *InnoIT Consulting, Back Market*

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Let’s connect and share our projects and future endevours! A brunch made to connect with ladies in AI, Real Estate, Traveltech, investment, and meaningful global projects

Cloud Native Barcelona is back with our first meetup of 2026 🎉 And this is our first time visiting [ERNI.](https://www.betterask.erni/es-es/) Thank you for hosting and sponsoring the food & drinks! **📅 Agenda** * **18:30-18:45**. Doors Open. * **18:45-19:15**. **Spring AI in Action: Integrating and Managing AI Services in Java** 🎙️[Raffaele Auriemma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffaeleauriemma/), *Principal Software Architect at ERNI* Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how we build intelligent applications, but bringing them into enterprise systems can be challenging. In this talk, we’ll explore how Spring AI simplifies LLM integration, making it easy to connect to different providers with minimal effort and swap models without rewriting business logic. You’ll also learn how to use Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enrich model responses and reduce hallucinations by grounding model outputs in your own data, and how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables seamless interoperability between AI services and existing systems. Through practical examples, you’ll see how to build production-ready, context-aware applications with Spring AI. * **19:15-20:00**. **Two years of OpenTofu: what’s happened so far?** 🎙️[Christian Polanco](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrsalx/), *Senior Platform Engineer at Amenitiz.* It’s been two years since OpenTofu was born. What’s the status on that? Should I jump ship now? Is it too late, already? Will my wife ever return from war? * **20:00-21:00**. Mingling and food. 📍**Location:** Edificio El Triangle\, Pl\. de Catalunya\, 1\-4\, 3º planta\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/o6PfJFXRxhYPWSwr7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/o6PfJFXRxhYPWSwr7) See you there 👋

​Sacred Sound – One-Day Music Workshop ​🎸 Beginner friendly ​Wanna learn to play 3 simple, beautiful songs on guitar or ukulele? ​Starting with the basic chords, we’ll learn through mantras, prayers & healing songs — music that opens the heart and calms the mind ✨ ​No previous musical experience needed - Let's learn, connect, sing & enjoy the power of sacred sound in a relaxed friendly group. 🌿 ​Limited spots — register in pm ​🗓 1st of February (Sunday) • 11:00–17:00 ​📍 Casa Ikigai – Barceloneta ​💫 80 € ​If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. ​Excited to play together, Gyuriel ✨

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

You will have interesting debates and opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and investors from the elite entrepreneurial ecosystem in Barcelona. It is a gateway to socialize and connect with people with multiple ideas and businesses that will open more doors for you. We will create a large community of investors, freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, startups... Success and high-level networking entertainment are guaranteed. Additionally, you have the option to join the international event that will take place on the lower floor. You can't miss it. It is located in one of the best areas of Barcelona (Universitat). ______________________________________________ Podreis tener debates interesantes y oportunidades de establecer contactos con otros emprendedores, inversores del ecosistema emprendedor de élite en la ciudad condal Es una puerta de entrada para sociabilizar y conectar con personas con multiples ideas y negocios que os abrirán más puertas Crearemos una gran comunidad de inversores, freelancers, emprendedores, nomadas digitales, starts up... El éxito el entretenimiento de networking de alto nivel están asegurados. Ademas teneis la opcion de uniros al evento internacional que se hara en la planta inferior No os lo podeis perder Esta situado en una de las mejores de Barcelona (Universitat)

Close your laptop, shake off the stress, and kickstart your weekend with the right energy. This is the very first session of **Barcelona Fitness for Entrepreneurs**, and we want to make it special and free :) We’ve created the perfect transition from "work mode" to "weekend mode"—a space to disconnect from the grind and reconnect with your body and a like-minded community. **The Vibe:** We believe the best way to clear the mind after a busy week is through movement. Come ready to sweat, laugh, and high-five other founders who are also looking to finish the week strong. **The Plan (Friday @ 19:30):** * **The Warm-up:** We leave the emails behind and get the body moving. * **The Session:** A fun, functional movement session in our 300m² playground. It’s designed to boost your endorphins, not to destroy you. (Totally adaptable to all fitness levels). * **The Cooldown:** Good vibes and genuine conversation. No pitches, just people connecting and sharing a drink. **Where:** Rockfit (Movement Lab). **What to bring:** Comfortable clothes, water, and energy. Let’s wrap up the week the best way possible: moving together. See you there!

**El sistema está colapsando y mutando cada vez más** **desde diversos frentes con mayor velocidad**, el tener claridad en estos nos permiten definir una ruta a seguir para enfrentar todos los cambios que ya están ocurriendo, desde la co-creación con conciencia y tecnología. Busco fortalecer la co-creación en 4 ámbitos base: **Vivienda, Transporte, Ropa y Arte.** Ya hay personas y empresas involucradas, co-creando y generando negocio, pero la estrategia diseñada puede hacer que escale infinitamente por generar **"valor real",** una propuesta para trascender a ese sistema arcaico llamado "dinero". A partir de esos 4 ámbitos base la idea es desarrollar otros grupos como por ej: * Alimentación * Medicina natural * Conciencia del cuerpo * Canalizar y trasmutar la energía sexual *(muy temido por todos los imperios)* * y muchos más según la iniciativa de las personas que se integren. Creo q a través de metodologías de co-creación se obtiene valor que genera retroalimentación, unidad y crecimiento pese a un ambiente adverso y tóxico. Si eres de los que ves qué el modelo actual social y económico están colapsando, quieres comprenderlo más a profundidad y al mismo tiempo conocer personas alineadas para generar sinergias que nos permitan mantenernos y crecer en estos cambios, entonces necesitas venir para conocer que propongo y mirar cómo **CO-CREAR juntos.** Si eres emprendedor que ofrece servicios o productos y tienes un pensamiento alineado a esta narrativa, me encantaría que vengas y nos conozcamos. El propósito es que haya gente con la misma forma de pensar con ganas de hacer networking, gozar de la vida, entenderla cada vez más con profundidad, mientras creamos desde la conciencia un nuevo sistema. Si estás pensando crear algo y no sabes por dónde empezar, ven, que seguro habremos muchos que te podamos orientar, y si ya tienes tú empresa o negocio consolidado y quieres aportar ven, q seguro encontrarás como hacer. **"Desde el miedo jamás se crea algo que perdure"** * **Ponente:** **[rodrick.es](https://rodrick.es)** * **[Link al Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JcsnY6mDJm62cqiDKs9u4n)** * **5€ de organización**.[ ](https://donate.stripe.com/3cI3cv23v59NfFccT0dZ600)**[Puedes pagarlos desde este link](https://donate.stripe.com/3cI3cv23v59NfFccT0dZ600)** o cuando llegues al evento. **Si no puedes pagarlos, no pasa nada**, solo ven, comenta en la entrada que Rodrick te dijo que no pagas y entra ! * **Lugar: En Barcelona ciudad,** *exactamente lo confirmo unos días antes por aquí y por el grupo de Whatsapp.* En meetup solo deja 10 personas registrarse pq tengo cuenta gratuita, pero puedes escribir a este WhatsApp +34617864854 y reservar, el máximo son 33 lugares.

Ven a tomar una cerveza o un café y así nos conocemos y hablamos de diferentes tipos de inversiones. **Para pagar la licencia de Meetup así como organización del evento es necesario reservar un ticket de 10 euros si es la primera vez que vienes y no formas parte de nuestro grupo. Puedes hacer el pago mediante este enlace para ser aceptado. https://paypal.me/eventsbcnfriends or revolut.me/javier0913** **También se puede usar Bizum o pagar el mismo en día en cash con la cantidad exacta AL INICIO DEL EVENTO.** Pon una foto visible en tu perfil para ser aceptado. Si te inscribiste y al final no vas a poder venir, actualiza tu petición a NO ASISTIRÉ para dejar tu plaza a otra persona. De lo contrario serás expulsado del grupo para garantizar el buen funcionamiento del mismo. **No está permitida la asistencia con fines comerciales a menos que el administrador lo autorice.** No ofrecemos recomendaciones financieras. No recomendamos inversiones específicas y las decisiones de inversión deben basarse en el análisis y criterio de cada persona. Cada miembro es responsable de sus propias decisiones financieras. No se permite la promoción, venta o comercialización de servicios de inversión dentro de este grupo a no ser que esté autorizado por los administradores del grupo. Cualquier miembro que infrinja está norma será eliminado del grupo. Come to have a beer or a coffee and we can meet and talk about different kinds of investment. **To be accepted on the event, please book your ticket of 10 euros the first time you are attending if you are not part of our group using these links: https://paypal.me/eventsbcnfriends or revolut.me/javier0913** **You can also use Bizum or pay in cash at the event with the exact amount AT THE BEGINNING.** Put a clear face picture on your profile to be accepted. If you got enrolled and finally can not make it, please update your request to NOT COMING to let others the option to join. Otherwise you will be kindly removed from the group. **Attendance for commercial purposes is not allowed unless authorized by the administrator.** We do not recommend specific investments, and investment decisions should be based on your own analysis and judgement. Each member is responsible for their own financial decisions. The promotion, sale or marketing of investment services is not allowed within this group unless authorized by administrators of the group. Any member who violates this rule will be removed from the group.

**Vine a reparar la teva roba en companyia!** **[INSCRIPCIÓ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeD2H8Ib8k44P0YRtrbFYz7TLs0tXxVQGYjkLLkvIfAIlcSg/viewform) : 10€** Si tens alguna peça que necessita un arranjament, porta-la i aprendràs a reparar-la amb nosaltres. Hi haurà totes les eines bàsiques de costura per a cosir a mà i també tindrem una màquina de cosir per a arranjaments més exigents. No es requereix coneixement previ. Aquests tallers estan pensats per a aprendre l’un de l’altra i gaudir el temps entre fils, teles i agulles. No t’oblidis d’inscriure’t en l’enllaç en la nostra bio (enllaç Back to eco / Tallers) Aquesta primera trobada de l’any a Barcelona es realitzarà en el meravellós espai de Akasha Preu: 10€ Adreça: C/ de la Verneda 19, Nave 1, San Martí 71, 08018 Barcelona Sessions dins del projecte “La Roba Bonica” amb el support de [@residus_cat](https://www.instagram.com/residus_cat/)

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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