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Game Arts Events Today
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Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!**
**👉 Beginner Salsa Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class
**👉 Intermediate Salsa Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/
**👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Game Arts Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 9th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
Burnaby Find Love From Your Couch
🕊️ **Online Speed Dating — Built for Burnaby Singles Who Mean It**
This works brilliantly for first-timers who find in-person dating overwhelming, introverts who open up better one-on-one, and adventurous people who are just ready to try something different.
Everyone attending has the same goal: to find someone they could actually see a future with. Serious. Long-term. Meaningful. That's what drives this room.
It all happens live on Zoom — short one-on-one rounds with Burnaby singles matched to your age group. No travel, no awkward venues, no wasted evenings.
**Find your age group and sign up:**
- Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
⚠️ RSVPing here does not hold your place. You must register through the link above and complete the short personality quiz to be confirmed.
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**How to get started:**
1. Click your age group link above, register, and fill in the short personality questionnaire.
2. At event time, open your Zoom link. Any device works — phone, tablet, laptop.
3. Meet Burnaby singles in short back-to-back rounds, all matched to your age group.
4. Once it's over, you'll find out who felt the same — then it's yours to take forward.
Groups are small on purpose. That's what makes it work. If you're ready to take this seriously, here's your chance.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
Vancouver Secure Dating For Nearby Singles
🌸 **Vancouver Speed Dating for People Who Are Actually Ready**
Whether you're naturally introverted, stepping into dating for the first time, or simply someone who values a real conversation over small talk — this was made for you.
This isn't casual. The people here are ready for something serious — a real relationship with a real person who lives nearby.
It all happens live on Zoom — short one-on-one rounds with Vancouver singles matched to your age group. No travel, no awkward venues, no wasted evenings.
**Pick your age group and grab your spot:**
- Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vancouver&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vancouver&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vancouver&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vancouver&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
📋 Important: RSVP here is just the first step. Follow the link above, complete the registration form and personality quiz to be confirmed.
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**What happens next:**
1. Register through your age group link and answer a few quick personality questions.
2. At event time, open your Zoom link. Any device works — phone, tablet, laptop.
3. Chat one-on-one with Vancouver locals in timed rounds — matched by age, guided by a host.
4. Once it's over, you'll find out who felt the same — then it's yours to take forward.
This isn't a numbers game. It's a room of real people — kept deliberately small — all hoping for the same thing you are.
Burnaby Fun Interactive Local Speed Dating
🌺 **Online Speed Dating — Built for Burnaby Singles Who Mean It**
You don't need to be outgoing. You don't need experience. You just need to be curious, open, and genuinely interested in meeting someone worth keeping around.
This isn't casual. The people here are ready for something serious — a real relationship with a real person who lives nearby.
Runs entirely on Zoom. Private one-on-one rounds with Burnaby locals who are in your age range. No venue, no dress code, no awkwardness.
**Select your age group to register:**
- Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=seek-sincere-relationships-through-group-outings&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=seek-sincere-relationships-through-group-outings&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=seek-sincere-relationships-through-group-outings&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Burnaby&groupurlname=seek-sincere-relationships-through-group-outings&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
🔔 Heads up — clicking RSVP here is not enough. Please register through your age group link and finish the personality quiz to lock in your spot.
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**How to get started:**
1. Click your age group link above, register, and fill in the short personality questionnaire.
2. Log into Zoom when the event starts. Works in browser, no downloads required.
3. Meet Burnaby singles in short back-to-back rounds, all matched to your age group.
4. Once it's over, you'll find out who felt the same — then it's yours to take forward.
Spots are intentionally small so everyone gets real time to connect. If you've been waiting for the right moment — this is it.
Richmond Verified Locals Professional Singles Event
💡 **Richmond Online Speed Dating — Where Meaningful Starts**
If you're someone who's been holding back — maybe you're a bit introverted, maybe you've never tried speed dating, or maybe you just haven't found the right setting — this is that setting.
Everyone here is looking for something that lasts. Not a match that fades after a week — something real, meaningful, and worth building on.
Live on Zoom from wherever you are. Short rounds, real people, all local to Richmond. Matched by age so conversations actually go somewhere.
**Find your age group and sign up:**
- Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Richmond&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Richmond&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Richmond&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Richmond&groupurlname=downtown-singles-serious-about-meaningful-bonds&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
⚠️ RSVPing here does not hold your place. You must register through the link above and complete the short personality quiz to be confirmed.
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**What happens next:**
1. Click your age group link above, register, and fill in the short personality questionnaire.
2. At event time, open your Zoom link. Any device works — phone, tablet, laptop.
3. Spend a few minutes with each Richmond local in private one-on-one rounds, matched by age and personality.
4. After it ends, mutual matches are sent to you so you can take things at your own pace.
Small groups. Real rounds. Actual chemistry. If finding someone meaningful matters to you, this is the most direct path there.
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
Game Arts Events Near You
Connect with your local Game Arts community
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
CABS Boardgaming Flea Market Saturday May 16th
***Open for gaming but restricted space for the flea market until 2pm....***
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
CABS Flea Market ! Saturday , May 16th
CABS Flea market - Come early to get the best bargains!!! Stay late to play your new games ...
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Version Control for Unity
This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there.
The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow.
What to Expect:
* An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects
* An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control
* Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow
* Tips for getting started
* No prior version control experience required
* Resources for continued learning
All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers.
Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.
CABS Friday Meeting, May 15th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move



















