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Karaoke Events Today
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Philharmonie free lunch concert - Classic Meets Cuba mit der Sarahbanda
We meet in front of the main entrance at 12:15 and then get something to eat & chat - there is inexpensive catering. At 1pm, the concert starts.
Link to the concert:
https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/concert/calendar/56551/
Juega y socializa en español
¿Te apetece pasar una tarde agradable jugando a juegos de mesa y conociendo gente nueva en un ambiente relajado y cercano? Este encuentro está pensado precisamente para eso: socializar, conectar y pasarlo bien, sin importar si ya conoces los juegos o si es tu primera vez en el grupo.
¿Qué tipo de juegos jugamos?
Elegimos juegos accesibles, dinámicos y sociales, no solo juegos largos o complicados. Por ejemplo:
Juegos rápidos y ligeros como 6 nimmt!, Love Letter o Sushi Go
Juegos de interacción y risas como Codenames, Dixit o Exploding Kittens
Juegos de deducción social como The Resistance, Salem o Werewolves
Y, si apetece, algún juego un poco más estratégico, siempre explicado con calma
No importa si es tu primera vez en el grupo: explicamos las reglas y elegimos juegos accesibles para que todo el mundo se sienta cómodo desde el principio. El juego es solo la excusa para socializar y conectar de forma natural.
Un espacio seguro y diverso
Solemos ser un grupo diverso, abierto y con muy buen rollo, donde se respeta a todo el mundo. Queremos crear un entorno amable, sin juicios, en el que cualquiera pueda sentirse a gusto.
️ En español (o para practicarlo)
Si hablas español o te apetece practicarlo en un entorno amable y natural, estarás más que bienvenida/o. El grupo suele estar formado por personas de distintos orígenes y niveles, y la comunicación fluye de manera relajada.
Si te apetece conocer gente de forma tranquila, sin presión y con los juegos como punto de encuentro, este plan es para ti.
¡Te esperamos!
Nota: se solicitará a los participantes una donación voluntaria de 2€ para gastos de organización y compra de juegos.
Brettspiele Kartenspiele Hellersdorf
Wir treffen uns jeden Dienstag ab 16 Uhr in der Gothaer Str. 5 in 12629 Berlin im Nachbarschaftstreff Sophia. Das Angebot richtet sich sowohl an Neulinge als auch an Experten. Die ersten 15 die sich anmelden sind dabei...
Salsa & Friends
**Please be aware - this is not a class. It's a practice for people who learn to dance.**
Take your time to practice Salsa with your friends and friendly faces. We will adjust the music to the students that come - but generally, we will keep the music on the easy dancing side.
After the practica (about 75 minutes), if people are interested, we will head to one of the bars nearby for a get-together.
Often, you will have a teacher around, so you can ask him or her questions and get feedback as well.
**IMPORTANT NOTES:**
* While you are welcome to drop in - spots are limited. If you want to guarantee your spot - [please book it in advance](https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-friends-practica-and-meetup/).
* This is not a Beginner class. For Beginner classes, we recommend to join our [Salsa Beginner Course](https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-beginner-course/). After 2-3 classes you should feel more free to attend this event.
* The practica is 6 Euro. You can also use USC or any of our [memberships or packages](https://la-candela-salsa.de/prices/) if you'd prefer.
Deutsch Happens! @ Atopia 💬
**Hallo, Freunde!** Whether you’re a German language pro, a beginner, or somewhere in between, join us for a fun and social evening designed to practice your Deutsch, because well, let’s face it…Berlin is probably the worst place in Germany for that!
**What to Expect:**
* **Casual Conversations**: Practice your German in a relaxed and friendly environment—no pressure, just fun!
* **All Levels Welcome**: From “Hallo, wie geht’s?” to crafting complex sentences, there’s room for everyone.
* **Interactive Games**: Break the ice with language-themed games and activities designed to get you talking.
* **Meet New People**: Connect with others who share your passion for learning languages.
Whether you’re here to brush up on your skills or simply have a good time, you’ll leave with new friends, fresh phrases, and maybe a new favourite beer. 🍺🗣️
🎯 **Pro Tip**: Bring a German-speaking friend or meet one here!
Tag your fellow language lovers, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night of **Sprache & Spaß** (language & fun)!
#SipHappens #GermanLanguageNight #SpracheUndSpaß
**The usual information:**
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**👉 Other important notes:**
\- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- 🦹♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
LINDY HOP | Swing Dance Classes in FRIEDRICHSHAIN
-DROP IN - *(English below)*
**Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht**
Klassen (fast jeden) Dienstag Abend
18.15 Uhr Starter
19.30 Uhr Improver / Refresher
Bitte für weitere Informationen & Kosten, bitte hier schauen:
[SWING PATROL FRANKFURTER ALLEE - FRIEDRICHSHAIN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/friedrichshain-1.html)
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Classes (almost) every Tuesday
18.15 Starter
19.30 Improver / Refresher
All information here:
[SWING PATROL FRANKFURTER ALLEE - FRIEDRICHSHAIN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/friedrichshain-1.html)
Karaoke Events This Week
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Flinta Choir
🎶 Choir Workshop (Berlin) 🎶
No experience needed – just your voice and curiosity!
We’ll explore singing together through playful warm-ups, simple harmonies, and collective improvisation.
A welcoming space to connect, listen, and create music as a group.
Find your true unapologetic voice!
Berlin Arabic Book Club Weekly Session
📚 **Berlin Arabic Book Club – Weekly Meetup**
Join us for our weekly book discussion. Whether you're reading a novel in Arabic, a memoir in English, or a philosophical essay in German, you're welcome to bring it and share a few thoughts. Each session is relaxed, with no required reading — just bring a book you’re currently into or one you’ve read and want to talk about.
### 🔸 What to Expect:
* We gather, grab coffee or tea ☕, and introduce ourselves.
* Each member briefly talks about their book (any language is fine: Arabic, English, or German).
* We open the floor for conversation, questions, or thoughts sparked by the books.
* Cultural exchange is encouraged!
### 🔸 What to Bring:
* A book you're reading or one you'd love to talk about.
* An open mind and curiosity.
**اللقاء الأسبوعي لنادي الكتاب العربي في برلين**
انضموا إلينا في لقاءنا الأسبوعي في مقهى **دندنة** الدافئ! سواء كنت تقرأ رواية بالعربية، أو مذكرات بالإنجليزية، أو مقالة فلسفية بالألمانية — فأنت مرحب بك لتشارك ببعض الأفكار عنها. اللقاء غير رسمي، ولا توجد قراءة إلزامية — فقط احضر كتابًا تقرأه حاليًا أو كتابًا أحببته وتود الحديث عنه.
### 🔸 ماذا تتوقّع؟
* نبدأ بالتعارف وطلب القهوة أو الشاي ☕.
* يشارك كل عضو نبذة عن كتابه (أي لغة مرحّب بها: العربية، الإنجليزية، أو الألمانية).
* نفتح المجال للنقاش والأسئلة وتبادل الأفكار المستوحاة من الكتب.
Talk, network and meet new people
Get to Know Your Rock Community & Connect!
Are you a musician, or simply curious about Berlin’s rock scene? Either way, you’re warmly invited to join us for a drink, great conversations, and new connections.
Host: Alīse
The Rock Music Meetup brings together people from all walks of life to talk about the latest in the music scene, share their talents, exchange ideas, and swap stories. Whether you’re an experienced musician, an aspiring artist, or just a rock enthusiast, you’re welcome to join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening.
Our hosts at BRML will give you a warm welcome and introduce you to Berlin’s vibrant rock community. Come as you are, bring your passion for music, and don’t miss out! 🎸!
**Location:**
Kastanienallee 85, 10435 Berlin
**Start time:** 18:00
**Event details:** Free entry – just pay for what you eat or drink
**Join us on Telegram:** https://t.me/+nQ7IKc9P90piYjUy
**Follow us on Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/berlinrockmusiclovers
See you there,
Alīse
www.risingalma.com
musicalityse@gmail.com
Vinyl und Wein
Jeden Donnerstag ab 20:00 - 23:00 Uhr.
Lege auf / Verkaufe / Tausche deine Platten und anderen Musik Kram..
Glas Wein 0,1 = 3€, 0,2 = 5€
The Voice Lab - Experiments with Singing
**Discover the joys of singing in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere at our new regular Wednesday singing class at b23 Space in Prenzlauer Berg. Guided by soprano and singing teacher Sarah McInerney, this class invites you to delve into the emotional and somatic aspects of your voice, fostering a sense of community and connection through the power of singing.**
Our 75-minute sessions offer a blend of breathing exercises, visualizations, and improvisational activities designed to help you explore your voice in a relaxed, playful, and inclusive setting. The focus is on experiencing the sensations and emotions of singing rather than perfecting technique or striving for performance excellence.
Join us on this vocal journey and experience the transformative power of singing, one note at a time. Open to anyone and any body. No previous voice training required!
**Please book your spot before via:** [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-voice-lab-experiments-with-singing-tickets-747110847657), [Urban Sports Club](https://urbansportsclub.com/de/venues/b23-space-1?date=2025-07-17&service_type=1) or [EGYM Wellpass](https://egym-wellpass.com/int/gym-finder?n=b23+space). If you're feeling spontaneous, you can usually also drop-in and pay cash or via PayPal.
Can't affort a regular ticket at the moment? Send a quick message to [hi@b23.space](hi@b23.space) and we'll find a solution.
Tandem Deutsch Español
Hola chicos, Moin zusammen,
lasst uns Deutsch und Spanisch sprechen und ein paar Bier zusammen trinken, die Idee ist einfach und gut :)
Bitte bringt zumindest basis Deutsch oder Spanisch Kenntnisse mit!
Vamos a hablar español y alemán y tomar unas cervezas, la idea es simple y buena jaja.
¡Por favor, ven por lo menos con un nivel básico de español o alemán!
Danke, gracias!
Karaoke Events Near You
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Freestyle + Karaoke ! ! !
**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time.
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!
💃 Live Salsa Band Saturday 3/14! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
💥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚
💥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
💥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐲𝐚!
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💥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟒
💥 𝟖 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟏 𝐚𝐦
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🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
🟣 Dancing All Night Long!
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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🟣 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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🟣 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧!
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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🟣 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡
𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝!
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
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✅ Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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👉 $𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟑/𝟏𝟒 @ 𝟓 𝐩𝐦!)
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👉 $𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫
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✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲!
✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝!
✅ Always Other People to Dance With!
✅ Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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✅ BYOB
✅ 18+
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✅ 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
𝐎𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐝: 𝟔𝟏𝟒-𝟕𝟕𝟒-𝟖𝟏𝟒𝟔
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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🍜 Vegan Dinner & Karaoke Night! 🎤
Join the **Columbus Vegan Meetup** for a night of great food and even better high notes! We’re heading to **Basil Thai Cafe** for a feast, followed by karaoke right at the bar.
* **When:** Thursday, March 12th
* **Dinner:** 7:00 PM
* **Karaoke:** 8:00 PM
* **Where:** Basil Thai Cafe (inside VHS Social Club), 520 S Front St, Columbus, OH
**Note:** While Basil Thai Cafe is not a strictly vegan restaurant, they have a **ton of vegan options** on the menu for us to enjoy!
Can't wait to see you there! 🌱✨
🔥 Live Salsa Band! 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
💥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚
💥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
💥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐲𝐚!
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💥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟒
💥 𝟖 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟏 𝐚𝐦
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🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
🟣 Dancing All Night Long!
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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🟣 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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🟣 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧!
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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🟣 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡
𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝!
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
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✅ Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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👉 $𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟑/𝟏𝟒 @ 𝟓 𝐩𝐦!)
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👉 $𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫
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✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲!
✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝!
✅ Always Other People to Dance With!
✅ Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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✅ BYOB
✅ 18+
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✅ 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
𝐎𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐝: 𝟔𝟏𝟒-𝟕𝟕𝟒-𝟖𝟏𝟒𝟔
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👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭:
[https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/)
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Let's try a Friday Night Fish Fry!
We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM.
It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.






























