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Read & Reflect: A Social Reading Circle.
Shared Pages, Shared Insights.
š Do you love reading, but wish you had a structure and a community to share your insights with?
Join our small circle of curious minds (just 4 members per gathering) as we come together for an hour of focused readingāin the calm setting of a library or the cozy atmosphere of a cafĆ©.
Hereās how it works:
First part: Quiet reading on your ownābring a book youāre exploring, whether itās philosophy, history, psychology, literature, or anything meaningful to you.
Second part: We regroup and each person shares key takeaways, insights, or questions sparked by their reading. This sparks a structured yet free-flowing conversation around ideas, perspectives, and personal reflections.
Why join?
Add structure to your reading habit.
Discover new books, authors, and ideas through othersā choices.
Build real connections by sharing and listening deeply.
Socialize around something meaningful instead of small talk.
ā¤ļøā¤ļø DC Singles Summertime Speed Dating for Age 44-59 ā¤ļøā¤ļø
**\*\*\*TO ATTEND THE EVENT, YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE \*\*\***
[https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup)
Hosted by Pre-Dating Speed Dating, the experts, bringing people together since 2001!
Our events have been featured on CNN, CBS, Axios, Miami New Times, TLC's 90 Day Fiance - The Single Life, Tampa Bay Times, Southbend Times, Citylink Magazine, Essence, The Wall Street Journal, Best of Baltimore, AM New York, Chicago Tribune, WINK FM, Woman's World Magazine, and 100s more -- but come see for yourself!
Join us for a night of fun, flirtation, and possible romance at our singles speed dating event! If you're tired of swiping left and right on dating apps, speed dating is a great way to meet new people in person, in a relaxed, safe, and comfortable environment.
**HOW IT WORKS:**
We'll introduce you to at least 5, and up to 12 - or more - single women or men. Spend a little time with each one, during a series of 6-minute Pre-Dates. Then tell us who you'd like to speak with again & we'll do the rest! It's the modern, civilized, effective, and fun way to meet other professional-level singles. If you're finished with the games and ineffectiveness of online dating and apps, join us to share a wonderful evening of enjoyable conversation with interesting people... and maybe something magical will happen!
**GET TICKETS:**
A **Meetup RSVP is not a ticket**, you must purchase on our website.
[https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup)
Use Code MATCH5 for $5 off!
**DOES IT WORK?**
Yes! According to the New York Times, at a speed dating event, people like 2-3 out of 10 people they meet. Online daters only match with 1 in 100 or fewer of the profiles they study. This is the best way to meet new people, and it works! Just ask the thousands of people that have met at our events and had successful relationships and marriages.
**WHAT DOES IT COST?**
We put a lot of time and effort into creating the best singles events possible, so we collect a fee for our hard work. Our events are an excellent value at about $3 per introduction. Get your ticket for the best singles event in town.
**NOTE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
We post our events on various platforms. Our events often sell out, so expect plenty of fellow singles, regardless of the numbers you see here :)
So what are you waiting for?
Join us for some fun conversation with great new people... and maybe something more!
Who will you meet?
**GET TICKETS:**
[https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/baltimore-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Meetup)
Lauren Daigle Concert
Grammy winner Lauren Daigle brings a bevy of hit songs to the Filene Center, including āThank God I Do,ā āYou Say,ā āLook Up Child,ā and more. A master of contemporary Christian-pop crossover, Daigleās messages of positivity and hope paired with a soulful Southern sound have made her music a mainstay on the Billboard charts, most recently with her latest single āLet It Be A Hallelujah.ā
We will be on the lawn. Bring picnic materials.
Buy tickets: https://www.wolftrap.org/show/26filene/061126/
Singles Social ā Meet, Mix & Mingle Singles Dating Ages 26ā44
Join us in person to meet, mix, and mingle with singles aged 26-44 looking for fun and connection!
Singles Social ā Meet, Mix & Mingle Singles Dating Ages 26ā44
Looking to **meet new people** and have a blast? Join us in person for a fun evening designed for **singles ages 26ā44**! It's all about making connections, sharing laughs, and enjoying great vibes. Whether you're ready to mingle or just want to **mix and meet**, this is the perfect chance to expand your social circle. Come join the fun and let the sparks fly!
š„ Ticket Prices Increase As The Event Fills
ā¤ļø Early Bird Tickets ā $10
Limited quantity available.
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-social-meet-mix-mingle-singles-dating-ages-2644-tickets-1990923488749](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-social-meet-mix-mingle-singles-dating-ages-2644-tickets-1990923488749)
ā¤ļø General Admission ā $15
Available once Early Bird tickets are sold out.
ā¤ļø Final Release / Door Tickets ā $20
**Only available if capacity allows.**
ā¤ļø Ready to Meet Local Singles Face-to-Face?
If you're tired of endless swiping, ghosting, and conversations that never leave the app, you're not alone.
Spark Vibe was created for singles who are ready to put down their phones and start making real connections.
This is your excuse to get out, look your best, grab a drink, and meet local singles in a fun, relaxed environment designed to make connecting easy.
No more endless texting.
No more wondering if you'll ever actually meet.
No more trying to figure out chemistry through a screen.
Just real people, real conversations, genuine laughter, and the possibility of meeting someone special.
Our events are everything you wish dating apps felt likeābut in real life.
Whether you're looking for a relationship, friendship, or simply want to meet new people, you'll be surrounded by local singles who are here for the same reason: to connect.
⨠About The Age Range
The age range listed in the event title is intended as a general guideline to help create a compatible and well-balanced group of attendees.
It's not a strict requirement.
If you feel you'd connect well with this crowd, you're welcome to join us. Our goal is always to create an enjoyable environment where meaningful connections can happen naturally.
š How The Evening Works
šø Start With A Social Mixer
Kick off the evening with a relaxed mingle. Grab a drink, settle in, and meet fellow singles before the structured activities begin.
Many attendees arrive solo, making it easy to jump into conversations and start meeting people right away.
š¬ Easy, Guided Conversations
We've taken the awkwardness out of meeting new people.
Fun icebreakers and conversation prompts help keep things flowing naturally, while our friendly host guides the event so you can focus on enjoying yourself and meeting great people.
ā” Quick, Real Connections
Meet a variety of local singles through a series of short, engaging conversations.
You'll have just enough time to get a feel for someone's personality, energy, and vibe before moving to the next conversation.
It's fun, low-pressure, and far more natural than sitting through a full first date.
ā¤ļø Discover Real Chemistry
The best part?
You never know where a single conversation might lead.
A friendship.
A future date.
A new connection.
Or maybe even something extraordinary.
But none of it happens unless you show up.
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Drum Jam Second Fridays, Ben Brenman Park, Alexandria
Free drum jam in a beautiful park, welcoming community. We start at 6:30 and jam until 9:30 at latest, the park closes at 10:00. Please bring a chair or stool to sit on. It's a short walk across the bridge from the parking lot and the whole area is well lit after dark. Park near the large, white restroom building.
We always have first timers as well as regulars and we all have fun drumming together. Bring your drum if you have one. I have a few extra drums and percussion instruments in case you don't have one yet. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Mark
P.S. Out of town friends, hope you can make it down when you're in the area!
Grateful Dead Events This Week
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Potluck Jam
Please provide your song suggestions for a Potluck jam. Asking participants to bring a dish, appetizer, dessert, or bevarages (or chip in $10). We'll have food and drinks after the jam. Use promo code Dish to avoid the fee if you plan to bring food or drinks. You can also rsvp on our new American Rockers site. https://www.americanrockers.org/book-online
Read & Reflect: A Social Reading Circle.
Shared Pages, Shared Insights.
š Do you love reading, but wish you had a structure and a community to share your insights with?
Join our small circle of curious minds (just 4 members per gathering) as we come together for an hour of focused readingāin the calm setting of a library or the cozy atmosphere of a cafĆ©.
Hereās how it works:
First part: Quiet reading on your ownābring a book youāre exploring, whether itās philosophy, history, psychology, literature, or anything meaningful to you.
Second part: We regroup and each person shares key takeaways, insights, or questions sparked by their reading. This sparks a structured yet free-flowing conversation around ideas, perspectives, and personal reflections.
Why join?
Add structure to your reading habit.
Discover new books, authors, and ideas through othersā choices.
Build real connections by sharing and listening deeply.
Socialize around something meaningful instead of small talk.
BreadBreakers Soul Coffee: Connecting Across Beliefs
**Join us for Soul Coffee, an informal gathering where we can connect a bit deeper, check in on each other, and share some real soul conversation together - as always, across beliefs and traditions.**
Soul Coffee is a gathering by BreadBreakers, a community for people of all stripes to build meaningful relationships and have curious conversations.
**Our mission in BreadBreakers is to be a place of compassion and belonging in a time of division and isolation; to rebuild the town square, one table at a time.**
Usually we do this by breaking bread and having facilitated conversations over dinner, but sometimes it's good to just meet over coffee and spend some unstructured time talking about the deep stuff. At each Soul Coffee, we'll keep it simple and talk about three questions:
- How's your soul doing?
- How have you experienced wonder lately?
- What do you need right now?
No matter your religion, or if you even are religious; no matter where you are spiritually; no matter if you even think souls exist - come to be seen and known, to just be humans together in a crazy world, to talk about those things of the spirit that are so central to the human experience but rarely get discussed.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of being in community with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by[ Restoration United Methodist Churc](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers)h in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community, a collaboration between the church and those of all different beliefs. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
DC/DOX '26: Famous Director Goes Beyond Tragic Event - Must Buy Ticket
DC/DOX '26, the celebration of documentaries, is one of the best film festivals in the DMV. For four days - June 11-14 - the filmfest will explore a plethora of fascinating subjects. **See the whole schedule [here](https://dcdoxfest2026.eventive.org/schedule).**
(The date of the film we're seeing is June 14 at 7pm - apologies for initial misprint.)
For the ArtHouse, we'll see The Lorraine, the first feature-length documentary about the iconic Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, and its owners, Walter and Loree Bailey. A safe haven for African Americans traveling during segregation and Jim Crow laws in the United States, the Lorraine is most widely remembered for one horrific event: the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, as he stood on the balcony outside Room 306.
**Tickets cost $17 and can be purchased [here](https://dcdoxfest2026.eventive.org/schedule/69f10d0c6f84d223c7c571eb).** It will sell out, I believe. Woolly Mammoth Theater is a great venue. We'll do something social probably before nearby.
WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE DIRECTOR WILL BE THERE FOR A DISCUSSION AFTER. VERY COOL. Throughout his career, director Sam Pollard has received numerous awards and honors. In 1998, he was nominated for the Best Feature Documentary Academy Award for *4 Little Girls* with Spike Lee. He won a Peabody Award for *When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts* in 2006 and received three Emmy Awards between 2007 and 2010. He also received the International Documentary Associationās Avid Excellence in Editing Award in 2008 and their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, followed by a Career Achievement Peabody Award in 2021.
But the story of the Lorraine is far greater than that one tragic day. This documentary captures the astonishing and inspiring story of an enterprising Black coupleās pursuit of the American Dream, told through the voices of those who lived it. Their purchase of the motel in 1945 laid the foundation for a hub of social, political, and creative power, making the Lorraine a cradle of innovation and community-building. Civil rights demonstrations were planned there. Musical hits were written there. The film captures it all, including the Black communityās determined effort decades later to save the building, preserving both the history that unfolded there and the powerful symbolism it continues to embody.
Creative Phone Photography - Chinatown/Penn Quarter
**THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER**
**PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!**
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-06-14-creative-phone-photography-chinatown-penn-quarter
Learn smartphone camera settings for creative images. From essential techniques for exposure, to composition and focusing tips in this vibrant DC area. We begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with its quirky architecture and street scenes.
The class will start with basic instruction on the operation of the native mobile phoneās camera. Weāll then cover some of the more advanced features of setting focus and exposure independently.
Weāll explore how to turn the mobile cameraās limitations such as one lens, fixed aperture, no zoom and a small sensor to advantages using creative techniques of focus, exposure and composition.
Youāll create pictures on an easily paced photo walk with guided instruction coupled with gentle critique and suggestions to make your pictures the best they can be.
This class is designed for users of iOS and Android mobile devices. Participants will need to bring a fully charged phone.
THIS CLASS IS BEING OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-06-14-creative-phone-photography-chinatown-penn-quarter
Moon Landing Duo @ National Harbor Stars and Smiles Foodie Festival!
Donāt miss your chance to check out the INCREDIBLE pop-rock Moon Landing Duo at The National Harbor Stars & Smiles Foodie Festival June 14th at 2 pm! (Set time subject to change).
Featuring @shelleystarofficial and @alanxtra, this pair is truly out of this world! š
The PRJC Father's Day Concert - The Seth Kibel Quintet featuring Flo Anito
A varied program of jazz, swing, and some klezmer for good measure. Expect lots of trad favorites and bring your dancing shoes!
The Seth Kibel Quintet, featuring Flo Anito is a PRJC favorite. Seth charms our audiences with his deft combination of early jazz, swing, klezmer and a break-apart clarinet. Expect lots of trad favorites, a few rarities, as well witty, insightful, and partially-accurate historical commentary from Seth (not to mention a lot of laughs). You'll hear plenty of good music suitable for dancing, listening, drinking, and heckling, including quite a few from Seth's most recent album on Azalea City Recordings, "Clown With A Stick," released in May 2023.
Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in jazz, swing, and more. Heās the winner of 28 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies), including "Best World Music Instrumentalist" and "Best Jazz Instrumentalist". Flo Anito is a talented singer in her own right. Combine these two with a great backline and a pleasurable afternoon of melody is in store.
The lineup for this concert includes: Seth Kibel -- clarinet, tenor saxophone, flute; Flo Anito -- vocals; Sean Lane -- piano; Tom Holtz -- helicon; Joey Antico -- drums, vocals. Learn more about Seth and his music here: [www.sethkibel.com](www.sethkibel.com)
The Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) has been bringing Traditional Jazz to the DC area since 1971. Our monthly concerts, Trad Jazz Jams, and online Jazz Talks offer a variety of programming for everyone. Our concerts are held at Rosensteel Hall in Silver Spring, MD. It is close to the Forest Glen Metro, has ample parking, and a spacious dance floor. There is plenty of seating, and a cash bar with beverages and snacks. Come on out and see why we have stood the test of time!
Admission: PRJC members ($20 (this means [dues-paying members of PRJC](https://prjc.org/joinprjc.html), not this free Meetup group), General admission $25 at door, $22.50 if purchased [online ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prjc-fathers-day-concert-the-seth-kibel-quintet-featuring-flo-anito-tickets-1988271266882?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite)in advance. Youth with valid student IDs: Free. Sales at door are by cash, check or PayPal only.
[Click here to buy tickets in advance!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prjc-fathers-day-concert-the-seth-kibel-quintet-featuring-flo-anito-tickets-1988271266882?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite)
Our events page: [https://prjc.org/prjcevents.html](https://prjc.org/prjcevents.html)
[Join PRJC here!](https://prjc.org/joinprjc.html)
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June: The Necromancerās Awakening | Free Undead Mini Event
### **June Necromancerās Awakening \| Free Undead Mini Event**
Step into the grave this June with Necromancerās Awakening at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where youāll receive a free undead miniature and explore the dark forces of necromancy in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World.
Whether youāre new to the hobby or a seasoned painter, this event invites you to raise something from the dead and make it your own.
Learn techniques for painting bone, decay, ghostly effects, and weathered armor while diving into the lore and battlefield role of undead factions. From shambling skeletons to cursed revenants, youāll bring a lifeless model to unholy existence. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and the dead are waiting to rise.
Contra dance June 20 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Saturday, June 20, 2026**
**Beginnersā Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: Gem City Revelers**
**Caller: David Mould**
**You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the churchās back parking lot) after the dance.**
**Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.**
**Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.**
**New to dancing? A beginnersā session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoonās dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.**
**Please bring your own refillable water bottle.**
**All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:**
**July 25, 2026āSummer Potluck and Dance**
**No August Dance**
**September 26, 2026**
**October 17, 2026**
**November 21, 2026**
**December 19, 2026**
**Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**
Bondage Photography Demonstration
**The event has been canceled.**
*Note: this is a demonstration event only, you **will not** shoot you own images. However, if you bring your camera we can test it for compatibility with the studio lights.*
Bondage elements can add an extra layer of emotion and artistry to your images. Sample images on the internet are however dominated by BDSM style shots that are often sexualized and emphasize the model being in distress. In this demonstration Rachel and I show ways to use bondage elements in an artistic way. We explore the types of accessories that work best in artistic images and the best way to photograph them.
Our model is Rachel Adams, an internationally known fetish model with many years of experience in this genre.
Shucking Bubba Deluxe Music on the Patio!
Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash)
SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance.
[Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees.
Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio.
DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly)
BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm)
PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Weāre still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if youāre looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you arenāt already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what weāre all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, weād love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free.
WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see.
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**Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street.
**Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended.
**Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location:
[AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA)
**Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM
**BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*























