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Humming Traditions: SODAI - Straw, Form & Wind
Step into a slow, mindful morning and discover Sodai, traditional Lithuanian straw mobiles that once filled homes with balance, harmony, and quiet beauty. In this workshop, we will explore the geometry of air, learning how to prepare and string straw into delicate symmetrical forms that sway softly with every breeze. Piece by piece, your hands will follow the same patterns that generations before us used to invite order and peace into their homes.
đżLimited spots. The group is limited to 8 people. You can secure your place by purchasing a ticket through the link:
https://doobeedoo-goodies.sumupstore.com/produkt/humming-traditions-sodai-straw-form-and-wind
đżDate: 3rd of June
đżTime: 09:30â12:00 (it might take longer, depending on group tempo)
đżLocation: DooBeeDoo Goodies Atelier (MĂ€rzstraĂe 86, 1150 Vienna)
An immersive workshop for quiet hands, patient minds, and those who enjoy the slow rhythm of creation.
Youâll learn the basic techniques of straw preparation, stringing, and construction, and experience how a simple natural material can transform into something light, precise, and full of meaning. Together, weâll move through a calm, meditative process, each gesture connecting thought, breath, and creation in quiet balance.
By the end, youâll leave not only with your own handmade Sodas, a timeless ornament carrying both heritage and your creative touch, but also with the knowledge, focus, and stillness that this ancient craft awakens. It feels less like finishing an object and more like completing a gentle ritual of patience and peace.
To keep the experience personal and attentive, the group will be small and intimate, space is limited, so that every participant can receive individual guidance and care.
This workshop invites you to slow down, focus, and reconnect â with your hands, your thoughts, and the quiet poetry of simple materials. No previous experience is needed, only patient hands, a calm mind, and an eye for quiet detail.
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Humming Traditions is a series of creative workshops that explore the living, breathing essence of cultural practices. Each event invites participants to connect with ancient techniques, natural materials, and artistic expression in a hands-on, immersive experience.
The series celebrates the quiet resonance of tradition, the subtle vibrations, textures, and forms that have carried meaning through centuries. Whether through sound, movement, or craft, Humming Traditions is about experiencing culture as a living, dynamic, and tactile art form.
Each workshop stands on its own yet shares a common thread: creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature and heritage. Participants leave with newly learned skills, a calm mind, and a deeper appreciation for cultural artistry.
Offenes Training
Durch das offene Training schaffen wir einen regelmĂ€Ăigen Ort zum gemeinsamen Improvisieren.
Hier können alle mitmachen - es ist keine Vorerfahrung notwendig und wir begeben uns nach einem Kennenlernen und AufwĂ€rmen in die Welt der Impro Szenen und Kurzformate. Es ist sowohl ein Platz zum Ausprobieren fĂŒr neue ImprospielerInnen als auch zum Ăben und Weiterentwickeln fĂŒr erfahrene ImprospielerInnen.
Eintritt: Freie Spende!
For Improv in the english language please have a look at the International Improv Community in Vienna ([IICV](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/International-Improv-Wien/)) on meetup!
Checkst du? Comedy â Freches Stand-up Open Mic @TheComedyPub
**Freches deutsches Comedy Open Mic in Wien! Junge Comedians + erfahrene Pros, gratis Eintritt & Drinks â jeden Mittwoch im Comedy Pub.**
## [HOL DIR DEINE RESERVIERUNG!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/checkst-du-comedy-freches-stand-up-open-mic-thecomedypub-tickets-8S49H0?ref=MeetUp)
Willkommen zu **Checkst du? Comedy**, der mittwöchlichen Stand-up-Show im *The Comedy Pub*, bei der junge Talente und erfahrene Comedians gemeinsam fĂŒr einen Abend voller Energie sorgen. Frech, direkt und immer spontan â hier wird Stand-up neu gedacht und live getestet.
Diese Show ist der Spielplatz der neuen Generation von Comedians in Wien. Sie bringen frische Ideen, mutige Witze und ungeschliffene Jokes auf die BĂŒhne. Erfahrene Profis runden den Abend ab und zeigen, wie Timing und BĂŒhnenprĂ€senz funktionieren. Das Publikum bekommt so einen spannenden Mix: jung, wild, frech â und trotzdem mit Comedy-Handwerk auf höchstem Niveau.
## đ€ Was ist ein Open Mic?
Ein Open Mic ist der Ort, an dem Comedy geboren wird. Hier probieren Newcomer ihre allerersten Jokes, wĂ€hrend Profis ihre neuesten Texte testen. Manche Gags knallen sofort, manche landen vielleicht erst beim zweiten Versuch â aber gerade das macht den Reiz aus. Du bist live dabei, wenn Comedy entsteht, wĂ€chst und manchmal glorreich scheitert. Und genau das ist **echtes Stand-up**.
## đ» The Comedy Pub â Der Comedy-Hotspot in Wien
Die BĂŒhne von **Checkst du? Comedy** ist der historische Altbaukeller im *The Comedy Pub* (KettenbrĂŒckengasse 7, 1050 Wien). Oben: Irish-Pub-Flair mit Drinks, Bar-Snacks und guter Stimmung. Unten: KelleratmosphĂ€re pur â nah dran, direkt und perfekt fĂŒr Stand-up.
Dank der Lage direkt an der U4-Station KettenbrĂŒckengasse bist du in wenigen Minuten mitten im Comedy-Geschehen.
## đĄ Eintritt frei â Spenden willkommen
Lachen soll fĂŒr alle zugĂ€nglich sein! Deshalb ist der Eintritt frei. Aber Comedy lebt auch davon, dass Publikum und KĂŒnstler\*innen sich gegenseitig unterstĂŒtzen. Wenn du gelacht hast, zeigâs mit einer Spende â fair, ehrlich und der direkteste Applaus ĂŒberhaupt.
## đïž Regeln fĂŒr das Publikum
Damit die Show fĂŒr alle funktioniert, bitten wir dich um ein paar Basics:
* Sei pĂŒnktlich â die besten PlĂ€tze sind schnell weg.
* Lachen ausdrĂŒcklich erwĂŒnscht â am besten laut!
* Keine GesprĂ€che wĂ€hrend der Show, Fokus auf die BĂŒhne.
* Kein Heckling â die Comedians sind funny genug. đ
* Spenden sind willkommen â Support your locals!
## đ Warum Mittwoch?
Weil der Mittwoch sonst der langweiligste Tag der Woche wĂ€re. **Checkst du? Comedy** macht aus der Wochenmitte ein Highlight: jung, frech, energiegeladen und mit Line-ups, die jede Woche neu ĂŒberraschen.
Wenn du Lust hast auf ehrliches Stand-up ohne Filter, dann bist du hier genau richtig.
#CheckstDuComedy #ComedyWien #StandupWien #OpenMicWien #DeutschComedy #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupComedyWien #WienLacht #LachenInWien #ComediansWien #ComedySzeneWien #ComedyShowWien #WienEvents #WienNightlife #ComedyLovers #WienOpenMic #GermanComedy #ComedyVienna #ViennaComedy #StandupVienna #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #ViennaOpenMic #ViennaStandup #ViennaFun #ViennaUnderground #ComedyLifeWien #WienHumor #StandupSceneWien #LaughsInVienna #ComedySpotWien #FunnyInWien #AltbaukellerComedy #ViennaLaughs #WienWednesday #FrecheComedy #NewComediansWien #ComedyNewGen #YoungComedyWien
Französisch fĂŒr die Reise
Du wĂŒrdest gerne mal nach Paris fahren, aber sprichst kein Wort Französisch?
Komm in meinen Kurs und dein Problem ist gelöst!
**Wenn du noch GAR KEIN Französisch kannst, bist du hier GENAU RICHTIG!**
Der Kurs ist super fĂŒr EINSTEIGER und vermittelt einige Basiskenntnisse auf Niveau A1.
**Es gibt 9 voneinander unabhÀngige Module zu je 2 Stunden.**
Wer möchte, kann auch nur einzelne Termine besuchen.
**Mittwoch 29.04., 06.05., 13.05., 03.06., 10.06., 17.06., 24.06., 01.07., 08.07.**
* **03.06.: *Einkaufen in kleinen LĂ€den***
*Dies ist KEIN normaler Sprachkurs - sondern ein lockeres Spielen mit Worten, das dir erst einmal Appetit macht auf die Reise!*
*Du wirst am Ende des Kurses NICHT perfekt Französisch sprechen, aber vermutlich in der Lage sein, ein Baguette zu kaufen oder ein GetrÀnk zu bestellen, nach dem Weg zu fragen und auch die Antwort zu verstehen...*
**Kurssprache ist Deutsch, mit Ăbersetzung auf Englisch, wenn erforderlich.**
Ich halte diesen Kurs zum ersten Mal, deshalb ist die **Teilnahme kostenlos.**
Doch ich bitte um eine **freiwillige Spende fĂŒr das Nachbarschaftszentrum,** in dem der Kurs stattfindet. Das Nachbarschaftszentrum ist eine unabhĂ€ngige soziale Einrichtung, die durch Spenden finanziert wird
[Nachbarschaftszentrum 15, Wien](https://www.nachbarschaftszentren.at/angebote/selbsthilfe/1/34244-franz%C3%B6sisch-f%C3%BCr-die-reise-mittwoch,-03-06-2026,)
Basketball Mixed Hobby Gruppe
Du spielst gerne Basketball und suchst Mitspieler? (english below)
Wir sind eine Basketball Hobby Gruppe die sich wöchentlich trifft und in der Halle spielt. Wenn du Spaà an Basketball hast und gerne spielst, egal ob als erfahrener Spieler oder als Hobby, werde Teil unserer Gruppe. Wir spielen immer mittwochs von 19 - 21 Uhr in einer Halle in Brigittenau. Alle Geschlechter und Altersgruppen sind willkommen.
Wir sind als Verein organisiert: Das 1. Spiel ist kostenlos (schnuppern), dann bitten wir dich um einen Vereinsbeitrag.
**Bitte kontaktiere den Organizer via Chat um alle weiteren Details und die genaue Location der Halle zu erfahren!**
Welcome to our Basketball Hobby Group! We are a group of basketball enthusiasts who enjoy playing the game for fun, in an indoor setting. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to shoot some hoops, this group is perfect for staying active and improving your basketball skills. Join us on Wednesday evenings (7-9pm) to play in an indoor hall in the 20th district. All genders and ages welcome.
We are organized as an association with a semester membership fee per semester. You can join us for a first free trial & no strings attached! So if you wanna play, come join us and have a fun time playing basketball!
**Please contact the organizer via chat to get all details and the exact location of the sports hall.**
â đ§¶ Wednesday Stitch & Bitch đ§¶ â
Let's start our regular meetups again!
All yarn crafters (knitters, crocheters, yarn spinner, yarn witches, etc.) and masters of other crafts are invited to come and join us. Let's bring our needles, hooks, yarn and work together on our latest projects while catching up and getting to know each other :)
please note that the number of participants on Meetup is limited because not everyone is registering on meetup and registering via our whatsapp group. If you would like to join our group, drop me a line :)
All levels are welcome! Whether your a needle ninja or a crochet padawan, you will find here a community to welcome you and help you on your crafting journey!
Harmonica Events This Week
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Donauinsel Splash & Share: A Fun-Filled Picnic Fiesta
This is a **free** event.
Hello friends!
Meet us there at 14:00 with your favourite blanket and whatever you want to eat and drink. Also a bathing suit and towel in case you want to jump into the water and splash around.
We will be able to play badminton, volleyball and whatever else you want if you bring the necessary equipment. In addition, there may be music to make the atmosphere even more cheerful.
The event is non-profit, so bring anything you want to share with other participants.
We look forward to seeing you all for an afternoon of fun and good company on the Donauinsel!
We will be meeting at the pin on google maps and sitting close to there.
Day DJ: Saltner Sound System
Day DJ is a weekly series at Villa Vida Café where local DJs take over the space and share their sound in a daytime setting. The series focuses on new talent, experimentation, and community. It creates a low-pressure environment where DJs can develop ideas, shape their sound, and connect with people through music.
The format is intentionally relaxed and accessible. Visitors are welcome to come by to listen, work, meet friends, have coffee, or stay for the entire set. Day DJ aims to create an ongoing platform where local DJs can grow their practice while contributing to Viennaâs queer and underground music culture.
## Saltner Sound System:
A vinyl selection through Jamaicaâs music revolution. When Ska was king and Reggae was boss aboard the Rocksteady train. Featuring classics and modern interpretations that evolve the offbeat spirit.
Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Early Reggae.
[https://res.radio/broadcasts/offbeat-generation-1](https://res.radio/broadcasts/offbeat-generation-1)
[https://res.radio/broadcasts/offbeat-generation-2](https://res.radio/broadcasts/offbeat-generation-2)
DJs have always played an important role in queer culture. In spaces where queer people were excluded or unsafe, DJs helped create environments where identity, expression, connection, and experimentation could exist. Many of the foundations of modern nightlife â including house, disco, and club culture â emerged from queer communities, especially Black and Latinx scenes.
Day DJ continues this tradition by offering space for emerging artists, community exchange, and alternative forms of gathering outside of traditional nightlife hours.
Free entry. No reservation needed.
## Participate as a DAY DJ
[https://villavida.at/portfolio-item/day-dj](https://villavida.at/portfolio-item/day-dj)
Open Dialogue â Discovering Together in Vienna
We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, CafĂ©, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurtiâs key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom.
There will be no teaching, no authority â only open dialogue and attentive listening.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding.
Weâll start with an open conversation around a theme such as âListening without judgmentâ or âCan thought bring clarity?â
Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen â no books or notes needed.
The spirit is not to discuss âwhat should be,â but to observe together âwhat is.â
Picnic @ Donau Insel
Bring a picnic blanket, food and drinks!
More [precise location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rDz7PUqSVmCnX7FK6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy) will be shared on the day via WhatsApp!
Lachflash Comedy Open Mic â Dein Sonntag @TheComedyPub endet mit Lachen
**Deutschsprachiges Comedy Open Mic in Wien. Lachflash statt Tatort â der perfekte Sonntagabend mit neuen Comedians & freiem Eintritt.**
# [HOL DIR DEINE TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/lachflash-comedy-open-mic-dein-sonntag-thecomedypub-endet-mit-lachen-tickets-8QGW97?ref=MeetUp)
Sonntagabend und du ĂŒberlegst, ob du dich mit Netflix aufs Sofa wirfst oder dich schon auf den Montag vorbereitest? Falsch gedacht! đ Wien hat jetzt eine bessere Antwort: **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic**. Jeden Sonntag um 18:00 wird *The Comedy Pub* zur BĂŒhne fĂŒr deutschsprachige Stand-up-Comedy â roh, echt, witzig, manchmal absurd und immer ĂŒberraschend. Der perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang fĂŒr alle, die nicht aufhören wollen zu lachen.
**Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist das groĂe Finale des Wochenendes. Hier bekommst du einen wilden Mix aus **Newcomern**, die ihre ersten Schritte auf der BĂŒhne machen, und **erfahrenen Comedians**, die neues Material ausprobieren. Manchmal entstehen hier Jokes, die in ein Jahr spĂ€ter in Specials oder Fernsehsendungen landen. Manchmal scheitert ein Gag glorreich â und genau das sorgt fĂŒr die lautesten Lacher des Abends.
Mit **vielen Comedians pro Show** (oft mehr als 10!) erwartet dich ein abwechslungsreicher Abend:
* Ăberraschende neue Stimmen, die dich mit ganz frischem Humor ĂŒberraschen
* Kreative Experimente, die kein Mainstream-Comedy-Club sich trauen wĂŒrde
* Scharfe Pointen von erfahrenen Comedians, die genau wissen, wie man eine Crowd zum Toben bringt
Kein Sonntag gleicht dem anderen. Jede Show hat ein komplett neues Line-up â das macht **Lachflash** zu einer Serie, die man immer wieder besuchen kann.
Und das Beste: Hier ist das Publikum nicht nur dabei, sondern ein aktiver Teil des Abends. Deine Lacher, dein Applaus, dein Staunen â all das beeinflusst, wie die Comedians ihre Jokes entwickeln.
## đ€ Was ist ein Open Mic?
Ein Open Mic ist das HerzstĂŒck der Stand-up-Szene. Es ist keine perfekt inszenierte Show â sondern ein Ort, an dem Comedy entsteht. Hier probieren Comedians ihre neuesten Texte aus, feilen am Timing, improvisieren mit dem Publikum und lernen, was funktioniert.
Das heiĂt:
* Manchmal knallt ein Joke sofort â und alle feiern.
* Manchmal floppt eine Pointe â und genau daraus wird ein unvergesslicher Moment.
* Immer aber ist es spannend, nahbar und authentisch.
Wenn du echte Comedy erleben willst â ohne Filter, ohne Drehbuch, ohne Sicherungsnetz â dann ist ein Open Mic genau dein Ding. Und **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist Wiens neue Adresse dafĂŒr am Sonntag.
## đ» The Comedy Pub â Das Zuhause der Stand-up-Comedy in Wien
Die Show findet im **The Comedy Pub** (KettenbrĂŒckengasse 7, 1050 Wien) statt â Wiens erster und einziger echter Comedy-Club. WĂ€hrend andere Bars ab und zu Comedy hosten, ist das hier das Zentrum einer Szene.
Oben erwartet dich ein gemĂŒtlicher Irish Pub mit Drinks, Snacks und freundlicher AtmosphĂ€re. Unten im Altbaukeller â oder im offenen Pub-Bereich â wird jede Woche Stand-up gespielt, getestet und gefeiert. Die Location ist bekannt fĂŒr ihr **nahbares, internationales Publikum** und ihr warmes, intimes Ambiente.
Und das Beste: mit der U-Bahn-Station **KettenbrĂŒckengasse (U4)** direkt vor der TĂŒr bist du in wenigen Minuten mitten im Geschehen.
## đĄ Eintritt frei â Spenden willkommen
Comedy lebt von Community. Damit möglichst viele Menschen Stand-up erleben können, ist der Eintritt frei. Aber: Lachen ist wertvoll â und wenn du einen **Lachflash** hattest, dann zeig das! Am Ende der Show geht ein Hut rum, in den du geben kannst, was es dir wert war. Fair, direkt und die ehrlichste Form von Applaus.
## đïž Regeln fĂŒrs Publikum
Damit die Show fĂŒr alle ein Erlebnis wird, bitten wir dich um ein paar einfache Dinge:
* Sei pĂŒnktlich â die TĂŒren öffnen 17:30, Showstart ist 18:00.
* Hör zu und respektiere die BĂŒhne â Comedians geben hier alles.
* Lachen ist Pflicht â und zwar ohne ZurĂŒckhaltung!
* Kein Heckling â die Gags kommen von den Profis. đ
* Spenden sind willkommen â support your local comedy!
## đ Warum Sonntag?
Viele denken: Sonntagabend = Couch, Serien, frĂŒh ins Bett. Aber warum so trist? **Lachflash Comedy Open Mic** ist der perfekte Gegenentwurf: eine Show voller Energie, Lachen und Ăberraschungen â bevor der Montag wieder ernst wird.
* Es ist der **perfekte Wochenend-Ausklang** â Comedy statt Tatort!
* Ein Fixpunkt, der dich mit einem LĂ€cheln in die Woche schickt.
* Ein Raum, in dem du neue Comedians entdeckst, die du sonst nie gesehen hÀttest.
* Und: die einzige regelmĂ€Ăige deutsche Comedy-Show am Sonntag in Wien â im einzigen Comedy Club der Stadt.
Kurz gesagt: Sonntag gehört jetzt nicht mehr dem Montagsblues, sondern dem Lachflash.
#LachflashComedy #ComedyWien #StandupWien #OpenMicWien #DeutschComedy #WienLacht #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupComedyWien #LachenInWien #ComediansWien #LiveComedyWien #ComedyFansWien #ComedySzeneWien #ComedyShowWien #WienEvents #WienNightlife #ComedyLovers #WienOpenMic #GermanComedy #ComedyVienna #ViennaComedy #StandupVienna #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #ViennaOpenMic #ViennaStandup #ViennaFun #ViennaUnderground #ComedyLifeWien #WienHumor #StandupSceneWien #LaughsInVienna #ComedySpotWien #FunnyInWien #ViennaLaughs #ViennaLOL #SundayVienna #WienSonntag #WeekendFinale #ComedyWeekendVienna #SonntagComedy
Meridian Qi Gong im Prater
Das Meridian Qi Gong ist sanft und gleichzeitig krĂ€ftigend fĂŒr den Körper. Wir sind jede Woche am Sonntag drauĂen im grĂŒnen Prater.
Komm und genieĂe das gemeinsame Bewegen im Freien mit der Natur, die Energie, und deinem Körper. Ein wunderbarer Start fĂŒr deinen Tag!
FĂŒr mehr Info ĂŒber das Meridian Qi Gong:
http://www.ericaderoo.com/meridian-chi-kung-bewegung-fuer-mehr-vitalitaet-und-lebensfreude/
WO sind wir:
Im grĂŒnen Prater, genaue Location wird bekanntgegeben nach Anmeldung.
Ich bitte um eine verbindliche Anmeldung: 06502649477.
Beitrag: âŹ10
Queer Salsa Lesson
Weâre back on the dance floor! Queer Salsa returns to @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) with weekly classes every Thursday. đ
Our classes are donation-based and open to everyoneâno gender roles assigned, no partner required. Come solo, with a friend, or bring your favorite dance partner. đȘ© No registration necessary, just show up.
We offer **two levels of classes**, so whether youâre brand new to salsa or already have experience, youâll find the right space to grow your skills and confidence as a queer salsa dancer. âïž
âš What to expect:
* A warm, inclusive community
* Salsa lessons without gendered expectations
* Two levels: beginner-friendly & intermediate
* Fun, music, and connection every week
đ
When: Every Thursday
đ Where: Villa Vida CafĂ©, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna
đ Donation-based entry
Letâs move, sweat, and celebrate togetherâqueer style!
(DE)
Wir sind zurĂŒck auf der TanzflĂ€che! Queer Salsa startet wieder im @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) mit wöchentlichen Kursen jeden Donnerstag. đ
Unsere Kurse sind spendenbasiert und fĂŒr alle offen â keine Geschlechterrollen, keine Tanzpartner*innen erforderlich. Komm allein, mit Freund*innen oder bring deine*n Lieblingstanzpartner*in mit. đȘ©
Wir bieten **zwei Level** an, sodass sowohl absolute AnfĂ€nger*innen als auch Fortgeschrittene den passenden Raum finden, um ihre Salsa-Skills auszubauen und als Queer Salsa TĂ€nzer*in selbstbewusst zu werden. âïž
âš Das erwartet dich:
* Eine warme, inklusive Community
* Salsa-Unterricht ohne Geschlechterklischees
* Zwei Levels: AnfÀnger\*innen & Fortgeschrittene
* SpaĂ, Musik und Begegnung â jede Woche
đ
Wann: Jeden Donnerstag
đ Wo: Villa Vida CafĂ©, Linke Wienzeile 102, Wien
đ Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Lasst uns gemeinsam tanzen, schwitzen und feiern â queer und voller Freude!
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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)âs roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 Worldâs Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatoryâs 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatoryâs identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihulyâs work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Childrenâs Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
15 for One Class
20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
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.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR IN JUNE AT PBR AT EASTON!!!
đ„ OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at PBR EASTON! đ„
Looking to meet new people, enjoy great music, dance, laugh, and have an unforgettable night out? Then grab your friends and join us for one of the most exciting Over 50 social events in Columbus!
đ PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse â Easton
đ
Thursday, June 18th
â° 6:00 PM â 9:00 PM (and the fun keeps going!)
This is NOT your typical quiet happy hour⊠this is a high-energy, country-meets-nightlife experience designed for fun-loving singles and couples over 50 who still enjoy getting out, socializing, and making memories!
âš Whatâs Happening:
đ” Live Music from 6:30â8:30 PM
đ Mechanical Bull Riding starting at 8:30 PM
đ Line Dancing with Instructor from 9â10 PM
đ§ DJ & Dancing starting at 9 PM
đč Drink Specials All Night:
$3, $4 & $5 specials!
Whether you want to relax with a drink, hit the dance floor, try the mechanical bull, or just meet a great group of people in a fun atmosphere â this event has something for everyone.
đ IMPORTANT:
When you arrive, CHECK IN with the host under:
âDoug / Meetupâ
to receive your wristband.
đ FREE Parking available across from the venue and at the Easton West Garage.
Come when you can, leave when you want⊠but donât be surprised if you stay all night!
Letâs make Thursday night FUN again! đ




















