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P e r k u s s i o n - G n a w a M u s i k Der Workshop wird von den berühmten Gnawa-Musikern Simo Lagnawi aus London und Zakaria Izoubaz aus Hesse geleitet. Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Percussion und entdecken Sie den Rhythmus. Der Workshop bietet die Möglichkeit, traditionelle Instrumente kennenzulernen und gemeinsam Musik zu machen. Trommel • Karkabou • Guembri Rhythmische Pattern • Fuß-Tanz • Gesang Der Workshop richtet sich an alle Musikinteressierten - Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich. Die Instrumenten sind vorhanden Anmeldung erforderlich: marroko-tag@web.de

[Descuento Meetup -](www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1771383167739/?discount=meetcomadres) Si dos mexicanas se juntan, se entienden y se hacen amigas, crean un desmadre sabroso para Berlín. Son Ayla y Paulina que ahora traen Las Comadres Comedy. CIERRE DE TEMPORADA Nos emociona mucho anunciar manteles largos con la participación de ESIMPRO ESIMPRO es la compañía de improvisación y teatro de habla hispana fundado en Berlín. Durante 12 años ha dado apoyo a artistas hispanohablantes internacionales, ha generado una comunidad que aporta cultura en nuestro idioma y mucho humor y risas en la ciudad que nos acoge. En ESIMPRO a parte de shows también se imparten clases para el desarrollo artístico y personal. Los encuentras en redes como: @berlin_es_impro **Tickets:** Online: **16.50EU** En la puerta: **20EU** [*Descuento ](www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1371496114799/?discount=meetcomadres)Para usar en ticket de preventa, no en reserva de 6.5 EU 🌟Paulina Lara Franco 🌟 Actriz, performer, comunicadora mexicana. ¡Te espera una bomba de energía! Colorida, sonriente y amiguera, recientemente abrió el show de Daniel Sosa "Semi formal" durante su estancia en Berlin. Como performer se ha presentado en escenarios de todo tipo desde teatros, galerías, pasando por bares y casas particulares hasta salas de zoom en México, Reino Unido y Alemania. Comparte experiencias sobre su vida en Alemania, la maternidad y su propia visión del mundo desde su canal de Youtube Pauliphysics. https://bit.ly/mama-pauliphx 🌟 Ayla Merino🌟 Ayla es chilanga, AKA de Ciudad de México. Con un gran, gran, pero gran (ya verán por qué) sentido del humor. Empezó hace 5 años haciendo standup en México pero desde su llegada a Berlín ha impulsado la comedia en español. También la encuentras haciendo lo suyo en los escenarios en inglés. A parte de Berlín, se ha presentado en Londres, Praga y Hong Kong. Redes: @aylamerino **Standup SORPRESA** PUERTAS: 19:30 SHOW 20 HORAS **Te tendremos muy buena onda en este evento** ¡Debes acompañarnos!

Most of us would know peruvian cuisine for its famous civeche, but there're actually lots more delicious seafood, meat and vegetable dishes to discover. This is a small delightful restaurant serving refined peruvain cuisine with an impressive wine list. Please do not sign up unless you are sure to attend. Late cancellations or no shows will be deleted from the group immediately.

**A slick hour of standup with professional comedians and the finest spirits and cocktails.** Bar open from 7pm, show seating from 8:30pm, show 9 - 10pm no break. Start your weekend with an hour of undiluted comedy excellence. **produced by and often featuring ANNA BEROS** (AUS) Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. "Beros is a full-time standup and her hours on stage are evident in her skill at taking the temperature of the audience and bringing them along with her as she veers into darker material." – The Age, Melbourne Australia [https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/) **featured COMEDIANS** updated on instagram stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin [https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/) **MEIN FREUND HARVEY** S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Your new favourite bar in Schöneberg - cosy, friendly and sophisticated with an impressive range of spirits, cocktails (non-alcoholic too) and wines. No beer, so treat yourself. Seasonal bar snacks available. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Card payment preferred [https://www.instagram.com/meinfreundharveybar/](https://www.instagram.com/meinfreundharveybar/) **Tickets 13€ + booking fee** via https://www.annaberos.com/berlin or via https://comedyneat.eventbrite.de **Please prepurchase your tickets – limited capacity of 22 seats** **Remaining seats may be available at the door 15€ cash or card**

**[😊Scenes from our last kitchen gathering](https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chick_mskmtur/) 🌸** 🫖This event is a Labor Day & Full Moon special 🃏🥪 Join us for a gentle and intimate gathering centered around simple vegan cooking, shared moments. **Let’s keep things light this time (no full meal cooking). Just bring one vegan ingredient of your choice so we can create a beautiful snack board and light bites**, along with an open mind and a willingness to connect. 🥕 **What we’ll do:** This is not a potluck. Each participant brings one vegan ingredient to share. Together, we’ll chop, mix, and create a beautiful vegan snack board. We’ll enjoy it with a cozy tea gathering, relaxed conversation, reflection, and an introduction to 36 symbolic cards. 🔮 \*\*Special Introduction:(\*\*perfect for beginners!) We’ll explore the mystic world of Lenormand cards with a soft, intuitive introduction. 🏡 **What the organizer will provide** 🏡 **Basic and essential ingredients for vegan cooking, including:** A selection of tea, coffee, plant-based milk(soy), essentials for preparing snacks, bread, spreads, some fresh herbs, condiments, dips ,pesto etc. Lenormand cards will be available for all. But feel free to bring your own deck *** 💚 **Details at a Glance** 💚 Friday May 1st \| 13:00–16:00 🧺 **Please Bring:** 1 vegan ingredient of your choice (Anything! ) 💵 **Fee:** €5 (Covers the meetup fee and shared ingredients) 🙏🙏 **please check your mail box and confirm your attendance to secure your spot**🙏🙏 This event is limited to 6 people and hosted in my private kitchen *** ### **Flow of the gathering:** 13:00–13:15 Arrival 13:15–14:00 Prepare simple vegan food together 14:00–15:00 Tea time with snacks 15:00–15:45 Lenormand introduction + practice 15:45–16:00 Gentle closing ### **Allergies / Food Intolerances** Some ingredients may contain **wheat (gluten) Peanut and soy**. Since participants bring different vegetables and /other vegan ingredients, the **exact dishes cannot be confirmed in advance**. **Meeting Point** Levetzowstr. 13 (EG), 10555 Berlin – Moabit *(Accessible via S-Tiergarten, U9 Hansaplatz, or U9 Turmstraße)* ✨ **What to expect:** • A relaxed, shared vegan snack board made together • Cozy tea time with open, easy conversation • A gentle introduction to Lenormand cards and mini practice *** **About the Host** [Hi! I’m Misaki](https://www.plant-spirit-living.com/) — a certified vegan/plant-based nutritionist. I usually teach simple and healthy vegan cooking, this time we’ll be improvising a vegan snack board using the vegetables everyone brings. I’m really looking forward to cooking and sharing space with you! ***

***Discover a diverse landscape of open fields, lakes, forests & creeks while listening to the birds singing and the water murmuring.*** Check this Reels [Click here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw8Fb3MI0Bj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/biesenthaler-becken-hike-1may2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/biesenthaler-becken-hike-1may2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Join us as we explore the ancient landscape of Biesenthaler Becken, a region well-known for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking scenery. Take a break from the humdrum of city life and immerse yourself into the serenity of sprawling forests, meadows with wildflowers, and the company of little forest animals and migratory birds. The trail starts from the former agricultural town of Biesenthal where you will meander through beautiful open fields with views of the Streesee lake before stopping for a picnic lunch break. Then, you will continue on towards the Biesenthaler basin to explore its glacial landscape dating back to the Ice Age. Enjoy a photo stop at the stunning Lake Hellsee and finally, toast to a great hike at a beer garden on the banks of the Obersee Lake. **TRIP DETAILS** **Meeting Location & Time:** * Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 9:30 am * Option B: Biesenthal Bahnhof[ ](http://[https//maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8) "\[https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8\](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8)")at 10:45 am **Finishing Location & Time:** * Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 5:30pm * Option B: Bus stop Lanke, Dorf at 4pm **Hiking Distance:** 13 km walking, 5 hours from start to closing, multiple break times **Hiking Difficulty:** Easy – Walking on marked paths / dirt roads, mostly flat terrain, relaxed pace **Kid Friendly:** Yes **What is Included?** * Community Leader & Guide for the entire duration. * Transportation to and from Berlin (based on the ticket option selected). * Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pics & videos from the trip. * Access to a WhatsApp group for confirmed participants. **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:** Please do join our WhatsApp/ Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by https://www.instagram.com/ii_v.i We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

**Meet Point:** [Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld](https://www.bing.com/alink/link?url=https%3a%2f%2fluftschloss-tempelhoferfeld.de%2f&source=serp-local&h=GJQ9V%2fiqL4FpyRsnbIo1%2b55xvEBSBtGWD%2b9ON71floY%3d&p=lw_magsmlt&ig=06366049907145DF8D45D47C15A7C207&ypid=YN636B5DA575E63775) **Start Time:** 11am **Distance:** 75 km **Pace:** About 20 km per hour (moderate pace) Beautiful forecast for this Sunday. Time for a - well overdue - start to the 26 cycling season. Kick off with a standard loop down to the beautiful lakes of Potsdam, Werder. Stopping at my favourite beer gardens for a late lunch and swim for those who want to. If the mood is right we might even catch a band at the Weder Bluten Fest as we loop back to Potsdam station. We will meet on Templehof, head out down the Teltopw canal towards Potsdam, then down to the lunch stop near Caputh. Plenty of opportunities to drop and get the train home for those who need to be home early or don't want to cycle so far. **The Cycling** We are a not a racing bike group, but the pace is reasonable. Expect between 18 and 22 km per hour depending on who comes on the day. Bring a good bike (doesn’t have to be special just in good order. All sports bikes can take part from tour bike, racers to mountain bikes. Heavy 3 speed city bikes would not be appropriate however). **What to Bring** Bring swim stuff, suncream, spare inner tube for your tyre size, cash, waterproofs SNACKS **The Route** See you there Simon

**Join us for a relaxed Sunday evening of card games and good beers at Eschenbräu.** 🍻Alongside their excellent craft beer selection, the brewery also offers wine, whiskey, and food, so there’s something for everyone. If the weather cooperates, we’ll take advantage of the beer garden and enjoy the evening outdoors. We’ll bring **two standard decks of cards** as well as **an UNO Flip deck** to get things started. Feel free to bring along your own favourite card games or introduce the group to something new. A few rounds of classics like Rummy and Hearts are definitely on the agenda. Come by, play a few hands, and enjoy a laid-back night in good company. :) **See you soon, heart shaped friends** 🫶

AKRO YOGA OPEN JAM Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Offene Jam Du möchtest deine neu gelernten Flows und Figuren aus der Partnerakrobatik mit anderen Menschen ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir wollen gemeinsam einen Raum schaffen, in dem wir gemeinsam an unseren Flows arbeiten und kreativ experimentieren können. Nach einem gemeinsamen Warm Up wird frei ausprobiert, um am Ende bei einem gemeinsamen Cool Down wieder zusammen zu kommen. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, es wird genug potentielle Partner\*innen vor Ort geben. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*\*\*\* Anmeldung erforderlich : melde dich bitte an unter [akro@filua.de](mailto:akro@filua.de)

BOLETOS con 10% DE DESCUENTO para la comunidad de Meetup con el código: MEETUP-SHOWCASE Tickets de venta en [Eventbrite.com (este link)](www.eventbrite.com/e/1984370140508/?discount=MEETUP-SHOWCASE) Berlín, no busques más. En este show curado convocamos a los mejores comediantes hispanoparlantes de stand-up de todo Alemania. Cómicos experimentados con material de la más alta calidad y también lo mejor de los nuevos talentos de la escena berlinesa. Risas garantizadas. **\-\-\-** **Presentado por:** **Chadmax, de México.** En los escenarios desde 2010. En el stand-up desde 2013. Uno de los pioneros del stand-up en Español en Alemania y alrededores. Ha compartido escenarios en México y Europa con algunos de los comediantes más importantes de Latinoamérica como "**La Cotorrisa", Ricardo O'farrill, Alex Fernández, El Cojo Feliz, El Tío Rober, Adal Ramones, Franco Escamilla**, entre otros. Desde 2022 está de gira por el mundo prácticamente non-stop haciendo reír a miles de personas! **20 países y contando!** Artista marcial y maestro de stand-up de la mayoría de los comediantes de la escena en la región, por lo que lleva el título de "el sensei de la comedia". Host del podcast **"Ninja Creativo" y "Alemania en Español".** Creador del proyecto **"The Comedy Fire"** , responsables de la mayoría de los shows de stand-up en Español de Alemania y alrededores desde 2022 (Con 400+ shows y contando) INSTAGRAM: @Mrchadmax **¡Risas garantizadas!** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Acto principal:** **Ramiro Vides.** Es un fantástico mago Argentino basado en Berlín que nos ha dejado con la boca abierta en cada show que hemos compartido. Con una capacidad natural para entretener y hacer reír a la gente, te dejará pensando en sus efectos mágicos por días despues del show. **Instagram: @RamiroVides** **\-\-\-\-** Featuring: **Ana Paula**: Comediante portuguesa con un toque latino que mezcla la inocencia con la indecencia de una manera muy divertida. Una de las estrellas acendentes de la escena del stand-up en Berlín. ¡No se la pierdan! **INSTAGRAM: @Anapaula_adventures** \-\-\-\-\- **Tickets -** **Early Bird: 14.99 €** (Termina el día 25.04.26.) **Preventa: 15.99€** (Termina el día 02.05.26.) ***Precio normal*: 18€** Este evento es organizado por The Comedy Fire y Stand-up Comedy Berlin, somos líderes en producción de shows de stand-up en Español y formación de nuevos comediantes en Alemania. Si te interesa sumarte a los shows y/o aprender a hacer stand-up visita Standupcomedyberlin.com * Información importante: -Los precios mencionados podrían no incluir la comisión de la boletera. \- Evento 18\+ ya que es un un bar\. No se permiten menores\. -El line-up del evento puede llegar a variar en el día del show por causas de fuerza mayor. -En los shows se toman muchas fotografías donde puede aparecer el público, al asistir a cualquiera de nuestros shows aceptan que pueden salir en dichas fotografías. Estas fotografías pueden ser utilizadas en redes sociales con fines de difusión de nuestros eventos. Para cualquier duda o solicitud referente a dichas fotografías nos pueden contactar en Instagram @Standupcomedyberlin o en el correo info@standupcomedyberlin.com -No se hacen reembolsos. -Creado por Chadmax.

**Wooden tray making with Japanese traditional pattern** In this workshop, we will make a wooden tray with Japanese traditional pattern Asanoha麻の葉 and Kikko亀甲. They are one of the 1000 Monyo patterns from Japan. The color of choise is all yours! 15:00 Welcoming, receiving the material 15:15 Start 1\. Theory of Monyo 10 mins 2\. Sanding 30 mins 3\. Staining 20 mins 4\. Picking color pieces 15 mins 16:30 Break 15 mins 16:45 6\. Placing pieces and glueing 30 mins 7\. Assembly of Tray frame 30 mins 17:45 Cleanning 18:00 End of the Workshop **Instructor:** Maya Utsunomiya **Participation fee:** 45 Euro **Registration** is required. **Material specifiation:** Birch plywood, stained with natural oil **Language** English **Product size:** 300mm(W) x 300mm(D) x 25mm(H) **About Maya Utsunomiya Dipl.-Ing.** Maya is a licensed Japanese architect based in Berlin and founder of wanowa. She has practiced at Architecture offices in different cities such as Commune design in Los Angeles, Shigeru Ban architects in Paris and VUILD Architects in Tokyo. She currently runs a design praxis in Berlin. Her main focus has been wood construction using digital fabrication. As a life work she dedicates in community building through japanese ‘Monozukuri’, aiming to connect people beyond language barriers.

English blow ⬇️ Hey ihr lieben, wir bieten einen kleinen Filzworkshop an, in dem ihr eure Haustiere Filzen könnt! Wir bringen alles mit, ihr müsst euch um nichts kümmern! Meldet euch einfach an und bringt Motivation mit euer individuelles Tierchen zu filzen. Das ganze findet in einem Kaffee statt, also ist ebenfalls für Kaffee, Tee und leckeren Kuchen gFilzen. Bitte bedenkt, dass es in diesem Workshop nicht um Perfektion, sondern vor allem um Spaß geht! Nicht jedes Tierchen wird am Ende einen Schönheits Wettbewerb gewinnen, aber aus eigener Erfahrung können wir sagen, dafür sind sie meist wirklich süß und umso wertvoller. Für die Materialien und Organisation würden wir uns über eine kleine Spende von 5-10€ freuen. Hey everyone, we’re offering a small felting workshop where you can create your own felted pets! We’ll bring all the materials, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Just sign up and bring your motivation to felt your very own little animal. The workshop will take place in a café, so there will also be coffee, tea, and delicious cake available. Please keep in mind that this workshop is not about perfection, but mainly about having fun! Not every little animal will win a beauty contest, but from our experience, they usually turn out really cute and all the more special because of it. We would be happy about a small donation of 5-10€ for materials and organization. See you soon

Das alte T-Shirt mit einem Statement-Print wiederbeleben, eine verlorene Spielfigur nachdrucken oder einen Stempel designen: MeetUp im Humboldt Forum! In diesem dreistündigen Workshop sind alle Interessierten mit und ohne Vorkenntnisse dazu eingeladen, verschiedene Maker Space Technologien kennenzulernen. Wir erklären an unterschiedlichen Terminen (s.u.), wie sich mit Laser Cutter, 3D-Drucker, Schneidplotter, Näh- oder Stickmaschine nützliche Dinge für den Alltag herstellen lassen. Inspiriert von den aktuellen Ausstellungen und Themen des Hauses, können am Laptop mit der Software Inkscape oder Tinkercad eigene Grafiken und Objekte entworfen und gestaltet werden. Wer sich geschickt anstellt, kann am Ende ein fertiges Produkt mit nach Hause nehmen. Die Personenzahl ist begrenzt. Bitte buchen Sie **am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer** pro Person ein kostenfreies Teilnahmeticket! Der Workshop ist nicht für Kinder und Jugendliche unter 16 Jahren geeignet. **Die nächsten Termine und Themen:** **Nützliches aus Filz mit der Stickmaschine** 25\. April \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 2\. Mai \(Fortgeschrittene\) **Pins und Anstecker aus dem 3D-Drucker** 23\. Mai \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 30\. Mai \(Fortgeschrittene\) **WM-Special: Fan-Trikots selbst gemacht – Bitte T-Shirt mitbringen!** 20\. Juni \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 27\. Juni \(Fortgeschrittene\) **Weitere Informationen:** Kostenfrei. Bitte buchen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer. **Die Ticketbuchung im Voraus und im Webshop ist nicht möglich.** Dauer: 180 min. Ab 16 Jahre. Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch. Rollstuhlgerecht. Ort: Werkräume, 1. OG. Maximal 15 Personen.

Open to public: Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by OSU The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser Location: Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210 Spring Plant Sale Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb! Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike. Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together. Credit/debit cards only.

Annual plant sale to support the Inniswood Volunteers Inc., giving back to the gardens. Offering mostly perennials, herbs and a few shrubs. Day 1: Saturday May 2, 2026 8am-4pm Day 2: Sunday May 3, 2026: 11a-3pm rain or shine. Bring a wagon if you have one!

Annual plant sale to support the Inniswood Volunteers Inc., giving back to the gardens. Offering mostly perennials, herbs and a few shrubs. Day 1: Saturday May 2, 2026 8am-4pm Day 2: Sunday May 3, 2026: 11a-3pm rain or shine. Bring a wagon if you have one!

GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Plant Swap May 3, 2026 3-4 p.m. Granville Public Library | 217 E. Broadway Is your perennial garden overflowing? Did you start too many native plant or vegetable seeds? Bring your extras to trade with other gardeners. Participants will be able to walk away with one new plant for each one they bring. Plants considered invasive are prohibited from the plant swap. [Click here to read list of prohibited plants ](https://www.oipc.info/list-of-assessed-species.html) To encourage participants to remove invasive plants & plant native plants, Pollinator Pathway will be offering free native plants at the swap. Please label the plants you bring.

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---