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Housing Events Today
Join in-person Housing events happening right now
[SOLD OUT] RIAM Young Artists in Concert
Hello!
This is a free event but you need to book a ticket.
We meet in the foyer on the ground floor around 540pm.
We'll take our seats at 550pm or whenever everyone arrives, whichever happens first.
Thanks!
Alan
https://www.riam.ie/whats-on/riam-young-artists-in-concert
Students on the Young Artist Programme are high-potential musicians who are nurtured through additional performance opportunities, high-performance coaching, and lessons with expert faculty in a shared commitment to living in music. The Young Artist concert series affords audiences a wonderful opportunity to delve into the storehouse of talent that lodges in the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Valentines Drinks, Fun and Chat in The Odeon Terrace Bar on Friday 13th February
Join us for our annual February Valentine's Weekend Event in The Odeon Terrace Bar.Bar into left 7.30pm onwards. Reserved area/seating for group in my name Bernard Cullen. Guests are welcome but please include on your rsvp. Click attend and update your rsvp if you can no longer attend. Organiser Bernard M 0852717432. DJ there from 9pm and dancefloor on a Friday last orders 2am. Hope you can make another night with us.
Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street
## LIFE DRAWING
An untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening
6.30-9-00PM
Room will be open from about 6.20PM
€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)
We draw from about 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.
BOOK HERE: https://dublin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class
**If you've prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com**
Materials:
We have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and paper. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality.
Places are limited so book as soon as you can.
TLDR:
Friday Evening
LIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**
Room open from about 6.20PM
**27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)
BOOK HERE: https://dublin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class
Social Pub Crawl
**[Early Bird Discount](www.eventbrite.com/e/1982509354848/?discount=Meetup)**
### ✨ What Is the Social Pub Crawl?
A relaxed and social pub crawl designed to help people connect naturally while enjoying a night out in Dublin.
This is **not a massive party crawl** and not a tourist tour.
It’s a friendly, international experience where drinks, short social games and good conversations come together in an easy and natural way.
Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll quickly feel part of the group.
### 🍻 How It Works
We’ll visit several pubs in the city centre, staying around **30–40 minutes in each one**.
At every stop, the organizer will run a **short and simple social activity**.
These games are designed to:
* Break the ice naturally
* Help people interact without pressure
* Work well in busy, noisy pubs
Between activities, there’s plenty of time to chat, grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.
🏆 In each activity, points are awarded to several participants.
At the end of the night, **the 3 people with the most points win a free drink**.
### 🍀 Who Is This Event For?
Absolutely everyone.
New in Dublin, long-time residents, expats, locals, shy people, outgoing people — all are welcome.
You don’t need to drink alcohol, be loud, or be “good at games”.
The only requirement is being open to meeting new people in a relaxed way.
### 💬 A Friendly & Comfortable Atmosphere
Our events are known for being inclusive, respectful and easy-going.
Come alone or with friends — you’ll feel comfortable from the very beginning.
To keep the experience social and personal, **spots are limited**.
### 🕕 Practical Details
• **Time:** 18:00 – 21:30
• **Group size:** Limited
• **Location:** In front of the Odeon! (next to the Iveagh Gardens)
### 💸 Entry
• **€7,5 [Advance ticket](www.eventbrite.com/e/1981617157261/?discount=Meetup)**
• **€10 Pay at the start**
🟡 Regular Members: **50% off**
🔵 Theme Members: **Free**
🟣 Complete Members: **Free**
⚠️ Limited spots available.
### 🎉 Join Us
Expect good vibes, friendly people, light games and great conversations — all while discovering some great pubs along the way.
RSVP now and enjoy a social night out, the easy way 🍺✨
Hack and Chill
🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐
📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM**
*(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)*
Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions.
No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space.
💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories
☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided
💬 New faces always welcome
Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service.
https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/
Housing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Valentine's Parkrun at Brickfield Park
Join us @Valentine's Parkrun at Brickfield Park, if you are tired of running on your own, new in Ireland, or looking to meet like-minded runners.
We will go for a coffee after the run @ Moniker Coffee ☕
Poolpeg Lighthouse Walk (Via Sandymount)
Poolpeg Lighthouse Walking Loop.
We will be meeting at Sandymount Dart Station for 12:00.
How ro get there ? You can get the North or Southbound Train or Sandymount Train Station or you can get the C3 Bus there to bus it is a five minute walk.
At 12:10 we will be making our way Sandymount Strand this will be leading us to Sean Moore Park, we will continue to walk along the coast then we will be walking through Irishtown Nature Park, this will lead us t the great Great South Wall Walk.
Then we will be heading up the pier, pleease be very careful the pavement can be very uneven, so please be cautious.
It can be quite windy by the waves, so wrap up warm..
When we get to the Lighthouse, you will be able to see all the coast of Dublin.
The Walk would be about 2 Hours 30 Minutes. Length of the walk of the walk is 10 KM.
Dogs are welcome on keads.
I hope to see you there,
Fun Hound Social walk All welcome
Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.
🧗♀️ Climb & Connect: Bouldering Adventure at Bloc Climbing Gym! 🧗♂️
While Organizer does this for free, entry to the gym is needed. Day pass and shoe rental.
Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday at 12:00! Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting.
Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels.
No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers.
After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers.
So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗♀️🤝🧗♂️
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event organizer.
💕 Valentine’s Day Couple Plate Painting 🎨LIMITED EDITION
### **LIMITED EDITION – One-Time Event**
*A special Valentine’s experience. You paint half. Your partner completes the rest.*
☕️🤗 🎨🖌🧚♀️
**Price total: €20** per person
**How to Book:**
**📍 €5** deposit for book [📍HERE](revolut.me/mujdeatici)
➡️ **Note:** Name + Event Date
* **€15 balance** to be paid in person at the event.
* **IMPORTANT**: Only payments via Revolut guarantee your seat. An RSVP alone is not a formal registration.
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* 🖌️ **How It Works**
👋Each person gets one plate
Everyone receives their own porcelain plate.
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👍Your partner completes half of it
You paint one half of your plate.
Your partner paints the other half.
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🎨Complete each other
Each plate is finished together, just like a relationship.
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🍮Food-safe porcelain paints
We use food-safe, permanent porcelain paints.
No kiln is needed.
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✨️No experience needed
I guide you step by step.
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🎁Take your plate home the same day
Your plate is ready to take home after the session.
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Whats App: https://wa.me/353832051940
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/artworkshopsdublin?igsh=ajNmcWlwaTg4dTB1
Google business: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S6skK2J7NAQNvs7t9
Go Figure, Life Drawing at Studio 10, Dublin 2
Life Drawing Session, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels, drawing boards, all art materials and tea and coffee included.
All levels of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!
50e for one session or 250 for six
Small groups to allow for 2m per participant
Bookings are confirmed on payment, and can be done by bank transfer, card over the phone or Revolut.
Please contact 0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you.
Valentine's Singles Party
Get ready to mingle, dance, and maybe find your special someone at the Valentine's Singles Party - love is in the air!
No Date? No Problem! The Ultimate Valentine's Singles Party is Here! Sick of swiping left? Ditch the apps and come meet people the old-fashioned way-over a great pint or drink in a great pub! **Join us at Rody Bolands, Rathmines this Saturday, 14th February** for a night dedicated to the single life.
Get ready to mingle, dance, and maybe find your special someone at the **Valentine's Singles Party** \- love is in the air\!
Welcome to the Valentine's Singles Party at Rody Bolands, Rathmines!
Whether you're looking for a new connection or just want to enjoy a night out, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet new people and maybe even find that special someone.
**📅 Date & Time:** Saturday 14th February at 8 PM
⏰ **Time:** 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
**📍 Location:** Rody Bolands, Rathmines
🎟 **Tickets:** [Powertik - no booking fee](https://ie.powertik.com/events/valentine-s-singles-party)
🎧 **Music:** Live band from 10pm in the main bar.
🏙 Reserved large private bar upstairs for this event.
🚋 Easy access (Buses, luas, taxis, night services)
#ValentinesDay #SinglesParty #RodyBolands #Rathmines #DublinNightlife #SingleLife #ValentinesSinglesParty
***Tickets are €8 and can be purchased via Eventbrite or Powertik. Please note that Eventbrite charges an additional €1.55 booking fee, while Powertik does not. We recommend booking through Powertik to avoid the extra cost.***
[Powertik link for details and tickets](https://ie.powertik.com/events/valentine-s-singles-party)
[Eventbrite link for details and tickets](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/valentines-singles-party-tickets-1979966483050?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Housing Events Near You
Connect with your local Housing community
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Cup O Joe Coffee House
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Cup O Joe Coffee House](https://www.cupojoe.com/)!
Friday Happy Hour for the over 50 crowd at Dublin’s Pint House!
***THERE ARE BIG SCREENS FOR THE START OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS*** 👍
After being cooped up all week with this snow and cold, it’s a great time to get up out of the house and join us for a fun time at the Pint House!!
**Come anytime during 4-8. Stay as long as you want. No set time***
**WE’RE NOW IN A BIGGER AREA!**
It’s a chance to meet people in our age group regardless if you’re in your fifties, sixties or seventies! Retired or still working.
Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
####
A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom.
Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank.
They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic.
This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable.
**Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event.
John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has:
* Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions**
* Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property**
* **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital
John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy.
For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached.
**What You’ll Learn**
John will break down, in simple terms:
* Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on
* Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer
* How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time
* How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster
* What changes once rentals become free and clear
This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course.
John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios.
**The Core Idea**
When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.**
When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.**
Most people only see one timeline…30 years.
This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear.
**Who This Event Is For**
This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper.
* Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income
* New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in
* People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan
* Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones
**Event Details**
**Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
**Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30)
**Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required)
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.
Trivia Thursdays with Marquis!
Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.
February Social - Thirsty's Pub - Italian Village
Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers.
**Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
"The Philosophy of Alan Watts" Film on a 360 Degree Dome Theater at COSI!
Let's check out a Popular Astronomy and Science Based Film at COSI Science Center on their HUGE 360 Degree 4K Spherical Dome Screen Theater, in which is touring the nation and has already sold over 10,000 tickets!
COSI is one of the leading Science Centers in America. Alan Watts was one of the Most Influential Amateur Astronomers of the 20th Century and held fascinating views of the Galaxy.
Tickets are only $33 plus a small fee and taxes and can be purchased here:
[Trust the Universe: Immersive Dome Show](https://www.sphericalpictures.com/tickets)
PLEASE purchase tickets for the 8:15 PM Feature on Friday, February 13. There seem to be at least 10 tickets left, possibly more. We should be able to sit together in the same row or at least in the general section.
This is an exciting chance to view actual footage of the Solar System on a Large 4k Resolution Screen plus added in Cosmological and Astronomical Related Philosophy!
We will plan on meeting at about 7:50 PM by the Atomic Cafe on the first Floor of COSI, where the Movie Theater is located, in order to give us time before the show starts to purchase refreshments.
Parking is available at the COSI Garage and in the area on side streets and adjacent garages. We can also walk somewhere in the area and get food afterwards, if anyone wants to do so.
Thanks and hope to see you come out!

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