Interactive Marketing

We’re excited to welcome a new speaker to our next Design Talk: Gabe Ferreira, Design Lead at Google. In his talk, Gabe will talk about AI and the creative process. AI represents the most disruptive moment the creative industry has seen since the popularization of the internet. Processes, expectations, output, and possibilities have changed (and will continue to change) quickly and dramatically; for the worse when AI is used carelessly, potentially for the better when applied thoughtfully. Organized in 6-10 (short) chapters and 2 (even shorter) intermissions, the talk will go over tools, projects, observations and predictions that inform, prepare, and provoke. Here is a preview of what you can expect: 1. How studios are using GenAI (examples from real world projects) 2. When is it ok to use GenAI in your creative projects? (with examples) 3. ⁠Good and Bad GenAI ads I’ve seen, and why … and how certain brands are reacting/pushing back. 4. ⁠2 paths forward as a creative (many jobs will be lost, some new ones will surface) 5. Artists exploring GenAI as a new medium After the talk, we’ll hang out and enjoy some drinks and snacks! 🗓️ January 21st, 7 PM 📍 Bau, Carrer de Pujades, 118, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona 🎟️ Free Anyone taking part in the event agrees that the organizer accepts no liability. By participating in the event, you also agree to videos and pictures being taken for later publication online. See you soon, designer friends! 🫶

**UPDATE**: **50+** **runners confirmed!** **FREE EVENT - RSVP REQUIRED** ​**RSVP HERE FOR FREE DRINK:** [https://3cket.com/es/event/run-food-al-time-out-market](https://3cket.com/es/event/run-food-al-time-out-market) **​JAN 21 - JOIN US FOR A FREE 5K RUN BY NOMAD SPORTS CLUB: WARM-UP, PACE GROUPS, COOLDOWN & STRETCHING** ​WITH NOMAD RUN STAFF: LUCAS, FERNANDO, FIORELLA, JULIAN, MARIA ​**ENJOY TAPAS TASTING PROMOTION TAST OUT @ TIMEOUT MARKET: get 4 tapas and enjoy a free beer!** ​7:00PM: CHECK-IN & BAG DROP ​7:30PM: 5K RUN WITH WARMUP, PACERS, COOLDOWN & STRETCHING BY NOMAD SPORTS CLUB ​**8:30PM: GET YOUR FREE HEALTHY DRINK** at TimeOut Market after the run! Register to the event and use your free ticket to get your drink, **REGISTER HERE**: [https://3cket.com/es/event/run-food-al-time-out-market](https://3cket.com/es/event/run-food-al-time-out-market) **​Follow us on Insta for more:** ​@nomadsportsclub ​@timeoutmarketbcn ​@bcndigitalnomads ​ See you there!

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¡Hola! Somos un grupo de personas apasionadas por el baloncesto que entrenamos todos los miércoles a las 19:00 h. Si te interesa unirte, ¡puedes venir a probar una clase gratis! 😄 Las sesiones están orientadas tanto al desarrollo individual como al trabajo en equipo, con ejercicios técnicos, tácticos y físicos adaptados al nivel de cada jugador/a. Siempre cerramos con un buen rato de partido para aplicar lo aprendido y disfrutar del juego en equipo. 🎯 Objetivo: mejorar, aprender y pasarlo bien en un ambiente sano, motivador y con buena energía. 📍 Lugar: Colegio Dinamis Barcelona, Travessera de Gracia 419 🕗 Día y hora: Miércoles a las 19:00 h 👤 Nivel: Todos los niveles son bienvenidos 🎁 Clase de prueba gratuita 👉 Si tienes dudas o quieres más info, puedes escribirme directamente al +34650752223 o búscanos en insta: @tripleamenazabcn ¡Te esperamos para compartir este hermoso deporte con energía y compañerismo! 💥🏀

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Descubre un sistema de defensa personal real, adaptable y eficaz, basado en las Artes Marciales Filipinas (FMA). Aprenderás a protegerte usando movimientos naturales, bastones, cuchillos de entrenamiento y combate cuerpo a cuerpo (mano vacía, control y proyecciones). 🔹 Qué haremos: • Ejercicios de reacción, distancia y control. • Defensa ante agarres, empujones y ataques comunes. • Aplicaciones con y sin armas. • Trabajo mental: mantener la calma bajo presión. 🔹 Beneficios: ✔️ Mejora tus reflejos, fuerza y coordinación. ✔️ Aprende a usar cualquier objeto como defensa. ✔️ Entrena en un ambiente seguro y motivador. ✔️ Ideal para principiantes, sin necesidad de experiencia previa.

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Hey. This week's workshop topic is: **INFLUENCING** **HOW TO BECOME AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER IN YOUR INDUSTRY** — with Florin Grozea In this workshop, you'll learn how to **position yourself as the go-to expert** in your field and attract the attention of the people who truly matter. **What you’ll learn:** * Validated methodologies in digital marketing, * Strategies applied in B2B communication, * Concrete techniques for building influence and trust * Open Q&A Influencer Marketing is no longer just entertainment or lifestyle. Today, any professional or entrepreneur can grow visibility, build a community, and unlock real opportunities. This workshop gives you step-by-step guidance to turn your online presence into a platform for influence and impact. –––––––––––––––––––––– **About Florin Grozea** Florin Grozea is a five-time entrepreneur and the founder of MOCAPP, an influencer marketing company. He has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Today, MOCAPP serves **140+ clients in six countries, including Samsung, Revolut, Vodafone, Adidas, Carrefour.** **After Workshop** Stay with us for networking, drinks, and chats – just like always. Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4wmxOey5dOBh5zbxqswyU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4wmxOey5dOBh5zbxqswyU) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4wmxOey5dOBh5zbxqswyU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4wmxOey5dOBh5zbxqswyU) Come and say hi!

www.barcelonainternationalsocial.com WHATSAPP GROUP: https://bit.ly/3jLqd5j TELEGRAM: https://t.me/barcelonainternational INSTAGRAM: @barcelonainternationalsocial FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/barcelonainternationalsocial/ Brunch time in Barcelona just got more delicious! Join us to enjoy International BRUNCH-BREAKFAST with delicious food every SATURDAY at 12:30 am in a beautiful place In the heart of Las Ramblas. The place?📍La Cosecha Located: Carrer Pintor Fortuny 24, Barcelona This vibrant restaurant offers an incredible combination of food & drinks Want to be in the spotlight? We might take photos, but we’ll always ask for permission first! 📷 Ready to explore these amazing flavors? We can’t wait to meet you! 😋🤩 P.S. Bring your appetite for adventure (and maybe a friend or two)! We can go visit theMercado de La Boqueria afterwards — the most famous and visited market in Barcelona, with amazing products. ___________________________________________ ¡La hora del brunch en Barcelona ahora es aún más deliciosa! Únete a nosotros para disfrutar de un BRUNCH-DESAYUNO Internacional con comida deliciosa todos los SÁBADOS a las 12:30 a.m. en un lugar precioso en el corazón de Las Ramblas. ¿El lugar? 📍 La Cosecha Ubicado en: Carrer Pintor Fortuny 24 Barcelona Este restaurante vibrante ofrece una increíble combinación de comida y bebidas. ¿Quieres estar en el centro de atención? Puede que tomemos fotos, ¡pero siempre pediremos permiso primero! 📷 ¿Listo para explorar estos sabores increíbles? ¡Estamos deseando conocerte! 😋🤩 P.D.: ¡Trae tu apetito por la aventura (y quizás uno o dos amigos) Podemos ir a visitar el mercado de la Boqueria despues. El mercado mas famoso y visitado de Barcelona con increibles productos

**It's our first event of the year!** Technology continues to accelerate our lives, and with AI, we are on the verge of even more profound shifts - not just in how we work or connect, but in how we think, learn, and create. In this landscape of constant change, it is easy to give in to fear or discouragement… but creativity will save us! In this creative session, **Ian Gehlhaar**, Founder and Creative Director at **Fail Fast**, will share insights and exercises on creativity, exploring the vital importance of reconnecting with one of the most ancient and human qualities of all: curiosity. **Fail Fast** is a studio based in Barcelona, specialized in strategy, design, creativity, and growth. With a team of nearly 100 multidisciplinary creatives, we develop strategies, digital products, service design, and narratives focused on generating real impact. We work at the intersection of technology and creativity, designing experiences that connect emotionally with people and make a difference. **Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Ian Gehlhaar on Creativity Will Save Us! * Connect with Curiosity: Insights and exercises on creativity * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00** **📍 Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44 **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll learn to reconnect with your curiosity **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:00 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

We're back kicking off the new year with another awesome Swift Barcelona event hosted by [Skyscanner](www.skyscanner.com) in their offices in Placa Catalunya, in collaboration with [Workbrew](https://workbrew.com/). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agentic Apps with MCP in Swift** The Model Context Protocol is a standardized way for AI models to interact with tools and resources, allowing them to take actions on users' behalf. Anthony DePasquale will demonstrate a Swift MCP library that unlocks agentic capabilities in AI-enabled apps. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Homebrew: How to Unite Developers, IT Administrators, and Security Professionals** Discover how the popular developer tool Homebrew can become a secret weapon for IT admins and security teams alike. [Brandon Valentine, Workbrew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonvalentine/) will cover: * 🔧 The Homebrew fundamentals every Mac Admin should know * 🛡️ How to transform Homebrew into a security and efficiency advantage * 💡 Real-world tips for managing Homebrew across your Mac fleet \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Behind the Skyscanner iOS App** A look inside how we work, how we build the iOS app and our approach to various migrations: * Obj-c to Swift migration * SPM * Refreshing UI design \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The event starts at 6:30pm, so don’t be late! Massive thanks to Skyscanner & Workbrew for supporting the developer community with their venue, food, drinks, and hospitality. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- After the event a few of us will go for some beers at a nearby bar. **Got some news you want to share with the community**? Give one of the organizers a nudge and you can jump up and present it yourself, or we’ll do it for you! Let’s celebrate our achievements.

Ven a probar un entreno con nosotros. Y si te gusta, entra en el equipo ! Cada entreno se enfoca en una técnica individual o colectiva : bote, finta, bloqueo, ataque, defensa, jugadas... Cualquier duda o pregunta, me puedes escribir al 664132093 (Spanish, english or french) o visitar nuestra web [https://www.basketballbarcelona.com/](https://www.basketballbarcelona.com/) Sesión de prueba: 10€ **DESARROLLO DE LOS ENTRENOS DE BASQUET** Cada entreno se enfoca en una técnica individual o colectiva : bote, finta, bloqueo, ataque, defensa, jugadas... Al final del entreno se monta un partido para aplicar lo aprendido en la sesión Súmate al equipo y ven cada semana a mejorar todos los aspectos que hacen de uno un buen jugador. Aprendrás o mejorarás las técnicas individuales y colectivas con un coach profesional que se adapta al nivel de cada uno. En un ambiente amistoso y trabajador, desarollarás aptitudes individuales como el tiro, el bote, el ataque y la defensa. Se trabajarán también técnicas colectivas como los bloqueos, contrataques y jugadas diversas **EL COACH** Desde mi descubrimiento por el básquet, con tan solo 15 años ya estaba al frente de un equipo de iniciación y colaboraba organizativamente de forma solidaria en todos los torneos y competiciones anuales del club. Mi pasión por el básquet no se detuvo aquí, así que después de 8 años como jugador federado, quise ver el básquet desde otro prisma. Este, me llevo a trabajar de forma autónoma como arbitro en la Federación Catalana por mas de 4 años sobre las distintas regiones de Catalunya. Ahora, como profesional de la salud y el deporte con mas de 13 años de experiencia en el sector y tras mi regreso a Barcelona después de estudiar un postgrado de entrenamiento de alto rendimiento, crear esta escuela de básquet junto Alexis, es uno de los proyectos mas emocionante que he tengo en mi ciudad natal.

**[Grupo Whatsapp Modo Social ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUg0NDBb4IhG50CVm9gDiW)**En este evento, las personas no sólo se miran, se escuchan o se presentan: *se sostienen*. A medida que el grupo se organiza y el puente comienza a tomar forma, **algo curioso ocurre:** las risas se mezclan con la concentración, los nervios con la complicidad, y en cuestión de segundos te descubres compartiendo momentos con completos desconocidos. Si buscas un encuentro que rompa el hielo de manera original, que despierte **sensaciones genuinas** y que te conecte con otros desde la empatía más pura, este es tu espacio. Atrévete a formar parte del puente. Atrévete a cruzarlo. Atrévete a sentir lo que sucede cuando lo humano se vuelve literal. **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización

Join our E-Commerce and Amazon FBA Meetup in Barcelona for an evening of networking and valuable insights from successful entrepreneurs in the e-commerce industry. Learn from the best as they share their strategies for achieving success on platforms like Amazon, Ebay, Shopify, and WooCommerce. Whether you're a seasoned online seller or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their e-commerce business. Connect with like-minded professionals, discover new opportunities, and gain valuable tips on digital marketing, SEO, email marketing, and more. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and take your e-commerce venture to the next level!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

**Topic and Speaker TBD** ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. **[Add to Calendar](https://www.evolvewomensnetwork.com/columbus-oh.html)** **What to Expect:** \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! Guests are always welcome. Please contact Mentor Director Donna Schomer at Donna@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. We'd love to meet you!

Confidence can be cultivated in many ways—through reflection, conversation, creativity, and practice. In this Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore one powerful pathway: **building confidence from the inside out through physical expression and movement**. This experience is designed to help you reconnect with your body as a source of insight, self-trust, and presence. We’ll begin by grounding into what’s bringing you here, creating space to notice how your body is showing up and what it’s holding. From there, you’ll be guided through accessible movement exercises that invite awareness and choice—isolating different parts of the body, experimenting with movement, and practicing what it feels like to take up space intentionally. Next, you’ll participate in a small-group dance lesson led in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on expression, curiosity, and allowing yourself to move with confidence as you are. We’ll close with a reflective group discussion, exploring what emerged during the experience and how these insights can be applied beyond the studio—how you inhabit your body, how you carry yourself, and how you show up in everyday life. **What to know:** * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel good moving in * No dance experience required * Light snacks and beverages will be provided This session is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with confidence by listening to their body, expanding their capacity for self-expression, and practicing self-love as an embodied experience. **Featured Speaker: Mary Grace** Mary Grace, the dynamic force behind MG Choreography & Boutique, has been transforming special occasions with her unique blend of artistry and passion for over seven years. As a proud Latina, with Venezuelan and Mexican heritage, Mary brings a rich cultural perspective to every choreography she creates. Her dedication to dance is matched only by her commitment to empowering others through the joy and elegance of movement. Mary’s journey began with a simple passion for dancing, which quickly grew into a thriving business. She specializes in crafting personalized choreography for weddings, quinceañeras, and sweet sixteens, ensuring each event is unforgettable. Determined to make a significant impact in Ohio, Mary established the first-of-its-kind brick-and-mortar location that not only offers a space to practice these beautiful dances but also provides a boutique experience for purchasing or renting exquisite dresses and tuxedos for these special moments. Mary Grace is more than just a business owner; she is a trailblazer for Latina women in the community, dedicated to bringing elegance, joy, and a touch of her vibrant heritage to every event she touches. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄