Live Performances

Ciao a tutte/i ☀️ Notre ami Carlo Andrea (que beaucoup d’entre vous connaissent déjà 😊), chanteur et musicien professionnel, nous prépare un super concert de musique baroque 🎶 ! L’événement est organisé dans le cadre de son association « Les Accords Résonnants », portée par le désir de faire résonner la puissance évocatrice des grands compositeurs et de partager cette émotion avec le public 💛 Seront interprétées des œuvres des plus célèbres compositeurs. Un voyage musical du baroque au romantisme. ! 👉 Retrouvez plus d’infos sur la page Instagram de l’association : [instagram.com/lesaccordsresonnants](https://www.instagram.com/lesaccordsresonnants?igsh=cWFpbWJ2MDh0ejk0) 🎟️ Prix d'entrée: 15 Euros. Billets en vente sur place Vi aspettiamo a braccia aperte 🤗

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

Vincent au piano et Lou au chant vous invitent à une soirée musicale tout en douceur, mêlant les grands standards du jazz du Great American Songbook à des chansons latines, pop et françaises. Un concert intime, placé sous le signe de l'émotion et de la complicité, pour célébrer le début d'un nouveau mois et accueillir l'été en musique. Lou Guenet — voix (lead) Vincent Lebras — piano 🗓️VENDREDI 3 JUILLET de 20H à 22H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

The game costs 20.5€+fees/person by credit card or Paypal through Paypal webpage during Meetup subscription process. Feel free to bring a +1 or more. The 2 pitchs (20 players, 4 teams of 5 players) are booked during 1h30. Please come 10min before the beginning. If you can't come, please **RSVP early** **not going (48h before)** and check the refund policy. This is a friendly game so please don't take it too seriously... Beers in the bar afterwards. **EQUIPMENT** * On the day of the game, you will be informed of your pitch number, so check your message on meetup/WhatsApp * The pitches are made of artificial grass and closed within a barrier or "cage" to prevent the ball from leaving the playing area and keep the game constantly flowing with rebounding sidewalls. * Astroturf shoes are recommended but not mandatory * A changing room is available with lockers but you need to bring your own padlock or you can put your bag in the goals (it is what I do) * Training shirts/chasubles are available, so it doesn't matter the color you wear **REFUND POLICY** * RSVP early not going (48h before) and you will be refunded * After the 48h from the start of the event, if someone else can replace you, I will refund you, otherwise you will not be refunded * If a pitch is cancelled, you will be refunded * Refund will be done by friday **DELAY** * Being late several times will result to permanent ban * Please come 10min before to ensure that the game start on time, this is for the good of all players **CONTACT US** * Daniel mobile: +33610396743 * Meetup: Daniel's private message or event chat * [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KglPkbjioAJLhEEKZXLvjb)

Vivez une soirée jazz unique ! Ida Wingborg & Michael Felberbaum vous invitent à redécouvrir les jazz standards, avec swing, complicité et émotion au cœur du concert. Michael Felberbaum — guitare Ida Wingborg — voix 🗓️VENDREDI 3 JUILLET de 22H30 à 01H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

J'annonce une nouvelle séance pour le groupe privé qui est à présent fixe. Toute nouvelle personne est invitée à joindre le groupe 2, qui se réunira en lieu public. **※TEXTE À DISCUTER : Livre II « Hahakigi » (3/3) et Livre III « Utsusemi »** *Envoyé par voie habituelle.* **※ORDRE DU JOUR** *Questions et discussions thématiques.* *Programme sera envoyé une semaine à l'avance.* **※COÛT** *Une contribution de 5 euros sera demandée à chacun pour défrayer la préparation de documents en amant.* **※UN PEU D’ÉRUDITION POUR LA ROUTE…** *J’expliquerai à l’aide d’un passage quelques traits de l’ancien japonais.*

Le Musée du Louvre consacre une exposition importante à deux sculpteurs phares, avec une mise en regard...en perspective... "Deux maîtres inégalés de la sculpture occidentale dialoguent à travers les siècles : Michel-Ange et Rodin. Leurs œuvres, qui incarnent la force du corps et la profondeur de l’âme, se rencontrent dans une confrontation inédite où se révèlent continuités comme ruptures. Organisée en cinq sections – Deux artistes mythiques ; Nature et Antiquité : réinventer le modèle ; *Non finito* ; Corps et âme ; Energie et vie – l’exposition réunit marbres, bronzes, plâtres, terres cuites, moulages et une très riche production graphique. Le parcours met l’accent sur les enjeux formels et conceptuels qui aboutissent à une même ambition : rendre visible l’énergie intérieure du corps..." Le Louvre Le lien pour acheter votre billet (créneau 19h) : [https://ticket.louvre.fr/theme-vision/1287](https://ticket.louvre.fr/theme-vision/1287) Prenez votre billet rapidement, l'exposition connaît un grand succès...! Puis pour ceux qui le souhaitent, nous irons dans une brasserie dans les alentours pour boire, manger, discuter, échanger... Et comme toujours, assurez-vous, je vous prie, de vos intentions de participation . Bien à vous tous, belles escapades artistiques et à bientôt !

**📵 This is a phone-free event by The Offline Club.** Hi lovely person, this listing is for discovery only —tickets are managed through Lu.Ma[ 👉 Please confirm your spot here.](https://luma.com/onx6ql5z) \*\*\* *Viens trouver ton prochain coup de cœur littéraire, sans risquer le coup de soleil.* ​📚 Rejoins **The Offline Club Paris** et les **éditions Proche** pour une édition XL très spéciale de notre Reading Party : Les Mots de l'Été ☀️📖 ​Le temps d'un après-midi, viens trouver ton prochain coup de cœur littéraire, sans risquer le coup de soleil au TiTi Palacio, parmi plus de 100 personnes réunies autour des livres de la collection Proche, avec un concert de piano live d'Ian Ssali et une grande aventure collective autour des mots. ​Téléphones rangés, notifications coupées. On laisse le monde scroller sans nous. ​Juste des livres, de la musique, des jeux littéraires et de belles rencontres. ​Pour cette édition unique, tu pourras choisir un livre dès ton arrivée, le dévorer durant l’évènement, et repartir avec ! *** ​ **✨ À quoi t'attendre** ​📖 Ton prochain coup de cœur littéraire t'attend ​🎹 Un concert de piano live par Ian Ssali ​🧩 La grande grille géante des mots de l'été ​Après la lecture, place au jeu. En équipe, relève le défi d'une immense grille de mots fléchés inspirée de l'univers des livres de la collection Proche. ​🏆 Une surprise attend l'équipe gagnante. ​🤝 Un temps d'échange comme notre communauté les aime ​Parce qu'il est souvent plus facile de parler après avoir joué ensemble, nous terminerons l'après-midi par un moment de discussion et de rencontres. ​Partage tes découvertes, échange tes recommandations et rencontre d'autres personnes réunies autour des livres dans une ambiance détendue et chaleureuse. ​📵 Entièrement Offline ​🫖 Une ambiance estivale et conviviale ​🇫🇷 Français (& English-friendly 🇬🇧 avec un niveau de français débutant — l'occasion parfaite de pratiquer ton français) ​*👒 Dress code optionnel : tenue de plage, chemise en lin, robe légère, lunettes de soleil ou tout ce qui te donne l'impression d'être déjà en vacances.* *** ​Nous avons imaginé cet événement comme le lancement officieux de ton été de lecture : un après-midi où l'on prend le temps, où l'on découvre un nouveau livre et où l'on se laisse surprendre. ​Viens trouver ton prochain coup de cœur littéraire, sans risquer le coup de soleil. ​**Le programme** ​**🕝 16h00 – 16h30** \| Accueil & choix de ton livre ​**📖 16h30 – 17h30** \| Lecture silencieuse accompagnée par le concert de piano live d'Ian Ssali ​**🧩 17h30 – 18h00** \| Grande activité collective : Les Mots Fléchés de l'Été ​**💬 18h00 – 19h00** \| Discussions\, rencontres et recommandations de lecture *** ​ **💛 Ton billet comprend** ​• L'accès à l'événement XL • Un livre offert de la collection Proche • Le concert de piano live • L'activité collective et le concours • Un après-midi entièrement Offline *** ​**📚 À propos de la collection Proche** ​Proche est une collection de livres de poche qui publie les best-sellers de deux maisons d'édition indépendantes : Les Arènes et L’Iconoclaste. ​Romans, essais, récits et témoignages, on y trouve des livres qui racontent des histoires, nous font découvrir d'autres vies, nous font rire, réfléchir et grandir. ​Des livres à garder près de soi, à glisser dans un sac de plage, à emporter en voyage ou à ouvrir au calme d'un après-midi d'été. ​Pour célébrer l’été, une saison propice à la déconnexion et à la lecture, la collection Proche a imaginé un carnet de jeux de mots spécial littérature, rempli de références aux livres, aux auteurs, aux personnages et au plaisir de lire. ​Une invitation à jouer avec les mots, à partager tes découvertes et à prolonger l'expérience de lecture bien au-delà des dernières pages ! *** ​**📵 À propos de ton téléphone** ​Ton téléphone passera l'après-midi dans notre « hôtel à téléphones », où nous veillerons sur lui avec amour. Mais s'il décidait soudainement de partir en vacances avant toi, de s'envoler ou de se casser mystérieusement, The Offline Club ne pourrait en être tenu responsable. ​Pas tout à fait prêt·e à t'en séparer ? Aucun souci. Éteins-le simplement et garde-le hors de vue. *** ​Nous avons hâte de célébrer le début de l'été avec toi, un livre à la main et des mots plein la tête. ​Offline hugs, ​Stefania ​The Offline Club Paris 💛

New edition of Meet Up at BAM Karaoke Box! Every Sunday. Please note carefully the place of Meet-Up, we now have 5 locations in Paris (two in the 9th, one in the 2nd, one in the 11th arrondissement and one in the 17th arrondissement). The location will be always BAM Parmentier ! Nouvelle édition des Meet Up au BAM Karaoke Box ! Tous les dimanches. Attention à la localisation du Meet-Up, nous avons désormais 4 lieux à Paris (deux dans le 9ème, un dans le 2ème, un dans le 11ème arrondissement et un dans le 17ème) ! Le lieu de l'événement sera toujours BAM Parmentier ! This event is organised by BAM Karaoke Box. Cet event est organisé par BAM Karaoke Box. *** Instead of spending your sunday evening gloomy at the bottom of your couch, join us to start the week on a high note! Whether alone or with friends, have a drink and sing your favorite songs... the best way to break the ice ;) The concept is simple: once your drink ordered from the bar, go to one of the private rooms offered by BAM Karaoke Box. On the program: a catalog of over 30,000 songs in a lounge just for you and totally soundproofed. The room will be open from 15 participants and will be reserved for 2 hours. La salle sera ouverte à partir de 15 participants et sera réservée pour 2 heures. Price : 10€/person, when you'll arrive. Prix : 10€/personne, à votre arrivée. See you on sunday! A dimanche ! Drinks will be on your charge. Les boissons seront à votre charge.

John Lander et ses amis vous proposent un mélange de grands standards et de compositions originales, avant de terminer la soirée par une jam session ouverte ! John Lander — piano, voix ​​Cyril Billot — basse Jerome Renaud — batterie 🗓️DIMANCHE 5 JUILLET de 20H30 à 23H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Breathwork en ligne : De la protection à la rencontre. Date : Samedi 4 juillet à 10h30 - 12h15 En distanciel sur zoom ( veillez à télécharger l'application à l'avance et à vous connecter un peu à l'avance ). Inscriptions en ligne via la billetterie : [https://www.billetweb.fr/breathwork-en-ligne124](https://www.billetweb.fr/breathwork-en-ligne124?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOG9tY0dXb2s1QXk1dlNSaHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7yaPwo3MiahxgMVdHKpfxLQeAhlWGR5koCjXKcLW0x1vu6liZAIJP3lGiz3Q_aem_exu083lp7gXqz5YBZOdIog) Infos : ilariainscriptions@gmail.com Respirer pour réguler le système nerveux, apaiser le stress, transformer les résidus émotionnels du passé, connecter ses profondeurs, retrouver vitalité, présence, élan, confiance en soi, en la vie. Vous ressentez : • Une charge de stress qui s'accumule dans le corps • Des réactions automatiques face aux situations ordinaires • Une sensation d'être « bloqué » ou retenu • Une manque d'élan, de vitalité, de confiance • L'envie de retrouver plus de légèreté et de joie, plus de foi en la vie Notre système nerveux a appris à nous protéger : une blessure ancienne se réactive, et sans s'en apercevoir, le corps bascule en mode survie : fuite, lutte, figement. Mais respirer peut devenir un chemin de retour au présent. Ce que le breathwork offre : Le breathwork parle directement au corps, là où la compréhension mentale ne suffit plus. En respirant consciemment, nous envoyons un message de sécurité au système nerveux. Peu à peu : •Les réactions automatiques s'apaisent •Le corps relâche ce qu'il retenait •Un espace de présence s'ouvre •Davantage de choix devient possible Respirer devient alors un passage — de la survie vers la vie. Ce que vous allez expérimenter : Reconnaître quand le mode survie s'active Apaiser les réponses nerveuses liées aux blessures Relâcher les tensions inscrites dans le corps Retrouver un état de régulation profond et une présence plus vivante La pratique : La respiration connectée est un processus de transformation qui agit à la fois sur le souffle, le corps et la conscience. Le rythme est fluide et continu, ouvrant un état de présence où tensions, émotions et mémoires peuvent se libérer naturellement. Le cacao cérémoniel — facultatif — accompagne ce mouvement avec douceur et soutient l'intégration. La musique, le tambour et un toucher discret viennent soutenir ce qui cherche à se remettre en circulation. Cet atelier s'adresse à celles et ceux qui ressentent l'élan de : •Apaiser le stress et le mental •Retrouver de l'espace intérieur •Alléger ce qui entrave l'énergie vitale •Se sentir plus vivants Aucune expérience préalable n'est nécessaire. Chaque session est guidée avec présence et sécurité. Tarif unique 25e Aucune connaissance préalable n'est requise, j'expliquerai le nécessaire en ouverture d'atelier. Contre-indications au voyage : (En cas de doute, n'hésitez pas à me contacter directement pour plus d'informations.) Grossesse (une réduction du dosage est généralement recommandée). Si vous êtes sous l'effet d'une drogue récréative. Hypertension artérielle (une réduction du dosage est généralement recommandée). Maladie cardiovasculaire, ou antécédents de crise cardiaque ou d'AVC. Diagnostic de trouble bipolaire, de schizophrénie ou autre trouble psychiatrique sévère. Il est préférable de ne pas manger dans les deux heures précédant la cérémonie. "Ce processus, apparemment simple, possède un potentiel extraordinaire pour explorer tout le spectre du monde intérieur." — Stanislav Grof \*\*\* Avec amour, Ilaria Rubei [Mon site](www.ilariarubei.com) [Me suivre sur Facebook](www.facebook.com/ilaria.rubei) [Suivre sur Instagram](www.instgram.com/ilaria.rubei/)

Plongez dans une soirée de jazz authentique avec un trio piano, contrebasse et batterie. Au programme, les plus grands standards du répertoire, interprétés avec swing, complicité et improvisation. La soirée se clôturera par une jam session ouverte, pour prolonger la musique dans une ambiance conviviale et inspirée. Nicolas Signat (lead) — batterie Kellian Camus — piano Ahmed O Ghanem — contrebasse 🗓️SAMEDI 4 JUILLET de 22H30 à 01H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Rejoignez-nous pour un concert tout en élégance et en émotion avec Coline Hocquette (piano/voix) et Baptiste Jaffré (contrebasse). Ensemble ils redonnent vie et jouent avec les grands standards en finesse, avec swing et complicité. Une soirée chaleureuse, intime et résolument musicale à ne pas louper. Coline Hocquette — piano/voix Baptiste Jaffré — contrebasse 🗓️SAMEDI 4 JUILLET de 20H à 22H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Parce que l’apprentissage d’une danse ne se limite pas à la connaissance des pas de base, nous vous proposons un stage dédié aux débutants permettant d’acquérir les connaissances nécessaire pour être à l’aise en soirée. [Plus d’infos](https://soireedanse.com/index.php/stage-de-kizomba-debutant/) Déroulement du stage : 3 heures de stage + 1h de coaching personnalisé : 17h00 : Initiation (postures, connexion, attitudes,guidage, lâcher prise…) 18h00 : 30 minutes de coaching personnalisé en musique pour appliquer ce qui a été vu en initiation. 18h30 : Les bases de la **Kizomba** 19h30 : Combinaisons et variations à partir des pas de base 20h30 : 30 minutes de coaching personnalisé 21h00 : pratique libre. La pratique étant nécessaire pour progresser ceux qui le souhaitent pourront danser en fin de stage. Tarif: 25€ / Vestiaires inclus (apporter un cadenas pour utiliser les casiers). Nombre de place limités (voir sur le site soireedanse.com) Adresse : Le Triangle - 22 Rue François Truffaut, 75012 Paris (Bercy village) - transport: métro Cour Saint Emilion (ligne 14) ou Bercy (ligne 6) La participation au stage vous permet de profiter des différents services que propose la salle (escalade, sauna, espace détente...). Restez informé grâce à notre [groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C6kfChGEESp0SQ9kSI11Ye)

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.

**Summary** The [Ohio State Fair](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/) is consistently ranked as one of the [best](https://www.realpropertymgt.com/expert-tips/top-5-state-fairs) ... [state](https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-state-fair/) ... [fairs](https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/local/2025/08/06/ohio-state-fair-named-top-fair-nation-usa-today/85527343007/) ... [in](https://www.blueribbongroup.net/blue-ribbon-foodies/tag/what-are-the-best-state-fairs-in-the-united-states/) ... [America](https://614now.com/2025/explore-columbus/usa-today-names-the-ohio-state-fair-as-one-of-the-countrys-best-find-out-where-it-ranked-here). By [acreage](https://www.google.com/search?q=largest+state+fairs+in+us+by+acreage&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=5a1ec5f7868eb06c&prmd=ivns&sxsrf=AE3TifOrRyB0UF_zcJxuzJ2blALpROCfFA:1763485805100&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZPH5QghoXViUOqdFyhkUfHhA90f6RZnLvcDKUWyhDavFJHvqNnhR_vnElk0C8uWstYqkR_Pamh3VQhx9plk87wYYnFhXCtQ6JPByPAvG0_LeyIQszFojQ7tWAfAvDzo6MwRJuWxS0jrzFWBkVvjkxbHuA6PTQnwEl88m-YBBItnTFmNlR9xZ9YLttetzKJB1GAWacLg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiX3-rHmPyQAxU6_8kDHcKPH1gQ0pQJegQIBRAF&biw=1735&bih=926&dpr=1), it's one of the five largest fairs in the country. And a million people [visit](https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2025-08-06/attendance-off-slightly-at-2025-ohio-state-fair-but-sales-of-champions-was-up-big) it each year. Last year's [attendees](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/nearly-1-million-visitors-2025-ohio-state-fair-fun-facts-statistics/530-e6c7db59-e9ca-469b-9d3e-ef39011aca00) came from each of Ohio's 88 counties, from all 50 states, and from as far away as 26 other countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, and others, according to Ticketmaster sales data. **Map of the Fair** Here is a [map of the grounds](https://cdn.saffire.com/images.ashx?t=ig&rid=OhioStateFair&i=map2025.jpg&cb=0508a2a3). **Directions, Parking, Tickets, Timing** Take exit 111 (17th Avenue) off of I-71. Turn west (toward the McDonald's). [Parking is $10](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/pricing-hours) whether you pay in advance or on-site. It's generally not too bad getting in and out of the fair. You generally get an excellent spot, too, early in the mornings. There are cops everywhere and they will let you know where to park. [Tickets will be $13](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/pricing-hours), but through July 26, you can buy them online for $9. You can also buy 3- and 12-day admission tickets in advance for $24 and $84, respectively. I've scheduled this meetup from 9 to 3, but you can obviously come late or leave early if you want. They will also stamp your hand for free same-day re-admission if you want. The fair is a big place. You will get plenty of steps in at this event, so be prepared to do some walking! **Outside Items** From the [FAQ](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/faqs): * *Bags* "Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search. Bag searches will also be conducted for guests entering concerts and events in the WCOL Celeste Center." * *Outside Food and Beverage* "You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass bottles and containers are not permitted on grounds." I like to bring a disposable plastic bottle of water with me and refill it on the grounds as I go. **What's New at the Fair** They've spent the last couple years doing major construction at the fair, and most if not all of it should be completed by the start of this year's fair. They've been massively overhauling what's located at the heart of the fairgrounds just north of Kiddleland and just west of the Midway, they're supposed to also have completed improvements to the Dairy Building. In the center of the fairgrounds, there's supposed to be a new food hall, which I would consider to be the centerpiece of the whole shebang. It's supposed to [include](https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/p/about/expo-2050-master-plan) "multi-purpose dining and event space and incubator kitchens on the first floor, and additional dining and event space on the second story." Furthermore, "both levels [will] include outdoor dining on a patio or balcony." A new "Town Square" and surrounding area will also feature a permanent "Ohio-themed carousel" that will also be "complete with ample shade and seating." The new Dairy Building will be air-conditioned and add public restrooms, a universal changing table, and other new amenities. Four hundred and sixty million dollars have been spent on these improvements and renovations, and I expect they will be very cool! **Where We'll Meet** At no later than 9 a.m., I'll be standing by the giant cardinal just inside Cardinal Gate 1, then we'll wander down to Tracey's (see below). If you come late, Tracey's is where you'll find us (DM me or drop a note in the comments if you need help finding us after you arrive). *Note: There's a smaller Tracey's booth near the main entrance. This is not the Tracey's location we'll be meeting at. You will have to walk down to the Bricker Marketplace to get to the correct Tracey's. There's more information on this, below, in the "What We'll Do" section.* If you want to come later in the day, drop me a note and I'll help you navigate to us or I'll come find you if that's feasible. **What We'll Do** This will be sort of a soft itinerary, depending on the interests of the group. The following is based on last year's [fair schedule](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events), and might need to be changed depending on this year's schedule. But the overall fair schedule doesn't normally change that radically year-over-year. * 9:00 a.m. - *Tracey's* Tracey's is located at the northernmost part of the "WNCI Food Highway," just south of Brown Arena and at the northern corner of the Bricker Marketplace. They have a covered area with picnic tables where you can sit. They have one of the most varied food selections at the fair. They serve breakfast in the mornings, including eggs, bacon, and pancakes. We'll meet here and start our day by socializing over coffee and, if you want, breakfast. Last year, the pancakes with bacon was $7. You got two pancakes that I would describe as average-sized, and a couple strips of bacon. They gave me extra syrup for free. Both the pancakes and the bacon were actually pretty good. Their coffee is generally good, too. They also serve their coffee in Styrofoam cups, which I like because good coffee is more important to me than the environment. I've posted pics, below, of last year's Tracey's menu, as well as a picture of the venue itself relative to the main entrance of the Bricker Marketplace (this entrance faces the Celeste Center). * 10:00 a.m. - *Kasich Hall* Here they have the Ohio State Fair history exhibit, which is very cool. This building also hosts the creative exhibits, including quilts, cakes and pastries, and fair posters. Finally, events like girls' baton competitions, girls' cheerleading, youth choir, and youth boxing (my favorite) are held here. * 11:00 a.m. - *Lausche Youth Exploration Space* This building features 4-H exhibits, Boy and Girl Scout exhibits, and various science exhibits, with the latter including exhibits from COSI and the Ohio State Physics Department. You can also buy Girl Scout cookies here! * 12:00 a.m. - *Bricker Marketplace* Bricker Marketplace is the fair's main flea market. It's a huge indoor shopping area with a food court at its center. The [ODOT](https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/) booth is here, and I always like to check and see if they have any maps I want. Because Bricker is air-conditioned, it's a good place to stop for lunch. There are booths here with burgers, pizza, chicken, Asian food, and alcoholic beverages. * 1:00 p.m. - *Cox Fine Arts* There are art displays here -- paintings, drawings, sculptures, and such. I always like going through here, and people usually like the displays here. * 2:00 p.m. - *Natural Resources Park* The Natural Resources Park is next to Kiddieland, and I think it's the best area of the fair. It's certainly a very popular area. The Timber Show is popular, though I confess to finding it slightly overrated. This area also includes youth fishing, a kayak pond, archery range, butterfly house, aviary, and animal exhibits -- and these are all free. You can also get free chap stick and pens in the [Oil & Gas building](https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/oil-gas/oil-gas). The chap stick is functional, though perhaps a bit mediocre, but the pens are absolutely the best possible pens you can get anywhere, and I'm being completely serious about this. These are seriously my all-time favorite pens, so I encourage you to grab a few. **Other Things Along the Way** Again, the Ohio State Fair is a big place! So here are some of the other things we might check out along the way: * *The* *Cincinnati Circus Company, The Nerveless Nocks, Lady Houdini, or some other "death-defying" act* These typically start at 1:30 and run once every two hours in the afternoon. The show is generally decent and worth catching, whatever it happens to be. These used to run at the south end of the fair by the south gate on 11th Avenue, but a couple years ago they moved them to the south end of the Midway and next to Natural Resources Park. My guess is that this is where they will be again this year. * *Main Street Stage / Gazebo Stage* These stages are at opposite ends of the "WNCI Food Highway." They'll have shows like live music, magic, hypnosis, juggling, and the like. I usually end up seeing most of the shows, almost by accident, during my annual trips to the fair. If there's music at the Gazebo, though, it can be a little loud if the performer is using a big amp. But otherwise the shows are generally entertaining, if not spectacular. If [The Beach Geeks](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1440916777197254) are playing again this year, we are absolutely dropping everything to check them out. I'll fight people on this. * *The Midway* I'm not a big *riding*-the-rides person, and I doubt we will go through here though unless there's interest. However, I do really enjoy *watching* people ride rides, so I never have a problem taking a stroll down the Midway. I do like doing bumper cars, though, as well as some of the various haunted or fun houses. If you think there's a snowball's chance in hell I'm doing the [Defender](https://talleyamusements.com/attraction/defender/), though, then please put the bong down and slowly back away. * *The Dairy Building* This is where the famous Butter Cow is, and the exhibit is always popular. You can also get fairly overpriced ice cream and milkshakes here. Unless something changes here because of their renovations, there are cheaper places at the fair where you can get dairy desserts, and I can show you where they are. * *Taft Coliseum* An indoor arena where they have rodeo- or cowboy/cowgirl-type shows. Sometimes these shows are very good and entertaining and worth checking out. Note that, while you're out of the sun here and the seating is generally good, the arena is not air-conditioned. If trick riders [Tracie Spitznogle](https://www.tiktok.com/discover/tracie-lee-spitzongle) and [Carlie Hale](https://www.facebook.com/trickriderCarlie/) are here, you are likely to enjoy their show, and it will be free (and well-attended). * *The Petting Zoo* & *Pig Races* These used to be in Kiddieland, but in 2025 they were moved to "The Barnyard," next to the Gazebo Stage and the Celeste Center. I suspect they'll have moved again in 2026, but that they will otherwise be back. They're both free and generally popular, with the Pig Races being *extremely* popular. The woman who does the announcing for the Races always delivers the exact same script year after year, but she has so much charisma you won't care, even if you've seen it many times before. * *Central Park* Sometimes I like to just sit here, people-watch, and listen to the sounds of the fair. There are typically several beer vendors right next to Central Park if you want to relax and nurse a beverage while you do so, and the Dairy Building is also very close by. This area may end up being superseded in desirability by the new "Town Square." The Park does suffer from a paucity of shade, and the Square is supposed to rectify some of this. We will see! * *Live Music* There is likely to be some sort of band performing classic rock from something like 2p-5p either in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion next to the Natural Resources Park, or in the Pavilion's replacement/renovated area near the new Town Square. The show will be free and highly likely to be quite good. You should be able to get drinks and food here, too (wherever the ultimate location is), while you check out the band. * *Zultar - Fortune Teller* I saw this guy for the first time last year. He's one of the fair's "strolling entertainers," meaning he takes his act all over the fair and you never know where he will show up next. He's got a "booth" and he wears a costume and face paint that make him look exactly like one of those fortune-telling-booth mannequins. He is completely hilarious (particularly when dealing with children), and if we see him, we will stop and watch him. Don't make me fight you on this, too, people. * *Ohio History Center* Buying a ticket to enter the Ohio State Fair will automatically get you free admission to the [Ohio History Center](https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-history-center/) and [Ohio Village](https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-village/), which are located just outside the fairgrounds but otherwise are just next door. They've been doing major renovations of the Village, but these are supposed to be completed by the time the State Fair opens this year. You can walk from the fair to the History Center and the Village, or they have a free shuttle you can take. It's not a short walk, but it's also eminently doable. The History Center is a museum that's really not too terribly big, but is very interesting. And the Village is a living simulation of life in a small 19th-century Ohio town. I suspect most of the people who come out this Meetup would probably enjoy both the Center and the Village. Just keep in mind, though, that if we go, we'll probably be up there for at least a couple hours, which means less time at the fair. However, you won't have to twist my arm to get me to go up, because the whole History complex is actually pretty cool. **Conclusion** Come on out to the Ohio State Fair! 🥳 🎉 😄

***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem. **Highlights:** • Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process • Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery • Opportunity to taste our current wine selection **Pretour**: *3:30-4pm*. Arrive a little early so you can preorder your food selection, ready at the end of the tour. You can also grab your glass of wine to take on the tour. **Start Time**: *4:00 PM*. **Tour Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door **Light Dinner**: *5:00pm* After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small charcuterie plate! We have our own space to chat and eat the food we pre-ordered. **Live Music**: Tonight they have live music open mic night on the patio *6pm-8pm*! **Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk. **Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking. Cheers!!![🍷]()

The topic for July is "Shoes" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

BOOM! At land grant featuring the 3 ton toad. Catch the best view of Ohio’s biggest fireworks show – without the downtown madness. Land grant is 1/2 a mile from red white and boom! BOOM! At Land grant is back! The 3 ton toad will go live on the beer garden stage beginning at 7 PM. They’ll keep the music going right up until the fireworks light up the sky. Come early, grab a craft beer, hit up the food trucks, and settle in for a summer night of music, drinks, and an unbeatable fireworks finale.