Live Performances

Genre: hard rock Tickets: 42,20 € dans les billetteries habituelles / from the usual ticket sellers Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/873382752230372 Some music: * BAND-MAID - Freedom (live): https://youtu.be/FHpuEqMAcDg * BAND-MAID - Ready To Rock: https://youtu.be/eapNDHKbu0M Mes coordonnées sont dans la partie "Comment nous trouver" de l'événement Meetup... Pour pouvoir se retrouver sur place. / My contact info are in the "How to find us" part of the Meetup event... So that we can find each other there.

**Un avant-goût de la [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) arrive à Paris !** Rejoignez votre communauté locale pour une soirée placée sous le signe de l’open source, de retours d’expérience concrets et d’échanges enrichissants, le tout dans une ambiance détendue, type meetup. Cet événement proposera un récapitulatif de la keynote de la [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/), accompagné d’interventions de membres de votre propre communauté. Des membres de l’équipe Grafana présenteront Grafana 13 ainsi que les améliorations les plus marquantes de la plateforme. Découvrez comment Grafana devient plus simple et plus sûr à exploiter en production, grâce à des évolutions qui améliorent la gestion de la configuration, la reprise après incident et la maintenabilité à long terme. La session mettra également en lumière des avancées importantes dans les workflows utilisateurs, notamment avec des dashboards plus flexibles et plus puissants, ainsi que de meilleures performances. Que vous créiez des dashboards, que vous fassiez évoluer Kubernetes, contribuiez à l’open source ou que vous débutiez — ce meetup est fait pour vous ! 🎟 **Participation gratuite** 🍕 Pizza + boissons 🤝 Un événement pensé pour favoriser les échanges 💡 Des interventions concrètes faites par des utilisateurs et experts **Programme :** 18h00 – 18h30 : Accueil et networking 18h30 – 19h15 : Présentation récapitulative de la GrafanaCON — **JB Marzolf** 19h15 – 19h30 : Questions / réponses 19h30 – 20h00 : Lightning talk de la communauté — **Clément Duveau** 20h00 – 21h00 : Discussions et pizza ! En vous inscrivant à cet événement, vous acceptez de recevoir des communications liées à l’événement et aux produits de Grafana Labs, et vous vous engagez à respecter notre [code de conduite](https://grafana.com/events/events-code-of-conduct/). \-\-\- A taste of [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) is coming to you, Paris! Join your local observability community for an evening of open source inspiration, real-world stories, and meaningful connections - all in a laid-back, meetup-style setting. This event will feature a recap of the [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) keynote, combined with fresh voices from your own community. Grafana team members walk through Grafana 13 and the most impactful improvements across the platform. Learn about how Grafana is becoming easier and safer to operate as production infrastructure, with updates that improve configuration management, recovery, and long-term maintainability. The session showcases significant advances in core user workflows, including more flexible and powerful dashboards, with improved performance. Whether you’re building dashboards, scaling Kubernetes, contributing to open source, or just getting started - this meetup is for you! **🎟 Free to attend** 🍕 Pizza + soft drinks provided 🤝 Built for connection 💡 Real talks from real practitioners **Agenda:** 6:00 – 6:30: Arrivals and networking 6:30 – 7:15: GrafanaCON recap presentation - **JB Marzolf** 7:15 – 7:30: Q&A 7:30 – 8:00: Community lightning talk - **Clément Duveau** 8:00 – 9:00: Discussion and pizza! Note that by registering for this event you consent to related event & product communications from Grafana Labs and agree to our [code of conduct](https://grafana.com/events/events-code-of-conduct/).

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \(Français plus bas\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is the 12th season of the Open Mic & Jam Around The Table ! Everybody's welcome to join us in a chill intimate atmosphere, sitting around the tables with pizzas and drinks. It's kinda like singing in your living room (or listening to live music there), but in a mic and surrounded by 30-40 people :) Everybody who wants to sing is welcome to perform one song on the first round, and 1 song on the second round depending on the time the first round finishes (usually first round ends at around 11.30 - 12). Sometimes, there's even a third round, but that's rare. No need to register before the event or even during, you're potentially registered at the moment you enter the room and can sing at the end of the round that you entered the circle. This is mostly an open mic and with some jamming around it, meaning that solo instruments can join in if the singer is comfortable with that (most of them are, but not always, so it's not guaranteed), so we often have some solo guitars, and more rarely some sax, cello, violin, etc. Percusions aren't allowed anymore unfortunately due to neighboors complaints. People can either perform by themselves or sing along with others, or meet some guitar players or singers who could play / sing with them. If you can only sing but not play, try coming with someone who can play for you as Im never sure who will come and what they can or want to play (guitar players are here for fun, it's not guaranted they'll want to play what you want to sing, or even know the song at all). You can also just take the time to meet some musicans there and ask them if they know the songs you'd like to play cuz it's also a perfect atmosphere for musical experiments without any pressure and to meet a whole community of live music lovers. Or you can also just improvise, which is usually the easiest thing to do actually. Of course, non musicians / singers can also just come and enjoy the atmosphere and music and meet the community. As I've been running those events for quite a while now and post them on Meetup and Couchsurfing, the crowd is a nice mix between expats, travellers and locals. So let's meet at Nul Bar ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin (lign 8) Happy hour until 9 PM with pints of beer for 3,5 euros cocktails for 5 (then 5 & 7 € after 9 PM) See you on tuesday(s) ! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- FRANCAIS \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve autour de la table du sous-sol du Nul Bar Ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin sur la ligne 8 -, avec des bonnes pizzas et des bons cocktails ! Le micro est ouvert à tous au premier tour pendant lequel celleux qui veulent / peuvent chanter en auront l'occasion et le reste de la nuit est un peu plus improvisé en fonction du monde et des gens qui sont là. Il peut y avoir un deuxième où il est possible de chanter 1 autre chanson en fonction du timing. L'idée est de se retrouver dans une ambiance intime et de créer une communauté d'amateurs de live music, qu'ils soient musiciens, chanteurs ou public. Au niveau des nationalités, c'est aussi un mélange de locaux, d'expats ou de voyageurs de passage. Il s'agit en priorité d'un open mic où l'on encourage certains instruments (guitares / sax / violon / violoncelle, etc) à faire des solos si le/la chanteur/se le veut, ce qui est le cas pour la grande majorité des gens. Les percussions sont par contre interdites à cause des plaintes des voisins. Happy hour jusqu'à 21h avec pintes de bière à 3,5 € et cocktails à 5 € (puis 5 € et 7 € après 21h) A mardi ! *** The host : Olivier Domengie has been organizing weekly open mics, jam sessions and monthly songwriting worskhops in Paris for over 5 years, along with tours all around Europe. He's also a singer-songwriter who goes by the name The Mind Traveller : www.themindtraveller.com or www.facebook.com/mindtravellerparis

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) 😍 MEETUP BI-MENSUEL 😍 PiSCiNE OLYMPiQUE (50m) 📍 PARiS CENTRE 📍 ✅ PROGRAMMES de NATATION GRATUITS ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🏊 TARIF ENTRÉE PiSCiNE : 3,50€ à l'unité ou 2,80€ en prenant une carte de 10 entrées (valide 1 an, valable dans quasi toutes les piscines de Paris intra-muros, notre piscine incluse) 🔥 places limitées : 8 participants maximum 🔥 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ Si tu veux AMÉLIORER TA FORME et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 Pendant 1h à 1h15 viens NAGER dans une piscine olympique dans le centre de Paris avec un groupe motivé ! 🏊🔥 Au choix : 😊 Tu peux nager à TON RYTHME, faire le nombre de longueurs que tu préfères, alterner les nages à volonté... ou ✅ Tu peux suivre un des PROGRAMMES proposés par l'animatrice Programmes complets concoctés par un coach sportif, au choix : * **niveau DÉBUTANT** (modulable en fonction de ton niveau et endurance) * **niveau INTERMÉDIAIRE** 😊 * **niveau AVANCÉ** (tu vas t'éclater ou souffrir 😂 mais à ce qu'il parait il le faut pour devenir belle/canon 😉 ready? 🔥) OBJECTIFS : * faire connaissance avec des participant(e)s motivé(e)s 💪🔥 pour NAGER, faire des exercices EN GROUPE et SE MOTIVER sur le LONG TERME 😊 * revenir régulièrement et constater des PROGRES et EVOLUTION 🎉 (santé, bien-être, mission summer body ou juste contrer les effets raclette sur ton jean 😅) **DÉROULÉ** **de notre séance :** 19h15-19h25 : 👋 GREET & MEET 😊 19h30-19h45 : ENTRÉE PISCINE + se changer 🏊 **19h50-21h : SÉANCE NATATION** 🏊 21h-21h15 : moment de relaxation / convivialité dans le bassin d'eau chaude 21h15-21h45 : douche / s'habiller (info : fermeture de la piscine à 22h, généralement ils nous mettent la pression à partir de 21h45) 😍 BIENFAITS de la natation : * **tonifier, muscler et affiner l'ensemble de son corps** * **améliorer sa posture** * **lutter contre la cellulite** * **brûler beaucoup de calories** (400cal/h à vitesse tranquille, jusqu'à 900cal/h en natation intense), ce qui rapidement permet d'**affiner sa silhouette** (en nageant régulièrement) * **faire un sport complet sans impact sur les articulations** * et grâce aux effets bénéfiques de ce sport cardio, par l'amélioration des performances du coeur et des capacités pulmonaires qui apportent sur le long terme un meilleur apport en oxygène aux muscles : **retrouver forme et énergie durablement** ! N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 📍 RDV à 19h15 (nous attendrons 5-10 minutes avant d'entrer ensemble 😊) A très vite pour se dépenser ensemble et faire de nouvelles rencontres 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 RECOMMANDATIONS 👍 A mettre dans ton sac de sport : * **MAILLOT de BAIN** 1 pièce * **BONNET** (obligatoire) * **LUNETTES** de natation * TONGUES/CLAQUETTES de piscine propres * **SERVIETTE** + **gel douche/shampoo** + brosse à cheveux/crème visage Optionnel : \- MONTRE submersible \(si tu veux chronométrer tes temps\) \- PALMES Apporter au minimum une **BOUTEILLE D'EAU** (idéalement 1L) A très vite 😊 Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 😍 BI-MONTHLY MEETUP 😍 OLYMPIC POOL (50m) 📍 PARIS 📍 ✅ FREE SWIM PROGRAMS ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🏊 POOL RATES : 3,50€/unit or 2,80€/admission with a 10-admissions card (valid 1 year, entrance possible in almost all pools of Paris, ours included) 🔥 limited spots : 8 participants maximum 🔥 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ If you want to WORKOUT and MEET NEW PEOPLE 💬, join us! 😊 For 1 hour to 1¼ hour, come SWIM in an olympic pool in the center of Paris with a motivated group! 🏊🔥 😊 You can swim at your own pace or ✅ You can follow one of the animator’s SWIM programs, created by a sports coach : * **BEGINNER program** (adjustable according to your level and endurance) * **INTERMEDIATE program** * **ADVANCED program** **Schedule of our session:** 7:15 - 7:25 PM : 👋 GREET & MEET 😊 7:30 - 7:45 PM : POOL ENTRY + put on the swimsuit **🏊 7:50 PM - 9 PM : SWIMMING SESSION 🏊** 9 PM - 9:15 : friendly moment and relaxing in warmer pool 9:15 - 9:45 PM : shower / get dressed (info: the pool closes at 10 PM) Do not hesitate to come alone or with friends. Anyone interested in this outing is welcome :) 📍 Meeting at 7:15PM (we will wait 5-10 min before we enter together 😊) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 RECOMMANDATIONS 👍 To put in your sports bag: * **SWIMSUIT** (1 piece) * **SWIM HAT** (mandatory) * **SWIMMING GOGGLES** * POOL FLIP-FLOPS * **TOWEL** + **shower gel/shampoo** + hairbrush/face cream Optional: \- submersible WATCH \(if you want to monitor your times\) \- SWIMMING FINS Bring at least a BOTTLE OF WATER (ideally 1L) I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

### 🎤 Green Light in Paris - STANDUP COMEDY IN ENGLISH to discover the city of lights 💡 Green Light in Paris offers a **Unique Comedy Show every Tuesday** where the best comedians in Paris delve into **one theme** and fill you in on the Do's and Don'ts of **Parisian life** in the hip and trendy **11th arrondissement** (Near République & Canal-Saint Martin). **THE fun thing to do in Paris** in English! Whether it's a fun date, a night out with friends, or just a chance to meet new people, our standup comedy club has it all. **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, BBC, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 Show Date**: Every Tuesday **at 8:00 PM** (Doors Open at 8:00 PM - Show starts at 8:30 PM) 📍 **Located at : Les Marquises -**[145 Rue Oberkampf](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111")**, 75011 Paris** [Short Preview of the show](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_uZbsNNQyl/) 🎤 **Who are the comedians?** We book **different comedians every show** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* **🌟 What is the show?** A **traditional standup comedy** show with 3 acts, a first act, a middle act and a closing act. Three different comedians with different styles and enough time to experience comedy in a different setting. 🎫 Get your Tickets: [GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr](https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr "https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr") \#\#\#\# 🎟️Book your tickets now and secure your spot for a night to remember\! 🎟️ #### ABOUT YOUR TICKET :🎫 * You can make a free reservation which is "**first come first served**" for entry, with a donation at the start of the show. RESERVING A FREE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. Please be on time so we can find you a seat before the show starts. *\*\*This show is crowd-funded and our recommended price is 12euros and 7 euros for students.* Follow us on social media for updates and more information! \*\*[@GreenMicComedy ](https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/ "https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/")\*\*🎤

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Hi guys, The summer is coming ! let’s meet by the river the first outdoor jam (metro Pont Marie). It’s an outdoor jam where everyone is welcome to come. See the map in the photo and don’t hesitate to ask in the comments. Bring something to drink, and your instrument. There will be a bass a guitar the mics with 2 Bose amps and the new Tama coctail drums ;). 10 Euros for stage bracelet to play / free to Watch.

Hi guys, The summer is coming ! let’s meet by the river the first outdoor jam (metro Pont Marie). It’s an outdoor jam where everyone is welcome to come. See the map in the photo and don’t hesitate to ask in the comments. Bring something to drink, and your instrument. There will be a bass a guitar the mics with 2 Bose amps and the new Tama coctail drums ;). 10 Euros for stage bracelet to play / free to Watch.

Ched est un artiste franco-mauricien basé à Paris, proposant un live chaleureux et immersif. Il mêle compositions originales et quelques reprises soigneusement choisies, et construit l’atmosphère en temps réel grâce à des pédales (boucles ambient, chœurs superposés, textures), ce qui rend chaque performance vivante et dynamique. Ched poursuit sa tournée 2026 avec un nouveau single sur l’insatiabilité du désir, Towards Ether, qu’il a hâte de partager avec le public parisien. 🗓️JEUDI 11 de 19H à 21H 📍 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

karaoké live en compagnie du groupe Yeelo, tu peux venir chanter accompagné de musiciens. voici la liste de musiques que le groupe peut jouer : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QhwzD_5-fAoFNvpaNgyp51N2kyY2u3kViG9X8H2CECo/edit?usp=sharing 😊Organisateurs : Yeelo 💰 Tarif : une consommation minimum Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Shake Team**

**Hello,** ou bien **Salut,** Ce n'est pas du tout la même chose ! Alors, Bonjour, toutes et tous, Venez explorer comment faire parler vos personnages de façon à les caractériser, à les faire s'exprimer d'une façon qui leur ressemble... Nous travaillerons plusieurs techniques qui permettent de savoir comment chaque personnage doit s'exprimer, comment trouver le vocabulaire approprié, et comment le mettre en bouche... **Nombre de participants limité à 6.** Inscription : [https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-anes-sensibles](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-anes-sensibles) \*\* ESSAI GRATUIT SUR DEMANDE : anes.sensibles@free.fr \*\* **Libre d'écrire - Atelier d'écriture des Ânes sensibles.** Des exercices d'écriture faciles et créatifs, pour développer son imaginaire et affirmer son style. Animés par Grégoire Maréchal, auteur de one-man show, théâtre, nouvelles et scénarios. Dernière publication : [www.fnac.com/a22367234/Gregoire-Marechal-Petites-histoires-en-bleu](https://www.fnac.com/a22367234/Gregoire-Marechal-Petites-histoires-en-bleu)

Laugh your heart out at The Dissident Comedy Show this Wednesday, June 10th at 8:30PM, in one of Paris’s best jazz bars! Don’t miss this unique night of stand-up comedy in both French and English. After the stand up we will have a jazz concert for which you are most welcome to stay. Venez vous marrer au Dissident Comedy Show mercredi 10 Juin à 20H30, dans l’un des meilleurs bars jazz de Paris ! Ne manquez pas cette soirée unique de stand-up en français et en anglais. Après le stand-up, un concert de jazz aura lieu, et vous êtes bien sûr les bienvenus pour rester. 🗓️ MERCREDI 10 JUIN de 20H30 à 22H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

# **Saturday, June 20, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Gem City Revelers** **Caller: David Mould** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

**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 are $12 at the gate or [$8 in advance](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/pricing-hours). You can also buy 3- and 12-day admission tickets in advance for $20 and $75, respectively. All advance tickets are available May 1 through July 22. 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! 🥳 🎉 😄

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" 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!

**🌟 Jacksonville K-Pop Dance Meetup – Random Play Dance + BTS Hype!** The BTS concert is almost here — let's warm up the right way. Join fellow K-pop fans for a random play dance session set to BTS and K-pop hits. No experience needed — just energy and a love for the music. **🔞 This event is strictly 18+.** --- 🎶 **What to expect:** - All levels welcome — know the moves or just vibe along - Celebration vibes ahead of the BTS concert - Random song calls — jump in when you know the choreo - Fan chants, singalongs, and pure concert energy - Random play dance to BTS and K-pop hits **Event Details** - **Format:** In-person K-pop fan gathering with random dance - **Vibe:** High energy, fan-fuelled, and a lot of fun - **Age:** 18+ only **How It Works** 1. **Come along** – RSVP below and show up on the day. 18+ only. 2. **The music starts** – We go random play dance format. Song called, fans jump in. 3. **BTS tracks guaranteed** – The BTS discography gets its own dedicated slot. 4. **Meet the fans** – Connect with Jacksonville locals who love K-pop as much as you. --- ✨ The concert is coming. Let's start the hype now. 👑 ✨

**💃 Let's Dance! Cape Coral K-Pop Random Play Dance – BTS Edition** BTS is coming and Cape Coral is ready. Random play dance is simple: the music plays, someone calls the song, and fans who know the choreo jump in. It's chaotic, joyful, and the best way to celebrate BTS season. **🔞 Adults only — 18+.** Please only RSVP if you are 18 or over. --- 🎶 **What to expect:** - Random play dance to BTS and K-pop hits - A chance to meet Cape Coral locals who love K-pop as much as you do - Fan chants, singalongs, and pure concert energy - All levels welcome — know the moves or just vibe along - A welcoming crowd of Cape Coral K-pop fans **Event Details** - **Format:** Live fan meetup with random play dance format - **Vibe:** Pure K-pop joy — no judgement, just dancing - **Age:** 18+ only **How It Works** 1. **RSVP and arrive** – Just turn up ready to move. 18+ only. 2. **The music starts** – We go random play dance format. Song called, fans jump in. 3. **Full BTS section** – We dedicate a proper block to BTS to get everyone hyped for the concert. 4. **Fan time** – Between rounds, meet fellow Cape Coral fans and share concert plans. --- ✨ See you on the dance floor, Cape Coral. 18+ only. 👑 ✨

Come join our welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can practice performing, build confidence, stay motivated, and connect with others who play piano. Each session is intentionally structured and hosted to ensure everyone has time to play (if they choose), feel supported, socialize, and enjoy the experience. It’s not a class, but a thoughtfully guided space to help you stay consistent and make meaningful progress. **Details:** * Gatherings take place in a private home setting in the Northwest Columbus area (location to be shared after RSVPing) * Small group to keep the sessions personal and ensure everyone has time to play * Light snacks and refreshments provided Please ensure that you are able to accept chats and emails/messages via Meetup.com, as that is how I will provide the address and communicate with you closer to the event. You can message me anytime if you have any questions.