Live Performances

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.

**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** https://chat.whatsapp.com/JrZttbQmVmhFliGQkpVETt **(pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et pour avoir la localisation du groupe le jour J)** Curiosités / Lieux insolites / Découvertes **Randonnée nature : "la forêt de Bois d'Arcy"** **Price / prix : 10 euros** **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** Le règlement de nos événements peut se faire sur place en espèce 13h00 / 17h environ Départ : sortie de la gare de Villepreux (ligne N), sortir à gauche dans le sens de la marche du train) Arrivée : gare de Villepreux 15 km (+10 %) **Paris et l'île de France en 178 parcours (numéro / 178)** * **Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce ainsi qu'en ligne** **Soit sur Billetweb :** [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem**) **Soit sur Wero (1h avant un événement) :** [https://wero-wallet.eu/fr](https://wero-wallet.eu/fr**) **(mon phone 0683208657)** **Abonnements mensuel et annuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) **Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 5 : autour de 4,5 km heure ( Moyen - ) \*\*** \*\* Les niveaux des promenades et des randonnées : Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...) Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +) **Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -)** Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire) Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool) Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool) Il sera de votre responsabilité de garder les marcheurs de devant en vue et de suivre le sens de la marche **Le concept :** PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France. PEM n'organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous n'aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur 'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous sera donné en début de sortie. Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme... :-) Nous sommes un groupe atypique. Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-) Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] : https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** : https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés : https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr A bientôt :-)

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

Marre d’être seul(e) ou de répéter les mêmes schémas ? Difficile de souligner à quel point la quête de « l’âme soeur » peut impacter notre moral, notre énergie ou notre portefeuille dans un monde où le respect et l’engagement semblent souvent être des valeurs en voie de disparition. Alors, avant d’aller faire de la prospection sauvage sur les plages cet été, prenons deux heures ensemble pour faire le point, science et bon sens à l’appui. Au programme : un peu de théorie, pas mal d’échanges et beaucoup d’exercices pratiques. Au terme de cet atelier, vous aurez une vision claire de : * ce qu’il vous faut ; * ce qu’il ne vous faut pas ; * où chercher ; * comment mettre toutes les chances de votre côté. Attention : ce n’est pas un événement de match making donc bonne conduite exigée 😉 INFOS PRATIQUES Lieu : MyCowork Beaubourg, salle NIKI, 5 rue du Cloître Saint Merri, 75004 PARIS Heure : De 13h à 15h, merci d’arriver 15 minutes en avance Nombre de places : 10 Tarif : 20€ à régler sur place avant l’atelier (espèces ou virement) Équipement : Papier et stylos seront fournis

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)

Après les café , voici une rencontre sur zoom. **Échange autour de l’épargne personnel en 2026: passer à l'action avec** **des solutions simples et accessibles pour mieux préparer notre avenir**. Live Zoom Privé et Gratuit Dimanche à 20h Places limitées - Conférence et Replay réservé aux inscrits Réservation nécessaire SVP pour la logistique et les ressources. https://www.bien-investir.com/2ebf70f9 JE partage mon expérience \* Contexte économique
Comprendre les bases d'une bonne stratégie
Les grandes famille de solutions (bourse immobilier)
Les erreurs fréquentes
Méthodologie globale \* NOTA : pas de conseils financiers individuels

**Sign up : yogaclubparis.fr/booking** Join us for a fun, girly and energetic class that is dedicated to inspiring confidence, full-body flow and building community!

**📵 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/kzr64a46) \*\*\* 🇫🇷 **Description française (English version below 👇)** *** ​📚 Rejoins-nous pour transformer le Trocadéro en la plus grande salle de lecture à ciel ouvert de Paris lors de notre deuxième **Reading Rave** d'une heure — un événement gratuit pour échanger le screen time contre une heure de lecture collective face à la Tour Eiffel. ​Considère ça comme une séance de sport pour ton cerveau… sans la transpiration. 😉 ​Imagine un instant : **300 personnes en train de lire ensemble**, face à l'un des monuments les plus emblématiques du monde, sans un téléphone en vue. ​Le **5 juillet**, nous lançons un défi à Paris : faire une pause dans le défilement infini des écrans et se retrouver pour une Reading Rave Offline avec une vue imprenable sur la Tour Eiffel. ​L'année dernière, plus de **200 lecteurs et lectrices** se sont retrouvés sur la Passerelle Debilly. Ensemble, ils ont lu en silence\* au coucher du soleil avant de prolonger la soirée autour de belles conversations. C'était magique. *​\*Nous lirons dans un espace public. Il pourra donc y avoir des voix, du vent, des passants… et c'est aussi ce qui rend l'expérience si particulière.* *** ## ​À quoi t'attendre ​⏰ Une heure de lecture silencieuse (mais collective !) aux côtés de centaines d'autres personnes. ​📵 Téléphones éteints et rangés pendant toute la durée de l'événement. ​💬 Après la lecture, reste avec nous pour rencontrer d'autres lecteurs et lectrices. Nous prévoyons quelques questions autour des livres pour faciliter les échanges. *** ## ​Où & quand ? ​📍 Les Allées du Trocadéro (Avenue Gustave V de Suède), face à la Tour Eiffel. ​🗓 **Dimanche 5 juillet**, de **18h30 à 19h30**. ​Merci d'arriver **15 à 30 minutes en avance**, afin que nous puissions commencer la lecture tous ensemble à 18h30 précises. ​🎟 **L'événement est gratuit, mais l'inscription est obligatoire.** ​*En cas de pluie ou de mauvaises conditions météorologiques, nous pourrons être amenés à reporter ou annuler le rassemblement.* ## ​Quoi apporter ? ​📖 Un livre, une BD, un recueil de poésie… ou tout autre support de lecture. ​🧺 Une couverture, un coussin, un siège pliant ou tout ce qui te permettra de t'installer confortablement. ​🥤 De quoi boire, grignoter et de la crème solaire si le soleil est au rendez-vous. ​👯 Invite tes amis, ton club de lecture ou toute personne qui aimerait vivre une heure complètement hors ligne. *** ​Nous avons hâte d'échanger le screen time contre du real time avec toi. ​Offline hugs, ​Stefania ​The Offline Club Paris 💛 *** # ​​🇬🇧 **English version** 🇬🇧 *** ​**Let's flood Trocadero with hundreds of readers for our second ever 1-Hour Reading Rave - a free event to swap screen time for a calm hour of social reading. See it as a workout for your mind, without the sweaty part 😉.** *** ​Imagine this: 500 people reading together in front of the world's most iconic monuments, without a phone in sight. ​On July 5th, we're challenging Paris to take a break from scrolling and get together for an offline reading rave overlooking the Eiffel Tower. ​Last year, we got together with 200+ readers on Passerelle Debilly. They read silently\*\*\* in the sunset, and connected with each other afterwards. It was a-ma-zing. *\*Please note we'll read in public and so, there might be sounds, voices, wind and more. Crazy right!?* ​**What to expect:** ⏰ 1 hour of laid-back (silent but social) reading, with hundreds of others 📵 Phones off and tucked away for the entire hangout (no-phone policy). 💬 Stay longer to meet and connect with fellow readers. We'll supply book-themed conversation starters. ​**Where & when:** 📍 **Les Allées du Trocadéro (Avenue Gustave V de Suède)**, facing the Eiffel Tower. 🗓 Sunday, July 5th, from 18:30-19:30. Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes early (before 18:30), as communal (silent) reading starts promptly at 18:30. 🎟 RSVP to claim your free ticket *\*In case of rain or bad weather, we'll have to either cancel or move the gathering to another date.* ​**What to bring:** 📖 A book, poetry bundle, comic, or anything to read . 🫔 Your own pillow, blanket, fold-out chair, or anything else cozy to get comfy on. 🧺 Your own drinks, snacks, and sun screen! 👯 Invite friends, book worms, ravers, or your entire book club... Basically, people who'd kill you if they'd miss this *** ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** *** ​**Offline hugs,** Stefania The Offline Club Paris ​— ​*📸 Thanks to 2026 Paris City Vision*

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

🎭✨ Envie de rire, de créer et de te surprendre ? ✨🎭 Viens plonger dans l’univers joyeusement déjanté de l’improvisation théâtrale ! Ici, pas de texte à apprendre, pas de pression : juste le plaisir de jouer, d’imaginer et de partager un super moment ensemble. Que tu sois grand·e débutant·e ou impro-addict confirmé·e, tu es plus que bienvenu·e 🤗 L’atelier se déroule dans une ambiance fun, bienveillante et ultra conviviale. ⏱ 2 heures pour lâcher prise et t’éclater, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour briser la glace (et les zygomatiques 😄) Des jeux pour dire bye-bye au stress et bonjour à la spontanéité Des impros délirantes pour créer ensemble des histoires uniques Du rire, du fun, des rencontres… et sûrement quelques fous rires incontrôlés 😂 📍 Infos pratiques Groupe à taille humaine Tenue confortable conseillée (oui, on bouge 😜) Participation : 10 € Les infos pratiques arrivent en message privé Viens jouer, oser, incarner mille personnages et repartir avec le smile XXL Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident. À très vite ✨️ Hocine & Solène 🎬🚀

The sun sets late and the mosquitoes are buzzing, it's summertime! Come down for a happy sunny trivia party at our cozy Sunday alcove, [The Pub](https://www.thepubparis.com/), with Ser Guillaume. Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on a wide variety of topics, movies and TV, pop culture, geography, fashion, and anything strange and peculiar that comes through the mind of your host, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because springtime is for openness of mind and spirit. The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (you can specify how many when you sign up, and we’ll book a table in your name) or come on your own and we’ll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here. If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc) [Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) See you very soon! The PQM team

Groupe de Discussions & Sorties GIRLY 🌸 sur Paris entre 24-38 ans : https://chat.whatsapp.com/JTs0gSMqPRVGlUSTg8oU9s?mode=ems_copy_t Filles uniquement 🚫

**Sans Clue H3 R*n 1194 | ⚽ Hasher World Cup 🏆** Celebration of the most watched 👀, most loved 💕, and most corrupt💰 sports tournament in the world🌍 continues in Hasher form. Presenting our own** HASHER WORLD CUP **⚽🍻 to determine who can be the biggest Half-mind in the galaxy! 💫 There will be a trail + games, prizes, beer, bouffe, water, shade, and winners! Wear your team shirt or hasher attire. ☀️ Bring a water vessel + virgin in case it gets hot. Friends, family, and pets 🐶 are welcome. 🐰 Hare: Gets Around The Party Boat 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, no bag drop 🧭 Directions : Gare Saint-Lazare, métro lines 3, 12, 13, 14, sortie/exit 1 📍 Meeting Point: Sortie/exit 1, at Les Valises de Tous (statue of suitcases) 💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.) On on! 👣 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

**La Grande Vadrouille – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Sunday, July 5th, Tea Bar at 7pm (bring your own mug!) and Screening at 7:30pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Studio des Ursulines, 10 rue des Ursulines, Paris 5** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.40 – €9.40 [https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/556?showId=6233&title=LA+GRANDE+VADROUILLE&visanumber=31732](https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/556?showId=6233&title=LA+GRANDE+VADROUILLE&visanumber=31732)** **In 1942, a Royal Air Force plane was shot down over Paris. The three British pilots bail out and are found by two members of the French Resistance (De Funès and Bourvil). With De Funès and Bourvil as guides the film follows their madcap and hilarious journey to get past the Germans and get the pilots to the Free French Zone.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWcxvB1j_E](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWcxvB1j_E)**

**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!

\*\*\*7/1 UPDATE\*\*\* THANK YOU for the GREAT response and extra thanks to everyone who RSVP’d + Prepaid (or made arrangements)! You are all set! Finalizing details now for what should be another FUN event and a GREAT time together! *For those RSVP’d but not yet pre-paid and those on the waiting list, here are the key dates:* * **Thurs, 7/9: If you are RSVP’d but not yet pre-paid, this will be the last day to make pre-payment to guarantee your spot!** Please pre-pay or make arrangements with me by Thurs, 7/9! * Fri, 7/10: All un-paid RSVP’s will move to the Waiting List. * Fri, 7/10: In fairness to those on the waiting list and to help us provide an accurate count to the theater and restaurant, all remaining spots filled first-come, first-served and will go to those making (or arranging) pre-payment. * Fri, 7/17: RSVP’s close. Last day to RSVP and pre-pay! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for a CMG Special Event you won’t want to miss: The Columbus Movie Group’s 17th Anniversary Party with THE ODYSSEY + BRAVO! Always a fun and memorable event, this year we’re combining a DELICIOUS meal in Bravo’s Banquet Room and a CMG Exclusive Private Screening of what’s certain to be one of the BEST films of the year: THE ODYSSEY! Plus, a great group of Movie Group friends to enjoy it with, and more! Here are complete details for this event: THE ODYSSEY: The film is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic that follows Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope. The film is written/directed by Chrostopher Nolan and the ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron. Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent epic film! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bKjZeJBBI MEAL PLAN: Meet at the Lennox Bravo between 1:45 and 2:00pm and we’ll be dining their upstairs Private Banquet Room! Just let ‘em know you’re with the Movie Group! Our meal includes \ \*bread \* unlimited soft drinks / tea \ \*choice of soup or salad \* choice of selected entree (including vegetarian/vegan options) \* dessert! Added perks: Door prizes and a little something for everyone as we celebrate 17 years of good movies, good friends and good times together! See meal details and options below. BRAVO MEAL DETAILS. All meals include: \* Freshly-baked focaccia bread \* Unlimited Soft Drinks, Coffee and Tea. (Pay-as-you-go Bar Drinks Also Available) \* Soup or Salad. Choices include: • Wedding Soup: Classic Italian Wedding soup with orzo, meatballs, spinach & Parmesan • Chopped Salad: Chopped greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta, red wine vinaigrette (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Feta) \* Choice of Entrée. Options include: • Chicken Marsala: Grilled chicken, marsala sauce, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables • Pasta Bravo: Grilled chicken, rigatoni, mushrooms, roasted red pepper cream sauce • Pasta Bravo w/out Chicken: Rigatoni, mushrooms, roasted red pepper cream sauce (Vegetarian) • Eggplant Parmesan: Crispy breaded eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, herb linguine (Vegetarian) • Mediterranean Vegetable Salad: Entrée Salad with grilled seasonal vegetables, orzo, farro, sweet garlic vinaigrette, balsamic reduction (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Feta) • Spaghetti Pomodoro: House-made tomato compote and basil (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Parmesan) \* Plus, Dessert, Door Prizes and a little something for everyone to celebrate our CMG 17th Anniversary! MOVIE PLAN: We’ll be seeing a CMG-Exclusive Private Screening of THE ODYSSEY immediately following the meal at 4:00pm. We’ll head to the theater together immediately after the BRAVO portion of the event. We'll be in Theater #6! HOW TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT: Seating is limited and prepayment required to RSVP. Don't miss out -- please RSVP and pre-pay as soon as possible to guarantee your spot! All-inclusive pricing of $55 per person includes: salad, bread, entrée, beverages, dessert, tax, tip + private screening and a little something-something to take home with you! Prepayment via VENMO (@Daniel-Bezon), ZELLE (Daniel Bezon), or cash/check at any event between now and the Anniversary Party. If either payment option requests a phone number or if you’d like to mail payment, just send me a private message offline and I’ll send you the phone number and/or address. Look forward to seeing you there for what should be another fun and memorable event, Dan

It’s been way too long since we’ve had a night out at PBR, so let’s change that! Join us for an evening of great drink specials, live music, line dancing, and, of course, the mechanical bull. 📍 Check-In: 6:00–8:30 PM When you arrive, check in with the host and let them know you’re with Suzie or Foodies Meetup. 🍻 Happy Hour Specials (7:00–9:00 PM) * 🍒 $2 Jello Shots * 🍺 $3 Domestic Cans: Busch Light, Bud Light & Miller Lite * 🍹 $3 Well Cocktails (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots) * 🥃 $4 Select Call Liquor: Deep Eddy Vodka (including flavors), Captain Morgan, Bombay Dry Gin, Dulce Vida Blanco & Jim Beam (no doubles, Red Bull, or shots) * 🔥 $5 Select Shots: White Tea, Green Tea, Fireball, Fireball Apple & Jager Bombs * 🏖️ $5 Surfside Seltzers 🎉 Tonight’s Entertainment 🎸 Live Music: 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding: 8:30 PM–Close (FREE with a valid ID!) 💃 Line Dancing with an Instructor: 9:00–10:00 PM Whether you’re coming to dance, ride the bull, enjoy the music, or simply catch up with friends over a drink, this is the perfect night to join us. We can’t wait to see everyone there!