Live Performances

Dans le cadre de la fête de la musique venez lire ou déclamer un texte, une poésie autour de la musique ou même une chanson dun auteur de votre choix à la French Guinguette 58 Rue Rambuteau. Vive la musique !

🙂 Organisateur·rices : Les Big Foots ⏰ Horaires : de 17h à 19h 💰Tarif : sortie au chapeau + une consommation minimum

Retrouvons-nous à l'Institut suédois pour célébrer à la fois Midsommar et la Fête de la musique dans le cadre paisible de son jardin. [https://www.paris.fr/evenements/midsommar-fete-de-la-musique-113076](https://www.paris.fr/evenements/midsommar-fete-de-la-musique-113076) **Au programme :** 17:00 / Ouverture des grilles 17:30 / Danses et chants traditionnels menés par Eskelina : 1re session à 17h30, 2e session à 18h30 19:30 / [Concert de Fågelle](https://paris.si.se/agenda/concert-fagelle/) 20:45 / [Concert de Sara Parkman](https://paris.si.se/agenda/concert-sara-parkman/) Fågelle et Sara Parkman sont deux artistes de la scène musicale suédoise contemporaine. Tout au long de la soirée, il sera également possible de profiter des spécialités et boissons proposées par le café FIKA. Une belle occasion de découvrir une tradition estivale suédoise au cœur de Paris. À très vite ! 🌼🌿

Genre: folk marin Pas du tout du métal, mais une membre de notre groupe meetup joue dans le groupe et ce qu'ils font est cool. 😄 C'est devant le bar "le Petit Club", pour la fête de la musique mais c'est aussi la release party de leur deuxième EP. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1618124909285745/ Some music: * HÉLIANTHÈME - Pique la baleine: https://youtu.be/J261FJLjgj8 * https://heliantheme.bandcamp.com/album/pique-la-baleine-2 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.

Join us for a unique evening experience combining guided meditation and live Indian bhajan music, creating a space that is both deeply peaceful and vibrantly alive and joyful. A touring group of musicians currently traveling across Europe will be in Paris for this special gathering. They will be sharing traditional bhajans—a form of Indian devotional music—performed live with vocals, harmonium, tabla, and other instruments. Throughout the evening, the music will be interwoven with short guided meditations, creating a rhythm between music and silence. These moments are designed to help you settle inwardly, experience calm, and observe the natural and joyful effect of music on the mind and body. The intention is not performance in the usual sense, but an immersive experience where music becomes a support for meditation and inner awareness. The concert will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Stay for a short visit or remain for the full experience. Free of charge. This gathering is open to everyone—whether you are new to meditation, curious about world music, or simply looking for a joyful and meaningful evening in Paris. Bilingual program: French/ English **About Sahaja Meditation** This is a very simple, effortless, and spontaneous meditation technique also known as Sahaja Yoga. Sahaja meaning spontaneous and Yoga meaning union with one’s true self. Through meditation we connect to our true self and feel the peace within. This happens when we reach a state of thoughtless awareness and go beyond our mind and thoughts. Across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. In fact, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and renewable. This energy is called Kundalini which helps us restore our balance and harmony within ourselves. It works spontaneously and effortlessly. This is a simple time-honored meditation technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become more balanced, better manage stress, and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Sahaja Yoga has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. We normally sit on chairs. There is no need for mats and no special clothing is required. See you soon!

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ## 🎨Color your Sunday with laughter 😆@ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crème de la crème of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter! **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.\* **📅 When ?** * Every **Sunday** * Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00** * Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30** 📍 **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🚇 Easily accessible from * Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards) * Métro Line 3 (Bourse) 🎤 **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* 🎤 **Why Green Mic ?** 💚 Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**. 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ (Check out more links in our bio 📱) \*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay. #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

Hello everyone! Get ready for one of the most vibrant and festive nights of the year: **La Fête de la Musique!** 🎸🎷🎤🥁 This Sunday, let's experience the magic of music taking over the streets of Versailles. From live bands and acoustic performances to unexpected musical discoveries around every corner, the city will be alive with energy and celebration! 📍 **Meeting Point:** Le Ginette, 5 PL Charost, Versailles 🕖 **Time:** 19:00 We'll start the evening with a drink and some introductions before heading out to explore the festivities together. We will be there for an hour. Our general destination will be **Place de la Cathédrale Saint-Louis**, but don't expect a strict itinerary! The beauty of the Fête de la Musique is in wandering from one performance to another, following the sounds that catch our attention, discovering hidden talents, and enjoying the spontaneous atmosphere of the city. \- No fixed route\. \- No pressure\. \- Plenty of music\. \- Plenty of laughs\. \- Plenty of opportunities to meet new people\. Whether you love rock, jazz, pop, classical music, Latin rhythms, or simply enjoy a lively atmosphere, there's something for everyone. As always, our group is a friendly mix of locals and internationals, so whether you're coming alone or with friends, you'll find a warm welcome. If you arrive after 20h, do not hesitate to send me a message so I will let you know where we are. Let's make some unforgettable memories together! See you on Sunday! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Bonjour à tous ! Préparez-vous pour l'une des soirées les plus festives de l'année : **la Fête de la Musique** ! 🎸🎷🎤🥁 Ce dimanche, je vous propose de découvrir ensemble l'ambiance unique qui envahit les rues de Versailles à cette occasion. Concerts, groupes live, artistes amateurs ou professionnels, découvertes musicales et bonne humeur seront au rendez-vous ! Nous serons là pendant une heure. 📍 **Point de rendez-vous :** Le Ginette, 5 PL Charost, Versailles 🕖 **Heure : 19h00** Nous commencerons la soirée autour d'un verre et ferons connaissance avant de partir à l'aventure dans les rues animées de Versailles. Notre destination principale sera la **Place de la Cathédrale Saint-Louis**, mais ne vous attendez pas à un parcours défini ! L'idée est de se laisser porter par la musique, de suivre les sons qui nous attirent, de s'arrêter quand l'ambiance nous plaît et de profiter pleinement de cette soirée unique. \- Aucun itinéraire fixe\. \- Aucune pression\. \- Beaucoup de musique\. \- Beaucoup de rencontres\. \- Beaucoup de bonne humeur\. Que vous soyez amateur de rock, jazz, pop, musique classique, rythmes latinos ou simplement curieux, il y aura forcément quelque chose pour vous faire vibrer. Comme toujours, notre groupe rassemble des locaux et des internationaux dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale. Venez seul(e) ou accompagné(e), tout le monde est le bienvenu ! Si vous arrivez après 20h, n'hésitez pas à m'envoyer un message pour que je vous indique où nous sommes. Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée mémorable ! À dimanche !

For Fête de la Musique 2026, [Koterie](www.koterie.club) presents **RESET ROOM**: a free one-day pop-up for women to pause, refresh, connect, and celebrate in the heart of Paris. [Learn more](https://koterie.club/gatherings/gat_rea818c54d212dlm) RESET ROOM brings together everything Koterie is known for: thoughtful space, warm connection, beautiful details, and a sense of ease in the middle of the city’s energy. Inside, you’ll find a place to lounge, sip something cool, meet new people, refresh, and pamper with a nail bar by Studio Palma. Outside, an all-women back-to-back DJ lineup, powered by tnoa management, bringing the Fête energy throughout the day: * Zee-2 * Mads Diamond * KATALYSSST * DJ SHAKARAA * Ashleigh Simone * DALILA * DJ K!TTY¥ * DJ lilSummertime Arrive between plans, come with friends, or stop by solo. RESET ROOM is designed to be your place to sip, connect, and refresh with a community of women who match your energy. 📅 June 21st ⏱️ 12h30 → 21h00 📍 61 Rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris 🎟️: Free [Learn more](https://koterie.club/gatherings/gat_rea818c54d212dlm) **Koterie is where ambitious women in Paris find genuine connection, real support, and true belonging.** We curate English-language gatherings that feel like friends coming together, not networking. **Learn more and apply to join our community and events at:** [koterie.club](www.koterie.club)

Hello everyone! Thank you all for rsvp to this meetup; the sign-up page is officially closed. If you registered via the link below, you should have received a geolocation notification via email. Don't hesitate to follow our power circle group! Looking forward to having you join the community. ❤️ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event details** 🕓Date & Time: 21st June 16:00 🎟️Ticket: Early Bird 17€ (register before the end of May) General 25€ ❗️No on-site payment accepted; all registrations on [https://luma.com/ume10nex ](https://luma.com/ume10nex) 🌿 Bring: * A journal * A light blanket or scarf * Water * Something to snack 👗Dress code: * Wear something white/flowing/natural tones \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome to **Helene's Power Circle**, where a Certified Somatic & Mindset Coach with over 15 years of corporate experience supports people in achieving fulfillment. The event is **open for women** to connect in our safe space and is designed to help us reconnect with ourselves and others in an authentic, grounded way. On June 21, as the sun reaches its peak, we step into a rare moment of the year, the longest day, a **natural portal for expansion**, **clarity**, and **embodied alignment**. In the heart of **Bois de Boulogne**, this gathering invites you to pause, reconnect, and consciously choose what you want to grow in the second half of the year. Through a guided ritual inspired by ancient solstice traditions, you will: ✨ Release what no longer supports your growth ✨ Reconnect to your inner rhythm and intuition ✨Activate a sense of expansion, confidence, and visibility ✨ Clarify what is ready to fully bloom in your life We will move through a carefully curated experience that combines grounding, symbolic ritual, gentle embodiment practices, and reflection, held in a small, intentional circle. Expect a soft, natural atmosphere, barefoot if you wish, surrounded by trees, light, and the energy of midsummer. **Event details** 🕓Date & Time: 21st June 16:00 🎟️Ticket: Early Bird 17€ (register before the end of May) General 25€ ❗️No onsite payment accepted, all registrations on [https://luma.com/ume10nex ](https://luma.com/ume10nex) 🌿 Bring: * A journal * A light blanket or scarf * Water * Something to snack 👗Dress code: * Wear something white/flowing/natural tones 📷Special Surprise: the professional photographer is invited to the gathering. You can have an on-site, optional photoshoot with a photographer for an extra fee.

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.

Music makes me lose control! Music makes me lose control! Let's go for a very special musical quiz at [The Pub](https://www.thepubparis.com/) to celebrate Paris' favorite party! Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on the topic of... music, no surprise. The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because we want votre amour and votre romance! 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

Le stage "niveau 1" s'adresse aux personnes ayant acquis les bases de la **Kizomba** (sortie garçon et sortie fille) et souhaitant enrichir leurs connaissances avec des mouvements et un style propres à l'**UrbanKiz**. Au programme: -Sorties stylisées - Pour les garçons comme pour les filles l'**Urban kiz** permet d'intégrer des éléments de styling. Nous apprendrons dans un premier temps à placer ces éléments de styling dans les sorties (garçon et fille). -Placer des "tuchs" et des accélérations dans vos mouvements (éléments de style propre à l'**Urbankiz**) -Les variations de vitesse. Ce stage est limité à 20 participants et inclut du coaching personnalisé permettant de progresser plus efficacement. Tarif: 25€ [Infos et réservations: https://soireedanse.com/index.php/stage-kizomba-urban-kiz-paris/](https://soireedanse.com/index.php/stage-kizomba-urban-kiz-paris/) Ce stage est limité à 20 participants et inclut du coaching personnalisé permettant de progresser plus efficacement. Adresse: La BNF Paris 13 Transports: Cour Saint Emilion (ligne 14)

***Réservations sur [www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga](www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga), pensez à me laisser votre numéro de tél pour recevoir les infos d'accès!*** \- Adresse: 17 rue de La Fontaine Au Roi 75011 Paris \(entrée directement par la rue à droite du n°17\) \- Ouverture des portes 11h40 \(merci de ne pas entrer avant il y a un cours\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve tous les dimanches à 11h45 pour un cours de yoga vinyasa (dynamique) tous niveaux @ Satya Yoga, assez tard pour faire la grasse mat' et assez tôt pour profiter de sa journée ! Une heure quinze pour bouger, respirer, se recentrer et relâcher les tensions :) Amenez une tenue confortable & souple (legging, bas de survet, débardeur...) . Au programme: échauffement, exercices de respiration (Pranayama), postures (Asanas), focus sur une posture avancée, méditation et relaxation (Savasana). A dispo sur place: tapis, blocs, sangles, bolsters, couvertures See you there, Claire ♥ ★ Le yoga Vinyasa c'est quoi? Vinyasa est un terme Sanskrit qui signifie synchronisation du mouvement sur la respiration. Il est composé de deux racines : « nyasa » qui signifie « placer » et « vi » qui signifie « d'une manière spécifique ». On définit donc le yoga Vinyasa comme un enchaînement de mouvements dynamiques, initié et harmonisé par la respiration. Le yoga vinyasa est issu du yoga Ashtanga, qui lui consiste à exécuter une série de postures dans un ordre bien précis. À la différence de l'Ashtanga, le yoga Vinyasa est plus libre et créatif : il n'impose aucune série de mesures. Les enchaînements sont le fruit de l'expérience acquise par l'enseignant et sont adaptables aux besoins de chacun. **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **INFOS PRATIQUES** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** ★ ADRESSE : 17 rue de La Fontaine Au Roi 75011 Paris // Métro République (5 minutes), Parmentier (5 min) ou Goncourt (5 minutes) ★ Ouverture des portes 11h40 ***(! ne pas entrer avant il y a un cours)*** \- Début du cours 11h45 \- Merci d'arriver à l'heure\. ★ Tarifs: Cours d’essai: 17,50 euros // Cours à l’unité: 20 euros // Carte 4 cours : 74 euros (valable 2 mois) // Carte 10 cours : 175 euros (valable 4 mois) // Carte 20 cours : 330 euros (valable 6 mois) ★ Réservations et annulations: Pour faciliter l'organisation et pour laisser la place aux élèves en liste d'attente, l'annulation d'un cours doit se faire au plus tôt et au moins 24h00 à l'avance, dans le cas contraire, le cours sera considéré comme dû et non remboursable. Merci! ★ Contacts: Claire Collet // shutupandbreathe.yoga@gmail.com // www.shutupandbreatheyoga.com // www.instagram.com/claire_shutupandbreatheyoga // www.facebook.com/ShutUpAndBreatheYoga

**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!!![🍷]()

**What is a send-off?** Before we head to St. Louis for the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention, The Alliance opens its doors to the community for a **free** preview of our competition set. This gives us the opportunity to perform in front of an audience before we take the international stage. We would love to see you there!

Join us as we get together for a CAPA Summer Movie event to see the romantic, funny, heartwarming, feel-good classic, PRETTY WOMAN! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this modern-day fairy-tale romance! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A wealthy corporate raider hires a Hollywood escort as his date for a week of high-society business events. But what starts as a business transaction blossoms into genuine love, challenging both of their lives and leading to an unexpected romance. The film is directed by Garry Marshall and stars Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander. MINI TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc) SHORT BONUS CLIP #1 - DIRECTOR GARRY MARSHALL Recalls Famous Scenes from the Film: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs) SHORT BONUS CLIP #2 - RICHARD GERE on the Film’s Impact all these years later: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8) SHORT BONUS CLIP #3 - JULIA ROBERTS Remembers a Gift from Director Garry Marshall: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: A huge box office hit at the time of its release, PRETTY WOMAN has since gone on to become a modern-day classic! The film catapulted Julia Roberts to superstardom and earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and her first Oscar nomination! Critics praise Julia Roberts’ star-making performance, the undeniable chemistry between her and Richard Gere, and its warm, funny feel-good story about kindness, self-worth and transformation! The film’s “intelligence and wit,” “first-class performances” and “sharp, funny script” have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly “something special!” THE OHIO THEATRE: The Ohio Theatre is located at 39 E. State Street, between 3rd and High Streets, across the street from the Ohio Statehouse. From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio Theater an event to remember! PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT: Now celebrating his 33rd year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening. PARKING: Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street. You can find out more about parking in Downtown Columbus by visiting the Downtown Columbus website. PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. We’ll head in at 7pm to get good seats and enjoy the pre-show organ music! TICKETS: Tickets just $6 adult / $5 senior! Parking is available under the Capital building, in the nearby garage, or on the nearby streets. You can purchase your ticket at the box office on the day of the event or online here: [https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/](https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/) Look forward to seeing you there, Dan