Live Performances

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.

Join us for an evening of beautiful classical music at the historic Salle Gaveau. The renowned Orange County Youth Symphony from California, USA, will perform in Paris as part of their European tour. The orchestra consists of around 70 talented young musicians and will present works by Beethoven, Debussy, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more. ✨ Expect a wonderful journey through Romantic and Impressionist music in one of Paris's most iconic concert halls. **📍 Venue:** Salle Gaveau, Paris **📅 Date:** Wednesday, June 17, 2026 **🕡 Time:** Meet at 18:10; the concert starts at 18:30. **🎟️ Admission:** I have 4 tickets **Important:** ⚠️ Tickets are limited. Please register **only if you are certain you can attend**. If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP as soon as possible so that someone else can enjoy the opportunity. This event is perfect for anyone who enjoys classical music, cultural experiences, or simply discovering beautiful venues in Paris. Looking forward to sharing this musical evening together! 🎶✨

Laugh your heart out at The Dissident Comedy Show this Wednesday, June 17th 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 17 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 17 JUIN de 20H30 à 22H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

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Bonjour à tous ! Le cours de Tonicité & Souplesse du Danseur avec Camille est conçu pour booster votre condition physique et votre flexibilité ! Spécialement pensé pour les danseurs, il combine des exercices ciblés qui renforcent la musculature profonde, améliorent votre posture, équilibre et résistance, tout en affinant votre souplesse pour perfectionner votre technique de danse. Un véritable atout pour faire évoluer votre danse vers le niveau supérieur ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. ### 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : yous.dance@gmail.com * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)

Entre jazz délicat et soul envoûtante, Capucine Hav à la contrebasse et au chant, accompagnée du guitariste Mathias Chauvet, vous invite à un voyage musical plein de chaleur et d’émotion. Porté par le groove, l’improvisation et la complicité du duo, ce concert promet un moment authentique, élégant et inspirant. Capucine Hav - voix, contrebasse Mathias Chauvet - guitare 🗓️MERCREDI 17 JUIN de 22H15 à 00H30 📍 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

À l’occasion des **Journée des Arts**, le Zoot Collectif est fier d’introduire l’un de ses projets les plus florissants : le quintet du trompettiste **Noé Codjia** et du saxophoniste **Neïl Saïdi.** Les 2 acolytes se sont rencontrés en 2015 à New York pendant leurs études à la prestigieuse New School for Jazz. Pour cette soirée, ils nrevisiteront quelques pépites de leur répertoire favori et présenteront également quelques-unes de leurs compositions originales issus de leur dernier album « *Indi-Gêne* » sorti en 2025 sous le label Zoot Records. *Line-up :* *Noé Codjia : trompette* *Neïl Saïdi : saxophone ténor* *Noé Huchard : piano* *Luca Fattorini : contrebasse* *Malte Arndal : batterie* **ZOOT COLLECTIF** Véritable vivier artistique, le Zoot Collectif créé en 2016 sous l’impulsion du saxophoniste Neil Saidi, participe depuis plusieurs années au dynamisme et à la vivacité de la scène jazz française. Ils nous ont habitués aux créations marquantes et d'envergure comme le Zoot Symphonic Orchestra au Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, le spectacle Pannonica avec Natalie Dessay, ou les différentes éditions du Zoot Fest. En 2022, Neil Saidi fonde les Zoot Studios, studio de répétition et d’enregistrement indépendant rapidement devenu un lieu très fréquenté de la scène jazz. Il permet aux musiciens du collectif d’y enregistrer leurs projets et fait franchir un cap dans le développement du label Zoot Records. En 2024 le collectif continue donc son développement avec la création du Zoot Big Band, sous la direction artistique de Noé Codjia. L’album release a eu lieu en avril 2026 au New Morning et fut un franc succès. Le concert présentait « \*Bagages en Zoot \*», une série de 10 compostions écrites et arrangées par le trompettiste Noé Codjia. Ce nouvel opus produit par Zoot Records vient étendre un peu plus l’univers artistique du collectif. **LES JOURNÉES DES ARTS** sont organisées par l'école de philosophie Nouvelle Acropole, comme une invitation à changer de regard à travers l'art. Par la beauté, le sentiment et le symbole, l'art nous conduit du visible vers l'invisible, à explorer le monde et à se transformer soi-même par l'expérience intérieure. Samedi 20 juin 21h30 LA PASSERELLE, 26 rue de Crussol, 75011 - Métro Oberkampf lapasserelle75011@gmail.com **Réservation :** https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/1990630584665?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 !

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.

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

The Dissident Bar pays tribute to the French writer and poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry by hosting a reading of his humanist masterpiece, The Little Prince , a tale translated into over 600 languages and the second best-selling book in the world. The story will be read by actor Amaury Delgrange, accompanied by guitarist Julio Ortiz, in an intimate and poetic atmosphere. Amaury Delgrange — stage performer Julio Ortiz — guitar 🗓️ SATURDAY, JUNE 20 — 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 58 rue Richer, 75009 Paris 🔴 Admission = one drink purchase 🌐 Visit The Dissident Club for more information

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)

Retrouvons-nous pour découvrir *Une Cerisaie* de Tchekhov mise en scène par Aurélie Van Den Daele à La Tempête. À partir de cette dernière pièce de Tchekhov, le spectacle explore un monde en transformation, entre attachement au passé et nécessité de changement. Les personnages traversent une histoire où mémoire intime et basculement social se répondent, dans une tension constante entre ce qui disparaît et ce qui cherche à émerger. Une proposition de théâtre vivant et collectif, portée par une grande troupe d’acteur·rices, où les émotions circulent entre gravité, humour et intensité. **Aussi : "acte II en extérieur si la météo le permet"** Page de la spectacle : [https://www.la-tempete.fr/saison/spectacles/une-cerisaie](https://www.la-tempete.fr/saison/spectacles/une-cerisaie) Dossier Artistique [pdf] : [https://cdn.artishoc.coop/fbde0d74-ef2d-48b8-b755-213e3b8067eb/v1/medias/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6Ik5EQTJNRFl5IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJtZWRpYS9tZWRpYV9pZCJ9fQ==--e0b13d6bb40af0923387569b70d5dabefefa9e89a394b8cf7b386222bf8fbe09/d8b224ed302e/da_cerisaie.pdf](https://cdn.artishoc.coop/fbde0d74-ef2d-48b8-b755-213e3b8067eb/v1/medias/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6Ik5EQTJNRFl5IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJtZWRpYS9tZWRpYV9pZCJ9fQ==--e0b13d6bb40af0923387569b70d5dabefefa9e89a394b8cf7b386222bf8fbe09/d8b224ed302e/da_cerisaie.pdf) Billletterie (de 8.00 à 24.00 €) : [https://la-tempete.notre-billetterie.fr/billets?spec=448&kld=2526y](https://la-tempete.notre-billetterie.fr/billets?spec=448&kld=2526y) Après la représentation, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, on pourra continuer la soirée autour d’un verre et échanger sur la spectacle À très très vite !

**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! 🥳 🎉 😄

# **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/**

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!

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

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.

You’re Invited to a Karaoke Night at Beeline Easton! If the weather is nice we will be out on the back patio. If not it will be inside :) 🎤 Sing Your Heart Out! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and good vibes at Beeline Easton! Whether you’re a rockstar in the making or just love a good singalong, this is your chance to shine. Join us and Central Ohio friends (Formerly cbus 20s and 30s) 🕗 Time: [8pm-2am (close)] 📍 Location: Beeline Easton Parking: paid parking garage south of beeline or a free lot to the north of beeline! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the stage! Let’s make it a night to remember. RSVP we can’t wait to see you there