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Tuesday Foodclub
We are a group of people meeting on Tuesdays to socialize around cooking and eating together. Usually around 40-50 people. Many are international students, but also other people join. The foodclub exist independent of Meetup, we invite you because we have room for a few more people.
The food is vegan and made from donated leftover veggies from a local greengrocery.
The place has originally hosted leftwing activist groups, and many of the people joining are also involved in political groups.
If you want to join for chopping and cooking, we will be doing that from 3 to 6 pm. It is possible to join part of the time.
From 6:30 to 8pm we are serving food. Donation around 30 kroner. If you are helping out some hours, chopping, cooking or cleaning, you can eat for free.
From 8 to 9 - 9:30 pm we are cleaning up the place.
We hope to see you in our lovely foodclub <3
Yoga in The King's Garden - Hatah Yoga
Hatha Yoga
A grounding and balanced practice focused on breath, posture and mindful movement. Suitable for all levels. Please bring your own yoga mat to all sessions.
For booking: yogainthekingsgarden.dk
Outdoor 8v8 Football @ Holmens idrætsanlæg - 10 kr - booked pitch
Booked pitch at Holmen. Pitch is booked until 22.30
💰 **Cost:** 10 kr
Mobilepay: 9539SH
Revolut: [revolut.me/frederwnn](https://revolut.me/frederwnn)
Or bring Cash
* Event begins at 20:15
* You must sign out no later than 9:00 same day
* Spots are non-transferable (you cannot reserve a spot and send someone else in your place)
* Members who follow the rules and attend regularly will be given priority
**Be at the pitch at 20.15 sharp!**
Minimum 14 players by midnight and we play! Otherwise the game is cancelled.
We aim for 8v8.
The game is naturally for everyone no matter gender, level or anything. We emphasise on having fun! That also means no risky tackles or foul language.
Bring a white and a black t-shirt and a ball if you have one.
**Last minute sign-off's** (Later than 9AM on the same day) or no-shows will be banned from the next games and be put in the no-show list. 3 Strikes and you're out for a full year - no exceptions
Shut Up & Write!® in Amager
**Co-working for writers in Amager!**
Join us for an hour of focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in the area.
We meet in this lovely spacious café, chilled out, usually not very busy at this time, with an on-site bakery of delicious pastries. Once everyone is here and settled, I will lead a quick introduction, and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
After the hour is up feel free to chat / take off / keep writing if you're on a roll. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, and it can be a great way to learn from eachother.
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)
**Practical Details:**
WiFi name / password: Kasada / haveaniceday
Travel / Parking info: Kasada is just a few minutes walk from Lergravsparken Metro Station.
We've reserved the large round table in the main room, with power outlets if you need one.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Shut Up & Write!™ Copenhagen
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at our Copenhagen Shut Up & Write! sessions.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, résumé, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
- 15 minutes of hellos and getting settled; maybe some quick intros.
- Then, the timer starts! : writing for 1 hour.
- After the hour is up... chat / take off / keep writing, if you're on a roll.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens once the hour of writing is complete. Writing can be very solitary... connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
It's best to be on time, but BEING LATE IS ALSO OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check in with us after the session. (We’ll be the ones with the small Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Coffee Talk
Fulfillment. Joy. – Do you know what it is? Do you feel it now?
Many of us are living lives that have “just sort of happened”. We had a dream, a vision (maybe we still do) for what we wanted our lives to look like. Somewhere along the way, life took over and something else ended up happening. We made decisions, took a turn down a path, and now our life isn’t what we thought it would be.
Or we’re living someone else’s life. Maybe it’s what our parent’s wanted for us. What we believe our partner or a potential partner might want. Or maybe it’s what we believe we need to do and have to be happy. I was one of these people. My life checked all the boxes for what I thought I needed in order to be happy. And still, I wasn’t.
Join me for a coffee talk on what it means to live a Life By Design. Where your choices are deliberate and based on your authentic, true self. What you have to let go off to achieve this (hint: the notion that vulnerability is a weakness and feelings of fear and guilt) and who you will become in the process.
Mindfulness meditation
Reduce your stress and anxiety, improve your focus and sleep better by practicing mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness is a state where you focus your mind, thoughts and feelings to the present. There is only the moment as it is.
Mindfulness meditation may include breathing methods, guided imagery, and other ways to relax the body and mind.
Activity fee for all Mindfulness Home activities is 108 kr.
Membership is 50 kr.
Locals & New in Town Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Welcome to DK:From Bureaucracy to Social Life incl. Networking#206
Important Note: we will be changing venue every other week (from Main Library on Thursdays to Nørrebro Library on Fridays), so please check event details.
**Dear Expat (or Dane!),**
New to Denmark or looking to deepen your roots in Copenhagen? This session is your **one-stop guide** to navigating both the practicalities of life in Denmark and the social scene that makes it so special.
Join us to:
* **Demystify Danish bureaucracy:** Get tips on CPR registration, housing, healthcare, and taxes—so you can settle in with confidence.
* **Explore Copenhagen’s social life:** Discover hidden gems, expat-friendly activities, and local spots to build your social circle.
* **Share experiences and connect:** Meet fellow expats, swap stories, and leave with new friends and a network of support.
This workshop is perfect for **newcomers and long-term expats** alike. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your enthusiasm for making Denmark feel like home.
Looking forward to connecting with you,
**Maria Depesova**
*Your Host & Expat Community Builder*
Coffee, hang out and meet new people
Let's gather in the evening to take a short break from work, studies and other activities. Come and join for a coffee and to have a relaxed moment, meet new people and make new connections.
We will meet at Seaside at Västra hamnen area, in Malmö. There you can order drinks and something to eat, if you wish so.
Meeting point: Seaside
Address: Scaniaplatsen 2A, Malmö
See you there!
DEAR WORLD - the international week-breaker + games
**𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 – the international week-breaker**
Your favorite after-work/after-uni bar night to connect, relax, and meet amazing people at ease.
for context (as frequently asked):
***\- we are always many more people than sign up here on meetup as most traffic and updates happen on IG***
***\- average age range is from 20\-30 \(everyone is welcome\)***
Yet another amazing year of Dear World the way we know it - together!
At Bodega, we stocked up on board games to get cozy and competitive while social of course.
📸 IG @dearworldcph (for impressions from past events!)
As the days are colder and shorter, we’re bringing the energy to our nights – with over 100+ at our bar nights and 200+ at our parties, 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 keeps growing!
For almost 2 years now, we’ve been uniting Copenhagen’s international crowd (and locals) – countless nationalities, shining in different languages 🌍
Think easy-going conversation starters like flags, rotating chat charms & playful questions – all designed to spark great chats and eliminate any awkwardness.
📍 BODEGA DANZA, Flæsketorvet 13A, 1711 Copenhagen
🕖 When: starting at 19:00 (hosts & stickers until 22:00, the night continues however long you like)
Let’s raise a glass, meet familiar and new faces, and break the week – together 🥂
𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗
The space for internationals and open-minded locals to connect in Copenhagen. Whether you’re looking to socialize, network, make friends, or simply vibe – just show up. Come solo or bring your crew – we’ve got you.
Got questions? DM us on Instagram @dearworldcph or reach out to the host here.
Let’s make Wednesdays the new favorite day of the week 🌇
Copenhagen Global Hangout
Hej! Copenhagen’s not just cozy — it’s cosmopolitan too.
[[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join us](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITxd1esbSuyJuVVZ1wkEXS)]]
Our Saturday 7:30 PM meetups gather 20–30-somethings who love international connections.
Expect warm vibes, open minds, and a seat at the table for everyone.
Come join the city’s most hyggeligt hangout.
join us!!
Eyesight and vision improvement
Do you want to improve your eyesight naturally, but don't know how to start? Then this event is perfect for you.
I have through deep learning in the field of eyesight gained knowledge about how our eyes work internally and how one can improve ones vision, through practical yet focused and specific eyesight exercises.
In this event we will first go through the basics of the eyesight functions to later talk about very useful exercises which you can use to gradually improve eyesight. The event is open to everyone and not only for people with specific medical condition.
Its also completely free of charge.
You will take home very detailed exercises that can help you make your eyesight better, more comfortable to use and notice all the important signs of correct use of the eyes which will ensure sharp and joyfully eyesight experience. It starts from proper relaxation that we forgot subconsciously how to do through our long commitments we have that falls on the eyes.
If you have any specific questions about the event, feel free to reach out to me before.
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We will meet at 2 pm at Stadsbiblioteket second floor "språkrummet", will update more precise location closer to the event
Louisiana Art Museum
Louisiana Art Museum Day Trip
Join us for a day of culture as we explore the Louisiana Art Museum, one of the world's finest art museums, exploring Humlebæk and walking along the waterfront.
During this trip, we will explore the art museum and discuss the exhibits afterward. We'll also walk around the waterfront, take in the sculptures and nice views, and check out the little shops and other attractions. We will meet at 10:00 at Nørreport so we can leave at 10:25 (to give plenty of time in case people arrive late). This is perfect for anybody who loves art, nature and exploring new places with others.
**Disclaimer: for this event, you will pay for your ticket to the museum (145 DKK)**
Meeting point: Nørreport (outside the Emmery's)
Time: 10:00
Date: June 28
🌈 Rainbow Creative Picnic: Sketch, Snack & Chill
**🌈 Rainbow Creative Picnic: Sketch, Snack & Chill**
**Date:** 27 June
**Time:** 3pm
**Location:** Fælledparken — exact spot shared on the day
***
**What’s happening:**
A slow, sunny afternoon designed for exactly one thing: *just being together*.
We’re meeting up for a relaxed creative picnic where you can draw, write, knit, collage, or bring any little project you’ve been wanting to get back to (or start and immediately abandon halfway through — also valid).
Bring your own drinks and snacks, and we’ll have some basic art supplies there to share around. No expectations, no skill level required, and absolutely no pressure to “make something good”.
You can be super creative, mildly creative, or just lie on the grass and enjoy the vibe while others do their thing. All versions are welcome.
***
**In short:**
✨ Create if you feel like it
✨ Eat, chat, and chill
✨ Be around lovely people doing their own thing
✨ Zero pressure, maximum ease
Just come as you are.
Locals & New in Town Events Near You
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Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Grandview Grind
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!
Learn to Play Pickleball: beginner & Intermediate drills
Want to learn pickleball in a fun, low-pressure setting? I’m hosting a free beginner-friendly meetup at Olentangy Parklands to help new players learn the basics and get comfortable on the court.
I’m a pretty skilled player and will walk everyone through the essentials, including rules, scoring, serving, basic strategy, and how to start playing real games. No experience needed.
We’ll meet on the upper courts.
Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. If not, no problem, I’ll have some extras available for people to use.
This event is meant for beginners and anyone curious about trying pickleball for the first time. Come ready to move, learn, and have fun.
Trivia Night + Freestyle
**Self-Proclaimed Trivia Master, Paul, has all the questions AND answers**: All YOU have to do is bring the answers. Easy? Let's find out in the next rendition of Trivia Night.
Let's warm up with the question that I like to ask to establish your knowledge of current events and IQ. Don't be shy. Shout this one out. What happened in April in America that had not happened since 1972 ?
(warm up questions answer is posted at the bottom)
Okay, not bad. I heard that. RSVP and form up into teams of up to 4 people when you show up. Compete for prizes so large we had to park them at the airport. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Dead Last (that one's more of a remedial learning aid, but it will be fun. I promise).
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please)
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
**Answer**: *That's right!* / We sent a rocketship with live astronauts to the moon for a quick lap around our only natural satellite. They didn't land. And they never got out of the capsule... for 10 days! Been there. Done that! (It's like they're replaying all the greatest hits from my childhood.)
Wine Tasting / Shark Week!
**Shark Week Kick Off -** In celebration of Shark Week (and to honor Nick's favorite animal, just after humans and bigfoot) we will serve shark themed wines and play the theme to Jaws in the background as our wittier members blurt out puns such as "I think we're going to need a bigger..." glass of wine...
Shark Week runs from **Sunday, July 26, through Saturday, August 1, 2026**. The eight-day programming event will air on the Discovery Channel.
**Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (cash or Venmo only please). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything.
**Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples (cash or Venmo only please). And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since you’re going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine.
**Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum & Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies and clowns. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Singles Summer Bash | Edison Beer Garden
Tired of swiping?
Join us in the **Beer Garden at Edision Brewing Company** for a fun Summer bash on the patio **100+ Columbus singles in one space** — all here to connect in real life.
No speed dating.
No pressure.
Just real conversations, good vibes, and new connections.
## [TICKET & REGISTRATION LINKED HERE! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-summer-bash-edison-beer-garden-tickets-1991203300674) \*\*\*\*\*
## 💫 What’s Included
* Name tag + guided icebreaker card
* “I’m Interested in You” cards
* Giveaways throughout the night
* Full bar + food available for purchase
Whether you're new to the city, working from home, or just ready to meet new people — this is your crowd.
## 📍 Event Details
**Who:** Singles 21+ (20s–40s)
**Where:** Edison Beer Garden 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
**When:** July 15th 6:30PM
## You never know who you’ll meet. Join us!
Contra dance and potluck July 25 (First Unitarian Universalist Church)
# **Saturday, July 25, 2026**
**Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: The Corndrinkers**
**Caller: Susan English**
**Join us for a potluck at 12:30 before the dance; setup will be at 12:00. Utensils and plates will be supplied.**
**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:**
**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/**
Single in the Summer | A Rooftop Luau Social
[DateColumbus is throwing a ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)***[rooftop luau](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)***[ 🌺](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)
& every single person in Columbus is invited.
We're talking leis, tropical drink specials, a private rooftop, and a whole lot of people who are just as ready as you are to actually meet someone IRL.
[Save your spot linked here! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)
This one's for the person who's over the apps. Who just moved to Columbus and doesn't really know anyone yet. Whose entire friend group somehow got married overnight. Who works from home and can't figure out how to meet people without it feeling completely weird. We know. We get it. We've literally been there — it's a big part of why we started DateColumbus in the first place.
So come as you are. No agenda, no pressure. Just good people, good drinks, and rooftop vibes that feel like a mini summer escape right here in Columbus.
We've got the **Paddle Club** all to ourselves — a massive private rooftop bar with giant Connect Four, plenty of tables, and cozy lounge seating. It's the perfect setup to grab a tropical drink, throw on your lei, and see who you meet.
🌺 Lei included with every ticket
🍹 Tropical drink specials all night
Private rooftop — just our group
☀️ Good vibes only



















