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Laravel Meetup: Copenhagen, June 2026
Join us in early June for the last meetup before the summer, proudly hosted by Formalize.
An evening of learning, sharing experiences, and connecting with the community.
We'll keep the conversation going at a nearby bar with drinks and good company.
**Host**
The event will be held by [Formalize](https://formalize.com), located in near Kødbyen in Vesterbro. The address is Skelbækgade 2, 2. floor, 1717 Copenhagen V.
**Program**
- 17:00 Doors are open
- 17:30 Welcome from the organizers and host
- 17:45 Talk: **Stop Counting Workers: SLA-Based Autoscaling for Laravel Queues** with Sylvester Damgaard
- 18:30 Food and mingle
- 19:15 Talk: **Trusting AI and why logging becomes key** with Martin Knudsen
- 20:30 Socials: We're heading to a nearby bar, come join us for drinks and great conversations
**Laravel Denmark Community**
Join us at our homepage at [laraveldk.org](https://laraveldk.org) and join our community at at [slack.laraveldk.org](https://slack.laraveldk.org).
DEAR WORLD - the international week-breaker + pool
**𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 – the international week-breaker**
Your favorite after-work/after-uni bar night to connect, relax, and meet amazing people at ease.
**\- average age range is from 20\-30 \(everyone is welcome\)**
**\- we are always many more people than sign up here on meetup as most traffic and updates happen on IG**
**Happy New Year!**
Let's start another amazing year of Dear World the way we know it - together!
At Pool, we enjoy the super cozy vibes indoor and outdoor while always having some pool tables to mingle for some competition.
📸 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.
📍 POOL, Gothersgade 8C, 1123 København
🕖 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 🌇
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Copenhagen 🇩🇰
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
**📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRqdyO6p6lZDIN2qVRIlWX), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* What will we talk about? What's the topic?
The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRqdyO6p6lZDIN2qVRIlWX).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRqdyO6p6lZDIN2qVRIlWX) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
🤝**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨**
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRqdyO6p6lZDIN2qVRIlWX) 👈
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/?hl=en) 👈
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈
Silvers Dinners Wednesdays
Tickets here: [www.TheSilvers.dk](www.thesilvers.dk)
Here in Copenhagen we have started a movement of weekly dinners (on a Wednesday) hosted by the senior generation in their own homes.
Seniors with 60+ years of life experience who are community leaders, intellectuals, artists, storytellers, and want to share their experience over dinners for a small group each time.
Every Wednesday there is dinner hosted by a different Silver (senior host) who will open their front door, welcome a group of 5-8 people into their home, and share their stories, knowledge, and connections across the table over a themed evening.
Each host chooses their own theme and it is the aim to pass on their hard-earned knowledge.
Poker Night
♠️ **Poker Night — No Real Money, Just Good Games & Nice People** 🍸
Want to enjoy poker without any financial stakes? Come play, think, and connect with people who also love strategic challenges.
**This event is for you if you...**
* Enjoy poker and love talking strategy
* Are curious about math, game theory
* Find the psychology of reading people fascinating
* want to meet like-minded people
**What to expect**
We play Texas Hold'em with play money — so the only thing on the line is your pride. 😄 The atmosphere is chill: cards, good drinks, and discussions about poker strategies.
**New to poker?** No worries — we kick off with a beginner's introduction and basic strategy walkthrough. Join us from **18:15**. **Already know your way around the felt?** Jump straight in from **18:30**.
Feel free to come and go as you please — no commitment required. The venue is open from **18:00**.
**Track your progress on our leaderboard**
and see who comes out on top across sessions. See you at the table! 🎰
Annual General Meeting - Speak to Lead Toastmasters
The club's yearly Annual General Meeting is on this day. This means that the meeting will not be a regular one.
For members of the club, we need a quorum of majority of members to be present.
This is your chance to ask questions about the club, the finances, our future plan and also to vote for your favourite people to be on the new board for the next year term.
Please indicate your attendance soonest on easySPEAK (https://tmclub.eu/view_meeting.php?t=243968).
Your attendance is crucial for the quorum to be met.
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Below is the Agenda for tomorrow's meeting. Your attendance is crucial for the quorum as well as your vote to decide the future of the club, in particular for the following important matters:
1\. Confirmation of quorum requirement and AGM minutes taker\. The President is to confirm that a quorum is met\, and the Secretary is to take the AGM minutes\.
2\. Minutes of the 2025 AGM held on 21 May 2025\. Approve as a true and correct record\.
3\. Presentation of Reports by the following board members:
\- Sergeant at Arms \(SAA\) \- [Ievgen Boturchuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ievgen-boturchuk/) \- announce new time slot for meetings\.
\- Secretary \- [Md Raqibul Hasan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-raqibul-hasan-60950498/)
\- Vice President of Membership \(VPM\) \- [Fabio Oliveira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-arnal-oliveira/)
\- Vice President of Education \(VPE\) \- [Anurag Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragkumar-analyst/)
\- Vice President of Public Relations \(VPPR\) \- [Vlad Manea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladmanea/)
\- President \- [Ai-Cheng Foo Nielsen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aichengfoonielsen/)
\- Treasurer \- Anders Jensen \- approve and adopt audited accounts\.
4\. Report by chair of leadership nomination committee for the new board\, announcing the list of nominations received\.
5\. Elections of new board officers / nominees and nominations from the floor and a 1\-2 minute pitch\. Secret ballot unless dispensed with unanimously\. The majority of those present and voting\.
6\. Announcement of new board members for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027\.
7\. Meeting Adjourned\.
Please indicate your attendance (Yes or No) on easySPEAK, if not done yet, and see you tomorrow!
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and continued support of the club!
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Speak to Lead Toastmasters helps people to improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and fun environment. No matter what your age, background, and level of confidence are, it is a place for you. If you are scared as hell of public speaking, then you should definitely come!
If you are new to our club and would like to attend one of our club meetings, go to our [website](https://sites.google.com/view/speaktoleadtoastmasters) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SpeaktoLeadToastmasters) / [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-to-lead-toastmasters-copenhagen/) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/speaktolead.toastmasters/) pages for our current updates, send us a message on Messenger and see how our previous meetings have been. Email: speaktolead.membership@toastmasters.dk if you have any questions. Guests are welcome, and it is for free as a guest.
If you find it interesting, you can later sign up as a member by paying a small monthly fee (non-profit). As a member, you will get access to online educational programs and manuals, will be able to give speeches, take on different roles, participate in contests and international conferences as well as befriend lots of cool people.
We meet on Wednesdays from 18:00 at: **Kulturstationen Vanløse, Jernbane Allé 38, 2720 Vanløse.** The room is on the first floor.
How to get there:
1\. Once you exit the Vanløse station turn
2\. towards the Burger King & Netto\, then
3\. On the left side is a white building with an elevator and staircase
4\. Go up to the first floor and use your CPR card to get in
5\. You will see the room with a Toastmasters sign
Please note that the meeting is in English. In addition, the number of attendees on Meetup is not a representation of the number of people at the event.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
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PyData London 2026
PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community.
**THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.**
https://pydata.org/london2026
photo_coffee
What about starting the weekend relaxed with a coffee and meeting other photographers? Everyone is invited to pass by, meet other members, exchange ideas and expand your network.
The meetup will take around 1 - 2 hours without schedule. Jump in or off whenever you like.
Usually we are sitting outside (or if is raining or cold in the basement).
See you there
Jesper
Copenhagen Troll Hunt Bike Adventure
Copenhagen Troll Hunt Bike Adventure
Ready for a unique outdoor adventure? Join us for a fun and active “troll hunt” around Copenhagen as we explore the famous wooden giants hidden in nature.
This will be a bike trip lasting around 4–6 hours, including a few relaxed breaks along the way to rest, chat, and enjoy the surroundings. We’ll visit several of the iconic troll sculptures, combining light exploration with a bit of exercise and a lot of fresh air.
You’re welcome to bring your own bike, or rent one using apps like Donkey Republic.
🌿 What to expect:
\* A scenic bike ride around Copenhagen
\* Visits to multiple troll sculptures
\* A social and easy-going group vibe
\* Breaks along the route to rest and recharge
📍 Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vJbjgtDFXRQAnR1eA?g_st=ic
⏰ Start time: 9:00 AM (around 4–6 hours total)
📅 Date: June 6
Make sure your bike is in good condition, bring water, and dress comfortably for the weathe
Founders Running Club :: Copenhagen
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Booked pitch - paid: 10 kr - 8 vs 8 - HOLMEN IDRÆTSANLÆG - Outside AG
Booked pitch at Holmen. Pitch is booked until 14.30
💰 **Cost:** 10 kr
Mobilepay: 9539SH
Revolut: [revolut.me/frederwnn](https://revolut.me/frederwnn)
Or bring Cash
* Event begins at 12:45
* You must sign out no later than 9:00
* 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 12.45 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 game and be put in the no-show list. 3 Strikes and you're out for a full year - no exceptions. See the list here:
[No-shows @ Football.xlsx](https://kpdk-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/hems_kp_dk/ETJW3_gniv1BmbKjidmn31wB9SFCobvhySRDW5fXSdc9Lg?e=lCafbH)
Workshop: Physics Simulation from First Principles
**Josep Maria Pujol** will be leading a hands\-on workshop where we crack open the "black box" of physics engines and build real\-time simulations from scratch — no magic\, just math and intuition\.\|
**Josep Maria Pujol - Software Engineer, Unity**
We start with the fundamentals — position, velocity, acceleration, and time stepping — building an intuitive sense of how objects move. Next, we tackle collisions, impulse response, and simple rigid body simulation, seeing how objects bounce, collide, and respond to forces in real time. Finally, we explore constraints and stability with Position-Based Dynamics (PBD) and Extended PBD (XPBD), also giving a glimpse into how other more complex physics systems work.
Through hands-on exercises, you'll experiment in the Unity Editor, tweaking parameters and instantly visualising the effects — turning abstract physics concepts into interactive intuition and building transferable skills for working with physics engines in games.
By the end, you'll understand not just how simulations work — but why they work.
**Workshop repo:** [https://github.com/JosepMariaPujol/PhysicsWorkshop](https://github.com/JosepMariaPujol/PhysicsWorkshop)
**Program:**
17:30 - Sandwiches, sodas and mingling
18:00 - Welcome
18:10 - Workshop
19:15 (approx.) - Mingling continues
21:30 - Venue closing
Big Scientific Questions 2026. Quantum Reality, Free Will, Consciousness + MORE!
**“Scientific Questions 2026 (!) — Free Will, Quantum Reality, and What We Still Don’t Know”**
Mind, Matter, Uncertainty, and the Limits of Explanation
Despite all our progress, some of the most fundamental questions remain wide open. As science advances in neuroscience, physics, and AI, old mysteries return in sharper form: Are we truly free? What is reality at the quantum level? And are there limits to what science can ever explain?
This isn’t a popular science lecture or a math-heavy session. It’s a philosophical exploration of science at its edges—where evidence runs thin and interpretation matters.
***
**Topics we’ll touch on:**
* Free will: illusion, emergence, or something real?
* Neuroscience and determinism: are “choices” made before we know them?
* Quantum interpretations: many worlds, collapse, hidden variables, or something stranger?
* Does quantum uncertainty leave room for freedom—or change nothing?
* Can science explain consciousness—or just correlate it?
* Are there questions science cannot answer in principle?
* And finally… how should we live if reality is stranger—and less certain—than we thought?
Casual discussion. No physics or neuroscience background required—just curiosity and a tolerance for uncertainty. Whether you lean deterministic, mystical, skeptical, or undecided—you’re not alone.
Let’s explore the unanswered questions—and what they mean for how we understand ourselves.
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June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Bike Ride - Pickerington Ponds to Three Creeks to Three Creeks
**Weather permitting**, we’ll take a casual ride from Pickerington Ponds (Glacier Knoll) to Three Creeks and back.
Distance is **18–25 miles**, depending on where we turn around and whether we add a side loop.
Pace is around **12 mph**, but this is a fun, no‑drop ride — we can slow down as needed.
Here’s the **map** showing Glacier Knoll (bike), Confluence Park (flag), and BrewDog: [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..).
Text or call Scott at **614‑975‑4458** if you’re coming.
Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Cocoaheads
We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd
🍕Pizza House 🍕
Who’s up for a pizza night at the highly requested Pizza House? 🍕🍻
Join us at for great pizza, good laughs, and even better company!
Come hungry and ready for a cheesy good time.




















