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Wednesday Night Karaoke Social
## š¤ Wednesday Night Karaoke Social @ PBR Cowboy Bar Columbus
**Ready to break up your week with something actually fun?**
This isnāt just karaokeāitās a full-on social night where you can meet new people, grab a drink, and jump into the energy (on the mic or off).
No pressure, no awkward vibesājust good music, a fun crowd, and a reason to get out on a Wednesday.
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Event Details
**When:** Wednesday Nights
**Time:** 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM
**Where:** PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse ā Easton
**Check-in:** Say *āPBR Meetupā* at the host stand to grab your wristband + unlock drink specials
### š¶ What to Expect
* š¤ Karaoke kicks off at 7PM (whether you sing or just hype the crowd)
* A lively, social group ā perfect if youāre coming solo or bringing friends
* A fun mix of music, drinks, and easy conversation
* A low-pressure environment where everyoneās just there to have a good time
*Pro tip: the later it gets, the more fun it gets š*
### š» Meetup Perks (7PMā9PM)
* $3 Domestic Draft ā Miller Lite & Coors Light
* $3 Well Liquor Cocktails
* $4 Vizzy Seltzers
* $5 Select Call Liquor ā Titoās, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Cazadores Reposado & Jack Daniels
* $5 Select Shots ā White Tea Shots & Fireball
### š Good to Know
* Come solo or roll in with friends ā either way, you wonāt feel out of place
* 21+ after 9PM
* Karaoke is optional⦠but once the crowd gets going, you might change your mind
If youāve been saying you need to get out more during the weekāthis is your sign. š¶š»
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
An Evening of Music, Message & Mirth with Armand & Angelina
Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an eventāitās a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, youāll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound.
Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelinaāsinging across multiple languagesāand the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you donāt want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all.
$20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away)
**Bonus Morning Experience**
Native Flute Playshop with A & A
Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide āwhat-ifā analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelorās in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
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Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
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Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!**
**š Beginner Salsa Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm ā 7:15 pm ⦠Registration
7:15 pm ā 8:15 pm ⦠Beginner Class
**š Intermediate Salsa Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm ā 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm ā 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**š If You Take Both Salsa Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**š Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/
**š Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**
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13TH ANNIVERSARY!!! - Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
**AND TODAY IS OUR THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY!!!** So be ready for a celebration of everything that's made Improv Meetup wonderful: you, the amazing performers!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, weāll help ācreate a better worldā by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION ā GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission ā Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain youāll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan
Dinner at Highbanks Distillery Westerville
We will have dinner after our drink at the speakeasy. If people want to attend both the speakeasy and dinner please rsvp for both events.
This is the menu for dinner:
https://www.highbankco.com/westerville
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
PO Box 21 Speakeasy
PO Box 21. Is a speakeasy in the basement of Highbanks Distillery in Westerville.
Check out the menu:
https://www.poboxtwentyone.com/home
Maker's Market in German Village!
Let's check out the Maker's Market in German Village, a large outdoor Artisan Market, featuring over 65 Makers, Goods, Art and Delicious Food Trucks!
Admission is FREE!
[GVMM](https://www.gv-mm.com/)
Let's get outside and enjoy the New Spring Season and Warm Weather!
We will meet at Stauf's Coffee Roasters in German Village on South 3rd Street at Noon, 12 PM and then take a brisk walk to the Maker's Market, just south of Schiller Park. We can initially get coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters, if anyone may want to do so.
Parking is widely available at Schiller Park and surrounding side streets.
Thanks and hope to see you come out!
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Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Summer Kick-Off: THE MANDOLRIAN & GROGU at Lennox Phoenix + Happy Hour at BRAVO!
Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw
HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show weāll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! Weāll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and weāll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant.
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event.
Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan
Dublin Wine Meetup - Annie's Wine Cottage, Powell - Meet and Greet,
Annie's Wine Cottage in Powell Meet and Greet. Dublin Wine MeetUp is hosting a low-key event to get to know new and old members a little better. During our Meet and Greet, we'll discuss things like future events, type of events we should present, and, Bien Sur, du Vin! See you soon!
We will have the back section to gather. Wines are available by Flights, By the Glass or Bottle. Annie's has an array of appetizers to nosh. And, there likely will be Live Music. Enjoy this great spring evening.
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
PETA playbook Watch party: Peeling back the Cage-free label
**You're invited to join local Columbus animal advocates as we watch PETA's workshop together on cage-free campaigns. Free vegan pizza will be provided! After the workshop Q&A, we'll have a group discussion and brainstorm on future activism plans. Hope to see you there!**
**Here are the details:**
**WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6pm EST**
**WHERE: KTC Columbus**
**If you cannot attend in person, you can still view the workshop virtually at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567122777711333**
**Here's some background on the workshop:**
**Please join us for an eye-opening online PETA Playbook discussion with PETAās Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns, Amber Canavan, where weāll ask the hard-hitting questions about the cage-free campaigns and their impact on both hens and vegan efforts.**
**Whether youāre looking to strengthen your outreach or sharpen your messaging around the egg industryās humane-washing tactics, this workshop will give you practical tools to help others understand what ācage-freeā really means for hens and why the label is misleading.**
**Weāll explore how to keep conversations respectful, fact-based, and focused on the animalsā reality while encouraging others to take effective action.**
**Please join us for this important workshop to learn how you can cut through cage-free marketing and help animals.**
**Come ready to learn, ask questions, and ignite your activism for animals!**



















