New In Town

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/jeux-societes-au-loufoque-bar-a-jeux1](https://www.billetweb.fr/jeux-societes-au-loufoque-bar-a-jeux1) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/saint-valentin-tasse-de-the-a-offrir](https://www.billetweb.fr/saint-valentin-tasse-de-the-a-offrir) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

🍷 Pourquoi devenir bénévole ? Nous t’invitons à rejoindre l'équipe de bénévoles pour organiser des activités sympas en profitant d'une petite boisson gratuite, c'est un petit avantage mais tout va progresser car nous souhaitons aider les organisateurs. Pour les organisateurs, la première boisson est gratuite. C’est l’occasion de faire connaissance, d’échanger en différentes langues et de discuter de la manière dont tu pourrais, si tu le souhaites, contribuer à l’évolution du projet Socializus. Que tu sois développeur graphiste ou que tu souhaites développer tes compétences en communication, dans l'événementiel ou dans un autre secteur. You're welcome. Notre objectif est simple : Aider les organisateurs et favoriser les rencontres amicales et les échanges linguistiques. Au fil du temps, notre communauté est devenue la plus grande sur Paris, et nous sommes heureux de rassembler des personnes d’horizons différents pour partager de bon moments. Notre démarche est portée par une association à but non lucratif. Cela veut dire que nous avançons doucement, avec les moyens du bord, mais toujours avec la volonté de créer du lien et de soutenir les organisateurs qui souhaitent développer des événements similaires. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖À partir de 21h30 💸 Gratuit avec le pass Socializus ! 📲 WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Comment participer :** Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur :[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Reste connecté :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹 Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊

Come have fun while improving your French with one of a kind teacher Christian Coffinet! You'll enjoy how much teaching/value you'll get for just 10 euros. I have many, many years of experience as a French/English teacher, interpreter and translator. If your English is decent to great to fluent, then I am the perfect person to help you bridge the gap to French. Plus, though a native Parisian, I have been back and forth between France and the US for a long time. For those who are beginners or who really want to dramatically improve, I offer private and semi-private lessons, too, in person here, in Paris, or on Skype or Messenger, anywhere in the world. If there is/are one or two of you, l'll do 1 hour. If three, l'll do 1 hour 1/2. If four or more, l'll do 2 hours. Please, bring pen and paper and €10. You can reach me at 0678061753. Looking forward to meeting you! Christian

C'est le retour du grand festin : "Mange tout ce que tu peux" Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée épique où **la pizza n’a pas de frontières** – et les conversations non plus ! 🌍 **Mangez, parlez, riez dans TOUTES les langues** 🍕 **Pizza à volonté** : de la classique italienne aux twists du monde entier 🎉 **Ambiance conviviale** avec de nouveaux amis venus des quatre coins 💬 **Socialisez et déguster** – Dans une ambiance amicale ! **📍 Lieu : Vincennes, juste en face du Métro Ligne 1 (station Château de Vincennes)** **OFFRE EXCEPTIONNEL** Ce **deal exclusif pizza à volonté** est une soirée **unique**. **Les places partent VITE – réservez MAINTENANT !** **15€ par participants pour les pizzas à volonté** 📲 **Réservez instantanément sur l’appli Socializus** Cherchez **“Soirée Pizza à Volonté – Vincennes”** → Réservez avant qu’il n’y en ait plus ! *Premier arrivé, premier servi – apportez votre bone humeur & vos meilleures anecdotes !* **À très vite !** 🍕✨ **Reste connecté :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹 Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Deviens Orga :[https://chat.whatsapp.co m/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) et reçoit une boisson gratuite 🍴 C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, il faut simplement être friendly. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr de venir on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus

Thursday Night Drinking & Curling! (TNDC) Arrive at 7pm to catch some lively action from the women's curling round-robin! 4 matches will be taking place simultaneously: Italy-South Korea, Sweden-USA, China-Great Britain and Denmark-Japan. Then at 9pm, it's the men's ice hockey prelims: Germany will take on Denmark while Latvia battles the favored USA. First to arrive, grab a spot and ask the bar to put women's curling on TV! If you're new, look for a group of boisterous anglophones, possibly with an HHH sign. *** **Who are hashers?** We are a drinking club with a running problem. Every weekend we enjoy the sights of the Paris area while running together on a trail set by a "hare". We also gather for a drink every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome! On on 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Moyenne d'âge : 20n-30n On poste sur plusieurs sites donc on sera plus nombreux que juste ceux inscrits ici. 6 à 25 en général. ⚠️ SI TU T'INSCRIS, TU VIENS.. OU AU MOINS TU PRÉVIENS.. MÊME POUR UN RETARD, C'EST LA BASE. SINON TU SERAS BLACKLISTÉ DE NOS PROCHAINES ACTIVITÉS ⚠️ Moi c'est Estelle l'admin du groupe WhatsApp. Depuis plus de 2 ans maintenant, on loue un Loft Rbnb vers République pour y papoter et jouer à des jeux de société autour d'un verre. Se voir, se revoir et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes histoire de créer du réel lien amical. ⚠️ Chacun participe à hauteur de 5€ à la location du Rbnb à chaque venue. ⚠️⚠️ Pour qu'il y ait de tout pour toute la nuit, les garçons ramènent de l'alcool fort et les filles des softs et des apéritifs à grignoter. Uniquement à la 1ère venue. Les autres fois chacun peut venir les mains vides. Contact : 0605837893 et groupe WhatsApp. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Average age: 20n-30n We post on several sites so there will be more of us than just those registered here. 6 to 25 in general. ⚠️ IF YOU REGISTER, YOU COME.. OR AT LEAST YOU WARN.. EVEN FOR A DELAY, THAT'S THE BASIS. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED FROM OUR NEXT ACTIVITIES ⚠️ I'm Estelle, the admin of the WhatsApp group. For over 2 years now, we've been renting an Rbnb Loft near République where Chatting and playing board games over drinks to create real friendly bonds. See each other, see each other again and meet new people. ⚠️ Everyone contributes €5 to the Rbnb rental. ⚠️⚠️ So that there is enough for the whole night, the boys bring strong alcohol and the girls soft drinks and aperitifs to nibble on. Only on the first arrival. Other times everyone can come empty-handed. Contact: 0605837893 and WhatsApp group.

Hate it or love it, it's a Valentine's Day special at [The Pub](https://www.thepubparis.com/) ! Our quiz night will consist of 4 lovey-dovey rounds of trivia on a wide variety of topics, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because love is the answer. The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (you can specify how many when you sign up, and we’ll book a table in your name) or come on your own and we’ll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here. If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc)[ ](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) [Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) See you very soon! The PQM team

(Description only in French because I don't know if it's useful to write it in English, but you're welcome even if you don't speak French) Petite balade au bord et pas loin du canal de l'Ourcq, qui nous emmènera visiter des expositions dans des bâtiments au passé industriel. Plein de choses à voir et des lieux à l'histoire intéressante, donc plein de raisons de venir. On commencera à côté du métro Raymond Queneau et on finira près du RER Pantin. Prévoir 3h. Prix libre. Suggéré : 10€.

It's cinema... without a script. Each night, the audience's ideas inspire four brand-new "films," performed live on stage. From epic fantasy to wacky westerns and painfully awkward rom-coms... you suggest it, the actors bring it to life! After every round, the audience votes one story off the reel until only one survives... the blockbuster of the night! Fast, funny, and unpredictable, this improv show turns movie magic into comedy mayhem. The chaos is brought to you by Foreign Exchanged, a motley crew of international improvisers from all over the world — India, the US, Russia, Colombia, Lebanon, Moldova, France and beyond — making their way through Paris, one English faux pas at a time. Come for the accents, stay for the laughter. please book here https://www.billetreduc.com/spectacle/spectacle-d-improvisation-en-anglais-381367

**2h Walking Tour in English to Discover Le Marais** (3rd & 4th arrondissements) \-\-\-\-\- 📍 **Meeting Point:** Pont Marie (Metro line 7– Exit 2 “Île Saint-Louis”) ✨**Sat 14th February** ✨Explore the **most charming & hidden gems** in the most iconic area in Paris **To Book** Directly on Meet-up platform or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stunningtourparis/ or WhatsApp: +44 7500750070 ✨ **What to Expect:** * Fun, friendly, small-group walking tour — perfect for curious travelers and expats * See iconic and hidden treasures: * **Bibliothèque Forney** * **Cours Saint-Paul** * **Hotel de Sully** * **Place des Vosges** * **Victor Hugo's house** * **Oldest house in Paris** * **Jewish quarter & peaceful garden** * **National Archives and its hidden garden** * **Marché des Enfants Rouges** – end of the tour 🕤 **Start:** 11 AM (please arrive by 10.50 AM) ⏱️ **Duration:** 2 hours 💶 €15 per person 💳 Pay by **cash or Revolut** at the start of the tour #englishtour #visitparis #walkingtour #paris #lemarais #expat #socialnetworking #travel #international and exchange students #cultureexchange #new in town #international friends See you there!

En février, découvrez le VIETNAM (en ligne) lors de notre repérage de 3-5 semaines (en vue de la préparation du voyage Bubble Up Travels) 😍 INSTA LIVE STORIES 🟡🟢🔵 VIETNAM ☀️⛵🎉 FEVRIER 2026 Ca se passera sur Instagram : [@ Bubble_Up_Travels](https://www.instagram.com/bubble_up_travels/) Période : FEVRIER 2026 🟡🟢🔵🟡🟢🔵🟡🟢🔵🟡🟢🔵 Online, come explore VIETNAM with us during our 3-5 week optimization trip for the upcoming Bubble Up Travels Vietnam trip ! 😍 INSTA LIVE STORIES 🟡🟢🔵 VIETNAM ☀️⛵🎉 FEB 2026 Check out stories on Instagram : [@ Bubble_Up_Travels](https://www.instagram.com/bubble_up_travels/) Start : FEBRUARY 2026 **🟡🟢🔵** PROCHAiNS VOYAGES / UPCOMING TRIPS **🔵🟢🟡** Site : [www.Bubble-Up-Travels.com](https://bubble-up-travels.com) Instagram : [@ Bubble_Up_Travels](https://www.instagram.com/bubble_up_travels/) 1 à 2 NOUVEAUX VOYAGES annoncés CHAQUE SEMAINE ! 👉 RDV CHAQUE MERCREDI à 20h00 ici : [[www.Bubble-Up-Travels.com](http://www.bubble-up-travels.com/)]([http://www.bubble-up-travels.com/](http://www.bubble-up-travels.com/)) 😍 🔥 Places limitées ! 1ers arrivé-e-s, 1ers servi-e-s ! 🔥

## **➡️ NEW ! Apéro in a famous venue !** ### **ENG** **Hello! 😊** **Looking for a cool spot to meet people? We’ve found the perfect iconic bar for you, and we try to change the meeting point regularly to keep the vibe fresh every week.** **Join our aperitif with French and international folks! It’s a pre-party followed by a big night out!** **💬 Concept** **Come share great moments in a bar, discover its decor, legendary prices, or iconic cocktails, and chat with everyone in any language. 🌏 Whether you’re alone or with friends, it’s the perfect chance to socialize, explore new cultures, and make connections!** **When you arrive, grab a numbered sticker from the organizer or at the bar!** **➡️ This number is your ticket to connect!** **Find someone with the same number, start a conversation, and… 🍹 you’ll get a free shot or a small tasting to celebrate your new encounter!** **Practical Info:** **🕖 Time: From 6:30 PM** **💸 Free with the Socializus Pass** **📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa)** **How to join:** **Check the address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)** **Or get a ticket to support the association with an annual membership card: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)** **Stay connected:** **🔹 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/** **🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Enable “Receive all” to stay in the loop!)** **🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)** **🔹 Facebook Page: Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)** **🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)** **🔹 Become an Organizer: Contact us via [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink!** **It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association.** **✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app.** **We rely on registrations via the free pass to manage the number of participants. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you! 😊** **Come enjoy a next-gen aperitif, meet people from all over the world, and have an unforgettable evening!**

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Coffee and conversation at [Fox in the Snow Cafe](https://www.foxinthesnow.com/) in Dublin.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Cup O Joe Coffee House](https://www.cupojoe.com/)!

**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: We've hired a professional comedian to warm the group up for our open mic session. Members have been making me laugh for years and we've tossed around the idea of a comedy night / open mic. Well, It's time to step up and crack me up. We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club. **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! **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*

**Summary** Celebrate America's 250th year and the [Columbus Clippers'](https://www.milb.com/columbus) 50th season by watching [Franklin County's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Clippers) best team play the [best game in the world](https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/babe_ruth_140116) at [one of the ten best](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/minors/2025/03/26/huntington-park-voted-top-10-minor-league-ballparks-usa-today-10best-awards/82656048007/) baseball stadiums in the United States in their 2026 home Saturday opener! The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The gates always open an hour before the scheduled first pitch. I'm usually at the ballpark a half an hour before the scheduled first pitch. Clippers' games usually last around two and a half hours. Being a few minutes early will help us secure good seats. **Parking** I personally always like to park in the [McConnell Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/McConnell+Garage/@39.9685114,-83.0103938,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388f24145462d1:0x6238c0f0c851ab70!8m2!3d39.9692957!4d-83.0081175!16s%2Fg%2F1jkw6y27y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). If nothing else is going on in the area, this should be $7. However, I've also seen it be as high as $22. I can't say for certain what it will be for this game, but once I know, I will post in the comments. Alternately, there are other lots in the area you can try which will probably be a few dollars cheaper. [Here is a map](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/q_auto/milb/ernng44ya2xkr4wbheql) of all the garages and lots surrounding the stadium. Keep in mind that many of these are outdoor lots and your car will be out in the elements. If you decide to look for a different lot, I would mildly recommend either the Buggyworks Lot or the Broadbelt Lot, but I have never parked in either of these myself. Although it won't apply for this game, keep in mind that street parking is also free citywide in Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf). **Where We'll Be** Here is a [map of the ballpark](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/qkqohbqjgtx5uwo6zkgn.pdf). We'll be sitting on Level 3 of the [Left Field Building](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/huntington-park) (aka the "AEP Power Pavilion"), which features a 110 foot bar with six open patios overlooking the field. This area is covered and will be out of any sun or rain that may transpire. If you enter the park through the Center Field Entrance (which is at the intersection of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave.), there will be a door to your immediate right after you enter that leads to a staircase up into the Tower. This door is not well-marked, and if you've never been to Huntington Park before, you may wonder if you're actually allowed to go in and up the stairs. Yes, you are. We'll be on the Tower's "Level 3". I have uploaded to the Photos section of this event page, below, a picture of the sign you want look for after you ascend the stairs, so you'll know you're on the correct floor. **Tickets** Do not buy your tickets ahead of time. They will literally be twice as expensive if you buy them on Ticketmaster. Instead, go to the ticket window near the Center Field Entrance. Buy a *Standing Room Only* ticket (don't worry, you won't be standing), which will cost you a flat $8 with no other taxes or fees. These tickets never sell out, and this is the cheapest way to get into the park. **Carry-Ins** Per the team's [website](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/a-z-guide): "Soft-sided coolers are permitted in the general seating area [which is where we'll be], but not hard-sided coolers; also no alcohol, glass bottles, or cans will be permitted. SMALL bags or backpacks of food items and beverages in plastic bottles are ok. Reusable water bottles are permitted, but must be empty upon arrival. Diaper bags are allowed." I always bring a disposable plastic bottle of water and refill it as I need at the park. Bottled water at the game is something like 4 or 5 dollars. So if you want a bottle of water, I recommend bringing your own bottle instead of buying it at the park. **Food & Drink** The area we'll be in has burgers, hot dogs, salads, soft pretzels, ice cream, and other sorts of things you would expect at a baseball game. I've posted pics of the menu in the Photos section, below. The burger and fries are $14 plus tax, and they're not bad. (This is what I usually get.) The beer is *really* overpriced. It's like $9, or $20 for a pitcher. If there's some people to help me drink it, though, I'll buy a pitcher of Michelob Ultra. While we'll be on the penultimate floor of the Tower, the top floor (which has a great view, but is fully exposed to the elements) has a [Dirty Frank's](https://dirtyfranks.com/) hot dog stand. I've never gotten anything from there, though I've been told it's good. The Donatos pizza stand is also a very short walk away from where we'll be. I love Donatos, but the pizza is so expensive at the ballpark. It's like $9 for a personal-sized pepperoni. It is good, though. **Peroration** Let's (watch them) play ball!

**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time. **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! **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*

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!