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đ»NETWORKING en PALERMO - đ CompartĂ y ConectĂĄ
đđŒ**AmpliĂĄ tu cĂrculo social y conectĂĄ con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento Ășnico donde podrĂĄs relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza đ», y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cĂĄlido y distendido.
Si aĂșn no te animaste a participar, ÂĄes el momento! Este encuentro estĂĄ diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien.
đ„Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difĂcil, pero ya hemos organizado mĂĄs de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez.
El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento.
Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad.
đđŒ **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO.
đ **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años.
ÂĄNo te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ÂĄTe esperamos!
Solo travellers: casual hang out in Buenos Aires (4pm)
**No pressure, no planâjust new friends âš**
Whether youâre visiting Buenos Aires for the first time, recently relocated, or simply love connecting with curious people, this weekly meetup is the perfect way to share stories, make friends, and go explore, as a group, the magic that Buenos Aires has to offer đŠđ·
**What to expect?**
* **Casual & hostless**: no formal host, no schedule: just show up, be yourself, meet fellow solo travellers & expats and decide as a group where you feel like going
* **Central meeting point:** it is surrounded by cultural landmarks, cafes, and restaurants, making it a convenient and safe starting point.
* **Open to everyone:** whether you are a local, an expat or just passing through for a few days, you are welcome to join. (English is the primary language, but feel free to switch of course)
**How to talk with strangers?**
(and create meaningful connections)
To help you get started, I curated a little game of **[ridiculously good questions](https://www.pierrebonvalot.com/theblog?p=285a9711d7df80d5ac25dd4ef8fe5394&pm=c)** you can ask to break the ice, shift the conversation from dull to intriguing and fun, and eventually create meaningful connection quickly.
I hope this helps!
**The only things you need to do areâŠ**
âą Leave a message in the comment section to let the others know that you will actually be there (I donât want you to end up alone there :)
âą If you canât make it anymore, no problem! But please update your RSVP to let the others know
âą Please be gentle and patient with each other. We all want to make good friends here.
**Why join?**
* Meet open-minded travellers and locals who are keen to connect, learn and have fun together.
* Experience Buenos Aires... as a group.
* Be part of a global community that celebrates solo travelling and meaningful connections between foreign and locals.
**How does it works?**
1. Arrive at the meeting spot at the scheduled time.
2. Look for other joinersâfriendly faces and curious explorers.
3. Introduce yourself, connect with others, and decide as a group where to go.
**When & where?**
* Day: every Sunday
* Time: 4:00 PM (meetup sometimes displays a different time zone: but itâs always 4pm local time)
* Location: in Plaza Italia (in Palermo), in front of the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
**Hostless**: I am setting up the event for you all to meet, but I won't be there myself this time :)
**Hi my names is Pierre**
I created this Meetup group because I want to see more human connection happen in the real world. I feel many of us want this, but don't exactly know how to go about it. I hope this helps a little bit.
I also work as a transformational coach: I help people who feel stuck in their life to reconnect with themselves, create real change and ultimately live more fulfilling lives.
đ bento.me/pierrebonvalot
Make Friends, Not Small Talk: Deep talks, Coffee, and Good Vibesâš
đȘđžEspañol Abajo đ
**âïž Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee âïž**
Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals.
**đč What to expect?**
âïž Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise).
âïž Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic.
âïž Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zoneâwithout feeling like a job interview.
If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again).
đ **Where?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine).
đ° **How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but theyâre worth every cent).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
***
**âïžCoffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son MĂĄs Fuertes que el CafĂ©âïž**
Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquà venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas.
**đč ÂżQuĂ© puedes esperar?**
âïž Preguntas que te harĂĄn pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos).
âïž Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del trĂĄfico.
âïž DinĂĄmicas interactivas que te sacarĂĄn de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo.
Si estås listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcåstico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez).
đ **ÂżDĂłnde?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (porque el cafĂ© sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeĂna desperdiciada).
đ° **ÂżCuĂĄnto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sĂ, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
Professional English Workshop Buenos Aires
### **Professional English: Speak & Write with Confidence (PhD-Level Communication)**
Take your English to the next level in a friendly, small-group setting.
This meetup is designed for professionals, students, and advanced learners who want to **speak and write English at a truly professional and academic level**. Weâll focus on real-world communication skills used in business, academia, and international professional environments.
The session is led by **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, a PhD-level instructor from the United States, and will take place at a coffee shop in **Palermo**, near **Parque Rosedal**.
### What weâll work on:
* Professional and academic English writing
* Business English and workplace communication
* Clear, confident speaking and conversation
* Neutral English pronunciation (international standard)
* Professional etiquette and tone in English
If you already speak English but want to **sound more natural, confident, and polished**, this meetup is for you.
â Informal setting · đ High-level content · đ International perspective
***
### **Inglés Profesional: Hablå y Escribà con Seguridad (Nivel Académico / PhD)**
Llevå tu inglés al siguiente nivel en un ambiente relajado y en grupo reducido.
Este encuentro estå pensado para **profesionales, estudiantes y personas con nivel intermedio-avanzado** que quieran **hablar y escribir inglés a un nivel realmente profesional y académico**, como se usa en el mundo laboral, empresarial y universitario a nivel internacional.
La actividad estĂĄ a cargo del **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, doctor de negocios, originario de Estados Unidos, y se realiza en una cafeterĂa en **Palermo**, cerca de **Parque Rosedal**.
### ¿En qué vamos a trabajar?
* Escritura académica y profesional en inglés
* Inglés para negocios y entornos laborales
* ExpresiĂłn oral clara y segura
* Pronunciación neutra (inglés internacional)
* Etiqueta, tono y formas profesionales de comunicaciĂłn
Si ya hablås inglés pero querés **sonar mås natural, preciso y profesional**, este encuentro es para vos.
â Ambiente relajado · đ Contenido de alto nivel · đ Enfoque internacional
***
International Church
We are a **bilingual international church** in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where English and Spanish speakers can encounter God, be filled with hope and transformed by His power. If you are looking to build meaningful relationships, discover your purpose, and grow in your faith, join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in Armenia 1366, Palermo.
***
Somos una **iglesia internacional bilingĂŒe** en Palermo, Buenos Aires, donde quienes hablan inglĂ©s y español pueden encontrarse con Dios, ser llenos de esperanza y transformados por Su poder. Si estĂĄs buscando construir relaciones genuinas, descubrir tu propĂłsito y crecer en tu fe, te invitamos a acompañarnos los domingos a las 10:30 hs en Armenia 1366, Palermo.
**What to Expect \| Lo que podés esperar**
10:30 \- 11:00 Coffee & Connection \| Café y Conexión
11:00 \- 12:00 Worship & Message \| AdoraciĂłn y Mensaje
New Urbanism Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Solo travellers: casual hang out in Buenos Aires (4pm)
**No pressure, no planâjust new friends âš**
Whether youâre visiting Buenos Aires for the first time, recently relocated, or simply love connecting with curious people, this weekly meetup is the perfect way to share stories, make friends, and go explore, as a group, the magic that Buenos Aires has to offer đŠđ·
**What to expect?**
* **Casual & hostless**: no formal host, no schedule: just show up, be yourself, meet fellow solo travellers & expats and decide as a group where you feel like going
* **Central meeting point:** it is surrounded by cultural landmarks, cafes, and restaurants, making it a convenient and safe starting point.
* **Open to everyone:** whether you are a local, an expat or just passing through for a few days, you are welcome to join. (English is the primary language, but feel free to switch of course)
**How to talk with strangers?**
(and create meaningful connections)
To help you get started, I curated a little game of **[ridiculously good questions](https://www.pierrebonvalot.com/theblog?p=285a9711d7df80d5ac25dd4ef8fe5394&pm=c)** you can ask to break the ice, shift the conversation from dull to intriguing and fun, and eventually create meaningful connection quickly.
I hope this helps!
**The only things you need to do areâŠ**
âą Leave a message in the comment section to let the others know that you will actually be there (I donât want you to end up alone there :)
âą If you canât make it anymore, no problem! But please update your RSVP to let the others know
âą Please be gentle and patient with each other. We all want to make good friends here.
**Why join?**
* Meet open-minded travellers and locals who are keen to connect, learn and have fun together.
* Experience Buenos Aires... as a group.
* Be part of a global community that celebrates solo travelling and meaningful connections between foreign and locals.
**How does it works?**
1. Arrive at the meeting spot at the scheduled time.
2. Look for other joinersâfriendly faces and curious explorers.
3. Introduce yourself, connect with others, and decide as a group where to go.
**When & where?**
* Day: every Sunday
* Time: 4:00 PM (meetup sometimes displays a different time zone: but itâs always 4pm local time)
* Location: in Plaza Italia (in Palermo), in front of the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
**Hostless**: I am setting up the event for you all to meet, but I won't be there myself this time :)
**Hi my names is Pierre**
I created this Meetup group because I want to see more human connection happen in the real world. I feel many of us want this, but don't exactly know how to go about it. I hope this helps a little bit.
I also work as a transformational coach: I help people who feel stuck in their life to reconnect with themselves, create real change and ultimately live more fulfilling lives.
đ bento.me/pierrebonvalot
Make Friends, Not Small Talk: Deep talks, Coffee, and Good Vibesâš
đȘđžEspañol Abajo đ
**âïž Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee âïž**
Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals.
**đč What to expect?**
âïž Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise).
âïž Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic.
âïž Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zoneâwithout feeling like a job interview.
If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again).
đ **Where?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine).
đ° **How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but theyâre worth every cent).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
***
**âïžCoffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son MĂĄs Fuertes que el CafĂ©âïž**
Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquà venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas.
**đč ÂżQuĂ© puedes esperar?**
âïž Preguntas que te harĂĄn pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos).
âïž Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del trĂĄfico.
âïž DinĂĄmicas interactivas que te sacarĂĄn de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo.
Si estås listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcåstico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez).
đ **ÂżDĂłnde?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (porque el cafĂ© sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeĂna desperdiciada).
đ° **ÂżCuĂĄnto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sĂ, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
Professional English Workshop Buenos Aires
### **Professional English: Speak & Write with Confidence (PhD-Level Communication)**
Take your English to the next level in a friendly, small-group setting.
This meetup is designed for professionals, students, and advanced learners who want to **speak and write English at a truly professional and academic level**. Weâll focus on real-world communication skills used in business, academia, and international professional environments.
The session is led by **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, a PhD-level instructor from the United States, and will take place at a coffee shop in **Palermo**, near **Parque Rosedal**.
### What weâll work on:
* Professional and academic English writing
* Business English and workplace communication
* Clear, confident speaking and conversation
* Neutral English pronunciation (international standard)
* Professional etiquette and tone in English
If you already speak English but want to **sound more natural, confident, and polished**, this meetup is for you.
â Informal setting · đ High-level content · đ International perspective
***
### **Inglés Profesional: Hablå y Escribà con Seguridad (Nivel Académico / PhD)**
Llevå tu inglés al siguiente nivel en un ambiente relajado y en grupo reducido.
Este encuentro estå pensado para **profesionales, estudiantes y personas con nivel intermedio-avanzado** que quieran **hablar y escribir inglés a un nivel realmente profesional y académico**, como se usa en el mundo laboral, empresarial y universitario a nivel internacional.
La actividad estĂĄ a cargo del **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, doctor de negocios, originario de Estados Unidos, y se realiza en una cafeterĂa en **Palermo**, cerca de **Parque Rosedal**.
### ¿En qué vamos a trabajar?
* Escritura académica y profesional en inglés
* Inglés para negocios y entornos laborales
* ExpresiĂłn oral clara y segura
* Pronunciación neutra (inglés internacional)
* Etiqueta, tono y formas profesionales de comunicaciĂłn
Si ya hablås inglés pero querés **sonar mås natural, preciso y profesional**, este encuentro es para vos.
â Ambiente relajado · đ Contenido de alto nivel · đ Enfoque internacional
***
International Church
We are a **bilingual international church** in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where English and Spanish speakers can encounter God, be filled with hope and transformed by His power. If you are looking to build meaningful relationships, discover your purpose, and grow in your faith, join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in Armenia 1366, Palermo.
***
Somos una **iglesia internacional bilingĂŒe** en Palermo, Buenos Aires, donde quienes hablan inglĂ©s y español pueden encontrarse con Dios, ser llenos de esperanza y transformados por Su poder. Si estĂĄs buscando construir relaciones genuinas, descubrir tu propĂłsito y crecer en tu fe, te invitamos a acompañarnos los domingos a las 10:30 hs en Armenia 1366, Palermo.
**What to Expect \| Lo que podés esperar**
10:30 \- 11:00 Coffee & Connection \| Café y Conexión
11:00 \- 12:00 Worship & Message \| AdoraciĂłn y Mensaje
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Connect with your local New Urbanism community
Contra dance Jan 24 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart**
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 youâve seen in period films such as âPride and Prejudiceâ, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. Thatâs English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like âswing your partnerâ and âdo-si-do,â like youâve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alĂĄ âRiverdance.â 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. THATâs 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.
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
â ïž **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4â6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyoneâs a good fit.
đ **To attend, youâll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
Weâll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, thereâs plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup donât reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Pop-up Book Club: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams
Letâs meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williamsâ most famous plays.
Materialists
This cutting edge rom-com translates the familiar "love triangle" to the 2025 luxury driven NYC culture. Can our successful matchmaker find true love herself? Watch it and cast your opinion at the group discussion,
Wine Tasting - Newcomers Night
This is "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events.
**OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome.
**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 as always. 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 youâre 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**: âŠwill be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. 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, itâs still worth mentioning. We donât 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 donât 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 and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. 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 havenât 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*
Drunken Philosophy: Is Life a Dream? Is Life a Simulation?
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club.
Optional topic for this meet up: Is life a dream? Is life a simulation?
Dreams feel real while they last. Could life work the same way? How do we know weâre awake, and what follows if we canât be sure?
Letâs kick that around over a around of drinks:
âą What makes something feel real: continuity, shared evidence, or meaning?
âą How do we know we're not in a simulation?
âą How would you tell youâre awake (reality checks, memory, other people)?
âą If life is dreamlike, what becomes of free will and responsibility?
âą Is identity a story we keep tellingâwhoâs the narrator?
âą Are we author, actor, or audience in our dreams and how would you tell?
âą Does art/film reveal reality or replace it?
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if itâs fun.
One for the Ages: Columbus Museum of Art / GemĂŒt Biergarten
**History**
The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution.
As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub.
The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art.
On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling.
**Summary**
For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular GemĂŒt Biergarten for drinks and food.
Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first.
**Tickets and Pricing**
The Museum is free on Sundays.
**Parking**
The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends.
The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount).
However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10.
This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive.
However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends.
**The End of History**
After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [GemĂŒt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D).
GemĂŒt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across 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), so I think we'll be okay with parking.
The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm.
The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside.
Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.













