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Monday Afterwork Socializing
Drinking & Networking in Brussels. For newcomers, temporary in town - couch surfers and regulars to meet & socialize. What a better day to start the week than drinking & socializing starting on Monday evening?
Monday night with Tango classes and Milonga!
**Tango Classes Every Monday at Tangobar El Lunes!**
Embark on a tango journey with our weekly classes guided by passionate and experienced instructors, Sandrina Dh and Daniele Galiazzo.
* **Beginners Class (18:00-19:10):** Perfect for those intrigued by tango and eager to take their first steps into this beautiful dance form.
* **Intermediate & Advanced Class (19:20-20:30):** Ideal for dancers seeking to perfect their movements, embellishments, and learn new sequences to enhance their dance.
*Important:* Always arrive 10 minutes in advance for registration.
*Pricing:*
* Single lesson: €15
* 10 lessons (membership card\*): €125 (valid for 3 months), with a €10 discount on your next pass purchase (must be prior to the expiration of your current pass).
Feel free to share this invitation with anyone interested in the authentic tango experience, Tango Rioplatense! See you in class on Monday night!
*\*\*\*Join us at Tango Bar El Lunes, located at Dublin 13, 1050 Bruxelles.For more information, please contact us at info@detangosetrata.com or*
*WhatsApp Sandrina +32 473 503405*
*We look forward to seeing you at our Monday night milonga and tango classes!*
Welcome to The Club.
**Welcome to The Club.**
A **curated** social community in Brussels for people who want real connections, memorable experiences, and **better energy than the usual random meetup chaos**.
Most of our events happen in **private homes**, gardens, hidden places around Brussels, or unusual locations outside the city. The goal is simple: create the kind of atmosphere where people actually talk, laugh, connect, and want to come back.
We organize things like:
• gourmet lunches & dinners
• picnics & roadtrips
• cooking nights
• walks around Brussels
• karaoke & movie nights
• debates & discussions
• card and social games
• occasional “chaperoned” social evenings where people can meet naturally in a safe environment
The difference is that we personally curate and vet new members.
The host actively introduces newcomers, helps people integrate into the group, and keeps the atmosphere respectful and relaxed. We have zero tolerance for creepy behavior, unwanted pressure, spam, random uninvited people, or drama.
*Unfortunately, posting too many details publicly on Meetup or on the internet in general quickly attracts bots, scammers, fake profiles, crypto weirdos, and people who completely ruin the vibe for everyone else.*
That’s why most of our real coordination happens privately through our ***vetted WhatsApp community***.
To join, simply scan the QR code in the image.
If you are on your phone and cannot scan it directly:
• take a screenshot of the image
• open the screenshot in your photo gallery
• most phones can automatically detect QR codes from photos by long pressing or using Google Lens / iPhone scan feature
Then request access to the group and introduce yourself briefly.
See you soon
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró, African Dance Classes/Cours
EN (FR en bas):
We're still accepting people in our classes. Join us!
-step 1: Book here! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html)
-step 2: Show up!
[Schedule](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#schedule)
Fees :
[All info on trials, packs, subscriptions here](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#fees)
Locations:
-Rue Brialmont 7, Brussels
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1:
From base to the dancefloor!
When you come for the first time we go over the base & rhythm with you. Then you are included in the group and everybody learns the same new steps for which you just need the base.
Practice makes perfect: just relax and enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop and/or Forró!
Our group is very welcoming and looking forward to meet new dancers!
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2:
Ready to go deeper on Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop &/or Forró? Let's go!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3:
Looking for #SalsaChallenge? Already familiar with Forró Root? We've got your back!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates)
More info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be](https://www.danceproject.be)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
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FR:
Nous acceptons encore de nouvelles personnes dans nos cours. Rejoins-nous !
-1ère pas : Fait ta réservation ! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html)
-2ème pas : Vient danser !
[Horaire](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#horaire)
Les prix :
[Toutes les infos sur les essais, packs, abonnements ici](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#prix)
Endroits :
-Rue Brialmont 7, Bruxelles
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1 :
De la base à la piste de danse !
Lorsque tu nous rejoins on voit la base et le rythme avec toi. Ensuite, tu es inclus dans le groupe et tout le monde apprend les mêmes pas pour lesquelles tu as juste besoin de la base.
C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron : détend-toi et profite la Salsa, de la Bachata, du Lindy Hop et/ou du Forró !
Notre groupe est très accueillant et a hâte de rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs !
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2 :
Prêt à approfondir la Salsa, la Bachata, le Lindy Hop &/ou le Forró ? Allons-y!
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3 :
Tu cherches #DefiSalsa ? Tu connais déjà Forró Roots ? Nous sommes là pour toi !
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires)
Plus d’info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html](https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
🔥✨FREE Drum Meditation: Quiet the Noise & Come Back to Inner Peace. (Brussels)✨
**🎟️ Cost:** First session is FREE!
If you are repeating, the cost is 15 EUR
**Reserve your free spot (max 15 participants).** Please register officially to get the exact address:
[https://innersparklife.com/drum-meditation-bru/](https://innersparklife.com/drum-meditation-bru/)
Are you looking for a safe space to press pause on the busy world? 🌙
Come join *Inner Spark* for a deeply relaxing evening designed to help you release tension and return to your center. Hosted by Pablo and Monika in a beautiful meditative ashram space ✨
You don't need to be a meditator to join. The steady beat of the drum does the work for you, helping your mind quiet down and your body soften.
This 75-minute session uses the ancient power of the drum to help you enter a state of deep relaxation and mental clarity. It is perfect for anyone feeling anxious, overthinking, or simply in need of a mental reset. 🧠✨
**The Journey:**
1. **Arrival:** Land softly with a cup of hot tea ☕
2. **Intention:** Focus your energy with a Tarot card guidance 🔮
3. **The Drum:** Lie down and let the rhythm wash over you 🥁
4. **Integration:** Wake up slowly and share if you feel called to 💫
**📅 Date:** 18 May 2026
**🕤 Start:** 19:30h (Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in)
**📍 Location:** Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Pierre)
**🎟️ Cost:** First session is FREE!
If you are repeating, the cost is 15 EUR
**✅ Good to know:**
* Mats, blankets, and cushions are provided.
* Wear comfortable clothes.
**Reserve your free spot (max 15 participants).** Please register officially to get the exact address: [https://innersparklife.com/drum-meditation-bru/](https://innersparklife.com/drum-meditation-bru/)
**Want more?**
Join our private Skool community here:
👉 **[https://www.skool.com/inner-spark-tribe-6042/about](https://www.skool.com/inner-spark-tribe-6042/about)**
Drinks & Chill
Looks like you survived the Monday, join us for to wind down, discuss the struggles and prepare for the rest of the week.
Using the Meetup RSPV system is optional, the meetup is never cancelled and you can leave early or drop in late.
For detailed location updates, check the Meetup comments.
Pets Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Ceramics Workshop "Fall in Love with Clay: I Love Cats! 😍 Plate"
**Beginner-friendly lesson (In English).**
In this 2.5 hour session, you will be given 500g of clay and Anna will teach you how to make a plate of your dreams.
**Lesson themes:** Hand-build ceramic dishes, learn to model clay, work with underglaze, paint your piece.
The instructor Anna will do final glazing and both kiln firings for you. Your creation will be ready for pickup within 5 weeks after the lesson. You will even be able to use it for your next breakfast!
Anna will give you examples of different plates with cats. But of course, if you have your own ideas, bring them too!
This workshop costs 65 EUR.
**Please pay online by booking through the following link:** https://luma.com/02bp0zf3
**You can also buy a gift certificate:**
[https://malinamore.studio/](https://malinamore.studio/) 🌷
Rencontre d'échecs - Ixelles - Pompette
♟️ **Rejoignez l’aventure Knight Clubbers !** ♟️
Venez vivre une soirée où l’échiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compétition.
🔗 **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/664549?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social)
✨ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux**
Débutant curieux ou stratège aguerri, chaque partie est l’occasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer d’autres passionné.e.s.
🕒 **Liberté totale – Jouez à votre rythme**
Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale.
🏆 **Défiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement**
Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de l’Arène.
👑 **Prêts pour le défi ?**
Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !
UX Beers Antwerp May @Buffl
**Welcome to our May UX Beers in Mechelen!**
This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 26th of May at [Buffl](https://buffl.be) in Mechelen.
[Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/) and [Creative Skills](https://www.creativeskills.be/) sponsor our events.
Follow the event online? We stream live via [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqyTDAyQBw)
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\#\#\# UX TALKS
**Talk 1: Research Reinvented**
[Michiel Willekens](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michiel-willekens/), Productmanager @ BUFFL and [Seppe Stroo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seppe-stroo-843b82128/), Founding partner @ BUFFL
In this presentation, BUFFL will demonstrate how rethinking research can drive real business results through a pragmatic case study.
You’ll discover how to translate business objectives into the right customer questions and how to act on those insights immediately to accelerate growth and sales.
By bringing the live voice of thousands of (potential) customers into the decision-making process, organizations can ask the right questions at the right time and turn insights into measurable business impact: from increased sales and customer
loyalty/experience to stronger brand awareness and more effective activation strategies.
**Talk 2: Synthetic Personas – real insights or digital illusions?**
[Kate Foszcz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarzyna-foszcz/?locale=en), AI Product designer @ Ebay
Can synthetic personas help us make better business decisions, or are we just interviewing very convincing imaginary friends?
In this talk, Kate will explore where synthetic personas can actually bring value, from testing assumptions to speeding up research, and where they can quietly mislead us with biased, overconfident, or poorly grounded answers. Expect a practical look at how to design these systems responsibly, when to trust them, and when to go back to real humans.
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\#\#\# SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements
19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1
19:45 -20:15 - BREAK
20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize
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\#\#\# SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
[Come join us and say hi!](https://join.slack.com/t/ux-belgium/shared_invite/zt-1bjpnuiog-T4Di4flXYPWgbT9KrZ53CA)
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\#\#\# YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our [UX Belgium youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCno7V18T-EglYXprgrUZQ7A).
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\#\#\# ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers
Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
UX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.
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The UX Belgium Meetup Team
Wednesday Badminton Mounier (no beginners, competitive)
**First time comers**
Please make sure to read the rules and contact the organizer before! Otherwise you will be moved to waiting list. Apologies for inconvenience but we have to do it to avoid no-shows.
**Games format.**
95% are double games (unless someone needs a break), typically 4 people play together 2 sets and then mix with players from other fields. We play with plastic shuttles - Yonex Mavis 2000 (which are provided).
**Registration**
If it's your first time, please send a private message to the host to confirm. No-shows are taken quite seriously because they unbalance the games a lot. Also once you register please keep an eye on you private messages, in case we need to contact you.
**Players level**
Having players with much less experience often unbalances the game making it much less interesting for more experienced players. We still try to be welcoming.
As a rule of thumb, if you know what a "clear" is, you are welcome to join.
(Note that on Sundays the attitude is a bit more relaxed than on Wednesdays, it's the weekend after all ;) )
Otherwise, feel free to get in touch with me (Timur) and we can see if we can arrange so you and existing players can have good experience playing.
**Price and payments**
The price of participation is EUR 8.95. Payment is on-site in cash, or via payconiq. Info provided during or shortly after the event.
**Cancelations and no-shows**
* Switches and cancellations are free of charge if done more than 50 hours before the start of the matches
* If you cancel within the 50-hour window before the event starts, you will be placed on the wait-list for the next week's event, whether or not a replacement is found. If no replacement is secured, you'll still need to cover your share of the costs.
🌇 Sunset Stroll: Tervuren Park to Rouge Cloître
**This event is free for Sunday Vacations members. Membership starts at €5/year.**
👉 Join here: [https://www.sundayvacations.com](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
*Please RSVP only if you are reasonably sure you can attend and update your RSVP if your plans change.*
Escape the city bustle and join us for a magical evening walk from the royal gardens of Tervuren, through the ancient Sonian Forest, ending at the picturesque Rouge Cloître.
This hike is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, breathe some fresh forest air, and enjoy the golden hour colors.
🗺️ The Route
We will start at the Tervuren Station (terminus of Tram 44). We’ll begin by walking through the formal gardens and ponds of Tervuren Park, enjoying the open views and the sunset light reflecting on the water.
From there, we will dive into the Sonian Forest (Fôret de Soignes), walking under the canopy of the majestic beech cathedrals. We will walk through the magnificent Arboretum that boasts centennial trees and majestic Giant Sequoias.
The path will lead us gently downhill towards the historic Rouge Cloître (Red Closter), a 14th-century Augustinian priory nestled on the edge of the forest where we will stop for a well deserved drink.
🕒 The Plan
*Meeting Time: 14:50
- Meeting Point: Just outside the Tervuren Station (Terminus of Tram 44).
*The Walk: We depart at 15:00 sharp.
- The End: We aim to arrive at Rouge Cloître around 18:00 - 18:30.
*Après-Walk: We usually grab a drink at the beautiful Maison du Prieur in Rouge Cloître.
📋 Practical Details
- Distance: Approximately 12 km.
*Duration: \~3.5 hours walking time.
*Pace: Casual to moderate. We wait for everyone, but please be comfortable walking this distance.
- Terrain: Mostly flat/downhill with some unpaved forest paths.
🎒 What to Bring
*Comfortable Shoes: Walking shoes or sneakers (trail runners are great if it has rained recently).
- Water: Stay hydrated!
*Layers: Evenings can get chilly in the forest.
🚇 Getting Home
The walk ends at Rouge Cloître. From there, it is a short 10-15 minute walk to Herrmann-Debroux metro station (Line 5), buses and tram 8 which connect you easily back to the city center.
Note: This event is free of charge. Participation is at your own risk. Please **RSVP only** if you intend to come so we don't leave anyone behind!
See you on the trail! 🌳✨
Connect to your joy: a full moon cacao & drum ritual
=== [Confirm your your presence](https://hipsy.be/event/213471-connect-to-your-joy-a-full-moon-cacao-drum-ritual) ===
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When life feels overwhelming or a season of transition leaves you feeling disconnected from your own body, finding your way back to center can feel like a heavy task. But returning to yourself doesn't always have to be hard work.
Anchored by the comforting, rich warmth of ceremonial cacao, we will create a grounding space to help you land safely back in your physical body. From this place of deep, earthy coziness, we’ll use gentle rhythm to invite in a sense of lightness and simple, child-like play.
This experience is designed to help you peel back the layers of stress and rediscover your "inner smile"—that stable, quiet joy that lives beneath the noise. If you are ready to shed some weight, reconnect with who you are, and leave feeling lighter, you belong here.
✨ This ritual is an invitation to pause, step out of the daily rush, and simply let yourself *be*.
While cacao is traditionally known as a medicine of the heart and love, in this space, we will lean into its comforting warmth to help us gently relax and open up. It gently expands our capacity for inner listening, creating the perfect earthy foundation for joy to naturally arise.
Supported by breath, sound, movement, and community, this ritual offers a safe, grounded space to:
* release the physical tension of overwhelm
* reconnect with your body in a gentle, nourishing way
* embody inner joy—not as an abstract idea, but as a lived experience
=== [Confirm your your presence](https://hipsy.be/event/213471-connect-to-your-joy-a-full-moon-cacao-drum-ritual) ===
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🌿 What to Expect \| Ritual Flow
**🕰️ Timing & Arrival**
* **18:30** – Doors open (arrive, settle in, and get comfortable)
* **18:55** – Doors close (to ensure a safe, uninterrupted container, no entry after this time)
* **19:00** – Ritual begins
The experience unfolds in a carefully held and progressive way:
* **Welcoming & arrival** Grounding into the space and the group
* **Breathing and somatic practices** To calm the nervous system and prepare the body
* **Guided cacao ritual** Drinking ritual-grade cacao, prepared with intention accompanied by a gentle guided meditation
* **Conscious dance** Allowing insights and emotions to move through the body while connecting to the joy
* **Drum meditation** A deep, rhythmic journey to support inner clarity and emotional release
* **Closing circle** Integration, sharing (optional), and grounding before returning to daily life
No previous experience with cacao ceremonies, meditation, or dance is required.
🤎 About the Cacao
The cacao used in this ceremony is:
* 100% pure, ritual-grade cacao
* ethically sourced
* all ingredients used are vegan
* prepared slowly and mindfully, with intention for the process and the group
Cacao is not a psychedelic substance. Its effects are subtle, heart-opening, and grounding.
⚠️ Important Health Information (Please Read)
To ensure this space is as supportive as possible for your unique body, please note that cacao is generally safe for most people, but it is important that you inform the host before registering if you have any of the following:
* serious heart conditions
* uncontrolled high blood pressure
* are taking antidepressants (especially MAO inhibitors)
* are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are unsure, you are warmly invited to contact the host to check whether this experience is suitable for you. This helps ensure the ritual remains safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.
About your host: I support people in life transition and overwhelmed.
https://livingbloom.life
https://instagram.com/reginadgaia
Join my WhatsApp Group for a 15% discount code:
https://tinyurl.com/livingbloomgroup
=== [Confirm your your presence](https://hipsy.be/app/events/213471/ticketshop) ===
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Pets Events Near You
Connect with your local Pets community
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
🍕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.
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.




















