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La proposta d'aquesta activitat és participar en una visita comentada a l'edifici de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. Les explicacions històriques de la visita seran en català i comprendran el següent recorregut: façana gòtica, galeria gòtica, Escala d'Honor, Saló de Cent, Saló de Plens o de Carles Pi i Sunyer i Saló de Cròniques. - Activitat gratuïta

**Craft & Chat Sundays – Women’s Social Club** Join us for a cozy Sunday afternoon of creativity and connection! ✨ Every Sunday from **3–5 PM**, or until the cafeteria close at **6 PM** we meet at a welcoming café with plenty of space to enjoy our favorite crafts together. Most of us knit, crochet, or embroider, but you’re welcome to bring along any portable craft project you like — or simply come for the conversation and company. This group is a **women’s social club** open to all ages. The main goal is to relax, create, and socialize in English while enjoying a coffee, tea, or drink from the café (we usually meet upstairs on the second floor). Whether you’re new to the city or just looking to make friends, you’ll find a warm and supportive atmosphere here. No experience required — just bring your project (or curiosity) and [join us](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cf8DV8lJHVa19xTBXCuIKs?mode=ems_wa_t)

🇩🇪Hallo alle zusammen! Diesen Sonntag gehen wir in Eixample zum Bier, wo wir verschiedene Sprachen wie Deutsch und Spanisch üben können. Ermutigen Sie sich, neue Leute kennenzulernen Diese Bar hat eine große Auswahl an Bieren.Es gibt auch deutsches Bier. Lass uns trinken!😉 🍻🍺 Ich möchte Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie sich auf der Meetup-Seite anmelden müssen, wenn Sie an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen möchten. Ich möchte auch betonen, dass es notwendig ist, sich bei allen vorgeschlagenen Aktivitäten korrekt und angemessen zu verhalten, und dass sich die Organisatoren das Recht vorbehalten, die Teilnehmer zuzulassen, falls dies nicht der Fall ist. Hola a tod@s ! Este domingo nos vamos de cañas por el Eixample vario Bien donde podremos practicar diferentes idiomas como alemán y español. Animate a conocer gente nueva. Este bar tiene una gran variedad de cervezas internacionales. ¡ Tiene cerveza alemana tambien Vamos a probarlas! 😉 🍻🍺 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento. También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas, y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes. No se permite ningún tipo de spam.

**English**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP in our APP** for this friendly football game. Subscribing in **Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot** Sunday´s 6 a side futsal game at Jupiter, Barcelona Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xT9eta1fjR8NQPsUA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xT9eta1fjR8NQPsUA) We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at 13.00pm Cost: € 6,99 All our other daily games are available in our app! SIGN UP in our APP **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido futbol sala 6v6 en campo Jupiter, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xT9eta1fjR8NQPsUA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xT9eta1fjR8NQPsUA) Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **13.00pm** 💸 Precio: **6,99 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**

Enjoy a live jazz concert while you eat or have a drink. The best way to end the week! Free entrance but you are welcome to tip the band! En Ocaña tenemos jazz en directo todos los domingos! La mejor forma de terminar la semana. La entrada es libre y a taquilla inversa! A Ocaña tenim jazz en directe tots els diumenges! La millor forma de tancar la setmana. Entrada lliure amb taquilla inversa.

**Queens of the Pitch \| Fútbol callejero en Barceloneta** **Juega. Conecta. Hazlo tuyo.** ¿Buscas un partido con flow, música y buenas vibras? Esto es fútbol callejero en estado puro, con mujeres de todo el mundo. **Cómo funciona: Nos vemos cada domingo a las 16:45 h en una cancha privada en Barceloneta.** 🟣 Formato 6 vs 6 👟 Suela lisa / zapatillas de futsal (cancha de asfalto)🎶 Música y gran ambiente 🌍 Comunidad internacional e inclusiva **Para jugar:** **ÚNETE AL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP** 👉 [Haz clic aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSw5GRJZQicKAXsz8RfJDh) Ahí compartimos todos los detalles y convocatorias. **Contacto directo:** 📞 girlzxbcn@gmail.com o grupo de WhatsApp 📸 **Nuestras jugadas, nuestro estilo**: Instagram: [@girlzxbcn](https://www.instagram.com/girlzxbcn/) **¿Por qué venir?** Porque esto es mucho más que un grupo de fútbol. **ENGLISH VERSION** **Queens of the Pitch \| Street Football in Barceloneta** Play. Connect. Make it yours. Looking for a game with flow, music, and good vibes? This is pure street football, with women from all over the world. **How it works:** We meet every Sunday at 4:45 PM on a private court in Barceloneta. 🟣 6 vs 6 format 👟 Flat soles / futsal trainers (asphalt court) 🎶 Music and great atmosphere 🌍 International and inclusive community **To play**: **JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP👉**https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSw5GRJZQicKAXsz8RfJDh That’s where we share all details and game calls. **DIRECT CONTACT:** 📞 girlzxbcn@gmail.com or Whatsapp Group **Our moves, our style:** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlzxbcn **Why come?** Because here, it’s not *just* about football. **Image & Data Consent** By joining this event, you agree that Girlz x BCN may capture and share photos/videos of the activity (including participants) on our social media and promotional channels.If you do not wish to appear, please let the organizers know before the game.

APP: https://bit.ly/3LRPxUN ✅WHATSAPP GROUP: https://tinyurl.com/4e57pjzv ✅www.barcelonainternationalsocial.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barcelonainternationalsocial?igsh=MWt3M2lqaHp4bDdlbA== HAPPY HOUR from 7pm until 8:30pm 🍹 The best event with LIVE MUSIC at Ogham 🎤 (Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes 604 Barcelona) It has two floors, where on the main one we can enjoy our Language Exchange as usual 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 Finally, we have the ultimate event that we all wanted, to spend a fun SUNDAY in the company of international and local people 😃 Where we can socialize & practice languages🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 (You only pay for your drinks or food) In the best place recently opened with very good communication, it's very beautiful You can enter to JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE) from 12:00 AM to 1 AM Guestlist: MEETUP 😃 ______________________________________________ HAPPY HOUR desde las 19h hasta las 20:30h🍹 El mejor evento con MÚSICA en VIVO en Ogham 🎤 (Gran Vía de Les Corts Catalanes 604 Barcelona) Tiene dos plantas, donde en la principal podremos disfrutar de nuestro Language Exchange como siempre 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 Por fin tenemos el evento definitivo que tod@s queriamos, para pasar un DOMINGO divertido en compañía de gente internacional y local 😃 Donde podemos sociabilizar, practicar idiomas (Solo se paga tu consumicion) En el mejor lugar recientemente abierto con muy buena comunicacion, es muy bonito Podeis entrar a JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE) desde las 24:00h a 1am Lista: MEETUP 😃

(Eng) **"TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET" is back!** Join us for **TAPAS** from Catalan restaurants, **a great atmosphere**, and **LIVE MUSIC**! Restaurants, pastry shops, and big names in Catalan gastronomy are taking to the streets to bring you their most iconic dishes in a tapas-style tasting menu. Locally sourced ingredients, creative cuisine, options for everyone, and a strong commitment to sustainability define this edition, designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and with all five senses. **LIMITED PLACES!** **WHERE DO WE MEET?**: **12:30h pm** at the place that will be indicated to the people who signed up for the activity with an internal meetup message. **PRICE:** **Only 1€** **of group contribution to Meetup** (given in currency to the organizer upon arrival). **Entrance to the Market: Free!! There each person pays for what they consume.** **ADVICE:** As in all activities, 1 No Show will be applied to people who remove themselves from the list on the same day of the activity or do not show up! (The 2nd No Show is definitive exclusion from the group). .......... **NOTICE:** This is a non-profit friendship group, and under no circumstances will the “Activity Organizer” assume responsibility for any possible harm that occurs to someone during the activity. By registering for the activity and participating in it, you assume and accept this disclaimer. ......... (Esp) Vuelve el **TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET!** Te esperamos para disfrutar de sus **TAPAS** de restaurantes catalanes, **BUEN ROLLO Y MÚSICA EN DIRECTO!** Restaurantes, pastelerías y grandes nombres de la gastronomía catalana salen a la calle para acercarte sus propuestas más icónicas en formato degustación-tapa. Producto de proximidad, cocina creativa, opciones para todos y una clara apuesta por la sostenibilidad marcan una edición pensada para disfrutar sin prisa y con los cinco sentidos. **PLAZAS LIMITADAS!** **¿DÓNDE QUEDAMOS?:** **12,30h** en el lugar que se indicará a las personas apuntadas a la actividad con un mensaje interno de meetup. **PRECIO:** **Sólo 1€** **de aportación** pago del grupo a Meetup (se da en moneda al organizador al llegar). **Entrada al Market: Gratis!! Allí cada persona se paga lo que consume.** **NOTA:** Como en todas las actividades se aplicará 1 No Show a las personas que se borren de la lista el mismo día de la actividad o no se presenten! (El 2º No Show es exclusión definitiva del grupo). ......... **AVISO:** Este es un grupo de amistades sin ánimo de lucro, y bajo ninguna circunstancia el “Organizador de la actividad” asumirá responsabilidad por cualquier posible daño que ocurra a alguien durante la actividad. Al registrarse en la actividad y participar de ella se asume y acepta este descargo de responsabilidad.

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Hey Music Crew! Sunday just got better with our Meetup group's Sunday Groove! Get ready for a kickback filled with awesome live music, good vibes, and the chance to meet fantastic new friends! We're turning this Sunday into a chill zone where the tunes flow freely, the energy is contagious, and the atmosphere is pure fun. Join our Meetup crew and let's make this Sunday a one to remember!

Hola a tod@s ! Este domingo nos vamos de cañas por Eixample donde podremos practicar diferentes idiomas como español,inglés , francés , , portugués , italiano ruso etc ... Animate a conocer gente nueva. Este bar tiene una gran variedades de cervezas internacionales. ¡ Vamos a probarlas! 😉 🍻🍺 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento. También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas,y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes.No se permite ningún tipo de spam. 🇬🇧Hi everyone! This Sunday we are going to have drinks and fun in Eixample! It is a wonderful opportunity to practice as many languages as you like: Spanish,English, French, Italian, and Portuguese ,Russian... Come with us, meet new people and....enjoy! This bar has a great variety of international beers. Let's try them! 😉 🍻🍺 I would like to remind you that it is mandatory to sign up on the meetup page when you want to attend an event. I also want to emphasize that it is necessary to have a correct and appropriate behavior in all the proposed activities, and that in case this is not the case, the organizers reserve the right of admission of the participants. No type of spam is allowed. 🇫🇷 Bonjour à tous! Ce dimanche nous allons faire la fête dans le Eixample où nous pouvons pratiquer différentes langues comme l'espagnol, l'anglais, le français, le portugais, russe,etc ... Motivez-vous à rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Ce bar propose une grande variété de bières internationales. Essayons-les ! 🍻🍺😉 🍻🍺 Je vous rappelle qu'il est obligatoire de s'inscrire sur la page meetup lorsque vous souhaitez assister à un événement. Je tiens également à souligner qu'il est nécessaire d'avoir un comportement correct et approprié dans toutes les activités proposées, et qu'au cas où ce ne serait pas le cas, les organisateurs se réservent le droit d'admission des participants.Aucun type de spam n'est autorisé. 🇮🇹Ciaooo a tutti! Questa domenica ci troviamo nel Eixample per fare un po’ di festa! Sarà un’occasione per praticare tante lingue:spagnolo, inglese, francese, portoghese, russo... Vieni a divertirti con noi! Questo bar ha una grande varietà di birre internazionali. Proviamoli! 😉 🍻🍺 Vorrei ricordarvi che è obbligatorio iscriversi alla pagina del meetup quando si vuole partecipare ad un evento. Ci tengo inoltre a sottolineare che è necessario avere un comportamento corretto ed adeguato in tutte le attività proposte, e che in caso contrario gli organizzatori si riservano il diritto di ammissione dei partecipanti Non è consentito alcun tipo di spam. 🇵🇹 🇧🇷Olá a todos! Neste Domingo vamos fazer festa no Eixample onde podemos praticar vários idiomas como Espanhol,Inglês, Francês, , Português, ruso etc ... Incentive-se a conhecer novas pessoas Este bar tem uma grande variedade de cervejas internacionais. Vamos experimentá-los! 😉🍻🍺 Gostaria de lembrar que é obrigatório se inscrever na página do Meetup quando quiser participar de um evento. Ressalto também que é necessário um comportamento correto e adequado em todas as atividades propostas, e caso não seja o caso, os organizadores se reservam o direito de admissão dos participantes, não sendo permitido nenhum tipo de spam. Neste evento, por segurança, teremos que conversar um pouco mais distância 🇷🇺Всем привет! В это воскресенье мы будем выпивать и веселиться в Eixample! Это прекрасная возможность попрактиковать столько языков, сколько захотите: испанский, английский, французский, итальянский, португальский, русский... Присоединяйтесь к нам, знакомьтесь с новыми людьми и... наслаждайтесь! В этом баре представлен большой выбор пива со всего мира. Давайте попробуем! 😉 🍻🍺 Напоминаю, что регистрация на странице встречи обязательна для участия в мероприятии. Также хочу подчеркнуть важность корректного и соответствующего поведения на всех предлагаемых мероприятиях. В случае несоблюдения этого правила организаторы оставляют за собой право допустить участников. Спам в любой форме запрещён.

Buenas de nuevo a los gatos curiosos! Después de un parón forzoso, por causa mayor, vamos a reiniciar de nuevo las actividades con la exposición del CCCB " Pensar la belleza". **Una exposición que ofrece un recorrido crítico por la trayectoria de los diferentes cánones de belleza a lo largo de la historia**. De forma interactiva , os animo a que veamos ( visita comentada con auriculares) , cómo la industria de la cosmética, el diseño y la comercialización de productos condicionan la visión sobre nuestro propio cuerpo. **La entrada a la exposición es gratuita ese día porque son puertas abiertas.** **Después se puede ir a tomar un fresco para comentar la exposición.** Os espero en la entrada del centro de cultura contemporánea de Barcelona el domingo 31 de junio a las 11:10.

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**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

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**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.

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Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com