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Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

🇫🇷 🥪**Picnic** Chacun.e apporte son picnic. **📸 Atelier Photo Portrait – Bois de Vincennes🌳** La bois de Vincennes comme studio à ciel ouvert — lumière filtrée, sous-bois denses. Un cadre naturel exceptionnel pour explorer le portrait photo ensemble. Cet atelier est pensé pour tous les niveaux, de l'amateur curieux au photographe confirmé. Pas de cours magistral : on apprend en faisant, en échangeant, en se photographiant mutuellement. Chacun passe devant et derrière l'objectif. **Au programme :** On explorera plusieurs approches du portrait en situation réelle — lumière naturelle et gestion des ombres en forêt, portraits en pleine lumière vs. contre-jour, utilisation du flou d'arrière-plan (bokeh), mise en scène et direction du modèle, portraits documentaires / candides, et selon les envies du groupe : poses, expressions, storytelling visuel. Chacun repart avec des images, des retours constructifs, et de nouvelles techniques en poche. **📸 Matériel :** Apportez votre appareil photo (reflex, hybride, compact ou même smartphone). L'important, c'est votre regard. Apportez vos accessoires si vous en avez (réflecteurs, difuseurs etc.) **⚠️ Note importante – utilisation des photos :** Les photos prises lors de l'atelier sont susceptibles d'être utilisées pour la promotion du groupe sur les réseaux sociaux. En participant, vous acceptez que vos images (en tant que photographe ou modèle) puissent être publiées à cet effet. ✅ Si vous ne souhaitez pas apparaître sur les visuels partagés, merci de le signaler sur place — votre choix sera respecté sans question. **Infos pratiques :** * 📍 Métro Porte dorée (sortie 1) à 12h45 * 🕙 Durée : environ 4h * 🎒 Prévoir votre picnic et **de quoi s'hydrater pendant toute la durée du meetup (grand soleil et 33 degrés sont prévus pour dimanche)** 🇬🇧 🥪Picnic Everyone brings their own picnic. 📸 Portrait Photography Workshop – Bois de Vincennes🌳 Bois de Vincennes as an open-air studio — filtered light, dense woodland paths. An exceptional natural setting to explore portrait photography together. This workshop is designed for all levels, from curious beginners to experienced photographers. No formal lecture: we learn by doing, by exchanging ideas, and by photographing each other. Everyone gets a chance to be both behind and in front of the camera. Program: We’ll explore several approaches to portrait photography in real-life conditions — natural light and shadow management in the forest, portraits in direct light vs. backlighting, use of background blur (bokeh), staging and model direction, documentary / candid portraits, and depending on the group’s interests: poses, expressions, visual storytelling. Everyone leaves with images, constructive feedback, and new techniques to use. 📸 Equipment: Bring your camera (DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera, or even a smartphone). What matters most is your eye. Bring your accessories if you have them (reflectors, diffusers, etc.). ⚠️ Important note – use of photos: Photos taken during the workshop may be used to promote the group on social media. By participating, you agree that your images (as a photographer or as a model) may be published for this purpose. ✅ If you do not wish to appear in shared visuals, please let us know on site — your choice will be respected without question. Practical information: 📍 Porte Dorée metro station (exit 1) at 12:45 PM 🕙 Duration: around 4 hours 🎒 Please bring your picnic and enough water for the entire meetup (full sun and 33°C / 91°F are expected on Sunday)

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Apero Philo! The THOUGHT+Drink Event on Sunday, 5 : 00 PM AGAIN : The Cafe Philo in English’s Apero- PHILO! Hello Philo Cafe friends! It will be from 5:00 to 9:00 at my St Michel home (address and info after RSVP). 1/2 hour meeting, 1 1/2 hour philo topic to be determined and discussed and another 1/2 hour to chat some and meet. Drinks and tidbits will be provided and there will be a 9 E Contribution. The attendance number is limited. Please RSVP for the apéro on Meetup : http://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ IMPORTANT: Since we will be at most 16 in the main room of the place, reservations are mandatory and will be valid only when confirmed. Cancellations should be at the very latest 24 hours before. Welcome all and remember to write great topics ! (It’s easier if you do it beforehand!) Sincerely Michaelm 06 20 877 669 (cell) michaelrd@muszlak.com PS : Phone or inscribe for door code and address etc. If there is less than a given number it may be cancelled ! mm

On Sunday, May 24th, Les Amis takes over Now Reformer, one of Paris’s most reputed Pilates studios, for a private, community-only experience. The event will feature three exclusive Pilates Reformer sessions, entirely reserved for the Les Amis community. Designed as an intimate and elevated wellness moment, this takeover offers members the opportunity to experience Now Reformer’s signature classes in a refined, design-driven setting, guided by expert instructors. A Sunday dedicated to movement, connection, and wellness, shared with the Les Amis community, in the heart of Paris. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

STUDIOJAHIDO – Tous les dimanches Après‑Midi 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! Tout est gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires 1er cours GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 15h00 : Kizomba évolutif • 16h00 : Bachata débutant • 17h00 : Bachata intermédiaire Tarifs à partir de 132€/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse. 5. Problème pour entrer ? Écris-moi sur Messenger (profil : Pepito Jacson). ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

The Horizon Records Présente : Beats, Poésie & Enregistrement Vocal pour Poétesses — Inspiré par les Traditions Africaines et Arabes Rejoignez The Horizon Records, une initiative musicale créative à but non lucratif basée à Los Angeles et Philadelphie, pour un atelier immersif autour du self-recording, du beatmaking et de la création de paysages sonores à travers le rythme, la narration et l’exploration sonore. Cet atelier pratique est destiné aux femmes, artistes, débutantes, chanteuses, poétesses et créatives souhaitant apprendre à s’enregistrer, créer des beats originaux et construire des paysages sonores émotionnels à partir de samples, de voix, de percussions et de textures ambiantes. Inspiré par les traditions musicales africaines, nord-africaines, arabes, hip-hop et diasporiques, cet atelier invite les participantes à explorer comment le rythme et le son peuvent devenir des outils d’expression personnelle, de narration et d’identité artistique. Pendant l’atelier, les participantes apprendront : • Les bases de l’enregistrement autonome de la voix et du spoken word • Comment créer des beats grâce aux samples et aux superpositions rythmiques • La création de paysages sonores à partir de textures, percussions et atmosphères • Les techniques d’enregistrement vocal et de superposition créative des voix • Comment transmettre des émotions et raconter une histoire à travers le son • Les bases accessibles de la production musicale et des workflows créatifs d’enregistrement Cet atelier est un espace collaboratif et bienveillant qui encourage l’expérimentation, la créativité et la connexion à travers la musique et le son. Aucune expérience requise. Tous niveaux bienvenus. Le rythme est mémoire. La voix est puissance. Le son est connexion. The Horizon Records Presents: Beats, Poetry & Song Recording for Poets — Inspired by African and Arab Traditions Join The Horizon Records, a nonprofit creative music initiative based in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, for an immersive workshop exploring beatmaking, vocal recording, poetry, and soundscape creation through rhythm, storytelling, and cultural sound traditions. This hands-on workshop is designed for women artists, poets, singers, beginners, and creatives interested in learning how to self-record, create original beats, and build emotional soundscapes using samples, voice, percussion, and ambient textures. Inspired by African, North African, Arab, hip-hop, and diasporic musical traditions, participants will explore how rhythm, poetry, and sound can become tools for self-expression, storytelling, healing, and artistic identity. During the workshop, participants will learn: • The basics of self-recording vocals, poetry, and spoken word • How to create beats using samples and rhythmic layering • Soundscape production using textures, percussion, and atmosphere • Vocal recording techniques and creative vocal layering • How to combine poetry, rhythm, and storytelling through sound • Beginner-friendly music production and creative recording workflows This workshop is a collaborative and welcoming space encouraging experimentation, creativity, and connection through music, poetry, and sound. No experience required. All levels welcome. Rhythm is memory. Voice is power. Sound is connection.

Venez discuter du livre "Sa majesté des mouches" de Willam Golding devant un repas a la French Guinguette 58 Rue Rambuteau Bonne lecture

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ## 🎨Color your Sunday with laughter 😆@ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crème de la crème of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter! **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, **BBC**, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 When ?** * Every **Sunday** * Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00** * Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30** 📍 **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🚇 Easily accessible from * Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards) * Métro Line 3 (Bourse) 🎤 **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* 🎤 **Why Green Mic ?** 💚 Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**. 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ (Check out more links in our bio 📱) \*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay. #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

Parce que l’apprentissage d’une danse ne se limite pas à la connaissance des pas de base, nous vous proposons un stage dédié aux débutants permettant d’acquérir les connaissances nécessaire pour être à l’aise en soirée. [Plus d’infos](https://soireedanse.com/index.php/stage-de-kizomba-debutant/) Déroulement du stage : 3 heures de stage + 1h de coaching personnalisé : 17h00 : Initiation (postures, connexion, attitudes,guidage, lâcher prise…) 18h00 : 30 minutes de coaching personnalisé en musique pour appliquer ce qui a été vu en initiation. 18h30 : Les bases de la **Kizomba** 19h30 : Combinaisons et variations à partir des pas de base 20h30 : 30 minutes de coaching personnalisé 21h00 : pratique libre. La pratique étant nécessaire pour progresser ceux qui le souhaitent pourront danser en fin de stage. Tarif: 25€ / Vestiaires inclus (apporter un cadenas pour utiliser les casiers). Nombre de place limités (voir sur le site soireedanse.com) Adresse : Le Triangle - 22 Rue François Truffaut, 75012 Paris (Bercy village) - transport: métro Cour Saint Emilion (ligne 14) ou Bercy (ligne 6) La participation au stage vous permet de profiter des différents services que propose la salle (escalade, sauna, espace détente...). Restez informé grâce à notre [groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C6kfChGEESp0SQ9kSI11Ye)

***Updated start: Marie d’Issy*** **Sans Clue H3 R\*n 1191 \| From Issy to Là\-Bas R\*n** 🐰 Hares: Wandering 2 Lips & Pleasing Semen 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, bag drop 🧭 Directions: Metro line 12, station Issy-Les-Moulineaux 📍 Meeting Point: follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer and food.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, **shiggy socks**, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, **scratchy bushes**, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

Cette semaine nous irons dessiner du côté du jardin du Luxembourg. On se donne rendez-vous à 14h30 à l'entrée du jardin proche de la sortie du RER B. Apportez votre matériel de dessin, votre carnet de croquis et un tabouret pliable si vous en avez un. Nous nous retrouverons au même endroit à 17h pour prendre un café ensemble. Tout niveaux bienvenus. This week we will draw at Jardin du luxembourg . We'll meet at 2:30 p.m. at the entrance of the garden near the RER B exit. Bring your drawing materials, your sketchbook and a foldable stool if you have one. We will meet at the same place at 5 p.m. for a coffee together. All levels welcome.

New edition of Meet Up at BAM Karaoke Box! Every Sunday. Please note carefully the place of Meet-Up, we now have 5 locations in Paris (two in the 9th, one in the 2nd, one in the 11th arrondissement and one in the 17th arrondissement). The location will be always BAM Parmentier ! Nouvelle édition des Meet Up au BAM Karaoke Box ! Tous les dimanches. Attention à la localisation du Meet-Up, nous avons désormais 4 lieux à Paris (deux dans le 9ème, un dans le 2ème, un dans le 11ème arrondissement et un dans le 17ème) ! Le lieu de l'événement sera toujours BAM Parmentier ! This event is organised by BAM Karaoke Box. Cet event est organisé par BAM Karaoke Box. *** Instead of spending your sunday evening gloomy at the bottom of your couch, join us to start the week on a high note! Whether alone or with friends, have a drink and sing your favorite songs... the best way to break the ice ;) The concept is simple: once your drink ordered from the bar, go to one of the private rooms offered by BAM Karaoke Box. On the program: a catalog of over 30,000 songs in a lounge just for you and totally soundproofed. The room will be open from 15 participants and will be reserved for 2 hours. La salle sera ouverte à partir de 15 participants et sera réservée pour 2 heures. Price : 10€/person, when you'll arrive. Prix : 10€/personne, à votre arrivée. See you on sunday! A dimanche ! Drinks will be on your charge. Les boissons seront à votre charge.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! 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

**Talk Description** Coming soon **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A

**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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