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DT:DC Lab: Help Test a New Innovation Skills Workbook
**\* This is an in-person event**
Most people only experience finished products. Very few get the opportunity to work on something before it's finished when it can still be shaped. This is one of those opportunities.
Karen Hold, Director of DT:DC, is currently developing a new innovation skills workbook with Jeanne Liedtka, based on over a decade of teaching and working with leaders across organizations, universities, and the DT:DC community. Her work focuses on the five statistically validated skills that help people develop as innovation leaders.
This workbook builds on her work in design thinking and innovation education, including programs at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, École des Ponts Business School (Paris and Casablanca), and Boston College.
For this session, Karen will share a draft chapter of her new workbook for live testing. This is not a polished workshop. It's a working lab. You won't just participate. You will help shape the material itself.
What We’ll Be Testing:
* Whether the exercises actually help people think differently
* Where the material is clear and where it breaks
* What feels useful vs. what needs to be reworked
This is the kind of work that typically happens behind closed doors.
**What You'll Do**
Working in small groups, you will:
* Work through exercises from a draft chapter of the workbook
* Apply them to real situations and ideas
* Share feedback on what is clear, confusing, or missing
* Help identify how the material can be improved
You’ll get:
* Early access to work that is still being developed
* A chance to influence how this material evolves
* Practical tools you can immediately apply
* A behind-the-scenes look at how skill-building experiences are designed
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the process, not just the outcome. Join us if you want to be part of something early, unfinished and actively evolving. No prior experience is required.
**About Karen Hold**
Karen Hold is the founder of Experience Labs and Director of DT:DC, one of the world's largest innovation communities connecting founders, designers, policymakers, and changemakers.
Her work sits at the intersection of teaching and real-world application. She works with Fortune 500 corporations, federal government agencies and non-profit organizations, helping teams strengthen how they think, make decisions, and move ideas forward.
She teaches in graduate and executive education programs, including at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, École des Ponts Business School (Paris and Casablanca), and Boston College.
Karen is a co-author of *Experiencing Design – The Innovator’s Journey*, and her work focuses on developing the skills that enable individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create meaningful change.
Fast-paced small sided soccer
This game is located at the DC/Maryland Border in Silver Spring.
We'll use the Tennis Courts across Juniper-Blair Park where there are Night Lights shining on an enclosed arena. This area is enjoyable because it allows for more touches on the ball, with more movement around the field.
THIS IS ON A TENNIS COURT. WE DO NOT WEAR CLEATS. WE WEAR FUTSAL SHOES, TENNIS SHOES; ANYTHING WITH NO SPIKES. Pinnies and goals will be provided. Bring a ball if you have one.
We usually get 10+ more players not on meetup — we'll add those to whatever we get here and see if we can have a game.
More than competitive, we all want to play good futsal and make it fun and entertaining for all. No warm sided matches here — new and advanced players are welcomed. Here, we want to get active and have fun in the evenings after work
Reboot Hour DMV: Spring Cleaning Edition 🌸⚾
Spring is almost here and we're getting ready. The blossoms might be out, the Nats Home Opener is Friday (4/3), and your tech drawer still looks like 2019 😕
Reboot Hour is your monthly Tuesday reset — a casual hangout at Carpool in Ballston where you can play pool, pinball, shuffleboard, or darts, grab a drink, and meet other tech, startup, and climate folks in the DMV. No agenda, no presentations, no speeches. Just a good excuse to get out on a Tuesday and kick off the week before Opening Day.
Got old phones, tablets, or laptops collecting dust? Spring cleaning season is the perfect time to bring them in. We professionally wipe all data and get devices to people who actually need them. But bringing a device is totally optional — showing up is the whole point.
Think of it as your warmup for the Nats Home Opener. Shake off winter, clear some space, and start the season right.
**Details:** Tuesday, March 31st 6:00 – 8:00 PM (drop in anytime) Carpool — 900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA Right off the Ballston Metro
**What to bring:** Just yourself. Old devices welcome but not required. A friend, or meet a new one!
**What to expect:** Pool, pinball, shuffleboard, darts, drinks, zero pressure — and a baseball game at the end of the week.
Improve Public Speaking at Reston Town Center Toastmasters
This popular and accomplished Toastmasters club (#4787) is open to everyone, with an average of 25 people per meeting, mainly business professionals from the Reston/Herndon area.
Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month from 6pm to 7pm at 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191.
Some of the group's members are accomplished professional speakers, while others are just starting down their path of improved public speaking, including many non-native English speakers.
Whether you're just starting out and looking to improve your speaking or overcome some nervousness...or looking to gain connections and sharpen your skills, you'll feel connected with the members of Reston Town Center Toastmasters. Stop by. Check us out! Chances are you'll like us so much that you'll be back!
For more information:
http://towncentertoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/
ProductTank DC Happy Hour 3/31
🍻 What: ProductTank Happy Hour -- Join your fellow DC product people for a casual opportunity to connect and learn more about all things product from our ProductTank members. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or interested in diving into product management, all are welcome!
🏢 Where: The Admiral in Dupont (1 block from Dupont Metro) -- Guests will be asked to open their own tab. There is no minimum required.
🕒 When: 3/31/26 6:00-8:00 PM
👋We hope to see you there!
Ping-pong Tuesday 5:45pm (Not for beginner) @ Walter Reed Recreation Center
This event is NOT for beginners please.
If you can't make it, please try to sign out at least 5 hours before the event starts. Thank you!
Open Shop Hours
We will have open shop hours for anyone to bring their bikes to work on or need help fixing your own bike.
We will also have bikes that need to be fixed so you can learn if you like.
We will need everyone to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving so we can keep track of volunteer hours and shop times.
Suggested donation of $15 per hour for use of tools and space would be appreciated. Thank you!
Social Impact & Responsibility Events This Week
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Friday Social
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-social-tickets-77150034831). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
After a weeklong of hard work, you deserve to wind down with eats and drinks.
Whether you are heading out from an early happy hour or you are planning on hitting the night scene, this is your interim spot, before the clubs!
TICKET PRICE:
Limited Super Early free tickets, while supply lasts. Then $ 5 Early Bird tickets and $ 10 on Event's Day. It is subject to increase.
* Huge line up of DJs
* Celebrate your birthdays/moments in life with us
* For bottle specials, table service or ladies night email (info@merevents.com) OR text 202-368-1878
* Drink specials including the usual suspect Mer-Tini:)
* Event is 21+
* Come one, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended!
* Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member
METRO & PARKING INFO
Closest Metro Station are :
1. Farragut North (Please take the L Street Exit)
2. Farragut West (Please take the 18th Street Exit)
3. Dupont Circle (Please take the 'Dupont South' Exit)
Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking. We highly encourage you to take a taxi service or a ride share. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
Kickback and Create
Join us on **Thursday, April 2nd** for **Kickback & Connect** in **Washington, D.C.** From magazines to motion design and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!
**Music by: Friends on Mars**
Hosted by Good People DC and **[SPD](https://www.spd.org/)**, a nonprofit design community rooted in publishing and creative excellence.
No cover charge = no excuse not to come
Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.
Saturday Rooftop Social AND Club Hopping [ON 04/04/26 NOT 03/27]
SPRING IS IN THE AIR!
Join us in some debauchery for a night of socializing, mingling and dancing the night away, your memorable one, rubbing your shoulder with party snobs. Cover free entrance at all Clubs! Fellas this is hard to pass on this!
***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***
We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.
We have the discretion to decide entry.
***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR. BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES. WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***
**This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp'!**
**What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.**
**Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!**
We will have specials, including our usual suspect MERtini:)
**DEETS :**
**Cover is $20. But it is FREE with RSVP.**
***\*Registration/PREGAME : 8:00PM-9:00PM***
***You'll receive your wristband . If you can't make it by 10pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.***
***Also, you can text us at (202) 368-1878, after 10pm.***
***So that we would let you know which club we are at.***
***But the party continues till 3AM!***
**YOU NEED OUR WRISTBANDS FOR A FREE ENTRY AT THE CLUBS.**
Event is 21+
***Why do we stuck at one, whereas we can party at many?!:)***
***\- Celebrate your birthday or your moments \(Graduation\, Anniversary\, Promotion\, Retirement\, Bachelorette/Bridal parties\,\.\.\.\.etc\) in life with us\!***
***\- For bottle specials\, table reservation and girls night out TEXT 202\-368\-1878\.***
***\~\~\~\~\~CHECK-IN DETAILS\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~***
***1\. You need our wristband to get the VIP Entrance\.***
***2\. Photo ID: Everyone will be required to have a valid photo ID with them in order to enter\. If you forget your ID\, you will not be allowed in\.***
Dress code : Chick/Stylish/Elegant (all the clubs enforce dress code)
##### **DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED**
We ask that you approach your wardrobe deliberately. No Athletic Clothing or excessively baggy clothing. Keep it chic, smart and classy! Jeans are allowed.
Acceptable Mens shorts include those with belt loops.
Unacceptable Attire:
1. Athletic Clothing: This Includes gym attire, sweatpants, yoga pants, and tracksuits
2. Baggy Clothing: Clothing that is excessively loose-fitting or oversized, such as baggy jeans, sagging sweatpants or oversized t-shirts.
3. Sportswear: Jerseys, team logos, and other sport-specific attire
4. Beachwear: shorts, tank tops, swimwear, and revealing clothing
5. Flip Flops: Open-toe sandals, thong sandals, and flip flops are not allowed
6. Timberlands and Steel Toed Shoes.
Payment Instructions :
1\. Click on the ticket link and 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\.
2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\.
**3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.**
4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\.
**How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone**
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1\. Go to Settings\.
2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\.
3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
For Google Chrome Users :
1\. Open Google Chrome\.
2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\.
3\. Click on Settings\.
4\. Scroll down to content settings\.
5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.
Refund & Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message, letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
PARKING INFO
Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking, we highly recommend you to get a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
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**Fellas, it is hard to pass on this!**
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Saturday ROOFTOP Social and Club Hopping [PLEASE READ 🙏]
We gather, grab a drink, grind and grin.
***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***
We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.
We have the discretion to decide entry.
We will rotate attendees. So that everyone meets everyone. You would get to meet your future friends/acquaintances/buddies/pals /partner-in-crimes or may be more:) To hang out/go out or do things together. Also, this is an ideal event if you are new in town or not!
***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***
**DEETS :**
***\*Registration : 8:00PM-9:00PM***
***You'll receive your wristband . If you can't make it by 10pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.***
***IF YOU DON'T KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS ATTENDING THE EVENT, JUST TEXT US AT (202) 368-1878. SO THAT WE LET YOU KNOW WHICH CLUB WE ARE AT.***
***But the party and specials continue till 3AM!***
***\- Celebrate your birthday or your moments \(Graduation\, Anniversary\, Promotion\, Retirement\, Bachelorette/Bridal parties\,\.\.\.\.etc\) in life with us\!***
***\- For bottle specials\, table reservation and girls night out TEXT 202\-368\-1878\.***
**This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp'!**
**What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.**
**Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!**
We will have specials, including our usual suspect MERtini:)
Dress code : Chick/Stylish/Elegant
**DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED**
We ask that you approach your wardrobe deliberately. No Athletic Clothing or excessively baggy clothing. Keep it chic, smart and classy! Jeans are allowed.
Acceptable Mens shorts include those with belt loops.
Unacceptable Attire:
1. Athletic Clothing: This Includes gym attire, sweatpants, yoga pants, and tracksuits
2. Baggy Clothing: Clothing that is excessively loose-fitting or oversized, such as baggy jeans, sagging sweatpants or oversized t-shirts.
3. Sportswear: Jerseys, team logos, and other sport-specific attire
4. Beachwear: shorts, tank tops, swimwear, and revealing clothing
5. Flip Flops: Open-toe sandals, thong sandals, and flip flops are not allowed
6. Timberlands and Steel Toed Shoes.
Event is free and 21+
* Come one, come all; YOU COULD FLY SOLO TOO:) This is the most friendliest event you have ever attended!
* Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member
* Ideal for either you are new in town or not, to make friends and acquaintances
* RSVP on Meetup is required. That is how we check you in.
* We will have a registration station and check you in.
Cover is $20. **But it is FREE with RSVP.**
**Fellas, it is hard to pass on this!**
***\~\~\~\~\~CHECK-IN DETAILS\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~***
***1\. You need our wristband to get the specials\.***
***2\. Photo ID: Everyone will be required to have a valid photo ID with them in order to enter\. If you forget your ID\, you will not be allowed in\.***
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PARKING INFO
Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking, we highly recommend you to get a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
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True Crime & Storytelling: Who Deserves the Spotlight?
Details
Location: Crimson Whiskey Bar (Either the downstairs whiskey bar, or main floor bar, TBD)
The purpose of Thinkers and Drinkers is to facilitate casual but meaningful and interesting conversations with other people in a face-to-face setting. The topics cover a wide variety of issues and are different for every meeting. While conversations may get heated at times, we ask that all members be respectful of each other and refrain from personal insults.
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**Contemporary True Crime & Storytelling Most Often Spotlights the Villains:**
***Is there a meaningful difference between understanding a killer and being fascinated by one? Where's the line?***
True crime has always been with us — penny dreadfuls, tabloids, In Cold Blood — but has something shifted in the recent decades. Podcasts like Serial and My Favorite Murder, docuseries like Netflix's Making a Murderer, and entire cable channels dedicated to murder-as-entertainment have turned real suffering into a booming content industry. Is that something to celebrate, scrutinize, or just sit with uncomfortably?
Is this part of a larger trend of glorifying the villain?
**Some angles worth sitting with:**
* The content boom has made this a business — and families are often the last to know. Crime Junkie, Netflix docuseries, Patreon true crime pods — someone is profiting every time a family's worst chapter gets a new season, and several have spoken publicly about learning a docuseries existed the same day the trailer dropped.
* The killer gets the marquee, the victim gets a footnote. Dennis Rader (BTK), Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Edmund Kemper — household names, all of them. The people they killed, largely not.
* Villains prominent in other entertainment: Sports, movies, videogames etc.
* Today's media villains are yesterday's killers. You, Dexter, (some other villain). The world is seen through their eyes and psychology, giving the viewer a sympathetic lense.
* Who gets covered is not random. Missing white woman syndrome is documented and measurable; the cases that become cultural touchstones say a lot about whose suffering we've decided is worth dramatizing.
* Not every famous case even has a killer to blame. JonBenét Ramsey has been a media fixture for nearly 30 years with no one ever charged — which raises the question of what we're actually chasing when there's no monster to pin it on.
**Questions to Consider:**
* Does true crime content actually make people safer, or is "awareness" mostly a guilt-free justification for what is really just entertainment?
* How many serial killers can you name? Can you name that many victims?
* Should producers and platforms be required to involve victims' families — or at minimum, notify them — before releasing content?
* Why do you think women make up the majority of true crime consumers, given that women are disproportionately the victims in these stories?
* Is the JonBenét phenomenon different in kind — or does an unsolved case just reveal more honestly what's driving the interest all along?
* Dahmer merch. Kemper fan accounts. At what point does documenting a killer's story tip into something more troubling?
**Major Survey’s include:**
**[https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-true-crime-consumer-report-by-edison-research-and-audiochuck/](https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-true-crime-consumer-report-by-edison-research-and-audiochuck/)**
**[https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/06/20/true-crime-podcasts-are-popular-in-the-us-particularly-among-women-and-those-with-less-formal-education/](https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/06/20/true-crime-podcasts-are-popular-in-the-us-particularly-among-women-and-those-with-less-formal-education/)**
**[https://www.bw.edu/academics/bios/cv/article-brian-monahan-timeless-kills.pdf](https://www.bw.edu/academics/bios/cv/article-brian-monahan-timeless-kills.pdf)**
(Del Ray) Saturday 1st Shift: Customer Service Help (10am-1pm)
Sign up to help with customer service at our Del Ray shop! **If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop**, **please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp** so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.
**What you'll do:**
* greet customers
* manage customer traffic
* help customers find basic bike parts in our store
* direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
* help customers find a bike that fits them
* set customers up to test ride bikes
* work the register to conduct customer payments
**Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:**
* customer service oriented
* willing to work outside most of the shift
* able to work on their feet most of the shift
* comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
* open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
* excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!
**What to Bring/Attire**
* A water bottle & snack
* Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
* Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny
**Age Requirements:** If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.
DSA Latin Dance Social
Whether you're taking your first dance step or have been a constant bachatero, join us for great music, food, and drinks!
A free bachata dance class starts at 6:30 p.m., and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Please RSVP on [Action Network](https://actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-latin-dance-social-2/) to receive further updates on this event.
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This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters.
Not a Member? Please consider [becoming a Member](https://dsausa.org/join?source=Metro%20DC). Fees are on a sliding scale according to what you feel you can afford.
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Pattycake 🧁Meetup
Join us again this Saturday for drinks and sweets at this delicious Vegan co-op bakery. Mingle with likeminded Columbus Vegans.
We will aim to sit outside after purchasing items and hopefully taking in cooperative weather.
Special note on parking: Please try to park along Acton, Richards and/or Chatham streets so as to free up the lot at the back of the building for pick-up orders. Thank you. 😊
Patty Cake offers everything from cupcakes, cookies, cakes, muffins, whoopie pies, as well as gluten free goodies. They also have coffee, oat milk and cold brew
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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The formal presentation will start at noon



















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