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Crowns ๐Ÿ‘‘ The Pop Queens Night! ๐Ÿ’ƒ  @ Betty & Joan's Elephant Park
Crowns ๐Ÿ‘‘ The Pop Queens Night! ๐Ÿ’ƒ @ Betty & Joan's Elephant Park
Join us for this exciting new and exclusive night. Reserved area and our own DJ for a night of good vibes and pop music. Please register for your free RSVP ticket on OutSavvy, link below: Claim your free ticket here: **[Ticket Link](https://link.outsavvy.com/zcbf57i7)** **The Lineup** Social **8pm - 10pm** The social begins where a host will be in the reserved area to welcome you. **9pm onwards** \- Our very own **DJ Stuart** will begin his set. **Crowns ๐Ÿ‘‘ The Pop Queens Night! ๐Ÿ’ƒ** Details from OutSavvy- Hey Diva! Get ready to sparkle and sing along at Crowns - The Pop Queens Night where it's Just Pop Queens on Max Volume ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐ŸŽต When you say? Friday 10th October, 9:00pm till late, but don't arrive too late babe, last entry is midnight. Where? At the fabulous Betty and Joan's in Elephant & Castle! So get ready for a night of all-out pop royalty. Whether youโ€™re channelling your inner Madonna, feeling your Beyoncรฉ power, or living for every Taylor era, weโ€™ve got the girly pop hits to keep you moving. ๐ŸŽต Expect to hear music from these pop queens (and many more!): ๐Ÿ‘‘ Ariana Grande ๐Ÿ‘‘ Avril Lavine ๐Ÿ‘‘ Beyoncรฉ ๐Ÿ‘‘ Billie Eilish๐Ÿ‘‘ Britney ๐Ÿ‘‘ Chappell Roan ๐Ÿ‘‘ Charli xcx ๐Ÿ‘‘ Christina Aguilera ๐Ÿ‘‘ Doja Cat ๐Ÿ‘‘ Dua Lipa ๐Ÿ‘‘ Florence ๐Ÿ‘‘ Kesha ๐Ÿ‘‘ Kylie ๐Ÿ‘‘ Lady Gaga ๐Ÿ‘‘ Lily Allen ๐Ÿ‘‘ Lizzo ๐Ÿ‘‘ Lorde ๐Ÿ‘‘ Madonna ๐Ÿ‘‘ Marina ๐Ÿ‘‘ Miley ๐Ÿ‘‘ Nicki ๐Ÿ‘‘ Olivia Rodrigo ๐Ÿ‘‘ Pink๐Ÿ‘‘ Rihanna ๐Ÿ‘‘ Sabrina Carpenter ๐Ÿ‘‘ Sia ๐Ÿ‘‘ SZA ๐Ÿ‘‘ Taylor Swift ๐Ÿ‘‘ Wet Leg ๐Ÿ‘‘ and moreโ€ฆ **Where?** Betty & Joans 9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS **Whatsapp** Join our whatsapp for event updates (we wont be checking meetup during events). [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYxo1GonGIbIvLlS6CpG8S?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYxo1GonGIbIvLlS6CpG8S?mode=ems_copy_t) **Free Event** We run our events by voluntary donations. Please send your yearly donation to the following.. Reference - Donate Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04
Board, card & dice games night at my place or The George (depending on numbers)
Board, card & dice games night at my place or The George (depending on numbers)
Hi everyone! (pre-pandemic information) If you like to play modern board, card and dice games, and to meet new people, then join us on Monday evenings from 6pm until the pub closes around 11pm. Feel free to bring your own games if you have them, but don't worry if you don't as regular members will bring some along. And of course, we'll teach you how to play them if you don't know already. You work late? No worries - you can join us any time before closing (11pm), so if you don't arrive at 6pm (attendees tend to arrive around 6:30 or 7pm), don't worry :-) Everyone comes and goes when they like, so it is possible that you may be the first to arrive or the last to leave, Please write in the comments what time you expect to arrive at the pub, so we can try to avoid anyone having to wait alone for long. We are a relaxed and friendly group, made up of both natives and foreigners, of locals and those living further afield, happy to welcome newbies and regulars. Events are free to attend, but it is respectable to the public venues we hold them at if you can buy at least one drink or some food while you are present, just like anyone else at the pub would do. If you would like to contribute towards the costs of running of this group, feel free to buy the host(s) a drink of their choice when you see them, for which they'd be very grateful. This saves money that can be put towards the Meetup subscription fees and buying the games that we all play. The George is a reasonably-priced 'local' pub in the Docklands, near Canary Wharf, just 1 minute walk from Crossharbour DLR station, or about 15 minutes walk from the Canary Wharf Jubilee line station. Various TFL buses stop nearby. Don't forget to join our group on Facebook for games news, articles, memes, gossip and banter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Tabletop.Gamers.London.Docklands/
Bowling Night in Soho | Ages 30 to 45
Bowling Night in Soho | Ages 30 to 45
BOOK YOUR TICKET ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/bowling-night-in-soho-6/). Strike it lucky with 30 guests (ages 30โ€“45) at a lively night of introductions, entertainment, andโ€”of courseโ€”bowling!โ€ All Star Lanes Holborn is an intimate, retro-style venue thatโ€™s perfect for bowling over potential matches as you rack up those strikesโ€ฆor gutter-balls(?!) Whatever your bowling-game, itโ€™s all light-hearted, heaps of fun, and a great opportunity to meet likeminded singles either on the lanes or socialising in a private networking space reserved exclusively for Itโ€™s a Date. Throughout the evening, the bar team keep everyone refreshed with creative cocktails, craft beers, wines, and for those looking for the authentic All-Star experience โ€“ delicious milkshakes. This bowling themed event is ideal for fun-loving singles booking individually or with friends. Everyone will be welcomed by our host at 19:15 who will offer you a name sticker, direct you to our private area, and ensure you have time to grab a drink before we begin. Guests alternate between the lanes in mixed groups of guys and girls for an action-packed game of bowling designed to break the ice, get the conversation flowing, and become acquainted with your fellow teammates. While not bowling, you will have the chance to socialise more widely as our host is on-hand to make introductions to all other guests. At the end of the games, we will tot-up the scores and announce our King- or Queen-pin of the evening. However, if previous events are anything to go by, everyoneโ€™s a winner at this great fun evening. Post-event matching will be available on your Itโ€™s a Date dashboard where you can continue the winning streak in love as well as on the lanes. If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or [james@itsadate.club](mailto:james@itsadate.club).
Fridays in London - play electric shuffle
Fridays in London - play electric shuffle
๐Ÿ Volleyball Games ๐Ÿ“ Poplar ๐Ÿ“ถ Lower Intermediate
๐Ÿ Volleyball Games ๐Ÿ“ Poplar ๐Ÿ“ถ Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43545 **Game Description:** ๐ŸŽฎ Warm up and game only setting. ๐ŸŒŸ Positive environment. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\) โ€”- \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
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The Sun- source of life, Destruction and Spiritual enlightenment.
The Sun- source of life, Destruction and Spiritual enlightenment.
Join me for a small informal talk on the Sun, how it has been revered for centuries and the role it plays in our lives. There will also be time for conversation after the talk.
T is forโ€ฆThirst: In Search of Freshwater ๐ŸŒŠ
T is forโ€ฆThirst: In Search of Freshwater ๐ŸŒŠ
_Thousands have lived without love, not one without water._ - W.H. Auden Join us on **Sunday 11th January** at ***[Thirst: In Search Of Freshwater](https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/thirst-in-search-of-freshwater)***, a **FREE** exhibition at the Wellcome Collection on Euston Road. *Thirst* explores humanityโ€™s ancient, urgent and intimate relationship with freshwater. With only 3% of the worldโ€™s water being freshwater, this exhibition dives into how our bodies, communities and ecosystems depend on this precious resource, and what happens when we mismanage it. Travelling from ancient Mesopotamia to Victorian London, and from Nepal to Singapore, Thirst brings together 125 fascinating objects, including historical artefacts, contemporary materials, environmental data, and artworks. Expect: ๐Ÿ’ง Exquisite medieval water-filtering vessels carved with animals and inscribed with words of wisdom ๐Ÿ’ง A Mesopotamian wedding blanket whose floral patterns reappear in a modern wastewater garden design ๐Ÿ’ง Atmospheric photographs and films revealing communitiesโ€™ relationships with water ๐Ÿ’ง Striking large-scale models showing the impact of groundwater depletion in global megacities Immerse yourself in a sweeping story of culture, climate, health and survival, and our shared future. For a review of the exhibition, click **[HERE](https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2025/06/26/thirst-in-search-of-freshwater-at-the-wellcome-collection-exhibition-review/)**. **TICKETS** The Wellcome Collection and exhibition are both **FREE** to enter, no booking required. Easy! Thereโ€™s a **[gift shop](https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us/shop)** and **[cafรฉ](https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us/cafe)** in the building, and they also welcome donations of any amount. If you can no longer attend for any reason, thatโ€™s fine - simply update your RSVP to โ€œNot Goingโ€, thank you. **MEET DETAILS** **From 1:45PM: MEET AT [WELLCOME COLLECTION cafe](https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us/cafe)** (optional) Join us for coffee and chat before we head to the museum! Address: Level 0 of the Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE **2:30PM: ENTER EXHIBITION** Feel free to go around the exhibition with other people from the group or by yourself. Address: 183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE **4:30PM till late: PUB SOCIAL AT [MARQUIS CORNWALLIS](https://www.themarquiscornwalliswc1.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage#/)** (optional) Feel free to join us for chat, drinks and food after the museum! Address: 31 Marchmont St, Greater, London WC1N 1AP **GETTING THERE** * **TUBE**: Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) is a 3 minute walk from the museum. Euston (Northern, Victoria & Lioness lines) is a 7 minute walk from the museum. Warren Street (Northern & Victoria lines) is a 7 minute walk from the museum. * **TRAIN**: Kings Cross is a 10 minute walk from the museum. St Pancras is a 10 minute walk from the museum. Euston is a 7 minute walk from the museum. * **BUSES**: 18, 30, 73, 205, 390 * **CYCLING**: There are bike stands near the main entrance at 183 Euston Road and on nearby Gordon Street. * **PARKING**: The nearest car park is George Mews Car Park, N Gower St, London NW1 2NN. The Wellcome Collection has limited parking available for Blue Badge holders. Please contact their visitor experience team to book: +44 (0)20 7611 2222. **[ACCESSIBILITY: click here for information.](https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us/accessibility)** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP**โ€จIf you are on the 'Going' list, please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be shared in the Event Comments below at least 48 hours before the event.โ€ฉJoining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group. โ€ฉ**IMPORTANT NOTE**โ€ฉ \* LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We have an attendee limit to help the host manage the event. We prefer a smaller, friendlier group. โ€ฉ\* Once all the spaces are taken, Meetup adds you to the Waitlist. If someone drops out, waitlisted attendees are automatically moved to the 'Going' list by Meetup in order of priority.โ€ฉ \* If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' as soon as possible. Then someone on the waitlist can take your place. โ€ฉWe **remove members** from the LoMAZ Meetup group who:โ€ฉ \* RSVP as โ€˜Going' but then do not show up three times in a row.โ€ฉ \* RSVP as โ€˜Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row.โ€ฉ \* Are on the Waitlist or who have not RSVPd, but turn up anyway.โ€ฉ Thank you! From the LoMAZ Admin Team โ€ฉ๐Ÿ“ธ **[Follow LoMAZ on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz?igsh=MTl5N3doNmJ6OXN1cA==)** Photo credit: "Wellcome Collection - Euston Road, London - sign" by ell brown is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Virtue Scope
Virtue Scope
**Only takes 20 minutes!** Come anytime between 12pm โ€“ 5pm. This one-to-one VirtueScope session is a unique game that encourages individuals to pick and focus on positive qualities for each month, as well as for your personal development, work, life and relationships. Itโ€™s a personalised, playful, meaningful and motivating way to set the tone for the year ahead โ€” and to begin 2026 with intention and inspiration. Virtues are not just traits we aspire to; they are the qualities and strengths within each of us. These inner resources are part of who we are at our core and represent the best aspects of our character. **Itโ€™s FREE โ€“ are you? No booking required**. **If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/") \* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.
The Pleasure of Playing
The Pleasure of Playing
For performers, actors, clowns, and all creative minds, It is important to keep the state of playfulness fresh and alive, to feed the soul and keep it light,exercising mind, body and spirit. We often focus on technique, but what is that without connection with our inner spirit and creative self? **'The Pleasure of Playing'** uses simple exercises to liberate the imagination and release a new burst of energy, focus and awareness. Based on collective non-competitive games, this structured workshop has become a must for clowns, artists and creative minds of all disciplines. The exact location will only be given after booking Full course details at **[www.thewhynotinstitute.com](https://thewhynotinstitute.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21a03a5a6d55d98a25a4404d1&id=7978b33b9e&e=9f3b076f9d)** For an application form: [whynotinstitute@aol.com](mailto:whynotinstitute@aol.com)
Show and Tell + Networking.  **The Hercules Pillars** near Holborn station
Show and Tell + Networking. **The Hercules Pillars** near Holborn station
*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats. ---------------------------------------------------------- Come along to the Hercules Pillars located in Holborn in City centre of London, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on. Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day. Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work. All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I Look forward to seeing you there.
Non-boring Coffee Chats: Exploring Spirituality, Consciousness & Noetic Sciences
Non-boring Coffee Chats: Exploring Spirituality, Consciousness & Noetic Sciences
Time is precious. Here we value non-boring valuable chats and interactions that are fully engaging, soulfully enriching, inspiring, and leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived In that spirit (mind the pun!), todayโ€™s fully hosted laid back social coffee chat will offer a perfect haven for the inquisitive & curious - those drawn to the mysteries of the universe, life and everything in between. A tasty caffeine infused fun afternoon of thought-provoking causal chats exploring spirituality/consciousness and related interconnected topics spanning **philosophy,** **neuroscience**, **parapsychology,** **cosmology** and **noetic sciences** over a mug of sweet coffee. Hosted by me - a former Reuters journalist & published empirical researcher exploring spirituality topics in pursuant of the "truth" since a teenager, there'll be no strict structure - a relaxed friendly space to openly chat, exchange ideas & experiences without judgement, but I'll preside to promote inclusivity and zone in on specifics to avoid people digressing onto unrelated tangents to ensure like all of our events - particpants derive maximum utlity and insights from attending. Weโ€™ll touch on everything from the limits of scientific understanding to exploring the unexplained using practical fun exploratory divination practices drawing on elements of **psychology, metaphysics, epistemology** and **statistical** **probability** of rare events as we do so. Whether you're a practicing "spiritualist", a curious skeptic, or just someone who loves deep conversation on **lifeโ€™s big questions**, youโ€™ll hopefully walk away more enlightened with some practical tips you can start applying and inspired to explore more! **Sample of conversational threads** might include: Are we mere organisms pursuing biological survival or does consciousness exist beyond neurons firing in our brains? What explains peoples' paranormal experiences? What would reality look like If our brains were limitless? Declassified CIA files show that as as well as mind control experiments, the US govt employed mediums and remote viewers. If all mumbo jumbo then why? Is Nirvana just a fantasy of deluded people? Does everything happen for a reason? To clarify - we define spirituality here as an exploration of consciousness, Donald Rumsfeld's unknown unknowns and undiscovered aspects of reality, NOT religion. After all, as my philosophy professor once rightly postulated to me: "If God created Adam, who created God Lucas?" Yep - that inconvenient flaw **debunks every fairytale religion** out there including the oldest religion of them all - paganism - so why is witchcraft still practised outside of **Hogwarts** today? I may also share the latest peer reviewed empirical evidence surrounding **paranormal** and **consciousness** phenomena. As well as illuminating chats to guide self-reflection, there'll be FREE Tarot & I-Ching readings, demonstrations of meditation method to activate super powerful gamma brain waves, and pyschic tests for a bit of fun, laughter & intrigue! **=== POTENTIAL CONVERSATION STARTERS ===** 1. Does consciousness survive death or is Cambridge Astrophysics Professor Brian Cox right in asserting if **ghosts** existed then particle accelerators at CERN would have already detected ghost molecules making Ouija boards kids play? Are Poltergiests 100% hoax? Brain scans indicate thalamocortical circuits in our brain (pathways in the parietal cortex & central lateral thalamus) drive **consciousness -** so how can spirit/mind live on after **brain death**? 2. Is **synchronicity/coincidence** simply randomness disguised in the eye of the beholder or can what Einstein called โ€œspooky action at a distance" (quantum entanglement) explain it? 3. Given **neuroscience**'s infancy with much yet undiscovered - could mediation help access functions outside of our BAU alpha & beta brain wave states? Can **Kundalini yoga** to boost natural **DMT** (dimethyltryptamine) vs drugs like ayahuasca, mushrooms, LSD etc and if so by what mechanism? Do the artifically created neural signatures using magnetic stimulation observed during mystical experiences debunk them? Is the Maharishi Effect real? 4. Are clairvoyants and mediums just good people readers or are they really able to access time and space in non-linear ways? Is Tyler Henry the real deal or just faking it? 5. The laws of statistical probability, Drake Equation & common sense tells us there is other non-microbial life out there. So what explains the Fermi Paradox? Was that 1976 WOW signal aliens? How about the recent strange bahaviour of Boyajian's star or Oumuamua/Atlas interstella object that has just entered our solar system? 6. Could metaverse explain deja vu & reincarnation vs theories from the **psychology** literature (Mandela Effect?) or do we just live in a **simulation** as **Elon Musk** proposes? 7. **Stephen Hawking** once said: "The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities" If matter only manifests when observed as the double slit experiments shows, does that mean everything is consciousness? Does the discovery of *quantum superposition /* disappearing neutrons imply **parallel universes**? 8. Do **NDEs** result from neurochemical changes in the brain close to death or something beyond physicality? 9. Can photons omitted by our bodies explain auras that people see? 10. Could limits in our understanding of quantum physics, space and time explain paranormal experiences? 11. What existed before the **big bang** \- how do you get something from "nothing"? I believe our reality is the product of a black hole\. What you reckon? ***So how do we get to the "truth"?*** Both in my journalism days and applying the most advanced empirical research techniques in my client consulting work - it becomes clear the truth is often elusive. No matter how much we triangulate evidence - we can only provide part answers. "All models are wrong, but some are useful" George Box What we think we know and reality diverge leading to that great **paradox of knowledge.** And as the boundary between knowns and unknown converge, we end up with cognitive dissonance and more questions. In that spirit - every credible philosopher & scientist acknowledges - we'll never get to the complete truth but could **experimental methods** get us closer to it? A balanced approach guided by Immanuel Kant's pragmatism and Aristotle's deductive reasoning seems the most rationale framework here but are there any other methodologies? How about the **"spirituality"** toolkit? **=== RENDEZVOUS POINT ===** We will meet in the Penderel's Oak. *283โ€“288 High Holborn, Holborn WC1V 7HP* zone 1 central london so very easy to get to. I'll be wearing a **Starwars identifier** and will share mobile hotline just before event start and table number/location Lucas - The Unenlightened Desperately Seeking Answers
FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friendsโ€”no partner needed! **Schedule (This Sunday):** โ€ข 6:30 PM โ€“ Free Bachata Taster โ€ข 7:00 PM โ€“ Bachata Classes (3 Levels) โ€ข 8:00 PM โ€“ Salsa Classes (3 Levels) โ€ข 9:00 PMโ€“12:30 AM โ€“ FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz) **What to expect:** โ€ข Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time โ€ข Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levelsโ€”absolute beginners to improvers โ€ข Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night **Why social dancing is good for you:** Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and postureโ€”without feeling like โ€œexercise.โ€ It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to โ€œlistenโ€ with your body). Itโ€™s also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a communityโ€”one song at a time. Good to know: โ€ข No partner or experience required โ€ข Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in โ€ข Classes start right on timeโ€”donโ€™t miss your warm-up! Price: ยฃ10 one class ยฃ12 two classes 6:30 PM class is FREE intro to bachata RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

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Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐ŸŽˆ ๐Ÿจ ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿช… ๐Ÿ“…
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐ŸŽˆ ๐Ÿจ ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿช… ๐Ÿ“…
*GOhio!* turns 8!! ๐Ÿฅณ Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! ๐Ÿ˜„ **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25ยข each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except thereโ€™s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponentโ€™s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50ยข a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! ๐Ÿ˜„
Japanese Language Meetup at Dublin Library
Japanese Language Meetup at Dublin Library
Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where Japanese language learners and native speakers come together to learn, play, and connect. Weโ€™ll practice through fun games and interactive conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether youโ€™re just starting out, more advanced, or a native speaker who enjoys helping others, everyone is encouraged to join and participate. After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.
Psychic Development Series  II - Pueo Group
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
H7 Network, Gahanna, OH : B2B/B2C Networking
H7 Network, Gahanna, OH : B2B/B2C Networking
Morning people unite!! ๐Ÿค โ˜• + ๐Ÿ’ฌ @ Java Central Cafรฉ and Roaster
Morning people unite!! ๐Ÿค โ˜• + ๐Ÿ’ฌ @ Java Central Cafรฉ and Roaster
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General Business Networking - Columbus
General Business Networking - Columbus
**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*