Community
“Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque,” hosted by Columbus Association for the Performing Arts [CAPA]
Tuesday, October 22, 7:30pm, Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Tuesday, October 22, 6-7:30pm, ACLU of Ohio Columbus Office, 1108 City Park Ave., Ste. 203
Join us for an upcoming Franklin County Action Team meeting as we introduce new members to our team and discuss the critical work we’re doing in Central Ohio. As a team dedicated to advocating for public safety reforms and justice, we’ll be focusing on key efforts for the next few weeks and months surrounding the upcoming election.
Tuesday, October 22, 5:30-7pm, Jackie O’s On Fourth [second floor], 171 N. Fourth St.
Transit Columbus is hosting a series of happy hour panel discussions with city and COTA leadership to dig deeper into upcoming transit and mobility initiatives and what they mean for residents of central Ohio.
On October 22, we’re partnering with Columbus Young Professionals, Ella, and YWCA Columbus to learn more about LinkUS, BikePlus, and the future of mobility in our region.
Tuesday, October 22, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, “Holding Court: Liberating Abortion,” that will be taking place on Tuesday, October 22 at 3pm.
Tuesday, October 22, 12noon-2pm, Ohio Statehouse
You’re invited! Join us for “O22 2024” on Tuesday, October 22 from 12noon to 2pm on the lawn in front of the Ohio Statehouse (High St. side). RSVP here!
Monday, October 21, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.
Sunday, October 20, 4-7pm, Ohio Union [Instructional Kitchen], 1739 N. High St.
Columbus has been consistently identified as a national hotspot for rising and established chefs, as well as for top-of-the-line dining options. The annual “Dishin’ for Hunger” event is a collaborative effort between local celebrity chefs and campus-area food pantry Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI)
Sunday, October 20, 1:30-3pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.
People love functioning bus and train transit service. So why isn’t it more common? For “Transit 101,” Shay and participants will delve into Power — who has it and how it is used to drive people, literally and figuratively, from dependable public services to sprawling, hot, paved, expensive and isolating single-occupancy vehicle life.
Attend if you:
• Are new to transit and mobility advocacy and just want to know how to get started
Saturday, October 19, 3-5:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Driving Park Branch], 1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Join us for an engaging event in Franklin County that dives into the critical role local and state officials play in shaping our daily lives. This session is part of a special series focused on empowering voters with knowledge about Ohio’s most influential stakeholders.
Saturday, October 19, 1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Dr. Mazin Butros Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian scientist and author, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University where he teaches. Over the course of his career, he has published well over 150 scientific papers on topics ranging from cultural heritage to biodiversity. He has authored several books including Sharing the Land of Canaan: Human Rights and the Israeli-Palestinian Struggle.