Community
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30-7pm, YWCA Columbus, 65 S. Fourth St.
Suzanne Roberts and James White will engage in a thoughtful and candid conversation about race relations in our communities and America. This talk is inspired by the current political climate in the U.S. and will address current dialogues that are being held all around the country.
Join us for an interactive, fireside chat. Bring your questions, observations, and curiosity so that we can all grow from this intimate conversation.
Free admission; light refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Saturday, April 15, 5:30-9pm, Embassy Suites Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Pl., Dublin, Ohio
This event is the annual banquet of the Columbus chapter of CAIR [Council on American-Islamic Relations], the largest Muslim civil liberties organization with over 35 chapters nationwide.
Speakers:
• Khizr M. Khan, “The Gold Star Father,” lawyer, and constitutional rights advocate
• Iman Johari Abdul Malik, Director of Outreach, Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center
• Amer Zahr, Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and academic
Sunday, April 9, 2-4pm, St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church [UCC], 59 E. Mound St.
Saturday, April 8, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.
Contact: 614-441-9773 or 614-429-4009
Saturday, April 8, 5-8pm, Savor Pint, 4440-2 Indianola Ave.
SPAN Ohio, seeking passage of Healthcare for All Ohioans, will host “Here’s to Health” at Savor Pint Craft Beer Garden, 4440 Indianola Ave., on Saturday, April 8 from 5pm to 8pm. Ticket price is $25 in advance or at the door and includes one beer or glass of wine. Additional beer, wine and food will be available for purchase.
Come and share a glass of one of Central Ohio’s fine beers and help SPAN Ohio gain Medicare for All. All are welcome!
Saturday, April 8, 10am, Glass Axis, 610 W. Town St.
Saturday, March 18, 2-6pm, Barack Recreation Center, 580 E. Woodrow Ave.
WGRN-FM wants to say “Thank You Columbus” for your support during WGRN’s first year on the air; you are invited to a free community event!
• Get to know Community Radio, WGRN 94.1, with some blarney and fun!
• The Day Afterparty, the St. Pat’s Community Dinner
Schedule
2pm: Meet and Greet
3pm: Complementary dinner: Corned Beef and Cabbage; Macaroni and Cheese
4-6pm: Music! Speakers! Raffle!
Sunday, March 26, 7-9pm, Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr. [Denison University], Granville, Ohio
Denison University welcomes the Palestinian dance troupe Shoruq during their 2017 US Tour for an evening of traditional Debka dance. Shoruq is a troupe of 18 Palestinian teens, ages 12-16, from the Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session to learn about the daily struggles of children living in a refugee camp.
Thursday, March 23, 8-12pm, Franklinton Playhouse, 566 W. Rich St.
Columbus’ longest-running burlesque troupe is putting on a show to tease, tempt, and titillate you, all with the goal of funding abortion access in Ohio!! That’s right, it’s a benefit show! We are raising money for Women Have Options Ohio, and it’s sure to be unlike any show you ever seen!
This event will feature some of your favorite Ooh-La-Las!