Community
Sunday, January 26, 2-3:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.
Please Join COJJ [Central Ohio Jews for Justice] and IACO [Interfaith Association of Central Ohio] for “Peacebuilding Through Health in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” with Norbert Goldfield M.D., Founder and Executive Director of Healing Across the Divides.
Sunday, September 26, 1-6pm, Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. Fourth St.
This event will feature community organization interaction and live music by Gathering Stars Trio and social action songs by Joanie Calem and Brian Clash.
Schedule:
1pm: Introduction and Tai Chi with Ro-z
1:15-3:30pm: Community organization discussion
4:10-4:40pm: Social action songs with Joanie Calem and Brian Clash
5-5:50pm: Gathering Stars Trio
Hosted by ComFest.
Sunday, January 26, 12noon, Studio 35 Cinema & Draft House, 3055 Indianola Ave.
We’re kicking off 2025 with a fantastic, award-winning documentary. Our hosts once again are Studio 35. Don’t miss this exciting feature — we’re fairly certain this is its first public showing in Columbus, if not Ohio. We hope to see you there!
Sunday, January 26, 11am-3pm, District West, 145 N. Fifth St.
Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday of fun, fabulous performances, and fierce energy at HRC Columbus’ “Queens and Brunch” event!
Join us on Sunday, January 26, from 11am to 3pm, at District West for an epic day full of:
• Jaw-dropping performances by some of your favorite Columbus Queens
• A special debut performance from one of our very own HRC family
• Fabulous mingling with the HRC crew and friends
Saturday, January 25, 5pm, The Cozy by Portia’s, 4424 Indianola Ave.
Join Columbus Animal Advocates for a Winter Social on Saturday, January 25, from 5pm to 8pm. Drop in when it works for you.
All animal lovers are welcome to have a fun gathering and enjoy time together after the holiday rush. Some light snacks and drinks will be provided. Portia’s vegan food will be available to order. There will be board games and socializing.
Saturday, January 25, 4-8pm, Mozart’s Cafe, 4784 N. High St.
Join us for our 30th annual celebration honoring the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Enjoy live music by talented local artists, pastry samples crafted by Pastry Chef Doris Saha, and a ceremonial cake cutting with a special Guest of Honor and Little Mozart.
Schedule of Events:
4pm: Camarata Trio, featuring cellist Luis Biava, violinist Ariane Sletner, and pianist Suzanne Newcomb
4:30pm: Paul Weiss, pianist
5pm: Melinda Green, opera singer, accompanied by Paul Weiss
Saturday, January 25, 10am-12noon, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd.
Join us for a morning of work on the conservation easement behind Ohio School for the Deaf. Everyone is welcome; supplies and snacks will be provided. We just ask that you come dressed for the weather for a morning spent working outside!
All supplies will be provided; just come dressed to work outside!
Saturday, January 25, 9-11am, First Community Church [North Campus], 3777 Dublin Rd.
These are divisive times. But do they need to be? As people of faith, we can take the lead in engaging with others when we don’t see eye to eye . . . and doing so with respect and civility.
While we believe in the separation of church and state, we also believe that elections are matters of faith. We can hold both of these truths.
Friday, January 24, 6:30-8pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.
Registration for this event is required. Please follow this link to reserve your spot [limit of 20 per class, $5 fee required]. If this is a barrier, please email <info@stonewallcolumbus.org>.
Friday, January 24, 6-7pm, Slammers Bar and Pizza Kitchen, 202 E. Long St.
Kick off the year with a Kaleidoscope Youth Center and friends event!
KYC is excited to host the first of many community events this year: Queer Young Professionals Night!
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community! Whether you’re looking to network, make new friends, or simply unwind in a welcoming space, this is the perfect event for LGBTQIA+ young professionals.
Light snacks will be provided
The bar will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.