Community

Sunday, August 3, 4-5pm, Franklin County Municipal Court, 375 S. High St.

Join Central Ohio Jews for Justice and interfaith partners to observe the traditional day of mourning, Tish B’Av, outside the Franklin County Municipal Court, which is reportedly allowing ICE agents into the court.

Organizers are mourning the destruction enacted on our neighbors by our own government.

U.S. anti-immigration forces are carrying out campaigns of terror in the name of Jewish safety, which makes all of us less safe.

Sunday, August 3, 11am-5pm, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.

Plant The Power seeks to cultivate a caring plant-based community for people of color that demonstrates unconditional love for ourselves, other animals, and our world.

We do this through documentary film screenings, cooking classes, book discussions, VegFests, restaurant meetups, community conversations, and more.

Use this link to learn more about this event.

Hosted by Plant The Power.

Saturday, August 2, 4:30-5:45pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Join a free Meetup, hosted by Gryphon’s Moon Coven, on the first Saturday of each month.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, August 2, 2pm, The Reeb Center, 280 Reeb Ave.

Walhalla Ramblers (formerly known as Clintonville Grass), perform “newgrass” arrangements of Bluegrass and Americana songs featuring three-part vocal harmony. The band consists of Mike Barrie (mandolin, vocals), Wilson Burrows (guitar, vocals), Lea Anne Kangas (bass, vocals), Andy Verhoff (guitar, vocals), and Carl Yaffey (banjo). See them Saturday, August 2 at The Reeb Center, 280 Reeb Ave., as part of the Americana/Folk Concert Series.

Saturday, August 2, 2-5pm, Columbus Early Learning Centers [Champion Avenue Center], 240 N. Champion Ave.

Ohio History Connection and the James Preston Poindexter Foundation invite you to the annual Poindexter Village Drum Circle event. Led by elder community drummers, this vibrant celebration invites everyone to bring their drums, lawn chairs, and coolers for a joyful day of fellowship, arts, and culture. The event will feature interactive drum stations, local vendors, performing artists, and food trucks, offering a dynamic and immersive cultural experience.

Wednesday, July 30, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Wednesday, July 30, 11am, Easton Place Homes, 3540 Easton Loop W.

Homeport is excited to announce the grand opening of Easton Place Homes Phase II, and you’re invited! Following an initial phase of the project that brought 50 affordable homes to the Easton area, this expansion adds another 100 apartments to the community, connecting residents to essential amenities and nearby employment opportunities. Join us on July 30 at 11am as we celebrate this new community asset and all of the partners who made it possible!

Tuesday, July 29, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, the Grandview Heights Public Library Pop-Up Library, and summer fun with family and friends on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

2025 Performance Schedule

June 3: The British Invasion (’60s Music)

June 10: The Conspiracy Band (R&B/Funk)

Monday, July 28, 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.

Friday, July 25, 5:30pm, Clayton and Katelin’s home, 498 Hanford St.

Kind Meals and Columbus Vegan Meetup have an opportunity to help introduce homemade vegan food at the “Garden Fresh Feast” at 498 Hanford St.