Community

Sunday, March 30, 2:30pm [doors open at 1:30pm], Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Ave.

You’ve definitely never heard anything quite as cool as Cold Chocolate! Bringing more variety to their sound than anything you’ll find in a 32-piece gift box, their musical style defies and yet also further defines what “Americana music” can be — a fusion of folk, funk, bluegrass, and more. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar/mandolin and Ariel Bernstein on drums/banjo, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond.

Sunday, March 30, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Saturday, March 29, 7-9:30pm [doors open at 6pm], VFW Post 9857, 2330 Stelzer Rd.

“The Hero’s Laugh! Comedy Show,” a one-night special event spotlighting the healing power of laughter, is set to take the stage on Saturday, March 29, 7-9:30pm, at VFW Post 9857, 2330 Stelzer Rd. [doors open at 6pm]. This event will be headlined by nationally acclaimed comedian Gab Bonesso, known for her sharp wit and emotionally resonant performances.

Saturday, March 29, 12noon-3pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Join the Columbus Safety Collective Campaign as we launch our petition drive to win an independent non-police emergency response program that serves all Columbus residents.

By July 7, we will need to collect and submit 24,913 valid signatures. Our grassroots campaign depends on volunteers like you who are passionate about bringing an alternative crisis response program to our city.

Saturday, March 29, 10am-4pm, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church [Old Trinity Lutheran Church], 404 S. Third St.

Abortion Fund of Ohio’s Clothing Swap is back!

Join Abortion Fund of Ohio and Wild Cat Gift and Party for a clothing swap that benefits abortion care in Ohio! 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to abortion seekers.

Saturday, March 29, 10am-4pm, Creekside Conference and Event Center, 101 Mill St., Unit 300, Gahanna, Ohio

The latest budget cuts from the Trump Administration will have devastating consequences for Black and Brown communities — widening wage gaps, worsening food insecurity, increasing evictions, and restricting access to healthcare.

Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance will only deepen these crises.

Friday, March 28, 6pm, Slammers Bar and Pizza Kitchen, 202 E. Long St.

Kaleidoscope Youth Center is excited to host the second 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 provided

• Bar open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options

Bring your friends and help grow the circle — we can’t wait to see you!

Friday, March 28, 4-5:30pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall

Reception will run from 3:30pm to 4pm; the talk will begin at 4pm.

Michel Gobat joins the Mershon Center to discuss his recent paper exploring the role that Latinos played in one of the oldest U.S. political traditions: anti-imperialism. In both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the anti-imperialist movement was most often concerned with U.S. intervention in Latin America — arguably the world region most deeply marked by U.S. hegemonic aspirations.

Friday, March 28, 9am-4:30pm, Thompson Library [11th floor], 1858 Neil Ave. Mall

CEHV [OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values] is pleased to host the second conference in our Work COMPAS program. This conference, entitled “The Future of Work,” will explore questions about the opportunities and challenges facing individuals and society in a rapidly changing work environment. 

Thursday, March 27, 6:30-8pm, Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, 1124 Parsons Ave.

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio and our partners for a Community Action Hour at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters in Columbus! We will have information on how you can get involved in the fight against abortion bans, budget attacks on Medicaid, Title X, and more. We will also have coloring pages and snacks for children, so feel free to bring your little ones. Let’s take action — we are stronger together!