Community

Tuesday, September 2, 6-7:30pm, People’s Justice Project headquarters, 1051 E. Main St.

Join us for a dynamic and unapologetic deep dive into the roots and impact of African enslavement — told through the lens of African people themselves. This experience will trace the development of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on the United States, while centering Africa’s resistance and the enduring struggle for freedom, self-determination, and the dismantling of colonial slave economies.

Monday, September 1, 10am-5pm, Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd.

Since 1966, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival has celebrated and shared the arts with the community and region. Each year, visitors flock to Upper Arlington on Labor Day to immerse themselves in hands-on art activities, live music as part of the Upper Arlington Performance Series, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine art and fine craft work from some 120 artists working in a variety of media including paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and mixed media.

Sunday, August 31, 4pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

Join Bill Cohen as he sings songs made famous by a wide variety of folks: Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke, Dolly Parton, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Alabama, James Taylor, etc.

Powerful vocal harmonies will be added by veteran Columbus musicians Phil Hart and Teresa Schleifer.

Plus, we’ll recall how, decades ago, labor unions won historic reforms that many of us take for granted today — the eight-hour workday, improved workplace safety, a guaranteed minimum wage, and an end to child labor.

Sunday, August 31, 3-5pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Join us for a community potluck where we will center our immigrant community. We will share stories, food, and more as we build collectively towards a better world.

Hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church.

Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 10am-4pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Join us on August 29 and 30, 10am-4pm, for a statewide conference on policing, the criminal legal system, and immigration. This event will feature many amazing speakers who will discuss topics including wrongful convictions, immigration, policy advocacy, etc.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 10am-4pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Join us on August 29 and 30, 10am-4pm, for a statewide conference on policing, the criminal legal system, and immigration. This event will feature many amazing speakers who will discuss topics including wrongful convictions, immigration, policy advocacy, etc.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, August 28, 7-9pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

• Step into the circle and explore the magic of spontaneous, collaborative music-making. Circle Singing is a synergistic, improvised vocal practice where singers form a circle and create spontaneous music together, emphasizing listening, creativity, and connection.

• No experience is needed — just your voice and an open heart.

• Facilitated by @thesoulsongcollective (Aria Chesapeake Cadeau)

Come create, connect, and sing with us!

Thursday, August 28, 4:30-7:30pm, Fairmoor Elementary School, 3281 Mayfair Park Pl.

We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Wednesday, August 27, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Optimal Health Series and Jeffrey Family Fund Forum: Promoting a Thriving, Equitable and Sustainable Community

Wednesday, August 27, 6:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Join other members of Indivisible Central Ohio for our monthly in-person member meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We will discuss current actions and activities and hear from you about your ideas for new actions!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Indivisible Central Ohio.