Community

Thursday, December 21, 7-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

To cultivate a space of community and joy in these colder months, BQIC will be hosting the fifth annual Recognition Night for Trans/Non-Binary/GNC People of Color!

Thursday, December 21, 1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, December 21, 6-7pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St. [this event will also be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”]

The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless will be hosting the 20th Annual Memorial Service to honor individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in 2023. This event will be held on Thursday, December 21, 6-7pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St.

Saturday, December 23, 5:45pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Come celebrate Yule with us!

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-7:30pm, Equitas Health King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St.

Support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Saturday, December 16, 6pm, Makoy Center, 5462 N. Center St., Hilliard, Ohio

Join us, alongside other Columbus Arab and student organizations, and New Generation for Palestine (NGP) for a night of solidarity and urgent support for Gaza. This will be a non-political fundraiser for the sole purpose of collecting funds for two non-profit organizations, PAMA and UHR, that provide aid to Gaza.

Tuesday, December 19, 5:30pm, Roosters, 3370 Olentangy River Rd.

Ohio progressives have enjoyed some big wins this year — let’s celebrate. Join the Clintonville Area Progressives for a drink and a snack at Roosters on Olentangy River Rd. See you on the 19th!

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives and Ben Leland.

Monday, December 18, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Yachts, private planes, book deals, gifts: the recent list of questionable ethics by the justices of the United States’ highest court is lengthy and has led to questions about the Supreme Court’s lack of judicial ethics and accountability. Hosted by the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance and Common Cause Ohio, this forum features experts who will discuss the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Panelists include:

Monday, December 18, 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.

Saturday, December 16, 7:30pm; Sunday, December 17, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.

The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus [CGMC] once again celebrates the season with Holiday! Whether you stay in with family and friends, celebrate your favorite traditions with a community, or simply take a Holiday around the world, CGMC has you covered to start your season! We will sing and dance through your favorite sacred and secular music that will leave you feeling gay and bright!