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Thursday, May 11, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists on Thursday, May 11 for the first part of our reading group on Assata (Shakur), An Autobiography.

This book gives a personal and political look into the life of Assata Shakur, a Black Panther, feminist, and revolutionary activist during the radical movements of the 60s and 70s and details her struggle against the repression she and many others faced at the hands of the U.S. government.

Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

You’re invited to an evening of celebration as we pay tribute to outstanding leaders for healthcare in Ohio.

• Dr. Matthew Noordsij-Jones, Primary Care Physician, Corwin Nixon Health Center, Dayton

• Yvonne Oliver, Health Care Advocate, Cleveland Ohio

• Bob Lynn, Health Care Advocate, Toledo Jobs with Justice (retired)

• Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage, a Statewide Coalition

Join us for good music, food, and fun activities.

Ticket price: $25.00.

Thursday, May 11, 4:30-6:30pm, Milo Grogan Community Center, 862 E. Second Ave.

Rise Up CBUS! in 2023 is coming to twelve locations around Columbus! Get connected with community resources, enjoy food, and meet your neighbors! Visit columbus.gov/riseupcbus for more information about Rise Up CBUS!

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

Thursday, May 11, 11am-1pm, Ohio Statehouse Atrium

Join faith leaders, legislators, and advocates to discuss hunger in Ohio and what can be done to address it. We will hear from Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, and legislative leaders about Ohio’s budget and efforts to reduce hunger in Ohio.

Ticket price: $35.00 or $50.00.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Wednesday, May 10, 7pm, Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Age guidance: 3+

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-7:30pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Learn about the rich history of artists from Columbus with the Columbus Museum of Art!

Nineteen artists will be featured whose work is owned by the Columbus Museum of Art and who lived and worked (at least for a time) in Columbus, Ohio.

We’ll be discussing artists like Alice Schille, George Bellows, Elijah Pierce, Emerson Burkhart, Roy Lichtenstein, and Aminah Robinson.

Wednesday, May 10, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio?

Join us for a free legal clinic! Through the partnership of Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.

Wednesday, May 10, 12noon, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Optimal Health Series

Tuesday, May 9, 6pm, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St.

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus is proud to announce that the 2023 “Democracy In Action Award” event will honor Fran Ryan for her lifelong commitment to the citizens of Columbus through her service in the City of Columbus Government and leadership in area nonprofit organizations.

Tuesday, May 9, 5:30pm, Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, 4109 N. High St.

This month’s meeting will be a happy hour at the Clintonville Rusty Bucket. We will be hosting Debbie Schaffner, a representative from Rank the Vote, who will explain her organization’s push to implement ranked choice voting in Ohio.

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives.