Community

Monday, December 26 and Saturday, December 31, 4-8pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Kwanzaa 614 is a seven-day celebration that honors community, family, and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili word meaning “first harvest” and is based on the seven principles of Nguzo Saba. We, along with Tawi Family Village, invite you to enjoy two festive evenings of Kwanzaa, featuring African drumming, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on art activities. This event is free.

Sunday, December 25, 12noon-1pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

We are a support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion. Please join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event. This meeting is locked with a password: care4all.

This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of the month and on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Saturday, December 24, 6:30pm, Ye’s Asian Vegan Restaurant, 2469 Hilliard-Rome Rd., Hilliard, Ohio

Come and celebrate Christmas Eve with Columbus vegans with dinner at one of Columbus’s favorite vegan restaurants.

Ye’s has offered to stay open just for the Columbus Vegan Meetup group on the 24th! Spend time with friends and fellow vegans as we enjoy a great meal during the warmth of the holiday season.

Please make certain that you RSVP accordingly so that Ye’s will be able to prepare for our group.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the 24th!

Thursday, December 22, 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 19th Annual Memorial Service to honor individuals who died while experiencing homelessness in 2022. The program will be held on Thursday, December 22, 6-7pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St.

Tuesday, December 20, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential.

Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Sunday, December 18, 6:30-9pm, Church and Community Development for All People, 946 Parsons Ave.

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

Sunday, December 18, 2:30-6pm, Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, Ohio

Join us in honoring the winter solstice with the Oak and Holly Kings’ tale. This ritual is free, public, and open to all.

While our ritual activities begin with conviviality at 2:30pm and continue with potluck after the rite, the ritual is scheduled for 3:30pm sharp (or as close as we can manage).

This ritual will be at the Plain City Youth building located in the Pastime Park of Plain City [370 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, OH 43064].

Sunday, December 18, 1-2pm, intersection of N. High St. and North Broadway

Join Jewish Voice for Peace for our Hanukkah Vigil standing up for human rights everywhere.

Hosted by Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio.

Sunday, December 18, 2:30-4pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Join us for round table discussions. A $5 donation is requested.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, December 17, 5:30pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Join us for our public Yule ritual.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.