Community

Friday, June 10 [11am-10:30pm]; Saturday, June 11 [10am-10:30pm]; Sunday, June 12 [10am-5pm]; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile], 233 Civic Center Dr.

The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation, returns in 2022 to the downtown riverfront. The Arts Festival kicks off summer with more than 200+ professional, juried visual artists; three performing art stages; hands-on activities; local artists; dozens scores of food vendors [including popular local food trucks]; and local craft brews.

Friday, June 10 [11am-10:30pm]; Saturday, June 11 [10am-10:30pm]; Sunday, June 12 [10am-5pm]; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile], 233 Civic Center Dr.

The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation, returns in 2022 to the downtown riverfront. The Arts Festival kicks off summer with more than 200+ professional, juried visual artists; three performing art stages; hands-on activities; local artists; dozens scores of food vendors [including popular local food trucks]; and local craft brews.

Friday, June 10, 6-11pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

Activation. Celebration. Restoration. If there’s one thing that LGBTQIA+ folx know intuitively, it’s how to move defiantly and triumphantly in crisis. Join us for Franklinton Pride, Franklinton Friday, and the Columbus Arts Festival (that’s right, they’re all on the same night) for “Out Loud and Proud.” An unapologetic celebration of queer identity and authenticity.

Friday, June 10, 6pm, Franklinton Arts District

Franklinton Pride, sponsored by CoverMyMeds and Equitas Health, is returning on Friday, June 10, 6-10pm, as a part of “Franklinton Fridays,” the Franklinton Arts District’s monthly art crawl and music series.

Thursday, June 9, 7-9pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Life After Belief Groups meet for support, encouragement, and growth in the process of living life without supernatural belief. Our core concerns are Community, Charting a New Course, Compassion, and Coming Out. [Read more about these Core Passions below.]

Thursday, June 9, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

It has become increasingly clear that the systems of “justice” in the U.S. fail a vast majority of people, but how do we change it? Join us as we discuss the cultural changes that make abolition possible. Although it is not easy, with self-reflection, honesty, and community support, we can build a world where all can be free without state-sanctioned violence and policing of our bodies and communities.

No recording of this event will be provided.

Thursday, June 9, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Pride is a time of celebration, but oftentimes folks living with addiction or in recovery can feel excluded from the fun, with many events centered around consuming substances.

Join moderator Myles Stickle, LISW-S (he/him), and a panel of guests for a conversation about the experience of folks in recovery and how we can enjoy the Pride season while sober.

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

Join us for our monthly huddle for all Fair Districts volunteers. Catch up on Fair Districts news, current actions, and what’s next for our #fairmaps advocacy. Bring your questions!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Wednesday, June 9, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Legal Observer program is part of a comprehensive system of legal support designed to enable people to express their political views as fully as possible without unconstitutional disruption or interference by the police and with the fewest possible consequences from the criminal justice system.

Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9, 10am-2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Take an in-depth look at what you believe about abortion, reproductive health, access, and more as we team up with facilitators from Catholics for Choice for this dynamic training.

Attendees should expect space to explore their own values around abortion, birth control, and other reproductive health, rights, and justice issues with particular emphasis placed on articulating personal values and communicating with others who may disagree.