Community

Saturday, September 9, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Join progressive friends for food, drink, and great music.

Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571

Saturday, September 9, 7am, Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr. [southeast of the corner of E. Broad St. and Alum Creek]

The Columbus Undies Run is a 5K and clothing drive to help those in need in the Columbus area. It is an unconventional yet fun way to really personify the saying “give the shirt off your back.” This year, we are proud to partner with The Open Shelter.

Thursday, September 7, 7:30-9pm, Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio [inside of Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church], 2350 Indianola Ave.

Join us for an engaging and fun introduction to Compassionate-Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the Language of the Heart, led by Susanna Warren and Pat De Silva or other Compassionate Communication practitioners.

Saturday, August 26, 10am-5pm, Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N. High St.

The Second Annual Columbus VegFest will feature a variety of free workshops and cooking demos on healthy living, environmentalism, nutrition, animal activism, mindful living and more! This event will include a Health and Wellness Stage, a Community and Activism Stage, a Kids Activity Area, and a Yoga and Meditation Area.

Parking and admission will be free.

Contact: 614-306-6091 or cbusvegfest@gmail.com

Saturday, August 26, 5-9pm, Northland Performing Arts Center, 4411 Tamarack Blvd.

Join us as we celebrate the Somali culture! This will be Columbus’ first Somali festival.

For over two decades, Columbus has been home to America’s second-largest Somali-American community; we are thrilled to share the Somali culture. There will be live performances by Columbus-based poets, singers, and a special performance by a Somali dance team; an artifact exhibit; poetry, plays, and arts from various regions; prizes; showcasing of local Somali artists; and much more.

Monday, August 21, 12noon-4pm, Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St.

According to astrology, solar eclipses usher in exciting new beginnings and positive opportunities. That’s reason enough to celebrate! Solar eclipses also just look really cool . . . and, this is a rare one, as it will cast a shadow over the entire contiguous United States!

Thursday, August 17, 5:30-8:30pm, Mayme Moore Park, 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Thursday, August 10, 5:30-8:30pm, Mayme Moore Park, 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Thursday, August 3, 6-9pm, Mayme Moore Park, 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Thursday, July 27, 6-9pm, Mayme Moore Park, 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.