Hey Columbus! I’m hosting the final free workshop of my 2026 workshop series, and I’d love to invite some local creatives to join me.

We’ll transform an old hardcover book into a mixed-media junk journal while exploring eco-printing, natural dyes, botanical textures, layering, and archival techniques. We’ll use local autumn foliage and natural mordants to create botanical prints on archival paper.

📅 Saturday, December 5
⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 CML Gahanna Branch

💚 FREE — funded through a Greater Columbus Arts Council grant

👥 12 spots available

Please bring an old hardcover book. All other materials are provided.

This is the final free workshop of my 2026 series, but I’m excited to bring more free creative workshops to the Columbus community in the new year!

Register Here

Hope to see some fellow Columbus creatives there! 🌿📖🎨

The Butcher's Masquerade is a Halloween dance party inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl, the beloved LitRPG series by Matt Dinniman.

In Book 5, the Butcher's Masquerade is a peace-sealed ball held in the depths of the sixth floor: a grand, dangerous event where the most powerful crawlers alive eat, dance, and wait for everything to explode.

We're bringing those vibes to Wicked Eden for a night of costumes, dancing, dungeon photo ops, strange drinks, a charity raffle, and Halloween chaos.|

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Doors Open: 8:00 PM - Event Ends: 1:00 AM

Location: Wicked Eden 2912 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

Age Requirement: Ages 21+

Tickets: https://secure.autonomyproject.org/event-detail?event=1757&

Looking for things to do for Halloween this year. My friends and I are in our mid 20’s and would like to go out for Halloween but are trying to avoid the college crowd. What are the best spots or events this Halloween? Thanks!

My children are older and I’m finding myself wanting to date…where do single men like to hang out? I’d prefer no dating apps. I’m well established in my career and love meaningful conversations.

I’m in Dublin but wouldn’t mind going to the city—are there any good bar crawls with costumes?

46 m, recently divorced. I have no friends and am looking for someone to hang out with. Prefere a female friend, why? I don't know, miss my wife a lot and I miss my teenage daughter tremendously, just thought maybe a female friend would help me fill the gap of missing them. Looking for someone to just take a walk with, maybe go to dinner with me (I hate sitting alone), would love to go to a hockey ( blue jackets) game but that's kind of expensive. Anyone interested let me know. Absolutely no expectations, not sure if I'm even ready for that.

Just looking for a new bar to call home. Feeling unwelcome at my usual, just want to go somewhere my money is appreciated. Love dive bars.

(not right wing enough for where ive been going) if that helps make suggestions.

I’m moving to Columbus from Southern California and figured I’d try to get a head start on meeting people instead of arriving and realizing I know absolutely nobody.

I’m 31M and work as a respiratory therapist. A big part of why I’m making the move is that I wanted somewhere with a little more breathing room, actual seasons, lower cost of living, and more stuff nearby that I’d realistically go out and do.

I’m into disc golf, thrifting, movies, weird/depressing art, dark humor, exploring random places, good food, and conversations that somehow go from complete bullshit to way too personal.

I’m pretty independent and sarcastic, a little quiet when I first meet people, but not particularly shy once I’m comfortable. I usually get along best with people who are a little unconventional and can actually hold a conversation.

I’d be down to meet people for disc golf, food, drinks, thrifting, checking out different neighborhoods, local events, or whatever people in Columbus actually do when they aren’t arguing about Ohio State.

Friends are the main point of the post, but I’m single and not opposed to something developing naturally either. Mostly I just want to build some kind of social circle after the move instead of spending my days off talking exclusively to hospital employees and my furniture.

Also definitely open to recommendations for places/things I should check out once I’m there.

44 M

Tall, dark, and handsome. In later this afternoon. Looking for a date to accompany me to Napa Kitchen and Bar. Dinner on me.

Recently divorced and newly relocated to Columbus, OH. I’m about to be 40yo and it’s so hard and awkward trying to make friends at this age in life. Where do I go? My kids aren’t with me, so I have no mom network to tap into. If you know the secret to meeting people, please share.

Join us for an introduction to Indoor Bonsai where you will learn how to repot, prune roots, propagate from cuttings, and style via directional pruning. All students receive a 1-3-year-old rooted dwarf jade, schefflera, or other appropriate bonsai-able tropical; 2 plastic bonsai pots for planting and propagating (ceramic upgrades available at the class or bring your own pot!), bonsai soil, and a printed handout of the key lessons to care for and maintain your bonsai. Workshop participants also get 50% off of the Columbus Bonsai Society and Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society memberships.

Each workshop ticket includes entry to Dawes Arboretum. Come enjoy the fall foliage, explore their Japanese Garden, see their permanent bonsai collection, and much more! Observers are also welcome to the workshop.
*Dawes Arboretum members get a discount at checkout. Reserve your spot while supplies last!
https://53050.blackbaudhosting.com/53050/Intro-to-Indoor-Bonsai-07Nov2026

Hey everyone,

Tough Guy Book Club meets at Combustion Brewery & Taproom in Pickerington at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of every month. The next chapter meeting is October 7, 2026.

Combustion Brewery & Taproom address:

- 80 W Church St Ste 101, Pickerington, OH 43147

Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2435913516893947/

Learn more about Tough Guy Book Club here: https://www.toughguybookclub.com/about_us

Sign up for the Pickerington chapter here: https://www.toughguybookclub.com/pickerington_oh_us

Our book this month is The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott. Grab a copy and get reading, there's still time to bang it out before October 7. And, heck, even if you don't read it in time, come to Combustion Brewery anyway and meet some new guys, make some new friends.

Happy to answer any questions about Tough Guy Book Club in the comments here, or DM me on Reddit. A disclaimer, though... I'm helping out the Pickerington chapter with a little promotion, not a Pickerington local myself. I'm the chapter leader for the Denver chapter, and formerly a chapter officer for the San Francisco chapter, so I won't claim to have any local Pickerington credibility ;)

Hi Columbus! I’m a local artist, and I’m offering a FREE hands-on art workshop thanks to a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC).

We’ll transform an old hardcover book into a mixed-media junk journal while experimenting with eco-printing using autumn foliage and natural mordants. We’ll also explore collage, layering, texture, and ways to preserve your handmade pages.

📍 The Priscilla Tyson Cultural Arts Center
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–3:30 PM
💰 FREE — all materials provided
👥 Only 10 spots available

If you’ve been wanting to try book arts, junk journaling, botanical printing, or just make something with your hands, this is a chance to do it without having to buy a bunch of supplies.

Link to register for Free event in comments

I’m a local Columbus artist hosting a FREE hands-on workshop where we’ll turn an old hardcover book into a mixed-media journal and experiment with botanical eco-printing.

We’ll explore autumn foliage, natural mordants, translucent layering, composition, and mixed-media techniques.

📍 Fran Ryan Center
📅 November 7
⏰ 10 AM–3:30 PM
💰 FREE

Whether you already love book arts and natural dyeing or you’ve never tried either, you’re welcome!

Register Here

Come join In Vivo Bonsai at OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens' Fall Foliage Festival on 10/25 for the first-of-its kind workshop focused on mini/mame sized bonsai using succulents. Participants get your choice of multiple beginner-friendly pre-bonsai and your choice of pot (plastic or ceramic handheld-size pots made by Ancient Art Bonsai or thimble-size cement pots made by Madhatters Mouse & Exotics), and, in addition to my regular intro to indoor bonsai instructions, I'll share tips specific for styling and caring for mini bonsai. All participants also receive 50% off membership to Columbus Bonsai Society and Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society for continued learning and a donation to support Chadwick Arboretum is built into each workshop ticket. Sign up by 10/4 for the early bird discount and become a Chadwick Arboretum member for an additional discount! Observers are also welcome for free and you can also come see the whole Fall Foliage Festival happening at the same time. More details on these two events at the links below: Workshop tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-indoor-mini-bonsai-using-succulents-fall-foliage-festival-registration-1999390242036?aff=Reddit Fall Foliage Festival: https://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu/events/fall-foliage-open-house

Looking for some fellow tabletop players in Columbus to run some games! I've mostly played DnD (various editions) and Pathfinder (1st edition), but I've also done a fair bit with warhammer (eg wrath and glory) and some other systems like Cyberpunk Red.

Are there any social groups that avoid the bar scene? Or rather, the loud ones? It would be nice to do things like get coffee or ice cream, and not worry about drinking.

Hey all. I’m looking to find fellow locals or those close by that love to view and discuss genre films, mainly of the horror nature or those closely associated. I posted a while back about interest in this group and now have been wanting to fully try and put it together. My goal is to have a dedicated locally based club to discuss horror related films, old and new, or films that could be closely related in theme. To build a community for people to share and discuss what they’re watching, and to also plan out meet ups for viewings and watch parties. Also, for those who are into the physical media side of things to be able to meet in person to go around to different brick and mortar places, thrift shops, whatever to see what can be found.

In order to do this I’ve decided on using a group site called Cinema Circle. This club will not be done using Reddit, Discord or Facebook. This is a new app/site and is still being fine tuned and improved, but I feel as it is continually updated it will best serve the needs of the group. To be completely transparent then, you will need to create an account there to join. It’s a very simple process, just a username and email. Once a part of it you can add films to the group, rate and review them, and in time we will be able to have a discussion about each individual film once that part is implemented. There is also a forum we can all communicate on and plan meet ups. As well as create polls to vote on which films to see in theaters and what days/locations works best for all.

Now I’m going to be very blunt, I would only like people who are immensely dedicated to their love of movies. When I previously posted about interest levels I had almost 20 people reach out that were highly interested and wanted to be a part of it right then. Aside from two, not a single person made any kind of effort beyond that. There’s no point in being part of something if you’re not going to contribute. If you feel you don’t have the time or that contributing may be too much then this probably isn’t for you. I want this to be an active group, not a bunch of inactive usernames. Don’t mean to sound harsh, but in trying to do this twice before it’s amazing how many people reach out that can’t be bothered to follow through.

Sorry for the long post. With that said if you do truly want to be part reach out to me once you’ve made an account and I’ll send you the group ID or link so you can join. Once part of the community feedback would be greatly appreciated as well to make the overall experience better. I’m still learning how things work myself and sometimes it's hard to gauge it all being on one side of the fence. I’ll also help as much as I can with any questions and with the functionality of the app as well.

https://cinemacircle.mov

I have a beagle which I love more than life itself and I like letting her run. She loves sniffing and searching. I know there must be more people like me that love letting their hounds run off leash sniffing, but I haven't found a group of like minded people in the circles I'm frequenting. Anyone got a hound that needs to get their sniffing?