Bird Watching Near Me

October Queer Birding

Join WQC for our monthly Queer Birding! No gear or experience necessary.

Columbus Connect with Local Professionals

**✨ Zoom Speed Dating for Columbus Locals – Matched by Age & Personality** Ditch the apps. Meet Columbus singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. We match you with compatible Columbus locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-early-bird-social-birding-club&ar=18-32&face_v=160.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-early-bird-social-birding-club&ar=30-46&face_v=160.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-early-bird-social-birding-club&ar=40-58&face_v=160.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-early-bird-social-birding-club&ar=55+&face_v=160.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - People re-entering the dating scene after a break **Event Details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Columbus locals - **Matches:** Mutual matches sent out after the event - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds - **Duration:** Approx. 60–90 minutes **How It Works** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Columbus singles. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Columbus locals. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches shared after the event. 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **What's the personality quiz for?** It helps us match you with compatible people. **What if I'm shy?** The virtual setting and hosted rounds keep things comfortable for everyone. **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. --- ✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 💘 ✨

Oscar Watch: FJORD at the Drexel Theatre!

Join us as we get together to see the Palme d’Or winner from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, FJORD! This dramatic-legal-thriller-drama is based on a true story of a Romanian-Norwegian couple facing scrutiny after moving to the wife's remote Norwegian hometown. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film is inspired by true events and follows a Romanian-Norwegian conservative couple who faced scrutiny after moving to the wife's progressive remote Norwegian hometown. The film is written/directed by Cristian Mungiu and stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value, The Worst Person in the World). BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival where it received a 12-minute standing ovation and went on to win the Palme d'Or (top prize) along with four other awards! The film is earning a stellar 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “riveting,” “superbly well-acted” and “knotty moral dilemma” that "refuses to provide easy answers.” Others call it a quiet film with a lot to say that’s both "richly compelling” and “endlessly though-provoking!” It was selected as the Romanian entry for the Best International Feature Film (and is currently the front-runner) for next year’s Academy Awards. FANTASTIC FEATURETTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3c27MmOyxg TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gdRZZVoinM PLAN: We’ll plan for a 4:00pm-ish showing and will meet in the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. Just let them know you're with the group for admission and concession discounts ($3 sm popcorn, $3 sm soda). A longer movie and we've got big dinner/movie events the week before/after, so we'll plan to make this one a movie only event. Exact showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good one, Dan

Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Cup O Joe Coffee House

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Cup O Joe Coffee House](https://www.cupojoe.com/)!

Columbus Beginner Sketching: Capture Glass, Draw Realism

**🎨 Learn to Sketch – Just a Pencil and Paper** Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together. This session is **Realistic Still Life**: slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects. The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing. No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchStillLife?city=Columbus&groupurlname=artistic-spirits-sketching-and-growing-together&productId=400601&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-29T22:30:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - Reference images on screen while you draw - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make Your first drawing is an hour away. 🎨

Brunch-Highbanks Distillery

It’s been a while since we met up. Let’s meet up for brunch at this lively location. Brunch menu: https://www.highbankco.com/grandview

Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

Dog Walk - come enjoy the beautiful grounds at Franklin Park Conservatory with or without your dog! We’ll meet on the path near the entrance. Paths are paved and nicely maintained but sunny! The loop I take is approx. 2mi around. There are plenty of shortcuts back if that’s too far or we can take it twice if the dogs are up to it. Please keep all dogs leashed as per park rules, thanks!

Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday

Hike Blendon Woods, 17-20ish pace

Let's try Blendon Woods. We can meet at the Nature Center and then decide which trail to take. Will walk until we get in 4 miles. If there is any interest we can grab lunch after.

Hiking at Sharon Woods

Meet at the Maple Grove picnic area for a 4 mile hike at 18 min/mile pace.

Teas, Campfires, and Lawn Games

This will be an outside meetup, so dress warmly and bring a blanket or coat if the weather looks chilly. We will have a campfire. Wear shoes you don't mind getting a little dirty. We will be brewing smoky tea, such as Lapsang Souchong and Russian Caravan. Feel free to bring any other brewed tea that you want to share with others and/or any fall themed snacks, such as anything with pumpkin or apple etc. flavors. There will be lawn games set out. Some possibilities are bocce, croquet, badminton, corn toss, volleyball, ladder ball, etc. If it rains, we will move to a different date. This event will be at a private home in Hilliard. The address will be sent out a day or two beforehand.

Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am