Comic Book Collecting Near Me

Our First Meetup: Let's Play & Connect

Hey everyone! I’m beyond excited to kick off our very first official get-together. Thank you all for joining the group early—now it's time to get some games on the table and connect in person! We are locked in for our first casual meet-and-greet next Saturday morning. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to try something fun and meet some great local folks, come on out. When: Next Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: The Guardtower East (5939 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43232) Feel free to bring your favorite board game, card game, or party game if you have one you're dying to play. If not, just bring yourselves—we'll have plenty to jump into! The staff over there is super welcoming and has plenty of open table space waiting for us. Drop a quick comment below to let me know if you plan on making it so we can keep an eye out for you. Can't wait to see you all there! — Coach T

LGBT Reads: September Book Discussion

Join us for our September book club gathering where we will come together to discuss [Long Live Evil](https://www.sarahreesbrennan.com/book/long-live-evil/) by Sarah Rees Brennan in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts. Library links: [at Columbus Metro Libraries](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=long%20live%20evil%20sarah%20rees%20brennan&searchType=smart) [at Worthington Libraries](https://catalog.clcohio.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=34.1033.0.0.13&type=Default&term=long%20live%20evil%20sarah%20rees%20brennan&by=KW&sort=MP&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=0)

September Book Club Meetup

Welcome, readers! Our September read is ***Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America*** by Eliza Griswold. A Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction book detailing the 318-page true story of Stacey Haney, a single mother and nurse in rural Washington County, Pennsylvania, whose family suffered severe illnesses after leasing their land for fracking. **Please note our location change:** We will meet at **The Pub Out Back** in their Room Out Back space. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Parking is available in the public lot off of W New England Ave or on-street in the Old Worthington area. Happy reading!

Badass Book Club

September Book Club📕

The book we will be discussing for September is I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Bookclub will be at the Dublin library meeting room 3 (Across from the coffee shop downstairs) Light snacks & refreshments will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring snacks or drinks. There is a water bottle fill up station by the bathroom also. Feel free to come whether or not you’ve finished the book! Please let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks and or drinks for this event ◡̈

Drunken Philosophy: "What is Art?"

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. Optional Discussion Questions * Defining Art: Plato viewed art as an imitation of reality can art even be objectively defined, or is it entirely subjective? * Artist vs. Audience: Arthur Danto suggests art is defined by its interpretation within the "artworld." Who ultimately decides what counts as art the creator, the critic, the viewer, or society? * Limits of Art: Duchamp’s "Fountain" challenged our boundaries of art. Can anything even ordinary objects or actions become art? * Art and Meaning: Kant argued true art should evoke "disinterested pleasure." Does art need to have a message or deeper meaning, or can it exist purely to please aesthetically? * Art for the Masses: According to Benjamin, mass-produced art (film, photography, digital media) can democratize culture. Does widespread accessibility improve art or diminish its value? * Art and Truth: Heidegger suggests art reveals hidden truths about existence. Has an artwork ever fundamentally changed how you understand the world? Can a work of art change the way an entire society views the world? * Art and Emotion: Tolstoy believed the purpose of art is to transfer emotions. Must art evoke emotion to be valid? * Cultural Impact: How do cultural backgrounds influence our definition of art? Could something be art in one culture but not in another? * Art and Skill: Does art require technical skill or craftsmanship? Should a portrait of a crude person be painted crudely? * Art Museums: Are museums gatekeepers of culture, preservers of history, or something else entirely? What role do art museums serve? * NFT Art: Does art lose its value or authenticity if it only exists digitally? * Moral Art: Should art strive to morally improve us as Plato and Tolstoy argued, or should it be free from moral duties, as Wilde proposed? * Beauty and Meaning: Can art still be meaningful if it isn't traditionally "beautiful"? What qualities might make an artwork significant beyond aesthetic beauty? * Rejection of New Ideas: Why do new artistic ideas often face initial rejection? Are groundbreaking works inherently challenging to accepted tastes, or is rejection more about comfort and familiarity?

Creativity Circle: Create a Creature

With air dry clay, pipe cleaners, popsicle stickers, paper, glue, googly eyes and more WQC has a collection of supplies for you to "Create Your Own Creature" or simply create what brings you joy. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room C.

Book Signing at Little Gay Bookstore

Monthly Meet Up (The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle)

This month we’ll be reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Mini Paint Club @ Tabletop Game Cafe

CABS Friday Boardgaming 9/25

CABS Friday Boardgaming 9/25 - your first visit is free. Join us for a day of boardgaming !!! We have 2222+ games onsite for playing ...

Cincinnati Local Singles Night Speed Dating

**UPDATE: This gathering is rescheduled and is set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating via Zoom for singles in the Cincinnati area. Experience brief individual sessions paired by age, all from the comfort of your home. Simply RSVP and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the event might be called off if attendance is insufficient.