Culture Groups Near Me

Pot Luck in the Park!

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat! Note: Meetup has recently raised their charge to us to maintain our account. They are charging us $300 for one year. In addition to that fee, we have been purchasing any paper goods and supplies needed to carry on our activities. So we are asking that our members help out by donating $5 or whatever they are able to at each Pot Luck Meeting so that we can continue to have the wonderful activities that we do. Many Thanks! Lisa Arzate

Hofbräuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Asian Night Market

Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Oscar Season Kickoff: DIGGER at the Drexel Theatre!

Join us for an Oscar Watch film as we get together to see the satirical-dark-comedy, DIGGER! The film is written/directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and stars Tom Cruise as the world’s most powerful man as he tries to save the world from the disaster he created. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he unleashed destroys everything. The film is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Babel, Biutiful, Birdman, The Revenant) and stars Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORTe1wW3Wg EARLY BUZZ: DIGGER is generating some early award-season buzz, particularly for Tom Cruise. The film is bypassing the traditional Fall Festivals (Toronto, Venice, etc.) and will have its world premiere as the Royal Film Performance in September, just ahead of our Opening Night screening at the Drexel. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you are with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! Possible bite before or after the show! Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced on the Tuesday before the event!

CMG Special Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL at the Gateway Film Center!

\* One World \* One Week \* One Festival \* Join us as we get together for a CMG special event and fun annual tradition: THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! If you haven’t attended with us before, you’ll LOVE it! (And if you have attended before you probably already signed up!) This event showcases 10 short films selected from hundreds from around the globe! We'll view each of this year’s 10 short film finalists back-to-back then cast our ballots to help pick this year’s winner! Afterwards, we’ll get together for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! Here are complete details for this year’s event: ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: THE MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind! This year’s Ten Finalists will screen across the world during a one-week period. Finalists are selected from hundreds of films submitted from across the globe with the winner determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Winning films will be announced after the festival and I’ll send an announcement to the group! All of this year’s finalists will be eligible in the Short Film categories at the 2026 Academy Awards. THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: This year is extra special because for the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten different countries, with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico! Films include everything from comedy to drama, action to animation, and everything in between! 2026 TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdETuNe6E0 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT WEBSITE + DETAILS: Click here for more information about this one-of-a-kind festival and to learn more about his year’s finalists: https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the garage located behind the theater! Access the garage through 9th or 11th Avenues, near High Street. Get your parking validated at the box office for just $2 and your covered for the night. PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:15pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby area between 1:45 and 2:00pm to pick up your official voting ballot and film guide! Sellout likely so advance ticket purchase via the Gateway Film Center website as soon as possible is advised. Once you have your seat number, please list it in the Comments section of this event! Matinee ticket prices just $11.25! Immediately afterwards, don’t miss joining us at nearby Cazuela’s for the traditional post-shorts conversation, who’d you pick, food and drinks! Can't wait, Dan TICKETS & PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 2:15pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby area between 1:45 and 2:00pm. Sellout likely so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised. AFTER: Don’t miss joining us at nearby Cazuela’s for the traditional post-shorts conversation, who’d you pick, food and drinks! PARKING: Nearby Garage, validate at the theater and you're covered for $2.

Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday

American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Asian Night Market

Let’s get out for the final Asian Night Market of the year. There will be food vendors, craft sellers, and live entertainment.

Ladies Night Out @ Sugar

One Night in Miami

The 2020 movie imagines a meeting between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown on the night of Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston, where they reflect on their roles in the Civil Rights Movement. It is available on streaming services and as DVD in the Columbus Library System.

Taco Tuesday