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11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Columbus CommonsColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule Series date · One verified date in a continuing or multi-date program.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
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11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Columbus CommonsColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule Series date · One verified date in a continuing or multi-date program.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
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11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Columbus CommonsColumbus, OH ↗
Family
160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule Series date · One verified date in a continuing or multi-date program.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
Outdoor play amenities are weather pending.
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12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts CenterColumbus, OH ↗
Arts + film
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule One-time event · A specific event on this date, not a standing weekly listing.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
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1:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Drinko HallColumbus, OH ↗
Public lecture
55 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 Directions
Schedule Two-day public symposium · A registration-required program of workshops and panels on September 10 and 11.
By Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society and Drug Enforcement and Policy Center
Advance registration is required. Thursday has three paper workshops and a judges-and-academics panel; Friday has four panel discussions. Host: Federal judges and legal scholars.
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. American Samoa Time
National Park of American Samoa Visitor CenterPago Pago, AS ↗
Lecture series
MHJ Building, 2nd Floor, Pago Pago, AS 96799 Directions
Schedule Weekday ranger talks · Seventeen currently confirmed weekday talks through September 30; September 7 is omitted because the Visitor Center is closed on federal holidays.
By National Park of American Samoa
Free. A park ranger gives a one-hour talk; topics vary among volcanoes, fruit bats, park history, Samoan fale, coconuts, and Samoan legends. Most talks are at the Visitor Center, but the National Park Service says some meet elsewhere. Call (684) 633-7085 ext. 0021 to confirm that day's topic and location.
2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dodge Community CenterColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule One-time event · A specific event on this date, not a standing weekly listing.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
The official page says eligible families may pick up free produce while supplies last.
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2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Holton Community CenterColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
303 N Eureka Ave, Columbus, OH 43204 Directions
Schedule One-time event · A specific event on this date, not a standing weekly listing.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
The official page says eligible families may pick up free produce while supplies last.
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4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) LibraryGirdwood, AK ↗
Game night
250 Egloff Drive, Girdwood, AK 99587 Directions
Schedule Thursday game night · One recurring series with three currently confirmed September dates.
By Anchorage Public Library
For children and families. Choose from board, card, and dice games or play Wii, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox; visitors may also bring their own game.
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Southwest Neighborhood LibraryWashington, DC ↗
Mixed games
900 Wesley Place Southwest, Washington, DC 20024 Directions
Schedule Thursday children's game hour · Board games, card games, and occasional giant versions of familiar games.
By DC Public Library
For children ages 5–12. The hour features board games, card games, and occasional giant versions of familiar games. All four official pages through October 1 were checked. They do not list advance registration.
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Stevenson Ranch LibraryStevenson Ranch, CA ↗
Video-game tournament
25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 Directions
Schedule Teen Mario Kart tournament · A head-to-head Mario Kart bracket with one winner.
By LA County Library
For teens ages 12–17. Advance registration is required; the official page still offered registration with seats remaining when checked September 6, but availability can change. The bracket winner receives a $15 Starbucks gift card donated by the Friends of the Stevenson Ranch Library.
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
City Terrace LibraryLos Angeles, CA ↗
Mixed games
4025 City Terrace Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90063 Directions
Schedule One-hour teen games meetup · Part of My Brother’s Keeper mentoring · Board games, card games, and brain teasers in the City Terrace meeting room.
By LA County Library
For ages 13–17, with board games, card games, brain teasers, and refreshments. An ingredient list will be available. An MBK Peer Advocate co-hosts as a youth mentor. The official event page does not list advance registration.
5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Z.J. Loussac LibraryAnchorage, AK ↗
Game night
3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503 Directions
Schedule One-night game session · A specific public Dungeons & Dragons session for teens and adults.
By Anchorage Public Library
In the Learning Commons. For ages 14 and older. Character setup begins at 5:30 p.m.; gameplay begins at 6 p.m. Beginners are welcome.
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Alaska Time
Zip Kombucha TaproomAnchorage, AK ↗
Food + drink
8161 Schoon St, Anchorage, AK 99518 Directions
Schedule One-night book tasting · A book-recommendation event built around the kombucha each visitor chooses.
By Anchorage Public Library and Zip Kombucha
Get a book recommendation based on your kombucha choice. Must be 21 or older unless accompanied by an adult. Use 8161 Schoon St. The library's feature and the venue's current site agree on that address; a separate calendar card has a street-number typo.
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration requiredLimited seats
Petworth Neighborhood LibraryWashington, DC ↗
Improv comedy
4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 Directions
Schedule Free adult improv workshop · A 90-minute try-it-yourself class built from low-pressure improv activities.
By DC Public Library
For adults and older adults in Meeting Room 1. Nothing is memorized; the activities are designed for people trying improv. The workshop is free, but advance registration is required. The official page showed 49 seats remaining when checked September 6; availability can change. Host: Washington Improv Theater.
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6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
ISU ArenaTerre Haute, IN ↗
College volleyball
401 N 4th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809 Directions
Schedule Back-to-back Sycamores home matches · Indiana State Sycamores · Indiana State opens its home volleyball schedule with Milwaukee on consecutive evenings.
By Indiana State University Athletics
Admission is free. These are two separate home matches against Milwaukee: Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 5 p.m. The official event pages and athletics schedule were checked. They show no cancellation or advance-registration requirement. Host: Indiana State Sycamores.
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6:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Scioto MileColumbus, OH ↗
Sports + fitness
233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule Series date · One verified date in a continuing or multi-date program.
By Downtown Columbus, Inc.
Mat Pilates begins at 6:15 p.m.; yoga begins at 7:15 p.m.
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7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration requiredLimited seats
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central LibraryWashington, DC ↗
Author talk
901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 Directions
Schedule Five-artist Taiwanese comics talk and signing · Fantom Comics' Taiwan Comics Showcase · Five visiting cartoonists discuss Taiwan's comics scene with moderator Feixue Mei, followed by a chance to buy signed comics.
By DC Public Library
Featuring visiting cartoonists Monday Recover, A ee mi, Crystal Kung, Ding Pao-Yen, and Rio. Feixue Mei moderates and presents research on Chinese fantasy webcomics and digital storytelling. For teens, adults, and seniors. Advance registration is required. The official page showed 57 seats remaining when checked September 7, but availability can change. Host: Monday Recover, A ee mi, Crystal Kung, Ding Pao-Yen, Rio, and Feixue Mei.
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