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Lou Berliner Sports ParkColumbus, OH ↗
Sports + fitness
325 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 Directions
Schedule Limited run · Shown on every date covered by the published run.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
The official page categorizes this event as adult softball.
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10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Chevy Chase Neighborhood LibraryWashington, DC ↗
Movie screening
5625 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015 Directions
Schedule Hispanic Heritage family double feature · Encanto followed later by The Book of Life, with coloring activities during the day.
By DC Public Library
The day begins with Encanto (rated PG), followed later by The Book of Life (rated PG), plus coloring activities. The official page gives a 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. event window but does not publish the second movie's individual start time. It does not list advance registration.
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10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) LibraryGirdwood, AK ↗
Family
250 Egloff Drive, Girdwood, AK 99587 Directions
Schedule Two-day stuffed-animal library adventure · Families drop toys off Friday; library staff stage and photograph their overnight activities for Saturday pickup.
By Anchorage Public Library
Bring a favorite stuffed animal by 3 p.m. Friday, September 18, and pick it up Saturday, September 19. The library plans stories and play for the toys and will share photographs with participating families. The official page does not give an exact Saturday pickup time.
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
William H. Adams Community CenterColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
54 Alton Ave, Columbus, OH 43219 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
Douglas Community CenterColumbus, OH ↗
Food + drink
1250 Windsor Ave, Columbus, OH 43211 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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3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Alaska Time
Muldoon LibraryAnchorage, AK ↗
Game night
1251 Muldoon Rd, Suite 158, Anchorage, AK 99504 Directions
Schedule Friday family gaming · One recurring series with four currently confirmed Friday dates.
By Anchorage Public Library
In the Muldoon Program Room. For children, teens, and families. Play Nintendo Switch, video games, board games, blocks, and more.
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central LibraryWashington, DC ↗
Video games
901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 Directions
Schedule Friday teen video-game hour · Teens relax, show their skills, and play a changing selection of video games.
By DC Public Library
For teens ages 13–19 in the Alma Thomas Teen Space. The game selection changes each week. All four official pages through October 2 were checked. They do not list advance registration.
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Z.J. Loussac LibraryAnchorage, AK ↗
Video games
3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503 Directions
Schedule Friday Switch sessions · One weekly teen series with four currently confirmed Friday dates.
By Anchorage Public Library
For teens in the Loussac Teen Space. The library invites participants to play assorted Nintendo Switch games.
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Norwalk LibraryNorwalk, CA ↗
Lotería
12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 Directions
Schedule Library-themed children's Lotería · A special version of the game built around familiar children's books.
By LA County Library
For children ages 5–12. After a short history of Lotería, the game uses a library-themed card set featuring children's books. No registration is required. Space and supplies are limited and available first-come, first-served.
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Asterisk Supper ClubWesterville, OH ↗
Live music
14 N. State St., Westerville, OH 43081 Directions
Schedule Friday supper-club music · A standing Friday dinner, drinks, and live-music booking.
The official event pages do not name a separate organizer.
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7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Pickle Social ClubHilliard, OH ↗
Karaoke
3622 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
The venue publishes the event directly; no separate organizer is listed.
Host: Eli.
2 sources Checked
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Bicentennial ParkColumbus, OH ↗
Live music
233 Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule One-time event · A specific event on this date, not a standing weekly listing.
By Columbus Recreation and Parks
The official page describes this as free live music produced in partnership with Columbus Jazz.
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7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Ohio State University Faculty ClubColumbus, OH ↗
Public lecture
181 Oval Dr S, Columbus, OH 43210 Directions
Schedule Free one-time public lecture · A visiting actor, director, and art historian connects Renaissance art to modern film.
By Ohio State Humanities Institute and Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Free and open to the public. Peter Weller—the original RoboCop and a UCLA-trained Renaissance art historian—connects Giotto, Caravaggio, and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro to modern film. A reception follows. This card is for the free September 18 lecture, not the sold-out September 17 RoboCop screening. Host: Peter Weller.
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Hashtag Comedy ClubColumbus, OH ↗
Improv comedy
1253 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 Directions
Schedule Rotating improv cast · The audience supplies the title; the cast and accompanying musicians can change.
By Hashtag Comedy Company
A completely improvised full-length musical created from an audience-supplied title. Host: TBD: The Improvised Musical cast.
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7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Java Central Coffee RoastersWesterville, OH ↗
Open mic
20 S. State St., Ste. B, Westerville, OH 43081 Directions
Schedule Friday acoustic open mic · A standing weekly stage for singers and instrumentalists.
The official event pages do not name a separate organizer.
The open mic welcomes people who want to sing or play; ask the venue about performer sign-up.
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7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
North High BrewingWesterville, OH ↗
Local band
250 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081 Directions
Schedule Friday beer-garden lineup · One named band in North High's rotating outdoor music series.
The official event page does not name a separate organizer.
Outdoor beer-garden show; the venue posts weather cancellations on social media. Host: Bourbon Legend.
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7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Good Vibes WineryWesterville, OH ↗
Live music
2 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081 Directions
Schedule Friday winery music · A standing Friday series with a rotating lineup of musicians.
The official pages do not name a separate organizer.
Local wine and a rotating lineup of musicians.
27 sources Checked
7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Columbus CommonsColumbus, OH ↗
Family
160 S High 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.
1 source Checked
8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Sequoia Pro BowlColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
5501 Sandalwood Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The checked sources publish the start time but not a karaoke end time. Host: The 740shorty.
2 sources Checked
9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Pierogi MountainColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
105 N Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The venue lists karaoke through 2:00 a.m.; the card shows only the supported start until overnight times are displayed clearly. Host: Ms Dean the Karaoke Machine.
9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
RumoursColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
1071 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
The venue publishes the event directly; no separate organizer is listed.
The venue lists karaoke through 1:00 a.m.; the card shows only the supported start until overnight times are displayed clearly.
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9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Ruckmoor LoungeColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
7496 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The organizer's current schedule supplies the place and start time; venue social pages remain in the continuing recheck queue. Host: Dr Rockso.
1 source Checked
9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Voodoo Brewing Co. - ColumbusColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
958 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The individual host is omitted because older indexed copies conflict; venue social pages remain in the continuing recheck queue.
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9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Ledo's TavernColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
2608 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 Directions
Schedule Every Friday
By Excesss Karaoke
2 sources Checked
9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
O'Bryan's on SancusWesterville, OH ↗
Karaoke
8270 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Buckeye Karaoke Junkies
The organizer lists karaoke until 2:00 a.m. on Friday; the card shows only the supported start until overnight times are displayed clearly. Host: KJ John.
2 sources Checked
10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Cavan Irish PubColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
1409 S High, Columbus, OH 43207 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The checked sources publish the start time but not a karaoke end time. Host: La Vida Loca.
2 sources Checked
10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Leo's on the AlleyColumbus, OH ↗
Karaoke
25 Chittenden Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Directions
Schedule Every Friday · A standing Friday karaoke night; the next two dates are individually verified.
By Excesss Karaoke
The checked sources publish the start time but not a karaoke end time. Host: Hi, I'm Ian.
2 sources Checked
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