Upcoming Events
Check out these awesome learning opportunities!
Click on a square to see more info!
All of these events are examples of
Take Action Projects as well!












A Different Way: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Opera
November 16 & 17, 2024
Personal Challenge: Cultural Recipe Exploration
ANYTIME
Personal Challenge: Cross Cultural Interview
ANYTIME
Personal Challenge: Career Interview
ANYTIME
Stitching Resilience: A Discussion on Palestinian Culture, Communities, & Futures with Rawan Hassan
Join us for MAR Talks: Stitching Resilience - how Palestinian steadfastness is maintained through cultural and community perseverance.
National Recycling Day Art Show
Nov 5 - Nov 15th
Fragments of Epic Memory: Carribbean Culture Exhibit
On view September 19, 2024–January 26, 2025
BEYOND TRADITION: Indigenous Art of Central Ohio
Nov 15 - Jan 29, 2025
Night Navigators: Build for Bats Virtual Field Trip
Available On-Demand
The Most Dangerous Ways to School
On Demand Documentary Series
Virtual Field Trip to the Rainforest
https://www.virtual-rainforest.org/
Ocean Heroes: Coastal Frontline Communities and Climate Justice
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/virtual-field-trips/
Visit your local Columbus Metropolitan Library and ask for the Job Coach!
Glow Leadership Foundation Presents: Girls Empowerment Workshop
Monday, December 23 · 9am - 4pm EST
Sensory Santa & Grand Opening at Bierman Autism Centers
Wednesday, December 11 · 5 - 7pm EST
Design Your Own Monument
Empower Youth: Ignite the Future Summit
Alt Eats Food Tour
Travel the world without leaving Columbus. This tour will introduce you to some of the best international food in the city.
Past Events
Asian Voices
A spectacular group of artistic voices take the stage at Ballet Met.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AT THE OHIO HISTORY CENTER

Sarah Maldoror: Tricontinental Cinema


Art of Bangladesh

From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio's Refugee Community

Move: Mobility, Migration, and Belonging

2024 Native Plant Backyard Challenge Registration

Spring Migration Abstract Painting Workshops & Community Exhibition


Walk With a Doc
Making African America Symposium
Available online for a limited time!
Westerville Habitat Partnership Soup for Shelter
Friday, December 5th
100 W Home St, Westerville, OH 43081
Your ticket includes a handcrafted bowl made by Columbus Academy students, a bowl of soup (served in a disposable bowl), bread, cookie, and beverageThe Westerville Habitat Partnership group raises funds for Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Union county homes construction. This event provides monies to purchase the materials used to construct the walls of the homes built.
Art in a Time of War & Dear Ukraine: A Global Community Poem
Dates: September 6, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Dear Ukraine: A Global Community Poem Dear Ukraine is a global community poem that provides a space for individuals around the world to speak to the unfolding atrocities of the war against Ukraine and its people.Olga Morozova and her students from the College of Arts and Design of the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design continue to create and study art while under fire. Despite the days and nights of shelling, the piercing howl of sirens, and anxiety of from this unjust war.
Accra! The Rise of a Global Art Community
Art Exhibit at the Columbus Museum of Art
UNDESIGN THE REDLINE EXHIBIT
Hosted by Otterbein University & Westerville Public Library
Jumana Manna: Break, Take Erase, Tally
Hosted by Otterbein University & Westerville Public Library
Virtual Presentation: Household Food Security in the United States in 2022
Available online for a limited time!
Parting Words for the Parting Year
Discussions presented by the Harriet Beecher Stowe House: Focusing on moments in American history when eloquent voices arose, often from the margins, to address important issues, usually related to social justice, in culture and society.
OHIO - CHAMPION OF SPORTS BOOK TALK: WOMEN'S AMERICAN FOOTBALL: BREAKING BARRIERS ON AND OFF THE GRIDIRON
Sat, December 9th, 2pm-3pm
Participate in a kid-friendly artist talk with illustrator and author Innosanto Nagara.
Dec 09, 2023 10:00 AM
Kwanza 614 Celebration
December 26th - January 1st
ONLINE | Native Cinema Showcase 2023 by the American Indian Museum
Stream showcase films on demand beginning November 17, 12:01 AM ET, through November 24, 2023, 11:59 PM ET, on the Native Cinema Showcase 2023 website.
FREE
Historically Speaking: Steven Reed: First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy from Today’s Civil Rights Movement (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 7 – 8 PM EST
Reimagining A Style Giant
Live on Youtube
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 @ 12pm
Interested in sustainability!?
Join the Franklinton Farm Tours and learn about urban farming!
November 14th
Franklinton Farms AUTUMN Tour Registration
Community Ofrenda
Dates:October 17, 2023 - November 5, 2023
October 17, 202310:00 AM–5:00PM Location: Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
An ofrenda is an altar, built to honor lost loved ones. Visitors may add a memento, photo, or word to remember and celebrate someone special from their lives. The ofrenda was created by Renee Zamora, a Columbus artist who works with printmaking, mixed media and found objects. Artist Renee Zamora shares her story and one of her favorite parts about Día de los Muertos, the ofrenda.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Teen Eco Summit
November 7th and 8th
- Teams are composed of four to seven high school students and one advisor.
- One team member is designated "Team Captain" and is in charge of a majority of the communication with the Zoo.
- Advisors can be any faculty member of the school and not necessarily a science teacher.
Little Amal Comes to Columbus!
September 22nd
Greater Columbus STEM & Arts Expo
Event Admission Free.
November 5th 2023
We are excited to invite your family & friends to KidsLinked 9th annual Greater Columbus STEM & Arts Expo presented by Mater Academy Preparatory (11/5/23). This is your family's resource fair to find neat things to help grow your children's education. It includes LEGO competitions, math challenge, spelling bee, robotics, carnival game competitions, art challenges, and more. Plus education resources, products, technology, computers, science, financial planning and more items! Sign up soon, will fill up fast! -- First 200 receive special treat from Tim Hortons! –
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Teen Eco Summit
November 7th and 8th
- Teams are composed of four to seven high school students and one advisor.
- One team member is designated "Team Captain" and is in charge of a majority of the communication with the Zoo.
- Advisors can be any faculty member of the school and not necessarily a science teacher.

upcoming speaker series event:
Leading with Generosity with
Paul Ninson, Photographer
Hear from Paul Ninson about his life-changing experience of being featured on Humans of New York, his commitment to giving back, and his journey to establish the largest photo library in Africa.This student-led conversation features Global Citizen Year alumni moderators and questions from young changemakers like you!Friday April 8 @9am PT

On Feb. 15, Global Citizen's Australia team is bringing together incredible changemakers for their 'Seizing The Moment: Our New Path To A Poverty-Free World' virtual event!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, alongside Hugh Evans about how to make the world a better place!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, alongside Hugh Evans about how to make the world a better place!