Social Events
Tuesday, July 16th 9:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Early Arrivals Social at Rumours
1071 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Get conference week started with karaoke at one of the two lesbians-identifying bars in Columbus.
Wednesday, July 17th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Welcome Reception at PINS Mechanical Bowling
141 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
The official welcome reception for The Heart of It All. Join your Pride Bands Alliance family from across the country and the globe as we officially kick off the 2024 conference! There are few places in the world where the exhilarating crack of a ball crashing against pins goes side-by-side with the nostalgic clang of pinball flippers, arcade buzzer and ping pong paddles. PINS is the perfect place for those seeking a memorable time and old-school fun. The venue has many open-air and filled with natural lighting, making it the perfect departure from the usual dark and noisy bar.
Thursday, July 18th 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gala Reception at The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215
Join us for an evening of music, elegance and celebration of the Pride Bands Alliance at the historic Ohio Statehouse. Cocktails, mocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served in the resplendent Statehouse Atrium with complimentary guided tours through the historic halls of the Statehouse going on through the evening.
Friday, July 19th 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Pride Bands Game Night at the Downtown Renaissance Hotel Ballroom
50 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
Relax with a fun night board games hosted by our friends from Columbus’s Tabletop Game Café, We’ll be playing everything from silly party games to heavy strategy games and everything in between.
Saturday, July 20th 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
After Concert Social at Slammers
202 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Celebrate and unwind at the concert at Slammers, the oldest standing LGBTQ+ and lesbian bar in Columbus! Slammers features a huge outdoor patio and some of the best pizza in Columbus.
Sunday, July 21st 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Farewell Brunch at Latitude 41
50 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
Say farewell to your friends and Columbus over brunch the host hotel restaurant, Latitude 41.