Here are the best things to do this weekend in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, happy hours, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the coolest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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Karin Dahl – How Does Color Sound?
Fri, May 17 - Tue, Jul 2 • All Day
Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center • 777 Evening St Worthington, 43085
Other
Columbus: Two Perspectives
Fri, May 17 - Mon, Jun 3 • All Day
Studios On High Gallery • 686 N High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Robin F. Williams: We’ve Been Expecting You
Fri, May 17 - Sun, Aug 18 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris
Fri, May 17 - Sun, Aug 18 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Best of 2024 exhibition opens
Fri, May 17 - Sat, Jul 6 • All Day
Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, 43212
Central
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Fri, May 17 - Tue, Sep 24 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
Central
Throwing Experience
Fri, May 17 +more dates • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln room • 2050 S High St Columbus, OH 43207
Central
Frank Caliendo
Fri, May 17 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Fri, May 17 +more dates • 6:00 pm - ?
Short North Stage • 1187 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats
Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Ln Columbus, 43215
Central
Beethoven Symphony No. 2
Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 18 • 6:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $30.50Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215
Central
37th Anniversary Gala
Fri, May 17 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $200Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Kraftwerk
Fri, May 17 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
Lorena Crus Santiago + Brock Oakley Ailes + Marsha Mack + Ronald Claxton
Sat, May 18 - Sat, Jun 8 • All Day
934 Gallery • 934 Cleveland Ave Columbus, 43201
Central
Annual Bier Run – Red, White, & Blue
Sat, May 18 • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $32Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Central
Open Studio
Sat, May 18 +more dates • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Taco Fest Spring 2024
Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19 • 11:00 am - ?
Genoa Park • 303 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215
Central
My First Tea: A Japanese Traditional Tea
Sat, May 18 • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Admission starts at: $60Kelton House Museum & Garden • 586 E Town Street Columbus, 43215
Central
SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, May 18 • 5:00 pm - ?
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Central
RiverFest 2024
Sat, May 18 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $20Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
Eyedress
Sat, May 18 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $34.50Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
The Rumble – Shortform Improv
Sat, May 18 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $15The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202
Central
Franklin County Community Days
Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 20 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Formula 1 Raceday at Land-Grant – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Sun, May 19 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
Central
Moos & Brews
Sun, May 19 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Eastside
RAY DEVITO
Sun, May 19 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $20Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
An Evening with Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist
Sun, May 19 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $58Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203
Central