Best Things To Do This Week

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on May 13, 2024
Photo courtesy of Columbus Taco Fest on Facebook

Here are the best things to do this week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the hottest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!

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Exhibit

Best of 2024 exhibition opens

Tue, May 14 - Sat, Jul 6 • All Day

Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, 43212

Central

Opens Sunday, May 5th – Closes Saturday, July 6th Now in its 41st year, Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s annual juried members’ exhibition, “The Best ...

Exhibit

Columbus: Two Perspectives

Tue, May 14 - Mon, Jun 3 • All Day

Studios On High Gallery • 686 N High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Columbus: Two Perspectives Jessica Wojtasek and Jennifer Jolley-Brown ...

Exhibit

Robin F. Williams: We’ve Been Expecting You

Tue, May 14 - Sun, Aug 18 • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Exhibition Description The Columbus Museum of Art is pleased to organize and present the first solo institutional exhibition featuring the work of the ...

Exhibit

Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris

Tue, May 14 - Sun, Aug 18 • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Beginning in the early 20th century, French artist Marie Laurencin (1883–1956) created a unique pictorial world that placed women at the center of modern ...

Exhibit

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Tue, May 14 - Tue, Sep 24 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

Central

Your Ticket Aboard Titanic Awaits. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world's most famous ocean-liner, Titanic. Viewed by more than 25 million ...

Classes & Workshops

Free Yoga

Tue, May 14 +more dates • 4:30 pm - ?

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

FREE FITNESS CLASSES There as many ways to think about health and well-being as there are body types. So, whether you’re into shaking it off, sweating ...

Live Music

Levi Brown & The Smokin’ Section

Tue, May 14 • 5:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Show: $5 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Classes & Workshops

modern calligraphy for beginners at bonjour cafe

Tue, May 14 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

join sip & script for modern calligraphy fun! Join us at Bonjour Cafe in Columbus, OH for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY ...

Comedy Events

I THINK NOT! LIVE

Tue, May 14 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $42

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating ...

Sporting Event

Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats

Tue, May 14 - Sun, May 19 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $8

Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Ln Columbus, 43215

Central

Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats ...

Live Music

PERIPHERY THE WILDFIRE TOUR ‘24

Tue, May 14 • 6:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $25

Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

THE WILDFIRE TOUR ‘24 PERIPHERY Eidola, Jake Bowen TUE, 14 MAY 2024 at 06:30PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 06:30PM The process of innovation ...

Live Music

Tommy Prine w/ William Matheny

Tue, May 14 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

Central

Brought to you by WCBE & Celebrity Etc presents
7pm Doors
8pm Show Adv tix $20
Door ...

Comedy Events

Crowd Interactive Show with Jason Banks & Henry Allen!!!

Tue, May 14 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Crowd Interactive Show with Jason Banks & Henry Allen!!! ...

Sporting Event

Crew 2 vs. Orlando City B

Wed, May 15 • 12:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215

Central

Crew 2 vs. Orlando City B ...

Arts & Crafts

Throwing Experience

Wed, May 15 +more dates • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $55

Kiln room • 2050 S High St Columbus, OH 43207

Central

Come and give wheel throwing a try! This evening engagement gives you a chance to experience throwing for yourself, overseen by our experienced ...

Trivia Night

Science Trivia with COSI

Wed, May 15 • 6:30 pm - ?

Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215

Central

Get ready to put your science knowledge to the test at our Science Trivia Night with COSI! Join us once a month for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing ...

Comedy Events

Stand-Up Clinic Class Showcase

Wed, May 15 • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

Stand-Up Clinic (Class) Showcase 5/15 7:30pm Tickets $10* Ages 16+ Performers who have taken our recent Stand-Up Clinic present their most recent material. ...

Live Music

HEART with Cheap Trick

Wed, May 15 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $35

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have earned global recognition selling more than 35 million albums ...

Live Music

Stephane Wrembel

Wed, May 15 • 8:15 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $30

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Show: $30 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world's foremost guitarists, ...

Exhibit

Karin Dahl – How Does Color Sound?

Thu, May 16 - Tue, Jul 2 • All Day

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center • 777 Evening St Worthington, 43085

Other

On View May 16 – July 2, 2024 Opening Reception: Thursday May 16, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ...

Comedy Events

Frank Caliendo

Fri, May 17 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $37

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating ...

Theater

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

Hair is the iconic original Broadway rock musical featuring chart-topping hits such as “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” and “Good Morning, ...

Live Music

Beethoven Symphony No. 2

Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 18 • 6:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $30.50

Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215

Central

Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Kenneth Bean, conductor Tommy Mesa, cello Program Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture Jessie Montgomery: Divided for solo ...

Nightlife Events

37th Anniversary Gala

Fri, May 17 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $200

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

The King Arts Complex, along with Gala co-chairs Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (Honorary), Alycia Broz, Mindy & Mark Corna, Olivia Johnson and Sheila ...

Live Music

Kraftwerk

Fri, May 17 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $49.50

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

KRAFTWERK Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM Bringing together electronic-music computer animations and performance art, Kraftwerk concerts are ...

Festivals

Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

Sat, May 18 • 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free

Other

Ahoy Matey’s, make plans to set sail for Buckeye Lake, Sat May 18 for the first Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival.  We’re hosting a Pirate Trade Show and ...

Exhibit

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

Lorena Crus Santiago + Brock Oakley Ailes Marsha Mack Ronald Claxton Opening Reception Saturday, May 18 4 – 10 p.m. Closing Reception Saturday, ...

Things to Do

Annual Bier Run – Red, White, & Blue

Sat, May 18 • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $32

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Running doesn't suck when there's BEER! So, you provide the fun, we'll provide the bier! And in honor Armed Forces Day, our Red, White & Blue theme ...

Things to Do

Open Studio

Sat, May 18 +more dates • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Sensory hour is from 10:00–11:00 AM Open Studio at CMA engages creative thinking through material exploration and monthly BIG IDEA's, with local teaching ...

Festivals

Columbus Taco Fest Spring 2024

Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19 • 11:00 am - ?

Genoa Park • 303 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215

Central

COLUMBUS’ PREMIERE TACO FESTIVAL We are dedicated to bringing you Columbus’ best taco vendors, the tastiest taco recipes, and the most exciting taco-themed ...

Things to Do

My First Tea: A Japanese Traditional Tea

Sat, May 18 • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $60

Kelton House Museum & Garden • 586 E Town Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Grace Kelton had a love for travel, and one of those places she held special was Japan. Join the Kelton House and Yumiko Passalacqua of the Yokoso Center ...

Live Music

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

Join in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview  for Swingin’ n Shakin’ with Whirlybirds on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy FREE admission (tips ...

Live Music

RiverFest 2024

Sat, May 18 • 5:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

RIVERFEST 2024 Cory Asbury, CAIN, Blessing Offor, Natalie Layne SAT, 18 MAY 2024 at 05:30PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 05:30PM IT’S BACK! ...

Live Music

Eyedress

Sat, May 18 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $34.50

Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

EYEDRESS SAT, 18 MAY 2024 at 07:00PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM Born in Manila and now residing in Los Angeles, Filipino artist Eyedress ...

Comedy Events

The Rumble – Shortform Improv

Sat, May 18 • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

The Rumble – Shortform Improv 5/18 7:30pm $15 online*/ $20 at the door if not sold out Ages 16+ A cast of hilarious players in a Battle Royale of ...

Things to Do

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

To show our gratitude for the support given by the Franklin County community, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Franklin County Community Days in ...

Sporting Event

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

Get ready for the ultimate Formula 1® viewing experience at Land-Grant! 🏁 Join us for RACEDAY excitement, featuring the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on ...

Things to Do

Moos & Brews

Sun, May 19 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147

Eastside

Get here early for your chance to get your photo taken with Pfarr Farms' beautiful Scottish Highland cows and a enjoy a FRESH brew from Combustion! ...

Comedy Events

RAY DEVITO

Sun, May 19 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating ...

Live Music

An Evening with Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist

Sun, May 19 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $58

Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203

Central

Captivating. Soul-Satisfying. Simply Unforgettable. Get ready for The Ultimate R&B Violin experience starring nationally-acclaimed Soul Violinist Omari ...

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