THINGS TO DO &#038; EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY

Greater Columbus: The 2026 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

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

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Greater Columbus highlights six artists working in Central Ohio: Malcolm Cochran, Yusef Ferguson, Dana Lynn Harper, Marcus Jackson, Michelle Stitzlein, ...

East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

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

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East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art explores how the migration of people across the Pacific Ocean, from Asia to the United States, ...

Build the Thrill Event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Columbus, OH

Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 25 • All Day

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Columbus • 157 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

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Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1® - themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ only at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus7! Grab your pit ...

Blooms & Butterflies

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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Experience Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of exotic butterflies glide through bright nectar flowers. As you ...

The Science Behind Pixar

Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 25 • All Day

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

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Enjoy a unique look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind these beloved animated films and their characters. The ...

Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

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

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The seventeenth-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654) was by far the most renowned woman artist of her era—and remains an icon ...

Wine

SPRING BINGO IS HERE!

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Free

Wyandotte Winery • 4640 Wyandotte Drive Columbus, 43230

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SPRING BINGO IS HERE! Sip your way through North Columbus this spring with our brand-new Sip & Discover Spring Bingo Trail! April 1 – ...

Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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A site-specific installation created by the artists at Applied Imagination will invite guests to explore the lights, sights, and sounds of the four seasons ...

Paul Busse Garden Railway

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at Conservatory station. 9 G scale model trains travel across 1,122 feet of track that runs ...

Color, Fly, Butterfly

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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The Cardinal Health Gallery will experience its own metamorphosis into an immersive butterfly coloring experience which invites guests to color their own ...

For a Good Cause

Alicia’s Closet 5K: Run for Love, Run for Families

Sat, May 2 • 8:45 am

Admission starts at: $35

Dublin Community Recreation Center • 5600 Post Road Dublin, Ohio 43017

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The Alicia's Closet 5K is a heartfelt fundraiser supporting children and families impacted by foster and kinship care across central Ohio. Every step helps ...

Market

The Dublin Market at Bridge Park

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Longshore Street Dublin, OH 43017

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Join us every Saturday, 9am-12pm from May 2-September 26 for The Dublin Market at Bridge Park, brought to you by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

Open Studio

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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Open Studio at CMA engages creative thinking through material exploration and monthly themes inspired by special exhibitions and art on view. Open Studio ...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 10:30 am

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210

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THE CIRCUS is HERE! The Greatest Show On Earth® is back with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, ...

Big Tigers Kung Fu

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 10:45 am - 11:30 am

Schiller Park • 1069 Jaeger Street Columbus, 43206

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Must have Leisure card and scan in. Obtain Leisure cards from the front desk. Big Tigers Kung Fu. Southern Chinese Martial Arts and Lion Dance. Cannot ...

Erupcja (2026)

Sat, May 2 • 11:00 am

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Director: Pete Ohs Run Time: 71 min. Release Year: 2026 Starring: Agata Trzebuchowska, Charli xcx, Jeremy O. Harris, Lena Góra, Will Madden Country: United ...

Short North Tour

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 11:00 am

• Columbus, OH

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More than just an arts district and home to the monthly Gallery Hop—a famous downtown Columbus event—the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining ...

The Extraordinary Modern Daylily

Sat, May 2 • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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Often overlooked as a “ho-hum” garden staple, the daylily has undergone a remarkable transformation during the past few decades. Today’s cultivars ...

Explore! Series: Rockets Red Glare

Sat, May 2 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Armstrong Air & Space Museum • 500 Apollo Drive Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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As part of the museum’s America 250 celebration, guests will have the opportunity to build their own model rocket and learn the science behind it. Take ...

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Tennis

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Antrim Park • 5800 Olentangy River Road Columbus, 43085

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THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE @ ANTRIM PARK TENNIS COURTS This class is geared for adults, but will also take teens age 15 & older as well! Participants ...

Old Worthington Tour

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 11:30 am

Admission starts at: $76

• Columbus, OH

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Founded by settlers from New England in 1803 (even prior to the establishment of the City of Columbus) Worthington boasts, among many other culinary gems, ...

Adaptive Swim Club

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Admission starts at: $53

Thompson Park • 1189 Dennison Ave Columbus, OH 43201

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Adaptive Swim Club This training group is for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and working at an American Red Cross Level 3 or higher. The program ...

Adult Improvisation

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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Join our 7-week Adult Improv Workshop designed specifically for adults 18 and older! This fun, supportive, and energetic program focuses on building self-confidence, ...

Lavender fields

Sat, May 2 • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $40

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Lavender Fields is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow ...

The Hidden Fortress (1958) 4K Restoration

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • 1:00 pm

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Director: Akira Kurosawa Run Time: 139 min. Release Year: 1958 Language: Japanese Starring: Kamatari Fujiwara, Minoru Chiaki, Misa Uehara, Susumu Fujita, ...

Dublin Food Tour

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $76

• Dublin, OH

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Old and new. Sweet and savory. East bank, west bank. Irish and… German? On our Dublin Walking Tour, we explore the many sides of this unique and rapidly ...

Italian Village Pizza Tour

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $62

• Columbus, OH

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This tour begins in Italian Village, the origin of some of the most well known names in pizza in Columbus today. We’ll take a pleasant stroll through ...

Romeo & Juliet

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm

McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054

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Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet tells the timeless story of two young lovers whose romance ignites amid a bitter feud, forcing them to navigate loyalty, ...

Sesame Street Live

Sat, May 2 • 2:00 pm

Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

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Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves - the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! This ...

Mosaic Art

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🌟 Discover the beauty of Mosaic Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that mosaic art dates back to ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks? 🏛️💎 ...

German Village Tour

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $76

• Columbus, OH

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German Village is full of cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored brick cottages and meticulously maintained gardens. As the home to some of ...

Marble Art

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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Dive into the "Shaving Cream Marbling" trend and create a stunning, one-of-a-kind ceramic masterpiece. Swirl your favorite colors into a cloud of shaving ...

Cult 101: Crash (1996) 4K Restoration

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Director: David Cronenberg Run Time: 100 min. Rating: NC-17 Release Year: 1996 Starring: Deborah Kara Unger, Elias Koteas, Holly Hunter, James Spader, ...

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Lane Columbus, 43215

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Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens ...

Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds

Sat, May 2 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Join in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview with Whirlybirds for Swing & Wings on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy chicken wing specials with ...

🍷 Sip & Cook: Indian Street Food Night

Sat, May 2 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $60

Wyandotte Winery • 4640 Wyandotte Drive Columbus, 43230

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🍷 Sip & Cook: Indian Street Food Night - Make Your Own Samosa Chaat Join us for a fun, hands-on evening of cooking, flavor, and good ...

Robert Mason

Sat, May 2 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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“Power Hour” Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Robert Mason is a pianist, teacher, and organist from Columbus, Ohio. His personal ...

Crew Matchday at Land-Grant + FREE Crew Trolley Rides

Sat, May 2 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215

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Skip the parking hassle and ride in style! We’re teaming up with Trolley Pub to offer free rides to Lower.com Field from Land-Grant for the following ...

Tyler Fairburn

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

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Tyler Fairburn ...

That Handsome Devil

Sat, May 2 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25.77

Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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That Handsome Devil Human Zoo Doors 6p All Ages ...

Bubble Art

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🌟 Ready to get bubbly and creative? 🌈 Join us for an exciting Bubble Workshop at Brush Crazy! Did you know that bubbles are not just for kids? They ...

Dropout Kings: Yokai North American Tour

Sat, May 2 • 6:00 pm

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201

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The Congregation presents: Dropout Kings: Yokai North American Tour SUPPORTING ACTS: Kent Osborne Lost In Separation DOORS: 6:00 ...

Ohio Shorts 2026

Sat, May 2 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

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Celebrate our dynamic, all-ages community of moving-image makers at the 30th edition of Ohio Shorts! This annual festival showcases Buckeye-made short ...

Rafi Bastos

Sat, May 2 • 6:30 pm

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

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Saturday, May 02 Doors: 5 pm // Show: 6:30 pm Saturday, May 02 Doors: 8:30 pm // Show: 9 pm Ages 21 and up Saturday, May 02 $37 - $42 Ticket Policy: The ...

Bumpin Uglies & Ballyhoo!

Sat, May 2 • 6:30 pm

Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Bumpin Uglies & Ballyhoo!
Bumpin Uglies, Ballyhoo!
Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
May 2 Saturday
6:30PM Doors Open
On Sale ...

Grease

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $15

Westerville South High Theatre Troupe 513 • 303 South Otterbein Westerville, ohio 43081

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Come watch the Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys, and the students of Rydell navigate high school in this celebrated theater classic! ...

Punch Drunk

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

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Punch Drunk Live at Edison Brewing Company ...

Deluxe Suite

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Point On Main • 1192 Noe Bixby Rd Columbus, OH 43213

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Deluxe Suite hits Point on Main on Saturday, May 2 at 7pm!
Get ready for a fun, high‑energy night with a mix of danceable rock, ...

MARIS

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm

A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Maris Goes To College: The Tour MARIS SAT, 2 MAY 2026 at 08:00PM EDT
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 07:00PM ...

Schooled on Poetry

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm

Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203

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Free tickets are available for students and educators. Students use code STUCOMP and educators use code EDCOMP for up to two free tickets per person. If ...

Dog Sees God

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $26.50

Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

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Childhood is over and CB is questioning everything he knew. His dog died from rabies; his best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; ...

Morgan Jay: Goofy Guy Tour

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

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MORGAN JAY is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central and was a 2023 ...

Unemployee Tape release show ft. The Lindsay, Idioms, Hell is Here, DJ Ope Dokey

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201

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Unemployee Tape release show ft. The Lindsay, Idioms, Hell is Here, DJ Ope Dokey ...

Chirp w/ Mr. Please & BADE

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $19.73

Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Chirp w/ Mr. Please & BADE ...

Bernice Ye LIVE

Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27.29

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205

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Bernice Ye is more than a comedian; she is a cultural bridge-builder and a force for empowerment through laughter. Bernice Ye, often ...

Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Bill Davis Stadium • 560 Borror Drive Columbus, OH 43210

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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers ...

The Loren Lounge

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

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Paul Loren is a man of many vocal stylings: from Sinatra to McCartney to his own original sound, his spring finale performance with the CJO is not to be ...

NoW Trio

Sat, May 2 • 7:15 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) ...

Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite

Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215

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Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Nicholas Nestorak, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus ...

Top Shelf Comedy Show

Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm

The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Dan Sebree hosts Top Shelf Comedy Show at the Nest Theatre! Top Shelf brings you the best of the best comedians in the city. This months performers will ...

Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

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Dive into a playful playground of desire, humor, and cheeky confessions! Dirty Talk serves up a saucy mix of steamy sketches and seductive songs that celebrate ...

Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United FC

Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm

ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215

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Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United FC ...

Joan Shelley

Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm

Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764

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Grace Rogers will open the show. Doors at 6:30 pm. Music starts at 7:30 pm. - The Stuart’s Opera House Lobby entrance is at sidewalk level and wheelchair ...

Rooftop Vibes with DJ Koty

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201

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Rooftop Vibes with DJ Koty ...

The Cordial Sins w/ Superluck

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

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The Cordial Sins w/ Superluck ...

732 Electric Duo

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

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732 Electric Duo ...

Commando Improv

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15.75

The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Commando takes a suggestions from the audience for each and every scene! Come out and get ready to shout them out! If you haven't seen live improv before, ...

The 34th Annual Jebby Awards

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

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Come celebrate the 2025 year in local theater. Pre-show cocktail reception starting at 6:30pm will feature a red carpet, photography and a cash bar. The ...

Dirty Laundry

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

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Following the unexpected loss of her mother and simultaneous discovery of her father’s infidelity, an adult daughter juggles grief and anger. Her dad ...

Primary Trust

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

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By Eboni Booth Kenneth is a man with a routine. He spends his days working at the local bookstore and his evenings sipping two-for-one Mai Tais ...

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Performs Primary Trust

Sat, May 2 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission starts at: $68.55

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

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Founding CATCO Artistic Director Geoffrey Nelson Returns to The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio in Pulitzer Prize–Winning Play Primary Trust New York ...

Don’t Tell Comedy

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

• Columbus, OH

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Secret Venue Type: Local Studio. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of ...

SPACE CAMP: SORA w/ STAYNS [5/2]

Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $22.99

Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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May 2nd at 8PM, SPACE CAMP takes over Skully’s Music Diner with Sora and Stayns bringing a full night of heavy bass, dubstep, and nonstop energy. This ...

Whiskey Would

Sat, May 2 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

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$5 COVER The right mix of Country, Rock n Roll, and New Country Where most won't ..... Whiskey Would! ...

Hebdo

Sat, May 2 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Singer-songwriter Hebdo returns to Natalie’s for a special show you won’t want to miss. Hebdo does not compromise– he commits. Replete with masterful ...

Your Life in Song (musical improv) & Askew Good Men

Sat, May 2 • 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $14.70

The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Join us for a musical based on true events…with a twist. Parker Paul, Carolyn Pierre-Louis, Bethany Davey, Bea Prince, George Simon, Kevin Hendrix, ...

Saynt Bernard w/TBA

Sat, May 2 • 9:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

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Saynt Bernard w/TBA
Doors at 8 ...

JBBROS

Sat, May 2 • 9:00 pm

The Barn • 5451 Edwards Farms Rd Columbus, OH 43221

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JBROS ...

A-Train LIVE

Sat, May 2 • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27.29

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205

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Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with A-Train LIVE, an unforgettable comedy show that will have you rolling in the aisles! Comedian ...