Here are the best things to do next week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including festivals, theater, live music, 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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The Best Things to Do Next Week
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 11 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens
Mon, Nov 17 • 7:30 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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Sensory-Friendly Light Stroll
Tue, Nov 18 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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DSACO Improv Comedy for All!
Tue, Nov 18 • 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Karaoke at Běndì Wok N’ Bar with Excess Karaoke
Tue, Nov 18 +more dates • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $1Bendi Wok N Bar • 277 E Livingston Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Kent State
Wed, Nov 19 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Cactus Tate
Wed, Nov 19 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Glow Bocce
Thu, Nov 20 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Scioto Audubon • 400 West Whittier St. Columbus, OH 43215
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Jeff Leeson
Thu, Nov 20 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $34Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. Western Michigan Broncos
Thu, Nov 20 • 8:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Whispering Cave Hike
Fri, Nov 21 +more dates • 10:00 am
Hocking Hills • 13178 State Route 664 S. Logan, 43138
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Wildlights 2025
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 20 • Times Vary
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Clintonville Jamboree ~ every 3rd Friday!
Fri, Nov 21 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover Clintonville • Clintonville Columbus, OH
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The Band CAMINO: The NeverAlways Tour with special guest almost monday
Fri, Nov 21 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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Jay Pharoah
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 22 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Columbus’ 12th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
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Greer Barnes
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205
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Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights College
Sat, Nov 22 • All Day
Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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AVATAR – IN THE AIRWAVES – USA 2025
Sat, Nov 22 • 6:30 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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Visit The Ohio Railway Museum! Open Sundays through December—don’t miss out!
Sun, Nov 23 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio Railway Museum • 990 Proprietors Road Worthington, 43085
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Wicked For Good: Drag Brunch
Sun, Nov 23 • 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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PORTUGAL. THE MAN — Lords of Portland Tour
Sun, Nov 23 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 N High St Columbus, 43201
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