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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FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 12:30 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Wildlights 2025
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 7:12 am
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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WNCI’s Acoustic Chrismukkah featuring AJR, The Orphan The Poet, Ray Jones
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
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PVRIS: White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Karaoke at Běndì Wok N’ Bar with Excess Karaoke
Tue, Dec 9 +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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Matthiessen Nisch Quan
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Chris Distefano
Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 11 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Such Sweet Thunder: Ellington Nutcracker Suite – Music Hall Stage
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Survivor Watch Party
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
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Driving Guitars – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Thu, Dec 11 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Doctor Thunder Quartet
Thu, Dec 11 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky Norse
Thu, Dec 11 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025
Thu, Dec 11 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $54.24Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
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Warm December Notes – Featuring Adria Shahid & KB Evans
Fri, Dec 12 • 5:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135 N High Street Columbus, 43201
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Alex Schrock Trio
Fri, Dec 12 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Dale Jones
Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Mouth Movements, Palette Knife and Year Twins
Fri, Dec 12 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $14.43Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
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Robert Dove Quintet
Fri, Dec 12 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Holiday Pops Spectacular at Faith Memorial Church
Fri, Dec 12 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Faith Memorial Church • 2610 W. Fair Ave Lancaster, OH 43130
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Sappha, S7igmas, Stevie Zeven, The Dust Collector
Fri, Dec 12 • 8:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Generation of Vipers Live w/Before the Eyewall, Wurmsun and Disnerve
Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $12Ruby’s on Summit • 1978 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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99.7 The Blitz Presents HIGHLY SUSPECT for BLITZMAS
Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 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, Dec 14 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio Railway Museum • 990 Proprietors Road Worthington, 43085
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. University of Toledo
Sun, Dec 14 • 1:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Grinch Drag Brunch + Ugly Sweater Contest
Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Huntertones – Matinee – Music Hall Stage
Sun, Dec 14 • 2:30 pm
Admission starts at: $35Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Huntertones – Evening Show
Sun, Dec 14 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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THAT MEXICAN OT: Recess Tour – Part 2
Sun, Dec 14 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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