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, Jan 10 +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, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 27 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Mon, Jan 5 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Something’s Gotta Give
Mon, Jan 5 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $11.50Drexel Theatre • 2254 East Main Street Bexley, 43209
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Jasmine Spitzer
Tue, Jan 6 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Open Mic Night
Tue, Jan 6 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Tue, Jan 6 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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Blues & Beyond: Anything Blue – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Wed, Jan 7 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Whirlybirds
Wed, Jan 7 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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A Theatrical Tour of Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Wed, Jan 7 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Lady Bunny: Don’t Bring the Kids
Wed, Jan 7 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Nellie McKay – Charlie’s Stage
Wed, Jan 7 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $22Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Sirens – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Thu, Jan 8 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Doctor Thunder Quartet
Thu, Jan 8 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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COSI After Dark: Science Rave
Thu, Jan 8 • 6:30 pm
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Sam Tallent
Thu, Jan 8 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Shuffle Street – Music Hall Stage
Thu, Jan 8 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Frozen: The Musical
Thu, Jan 8 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $21.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
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Women Running The Show: Jasmine Spitzer – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour
Fri, Jan 9 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Fleetwood Gold: Classics (Early Show) – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Jan 9 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs. Michigan State University
Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 10 • Times Vary
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Andrew Dismukes
Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Fri, Jan 9 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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The Mezzanines
Fri, Jan 9 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Rock Hits and Power Ballads
Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 10 • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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Fleetwood Gold: Dance Party (Late Show) – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Jan 9 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Open Studio
Sat, Jan 10 • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Sharon Woods Winter Hike
Sat, Jan 10 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sharon Woods Metro Park • 6911 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, 43229
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Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, Jan 10 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Columbus Jazz Orchestra Up Close – Music Hall Stage
Sat, Jan 10 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $85Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Youth Fountain (acoustic)
Sat, Jan 10 • 6:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Bad Habits - Eye Docs of Rock
Sat, Jan 10 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Fury vs. Omaha Supernovas
Sat, Jan 10 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Sunday Supper - Italian Winter Participatory Dinner Party
Sun, Jan 11 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $115The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Bobby Floyd Trio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sun, Jan 11 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Lantern Hike
Sun, Jan 11 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Glacier Ridge • 9801 Hyland Croy Plain City, OH 43064
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Graduation Night with Tim Loulies
Sun, Jan 11 • 6:30 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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BuckeyeFunk Band
Sun, Jan 11 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.05The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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