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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The Science Behind Pixar
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25 • All Day
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
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YUNGBLUD: IDOLS – THE WORLD TOUR
Mon, May 4 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Gatecreeper
Mon, May 4 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30.93Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Louse w/ True Faith & Poison Door
Mon, May 4 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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The BLACK KEYS
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 5 • 7:30 pm
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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Improv Level 3 Graduate Showcase
Mon, May 4 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Open Mic Tuesdays Hosted by Lydia Loveless
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Jasmine Spitzer
Tue, May 5 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Miami University of Ohio Redhawks
Tue, May 5 • 6:00 pm
Bill Davis Stadium • 560 Borror Drive Columbus, OH 43210
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Harlow Road w/ 901 Krueger, Normalike & Noisewall & Hollowife
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Liz Cooper
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.83Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Open Mic Night
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
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Jake Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog // Modern Baseball)
Tue, May 5 • 7:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Music open mic
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kafé Kerouac • 2250 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Improv Level 5 Graduate Showcase
Tue, May 5 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Blues & Beyond: Lil’ Red & The Rooster ft. Bobby Floyd & Reggie Jackson
Wed, May 6 • 5:15 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Arankai
Wed, May 6 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.77Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Funniest Person in Columbus Contest
Wed, May 6 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Arcy Drive – The Pit Tour: Spring 2026
Wed, May 6 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Wes Parker w/ Aaron Plain and Tall & Rug
Wed, May 6 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Joshua Quimby and Matt Pless
Wed, May 6 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Improv Level 1 Graduate Showcase
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Kofi Baker’s Psychedelic Trip – WERID WEDNESDAY
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Vance Gilbert
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Whirlybirds
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Mary McClendon
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Live music with Allison Road
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crooked Can • 5354 Center Street Hilliard, 43026
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Columbus Food Hall Tour
Thu, May 7 +more dates • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $76• Columbus, OH
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Devi & Liz: Violin Duo
Thu, May 7 • 6:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Mary Santora
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Fox and Bones
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Brian Dolzani w/ Eric Nassau
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Martian DNA
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Gathering Stars Album Release Show
Thu, May 7 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Improv Level 2 Graduate Showcase
Thu, May 7 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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RE:CHARGE – Entangled Mind, Earth Tones, and more
Thu, May 7 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Vince Morris Live Standup Comedy Show
Thu, May 7 • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $21.57The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Case Oats w/ Henry True
Thu, May 7 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Danny Schmidt
Thu, May 7 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Crest Fest Funkraiser Vinyl Dance Party w/ DJ D’Arcy, DigDug and Uncle Moze / He
Fri, May 8 • 5:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Erik Augis Trio
Fri, May 8 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Bob Piascik
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Michigan State University Spartans
Fri, May 8 • 6:00 pm
Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Lane Columbus, 43215
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Taylor Swift Dance Party
Fri, May 8 • 6:30 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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Sunny Sweeney w/ Mindy Miller
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $31.04Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
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ULTRA SUNN - TRAITRS - SUMMORE
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $28.52Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Ian Bagg
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Bullseye, Aaron Troyer Band, Spitcurl, The Fours
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Hashtag Comedy Improv Show
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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James Gaiters Sextet
Fri, May 8 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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ABC Players Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8.50Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
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Skysia: Gradient Bloom Tour W/ Lil Fish, & more
Fri, May 8 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Jesse & Emily present Whiskey Business
Fri, May 8 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Michigan State University Spartans
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Bill Davis Stadium • 560 Borror Drive Columbus, OH 43210
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Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man
Sat, May 9 • 5:30 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Ghost Shirt
Sat, May 9 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.46Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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The Brokes
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $22.82Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Pete Yorn – 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter (solo acoustic)
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Isabel Hagen LIVE
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $38.73The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Distinct Populace presents: Accessory (Jason of DEHD & Co.) Golden Apples, Gus &
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Tim Easton – fIREHORSE Album Release
Sat, May 9 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Greenwood Forest w/ Billy Fortune Unit
Sat, May 9 • 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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The Dick Dickerson Show
Sat, May 9 • 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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On The Offensive
Sat, May 9 • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.97The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Noxterra presents: JONNY MAVEN [6AM/WORK]
Sat, May 9 • 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Mother’s Day Comedy Show
Sun, May 10 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Godseyes and Actor Observer
Sun, May 10 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Lin Rountree (National Recording Artist)
Sun, May 10 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Howley (Late Show)
Sun, May 10 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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