Best Things To Do Next Week

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on September 16, 2024
Luke Bryan performing on his Farm Tour of the United States.
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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

Nightlife Events

Venardos Circus

Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 29 • All Day

Tanger Outlets • 400 South Wilson Rd Sunbury, 43074

Northeast

The Venardos Circus, a unique broadway-style Circus, is coming to Tanger Outlets Columbus
400 S Wilson Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074 from ...

Exhibit

Greater Columbus: The 2024 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi

Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 17 • All Day

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

Central

Admission Information Greater Columbus: The 2024 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhibition is included with the cost of general admission. Members ...

Exhibit

Children of War

Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 5 • All Day

Columbus College of Art & Design • 60 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43215

Central

About the exhibition The origins of Children of War, on view Thursday, Sept. 5–Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 ...

Live Music

Teddy Swims

Mon, Sep 23 • 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $59.50

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

TEDDY SWIMS KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
September 23
Monday
6:30PM
...

Live Music

SABRINA CARPENTER: SHORT N’ SWEET TOUR

Mon, Sep 23 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30.50

Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215

Central

Sabrina Carpenter has enchanted an audience of millions as a singer, songwriter, actress and style icon. With her music, she has delivered one anthem after ...

Market

Pearl Market

Tue, Sep 24 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Markets at Pearl • 19 E Gay St. Columbus, 43215

Central

Pearl Market, your downtown farmer’s market is back! Join us at Gay & Pearl Streets downtown to shop local farm-fresh produce and goods, artisanal ...

Classes & Workshops

Free Yoga

Tue, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 25 • Times Vary

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

FREE FITNESS CLASSES There as many ways to think about health and well-being as there are body types. So, whether you’re into shaking it off, sweating ...

Live Music

Loveless – I LOVE IT WHEN IT TOURS TOUR

Tue, Sep 24 • 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

I LOVE IT WHEN IT TOURS TOUR LOVELESS Beauty School Dropout, Julia Wolf TUE, 24 SEP 2024 at 06:30PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 06:30PM Loveless ...

Live Music

The Get Up Kids: 25 Years of Something To Write Home About w/ Smoking Popes

Tue, Sep 24 • 8:00 pm

The Athenaeum Theatre • 32 N 4th St Columbus, 43215

Central

The Get Up Kids: 25 Years of Something To Write Home About w/ Smoking Popes ...

Things to Do

Breakfast at the Commons

Wed, Sep 25 +more dates • 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

We get it - mornings are hard. We're here for you with the pick-me-up you need on the way into the office. Every Wednesday, stop by Columbus Commons to ...

Sporting Event

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues – PRESEASON (split-squad)

Wed, Sep 25 • 7:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215

Central

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues – PRESEASON (split-squad) ...

Comedy Events

Ian Bagg

Wed, Sep 25 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $37

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

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through ...

Things to Do

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) 2024

Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29 • All Day

• Columbus, OH

Other

Central Ohio's premier independent comics expo taking place September 26-29 across downtown Columbus. The expo features learning seminars and talks for ...

Nightlife Events

BAM Thursdays 2024

Thu, Sep 26 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Central

The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for the return of BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Every Thursday, May ...

Nightlife Events

Brews in the Bosque Happy Hour

Thu, Sep 26 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Come enjoy the backyard-meets-beer-garden vibe of this happy hour happening complete with music, drinks, and food and followed by a free movie! Dogs are ...

Nightlife Events

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15.99

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival Join us for a new and spectacular family-friendly event in Central Ohio: the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival, produced by ...

Live Music

Mother Mother

Thu, Sep 26 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $35

Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

MOTHER MOTHER Winnetka Bowling League THU, 26 SEP 2024 at 07:00PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM Comprised of Ryan Guldemond (vocals, guitar), ...

Live Music

Maddie & Tae

Thu, Sep 26 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27.50

Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215

Central

Maddie & Tae ...

Tours

Booze & Boos Tavern Walking

Thu, Sep 26 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $40

• Columbus, OH

Other

***ADULT 21+*** ***YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT IS YOUR TICKET*** Visit historic taverns and take in some spirits while hearing tales of those who have not ...

Cinema

‘Nightlight Series’ Showing of Good Will Hunting

Thu, Sep 26 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10.99

Genoa Park • 303 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215

Central

NightLight is social cinema. Your favorite films along with local brews, wine, and food trucks— all under a summer night sky. Think of it as a picnic ...

Cinema

FREE Sunset Cinema Movie: Top Gun: Maverick

Thu, Sep 26 • 7:15 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

We are excited to announce a new series to our event lineup! Enjoy classic flicks under the stars and city skyline at this free outdoor spin on the CAPA ...

Theater

Wild Things

Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29 • Times Vary

Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215

Central

An all-new sketch comedy and music show full of “sin-sational” fun. ...

Theater

Big Fish

Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $65.38

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

With music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and based on the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish is a wonder-filled celebration of love and storytelling, ...

Tours

CREEPY COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

Thu, Sep 26 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

• Columbus, OH

Other

Start time: 8pm Starting Location: State House (steps facing High St.) Running time: 90 minutes Distance: MIle and a half Age: 12+ You will ...

Live Music

Pickerington Oktoberfest 2024

Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 28 • Times Vary

Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147

Eastside

This year’s TWO-DAY FESTIVAL is going to be HUUUGE! SEPTEMBER 27th • 3-10pm
SEPTEMBER 28th • NOON-10pm Check out this throwback ...

Live Music

Luke Bryan Farm Tour

Fri, Sep 27 • 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $68

Miller Family Farm • 10750 Millersport Rd Millersport, OH 3046

Other

Parking begins at 2pm Entry begins at 5pm Show starts at 6pm All times are approximate and subject to change. ...

Live Music

Sleeping With Sirens: Let’s Cheers to This Tour

Fri, Sep 27 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $29.50

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Let’s Cheers to This Tour SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Holding Absence, Teenage Joans Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 06:00PM Sleeping With Sirens It starts ...

Comedy Events

Iliza: The Get Ready Tour

Fri, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $48.80

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. She ...

Nightlife Events

Throwback Book Fair for Adults

Fri, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• 2800 Tremont Rd. Columbus, OH 43221

Central

Join us for an adults-only, after-hours event that captures the nostalgia of a school book fair! Revisit your favorite childhood books, find adult read-alikes, ...

Live Music

Oktoberfest – Friday

Fri, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Music to get your feet movin and Lederhosen stretched ...

Live Music

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 28 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $33.67

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Classical MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES features dozens of Beatles songs performed by the Columbus Symphony and four musicians in the Beatles ...

Things to Do

Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Sep 28 • 10:00 am

Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147

Eastside

Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer Mile The 2024 Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer Mile registration opens April 6th! The Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer ...

Expo

2024 Culture Black Fine Art Expo

Sat, Sep 28 - Sun, Sep 29 • Times Vary

• 345 E 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43201

Central

On behalf of KBK Foundation, I would like to personally invite you to make a difference in the lives of some exceptionally talented Black Artists. KBK ...

Tours

Uptown Epic Beer Walk

Sat, Sep 28 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Other

Uptown Epic Beer Walk 2-4 p.m. Saturdays April 6-Oct. 26 Where History Meets Beer in Uptown Westerville Every Week. This two-hour walking tour ...

Tours

CIVIL WAR GHOSTS OF GREEN LAWN CEMETERY WALKING TOUR

Sat, Sep 28 +more dates • 3:00 pm

Admission starts at: $35

• Columbus, OH

Other

Start time: 3pm Running time: 90 minutes Distance: MIle and a half Age: 12+ ...

Tours

NIGHT AT GREEN LAWN CEMETERY WALKING TOUR

Sat, Sep 28 +more dates • 6:45 pm

Admission starts at: $40

• Columbus, OH

Other

Experience the eerie beauty of Ohio's 2nd largest cemetery after the sun has set and the gates have closed. This unique opportunity to visit one of Columbus' ...

Live Music

Alkaline Trio – Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Tour

Sat, Sep 28 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $34

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Tour ALKALINE TRIO Spanish Love Songs, Slomosa SAT, 28 SEP 2024 at 07:00PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM Digital ...

Live Music

The Seven Deadly Sins

Sat, Sep 28 - Sun, Sep 29 • 7:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

Central

The Seven Deadly Sins Storm Large, vocalist Hudson Shad, vocal quartet David Danzmayr, conductor Multifaceted star vocalist Storm Large, of Pink ...

Live Music

UNDEROATH “THE’YRE ONLY CHASING SAFETY 20th ANNIVERSARY” TOUR

Sun, Sep 29 • 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $34.50

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour UNDEROATH
Static Dress SUN, 29 SEP 2024 at 06:30PM EDT
Ages: ...

Live Music

The Airborne Toxic Event

Sun, Sep 29 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $32.50

Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT SUN, 29 SEP 2024 at 07:00PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM The Airborne Toxic Event Every so often, one song can ...

Event Guides

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