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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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Drexel Theatre • 2254 East Main Street Bexley, 43209
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A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose ...
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Jasmine Spitzer is a singer and songwriter whose music feels like a conversation: ...
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
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You’ve eaten it, but how much do you really know about it? Put your fast food knowledge to the test (no drive-thru required) for a chance to win a North ...
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
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Join us for our Open Mic series!
Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of ...
Sign up for some artistic exploration! Children 8+ can express their own creativity with friendly staff to help! They will have a choice of 2 art projects ...
🌟 Ready to get bubbly and creative? 🌈 Join us for an exciting Bubble Workshop at Brush Crazy! Did you know that bubbles are not just for kids? They ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Natalie’s presents a special night of music with the return of Such Sweet Thunder, featuring some of the Midwest’s finest jazz musicians, paying loving ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Presented by Zeppelin Productions and Natalie’s. His songs appear on recordings by Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, John Oates, ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Natalie’s Grandview presents Sirens, featuring Kay Harris, Molly Pauken, Jeffrey Peters and Pete Cary on Charlie’s Stage. For this Happening Hour show, ...
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Parkway Columbus, 43240
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LIVE @ Polaris, presented by Wright-Patt Credit Union, is returning to Polaris Fashion Place this summer!
Bring your own lawn chair to enjoy the show.
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Food halls are a nationwide phenomenon, and in Columbus they’re grassroots culinary incubators cooking up some of the best and most interesting foods ...
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
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Step into the raw, rebellious heart of the 90s with Flannel, a musical journey fueled by the era’s iconic soundtrack—Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing ...
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
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Grab a drink, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for Karaoke every 1st Thursday of the month at North Market Bridge Park!
Whether you’re a seasoned ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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The Hoodoo Soul Band began as a side project for several seasoned veterans of the Columbus music scene who wanted an outlet to play Funk and Rhythm and ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert are touring behind their latest album—simply titled Volume 4—which captures their less-is-more philosophy, but with some ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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theCOMINGHOME presents a genre-bending sonic experience exploring the edges of Jazz, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Alt, and World music. We The Sound radio is ...
"Power Hour" Show: $10
Showtime:
5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00)
Erik Augis is a native of Columbus, Ohio. After obtaining his degree from the Cleveland ...
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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Jason Bonham always finds himself at home behind the drumkit. From this spot, he has anchored the tempo for a myriad of the most legendary artists of all-time. ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Friends of the Dead is a local Grateful Dead tribute project that celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead through unique interpretations of classic songs ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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In April 2025, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit, traveled to Floyd, a small mountain town located in the Blue Ridge ...
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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CALLING ALL 90s/00s BABIES: We're throwing a 2000s rave! Come for a night of nostalgia, bass, and endless dancing. Party like it's 2003!
Brought to you ...
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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It’s Big Bugs opening day! Come meet David Rogers, the artist behind these larger-than-life sculptures. He’ll be in the Children’s Garden from 10am-12pm ...
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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My Best Friends Party x Xodia x Disco Donnie present :
SATURDAY JUNE 6th
REAPER
BONEYARD TOUR
LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE!
SPACE CAMP X LeBOOM!
18+ ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Natalie’s Grandview presents Bobby Floyd performing on the classic Hammond B3 organ with his Trio on Charlie’s Stage. For this Happening Hour show, ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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The Gospel Soul Series, hosted by Debra James Tucker, continues with Cherry Washington, a Dayton, Ohio native, who is a passionate evangelist, psalmist, ...
Boardman Arts Park • 154 West William Street Delaware, 43015
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The Delaware Arts and Music Festival has vendors and events happening for two weeks! moberod will be playing a live set on Sunday, June 7th from 6-7. Acoustic ...
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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Spend an evening with Peter Sagal—beloved host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!—as he brings his signature wit, storytelling, and sharp perspective ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Every first Sunday of the month, join us for an intimate show with Parker Louis and his rotating cast of incredible special guests from across the city ...
