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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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 18 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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KidX Zootopia Takeover
Mon, Nov 24 • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
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Wildlights 2025
Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 20 • 5:00 pm - 10:38 am
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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AJ Angelo
Tue, Nov 25 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082
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Ben Maloney Trio
Tue, Nov 25 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. Mount St. Mary’s Basketball
Tue, Nov 25 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Polar Express – Free Screening
Tue, Nov 25 • 7:00 pm
McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054
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Super Sport Records Showcase ft. Evan Westfall of Caamp * Sink * Sour Fi…
Tue, Nov 25 • 7:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Karaoke at Běndì Wok N’ Bar with Excess Karaoke
Tue, Nov 25 +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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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Wed, Nov 26 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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TK Kirkland
Wed, Nov 26 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Long Tall Deb and Colin John: Light It Up Album Release Party
Wed, Nov 26 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Hoodoo Soul Band play Thanksgiving Eve!
Wed, Nov 26 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Whispering Cave Hike
Fri, Nov 28 +more dates • 10:00 am
Hocking Hills • 13178 State Route 664 S. Logan, 43138
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The Great Flatbread Challenge
Fri, Nov 28 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $80The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Isaac Bednarki
Fri, Nov 28 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Spiritbox: Tsunami Sea North American Tour Part II
Fri, Nov 28 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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The Godz
Fri, Nov 28 • 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $26.27The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Happy Hour Show!
Fri, Nov 28 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $14.89Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Fri, Nov 28 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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Tony Hagood Trio
Fri, Nov 28 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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John Schwab and Delyn Christian – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Nov 28 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Shake Machine
Fri, Nov 28 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $5Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Rob Leines & Bones Owens WCBE Happy Hour Concert
Sat, Nov 29 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.50Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Levi Brown & the Smokin’ Section
Sat, Nov 29 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Los Tigres del Norte
Sat, Nov 29 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $68.13Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
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LDNL
Sat, Nov 29 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Visit The Ohio Railway Museum! Open Sundays through December—don’t miss out!
Sun, Nov 30 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio Railway Museum • 990 Proprietors Road Worthington, 43085
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The Columbus Chorus of Sweet Adelines
Sun, Nov 30 • 2:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Dave Sabatka
Sun, Nov 30 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
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Sanguisugabogg
Sun, Nov 30 • 5:00 pm
Admission starts at: $44.34The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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The Cretins 40th Anniversary Revival Concert
Sun, Nov 30 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Lily Bloom w/ Straw & The Scarecrow
Sun, Nov 30 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $17.53Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
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