Here are the best things to do this week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, theater, 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 “Loaded PIErogi” Has Landed at GoreMade!
Tue, Jan 20 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GoreMade Pizza • 936 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
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Healthy Happy Hour at Wiseguy Lounge
Mon, Jan 19 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge • 608 North High Street Columbus, 43215
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Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!
Mon, Jan 19 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Las Margaritas – Westerville • 706 North State Street Westerville, 43082
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FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Jan 24 +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 19 - Tue, Feb 17 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Penn TCU
Mon, Jan 19 • 12:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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KidX Frozen Extravaganza
Mon, Jan 19 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Parkway Columbus, 43240
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Open Stage with Matt Jones
Mon, Jan 19 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
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Des Demonas & Garbage Greek
Mon, Jan 19 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.75Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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In The Pocket
Tue, Jan 20 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Pokemon Open Play Night
Tue, Jan 20 +more dates • 6:00 pm
Midwest Cards • 401 N Front St. Suite 95 Columbus, OH 43215
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Adult Beginner Golf
Tue, Jan 20 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Big-Walnut Park • 5000 East Livingston Avenue Columbus, 43227
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Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Tue, Jan 20 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators
Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Don McMillan 2.0* – Now Powered By AI
Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Winter Ice Festival
Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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The Sextillions
Wed, Jan 21 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Nacho Redondo Live (En Español)
Wed, Jan 21 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon – Charlie’s Stage
Wed, Jan 21 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Andy Woodson Quartet
Thu, Jan 22 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Josh Blue
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Jason Aldean
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:30 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Mozart’s Requiem
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 24 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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Pinkertones
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Dee Lucas (National Artist)
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Robert Dove Quintet
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Rooftop Vibes with DJ Koty
Sat, Jan 24 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
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Scioto Grove Winter Hike
Sun, Jan 25 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Scioto Grove • 5172 Jackson Pike Grove City, OH 43123
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High School Honor Band Finale Concerts
Sun, Jan 25 • 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
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Once Upon a Panel: Telling Stories with Music, Drama, and Comics
Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum • 1813 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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The Unteachables Comedy Tour
Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $22Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Columbus Fury vs. Atlanta Vibe
Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Summit Open Stage (Variety Show)
Sun, Jan 25 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Harpoetic: Soul Sunday – Charlie’s Stage
Sun, Jan 25 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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FOX STEVENSON: Sunk Cost Fallacy Tour
Sun, Jan 25 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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