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Things To Do This Week in Buffalo & Niagara

Here are THE best things to do this week in Buffalo, Western New York, and the Niagara Frontier. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Buffalo and Western New York? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to coolest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!

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Eat & Drink

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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PIEROGI PIZZA ALERT! Say goodbye to your January diet and hello to the ultimate comfort food mashup! GoreMade Pizza has just dropped their Pizza of ...

Eat & Drink

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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Sip Smart This January: 15% Off Mocktails at the Short North’s Best-Kept Secret The Scoop: Staying dry this January? You don’t have to stay home. Slip ...

Eat & Drink

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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Columbus, are you ready to fiesta? Step out of the office and into the fun at Las Margaritas! Whether you’re wrapping up a busy day or just need a mid-week ...

Classes & Workshops

2D Double Wolf Howling

Sun, Jan 25 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🌊 Dive into the mesmerizing world of Fluid Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that fluid art uses various techniques like acrylic pouring to create stunning, ...

Classes & Workshops

Mosaic Art

Thu, Jan 22 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🌟 Discover the beauty of Mosaic Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that mosaic art dates back to ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks? 🏛️💎 ...

Live Music

Immanuel Wilkins

Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $12

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

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The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction. Listeners were introduced to the riveting sounds of this ...

Exhibit

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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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly is the first major museum survey in the United States of work by British European visual artist Tacita Dean (b. 1965). The exhibition, ...

Sporting Event

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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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Penn TCU ...

Things to Do

KidX Frozen Extravaganza

Mon, Jan 19 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Parkway Columbus, 43240

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Join us for the annual KidX Frozen Extravaganza event on Monday, January 19 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm! Event will be located in the former Forever 21 space ...

Nightlife Events

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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Open Stage with Matt Jones ...

Live Music

Des Demonas & Garbage Greek

Mon, Jan 19 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $18.75

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

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Des Demonas & Garbage Greek ...

Classes & Workshops

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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Come and learn the basics of golf. If you have your own equipment, please feel free to bring it. We will be holding class outdoors as much as possible. ...

Live Music

Snow Strippers

Tue, Jan 20 • 6:00 pm

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Live Music

In The Pocket

Tue, Jan 20 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Hobby

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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Whether you’re brand-new to the game or a seasoned Trainer, this is your chance to learn how to play Pokemon, battle with others, and trade cards in ...

Sporting Event

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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Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers ...

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Theater

Cabaret

Fri, Feb 20 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

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Step into Berlin’s Kit Kat Klub, where music, dance, and decadence collide in a bold, immersive and interactive experience. Set against the backdrop ...

Things to Do

Buckeye Cheer and Dance Championships

Sat, Jan 24 • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, 43211

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This cheer and dance competition is open to all ages. We welcome rec, prep, novice, schools and allstar programs. ...

Trivia Night

TOTALLY 80’S TRIVIA

Wed, Jan 21 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065

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Get totally tubular! Test your knowledge of 80’s movies, music, TV, and pop culture classics. ...

Live Music

Pinkertones

Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20.62

Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Pinkertones: Weezer Tribute w/ The Cordial Sins Doors 7p All ages ...

Sporting Event

Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators

Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215

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Comedy Events

Don McMillan 2.0* – Now Powered By AI

Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $42

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

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Ages 21 and up Tuesday, January 20 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm $42 to $52 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar ...

Festivals

Winter Ice Festival

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

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The Winter Ice Festival is back in 2026 on January 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25, with more special engagement nights to enjoy a stroll ...

Live Music

The Sextillions

Wed, Jan 21 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) The Sextillions feature the arrangements and playing of three of Columbus' ...

Comedy Events

Nacho Redondo Live (En Español)

Wed, Jan 21 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $42

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

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Ages 21 and up Wednesday, January 21 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm $42 to $52 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full ...

Live Music

Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon – Charlie’s Stage

Wed, Jan 21 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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With over 1,000 international shows and 8 studio albums under her belt, she is now on the brink of releasing her 9th and most personal record to date, ...

Music & Nightlife

Kenn Kaplan

Wed, Jan 21 • 8:30 pm

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

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My name is Kenn, Keys and Vox from Analog Youth. This is my solo acoustic music act at Fenders. https://www.facebook.com/kennkaplanmusic/ Drink specials ...

Live Music

Andy Woodson Quartet

Thu, Jan 22 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Andy Woodson is one of the most in-demand bassists in the central Ohio area, ...

Nightlife Events

The Pranks album release w/ Checkeye, Sam Stansfield, & Laughing Chimes

Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201

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The Pranks album release w/ Checkeye, Sam Stansfield, & Laughing Chimes ...

Comedy Events

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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Thursday, January 22 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm Friday, January 23 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm Friday, January 23 Doors: 9:15 pm // Show: 9:45 ...

Sporting Event

Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars

Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215

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Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars ...

Live Music

Phil Clark LIVE! w’ Molly Pauken, Jeff Passifiume, Louis Tsamous – Music Hall St

Thu, Jan 22 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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WHAT A LINEUP! These four veterans of the music scene have entertained countless audiences for decades as members of some of the most popular and legendary ...

Nightlife Events

RE:CHARGE Thursday – 3 Year Anniversary Ft: Tripp St., Pipe Leak, + more

Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $18.45

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201

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Join us in celebrating 3 whole years of RE:CHARGE!! Doors and Music start @ 8 PM Come Early, Stay Late! ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Indiana University

Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 pm

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210

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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Indiana University ...

Live Music

Peter Bradley Adams

Thu, Jan 22 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Peter Bradley Adams teamed up with his long time collaborator, Lex Price, to make his seventh studio record which will be released this September. Adams ...

Live Music

Jason Aldean

Fri, Jan 23 • 7:30 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215

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Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum award winning entertainer Jason Aldean is one of country’s most successful touring powerhouses and influential musical ...

Live Music

Mozart’s Requiem

Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 24 • 7:30 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215

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Rossen Milanov, conductor Lydia Grindatto, soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo soprano Victor Starsky, tenor Cumhur Görgün, bass Columbus Symphony ...

Sporting Event

Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215

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Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning ...

Live Music

Dee Lucas (National Artist)

Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm

ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been noted as the most consistent and hardest working indie artist in the entire music industry ...

Comedy Events

Don’t Tell Comedy

Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Franklinton • Columbus, OH

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📍 Local Studio. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will ...

Live Music

Robert Dove Quintet

Sat, Jan 24 • 7:15 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Born in Columbus, Ohio, Robert Dove is “As a soloist, he’s in a word, ...

Nightlife Events

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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Rooftop Vibes with DJ Koty ...

Runs/Walks/Rides

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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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. ...

Live Music

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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High school musicians from Ohio and beyond, selected based on band directors' nominations, attend this weekend of high-level music making which culminates ...

Comedy Events

The Unteachables Comedy Tour

Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $22

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

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Ages 21 and up Sunday, January 25 Doors: 12:30 pm // Show: 2 pm $22 to $27 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar ...

Sporting Event

Columbus Fury vs. Atlanta Vibe

Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215

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Catch the Columbus Fury in professional women's volleyball action at Nationwide Arena with the Pro Volleyball Federation! ...

Classes & Workshops

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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Once Upon a Panel: Telling Stories with Music, Drama, and Comics This event was rescheduled from October 5th, 2025 to January 25th, 2026. Do you ...

Nightlife Events

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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Summit Open Stage (Variety Show) @ The Summit Music Hall Last Sunday of every month! Share your talent with the world at the Summit ...

Live Music

Bobby Floyd Trio

Sun, Jan 25 • 5:00 pm

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, ...

Live Music

Couch – BIG TALK TOUR

Sun, Jan 25 • 7:30 pm

A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215

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BIG TALK TOUR COUCH
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Live Music

Harpoetic: Soul Sunday – Charlie’s Stage

Sun, Jan 25 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Soul Sunday, hosted by Debra James Tucker continues with Harpoetic, an Ohio Based Mixed Genre Group of Black Musicians creating poetic music for all ears! ...

Nightlife Events