Here are the best things to do in Columbus this week as chosen by Step Out Columbus’s editors. This list includes the top Columbus, OH, events, like live music, festivals, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, and more.
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Things to do this week in Columbus Oh
Here are the best things to do in Columbus this week:
Guys and Dolls
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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The Science Behind Pixar
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, May 17 • All Day
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
Other
Beethoven, Schumann, & Brahms
Sat, Apr 18 • 3:00 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Columbus Crew 2 vs. New England Revolution II
Sat, Apr 18 • 3:00 pm
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 19 • Times Vary
Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Lane Columbus, 43215
Other
Ohio Kindling w/ TBA
Sat, Apr 18 • 5:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds
Sat, Apr 18 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Norside Organ Trio
Sat, Apr 18 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Brad Mellen A Cappella Quintet
Sat, Apr 18 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Off The Charts
Sat, Apr 18 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
Tyler Fairburn
Sat, Apr 18 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Lavell Crawford
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 19 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Woodwind Quintet
Sat, Apr 18 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dee Lucas (National Artist)
Sat, Apr 18 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
McGuffey Lane
Sat, Apr 18 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
John Fedchock Quartet
Sat, Apr 18 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $35Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Unsanctioned Pro: Dime A Dozen ‘26
Sat, Apr 18 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $30.93Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
The Joint Rockers
Sat, Apr 18 • 8:00 pm
India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214
Other
Maladies by Chris Sherman
Sat, Apr 18 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Nina West – Untucked
Sat, Apr 18 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Fat Dog
Sat, Apr 18 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Radio City, spring time at The Barn
Sat, Apr 18 • 9:00 pm
The Barn • 5451 Edwards Farms Rd Columbus, OH 43221
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Peter Case
Sat, Apr 18 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Columbus Fury vs. Grand Rapids Rise
Sun, Apr 19 • 2:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Sun, Apr 19 +more dates • 2:00 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Kid Mammoth w/ Hebdo (Solo)
Sun, Apr 19 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Dave Sabatka
Sun, Apr 19 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Camping in Alaska
Sun, Apr 19 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.77Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Bat Out of Hell – The Musical
Sun, Apr 19 • 7:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Grieves w/ The Street Sweepers
Sun, Apr 19 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Nina West – Untucked
Sun, Apr 19 • 7:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Dan Soder: The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour
Sun, Apr 19 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Manic Focus & SunSquabi
Sun, Apr 19 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder
Sun, Apr 19 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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