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:
The Science Behind Pixar
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 25 • All Day
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
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Crest Fest Funkraiser Vinyl Dance Party w/ DJ D’Arcy, DigDug and Uncle Moze / He
Fri, May 8 • 5:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Erik Augis Trio
Fri, May 8 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Bob Piascik
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Michigan State University Spartans
Fri, May 8 • 6:00 pm
Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Lane Columbus, 43215
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Barefoot McCoy Duo
Fri, May 8 • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230
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Taylor Swift Dance Party
Fri, May 8 • 6:30 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
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Hashtag Comedy Improv Show
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Bullseye, Aaron Troyer Band, Spitcurl, The Fours
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Ian Bagg
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Sunny Sweeney w/ Mindy Miller
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $31.04Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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ULTRA SUNN - TRAITRS - SUMMORE
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $28.52Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour
Fri, May 8 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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James Gaiters Sextet
Fri, May 8 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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ABC Players Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8.50Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
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Skysia: Gradient Bloom Tour W/ Lil Fish, & more
Fri, May 8 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Jesse & Emily present Whiskey Business
Fri, May 8 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. Michigan State University Spartans
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Bill Davis Stadium • 560 Borror Drive Columbus, OH 43210
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Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man
Sat, May 9 • 5:30 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Ghost Shirt
Sat, May 9 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.46Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Isabel Hagen LIVE
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $38.73The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Distinct Populace presents: Accessory (Jason of DEHD & Co.) Golden Apples, Gus &
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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The Brokes
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $22.82Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Pete Yorn – 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter (solo acoustic)
Sat, May 9 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Steve Kortyka
Sat, May 9 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Tim Easton – fIREHORSE Album Release
Sat, May 9 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Greenwood Forest w/ Billy Fortune Unit
Sat, May 9 • 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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The Dick Dickerson Show
Sat, May 9 • 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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On The Offensive
Sat, May 9 • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.97The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Noxterra presents: JONNY MAVEN [6AM/WORK]
Sat, May 9 • 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Mother’s Day Comedy Show
Sun, May 10 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Godseyes and Actor Observer
Sun, May 10 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Lin Rountree (National Recording Artist)
Sun, May 10 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Howley (Late Show)
Sun, May 10 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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