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:
FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Dec 20 +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, Dec 15 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Wildlights 2025
Mon, Dec 15 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Tony Monaco Trio
Tue, Dec 16 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks
Tue, Dec 16 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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Cindy Kaza
Tue, Dec 16 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $48Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Karaoke at Běndì Wok N’ Bar with Excess Karaoke
Tue, Dec 16 +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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Blues & Beyond: Mojo Blue featuring Rick Collura – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happen
Wed, Dec 17 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Dylan Bram ft. Liz Woolley
Wed, Dec 17 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Daniela Mora
Wed, Dec 17 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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TBD: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL! – Music Hall Stage
Wed, Dec 17 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Songs at the Center Holiday Party! – Charlie’s Stage
Wed, Dec 17 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Survivor Watch Party
Wed, Dec 17 • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
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Distorted Silence Acoustic
Wed, Dec 17 • 8:30 pm
Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Donna Mogavero – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Thu, Dec 18 • 5:15 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Bradley Mellen
Thu, Dec 18 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Norfolk State Spartans
Thu, Dec 18 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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A Night of Laughter: Benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Thu, Dec 18 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild
Thu, Dec 18 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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Affirmative Distraction – Charlie’s Stage
Thu, Dec 18 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Clintonville Jamboree ~ every 3rd Friday!
Fri, Dec 19 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover Clintonville • Clintonville Columbus, OH
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TOYS for TOTS w/ 8LB Pressure
Fri, Dec 19 • 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $14.09The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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DeRay Davis
Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Dec 21 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $42Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Kate DeL
Fri, Dec 19 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Holidaze with Angela Perley and Anya Van Rose
Fri, Dec 19 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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The Floorwalkers Annual Holiday Show – Night #1
Fri, Dec 19 • 9:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, Dec 20 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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MojoFlo’s 4th Annual Jingle Jam – Early Show – Music Hall Stage
Sat, Dec 20 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Andy Woodson Trio
Sat, Dec 20 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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The Floorwalkers Annual Holiday Show – Night #2
Sat, Dec 20 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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The Tony Hagood Quartet: The Music of Vince Guaraldi – Music Hall Stage
Sun, Dec 21 • 2:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Bobby Floyd Trio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sun, Dec 21 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Gabrielle Solange: Soul Sunday – Charlie’s Stage
Sun, Dec 21 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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The Wonderfool – 5th Annual Holiday Show – Music Hall Stage
Sun, Dec 21 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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