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:
Healthy Happy Hour at Wiseguy Lounge
Tue, Jan 20 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge • 608 North High Street Columbus, 43215
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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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Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!
Tue, Jan 20 +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
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 18 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 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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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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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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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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Gasoline Lollipops
Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators
Tue, Jan 20 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
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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Chloe Kimes w/ The Hen and The Crow
Wed, Jan 21 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
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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Donna Mogavero – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Thu, Jan 22 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’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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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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Big Whiskers w/ Intercurrents & Erin Shrek
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $11.20Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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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
Other
Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Phil Clark LIVE! w’ Molly Pauken, Jeff Passifiume, Louis Tsamous – Music Hall St
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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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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RE:CHARGE Thursday – 3 Year Anniversary Ft: Tripp St., Pipe Leak, + more
Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.45The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Peter Bradley Adams
Thu, Jan 22 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Gregory Wolfram Quartet
Fri, Jan 23 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
High School Honor Band Weekend — Opening Concert
Fri, Jan 23 • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
Other
Immanuel Wilkins
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $12Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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The David Mayfield Parade w/ Jenny & The Streetwalkers
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Tony Hagood Trio
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue 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
Other
Jason Aldean
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:30 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Sons of Gladys: Elvis Birthday Tribute – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Shampoo for the Monks
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Breathe in Stereo w/ Juco & Pantomime
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $11.20Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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A-Go-Go w/ Coralilly & Leghorn
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Kelly Delaveris & Friends – Charlie’s Stage
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
The Ladies Night
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, Jan 24 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Jeff Tobin w/ Pretty Birds
Sat, Jan 24 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Josh Hill Trio
Sat, Jan 24 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Tyler Fairburn
Sat, Jan 24 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Dee Lucas (National Artist)
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Pinkertones
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
KOFFIN KATS with Playboy Manbaby
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Robert Dove Quintet
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
The Spikedrivers
Sat, Jan 24 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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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
Other
LDNL
Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
Other
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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CSYO Youth Orchestra Concert
Sun, Jan 25 • 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Riffe Center • 77 South High Street 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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Dave Sabatka
Sun, Jan 25 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
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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