Here are the best things to do this weekend in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, happy hours, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the coolest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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Friday Coffee Dress – Rachmaninoff 3
Fri, Mar 13 • 10:00 am
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Pet Expo
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15 • Times Vary
Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, 43211
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Robert Dove Quintet
Fri, Mar 13 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Jaime Garcia Live Standup Comedy Show
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $24.62The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Bob Piascik
Fri, Mar 13 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Austin Meade & Goodbye June – Co Headlining Tour
Fri, Mar 13 • 6:30 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $48Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Who’s Bad (Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience)
Fri, Mar 13 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Nirvana GrungeFest + Seven Circle Sunrise
Fri, Mar 13 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Before The Eyewall, Lo-Pan, Rebreather, EEGUHLHAAK
Fri, Mar 13 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Josh Teed: Tides of Change Tour
Fri, Mar 13 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $24.11The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Jed Harrelson – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Mar 13 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $22Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Rooftop Vibes with DJ Chicohimself
Fri, Mar 13 • 8:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
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Rock This Way
Fri, Mar 13 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Shrek Rave – 18+
Fri, Mar 13 • 9:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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The Casey Elchert Memorial Pole Championship
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 15 • Times Vary
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
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Aaron White Quartet
Sat, Mar 14 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Redbuds w/ TBA
Sat, Mar 14 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC
Sat, Mar 14 • 6:00 pm
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, OH 43215
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Tyler Fairburn
Sat, Mar 14 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Saya Meads
Sat, Mar 14 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $26.57The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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Jordan Ward Presents: THE APARTMENT TOUR
Sat, Mar 14 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Nils (National Artist)
Sat, Mar 14 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Sat, Mar 14 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Isaac Bednarki
Sat, Mar 14 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour
Sat, Mar 14 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $43.35Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Cream Camino Album Release Show w/ Sweet Gypsy & Bones of Goliath
Sat, Mar 14 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Schism: iNation Takeover
Sat, Mar 14 • 10:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Dave Sabatka
Sun, Mar 15 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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Natalie Jane: the world i didn’t want world tour
Sun, Mar 15 • 6:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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