Photo courtesy of Nine Inch Nails (Performing at The Schottenstein Center Fri Feb 20)
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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Downtown Disco Columbus is exactly what it sounds like: a Saturday Night Fever Disco Bash!
One night a year, The Bluestone gets a disco makeover. Dress ...
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge • 608 North High Street Columbus, 43215
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Grab your beads and get ready for a little slice of the French Quarter right in the heart of the Short North.
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Looking to elevate your after-work routine? Slab Kitchen in Reynoldsburg is serving up one of the best value Happy Hours in the metro area. Known for their ...
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly is the first major museum survey in the United States of work by British European visual artist Tacita Dean (b. 1965). The exhibition, ...
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics ...
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Columbus, this guided culinary tour will introduce you to some of the best international food in the city. ...
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers ...
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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Step into 1930s Berlin for an interactive, intoxicating escape where the music is loud and the world is bold.
Leave the uncertainty of the outside world ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Shaun Booker salutes Black History month with the songs of the Fabulous Blues Divas: Nina Simone, Etta James, Ruth Brown, Alberta Hunter and many more. ...
Fifteen32 Social • 1532 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220
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STAGE FIVE CLINGER RETURNS TO FIFTEEN32 SOCIAL! Playing songs from your favorite 2000s pop-punk and emo bands from your iPod video in 2006!
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Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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This show will take place at SWEET HARMONY in Canal Winchester, OH
Doug Morgan, Parker MacDonell & Phil Maneri play music for the fun of it. Morgan, ...
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Nine Inch Nails has announced the second North America leg of their critically acclaimed Peel It Back Tour. Friend and collaborator Boys Noize will ...
Blacklick Woods • 6975 East Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Blacklick Woods has turned into the town of Arendelle! Do you wanna build a snowman craft and get lost in the woods on a scavenger hunt? Join us for a ...
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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Framed by brothers Jonathan and Lukas Schwarz on first violin and cello and joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on viola, Leonkoro ...
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 West Church Street Pickerington, 43147
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THE RANDYS!
David Vaubel, Canaan Faulkner, Brian Jones, Jon Beard, and Derek DiCenzo. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Headlining Captain Steve's Summer Slam 2026 ...
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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UP presents the second annual UNSANCTIONED RUMBLE on February 21 at Ace of Cups!
*LIMITED* Stage seats are the ONLY available chairs in the venue - ...
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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My Best Friends Party and Disco Donnie present : LeBOOM !
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21
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BOMMER
LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE LeBOOM!
18+ event
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Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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The New Edition Way Tour brings together three of music’s most enduring and influential acts: New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton. This landmark ...
Park Street Tavern • 501 Park Street Columbus, 43215
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We’re back at Park Street Tavern and this one hits close to home. It falls right around Bill and Matt’s birthdays, so expect extra energy in the room. ...
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Tonight’s show will feature Ethan Galbraith and Jimmi Love furing the first half of the show. Bobby and Reggie will join for the remainder of the evening.
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