Ages 21 and up Saturday, February 21 Doors: 12:30 pm // Show: 2 pm $22 to $27 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating is preassigned based on the...
Nightlife Events
Women in the Room – Stand-Up
A stand up comedy and interview showcase that asks the question: what's it like to be a woman in that room? Stand-up from Cincinnati's Allison Stapp and Columbus fave Rochelle Collins followed by an interview with Heather McCloud of The Brasshand. Hosted by Allison...
On Notice & Netflix Special – Improv
On Notice takes your suggestion to the metaphorical cork board to generate ideas for longform improv scenes. While Netflix Special presents all of the shows you may not have seen come up in your queue! This will be LIVE at our 2643 N High St location *The Nest Theatre...
Ope! Improv
The Nest Theatre presents Ope! Longform improv is most easily described as an improvised set of scenes and characters inspired from a single suggestion. Ope! brings playful improv with midwestern charm! Opening for Ope! will be: Cassarole Incident and Askew Good Men!...
Pad Set – Suggestion-Heavy Improv!
Longform improv is most easily described as an improvised set of scenes and characters inspired from a single suggestion. PAD SET front loads the show with a full pad of suggestions that will be used EACH and EVERY scene! Featuring Stand-Up comedy openers: Caitlin...
Meanwhile, Elsewhere – Improv
Meanwhile, Elsewhere improvises there way from scene to scene, place to place, guiding you all along the way. Opening teams: What Just Happened and LT & Scott! This will be LIVE at our 2643 N High St location *The Nest Theatre is now a cashless operation. Payment...
HERE: the (Improvised) Musical
HERE the Musical is a feat of improvisation – a two person, fully improvised musical play. In HERE the Musical, the players get one suggestion to inspire theme through an opening number, create characters and storylines inspired by the theme, and effortlessly weave...
My Bloody Galentine
An all woman stand-up comedy showcase! My Bloody Galentine show lineup: Tanya Vora Audrey Soper Bridget Mendy Amber Falter Big Guys & Shot Gun Kitty Long This will be LIVE at our 2643 N High St location, upstairs in the Birdhouse! *The Nest Theatre is now a...
Antiques Road Show (& Tell)
The Bluebird Studio is located inside The Nest Theatre. It is our more intimate experimental space. Seating is EXTREMELY limited, so don’t delay! Antiques Road Show (& Tell) is an improvised spoof of the beloved PBS classic. A cast of quirky characters presents...
Found in Translation – A CRIS Fundraiser
This thoughtful fundraiser is montage-style improv inspired by a word from another language that is not translatable into English, prioritizing words from languages of communities that are large in our diverse Columbus population. E.g. The word "Ilunga"in Tshiluba...
Dual Duel Improv Contest!
DUAL DUEL is BACK at The Nest! Every year more people train. Every year they test their skills. Every show YOU decide who wins! Three indie duos enter, the audience votes for a winner to continue onto the semi-finals, the finals, and if they're lucky the champion!...
Sing Out February!
February’s Musical Theatre Karaoke Night!As always, all are welcome! Come sing with us!Hosted by Luke BovenizerAccompanied by Jonathan Collura••••••••••••••••••••RULES:- We applaud after every song in unified support, regardless of how noisy our side conversations...
The Fair Weathered
Park Street Tavern!!! Music from 10 to 1!!!!
MURKWOOD | DISTINCT MOTIVE w/ COMBINE & TOGEKI
Murkwood is a celebration of soundsystem music and the culture around it. Join us on February 20th as we welcome Distinct Motive back to Murkwood for a stop on his This is The Motive Tour alongside champion support Combine and Togeki for their first plays between the...
Art Builds Community An evening of art with Lisa McLymont
Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity with acclaimed local artist Lisa McLymont. Through her vibrant work, Lisa explores identity, connection, and community. Come be part of this hands-on art workshop! All artistic levels welcome, supplies provided. Please...
Reading the House Down: Columbus’s Premier Sober Drag Show
Now that the holidays are over, you might be worried about settling into those cold, gray winter doldrums (I know I am). But fear not! Clintonville Books has the cure for your winter blues. Reading the House Down is back on Saturday, February 21st with a fabulous, all...
Bo Johnson 2/28 at 7PM & 9PM
Bo Johnson is a comedian from Seattle, Washington. He can be found headlining clubs, breweries, and dingy bars across the United States and sometimes Canada. His stand up was featured on season two of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City on Comedy Central. The...
Bo Johnson 2/27 at 7PM & 9PM
Bo Johnson is a comedian from Seattle, Washington. He can be found headlining clubs, breweries, and dingy bars across the United States and sometimes Canada. His stand up was featured on season two of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City on Comedy Central. The...
Improv Level 1 Graduate Showcase (TUESDAY)
Ever wondered what it's like to get up on stage and perform improv? Our Level 1 students wondered, and now they'll find out! Come support our Level 1 graduates in their first showcase performance in our very own Hashtag Comedy Club. This Level 1 class was taught by...
Improv Level 3 Graduate Showcase
They've really getting great now. Come support our Level 3 graduates in their showcase performance in our very own Hashtag Comedy Club. This class was taught by Candice Oates, who will be the host for the night's activities. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm...
Sarah Rose Hyland
Sarah is quirky, one-of-a-kind, and relatable, often articulating what others might struggle to express. Sarah Rose Hyland is a truly unique comedian, blending her background in improvisational arts, character work, and visual arts into her performances. She...
