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The Ultimate Guide To Local Live Music In Central Ohio This Month and Beyond
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Guide to Boozy Events This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central OH
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Guide to Theater Shows This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central Ohio
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The Ultimate Guide to Comedy Shows in Columbus and Central Ohio This Month
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15+ Incredible Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This April
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25+ Can’t-Miss Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This March
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The Columbus Metropolitan Library: Central Ohio’s Hidden Gem That’s Way More Than Just Books
Live Music
2026 Grammy Award Nominees and Winners Coming to Columbus and Ohio This Year
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20+ Must-See Concerts in Columbus and Central Ohio This February
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50+ of the Best Events to Check Out This February in Central Ohio
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15+ Incredible Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This January
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Guide to the 30+ Best Events this January in Central Ohio
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Guide to New Year’s Eve Parties & Events in Columbus & Central OH
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This Insane Ohio Band is Playing a Show TWELVE HOURS LONG
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The Best Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This December
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Guide to the Best Events to Check Out this December in Central Ohio
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The Top 5 Most Mesmerizing Christmas Light Displays in Columbus Ohio
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You Can Throw Real Tomatoes at Comedians During The WILDEST Comedy Show in Columbus
Live Music
20+ Incredible Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This November
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30 Can’t-Miss Things to Do and See in Columbus and Central Ohio This November
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Guide to 70+ of the Best Things to Do in Columbus and Central Ohio this October
Live Music
Buckeye Country Superfest 2026 Just Dropped Their Lineup — And It’s INSANE.
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The Circleville Pumpkin Show: A Giant-Sized Slice of Fall in Ohio
Things to Do
Special Events and Programs at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Guide to the 50+ of the Best Events in Columbus and Central Ohio this August
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20+ Incredible Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This August
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Fan’s Guide to the Columbus Crew Game Schedule
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CAPA Just Dropped Their Summer Movie Series Lineup — And It’s INSANE.
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Columbus Happenings: Best Things to Do in Columbus

On a quest to find things happening in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend…or any time? Start with our evergreen guide, featuring the best things to do in Columbus year-round, written by locals!

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Live Music & Concerts in Columbus, OH

Find live music and concerts coming to Columbus, Ohio, stages, venues, and festivals this week and beyond!

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Live Music
Katy Nichole, Claire Leslie: Honest Conversations Tour
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Live Music
Daniel Bell
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
Live Music
McCloud and Company
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm
The Point On Main • 1192 Noe Bixby Rd Columbus, OH 43213
Other
Live Music
He Is Legend
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
Other
Live Music
Bradley Mellen
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Happy Hour w/ Matt Steidle & That’s The Breaks
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
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John Gallagher Jr. w/ Hannah Winkler
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Slomosa
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Live Music
Coast to Coast Tour: Colin James, Matt Andersen, & Terra Lightfoot
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Live Music
John McCutcheon
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Dan Rodriguez
Thu, Apr 30 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
We The Sound radio
Fri, May 1 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Paul Strawser Quartet
Fri, May 1 • 5:30 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Matt Corman & Ollie Joseph w/ Adam Yokum – Happy Hour Concert
Fri, May 1 • 5:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Clay Beechy with Matt Gray & Risk Kishk
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Joey Hebdo
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230
Other
Live Music
Happy Hour w/ Jovial Flow
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Scottie G
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
The Loren Lounge
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
West 22nd
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Nightlife Events in Columbus, OH

Columbus events this week include comedy shows, bar events, trivia nights, parties, and more! Discover the top nightlife destinations in Columbus and Central Ohio.

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Nightlife Events
Maifest Gala: Honoring our Caretakers
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
High Line Car House • 550 S. High Street Columbus, 43215
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Storyline Presents: Bookish Bingo with Tom!
Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Storyline Bookshop • 2108 Tremont Center Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Other
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Run Club: Powell
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065
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Trivia Night
Full Throttle Trivia Thursdays
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mid City Garage • 1179 Jaeger St Columbus, Ohio 43206
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Nightlife Events
Ace of Cups Open Stage
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Bootscootin’ Line Dancing Party
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Trivia Night
Music Trivia with What The Funk Music Trivia
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
Sooflay, The Problem With Kids Today, Dingo Dango, Leghorn
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Comedy Events
Jason Salmon
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Trivia Night
Sad Summer Folk Music Trivia
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Things to Do
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
Nightlife Events
The Moss w/ Hotel Fiction
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:30 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Comedy Events
OhJay Lamont Live Standup Comedy Show
Thu, Apr 30 • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
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RE:CHARGE Thursday – Cut Rugs, Powers up, and more
Thu, Apr 30 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 9:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
Other
Things to Do
2026 Cocktails at the Conservatory – A Night at the Races
Fri, May 1 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Nightlife Events
Spooktober, Sweepers (PA), Gr3boy (PA), Prolific Secreter, Human Suit
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Defiant Frequencies – House Party
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Comedy Events
Na’im Ali Live Standup Comedy Show
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
Other
Comedy Events
The Magic of Eric Eaton
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Nightlife Events
Caitlynne Curtis
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Party At the Moontower – Friday DJ Series
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Jackie O’s on Fourth • 171 North 4th Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
Board game night
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Kafé Kerouac • 2250 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Comedy Events
Martin Lawrence
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Other
Nightlife Events
Vortex – underground 80s vinyl night w/ DJ Dynamo
Fri, May 1 • 9:00 pm
The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
Other

Food & Drink Events in Columbus, OH

Check out these upcoming food and drink events to expand your horizons and palette during a fun day or night out. Columbus, OH, is a gastronomic hub, from fine dining to cooking classes!

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Wine
SPRING BINGO IS HERE!
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
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Educational
The Siposium – First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Classes & Workshops
🍷 Sip & Cook: Indian Street Food Night
Sat, May 2 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Other
Sporting Event
Crew Matchday at Land-Grant + FREE Crew Trolley Rides
Sat, May 2 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Other
Live Music
Punch Drunk
Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Brunch
Nina West Drag Brunch (11:30am Show)
Sun, May 3 • 11:30 am
Other
Brunch
Brunch Meets Bingo at Local Cantina Upper Arlington 🍳🌮🎉
Sun, May 3 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Other
Sporting Event
F1 RACEDAY at Land-Grant
Sun, May 3 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Other
Live Music
Dave Sabatka
Sun, May 3 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Nightlife Events
Industry Night
Mon, May 4 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Nightlife Events
Beers and Board Games
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Live Music
Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Trivia Night
Tuesday Trivia and A Movie
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Nightlife Events
CINCO DE MAYO BINGO! – POWELL
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHTS! – POWELL
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Live Music
Sparky
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Live Music
Live music with Allison Road
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Trivia Night
Music Trivia with What The Funk Music Trivia
Thu, May 7 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Other
Things to Do
From The Heart Vol. 6 – Early Summer Ale Release – Pickerington
Fri, May 8 • 11:00 am
Other
Live Music
Bob Piascik
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other

Theater Shows & Productions in Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio, is the Broadway of the Midwest! Discover plays, musicals, avant-garde productions, dance performances, and more on Columbus, Ohio’s top stages!

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Theater
Romeo & Juliet
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 7:00 pm
McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054
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Theater
Grease
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Westerville South High Theatre Troupe 513 • 303 South Otterbein Westerville, ohio 43081
Other
Theater
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Thu, Apr 30 • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Performs Primary Trust
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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Theater
Primary Trust
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Dirty Laundry
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Dog Sees God
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Things to Do
Schooled on Poetry
Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Theater
Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Sat, May 2 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
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Culture & Arts Events in Columbus, OH

From film screenings to family movie nights, there’s something happening every night of the week! These Columbus happenings will introduce you to Central Ohio’s unique cultural scene.

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Dance Performance
Boardman Celebration Day
Fri, May 1 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Other
Cinema
The Hidden Fortress (1958) 4K Restoration
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Other
Things to Do
Lue Elizondo – Persona Non Grata Tour
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Cult 101: Crash (1996) 4K Restoration
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Other
Cinema
Erupcja (2026)
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2 • Times Vary
Other
Cinema
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Sat, May 2 • 9:30 pm
Other
Cinema
Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC (2026)
Sun, May 3 • 1:30 pm
Other
Cinema
Goldfinger (1964)
Mon, May 4 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Yojimbo (1961) 4K Restoration
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6 • 7:30 pm
Other
Theater
Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo World Tour
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Sanjuro (1962) 4K Restoration
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9 • Times Vary
Other
Theater
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Other
Theater
ABC Players Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Other
Cinema
Santa Sangre (1989)
Sat, May 9 • 9:30 pm
Other
Cinema
The Room
Sat, May 9 • 9:45 pm
Other
Cinema
Ikiru (1952) 4K Restoration
Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 12 • Times Vary
Other
Nightlife Events
An Evening with Christian Slater, Interviewed by Neda Ulaby
Mon, May 11 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Licence to Kill (1989)
Mon, May 11 • 7:00 pm
Other
Theater
Senior Dress Rehearsal: La Bohème
Wed, May 13 • 11:00 am
Other
Nightlife Events
2026 CAPA Marquee Awards
Wed, May 13 • 7:30 pm
Other
Cinema
Red Beard (1965) Remastered
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 15 • Times Vary
Other
Theater
La Bohème
Wed, May 13 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Other
Theater
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thu, May 14 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Other
Festivals
2026 Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17 • Times Vary
Other

Exhibits to Explore in Columbus, OH

From gardens to galleries, find something to marvel at in Columbus, Ohio, this week! These Columbus events are family-friendly, interactive, and won’t be here for long!

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Things to Do
Hit the Hop: Lightfall
Thu, Apr 30 • All Day
Other
Art / Art Show
Columbus Bonsai Society Annual Show 2026
Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 14 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
The Science Behind Pixar
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 25 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Greater Columbus: The 2026 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Color, Fly, Butterfly
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
May Opening Reception: Yulia Shtern & Ana Vanessa Urvina
Fri, May 8 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Chris Ware – Life Is Complicated
Sat, May 23 - Sun, Jun 21 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Blooms & Butterflies
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Best of 2026
Sun, May 3 - Mon, Jun 1 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 29 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Chris Ware – Life Is Complicated
Sat, May 23 - Sun, Jun 21 • All Day
Other
Things to Do
“Best of 2026” Opening Reception
Sun, May 3 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Other
Culture & Arts
Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began
Sat, May 16 - Sun, Jun 14 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Yulia Shtern & Ana Vanessa Urvina
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 30 • All Day
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Discover Columbus Events this Week and Beyond

There are hundreds of exciting events to experience daily in Columbus and Central Ohio! Whether you’re looking for large festivals or intimate theatrical productions, there’s something for everyone.

This town knows how to throw a party! We make it easy to find all that good stuff, attend, and enjoy yourself to the fullest. Cheers!