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Live Music Clubs & Theatres

Entertainment
A&R Music Bar
391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Restaurant / Bar
Ace of Cups
2619 N High St Columbus, OH 43202
Central
Entertainment
Bluestone
583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Central
Entertainment
Newport Music Hall
1722 N High St Columbus, OH 43201
Central
Entertainment
Natalie’s Grandview
945 King Ave Columbus, OH 43212
Central
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Sand Bar Station
59 Potter Street Delaware , 43015
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Bearings
Fri, Nov 21 • 5:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
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Clintonville Jamboree ~ every 3rd Friday!
Fri, Nov 21 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover Clintonville • Clintonville Columbus, OH
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Iroe and Friends
Fri, Nov 21 • 5:30 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
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John Boerstler & Friends ft. Steve Sweney / Phil Clark / Aaron Scott
Fri, Nov 21 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212
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The Band CAMINO: The NeverAlways Tour with special guest almost monday
Fri, Nov 21 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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Chaz & Nikki
Fri, Nov 21 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Other
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Vedo: Afterdark, the Epitome Tour
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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Red Wanting Blue
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Other
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Columbus’ 12th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
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North Star Concert featuring Bobby Floyd
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203
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Bird and Byron
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
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Reggae Got Soul! Columbus Soul and Salvage with Bob Ras
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212
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Feral Housecats, Gecko Chamber, The Electric Hand, The Burning Brain Band
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
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Clave Sonic
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:15 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Ransom Band
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:00 pm
India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, 43214
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Teeny Tucker – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Cole Barnhill * Matthew Goodnough * Charlie Collins
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Kyle Eldridge – Charlie’s Stage
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
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Our Short Years
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:45 pm
Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Brad Mellen A Cappella Quintet
Sat, Nov 22 • 5:30 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Tyler Fairborn
Sat, Nov 22 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Other
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AVATAR – IN THE AIRWAVES – USA 2025
Sat, Nov 22 • 6:30 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
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Kendall Street Company w/ Doc Robinson (Acoustic)
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Krash Minati
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Bryden String Quartet
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Nightlife Events

Comedy • Bar Events • Trivia • Parties

Nightlife Events
Wildlights 2025
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 20 • Times Vary
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Nightlife Events
Wanderlights
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 20 • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Other
Comedy Events
Secret Comedy Shows in Columbus
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Franklinton • Columbus, OH
Other
Comedy Events
Greer Barnes
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205
Other
Comedy Events
Jay Pharoah
Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 22 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Comedy Events
BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY
Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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Nightlife Events
Friday night karaoke 🎤
Fri, Nov 21 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint • 2598 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Nightlife Events
A Drag Queen Christmas
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
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Nightlife Events
MONEY MOUSE RAVE ft DJ AIRWALK, K8oooo, Vxmitspit B2B Girlpill, Pinkblxxd, Money
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
18th Annual JIMI HENDRIX Tribute Show (Birthday Celebration)
Fri, Nov 21 • 8:30 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Can’t Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party!
Fri, Nov 21 • 9:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 N High St Columbus, 43201
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Nightlife Events
Old Skool Vinyl Album Release Party
Sat, Nov 22 • 6:00 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
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Nightlife Events
Divas & Dragons
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203
Other
Comedy Events
Secret Comedy Shows in Columbus
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:00 pm
Franklinton • Columbus, OH
Other
Nightlife Events
Unsanctioned Pro: HARDCORE CUP 2025
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:30 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
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Nightlife Events
Metric Ton, Big Fat Head, Rippy & The Hippies
Sat, Nov 22 • 8:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Nightlife Events
Rick Collura’s Blues Jam
Sun, Nov 23 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
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Things to Do
Make the Grade Trivia with Dr. A! Every Sunday!
Sun, Nov 23 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Nightlife Events
PORTUGAL. THE MAN — Lords of Portland Tour
Sun, Nov 23 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke
Sun, Nov 23 +more dates • 9:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
Other
Nightlife Events
Open Mic Comedy hosted by Ty Moore (7pm sign up)
Mon, Nov 24 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Things to Do
Mug Club Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Trivia Night
Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, Nov 25 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Other
Nightlife Events
BINGO NIGHT! – POWELL
Tue, Nov 25 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot St Powell,
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Nightlife Events
OPEN MIC- Hosted by Sam Muccio @ The Summit Music Hall – EVERY TUESDAY
Tue, Nov 25 • 7:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other

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