THINGS TO DO & EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY

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Spirits / Ciders / Cocktails

Mardi Gras at Wiseguy Lounge - Fat Tuesday

Tue, Feb 17 • 5:00 pm

Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge • 608 North High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Grab your beads and get ready for a little slice of the French Quarter right in the heart of the Short North. If you can’t make it to Bourbon Street ...

Live Music

Valentine’s Crooning & Swooning

Fri, Feb 13 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Northwest Dance Studio • 1089 Bethel Road, Columbus, 43220

Other

Tickets Include: Open Dessert Bar Bubbly Beverages Introductory Dance Mixer Live Classic Crooning Performance to enjoy from your table or ...

Eat & Drink

Weekday Happy Hour at Slab Kitchen

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SLAB Kitchen • 7360 E Main St Reynoldsburg, 43068

Other

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 ...

Exhibit

The Science Behind Pixar

Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Mar 13 • All Day

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

Other

Enjoy a unique look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind these beloved animated films and their characters. The ...

Exhibit

Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut

Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Mar 13 • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

The seventeenth-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654) was by far the most renowned woman artist of her era—and remains an icon ...

Exhibit

Tacita Dean: Blind Folly

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Mar 8 • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

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, ...

Eat & Drink

Pizza of the Month at Goremade Pizza

Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 28 • All Day

GoreMade Pizza • 936 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Things are getting sweet… and seriously spicy at Goremade Pizza. Meet the Pizza of the Month: Sweet Heat — a bold flavor bomb made for heat lovers ...

Exhibit

Orchids

Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Mar 13 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Other

Orchids returns in grand style, taking over the North Conservatory with more than 2,600 stunning orchids. Explore vibrant displays woven among the plant ...

Exhibit

A Beautiful Journey, Works by Lance Johnson

Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Mar 13 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Other

The Cardinal Health Gallery will showcase the work of artist Lance Johnson in his exhibition titled A Beautiful Journey. Using a combination of mediums ...

Exhibit

February Exhibition

Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 28 • All Day

934 Gallery • 934 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, 43201

Other

We are so excited to kick off our 2026 exhibition season and introduce the first exhibiting artists of the year at 934 Gallery. Join us Friday, February ...

Classes & Workshops

Adult Basketball (Fitness Pass Required)

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Schiller Park • 1069 Jaeger Street Columbus, 43206

Other

Registration is required. Participants must purchase a yearly or monthly Fitness Pass and have a current leisure card to participate. This is for adults ...

Classes & Workshops

Ab Workout

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 9:15 am - 10:15 am

Marion Franklin Park • 2801 Lockbourne Road Columbus, 43207

Other

This class is held in the gymnasium, please bring water, mat and towel. Limited number of mats are available. ...

Classes & Workshops

Adult Pottery

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Admission starts at: $15

Blackburn Park • 263 Carpenter Street Columbus, OH 43205

Other

A structured pottery class for adults. ...

Classes & Workshops

Gymnastics- Home School Spanish & Splitz

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Carriage Place Park • 4900 Sawmill Rd. Columbus, 43235

Other

Learn basic Spanish phrases and language while gaining basic gymnastics skills. ...

Classes & Workshops

Beginner Pickleball Clinic (Week 5)

Thu, Feb 12 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Lazelle Woods Park • 8140 Sancus Boulevard Westerville, 43081

Other

Beginner class designed for those new to pickleball who want to learn how to play the game. Each class is limited to 5 players plus the instructor, so ...

Runs/Walks/Rides

Heart Healthy Walk

Thu, Feb 12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Slate Run Living Historical Farm • Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Other

Take a stroll around the farm grounds to learn facts about the wonders of human and animal hearts. Enjoy a winter visit with the animals. Program is ongoing ...

Things to Do

Family Storytime

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills. ...

Classes & Workshops

Ready for Kindergarten Class

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Hands-on practice of kindergarten skills such as writing letters and cutting with scissors. Parents will receive tips on how to work on skills at home. ...

Classes & Workshops

Art (Acrylic Painting Studio)

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Westgate Park • 455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus, OH 43204

Other

APS is a chance to come and learn how to prep a canvas and begin a painting in a proper manner , while you explore bringing your visions to life with ...

Classes & Workshops

Adaptive Swim Club

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Columbus Aquatic Center / Thompson Park • 1189 Dennison Ave Columbus, OH 43201

Other

Adaptive Swim Club This training group is for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and working at an American Red Cross Level 3 or higher. The program ...

Classes & Workshops

50+ Ceramics

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Other

Explore ceramics with us! This program contains step-by-step hand building projects and throwing demonstrations for beginners, and for intermediate artists, ...

Things to Do

Baby Laptime

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music. ...

Classes & Workshops

60+ Clay /Pottery Open Studio

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Marion Franklin Park • 2801 Lockbourne Road Columbus, 43207

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Must be an independent worker with an understanding of all phases of clay and suggest students who have taken prior sessions at Marion Franklin and are ...

Classes & Workshops

Teens Create Open Studio

Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 28 • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology. ...

Beer

Happy Hour at Hotel Millersburg

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hotel Millersburg • 35 W Jackson St Millersburg, 44654

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Clock out and head to Hotel Millersburg for a weekday Happy Hour worth cheering for. Join them on Mondays and Thursdays from 3–5 PM and enjoy unbeatable ...

Classes & Workshops

14U Boxing

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dodge Gymnasium / Dodge Park • 667 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Other

9-14 years old boy and girls for boxingYouth boxing training for kids generally begins at ages seven to seventeen. It is designed to be an introduction ...

Meetings

Chamber AfterHours Networking

Thu, Feb 12 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Eclipse Creative • 825 Taylor Rd Gahanna, OH 43230

Other

Participate in Chamber AfterHours to expand your network and strengthen your connections within the Chamber community! These gatherings offer a welcoming, ...

Cinema

The Moment (2026)

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18 • Times Vary

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Aidan Zamiri Run Time: 103 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026 Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Charli xcx, Hailey Benton Gates, Rachel Sennott, ...

Things to Do

Reading Buddies

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Be a better reader. Read one-on-one with a buddy. Limited Space - Registration begins at the start of the program. ...

Cinema

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026)

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18 • Times Vary

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Gore Verbinski Run Time: 133 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026 Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Juno Temple, Michael Peña, Sam Rockwell, Zazie ...

Cinema

Wuthering Heights (2026)

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18 • Times Vary

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Emerald Fennell Run Time: 136 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026 Starring: Alison Oliver, Hong Chau, Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie, Shazad Latif Country: ...

Things to Do

Tennis (Beginner)

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Mar 12 • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Westgate Park • 455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus, OH 43204

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Come learn the game of tennis. Everyone can learn the game and be a success. We have racquets and tennis balls to fit everyone's level. Class starts ...

Classes & Workshops

Art

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Linden Park • 1350 Briarwood Ave Columbus, OH 43211

Other

Basic Art class, exploring your creativity. ...

Nightlife Events

Wanderlights

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15 • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Other

Start your Wanderlights experience at Columbus Commons, and make your way through a kaleidoscope of color to check out the 40-foot lit tree, over 150 lighted ...

Classes & Workshops

17U Boxing

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dodge Gymnasium / Dodge Park • 667 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Other

15-17 years old boy and girls for boxingYouth boxing training for kids generally begins at ages seven to seventeen. It is designed to be an introduction ...

Classes & Workshops

Art (Manga Drawing Workshop)

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Westgate Park • 455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus, OH 43204

Other

If you love anime and always wanted to learn how to draw in the Manga art style, then this is the workshop for you! We will also watch anime some days! ...

Live Music

Wib Schneider

Thu, Feb 12 • 5:15 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Wib Schneider is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Columbus, OH. After years of honing his skills as a guitarist with numerous projects including ...

Classes & Workshops

Adult Pottery Club

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Barnett Park • 1184 Barnett Road Columbus, OH 43227

Other

This adult pottery class is for all skill levels. Beginners to experienced potters are welcome. There will be an instructor to help/instruct beginners ...

Classes & Workshops

Latte Love

Thu, Feb 12 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $40

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

Other

Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Latte Love is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow ...

Tours

Columbus Food Hall Tour

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $76

• Columbus, OH

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Food halls are a nationwide phenomenon, and in Columbus they’re grassroots culinary incubators cooking up some of the best and most interesting foods ...

Tastings

Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm

Littleton's Market • 2140 Tremont Center Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Other

Join us February 12, for a wine tasting planned by our expert Sommelier Chris Dillman. As you travel around the store, you will sample sixteen wines, hand ...

Classes & Workshops

Fragrant Hearts: Valentine’s Floral Design

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $100

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Other

Celebrate love in all its forms at our Valentine’s Floral Design Class: a creative evening filled with flowers, food, wine, and good company. Learn the ...

Classes & Workshops

Arts and Crafts

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cooke Park • 3911 Dresden St Columbus, OH 43224

Other

Welcome to our youth Arts and Crafts class, a fun-filled adventure where imagination takes center stage! In this hands-on class, young artists will ...

Nightlife Events

Galentine’s Day at The Roosevelt Room Bridge Park

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm

The Roosevelt Room - Bridge Park • 6544 Longshore St Dublin, OH 43017

Other

💋 Galentine’s Day at The Roosevelt Room 💋 Because friendship deserves a celebration just as chic as love! This Galentine’s Day, ...

Drink

Valentine’s/Galentine’s Cocktail Class at Middle West Spirits Service Bar

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Middle West Spirits Service Bar • 1230 Courtland Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Columbus, Ohio 43201

Other

Love is in the air, and so are great cocktails. Join Middle West Spirits for a Valentine’s and Galentine’s Cocktail Class on Thursday, February 12, ...

Live Music

Quartet du Hot Club Nouveau

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Quartet du Hot Club Nouveau brings together four extraordinary ...

Classes & Workshops

Adult Hip-Hop Cardio

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Glenwood Park • 1888 Fairmont Ave Columbus, OH 43223

Other

Join Ms. Sariah for an hour of group cardio fitness, which includes various low/high intensity cardio exercises with free weights and different exercise ...

Tours

Curator-Led Tour of Tacita Dean: Blind Folly

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

This tour will focus on in-depth look at Tacita Dean's film and video works. Join Rae Root, CMA's Roy Lichtenstein Curatorial Fellow, for a guided tour ...

Tours

Columbus Food Hall Tour

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $76

• Columbus, OH

Other

Food halls are a nationwide phenomenon, and in Columbus they’re grassroots culinary incubators cooking up some of the best and most interesting foods ...

Classes & Workshops

MARBLE ART

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

Other

Get ready for a fun and interesting new way to paint! Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece by adding your favorite colors into a bed of shaving cream and ...

Classes & Workshops

Boxing Training- Youth Session 2

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $40

Scioto Southland Park • 3901 Parsons Avenue Columbus, 43207

Other

Boxing training is available for kids aged 7 to 17. Participants must bring their own gloves and hand wraps, as we do not supply these items. The program ...

Live Music

Brian Douglas Day

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082

Other

No Plans ? Not any more. Brian Douglas Day is here, come on out!! ...

Things to Do

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pam Muñoz Ryan is an American author and the 2026 U.S. nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. She is the author ...

Nightlife Events

The Other Open Mic: A Poetry Thing

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Clintonville Books • 3286 North High Street Columbus, OH 43202

Other

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for The Other Open Mic: A Poetry Thing at Clintonville Books. ...

Nightlife Events

COSI After Dark: Cocktails & Chemistry

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Cocktails and Chemistry with partner Watershed Distillery!
Sip on creative, chemistry-inspired cocktails, explore the science behind flavor, reactions, ...

Classes & Workshops

Painted Paw-traits Class

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $45

Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 West 5th Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Work with Annatta Baltrunas in this fun Paint Your Pet workshop. Annatta has been doing commissioned pet portraits for the last 5 years and is technically ...

Live Music

Doug Hare Duo

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Doug Hare Duo creates experiences through their massive mix of rock, indie, hard bop and contemporary jazz that gives the standards a fresh, crowd-pleasing ...

Classes & Workshops

Credibility First: Attracting Clients Without the Hard Sell

Thu, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Tired of feeling like you're constantly hunting for your next client? What if instead of chasing leads, prospects came ...

Cinema

Silents Synced: A Woman of the World (1925) w/Pearl Jam

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 6:45 pm

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Malcolm St. Clair Run Time: 70 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 1925 Starring: Blanche Mehaffey, Charles Emmett Mack, Chester Conklin, Holmes ...

Theater

Come From Away

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Strap in for a whirlwind journey with “Come From Away,” the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed ...

Trivia Night

Music Trivia with What The Funk Music Trivia

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Get ready to test your musical knowledge! Join us every Thursday at Land-Grant Brewing for a fun-filled evening of music trivia hosted by What The Funk ...

Things to Do

Book Swap Trivia

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 West Church Street Pickerington, 43147

Other

LOVE BOOKS?
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT READ? We have combined Thursday night trivia at Combustion with a book swap.
...

Live Music

Clay Beechy / Micah Tewers / Kindread / Hope Selah / Matt Gray

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Doors: 7 PM / Music: 8 PM $10 ...

Cinema

OGTTM: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 4K Restoration

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Frank Darabont Run Time: 142 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1994 Starring: Bob Gunton, Clancy Brown, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, William Sadler Ohio ...

Nightlife Events

Karaoke Night

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017

Other

Grab a drink, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for Karaoke every 2nd Thursday of the month at North Market Bridge Park! Whether you’re a seasoned ...

Nightlife Events

Excesss Karaoke

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Excesss Karaoke ...

Live Music

Ignominious w/ Cave Dweller, Cthultists

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202

Other

Ignominious w/ Cave Dweller, Cthultists @ Spacebar (2/12) - 2590 N High St, Columbus OH - 7pm Doors, $10/$15, 18+ ...

Cinema

The Willow Weeps for Me

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Other

The Willow Weeps for Me, curated by Cinéseries member Sarra Negassi, highlights groundbreaking short films that explore the intersections of Black womanhood ...

Comedy Events

Johnny Hamcheck

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $37

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Other

Ages 21 and up Thursday, February 12 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm $37 to $47 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is ...

Nightlife Events

Clever Space Plants, TBA

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201

Other

Clever Space Plants, TBA ...

Things to Do

Between the Panels Book Club

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum • 1813 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Other

February's book pick: Your Black Friend and Other Strangers by Ben Passmore Your Black Friend and Other Strangers is a collection of culturally charged ...

Comedy Events

The Big Dumb Comedy Jam

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $19.73

Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Join us for "The Big Dumb Comedy Jam," an uproarious standup showcase hosted by the hilarious Josh Albert at the Woodlands Tavern! Kicking off the second ...

Cinema

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026)

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18 • Times Vary

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Director: Matt Johnson Run Time: 95 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026 Starring: Ben Petrie, Ethan Eng, Jay McCarrol, Matt Johnson, Michael Scott Country: ...

Live Music

An Evening with Valerie June

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:30 pm

Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764

Other

Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, “Valerie June’s every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty” (New Yorker). As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter ...

Live Music

Ohio Winter Blues Festival

Thu, Feb 12 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $35

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Warm up with the Ohio Winter Blues festival starring Sean Carney (International Blues Challenge winner), Ricky Nye (legendary boogie woogie king of the ...

Theater

Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Kick off the new year with a high-voltage highlight reel! Bangers brings you the absolute best of Shadowbox Live’s razor-sharp sketch comedy and show-stopping ...

Nightlife Events

Emo Night – Decades Under The Influence

Thu, Feb 12 • 8:00 pm

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Come party for free! 18+ Doors at 8pm. Music 8pm-12am It's Emo Night at The Summit Music Hall Come dance to your favorite emo and pop punk songs from ...

Comedy Events

Vicious Vixens

Thu, Feb 12 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $18.91

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205

Other

The Vicious Vixens is the raunchy, all-female comedy showcase that takes no prisoners and leaves no topic untouched. Looking for a bold, unfiltered ...

Live Music

Anthony Saxson Freedom Collective

Thu, Feb 12 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

The Anthony Saxson Freedom Collective is a group of Columbus, Ohio native musicians who share a love of music, high energy and good vibrations. This collective ...

Nightlife Events

Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 9:00 pm

Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214

Other

Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke ...

Classes & Workshops

Adaptive Aquatics Fitness

Thu, Feb 12 +more dates • 9:30 pm - 10:30 am

Columbus Aquatic Center / Thompson Park • 1189 Dennison Ave Columbus, OH 43201

Other

Adaptive Aquatic FitnessJoin us for an inclusive aquatic fitness class. This program offers a supportive environment where participants can build strength, ...

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KnockOut Pub & Grill