THINGS TO DO & EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY

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Happy Hour at Hotel Millersburg

Thu, Mar 26 +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 ...

Drink

Now Open: The Bar Room at The Pizzuti

Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29 • Times Vary

Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti • 632 Park Street Columbus, 43215

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Don’t Miss: The Bar Room at The Pizzuti Bar Room (2022/2025) transforms a third-floor gallery at The Pizzuti into a space of connection, conviviality, ...

Eat & Drink

Happy Hour Menu at Vittoria

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Vittoria Ristorante & Bar • 10241 Sawmill Parkway Powell, 43065

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Vittoria Ristorante is serving up a Happy Hour that feels like a trip to the old country—without the expensive plane ticket. Known for its sophisticated ...

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Photos with Bunny, presented by I Scream Gelato

Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Apr 4 • All Day

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Parkway Columbus, 43240

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Get into the Easter spirit with Bunny at Polaris Fashion Place! Capture the magic of spring with Bunny starting March 6 through April 4 for a fun Easter ...

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Milestones: 100 Years of Miles Davis

Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Apr 4 • All Day

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

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Milestones: 100 Years of Miles Davis ...

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Blooms & Butterflies

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 23 • All Day

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

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Experience Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of exotic butterflies glide through bright nectar flowers. As you ...

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A Beautiful Journey, Works by Lance Johnson

Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 12 • All Day

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

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

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Mixed Media Interpretations

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2 • All Day

Studios On High Gallery • 686 North High Street Columbus, 43215

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Dates: March 7 - April 2, 2026 Gallery Hop: March 7, 12-8pm Artist Teda Theis exhibits mixed media assemblages made from clay, wood and metal. The artist ...

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The Science Behind Pixar

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 23 • All Day

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

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

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Kelly O’Dell & Raven Skyriver

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 23 • All Day

Hawk Galleries • 153 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

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We're looking forward to the next exhibition featuring Kelly O'Dell & Raven Skyriver! Preview opening and artists' reception will be on Saturday, ...

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Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 23 • All Day

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

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

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MARCH 2026 Exhibition

Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28 • All Day

934 Gallery • 934 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, 43201

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We are excited to continue our 2026 exhibition season and introduce the March exhibiting artists at 934 Gallery. Join us Friday, March 6 from 6–9 PM ...

Classes & Workshops

Copper Enameling Beginner

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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NOTE: This class is held at the Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N High St. Open to beginner, intermediate & advanced students. This class is ...

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Ceramics: Advanced Hand Building Open Studio

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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This is an open studio class for students who are advanced in hand building. Instruction will be available but limited as there will also be a wheel throwing ...

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Drawing

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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NOTE 1: This class is held at the Fran Ryan Center, 865 E Capital St., Columbus, OH 43205. Basic Drawing. No pre-requisites; learn how to draw for ...

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Copper Enameling Int/Adv

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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NOTE: This class is held at the Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N High St. Instructor: Steph Sowers Open to intermediate & advanced students. ...

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Studio Visit with April Sunami

Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Mar 27 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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Quiet hour is from 10:00–11:00 AM Bring the whole family to the Studio this spring break for imaginative fun! Dive into unexpected materials and explore ...

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Family Storytime

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Columbus Metropolitan Library • 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, 43215

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

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Department of Art Undergraduate Scholarship Exhibition

Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 10 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

OSU Hopkins Hall Gallery • 128 North Oval Mall Columbus, 43210

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Reception: Thursday, March 26, 4:00–5:30 PM at Hopkins Hall Gallery Each year, the Undergraduate Art Scholarships Exhibition features work by selected ...

Classes & Workshops

Ceramics – Wheel Throwing Beg/Int/Adv

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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NOTE: This class is held at the Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N High St. Studio access will be provided with a guaranteed work “station” for ...

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Ceramics – Hand Building Beg/Int/Adv

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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NOTE: This class is held at the Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N High St. Studio access will be provided with a guaranteed work “station” for ...

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Dance for Parkinsons

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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Columbus Dance for Parkinson's (CDP) is a dance exercise class specially designed for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's. Through carefully crafted ...

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Fused Glass Beg/ Int/ Adv

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whetstone Park • 3923 North High Street Columbus, 43214

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NOTE: This class is held at the Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N High St. Glass fusing is the process of joining compatible sheet glasses together ...

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1-Day Art Camp

Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Mar 27 • 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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Sign up for some artistic exploration! Children 8+ can express their own creativity with friendly staff to help! They will have a choice of 2 art projects ...

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Teens Create Open Studio

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 6:00 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. ...

Cinema

Project Hail Mary (2026)

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Mar 26 • 4:00 pm

Gateway Film Center • 1550 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Director: Christopher Miller, Phil Lord Run Time: 156 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2026 Starring: Ken Leung, Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub, Ryan ...

Cinema

Just a Movement

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 4:00 pm

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

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Meessen’s documentary tells the story of anti-colonialist artist and organizer Omar Blondin Diop who died in 1973 in a Senegalese prison under ...

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Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Mar 26 • 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. ...

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Adaptive Adventures: Furs, Feathers and Bones

Wed, Mar 25 • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground • 4265 East Dublin Granville Road Columbus, 43230

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Come check out some furs, feathers and bones at the inclusive playground! Get up close to touch and experience real wildlife items with all your senses! *Adaptive ...

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Basketball Skills and Drills Intro Level

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Milo-Grogan Park • 862 E. 2nd Avenue Columbus, OH 43205

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Participants will learn the fundamentals of playing the game of basketball. ...

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Fitness: Body Toning

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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A full-body conditioning class focused on strength, muscle endurance, and flexibility. Using light weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises, ...

Live Music

Blues & Beyond: Rainmaker Blues Trio

Wed, Mar 25 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Natalie’s, with support from the Columbus Blues Alliance (CBA), presents Blues & Beyond Happening Hour. This weekly Wednesday series will include ...

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Adaptive Swim Club

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $53

Thompson Park • 1189 Dennison Ave Columbus, OH 43201

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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 ...

Live Music

Ria Blaq

Wed, Mar 25 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Classes & Workshops

Crafts Uncorked: Felted Woodland Animals

Wed, Mar 25 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

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Crafts Uncorked is a regular gathering to explore a new craft style in a relaxed, informal instruction setting- you do not need to be crafty to enjoy! ...

Classes & Workshops

Mystery Canvas

Wed, Mar 25 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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Surprise! Come in and paint this month's painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow along as you customize ...

Classes & Workshops

Figure Drawing & Painting Open Studio

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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NOTE 1: This class is held at the Fran Ryan Center, 865 E Capital St., Columbus, OH 43205. NOTE 2: Model fees are included with the price of the class. Draw ...

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Coach Reggie Soccer Clinic

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Carriage Place Park • 4900 Sawmill Rd. Columbus, 43235

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CARRIAGE PLACE SOCCER CLINIC Coach Reggie will be holding clinics this session for ages 4-6 & 7-12 yr. old's on Wednesdays! These classes ...

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Fitness: Restorative Flow

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205

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The goal of this class is to increase balance, flexibility, and reduce stress. Participants should bring a yoga mat, small blanket, and water bottle. This ...

Classes & Workshops

Van Gogh’s Daisies and Poppies

Wed, Mar 25 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $39

Pinot's Palette Short North • 691 N High St Columbus, OH 43215

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"Let life be beautiful like summer flowers..." Vincent Van Gogh By purchasing your seats, you confirm agreement with the following policies. DIY ...

Nightlife Events

Euchre League

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

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Euchre League is taking over the Land-Grant Taproom on Wednesdays for 6 weeks of competitive card play. It’s free to play, with timed games, and standard ...

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm

Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

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VIP PACKAGES are available that include a select seat in the lower level center stage PLUS a post-show Q&A and autographed poster. Neil deGrasse ...

Trivia Night

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214

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Trivia Night ...

Comedy Events

Funniest Person in Columbus Contest

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm

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

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Ages 21 and up Wednesday, March 25 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm $10 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available ...

Live Music

Carter Winter

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm

Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

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Carter Winter ...

Live Music

American Portraits (Worthington Chamber Orchestra)

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center • 777 Evening Street Worthington, 43085

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Chamber Music Series: American Crossroads American Portraits Antoine T. Clark, conductor Ben Shirley, composer-in-residence Marcus Jackson, narrator Scott ...

Live Music

Die Spitz

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm

Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Die Spitz Birthday Girl Doors 7p All Ages ...

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NYT Bestselling Author & Two-Time Thurber Prize Finalist Annabelle Gurwitch (Eve

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Cure Coffee & Cocktails • 154 North 3rd Street Columbus, OH 43217

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Join us at Cure Coffee & Cocktails for an offbeat event with one of our favorites, Annabelle Gurwitch! Prior to the main event, there is optional Author’s ...

Trivia Night

TRIVIA NIGHTS! – POWELL

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065

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Assemble your crew and test your knowledge at Nocterra Brewing Co.’s Trivia Night. Every Wednesday, host Carmine will challenge you with general trivia. ...

Live Music

Hurling Habaneros

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Hurling Habaneros is an Americana Roots band that jams. Our members have gigged with numerous Ohio groups for over 3 decades, building a shared vision ...

Live Music

Moontower

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 pm

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

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Dance Performance

Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

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Step Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour is an electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live ...

Live Music

Caroline Spence

Wed, Mar 25 • 8:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

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Caroline Spence is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Her five solo albums have been featured by publications like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and ...

Nightlife Events

Survivor 50 Watch Party

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 8:00 pm

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

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Starting Wednesday, 2/25, we’re turning Land-Grant Extension into tribal council headquarters for our weekly Survivor Watch Party. The Game Plan: ⏮️ ...

Live Music

Distorted Silence Acoustic

Wed, Mar 25 • 8:30 pm

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

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Join Distorted Silence for a very special acoustic performance this Wednesday night at Fenders! ...

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Excesss Karaoke! (FREE)

Wed, Mar 25 +more dates • 9:00 pm

Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201

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Excesss Karaoke! (FREE) ...

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DJ Timmah

Wed, Mar 25 • 9:00 pm

Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214

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DJ Timmah ...

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Shamrock Club of Columbus

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