THINGS TO DO & EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY

FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 12:30 pm

NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229

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Hey Columbus! We’re excited for Ron K and his team to welcome you to Neighborhood Boxing Club. Kickstart your fitness journey with a FREE Beginner ...

Mr. Scrooge

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 1:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

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In this lively, fun-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol, grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas through magical visits from ...

Filling the Farm Larder

Sat, Dec 13 • 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Slate Run Living Historical Farm • Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers as they clean and prepare ...

SandBox Series: The Happy Elf

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Columbus Children’s Theatre • 177 East Naghten Street Columbus, 43215

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Get ready to jingle, giggle, and spread a little holiday cheer with The Happy Elf, a joyful 30-minute live theatre experience inspired by the book and ...

Laughter Wellness (Fall 2025)

Sat, Dec 13 • 9:30 am

Thurber House • 77 Jefferson Ave Columbus, 43215

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Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher, breathologist, and internationally recognized storyteller Lyn Ford for a joyful, restorative, and relaxing 60-minute ...

Children’s Giftmaking Workshop

Sat, Dec 13 • 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, 43212

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Children’s Giftmaking Workshop ...

Walk To The Eagle Nest

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Three Creeks • 3860 Bixby Road Groveport, OH 43125

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Take a 2-mile round trip mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and observe the nest from below. At this time of the year sometimes we see eagles ...

Holiday Card Collage Party

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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Join the Columbus Collage Collective for a Collage party and material swap hosted in Franklin Park Conservatory’s Palm House! Create your own botanical ...

Open Studio

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

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Open Studio at CMA engages creative thinking through material exploration and monthly themes. Open Studio encourages visitors to think and make like artists. ...

Holiday Glaze and Paint Workshops at Kiln Room Columbus

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kiln Room • 2050 S High St Columbus, 43207

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Looking for a cozy, creative way to celebrate the season? Join us for our Winter Pottery Painting Workshop at Kiln Room and enjoy the fun part of ceramics: ...

Holiday Market at North Market Bridge Park

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017

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Join us at North Market Bridge Park for one of our favorite seasonal markets – the Holiday Market! Stop by any time from 10am-1pm to see 25+ of your ...

HTH Farm Market

Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 31 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• 2340 West Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43235

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HTH Farm Market started out as a spot to buy Christmas trees back in 2012 and has grown into a place for Fresh Local Produce, Annuals and Perennial, Amish ...

One-Row Form Lesson

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:30 am

• 1175 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus, OH 43220

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This lesson will be the One-Row Form (Narabu-Katachi). Joe will start the lesson with a brief overview of the arrangement’s key elements and demonstrate ...

The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 11:00 am

McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054

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Experience the magic of the season with The Nutcracker! The New Albany Children’s Ballet Theatre brings Clara’s enchanting adventure to life in a ...

Budd’s Bazaar: Local Vendor Pop Up Market

Sat, Dec 13 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 N 4th St Columbus, 43201

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Budd’s Bazaar: Local Vendor Pop Up Market ...

Christmas Tours

Sat, Dec 13 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Zoar Village • 198 Main Street Zoar, OH 4469

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Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmas tour at Historic Zoar Village. Step back in time as you explore beautifully decorated ...

Artist Commune: Being and Belonging

Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 20 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

OSU Urban Arts Space • 50 W Town St, Suite 130 Columbus, 43215

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In an increasingly fragmented world, Artist Commune: Being and Belonging creates space for artists to examine what it means to exist authentically and ...

Short North Tour

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 11:00 am

• Columbus, OH

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More than just an arts district and home to the monthly Gallery Hop—a famous downtown Columbus event—the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining ...

Wanderlights

Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

OSU Urban Arts Space • 50 W Town St, Suite 130 Columbus, 43215

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Columbus Commons will be reimagined with aurora borealis-inspired light installations and projection mapping in partnership with ReMix, a Columbus-based ...

Columbus Food Hall Tour

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 11:00 am

• Columbus, OH

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Take a leisurely stroll with us through Columbus’s hip Short North and savor its culinary delights. More than just an arts district and home to the monthly ...

The Little Grand Farmer’s Market

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Little Grand Market • 710 Grandview Crossing Way Columbus, OH 43215

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Our vibrant market brings together farmers, artisans, and food enthusiasts to celebrate fresh, organic produce and handcrafted goods. Whether you’re ...

The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 12:00 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215

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Step into a world of holiday magic with our timeless production of The Nutcracker. This beloved classic takes the audience on a whimsical journey with ...

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club • 6471 Proprietors Rd Worthington, OH 43085

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The Central Ohio Model Railroad Club‘s annual holiday open house returns for 2025! View 6 operating model train layouts on display across HO, N, ...

2025 Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 13 • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

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We are hosting Edison Brewing's Annual Holiday Market at Edison Venues on December 13th. The event includes a cash bar for guests to purchase a beverage ...

Fused Glass Wreaths

Sat, Dec 13 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cultural Arts Center • 139 West Main Street Columbus, 43215

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Description: Learn about the glass fusing process and how to cut glass. You will arrange the glass which will then be fired in the kiln and picked up at ...

Mr. Scrooge

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 1:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

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In this lively, fun-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol, grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas through magical visits from ...

Christmastime in Columbus

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203

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Step into the heart of the holiday season with Christmastime in Columbus as Vaud-Villities Productions presents their enchanting Holiday Show! ...

The Wiz

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Short North Stage • 1187 N High St Columbus, 43201

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“The Wiz”: Follow the Yellow Brick Road… If You Dare! Get ready to groove down the Yellow Brick Road with “The Wiz,” a funky, fresh, and fearless ...

Urban Strings

Sat, Dec 13 • 2:00 pm

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

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A performing youth string orchestra with a wide repertoire of music ranging from classical to gospel as well as hip-hop. Join Urban Strings for a joyous ...

Not So Silent Night

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215

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Shadowbox Live’s Not So Silent Night is a heartwarming holiday musical that brings the spirit of the season to life through the eyes of a small-town ...

Dublin Food Tour

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 2:00 pm

• Dublin, OH

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Old and new. Sweet and savory. East bank, west bank. Irish and… German? On our Dublin Walking Tour, we explore the many sides of this unique and rapidly ...

10 Ways to Survive the Holidays

Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 pm

MadLab Theatre • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

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Sure, it’s the most wonderful time of the year- but during the holiday season, you have to be ready for anything. You never know when you might be trapped ...

Candle Making

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🕯️✨ Light up your creativity with Candlemaking at Brush Crazy! Fun fact: Candlemaking is an ancient art dating back to the Romans who used them ...

The Alliance Chorus 2025 Holiday Show

Sat, Dec 13 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Lord of Life • 2480 West Dublin-Granville Road Columbus, OH 43229

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Join us for The Alliance 2025 Holiday Show! Celebrate the spirit of the season with The Alliance at our annual Holiday Show! Our diverse chorus, featuring ...

Fluid Art

Sat, Dec 13 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🌊 Dive into the mesmerizing world of Fluid Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that fluid art uses various techniques like acrylic pouring to create stunning, ...

The Blue Jays Jazz & Funk Band present: Once Upon a Jam

Sat, Dec 13 • 3:00 pm

Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212

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The Blue Jays Jazz & Funk Band present: Once Upon a Jam ...

Wanderlights

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

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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 ...

Letters to Santa

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 5:00 pm

Ohio Railway Museum • 990 Proprietors Road Worthington, 43085

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Help Santa Save Christmas! Santa’s magical bag of presents has gone missing, and he needs your family’s help to find it! Climb aboard our charming ...

Conservatory Aglow

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 5:00 pm

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

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This season, the Conservatory sparkles with dazzling new displays indoors and out. Stroll through thousands of lights, from a whimsical penguin village ...

SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show

Sat, Dec 13 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

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Join in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview with Whirlybirds for Swing & Wings on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy chicken wing specials with ...

Wildlights 2025

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 5:00 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

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One of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions!  Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated ...

Winter Craft

Sat, Dec 13 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Inniswood Metro Gardens • 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081

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Stroll through the seasonal light display and stop into the Innis House to do a craft, enjoy the December art exhibit, and stamp your winter hike card. ...

Andrew Hartman

Sat, Dec 13 • 5:30 pm

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

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"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) New York based guitarist Andrew Hartman is “blazing his own trail” writes Chris ...

SantaCon Official Stop: Goodfellas Pizzeria

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

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

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Eat, Drink, & Be Santa. We’re on the SantaCon route and keeping the sleigh rolling all day with minty crowd-pleasers and hot slices. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: ...

Operation Santa: Santa House in Worthington Park, Logan

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Worthington Park • Logan, OH 43138

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The Santa House in Logan Ohio has been making magical memories for children for decades. Santa Clause has a warm house nestled in Worthington Park. Come ...

Visit From The Grinch

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

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Careful as you’re walking around enjoying Conservatory Aglow, you might spy a visit from this sticky-fingered green guy looking like Santa! Don’t ...

Holiday Histories

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ohio History Center • 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, 43211

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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy a cozy evening at Holiday Histories. Wander the museum at your own pace, connect with friends ...

2025 Christmas Lights Ohio Drive-Thru at the Delaware County Fairgrounds

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Delaware County Fairgrounds • 236 Pennsylvania Ave Delaware, OH 43015

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Experience a spectacular drive-thru Christmas light park featuring over 2 million lights, all synchronized to your favorite Christmas music! Tickets ...

Generation of Vipers Live w/Before the Eyewall, Wurmsun and Disnerve

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm

Ruby’s on Summit • 1978 Summit St Columbus, 43201

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Fresh off their new record in 2024 the band weaves desperate, gloomy motifs with angular and occasionally absurdly heavy guitar and bass tones. These guys ...

The Bug Club

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm

Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202

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The Bug Club Support TBA Doors 6p ...

Creed Fisher

Sat, Dec 13 • 6:30 pm

The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229

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The King of Clubs Presents: Creed Fisher Doors at 6:30PM - All ages with adult.Please note that tickets are $5 more the day of show. ...

Dale Jones

Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • Times Vary

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

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Friday, December 12 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm Friday, December 12 Doors: 9:15 pm // Show: 9:45 pm Saturday, December 13 Doors: 5 pm // Show: 6:30 ...

99.7 The Blitz Presents HIGHLY SUSPECT for BLITZMAS

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

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99.7 The Blitz Presents HIGHLY SUSPECT for BLITZMAS
Highly Suspect, Flight Attendant
KEMBA Live! Columbus, OH
December 13 Saturday
7:00PM ...

Don’t Tell Comedy

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm

Franklinton • Columbus, OH

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📍 Art Gallery. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will ...

Trista Hill & Phil Maneri

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

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Harpist Trista and Bassist Phil will be playing improvisational, dreamy, atmospheric sounds for this evening of Conservatory Aglow. Listen closely for ...

GHOSTS OF GERMAN VILLAGE WALKING TOUR

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 7:00 pm

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Start time: 6pm Starting Location: Friedrich Schiller statue in Schiller Park. This is in the actual park and the closest intersection is Stewart ...

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

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Bobcat Goldthwait Live in Columbus – 4 Shows Only! Legendary comedian, filmmaker, and cult icon Bobcat Goldthwait is bringing his sharp, unpredictable ...

Like My Coffee – Season 2

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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I like my game shows like I like my coffee - bottomless and ready for more! This year, Meat Fish Produce has been proud to produce seven months of amazing ...

Kip Moore

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm

Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215

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Kip Moore ...

Mozart & Gulda

Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • 7:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

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An evening rich with classical and contemporary influences—Mark Kosower, principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, performs Friedrich Gulda’s genre-defying ...

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm

Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights ...

Buffoon

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:15 pm

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

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Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Buffoon is a Detroit-based jazz trio featuring Jordan Anderson ...

Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops Spectacular

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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

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The Columbus Symphony will be making spirits bright at Stuart’s Opera House with spectacular performances of classic carols and seasonal favorites. Join ...

Holiday Hoopla 2025

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215

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Celebrate the fun and dysfunction of the season with an evening of unforgettable live entertainment that has been Columbus’ non-traditional holiday tradition ...

Santa’s Werkshop

Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • Times Vary

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

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Come explore the holidays with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus as we bring out your favorite sacred and secular music through the telling of Santa’s ...

Cabfare for the Common Man

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

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A collection of seven short plays by MadLab’s most produced playwright, Cabfare for the Common Man welcomes the audience into a world of whimsy, wonder, ...

Holiday Town: A Hallmark Parody

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm

The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Holiday Town: A Hallmark Parody / Ages 16+ A special night of celebrating Hallmark movies, improvised before your very eyes. Come catch the spirit ...

Off Say: Musical Improv

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:00 pm

The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202

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Off Say presents a never before written musical! A fully improvised show, audience members are invited to enjoy the opening and closing night of this one ...

CREEPY COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm

State House (steps facing High St.) • Columbus, OH

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Start time: 8pm Starting Location: State House (steps facing High St.) Running time: 90 minutes Distance: MIle and a half Age: 12+ You will ...

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio’s A Christmas Carol Returns for a Third Year

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

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Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol returns to The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio for its third consecutive year, delighting audiences with a one-person ...

FiggyFest 2025— Mid-Ohio Food Collective Benefit Show

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:00 pm

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

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FIGGYFEST 2025 - A Mid-Ohio Food Collective Benefit Brought to you by Used Kids Records & Celebrity Etc presents
DOORS - 7pm
SHOW - 8pm ...

Huntertones – Music Hall Stage

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

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Huntertones return home to Columbus for a night of high energy, horn-driven joy!! Known for their genre-bending originals and unconventional covers, the ...

Cabfare for the Common Man

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm

MadLab Theatre • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

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A collection of seven short plays by MadLab’s most produced playwright, Cabfare welcomes the audience into a world of whimsy, wonder, and absurdity. ...

Swap Meet (ATL), Deionyx, DJ Airwalk, and Dr. Coop

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:00 pm

Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201

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Swap Meet (ATL), Deionyx, DJ Airwalk, and Dr. Coop ...

A Christmas Carol

Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

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In this masterful solo retelling of Charles Dickens’ famous Christmas story, over 30 characters– every Ghost, every Cratchit, and Scrooge himself– ...

Pick-N-Sticks

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, 43214

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Pick-N-Sticks ...

The Kells Celtic Christmas – Charlie’s Stage

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:30 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

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Presenting traditional Irish music with a genuine passion and a sincere sense of purpose. They pour their hearts into playing lively jigs, spirited reels ...

Fabulous Johnson Brothers

Sat, Dec 13 • 8:45 pm

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

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$10 COVER The Fabulous Johnson Brothers: Columbus Ohio’s finest live musical act. Energetic funk-rock made for the dance floor. Featuring ...

Killer Racoons! 2! Dark Christmas in the Dark!

Sat, Dec 13 • 9:30 pm

Drexel Theatre • 2254 East Main Street Bexley, 43209

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A parody of Dark Siege and Speed 2 that will leave you with your jaw on the floor! ...

The Room

Sat, Dec 13 • 9:45 pm

Drexel Theatre • 2254 East Main Street Bexley, 43209

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Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored with him and ...

Flicked

Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 pm

MadLab Theatre • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

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From the producers of Gagatha: Haus Of Harkness comes a new, thrillifying parody of the nation's most beloved prequel... Clinica & Calamity's Clinematic Universe ...