THINGS TO DO & EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY
Looking for things to do today in Columbus?
There is no reason to be bored! No matter what you’re interested in, Step Out Columbus has a complete list of things to do in Columbus today. You’ll find everything from live music to festivals to workshops and everything in between.
HERE’S WHAT’S GOING ON IN COLUMBUS, OHIO
Scroll through the options and discover the top things to do in Columbus tonight!
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Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Las Margaritas – Westerville • 706 North State Street Westerville, 43082
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Healthy Happy Hour at Wiseguy Lounge
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge • 608 North High Street Columbus, 43215
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The “Loaded PIErogi” Has Landed at GoreMade!
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GoreMade Pizza • 936 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
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FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Jan 24 +more dates • 12:30 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229
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The Science Behind Pixar
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 21 • All Day
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
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Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 21 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 21 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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A Beautiful Journey, Works by Lance Johnson
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 21 • All Day
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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The 26-Class Challenge at Neighborhood Boxing
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 31 • All Day
Neighborhood Boxing Club • 6124 Busch Boulevard Suite E Columbus, 43229
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Adult Open Badminton (Fitness Pass Required)
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Westgate Park • 455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus, OH 43204
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Adult Ceramics – Beginner – Friday Afternoons
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sullivant Gardens Park • 755 Rennick St Columbus, OH 43223
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All Kinds of Crafts
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Thompson Park • 1189 Dennison Ave Columbus, OH 43201
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Zen: Mini Moss Terrariums
Fri, Jan 23 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $68Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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For Adults 50+: Winter Along The Big Darby
Fri, Jan 23 • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Prairie Oaks • 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road West Jefferson, OH 43162
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Serpent Mound Archaeology Tour
Fri, Jan 23 • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Serpent Mound • 3850 State Route 73 Peebles, OH 45660
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Adult Open Studio Ceramics
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Schiller Park • 1069 Jaeger Street Columbus, 43206
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Weekday Happy Hour at Slab Kitchen
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SLAB Kitchen • 7360 E Main St Reynoldsburg, 43068
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14U Boxing
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dodge Gymnasium / Dodge Park • 667 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43215
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17U Boxing
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Dodge Gymnasium / Dodge Park • 667 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43215
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Jazz Arts Group Jam Session – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Fri, Jan 23 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Superluck w/ Blue Veraline
Fri, Jan 23 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Winter Ice Festival
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Wanderlights
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 15 • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
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Winter Ice Festival
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25 • Times Vary
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Paint and Karaoke
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25 • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220
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Gregory Wolfram Quartet
Fri, Jan 23 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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High School Honor Band Weekend — Opening Concert
Fri, Jan 23 • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
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Lantern Hike
Fri, Jan 23 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Blacklick Woods • 6975 East Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Persepolis - Everything Everywhere All at Once
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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Josh Blue
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 24 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Immanuel Wilkins
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $12Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
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Marcus Adams (National Artist) presents a David Sanborn Tribute!
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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The David Mayfield Parade w/ Jenny & The Streetwalkers
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Come From Away
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Tony Hagood Trio
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Mozart’s Requiem
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 24 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
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Jason Aldean
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:30 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Shampoo for the Monks
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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Sons of Gladys: Elvis Birthday Tribute – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Breathe in Stereo w/ Juco & Pantomime
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $11.20Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
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Rooftop Vibes with DJ Pastel
Fri, Jan 23 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
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A-Go-Go w/ Coralilly & Leghorn
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Upside Down: Stranger Things 80’s Dance Night
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.46Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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The Ladies Night
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Kelly Delaveris & Friends – Charlie’s Stage
Fri, Jan 23 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party – 18+
Fri, Jan 23 • 9:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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BRADEAZY
Fri, Jan 23 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.51The Forums • 144 N. Wall St. Columbus, 43215
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Video Game Rave
Fri, Jan 23 • 9:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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COLUMBUS DINING IDEAS
After attending these Columbus events today, end the evening with a phenomenal meal. Below, we’re sharing ideas for things to eat in Columbus tonight. Let’s take the guesswork out of your post-event dinner plans!