Things to do in Columbus

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Popular in Columbus

FEB

19

J.I.D. “Catch Me if You Can Tour” @ Skully's

Tue, Feb 19, 7:00pm

Skully's Music-Diner, Columbus, OH

FEB

19

QA or the Highway

Tue, Feb 19, 7:00am

The Ohio Union, Columbus, OHIO

MAR

16

SOCIAL CITY'S 9TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PUB CRAWL

Sat, Mar 16, 12:00pm

Park Street/Arena District, Columbus, OH

MAR

21

2019 Women in Analytics Conference

Thu, Mar 21, 7:30am

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

MAR

21

Drake White at The Bluestone

Thu, Mar 21, 7:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

MAY

11

2019 Columbus Margarita Fest!

Sat, May 11, 12:00pm

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, Columbus, OH

AUG

16

Matsuricon 2019 - Mystery Mayhem

Fri, Aug 16, 10:00am

SEP

5

Summit of Greatness 2019

Thu, Sep 5, 10:00am

Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH

FEB

19

J.I.D. “Catch Me if You Can Tour” @ Skully's

Tue, Feb 19, 7:00pm

Skully's Music-Diner, Columbus, OH

FEB

19

QA or the Highway

Tue, Feb 19, 7:00am

The Ohio Union, Columbus, OHIO

MAR

16

SOCIAL CITY'S 9TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PUB CRAWL

Sat, Mar 16, 12:00pm

Park Street/Arena District, Columbus, OH

MAR

21

2019 Women in Analytics Conference

Thu, Mar 21, 7:30am

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

MAR

21

Drake White at The Bluestone

Thu, Mar 21, 7:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

MAY

11

2019 Columbus Margarita Fest!

Sat, May 11, 12:00pm

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, Columbus, OH

AUG

16

Matsuricon 2019 - Mystery Mayhem

Fri, Aug 16, 10:00am

SEP

5

Summit of Greatness 2019

Thu, Sep 5, 10:00am

Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH

This Weekend

FEB

22

Sneaker Soiree 2019

Fri, Feb 22, 6:00pm

The Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Alpha Phi's Red Dress Gala 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Buddy Up Tennis, "Serving Up Our Future"

Sat, Feb 23, 6:30pm

EXPRESS LIVE!, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Bull Shih-tz Comedy Show 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 6:00pm

Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

VIRGINIA WEST presents STADIUM VIRGINIUM VIII SAT FEB 23rd 8 PM at Axis

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

Axis Nightclub, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Black Queen's Paint and Sip

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

4290 Macsway Ave, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Cantina 5th Annual Whiskey Tasting

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Park Street Cantina, Columbus, OH

FEB

24

SOLD OUT: Chelsea Cutler @ TRISM

Sun, Feb 24, 7:00pm

TRISM, Columbus, OH

FEB

22

Sneaker Soiree 2019

Fri, Feb 22, 6:00pm

The Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Alpha Phi's Red Dress Gala 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Buddy Up Tennis, "Serving Up Our Future"

Sat, Feb 23, 6:30pm

EXPRESS LIVE!, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Bull Shih-tz Comedy Show 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 6:00pm

Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

VIRGINIA WEST presents STADIUM VIRGINIUM VIII SAT FEB 23rd 8 PM at Axis

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

Axis Nightclub, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Black Queen's Paint and Sip

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

4290 Macsway Ave, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Cantina 5th Annual Whiskey Tasting

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Park Street Cantina, Columbus, OH

FEB

24

SOLD OUT: Chelsea Cutler @ TRISM

Sun, Feb 24, 7:00pm

TRISM, Columbus, OH

Music events

MAR

1

Mohsen Namjoo Concert

Fri, Mar 1, 8:00pm

US Bank Conference Theater, Ohio Union, Columbus, OH

MAR

1

MILLENNIUM AGE HOST: SILENT PARTY COLUMBUS "1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION"

Fri, Mar 1, 9:30pm

Skully's Music-Diner, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

Master of Tributes 2 - Tributes To All Things Hard Rock and Heavy Metal

Sat, Mar 2, 7:00pm

Alrosa Villa, Columbus, OH

MAR

20

Fisher @ The Bluestone

Wed, Mar 20, 8:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

MAR

28

YOB and VOIVOD

Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm

Ace of Cups, Columbus, OH

MAR

30

DÜRT Castle Rave - 002

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00pm

Durt Castle

APR

12

Tyler Farr at The Bluestone

Fri, Apr 12, 7:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

JUL

25

Snail Mail

Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm

Skully's Music Diner, Columbus, OH

MAR

1

Mohsen Namjoo Concert

Fri, Mar 1, 8:00pm

US Bank Conference Theater, Ohio Union, Columbus, OH

MAR

1

MILLENNIUM AGE HOST: SILENT PARTY COLUMBUS "1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION"

Fri, Mar 1, 9:30pm

Skully's Music-Diner, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

Master of Tributes 2 - Tributes To All Things Hard Rock and Heavy Metal

Sat, Mar 2, 7:00pm

Alrosa Villa, Columbus, OH

MAR

20

Fisher @ The Bluestone

Wed, Mar 20, 8:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

MAR

28

YOB and VOIVOD

Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm

Ace of Cups, Columbus, OH

MAR

30

DÜRT Castle Rave - 002

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00pm

Durt Castle

APR

12

Tyler Farr at The Bluestone

Fri, Apr 12, 7:00pm

The Bluestone, Columbus, OH

JUL

25

Snail Mail

Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm

Skully's Music Diner, Columbus, OH

Food & Drink events

FEB

20

Taste of Easton

Wed, Feb 20, 5:00pm

Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH

FEB

27

Columbus Monthly's Best New Restaurants 2019

Wed, Feb 27, 6:30pm

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, Columbus, OH

MAR

5

Fat Tuesday Beer Dinner

Tue, Mar 5, 6:30pm

101 Beer Kitchen, Westerville, OH

MAR

6

2019 Wine and Girl Scout Cookies Pairing!

Wed, Mar 6, 6:00pm

Serendipity Labs, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

2019 Mix & Shake presented by Envisage Wealth

Sat, Mar 9, 7:30pm

North Market, Columbus, OH

MAR

20

All Ohio Kings of Comedy

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00pm

Columbus Funny Bone, Columbus, OH

APR

6

I Love the 90's Bash - Columbus

Sat, Apr 6, 3:00pm

Arena District Area Bars, Columbus, OH

AUG

24

2019 Columbus Summer Wine Festival

Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, Columbus, Ohio

FEB

20

Taste of Easton

Wed, Feb 20, 5:00pm

Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH

FEB

27

Columbus Monthly's Best New Restaurants 2019

Wed, Feb 27, 6:30pm

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, Columbus, OH

MAR

5

Fat Tuesday Beer Dinner

Tue, Mar 5, 6:30pm

101 Beer Kitchen, Westerville, OH

MAR

6

2019 Wine and Girl Scout Cookies Pairing!

Wed, Mar 6, 6:00pm

Serendipity Labs, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

2019 Mix & Shake presented by Envisage Wealth

Sat, Mar 9, 7:30pm

North Market, Columbus, OH

MAR

20

All Ohio Kings of Comedy

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00pm

Columbus Funny Bone, Columbus, OH

APR

6

I Love the 90's Bash - Columbus

Sat, Apr 6, 3:00pm

Arena District Area Bars, Columbus, OH

AUG

24

2019 Columbus Summer Wine Festival

Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, Columbus, Ohio

Valentines Day events

FEB

22

National Margarita Day Celebration

Fri, Feb 22, 5:00pm

Park Street Cantina, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Valentine Sip & Pallet Party

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

2525 Tiller Ln, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

STUDENT CAREER DAY 2019

Sat, Mar 2, 9:30am

Hayes Hall, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

PHILSECO 2019 Valentine Ball

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00pm

The Boat House Restaurant, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

Kid's Day!

Sat, Mar 9, 8:30am

Proactive Health and Wellness Chiropractic, Westerville, OH

Free

MAR

10

Cool Recovery Day!

Sun, Mar 10, 4:30pm + 4 more event

1001 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

16

VFB Day Party

Sat, Mar 16, 12:00pm

4660 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH

MAR

30

The March Day Retreat

Sat, Mar 30, 9:00am

Hopewell Works, Columbus, OH

FEB

22

National Margarita Day Celebration

Fri, Feb 22, 5:00pm

Park Street Cantina, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

Valentine Sip & Pallet Party

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

2525 Tiller Ln, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

STUDENT CAREER DAY 2019

Sat, Mar 2, 9:30am

Hayes Hall, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

PHILSECO 2019 Valentine Ball

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00pm

The Boat House Restaurant, Columbus, OH

MAR

9

Kid's Day!

Sat, Mar 9, 8:30am

Proactive Health and Wellness Chiropractic, Westerville, OH

Free

MAR

10

Cool Recovery Day!

Sun, Mar 10, 4:30pm + 4 more event

1001 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

16

VFB Day Party

Sat, Mar 16, 12:00pm

4660 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH

MAR

30

The March Day Retreat

Sat, Mar 30, 9:00am

Hopewell Works, Columbus, OH

Charity & Causes events

FEB

23

MY Project USA Annual Dinner & Awards 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 5:30pm

The Boat House, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

You Follow Me Cocktail Party Fundraiser for Dementia Research 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

J. Liu Restaurant & Bar, Worthington, OH

FEB

23

Beach Party Year 2 - Tiki Bar Fun

Sat, Feb 23, 6:00pm

German Village Meeting House, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

Going, Going, Gone... to the Dogs! Cocktail Gala & Silent PAWction Fundraiser

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00pm

The Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

MAR

16

Diamond Heist Dinner - Paul Ringel Benefit

Sat, Mar 16, 6:00pm

St Cecilia Parish Center, Columbus, OH

MAR

19

Business Generating Good Summit

Tue, Mar 19, 7:00pm

Ohio Union, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

30

Columbus Aruna Run/Walk 2019

Sat, Mar 30, 9:00am

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

APR

13

Vegas Night Fundraiser

Sat, Apr 13, 7:00pm

Copious Loft, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

MY Project USA Annual Dinner & Awards 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 5:30pm

The Boat House, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

You Follow Me Cocktail Party Fundraiser for Dementia Research 2019

Sat, Feb 23, 7:00pm

J. Liu Restaurant & Bar, Worthington, OH

FEB

23

Beach Party Year 2 - Tiki Bar Fun

Sat, Feb 23, 6:00pm

German Village Meeting House, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

Going, Going, Gone... to the Dogs! Cocktail Gala & Silent PAWction Fundraiser

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00pm

The Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH

MAR

16

Diamond Heist Dinner - Paul Ringel Benefit

Sat, Mar 16, 6:00pm

St Cecilia Parish Center, Columbus, OH

MAR

19

Business Generating Good Summit

Tue, Mar 19, 7:00pm

Ohio Union, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

30

Columbus Aruna Run/Walk 2019

Sat, Mar 30, 9:00am

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

APR

13

Vegas Night Fundraiser

Sat, Apr 13, 7:00pm

Copious Loft, Columbus, OH

Health & Wellness events

FEB

23

2018 AAP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-Implant Diseases (Columbus OH)

Sat, Feb 23, 9:00am

Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square, Columbus, OH

Free

FEB

24

Galentine's Mix, Move, and Mimosas

Sun, Feb 24, 10:00am

The Candle Lab, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

2019 Hicks Harris Ferguson Multiple Myeloma Symposium

Sat, Mar 2, 8:30am

Third Episcopal District Headquarters (Gateway Wellness Center), Columbus, Ohio

Free

MAR

23

“May I Be Happy” Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Sat, Mar 23, 1:00pm

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, Columbus, OH

APR

2

doTERRA 2019 Healthy Habits For Life - Columbus, OH

Tue, Apr 2, 2:00pm

DoubleTree Columbus Worthington, Columbus, OH

APR

7

TypeOneNation Summit - Central Ohio 2019

Sun, Apr 7, 9:00am

The Fawcett Center, Columbus, OH

APR

13

2019 Ohio Epilepsy Wellness Expo

Sat, Apr 13, 8:30am

Quest Conference Center, Columbus, OH

Free

MAY

4

The Heal Her Foundation presents: Embracing the Journey, A Healing Story

Sat, May 4, 9:00am

Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

2018 AAP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-Implant Diseases (Columbus OH)

Sat, Feb 23, 9:00am

Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square, Columbus, OH

Free

FEB

24

Galentine's Mix, Move, and Mimosas

Sun, Feb 24, 10:00am

The Candle Lab, Columbus, OH

MAR

2

2019 Hicks Harris Ferguson Multiple Myeloma Symposium

Sat, Mar 2, 8:30am

Third Episcopal District Headquarters (Gateway Wellness Center), Columbus, Ohio

Free

MAR

23

“May I Be Happy” Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Sat, Mar 23, 1:00pm

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, Columbus, OH

APR

2

doTERRA 2019 Healthy Habits For Life - Columbus, OH

Tue, Apr 2, 2:00pm

DoubleTree Columbus Worthington, Columbus, OH

APR

7

TypeOneNation Summit - Central Ohio 2019

Sun, Apr 7, 9:00am

The Fawcett Center, Columbus, OH

APR

13

2019 Ohio Epilepsy Wellness Expo

Sat, Apr 13, 8:30am

Quest Conference Center, Columbus, OH

Free

MAY

4

The Heal Her Foundation presents: Embracing the Journey, A Healing Story

Sat, May 4, 9:00am

Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Columbus, OH

Business & Professional events

FEB

18

Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership Essentials PAL-E - Columbus, OH

Mon, Feb 18, 9:00am

Columbus, OH

FEB

20

Networking with #LinkedInLocal - Connecting beyond the profiles

Wed, Feb 20, 5:30pm

Brick House Blue, Dublin, Oh

FEB

21

RP "I Heart Realtors" Event

Thu, Feb 21, 3:00pm

The Boat House Restaurant, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

BUILDING YOUR BRAND WITH PEBBY FOREVEE

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Brick House Blue, Dublin, OH

MAR

9

Own Your Life!

Sat, Mar 9, 8:30am

Vue Columbus

APR

8

DesignColumbus 2019 Registration

Mon, Apr 8, 7:30am

COSI, Columbus, OH

APR

9

interact19 Digital Marketing Conference

Tue, Apr 9, 9:00am

The Ohio Union at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

SEP

18

2019 Women in Digital National Conference

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm

Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH

FEB

18

Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership Essentials PAL-E - Columbus, OH

Mon, Feb 18, 9:00am

Columbus, OH

FEB

20

Networking with #LinkedInLocal - Connecting beyond the profiles

Wed, Feb 20, 5:30pm

Brick House Blue, Dublin, Oh

FEB

21

RP "I Heart Realtors" Event

Thu, Feb 21, 3:00pm

The Boat House Restaurant, Columbus, OH

FEB

23

BUILDING YOUR BRAND WITH PEBBY FOREVEE

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Brick House Blue, Dublin, OH

MAR

9

Own Your Life!

Sat, Mar 9, 8:30am

Vue Columbus

APR

8

DesignColumbus 2019 Registration

Mon, Apr 8, 7:30am

COSI, Columbus, OH

APR

9

interact19 Digital Marketing Conference

Tue, Apr 9, 9:00am

The Ohio Union at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

SEP

18

2019 Women in Digital National Conference

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm

Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH

Free events

FEB

23

Enchanted Evening - A parent/child "Date Night"

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Highbanks Nature Center, Lewis Center, OH

Free

FEB

28

2019 Guest Pass Arnold Classic

Thu, Feb 28, 9:00am

453 Industry Dr, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

2

MANIFEST IN ME “SCHOOL OF THE MIRACULOUS”

Sat, Mar 2, 10:00am

120 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

7

Residential Facility Class 2 (ACF) Resource Meeting (Columbus 3.7.2019)

Thu, Mar 7, 10:00am

Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

10

Carnegie Author Series featuring Paula McLain

Sun, Mar 10, 2:00pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

20

Ohio Collective Impact Summit

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00am

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus - Worthington, Columbus, OH

Free

MAY

20

OhioHealth presents The Ohio EMS Conference May 20 & 21, 2019

Mon, May 20, 7:00am

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Free

AUG

11

2019 Sweat Local Columbus Fitness Expo

Sun, Aug 11, 9:00am

The Exchange at Bridge Park, Dublin, OH

Free

FEB

23

Enchanted Evening - A parent/child "Date Night"

Sat, Feb 23, 5:00pm

Highbanks Nature Center, Lewis Center, OH

Free

FEB

28

2019 Guest Pass Arnold Classic

Thu, Feb 28, 9:00am

453 Industry Dr, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

2

MANIFEST IN ME “SCHOOL OF THE MIRACULOUS”

Sat, Mar 2, 10:00am

120 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

7

Residential Facility Class 2 (ACF) Resource Meeting (Columbus 3.7.2019)

Thu, Mar 7, 10:00am

Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

10

Carnegie Author Series featuring Paula McLain

Sun, Mar 10, 2:00pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH

Free

MAR

20

Ohio Collective Impact Summit

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00am

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus - Worthington, Columbus, OH

Free

MAY

20

OhioHealth presents The Ohio EMS Conference May 20 & 21, 2019

Mon, May 20, 7:00am

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Free

AUG

11

2019 Sweat Local Columbus Fitness Expo

Sun, Aug 11, 9:00am

The Exchange at Bridge Park, Dublin, OH

Free

From nearby cities

MAR

2

Paw Patrol visits Mighty!

Sat, Mar 2, 9:00am

21 E 4th St, Chillicothe, OH

MAR

2

Spirit of Hope Gala

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00pm

St Charles Preparatory School, Bexley, OH

MAR

9

OMN Synergy Conference 2019

Sat, Mar 9, 9:00am

Upper Arlington High School, Upper Arlington, OH

MAR

29

KC and The Sunshine Band

Fri, Mar 29, 9:00pm

The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus, OH

MAY

24

Dark Star Jubilee 2019

Fri, May 24, 12:00pm

Legend Valley, Thornville, OH

MAY

25

Red Twig Farms Peony Season Opener

Sat, May 25, 8:00am + 1 more event

14401 Jug St, Johnstown, OH

Free

JUN

14

Duck Creek Log Jam 2019

Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am

Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area, Logan, OH

JUN

29

Mushroom Rally: Columbus

Sat, Jun 29, 9:00am

Secret Location, Columbus, Ohio

MAR

2

Paw Patrol visits Mighty!

Sat, Mar 2, 9:00am

21 E 4th St, Chillicothe, OH

MAR

2

Spirit of Hope Gala

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00pm

St Charles Preparatory School, Bexley, OH

MAR

9

OMN Synergy Conference 2019

Sat, Mar 9, 9:00am

Upper Arlington High School, Upper Arlington, OH

MAR

29

KC and The Sunshine Band

Fri, Mar 29, 9:00pm

The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus, OH

MAY

24

Dark Star Jubilee 2019

Fri, May 24, 12:00pm

Legend Valley, Thornville, OH

MAY

25

Red Twig Farms Peony Season Opener

Sat, May 25, 8:00am + 1 more event

14401 Jug St, Johnstown, OH

Free

JUN

14

Duck Creek Log Jam 2019

Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am

Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area, Logan, OH

JUN

29

Mushroom Rally: Columbus

Sat, Jun 29, 9:00am

Secret Location, Columbus, Ohio

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