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Festivals & markets

Not Your Mama's Craft Market

Polaris Fashion Place · 11:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Not Your Mama's Craft Market

Polaris Fashion Place · 11:00 AM

Event

Watercolor Postcards

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 2:00 PM

Music

Concert by Fior Angelico Chamber Choir: Arise, My Love

Ohio State School of Music · 2:30 PM

Theater & dance

The Importance of Being Earnest

Ohio State Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts · 3:00 PM

4 more dates through Nov 20
Music

A Benefit for Our Friend Josh Tully

Woodlands Tavern · 3:00 PM

From $8.17
Music

Dan Tepfer: Natural Machines

Wexner Center for the Arts · 3:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 17
Event

Sunday Transmissions: a variety open mic w/ Risk Kishk + Vendor Market

Spacebar · 4:00 PM

Music

Patrick Wolf

Rumba Cafe · 5:00 PM

From $28
Music

Strawberry Girls and Andrés at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 23
Music

Yaelokre

Newport Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Music

Sqwerv Fall Tour 2026

The Summit Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Britton Emert LIVE

The Walrus · 8:00 PM

Event

Callis Cadets: The Academy: Monthly Open Stage, Hosted by Calli Coquette

Spacebar · 9:00 PM

From $5
Music

Hoodoo Soul Band

Rumba Cafe · 9:00 PM

From $121 more date through Nov 25
Art & museums

TEDxOhioStateUniversity

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

A Village Folk Artist Exhibition

The King Arts Complex · 10:00 AM

12 more dates through Dec 4
Art & museums

Funny Moves: Dance Humor Politics (Dance 6805)

Ohio State Department of Dance · 5:15 PM

Event

No Looking: A Live Dating Show

Ace of Cups · 7:00 PM

Music

Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour

Newport Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Music

Symphonic Band presents: Once Upon a Time...

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Event

Punk Rock Karaoke, Mondays at Spacebar

Spacebar · 9:00 PM

Free
Event

Teens Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 4:45 PM

Event

Kids Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 4:45 PM

Food & drink

Pitcher Perfect Friendsgiving

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 6:00 PM

Comedy

brats: a booked comedy open mic

Spacebar · 7:00 PM

Free
Music

Saxophone Studio Recital

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Music

Darryl Rahn w/ Good Reverend (solo)

Rumba Cafe · 7:30 PM

From $23
Music

CHICAGO

Mershon Auditorium · 7:30 PM

Event

Punk Rock Trivia, Hosted by Chris RB Fay

Spacebar · 9:00 PM

Free
Event

The Breathing Association Medical Mobile Unit

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 9:00 AM

Event

Poetry open mic 8pm

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 2
Event

Digital Skills for Life: Google Apps

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 10:00 AM

Event

Toddler Storytime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 2
Event

Digital Skills for Life: Understanding the Cloud

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 12:30 PM

Art & museums

The Dance Historian Is In: Lynn Dally on Jazz Tap Ensemble and Jimmy Slyde

Ohio State Department of Dance · 1:00 PM

Event

Digital Skills for Life: File Smarter

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 2:00 PM

Event

Teens Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 20
Event

Digital Skills for Life: Essentials for Telehealth

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 3:30 PM

Event

Crafts Uncorked: Stamp Carving

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 6:00 PM

Music

Chat Pile - Who Loves The Sun Tour 2026

Newport Music Hall · 6:30 PM

Music

Julia Minkin, Hope Selah, Talitha Boyd

Spacebar · 7:00 PM

From $13
Music

A Place to Bury Strangers and ADULT. at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups · 7:00 PM

Music

Good Company Wedding Band Showcase

Woodlands Tavern · 7:00 PM

From $8.17
Music

Zoo Trippin's Friendsgiving Jam

The Summit Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Right Now, Wrong Then

Wexner Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Jazz Workshop and Jazz Lab Big Bands

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Music

Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain

Rumba Cafe · 8:00 PM

From $28
Event

Family Storytime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 3
Event

Play to Learn

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 10:45 AM

1 more date through Dec 3
Event

Baby Laptime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 3
Art & museums

Conversations and Coffee: Teather Cantor

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center · 12:00 PM

Event

Addiction Treatment, Prevention, and Connection

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 1:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 3
Food & drink

Tuttle – Mobile Produce Market

Tuttle Community Center · 2:00 PM

Sports

Sunset Archery

Scioto Grove · 4:00 PM

Event

Ready for Kindergarten Class

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 3
Art & museums

KidX Cat in the Hat

Polaris Fashion Place · 5:30 PM

Event

Felted Ugly Christmas Sweatshirts

Ohio Craft Museum · 6:00 PM

Music

STS9

Newport Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Music

Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern · 7:00 PM

From $41.851 more date through Nov 21
Music

Ha Ha Tonka w/ Angela Perley (duo)

Rumba Cafe · 7:00 PM

From $26
Event

Church of Christ Genessee Avenue, Congregation Tifereth Israel, and Listen First, Inc., Present Black-Jewish

The King Arts Complex · 7:00 PM

Music

RE:CHARGE - ADOT bday bash ft: Yum Yum, Michael G, and more

The Summit Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Gandahar

Wexner Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Event

Jeopardy! Bar League

Taproom · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 3
Theater & dance

Emergent Precipice: Autumn Concert

Ohio State Department of Dance · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Music

Symphony Orchestra features Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, viola

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Music

Ohio State Marching Band Youth Concert

Ohio State School of Music · 10:00 AM

Event

Creation Station

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Leaf Tie-Dye

Quarry Trails Dog Park · 4:00 PM

Event

Friday Fun: Braid Play and Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch · 4:30 PM

Event

Member Holiday Party

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 5:00 PM

Music

Signs of the Swarm

The Summit Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

John Boerstler & Friends ft. Steve Sweney, Phil Clark and Aaron Scott

Woodlands Tavern · 6:00 PM

From $1.50
Music

Hot Freaks at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Bob Ras and Columbus Soul and Salvage

Woodlands Tavern · 7:00 PM

From $25.89
Comedy

The Cookout LIVE Comedy Show

The Walrus · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 22
Music

The Out, Howling Commandos, Saynt Bernard

Spacebar · 7:00 PM

From $10
Music

Red Wanting Blue

Newport Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Music

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson

Rumba Cafe · 8:00 PM

From $32
Music

Sad Boyz 11.20.26

Ace of Cups · 10:00 PM

Event

Nighthawk Karaoke!

Spacebar · 11:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Event

Babysitter's Training with First Aid Certification

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 9:00 AM

Event

Introvert Book Group

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 10:00 AM

Music

Bliss - music

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

Event

Create-It Saturday: Holiday Edition

Ohio Craft Museum · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Polaris Makers Market

Polaris Fashion Place · Through Nov 22

Art & museums

FREE Artist Demonstration-Kristen Morris

Ohio Craft Museum · 10:00 AM

Event

Stained Glass Cardinal

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 10:30 AM

Music

Punk Rock Pawn Shop 11.21.26

Ace of Cups · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

WinterFest Columbus

Dorrian Green · 12:00 PM

Food & drink

Handmade Pasta & Vodka Bolognese

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 2:00 PM

Event

Dildona 500: Asscar Series Vibrator Races, Hosted by Sean Welch and Mizer Malicious

Spacebar · 3:00 PM

Free
Sports

Hall of Fame Boxing Showcase

Douglas Community Center · 5:00 PM

Music

DT40 - The Music of Michael Jackson

The Summit Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

The Columbus Chorus of Sweet Adelines

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Through Nov 22

Art & museums

The Host (2006) 4K Restoration

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz

Newport Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Event

Unsanctioned Pro: Hardcore Cup 2026

Ace of Cups · 7:15 PM

Music

Composition Studio Recital

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Music

Sidestage Collective: Network Drive (Winter Clothing Drive & Benefit Show)

The Summit Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

CAIOLA (of Mo Lowda & The Humble) w/ Carriers (solo)

Rumba Cafe · 8:00 PM

From $32
Music

ORBIT: Disco, Motown, Saturday Night Fever w/ Inner-G & Thetasine

Spacebar · 9:00 PM

From $5
Comedy

The Step Brothers

The Walrus · 9:00 PM

Event

Gardening For Birds

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 10:00 AM

Event

Math in Bloom presents Fibonacci Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 12:00 PM

Event

Craft Workshop

Inniswood Metro Gardens · 2:00 PM

Music

Chorale and Women's Glee Club

Ohio State School of Music · 2:30 PM

Theater & dance

Counterpoints

Wexner Center for the Arts · 3:00 PM

Music

Men's Glee Club and University Chorus

Ohio State School of Music · 5:00 PM

Music

Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern · 6:30 PM

From $31.04
Art & museums

Community film Screening

Kafe Kerouac · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

The Bulldogs (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

From $13.50
Event

Creation Station

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 4:00 PM

Free8 more dates through Dec 4
Event

Member Appreciation Nights

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Through Nov 25

Event

Live Holiday Wreaths

Ohio Craft Museum · Through Nov 24

Music

Flute Studio Recital

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Music

World Music Showcase

Ohio State School of Music · 8:00 PM

Event

Addiction Treatment, Prevention, and Connection

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

Play to Learn

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 11:00 AM

Free4 more dates through Dec 2
Event

Columbus Financial Empowerment Center

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 12:30 PM

Event

H.O.P.E. Program with Healing Broken Circles

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 3:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 1
Event

Ready for Kindergarten Class

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 5:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 1
Music

Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour

Newport Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

Catie Turner at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups · 6:00 PM

Music

Trombone Studio Recital

Ohio State School of Music · 7:30 PM

Event

Drinks-giving

Taproom · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Black Friday Bash

Beer Hall · Through Nov 27

Art & museums

Thanksgiving Traditions

Slate Run Living Historical Farm · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Nov 29
Event

Family Storytime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 11:00 AM

Free1 more date through Dec 2
Event

Ask an Expert: Small Business in Columbus

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 12:00 PM

Music

State Champs

Newport Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Club Kid (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Thanksgiving Eve with Trans Fat Orchestra (TFO)

Woodlands Tavern · 7:00 PM

From $1.50
Art & museums

Paper Tiger (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Bitter Christmas (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Grateful Dead Super Jam - Thanksgiving Eve

The Summit Music Hall · 9:00 PM

Food & drink

Feddersen – Mobile Produce Market

Feddersen Community Center · 2:00 PM

Sports

Wheel Before the Big Meal

Battelle Darby Creek · 3:00 PM

Event

Create a Gingerbread House

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Soul Patrol (2026)

Gateway Film Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Charles Grace Band & Mojo Theory

The Summit Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Music

Christmas Together Tour

Schottenstein Center (concerts and special events) · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Chris Kattan LIVE

The Walrus · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Music

Crucible of Hate: 10 year Anniversary Show at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups · 7:00 PM

Music

Church prznts: The Original Church Goth Night

Spacebar · 10:00 PM

From $5
Food & drink

Breakfast with Santa (Nov 28 & 29)

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Through Nov 29

Theater & dance

24hr Theater show at 8pm

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

FREE Artist Demonstration-Valerie Hinterschied

Ohio Craft Museum · 12:00 PM

Event

Unplug & Unwind: Analog Activities for Adults

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Northside Branch · 12:00 PM

Free
Music

The Elegant Harp

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 2:00 PM

Event

Turkey Trek

Blendon Woods · 2:00 PM

Music

Musicians' Collective (MCo)

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

Event

Family Storytime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 10:30 AM

Event

Play to Learn

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 11:00 AM

Event

Digital Skills for Life: How to Use Your Phone or Tablet

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 12:00 PM

Event

Neighborhood Social Worker

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 12:30 PM

Event

Teens Create Open Studio

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 3:00 PM

4 more dates through Dec 4
Event

Tweens Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 5:00 PM

Music

OPEN MIC hosted by Ethan Benton

The Summit Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Event

Preschool Storytime

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 11:00 AM

Event

Neighborhood Social Worker

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 12:30 PM

Event

Kids Create

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 4:00 PM

Event

See Brilliance with Dr. Nathan Harris

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 4:00 PM

Event

Free Legal Advice Clinic

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 5:30 PM

Art & museums

Day With(out) Art 2026: seeds in a dying colony

Wexner Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

ILUKA – The Wings Tour w/ PEGGY

Rumba Cafe · 7:30 PM

From $22
Event

Digital Skills for Life: Intro to AI

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 10:00 AM

Food & drink

2026 Cocktails at the Conservatory – Sleigh Bell Sips

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Through Dec 3

Art & museums

A Century After Nanook

Wexner Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Weird Wednesday ft. The Spooklights

The Summit Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Matt and Friends do Comedy

Kafe Kerouac · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Conversations and Coffee: Char Norman

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center · 12:00 PM

Event

Digital Skills for Life: File Smarter

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 12:30 PM

Event

Digital Skills for Life: Google Apps

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch · 2:00 PM

Event

Triple P Parenting Series

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch · 4:00 PM

Event

Language Lab

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 4:00 PM

Event

Teen Board Games

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Branch · 4:00 PM

Theater & dance

bluemouth inc.: Game of Life

Wexner Center for the Arts · 6:00 PM

Event

Holiday Card Printmaking

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

The Hole

Wexner Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Jesse Henry & The Lovecats 'The Cure' Tribute

Rumba Cafe · 7:00 PM

From $18.95
Theater & dance

Lord Denney's Players present Thomas Heywood's The Wise Woman of Hoxton

Columbus Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Vincent Royale LIVE Comedy Show

The Attic Comedy Club · 8:00 PM

Music

RE:CHARGE - OPEN DECKS

The Summit Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Main Gallery: Common Threads by Char Norman

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center · Through Jan 9

Art & museums

Loft Gallery: Chasing the Light: Artists Speak | Opening Reception

Columbus Recreation and Parks · 6:00 PM

Event

Blue Kids on the Block

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 6:00 PM

Event

Wreath Workshop

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Art & museums

Cathy's Party & Paint

Taproom · 6:30 PM

Art & museums

Holiday Paint Party at Columbus Brewing Company Taproom!

Taproom · 6:30 PM

Music

Vortex: Underground 80s Vinyl Night w/ DJ Dynamo

Spacebar · 9:00 PM

From $5
Music

Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Rumba Cafe · 9:00 PM

From $20

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