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Upcoming Events in Downtown Columbus

The Hills Market Holiday Soiree

Welcome to the Holiday Soirée! Join us at The Hills Market Downtown for a festive evening filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. Get ready to mingle with friends and enjoy delicious food and drinks. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, so mark your calendars and get your holiday spirit ready. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the season in style! This is youre chance to try out our holiday menu and some new drinks to take to your holiday parties.

Our hot bar will be packed with all of our holiday catering options to try. Staff will also be available to take your Thanksgiving turkey orders.

We will have 20 differnt wines to try with each bottle having a price point of $20 or more. There will be something for everyone. Each ticket gets you 10 wine samples

Along with food and alcohol there will be vendors set up throughout the store offering samples and gift giving ideas for this holiday season.

Featuring: Rumi Candles, Sweet Ghost, Bad Temper Bake Shop, Springerle Belles Kitchen, Middle West Spirits, DJ e-MarbleZ, and more!

If you are feeling extra festive you can dress up in your holiday best.

Wife of a Salesman

You may think you already know their story. You’d be wrong. What would’ve happened if the housewife from a classic American drama (that you definitely read in high school) confronted the woman who was sleeping with her husband? With sharp dialogue and spirited debate, acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess brings a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of marriage, duty, and happiness in Wife of a Salesman. As new life is breathed into these timeless characters, we discover the ways the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations.

Called “so smart” and “highly recommended” by the Chicago Sun Times and “a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes” by BroadwayWorld, you won’t want to miss this thrilling and timely look at womanhood and the choices we make.

 

Get Tickets Here

Wife of a Salesman

You may think you already know their story. You’d be wrong. What would’ve happened if the housewife from a classic American drama (that you definitely read in high school) confronted the woman who was sleeping with her husband? With sharp dialogue and spirited debate, acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess brings a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of marriage, duty, and happiness in Wife of a Salesman. As new life is breathed into these timeless characters, we discover the ways the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations.

Called “so smart” and “highly recommended” by the Chicago Sun Times and “a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes” by BroadwayWorld, you won’t want to miss this thrilling and timely look at womanhood and the choices we make.

 

Get Tickets Here

COSI After Dark: COSI-Con

If you love pop culture, you’re going to love COSI After Dark: COSI-Con! This afterhours experience will combine science fiction, fantasy, and all realms of fun. Join us to explore COSI without the kids and interact with immersive exhibits, themed science and activities, and so much more! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best cosplay for this 21+ event. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just looking for a unique evening on the town, grab your friends and fans, and get ready for an epic night at COSI After Dark: COSI-Con.

COSI After Dark: COSI-Con event is November 14, 7pm – 10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person in advance or $30/person at the door.

Get Tickets Here

Wife of a Salesman

You may think you already know their story. You’d be wrong. What would’ve happened if the housewife from a classic American drama (that you definitely read in high school) confronted the woman who was sleeping with her husband? With sharp dialogue and spirited debate, acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess brings a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of marriage, duty, and happiness in Wife of a Salesman. As new life is breathed into these timeless characters, we discover the ways the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations.

Called “so smart” and “highly recommended” by the Chicago Sun Times and “a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes” by BroadwayWorld, you won’t want to miss this thrilling and timely look at womanhood and the choices we make.

 

Get Tickets Here

Columbus Blue Jackets Game vs Pittsburgh

Watch the Blue Jackets take on Pittsburgh in this regular season matchup. 

View the Blue Jackets full schedule here: Schedule

Wife of a Salesman

You may think you already know their story. You’d be wrong. What would’ve happened if the housewife from a classic American drama (that you definitely read in high school) confronted the woman who was sleeping with her husband? With sharp dialogue and spirited debate, acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess brings a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of marriage, duty, and happiness in Wife of a Salesman. As new life is breathed into these timeless characters, we discover the ways the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations.

Called “so smart” and “highly recommended” by the Chicago Sun Times and “a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes” by BroadwayWorld, you won’t want to miss this thrilling and timely look at womanhood and the choices we make.

 

Get Tickets Here

Columbus Symphony: Handel’s Messiah

Experience the grandeur and tradition of Messiah, Handel’s exultant masterpiece, featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus. The iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus is a highlight of this beloved oratorio.

Wife of a Salesman

You may think you already know their story. You’d be wrong. What would’ve happened if the housewife from a classic American drama (that you definitely read in high school) confronted the woman who was sleeping with her husband? With sharp dialogue and spirited debate, acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess brings a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of marriage, duty, and happiness in Wife of a Salesman. As new life is breathed into these timeless characters, we discover the ways the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations.

Called “so smart” and “highly recommended” by the Chicago Sun Times and “a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes” by BroadwayWorld, you won’t want to miss this thrilling and timely look at womanhood and the choices we make.

 

Get Tickets Here

Hot Chocolate Run

America’s sweetest run is back for our most indulgent USA TODAY Hot Chocolate Run season yet in Columbus on November 17, 2024! With 5K, 10K, and 15K distance and a post-run party that’ll make you go cocoa crazy, you and your friends will experience the ultimate chocolate celebration

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Downtown Strategic Plan

Embark on the next stage of Downtown Columbus’ urban revival and transformation into a world class city by enhancing equity, expanding accessibility, creating connectivity, supporting local, and improving inclusion so that Downtown Columbus is a safe and welcoming destination where the prosperity of our city can be enjoyed by all.

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Downtown Columbus has parking options abound. Garages, surface lots and on-street sites offer a wide variety of access, no matter your kind of ride, wherever your destination may be.

Downtown columbus' districts

Discover Downtown through the rich tapestry of its urban districts.

Take a stroll along Gay Street and you’ll discover a dense mélange of lively, street-level bars, galleries, restaurants, retail shops, and cafes.

From Columbus Commons to the Scioto Mile, for an experience that’s equal parts urban flair and natural splendor, head to the RiverSouth District.

For fashion, food, fun, fabulous tunes, and fantastic retail, the eclectic Fourth and Main District is hard to beat.

Pro sports, world-renowned live entertainment, and vibrant restaurants and bars— the Arena District scores big every time.

The convergence of Downtown’s central business district and the historic Franklinton neighborhood, The Peninsula brings together the best of all worlds – just around the bend of the Scioto River.  

Historic buildings have been transformed into must-experience bars, venues and experiences in this up-and-coming District just east of the Scioto. 

Home to a vibrant array of landmark institutions, historic sites, progressive galleries, and contemporary culinary establishments, make your next Discovery in this signature Downtown district.

of Downtown Columbus through dozens of local events happening every week. 

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10 ART GALLERIES IN DOWNTOWN 🎨

With earlier nights and less daylight hours on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to spend some more time inside — or at an art gallery! There’s no shortage of art to admire Downtown. Check out the link in our bio for the full list of places to see art. 

🖼️Urban Arts Space
📍50 W Town St, Suite 130 

🖼️Blockfort
📍162 N 6th St

🖼️National Veterans Memorial and Museum
📍300 W Broad St

🖼️Hawk Galleries 
📍153 East Main St

🖼️No Place Gallery
📍1 E Gay St

🖼️ Sarah Gormley Gallery
📍95 N High St

🖼️ Cultural Arts Center
📍139 W Main St

🖼️ Columbus Museum of Art
📍480 E Broad St

🖼️ Beeler Gallery at CCAD
📍60 Cleveland Ave

🖼️Riffe Gallery
📍77 S High St
NEW BUSINESS ALERT: @soul_2go 🚨🍽️

Lynn Alley has a new soul food hidden gem 👀Soul 2 Go Café at 72 E Lynn Street is now open for dine-in and carry-out! We stopped in to try a Soul Bowl and Chocolate Soul cocktail and they hit the spot (and the soul 😉). Plus, there was even a painting class happening 😎

The service was just as good as the food! It makes for the perfect lunch break or weeknight dinner.  Build your own soul bowl or try a signature like the porkchop or jerk chicken bowl — the choice is yours! Either way, you won’t regret it. 

🍽️Soul 2 Go 
📍72 East Lynn Street
🕐Open Hours: 
Tuesday - Thursday: 12 pm - 10 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Glory to Columbus! The @columbuscrew is playing the New York Red Bulls in their first match in the MLS playoffs tonight right here in Downtown 🖤💛

Thanks to widespread support, the Black and Gold sold out all of their home matches at @lowerfieldcbus during the regular season! The first round of playoffs is a best-of-three format, with the second match in New York on Sunday. If needed, the tiebreaker match would be back in Columbus. 

The Crew has won the MLS Cup in 2008, 2020 and 2023. We’re taking predictions for this year 🏆 ⬇️

Who’s cheering on the Crew tonight? 🙋
We have a wander-filled announcement coming up soon ❄️

Stay tuned for all the details on Downtown holiday happenings 👀✨
The Scioto Mile: your place for biking, walking, skating, flying...whatever floats your boo-at 👻

PS — the fall color is at its peak this week, so come check it out!
It’s been an absolutely perfect morning Downtown for the @cbusmarathon benefitting @nationwidekids 👏 The energy is electric! 

Year after year, it’s so beautiful to see how Columbus comes together for this massive event — from the participants, to the spectators, to the volunteers. Over $13 MILLION has been raised for Nationwide Children’s as a result!

Did you participate? Let us know so we can give you all the kudos ⬇️👏