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Upcoming Events in Downtown Columbus

Dinner for Two Special at FYR Short North

The perfect date night awaits at FYR Short North! Join us for our Dinner for Two special, available Monday through Wednesday beginning April 6. Three courses are available for $75.

Adult Writing Workshop: Choosing Your Publishing Path: Understanding Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing (In-Person OR Virtual)

You’ve written a book or you’re thinking about writing one, but how do you decide what comes next? Today’s authors have more publishing options than ever before, yet many feel overwhelmed by the differences between traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing. In this workshop, author, self-publisher, and publishing company founder Ashequka Lacey provides a practical overview of each publishing path, exploring the benefits, challenges, costs, timelines, and levels of creative control associated with each option. Participants will learn key considerations for evaluating their goals as authors and gain a clearer understanding of which publishing path may be the best fit for their book. Attendees will leave with greater confidence, practical resources, and actionable next steps for moving their writing project forward.

Creepy Columbus Downtown Walking Tour

Take a spirited hour and a half stroll through the city’s center and learn what unearthly things are said to lurk within downtown Columbus’ most iconic and haunted buildings. Ages 12+

This 90 minute, outdoor walking tour follows a circular route through the heart of downtown Columbus, starting at the western steps (facing High St.) of the Ohio State House and covers roughly 1.5 miles. Ticket required.

Weezer

See Weezer live as they bring The Gathering tour to Nationwide Arena!

Broadway in Columbus: Death Becomes Her

Experience Broadway hit musical, Death Becomes Her as it tours at the Ohio Theater. Death Becomes Her is a Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film.

 

Purchase tickets here

Creepy Columbus Downtown Walking Tour

Take a spirited hour and a half stroll through the city’s center and learn what unearthly things are said to lurk within downtown Columbus’ most iconic and haunted buildings. Ages 12+

This 90 minute, outdoor walking tour follows a circular route through the heart of downtown Columbus, starting at the western steps (facing High St.) of the Ohio State House and covers roughly 1.5 miles. Ticket required.

November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout

November Project is a free outside fitness group that started in Boston in 2011 to break down barriers to movement! Now in 53 cities around the globe, we create free, fun, scalable (adjustable to your fitness level) workouts for all ages – and doggos!

Our workout starts at 6:14a every Wednesday morning in Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile (on the steps behind COSI). We work out for 45 minutes together until 7am, then walk down to One Line Coffee to hang out before work!

Come join us if you’re an off-the-couch fitness newbie, a runner looking to cross-train, or any fitness level in between, we’d love to see you!

Gobsmacked Exhibition Opening Event

Discover the debut exhibition from North Carolina-based mixed-media artist Sydney Beach Zester, featuring abstract works made with antique and vintage textiles. 

NightLight614: Beetlejuice

Join us under the skyline at Genoa Park for a beautiful 21+ Outdoor Movie under the Columbus skyline. A picnic-style evening filled with drinks, music & great vibes, NightLight is the perfect night-out for friends, date-night, colleagues and young professionals. Movie starts at sundown. Tickets required. 

Featuring:
🍷 NightLight Bar w/ Beer, Wine & Seltzers
🍕 10-12 Local Columbus Food Trucks
🍿 Classic Movie Snacks: Fresh Popcorn, Candy & Soda
🎶 Pre-Movie DJ
🌆 The Best View in Columbus

Broadway in Columbus: Death Becomes Her

Experience Broadway hit musical, Death Becomes Her as it tours at the Ohio Theater. Death Becomes Her is a Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film.

 

Purchase tickets here

Blog Posts to Get You in the Know.

Your guide to Downtown Columbus, from happenings to happy hours.

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Holiday Shopping Gift Guide

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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.

Parking Information

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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