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.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a collection of original paintings by former President George W. Bush. The exhibition opens to the public on August 8, 2026.

The exhibition features more than 60 portraits of post-9/11 service members and Veterans, each one hand painted by President Bush and paired with a personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience written by the former president.

The NVMM is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Round up the whole family and head to the Commons for a free movie surrounded by the stars and city skyline. Free popcorn while supplies last. 

Cheer on the Columbus Clippers at a home game at Huntington Park.

Summer nights in Columbus just got better. On top of the many festivals that call the riverfront home, Columbus Recreation and Parks, in partnership with the CAPA, Columbus Symphony and Columbus Jazz are bringing FREE outdoor concerts to the Bicentennial Park Stage on select Friday evenings with a lineup you won’t want to miss. Grab a blanket, bring the crew, and catch a world-class act under the open sky. All concerts start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available starting at 6 p.m.

The Columbus Symphony’s 75th Anniversary season gets started with an exciting concert featuring a dazzling piano concerto and a showpiece for the entire orchestra. Plus, a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening.

Who did it? Who do you think is the traitor? Join VOX as we sing through our very own Traitors season. Will you be able to determine the murderer as we sing through songs of motivation, despair, and love triangles?

Join Punch Brothers for an evening at the Southern Theater. Over the past two decades, Punch Brothers has become a pioneer in modern string music, with albums like Antifogmatic (2010), Who’s Feeling Young Now (2012), and The Phosphorescent Blues (2015) showcasing the group’s genre-defying sound. Tickets are required.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a collection of original paintings by former President George W. Bush. The exhibition opens to the public on August 8, 2026.

The exhibition features more than 60 portraits of post-9/11 service members and Veterans, each one hand painted by President Bush and paired with a personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience written by the former president.

The NVMM is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher, breathologist, and internationally recognized storyteller Lyn Ford for a joyful, restorative, and relaxing 60-minute session designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, your creativity, and your connection with others.

This accessible, chair-based workshop includes deep breathing, gentle stretching, rhythmic clapping, and playful laughter exercises that are safe and adaptable for all fitness and mobility levels. Writing prompts will also be incorporated into the session to encourage reflection and creative expression.

Together, we’ll explore easy, replicable techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, lift our spirits, increase our imaginative thinking, and build community—because laughter truly is a universal language. Laughter Wellness is perfect for anyone seeking fun and joyful self-care.

No mats or equipment are needed—just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to play!

Laughter Wellness is open to adults and teens ages 14+.