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SUMMARY:Laughter Wellness (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTogether\, 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. \nNo mats or equipment are needed—just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to play!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/laughter-wellness-spring-2026/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Thurber Center\, 91 Jefferson Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Woodwind Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Renowned for their fresh\, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest works\, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Woodwind Quintet pushes the boundaries of the classics. The ensemble comprises the top talent of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and balances a reverence for traditional favorites as well as modern compositions. This program features timeless favorites including Bach\, Debussy\, and Mozart. 
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields-woodwind-quintet/
LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 E Main St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Schumann\, & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Musical brilliance abounds in this concert featuring works by three prominent composers from the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven’s overture to Egmont is part of the incidental music he composed for the play by Goethe. It portrays in a brilliant and powerful way the ideas of oppression\, struggle\, and freedom. Schumann’s music captures the imagination with its romantic passion and energy\, while offering an innovative formal design where all the movements of the Symphony are linked together.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/beethoven-schumann-brahms/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Schumann\, & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Musical brilliance abounds in this concert featuring works by three prominent composers from the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven’s overture to Egmont is part of the incidental music he composed for the play by Goethe. It portrays in a brilliant and powerful way the ideas of oppression\, struggle\, and freedom. Schumann’s music captures the imagination with its romantic passion and energy\, while offering an innovative formal design where all the movements of the Symphony are linked together.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/beethoven-schumann-brahms/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Spring Gay & High Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:Stroll Gay Street Art Galleries and explore six different spaces. Grab a DORA drink\, dinner from a near-by spot\, and make a night out in the Gay Street District. 
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/spring-gay-high-gallery-night/
LOCATION:Chaos Contemporary Craft\, 78 N High St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Evolverie Runway Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Evolverie on Sunday\, April 12\, starting at 1 p.m. for an afternoon to get out\, get inspired\, and enjoy something just for you ✨\n\nThis runway show features real women\, wearable outfits\, and pieces designed to help you feel good and live your life in them. \nEnjoy the show\, stay to shop\, and make it an easy\, feel-good afternoon with light bites and drinks. 
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/evolverie-runway-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Evolverie\, 107 N High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Charmy's Market One Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:CHARMY’S MARKET TO HOLD CELEBRATION FOR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY \nThe celebration will feature local vendors with samples\, tahini shakes & a special hot bar! \n[Columbus\, Ohio] — On Saturday April 11th from noon-3pm\, Charmy’s Market located at 95 N. Grant Ave. will celebrate their first year of serving the downtown community! \nWe are kicking off this celebration with an unveiling of a brand new product\, just in time for the warm weather\, tahini shakes! You don’t want to miss your first chance to try this unique sweet treat that has origins in Persian cuisine! \nWe will also have local vendors\, including Pattycake Bakery\, Hei Hei Kimchi\, Parsons Brewing\, Too Good Eats\, Delicioso Desserts and Black Cap Hot Sauce! Our neighbors from Blockfort will be on site with live painting and information about their upcoming events! The hot bar that day will feature American classics with a Persian twist\, like saffron mashed potatoes! \nNo tickets are necessary\, but we want everyone to join us on Saturday April 11th between noon-3pm to help us kick off our second year as Charmy’s Market. \nFor more information about the market and to see what other events are coming up\, like our wine tasting that we have every other Friday\, visit: https://charmysmarket.com/ \nCharmy’s Market is a community focused\, local & women owned grocery store & restaurant\, located in Downtown Columbus at 95 N. Grant Ave. 43215.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/charmys-market-one-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Charmy’s Market\, 95 N. Grant Ave.\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Eat & Drink,Family,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Grandma Gatewood: Ohio's Hiking Pioneer by Caitlin Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Grandma Gatewood: Ohio’s Hiking Pioneer by Caitlin Edwards        \nRecommended for ages 10 and up. \nEmma Rowena Gatewood\, also known as Grandma Gatewood broke records and stereotypes through her hiking adventures across the United States. Her legacy has inspired generations of women of all ages and walks of life get out and explore the world around them\, whether it’s on the Appalachian Trail or here at home on the Buckeye Trail.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/grandma-gatewood-ohios-hiking-pioneer-by-caitlin-edwards/
LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Square\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:NYT Bestselling Author & Two-Time Thurber Prize Finalist Annabelle Gurwitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cure Coffee & Cocktails for an offbeat event with one of our favorites\, Annabelle Gurwitch! Prior to the main event\, there is optional Author’s Table Dinner. \nYou will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions after the event\, purchase books\, and get your books signed.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/nyt-bestselling-author-two-time-thurber-prize-finalist-annabelle-gurwitch/
LOCATION:Cure Coffee and Cocktails\, 154 N 3rd Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
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SUMMARY:Major Pauline Cushman\, Spy of The Cumberland by Valerie Hamill
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for ages 10 years and up.  \nValerie Hamill\, of Galena\, Ohio\, will present a first-person narrative of Major Pauline Cushman\, Spy of the Cumberland’s brave and hair-raising heroics as a spy for Major Gen. William Rosecrans (from Sunbury\, OH) during the War Between the States as well as Cushman’s fascinating yet heart-wrenching life story.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/major-pauline-cushman-spy-of-the-cumberland-by-valerie-hamill/
LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Square\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-21/2/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-21/1/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T220000
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CREATED:20260223T194217Z
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the renowned works SEVEN SONATAS and IGNITE at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets required.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/for-the-love-of-dance/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Davidson Theater –  Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Sisters in Science and Conservation: Annette and E. Lucy Braun a Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sisters in Science and Conservation: Annette and E. Lucy Braun a Panel Discussion \nA panel made up of:  \nDr. Theresa Culley – Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati  \nMeg Hanrahan – Filmmaker\, and creator of the documentary “A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun.” \nMichael Veres – Historical Resources Program Manager at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources  \nSisters in Science and Conservation: Annette and E. Lucy Braun a Panel Discussion \nRecommended for ages 13 and up. \nHead out into the field with the Braun sisters\, the trailblazing duo who reshaped American natural science from their shared home in Cincinnati. This panel explores the formidable legacy of E. Lucy Braun\, a pioneer of forest ecology and conservation\, and Annette Braun\, a world-renowned entomologist and the first woman to earn a PhD from the University of Cincinnati. Join us as we discuss how their lifelong collaboration fueled groundbreaking research\, saved vital ecosystems\, and paved the way for women in STEM—proving that their “quiet” work in the woods was actually a scientific revolution.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/sisters-in-science-and-conservation-annette-and-e-lucy-braun-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Square\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T123000
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CREATED:20260303T155558Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Head west from St. Patrick’s Church toward the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Wear green and join in for a St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Downtown Columbus.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 N High St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T044101
CREATED:20260223T194217Z
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T220000
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000
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SUMMARY:Le Consort
DESCRIPTION:With a fierce dedication to Baroque music\, Parisian quartet Le Consort has spent the 10 years since its inception bringing a personal\, dynamic\, and modern element to the genre. Featuring two violins\, a cello\, and a harpsichord\, Le Consort is considered to be “one of the major players of the French baroque scene” (Diapason\, October 2019). Be teleported back to the Baroque era through an expressive repertoire with known greats including Bach and Telemann. 
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/le-consort/
LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 E Main St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T220000
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T213000
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Jaja's African Hair Braiding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Jaja’s\, a buzzing\, bustling Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders create masterpieces on New Yorkers’ heads. Pull up a chair as love blossoms\, dreams flourish\, and secrets are revealed. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty\, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being seen as outsiders in the place they call home. Fresh off a twice-extended Broadway run\, this laugh-out-loud comedic gem “is equally affecting as it is hilarious” (Entertainment Weekly). After a sold-out run of School Girls; Or\, The African Mean Girls Play\, Tony Award-nominated playwright (and Ohio State graduate) Jocelyn Bioh and Columbus director Shanelle Marie return to The Contemporary!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S High St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:Stephanie Rond Pink Waves Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Chaos Contemporary Craft is pleased to announce their upcoming exhibition with integral Columbus artist Stephanie Rond. Rond’s new body of work “Pink Waves” will open with an artist reception on Sunday\, March 8\, from 1-4pm in Gallery D\, located in the rear shared lobby of Chaos Contemporary Craft. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday\, April 12. Rond’s rich and storied history of art and activism\, both in Columbus and abroad\, turns a new leaf in “Pink Waves\,” a powerful and precise exploration of mythology\, philosophy\, and contemporary technology.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/stephanie-rond-pink-waves-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Chaos Contemporary Craft\, 78 N High St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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