Downtown Columbus

Heathers: The Musical
2025-08-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-31 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join Imagine Productions of Columbus for a local production of Heathers: The Musical.

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FREE Scioto Social at the Fountain
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Adults, here’s your chance to take an end-of-season splash during the final weekend of interactive play at Scioto Mile Fountain! Enjoy a live DJ and an evening ambiance light show. DORA beverages will be available to purchase from The Patio.
Take a pass at giant pong and cornhole or sit back with a complimentary caricature drawing.
Don’t forget your swim suit if you’re taking a splash in the fountain!
You can also take a free ride on a Trolley Pub and pedal your way to High Water Alley and Land Grant Brewing from 8:30-10:30pm.

FREE Fountain Fitness Classes: Ballet Conditioning
2025-08-31 09:30 - 10:30 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hit the (fountain) floor this summer with Free Dance + Fitness Classes at the Scioto Mile Fountain! Get moving and cool off post-workout with a refreshing splash in the Fountain. With lessons designed for all skill levels, everyone is welcome. Advance registration is recommended here but not required. Plus, unwind after Thursday evening classes as the stunning Fountain Night Light Show illuminates the night sky.

FREE Fountain Fitness Classes: Dance Aerobics
2025-08-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hit the (fountain) floor this summer with Free Dance + Fitness Classes at the Scioto Mile Fountain! Get moving and cool off post-workout with a refreshing splash in the Fountain. With lessons designed for all skill levels, everyone is welcome. Advance registration is recommended here but not required. Plus, unwind after Thursday evening classes as the stunning Fountain Night Light Show illuminates the night sky.

Full Schedule:
Thursdays thru August 28
no classes July 3, July 17, or August 14
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Full body workout with Lindsey from 614 Fit Club
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm Yoga with Rachel from 614 Fit Club

Sundays thru August 24*
excluding June 29, July 27, and August 31 (see section below)
*June 15 classes will be 9:30 am full body workout and 10:30 am yoga by Lindsey.
9:30 am – 10:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson
10:30 am – 11:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson

Last Sunday of the month
(June 29, July 27, and August 31)
9:30 am – 10:15 am Baby Dance Club with Russell
10:30 am – 11:15 am Dance Aerobics with Fili

VIVO: Momentum
2025-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Chamber Music Columbus and VIVO Music Festival continue their annual partnership for an exciting performance featuring multiple generations of international talent, most of whom have been raised right here in the 614. Columbus’ own Isabelle Ai Durrenberger, Jordan Dodson, Julia Yang, Alicia Hui, Siwoo Kim and John Stulz welcome guests including Alexi Kenney, Lucy Fitz Gibbon and two inaugural VIVO Next Fellows. A guitar, soprano and a string octet – you won’t want to miss this kaleidoscopic extravaganza!

Local & Live Good Market Series
2025-08-31 18:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join The Good Market at the Columbus Commons during the Local & Live concert series. The market will take place alongside incredible music, food trucks, and awesome vibes.

Shadowbox Live Performance of Rock This Way
2025-08-31 18:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
This Shadowbox Live show pays tribute to Aerosmith and Van Halen. You will be up on your feet and rocking all night long.

FREE Music Mondays
2025-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | High Water Alley, 88 High Water Alley, Columbus, 43215, United States
Start your week of fun off right by jamming with free music in High Water Alley. You can “Stump the Band” with unlimited music requests to the Chuck Starr Band starting on June 16 or channel your inner rockstar with Live Band Karaoke featuring Dirty Money starting on June 23 (activities alternate by week).

Midwest Fashion Cure by Frantic Fabrics
2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Cure Coffee and Cocktails, 154 N 3rd Street, Columbus, 43215, United States
Welcome to the Midwest Fashion Cure event at Cure Coffee and Cocktails! Get ready for a day filled with fabulous fashion, delicious drinks, and great company. Join us for a fun-filled event showcasing the latest trends in Midwest fashion. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with local designers and fashionistas. See you there!

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Storytime with Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
2025-09-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for a monthly storytime at Columbus Commons. Sing, rhyme and read along to your favorite stories and songs! Bring the entire family along for this fun park pop-up. Storytime runs from 11 am to 11:30 am on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September near the Little Free Library – right by the Jeni’s scoop shop. Stick around for lunch with curated Taco Tuesday food trucks, and the littles can enjoy Free Play, featuring free spins on the Carousel, parachute play, the Imagination Playground big blue blocks, and soccer.

Taco Tuesday
2025-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Visit Columbus Commons to enjoy tacos and Latin cuisine from your favorite food trucks on the first Tuesday of each month from May through October.

Free Play at the Commons
2025-09-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come Downtown and take a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, build with our Imagination Playground big blue blocks, kick a soccer ball, or make your own fun. Plus, additional programming will be available on select dates.

Don't Sell Grandma's House
2025-09-02 11:00 - 2025-09-27 18:00 | OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St, Columbus, OH, United States
Don’t Sell Grandma’s House represents a collaborative approach to recreating sites violently fractured by redlining and dispossession. The process of immersive world-building begs the question, “Where do we gather when our land is gone?” while also thinking about the modified ways that families transmit their histories in intimate and sacred spaces.
This show is on view concurrently with I Know Why the Blackbird Sings, a multimedia exhibition created by Tyiesha Radford Shorts.
Participating Artists: Keya Crenshaw, Matthew Pitts, Sharbreon Plummer, Marshall Shorts
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4, 6–8 PM at Urban Arts Space

I Know Why the Blackbird Sings
2025-09-02 11:00 - 2025-10-27 18:00 | OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St, Columbus, OH, United States
In her titular autobiographical work, Maya Angelou asserts that “the caged bird sings of freedom.” But what song does the bird on free soil sing? I Know Why the Blackbird Sings revisits Ohio’s complicity in the practice of dispossession, kidnapping, and denial of due process through the locational efforts of Ohio’s free people.
Participating Artists: Tyiesha Radford Shorts, Valerie Boyer, Paisha Thomas
This show is on view concurrently with Don’t Sell Grandma’s House, a group exhibition curated by Tyiesha Radford Shorts.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4, 6–8 PM at Urban Arts Space

Free Fitness at the Commons
2025-09-02 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:20, 2025-09-03 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:20 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Whether you’re getting your heart pumping with cardio or finding your center with yoga, the North Lawn of the Commons is the place to take your workout classes outside – and it’s all free!

May – September
Tuesdays- HIIT
5:30 & 6:30 pm
Wednesday- Yoga
5:30 & 6:30 pm

November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout
2025-09-03 06:00 - 08:00 | Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
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!

Breakfast at the Commons
2025-09-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Every Wednesday, stop by Columbus Commons to grab breakfast and coffee at one of our local food trucks! It’s the perfect pick-me-up on the way into the office.

Puppypalooza
2025-09-03 18:30 | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln, Columbus, OH, United States
Cheer on the Columbus Clippers with your furry friend by your side!

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Food Truck Food Court
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Summer calls for sunshine which means enjoying lunch outside at Columbus Commons.
Bite into a variety of delicious and diverse food trucks every Thursday at Columbus Commons. Bring your pup, your pals, or soak in the sun solo.

Pearl Market
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Pearl Market, 31 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Pearl Market connects Ohio farmers, artisans, and creators with the urban heart of Columbus at the historic Pearl Alley and neighboring streets. Come visit the vibrant Pearl Market for an incredible and diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, farm and artisanal goods, live music, and more! New this year: Pearl Market is sponsored by Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District in Partnership with Common Greens Ohio.

Presented By: Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District

The Good Market at Food Truck Food Court
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join The Good Market every Thursday afternoon at Columbus Commons for Columbus’ best food trucks, awesome local vendors, and those good summertime vibes!

BAM Thursdays
2025-09-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
Kick off your weekend early with BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Every Thursday, May 29 through September 25, enjoy live music, great art, delicious bites, creative experiences, and fresh libations in the Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden.
Whether you’re winding down after work, meeting up with friends, or planning a spontaneous night out, BAM is your go-to summer evening. Explore the galleries after hours with free general admission from 5:00–10:00 PM, and extended museum hours until 10:00 PM every Thursday. Limited indoor seating is available at Schokko Café.
See the full schedule of artists and DJs

Reception — I Know Why the Blackbird Sings & Don't Sell Grandma's House
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St, Columbus, OH, United States
In her titular autobiographical work, Maya Angelou asserts that “the caged bird sings of freedom.” But what song does the bird on free soil sing? I Know Why the Blackbird Sings revisits Ohio’s complicity in the practice of dispossession, kidnapping, and denial of due process through the locational efforts of Ohio’s free people.
This show is on view concurrently with Don’t Sell Grandma’s House from September 2–27, 2025. Don’t Sell Grandma’s House represents a collaborative approach to recreating sites violently fractured by redlining and dispossession. The process of immersive world-building begs the question, “Where do we gather when our land is gone?” while also thinking about the modified ways that families transmit their histories in intimate and sacred spaces.
Participating Artists: Tyiesha Radford Shorts, Valerie Boyer, Paisha Thomas, Keya Crenshaw, Matthew Pitts, Sharbreon Plummer, Marshall Shorts

FREE Fountain Fitness Classes: Full Body Workout
2025-09-04 18:30 - 19:15 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hit the (fountain) floor this summer with Free Dance + Fitness Classes at the Scioto Mile Fountain! Get moving and cool off post-workout with a refreshing splash in the Fountain. With lessons designed for all skill levels, everyone is welcome. Advance registration is recommended here but not required. Plus, unwind after Thursday evening classes as the stunning Fountain Night Light Show illuminates the night sky.

Full Schedule:
Thursdays thru September 25
no classes July 3, July 17, or August 14
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Full body workout with Lindsey from 614 Fit Club
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm Yoga with Rachel from 614 Fit Club

Sundays thru August 24*
excluding June 29, July 27, and August 31 (see section below)
*June 15 classes will be 9:30 am full body workout and 10:30 am yoga by Lindsey.
9:30 am – 10:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson
10:30 am – 11:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson

Last Sunday of the month
(June 29, July 27, and August 31)
9:30 am – 10:15 am Baby Dance Club with Russell
10:30 am – 11:15 am Dance Aerobics with Fili

FREE Fountain Fitness Classes: Yoga
2025-09-04 19:30 - 20:15 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show
2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of our audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written on our stages by some of our illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Amber Ruffin, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Tim Robinson, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy, Adam McKay and so many more… With material handpicked from our iconic comedy archive and brought to life by our all-star ensemble, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for sixty-five years and counting.

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