We’re pulling out all the stops this week in Downtown Columbus with a fantastic line-up of fun, funky, and fabulous things to go, do, and enjoy.
Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World - Summer Gods Tour 2019
Tuesday, July 16 | 6:00 pm
EXPRESS LIVE!, 405 Neil Ave
Three acts + one night = hours of groovy sounds, rock-worthy productions, banging sets lists, and all-crowd sing-along fun. Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World co-headline this outdoor show with special guest opener, Ra Ra Riot.
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Start at Home: Influence, Commitment, Integrity
Mon-Sat, July 15-20 | Hours Vary
Lazarus Building, OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St
Explore other worlds and cultures through the works of three OSU emeritus faculty instructors and mentors. Showcasing select works from mixed-media artist Horace Newsum, ceramicist and painter Robert J. Stull, and Afrocentric artist Pheoris West, this exhibit is proof that art can be both personal and universal.
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MojoFlo and Funk Worthy
Thursday, July 18 | 5:30 pm
Columbus Commons, 160 S High St
The stars. The lawn. The music. All free, as First Financial Bank presents MojoFlo and Funk Worthy in concert on the Commons. This will be a night filled with dialed-up funk music and unforgettable, high-energy performances.
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Popcorn Pops: Movies & Maracas + Free Movie Night // How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
Friday, July 19 | 7:00 pm
Columbus Commons, 160 S High St
This family-friendly concert plus movie-under-the-stars will set you and the kids dancing, singing, bouncing, and maraca-ing for a night of all-around fun. Enjoy free popcorn, face painting, bounce houses, and more as the Columbus Symphony plays a bevy of songs from favorite family flicks. At dusk, the dragons come out to play during a free showing of an animated action-adventure that’s been called the “perfect finish to the trilogy.”
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Jazz & Rib Fest
Fri-Sun, July 19-21 | 11:00 am
Columbus Downtown Riverfront on the Scioto Mile, 233 Civic Center Dr
A Downtown Columbus tradition for 40 years, the Jazz & Rib Fest combines national and local jazz musicians with award-winning barbecue. Live performances, pit masters, and 33 acres of parkland along the Scioto Mile make this a must-go event.
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Picnic with the Pops: The Spinners
Saturday, July 20 | 8:00 pm
Columbus Commons, 160 S High St
This is the sound and these are the moves that helped define Motown music. Featuring still-remarkable vocals and their signature synchronistic moves, this up-tempo R&B group will perform the best of their many hits, including Rubberband Man.
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Sunlight Market
Sunday, July 21 | 11:00 am
Gay Street District, 1 Gay St
Spend a summer Saturday morning strolling the streets of the Gay Street District, where you’ll enjoy three great things in one terrific place -- brunching, busking, and browsing. Sunlight Market features the wares of local merchants, pop-up artisans, and street vendors, along with great food and entertainment.