Community Festival — better and affectionately known as “ComFest” — has been going on in Columbus since 1972. Frank Iero has been in the alternative/punk/emo scene since 2001 with his former band, My Chemical Romance. Both will rock it in Columbus this week, along with many other things to do.

 

Thursday, June 25

  • Food Truck Food Court, (every Thursday through September) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Columbus Commons. 160 S. High St. Free admission, 10 food trucks to purchase from. http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/food-trucks/
  • Free Pool with Student I.D. (every Tuesday and Thursday), 2 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Suzi-Cue, 1950 N. 4th St.
    http://suzi-cue.com/index.php/news-events
  • Thirsty Thursday & Karaoke, 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Oldfield’s North Fourth Tavern. 1571 N. 4th St. Karaoke and $3 Long Islands and Pabst Blue Ribbon tall boys.
    http://www.oldfieldsosu.com/events
  • Easton Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Visitors can enjoy fresh, Ohio-grown produce. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/343/easton-farmers-market–events.aspx
  • Anti-Flag, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Opening artists: The Homeless Gospel Choir, After The Fall, The Scratches. Tickets starting at $21.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.anti-flag.com/
  • Live music: starting at 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2169 N. High St. Featuring Ancient Wisdom, United Nations, Coliseum. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • Miracles of Modern Science with Deadwood Floats, 9 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Tickets are $10 through TicketWeb, $2 cover at the door.

Friday, June 26

Saturday, June 27

  • Weekend Brunch, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Every Saturday and Sunday) at Ethyl and Tank. 19 E. 13th Ave. Offers an expanded breakfast menu and a self-serve bloody mary bar. http://www.ethylandtank.com/
  • ComFest, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Goodale Park. 120 W. Goodale St. Enjoy this festival by viewing art and listening to music while walking through the park. Admission is free. http://shortnorth.org/businesses/comfest/
  • Easton Art Affair, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Easton Town Center. 160 Easton Station. 16th Annual fine art and craft show. Admission is free. http://eastonartaffair.com/
  • Jared Mahone & His Garage Soul 6 Piece w/ The Wildskins, 9 p.m. at at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Tickets are $8 through TicketWeb, $2 cover at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
  • Comfest After-Party w/ Rust Belt Rumble and SugarBad, Doors open at 9 p.m, show 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Admission is $5. Must be 21 years or older. https://www.facebook.com/events/559826694158292/
  • Live music: starting at 10:15 to 11 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2169 N. High St. Featuring WVWhite and Them Are Us Too. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Sunday, June 28

Monday, June 29

  • Meatless Mondays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Whole Foods Market, 1555 W. Lane Ave. Admission is $8. Offers a variety of meatless foods. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=1995281
  • Flogging Molly and Gogol, doors open at 6 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Tickets starting at $47.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/853
  • Vinyl Theatre, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Machineheart. Tickets starting at $8.45 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.vinyltheatre.com/
  • Nerd Night, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ruby Tuesday. 1978 Summit St. Admission is $1 for 18 years and older. Ruby Tuesday offers nerdcore DJ’s, bands, movie showings and video game exhibitions. http://nerdnight.animepunch.org/
  • Live music: starting at 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Bathroom/s, Raging Nathans, Vacation, URTC, Toys That kill. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Tuesday, June 30

Wednesday, July 1

  • Sounds on the Town, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Easton Town Center. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Walk around Easton every Wednesday until August 26 to hear a mix of local, regional, and national jazz musicians. .http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/83/sounds-on-the-town-concert-series–events.aspx
  • Swingin’ Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Nyoh’s Buckeye Bar. 2871 Olentangy River Road. Admission is $3, free with valid college ID. 18 years and older. Nyoh’s replaces grinding with yee-hawing. Beginner swing dance lessons at 7:30 to 8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/428318990666815/
  • Jazz Wednesday, 8 to 11 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring Colin Wood. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/903895769653574/
  • Half-off Appetizers all night, Fourth Street Bar & Grill. 1810 N. 4th St. http://fourthstreetcolumbus.com/calendar/
  • Free Pool & Trivi-oke, 9 p.m. to midnight at Ruby Tuesday. 1978 Summit St. http://www.rubytuesdaylive.com/
  • Whisky Wednesday & Trivia, Oldfield’s North Fourth Tavern. 1571 N. 4th St. http://www.oldfieldsosu.com/events

 

To find more things to do in Columbus, visit thelantern.com/events.