Community Festival and alternative show among things to do in Columbus this week

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

• Fitness Yoga, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free and is open to ages 13 and up. Already stressing out about summer classes? Avoid those forehead wrinkles that college brings and practice your downward-facing dog. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/344/fitness-yoga–events.aspx
• Book to Film Series: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. http://gatewayfilmcenter.com/featured_film_series/book-to-film/
• EDITORS’ PICK: ComFest, noon to 11 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, 4 to 9 p.m. at Easton Town Center. 160 Easton Station. 16th annual fine art and craft show. Admission is free. http://eastonartaffair.com/
• Oklahoma Joe’s Pulled Pork (every Friday), 5 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday. 1978 Summit St. Every Friday night Ruby’s cooks its signature pulled pork in a smoker outside the bar.
  http://www.rubytuesdaylive.com/
• Walk The Moon, doors open at 6 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Public. Resale tickets available through Ticketmaster starting at $66.29. http://www.walkthemoonband.com/
• Live music: starting at 9:30 to 11 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2169 N. High St. Featuring Poets of Heresy, Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments, Haynes Boys. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
• ComFest After-Party w/ Hebdo, 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/498836596934932/

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

• 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/
• Market Flea Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Market’s outdoor pavilion. 59 Spruce St. Admission is free. Looking for more unique or vintage items at a discounted price? Take advantage of those lazy Sundays and head down to the flea market. http://www.northmarket.com/activities-events/events-calendar/agenttype/view/propertyid/230/market-flea-sundays-sponsored-by-cd1025–events.aspx
• Easton Art Affair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Easton Town Center. 160 Easton Station. 16th Annual fine art and craft show. Admission is free. http://eastonartaffair.com/
• ComFest, 11 a.m. to 8 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://www.comfest.com/
• Karaoke, 10 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

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

• Hypertense, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hopkins Hall through July 3. A reception will also be held July 2, 3 to 4 p.m. 128 N. Oval Mall. Melissa Precise and Sa’dia Rehman, two OSU MFAs, will attempt to combine physical exercise and art by transforming the gallery into a workshop, canvas and a gym. Admission is free. https://hhg.osu.edu/exhibitions/hypertense
• Columbus Zoo Animals (every Tuesday in June and July), noon to 1 p.m. at Easton Town Center, 1 Easton Oval. Admission is free. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/1095/columbus-zoo-animals–events.aspx
• Half-off Drinks all night, Fourth Street Bar & Grill. 1810 N. 4th St. http://fourthstreetcolumbus.com/calendar/
• All you can eat wings (every Tuesday), 4 to 8 p.m. at The Ugly Tuna Saloona, 1546 N. High St. Fee is $10.95, save $2 with a BuckID. https://www.facebook.com/uglytuna
• EDITORS’ PICK: Against Me!, doors open at 6 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include: Annie Girl and the Flight and Frnkiero    http://www.againstme.net/
• Ximena Sarinana, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Alex Ferreira. Tickets starting at $16.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.ximenamusic.com/
• Movies by Moonlight, dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Bring your significant other, family, or friend paired with popcorn to watch a movie under the stars. Movie lineup is available on Easton’s website. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/347/movies-by-moonlight–events.aspx

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.