Thursday, July 16
- 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
- Neon Trees, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include COIN and Fictionist. Tickets are $33.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.fameisdead.com/
- Pauly and The Foundations, doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Admission is $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1603416199896927/
- Live music, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups Bar. 2619 N. High St. Featuring: Yowler, Pink Walsh, and Waxahatchee. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
- Wex Drive-In: Touch of Evil, show starts at 9 p.m. at Wexner Center Plaza. 1871 N. High St. Admission is free. http://wexarts.org/press/free-wex-drive-outdoor-films-return-june-18-wes-andersons-darjeeling-limited
- Empires, 9:30 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Tickets are $6 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
Friday, July 17
- EDITORS’ PICK: 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: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N. High St. Admission is free with any library card. The Gateway Film Center continues its program of showing a film inspired by a well-liked book. http://gatewayfilmcenter.com/featured_film_series/book-to-film/
- 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/
- Moonwalker, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Also featuring Aaron, Tron and Maytrix. Opening artists include: JMB, TS Barnes and High Eyes. Tickets are $14.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1105
- Sage Francis, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Tickets are $21.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.sagefrancis.net/
- EDITORS’ PICK: Screen on the Green: Poltergeist, 9 p.m. Goodale Park. 120 W. Goodale St. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1446383968997071/
- Huntertones, doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. 21 years and older. Admission is $7. https://www.facebook.com/events/551705048300723/
- Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups Bar. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Black Givre, Charles Barabe and JS Truchy. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Saturday, July 18
- 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/
- Gin Blossoms w/ Fastball, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Opening artist: Go Analog. Tickets are $30.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://ginblossoms.net/
- Fly Golden Eagle, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artists include: The Pleasant Tense and Foxtrot. Tickets are $14.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.flygoldeneagle.net/
- Daniel and the Lion w/ Pat Buzzard, 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Tickets are $12 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
- The Rad Trads, doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. 21 years and older. Admission is $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/819193994803033/
- Live music: starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups Bar. 2619 N. High St. Featuring: Mordecai, Unholy Two, Cheater Slicks and Counter Intuits. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Sunday, July 19
- 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
- The Admirables, doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Admission is $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1613446172203480/
- Ringo Deathstarr w/ Everyone But Me, 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit. Tickets are $12 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
- Karaoke, 10 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Monday, July 20
- 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
- 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/
Tuesday, July 21
- 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/
- First Aid Kit, doors open at 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artist is Andy Shauf. Tickets are $27.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.thisisfirstaidkit.com/
- A.A. Bondy, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Blake Skidmore. Tickets are $16.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://aabondy.co/
- 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
- Live music: starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups Bar. 2619 N. High St. Featuring: Señor Citizen and The Border Patrol, TJSA and The Rezillos. http://aceofcupsbar.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 22
- Sounds on the Town, 6 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
- Metz and Viet Cong, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Tickets are $21.60 through Ticketmaster, fees are included. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1004
- 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 6:5. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/772565039523117/
- Live music: starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups Bar. 2619 N. High St. Featuring: didi, Big Ups, LVL Up and Sidekicks. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
- 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.
