Thursday, August 20
- 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 - 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
- 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 - The Spill Canvas, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artists include The Press War, Bonfires and Move Home. Tickets are $21.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. https://www.facebook.com/thespillcanvas
- Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Ladyblazer, Space Camp and Gelatinus Cube. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Friday, August 21
- 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. Stressing out about 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
- 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/
- EDITORS’ PICK: The Avett Brothers, doors open at 5 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 491 Neil Ave. Opening artists include Shakey Graves and Lake Street Dive. Tickets are $56.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.theavettbrothers.com/
- Kidd Ara, Jacey Jasnoch, TS and DBarns, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artists include Trey B., Dre Fire and JMB. Admission is $12. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1161
- Live music, doors open at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring Etana Caplin, Sam and The Barbers, Elise Hofmann and The Pussyfooters. Admission $5. 21 years and older. https://www.facebook.com/events/857604584330370/
- Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Minority Threat, Girth and Pizzahifive. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Saturday, August 22
- 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/
- Personal Public, Singularity and Beyond Pluto, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N High St. Opening artists include Plaid Brixx, Roxy Mae, Skratchback and Battle of Gravelines. Tickets are $14.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1162
- Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Stinging Nettles. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
Sunday, August 23
- 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
- EDITORS’ PICK: Involvement Fair, 5 to 8 p.m. at The Oval. This event offers more than 700 OSU student organizations. Admission is free. https://ohiounion.osu.edu/things_to_do/sifair
- Live music, starting at 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Nicholas David. Tickets are $18.54 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, August 24
- Buck-i-Frenzy, 2 to 6 p.m. at RPAC Plaza. 337 W. 17th Ave. This event features local and national vendors. Admission is free. http://frenzy.osu.edu/info
- Meatless Mondays, 4 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, August 25
- 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
- Saint Asonia, doors open at 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include Artifas and Alice Drinks The Kool Aid. Tickets are $24.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.saintasonia.com/
- Live music, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Everyone Leaves, DryJacket, Souvenirs, Weatherbox and Fireworks. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
- Live music, starting at 9 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring Coconut Milk, Super City and Tall Trees. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/932938523430464/
- Movies by Moonlight, dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. This week’s showing is “Back to the Future.” 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, August 26
- 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
- The Vaccines, doors open at 7 p.m. at A&R Music Bar. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Cliffs. Tickets are $21.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.thevaccines.com/
- 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/
- Half-off Appetizers all night, Fourth Street Bar & Grill. 1810 N. 4th St. http://fourthstreetcolumbus.com/calendar/
- Live music, starting at 9 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Sad Boys. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
- 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.
