Whether you are looking to rock out, appreciate some art or pig out at a festival, The Lantern has you covered. Here you will find a heavily researched — but still tragically incomplete — list of happenings around Columbus next week. Click the title of any event for more info.
Please note: Admission prices are listed before taxes/fees.
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES
- Thursday, Aug. 15
- Platform Comedy Showcase 7:30 p.m. at Platform Beer Co. (FREE)
- The 1st Music at the Yard 4:30 p.m. at Grandview Heights Public Library (FREE)
- The Larry Keel Experience 8 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern ($15)
- Amanda Shires 8 p.m. at The Basement ($18)
- Friday, Aug. 16
- The Emo Band 9 p.m. at Ace of Cups ($10)
- Freddie McGregor 8 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern ($25)
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses 8 p.m. at Schiller Park Amphitheatre (FREE)
- TBD: The Improvised Musical 8 p.m. at Shadowbox Live ($10)
- Lil Jon 9 p.m. at Dahlia Nightclub ($20)
- Virginia West Presents Iconic 7 p.m. at Axis ($15)
- Saturday, Aug. 17
- Woodstock 50 3 p.m. at the Valley Dale Ballroom ($30)
- WonderBus Music & Arts Festival Noon at 2540 Olentangy River Rd. through Sunday ($99)
- Sunday, Aug. 18
- Mark Rose // Ryan Dunson 7 p.m. at the Donatos Basement ($10)
- Minesweepa 8 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($10)
- G Finesse // Black Eagle 10 p.m. at Rumba Cafe ($8)
- Monday, Aug. 19
- Happy Hour w/ Honey and Blue 6 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern (FREE with RSVP)
- Hoodoo Soul Band 10 p.m. at Rumba Cafe ($8)
- Tuesday, Aug. 20
- Fruition w/ Th e Mighty Pines 7 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern ($17)
FOOD AND DRINK
- Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Farmers’ Market 3:30 p.m. at Franklin Park Conservatory (FREE)
- Ales for Tails 6 p.m. at Parsons North Brewing Company (FREE)
- Saturday, Aug. 17
- Jazz & Mimosas Bringin’ the Heat! 2 p.m. at Aerial Wine Boutique ($25)
ART AND GALLERY OPENINGS
- Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Queer Crafting 7:30 p.m. at Stauf’s (FREE)
- Friday, Aug. 16
- Queen of Diamonds Showing 7 p.m. at The Wex ($6)
- Saturday, Aug. 17
- We Are One Art Show 5 p.m. at Stonewall Columbus ($18)
OTHER
- Thursday, Aug. 15
- Icy Birth, Fiery Death: The Life Cycle of Stars 6:30 p.m. at the OSU Planetarium (FREE with RSVP)
- Friday, Aug. 16
- Matsuricon 11 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Hotel through Sunday ($30-60)
- Saturday, Aug. 17
- Carnaval Columbus 8 p.m. at Woodlands Backyard ($25)
- Tuesday, Aug. 20
- Wex Drive-In: The Craft 7:30 p.m. at The Wex (FREE)
