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
- Friday, Aug. 23
- Breakaway 4 p.m. at Mapfre Stadium through Saturday ($65)
- The High Definitions // Rat Motel // Dan Luke & The Raid 8 p.m. at Misfit Manor ($5)
- Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones and the Irish Fiddle Fetish 6:45 p.m. at Shamrock Club of Columbus ($20)
- A Most Formal Evening with 8th Floor Improv 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio Union US Bank Theater ($5)
- Martial Arts Showcase Event 5 p.m. at the Ohio Union Cartoon Room (FREE)
- Saturday, Aug. 24
- Hovvdy // Lomelda w/ hidden places 7 p.m. at Big Room Bar ($10)
- Concert for a Cause Featuring Shaun Booker 5 p.m. at Just North UCC ($20)
- Farewell Summer Concert 9 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday ($5)
- Sunday, Aug. 25
- Marchell Lavon Bold and Beautiful Fashion Show 5 p.m. at The Vault ($20)
- Monday, Aug. 26
- Shawn Mendes 7:30 p.m. at Nationwide Arena ($50)
- Talib Kweli The Summer Soulstice Tour 7 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($15)
- Roots of Creation // The Quasi Kings 8 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern ($12)
- Tuesday, Aug. 27
- Big Freeda 7 p.m. at A&R Music Bar ($25)
- Wednesday, Aug. 28
- Sad Boyz 9 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($5)
FOOD AND DRINK
- Saturday, Aug. 24
- 2 Year Smokiversary 5 p.m. at Smoked on High BBQ ($25)
- Columbus Summer Wine Festival 2019 2 p.m. at Columbus Commons ($30)
- Columbus Vegan Festival 2019 11 a.m. at Whetstone Community Center (FREE)
- Sunday, Aug. 25
- Mimosa Tasting 11 a.m. at Short North Julep ($10)
- The PUP-up Market 11:30 a.m. at Land-Grant Brewing Company (FREE)
- Monday, Aug. 26
- National Dog Day 6 p.m. at BrewDog Franklinton (FREE)
- Buckeye Cruise for Cancer Fundraiser 10 a.m. at Ridge Street Raising Cane’s (FREE)
- Brew It Forward 4:30 p.m. at Land Grant Brewery (FREE)
- Tuesday, Aug. 27
- 2019 Rosé Tasting! 6 p.m. at Serendipity Labs ($20)
ART AND GALLERY OPENINGS
- Friday, Aug. 23
- DEMO: Bringing Down the House 9 p.m. at The Wex ($5)
- The Evolution of Columbus Art Grand Opening 5 p.m. at the Columbus Historical Society (FREE)
- Saturday, Aug. 24
- Urban Scrawl Noon at 400 W Rich St. through Sunday (FREE)
OTHER
- Friday, Aug. 23
- Take Me Out – 2000’s IndieDance Party 9 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($4)
- African American Cultural Festival 4 p.m at Mayme Moore Park through Saturday (FREE)
- 25th Annual Columbus Egyptian Festival 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Chruch (FREE)
- Saturday, Aug. 24
- Movie Night – Hunger Games 8:30- p.m. at the Topiary Park (FREE)
- FIA 21st India Festival 9 a.m. at the Ohio State Fair Celeste Center ($15)
- Tuesday, Aug. 27
- What’s The T? 7 p.m. at Slammers (FREE)
