Live Shows Calendar
The calendar is updated every Sunday with the next 4 weeks of events. Send your Columbus music related events, podcasts, streams or any other input to [email protected].
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AUGUST 24, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Mon 24: 40x83 with Jim Maneri-90.5 FM WCBE 7-8pm
Mon 24: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Mon 24: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)A.W.O.L. - 614-621-8779
Mon 24: Karaoke (ages 21+) 10pmBeeline - 614-532-5071
Mon 24: Bingo 7-9pmBoulevard Presbyterian Church - 614-263-4014
Mon 24: Vaughn Wiester and his Famous Jazz Orchestra: Guest vocalist Lisa Webster ($15, $10 students, cash only) 7:30-10pmCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Mon 24: Open Mic Comedy hosted by Ty Moore (7pm sign up) 7-11pmCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Mon 24: Musical Mondays with Benny showing Showtunes Videos 8:30pmThe Dallas at Milo
Mon 24: Dallas Recording Workshop 6-9pmDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Mon 24: Derek DiCenzo (free) 10pm-2amDolphin Lounge - 614-475-9944
Mon 24: Ric Boals Blues Jam 7pmEldorado's Food & Spirits - 614-785-0030
Mon 24: Open Stage with Matt Jones (7pm sign-up) 8-11pmFadó Irish Pub - 614-418-0066
Mon 24: Pub Quiz with Quizmaster Jess 6pmHalf Baked Brew (Short North) - 614-670-4020
Mon 24: EMOndays Open Mic 8pmHonest Friend Brewing
Mon 24: Bingo with Freddie 7pmLedo's Lounge - 614-263-1009
Mon 24: Open Mic Night with Andy Shaw 9pm-12:30amNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Mon 24: Live Jazz 6-9pmOddfellows - 614-923-9631
Mon 24: Trivia 7-9pmPark Street Tavern - 614-221-4099
Mon 24: Excesss Karaoke 9pm-12mParsons North Brewing Co. - 614-824-4208
Mon 24: Acoustic Open Mic (6pm sign-ups) 7-9pmRafter's Beer Pub - 614-263-2120
Mon 24: Variety Open Mic (signups 9pm) 10pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Mon 24: The SoapGirls 6:30pmSeventh Son Brewing - 614-421-BEER
Mon 24: Excess Trivia 7-9pmSignatures Mill Stone Tavern - 614-532-0344
Mon 24: Karaoke 7:30-11pmSpacebar
Mon 24: Punk Rock Karaoke (free, ages 18+) 10pm-2amThe Summit Music Hall
Mon 24: Jam Central Ohio Bluegrass Jam 6-9pm
Mon 24: Karaoke (free) 9pmSweeney's Walnut St. Tavern - 614-378-1914
Mon 24: Is Everybody A Comedian? hosted by Travis Hoewischer 6pmWild Goose Creative - 614-859-9453
Mon 24: Figure Art 7pm -
AUGUST 25, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Tue 25: 40x83 with Jim Maneri-90.5 FM WCBE 7-8pm
Tue 25: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Tue 25: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)Ace of Cups - 614-262-6001
Tue 25: Ritual Breaks ($25, all ages) 7pmThe Attic - 614-309-8061
Tue 25: Twofer Tuesday Crowdwork Comedy Show 8 pmBada Bean Bada Booze (Italian Village) - 614-318-1296
Tue 25: Trivia Twoozeday 6pmBada Bean Bada Booze (Quarry Trails) - 614-809-1259
Tue 25: Trivia Night 7-9pmBexley Public Library - 614-231-2793
Tue 25: Songs, Signs, and Rhymes 10:30-11amBlack Swan Bar & Grill - 614-319-3091
Tue 25: Tuesday Line Dance Mania! 7pmBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Tue 25: XS Trivia Night with Excesss 7-9pmCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Tue 25: S T A T I C 7 - 11pmClintonville Books
Tue 25: Gabor Book Release 6:30-7:30pmColumbus Commons - 614-545-4701
Tue 25: Free Play at the Commons 11am-4pmCrescent Lounge - 614-826-0108
Tue 25: Trivia Tuesdays 7-9pmCrooked Can - 614-219-1500
Tue 25: I Drink and I Know Things Trivia 7-9pmCure 614
Tue 25: DJ 6-8pm
Tue 25: Trivia 8-10pm
Tue 25: Karaoke 10pm-12mDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Tue 25: Bluegrass Jam (free) 10pm-2amDolphin Lounge - 614-475-9944
Tue 25: Tuesday Live Music Showcase 7:30pmDonatos Basement/Club D (OSU) - 614-294-5371
Tue 25: Trivia 7:30pmDuecento IV - 330-209-3069
Tue 25: Karaoke 8pm-12mEdison Brewing Company - 614-762-6183
Tue 25: Trivia 7-9pm
Tue 25: Trivia 7-9pmEldorado's Food & Spirits - 614-785-0030
Tue 25: Open Mic and New Music Showcase hosted by Keith Cretin 8pm-1amGabby's Tavern - 614-433-0583
Tue 25: Open Mic Night with host Sparky Brewer 7-10pmGatsby's Bar and Grill - 614-476-0088
Tue 25: John Schwab & Phil Clark 6-9pmGiammarco's Italian Restaurant - 614-895-8890
Tue 25: AJ AngeloGinger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - 614-929-5298
Tue 25: Ben Maloney presents Sonic Visions Quartet ($10) 6-7:30pm , 8:15-9:45pmGiuseppe's Ritrovo - 614-235-4300
Tue 25: Birdshack 6-8:30pmGresso's - 614-444-0131
Tue 25: Big Head Trivia 7-8pmHalf Baked Brew (Short North) - 614-670-4020
Tue 25: Jonny's Titties Is Out Karaoke 9pmHillGarten - 614-319-3427
Tue 25: Bingo Night 6:30-7:30pmHonest Friend Brewing
Tue 25: Tuesday Night Trivia with Jessi Sisson (free) 7-9pmIndia Oak Grill - 614-261-9355
Tue 25: Excess Trivia 7pmKafe Kerouac - 614-299-2672
Tue 25: Music Open Mic 8pmThe King of Clubs - 614-396-7114
Tue 25: Omega X 2026 Tour: No Limit 7 pmLand Grant Brewing Co. - 614-427-3946
Tue 25: Trivia + A Movie 6:30pmLedo's Lounge - 614-263-1009
Tue 25: Excesss Trivia 7-9pmThe Library Bar - 614-745-1639
Tue 25: Country NightThe Lion (Bexley)
Tue 25: Trivia Night 7pmLittle Grand Market - 614-453-6018
Tue 25: Beers and Board Games 5:30-9pmNationwide Arena - 614-246-2000
Tue 25: Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour 2026 7pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Tue 25: Live Jazz 6-9pmOddfellows - 614-923-9631
Tue 25: Excess Karaoke 9pmOhio Union Archie Griffin Ballroom (OSU) - 614-292-3117
Tue 25: IFI Welcome Party (free) 6-9pmOld North Arcade
Tue 25: KaraokePark Street Tavern - 614-221-4099
Tue 25: Jazz Jam Session 8-11pmParsons North Brewing Co. - 614-824-4208
Tue 25: Trivia Tuesday hosted by Mixed Ologies Trivia 7-9pmPint House (Short North)
Tue 25: Trivia 7-9pmRumours Bar - 614-826-0067
Tue 25: What the Funk Music Trivia 8pmShakers Public House - 614-372-5847
Tue 25: Music Trivia with Ric Knight 7pmSignatures Mill Stone Tavern - 614-532-0344
Tue 25: EnterTUNEment: Music & Entertainment Trivia with Chris Thomas 7pmSlammers Bar & Pizza Kitchen - 614-221-8880
Tue 25: Bingo 6-9pmSpacebar
Tue 25: Brats: A Booked Comedy Open Mic (free) 7pm
Tue 25: Punk Rock Trivia (free) 9pmThe Summit Music Hall
Tue 25: Open Mic - Hosted by Sam Muccio (free) 7pmWalrus - 614-817-1710
Tue 25: Sporcle Live Trivia TuesdaysWild Goose Creative - 614-859-9453
Tue 25: T-Talks ($10/donation) 6:30-9pmZaftig Brewing (Worthington) - 614-636-2537
Tue 25: Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm -
AUGUST 26, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Wed 26: 40x83 with Jim Maneri-90.5 FM WCBE 7-8pm
Wed 26: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Wed 26: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)A.W.O.L. - 614-621-8779
Wed 26: Showtunes (ages 21+) 8pmAce of Cups - 614-262-6001
Wed 26: Backhand Blue ($13)The Attic - 614-309-8061
Wed 26: Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic 7 pmBada Bean Bada Booze (Quarry Trails) - 614-809-1259
Wed 26: Cosmos & Crafts 4-10pmBarcelona - 614-443-3699
Wed 26: Midweek Music: Nathan Snyder 6-8pmBlack Swan Bar & Grill - 614-319-3091
Wed 26: Karaoke 6pmBobcat Sports Bar - 614-642-4125
Wed 26: Bingo 7:30pmBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Wed 26: The Big Bad Music Trivia Show with Mark Dantzer 7-9pmCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Wed 26: Excesss Karaoke! (free) 9pm-1amThe Canabar - 614-253-7644
Wed 26: Karaoke 8pmCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Wed 26: Karaoke Wednesday 10pmCity Tavern - 614-826-2348
Wed 26: Excesss Trivia 7-9pmThe Dallas at Milo
Wed 26: The Dallas Open Mic 7-10pmDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Wed 26: Colin Lazarski Organ Trio (free)Dirty Dungarees - 614-263-6363
Wed 26: Sour Tooth 5-11pmDolphin Lounge - 614-475-9944
Wed 26: Wednesday Birddog Whiskey Karaoke 7:30pmDuecento IV - 330-209-3069
Wed 26: What the Funk Music Trivia 8-10pmEldorado's Food & Spirits - 614-785-0030
Wed 26: Trivia Night 7-9pm
Wed 26: DJ Timmah 9pm-1amFives Up High - 614-886-3780
Wed 26: The Best Damn Trivia in the Land 9pmFlint Station - 614-634-6224
Wed 26: Line Dancing with Mary Beth 6:30-8:30pmGatsby's Bar and Grill - 614-476-0088
Wed 26: Open Mic w/ Danny Lang 7-11pmGiammarco's Italian Restaurant - 614-895-8890
Wed 26: Brian D DayGinger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - 614-929-5298
Wed 26: Robert Dove Quintet ($10) 6-7:30pm , 8:15-9:45pmGlobal Gallery Coffee House - 614-262-5535
Wed 26: Open Mic 5:30-7pmHey Hey Bar & Grill - 614-445-9512
Wed 26: Karaoke with KJ Kenny 8-11pmHigh Beck Tavern - 614-224-0886
Wed 26: Excesss Karaoke 8pm-12mHonest Friend Brewing
Wed 26: Beers and Board Games 5:30-9pmKafe Kerouac - 614-299-2672
Wed 26: Poetry Open MicLeap-N-Lizard's - 614-771-0062
Wed 26: Open Mic Night Live Broadcast 8pmLedo's Lounge - 614-263-1009
Wed 26: Magic: The Gathering 6 pmThe Library Bar - 614-745-1639
Wed 26: Karaoke 9pmThe Lion (Bexley)
Wed 26: Hadden Sayers, Tony McClung and Jeff Ciampa 6-8pmLocal Cantina (Brewery District) - 614-488-6146
Wed 26: Trivia Night 7pmLocal Cantina (Upper Arlington) - 614-674-6269
Wed 26: Let's Get Quizzical! 7pmLucky's Grille & Sports Pub - 614-771-7766
Wed 26: Columbus Trivia Challenge 7pmNatalie's Grandview - 614-436-2625
Wed 26: Charlie's: Blues & Beyond: Anything Blue (free/tips) 5-6:30pm
Wed 26: Music Hall: Sarah Borges ($30) 7:30pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Wed 26: Live Jazz 6-9pmPark Street Tavern - 614-221-4099
Wed 26: AcousticParsons North Brewing Co. - 614-824-4208
Wed 26: Bingo & Brew with Callie Coquette 7pmPierogi Mountain - 614-745-3139
Wed 26: Excesss Trivia 7-9pmRambling House Music Bar - 614-468-3217
Wed 26: Wine Wednesday 5pm
Wed 26: New Standard Soul Jam 8pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Wed 26: Cosmic Graffiti 12mSignatures Mill Stone Tavern - 614-532-0344
Wed 26: Bingo Night 6-8pmSlammers Bar & Pizza Kitchen - 614-221-8880
Wed 26: What the Funk Music Trivia 7-10pmSpacebar
Wed 26: Misfire, Raider, Fatal Contempt, Killizion ($15/$20) 7pmStreetlight Guild
Wed 26: Shut Up & Write 7-8pmThe Summit Music Hall
Wed 26: Seven Teller, Beachkitty ($12.33) 7pmSweeney's Walnut St. Tavern - 614-378-1914
Wed 26: Open Mic hosted by Zach Whitney (6pm signups) 7-10pmThrees Above High - 614-732-4404
Wed 26: Excesss KaraokeTwo Dollar Radio Headquarters - 614-725-1505
Wed 26: Rough Drafts: A Booked Comedy Open Mic 7pmUnderstory - 614-972-6006
Wed 26: Elaina Arthur (free) 5-8pmUnion Cafe - 380-239-2728
Wed 26: Wednesdays are a Drag 10pmThe Valley
Wed 26: Open Mic Comedy with Def Goldblum & the ICC 8pmVictory's Live - 614-225-1577
Wed 26: Karaoke (ages 21+) 8pmWalrus - 614-817-1710
Wed 26: Excesss Karaoke 8pmWorld of Beer (Easton) - 614-476-2962
Wed 26: Opinionation - Family Feud style trivia 7pm -
AUGUST 27, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Thu 27: 40x83 with Jim Maneri-90.5 FM WCBE 7-8pm
Thu 27: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Thu 27: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)A.W.O.L. - 614-621-8779
Thu 27: Stomp Line Dance Lessons (ages 21+) 7pm
Thu 27: Karaoke (ages 21+) 10pmAce of Cups - 614-262-6001
Thu 27: Atta Boy ($25, all ages) 7pmThe Attic - 614-309-8061
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Kasaun Wilson 8 pmBada Bean Bada Booze (Quarry Trails) - 614-809-1259
Thu 27: Off The Record: Jazz Night 7-9pmBeer Barrel (Easton) - 614-681-3663
Thu 27: Live Music 6pmBlue Danube - 614-732-0042
Thu 27: Excesss Karaoke 9pm-1amBobcat Sports Bar - 614-642-4125
Thu 27: Music Trivia 7pmBristol Republic - 614-929-5847
Thu 27: Ryan Mundy 9pm-12mBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Thu 27: Excesss Karaoke 7-10pmBurnzie's Old Trail - 614-878-9315
Thu 27: Bingo 7-9pmCaddy's Delight - 614-725-4209
Thu 27: Turntable Thursdays hosted by TreymoCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Thu 27: Nesting 8pm- 1amCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Thu 27: Turnt Trivia with Amanda Punchfuk 9pmColumbus Commons - 614-545-4701
Thu 27: Food Truck Food Court 11am-2pm
Thu 27: Free Play at the Commons 11am-4pm
Thu 27: Free Local and Live Concert: Fort Hayes Music Program and Joey Aich 6-8pmColumbus Museum of Art - 614-221-6801
Thu 27: BAM Thursdays (free) 5-10pm
Thu 27: BAM Thursdays: Bad Trip Show + Topher & Dan, Whirlwind Dance (free) 5-10pmCrooked Can - 614-219-1500
Thu 27: That's the Breaks 6-9pmDafuque on High
Thu 27: Pub Trivia 7pmDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Thu 27: Sopko/Kunkler 9:30pmDistrict West - 614-826-8060
Thu 27: Kings Fest: Arena of Kings 8pmDolphin Lounge - 614-475-9944
Thu 27: Thursday Night Karaoke 7:30pmEdison Brewing Company - 614-762-6183
Thu 27: JT Hillier 6-9pmEldorado's Food & Spirits - 614-785-0030
Thu 27: Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke 9pm-1amEupouria
Thu 27: Trivia 7pm
Thu 27: Karaoke 10pmThe Funny Bone - 614-471-5653
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Greg Fitzsimmons 7pmGarden Theater/Short North Stage - 614-469-0939
Thu 27: Pippin 7pmGatsby's Bar and Grill - 614-476-0088
Thu 27: Right On Main 7-10pmGiammarco's Italian Restaurant - 614-895-8890
Thu 27: Lonnie FreemanGinger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - 614-929-5298
Thu 27: Bradley Mellen's New Bad Idea ($10) 6-7:30pmHalf Baked Brew (Short North) - 614-670-4020
Thu 27: Sonic Temple Karaoke 8pmThe Hashtag Comedy Co.
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: New Cast Shows 7pm
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Shocktale Hour w/ Joel Savage 9pmHigh Beck Tavern - 614-224-0886
Thu 27: Excesss Karaoke 10pm-1amLand Grant Brewing Co. - 614-427-3946
Thu 27: Music Trivia with What The Funk Music Trivia 7pmLeap-N-Lizard's - 614-771-0062
Thu 27: Karaoke Thursday Night 8pmLucky's Grille & Sports Pub - 614-771-7766
Thu 27: Big Bad Music Trivia with Mark Dantzer 7pmMadLab - 614-221-5418
Thu 27: Drunk Powerpoint 7:30pm
Thu 27: Henry Allen 9:30pmMainline Bar & Courtyard - 614-674-6102
Thu 27: OpinioNation 8pmMickey's (Grandview) - 614-488-3566
Thu 27: Karaoke 9pm-1:30amMid City Garage - 614-372-5028
Thu 27: Full Throttle Trivia Live Team Trivia 7-10pmNatalie's Grandview - 614-436-2625
Thu 27: Charlie's: Birdshack (free/tips) 5-7pm
Thu 27: Charlie's: Amy Speace ($20) 8pmThe Nest Theatre - 614-929-5545
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Improv and Stand-Up: Pad Set! 7:30 pmNorth Market (Bridge Park) - 614-683-8800
Thu 27: Karaoke Night 7-10pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Thu 27: Live Jazz 6-9pmOld North Arcade
Thu 27: Trivia 7:30pm
Thu 27: KaraokeThe Oracle
1159 Oak St.
Thu 27: Funk for My Soul All-Vinyl Set 8-11pmPalace Theatre - 614-469-0939
Thu 27: Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour 7pmPark Street Tavern - 614-221-4099
Thu 27: Excesss Trivia 7-9pmRafter's Beer Pub - 614-263-2120
Thu 27: C LA C I 6-8pmRambling House Music Bar - 614-468-3217
Thu 27: Bring Your Own Vinyl 5-7pm
Thu 27: Remi Goode, Abigayle Oakley, RJ Cowdery ($16.81) 7-11pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Thu 27: Caitlynne Curtis 6:30pmRumours Bar - 614-826-0067
Thu 27: Drag Bingo Night with Felony Kelly & Mimi Sharp 6pmSaucy Brew Works - 614-696-5100
Thu 27: What the Funk Music Trivia 7pmSchiller Park - 614-444-6888
Thu 27: Actors Theatre: And Then There Were None (free) 8pmSeventh Son Brewing - 614-421-BEER
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Low Dough Show 7:30pm
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Sketch/Improv Showcase 9:15pmShadowbox Live - 614-416-7625
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Screamers - A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy & Music Experience 7pmShakers Public House - 614-372-5847
Thu 27: Karaoke 8pmSlammers Bar & Pizza Kitchen - 614-221-8880
Thu 27: Karaoke 9-11pmSoul 2 Go Cafe (Downtown) - 877-554-7685
Thu 27: Mix Master Ice (free) 4-7pmSouthern Theatre - 614-469-0939
Thu 27: Columbus Comedy Fest: Nina West's Big Queer Comedy Show 7:30pmSpacebar
Thu 27: Under High Street, The Fraternals ($12/$15) 7pmStandard Live - 614-745-9483
Thu 27: Karaoke 8pm-12mStories on High - 614-484-5285
Thu 27: Parker Louis 8-11pmTwo Dollar Radio Headquarters - 614-725-1505
Thu 27: Two $oup Variety Show Mishmash 7pmUnderstory - 614-972-6006
Thu 27: Trivia Goodness 7-9pmThe Yard at Easton - 614-416-7000
Thu 27: Andy Shaw Band 6-9pmZaftig Brewing (Worthington) - 614-636-2537
Thu 27: Jazz Night w/ The Brewtet 6:30-8:30pm -
AUGUST 28, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Fri 28: 40x83 with Jim Maneri-90.5 FM WCBE 7-8pm
Fri 28: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Fri 28: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)A&R Music Bar - 614-461-5483
Fri 28: Gavin Adcock Pre-Show Happy Hour 3:30pmAce of Cups - 614-262-6001
Fri 28: Nunslaughter 7pm ($25) 7pmThe Attic - 614-309-8061
Fri 28: Learnmore Jonasi 7 pm
Fri 28: Comedian Learnmore Jonasi (Show 2) 9 pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Bombed - An Interactive Crowd Work Comedy Show 9 pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Attic After Dark 11 pmAxis Nightclub - 380-239-2728
Fri 28: Friday Fever (ages 21+) 10pm-2amBada Bean Bada Booze (Quarry Trails) - 614-809-1259
Fri 28: Classic Movies and Cocktails 4-10pmBodi - 614-852-2258
Fri 28: Salsa Fridays: Cale, Jhonba, David HernandezBristol Republic - 614-929-5847
Fri 28: Andi Jo Taylor 9pm-12m
Fri 28: Devin Hike 10pm-1amBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Fri 28: Rooftop Vibes with DJ Tom Atomix 8pm-12mBuffalo Wild Wings (Grove City) - 614-808-4700
Fri 28: Music Bingo 6:30pmBurnzie's Old Trail - 614-878-9315
Fri 28: Karaoke 8pm-12mCaddy's Delight - 614-725-4209
Fri 28: Karaoke (free) 9pmCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Fri 28: Sappho Disco Fundraiser 7pm- 2amCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Fri 28: Karaoke 10pmThe Cave - 614-323-5258
Fri 28: Get Down: Gio Lucca, Tweety, Santero, Wes Oooh (ages 21+) 9pm-2:30amColumbus Comedy Fest (Secret Location)
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Don't Tell Comedy 7pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Don't Tell Comedy 9pmDafuque on High
Fri 28: Indie Comedy Collective Open Mic 9pmDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Fri 28: In The Pocket 6pm
Fri 28: Colin Lazarski Organ Quintet ft. Jim Powell & Pete Mills 10pmDistrict West - 614-826-8060
Fri 28: Kings Fest: Kings assembly 8pmDolphin Lounge - 614-475-9944
Fri 28: Friday Night Karaoke 7:30pmDuecento IV - 330-209-3069
Fri 28: DJs 9pm
Fri 28: 90s House: Behold, Sebastian Fabrice 9:30pm-2amEdison Brewing Company - 614-762-6183
Fri 28: LA Chic 7-10pmFadó Irish Pub - 614-418-0066
Fri 28: Thomas Lees and Eric Dove 7-10pmFlint Station - 614-634-6224
Fri 28: CT4 7-10pmThe Funny Bone - 614-471-5653
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Arnez J 7pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Arnez J 9:45pmGabby's Tavern - 614-433-0583
Fri 28: Feel TripGarden Theater/Short North Stage - 614-469-0939
Fri 28: Pippin 7pmGatsby's Bar and Grill - 614-476-0088
Fri 28: AJ Angelo 5-8pm
Fri 28: Change It Up Charlie 8-11pmGiammarco's Italian Restaurant - 614-895-8890
Fri 28: Dave PowersGinger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - 614-929-5298
Fri 28: Iroe and Friends ($10) 5:30-6:30pm
Fri 28: Tony Hagood Trio ($30) 7:15-8:45pm , 9:30-11pmGlobal Gallery Coffee House - 614-262-5535
Fri 28: The Groovekeepers 6-8pmHarry Buffalo (Westerville) - 614-794-1600
Fri 28: Trailer Park Ninjas 8 pmThe Hashtag Comedy Co.
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Hashtag Comedy Improv Shows 9pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Hot People Near You 7pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Booked Open Mic 10:30pmIndia Oak Grill - 614-261-9355
Fri 28: Outpatient 5 8pm-12mKafe Kerouac - 614-299-2672
Fri 28: ansen & Maddie with FriendsKemba Live - 614-461-5483
Fri 28: Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour, Corey Kent, The Creekers 5:30pmThe King of Clubs - 614-396-7114
Fri 28: Rockett Mafia - 40th Anniversary Of Look What The Cat Dragged In 6:30 pmLedo's Lounge - 614-263-1009
Fri 28: Excesss Karaoke 9pmMadLab - 614-221-5418
Fri 28: Female AF 6pm
Fri 28: Cuffing Szn 7:30pm
Fri 28: Chad the Bird! 9:30pmMcConnell Arts Center - 614-431-0329
Fri 28: Hang On Sloopy the Movie - Featuring Live Band Performance ($25) 7pmMickey's (Grandview) - 614-488-3566
Fri 28: Karaoke 9pm-1:30amNatalie's Grandview - 614-436-2625
Fri 28: Charlie's: Wolf Country - Women Running The Show (free) 5:15-7pm
Fri 28: Music Hall: Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project ($35 Seated) 8pm
Fri 28: Charlie's: The Squirrelers ($15 Seated) 8:30pmThe Nest Theatre - 614-929-5545
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Improv and Stand-Up: Pad Set! 7:30 pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Armando CBus! 9:30 pmNewport Music Hall - 614-461-5483
Fri 28: Bop To The Top - 18+ 9pmNorth Market (Bridge Park) - 614-683-8800
Fri 28: Ben Bachert 6:30-9:30pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Fri 28: Live Jazz 6-9pmOddfellows - 614-923-9631
Fri 28: Odds Live 7pm
Fri 28: 90s Dance Party 9pmPalace Theatre - 614-469-0939
Fri 28: Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour 7pmPickle Social Club Mill Run - 614-334-4982
Fri 28: Karaoke 7-11pmPierogi Mountain - 614-745-3139
Fri 28: Excesss Karaoke 9pm-1amRambling House Music Bar - 614-468-3217
Fri 28: OSU Presents Humanities On Tap, Fly Casual (free) 5-8pm
Fri 28: Post Pioneer - EP Release, Superluck, BeachKitty ($11.55) 8-11:30pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Fri 28: Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise 7pmRumours Bar - 614-826-0067
Fri 28: Karaoke 9pmSchiller Park - 614-444-6888
Fri 28: Actors Theatre: And Then There Were None (free) 8pmSeventh Son Brewing - 614-421-BEER
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Coffee+Comedy 7pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Kelly Collette 9:15pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Luke Capasso 7:30pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Roast Battle 8:45pm
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Crowd Work Show 10:30pmShadowbox Live - 614-416-7625
Fri 28: Columbus Comedy Fest: Screamers - A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy & Music Experience 7pmSignatures Mill Stone Tavern - 614-532-0344
Fri 28: Live MusicSpacebar
Fri 28: Church Goth DJ Night ($5) 10pmThe Summit Music Hall
Fri 28: School of Rock Columbus Summer Show 2026 ($12.33) 6pmValley Dale Ballroom - 614-441-1907
Fri 28: Rick Brunetto Big Band 7:30-10:30pmVeil Bar - 614-295-4700
Fri 28: Anything Blue 8-11pmWe Amplify Voices
Fri 28: Community CREATurEs Collage Workshop 4-6pmWitchLab - 614-725-2666
Fri 28: Reader: Peggy - Tarot, Oracle, and Astrological Readings 3:30-6:30pmWoodland's Tavern - 614-299-4987
Fri 28: Fairbanks 142 (a tribute to the Grateful Dead) ($13.57, all ages) 7pm -
AUGUST 29, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Sat 29: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Sat 29: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)A&R Music Bar - 614-461-5483
Sat 29: The Southern Truth Tour Pre-Show Happy Hour 5pmAce of Cups - 614-262-6001
Sat 29: Futurebirds ($22, all ages) 7mThe Attic - 614-309-8061
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Ha Ha Kedavra w/ Magician Hanowell 4 pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Popup Comedy Jam 7 pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Drew Dunn 9 pmAxis Nightclub - 380-239-2728
Sat 29: Saturday Night Dance Party (ages 21+) 10pm-2amBada Bean Bada Booze (Quarry Trails) - 614-809-1259
Sat 29: Liz & Devi 4-6pmBlack Swan Bar & Grill - 614-319-3091
Sat 29: Saturday Line Dance Night 7pmBluegrass Musicians Supply - 614-443-3558
Sat 29: Jam 10am-3pmBristol Republic - 614-929-5847
Sat 29: Yours For The Taking 1-4pmBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Sat 29: Rooftop Vibes with DJ Pastel 8pm-12mBurnzie's Old Trail - 614-878-9315
Sat 29: Open Stage with Sparky Brewer 8-11pmCaddy's Delight - 614-725-4209
Sat 29: Karaoke (free) 9pmCafe Bourbon Street - 614-725-5256
Sat 29: Outer Spacist, Pink Reason, Burning Itch, Jackoff Demons, DJ Ope Dokey 7pm- 1amCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Sat 29: Spank Bank Male Revue hosted by DJ Jeffy G 9pmThe Cave - 614-323-5258
Sat 29: Bass Session: Klubhouse, Yilo, VusiveColumbus Commons - 614-545-4701
Sat 29: Black Flix & Chill: Poetic Justice 7-9:30pmCrescent Lounge - 614-826-0108
Sat 29: Karaoke 8pm-12mDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Sat 29: Paul Goll Memorial Show 10pmDirty Dungarees - 614-263-6363
Sat 29: Lucky Feeling 7-11pmDistrict West - 614-826-8060
Sat 29: Kings Fest: Kings of Combat 8pmEdison Brewing Company - 614-762-6183
Sat 29: Hops and Vines Beer Event
Sat 29: Saylor Twift 7-10pmFlint Station - 614-634-6224
Sat 29: Old School Groove 7-10pmForum - 614-972-6004
Sat 29: Ayybo, Flurry, Juice, Oli B2B Sassy ($15-$60, ages 18+) 9pmThe Funny Bone - 614-471-5653
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Arnez J 6:30pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Arnez J 9:15pmGabby's Tavern - 614-433-0583
Sat 29: Deep CutsGarden Theater/Short North Stage - 614-469-0939
Sat 29: Pippin 2pm , 7pmGatsby's Bar and Grill - 614-476-0088
Sat 29: Music Trivia 7-9pmGiammarco's Italian Restaurant - 614-895-8890
Sat 29: Daniel BellGinger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - 614-929-5298
Sat 29: Ria Blaq ($30) 7:15-8:45pmHarry Buffalo (Westerville) - 614-794-1600
Sat 29: Rock this Way 7 pmThe Hashtag Comedy Co.
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Keep it Clean 5pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Ladies of the Night 10:30pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Meemaw's House 7pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: TBD: The Improvised Musical 9pmHofbrauhaus - 614-294-2437
Sat 29: Bob Piascik 6-9pmIndia Oak Grill - 614-261-9355
Sat 29: Rubix Cubes 8pm-12mKafe Kerouac - 614-299-2672
Sat 29: Ess and Jessica Collins - musicKemba Live - 614-461-5483
Sat 29: The Southern Truth Tour feat. Boosie x Webbie with Special Guest Pleasure P 7pmThe King of Clubs - 614-396-7114
Sat 29: Toni Romiti: 16 Again Tour 7 pmKingdom Image Arts Performing Center - 614-835-7743
Sat 29: Back to School Festival 12n -4pmLafayette Lounge
Sat 29: DJs 7-9pmLedo's Lounge - 614-263-1009
Sat 29: Part Time Punk - emo covers 9pm-12mLittle Grand Market - 614-453-6018
Sat 29: Mery Steel 6-8pmMadLab - 614-221-5418
Sat 29: The Downtown Happy Hour Show! 4:15pm
Sat 29: The Chicago Showcase 6pm
Sat 29: Elijah Nevels 7:45pm
Sat 29: Comedy Late Night Live presents: The Death of Late Night w/ Eric Boso 10pmMickey's (Grandview) - 614-488-3566
Sat 29: Karaoke 9pm-1:30amNatalie's Grandview - 614-436-2625
Sat 29: Charlie's: Swingin' N Shakin' with Whirlybirds (free/tips, rsvp) 5-7pm
Sat 29: Music Hall: Marion Meadows w/ Urban Jazz Coalition ($45 Seated) 6-7:30pm
Sat 29: Music Hall: Marion Meadows w/ Urban Jazz Coalition ($45 Seated) 9pm
Sat 29: Charlie's: River Shook, Moe Reen ($25 Seated) 9pmThe Nest Theatre - 614-929-5545
Sat 29: Connor Ratliff: The Acting Class 7:30 pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Improv and Stand-Up: Pad Set! 9 pmNewport Music Hall - 614-461-5483
Sat 29: GoldFord - Space of the Heart Tour 7pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Sat 29: Live Jazz 6-9pmThe Oracle
1159 Oak St.
Sat 29: Soundclash: Freak Beat 9pm-1:30amOtherworld - 614-808-6433
Sat 29: DMVU & Luzcid (ages 21+) 10:15pmRambling House Music Bar - 614-468-3217
Sat 29: Lauren Tucker, Nikole McGee, Just Another Mojo ($9.45) 8-11:30pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Sat 29: The Pinkertones celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday! 6:30pmSchiller Park - 614-444-6888
Sat 29: Actors Theatre: And Then There Were None (free) 8pmSchottenstein Center - 614-688-3939
Sat 29: CAAMP, Arcy Drive, Sam Fribush Organ Trio 7pmSeventh Son Brewing - 614-421-BEER
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Andrew Rudick 9:15pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Blake Hammond & Ran Barnaclo 7:30pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Happy Hour Show 5:15pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Happy Hour Show 5:45pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Power Hour 11pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Saturday Early Showcase 7pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Saturday Late Showcase 8:45pm
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: The OG's of Columbus Comedy 11pmShadowbox Live - 614-416-7625
Sat 29: Columbus Comedy Fest: Screamers - A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy & Music Experience 7pmSignatures Mill Stone Tavern - 614-532-0344
Sat 29: The Karaoke Lab 8pmSoul 2 Go Cafe (Downtown) - 877-554-7685
Sat 29: KaraSoul: Karaoke with Soul with DJ Layne (free) 8pm-12mSpacebar
Sat 29: Nerdcore Summer Camp FestivalThe Summit Music Hall
Sat 29: Stop.Drop.Rewind ($18.45) 8pmVeil Bar - 614-295-4700
Sat 29: Sparky 8-11pm
Sat 29: Yours for the Taking 8-11pmWalrus - 614-817-1710
Sat 29: Live musicWitchLab - 614-725-2666
Sat 29: Reader: Luke - Tarot and Geomancy Readings 1-6:30pmWoodland's Tavern - 614-299-4987
Sat 29: Full Moon Fever - a tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ($25.89, all ages) 7pm -
AUGUST 30, 2026
Streaming/Online Events
Sun 30: Concerts @ Ohio State on WOSU 1-2pm
Sun 30: Digital Dave's DaveDigsRR Archive (largely live local music audio recordings)
Sun 30: WCRS 92.7 FM / 98.3 LPFM (streaming & on-air community radio)Ace of Cups - 614-262-6001
Sun 30: Excesss Trivia Hosted by Ryan Canon 1-3pm
Sun 30: Excesss Karaoke Hosted by Dave Casto 10pm-1am
Sun 30: Faetooth, Latter, Bosses ($20, all ages) 6pmThe Attic - 614-309-8061
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Open Mic 3 pm
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Cleveland Invades the Columbus Comedy Fest - Hosted by Noah Ryan 6 pm
Sun 30: Jazmyn W - Soft and Dangerous 8 pmAxis Nightclub - 380-239-2728
Sun 30: Sunday Church (ages 21+) 10pm-2amBexley Public Library - 614-231-2793
Sun 30: Tea at Three: Columbus Jazz Celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane 3-4pmBudd Dairy Food Hall - 614-505-2630
Sun 30: Paint N' Sip with Tyistight Creatives 2-4pmCavan's Irish Pub - 614-725-5502
Sun 30: Ballz Bingo & Boys with Amanda Sue 9pmColumbus Metropolitan Library (Hilliard) - 614-645-2275
Sun 30: The Ohio Alphorn Band 3-4pmCombustion Brewery & Taproom (Clintonville) - 614-914-5112
Sun 30: Make the Grade Trivia with Dr. A 6:30pmCrooked Can - 614-219-1500
Sun 30: That's the Breaks 3-6pmThe Daily Bar
Sun 30: Mixedologies Trivia 5-7pmDaniel Crease Multicultural Center
Sun 30: Weekly Blues Jam ($10, musicians free, byob) 6-11pmDick's Den - 614-268-9573
Sun 30: Wally Mitchel (free) 8-11pmDistrict West - 614-826-8060
Sun 30: Kings Fest: Feast of Kings 2pmEcstatic Dance
Sun 30: Ecstatic Dance (all ages) 1-3:30pmEldorado's Food & Spirits - 614-785-0030
Sun 30: Rick Collura's Blues Jam 3-7pm
Sun 30: Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke 9pm-1amFranklin County Fairgrounds
Sun 30: Columbus International Festa-valThe Funny Bone - 614-471-5653
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Arnez J 6pmGarden Theater/Short North Stage - 614-469-0939
Sun 30: Pippin 2pmGlobal Gallery Coffee House - 614-262-5535
Sun 30: Open Mic! Hosted by Brian Clash 5-7pmHalf Baked Brew (Short North) - 614-670-4020
Sun 30: Fornite Sundays 4:20pmThe Hashtag Comedy Co.
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show Taping 7pm
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Like My Coffee Gameshow 5pm
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: OSU Buckeye Stand Up Club Show 9pmHillard Civic & Cultural Arts Center
Sun 30: Hat Trick (free, all ages) 7pmHofbrauhaus - 614-294-2437
Sun 30: Dave Sabatka 5-8pmHonest Friend Brewing
Sun 30: Drag Brunch: Camp Kyoshi 1pmIndia Oak Grill - 614-261-9355
Sun 30: Bluzcatz Blues Jam w/ Bill Lewandowski 6-9pmLeap-N-Lizard's - 614-771-0062
Sun 30: Sunday Evening Karaoke 7pmLucky's Grille & Sports Pub - 614-771-7766
Sun 30: Bar Bingo 7pmMadLab - 614-221-5418
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Saya Meads 7:45pmNatalie's Grandview - 614-436-2625
Sun 30: Charlie's: Bobby Floyd Trio (free/tips, rsvp) 5-6:30pmNorth High Brewing (Dublin) - 614-756-0200
Sun 30: Karaoke with @DJMAX614 6-9pmNorthstar Cafe (Easton) - 614-532-5444
Sun 30: Live Jazz 6-9pmOddfellows - 614-923-9631
Sun 30: Club Club 1pmThe Oracle
1159 Oak St.
Sun 30: Soundclash: Is that Jazz? 6-9pmPalace Theatre - 614-469-0939
Sun 30: Jesse & Joy - El Despecho Tour 7pmRafter's Beer Pub - 614-263-2120
Sun 30: Pool Tournament ($10 buy-in) 6pmRambling House Music Bar - 614-468-3217
Sun 30: SUCC, Burning Brain Band, Gecko Chamber, Alligator ($11.55) 6-10pmRumba Cafe - 614-268-1841
Sun 30: Hoodoo Soul Band 8pmSchiller Park - 614-444-6888
Sun 30: Actors Theatre: And Then There Were None (free) 8pmSeventh Son Brewing - 614-421-BEER
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Spillhouse Live Storytelling Event 7:30pm
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: The Clean Comedy Showcase 5:45pmShadowbox Live - 614-416-7625
Sun 30: Flannel - A 90s Rock Musical 2pmShakers Public House - 614-372-5847
Sun 30: Open stage with Sparky Brewer 4-7pmSkully's - 614-291-8856
Sun 30: Reggae Sunday with The Flex Crew 9pmSlammers Bar & Pizza Kitchen - 614-221-8880
Sun 30: Karaoke 7-11pmSoul 2 Go Cafe (Downtown) - 877-554-7685
Sun 30: Soul Sundays: K Life & Co. featuring KB & Friends, Terri Whitlow (free) 6-8pmSpacebar
Sun 30: Sunday Transmissions: a variety open mic 3-7pm
Sun 30: Glitter Ghouls, Dragula 8pmThe Summit Music Hall
Sun 30: Summit Open Stage (Variety Show) (free) 4pmSweeney's Walnut St. Tavern - 614-378-1914
Sun 30: Columbus Comedy Fest: Campfire Comedy 8:15pmWitchLab - 614-725-2666
Sun 30: Reader: Viv - Tarot Readings 1-5pmWolf's Ridge Brewing - 614-429-3936
Sun 30: What The Funk Music Trivia 4-6pm