Thursday, July 30

  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • 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
  • Old Crow Medicine Show, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Featuring Sturgill Simpson. Tickets are $43.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.crowmedicine.com/
  • Jake Miller, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include Jasmine V and Alex Angelo. Tickets are $27.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.jakemiller.com/
  • Live music, starting at 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring The Aristocrats and Travis Larson Band. Tickets are $25.02 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
  • Live music, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Raw Pony, Mr. Clit and The Pink Cigarettes, Round Eye and Sex Tide. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Friday, July 31

  • 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 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
  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • Book to Film Series: Muppet Treasure Island, 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/
  • EDITORS’ PICK: Between The Buried And Me, doors open at 6 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include Animals As Leaders and The Contortionist. Tickets are $27.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/
  • Grey Gardens, 7 p.m. at the Wexner Center. 1871 N. High St. Admission is $6 for members, students, seniors, and $8 for general. http://wexarts.org/film-video/grey-gardens
  • 2015 Midwest Beatbox Battle, starting at 7 p.m. at Skully’s Music Diner. 1151 N. High St. This event not only offers an international beatbox competition but also a range of vendors providing food, clothing and apparel. Tickets are $10. Under 21 pays an additional $5 at the door. Purchase tickets through the website. http://midwestbeatboxbattle.com/
  • EDITORS’ PICK: Picnic with the Pops: OSU Marching Band, starting at 8 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. High St. The event features the Columbus Symphony, the OSU marching band, a tailgate party and fireworks. Tickets are $29.45 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://columbussymphony.com/events/calendar/profile.dT/osu-marching-band

Saturday, August 1

  • 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/
  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • National Mead Day 2015, starting at 11 a.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. This event offers various types of mead followed by live music, food and other beverages. Admission is free. 21 years and older. https://www.facebook.com/events/470939056398252/
  • Primus with Dinosaur Jr., doors open at 6 p.m. at LC  Pavilion. Opening artists is The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. Tickets are $47.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://primusville.com/splash/
  • Picnic with the Pops: OSU Marching Band, starting at 8 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. High St. The event features the Columbus Symphony, the OSU marching band, a tailgate party and fireworks. Tickets are $29.45 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://columbussymphony.com/events/calendar/profile.dT/osu-marching-band
  • Live music, starting at 9 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring HEATWAVE. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • August Gallery Hop, starting at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring music by Safety Squad. Admission is free. 21 years and older. https://www.facebook.com/events/408181262716144/

Sunday, August 2

  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • The DewDroppers, 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Goodale Park. 120 W. Goodale St. This event also features food carts, live art and the Columbus Vegan Meetup. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1612282169033338/
  • Karaoke, 10 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Monday, August 3

  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • 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 DJs, bands, movie showings and video game exhibitions. http://nerdnight.animepunch.org/

Tuesday, August 4

  • Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • 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
  • 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
  • Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Sleepover, Growwing Pains and Yuze Boys. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Wednesday, August 5

To find more things to do in Columbus, visit thelantern.com/events.