Thursday, August 13

  • 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
  • EDITORS’ PICK: Film Festival of Columbus, FFOCOL Lounge opens at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St. Showing “The Keeping Room.” Tickets are $6.50 for students, $8 for general admission. See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • Paging Columbus, 6 to 8 p.m. at Urban Arts Space. 50 W. Town St. Suite 130. This event features writers, thinkers and readers from Columbus and around the world. Admission is free. http://uas.osu.edu/programming/paging-columbus
  • My Authority Tour, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at A&R Music Bar. 391 Neil Ave. Featuring T-ZANK, e3 and The Prodigal Son. Opening artists include Easy El Loco and J.Zwilly. Admission is $13. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1175
  • Live music, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Bobby Long and Hilary Scott. Tickets are $18.54 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/
  • Wex Drive-in: Cry-Baby, Gates open at 8 p.m. show starts at 9 p.m. at Wexner Center Plaza 1871 N. High St. Admission is free. http://wexarts.org/film-video/cry-baby
  • Live music, starting at 9:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Easy Pieces, Shane Sweeney and Drag The River. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • Restart House Music, starting at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. This event seeks to bring the best of the best underground music every 2nd Thursday every month. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/486219241541625/

Friday, August 14

  • 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
  • Food Truck Festival, noon to 10 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. Hight St. This event features over 70 food trucks, live music, and arts & crafts. http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/about/
  • 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/
  • Live music, starting at 6 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Comedy from the Fringe and Cathedral. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • EDITORS’ PICK: Columbus Summer Beerfest, early admission is at 6:30 p.m., regular admission at 7:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. This event features at least 250 craft beers, food trucks and live music. All proceeds go towards regional and local animal rescue efforts. Regular admission is $40 in advance and $50 day of. Early admission is $50 in advance and $60 day of. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1204
  • Film Festival of Columbus, at 6 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St, Showing “FFOCOL at Food Truck Fest- Columbus Commons.” Tickets are $8 for matinees, $10.50 after 6 p.m. See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • Live music, doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring William The Accountant, Basic Cable Preachers and Bright At Night. Admission is $5. 21 years and older. https://www.facebook.com/events/982863145092259/

Saturday, August 15

  • 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/
  • Food Truck Festival, noon to 10 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. Hight St. This event features over 70 food trucks, live music, and arts & crafts. http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/about/
  • Film Festival of Columbus, at 2 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St, First showing is “Landfill Harmonic.” Tickets are $8 for matinees, $10.50 after 6 p.m. See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • Columbus Summer Beerfest, early admission is at 6:30 p.m., regular admission at 7:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. This event features at least 250 craft beers, food trucks and live music. All proceeds go towards regional and local animal rescue efforts. Regular admission is $40 in advance and $50 day of. Early admission is $50 in advance and $60 day of. http://www.promowestlive.com/events/1204
  • Live music, starting at 8 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring John Speck and Watershed. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • Live music, starting at 9 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 25 E. 5th Ave. Featuring The Linear Notes, The Saturday Giant and Winter Makes Sailors. Admission is $10. 21 years and older. https://www.facebook.com/events/674888652642749/

Sunday, August 16

  • 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
  • Food Truck Festival, noon to 6 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. Hight St. This event features over 70 food trucks, live music, and arts & crafts. http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/about/
  • Film Festival of Columbus, at 2 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St, First showing is “T-Rex.” Tickets are $8 for matinees, $10.50 after 6 p.m. See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • Live music, starting at 6:30 pm. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring End of the Ocean, Prawn and Braid. http://aceofcupsbar.com/
  • Live music, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring Maria Levitov, Counterfeit Madison and Oliver Oaks. Admission is $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1008692672482299/
  • Live music, starting at 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Chris Staples. Tickets are $12 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 17

  • 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
  • Columbus Art Walks & Landmark Talks, 6 to 7 p.m. at William Oxley Thompson Library. 1858 Neil Ave. This event offers an hour-long guided tour of Columbus’ University District.  Admission is free. http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event-detail?id=47187
  • Film Festival of Columbus, at 7 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St, First showing is “Future Weather.” Tickets are $6.50 for students, $8 for general admission. See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • 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 18

  • 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
  • Film Festival of Columbus, at 7 p.m at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N High St, First showing is “Orange Dog.” Tickets are $5 and free popcorn is offered all day.  See more information and full movie schedule http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule
  • Movies by Moonlight, dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. This week’s showing is “Up.” 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 19

 

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