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 the 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
- Wednesday, July 24
- Lord Huron w/ Bully 7 p.m. at Express Live! ($35)
- KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio State Fair ($20)
- Davila 666 // Ma Holos // Thee Thees // Raw Pony 7 p.m. at Cafe Bourbon Street ($12)
- Thursday, July 25
- Snail Mail w/ SASAMI 7 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($16)
- 21st Annual Heritage Music Festival 6 p.m. at King Arts Complex (FREE)
- The Emperor Chaz // OLDE FRNDS // Bave // Nomad Breed 8 p.m. at The Summit ($7)
- Popgun // Honey and Blue 5:30 p.m. at Columbus Commons (FREE)
- Heron // Man Mountain // Atomadam // Happy Family at Donatos 7 p.m. at the Donatos Basement ($7)
- Friday, July 26
- The Ohio State University Marching Band w/ Columbus Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. at Columbus Commons through Saturday ($30)
- Khalid Free Spirit World Tour 7:30 p.m. at Nationwide Arena ($40)
- The Dude Perfect Pound It Noggin Tour 7 p.m. at The Schott ($28)
- Coven: A Night of Dark Music 9 p.m. at The Summit ($5)
- Saturday, July 27
- What? Music and Arts Festival 2019 1 p.m. at 400 West Rich ($35)
- 2×2 Hip-Hop Festival Noon at 3440 W. Broad St. ($15)
- Mollo Rilla // Hydrone // The Wastemen // The Magnavox’s 7:05 p.m. at Misfit Manor (FREE)
- Covet 7 p.m. at Big Room Bar ($15)
- Sunday, July 28
- Wiz Khalifa: The Decent Exposure Tour 6:30 p.m. at Express Live! ($49.50)
- Gabriel Iglesias: Beyond the Fluffy World Tour 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio State Fair ($30)
- Music Industry Talks & Workshops at 2×2 EDU 11 a.m. at Close Quarters: Social Gaming Club ($20)
- Twiztid w/ Blaze Ya Dead Homie 6 p.m. at Skully’s Music-Diner ($20)
- Monday, July 29
- Toby Keith w/ Jimmie Allen 7 p.m. at the Ohio State Fair ($55)
- Honey and Blue 5:30 p.m. at Strongwater Events (FREE)
- Hot Dog! A Comedy Show Slash Hot Dog Eating Contest 7:30 p.m. at 153 Edgevale Road ($6)
- Tuesday, July 30
- Great Grandpa // Teamonade // Dandelion Hunter 7 p.m. at Big Room Bar ($10)
- Pierogi Night w/ Hughes Family Band // Pink Owl // DJ Ope Dokey 6 p.m. at Cafe Bourbon Street (Suggested Donation)
- Jeff Lynne’s ELO w/ Dhani Harrison 8 p.m. at Nationwide Arena ($49.50)
FOOD AND DRINK
- Wednesday, July 24
- Beer Garden Movie Series: Wet Hot American Summer 9 p.m. at Land-Grant Brewing Company (FREE)
- Thursday, July 25
- Cocktails at the Conservatory 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory ($25)
- Stuff The Backpack Happy Hour 5 p.m. at Land-Grant Brewing Company (FREE with RSVP)
- 20 for $20 Wine Tasting 6 p.m. at Wine on High ($20)
- Saturday, July 27
- Hilltop Re-Launch Party 8 p.m. at Ace of Cups ($5)
- 3rd Annual Super Block Party – Hog Roast 4 p.m. at Red Brick Tap & Grill (FREE)
- Sunday, July 28
- Pups on the Patio Noon at BrewDog Short North (FREE)
ART AND GALLERIES
- Thursday, July 25
- Blacklit Psychedelic Party 9 p.m. at the Columbus Museum of Art ($25)
- Friday, July 26
- Alison Bach Art Opening 6 p.m. at Global Gallery (FREE)
- Sunday, July 28
- Calvin Ma & Erika Sanada Artist Reception 3 p.m. at Sherrie Gallerie (FREE)
OTHER
- Wednesday, July 24
- Ohio State Fair 9 a.m. at The Ohio Expo Center through August 4 ($10)
- Farmers’ Market 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory (FREE)
- Thursday, July 25
- Bitchy Bingo 7 p.m. at Stonewall Columbus ($25)
- Saturday, July 27
- Salsa Class On the Scioto 2 p.m. at The Scioto Mile (FREE)
- The Grandview Hop 5 p.m. on Grandview Avenue (FREE)
- Sunday, July 28
- Sunday Funday benefitting the Gladden Community House Noon at Land-Grant Brewing Company (FREE)
- All Disabilities Festival 9 a.m. at 303 W. Broad St. (FREE)
- Monday, July 29
- Nurtur Summer Sizzler 6:30 p.m. at Nurtur Brewery District ($10)