10 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Circuit 909 POPUP at The Bluestone

A circuit-style DJ pop-up event at the historic Bluestone venue in downtown Columbus, a converted 115-year-old church with cathedral ceilings and wraparound balcony.

Friday, August 28, 2026 8:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus

Soul Jam Wednesday at The Rambling House

New Standard Soul Jam brings their signature weekly soul music session to The Rambling House after a private venue event wraps up at 8 PM.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rambling House, Columbus

Festivals & Special Events

Grandview Hop

A beloved neighborhood market along Grandview Avenue featuring 240 local artists, makers, bakers, food trucks, nonprofits, and boutiques from 5–9 PM.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 5:00 PM · Grandview Avenue, Columbus

Arts & Culture

First Fridays Model Call

Open casting call for models to be part of The Excellence Black Tie Experience at COSI on October 31 — part of Columbus' biggest fashion and culture weekend.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 1:30 PM · Columbus, Ohio

Family-Friendly

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Now in its third year, this dazzling spectacle features over 70 sets of Asian lanterns illuminating the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium every Thursday–Sunday through October 25.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Outdoors & Active

Hylo Athletics Demo Run at Dublin CRC

Try out Hylo Athletics footwear on a demo run hosted by Columbus Running Company at their Dublin store.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 AM · Dublin Columbus Running Company, Dublin

Date Night

Cuffing Szn Live Comedy Dating Game Show

The hilarious live comedy dating game show returns to Madlab Theatre for one night only, hosted by Jason Banks and Henry Allen, featuring saucy questions to find the perfect match.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Madlab Theatre, Downtown Columbus

Black Flix & Chill: Poetic Justice

Black Millennial Ladies of Columbus hosts a cozy movie night screening of the classic film Poetic Justice.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 6:00 PM · Columbus

Candle Making with Penn & Beech x Land-Grant

A hands-on candle-making workshop with Penn & Beech hosted at Land-Grant Extension — the perfect crafty date night activity.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:30 PM · Land-Grant Extension, Columbus

Food & Drink

Kitchen Herbalism Workshop

A hands-on workshop exploring the culinary and wellness uses of herbs found in the kitchen, running from 1:00–3:00 PM.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:00 PM · Columbus