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11 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · July 9–12, 2026

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★ Rainforest Watercolors at Franklin Park Conservatory

Create watercolor paintings inspired by Franklin Park Conservatory's Rainforest Biome in this one-time workshop with instructor Michelle Boerio.

Date Night
COSI After Dark: Rhythm & Brews
COSI transforms into a multi-sensory celebration of music for adults, turning sound into an interactive experience with drinks.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM · COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus
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Arts & Culture
Rainforest Watercolors at Franklin Park Conservatory
Create watercolor paintings inspired by Franklin Park Conservatory's Rainforest Biome in this one-time workshop with instructor Michelle Boerio.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St, Columbus
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Shared State Exhibition
A single-group exhibition made up of seven smaller two-person shows, each pairing artists with aligned materials and methods — on view through July 10.
Friday, July 10, 2026 · Columbus, Ohio
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Ramble On: Music & Comedy Variety Show
A long-form showcase where artists and storytellers let loose with music and comedy in an intimate setting at Rambling House.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · The Rambling House, Columbus
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Music & Nightlife
OUTSIDE: A Touch of Red
A high-energy nightlife event at The Bluestone featuring multiple DJs, cigars, patios, and a dress code touch of red, presented by First Fridays Columbus.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00 PM · The Bluestone, Columbus
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Festivals & Special Events
Columbus Book Festival
More than 200 national and Columbus-based authors fill Main Library and Topiary Park for talks, panels, book signings, an Indie Author Alley, and a food truck court.
Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Columbus Metropolitan Library & Topiary Park, Downtown Columbus
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Founding Connections: The Columbus Investor Social Vol. 1
A networking event for Columbus real estate investors — the first volume of this new investor social series.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Columbus
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Family-Friendly
Christmas in July Family Festival at Dorrian Green Park
Columbus' largest inclusive community celebration — a free, Christmas in July–themed festival designed for people of all abilities and all ages.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 1:00 PM · Dorrian Green Park, Columbus
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Free Events
LEZ B Trinket Trading
A community trinket trading event in the Short North Arts District.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Short North Arts District, Columbus
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Team Trivia Night
Jeopardy-style team trivia with a Quizmaster host at The Railhouse at East Market — compete for prizes and bragging rights.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 PM · The Railhouse, 212 Kelton Avenue, Columbus
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Data & Analytics Wednesday
TechLife Columbus hosts a learning session on insights from everyday data — open to the tech community.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Columbus
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