13 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · June 4–7, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Grove City Town Center Wine & Arts Festival

A two-day outdoor festival in Grove City featuring local artists, live entertainment, and plenty of wine to sip and savor.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Grove City Town Center, Grove City

Music & Nightlife

American Scum Live at The Rambling House

Local rock act American Scum takes the stage at The Rambling House for a $10 Saturday night show.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rambling House, Columbus

Pattie Gonia at The Bluestone

Pattie Gonia performs live at The Bluestone, the stunning 115-year-old converted church venue in downtown Columbus.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus

Color of Summer Weekend – Cigar Kickoff

The Color of Summer Weekend kicks off with a free cigar-themed evening at Royale Cigar Lounge, setting the tone for the full cultural weekend.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Royale Cigar Lounge, Columbus

Food & Drink

Columbus Chicken and Beer Festival

A one-day Columbus festival celebrating the ultimate combo — fried chicken and craft beer — with vendors, live music, and big flavors.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Columbus

Arts & Culture

Shared State Exhibition

A series of seven two-person exhibitions pairing artists with aligned materials and methods, running through July at a Columbus gallery.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Columbus, Ohio

First Saturdays with ROT! (Improv)

Columbus indie improv group ROT — OSU Fishbowl alumni — brings absurdist, high-energy improv to the Short North for their monthly residency.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 North High Street, Columbus

Backstage at the Lincoln: Honor Him

A special performance event at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Columbus — part of the intimate Backstage at the Lincoln series.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus

Outdoors & Active

Summer Sweat Series: Pilates Edition

An outdoor pilates class at LandGrant/Gravity Park's pickleball courts, followed by a facial pop-up, braid bar, tincture tasting, and on-site food trucks.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM · 98 McDowell Street, Columbus (LandGrant Brewing / Gravity Park)

POWER 4 BOOTCAMP

A high-energy community fitness bootcamp event at All in One Sports Center — come ready to sweat and connect.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 AM · All in One Sports Center, Columbus

Free Events

Coffee with a Cause: The Importance of the Arts in Columbus

CYP Club hosts a morning conversation with community leaders about the arts and nonprofits over coffee at COhatch Polaris.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:30 AM · COhatch Polaris, 1554 Polaris Parkway, Suite 325, Columbus

Date Night

Columbus Arts Festival Date Night

The Columbus Arts Festival is the perfect date night destination with live music on four stages, art demonstrations, food trucks, and local artists selling work along the riverfront.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 AM · Scioto Mile, Downtown Columbus

Family-Friendly

Mommy & Me Paint Class at Pinot's Palette Short North

Columbus Moms Meet Up Club hosts a parent-and-child painting class at Pinot's Palette in the Short North.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:00 PM · Pinot's Palette Short North, Columbus