15 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · June 11–14, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Jo Dee Messina

Country music star Jo Dee Messina performs live at The Bluestone in downtown Columbus.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Hot Girl Summer 4

An all-female standup showcase featuring Cam Godfrey, Caitlin Menosky, Erica Wickham, Big Guy & Shotgun, Sydney Wingate, hosted by Rochelle Collins.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Club, 1253 North High St, Columbus, OH

Fanservice Presents: Pride at Rambling House

A Pride celebration at Rambling House featuring Onyx and the Fanservice Productions crew with live music, drag queens, and queer community vibes.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · Rambling House, Columbus, OH

Arts & Culture

The Hashtag Comedy Improv Show

The long-running monthly improv show returns with special guests, true stories, music, and audience-driven comedy at Hashtag Comedy Club.

Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High St, Columbus, OH

Baddies with Dead Daddies Comedy Show

A comedy show at ArtNewCo. celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and humor for those who've lost a parent.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:30 PM · ArtNewCo., Columbus, OH

Color of Summer – Main Event at Columbus Museum of Art

The flagship night of Color of Summer Weekend brings 120 models to the runway at the Columbus Museum of Art alongside fashion, food, music, and art.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH

Food & Drink

Short North Food Tour

A guided food tour through the Short North Arts District hitting North Market and neighborhood restaurants.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH

Family-Friendly

LEGO America 250 Build at Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Ohio LUG's massive LEGO build spread across all three floors of the Main Library features an America 250 theme with an ongoing Statue of Liberty construction all summer.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH

Mommy & Me Paint Class at Pinot's Palette

A fun parent-and-child painting class hosted by the Columbus Moms Meet Up Club at Pinot's Palette in Short North.

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

Festivals & Special Events

Buckeye Country Superfest

Annual country music festival featuring major acts at a Columbus venue.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Columbus, OH

3rd Annual Bottoms Up Midcentury Show

The NYT-featured festival of midcentury modern vintage finds, parties, talks, and hands-on classes spread across Ohio's Glass Town, running June 18–21.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Findlay, OH (Ohio's Glass Town)

Free Events

LIVE @ Polaris Weekly Concert Series

Free weekly outdoor concert series every Thursday at Polaris Fashion Place featuring live music, local beer, and activities for all ages, presented by CYP Club.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, OH

Juneteenth Legacy – Free Event

A free Juneteenth celebration event at the Lincoln Theatre honoring Black history and legacy.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, OH

Date Night

Water for Elephants at Ohio Theatre

The acclaimed Broadway touring production featuring song, dance, and acrobatics continues its run at the historic Ohio Theatre through the weekend.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH

Wine Down Wednesdays: Don Carlos & Ill Atmospherics

Sultry summer evening on the Lincoln Theatre's rooftop patio with live jazz from Don Carlos & Ill Atmospherics, hors d'oeuvres, wine, and specialty cocktails.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, OH