9 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Sonic Temple Festival

Ohio's largest rock and metal festival returns to Crew Stadium with four days of massive headliners, heavy music, and immersive art installations.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

Arts & Culture

TBD: The Improvised Musical!

A full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by the audience, featuring musical improvisers from across Central Ohio with live musicians.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Club, 1253 N. High St, Columbus, OH

Second Sunday Comedy Showcase

A monthly comedy showcase at Bon Aire Restaurant & Lounge featuring local and regional comic talent.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Bon Aire Restaurant & Lounge, Columbus, OH

Music & Nightlife

Tye Erskin & Friends

A packed comedy and entertainment night hosted by Shamika 'Mimi The Comedienne' Skinner, headlined by Columbus Comedy Fest veteran Tye Erskin at the Short North's only comedy club.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High Street, Columbus, OH

Date Night

Mosaic Art at Brush Crazy

Discover the ancient art of mosaic-making in a hands-on workshop exploring techniques dating back to Roman and Greek civilizations.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Brush Crazy, 1299 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH

Outdoors & Active

Beatz Fitness Is Back – One Night Only

A one-night-only fitness event that's almost full — a high-energy workout experience at 80 Clairedan Dr.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:30 PM · 80 Clairedan Dr, Columbus, OH

614 Burn & Plunge at StudioTorch

An outdoor total-body express TORCH class followed by cold plunges with SweatHouz, swag bags, and community connection with 614FitClub.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 11:00 AM · StudioTorch - Grandview, Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH

Food & Drink

North Market Downtown 150th Anniversary Celebration

North Market Downtown celebrates 150 years with a special community celebration highlighting Columbus's beloved international food market.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · North Market Downtown, Columbus, OH

Morning by Rooh Pop-Up Cafe

Progressive Indian restaurant Rooh Columbus runs a pop-up cafe every Friday through Sunday from 8–2 PM, bringing a modern Indian breakfast and brunch experience to Columbus.

Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00 AM · Rooh Columbus, Columbus, OH