14 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Intercurrents & Holding Hands Band at Rambling House

A live indie rock night at Rambling House featuring Intercurrents and Holding Hands Band for $10 at the door.

Friday, May 29, 2026 9:00 PM · The Rambling House, Columbus

Breakaway Ohio 2026 Official After-Party w/ D.O.D

The official Breakaway Ohio after-party featuring DJ D.O.D at The Bluestone's historic church-turned-concert-hall.

Friday–Saturday, May 29–30, 2026 11:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Arts & Culture

The Taming of the Shrew – Actors Theatre Columbus

Actors Theatre Columbus opens its 45th season with The Taming of the Shrew under new artistic director Beth Josephsen, running May 21 through June 14.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Actors Theatre Columbus

Mike Larsen Birthday Show 2026

Emmy-nominated TV writer and comedian Mike Larsen celebrates his birthday with guests Leyla Ingalls and Jean Luc Paul at Hashtag Comedy Club.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N. High St, Columbus

Food & Drink

Morning by Rooh Progressive Indian Pop-Up Cafe

Rooh, Columbus's modern Indian restaurant, runs a weekend pop-up cafe every Friday–Sunday from 8AM–2PM serving breakfast-inspired Indian dishes.

Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00 AM · Rooh Columbus

Rambling House Local Collab Brew Release Party

The release of four local collab brews including a Honey Saison called 'Fruit Flower,' plus a vendor market and party vibes at Rambling House.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM · The Rambling House, Columbus

Sports

Memorial Tournament presented by Workday

The prestigious Memorial Tournament PGA Tour event tees off at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, running June 4–7.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

Outdoors & Active

Summer Sweat Series: Pilates Edition at Land-Grant

A one-hour outdoor Pilates workout at Land-Grant's Gravity Experience Park, with food trucks, a post-class mini facial, and sunscreen giveaways for women.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Land-Grant @ the Gravity Experience Park, McDowell Street, Columbus

Sole Classics 20th Anniversary Demo Run

Celebrate Sole Classics' 20th anniversary with a Nike demo run starting at Short North CRC, ending at Sole Classics with refreshments.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Columbus Running Company Short North store, Columbus

Festivals & Special Events

Fore!Fest – Bridge Park Music & Street Festival

Bridge Park's largest music and street festival, timed to follow the Memorial Tournament, taking over the waterfront on June 5 & 6.

Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 2026 · Bridge Park, Dublin, OH

Columbus Arts Festival

A free annual outdoor festival on the Scioto Mile featuring 250+ artists, 40+ food vendors, and 4 performance stages.

Friday–Sunday, June 12–14, 2026 · Scioto Mile, Downtown Columbus

Columbus Card Fest at Greater Columbus Convention Center

The first-ever Columbus Card Fest brings 500+ tables of sports trading cards to the Greater Columbus Convention Center for two days.

Friday–Saturday, June 26–27, 2026 · Greater Columbus Convention Center, Downtown Columbus

Free Events

Global Running Day Community Run

Celebrate Global Running Day with Columbus Running Company and RUNColumbus — featuring Saucony demos, raffle prizes, and post-run celebrations.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Columbus Running Company, Columbus

Date Night

Botanical Wallscapes Workshop

A hands-on botanical wallscapes art workshop at Otie's Tavern & Grill — a creative evening combining art and drinks.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 1:00 PM · Otie's Tavern & Grill, Columbus