★ Jo Koy
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy returns to the stage on the Just Being Koy tour.
11 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · October 8–11, 2026
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★ Community & Carbs for Champions
A pre-race carb-loading gathering for runners from RUNColumbus Race Series, with giveaways and a 2027 Capital City Half VIP Experience.
★ Diary of a Columbus Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney hosts a celebration with Gramercy Books for the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fight or Flight #21.
Music & Nightlife
Huntertones
Huntertones performs at The Lincoln Theatre.
Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Lincoln Theatre
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DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow plays The Bluestone, a 115-year-old church converted into a downtown Columbus music venue with a central stage and wrap-around balcony.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 7:00 pm · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Arts & Culture
Hashtag Comedy Improv Show
The monthly anchor improv show at Hashtag Comedy Club, where audience suggestions drive the scenes, with special guests, true stories, music and competitions.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High St, Columbus, Ohio
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Jo Koy
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy returns to the stage on the Just Being Koy tour.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Palace Theater
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Free Events
Rambling House Free Show
A free show at The Rambling House featuring hopeselah, apricothouseband and vortexofconnorross.
Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Rambling House
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Outdoors & Active
Columbus Running Company Free Demo Run
A free demo run with Scatter Joy, Short North Running Club and Brooks, featuring a preview of the Columbus Marathon course and test runs of Brooks styles.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Community & Carbs for Champions
A pre-race carb-loading gathering for runners from RUNColumbus Race Series, with giveaways and a 2027 Capital City Half VIP Experience.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Piada Bexley
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Food & Drink
Coffee with a Cause: Food Insecurity & Community Solutions
A morning coffee conversation from Columbus Young Professionals Club on food insecurity and community solutions.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM · COhatch Upper Arlington, 1733 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221
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OVER 50 Happy Hour
A happy hour for people over 50 at Urban Meyer's Pint House in Bridge Park.
Friday, October 16, 2026 4:00 PM · Urban Meyer's Pint House – Bridge Park
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Date Night
Your New Favorite Fall Plan: Bowling + Beers + New Friends
An evening of bowling and beers with new friends, hosted by Columbus Out & About.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM
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Family-Friendly
Diary of a Columbus Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney hosts a celebration with Gramercy Books for the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fight or Flight #21.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Bexley High School
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