Upcoming events Festivals
Baby Bonanza and Kid's Expo
May 3, 2011 — March 12, 2012
Aladdin Shrine Event Center
Don't miss Ohio's largest maternity, baby and kid's expo! The Baby Bonanza and Kid's Expo features * Exhibitors showcasing their products and services! * Great shopping! * Mommy Gift Bags… (more)
carpe_diem_kids@harrisonpark
September 18, 2011 — May 6, 2012
Harrison Park Community Center
Join the members of Carpe Diem String Quartet for free, fun-filled family concerts at Harrison Park that feature hands-on interaction for kids of all ages. We include music from cartoons, popular… (more)
I Heart Birds (& You!)
February 11, 2012
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
I HEART BIRDS (& You!) Saturday, February 11th 7p-10p. I Heart Birds (& You!) is our 2nd Annual Valentine's Day celebration! Drinks. Dessert & Dancing! This year- enjoy our DJ'd dance floor, endless… (more)
Seize the Music: Voices of Angels
February 17, 2012 — February 19, 2012
Harrison Park Community Center
Showcasing the angelic voices of the Columbus Children's Choir including a new work for quartet and voices by Korine Fujiwara, you'll be delighted by musical selections from around the… (more)
North Market Fiery Foods Weekend.
February 18, 2012 — February 19, 2012
North Market
Fiery Foods Festival Schedule: Schedule of Activities Saturday, February 18 -9-11 a.m., music by Ira Chaiffetz (banjo) -10 a.m., Guacamole contest in Dispatch Kitchen -10 a.m. - 3 p.m., face… (more)
Drums Downtown
February 24, 2012 — February 25, 2012
Capitol Theatre, Vern Riffe Center
Collaboration between School of Music and the Department of Dance at… (more)
Winter Concert Unplugged
March 1, 2012 — March 3, 2012
Pomerene Hall
Graduate and undergraduate choreography… (more)
The Official Online Bikini Contest of the Arnold Sports Festival, Rock Star Bikini Party
March 1, 2012
The Vault
The Second annual Arnold Sports Festival Rock Star Bikini Contest Party to be held at The Vault in Downtown Columbus, Thursday March 1, 2012! Grand Prize $15,500 Prize Package, including $1,000… (more)
A Day of Arts for All
March 3, 2012
Westerville Community Center
VSA proudly presents the 5th annual A Day of Arts for All to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Westerville Community Center. A Day of Arts for All provides opportunities for participants… (more)
MFA Project
March 19, 2012 — March 30, 2012
OSU Urban Arts Space
Choreography and installation by Fiona Lundie and Rashana Smith. Special performances March 22 & 29; 6-8pm March… (more)
2012 Ohio Brass Arts Festival
March 24, 2012
Northland Performing Arts Center
Bands, Food and Drink in a day of music and fun. New Basics Brass Band Central Ohio Brass Band (2011, 2010, 2009, 2007 NABBA Division I Champion) Dublin Silver Band (2011, 2010, 2008 US… (more)
OhioDance Festival and Conference
April 27, 2012 — April 29, 2012
BalletMet Columbus
Dance Matters: Dancing with History OhioDance, the state-wide dance network organization, will co-sponsor its annual conference April 27-29, 2012 with BalletMet Columbus. As a moving art, dance is… (more)
Seize the Music: A Persian Musical Feast
May 4, 2012 — May 6, 2012
Harrison Park Community Center
A weekend of events celebrating the traditions of Persia, including music, food, and dance, highlighted by the premiere of a tuneful new work written for Carpe Diem by Columbus composer Richard… (more)
Jazz and Juleps
May 11, 2012
German Village Society Meeting Haus
Support the German Village Garten Club - Pre-Sale Event with cocktails -- for first dibs on all merchandise in the Garten Markt. Tickets are $25 and will be on sale via… (more)
Garden Market Platz
May 12, 2012
German Village Society Meeting Haus
Garden Markt, May 12th, Meeting Haus Platz Every year, the German Village Garten Club hosts a day-long sale of plants, flowers and just about anything else you might want for your… (more)
Grillmasters Festival
June 16, 2012
North Market
On Saturday, June 16 the North Market will celebrate the summer season with a tribute to backyard cooking enthusiasts. Get inspired to heat up your hibachi, warm up your Weber or fire up your… (more)
Third Sunday Concert Series
June 17, 2012 — September 16, 2012
German Village
This is the perfect way to spend a lazy summer Sunday. Bring a blanket, bottle of wine or favorite libation, a lawn chair, and a friend....bring anything you want but do come to relax and enjoy… (more)
Haus und Garten
June 24, 2012
German Village
The German Village Haus und Garten Tour is an event filled with traditions and surprises, much like the neighborhood it showcases. German Village opens its doors and garden gates for the 52nd annual… (more)
North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC
July 14, 2012 — July 15, 2012
North Market
Ohio is a state of wine. With its fertile soil and drainage and latitude similar to that of the great wine-producing countries of Europe, Ohio is ideally suited for growing a variety of grapes. From… (more)
Art Crawl
July 28, 2012
German Village - Macon Alley
Macon Alley, the tiny street in the heart of German Village, will once again open its garages up to artists and art fans. More than 30 artists' work will be on display. The event will also feature… (more)
