Happy Weekend! We have some new contests for you to enter to win tickets to: Psychic Warfare World Tour, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Rebelution. St. Vincent Fear the Future Tour, McGuffey Lane & Friends, and . Shop our Holiday Shopping Guide, presented by Elm & Iron. Tickets are on sale for New Year’s Eve parties at Balboa and at Hadley’s, get your plans set early!
Thursday
Watch Star Wars The Last Jedi at Grandview Theater and Drafthouse. The Gateway also has an event for the premiere. Balanced Yoga opens their new German Village location. See Holiday Classics, scary or nice, at Gateway Film Center. Christmas in Columbus:Return of the Elf continues at Short North Stage. The Disaster Artist continues at The Drexel- oh hi, Mark. Did you know Express has a Holiday Pop Up Shop at their new spot on 4th? Rowe starts a fun weekend of celebrations. The Huntington Train returns to the Main Library and it’s pretty cool to see from above. Dave & Jimmy’s Jingle Jam is at Express Live! See downtown’s holiday lights on a segway tour. Learn to make a pretty wreath decoration for the holidays. Black, Out and Proud hosts a holiday party at Bake Me Happy. Mr. Scrooge continues at the Columbus Children’s Theater and it’s a hit! Brothers Drake Meadery has live music. Don’t miss out on Holiday Hoopla at Shadowbox Live!
Friday
Stop by the Beeler Gallery for the current exhibits before they end. The Daily Growler in Upper Arlington celebrates five years. Wildlights continues at the zoo. Pop in the Riffe Gallery during lunch to hear a talk with artist April Deacon. Crafted Drafts features beers of 2012. Marshall’s in Grandview hosts an Ugly Sweater Party. Watch A Black Nativity. It’s the final weekend to enjoy Dickens of a Christmas. See a Steampunk version of Alice in Wonderland. The Nutcracker continues through the weekend at the Ohio Theatre. CATCO presents Madeline’s Christmas. The Conspiracy Band presents ‘Winter Concert‘ at Woodlands Backyard. Damn, Girl returns to Skully’s and take a coat to donate.
Saturday
Little Eater in Clintonville has expanded their hours. Find a fun restaurant to enjoy the holidays with friends and food. Explore our Holiday Shopping Guide and find cool local gifts. Franklin Park Conservatory has evening hours of Gardens Aglow. Santa makes an appearance at the Ohio Herb Center! Do some holiday shopping at the Westgate Business Works. CAPA and Broadway in Columbus present RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at the Palace. The Drexel has Elf – PJ Party & Cereal Bar. Get all your presents wrapped up at the Short North’s wrapping event. Bake and decorate Christmas Cookies. Shop the Holiday Bazaar at Rickenbacker Woods. OSU Urban Arts Space has a fun project for Crafternoons. Cratchit continues at Shadowbox Live. See Kitezh at MadLab Theater. Go on a craft cocktail tour. See the Holiday Lights at Columbus Commons. There’s a Luau happening at the Milo-Grogran Community Center. See Ganther’s Place light up during the 13th Annual Lighting Of The Luminaries! Bake Me Happy hosts an Adult BYOB Gluten Free Gingerbread House Decorating Party. Express Live! hosts Blitzmas 2017 featuring Seether. Sensoria plays the Tree Bar. See a movie.
Sunday
Craftin’ Outlaws Holiday Shopping popup event Merry Axe-Mas has all kinds of holiday gifts and axes! Make plans to attend the TRANSIT ARTS Holiday Open Mic and Arts Market on Tuesday. Everest Cuisine has opened in Worthington with tastes of Nepal, Tibet, and more. Hear what’s going on at Besa. See the Chinese Lantern Festival. Beyond Impressionism continues at the Columbus Museum of Art. King Avenue 5 has a Three Queen Drag Brunch. There’s a Holiday Edition of Makers’ Market at the 1400 Food Lab. Have you tried Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse? Enjoy Jim Brickman’s ‘A Joyful Christmas‘ at the Southern Theatre.
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