Before You Go: Event details can change, especially outdoor events. Be sure to check the event and social media pages before heading out for updates, weather cancellations, or schedule changes.
Thursday, June 25
OPE! Midwest Improv
Laugh with local performers and support Columbus’ growing improv community. Great for meeting new people in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Event: https://opemidwest.com
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/opemidwest
Offline Collective at Honest Friend Brewing Co.
Put down the phone and connect with people face-to-face. Bring a book, craft project, journal, or simply enjoy conversation with fellow community members.
Event & Socials: @offlinecollectivecbus
Friday, June 26
ComFest
One of Columbus’ most beloved community traditions returns to Goodale Park with local music, art, activism, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors.
Event: https://www.comfest.com
Socials: @comfest
Saturday, June 27
Peter and the Starcatcher
Head to historic Schiller Park for Peter and the Starcatcher, Actors’ Theatre of Columbus’ free outdoor production that imagines the adventure before Peter Pan. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. through July 12 (with no performances July 3–4). Admission is free, make sure to bring a lawn chair!
Event: Actors’ Theatre – Peter and the Starcatcher
Socials: Actors’ Theatre Instagram
Sunday, June 28
Storyline Book Club
This month’s discussion features The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean. Whether you’ve finished the book or just want to listen, book clubs are one of the easiest ways to build lasting community.
Event & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/clintonvillebooks
Monday, June 29
Figure Drawing at Wild Goose Creative
It doesn’t;t matter if you are an experienced artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, figure drawing sessions are a fantastic way to practice your skills while connecting with other creatives in Columbus. Bring your favorite drawing supplies and enjoy an evening of art and community.
Event & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/wildgoosecreative
Tuesday, June 30
Free HIIT Classes at Columbus Commons
Get active and meet fellow Columbus residents during these free outdoor fitness classes downtown. Available at both 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
Event: https://columbuscommons.org/series/free-fitness-at-the-commons/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/columbuscommons
Wednesday, July 1
FLOW: Anheuser-Busch Pollinator Garden Work Morning
Help care for an urban pollinator habitat while learning about native plants and supporting local environmental efforts.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/flowcolumbus
Land-Grant Movie Night: The Sandlot
Bring a chair, grab a drink, and enjoy a classic summer movie alongside fellow Columbus residents.
Event & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/landgrantbrewing
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