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Valentine’s Day Food and Wine Tasting at the Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory wants to help you celebrate love with a Valentine's Day Food and Wine Tasting at the Conservatory on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 6 - 10 p.m. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you arrive while you stroll with your Valentine through the exotic orchids, artwork, and plant … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Food and Wine Tasting at the Conservatory

Oscar Red Carpet Bash at Drexel

Walk it out on the red carpet and pretend like you're a star at the Drexel Theatre Annual Oscar Red Carpet Bash for the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Get glamorous and dress in vintage, black and white, or Old Hollywood attire (or however you prefer). There will … [Read more...] about Oscar Red Carpet Bash at Drexel

Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center

Gateway Film Center is showing their Holiday Classics Film Series most nights through December 25, 2018.  Gateway Film Center features holiday craft brews, holiday cocktails made from hot chocolate and hot cider, as well as seasonal theater candy and lots of holiday … [Read more...] about Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center

Sips & Spirits at Camelot Cellars

Enjoy a more adult Halloween with the annual Sips & Spirits at Camelot Cellars on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This Halloween soiree will have a variety of entertainment; have your future read by psychics (additional cost), enter the costume contest, and more. There will be … [Read more...] about Sips & Spirits at Camelot Cellars

Celebrate German culture at Germania Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is always a fall favorite for those who love German food and beer.  The Brewery District is home to the oldest and original Germania Oktoberfest at Germania Singing und Sport Society club house from September 20-22, 2019. Enjoy German choruses, German folk dancing, and … [Read more...] about Celebrate German culture at Germania Oktoberfest

History After Hours: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Ohio Sports

Love Ohio sports and the history behind our teams?  Ohio History Center has a night for you! History After Hours: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Ohio Sports for an adults-only evening at the Ohio History Center on Saturday, September 21 at 7 pm. Get the ins and outs of vintage baseball … [Read more...] about History After Hours: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Ohio Sports

Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey

Bring a date or some friends to enjoy Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey.  Cartoons begin at dusk and the movie starts at dark (around 9:30 pm) in the side yard.  Tickets are $5 at the door. Skyward Grille’s food cart featuring their fabulous Philly cheesesteaks, brats, … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey

Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus

Get outside to enjoy live music this summer at parks throughout the city.  There are free outdoor concerts around Columbus on various nights of the week that would make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. If you know of any other free outdoor concerts around … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus

Free outdoor movies around Columbus

Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer.  There are outdoor movie options almost every night of the week Tuesday-Saturday through much of the Summer!  Please check individual websites for details, weather cancellations, or event … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies around Columbus

Night Tours at Hocking Hills Adventures

Hocking Hills Adventures offers evening canoe trips with Romantic Moonlight Tours and Torchlight Tours.  The tours are $45 and must be scheduled ahead of time.  Tours will sell out, so book soon. Romantic Moonlight Tours Romantic Moonlight Tours will lead you down the Hocking … [Read more...] about Night Tours at Hocking Hills Adventures

Annual CAPA Summer Movie Series

This Summer spend some time at the Ohio Theatre for the 50th Annual CAPA Summer Movie Series!  Don’t miss your chance to see these great films on the big screen in America’s longest running classic film series.  The 2019 Series will run June 14 - August 11 at the historic … [Read more...] about Annual CAPA Summer Movie Series

Free trivia nights in Columbus with Last Call Trivia

If you're a trivia genius (or just have fun playing), don't miss FREE trivia nights with Last Call Trivia at bars around Columbus!  Not only will you have a blast, but you can enter to win gift cards and cash. Free trivia games last approximately 2 hours with music in between questions - … [Read more...] about Free trivia nights in Columbus with Last Call Trivia

COSI Summer Movie Nights

Catch your favorite cult classics, sci-fi thrillers, and fantasy flicks in COSI's National Geographic Giant Screen Theater for Summer Movie Nights after closing most Fridays and Saturdays through September 3!  Doors open an hour before the movie, and there will be pre-movie fun 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about COSI Summer Movie Nights

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