The Metropolitan Opera cancelled performances during the coronavirus outbreak until further notice, but you can catch free nightly streams of encore presentations from Met Opera Live in HD series. The shows began on Monday, March 16th, 2020, starting at 7:30 p.m. each evening. They will be … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera offering free nightly streams
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Virtual PBJ and Jazz Concert Series with Jazz Arts Group
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series has returned for the 2020/2021 season of Jazz Academy’s concert series. The series is a little different this year, as concerts are virtual for now, but they hope to return to in-person events for the last part of the season in 2021. PBJ and Jazz concerts are … [Read more...] about Virtual PBJ and Jazz Concert Series with Jazz Arts Group
Fall Gahanna Drive-In Series Movies and Concerts
Enjoy drive-in movies and concerts in the cooler autumn weather with the Fall Gahanna Drive-In Series! Presented by Gahanna Parks & Recreation, the series offers drive-in movies and concerts at Sunpoint Park. Movies begin at 8 pm on select Fridays; concerts begin at 5 pm on select … [Read more...] about Fall Gahanna Drive-In Series Movies and Concerts
Aesop’s Fables (outdoors) with New Albany Symphony Orchestra
The New Albany Symphony Orchestra brings literature alive through music at a day of outdoor performances. Members of The New Albany Symphony perform Aesop's Fables with guest narrator 10TV news anchor Angela An at the New Albany Marx Library Garden. New Albany Symphony Aesop's … [Read more...] about Aesop’s Fables (outdoors) with New Albany Symphony Orchestra
Prost! 2020 Columbus Oktoberfest events
The annual Columbus Oktoberfest has been cancelled for 2020, but is on the schedule in 2021 for September 10-12, 2021 for 3 days of German fun! Come back next year for delicious German food and beer at the Ohio Expo Center while listening to the musical performances on two stages and tons of … [Read more...] about Prost! 2020 Columbus Oktoberfest events
2020 Virtual Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
The Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival goes virtual from September 11-13, 2020. The festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival, and is the largest gathering of "artcars" in Central Ohio. Virtual HOT TIMES will showcase live performances, … [Read more...] about 2020 Virtual Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
Donate music instruments to the Gift of Music Campaign
Do you have music instruments collecting dust around your house or garage that have been abandoned by your kids (or you)? Clear out your space and donate instruments to give the gift of music. The Columbus Music Commission is hosting a Gift of Music student instrument drive to collect unused, … [Read more...] about Donate music instruments to the Gift of Music Campaign
Celebrate Local Art with Virtual Urban Scrawl
Urban Scrawl returns in 2020 as a virtual event on Saturday, August 29, 2020 to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. The free virtual festival is one day only, and will be live-streamed on Saturday, August 29th from noon-10 p.m. directly from artists' homes and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Local Art with Virtual Urban Scrawl
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Trace Adkins: A Drive-in Concert Experience
Music fans are flocking to drive-in theatres to watch concerts this summer! With tours on hold, Encore Drive-In Nights showcases the world’s most iconic music stars with performances filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America. After huge success with the Garth Brooks drive-in … [Read more...] about Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Trace Adkins: A Drive-in Concert Experience
Annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020; Virtual 5k is ON!
The annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020. Want to celebrate anyway? The 2020 IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K + Kids Dash has become a virtual event, happening July 30 – August 2, 2020. Virtual event participants will receive a participant medal as well as a custom … [Read more...] about Annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020; Virtual 5k is ON!
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on June 19. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Comfest will not be held on June 26-28, 2020 as planned. Organizers are discussing options to reschedule for 2020 and we will share when we see the decision. Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest cancelled for 2020
Cancelled for 2020 Celebrate your love of jazz and ribs at the Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest from Friday – Sunday, July 19-21, 2019 along the Scioto Mile riverfront in downtown Columbus! The festival will be on both sides of the Scioto River in Bicentennial, West Bank and Genoa Parks with … [Read more...] about Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest cancelled for 2020
The Beatles Yellow Submarine Sing-A-Long Watch Party
Are you a Beatles fan? Want to shake up your Saturday at home? Get ready to dress up and sing along with The Beatles! Head to The Beatles' YouTube page on Saturday, April 25 at noon (EST) for a sing-a-long watch party the animated 1968 movie "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine". Dress up in your … [Read more...] about The Beatles Yellow Submarine Sing-A-Long Watch Party
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus
Get outside to enjoy live music this summer throughout the city. While many outdoor concert series were put on hold for Summer 2020, there are finally some on the schedule now. There are free outdoor concerts around Columbus on various nights of the week that would make great outings for the family, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus
