Happy May, Columbus. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in Cap City.

All month long

Monday Karaoke | Every Monday | 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Union Cafe, 782 N. High St. | Free 🎤
Five Dollar Movie Tuesdays | Every Tuesday | All day | Marcus Cinemas | $5 | Stop by the Marcus Crosswoods Cinema or the Pickerington location for discounted tickets on all movies. 🍿
Half-Price Game Play | Every Tuesday | 10 a.m.-1 a.m. | TopGolf Polaris | $18+ | Practice your golf game or partake in mini games at half-the-price every Tuesday. ⛳️
Teen + Tween Art Workshop | Tuesdays + Saturdays | Times vary | Terra Gallery, 36B N. High St. | $35 | Bring your emerging young artists to Terra Gallery to weekly workshops featuring different mediums of art. 🎨
The 70’s Music Explosion in Columbus | Various dates | Times vary | Columbus Historical Society, 717 W. Broad St. | Free | Learn the history of Columbus music and bands in the 1970’s. 🎶
Candlelight Slow Flow | Every Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | ROY G BIV Gallery, 435 W. Rich St. | Free | Ease into the evening with yoga in the relaxing atmosphere of the candlelit ROY G BIV art gallery + the class is free, but accepts donations.
Trivia Night | Every Wednesday | 7-9 p.m. | Makers Social | Free | Grab a pizza from Yellow Brick down the street and enjoy a trivia night with friends.
Jazz Wednesday | Every Wednesday | 8-11 p.m. | Brothers Drake Meadery & Bar, 26 E. 5th Ave. | Free | Join the best in local jazz every Wednesday night for this all ages event. 🎶
Pour + Sip | Every Wednesday + Sat.-Sun.| Times vary | The Small Batch Candle Co., 5761 Westbourne Ave. | $40 | Create your own candle in up-cycled alcohol bottles + BYOB.
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes | Thurs.-Sun. until May 30 | Times vary | COSI Columbus | $40 | You’ll find 300+ Marvel history artifacts, including original comic books and props from the ever-popular films.
Sunrise Yoga | Every Thursday | 7-8 a.m. | ROY G BIV Gallery, 435 W. Rich St. | Free | Start your morning with yoga surrounded by artwork at the ROY G BIV Gallery + this class is free, but donations are accepted.
$1 BBQ Hot Dog Night | Every Thursday | 4-10 p.m. | Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St. | $1 (with purchase of drink) | Enjoy $1 hot dogs and stick around for live band karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
BYOB Paint Night | Thursdays + Saturdays | 7-9 p.m. | Terra Gallery, 36B N. High St. | $35 | Choose your painting theme and get advice from a Terra Gallery artist while creating it + enjoy adult beverages of your choosing.
Spring Break at Scene 75 | Fri., April 1-Sat., April 23 | Times vary | Scene 75, 5033 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. | Free | Enjoy extended hours for spring break at Scene 75 where visitors can ride go-karts, play in the arcade, and more for additional costs.
Paint Pouring Class | Every Sunday | 3-5 p.m. | Brush Crazy, 1299 Bethel Rd. | $10+ | A fun new painting experience that will teach you how to pour unique designs on canvas, wood or ceramics. 🎨

Sun., May 1-Sun., May 8

Sun., May 1

Motown Mother’s Day Concert | Sun., May 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. | $97 | Relive the sounds of the Motown with classic songs from The Temptations, The Supremes, and more.
Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats | Sun., May 1 | 1:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Softball vs. Nebraska | Sun., May 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Buckeye Field, 2410 Fred Taylor Dr. | Free ⚾️
2022 Short North Arts District Gala | Sun., May 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Hilton Columbus Downtown, 401 N. High St. | $165+ | Celebrate Short North businesses with cocktails, a two-course dinner, silent auction, performances, and award ceremony.
Prima Donna | Sun., May 1-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St. | $45+ | This recommended 13+ show follows opera star Irene Adler and her journey in various European cities.

Mon., May 2

Kids Slime Making and Acrylic Paint Class | Mon., May 2 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Terra Gallery & Creative Studio, 36 N. High St. | $30 | All ages and experience levels can make their own slime with glitter + mix colors for an abstract painting with acrylic. 🎨
Lemonade Day at COhatch Dublin | Mon., May 2 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | COhatch Dublin, 25 N. St. | All COhatch members can stop in for cold lemonade all day while they work + study.

Tues., May 3

Townhall Mixology Class - Tequila Edition | Tues., May 3 | 6 p.m | Townhall Short North, 792 N. High St. | $60 | Enjoy appetizers while learning how to make four tequila cocktails + take home your own shaker kit.

Wed., May 4

Coming Together For Ukraine | Wed., May 4 | Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St. | $20+ | This benefit concert features a performance from Ukrainian violinist Arkadiy Gips + accepts $20 and $40 donations at the door.
Saba | Wed., May 4 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. | $28 | Hip-hop star + rapper Saba is joined by Femdot, Amindi, and MFnMelo.
Jesse McCartney | Wed., May 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $30+ | Billboard topper + now soap opera star Jesse McCartney brings nostalgia with his classic hits.
Sierra Ferrell | Wed., May 4 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave. | $81+ | Come enjoy the tunes of this singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of folk, country, and jazz music into her songs.
Behind The Bar with Matt Connor | Wed., May 4 | The Studio, 237 Livingston Ave. | $40 | Enjoy a light + educational class where Matt from Vanguard Wines takes visitors through different types of wines.

Thurs., May 5

Music & Margs | Thurs., May 5 | 6 p.m. | Howl at the Moon, 504 Park St. | Free entry | Enjoy discounted drink specials + music for Cinco de Mayo.
Los Hombres de Cool | Thurs., May 5 | 7 p.m. | Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St. | $10 | This all-ages show features Spanish music, dancing, and drinks.

Fri., May 6

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Fri, May 6 | 8 p.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. | $44+ | Watch “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” with the Columbus Symphony playing live renditions of the iconic soundtrack throughout the film.
Mother-Son Dance | Fri., May 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Driving Park Recreation Center, 1100 Rhoads Ave. | $40+ | Celebrate Mother’s Day early with an outdoor dance party + dinner.
Every Brilliant Thing | Fri., May 6-Sun., May 8 | Times vary | Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St. | $25 | Head to the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater for an interactive + intimate show about mental health.
Bruce Bruce | Fri., May 6-Sun., May 8 | Times vary | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center | $70+ | Actor + former host of BET’s ComicView makes a stop in CBUS for three days. 🎤
Mother’s Day Soirée | Fri., May 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Palooza Palace Event Center, 6561 Livingston Ave. | $25 | Celebrate Mother’s Day with a dinner followed by live music from a jazz ensemble. 🎷

Sat., May 7

Columbus Derby Day | Sat., May 7 | 3-8 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $150 | Head to the Horseshoe to watch the Kentucky Derby with plenty of racing fans + fancy hats are encouraged.
Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., May 7 | 1-6 p.m. | Multiple locations | $17.99+ | Stop by all the Columbus bars and enjoy tacos, margarita, beer + vote for the best taco and margarita at the end. 🌮
Omar Apollo | Sat., May 7 | 7 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. | $25+ | Singer-songwriter Omar Apollo is joined by openers Deb Never + Niko Rubio for an intimate and indie show.
Central Ohio Folk Festival | Sat., May 7-Sun., May 8 | Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike | Donations accepted | This family-friendly festival brings folk, roots, and Americana music to an outdoor setting.
National Pilates Day FitFest | 9-11 a.m. | Club Pilates, 1080 Yard St. | $5 | Celebrate national pilates day with this hour long pilates class + stay for the local vendor giveaways and samples. 🧘‍♀️
Modelo Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl | Sat., May 7 | 1 p.m.-5 p.m. | Various locations | Free to register | Keep the Cinco de Mayo fun rolling this weekend by stopping at Standard Hall, Oddfellows, Pint House, Bakersfield, and Parlay Sporting Club. 🍺

Sun., May 8

Modo Yoga | Sun., May 8 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St. | $16 | Get some relaxation time on the turf of the Land Grant Beer Garden + get a free beer. 🧘‍♀️
Not Your Mama’s Craft Market | Sun., May 8 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd. | This Mother’s Day craft market features local vendors including Vella Box + Lex Says Designs.
Which One’s Pink | Sun., May 8-Thurs., May 26 | Times vary | Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St. | $40+ | Enjoy a multimedia + immersive experience celebrating the music of Pink Floyd. 🎸

Mon., May 9-Sun., May 15

Mon., May 9

Alec Benjamin | Mon., May 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!,405 Neil Ave. | $29.50+ | Listen to this up-and-coming LA-based singer + hit songs like “Let me Down Slowly.” 🎤

Tues., May 10

Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Tues., May 10 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Campbell | Tues., May 10 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
Disclosure | Tues., May 10 | 6-8 p.m. | KEMBA Live!,405 Neil Ave. | $52.50+ | EDM band Disclosure brings its Grammy nominated songs like “Energy” to CBUS.
Columbus Vodka Tasting | Tues., May 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Savor Pint, 4440 Indianola Ave. | $20+ | Sample from five different vodkas and see if there's any you like 🍸

Wed., May 11

Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference | Wed., May 11 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St. | $35 | Listen to college educators, biologists, and environmentalists talk about recent discoveries in local wildlife. 🦝
Springtime Mixology | Wed., May 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Taft’s Brewporium Columbus, 440 W. Broad St. | $60 | Join one of Taft’s bartenders in this cocktail class where visitors will make two cocktails + share an appetizer. 🍸
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Wed., May 11 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Campbell | Wed., May 11 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️

Thurs., May 12

Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Thurs., May 12 | 12:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
24kGoldn | Thurs., May 12 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave. | $20+ | With hits like “Valentino” now certified platinum, 24kGoldn promises to bring an electrifying show.
Jordan Davis | Thurs., May 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $27.50+ | Rock out to the country-pop singer, where he’ll be singing his hit “Singles You Up” + new music from his upcoming album. 🎶
Easton Unplugged: Sean Marshall | Thurs., May 12 | 6 p.m. | Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center | Free | Stop by the Easton Mall patio near Macy’s for an acoustic set from local musician Sean Marshall. 🎶
ABBA: The Movie | Thurs., May 12 + Sat., May 14 | Times vary | Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St. | $12+ | Fans are invited to watch the classic 1977 film about the iconic pop group + stay after for a post-movie singalong of their greatest hits. 💃

Fri., May 13

King Bach | Fri., May 13-Sat., May 14 | Times vary | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center | $64+ | TikTok creator, actor, and comedian King Bach cracks jokes about life, relationships, and social media.
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Fri., May 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Penn State | Fri., May 13 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
Ben Rector | Fri., May 13 | 6-8 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $39.50+ | Listen to old and new music from the pop-soul singer on his “The Joy of Music” tour. 🎤
AJR | Fri., May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center | $37+ | This pop trio continues to pump out hits like “Weak” and “Bang” + is joined by opener Gayle. 🎸
Block Party 2: Electric Boogaloo | Fri., May 13 | 7-11 p.m. | District West, 145 N. Fifth St. | $15+ | Join Anisa Love, Virginia West, and others for an energetic night of line dancing + BBQ.

Sat., May 14

Six One Pour | Sat., May 14 | 7 p.m. | COSI, 333 W. Broad St. | $65 | Sip back brews from 50 different Ohio breweries all under one roof for one night only.
Earthgang | Sat., May 14 | 7 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $33+ | Hip-hop + rap duo Earthgang is joined by openers Mike Dimes and Pigeons & Planes.
Kids Day | Sat., May 14 | 9-11 a.m. | WOSU, 1800 N. Pearl St. | Free | Bring the kids for a morning of educational fun with popular PBS characters + registration is required.
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Sat., May 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Penn State | Sat., May 14 | 3:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️

Sun., May 15

Vinyl Crawl | Sun., May 15 | 12 p.m. | Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St. | Free | Stock up on vinyl records from local sellers in this crawl that takes you to seven different stores.
Dankouse Brewing Co. + Columbus Brewing Co. | Sun., May 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Free | Stop by CBC on Sunday where these two breweries will unveil their latest beer made in collaboration. 🍺
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Sun., May 15 | 1:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Penn State | Sun., May 15 | 1:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️

Mon., May 16-Sun., May 22

Mon., May 16

Thai Flavors | Mon., May 16 | 7 p.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $79 | From Pad Thai to Stir Fry, you’ll learn about the five major flavors of Thai cuisine — sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy. 🇹🇭
Justin Bieber | Mon., May 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $92+ | Grammy nominated artist Justin Beiber is joined by opener Jaden Smith.

Tues., May 17

Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Cincinnati | Tues., May 17 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
An Evening of Indulgence | Tues., May 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4230 The Strand | $69 | Enjoy a 3-course meal of sweetness paired with the best wine that Cooper’s Hawk has.

Wed., May 18

Wicked | Wed., May 18-Sun., June 5 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. | $82+ | Catch the critically acclaimed Broadway show live in Columbus before it travels to a new city.
Beer & Cookie Pairing | Wed., May 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Taft's Brewpourium Columbus, 440 W. Broad St. | $15 | Enjoy Taft’s specialty beer alongside Butters & Co. Bakery cookies. 🍺

Thurs., May 19

Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Usc Upstate | Thurs., May 19 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
Whiskey Myers | Thurs., May 19 | 5-7 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $49.50+ | Enjoy the songs of this country-rock band + guest appearances by Shane Smith & the Saints and Goodbye June.
Paris in Spring | Thurs., May 19 | 7 p.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $79 | Yearning for a trip to the City of Lights? Try this cooking class instead. 🥖

Fri., May 20

Michael Rapaport | Fri., May 20-Sat., May 21 | Times vary | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center | $64+ | Comedian, social commentator, and avid sports fan Michael Rapaport fires off hilarious hot takes + opinions.
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. Usc Upstate | Fri., May 20 | 6:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
NLE Choppa | Fri., May 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. | $25+ | Listen to NLE Choppa who cracked Billboard’s Top 40 in 2019 with his hit “Shotta Flow.”
John Mulaney | Fri., May 20 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center | $49+ | Former SNL star + hilarious comedian John Mulaney brings his witty observational humor to CBUS.

Sat., May 21

King Gizzard + The Lizard Wizard | Sat., May 21 | 6:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $35+ | Prepare for a psychedelic night as King Gizzard puts on an electrifying show of rock music.
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. USC Upstate | Sat., May 21 | 3:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr. | $8+ ⚾️
Slayyyter | Sat., May 21 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave. | $18 |
A Downtown Picnic | Sat., May 21 | 12-3 p.m. | The Hills Market Downtown, 95 N. Grant Ave. | $10 | Kick off the warm weather season with a tasting of different picnic foods and snacks. 🧺
Columbus Crew vs. LAFC | Sat., May 21 | 3:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way | $35
Michael Rapaport | Sat., May 21 | 7-11:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center | $174 | The famous actor and comedian is making his way to Columbus and is sure to make you laugh your tail off.

Mon., May 23-Tues., May 31

Mon., May 23

Mastering French Macarons | Mon., May 23 | 9 a.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $79 | Manic Monday? Never heard of her — treat yourself on a Monday morning and learn how to make this quintessential French cookie.

Tues., May 24

Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Tues., May 24 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Floral Chicken | Tues., May 24 | 6:30-8:30 | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St. | $35 | Bring a friend, enjoy some wine, and learn step-by-step how to paint some beautiful flowers in the shape of a chicken. 🐓

Wed., May 25

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony | Wed., May 25 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. | $35+ | Listen to all of the nostalgic tunes from the 1990s rap and hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Wed., May 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
DisruptHR Columbus | Wed., May 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Dr. | $25+ | Exchange ideas with various HR professionals and learn from some of the best businesswomen on how to think differently.

Thurs., May 26

Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Thurs., May 26 | 6:35 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Tame Impala | Thurs., May 26 | 5:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $64.50+ | Multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, better known as Tame Impala, brings his infectious blend of indie music to CBUS.

Fri., May 27

Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Fri., May 27 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Croissants from Scratch | Fri., May 27 | 9 a.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $79 | Learn from a professional chef instructor how to make two types of croissants. 🥐

Sat., May 28

Smashing Pumpkins | Sat., May 28 | 6:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $60+ | Popular rock and alternative band Smashing Pumpkins from the late 1980s is joined by Bones UK.
Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Sat., May 28 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️

Sun., May 29

Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons | Sun., May 29 | 1:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Tom Segura | Sun., May 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. | $118+ | Catch comedian Tom Segura, famous for Netflix specials like “Disgraceful,” return to his home state for one night.

Mon., May 30

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens | Mon., May 30 | 6:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. | $8+ ⚾️
Summer Baking Series | Mon., May 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Columbus State Community College-Mitchell Hall Event Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. | $350 | Take this 4-week baking class and become an amazing baker with the help from Chef Amanda Selvey.

Tues., May 31

Kids’ 4-Day Summer Series: Chef School | Tues., May 31-Fri., June 3 | 10 a.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $199 | Kids ages 7-11 will learn everything from shaping meatballs to churning homemade ice cream. 🍳