What’s Up: Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Chase-Anthony Ray
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:27:52 +0000
Arts & Life, News, Columbus, columbus polar plunge, columbus royal princess ball, department of dance, korean culture show, lunar new year, ohio state, party, shoreline mafia, the big taste of fitness, Tides 6 comedy festival, weekend, whats up, winter concert

Thursday, Jan. 31

Shoreline Mafia, 7 p.m. at Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N. High St. The Los Angeles based hip-hop group will be in Columbus this weekend for its latest tour stop. Longtime fans can expect to hear songs like “Nun Major,” “Musty” and “Moving Work.” Tickets begin at $20 plus fees via Eventbrite and are $25 at the door.

Ohio State Department Of Dance: Winter Concert 2019, 8 p.m. at Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High St. This student-run production gives dance majors the chance to showcase to the public the work they do in the classroom. With no overarching theme in the production, students had creative freedom when putting together their pieces. Tickets begin at $15 plus fees via Ticketmaster.

Friday, Feb. 1

Tides 6 Comedy Festival, 6 p.m. at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St. Fishbowl Improv’s annual two-day comedy festival will return for its sixth year this weekend. The show will feature professional and collegiate comedians from across the country, including 8th Floor Improv Comedy group, Jenn Snyder, Hannah Boone and The No Parking Players from Carnegie Mellon University, just to name a few. Admission is free.

Lunar New Year Party, 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St. International Friendships, Inc. will host the largest dumpling festival on Ohio State’s campus this weekend to coincide with the lunar new year. The IFI lunar new year party will feature activities, small gifts and good news for the new year for everyone in attendance. Registration forms can be completed at the IFI website.

Saturday, Feb. 2

2019 Columbus Polar Plunge, 10 a.m. at Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. Every year the Columbus Polar Plunge challenges thousands of jumpers throughout the state to take the plunge for Special Olympics Ohio. For anyone who doesn’t want to take the plunge, everyone is encouraged to donate, spectate or volunteer. Registration and donation forms are available at the Polar Plunge website. ?

Korean Culture Show, 6 p.m. at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St. Ohio State’s Korean Student Association is bringing back its largest annual event this weekend. The show will feature traditional and modern performances and activities for attendees. Admission is free for all.

Sunday, Feb. 3

Columbus Royal Princess Ball, 9 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbus-Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Ave. This weekend, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and many more will be in Columbus. The Royal Princess Ball will feature stage performances, dancing and picture opportunities, in addition to princess games, story time, sing-alongs and many more activities. Tickets begin at $32 plus fees via Eventbrite.

The Big Taste of Fitness Columbus, 9 a.m. at Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty St. The event will feature 25-minute “tastes” of fitness from various studios and health and wellness experience “stations” such as yoga, high intensity interval training and guided meditation. Attendees are encouraged to take as many classes as possible.Tickets begin at $30 plus fees via Ticketmaster.