What’s Up: State Fair and Sam Smith concert top list of things to do in Columbus

Taylor Ferrell, Sallee Ann Ruibal
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:34:12 +0000
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Thursday, July 23

Food Truck Food Court, (every Thursday through September) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. High St. Free admission, 10 food trucks to purchase from. http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/food-trucks/

Free Pool with Student I.D. (every Tuesday and Thursday), 2 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Suzi-Cue, 1950 N. 4th St.
http://suzi-cue.com/index.php/news-events

CD102.5 Summer Festival, doors open at 3:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Featuring Cake, Matt & Kim, Bear Hands, Glass Animals and Civil Twilight. Tickets are $48.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://cd1025.com/summerfestival

Thirsty Thursday & Karaoke, 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Oldfield’s North Fourth Tavern. 1571 N. 4th St. Karaoke and $3 Long Islands and Pabst Blue Ribbon tall boys.
http://www.oldfieldsosu.com/events

Easton Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Visitors can enjoy fresh, Ohio-grown produce. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/343/easton-farmers-market–events.aspx

Live music, starting at 8 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Chris Knight and Radio Birds. Tickets are $25.02 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/

Live music, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Nasty Habit, Michael Rault and Happyness. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Friday, July 24

Fitness Yoga, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free and is open to ages 13 and up. Stressing out about class? Avoid those forehead wrinkles that college brings and practice your downward-facing dog. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/344/fitness-yoga–events.aspx

Book to Film Series: The Secret World of Arrietty, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Film Center. 1550 N. High St. Admission is free with any library card. The Gateway Film Center continues its program of showing a film inspired by a well-liked book. http://gatewayfilmcenter.com/featured_film_series/book-to-film/

CD102.5 Summer Festival, doors open at 3:30 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Featuring Weezer, Atlas, Genius, Saint Motel and Pop Etc. Tickets are $48.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://cd1025.com/summerfestival

Live music, starting at 5 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Darce, Donny & Jacoti, Sega Genocide and Envelope. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Oklahoma Joe’s Pulled Pork (every Friday), 5 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday. 1978 Summit St. Every Friday night Ruby’s cooks its signature pulled pork in a smoker outside the bar.
http://www.rubytuesdaylive.com/

SonReal, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artists include PJ North and The Tribe. Tickets are $14.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://iamsonreal.com/

Movie Night: Annie, starting at 8:15 p.m. at Columbus Commons. 160 S. High St. Admission is free. http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/movie-nights/ ?

Live music, doors open at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring The Worn Flints, Turtle Island, Linear Downfall and Hundos. Admission is $5. Must be 21 years or older. https://www.facebook.com/events/455440434630750/

Live music, starting at 9 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Wild Child and The Ohio Weather Band. Tickets are $18.54 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/

Saturday, July 25

Weekend Brunch, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Every Saturday and Sunday) at Ethyl and Tank. 19 E. 13th Ave. Offers an expanded breakfast menu and a self-serve bloody mary bar. http://www.ethylandtank.com/

2X2 Hip-Hop Festival, starting at 3 p.m. at the corner of 11th and N. Grant. This event features live performances, B-boy battles, food trucks, regional graffiti writers and local vendors. Admission is free. http://cd1025.com/event/2×2-hip-hop-festival

CD102.5 Summer Festival, doors open at 3:30 p.m. LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Featuring FIDLAR, Cayucas, Joywave, Genevieve and Bully. Tickets are $8.45 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://cd1025.com/summerfestival

Kevin Gates, doors open at 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artists include: Solo Lucci and OG Boobie Black. Tickets are $27.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.kvngates.com/

Live music, doors open at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring The DewDroppers. Admission is $7. Must be 21 years or older. https://www.facebook.com/events/507650532723729/

Live music, starting at 9:45 pm. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring Hadak Ura, Maranatha, Vit and Primitive Man. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

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Sunday, July 26

Market Flea Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Market’s outdoor pavilion. 59 Spruce St. Admission is free. Looking for more unique or vintage items at a discounted price? Take advantage of those lazy Sundays and head down to the flea market. http://www.northmarket.com/activities-events/events-calendar/agenttype/view/propertyid/230/market-flea-sundays-sponsored-by-cd1025–events.aspx

James Bay, doors open at 6 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artist is Tor Miller. Tickets are $33.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.jamesbay.com/

Live Music, starting at 7 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring Tribe Society. Tickets are $12 through Ticketweb, fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/

Karaoke, 10 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

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Monday, July 27

Meatless Mondays, 4 to 7 p.m., Whole Foods Market, 1555 W. Lane Ave. Admission is $8. Offers a variety of meatless foods. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=1995281

DELTA SPIRIT, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Tickets are $29.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://deltaspirit.net/

Eric Hutchinson, doors open at 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall. 1722 N. High St. Opening artist is Tess Henley. Tickets are $25.10 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.erichutchinson.com/tour/

Live music: starting at 8 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring ELEL. Tickets are $12 through Ticketweb, fees included. ?Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/

Live music, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St. Featuring: Megawave, Spirit of The Beehive and Amanda X. http://aceofcupsbar.com/

Nerd Night, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ruby Tuesday. 1978 Summit St. Admission is $1 for 18 years and older. Ruby Tuesday offers nerdcore DJ’s, bands, movie showings and video game exhibitions. http://nerdnight.animepunch.org/

Tuesday, July 28

Columbus Zoo Animals (every Tuesday in June and July), noon to 1 p.m. at Easton Town Center, 1 Easton Oval. Admission is free. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/1095/columbus-zoo-animals–events.aspx

Half-off Drinks all night, Fourth Street Bar & Grill. 1810 N. 4th St. http://fourthstreetcolumbus.com/calendar/

All you can eat wings (every Tuesday), 4 to 8 p.m. at The Ugly Tuna Saloona, 1546 N. High St. Fee is $10.95, save $2 with a BuckID. https://www.facebook.com/uglytuna

Bastille, doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. at Columbus Commons. Presented by CD102.5 and Pepsi, British indie band Bastille will perform for free. Limited capacity, first 3,000 attendees are guaranteed special viewing access. http://cd1025.com/event/cd1025-pepsi-welcome-bastille-columbus-commons-728

Deftones, doors open at 6 p.m. at LC Pavilion. 405 Neil Ave. Opening bands are Death From Above 1979 and The Bots. Tickets are $43.60 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.deftones.com/

Sheppard, doors open at 7 p.m. at The Basement. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Lawson. Tickets are $14.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://www.officialsheppard.com/

Live music, starting at 8 p.m. at Rumba Cafe. 2507 Summit St. Featuring: Traveller, Jonny Fritz, Cory Chisel, and Robert Ellis. Tickets are $16.85 through Ticketweb fees included. Under 21 pays additional $2 at the door. http://columbusrumbacafe.com/

Movies by Moonlight, dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) at Easton Town Square. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Bring your significant other, family, or friend paired with popcorn to watch a movie under the stars. Movie lineup is available on Easton’s website. http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/347/movies-by-moonlight–events.aspx

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Wednesday, July 29

EDITORS’ PICK: Ohio State Fair, (runs through Aug. 9) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair offers rides, food stands, exhibits and live music. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 5-12 years old. http://ohiostatefair.com/

Sounds on the Town, 6 to 9 p.m. at Easton Town Center. 160 Easton Town Center. Admission is free. Walk around Easton every Wednesday until August 26 to hear a mix of local, regional, and national jazz musicians.
http://www.eastontowncenter.com/listing/agenttype/view/propertyid/83/sounds-on-the-town-concert-series–events.aspx

EDITORS’ PICK: Sam Smith, 8 p.m. at The Jerome Schottenstein Center. 555 Borror Dr. Gavin James opens for the Grammy award winning artists. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, starting at $43.70 with fees. http://samsmithworld.com/us-splash-page/

GIVERS, doors open at 7 p.m. at A&R Music Bar. 391 Neil Ave. Opening artist is Aero Flynn. Tickets are $17.95 through Ticketmaster, fees included. http://giversband.com/

Swingin’ Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Nyoh’s Buckeye Bar. 2871 Olentangy River Road. Admission is $3, free with valid college ID. 18 years and older. Nyoh’s replaces grinding with yee-hawing. Beginner swing dance lessons at 7:30 to 8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/428318990666815/

Jazz Wednesday, 8 to 11 p.m. at Brothers Drake Meadery. 26 E. 5th Ave. Featuring LIver Quiver. Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/903895769653574/