Our top picks for entertainment events this weekend
July 21 – 23:
Join music and food lovers worldwide at this year’s Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. The event will feature over 15 rib vendors, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery beverages, and various musical acts, including Chris Botti, The Soul Rebels, and The Labra Brothers. Admission is free; vendors will sell food from 11 AM – 11 PM on Friday and Saturday and 11 AM – 8:30 PM on Sunday. If you need more info, look here.
July 21 – 23:
Pippin (the musical) is the story of a young prince on a quest to find meaning in his life. It’s a show many love, with four Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, and a gripping story. Join Imagine Productions of Columbus on July 21, 22, and 23 at 2 PM for their creation at the Northland Performing Arts Center. Ticket info is right here.
July 21:
The New York-based comedy trio, Please Don’t Destroy, will take on Columbus at the Davidson Theatre at 7 PM. The group of friends have big-time credits, including Saturday Night Live, Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve Party, and headlining the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Tickets start as low as $27 and can be purchased here.
July 21:
Enjoy a night full of swing-style jazz music with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Singers Rachel Azbell, Kelly Delaveris, and Sydney McSweeney will grace audiences at the Sisters of Swing event starting at 8 PM. Tickets are $50 and available here.
July 22:
From 9:30 to 11:30 AM, shoppers at the Clintonville Farmers Market can enjoy several performances put on by the Columbus Dance Alliance. Performances take place at 3535 N High St, and admission is FREE.
July 22:
Join the Don’t Tell Comedy Club crew in Italian Village on July 22. This show is unlike any other, as all the comedians remain unknown until it’s showtime. “Every lineup is carefully curated to include the very best local and nationally touring talent,” their website says. But it’s not just the performers who remain a secret; the location remains a secret until after you purchase tickets. Read more about the show here.
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