THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Spring Into Fall
Diana Thater’s Peonies @ Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St, 614.292.3535, http://www.wexarts.org: Come check out Thater’s 9 screen installation of Peonies bloomin’! It will talk you back to spring, while the temperature outside starts to fall. 9a-8p; $5.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Food and Dancing? We’re There
Greek Festival @ The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High Street, 614.224.9020, www.greekcathedral.com: Channel your inner Big Fat Greek Wedding and enjoy traditional dancing, music and authentic Greek fare including freshly baked baklava. Take a tour of the cathedral to learn how it was painstakingly decorated by hand. 11a-midnight. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12, free.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Fall Feast Needs!
Farmer’s Market @ COSI, 333 W Broad St, 614.228.COSI, http://www.cosi.org: What better way (aside from sex) to spend a Saturday afternoon than shopping some local produce and baked goods? 1p-4p; free.
Lets Play Dress Up
Hollywood Knights @ Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W 3rd Ave, Grandview, 614.299.4987, www.thirstyeartavern.com: Have fun with the over-the-top stage antics and full throttle attitude of Tommy Peacock and the Re-Generation and the Art of ‘Bogart.’ Dress up as your favorite celebrity and win a prize for best costume – I’m going as Gaga. 18+, 7p; $10.
A Little of What Martha Reeves Had in Mind
11th Annual Rockin’ in the Streets @ Axis parking lot, 775 N High St., 614.291.4008, www.columbusnightlife.com: A street party featuring a special performance by BITCH (surprisingly, outlook editor Erin McCalla is not a band member). Proceeds benefit Girlz Rhythm N’ Rock Camp. (The “z” in Girlz shows that they’re extra hardcore.) 18+, 5-11p; $8 for advance tickets.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Butterfly High
Monarch Mania @ Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, 614.645.8733, http://www.fpconservatory.org: For one of the last days of Blooms and Butterflies come stroll the gardens before fall hits! Perfect for the final hours of summer. 11a-2p; $11 for adults, $6 for kids.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Go Raw… Only Tonight
WWF RAW @ Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, 614.246.2000, www.nationwidearena.com: See all of your favorite stars live with broadcasting from Nationwide Arena. Prepare yourself for some serious body slammin’ dude action. 8p; $17-$62.
Arriiibaa!
Margarita and Karaoke Monday @ AWOL, 49 Parsons Ave, 614.621.8779, http://www.awolbar.com: After sippin’ on some tequila, you’ll be good and ready to sing out some tunes on the karaoke stage. Maybe a little “Total Eclipse of the Heart” action? What a good way to shake off the Monday work blues. Karaoke starts at 10p; free.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Whine to Wine
Wine Bar Happy Hour @ Camelot Cellars Winery, 958 N. High St, 614.441.8860, www.camelotcellars.com : It’s happy hour, come on, do we really have to persuade you? 5-9p; free.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Salute!
The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute @ The Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave, 614.297.2300, www.ohiohistory.org: Come check out these blown up pictures of soldiers throughout the ages. How can you resist a man in uniform? It’s sure to make you start feeling some patriotism. (In your pants.) 10a-5p; $10.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
I’ve Always Said There Isn’t Enough Blood In Classic Theatre
Titus Andronicus @ MadLab Theatre & Gallery, 227 N.3rd St., 614.221.5418, www.madlab.net: Billy Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy lost popularity due to graphic violence and blood-letting (kinky!) but is making its way back to the MadLab stage. Go for the gore, stay for the lore. 8p; $15 general admission, $10 students/seniors.
Hate on Hate Crimes
Is Being Different A Crime? @ The Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave, 614.297.2300, www.ohiohistory.org: We’ll look at hate crimes and fear as a tactic of dealing with a changing society. 7p; free.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Party Hard – Lesbian Style
22nd Annul Ohio Lesbian/Womyn’s Festival @ Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd SW, Pataskala, OH; www.ohiolba.org: womyn, music, camping, shopping, workshops, dance, food, vendors, football, spoken word, slam poets, movies, open mic, community, kids, activities, childcare services… the whole lesbian spectrum. $70 -whole weekend; $45 Saturday; $25 Sunday.
Blues, R&B and…a Little Gospel On The Side?
Randy Hauser @ The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, 614.884.4646, www.liveatthebluestone.com: Come see Randy Hauser perform live. He’s been described as passionate, enthusiastic, endearing, open-hearted, a masterful performer and…open to experimentation? 7p; $17.50.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Drinking on Tour
Columbus Food Adventures : German Village Walking and Tasting Tour @ Schiller Park Community Center, 1069 Jaeger St, 614.440.3177, www.columbusfoodadventures.com : Walk the streets (no, not like that) of this awesome neighborhood and try all the booze and food. There’s nothing better then a drinking on a tour. 2-6p; $55.
Did Somebody Say Beer and Tacos?
Megacity Music @ Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W 3rd Ave, Grandview, 614.299.4987, www.thirstyeartavern.com: Try eating a taco for every band on the bill. There are 36. Then wash them down with 36 beers. Noon-2am; $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Support Our Country
Kevin McGuire 9/11 Memorial Concert @ Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St, 614.221.6801, http://www.columbusmuseum.org McGuire performs alongside the David Tolley Trio in memory of 9/11. All proceeds from this event will go to the 9/11 Memorial Fund. 3p; CMA Members: $25, Nonmembers: $30.
Blue’s Clue: Don’t Miss This One
First Annual Project Blues Bash @ The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, 614.884.4646, www.liveatthebluestone.com: Even if you gotta glue your arms and legs back and carry your car to make it, do it! This will be an epic blues experience that you don’t want to miss. 1p-9p; $25 discounted tickets; $50 general admission.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Fall Balls…Fall
Fall Softball League @ Perry Park, 2300 Collins Drive, 614.800.3435, www.cypclub.com: Want to burn some calories while possibly getting some balls to the face? uhh.. Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP) has the hookup – Fall softball playoffs! Register online. 5 weeks. 6:30p and 7:30p; $40 per person.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
St. Patty’s Day Everyday!
Dropkick Murphy’s Shamrock n’ Roll @ The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave, 614.461.LIVE (5483), http://www.promowestlive.com: It may only be September, but we are all ready to bust out our green duds and drink Guiness all night long. Come check out this Irish band and prepare to get a little jiggy with it. Gates open at 4:30p; $29.50.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Diverse Your Bonds
Network Columbus @ Club Diversity, 863 South High Street, 614.224.4050: You know the drill! Join us once again for free food, booze and socializing at everyone’s favorite GLBT friendly networking event. 6p; free
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
We’re committed to gettin’ Jazzy!
Jazz on the Avenue Season Opener @ The King Arts Complex Theatre, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., 614.645.KING (5464), http://www.thekingartscomplex.com: The winner of NBC’s The Sing Off, Committed, come to serenade Columbus. These studly a cappella singers are surely something you won’t want to miss. 7p; $20- $25.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Design & Fashion & Decorating, Oh My!
Art, Design, and Antiques Market @ Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., 614.221.6801, http://www.columbusmuseum.org: 25 dealers from around the country will be selling furniture, rugs, paintings, etc. Perfect for anyone decorating a home. 10a-5p; $10 for day pass, $15 for 3-day pass.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
For The Indie In All Of Us
Independent’s Festival @ Gay St. and Pearl Alley, www.thisisindependent.com: Independents’ Day is a simultaneous effort by active and creative people of Columbus to display their talents and abilities. It includes live painting and music, and a marketplace with more than 200 booths. 12p-midnight; free.
Montana de Luz
Hospice to Hope @ Hoover Reservoir, Westerville, 614.284.6745, www.montanadeluz.com: Come out and support the efforts of Montana de Luz (Mountain of Light), a non-profit organization that supports an orphanage in Honduras by participating in the 5K run or one mile family walk to support the cause. 9a; $25.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Learn to Cook!
Autumn Dinner for Casual Entertaining Cooking Class @ North Market, 59 Spruce St, 614.463.9664, http://www.northmarket.com: Not all the gays can cook. Before all of your fabulous fall parties, learn how to make some tasty treats and meals. Especially if I’m invited. 1p-3p; $35.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Gin Blossoms & Booze
Buckeye Bar Expo After Party @ The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, 614.884.4646, www.liveatthebluestone.com: Join The Ohio Licensed Beverage Association (We like them!) for the after party featuring Gin Blossoms with special guests Bill Who? house band from Shadowbox Live.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
But Mom, We Never Learn Anything On The First Day
Skip Syllabus Day Party with Andy Milonakis @ Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N High St, 614.291.8856, www.skullys.org: Join Andy Milonakis and MTV Riff Raff featuring First Street Heat, Ak and Badom, Lil Marv and DJ Prospect. You know the first day of school doesn’t matter anyway, right? 9:30p-12:30a; $15.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMEBER 21
Fill Your Tummy, Warm Your Heart
Slice of Columbus @ Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane, 614.355.0819, www.nationwidechildrens.org/sliceofcolumbus: Pay one fee to sample loads of delicious pizza from different companies, while helping donate to Nationwide Children’s Hospital? Gosh, that’s sweet! 5p-9p; $12, $15, $35.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The Best! The Best! The Best of You!
Foo Fighters @ Nationwide Arena, corner of Nationwide and Neil, 614.246.2000, http://www.NationwideArena.com: We know you have a special place in your heart for these guys, and want to go to the show. (Even if it is just to see Dave Grohl in tight jeans.) Rise Against and Mariachi El Bronx are opening. 7p: $29.5- $49.5.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Buckeye Obsessed, Anyone?
Woody: His life, times, and teachings @ The Ohio Theater, 39 E State St, 614.469.0939, http://www.capa.com: Most central Ohioans can’t help but be Buckeye obsessed, and if that’s you then you need to come check out this special tribute to the famous OSU football coach Woody Hayes. (No relation to Chris.) 8p; $35- $45.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
SHHHHake it shake it!
Dance or Die @ Kobo, 2590 N High St, http://www.kobolive.com: Whether you are still Vogue-ing or everyday you’re shufflin’, come get some Saturday night fever and shake your booty all night long. 9p; free.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Das Boot!
Columbus Oktoberfest @ Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, 888.OHO.EXPO, http://www.ohioexpocenter.com: We’ve all seen Beerfest, and if you loved it, why not live it? Leave the deep-throating of sausages to the experts. German booze, food, and music. 12p-8p; free.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Stockholm syndrome
Opeth @ Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High S, www.newportmusichall.com: The Swedish heavy metal band has touched down in the USA and is ready to rock. 7p; $28.25.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Play That Funky Music
Chromeo @ Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High S, www.newportmusichall.com: This Canadian duo knows their funk. They’re so good we almost forgive Canada for giving us Justin Bieber…almost. 7p; $32.25.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Skills that Pay The Bills
CBUS GDI Hack Night @ Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St, 614.205.8835, www.wildgoosecreative.com: Perfect for all the web designers out there. Bring all your projects, ideas and questions for a night hanging out and working with other coders. (Read: nerds.) There’ll even be food and drinks. 7p-9p; free.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
And the Whales come a calling..
The Joy Formidable @ Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High S, www.newportmusichall.com: Hailing from London, England, the band promises to riot with sound, minus the fires, rocks… and looting? 7p; $7.75.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Being A College Student Does Pay Off Sometimes
U Nite @ Geneo Park, 303 W Broad St, www.easycolumbus.com/unite: Free concert. Free games. Free prizes. For college students only. And did we mention it’s free? 4p-11p; free.
