Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COLUMBUS

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

OCTOBER

Oct 1 | Brew Festival The Columbus Brew Festival is a one of a kind experience. Enjoy all sorts of brews while spending your time at night at the museum. The event will feature over 50 breweries sampling over 150 seasonal beers, and attendees will have access throughout the museum including touring exhibits, science demonstrations, and a few surprises! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Gt7PqK

OCT 1 - 30 | HARVEST BLOOMS Guests will discover larger-than-life autumnal decorations: two pumpkins houses and—new this year—an overflowing decorative cornucopia and magnificent pumpkin tree. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3SVipgO

OCT 13 | WINE TASTING Please join us for an all-fall wine tasting at the Hilton Columbus at Easton! We’ll have 10 wines perfect for the season available to sample - from white to red, dry to sweet, and everything in between. After your trip to the pumpkin patch and apple picking, find some new fall wines to love, share, and enjoy in our newest beautiful setting. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Tc91VF

NOVEMBER

NOV 3 | WHISKEY TASTIING Come one come several the next event in our whiskey tasting series: Fall Rye Whiskey Tasting! We’ll have a selection of five fantastic autumn ryes to sample at our Thursday evening event. One bottle will be, let’s say, extra special... Find some new ryes to love, share, and enjoy! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3etXNgt

NOV 8 - 13 | HAIRSPRAY You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COLUMBUS

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TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3ywIScj

DECEMBER

DEC 1 - 31 | VILLAGE DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS Ohio Village celebrates a Victorian Christmas with Dickens of a Christmas, inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens. The village will come to life during 4 weekends this holiday season for some olde time Christmas fun. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3CTL0O2

Dec 8 - 24 | The Nutcracker Treat your family to the enchanting confections of costuming, sets, and blissful choreography in Clara’s dreamy journey through BalletMet’s The Nutcracker—absolutely delightful and delectable in every way. Inspired by the sounds of Tchaikovsky, artists deliver a heartwarming classic holiday story that is a feast for the eyes and ears. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3g2pkX3

JANUARY

JAN 24 - 29 | SIX Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Tc1ENX

JAN 28 | CHOCOLATE, WINE & WHISKEY FESTIVAL Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to oooey goooey marshmallowey crunchy. Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie – delight your taste buds! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rOXY9s

FEBRUARY

FEB 18 - 26 | HOME & GARDEN SHOW The show features home and gar-

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COLUMBUS

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den expertise from local gurus and craftsmen; how-to sessions and demonstrations; fun for the kids; giveaways; celebrity appearances and much more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3RN6U9T

MARCH

March 11 | Brew Festival The Columbus Brew Festival takes over the Center of Science and Industry after hours, featuring over 50 breweries, 150 beers and access throughout the museum. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries, as well as access to all exhibits. For more info visit: columbusbrewfestival.com

APRIL

APRIL 18 - 23 | AIN’T TOO PROUD Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3ehZJZG

APRIL 26 - 30 | FILM FESTIVAL In celebration of independent film and filmmakers, central Ohio’s premier cinemas and exhibition venues have joined forces creating the region’s grandest annual film event – a centerpiece of arts and culture in Columbus! For more info visit: cinemacolumbus.com

MAY

MAY TBA | TACO FEST The annual Columbus Taco Fest returns next May with the best tacos, tequila, and Mexican beer you can find in the city. For more info visit: columbustacofest.com

MAY 27 - 29 | ICE CREAM FEST Over 90 artisans from Ohio and other states exhibit handcrafted items. Pony rides, Columbus Zoo Saturday and Sunday. car show on Sunday,

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COLUMBUS

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motorcycle show on Monday and magic show all three days. Contests including ice cream eating, balloon and egg toss all three days! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3CiymGw

JUNE

JUNE 6 | TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterwork. It is the most successful American play in Broadway history. To Kill a Mockingbird, the greatest novel of all time, has quickly become one of the greatest plays in history! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3EzICNE

JUNE 16 - 18 | ARTS FESTIVAL The Columbus Arts Festival has grown into one of the most highly acclaimed arts festivals in the nation. The event will feature over 200 visual artists, three stages of performances and dozens of food vendors. The Columbus Arts Festival attracts the nation’s top artists, as well as art enthusiasts from all over the country. The event remains free to attend. For more info visit: creeksidebluesandjazz.com

JULY

JULY TBA | BUCKEYE COUNTRY SUPERFEST Beer and Country Music never broke a Buckeye’s heart, so come on by and enjoy this day of both! For more info visit: buckeyecountrysuperfest.com

JULY 21 - 23 | JAZZ & RIB FEST Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a highly anticipated summertime tradition offering both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue. For more info visit: hotribscooljazz.org

AUGUST

AUG TBA | FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL It’s going to be a Food Truck Extravaganza at the Annual Food Truck Festival in Columbus! The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ gourmet food trucks

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COLUMBUS

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from Ohio and across the Midwest. There will also be over two dozen artisans and crafters and offers live music throughout the weekend. For more info visit: columbusfoodtruckfest.com

AUG 1 - 6 | STATE FAIR The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States. The annual event returns to Columbus, Ohio each year and features a range of exhibitions, activities and more. From food to thrilling rides and even a concert and event series.The Ohio State Fair has something for everyone! For more info visit: ohiostatefair.com

AUG 4 - 6 | IRISH FESTIVAL Irish attitude is all you need to experience the Dublin Irish Festival. The first weekend in August has been reserved for what is now the largest three-day Irish Festival on the planet. With 7 stages, 65 acts and more than 535 performers, there is something for everyone. For more info visit: dublinirishfestival.org

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 4 | GREEK FESTIVAL From its humble beginnings in the early 70s as a simple dinner dance to the current 4 day celebration of Greek culture, the Greek Festival has truly become a Central Ohio Labor Day weekend tradition. For more info visit: columbusgreekfestival.com

SEPT 8 - 9 | OKTOBERFEST! This community festival has been brewing up and serving smiles for 50+ years. There truly is something for everyone. Tasty food, lively music, bountiful brews, and games galore. The Columbus Oktoberfest has it all! For more info visit: columbusoktoberfest.com

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Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final

1:00 PM Men's Singles Semi nals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

Session Date Time Featured Matches 1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY START SESSION

MAY 29 - SUN

Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2