😎 Your Columbus Weekend Starts Here

🤝 TOGETHER WITH COLUMBUS RECREATION AND PARKS

Experience a high-energy night as Dumpstaphunk brings its signature New Orleans funk sound on Aug. 14, 7 p.m., at Bicentennial Park at Scioto Mile Concert Series, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks and CAPA. For more info, head over to sciotomile.com.

It's hard to believe, but there are only seven weekends of summer left. The good news? Columbus isn't slowing down anytime soon. This weekend is packed with everything from one last trip to the Ohio State Fair to festivals, concerts, theater, soccer, and plenty of excuses to stay out a little longer. August always seems to fly by, so consider this your friendly reminder to make the most of it while you can. We've rounded up the best things happening around the city, but we’ll leave the group chat planning to you!

Navigator Feature Story: 😎 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend

🍹 Sugar Is Back On Park Street
Sugar is making a comeback on Park Street, but this isn’t the Sugar you remember. The new restaurant opens Aug. 27 with tacos, margaritas, mezcal, weekend brunch, and a sprawling patio built for lingering.

🌌 You Can Hear Phoebe Bridgers’ New Album Early Inside COSI’s Planetarium
Phoebe Bridgers fans, your emotional support cardigan may want to sit this one out. COSI is hosting exclusive planetarium listening parties for Lost Weekend, giving fans the chance to hear the new album before it's released anywhere else, all beneath an immersive show of stars and night skies.

🛍️ Don’t Forget: Ohio’s Tax-Free Weekend Is Back
Ohio’s sales tax holiday starts today, so this weekend is a good time to knock out some back-to-school shopping. Clothing $75 or less and school supplies and instructional materials $20 or less are all tax-free through Sunday, Aug. 9.

🤝 TOGETHER WITH SHORT NORTH STAGE

Short North Stage kicks off its 15th season with Pippin, running August 6 through August 30 at the Garden Theatre MainStage. This Tony Award-winning revival from Stephen Schwartz follows one young man’s search for meaning, purpose, and something extraordinary. To grab tickets, head over to shortnorthstage.org.

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