The cold never bothered us anyway. That’s why we are staying busy this December with 20+ local events.
Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 10
- Winter Wonder Jam | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Celeste Center | $35-$102 | Listen to county star Lee Brice as well as openers Corey Kent + Chase Beckham.
- “Bad Santa” Beer Tasting | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Grandview Theatre & Drafthouse | $50 | Watch this comedic holiday movie + enjoy 10 beer samples.
- Not Your Mama’s Village Lights Craft Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 3-8 p.m. | Schiller Community Park | Free | Shop 100+ local vendors offering handmade goods, vintage clothes, and home decor.
- Doc Robinson | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall | $20-$45 | Jam out with this local band as they perform new and classic material.
- “Elf” in Concert | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. + 2 p.m. | Palace Theatre | $70-$90 | The classic film will be screened while the Columbus Symphony plays live music along with it.
What was the last show you saw at the Ohio Theatre? | Photo via Broadway in Columbus
Monday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 17
- Science Trivia with COSI | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co. | Free | Flex your knowledge to win free passes to the next COSI After Dark.
- The Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre | $34-$45 | This show is a 13-year-old tradition and is presented by the New Albany Children’s Ballet Theater.
- PBJ & Jazz: Songs of the Season | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10-11 a.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $5 | Bring the kids for big band-style renditions of holiday hits.
- Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium | $32-$88 | This daring show features acrobats and aerialists completing electrifying stunts.
- My 00s Playlist | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $56-$213 | Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and T.I all headline this star-studded concert.
Students get in for free with a BuckID to all women’s basketball games. | Photo by @OhioStateWBB
Monday, Dec. 18-Sunday, Dec. 24
- Holiday Centerpiece: Floral Design Class | Monday, Dec. 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | BrewDog New Albany | $70 | Learn how to make a centerpiece that is perfect for the holiday season.
- Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. UCLA | Monday, Dec. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $10-$19 | The Buckeyes look to take down one of the top ranked team in the country.
- Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. New Orleans | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 6 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $7-$28 | Cheer on the Buckeyes before the holiday break.
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $60-$315 | The Jackets host Alexander Ovechkin in this Metropolitan Division matchup.
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $60-$315 | The Jackets are back on the ice two nights later to faceoff against this Atlantic Division foe.
Overlook High Street + all of Columbus at Stories on High. | Photo via Hilton Columbus Downtown
Monday, Dec. 25-Sunday, Dec. 31
- Harlem Globetrotters | Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $43-$133 | The iconic basketball team combines their athletic talents with theater performances.
- Sgt. Peppercorn’s Marathon | Saturday, Dec. 30 | 11:30 a.m. | Columbus Athenaeum | $25 | One Columbus musician will perform all 215 songs by The Beatles, taking roughly 12 hours to complete.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 30 | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $50-$110 | This critically acclaimed band is known for high energy shows with flashing lights and visual effects.
- New Year’s Eve Party featuring DJ Leek | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | Stories on High | $100-$200 | Dance all night to music spun by a local DJ + enjoy the rooftop views.
- New Year’s Eve Celebration | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | FYR Short North | $125-$175 | Enjoy a four-course, pre-fixe meal by Chef Sebastian La Rocca + live music all night by the George Barrie Band.
Have you been to Wildlights this year? | Photo by CBUStoday
All month
- Holiday Blooms | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Franklin Park Conservatory | $0-$27 | Explore extravagant scenes featuring 100+ unique poinsettias.
- Conservatory Aglow | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Franklin Park Conservatory | $0-$27 | Browse the Conservatory as it has been decorated with lights and other holiday decor.
- Holiday Lights | Friday, Dec. 1-Monday, Jan. 1 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Commons | Free | Walk through this downtown green space that has been decked out with LED lights.
- Wildlights | Friday, Dec. 1-Monday, Jan. 1 | Times vary | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | $16-$30 | This annual tradition returns with millions of LED lights for animations, light shows, and holiday displays.