Plan Ahead: 25 January events in Columbus

New year, same great city. That’s why we are so jazzed about these January events that we’ve hand picked just for you.

Moulin Rouge | Thursday, Jan 4-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre | $50-$140 | Watch this touring show that has earned 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
“Will & Grace” Trivia | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra | $15 | Create a team and answer challenging questions about this hit TV series.
Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Bowling Green | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $16-$25 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in this in-state matchup against the Falcons.
Columbus Blue jackets vs. Minnesota Wild | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $50-$305 | Both the Jackets and the Wild enter this game near the bottom of the standings of their divisions.
Brick Fest Live | Saturday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 9 a.m. | Columbus Convention Center | $20-$40 | Bring the kids for a day of LEGOs, including life-sized models, interactive displays, and merch shops.

Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 8:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $11-$48 | The Buckeyes host the Badgers, one of the top teams in the Big Ten.
Nate Bargatze | Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $40-$100 | Catch this stand-up comedian who was recently a host on “Saturday Night Live.”
Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Rutgers | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6 p.m. | Root for the Buckeyes as they face the Scarlet Knights who are ranked at the bottom of the Big Ten.
Ken’s Mojo Dojo Casa Rave | Friday, Jan. 12 | 8:30 p.m. | The Bluestone | $11-$24 | Wear your best pink outfit and dance the night away to electronic, house, and EDM music.
Noel Miller | Friday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 13 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone | $48 | Laugh along with this comedian who boasts 2+ million subscribers on YouTube.
PBJ & Jazz | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $5 | Listen to local musician Jon Eshelman perform the songbook of Horace Silver.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Seattle Kraken | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $60-$315 | Cheer on rookie Adam Fantilli and the Jackets in this out-of-division game.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast | Monday, Jan. 15 | 7-10 a.m. | $50 | Start your King holiday with an uplifting message of hope, celebration of life, and unity.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vancouver Canucks | Monday, Jan. 15 | 1 p.m. | The Jackets look to pull off an upset against one of the best teams in the NHL.
MLK Day of Service | Monday, Jan. 15 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Ohio History Center | Honor MLK Day as a “day on, not a day off” through four service stations in an open house celebration.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $50-$305 | Both the Jackets and the Devils look to get a win in this inter-divisional game.
Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Penn State | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $11-$48 | The Buckeyes host the Nittany Lions in this Big Ten showdown with two formidable teams.
“Mean Girls” Trivia | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | Sotto Terra | $15 | Flex — not fetch — your knowledge on this beloved film from the 2000s.
Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 12 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $25-$700+ | The Buckeyes look to defeat the red hot Hawkeyes, led by super star Caitlin Clark.

US Figure Skating Championships | Monday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Nationwide Arena | $15-$36 | Watch a variety of talented figure skaters compete for trophies, ranging from pairs to solos and teens to adults.
Travis Scott | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $62-$252 | Spend an electrifying evening with one of the biggest names in rap and hip-hop.
Ohio State Men’s Wrestling vs. Michigan | Friday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Covelli Center | $40-$45 | The rivalry continues, this time on the wrestling mat.
Wonderball 2024 | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art | $125-$150 | Get dressed up in your favorite black and white outfit to celebrate the creative spirit of Columbus.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” in Concert | Friday, Jan. 26 -Saturday, Jan. 27 | Times vary | Columbus Museum of Art | $70-$150 | Watch the first part of this hit film while the Columbus Symphony live performs the soundtrack.
“Dancing With The Stars” Live | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium | $45-$80 | Watch celebrities and former athletes showcase their dance moves live on-stage.

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Plan your January with 25 local events in Columbus, Ohio, including concerts, kid-friendly activities, and sporting events.