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Plan Ahead: 20 February events in Columbus

Take a look at these events, pop-ups, and more happening in Columbus, Ohio in February 2024.

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Find the top 20 events in Columbus using our handy guide. | Photo via Canva

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It’s the month of love, and we are loving our monthly events calendar. Here are 20 can’t-miss February events that are sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 11

  • Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $15-$60 | Cheer on the Buckeyes as they host the Hoosiers in a Big Ten matchup.
  • Friends & Lovers Plant Party | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Brass Hand | $36 | Learn the basics of plant care while enjoying small bites and champagne.
  • Baby Shark Big Broadwave Tour | Friday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | Mershon Auditorium | $28-$83 | The whole shark family will be on stage for three kid-friendly shows in two days.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $60-$315 | The Blue Jackets look to topple one of the top teams in the Atlantic Division.
  • The 5th Line 5K | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $65 | Support OhioHealth with other Blue Jackets fans at this downtown run.
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When was the last time you went to a CBJ game? | Photo via Mark Mauno/Wikicommons

Monday, Feb. 12-Sunday, Feb. 18

  • “Company” (Touring) | Tuesday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre | $40-$125 | Follow the story of Bobbie as she learns about love and heartbreak through her married friends.
  • Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Bristol Republic | $30-$50 | Bring your partner or best friend for a night of sipping high quality wine.
  • Jason Banks | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone | $27 | Laugh along with this hilarious Columbus comedian who boasts 1.5+ million Instagram followers.
  • Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $8-$15 | The Buckeyes will defend their home court against the Cornhuskers.
  • World’s Toughest Rodeo | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | Watch daring performers attempt to ride bulls and wrangle down large farm animals.
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The World’s Toughest Rodeo is not for the faint of heart. | Photo via Derwin Edwards/Pexels

Monday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Feb. 25

  • Drake and J. Cole | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $173-$370 | This star-studded show features two of the biggest names in rap.
  • Mixology Class | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium | $71 | Learn how to make craft cocktails at a class led by a local expert.
  • Columbus Fury vs. Omaha | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $25-$150 | Don’t miss the first-ever Fury home game against the Supernovas.
  • Cinema Classics: “The Shawshank Redemption” | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 1:30-4:15 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | $10 | Watch this hit film that was released in 1994, staring Tim Robbins + Morgan Freeman.
  • Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 2 p.m. | Lower.com Field | $70-$648 | This is the first home game of the season for the 2023 MLS Cup Champions.
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Lower.com Field seats 20,000 Crew fans. | Photo by @columbuscrew

Monday, Feb. 26-Thursday, Feb. 29

  • Columbus Fury vs. Las Vegas | Monday, Feb. 26 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $25-$150 | Fury is back the following week to host the Thrill.
  • Winter Trivia | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Sip local beers while answering pop culture-style trivia questions.
  • Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Michigan | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $14-$15 | We always cheer a little harder when TTUN comes to Columbus.
  • “Harry Potter” Trivia | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra | $15 | Flex your knowledge on this popular movie saga about wizardry.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $40-$295 | The Blue Jackets cap off the month with a game against this East Coast foe.

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