We’re jumping for joy this June with all of the exciting events taking place. We won’t waste your time, either — here are our top 25 events to add to your calendar this month.
Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 11
City Hall Pride Illumination | Monday, June 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | City Hall, 90 W. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Watch Stonewall and the City of Columbus light up city hall in honor of Pride Month.
Franklinton Fridays | Friday, June 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Franklinton Arts District | Free | Spend an evening exploring art galleries + dining at local restaurants or bars in the area.
Monday, June 12-Sunday, June 18
Columbus Pride March | Saturday, June 17 | 10:30 a.m. | Broad Street + High Street | Free | Watch this 42-year tradition march in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Juneteenth on the Ave | Saturday, June 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Along Mt. Vernon Avenue | Free | Commemorate this federal holiday with Black performers, artists, and business owners.
Frank Caliendo | Tuesday, June 20 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $37 | Spend a night laughing at this comedian’s hilarious impressions of celebrities.
Re:SET Columbus | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Kemba LIVE!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $99-$275 | Listen to a variety of musicians at this multi-day festival, including boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, and Steve Lacy.
Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30
Zac Brown Band | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$145 | Listen to Billboard topping hits like “Chicken Fried.”
Harry Potter Trivia | Friday, June 30 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Win prizes by flexing your Hogwarts knowledge.
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Free Coworking | Friday, June 2 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Zora’s House, 1311 Summit St., Columbus | Free | Spend your work day at this nonprofit’s office.
Summer Fest Concert | Friday, June 2 | 10 p.m. | Spain Night Club, 6136 Busch Blvd., Columbus | $25-$60 | Wear your best tropical or all-white outfit + dance the night away with various local DJs.
Saturday, June 3
The Amazing Giant Circus Show | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Saturday, June 3 | Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin | $15-$20 | Kids and families can watch a show, meet the cast, and take photos with their favorite performers.
5K Beer Run | Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m. | Parsons North Brewing Company, 685 Parsons Ave., Columbus | $0-$100 | Watch or join this fun run and enjoy local beers, live entertainment, and food trucks.
Sunday, June 4
Summer Fitness Series | Sunday, June 4 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus | Free | This week’s class will focus on kickboxing + is taught by a local expert.
Columbus Crew 2 vs. Chicago Fire II | Sunday, June 4 | 2 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $10 | Cheer for the Crew’s secondary team who is ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Wednesday, June 7
Farmers Market | Wednesday, June 7 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | Free | Vendors offer a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health & beauty products.*
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934 Fest is returning to Columbus Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9. The two-day festival will be held at 934 Gallery, located in Milo-Grogan, with an all-local lineup including music, art, food, and drinks.
Drink
Pick up a a six-pack of Seventh Son Brewing beer this summer and you could win special prizes. The local brewery is hiding golden tickets in select boxes of Humulus Nimbus, The Scientist, and Assistant Manager + prizes range from exclusive brewery tours to Seventh Son merch gift bags. (614now)
Development
Grandview could soon have a new mixed-use building after developers released plans for a $40 million project on 1350 W. Fifth Ave. The new building would be 10,000 sqft with 167 apartment units + space for a rooftop lounge, ground floor restaurants, and a gym. A groundbreaking is planned for the fall. (Columbus Business First)
A seven-story, 185-unit apartment complex received approval from the East Franklinton Review Board. Current plans have the project at 630 W. Broad St., next door to the Holy Family Church, and developers are now in the process of applying for permits. Construction could begin this fall. (Columbus Underground)
Try This
It’s almost time to play ball in New Albany — pickleball that is. City officials anticipate the new pickleball court on Walnut Street and Bevelhymer Road to be ready at the end of June. Once finished, 16 total courts will be available, comprising more than half of the dedicated courts in the city. (NBC4)
Civic
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced new curfew measures for teens that are aimed to increase safety during the summer months. This effort comes on the heels of the city spending $20 million to support local youth programs in addition to curfew restrictions in the Short North. (ABC6 On Your Side)
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Development
🛠 Out of this galaxy
Massive project now underway near Polaris in Columbus
Developers are aiming to compete the project in 2025. | Rendering via Galaxy at Polaris
What’s the unofficial bird of Columbus during the summer season? A crane.
Construction has officially began on Galaxy at Polaris, a 30+ acre multi-use development. Once finished, it will be a hub for the community, as it will feature everything from business to retail to residential spaces. Let’s take a closer look:
The project is broken up into three phases. Currently, construction crews are building a parking garage with 731 spaces + a six-story building with 289 apartment units. This first phase also brings the opening of Real Dill Pickleball Club and other amenities like a walking path and an amphitheater.
While the second + third phases aren’t fully nailed down, developers expect to focus more on the residential side as needed.
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