Art + culture festivals

• Ohioana Book Festival | Saturday, April 20 | Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library | Celebrate Ohio-based authors and literature at an all-local day at the main library.
• COSI Science Festival | Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 4 | COSI | Join Ohio’s largest STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) event where kids are encouraged to have fun while they learn.
• Columbus Asian Festival | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | Scioto Mile | Promote and celebrate Asian culture in Columbus by participating in events like the Dragon Boat Race on the river.

• Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival | Friday, June 14-Saturday, June 15 | Goodale Park | Join one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world with fun activities, educational workshops, and live performances.
• Red, White and BOOM! | Wednesday, July 3 | Downtown Columbus | The largest fireworks festival in the Midwest is back, and it’s boomin’ with a parade and street fair prior to the show.
• CBUS Soul Fest | Saturday, Aug. 17 | Genoa Park | Celebrate Columbus’ Black culture with live soul music and delicious food.

Food + drink festivals

• Taco Fest | Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 | Genoa Park | Grab tacos from your favorite local truck + stick around for live music, pet costume contests, and tequila vendors.
• Columbus Food Truck Festival | Friday, July 12-Saturday, July 13 | Genoa Park | Stay tuned for a full lineup of participating local food trucks.
• Columbus Food Truck Festival (pt. 2) | Saturday, Aug. 17 | Franklin County Fairgrounds | Good news: Food Truck Fest will return again in August with another lineup of great and local options.

• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors | Monday, April 15 | 7 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $32 | Spend an intimate evening with an up-and-coming Americana band from Memphis.

• Author Talk: Bonnie Wan | Tuesday, April 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Sarah Gormley Gallery, 95 N. High St., Short North | $34 | Listen to this acclaimed author in conversation about her latest book, “The Life Brief.”
• Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bison | Tuesday, April 16-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$24 | Enjoy various specials throughout the week, including Dime-A-Dog night on Tuesday + discounted drinks on Thirsty Thursday.

• Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts | Wednesday, April 17 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, 250 Cleveland Ave., Columbus | $80 | Learn how to make delicious donuts that are topped with a rich chocolate + hazelnut frosting.

• Christian Johnson | Thursday, April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $27 | Laugh along with this Charlotte-based comedian who has worked with the Wayans brothers.

• The new Lucky’s Market, located at 747 Neil Ave., will open on Friday, May 17. This will be the second-ever Lucky’s, and the original one can still be found on North High Street in Clintonville. (614now)

• The Ohio State spring game was on Saturday, and you can relive all the action with our recap on Instagram. Give us a follow while you’re there, as we approach the 60,000 follower milestone.

• Hot Chicken Takeover and Dough Mama have teamed up for a new breakfast sandwich. It’s a chicken and biscuit sandwich, featuring HCT’s signature spicy chicken and Dough Mama’s famous flaky biscuits. Don’t wait to try it — it’s only available on Sunday, April 21 + Sunday April 28.

• Campus security, cultural changes, and renewed community relationships. These were among the top topics discussed in Ohio State president Ted Carter’s first state of the university speech. Carter took over as president in January 2024. (10TV)

• Who should the Cincinnati Bengals pick at No. 18 in the NFL Draft? The fans have spoken, and Brock Bowers, former Georgia tight end, is their top choice. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Bengals with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.