Community
Saturday, September 28, 11am-2pm, City of Hilliard Public Parking, 4061 Wayne St., Hilliard, Ohio
Are you EV [Electric Vehicle] curious? Join us on Saturday, September 28 from 11am to 2pm for a “National Drive Electric Week Columbus” event at the Center Street Market Parking Lot (4061 Wayne St., Hilliard). Our friends from Drive Electric Columbus will have an Electric Vehicle Showcase, Charging Display, Door Prizes, and more!
Saturday, September 28, 9am-12:30pm, beginning and ending at 276 S. Nelson Rd.
Help Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries [FACT] clean-up trash litter along Alum Creek banks, Wolfe Park, Columbus Academy Park, Greenway Trail, and S. Nelson Rd. for National Public Lands Day. Wear a hat, sturdy clothes, and work shoes (no sandals). FACT will provide trash bags and grabbers, gloves, safety vests, beverages, and snacks. This is our adopted “Keep Columbus Beautiful” area.
Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 8pm, Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St.
What would The Beatles have sounded like if they had the chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra?
Find out when “Classical Mystery Tour” performs live with the Columbus Symphony on September 27 and 28 at the Davidson Theatre.
Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 8pm, Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St.
What would The Beatles have sounded like if they had the chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra?
Find out when “Classical Mystery Tour” performs live with the Columbus Symphony on September 27 and 28 at the Davidson Theatre.
Friday, September 27, 7-10pm, Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening in the Treetops at the Fourth Annual Friends of Metro Parks Gala.
Mark your calendars! Our Fourth Annual Friends Gala is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 7-10pm, at the incredible Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk.
Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm, Ohio Statehouse, and then 7-8:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St.
Join us for a read-in and rally to celebrate books and protest book banning! We’ll meet on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse, share stories and read together, and then walk to Trinity Episcopal Church for a rally with Honesty for Ohio Education and Authors Against Book Bans.
Thursday, September 26, 3:30-5pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall
How do people around the world define democracy? And how much do they prioritize living in a democracy, in comparison to having wealth, experiencing low crime, and other factors? Answering these questions is critical as countries face democratic backsliding, and authoritarian governments contest the value and promote alternative notions of democracy.
Thursday, September 26, 3-6pm, 925 Mount Vernon Ave. [near the intersection of Mount Vernon Ave. and N. 17th St.]
Join us for our weekly farmers market, with fresh produce, cultural performances, food trucks, and information tables, from July 11 to September 26, 2024. This event will include interactive activities for all ages with special themes for each day.
Hosted by Bronzeville Growers Market.
Thursday, September 25, 12noon-1pm, 18th Avenue Library, 175 W. 18th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Housing policies can significantly influence health and equity. This talk presents novel research linking various policies — including housing vouchers, housing mobility programs, and COVID-19-era eviction moratoriums and rental assistance — to health outcomes across the lifespan.
Wednesday, September 25, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration