Community
Tuesday, July 1, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, the Grandview Heights Public Library Pop-Up Library, and summer fun with family and friends on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
2025 Performance Schedule
June 3: The British Invasion (’60s Music)
June 10: The Conspiracy Band (R&B/Funk)
Sunday, June 29, 4pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
From the 1960’s into this New Millenium, Peter, Paul and Mary used music to entertain and energize Americans to work for a better world. Now, some veteran Columbus musicians will pay tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary’s legacy with songs, memories, and quips.
Sunday, June 29, 12:40pm, Goodale Park [during ComFest] [in the Peace Tent], 120 W. Goodale St.
Stop by the Free Press booth and take part in our workshop, “Journalism under Fire!,” in the Peace Tent
This is your chance to become a Citizen Journalist.
The Columbus Free Press with WGRN 91.9FM and WCRS 92.7/98.3FM will present “Journalism under fire!,” a workshop in the Peace Tent.
Saturday, June 28, 7:30pm; Sunday, June 29, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.
We’re closing out our 35th anniversary season with “35 ’n’ Thrivin’,” a thrilling, upbeat concert of music created by Queer artists prior to them turning 35! Music from Billy Strayhorn, Elton John, Ma Rainey, Chappell Roan, Tracy Chapman, Ricky Martin, and so many more, we will celebrate our 35 years in song! No better way to end your Pride season on June 28 and June 29 than with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Ticket prices: $17.40 to $121.32.
Saturday, June 28, 7:30pm; Sunday, June 29, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.
We’re closing out our 35th anniversary season with “35 ’n’ Thrivin’,” a thrilling, upbeat concert of music created by Queer artists prior to them turning 35! Music from Billy Strayhorn, Elton John, Ma Rainey, Chappell Roan, Tracy Chapman, Ricky Martin, and so many more, we will celebrate our 35 years in song! No better way to end your Pride season on June 28 and June 29 than with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Ticket prices: $17.40 to $121.32.
Saturday, June 28, 2:40-3:20pm, Goodale Park [during ComFest] [on the Goodale Stage], 120 W. Goodale St.
Want protest music? Make Jazz Not War [formerly JazzPoetry Ensemble] has it. We’ve been protesting since the Vietnam War. After the pandemic, we changed our name and our style. The message is too important these days, so we’re making it more accessible. You can dance to it. We even have audience participation. Come dance with us. Come chant with us. Here’s what you can expect.
Saturday, June 28, 1-3pm, COhatch Easton, 4182 Worth Ave., Space l-115
Our first course in this series is coming up! “Intro to Tools: A DIY Workshop”
New to tools? Want to boost your DIY confidence? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll:
• Learn tool names and uses
• Practice safe handling
• Start building your own toolbox
All skill levels are welcome! You’ll leave with new skills, a reference packet, and the confidence to tackle your own projects.
Space is limited — reserve your spot now!
Saturday, June 28, 9am, this event will be occurring via Zoom.
We believe that everybody should have access to healthcare, whether they have a full-time job or not. Each person should be able to get the medical services they need without worrying about how to pay for them.
Universal healthcare coverage for Ohio residents would cover everybody’s medical bills, with nobody left out.
Friday, June 27, 12noon-11pm; Saturday, June 28, 10am-11pm; Sunday, June 29, 9:30am-6pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.
Welcome to ComFest 2025
Welcome to ComFest! Your presence here makes you part of an ongoing experiment in cultural evolution and political power.
A thumbnail history: Organized in the OSU area in 1972 by hippie businesspeople and craftspeople, progressive activists, musicians, and community social services that included a tenants’ union, the city’s first food co-op, its first rape crisis center, an alternative newspaper, and a free medical clinic.
Friday, June 27, 12noon-11pm; Saturday, June 28, 10am-11pm; Sunday, June 29, 9:30am-6pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.
Welcome to ComFest 2025
Welcome to ComFest! Your presence here makes you part of an ongoing experiment in cultural evolution and political power.
A thumbnail history: Organized in the OSU area in 1972 by hippie businesspeople and craftspeople, progressive activists, musicians, and community social services that included a tenants’ union, the city’s first food co-op, its first rape crisis center, an alternative newspaper, and a free medical clinic.