Community

Sunday, June 22, 8pm, Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

This performance was rescheduled from August 25, 2024. Ticket holders to the August 25 performance will automatically be transferred to the June 22 date.

This summer, the dark comes for you. Join Old Gods of Appalachia, the award-winning eldritch horror fiction podcast, as they bring their storytelling to the stage.

Sunday, June 22, 11am-2pm, Columbus, 1160 N. High St.

Celebrate Pride with Storytime, Joy, and Special Guests!

We’re excited to invite you and your family to a heartwarming event that celebrates love, identity, and inclusion — Family Pride Network’s Pride Storytime!

Join us for an affirming morning filled with family-friendly fun, storytelling, and community connection. We’ll be joined by special guests who will read LGBTQ+-inclusive books that inspire pride and celebrate our beautifully diverse families.

Saturday, June 21, 7-11pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Loft Ethos is a series of multi-arts events with a “choose your own adventure” style where different things are happening throughout the building: visual arts, performing arts, conversations, food; the audience may navigate it however they like. Loft Ethos features some of the most progressive and engaging artists in Columbus and the region.

Hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church.

Saturday, June 21, 5pm, Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd.

Registration: 5pm

Bowling starts: 5:30pm

Where: Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 18.

Teams: Four (4) to a team

If you do not have a team, that is O.K.; we will place you on a team.

Cost: adults: $30; kids under 12: $20

Ticket price includes:

• Two (2) games

• Bowling shoes

Saturday, June 21, 3-6pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E. Town St.

All ages are invited to join us at our drop-in center, 3-6pm, for games, music, food, crafts, and community!

This is a free family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew!

We hope to see you there!

Hosted by Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

https://www.facebook.com/events/727792309787638/

Saturday, June 21, 3-6pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E. Town St.

Saturday, June 21, 12noon, Eldorado’s Food & Spirits, 4968 N. High St.

Join Lesbians Benefitting the Arts [LBA Ohio] and Eldorado’s to celebrate Lesbian Pride on Saturday June 21. [This is one week after the Stonewall Pride March on Saturday, June 14].

• 12noon-2:30pm: Lesbo Pride Bingo at Eldorado’s with LuSter and Free Beer Tomorrow

• 4-6pm: Lesbian Potluck Group (a private event at a different location)

• 6-7:30pm: Lo-V and Lucky Blu, live music at Eldorado’s

There will be amazing prizes, vendors, and lesbian community!

Saturday, June 21, 12noon-6pm, King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.

The near east side of Columbus is home to Black historical significance of Black cultural expression and production. The buildings tell stories of the people, culture, art, struggle, economics, and more. Juneteenth offers us an opportunity to celebrate this rich history and tell new stories of freedom, liberation and inspiration.

Saturday, June 21, 11am-2pm, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), 4645 Executive Dr.

Make plans to join us for the second annual CRIS World Refugee Day Block Party! This is a casual, family-friendly celebration of community, culture, and connection.

Enjoy food, music, performances, games, and the chance to celebrate with neighbors from around the world.

Hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS).

Thursday, June 19, 12noon-4pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

The Jubilee Festival is a vibrant celebration that brings together a rich tapestry of culture, history, and community spirit. This dynamic event will feature a variety of educational and uplifting performances, including thought-provoking reenactments that bring history to life. Enjoy food demonstrations that highlight culinary traditions, while live music, dance, and captivating film screenings add to the festival’s lively atmosphere.

Thursday, June 19; lineup begins at 10am; parade steps off at 11am; Cleveland Ave. between E. Hudson St. and E. 11th Ave.

Come celebrate with us by participating in the parade, donating through sponsorship, or lining Cleveland Ave. to cheer us on!

The parade will run southbound on Cleveland Ave. from E. Hudson to E. 11th Ave.

For more information, contact <juneteenthp@gmail.com>.

Hosted by Makinde Foundation.