Whether or not you want to rock out, respect some artwork or pig out at a competition, The Lantern has you coated. Right here you can find a closely researched — however nonetheless tragically incomplete — listing of happenings round Columbus this week. Click on the title of any occasion for extra info.

Please word: Admission costs are listed earlier than taxes/charges.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Take a look at the King Arts Complicated for the twenty fourth Annual Heritage Music Pageant to see jazz, classical and R&B performances from native, regional and nationwide artists. The competition is an occasion loved by all households. 

Head to Historic Crew Stadium for an evening of nation music at Kenny Chesney’s “Right here and Now 2022” tour.

Don’t miss out on Tribute Night time with The Useless Revival Band and The Tune Stays: A Night time of Led Zeppelin. The bar and meals vehicles at 5:30 p.m., and music begins at 7 p.m.

Head to Huntington Park for Thirsty Thursday because the Clippers tackle the Toledo Mud Hens. 

Friday, Aug. 19

The eleventh annual Columbus Meals Truck Pageant will likely be three days of meals, music and enjoyable for everybody to take pleasure in.

The final Night time Market of the yr may have dwell music, a sip and stroll with drinks from The Barrel & Bottle and unbiased makers providing merchandise on the market in downtown’s North Market. 

Saturday, Aug. 20

The Columbus Taco and Margarita Pageant at Historic Crew Stadium will function dwell professional wrestling, purchasing and, in fact, margaritas and tacos. 

The Columbus African Pageant will happen at Franklin Park and is ready to function scrumptious African foods and drinks, dwell music, craft distributors and extra. 

Sunday, Aug. 21

KEMBA Stay! Is ready to host Leon Bridges: The Boundless Tour with Little Dragon to wrap up the weekend. 

The Immersive Monet & The Impressionists is an thrilling show and exploration of vibrant colours on a large scale.