THIS FRIDAY (9/5) | Columbus Jazz Orchestra featuring Helen Welch

With very few performance opportunities available for jazz musicians playing in the big band scene, Columbus Jazz Arts Group formed the Columbus Jazz Orchestra over 40 years ago with no […]

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THIS FRIDAY (8/29) | BalletMet Columbus

A sunset on the Scioto Mile is the perfect setting for a sensational performance by BalletMet dancers in Bicentennial Park! You’re invited to kick off Labor Day weekend with this […]

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TONIGHT | Mavis Staples with special guest fo/mo/deep

UPDATE (8/22 6:00 p.m.): The skies over downtown Columbus are clearing and conditions look favorable for tonight’s performance. Unfortunately, we are not able to reschedule performances canceled due to weather, […]

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THIS FRIDAY (8/15) | The Paul Thorn Band with special guest Grassinine

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is thrilled to host The Paul Thorn Band this Friday evening for Rhythm on the River! The Mississippi native has been a crowd pleaser […]

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THIS FRIDAY (8/1) ǀ MojoFlo

Prepare yourself for a trip to Detroit’s Motown Soul, but in Columbus’s own backyard with MojoFlo! This locally formed but nationally acclaimed act, proves time and time again that the […]

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THIS FRIDAY (7/25) ǀ An Evening of Bluegrass with Balsam Range and The Boxcars

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is delighted to present Balsam Range and The Boxcars this Friday night at Rhythm on the River! Bluegrass. . . Folk. . . Gospel. […]

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THIS WEEKEND (July 18 – 20) | Jazz & Rib Fest

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with hot ribs and cool jazz. The 35th annual Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, returns […]

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THIS FRIDAY (7/11) ǀ Terrance Simien

Evolving in the southwest of Louisiana, French Creole speakers developed a unique musical genre that many are still unfamiliar with today—Zydeco. Slowly accumulating the ability to play multiple styles of […]

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Red White & BOOM!

Festival season is in full swing and BOOM! is one that brings huge crowds to downtown Columbus for a night of music, food, activities and of course – fireworks. As […]

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THIS FRIDAY (6/27) ǀ Kenya Safari Acrobats

In need of some fun and excitement to end your busy week? Look no further! The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is delighted to present Kenya Safari Acrobats to the […]

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