Literary-art Events in Columbus

Check out happening literary-art events all around Columbus, OH

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age

Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm The Schottenstein Center

Authors at the Library with R.L. Stine

Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm 96 S Grant Ave Free

R.L. Stine at Main Library

Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Columbus

Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm A&R Music Bar

Clintonville Books welcomes Cameron Chaney

Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Clintonville Books Free

[UN]BOXED: A Night of Voice and Community

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 pm Wild Goose Creative USD 29 to 39

Clintonville Books welcomes Valtinen Erik Karille

Sat, 18 Oct at 06:30 pm Clintonville Books Free

Steve Gonsalves LIVE: A Life with Ghosts

Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Lincoln Theatre

Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend

Wed, 15 Oct at 07:30 pm Nationwide Arena

Clintonville Books welcomes Emily Patterson

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm Clintonville Books Free

An AVLT Pride & Prejudice Fundraiser

Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm 77 S High St Fl 2, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Excellence Black Tie Gala Weekend 2025

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Center of Science and Industry (COSI) USD 66 to 1,176

Clintonville Books welcomes Ryan Null

Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Clintonville Books Free

Tarot Tea Party October 9th - The Death Card

Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm 1187 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222

Women of Color Writing Circle

Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm 1393 N 4th St Free

Clintonville Books Open Mic Night

Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Clintonville Books Free

Tarot Tea Party November 13th - Numerology in Tarot

Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm 1187 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222

Thermostat Cultures LIVE

Fri, 07 Nov at 10:00 am The Wells Barn USD 99 to 599

Shadow Work for Beginners with Libby Bruce

Sat, 11 Oct at 05:30 pm 1187 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222

Poetry Workshop with Poet Geoff Anderson - In-Person Option

Sat, 11 Oct at 01:00 pm 80 Parsons Ave USD 0 to 13

A Life With Ghosts - Steve Gonsalves LIVE

Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Lincoln Theatre

Sarah Hurwitz - JChats

Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm 1125 College Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43209

Clintonville Books welcomes Cody Daigle-Orians and NV Gay

Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Clintonville Books Free

Open Mic Night at Clintonville Books

Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm Clintonville Books Free

Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour

Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215-6108, United States

Don't Stop! with Author Alan Light

Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212

Clintonville Books welcomes Vidas Barzdukas

Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm Clintonville Books Free

"Writing Across Platforms" at Nightmares Film Festival!

Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 pm Gateway Film Center

Aaron Berg at The Attic Comedy Club, Columbus, Ohio

Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 pm The Attic Comedy Club USD 25 to 88

An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ohio's Poet Laureates!

Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Gramercy Books Free

Women of Color Writing Circle

Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm 1393 N 4th St Free

English Country Feast

Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm Mitchell Hall USD 97

The Rocky Horror Show - Stage Musical

Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus

Hayes Carll

Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm A&R Music Bar

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Southern Theatre

Gramercy Book Club October Selection is Life, and Death, and Giants!

Tue, 07 Oct at 07:00 pm Gramercy Books USD 34

The Ohio Book Awards

Wed, 15 Oct at 05:30 pm The Ohio Statehouse USD 0 to 55

The Book Loft Presents: Julie Berry

Mon, 06 Oct at 06:30 pm 631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43206

Author Reading, TRANSitions: Queering Faith Leadership

Wed, 01 Oct at 06:00 pm Stonewall Columbus

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival by Latino Arts for Humanity

Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio

Full Moon Circle

Mon, 06 Oct at 05:30 pm 400 W Rich St USD 37

JD Eicher 20th Anniversary Tour with Christian Lopez

Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212

The Globe, the Bear, and the Boy

Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Open Door USD 0 to 13

Brad Kofman and Sohrab Forouzesh at The Attic Comedy Club, Columbus, Ohio

Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm The Attic Comedy Club USD 19 to 25

Catch These Vibes Open Mic Experience feat. Tommy Dangerfield

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm The Citadel USD 0 to 18

Jessica Willis Fisher

Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 pm 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212

November Romance Book Club Pick: Ladies in Hating!

Wed, 05 Nov at 05:00 pm Gramercy Books USD 32

Spotlight on Raina Telgemeier

Sat, 08 Nov at 03:00 pm Weigel Auditorium

Men Do Poetry Volume II

Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU USD 15

Restoring Lives Luncheon

Thu, 09 Oct at 11:00 am 402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

American Steakhouse Favorites

Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Mitchell Hall USD 20 to 113

Clintonville Books Open Mic Night

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Clintonville Books Free

WOC Writing Circle: Morning Musings

Tue, 14 Oct at 08:30 am 1393 N 4th St Free

A Celebration of the Collected Work of Master Poet Stanley Plumly!

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Gramercy Books USD 0 to 45

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Southern Theatre

The Book Loft & HWA Ohio: Halloween Horror Fest!

Tue, 28 Oct at 06:00 pm 631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43206

Gladden Lecture Series: Dr. Pete Enns, The Case for Social Justice

Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 pm First Congregational Church

Hydrohelpers Presents: A Live Benefit Concert

Sun, 12 Oct at 01:00 pm The Dallas Free

Tuscan Farmhouse Feast

Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Mitchell Hall USD 20 to 97

The Book Loft Presents: Mindy McGinnis; "How Girls Are Made"

Sun, 23 Nov at 01:00 pm 631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43206

Italian Tortellini en Brodo

Tue, 14 Oct at 06:00 pm 250 Cleveland Ave USD 97

Carrie Newcomer Concert

Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Broad Street Presbyterian Church USD 29

Thrilling Mafia Tale! Author Robin Yocum Launches THE LAST HITMAN!

Tue, 02 Dec at 07:00 pm Gramercy Books USD 6 to 35

Spice Up Eats : Abby Govindan & Chef Interview Diwali Comedy Show

Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm The Hashtag Comedy Club USD 69

B&N Lennox Story time: Author Paula Johnson Neal and Gabby Meets Kindness

Sat, 11 Oct at 11:00 am 1739 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH

Spanish Paella

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm Mitchell Hall USD 97

Women of Color Writing Circle

Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 1393 N 4th St Free

Ohio Author Soiree: Erin Flanagan & Patricia Sargeant

Tue, 30 Sep at 06:30 pm Grandview Heights Public Library

The Book Loft Presents: Lori Zoss

Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm 631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43206

Public Opening Day of "Tacita Dean: Blind Folly"

Wed, 08 Oct at 10:00 am 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Built on Bravery: Activists and Agitators 2025

Wed, 08 Oct at 04:30 pm Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD

Author Talk & Signing with Michael Clune

Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm 2108 Tremont Ctr, Upper Arlington, OH, United States, Ohio 43221

Sportswriter Bill Rabinowitz Shares Book about 2024 Buckeye Football Win!

Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm Gramercy Books USD 6 to 35

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

Wed, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Columbus USD 7 to 34

For The Culture: Beats, Rhymes, and Mics

Sun, 16 Feb at 05:00 pm Rehab Tavern Free

Columbus Film, Author & Photography Festival

Fri, 17 Oct at 09:00 am Lincoln Theatre USD 13 to 157

Book Club - Enchanted Greenhouse

Tue, 30 Sep at 06:00 pm Blue Couch Bookshop Free

diVERSES Poet Assembly: Mini Poetry Conference

Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 15 N Westmoor Ave, Columbus, OH 43204-1349, United States

Culinary Crossroads: The French Moroccan Table

Thu, 02 Oct at 06:00 pm Mitchell Hall USD 59 to 97

September Book Club - Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson

Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm 2000 Malvern Rd, Columbus, OH 43221-4127, United States

Writers' Group & Workshop Series

Mon, 15 Sep at 06:00 pm Ohioana Library Association Free

November Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm 2000 Malvern Rd, Columbus, OH 43221-4127, United States

Religious Trauma Support Group Coffee Meetup

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am 106 Short St Free

Poetry Cauldron

Wed, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm Kafe Kerouac Free

Creative Writers Workshop: Unpredictable Narrators

Tue, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm 188 Mc Dowell St USD 15

Parking David Sedaris

Tue, 14 Oct at 11:30 pm Palace Theatre Columbus

David Sedaris

Tue, 14 Oct at 11:30 pm Palace Theatre Columbus

A Date Night Adventure! - Discovering Columbus

Wed, 23 Oct at 08:00 am 233 S Civic Center Dr USD 15