Hello, April!
There’s a lot going on this month, including tons of arts performances, concerts, family-friendly events, and more. It’s a short month, so make the most of it!
Here’s your guide to making the most of the month.
🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets
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About: Hit the ice with the Blue Jackets this March as they take on top NHL teams at Nationwide Arena. It’s the perfect way to embrace winter sports vibes!
Location: Nationwide Arena
When: April 2025 (Dates and times vary)
More info: Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule
🏐 Columbus Fury
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About: Cheer on the Columbus Fury as they spike their way through the Pro Volleyball Federation season. Bring your energy and show your support for this exciting new team!
Location: Nationwide Arena
When: April 2025 (Dates and times vary)
More info: Columbus Fury Schedule
⚽️ Columbus Crew
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About: Gear up for March madness as the Columbus Crew kick off their season with high-energy matches. It’s time to show your support for the black and gold as they take on new rivals this month!
Location: Lower.com Field
When: April 2025 (Dates and times vary)
More info: Columbus Crew
🎭 A Chorus Line
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About: A stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition.
Location: Short North Stage
When: Through April 19, 2025
More info: A Chorus Line
🎤 Mary J. Blige
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About: The iconic artist brings her powerful voice and legendary hits to Columbus.
Location: Nationwide Arena
When: April 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
More info: Mary J. Blige
🎵 Bach & Brahms
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About: Experience the CSO’s talented musicians performing timeless classical masterpieces.
Location: Ohio Theatre
When: April 4-5, 2025
More info: Bach & Brahms
🎮 All for Ohio Fest
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About: A celebration of all things local with shopping, beer pairings, and games.
Location: Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall
When: April 12, 2025 at 11 a.m.
More info: All for Ohio Fest
🎭 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert
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About: Watch the final Harry Potter film with a live symphonic orchestra performing the score.
Location: Ohio Theatre
When: April 11-12, 2025
More info: Harry Potter in Concert
🎤 World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby
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About: Step into the Roaring Twenties with a dazzling ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.
Location: Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center
When: April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
More info: The Great Gatsby
🐣 Adult Easter Egg Hunt
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About: Ready to celebrate Easter without the kids? Enjoy an evening of egg hunting, drinks, and snacks. Attendees must be 21+.
Location: Blacklick Woods Metro Park
When: April 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
More info: Adult Easter Egg Hunt
🦇 Columbus Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025
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About: Step into the world of the strange and unusual at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, the world’s largest traveling oddities event. This one-of-a-kind market features taxidermy, preserved specimens, horror-inspired art, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, skulls, bones, funeral collectibles, and more. Plus, enjoy live sideshow performances and even take a taxidermy class!
Location: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
When: April 19-20, 2025 (Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
More info: Columbus Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025
🌟 Alison Krauss & Union Station
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About: Experience bluegrass and roots music from one of the most influential acts in the genre.
Location: Mershon Auditorium
When: April 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
More info: Alison Krauss & Union Station
🎭 Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
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About: The culinary mastermind behind Good Eats brings his live show to Columbus.
Location: Mershon Auditorium
When: April 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
More info: Alton Brown Live
🏌️ Upper Deck Golf at Ohio Stadium
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About: Tee off inside the iconic Ohio Stadium for a one-of-a-kind golf experience.
Location: Ohio Stadium
When: April 24-26, 2025
More info: Upper Deck Golf
🎭 The Last Five Years
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About: A unique musical journey through a couple’s five-year relationship told from two perspectives.
Location: Riffe Center
When: April 24-May 11, 2025
More info: The Last Five Years
🎤 The Marriage of Figaro
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About: Mozart’s screwball comedy opera about love, deception, and mistaken identities.
Location: Ohio Theatre
When: April 25 & 27, 2025
More info: The Marriage of Figaro
h3>🌿 Landscapes, Landmarks, & Legacies Walking Tour
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About: Take a guided walking tour of Green Lawn Cemetery and uncover some of the best-kept secrets of this iconic rural American cemetery. The tour begins in the historic Huntington Chapel before heading outdoors to explore unique monuments, hear fascinating stories, and experience Green Lawn in full springtime bloom.
Location: Green Lawn Cemetery
When: April 27, 2025 | 2 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
More info: Landscapes, Landmarks, & Legacies Walking Tour
