Community

Friday, July 19, 11am-11pm; Saturday, July 20, 11am-11pm; Sunday, July 21, 11am-8:30pm; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial, West Bank, and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile], 233 Civic Center Dr.

Celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz! This highly-anticipated summertime tradition offers both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbeque. The Scioto Mile provides the perfect location for three days of continuous live music.

Admission is free!

Friday, July 19, 11am-11pm; Saturday, July 20, 11am-11pm; Sunday, July 21, 11am-8:30pm; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial, West Bank, and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile], 233 Civic Center Dr.

Celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz! This highly-anticipated summertime tradition offers both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbeque. The Scioto Mile provides the perfect location for three days of continuous live music.

Admission is free!

Thursday July 18, 11am-2pm, Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.

As part of the Celebration of the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability-related agencies, organizations, and providers are invited to be part of a Vendor Fair at the Columbus Commons on Thursday, July 18.

Resources, Support and Services for People with Disabilities

• Visit disability-related vendors and organizations

• Enjoy the strolling entertainment

• Grab lunch at one of Columbus’ food trucks

Free.

Saturday, July 13, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.

Contact: Aatoon Nina Massey, 614-949-6197

Saturday, July 13, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Join progressive friends for food, drink, and great music.

This event will be held in the back yard, weather permitting, and will include a presentation by Harvey Wasserman on nuclear issues.

Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571

Saturday, July 13, 11am-7pm, Westgate Park, 455 S. Westgate Ave.

Summer Jam West is a grassroots, free, arts and music festival held annually in Westgate Park.

We commit to bringing music and permanent, public art to the Hilltop.

At our festival, you’ll find live bands all day, local food trucks, local art and crafts, professional chalk artists, and a free Children’s Art Zone.

Look for our public art installations throughout the Hilltop community.

Saturday, July 13, 10am-7pm; Sunday, July 14, 10am-4pm; Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. Ohio

Bring your family for a weekend of inspiring art from local and national artists while walking the picturesque grounds of rustic Heritage Park. Enjoy two days of art with the perfect soundtrack from over 20 local musicians and entertainers. In our 45th year, we will bring you the most music we’ve ever had, delicious food trucks and concessions, and the best in art. See you at the Festival!

Admission; $1; 16 and under are free

Saturday, July 13, 10am-7pm; Sunday, July 14, 10am-4pm; Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. Ohio

Bring your family for a weekend of inspiring art from local and national artists while walking the picturesque grounds of rustic Heritage Park. Enjoy two days of art with the perfect soundtrack from over 20 local musicians and entertainers. In our 45th year, we will bring you the most music we’ve ever had, delicious food trucks and concessions, and the best in art. See you at the Festival!

Admission; $1; 16 and under are free

Saturday, July 13, 10am-4:30pm, Columbus Africentric Early College K-12, 3223 Allegheny Ave.

The Youth Summit is a time for opportunity youth in the greater Columbus area to come together for one full day of empowering workshops. This year’s youth summit will focus on the topics of Financial Literacy, Mental Health Awareness, and Social Justice.

This event is for opportunity youth who are 16-24 years old and will include the following.

• Breakout Sessions

• Food and Raffles

• Keynote Speaker

• Resource Fair

Wednesday, July 10, 7-8:30pm, Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, 1124 Parsons Ave.

Educators across the country are rising up against low pay, privatization, and austerity. Former high school teacher Eric Blanc has been on the ground reporting on this historic upsurge for The Nation, Jacobin, and The Guardian.

His new book, Red State Revolt, describes the inspiring story of the teachers’ strike wave and analyzes why it points the way forward for all working people.