Community

Friday, August 25, 5-12pm, and Saturday, August 26, 4-12pm; Park St. between Goodale St. and Vine St.

The tenth annual Park Street Festival will be held on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 on Park St. in the Arena District. The Park Street Festival is a two-day event that features entertainment, delicious food, and great music for all ages.

The festivities will begin on Friday, August 25 at 5pm and will continue through the evening of Saturday, August 26 with live music and special events.

Thursday, August 24, 11am-1pm, Hyatt Regency Columbus [Ballroom], 350 N. High St.

Central Ohio Transit Authority’s Annual Luncheon is COTA’s signature event where community leaders, business partners, and those passionate about transit come together to hear national trends, local action and future plans related to public transportation.

Sunday, August 20, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19, 11am-11pm; Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., The Scioto Mile, and the Rich St. bridge

This two-day event will feature 50-60 of the best food trucks from Ohio and the surrounding areas, will feature live music on the Bicentennial Park Stage and on our Second Stage [located on Washington Blvd. on the west side of the river], and will include family fun for all ages.

Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19, 11am-11pm; Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., The Scioto Mile, and the Rich St. bridge

This two-day event will feature 50-60 of the best food trucks from Ohio and the surrounding areas, will feature live music on the Bicentennial Park Stage and on our Second Stage [located on Washington Blvd. on the west side of the river], and will include family fun for all ages.

Sunday, August 13, 2-4pm, St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church [UCC], 59 E. Mound St.

Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 11am-8pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

Festival Latino’s mission is to provide the community with an opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture through the presentation of the performing and visual arts, educational workshops, and authentic cuisine. Festival Latino is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio and attracts a multicultural audience from throughout Ohio and the surrounding states.

Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 11am-8pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

Festival Latino’s mission is to provide the community with an opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture through the presentation of the performing and visual arts, educational workshops, and authentic cuisine. Festival Latino is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio and attracts a multicultural audience from throughout Ohio and the surrounding states.

Saturday, August 12, 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: 614-441-9773 or 614-429-4009

Saturday, August 12, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

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

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