Community

Sunday, October 13, 1pm, Short North and Italian Village

Strike up the Band at the 16th Annual Italian Festival Parade and High School Marching Band Competition!

Celebrate Italian! Celebrate Columbus! Bring your Italian and Columbus show to the parade 10-13-2024 at 1pm. Parade through Short North to Italian Village to end at the Columbus Italian Festival where the sounds and smells will take you back to old Italy.

Saturday, October 12, 7-9pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Let’s get together in person on Indigenous People’s Day for a Second Saturday Salon!

This month’s theme:

• Celebrating and honoring Indigenous People’s Day

• Community discussions on the Native Land Back movement, the Right to Return, and Reparations

• Music, fun, socializing, networking with progressive friends

Some refreshments will be provided; potluck dishes are welcome.

Contact: <colsfreepress@gmail.com>

Saturday, October 12, 2-8pm, 700 Bryden Rd.

The OTE Art Walk Festival in Columbus is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, blending the charm of local culture with the universal language of art. With a curated vendor market and a live mural garden featuring over two dozen artists, the festival promises a feast for the senses. The air will be filled with melodies as live music accompanies the festivities, providing a soundtrack to the vibrant tableau of creativity.

Saturday, October 12, 12noon-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called “Going to HCCO” and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.

Saturday, October 12, 11am-1pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St.

Use this link to attend this meeting virtually.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Thursday, October 10, 7pm; Friday, October 11, 7pm; Saturday, October 12, 7pm; Sunday, October 13, 3pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

“The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World” awaits you exclusively at the Southern Theatre with special guests, the legendary John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Be swept off your feet by your Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by Byron Stripling as they take you on an adventure through an explosive showcase of the best jazz of our time!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, October 10, 7pm; Friday, October 11, 7pm; Saturday, October 12, 7pm; Sunday, October 13, 3pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

“The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World” awaits you exclusively at the Southern Theatre with special guests, the legendary John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Be swept off your feet by your Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by Byron Stripling as they take you on an adventure through an explosive showcase of the best jazz of our time!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, October 10, 7pm; Friday, October 11, 7pm; Saturday, October 12, 7pm; Sunday, October 13, 3pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

“The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World” awaits you exclusively at the Southern Theatre with special guests, the legendary John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Be swept off your feet by your Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by Byron Stripling as they take you on an adventure through an explosive showcase of the best jazz of our time!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, October 10, 7pm; Friday, October 11, 7pm; Saturday, October 12, 7pm; Sunday, October 13, 3pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

“The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World” awaits you exclusively at the Southern Theatre with special guests, the legendary John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Be swept off your feet by your Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by Byron Stripling as they take you on an adventure through an explosive showcase of the best jazz of our time!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

Join us at 7:30pm for the main event, a discussion and Q&A session, where Lynn will delve deeper into her career in music photography.

Book purchase and signing opportunity: purchase a book and have it signed following the discussion, with a chance to interact with Lynn Goldsmith during the post-event signing session.

Secure your tickets now and be part of a special evening that blends artistic performances, exclusive interactions, and memorable experiences.