Community

Saturday, August 2, 2pm, The Reeb Center, 280 Reeb Ave.

Walhalla Ramblers (formerly known as Clintonville Grass), perform “newgrass” arrangements of Bluegrass and Americana songs featuring three-part vocal harmony. The band consists of Mike Barrie (mandolin, vocals), Wilson Burrows (guitar, vocals), Lea Anne Kangas (bass, vocals), Andy Verhoff (guitar, vocals), and Carl Yaffey (banjo). See them Saturday, August 2 at The Reeb Center, 280 Reeb Ave., as part of the Americana/Folk Concert Series.

Saturday, August 2, 2-5pm, Columbus Early Learning Centers [Champion Avenue Center], 240 N. Champion Ave.

Ohio History Connection and the James Preston Poindexter Foundation invite you to the annual Poindexter Village Drum Circle event. Led by elder community drummers, this vibrant celebration invites everyone to bring their drums, lawn chairs, and coolers for a joyful day of fellowship, arts, and culture. The event will feature interactive drum stations, local vendors, performing artists, and food trucks, offering a dynamic and immersive cultural experience.

Wednesday, July 30, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Wednesday, July 30, 11am, Easton Place Homes, 3540 Easton Loop W.

Homeport is excited to announce the grand opening of Easton Place Homes Phase II, and you’re invited! Following an initial phase of the project that brought 50 affordable homes to the Easton area, this expansion adds another 100 apartments to the community, connecting residents to essential amenities and nearby employment opportunities. Join us on July 30 at 11am as we celebrate this new community asset and all of the partners who made it possible!

Tuesday, July 29, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, the Grandview Heights Public Library Pop-Up Library, and summer fun with family and friends on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

2025 Performance Schedule

June 3: The British Invasion (’60s Music)

June 10: The Conspiracy Band (R&B/Funk)

Monday, July 28, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.

Friday, July 25, 5:30pm, Clayton and Katelin’s home, 498 Hanford St.

Kind Meals and Columbus Vegan Meetup have an opportunity to help introduce homemade vegan food at the “Garden Fresh Feast” at 498 Hanford St.

Thursday, July 24, 4:30-7:30pm, Hilltop Cherry Creek YMCA, 600 Fox Ridge St.

We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music, and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! Visit Columbus.govRiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Wednesday, July 23, 6:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Join other members of Indivisible Central Ohio for our monthly in-person member meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We will discuss current actions and activities and hear from you about your ideas for new actions!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Indivisible Central Ohio.

Wednesday, July 23, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube