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Happy Hour w/ JT Hillier & Brian Douglas Day at Woodlands Tavern
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Woodlands Tavernin 2hWed 5 Aug, 18:00
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A 4.5-star venue.
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What's on this week in Columbus
The next seven days in Columbus, one ranked column of where to be.
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Sportsin 17hOhio State Football Training Camp Day 1
Woody Hayes Athletic Center
Children under the age of 2 are admitted free, but must sit on an adult's lap. Gates open one hour prior to the start of Training Camp. Entrance is located at Buckeye Field, home of Ohio State Softball. Bags are generally NOT permitted with the exceptions for medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8x5x1. Those with bags must enter at designated entrances for screening.
MusicTomorrowHappy Hour w/ Micah Kesselring at Woodlands Tavern
Woodlands Tavern
Micah Kesselring is an award-winning Appalachian Country Blues singer/songwriter from the Hocking Hills of Ohio who has opened up for Robert Cray, The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band, Patrick Sweany, Corey Harris, Josh Morningstar and Blackfoot Gypsies.
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Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 2
Woody Hayes Athletic Center
Children under the age of 2 are admitted free, but must sit on an adult's lap. Gates open one hour prior to the start of Training Camp. Entrance is located at Buckeye Field, home of Ohio State Softball. Bags are generally NOT permitted with the exceptions for medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8x5x1. Those with bags must enter at designated entrances for screening.
Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.
Your guide to this week in Columbus
9 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Columbus. The hottest is 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (rising, 60/100), followed by Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1 and Lip Critic w/ Touchdown Jesus *LOW TIX WARNING*. The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
Top spots this week
- 12026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca 路 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field 路 Fri 7 Aug60
- 2Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1 路 Woody Hayes Athletic Center 路 Thu 6 Aug59
- 3Lip Critic w/ Touchdown Jesus *LOW TIX WARNING* 路 Rumba Cafe 路 Thu 6 Aug59
- 4Columbus Clingstones vs. Biloxi Shuckers 路 Synovus Park 路 Wed 5 Aug58
- 5Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo 路 Skully's Music Diner 路 Wed 5 Aug54
- 6Happy Hour w/ JT Hillier & Brian Douglas Day at Woodlands Tavern 路 Woodlands Tavern 路 Wed 5 Aug51
Frequently asked
What's on this week in Columbus?
9 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Columbus. The biggest are 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (60/100), Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1 at Woody Hayes Athletic Center (59/100), Lip Critic w/ Touchdown Jesus *LOW TIX WARNING* at Rumba Cafe (59/100).
What is the biggest event in Columbus this week?
2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Fri 7 Aug. It scores 60 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Columbus?
Right now the Columbus board has 5 music, 4 sports. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.
How does Place to Be rank events?
Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.
Do I need an account to see what's on in Columbus?
No. The Columbus radar is free and needs no sign-in. An account only adds saving spots and an optional weekly email of what is heating up in your city.
Refreshed through the day from live sources. 9 spots on the Columbus radar right now.