It’s officially the month of LOVE! Why limit your celebrations to one day, when Columbus has great experiences happening all month long! Check out my favorite Columbus events for a February date night below!
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February 3-8
Shen Yun
February 4 & 5, 7:30-9:45pm
Ohio Theatre
Learn about ancient China through classical Chinese dance.
$83.50/person and up
Grandview Lights & Flights
Wednesday, February 5, 5-9pm
The Candle Lab – Grandview
This monthly event gives you the opportunity to first make your own 8oz custom-scented candle. Then, enjoy a speciality wine flight from Spagio Wine Lounge while the candle cools. Bonus, the candles are delivered directly to you! Check out my previous article about the Candle Lab: Double Date: The Candle Lab + a Local Restaurant
$30/person
Welcome Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 5 & 19, 5-9pm
400 West Rich, Franklinton
The artists open their doors to the public with live demos, open studios, and more.
FREE admission
Wine Flight & Charcuterie Night
Wednesdays, 5-10pm
The Market Italian Village
Build your own charcuterie board to accompany your wine flight.
FREE admission
Worthington First Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 5, 5-8pm
Old Worthington
Brought to you by the Old Worthington Partnership, this event series will provide entertainment and specials on food and drinks while you explore downtown Worthington. The DORA will be in effect, so this means you can carry your purchased alcoholic beverages around while you shop! The theme this month is “Big Chill” with Eleventh Candle Co. as the charity partner.
FREE admission
Oyster Night
Thursdays, 5-10pm
The Market Italian Village
Up your sensual experience with a specialty oyster menu with $1 oysters and $1 Miller High Life.
Australian Wildlife Relief Wine Tasting
Thursday, February 6, 6-9pm
Serendipity Labs, Short North
Taste a selection of Australian wines. Interested in how these work, check out my earlier article: Budget-Friendly Date Night: Columbus 10 for $10 Wine Tastings
$20/person, $25/person day of
COSI After Dark: Dinosaurs
Thursday, February 6, 6-10pm
COSI
Explore dinosaurs in the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery and enjoy dinosaur themed activities.
$20/non-member, $25/non-member at the door, $16/person groups of 12 or more, $14/member, plus $4/$5 add-on price for special traveling exhibit
AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo
Friday, February 7-Sunday, February 9
Kaisch Hall, Ohio Expo Center
Everything you need for your next romantic getaway all in one place! Featuring more than 150 exhibits, events,
and attractions. With appearances from Josh Gates and Brad and Grandma Joy.
$8/person, $4/AAA member
11th Annual Bowl for Joy
Saturday, February 8, 1-4pm
Sequoia Pro Bowl
Cost includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and a pitcher of pop per team. Teams of up to five allowed. Raffle and prizes will also be happening!
$30/person
Downtown Walking Tour
Saturdays
Downtown Columbus
Join The Columbus Craft Cocktail Tour as they take you through downtown to all the best cocktail places! The price includes three stops, mixology lesson, Q & A with the experts, and appetizers at each location.
$75/person
Swank
Saturday, February 8, 9pm-1am
Two Truths, Short North
Monthly cocktail party featuring DJ Arlette spinning 1920s-1940s vintage vinyl. Costumes are welcome!
FREE admission
February 9 – 15
Italian Village 10 for $10 Wine Tasting
Tuesday, February 11, 6-9pm
Cosecha Columbus
Enjoy 10 wines for $10 and then have dinner at the restaurant afterwards!
$10/person
Lights & Flights with The Candle Lab and Wine on High
Tuesday, February 11, 5-9pm
The Candle Lab, Short North
This monthly event gives you the opportunity to first make your own 8oz custom-scented candle. Then, enjoy a speciality wine flight from Wine on High while the candle cools. Bonus, the candles are delivered directly to you!
$30/person
Franklinton Fridays at 400
Friday, February 14, 6-10pm
400 West Rich, Franklinton
Experience a night of culture by exploring local arts, music, and food in Franklinton!
FREE admission
February 16 – 22
Sunday Funday! Walking Tour
Sunday, February 16, 4-7pm
Short North
Join the Columbus Craft Cocktail Tour as they take you through the Short North to all the best cocktail places! The price includes three stops, mixology lesson, Q & A with the experts, and appetizers at each location.
$75/person
Winter Warmth Souper Supper
Wednesday, February 19, 6:30-9pm
gather, Delaware
Get to know your neighbors at this community meal with soups from Fresh Start Bakery and Cafe. The soups will be served flight style, so you can taste all four in order to choose one for your dinner! Ticket includes soup flight, soup dinner with salad, bread, and dessert. BYOB
$40/person
Worthington Bourbon Tasting
Wednesday, February 19, 6-9pm
Porch Growler, Worthington
Columbus 10 for $10 Wine Tastings has a whiskey tasting series. You will sample five bourbons.
$25/person before, $30/person at the door
February Reds Food & Wine Tasting
Friday, February 21, 6-8pm
Freshwater Farms of Ohio, Urbana
Less than an hour away, this farm is hosting a four course food tasting. Additionally, you will be able to purchase $1 tickets for wine and beer tastings. Reservations are strongly recommended by calling 937-652-3701.
$18/person
Taste of OSU
Friday, February 21, 5-8:30pm
Ohio Union
51 student organizations will be highlighting international cuisine, cultural exhibits, and a variety of performances reflecting the countries their students represent. The event is FREE and open to the public, however, if you would like to sample the dishes you will need to pay only $1!
Mardi Gras Bar Crawl
Saturday, February 22, 3-10pm
Arena District
Ticket gets you admission, beads, Mardi Gras mask (first 250), and a 16oz color changing cup. Eight participating bars offer specials with ticket purchase.
$15/person, $13/person for a group of four
Short North Walking Tour
Saturday, February 22, 4-7pm
Short North
Join The Columbus Craft Cocktail Tour as they take you through the Short North to all the best cocktail places! The price includes three stops, mixology lesson, Q & A with the experts, and appetizers at each location.
$75/person
February 23-29
Beer & Girl Scout Cookie Pairing
Sunday, February 23, 4-5:30pm
Random Precision Brewing Company, Linworth
Four beers and four cookies, plus local scouts selling boxes! Can’t go wrong!
$15/person
February 20 for $20 Wine Tasting
Thursday, February 27, 6-9pm
Wine on High, Short North
20 tastes of wine will lead to a fun night, that’s all I have to say!
$20/person
The Little Mermaid Wine Tasting
Thursday, February 27, 6-9pm
The Legacy at Jeffrey Park Clubhouse, Italian Village
Enjoy 10 wines for $15 while enjoying the space and reliving your childhood.
$15/person, $20/person at the door
Columbus Winter Wine Festival
Saturday, February 29, 12-8pm
Brewmasters Gate, Brewery District
Ticket includes 10 wine sampling tickets and a commemorative wine glass. Additional tickets can be purchased at the event.There will be two tasting times 12-4pm and 4-8pm. Food trucks and artisan vendors will be there as well.
$25/person until February 2nd, $30/person until event day, $35/person at the gate
My Shot/For Good (Cbus)
Saturday, February 29, 2pm & 7pm
Short North Stage
A popular theatre sing along for all ages! The 2pm show will feature the entire soundtrack of Hamilton. The 7pm show will feature songs from Wicked, Hamilton, RENT, Dear Evan Hanson, and The Greatest Showman. Singing tickets will get you a seat on the stage and a general ticket will be for the floor seats.
$25/person singing ticket BOTH shows, $15/singing ticket one show, $13/person general ticket BOTH shows, $8/person general ticket 2pm show
Paranormal Night at the Inn
Saturday, February 29, 10pm-12am
Buxton Inn, Grandville
Join G-Comm on their paranormal investigation of the legendary inn!
FREE admission
Sports and Entertainment
Blue Jackets February Home Games
Nationwide Arena
2/4 vs. Florida Panthers
2/7 vs. Detroit Red Wings
2/8 vs. Colorado Avalanche
2/10 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
2/14 vs. New York Rangers
2/20 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
2/24 vs. Ottawa Senators
2/28 vs. Minnesota Wild
Times vary based on day and team.
$27 and up/person
Ohio State Basketball Home Games
Schottenstein Center
2/12 vs. Rutgers
2/15 vs. Purdue
2/23 vs. Maryland
Times vary based on day and team.
$6 and up/person
Shadowbox Live Shows
February Shows:
– Wild Nights
Every Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 7:30pm and 10:30pm
– The Legends from Liverpool
Select Thursdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm
– The Lunchbox
Every Friday at 1pm
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