Columbus/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on June 25, 2019
4 budget-friendly events to enjoy in Columbus this weekPhoto: Kris Atomic/Unsplash

Want to get out and about this week, without breaking the bank? Here are four ideas for what to do in Columbus for $20 or less.

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Spirits of Columbus Negroni Competition 2019

From the event description:

Join us for an evening of friendly competition with the fourth annual Negroni Competition. Discover the creativity of Columbus' finest mixologists by sampling their variation on this classic cocktail featuring Columbus' own Middle West Spirits and Campari. Imbibe afterwards with specialty cocktails. Must be 21.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, 620 N. High St.
Admission: $15
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Operators with Doomsquad at Ace of Cups

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Operators is a Montreal-based project created by Daniel Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits), Devojka, and Sam Brown (Divine Fits, New Bomb Turks) in 2014. The band released an EP ("EP1") in 2014, and released their first LP ("Blue Wave") in 2016. The band released its latest album, "Radiant Dawn," in May.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Ace of Cups, 2619 N. High St.
Admission: $12
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I Am D.A.N.C.E. Weekend

From the event description:

Hello everyone! Join us as we bring together a great weekend for the dance community. We will host a KRUMP Dance Workshop with our special guest, Tight Eyez, who is the creator of KRUMP. He will also be judging the Dxngeon KRUMP Tournament. We will be ending the weekend with a family cookout for the community with a D.J., food, sessions and more!

When: Friday, June 28, 6 p.m.- Sunday, June 30, 10 p.m.
Where: Columbus Dance Theater, 592 E. Main St.
Admission: $10-$70
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David Nail at The Bluestone

From the event description:

David Nail will be performing at The Bluestone on June 28th, 2019. Opening artist: Hudson Moore.

When: Friday, June 28, 7-11:30 p.m.
Where: The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St.
Admission: $20
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