The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown riverfront to kick off summer in style! Enjoy a weekend filled with 250+ artists, live performances across multiple stages, hands-on fun for kids, artist demos, delicious bites from local food trucks and refreshing craft brews and cocktails. Explore the full lineup of artists, performances and activities at columbusartsfestival.org.

Sip, stroll and soak up summer vibes at the Columbus Summer Wine Festival on Saturday, June 7, at McFerson Commons, featuring two tasting sessions and over 20 top wine brands like La Marca, Josh Cellars, Kendall Jackson and more. Plus, enjoy live music and food trucks while shopping from local artisans and vendors. Whether you're a wine lover or just there for the atmosphere, it's a great way to kick off summer.

Explore what’s new at June Gallery Hop this Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. in the Short North Arts District. This month’s event kicks off the collaborative mural series, Summer Spray, and debuts the first-ever Gallery Hop Mini-Market featuring 20+ artisan vendors. Enjoy live music from 12 performers, visual art showcases, a live restoration of the iconic Short North Gothic mural and more!

This Friday, June 6, join adventurer and TV host Josh Gates of Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight at Mershon Auditorium as he shares wild stories from his global quests uncovering lost worlds, ancient mysteries and scientific breakthroughs. Known for his quick wit and cinematic style, Josh brings laughs, thrills and big-name guest tales. Friday's show begins at 8 p.m.

Australian rock band Jet brings their North American tour to Columbus this Saturday, June 7, with special guests Band of Skulls. Fresh off their 20th-anniversary tour celebrating their iconic debut album Get Born, featuring hits like “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” “Rollover DJ,” and “Look What You've Done”, Jet returns to the U.S. with the same explosive energy that made them legends over two decades ago.

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