Summer is almost over. Don't miss these concerts and festivals around Columbus
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Summer ends on Sept. 23, but there's still a ton of fun to be had before it's time to break out the hoodies and pumpkin spice beverages of autumn.
Concerts on the horizon range from Bruce Springsteen to the Breeders, plus the rest of the season is teeming with festivals devoted to the arts, the LGBTQ+ community, a melting pot of cultures, and even the sweet elixir of life that is coffee!
If you're searching for ways to enjoy the remainder of summer, we've got you covered with this list of events coming up in the next few weeks.
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Sept. 1-4: Columbus Greek Festival
Details: Enjoy Greek dancing, food and more at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St.
Cost: $5 for ages 12 and older; $4 for seniors. Children under 12 are admitted for free.
Information: columbusgreekfestival.com
Sept. 8: The Breeders
Details: The critically praised rockers, featuring Daytonians Kelley Deal, Kim Deal and Jim Macpherson, along with British bassist Josephine Wiggs, will play Kemba Live, 405 Neil Ave., at 7 p.m.
Cost: General admission tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of show. Platinum seating is $85.
Information: promowestlive.com
Sept. 8-9: 934 Fest
Details: The annual festival at 934 Gallery, 934 Cleveland Ave., will feature works by artists Lance Johnson, Thom Glick, and Jen Wrubleski, an outdoor gallery reveal, live music on two stages, kids' activities, food trucks, and more.
Cost: Free
Information: 934fest.com
Sept. 8-10: Columbus Oktoberfest
Details: Get your fill of food, beer, games and entertainment at the annual celebration, which takes place at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Cost: Free. Parking is $12.
Information: columbusoktoberfest.com
Sept. 13: Amp Up the Arts
Details: Singers Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw will headline this 8 p.m. benefit for the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, 170 E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany.
Cost: General admission lawn seats are $300. Tables for up to eight people and individual table seats also available.
Information: newalbanyfoundation.org
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Sept. 15: Janelle Monáe
Details: The avant-garde singer-songwriter and special guests will perform at 8 p.m. in Mershon Auditorium at 1871 N. High St. on the Ohio State campus.
Cost: Tickets start at $51.50.
Information: ticketmaster.com
Sept. 15-16: Serbian Festival
Details: The grounds of St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Orthodox Church, 1840 N. Cassady Ave., will be transformed into a Serbian village from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 15 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 16.
Cost: $5 for adults; ages 17 and younger admitted free. Parking is free.
Information: ststevanofdechani.org
Sept. 17: Celebrando
Details: Music, dance, arts and crafts, food, and a pop-up shopping experience will be offered at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15).
Cost: Reserving free tickets in advance is recommended.
Information: ohiohistory.org
Sept. 21: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Details: Originally scheduled for March but rescheduled due to illness, "The Boss" and company will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $225.
Information: nationwidearena.com
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Sept. 23: Columbus Community Pride
Details: The celebration, presented by and for LGBTQ+ people of color but open to all, will take place at Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Cost: Free
Information: columbuscommunitypride.org
Sept. 23-24: Columbus Coffee Festival
Details: Sample the best java produced locally and beyond at the festival, which takes place at Ohio Village, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Cost: Tickets range from $20-$75. Children 12 and younger free with an accompanying adult. Advance purchase is recommended, as the event usually sells out.
Information: columbuscoffeefest.com
Sept. 23 – Oct. 1: Cartoon Crossroads Columbus
Details: The comics, art and animation festival will take place at various locations, including the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (1813 N. High St.), Wexner Center for the Arts (1871 N. High St.), Gateway Film Center (1550 N. High St.), Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.), Canzani Center at Columbus College of Art & Design (60 Cleveland Ave.) and the Columbus Museum of Art (480 E. Broad St.).
Cost: Free
Information: cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Big concerts and festivals around Columbus to enjoy before summer ends
