Performances and Experiences

Columbus performances bring culture to life through music, dance, film, and art. Each one is a chance to experience stories that connect us across the world, and dive in as a participant.

  • Alt-Eats Van Tour (Columbus Food Adventures)

    Alt-Eats Van Tour (Columbus Food Adventures)

    The Alt-Eats Van Tour is a four-hour global journey through Columbus neighborhoods, tasting your way across continents without leaving the city.

  • Capoeira Brasil Columbus

    Capoeira Brasil Columbus

    Capoeira Brasil Columbus is a vibrant Afro-Brazilian art-form in motion — combining acrobatics, martial arts, music, and dance in community classes that invite you to move, sing, and connect.

  • Columbus International Children’s Choir

    Columbus International Children’s Choir

    The Columbus International Children’s Choir transforms young voices into global soundscapes, offering a deeply moving cultural journey for both performers and audiences alike.

  • CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair (Community Refugee & Immigration Services)

    CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair (Community Refugee & Immigration Services)

    CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair is more than a race. It’s a movement of empathy and unity, where running, faith, and cultural celebration stride together to uplift refugees and immigrants in Columbus.

  • Gateway Film Center — “World Spotlight” Series

    Gateway Film Center — “World Spotlight” Series

    Gateway Film Center is your ticket to stories from every corner of the globe. Every screening is a chance to see the world through someone else’s eyes.

  • Grandview Salsa

    Grandview Salsa

    Every Friday, Grandview Salsa transforms Columbus into a Latin dance floor where everyone—novice or pro—can move to the rhythm of the Caribbean.

  • International Cooking Classes

    International Cooking Classes

    The Mix at Columbus State brings the world to your plate with hands-on cooking classes that turn global cuisine into your new kitchen skill.

  • Tai Chi in the Park

    Tai Chi in the Park

    Tai Chi in the Park is a moving meditation that connects you with nature and an ancient Chinese tradition of balance and flow.

  • Thiossane West African Dance Institute

    Thiossane West African Dance Institute

    Thiossane West African Dance Institute pulses with energy, tradition, and community—offering visceral, rhythm-filled performances, immersive classes, and a living link to West African dance and drum culture right here in Columbus.

  • Turkish American Society of Ohio (TASO)

    Turkish American Society of Ohio (TASO)

    TASO opens its doors to Columbus with Turkish food, festivals, and hospitality that make you feel like family.

  • Wexner Center for the Arts

    Wexner Center for the Arts

    The Wexner Center for the Arts is a portal to global creativity, showcasing bold international voices in art, film, and performance.

  • World Music Showcase (Ohio State University, School of Music)

    World Music Showcase (Ohio State University, School of Music)

    The World Music Showcase at OSU is a free, semesterly concert that brings together ensembles from around the globe to create a lively, immersive soundscape where you can travel the world without leaving your seat.