What a change a week makes. Last Thursday, I mentioned that it was a relatively slow week without a lot of “big” events. This week is on the other end of that spectrum with a lot of big, formally organized events, many of which require tickets. The trend with music ramping up last week continues with another full lineup of musical acts.

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Events

1. 🏎️ Tri-City Mega Show

The Tri-City Mega Car Show is back, and this year it’s even bigger and better — featuring a full bike show, more cars, trucks, jeeps, and show-stopping audio systems. There will be competitions, prizes, vendors and more. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, you don’t want to miss this! Please note tickets are required.

• Location: Columbus Civic Center

• Date: Saturday, August 16

• Time: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

• More Info: Tri-City Mega Show

2. 🎖 2025 Gala - 250 Years for the US Infantry

If any outdoor car show isn’t your style and you’d rather dress things up a bit, here’s an option for you. The National Infantry Museum Foundation is hosting its annual Gala, a black-tie celebration hosted by the 1775 Society. This night will feature dinner, dancing, a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions and more. Plus, all proceeds go to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, non-profit organizations. Tickets are $150 per person, or complimentary for 1775 members.

• Location: National Infantry Museum

• Date: Saturday, August 16

• Time: 6:00 PM

• More Info: 2025 Gala

3. 🐶 Doggy Swim Day

Ok, if the above options sound too hot or too expensive, here’s a fun way to cool off with your four-legged best friend. Double Churches Pool is hosting its Doggy Swim Day again this year. Bring your dog and let them have the time of their lives. There will be ice cream, a dog bakery and on-site adoptions available. A portion of the proceeds benefit rescues who will actually be at the event, so you can feel good about attending.

• Location: Double Churches Pool

• Date: Saturday, August 16

• Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

• More Info: Doggy Swim Day

4. 🎸 Provida Fest

This is a music event and I’ve been covering those in a separate section below, but it’s also a full festival, so I feel like it belongs in the main group. This is an annual indie music and arts festival hosted by Provida Records. It’s focused on celebrating creativity, community culture and emerging talent. This event promises to provide live performances, food trucks, local vendors, interactive games and more. The 2025 edition is “Field Day Edition” so they’ll have playground-inspired games and competitions all day. You can checkout the full lineup of artists at the link below.

• Location: Woodruff Park

• Date: Saturday, August 16

• Time: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

• More Info: Provida Fest

5. 👗 100 Women on the Move Fiery Fashion Show

This is yet another event that goes to support good causes. This is a Fashion Show and fundraiser stylish and fiery fashion showcase that will benefit the YMCA, Starlight Mentoring Program, scholarship programs and more. Note that tickets are required and must be purchased in advance.

• Location: Possibly Columbus Civic Center or affiliated venue

• Date: Saturday, August 16

• Time: 7:05PM

• More info: Fiery Fashion Show

Music

• Me-Shaped Hole - Friday, August 15, 8:00 PM, The Bottom

• Shaun Crane - Friday, August 15, 10:00 PM, Ivy Park Sports Bar

• The Active Ingredients - Friday, August 15, 7:00 PM, Moe’s Original BBQ

• Highway Cats - Friday, August 15, 8:30 PM, Wild Wing Cafe

• Music from the Movies - Saturday, August 16, 4:00 PM, The Civic Center

• Silence & Light and Moneyshot - Saturday, August 16, 9:00 PM, The Loft

• Speak Easy and Ruski 223 - Saturday, August 16, 7:30 PM, The Plughouse

• Sweet South Music Revival - Recurring Every Wednesday, 7:30 PM, at The Loft

Sports

• Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships - Men’s and women’s singles, 2.5 through 4.5 ratings.

• ⚾️ Clingstones vs Blue Wahoos - only two homestands left this season! The first one starts Tuesday

  • Tuesday, August 19th, 7:05 PM

    • Take Two Tuesday

    • Back to School Bash

    • Senior Night

  • Wednesday, August 20th, 7:05 PM

    • Wet Nose Wednesday

    • White Claw Wednesday

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