Events for August 12-18, 2025
You’ve Been Schooled!!
Royal Flush, Full House or a Straight?
It’s Tuesday and time to get your cards in order. Eagles have their weekly Texas Hold’Em tourney TONIGHT. Buy in is at 6:45pm and play starts at 7pm.
Music to my ears…
It’s the Friends of Music Season Kick-Off Event! Stop by the Friedhof (Downtown Columbus) this Thursday from 5-7pm and pick up your season tickets, renew your membership AND view clips of the new season. The season officially starts on Sept 28th, so you won’t want to wait!
Totes, Crossbodies, Messengers, Belt Bags – Oh My!!
Who doesn’t need a new bag?! Not that we don’t need a reason, but school is starting, fall is almost here or maybe you can find a steal for a Christmas gift! Check out the Bid-A-Bag event on Thursday at Henry on 11th starting at 5:30pm and support the Scotus Cheer Team. Appetizers, beverages and so many bags to choose from! There is a small attendance fee, but it will be worth your time!
Did you say LIVE music?
As a matter of fact, I did! Performing live at Kudron’s Keg in Humphrey, you can listen to Jason “Gordo” Gordon Thursday and Friday starting at 8:30pm. Classic Rock, Blues, Country, Motown and MORE! PLUS, Gordo will be performing at the Elks Country Club on Saturday, August 16 starting at 7 pm!
Want more music? Used Cars is singing 80s music on Friday, August 15 starting at 8pm at Shenanigans.
Ladies and Gents – these all sound like date night potential to me!! Get your dancing shoes on!
Ope! It’s a Party coming your way!
On Friday (August 15), the Eagles Club is hosting a Karaoke Party! Get your vocals ready! Enjoy Fish & Shrimp served 5-7:30pm and then you are on stage at 7:45pm. 50/50 raffle and CAKE for sale! Sugar, prizes and singing – seems like a fun night! Proceeds benefit the Children’s Fund!
Sports anyone?
On Friday (August 15) at noon, you can join the 3rd Annual Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill Golf Tournament at Elks Country Club. Cash payouts, raffles, pin prizes, food, drinks – hmmm you better get signed up! Contact Brandon Schmidt at 402-910-6493 so you can get registered!
We have the 6th Annual “Hayes Days” Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament at Gerrard Park on Saturday, August 16th which supports a great family and cause.
The Last Luau Volleyball Tournament starts at 9 am on Saturday in Platte Center at Elmwood Park. There’s a 12-team cap so get registered TODAY!
The Scotus Booster Club Golf Tournament is Saturday, starting at 1pm at Quail Run! More prizes to be won and you get to support sports at the school!
TWO YEARS of local AXE Throwing in CTOWN – let’s celebrate!
Axe in the Box is throwing a party on Saturday! 2 for the price of 1 Axe Throwing ALL DAY and $2.22 Domestic Beers!! What the heck!! Starts at 3pm. Support this event by wearing your closed-toe shoes (we certainly do not want anyone losing any toes!) and a valid ID and you are set to celebrate!
SUNDAY FUNDAY – here we come!
We know it’s not Thursday, but US 30 Speedway is hosting a special race with the SLMR Late Model Series, IMCA Hobby Stock and IMCA Northern SportMods on SUNDAY. Hot laps at 5:20pm and the green light rolls at 6pm. What a way to end the weekend!
Wine and Dining in style!
Here’s the deal, Monday, August 18, Prime 10 Steakhouse is having a CAB on CAB Wine Dinner! Starts at 6pm with Certified Angus Beef with exclusive wine tasting. Doesn’t that sound heavenly?? Reservations are open so snag your seat!
Masterpieces, drinks and laughter…
Artzy Haven is partnering once again with Bo’s West for an evening of creative arts with a Paint N Sip event! Choose from a Football or Apple to paint. Which will you choose?? FREE first drink AND a Custom Tshirt too! Sign up today.
And that’s not all…
I could go on and on but instead head to our events page to see the full list of events and schedule your week! Don’t wait!!
Looking ahead…
As August marches on, these are some events to put on your radar!
Harrah’s Casino has several giveaways coming up (details on our website!)
CCH Scrubs & Uniform Sale
Girls Night Out: Fall Open House in the Trackside District
Urban Farm Fall Gathering
District Venue Ice Cream Social
Columbus Municipal Airport Fly-In
And so much more!!