5 intimate live music venues in Central Ohio

• 17 Buttles Ave.
• Coming up: Mary McClendon. 6pm and 8:15pm Thursday. $10.

🍕 Natalie's, a local music staple with legendary wood-fired pizza.

• 945 King Ave.
• Coming up: Reggae group The Ark Band. 8pm Saturday. $20-25.

🎸 Rumba Cafe, a laid-back dive with about a 100-person capacity.

• 2507 Summit St.
• Coming up: A blues-rock show, with X-Rated Cowboys opening for the Patrick Sweany Band of Massillon. 7pm Aug. 15. $20.

🎶 Woodlands Tavern, featuring delicious smash burgers from Blackbird Kitchen.

• 1200 W. 3rd Ave.
• Coming up: Happy hour with acoustic duo So Peachy. 6pm Aug. 27. Free!

🃏 Ace of Cups, Sunday karaoke and monthly emo night just north of OSU's campus.

• 2619 N. High St.
• Coming up: Rock trio Van Dale. 7pm Aug. 31. $10.