Jan 2, 2025 - Things to Do
Musical throwbacks and other Columbus events
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🎸 Instead of thinking about the new year ahead, spend the weekend time-warping back to hits of the past:
- Fleetwood Gold, a Midwest-based Fleetwood Mac tribute band, plays everything from the band's early days to Stevie Nicks' solo career at the Lincoln Theatre at 7:30pm Friday. 769 E. Long St. $40-46.
- Yachtopia, "Ohio's premier yacht rock band," plays soft rock hits from the likes of Toto and Steely Dan at Rumba Cafe at 9pm Friday. 2507 Summit St. $15.
- The Stolen Faces, a Grateful Dead tribute, bring the iconic group's extensive catalog to Woodlands Tavern at 7pm Saturday. 1200 W. Third Ave. $10.
- Gimme Gimme Disco brings an ABBA-inspired dance party featuring tunes from the '70s and '80s to Ace of Cups at 8pm Saturday. 2619 N. High St. $17.
- The Moonbats, a Central Ohio-based '50s and '60s cover band, will dedicate an entire evening to The Doors at Natalie's Grandview at 8pm Saturday. 945 King Ave. $25.
⚾️ Complete your blast-from-the-past weekend exploring a vintage sports market featuring local vendors and small businesses focused on classic gameday gear at Jackie O's on Fourth.
- 12-5pm Saturday, 171 N. Fourth St. Free!
🎤 Meanwhile, are you looking for a laugh? Catch comedian Guy Torry at the Funny Bone.
- 7 and 9:30pm Friday, 6:30 and 9pm Saturday, 145 Easton Town Center. $22.
🏀 The Ohio State men's basketball team opens Big Ten play hosting No. 18 Michigan State at 8pm Friday. $15+.
- The No. 10 women's basketball team started Big Ten play last weekend at Rutgers and has its home conference opener against Northwestern at 1pm Sunday. $16.
🏒 The Blue Jackets are fighting to stay in playoff contention, but the real headliner here is Mascot Madness, where Stinger hosts a variety of mascot friends.
- 7pm Saturday, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Resale tickets start around $40.