What we're watching in Columbus this June

• Taco Fest, June 6-7
• Arts Festival, June 12-14
• Buckeye Country Superfest, June 13
• Origins Game Fair, June 17-21
• Juneteenth Ohio Festival, June 18
• Stonewall Columbus Pride, June 19-20
• Columbus Air Show, June 19-21
• Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, June 19-21
• ComFest, June 26-28

⛳️ The Memorial Tournament celebrates its 50th anniversary, with weeklong festivities starting June 1.

🚌 LinkUS future: Some of COTA's bus rapid transit plans are now considered "fluid," and the public should learn more at a pair of early June meetings.

⚽️ The World Cup kicks off June 11, with games across North America through mid-July.

• The Crew is sending two players.
• Look out for our guide to the tournament and watch parties next week.

🏳️‍🌈 Who supports this year's Pride?

• Pride lost sponsors like Anheuser-Busch in 2025. This year, Stonewall's executive director has been open about "challenges" with corporate support.

🗳️ Whitehall residents will try again to recall their mayor and two council members in a June 23 special election.

✍️ Signature collection finishes at the end of the month for petitioners trying to reach the November ballot.

• Issues include proposed statewide bans on large-scale data centers and property taxes.