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First Fridays Columbus For over 25 years, First Fridays has brought Columbus unforgettable events, from the Vibrant Color of Summer to the elegant Excellence Black Tie Gala.

Join us for great times, lasting memories, and some of the city's biggest and most exciting events! First Friday Columbus Family

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Your favorite R&B and hip-hop songs like you’ve never heard them before—with the power of a live 55-piece orchestra.Chec...
10/13/2026

Your favorite R&B and hip-hop songs like you’ve never heard them before—with the power of a live 55-piece orchestra.

Check out the featured performers taking the stage alongside the Columbus Symphony Orchestra as it returns to the Excellence Black Tie Experience, featuring a Michael Jackson tribute.

October 31 at COSI.
Tickets at FACE614.COM

Columbus, pull up!Homecoming weekend tailgate kicks off today at noon at Gravity Park, followed by the Game Watch & Day ...
10/10/2026

Columbus, pull up!

Homecoming weekend tailgate kicks off today at noon at Gravity Park, followed by the Game Watch & Day Party at Noir Lounge.

10/09/2026

Halloween weekend opens with The Black Label Mansion Affair.

Live music, luxury vendors, and a Thursday night worth making plans for. Come out in style and start the weekend, right.

October 29 at Blu Note Jazz. Part of Excellence Black Tie Weekend.

Tickets: FACE614.COM

Meet the models of Excellence.They’re taking the runway October 31 at COSI as part of one of the Midwest’s largest fashi...
10/09/2026

Meet the models of Excellence.

They’re taking the runway October 31 at COSI as part of one of the Midwest’s largest fashion shows.

Swipe to meet this year’s featured models—then see them bring the runway to life.

Tickets at FACE614.COM.

One of the Midwest’s largest fashion shows takes the runway at COSI on October 31.The Excellence Black Tie Experience wi...
10/06/2026

One of the Midwest’s largest fashion shows takes the runway at COSI on October 31.

The Excellence Black Tie Experience will feature:

Erin Smith Glenn
Links by Gwen
Sheree Alexis
Renaissance Couture
Dax Mendenhall
Non Terminal Project
Soulvision

Experience seven distinct creative perspectives on one runway, surrounded by art, chef tastings, live entertainment, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

Secure your seat for an evening of fashion, culture, and elegance.

Tickets at FACE614.COM.
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Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special milestone this Halloween weekend?Make it part of Excellence Black Tie We...
10/06/2026

Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special milestone this Halloween weekend?

Make it part of Excellence Black Tie Weekend in Columbus:

Thursday — an elevated opening mansion party at Blu Note Jazz
Friday — The Thriller Halloween costume party at Villa Milano ft DJ Envy
Saturday — The Excellence Black Tie Experience at COSI and the afterparty ft Kid Capri

Three nights of music, fashion, entertainment, and reasons to celebrate.

DM us “CELEBRATE” and tell us what you’re celebrating and which night you’re interested in.

Know someone celebrating soon? Send this their way.

Explore the weekend at FACE614.COM.

The culinary talent is an essential part of the Excellence Black Tie Experience.On October 31, an incredible lineup of c...
10/02/2026

The culinary talent is an essential part of the Excellence Black Tie Experience.

On October 31, an incredible lineup of chefs and culinary artists will showcase their creativity through original flavors, thoughtful presentation, and imaginative interpretations of familiar favorites.

Chef tastings are included with your ticket, featuring:

The Scratch House
Designer Chef Experience
Kitchen Delicious
Bruh Man’s The BowTie Chef
House of Creole
Flavor 91 Bistro
Auntie D’s Treats
Jazi Creates Luxe Grazing
Chick Mush Shew
Food Frenzy
TK’s Heart & Soul Food
RealGirl FoodWorld LLC
Q’s Cakes
Island Girl Bahamian Cuisine

Experience their talent alongside fashion, art, live entertainment, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra—all in one unforgettable evening.

October 31 | COSI
Tickets at FACE614.COM

Halloween weekend, your ticket to the Excellence Black Tie Experience includes the culinary experience—giving you the ch...
10/01/2026

Halloween weekend, your ticket to the Excellence Black Tie Experience includes the culinary experience—giving you the chance to discover all the incredible dishes from our chefs throughout the evening.

20+ Culinary stations all included in your ticket

Food, fashion, art, live entertainment, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra all come together for one unforgettable night at COSI.

Swipe for a taste of what’s waiting. Are you going savory or sweet first?

Saturday, October 31 | COSI
Get your tickets at FACE614.COM.

09/30/2026

A mansion party in Columbus—and that’s only night one.

In this news clip, Jeff shares a preview of Thursday’s Black Label mansion affair, the opening night of Excellence Black Tie Weekend. It’s an intimate start to three days of music, fashion, culture, and unforgettable experiences across the city.

Don’t make the mistake of waiting until Friday to join us. Thursday sets the tone.

Thursday, October 29 | Blu Note Jazz Café
Tickets and weekend details at FACE614.COM.

Invest in yourself and your business this Saturday at the NOW Foundation Quarterly Symposium!Growing a business takes mo...
09/30/2026

Invest in yourself and your business this Saturday at the NOW Foundation Quarterly Symposium!

Growing a business takes more than talent. Understanding your finances, using AI effectively, and building strong professional relationships can help you make better decisions and create more opportunities.

This symposium brings together business owners, creatives, and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore financial literacy, AI literacy, and interpersonal skills for small business success. Through an engaging speaker panel and practical workshops, attendees will gain insights they can apply to their businesses, ask questions, and connect with experienced professionals and fellow entrepreneurs.

Learn from experienced professionals and connect with people who could become your next collaborator, client, or resource.

This Saturday, October 3, 2026
Welcome and check-in: 10:30 AM
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
4590 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213

Free to attend. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

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