Events
Upcoming DRAC Events
Mark Your Calendars for the
3rd Wednesday of the month
6-8pm!
Join us for the next monthly meeting to get to know your neighbors & local businesses.
Every month there are local speakers, downtown & city updates, and of course locally sourced lite bites and refreshments!
Our premium members will get a raffle ticket for a prize from one of our business partners!
December Member Event
Time to Sip, Shop and Holiday Hop!
Our December DRAC monthly members event will be held on Wednesday, December 17th! We are ending the year with a Sip, Shop and Hop, featuring multiple businesses on High St. downtown.
Check-in for the hop starts at 6pm at Black Kahawa. After you shop, meet us at Hammond Harkins for beverages, and food from M&M Chicken and Fish!
Participating businesses include: The Peanut Shoppe, Restalgic, Artisans &, Edwards Grooming, Sarah Gormley Gallery, Glamazon Jayne, and Evolverie. This is the perfect opportunity to get items crossed off your holiday shopping list!
Parking is available in nearby lots and street parking, or you can walk or take a Veo scooter. We can’t wait to see you!
November Member Event
Our November DRAC monthly members event will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at Mainline Bar + Courtyard. The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm, with a cash bar and pizzia from Aracri Pizzeria! Speaker announcement to follow, so keep an eye on your inbox (and Instagram!).
Parking is available in nearby lots and street parking, or you can take a Veo scooter. We can’t wait to see you!
October Member Event
Our October DRAC monthly members event will be held on October 15th at Bodi. The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm and we’ll have light bites from Sidebar, treats from Three Bites Bakery, and a cash bar! Speakers include Derek from Bodi, Isabelle from Three Bites Bakery, and Elizabeth Martinez from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
This month we are having fun with an option to wear your favorite Superhero costume! Those who do will receive an extra raffle ticket!
Parking is available in nearby lots and street parking, or you can take a Veo scooter. Bodi is located on the 3rd floor, and is stairs and elevator accessible. We can’t wait to see you!
September Member Event
Our September DRAC monthly members event will be held on September 17th at Cure Coffee and Cocktails. The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm and we’ll have light bites and a cash bar! Speakers include Robin from DCI, and Nathan from Restalgic.
Parking is available in nearby lots and street parking, or you can take a new Veo scooter! We can’t wait to see you!
August Member Event
Our August DRAC monthly members event will be held on August 20th at Wolf’s Ridge in their Taproom. The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm, with trivia beginning at 7pm. We’ll have light bites and a cash bar, as well as hear from Marie Keuss from Experience Columbus.
We are excited to announce that during the month of August, Wolf’s Ridge will be donating $1 to DRAC from each sale of their Mexican-style Lager, Walking Taco! (From the tap only.)
Parking is available in nearby lots and street parking, or you can take a new Veo scooter! We can’t wait to see you!
July Member Event
Our July DRAC monthly members event we will be meeting at The View on Grant! Join us and fellow members for connection, raffle prizes and breathtaking views of downtown Columbus on July 16th from 6pm to 8pm! We’ll have light bites and beverages, as well as hear from BalletMet’s Tracy Tucker.
Parking is widely available in multiple lots and street parking, or you can take a new Veo scooter! We can’t wait to see you!
June Member Event
Our June DRAC monthly members event will be held at Buckeye Bourbon House on June 18th from 6pm to 8pm. We’ll have light bites and a cash bar, as well as an update from The Capital Line by Downtown Columbus Inc, and speakers from Edwards grooming. There will also be raffle items for DRAC members!
Parking is widely available in multiple garages and street parking, or you can take a new Veo scooter! We can’t wait to see you!
May Member Event
Our DRAC May monthly members event will be held at Butcher & Rose! Join us for Happy Hour on Wednesday, May 21, from 6–8 PM in the Capital and Preston Rooms, located upstairs. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages available for purchase throughout the evening. We’ll also have speakers from Butcher & Rose, and raffle items for members!
Parking is widely available in multiple garages, street parking, valet, or you can take a new Veo scooter! We can’t wait to see you!
March Member Event
Our DRAC monthly members event will be held at One at the Peninsula on March 19th from 6pm to 8pm. Keep Columbus Beautiful will share about the city’s composting program, and Rumpke will be speaking about their new recycling center!
We’ll have light bites and beverages, as well as raffle items for members!
Parking is widely available in multiple garages and street parking. We can’t wait to see you!
February: Annual Members Appreciation Event
It’s time for our annual Members Appreciation Event! This year we are bringing it to the upstairs event space inside Jackie O’s on Fourth.
Several of our business members have donated incredible gifts, and members will receive raffle tickets to place in cups of the prizes they want to win. As a reminder, guests are always welcome (and encouraged to attend!) but raffle participation is for DRAC members only. Light bites will be provided, and Jackie O’s delicious beverages will be available for purchase.
Parking can be found on the surrounding streets and surface lots.
We can't wait to see you!
If you are a business that would like to donate a good or service for the raffle table, please email us: board@dracolumbus.com
Don’t forget! DRAC Board elections are also being held during the Member Appreciation Event! There are several available seats on the board for the 2025 term. If you are interested in applying, please submit your bio to board@dracolumbus.com with the subject line “DRAC Board Election 2025”.
Keep in mind that to be eligible for a board seat, you must be a DRAC member for at least 90 days and have your account in good standing. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
January Members Event
Happy New Year! Our January DRAC event will be held at Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus on 1/15 at 6pm. Join us to connect with your fellow DRAC members! Light bites will be provided, and beverages will be available for purchase.
Street parking and nearby lots/garages are available!
We can’t wait to see you and ring in the new year!
December Members Event
Our DRAC December Members event will be on December 18th at the Columbus Commons.
Meet us at the Columbus Commons right by the carousel for hot cocoa and treats before we take a stroll around the Commons. We will be spreading cheer by singing loud for all to hear, so bring your caroling voice! Caroling will begin promptly at 6:30pm, and we'll meet at The Goat (219 S High St.) around 7pm. The Goat will have food and beverages for purchase!
Parking is available all around the Commons in both garages and on the street. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
November Members Event
Our DRAC Members event will be on Thursday the 21st at the Riffe Center.
We will meet on the 4th floor theater lobby for bites and beverages! Christy Farnbauch with the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will speak, and Representative Dontavius Jarrells will be in attendance to connect with DRAC members. Light bites will be provided by Tast Dawg and there will be a cash bar for both non alcohilic and alcoholic beverages. The Art Gallery will be open for members to enjoy as well!
Free parking at Riffe Center parking on Front St. Note: the sign will say full but it is not, and will be free after 6pm. Please note this is a Thursday event!
October Members Event
Join DRAC’s Fall Crawl!
The Fall Crawl will begin at 6pm at Qahwah House, where members will get their Crawl map until 6:30pm. The Fall Crawl will bring members to downtown business such as Dirty Franks, Dueling Axes, Ilkaas Fine Art and end at The Cave with light bites from Sidebar.
With this being a crawl, walking/rideshare is highly recommend. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
September Members Event
Join DRAC at the Jury Room for our September members event!
Join us on September 18th at the Jury Room on East Mound downtown. Light bites will be provided by Dempsy’s, with alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Come and enjoy great conversation with your fellow DRAC members, as well as hear from our hosts and Columbus Ghost Tours.
Parking is available at multiple street meters or surface lots. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
August Members Event
Join DRAC at Wolf’s Ridge in the Hickory Room for our August members event!
Back to our regular Wednesday programming! Join us on August 21st in the Hickory Room at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing. Light bites will be provided, and delicious Wolf’s Ridge libations are available for purchase. Come to enjoy the beautiful space with your fellow DRAC members, and hear from the Wolf’s Ridge team.
Parking is available at multiple street meters or surface lots. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
July Members Event
Join DRAC at BAM on Thursday July 18th!
This month we will be meeting on a Thursday to enjoy the Columbus Museum of Art’s BAM (Bar, Art and Music). BAM has live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh libations in the musuem garden space. Seating is first come, first serve - so get there early! You do not need a ticket through the museum to attend, however if you would like to visit the museum, you will need to purchase a ticket to do so.
BAM starts at 5PM - your DRAC board will be there at 6PM.
Parking is available at multiple street meters or surface/garage lots. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
June Members Event
Join DRACs downtown Crawl!
Meet us at Rishi Sushi between 6-6:30pm to pick up your Crawl Card. We’ll be leaving promptly at 6:30, so don’t be late!
The Crawl will showcase a handful of downtown businesses before ending at The Hayden Building (20 E. Broad St.) for a taco bar courtesy of Cinco Tacos! To participate in the raffle, members must be at The Hayden Building by 7:30pm.
Those who wish to not join the crawl can head straight to The Hayden Building at 6:30pm for light refreshments.
Parking is available at multiple street meters or surface/garage lots. Free CoGo is also an option with code BIKEDOWNTOWN.
We can’t wait to see you!
Members Appreciation Event
Our Annual Members Appreciate Event is BACK! This year we will be heading to the brand new Madison on High St.
Members will be able to tour the property during The Madison’s open house, which will be happening at the same time as the DRAC event. Feel free to come early, as tours begin at 4pm!
As always, light bites and beverages available. Several of our business members have donated incredible gifts, and members will receive raffle tickets to place in cups of the prizes they want to win.
As a reminder, guests are always welcome (and encouraged to attend!) but raffle participation is for DRAC annual members.
April Members Event
Our DRAC April Members event will be held at The Kee in partnership with Capital Crossroads & Discovery Special Improvement Districts!
March Members Event
Our DRAC March Members event will be held at the brand new Preston Centre!
February Members Event
Our DRAC February Members event will be held at Jackie O’s! Remember, it’s Election Night!
December Members Event
Our DRAC December Members event will be held at Columbus Commons and ending at Pat & Gracie’s!
January Members Event
Our DRAC January Members event will be held at the Priscilla Cultural Arts Center!
September Members Event
Our DRAC September Members event will be held at Heidi's Flowers and Wine!
August Members Event
Our DRAC August Members event will be held at the new Junto Hotel!
July Members Event
Our DRAC July Members event will be held at the OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, in the Peggy Woods Auditorium on the second floor.
Those attending will hear a presentation on Grant’s strategic plan and expansion, with an opportunity for q&a!
As always, there will be light bites and beverages!
Important Parking Information: Please park in the private gated lot across from Grant’s main entrance (located off of State St.) — an attendant will offer access to the self-park lot, where your parking will be free.
RSVP for this exciting event here!
Fashion Night Out x DRAC
Join us for Fashion Night Out in partnership with DRAC!
This event gives DRAC members an exclusive shopping experience, light bites, and more!
Recurring Downtown Events
Pearl Market: May-October 11 AM - 2 PM
Tuesdays at Pearl and Gay; Thursday at Columbus CommonsMoonlight Market: Every 2nd Saturday Night
4 PM - 9 PM
Bam Thursdays at Columbus Art Museum
The Museum is thrilled to announce the return of BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music). Every Thursday will bring fresh libations, great art, and music to the Museum. The festivities will be enhanced on the first Thursday of each month with a featured live artist from 6:00–8:00 PM. Sip and vibe with friends in the garden space, with limited seating also available inside Schokko Café.
Every Saturday, June 4 – October 29, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm