Events
Upcoming DRAC Events
DRAC Membership events are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. A chance to network, connect and be a part of the community. We feature speakers & raffle prizes from our Partner members and get the latest updates on downtown news.
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!
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!
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!
June Members Event
Our DRAC June Members event will be held at the Residences at Topiary Park!
We will hear from:
Chet Ridenour with CoGo Bikes
Todd Smith with Lincoln Street Salsa
Nathan Johnson with Restalgic Atelier
As always, there will be light bites and beverages! The team at Topiary will also have tours for DRAC members. Parking is available nearby!
Be sure to RSVP as this event is going to fill up fast — see you there!
May Membership Event
This month, the DRAC members event will be hosted at Mitchell Hall!
We will hear from:
Degrees
Blend Cafe
The Mix
Growlers Dog Bones
Hugo Albornoz with Columbus Taco Festival
Lisa Defendiefer with Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs
We will be sampling food from Degrees and Blend, participating in an activity by The Mix, and learning about Growlers Dog Bones. Degrees has a full bar and will be a cash bar.
Be sure to RSVP as this event is going to fill up fast! Mitchell Hall has free parking right next to the building.
Volunteer Opportunity: Alley Island
Alley Islands is a community street festival organized by Blockfort Gallery that seeks to welcome people of all ages for a day of music, food, art and fun. Two stages, set under a dozen new murals, with over 20 performers, ranging from live music, to poetry, comedy, and storytelling span the day. Artists, crafters, and small business artisans line the streets, capped by food trucks and local breweries. Inside, guests are welcome to visit the three gallery spaces and a variety of artist studios.
April Membership Event
Join us for our April Membership event at Sandman Sleep as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary! An extra raffle ticket will be given to members that attend in PJ’s!
Speakers for the event include:
Kevin Wood, DRAC founder
Walker Evans, Columbus Underground
CDDC will be sharing updates on summer activities along the Scioto Mile & Columbus Commons
The DRAC board will be meeting at Accent Wine at 4pm, feel free to join us! For tickets, click here!
March Membership Event
Join us at Vera on Broad!
Speakers include:
Luis Teba - Senior Planner, Department of Development with the City of Columbus
Jonathan Grubb - Archall Architects
Bob Bitzenhofer - Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Light appetizers from Slammers Pizza & drinks from Wolf’s Ridge Brewing!
Annual Membership Meeting
You won’t want to miss this! Our annual member meeting is where we vote for board members for the upcoming year!
Membership Appreciation Event!
Join our Member Appreciation event Thursday Dec 19th at the Huntington Rooftop!
Join us for a night of fun! We will have an array of giveaways and goodies from our business partners. All members get 5 raffle tickets! You can put all 5 up for one prize, or spread them out, it’s your choice!
We will be talking about board elections and exciting updates for 2023!
Reserve your spot by signing into your member area and clicking the link to Eventbrite!
email board@dracolumbus.com if you are unable to sign in and get to the link.
Call for Volunteers Convening Leaders Event
Columbus is ready to roll out the red carpet for you this January! Located within a day’s drive or hour’s flight from more than half of the U.S., our smart, open, and welcoming community was built on bold ideas and is fueled by relentless optimism. We dream big in Columbus and let nothing stop us from turning today’s ideas into innovative and inspired tomorrows.
From our state-of-the-art convention center to our award-winning food scene, from active adventures to the diverse cultural experiences, find your vibe in Columbus and see how we #LiveForward.
Holiday Happy Hour on the Scioto Mile
Relax and enjoy the Downtown riverfront aglow with holiday lights, with a festive drink in hand at this outdoor holiday happy hour at Coleman's Pointe (67 S Civic Center Drive)
November Membership Event
Blockfort
Speakers
Adam Brulette - co owner Blockfort and local Columbus artist
Tommy Tucker - The Mix at Columbus State
Refreshment provider(s)
Light food & refreshments by Pierogi Mountain, Beer & Wine
Not a member of DRAC yet? Join here starting at $35 a year https://www.dracolumbus.com/join
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