UnderCurrent is a new event series with Downtown Columbus, Inc. set to take place directly under Current, the sky-high sculpture by artist Janet Echelman.
Current is part of the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art.
UnderCurrent
Part night market, part block party, UnderCurrent is a new event series in 2024 occurring underneath Janet Echelman’s “Current” sculpture at the intersection of Gay & High streets.
Yuletide on Gay
December 7, 2024 from 3 – 8 pm
This one-day-only free street festival transforms Gay & High to a pedestrian-only winter wonderland experience, complete with an iceless ice rink with complimentary skate rentals, live ice sculpture carving, live DJ entertainment, DORA beverages, and food trucks.
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UnderCurrent: Columbus Natural Wine Festival
Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1:30 – 5PM
Celebrate the second annual Natural Wine Festival — this year hosted under Current!
Enjoy dozens of amazing Natural Wines artfully crafted by some of the premier natural winemakers from around the country, along with live-fire cooking from James Beard nominated chefs Avishar Barua of Agni and BJ Lieberman of Chapman’s and Hiraeth!
Presented in partnership with local favorites including The Bottle Shop, Law Bird, Coast Wine House, Parable, Agni, Fyr Short North, Stories on High, Chapman’s Eat Market, Hiraeth and Accent Wine.
All guests must be 21+ and present valid ID at the time of the event.
Dance Party-inspired event UnderCurrent
Saturday, August 17, 2024.
A celebration of the diverse history and culture of country music with Visual 14.
BAM UnderCurrent (Bar, Art, Music) with CMA
Friday, August 30, 2024 (rescheduled from May)
Columbus Museum of Art’s signature BAM series to Gay & High! Enjoy a live DJ, dance party, creative experiences, interactive photobooth, live painting, food trucks, yard games, a cash bar and more.
Hank’s Low Country Oyster Fest
September 15, 2024
Celebrate the start of oyster season in the heart of Downtown. Enjoy an afternoon filled with live oyster shucking, oyster roasting, and a delightful array of Low Country Southern-inspired dishes. Savor live jazz, refreshing wine, and cold beer.
High Spirits
October 12, 2024
Stay tuned for details on this Halloween-style UnderCurrent event with Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs.
About BAM at CMA
Enjoy BAM (Bar, Art, Music) at CMA every Thursday from 5-10 p.m., May 30 to September 26 along with free general admission to the museum. BAM is proudly sponsored by Bank of America.
As part of a broader effort to activate key areas of Downtown Columbus and provide unique, accessible and creative programming, Downtown Columbus, Inc. is supporting up to five events in 2024 through grants and event assistance.
All events in the UnderCurrent event series will take place on Gay Street between High Street and Wall Street.
More UnderCurrent programming is yet to be announced for the summer.
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