First Tuesday Tea
2026-03-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is a monthly forum for seniors to explore dance, music, books, news from the community, and so much more. Sessions can include presentations by guest artists, lecturers and community leaders. Each month, participants look forward to the camaraderie that comes from meeting new friends in a safe, relaxed atmosphere, and the opportunity to discover abilities and creative talents. Come sip some tea and be… This event is free and open to the public: Seniors, Ages 55+ (Men are also welcome) Please email Linda at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com for questions or to join the list to be notified via email.

39th Anniversary Dream Awards
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
As part of the King Arts Complex 39th Anniversary Celebration, the Women’s Service Board will present the 30th Annual Dream Awards Reception. The King Arts Complex pays tribute to individuals and businesses within the Columbus community that have had a profound impact on the King Arts Complex and the Columbus community. The Dream Awards presentation is a celebration of service and is open to the public. Invited guests include major donors and key civic and cultural leaders. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a supporter of the King Arts Complex’s. “The Women’s Service Board is honored to host the Dream Awards in recognition of individuals and businesses that enhance the mission of the King Arts Complex.”, explained Women’s Service Board President Linda Broadnax.

39th Anniversary Gala honoring Ohio State Senator Hearcel F. Craig
2026-05-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join us for our 39th Annual King Arts Complex Gala on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Statehouse Atrium, where we will celebrate Ohio State Senator Hearcel F. Craig for his extraordinary leadership, service, and longstanding commitment to our community.
For 39 years, The King Arts Complex has been a place where arts, culture, and community come together to educate, inspire, and empower. Through arts education, exhibitions, performances, and community programming, we create meaningful opportunities for connection, creativity, and cultural expression.
Support from this event helps sustain and strengthen that work, ensuring our continued impact for years to come.
Thank you for your commitment to the power of arts and culture to strengthen communities. We hope you will join us in supporting The King Arts Complex and our mission of connecting the community through the arts.
May 14,2026 @ The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square. Columbus, OH
6 PM – 10 PM

Women's Service Board - 14th Annual Wine Sip & Taste of Jazz
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Women’s Service Board of the King Arts Complex hosts the 14th Annual “Wine Sip & Taste of Jazz” event. Scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, the event features wine tastings, live jazz music, and food. This social fundraiser supports the King Arts Complex, offering an evening of fellowship and community in Columbus, Ohio.

Summer Youth Academy
2026-06-08 09:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Summer Camp
June 8 – July 31, 2026 (M-F) | 9 AM – 4 PM
Ages 5 – 13 (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Programming: $125 each week per student
Registration Fee: $25 per student
*Child must be 5 years old by Friday, May 29th to enroll.
Registration and Payments can be completed at the King Arts Complex. Please contact (614) 645-0627 with any questions or concerns.
Get ready for the most exciting, joy-filled summer ever during the King Arts Complex Summer Camp 2025! This camp is bursting with fun, creativity, and endless opportunities for kids to shine. It’s a place where young hearts and minds can explore the arts through hands-on activities in music, dance, theater, visual arts, and so much more! With the guidance of talented instructors and local artists, campers will dive into amazing projects that celebrate the vibrant culture and history of their community.
But it’s not just about the arts—it’s about building confidence, discovering new talents, and forming lifelong friendships. As campers learn about African American history and culture, they’ll gain a deep appreciation for their roots, all while having an absolute blast!
This is more than just a summer camp; it’s a place where creativity flourishes, memories are made, and every child leaves with a feeling of inspiration, empowerment, and ready to take on the world. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure at the King Arts Complex!
Summer Arts Camp is an 8-week, all day program. Summer Academy runs throughout the Columbus City Schools summer recess.
The camp will run on a STEAM module (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and will include:
• Dance
• Music
• Coding
• Visual Arts
• Creative Writing
• Photography
Scholarships
If this program is out of your price range, a scholarship opportunity may be available.

Juneteenth Illumination
2026-06-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Columbus City Hall, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Columbus City Council and partners the King Arts Complex, Columbus Urban League, Ohio History Connection – Poindexter Village African American Museum, and Maroon Arts Group to illuminate City Hall in honor of Juneteenth on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 PM.

Parking will be provided at the Coleman garage located at 141 N. Front Street until 9 PM free of charge. The entrance to the garage is located in the back, on Ludlow Street between Long and Spring. All guests must park on level 2 in the garage.

Register today!

Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom.
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Juneteenth on the Avenue
2026-06-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Mt. Vernon Avenue
Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom.

Bestselling authors of THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN return with A PAIR OF ACES!
2026-06-28 16:30 - 18:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling authors of The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, as they launch their gripping novel, A Pair of Aces, about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York.
Registration is on Eventbrite. A ticket to this program includes a copy of A PAIR OF ACES.
KING ARTS COMPLEX is Gramercy’s Community Partner for this program.
Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City’s five largest organized crime families. Other prosectors have tried to bring down Lucky, but they’ve all focused on the crime syndicate’s traditional businesses—bootlegging, gambling, loan sharking, and drug dealing—or tax evasion. No one has thought to approach the mob through its hand in prostitution. Until Eunice. But she can’t get Luciano alone.
Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. Her client list is filled with well-known names, both the famous and the infamous, who all know her booze is top-notch, her music first-rate, her food exquisite, and her girls the best. But Lucky has gone too far, putting her girls in danger, and Polly finally sees the chance to end his reign once and for all.
Together, Eunice and Polly fashion a case utilizing a network of women. Bridging the enormous divide between them and risking their own lives, they assemble evidence bit by bit, under the nose of the man they’re trying to convict. It is this very alliance—of two women from vastly different worlds—that launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen.
Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years of experience as a litigator. A graduate of Boston College and Boston University School of Law, she is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Daughter of Egypt, The Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, Lady Clementine, The Only Woman in the Room, Carnegie’s Maid, and The Other Einstein. She has also coauthored with Victoria Christopher Murray the New York Times bestselling The Personal Librarian, a Good Morning America book club pick, and The First Ladies, Target’s 2023 Book of the Year. All have been translated into multiple languages, and many have been selected for national book clubs. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.
Victoria Christopher Murray is a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including her most recent release Harlem Rhapsody. With Marie Benedict, she coauthored The Personal Librarian, a Good Morning America book club pick, and The First Ladies, Target’s 2023 Book of the Year. She is an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work for her novel Stand Your Ground, which was also a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

28th Annual Heritage Concert Series
2026-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join the King Arts Complex for the annual Heritage Concert Series. Once known as the “Cradle of Jazz,” the Mount Vernon of the King Lincoln District is the place to be every Thursday in July and August. Performances from local, regional, and national musical artists will keep it hot with Jazz, Classical R&B, inspirational, and Blues! A Food Court and reserved tables on the Patio will be available.
The King Arts Complex’s Heritage Concert Series has been a signature Columbus community celebration for over two decades, consistently attracting crowds of nearly 5,000 attendees each week! Our annual festival is a family event enjoyed by men, women, and children of all backgrounds. Bring a blanket, or lawn chair, and relax in the beautiful Mayme Moore Park!
