BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//King Arts Complex - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kingartscomplex.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for King Arts Complex REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260628T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260628T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T211703Z CREATED:20260610T211703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T211703Z UID:10002684-1782664200-1782671400@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Bestselling authors of THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN return with A PAIR OF ACES! DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is on Eventbrite. A ticket to this program includes a copy of A PAIR OF ACES. \nKING ARTS COMPLEX is Gramercy’s Community Partner for this program. \nEunice 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. \nPolly 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. \nTogether\, 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. \nMarie 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. \nVictoria 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. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/bestselling-authors-of-the-personal-librarian-return-with-a-pair-of-aces/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260709T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T175030Z CREATED:20260211T153956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T175030Z UID:10002636-1783620000-1783630800@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:28th Annual Heritage Concert Series DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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! URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/28th-annual-heritage-music-festival/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260810T151714Z CREATED:20260810T151714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151714Z UID:10002685-1787680800-1787691600@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Omar Bailey - Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Design\, culture\, and innovation all in one room. 👟⚡️ \nThe King Arts Complex proudly presents an evening with Omar Bailey the co-founder and creative director of FCTRY Lab and former head of the Yeezy Innovation Lab at Adidas\,\nwho is pulling up to Columbus for a conversation on footwear\, creativity\, entrepreneurship\, and what it really takes to turn ideas into product. \nModerated by Kingsrowe owner Dionte Johnson\, the night brings together one of footwear’s most forward-thinking minds with Columbus’s creative community. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/omar-bailey-artist-talk/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260916T142951Z CREATED:20260916T142951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142951Z UID:10002747-1789552800-1789578000@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:April Sunami – Continuum: Artworks from 2014 - 2026 DESCRIPTION:An exhibition exploring race\, identity\, and ancestral memory through mixed-media painting and installation.  Sunami holds an MA in Art History from Ohio University and a BA from The Ohio State University.  An award-winning installation artist\, her work has been exhibited at the Columbus Museum of Art\, National African American Museum and Cultural Center\, and Southern Ohio Museum.  This retrospective celebrates her evolving practice and the enduring power of Black womanhood. \n  URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/april-sunami-continuum-artworks-from-2014-2026/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ASunami.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T203509Z CREATED:20260914T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203509Z UID:10002687-1789826400-1789830000@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Soar on Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program created in partnership with The King Arts Complex.  It is aimed to give young students ages 8-12 the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Four different six-week sessions will be offered throughout the academic year\, each featuring a unique style of dance.  Classes meet once a week. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/soar-on-saturdays-5/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="BalletMet":MAILTO:education@balletmet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260926T233000 DTSTAMP:20260915T202958Z CREATED:20260915T155016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202958Z UID:10002746-1790449200-1790465400@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Joe Torry Birthday Bash Comedy Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Joe Torry’s birthday weekend with an unforgettable night of laughter in Columbus!  Hosted by Columbus’ own Jack Shepard\, the Birthday Bash Comedy Celebration features legendary comedian and former Def Comedy Jam host Joe Torry\, bringing fresh material\, raw and unapologetic comedy\, and the high-energy style that has made him a fan favorite for decades. \nJoin us Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, at the King Arts Complex for one night only.  Come celebrate Joe Torry’s birthday with an evening of nonstop laughter\, great energy\, and a comedy experience you won’t want to miss! \nDoors open at 7 PM | Showtime at 8 PM.  \nCome ready to laugh\, celebrate\, and enjoy a great night of comedy! URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/joe-torry-birthday-bash-comedy-celebration/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Jodae Entertainment":MAILTO:jodaeent@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260915T153842Z CREATED:20260915T144651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T153842Z UID:10002745-1791277200-1791295200@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Kiwanis College Fair DESCRIPTION:44th Annual Columbus Kiwanis College Fair\n  \nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nThe King Arts Complex\n835 Mt. Vernon Ave.  Columbus\, OH  43203 \nFree admission!\nMeet with recruiters from colleges\, trade organizations\, employers and military!  Open to Columbus City Schools SENIORS ONLY due to space limitations. \nHands on career exploration and ‘advising’ on subjects such as college financing. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/kiwanis-college-fair/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261007T210000 DTSTAMP:20261003T155441Z CREATED:20261003T155409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T155441Z UID:10002783-1791396000-1791406800@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:King Arts Complex presents Pierce Perspectives: The Art of Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join the King Arts Complex on Wednesday\, Oct. 7th  for an engaging evening with @msallisonglenn\, an internationally acclaimed curator and writer whose work explores contemporary art\, culture\, history\, and the power of diverse artistic voices. \nAllison Glenn\, is a New York-based curator and writer. For seventeen years\, she has focused on the intersection of art and public space\, through biennials\, special projects\, public art\, & major new commissions by a wide range of contemporary artists working across the globe. She is Curator of the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art\, titled Things Fall Apart\, and Curator of Espacio Central\, as part of the CARA Platform. \nPrevious roles include Artistic Director of The Shepherd\, Curator of Special Projects for Untitled Miami Beach 2025\, and Co-Curator of Counterpublic Triennial 2023\, Senior Curator at New York’s Public Art Fund\, and Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. She gained broad acclaim for organizing the pathbreaking 2021 exhibition Promise\, Witness\, Remembrance at Louisville\, Kentucky’s Speed Art Museum. \nHer writing has been featured in catalogues published by Sharjah Art Foundation\, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, Counterpublic Triennial\, Prospect New Orleans triennial\, Princeton Architectural Press\, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art\, Studio Museum in Harlem\, and she been a visiting critic\, lecturer\, and guest speaker at a number of universities\, including University of Victoria\, University of Toronto\, The University of Tulsa\, University of Pennsylvania\, and Pacific Northwest College of Art. \nThrough an intimate conversation and audience engagement\, Allison will share insights from her distinguished career working with artists\, museums\, exhibitions\, and cultural institutions around the world.  Corey Favor\, President and CEO of the King Arts Complex\, will moderate the conversation and explore Glenn’s curatorial practice\, career\, and perspectives on the evolving arts landscape. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/king-arts-complex-presents-pierce-perspectives-the-art-of-conversation/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T220000 DTSTAMP:20260914T165303Z CREATED:20260914T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T165303Z UID:10002686-1792085400-1792101600@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Felabration 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of Finding Fela\, the acclaimed documentary exploring the extraordinary life\, music\, and revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.  Through powerful archival footage\, music\, and personal stories\, the film offers an intimate look at the artist who transformed music into a powerful vehicle for social and political expression. \nFollowing the screening\, keep the celebration going with dynamic DJ performances inspired by Fela Kuti’s groundbreaking sound and the global legacy of Afrobeat.  Experience the infectious rhythms\, grooves\, and energy that continue to influence musicians\, artists\, and audiences around the world while celebrating Fela’s fearless commitment to creativity\, activism\, and social change. \nThis special evening at the King Arts Complex is an opportunity to come together through film and music while honoring Fela Kuti’s enduring impact on culture\, community\, and the global music landscape.  Whether you are a longtime Afrobeat fan or discovering Fela’s work for the first time\, this promises to be an engaging and unforgettable celebration of one of music’s most influential voices. URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/felabration-2026/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260929T182347Z CREATED:20260929T181906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182347Z UID:10002781-1794571200-1794600000@kingartscomplex.com SUMMARY:Culture Black Fine Art Expo DESCRIPTION:The Culture Black Fine Art Expo\, introduced by KBK Foundation\, is aimed at highlighting the value of Black Fine Art as both a representation of Black culture and a valuable investment. The event will feature a selection of reputable galleries and Black Fine Art dealers from Columbus and across the country\, chosen by KBK Foundation to participate in the expo.With a mission to support Economic Development\, Community Development\, Social Services\, and the Arts in the communities that we serve\, KBK Foundation is committed to “bridging today’s realities with tomorrow’s possibilities.” URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/cu/2026-11-13/ LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Culture-26-Flyer-Save-the-Date-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR