Black Flix and Chill

05/12/2026

Youth success is found here! 📚✏️

The City Leaders Academy is a program for scholars entering grades 6-10 looking to receive mentorship from City and community leaders! Youth will see improvements in their citizenship skills, public speaking and community awareness.

Register to set up your students to become the next generation of leaders today: https://columbusrecparks.com/city-leaders-academy/

04/26/2026

We asked, you voted, and here are the results of the Black Flix and Chill & the Columbus Commons Partnership Series…

It’ll be a 90s / 2000s vibe all Summer.

First up, ‘Poetic Justice’ (‘93) by John Singleton, starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur on July 23rd…

Next, ‘Love and Basketball’ (‘00) by Gina Prince-Blythewood, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps on August 29th…

And, our final Commons show will be, ‘The Best Man’ (‘99) by Malcolm D. Lee, starring Nia Long and Tate Diggs, September 11th…

03/05/2026

03/03/2026

02/25/2026

It is time to celebrate! 🎉 Culture Columbus reception at the King Arts Complex. ✨ Join us as we highlight community champions from elected officials, to entrepreneurs, to artists, and more!

📍 835 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
📅 Thursday, February 26
🕕 6PM-8PM

Sponsored by Franklin County Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development

08/18/2025

Hip Hop Hooray! 🎤🔥

The final Tribute Tuesday features '90s rap favorites. The Winnie Cooper Project will perform legendary covers of Notorious, Ignition and more. Admission is FREE! Mark your calendars:

📅 Aug. 19
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 Bicentennial Park

Learn more: bit.ly/4jaGixa.

08/18/2025

NEW MOVIE NIGHT ADDED: Love Jones on Friday, August 22 at 7 pm🎥

Nothing says summer like a free movie night under the cityscape 🌟 We’re partnering with Black Flix & Chill CBUS for a showing of the romcom, Love Jones (1997)! Bring a blanket or chairs, grab an adult beverage from the bar (opens at 6:30pm), settle in with some tacos from Tortilla and enjoy the movie!

Black Flix and Chill is a community-centered initiative dedicated to creating joyful spaces through free cultural movie nights.

See the details➡️https://columbuscommons.org/event/free-movie-night-love-jones/

08/09/2025

All aboard the soul train! 🚂🕺✨

CBUS Soul Fest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a celebration of the rich culture within Columbus! This festival features groovy music, bomb food and lots of soul. We have amazing headliners taking the stage, including Rahsaan Patterson Music, Eric Benét, Goapele, Raheem DeVaughn, and more! Save the date:

📅 Aug 15-16
📌 Bicentennial Park
🕓 4-11 p.m.

Check out our website for more festival info: cbussoulfest.com

08/09/2025

Today, we celebrate Whitney Houston on what would have been her birthday. Her unmatched talent, iconic voice, and timeless songs have left an indelible mark on the world, touching hearts across generations. From power ballads to soulful anthems, Whitney’s music continues to inspire and uplift.

Celebrate Whitney Houston’s Birthday With 10 Timeless Music Videos: https://trib.al/qKd8yfB

08/09/2025

🎫 COLUMBUS - WE'RE BRINGING FUNK IN THE PARK! It's the 3rd Annual 614FUNKFEST!

The producers of SUMMER614 are bringing some of your favorite Funk groups to the Columbus Commons! With music, food, drinks and vendors you won't want to miss it! Visit mycolumbusmagic.com for tickets, lineup, and MORE!

08/09/2025

Looking for a Holy Ghost Praise Gathering…

🙌🏽