Name: Columbus Small Business Fair
Start: 2026-04-18T11:00:00-04:00

The Columbus Small Business Fair embodies our commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs and strengthening the small business community. Designed with inclusivity at its core, the fair supports business owners from multicultural backgrounds while embracing the broader community’s entrepreneurial spirit. By fostering the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences, the event serves as both a bridge between cultures and a catalyst for success—creating opportunities for all small businesses to grow and thrive in Columbus’s vibrant, diverse marketplace.

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Center for Divine Love, 3617 Wyoming St., St. Louis, MO (also available for virtual participation)

<h3>African People’s Socialist Party plots course to win Black Power; Plenary to address shifting world order, repression and resistance</h3>

WHAT: <a href="https://apspplenary.org/call-to-the-april-17-19-2026-african-peoples-socialist-party-international-plenary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">African People’s Socialist Party International Plenary</a>
WHEN: <a href="https://apspplenary.org/call-to-the-april-17-19-2026-african-peoples-socialist-party-international-plenary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">April 17-19, 2026</a>, 8 a.m. on April 17th to 5:45 p.m. on April 19th. WHERE: Center for Divine Love, 3617 Wyoming St., St. Louis, MO (also available for virtual participation)
CONTACT:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@apspplenary.org">info@apspplenary.org</a>
REGISTER:&nbsp; <a href="https://apspplenary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://apspplenary.org/</a>
From April 17 - 19, 2026, the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) will hold a 3-day Plenary conference to assess the state of its work to unify and liberate the African Nation and to prepare its members and supporters for the final offensive towards victory in the anti-colonial struggle. This year’s Plenary is themed, “This Time ‘Til it’s Won! Power in Our Own Hands! It’s not just Trump, it’s the whole damn system!”

Read the <a href="https://apspplenary.org/call-to-the-april-17-19-2026-african-peoples-socialist-party-international-plenary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">call for participation in the APSP’s April Plenary</a>

While freedom-loving people throughout the world are courageously putting their lives on the line in opposition to the genocidal frenzy of U.S. international and domestic military aggression, the APSP calls on freedom-loving people to go beyond protest and build the liberated economy to negate the colonial mode of production.

Chairman Omali describes the significance of the upcoming Plenary: “The African People’s Socialist Party International Plenary is the planning forum we use to deepen our organization, enhance our organizing and lead the African working class beyond spontaneous protest and social media militancy to the capture of actual contending dual power designed to negate the colonial domination of our people and the oppressed peoples of the world.”

The APSP’s April 17-19 Plenary will include presentations, workshops and training sessions on:
<ul><li>Building a dual and contending economy and creating liberated territory.</li><li>Using the electoral process to seize political terrain. Candidates and former elected officials NY Assemblyman and NYC Councilman Charles Barron, St. Louis Alderman Jesse Todd, candidates Akile Anai, Jesse Nevel.</li><li>Security and self-defense for the community and the movement. Know your rights when the FBI knocks or you get stopped. With Unión de Barrio.&nbsp;</li><li>Campaign to repeal the Foreign Agent and Conspiracy laws used for political repression.&nbsp;</li><li>Dred Scott Sanctuary City Resolution expansion to protect African and other colonized communities from federal raids.</li><li>Unifying the African Nation for total liberation. On-the-ground reports from South Africa, Sierra Leone and Europe.&nbsp;</li><li>Independent Black-owned media. How to get involved!</li><li>Science, engineering, agriculture, education and healthcare in the service of African liberation.&nbsp;</li><li>African women are equal makers and shapers of history.Stop “Child Protective Services” kidnapping of Black children’; “Black Mothers March on the White House”.&nbsp;</li><li>Unity through reparations. How white people can stand in accountable solidarity with African liberation. APSC Chairwoman Penny Hess and Uhuru Solidarity Movement Chair Jesse Nevel report on reparations work.</li></ul>

Chairman Omali promises the upcoming Plenary will provide the ideological and practical leadership needed in this period. “In the 53 years of our Party’s existence, our leaders and institutions have survived police beatings, imprisonment, firebombings, FBI raids, armed assassination attempts, economic sanctions and other attempts to crush us. We have been able to thrive and grow because our theory of African Internationalism has been tested and proven correct in our practice, building genuine self-determination and creating liberated territory. Join us in our victorious struggle. This time ‘til it’s won, power in our own hands!”
Registration and information can be found at <a href="https://apspplenary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://apspplenary.org/</a>

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Tanger Outlets Columbus

To celebrate Earth Day, Tanger Outlets Columbus invites the community to donate their used sneakers – any kind, size or condition – on April 17 to support its new recycling program. Shoppers can give back by donating two pairs of shoes at the blue Tanger Tent in front of Old Navyfrom noon - 4 p.m. Guests who donate will receive a special offer for 20 percent off top brands like Under Armour, Old Navy and Skechers. Sneakers collected will be recycled through Tanger’s partnership with <a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/e2f77ad93c53404184b822959000913b/1/ce61d01b4028efdb8fcb62a487abc5e174cb0f1430bda859bca81dd5da19a300?cache_buster=1775660070" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sneaker Impact</a>, repurposing them into rubber material for future soft play surfaces and other usable products. Shoppers are also encouraged to stop by the center’s new Little Library, located near the Play Area and Rally House. 
WHAT: Sneaker Recycling at Tanger Columbus

WHEN: Friday, April 17
 Noon - 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tanger Columbus
 In front of Old Navy
 400 S Wilson Rd
 Sunbury, Ohio 43074 

HOW:
 This event is FREE and open to the public!

For more information and to RSVP, please visit <a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/e2f77ad93c53404184b822959000913b/2/13b94bd2eb201595560e5c411c98746aa042b6f1dc1a393eb16b5f1d889c6098?cache_buster=1775660070" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tanger.com/columbus</a> and connect with Tanger Columbus on <a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/e2f77ad93c53404184b822959000913b/3/4b6bd7df969ab3a39e67e8acc892b0b42fd58b603325dcc0abb0fbe12d9a014c?cache_buster=1775660070" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/e2f77ad93c53404184b822959000913b/4/bd9b0375a06b007d340db0fd33b23af642dea863f32c359867f134f887691f79?cache_buster=1775660070" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

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Brush Crazy

Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Mason Jar with Flowers is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow along as you customize your very own art project! OR you can always pick something else to paint! Work at your own pace. The paint sheets show you every step along the way, from start to finish! We help you to complete your masterpiece all on your own, but there is always an extra artist on hand for assistance when needed. Bring your favorite beverages and food! Fun and Relaxing is what your peers have said about Brush Crazy! So, grab a friend or two or three and Paint Your Way To Fun!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140999/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Short North Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Columbus, OH. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Short North Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Short North Church Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: A chair lift can be used to access the main level if needed. There are no ramps or elevators to access the main level. View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11n_dff5p3E0UWU4z_0Ji3fpNqpaKJ6T2rFzNm5VSyvg/pub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/columbus-oh/candlelight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Candlelight concerts</a> in Columbus, OH To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/134238" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Time from Inception</li><li>This Land from The Lion King</li><li>Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar</li><li>Supermarine from Dunkirk</li><li>Honor from The Pacific</li><li>A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight</li><li>Wonder Woman Suite</li><li>Gladiator Suite</li><li>Cornfield Chase from Interstellar</li><li>Dune Suite</li><li>Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes</li><li>Pirates of the Caribbean Suite</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>Listeso String Quartet</li></ul>
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Kiddie Academy of Downtown Columbus will host STEM Adventures on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. Families of children ages 2 and up are invited to attend this free event to participate in several hands-on, play-based activities focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.&nbsp;
Participating Academies will facilitate STEM activities like bowling, making and flying paper airplanes, participating in a bouncing ball rodeo or creating a ping pong ball launcher.
Refreshments will be provided during the event. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/stem-adventures/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/stem-adventures/</a>.&nbsp;
WHAT: Kiddie Academy STEM Adventures WHEN: Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m.- noon. WHERE:&nbsp;37 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

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Hofbräuhaus Columbus

Brunch has leveled up at Hofbräuhaus Columbus. We’re serving up delicious dishes, great drinks, and all the weekend energy you’ve been craving. Grab your crew and dive into a brunch lineup full of flavor — with fun options for the kiddos, too. Join us every Saturday &amp; Sunday from 11AM–2PM for classic brunch favorites and tasty brunch cocktails. We’ll see you this weekend @ Our Haus!

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Brunch has leveled up at Hofbräuhaus Columbus. We’re serving up delicious dishes, great drinks, and all the weekend energy...

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