About THE EVENT
Our popular Book Bar is back! This is an upbeat social event for book lovers who want to mingle, read, or both.
This time we’re at Antiques on High and we can’t wait to welcome you for another round of great books, drinks, and conversation. Get a drink, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy this community-oriented event where you can chat, read, or both!
Every ticket comes with one standard drink and buffet-style appetizers.
You can choose from the Event Only ticket (includes admission, one standard drink, and appetizers) or an Event + Blind Date Book Bundle ticket (includes one randomly selected “Blind Date” book, admission, one standard drink, and appetizers).
Seating is limited, so grab your spot early, and let’s make this night one to remember!
Note: This is an adult-only event. All guests must be 21 or older.
Psst… do you have new or gently used books that you don’t want? Consider bringing them to the Book Bar to leave in our book donation box. We’ll re-home them through our Little Free Library, our museum store, and future Book Bars.
Special thanks
We’re immensely grateful to Antiques on High for their generous support and partnership to make this Book Bar possible! We’re thrilled to collaborate with a local favorite that shares our love for community and connection.
Event schedule
‣ Doors Open at Antiques on High | 6:00 pm
Arrive at AOH (714 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206) to check in, grab your standard drink voucher, and enjoy buffet-style appetizers. If you’ve purchased the book bundle ticket, you can pick up your “Blind Date” book during this time. Once you’re all set, find a cozy spot to settle in.
‣ Book Bar Main Event | 6:30-8:00 pm
Enjoy a relaxed evening of reading, eating, and mingling with fellow book lovers! Bring your own book to read or pick randomly from our carefully curated “Blind Date” books, and settle in for a cozy night of shared literary joy! Every ticket includes appetizers and one standard drink. Whether you’re here for the books, the drinks, or the company, it’s the perfect setting to meet other local book lovers!
TICKETS
‣ Event Only | $35
This ticket includes admission to the event, appetizers, and one standard drink voucher.
‣ Event + Blind Date Book Bundle | $40
This ticket includes admission to the event, one randomly selected “Blind Date” book, appetizers, and one standard drink voucher.
Parking
Antiques on High is surrounded by ample non-metered street parking. Make sure to read the signs carefully for parking restrictions.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please email jcox@thurberhouse.org if you have any accessibility needs or questions.
FAQ
For any questions that are not answered here, please email jcox@thurberhouse.org.
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You will receive an email order confirmation containing your ticket(s). For expedited check in, you can print or show your ticket(s) on your phone. If you are unable to do so, we will manually check you in.
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Yes, although online orders are encouraged. To order by phone, call 614-464-1032.
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Yes, bathrooms will be available.
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All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. However, you can give your spot to a friend, family member, colleague, etc. if you cannot attend. Contact us to transfer a registration.
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The total ticket price includes the Columbus Arts and Culture Fee as required by the City of Columbus. The Arts and Culture Fee provides public funds to support artists and arts/cultural organizations like Thurber House that educate and engage audiences of all ages. Click here for more information.
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Purchases are subject to credit/debit card processing fees that help cover Thurber House's use of the registration platform. To pay by cash or check, please email thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org or call 614-464-1032.
DISCLAIMER
Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by event and program speakers in all mediums are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thurber House, its affiliates, or its staff/board.