Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society

06/10/2026

Tonight 6.10! Learn steps with a free dance lesson from at 8:30p then take to the dance floor or join the bandstand from 9p-11p (all instruments and vocalists welcome)

62 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Free entry - hope to see you there! 💃🎺

06/05/2026

Next Jam & Dance is Wednesday 6/10!

Every second Wednesday of the month, from 8:30pm to 11pm, we host a free* and open hot jazz jam & dance for our community at the Olde Oak (62 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215)

All are welcome to participate - Bring an instrument, dancin’ shoes, and a friend or two!

8:30 PM - Free Dance Workshop

A SwingColumbus instructor will teach a short solo dance routine to help you enjoy dancing to the fast tempos of many trad jazz tunes - learn a fun new mini-routine each month!

9 PM - Bandstand kicks off

All instruments are welcome (vocalists too!). Swap in and out as you please. Find links to all of our charts and jam books at cohjs.org

All levels of experience are welcomed on the bandstand and the dance floor. COHJS and SwingColumbus work hard to ensure that our events are friendly, supportive, respectful, welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for everyone!

*Can you bring $5 for the tip jar? This monthly jam stays free thanks to members and donors. We also accept donations through PayPal/Venmo () - every contribution goes a long way in keeping our events active🎶

05/12/2026

Our next open hot jazz jam and dance is tomorrow, Wed 5/13 from 8:30p-11p at the (62 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215)

Bring an instrument, dancing shoes, and a friend or two 🎶

Free entry - hope to see you there! 💃🎺

05/08/2026

Every second Wednesday of the month, from 8:30pm to 11pm, we host a free* and open hot jazz jam & dance for our community at the Olde Oak (62 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215)

All are welcome to participate - Bring an instrument, dancin’ shoes, and a friend or two!

8:30 PM - Free Dance Workshop

A SwingColumbus instructor will teach a short solo dance routine to help you enjoy dancing to the fast tempos of many trad jazz tunes - learn a fun new mini-routine each month!

9 PM - Bandstand kicks off

All instruments are welcome (vocalists too!). Swap in and out as you please. Find links to all of our charts and jam books at cohjs.org

All levels of experience are welcomed on the bandstand and the dance floor. COHJS and SwingColumbus work hard to ensure that our events are friendly, supportive, respectful, welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for everyone!

*Can you bring $5 for the tip jar? This monthly jam stays free thanks to members and donors. We also accept donations through PayPal/Venmo () - every contribution goes a long way in keeping our events active🎶

04/25/2026

Tomorrow, 4/26! Bring your dancing shoes 💃

Catch from 2:30pm-5:00pm at the Clintonville Woman's Club
https://www.facebook.com/events/158554034252109

04/22/2026

Add some pep to your step this Sunday 4/26 with ! Join us from 2:30pm-5:00pm at the Clintonville Woman's Club 💃🎺

https://www.facebook.com/events/1585540342521093

02/09/2026

👑 2 weeks of Mardi Gras with COHJS & Friends! 👑

✨ WEDNESDAY 2/11 ✨
Join COHJS and SwingColumbus for a special Mardi Gras Edition of our FREE monthly Hot Jazz Jam + Dance from 8:30 - 11pm

📍Olde Oak Tavern, 62 Parsons Ave., Columbus
💃 8:30 Free Dance Lesson with SwingColumbus
🎺 9-11 Open Jam + Dancing

Come early for dinner! The Olde Oak is cooking up Creole food -- Po' Boy sandwiches, Gumbo, & Beignets -- in addition to their usual full menu!

Stay late for complimentary King Cake! 🎂

📸 You can also enjoy a photo booth with Mardi Gras masks and props, and a couple of parade lines through the night.

No cover charge, but $5 for the tip jar is appreciated!

✨ TUESDAY 2/17 ✨
Whirlybirds Play Fat Tuesday!

📍Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit Street, Columbus
🎟️$10 GA advance, $15 at the door. 6:00 Doors open, 7:00 Show

01/13/2026

Next jam happening tomorrow!

8:30-11pm
The Olde Oak
62 Parsons Ave

And be sure to catch our February jam where we'll have some Mardi Gras flair!

12/06/2025

Coming up this week! Jazz Jam on Wednesday December 10, 8:30-11 at The Olde Oak.

Intro swing lesson at 8:30 with
Jamming at 9!

Come dance, play, or listen!

Also the Olde Oak has AMAZING food options and a full bar 😋

12/12/2024

Check out this exclusive interview with Hyla Skudder, Board Member of the Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society as she discusses their monthly Hot Jazz Jam and Dance with host Kevin Lloyd.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

⏰ Time: 8:15 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Location: Rambling House Music Bar, | 310 E Hudson St. Columbus, OH

For more event details, visit COHJS.org or columbusmakesart.com. To learn more about grants for artist, visit gcac.org.

This interview is a part of the Art Makes Columbus Campaign. Learn more at gcac.org or ColumbusMakesArt.com. For more interviews, visit
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Video Editing Credit: Aarius Dumas

Check out this exclusive interview with Hyla Skudder, Board Member of the Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society as she discusses Jam and Dance with host Kevin Lloyd. 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:15 PM - 11:00 PM 📍 Location: Rambling House Music Bar, | 310 E Hudson St. Columbus, OH ...