Southern Oracles: A Celebration of the South Side

Southern Oracles: A Celebration of the South Side is a one-night concert bringing together an unprecedented gathering of Columbus artists to celebrate Columbus’ South Side. Featuring pieces across styles and disciplines, the night features music, poetry, dance and more in a show that places the audience in space with key Columbus neighborhood institutions. Conceived and produced by writer Scott Woods and created with generous support from the Johnstone Fund for New Music, Streetlight Guild, and the Ohio State University, Southern Oracles continues in a line of amazing offerings that generate and highlight outstanding Columbus history and culture.
The Players: Mark Lomax Trio, J Rawls, Sam Johnson, Liquid Crystal Project, DJ Prime, Trista Hill, Trek Manifest, Jai Carey, Psyonik, Donald Isom, and Scott Woods.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Weigel Hall at Ohio State University
1866 College Road North
Columbus, Ohio
Admission is free.