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The King Arts Complex
867 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203, United States
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Ad
Review №1

What a great fun family event space. They have so many events that are free and some that cost forthe community.

Ne
Review №2

I venture here every so often. This year I was here to vote. This building stands as a pillar of our community.

Ta
Review №3

Great activities, events, and experiences at The King Center. Check out the art gallery, take in a show, attend a tea, or rent it for your own private event. Great space, great location. Parking in front and back. Many events are free. But please support local centers with a generous donation so they may continue to provide quality programming at reasonable rates.

Ma
Review №4

Unfortunately the park had a lot of trash scattered around the playground, and large amount of broken glass on one of the sidewalks beside the playground. There is potential for this to be a 5 star park if it were properly maintained.

Ma
Review №5

Absolutely stellar! When an event is held there, the staff, the banquet food & staff offer superior service. And to be in a location that has artwork, historic artifacts and educational information presented in architectural facility that is pleasing to the eye and encourages the mind. This is a must visit site when coming to Columbus! And a must do for Columbus residents.

In
Review №6

Always a great time at the Heritage Music Festival

D
Review №7

I usually have a better time at this venue but I dont know what was going on with the heat. We were almost cooked alive! And the womens restroom line was around the corner. We ended up commandeering the large and unoccupied mens restroom so that we could get back to our seats before intermission was over.

Lo
Review №8

Formidable information, plays, museum artist and so much more. Open to the public

Ka
Review №9

Went to African American Cultural Festival. Great music, variety of food trucks and booths. Mo Jo Flo entertained this afternoon and more great music later. Several stages. Open tmrw too. King Arts Complex Park

Qi
Review №10

Columbus Community Pride at Mayme Moore Park next to King Arts

Ja
Review №11

It was a Black Festival that attended, I was there with my husband who was there to help with a organization which was the Faith Thomas Foundation for Sickle Cells. The Festival was a very nice thing to attend with different types of vendors food trucks, clothing, jewelry and great music I would definitely attend again. And also it was a 2 day event

Wi
Review №12

Beautiful African American culture Place

Bo
Review №13

What a beautiful, marvelously restored small capacity facility!! With a second, slightly larger one only blocks away. I applaud Columbus and CAPA for their wisdom in saving these historic buildings, and restoring them for similar re-use rather than getting trigger-happy with the wrecking ball as so many cities have. BRAVO!!!

Ja
Review №14

Wonder historic place. With all the staff and activities available and a great place to visit.

L.
Review №15

A great variety of events simultaneously occurring - Exhibits, Dance Classes, Concerts, Vendors, Free books!

Jt
Review №16

Beautiful. Looks great!

Vi
Review №17

If you are free on the first Tuesday of the month please attend the fellowship is wonderful the meals are great and free. Always good entertainment from 12:00pm till 2:00pm Hope to see you there.

Ma
Review №18

It was a nice place for our granddaughters regional poetry competition. The chairs arent very comfortable however.

Pa
Review №19

Great place for functions. We had an amazing fashion show at this place!

Di
Review №20

Went to see 20andOdd presented by Gamal Brown and my mind was blown. To see history through the arts, poetry, and dance, that touches your mind body and spirit is truly beyond words.

Tr
Review №21

Great place with well written history

Ma
Review №22

My attendance last Thursday for the Black Panther opening was exceptional. The young artists were sharing their celebration of their diverse visions and voices. I will return to take in the individual works because the attendance crowd was huge. I enjoyed watching the people responding to the works. There was a celebratory atmosphere ...you are going to need more parking but that is a great problem to have. Well done!

Ja
Review №23

LOVE WHAT THEY DO!!! Improving lives, families, and the community!

Do
Review №24

Great atmosphere, live music, and food. Lots of vendors selling all kinds of goods.Come out and enjoy what the Javon and the King Arts Heritage Festival has to Offer.

Ka
Review №25

I was at the Heritage concert series Premium Blend was the main performance. Great band and a Great time!If you can make it next week get there.

Yo
Review №26

Birthday Jazz party for a friend. Great guest, food, fun, and entertainment.

St
Review №27

Pretty Cool. Walking Dog Checking out The Arts and Stuff. They are doing good in the neighborhood

Ka
Review №28

I loved the artwork and historical significance. We were there for my husband to do a show and the facility is beautiful.

Ja
Review №29

Beautiful space and wonderful place to serve the nearby community and the city at large

up
Review №30

A clean well kept well lit facility I was glad to be there

sp
Review №31

Fun place to go. Many different things to see and do.

At
Review №32

I had a ball when LakeSide was there oh my goodness the sweat wasnt from just the heat I got my shirt autographed a hug from lead singer oh my

Pa
Review №33

Very professional, clean, people friendly. Always ready to accommodate

Ka
Review №34

Very nice grounds. The staff was awesome for the Heritage Festival. The band was treated right!

ka
Review №35

Attended the first tuesday tea. It was wonderful.

Ad
Review №36

I love the recent Heritage Festival celebration on Thursday. The music was awesome the food was great and meeting greetings new and old friends was a lot of fun

Jo
Review №37

Great place to visit on MLK day.

Ev
Review №38

Great place for Black History! A must see The Middle Passage. Host to Celebrating the life of Colonal Charles E. McGee, 99 years Tuskegee Airmen Combat Fighter Pilot.

Za
Review №39

Really enjoy the outdoor shows at Mamee Moore Park in the Summer

DA
Review №40

Excellent place for independent events! Great vibe and atmosphere.

Ma
Review №41

Had a great time at jazz in the park everybody was so nice and polite Ill see him next week

De
Review №42

The heartbeat of African American history in Columbus, Ohio still going strong! Absolutely amazing!

La
Review №43

Worst school ever.

De
Review №44

Having a great time. Love see old friends and family.

Mi
Review №45

I come here for the jazz series every summer...no violence... EVER...LOVE IT

P.
Review №46

Great space that celebrates the historical and cultural legacies of black Americans. I particularly like the installations that honor famous local musicians and the slave boat historical experience.

Vi
Review №47

I love the place. The show was great and well organized

Cy
Review №48

Very Beautiful and interesting things to see and learn historically local and nationally! A Must see especially Exhibit on the Middle Passage Slave Trade Period Very Emotionally Moving!

Sh
Review №49

I went to Kwanzaa here, which was 7 days, and to a fashion show. The Kwanzaa was really nice. Good space for the event. Nice space for a fashion show as well. I wonder how accessible and affordable this venue is to it’s community... ?

Ke
Review №50

I enjoyed myself and everyone was friendly! Also great food and entertainment

BA
Review №51

First Tuesday Tea/gossip. Great place to go with the girls, eat, socialize, and reminisce. They included diy art that day. Im told they have a different theme every month.

Aj
Review №52

The artists are amazing the venue was very clean and professional

Ma
Review №53

Attended someones birthday party. Great space and good time

Br
Review №54

It would have been more enjoyable if they didnt keep having technical difficulties, but whos complaining give us free

Al
Review №55

Nice Martin Luther king program

Co
Review №56

Soooo enjoyable ,,,Alll grand babies had fun the entertainment was very nice

Ke
Review №57

Simply marvelous. Fun family & great music

Ra
Review №58

Enjoyed a wonderful program featuring Col McGee, Officer AJ, Greg Edmonds and many others in a salute to the Tuskegee Airmen! Wonderful performance by Mr Petty!

Ja
Review №59

It was a festival out there had a good time with the kids

Ba
Review №60

It was just excellent as always purely loved the music and the speaker was awesome

Di
Review №61

I just had my graduation here and is really nice inside of here

De
Review №62

I enjoy going to the Kings Art. It is just a historical experiences and great venue to rent for that positive experience in honor of Dr.King.

Ki
Review №63

Saw the group Harmony there and loved them! Love the vintage, old time theater decor.

Sh
Review №64

Nice place to relax and listen to music. No drama is the best part.

Ah
Review №65

Awesome experience. Managed very well.

Da
Review №66

Enjoyed the community event. However, black are going to be blacks. I was taught and raised when people are speaker or have a Mic in their hand; others should stop speaking and sidebar conversations. It was difficult to focus on some of the speakers due to other people speaking. Even if some are not interested in the message be quiet so those of us that are can hear. The event was free and we greatly appreciated that despite the weather.

Je
Review №67

Enjoying the public freedom and excitement.

Bo
Review №68

Newly renovated. Staple of our community.

Re
Review №69

This place and its amazing history was great to witness. One of my bucket list items is to see all the King museums and centers dedicated in his honor around the country. Another one down today 3/31

Va
Review №70

Beautiful facility, providing great cultural history and entertainment.

Jo
Review №71

The name Alone Speak.for its Self .

Jo
Review №72

Wonderful complex and a loot to see and experience.

Ch
Review №73

They have free jazz concerts in the park for 6 weeks during the summer. Zappos Band closed it out this season. Much fun seeing friends and classmates.

Ky
Review №74

Very nice park, its a beautiful place to walk around

Er
Review №75

Great place to go outside to enjoy the festivities

Li
Review №76

The staff is great. always welcoming and friendly. theres always events going on specifically devoted to teaching the community about African American history. and they strive to make the people in the community aware of their greatest and potential as a black person in todays society.

Po
Review №77

Love love love the heritage Music Festival! Great bands, great vocals, a wonderful mix of the community and a very beautiful setting. Be there or be square!

Ke
Review №78

O.k. theatre. Parts of back stage had no lighting making going from one end to the other dangerous.Sound tech was very professional and accommodating. Lighting, not so much.There were other issues that were encountered, but for the sake of keeping folks from harassing other folks, well just pray for them.

Ka
Review №79

Always a great family place to go and learn

Fr
Review №80

I enjoyed it very much it was a very nice facility to be at

Ro
Review №81

This Center is amazing. The location is very good. The building has so much to see. Everyone was very helpful and courteous.

La
Review №82

It was very nice. I had a ball! The place was very clean and pleasant I would love to come back.

Ch
Review №83

Had a nice experience.

Ja
Review №84

Went there to enjoy outdoor concert, my daughter took me there. A nice place to take your family. Have a picnic.

Eu
Review №85

The martin Luther king jr complex a vibrant hub for performing, cultural and educational programs celebrating the past, present and future. The king arts complex using everntbite to organize upcoming events. Check out the king arts complexs events, learn more, or contact this organization.

Vi
Review №86

Wonderful, First Tuesday Tea for Seniors is one of the best ever for all Seniors great for meeting new friends and being a part of a larger group of people who wants to enjoy life.

Do
Review №87

The catering was horrible You should be able bring on catering people Because the lady that they had Her food was not good but the king center is self Whats great

Ch
Review №88

Entertainment was nice...it rained a little. Overall GOOD TIME

Pe
Review №89

Mlk celebration was amazing

Jo
Review №90

Loved the 21st Hertiage Music Festival

Am
Review №91

Love the art. Love the history being represented.

Wo
Review №92

Looks great inside and outside. Love the upgrade!

je
Review №93

MY. Vernon looks lively

Di
Review №94

Always nice every year

Iv
Review №95

Perfect setting for the baby shower I attended.

me
Review №96

The seats were very comfortable plenty of leg room

Ke
Review №97

Great historical art. Ballrooms were very clean but needed to be modernized

La
Review №98

Love going here! The event for the comedy show was really nice

Be
Review №99

Building needs some TLC, but it stands great things. No bike rack though!

De
Review №100

A great community space.

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  • Address:867 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203, United States
  • Site:http://kingartscomplex.com/
  • Phone:+1 614-645-5464
Categories
  • Arts organization
  • Cultural center
  • Event venue
  • Performing arts group
  • Performing arts theater
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–6pm
  • Tuesday:11am–3pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9am–6pm
  • Friday:9am–6pm
  • Saturday:9am–6pm
  • Sunday:9am–6pm
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