Today

• Michael Rapaport | Fri., May 20-Sat., May 21 | Times vary | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center | $64+ | Comedian, social commentator, and avid sports fan Michael Rapaport fires off hilarious hot takes + opinions. 🎤
• NLE Choppa | Fri., May 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St.  | $25+ | Listen to NLE Choppa who cracked Billboard’s Top 40 in 2019 with his hit “Shotta Flow.” 🎶

Saturday

• King Gizzard + The Lizard Wizard | Sat., May 21 | 6:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $35+ | Prepare for a psychedelic night as King Gizzard puts on an electrifying show of rock music. 🎸
• Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Baseball vs. USC Upstate | Sat., May 21 | 3:05 p.m. | Bill David Stadium, 560 Borror Dr.  | $8+ ⚾️

Sunday

• Friendship Flea | Sun., May 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Clintonville, along N. High Street | Free | Browse through 30+ different vendors offering clothes, vinyls, home decor, and other oddities.
• Girls on the Run of Central Ohio Spring 5K | Sun., May 22 | 8 a.m. | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. | $5+ | Run or walk in this non-competitive 5K celebrating girls in the community. 🏃‍♂️

Monday

• Russ | Mon., May 23 | 7 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $62+ | Listen to rapper + pop artist Russ perform Billboard Top 100 hits like “Losing Control” and “What They Want.”
• After School Snack | Mon., May 23 | 4-4:30 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library – Parsons, 1113 Parsons Ave. | Bring your school-aged child to the Parsons branch for a free snack from the Child Hunger Alliance. 🍎

Weather

• 91º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
• Fingers crossed it stays dry today. If temperatures hit 91º as predicted by forecasters, this will match the record high temperature in May that was set back in 1962. ☀️ (The Columbus Dispatch)

Development

• Amazon will begin building two data centers in Hilliard this fall bringing 100 jobs per site once finished. The total cost of the project is estimated at $200 million + is located at 4120 Scioto Darby Rd. The timeline for construction hasn’t been released. 🏗 (Columbus Business First)
• Intel opted-in to an agreement with Stream and Wetlands Foundation, an environmental nonprofit in Lancaster, and will pay them $792,000. This is because Intel plans to build on natural wetlands + is required to restore and replace any environment or ecosystem that is lost in construction. (WOSU)

Closed

• Yohan Pizza, a Westerville staple for 30+ years, will permanently close on Sat., May 28. The community will still be able to find pizza here as Ange’s Pizza, another local pizza shop, plans to open a new location in the space on Wed., June 1. 🍕 (614now)

Civic

• The Columbus Board of Education added a $680 million bond issue to the November ballot which would be used for segments four + five for Columbus City Schools’ facility masters plan. These segments include plans for building five new schools by 2027. 🏫 (ABC6 On Your Side)
• The Franklin County Commissioners approved a $6.1+ million investment into youth summer programs for elementary students and all the way up to recent high school graduates. While younger students can find camps and activities, those between 14-21 years old can be set up with summer jobs.

Edu

• The Ohio State University’s Scarlet & Gray Advantage program, which helps students graduate debt-free, received $500,000 in support of the program from Cameron Mitchell, local restaurateur. Cameron, who owns Cameron Mitchell restaurants, hopes this will help create the next generation of hospitality workers. 💰(Columbus Business First)
• Tuition for in-state students at the Ohio State will increase 4.6%, or $12,485 for a full year, after the university’s Board of Trustees approved the raise in rates. The average cost for a student who lives in the dorms + uses the dining hall is now $26,541 per year. (Columbus Business First)

State

• Gov. Mike DeWine announced $4.8 million in grant funding to improve security and safety in schools across the state. Many Franklin County schools received a boost, including $89,000+ to Patriot Preparatory Academy High School and $60,000+ to Abraham Depp Elementary School. (10TV)

Arts

• 400 West Rich is taking “decked out” to a whole new level with its skateboard art exhibit that will be unveiled on Sat., June 4 in the Bridge Gallery. The gallery celebrates all things skateboard culture — including deck art + local skaters. 🛹

Plan Ahead

• More than 70 local vendors with home decor, clothes, and crafts will be at the next Ohio Vintage Fest which takes place on Sat., June 11 at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds. Parking and tickets are $5 each + tickets are available now.  🎟

Shop

• Sun’s out, fun’s out. Headed to the pool? Stay hydrated with this Bluetooth water bottle. Prepping for a potluck? Impress the neighbors with your very own DIY barbecue sauce. Gathering by the fire? This outdoor wine table has your name on it. ☀️*