As CBUS residents ourselves, we love making sure that Columbus has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Hanna + Mitch) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, football games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @thecbustoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️
Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop | Fri., Sept. 2 | 4-9 p.m. | Grove City Town Center, 3378 Park St., Suite C | Free | Enjoy food trucks, local vendors for shopping, live music, and adult beverages with the DORA. 🛍️
Saturday
Beat Notre Dame Pregame Bash | Sat., Sept. 3 | 5 p.m. | The Varsity Club, 278 W. Lane Ave. | Free | Tailgate before the OSU football game with drink deals and live music. 🍺
Community Day at FPC | Sun., Sept. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | Free | Franklin County and Columbus residents receive free admission to view the entirety of the gardens, collections, and exhibits. 🌿
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Kane Brown, country music star with hits like “What Ifs” and “Heaven,” is coming to Nationwide Arena on Thurs., March 23 at 7 p.m. His opening acts will be country singers Dustin Lynch + LoCash. Tickets go on sale Fri., Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. 🎶
Try This
Naz Thrift,a local thrifting boutique, is hosting a “DIY Denim Class” on Thurs., Sept. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at 1617 W. 5th Ave. All instructions and materials are provided to help guests rework their denim with patches, paint, or tools to add fringe + holes. Book your spot online. 👖
Coming Soon
Cali Tacos, a Los Angeles street food-inspired taco spot, is opening in September at 1111 Hill Rd. in Pickerington. The “from scratch” kitchen will feature dishes like Baja fish tacos on house made tortillas, Mexican street corn, and carne asada fries. 🌮 (614now)
Community
Go Fourth, a free neighborhood block party, is happening Sun., Sept. 25 in Italian Village. Enjoy family yoga, live music, beer gardens, crafts for kids, vendors, and food. Extending from 2nd Avenue to N. 4th Street, local businesses like Seventh Son Brewing Co. and Budd Dairy Food Hall are included. 🎉
Finance
When beginning the journey of buying a home, getting pre-approved should be the least of anyone’s worries. Learn about the financing app that enables consumers to get a mortgage pre-approval in less than two minutes. Pro tip: It’s currently available to CA customersonly, with availability in additional states coming soon. 🏡 *
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SPORTS
ESPN College GameDay heads our way 🏈
Game day | Photo provided
If you’ve never attended a College GameDay, tomorrow is your chance. Make a sign, dress in your best Buckeye gear, and prepare your vocal cords for this premier pregame show of college football. Here are the quick facts:
Where
GameDay will be held at St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Dr.
When
Fans can start arriving at 5 a.m. (if you want to secure a solid spot) but GameDay officially runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Who can we expect?
The pregame show will be hosted by Rece Davis + former OSU quarterback Kirk Herbstreit. The musical performance and first “guest picker” of the season will be Jack Harlow, a Grammy-nominated rapper.
Let’s go Bucks.
The Wrap
Today’s edition was written by City Editor Hanna.
Editor’s pick: I hope you all have an amazing Labor Day Weekend. Tonight, I’m heading to Bistrolino in German Village, tomorrow I’ll be covering the OSU football game for CBUStoday, and Sunday I’ll be hosting at the Clippers game. Maybe Monday I’ll relax.
Editorial: Mitch Hooper, Hanna Williford, Sarah Leonhardt, Erin McPherson, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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