Breaking down the numbers

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vancouver Canucks | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus | $38.00 - $285.00
• Evenings with Authors: Sloane Crosley | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 East Broad Street, Columbus | $21.00 - $76.00 | Sloane Crosley is the author of The New York Times bestselling essay collections, I Was Told There’d Be Cake (a 2009 finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor) and How Did You Get This.
• Hamilton | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus | $39.00 - $99.00 | The Broadway hit makes a stop in Columbus with dates all throughout October.

• Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Volleyball vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6 p.m. | Covelli Center Columbus, 2640 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus | $12.00
• UACA Golden Bear Scare | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Smith Nature Park, 1270 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington | The Smith Nature Park comes alive with ghosts, witches, and a unique “Zombie Hill” where actual zombies become agitated by the sight of children ages 6-13 years.
• Wine-Down-Wednesday | Wed., Oct. 19 | Jimmy V’s Grill & Pub, 1 S. State Street, Westerville | Wine-Down-Wednesday features all of our esteemed ‪Bovin Wines at a 50% discount when you purchase a bottle.

• Pumpkins Aglow | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus | $0.00 - $25.00 | Fall evenings offer delights and spooky surprises during these after-dark, family-friendly events.

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• Porter’s Coffeehouse and Bakery — which we featured in our pumpkin flavors story — opened a second location at 201 Clint Dr. in Pickerington. The coffee shop with a variety of desserts has had success in its downtown Pickerington location, and will bring many of the same elements to its new spot. ☕ (614now)
• Naz Thrift, a vintage thrift shop, opened its first storefront at 1617 W. 5th Ave. Shop vintage OSU apparel, bags, and accesories + 10% of all sales go towards the Columbus Dream Center — which was featured in our volunteer guide. 👕

• Land-Grant Brewing Co. is hosting a Halloween party and costume contest on Fri., Oct. 28 in their beer garden. Local DJ “DJ Leek” will be behind the live music starting at 8 p.m. before the costume contest with local judges at 10 p.m. 👻

• John Mobley Jr., a four-star guard originally from Reynoldsburg, verbally committed to OSU for basketball in the 2024 class. As a junior, he now lives in Las Vegas and plays for Bishop Gorman high school. 🏀 (The Columbus Dispatch)
• FOX announced the No. 2 Ohio State football team will kickoff at noon next Sat., Oct. 29 against Penn State. The Buckeyes have not played a day game at Penn State since 2009, and will make the trip to Happy Valley after hosting Iowa at The Shoe this Sat., Oct. 22 at noon. 🏈 (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Barktoberfest is this Thurs., Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Enjoy a dog costume parade + food and drinks from BrewDog, Swensons, and Graeters. Pet food and gently used collars and toys will be accepted for donation. 🐶

• $1 million was raised for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon this past weekend. 11,000 people participated in the race, with a specific mile called the “Angel Mile” dedicated to children who have passed away. (ABC6 On Your Side)

• Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Columbus to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

• When Sam + Josh Davis found out their family was growing yet again, they knew their home needed to grow with it. “It was getting hard to imagine how we were going to have three teenagers in there.” Here’s the real estate move they made next. 🏡 *

• Fresh, dewy skin is all the rage right now. One way to get it? Responsible luxury beauty brand MERIT’s Great Skin™ Instant Glow Serum: a lightweight, bi-phase serum with hyaluronic acid + niacinamide that instantly hydrates and plumps skin for a healthy glow. Bonus: Free Signature Makeup Bag with first purchase.*

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• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• It’s still the largest — just not the tallest. We miscalculated our measurements when sharing the news about Hilton Downtown’s opening last week, which is the largest hotel in Ohio with a pedestrian bridge over, not under, High Street.

• Pat and Gracie’s “Red, White, and Bleu” burger — For $6, try two hand smashed burgers with garlic and herb roasted tomatoes, arugula, bleu cheese crumbles, Boursin spread + balsamic glaze on a butter toasted split top bun.
• Zaftig Brew Pub’s “The Juicy Lucy” burger — Indulge in a quarter pound of beef patties stuffed with American cheese and topped with sautéed onions + Zaftig Sauce for $8. Plus, for $5, sip on a 12oz beer from Heart State Brewing.
• Vine + Forge’s variety of burgers — For $8, try a burger made of portobello mushrooms, a turkey burger, or a classic smash burger with two beef patties.