🍷 Will you accept this rosé?

• Valentine’s Wine Tasting | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Lumin Sky Bar, 517 Park St. | $25 | Sample a variety of five wines while taking in downtown views.
• 2023 Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St. | $30-$40 | Enjoy a guided tasting of 10 wines led by sommeliers.

❤️ Grab your pal-entines

• Galentine’s Day Brunch | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12 p.m. | Selfie WRLD Columbus, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. | $35 | Enjoy brunch and explore 21 photo opportunities in the selfie studio.
• Galentine’s Day Flower Arranging Class | Monday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | BrewDog New Albany, 97 E. Dublin Granville Rd. | $65 | Create a seasonal floral arrangement in a vase with guidance from Amanda with Petals That Inspire.

🍰 Love is sweet

• Valentine’s Day Cake & Cocktails | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St. | $45-$65 | Decorate a cake with materials provided and the chance to win $100+ for the best cake design.
• 7th Annual Valentine’s Day Date Night | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St. | $98 | The cost is per couple for a cake decorating competition with all ingredients, baked goods, and supplies provided.

🍽️ Back to the basics

• Mitchell’s Ocean Club
• Marcella’s
• The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
• Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
• Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

• Keg Tapping | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Hofbrauhaus Brewery & Restaurant, 800 Goodale Blvd., Columbus | Free | Be one of the first to sip back a Doppel Bock beer this season.

• Funniest Person In Columbus Contest | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus | $20 | Watch this weekly stand-up comedy competition.

• Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $11-$48
• Short North Bourbon Tasting | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St., Columbus | $20 | Sample five bourbons + the full food menu is available.

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $58-$305
• Worthington Kidsfest & Camp Expo | Friday, Feb. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington | Free | Enjoy a balloon artist, bounce house, and Valentine’s Day candy.

• 53º | Showers | 40% chance of rain

• Columbus City Council will vote on its 2023 operating budget on Monday, Feb. 13. Council President Shannon Hardin said the $23 million budget focuses on “the need for good jobs and training, safe and healthy neighborhoods, and affordable housing for all.” 💵 (FOX28)

• Four businesses are joining Hamilton Quarter, a mixed-use development located at the interchange of S.R. 161 and Hamilton Road in New Albany. Soon, guests will be able to find Bath & Body Works, Dibella’s Subs, Torchy’s Tacos, and KEMBA Financial Credit Union at the 200-acre site. 🌮

• Capital University is selling three acres of land in Bexley from 2160 to 2184 E. Main St. Brokers envision a mixed-use redevelopment for the land with affordable housing, retail, parking, and office space. 🏢 (Columbus Business First)

• Marcus Samuelsson, a Food Network star and judge on “Chopped,” is coming to Columbus on Thursday, Feb. 9 for the Giant Eagle Market District grand opening at 2900 Stelzer Rd. Marcus will give a speech at the free-to-attend opening, along with sharing an exclusive recipe card. 🍽️

• Big Time Rush, a pop band from the early 2000s that recently reunited, is coming to the Schottenstein Center on Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. 🎶

• Ohio State Department of Athletics continues to honor athletes for Black History Month, including soccer star Nichelle Prince. Nichelle, who currently plays professionally with the Houston Dash, scored 27 goals with the Bucks and is a two-time Olympic medalist. ⚽

• What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*

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