Skate Night | Thursday, March 2 | 6-8:30 p.m. | United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Columbus | $6-$11 | Kids + families can bring their own skates, or rent a pair for $5.
Mahler Symphony No. 9 | Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus | $30.50-$88.50 | Head to this classical concert an hour early for local craft beers from GemĂŒt.
Saturday, March 4
Carrie Underwood | Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $39.50-$160 | Listen to all the hits from this Grammy Award-winning country star.
Sunday, March 5
7th Annual LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo | Sunday, March 5 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center | Meet with wedding experts like planners, designers, and venue owners.
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Columbus canât stop breaking records. Yesterdayâs high of 72Âș broke the previous March record of 65Âș, meaning Columbus has now broken three weather-related records in 2023 alone. (10TV)
Sports
The Columbus Blue Jacketstraded defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and goalie Joonas Korpisalo to the LA Kings in return for goalie Jonathan Quick and future draft picks. If the Kings make the playoffs this season, the Jackets will have an additional first round draft pick this year. đ
Number
$4.7 billion. Thatâs how much the City of Whitehall estimates its investments will bring into the city over the next 15 years. The city has many developments underway, including a $300 million project. Officials predict this will bring 3,000 construction jobs + 1,000 permanent jobs into central Ohio. đ° (Columbus Business First)
Cause
Registration for Pelotonia is now open. Those who sign up before 12 p.m. today will be entered to receive a $15-$100 donation. The ride will be downtown Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6. đČ
One down, 71 more to go. Nationwide Childrenâs Hospital sold its first family home as apart of the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Family initiative. This program looks to provide 72 affordable homes in the next five years + currently has 21 more houses under construction. đĄ (Spectrum News 1)
Drink
BrewDog is ready to celebrate St. Patrickâs Day with its latest sour release. This green beer is known as the Nilbog + is part of the nanobrew series with limited-time small batch releases. Try it Friday, March 17 at all local BrewDog locations. đș
Community
ICYMI, the Columbus Metropolitan Library is turning 150 years old. To celebrate their sesquicentennial anniversary, theyâre hosting free birthday parties across all locations on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy activities, programs, refreshments, and a chance to win great prizes. đ*
Wellness
Our go-to product to relieve tensionand decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, itâs the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *
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Understoryâs patio is right by the Olentangy Trail with scenic nature views. | Photo via @understory_cbus
Some may call this a Foolâs Springâ but all we know is we canât waste a good patio moment when we see one.
Will this warm weather last? Our crystal ball is OOO, so until we can predict the future more accurately, here are a few patios that are currently open.
Understory, 2571 Neil Ave., reopened its patio yesterday.
Land-Grant Brewing Co.,424 W. Town St., offers fire pits + a beer garden.
Seventh Son Brewing, 1104 N. 4th St., has an outdoor patio + an upstairs area with a retractable roof.
Are you parking it at a patio this week? Let us know if we missed your favorite.
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