Plus, rappers Soulja Boy + 2 Chainz are coming to Columbus
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March hiking and events through Columbus Metro Parks
Rocky Fork Metro Park has three miles of walking trails. | Photo by @arm33productions
March is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy rising temperatures. Columbus Metro Parks has fun spring events planned for the month, and it’s all free. Here’s what you can expect:
If you like slimy critters like salamanders and frogs, head to Rocky Fork Metro Park on Saturday, March 11 from 2-3 p.m. Here, you’ll go on a 1.5-mile hike searching for amphibians that come out in the early spring.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with a 4-mile off-trail hike at Clear Creek Metro Park on Friday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be plenty of natural greenery to set the mood.
Beginning on Monday, March 13, the Outdoor Adventure team will host a seven-week series at Scioto Grove Metro Park to learn about backpacking. You’ll learn about safety, shelter, food and water, and maps. Gear will be provided for demonstrations and an overnight trip will conclude the series.
Use a spotting scope at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park to observe nesting bald eagles on Saturday, March 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. Participants will only need to walk a half of a mile round-trip.
Pro tip: Aside from monthly events, you can always visit the Columbus Metro Parks trails and parks on your own time as well.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 Tour | Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $68-$352.50 | Sing along with this 20-time Grammy Award-winner.
Friday, March 10
Princess Pajama Party | Friday, March 10 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Paulette’s Palace & Productions, 7227 N. High St., Worthington | $39.19 | Kids can wear pajamas for singing, dancing, and crafting with Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Rapunzel, and Tiana.
2023 Columbus Brew Festival | Saturday, March 11 | 7-11 p.m. | COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus | $50-$65 | Enjoy access to COSI museums + 150 beer samples from 50 breweries.
Downtown Disco Columbus | Saturday, March 11 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Columbus | $34.99 | Wear your grooviest attire and dance the night away.
Sunday, March 12
2023 Academy Awards Watch Party | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, 1247 Grandview Ave., Grandview | Free | Watch the Oscars on the movie screen with themed drinks and bingo.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Avishar Barua, an OSU alum who was on “Top Chef,” will open his new Brewery District restaurant, Agni, this weekend. With reservations now available for Sunday, March 12, Avishar says the restaurant will be, “fueled by a Bengali-American celebration of char, sear, and grill.” 🍽️
Sports
Ohio State men’s basketballdefeated Wisconsin 65-57 last night in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. The Buckeyes will face Iowa today approximately 25 minutes after the 11 a.m. game finishes. Tune in on BTN. 🏀
Concert
Soulja Boy, a Grammy-nominated rapper for his hit “Crank That,” is coming to Skully’s Music Diner on Tuesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65 and go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 a.m. Limited tickets will be available. 🎶
Try This
2 Chainz, the Grammy Award-winning rapper, is coming to Esco Restaurant and Tapas on Friday, March 24. The downtown bar he co-owns at 31 E. Gay St. will be celebrating its official grand opening with cocktails and food. ⛓️
Open
Hat Trick Bar, a new bar inside Nationwide Arena, is officially open. The area has many tables and standing room space for concert-goers or Blue Jackets fans to grab a drink and mingle with friends. 🍺
Real Estate
A historic Dublin home, built by the co-founder of Dublin in 1847, is now on the market for almost $3 million. Located at 6028 Dublin Rd., the home is 9,232 sqft and has six bedrooms + six and half baths. 🏘️
Feel Good
You might remember Darla, an adorable senior pit bull, from our Franklin County Dog Shelter story last week. After being at the shelter the longest out of any other adoptable dogs, she finally found her forever home. 🐶
Wellness
What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart. *
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TRY THIS
Always shoot your shot 🏀
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is hosting a Pop-a-Shot Tourney
A limited-time beer called “Good At Sports” is available now in the taproom. | Photo by @wolfsridgebrewing
There will be three brackets with 32 players in each bracket, and entry is $10. Games will be played head-to-head, and winners can receive the following:
The final four in each bracket will receive a $10 WRB gift card.
Second place in each bracket will win a $25 WRB gift card, pint glass, koozie, and sticker.
Each bracket champion will go home with a $25 WRB gift card, a WRB prize pack, and a champion chalice.
The tournament will be open to the public from 12-10 p.m., and ping pong + foosball will also be available to play. March Madness games will be playing on the Hickory Room projector + taproom TVs.
Sign up online before brackets fill up. Participants must be 21+.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Hanna.
Editor’s pick: It’s always fun to hear from other locals about their favorite food spots. In my interview with DJ Leek, he said that Press Grill has the best wings in the city. Do you agree? Let me know where you think you can get the best wings in Columbus.
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