🛣 North + South

• US 23 | Spanning 1,400+ miles, you can head north to Mackinaw, MI, or south to Jacksonville, FL.
• US 33 | Take this down to Athens, OH and Richmond, VA, or make your way to northern Indiana.
• US 62 | This highway doglegs its way through the state with exit points in Pennsylvania + Kentucky.
• I-71 | With end points in Cleveland + Louisville, KY, you’ll hit all three major Ohio cities on a 340+ mile interstate.
• I-73 | Though this interstate features many changes, it will take you to Michigan’s upper peninsula, or down to South Carolina.

🛣 East + West

• US 40 | Go west to Denver, CO, or east to Baltimore, MD on this highway that goes through 12 states.
• I-70 | This 225+ mile interstate cuts directly through CBUS + all the way to Indianapolis, IN and Pittsburgh, PA.
• I-270 | Whenever you hear “the outerbelt” in Columbus, this is what people are referring to. It circles Columbus + hits many popular suburbs like Dublin and Gahanna.
• I-670 | Think of this like a connector to other highways like I-70 + I-270, as it is a bridge between downtown, Grandview, and Gahanna.

• ComedySportz | Friday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | The Nest Theatre, 2643 N. High St., Short North | $12-$15 | Watch this local improv group in this interactive show inspired by “Whose Line Is It Anyways?”
• Drake White | Friday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Columbus | $23 | Enjoy a night of country music with hits like “Livin’ the Dream.”

• Ohioana Book Festival | Saturday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown | Free | Celebrate literature with other fans at this festival that returns for the first time since 2019.
• Classic for Columbus: College All-Star Game & Celebrity Extravaganza | Saturday, April 22 | 12 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $18-$153 | Spend your day surrounded by basketball with some of the top athletes in the state.

• WWII Battle in Color: Berlin | Sunday, April 23 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $0-$16 | Watch real footage + hear stories from soldiers in this documentary by The Smithsonian.

• Punk Rock Karaoke | Monday, April 24 | 8 p.m. | The Spacebar, 2590 N. High St., Columbus | Free | Sing your favorite songs from the 1990s-2000s + enjoy a local beer.

• Galla Park will reopen on Friday, May 5 as Galla Park Social. The space closed after a car crashed into the building, leading to a redesign that features a new lounge space + big screen TVs. Once opened, the updated menu will focus on elevated American cuisine, including steaks and lobster.

• A 15-story building could be in the works for the Short North after the Victorian Village Commission approved a proposal. The local developers said this project could be a couple years away as they make changes to the plan, such as recent alterations like focusing more on residential space. (Columbus Underground)

• Land-Grant Brewing Co. + Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams teamed up for another installment of Strawberry Jam in the LG Beer Garden. This two-day fruit-focused festival takes place Saturday, May 27-Sunday, May 28 with local beer, food trucks, and pints of Jeni’s Strawberry Buttermilk.
• Not all restaurants are built the same — just ask Karen’s Diner. This restaurant is best known for being rude + aloof towards customers, and it’s coming to Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 23-Sunday Sept. 24. The pop-up will be downtown, and remember: it’s all in good fun. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• $500,000. That’s how much money esport competitors are vying for this weekend in Columbus as the city hosts the Call of Duty League Major IV Tournament. A total of 48 video game players will be at Belong Gaming Arena and the tournament is currently underway and ends on Sunday, April 23. (Columbus Business First)

• Travel & Leisure, a national online publication, ranked CBUS as one of the top 11 places in the world for a July vacation. If a tourist could only spend one day in the city, what would you recommend they do? Hit us with your best answers for a chance to be featured in the newsletter, or on social media.

• The Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival (aka the largest Earth Day event in the state) is happening tomorrow from 12-5 p.m. at Summit Park in Blue Ash. Attendees will learn about the seven R’s of sustainability, explore and visit 125+ exhibitors, hear live music, and so much more. Duke Energy is proud to be a sponsor of the festival. Reserve your free spot.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Mañana es el Día de la Tierra, una fecha que se remonta a 1970 como iniciativa de un senador estadounidense que fue testigo de un vertido de petróleo. En la actualidad, este día une a 1000 millones de personas en 193 países. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

• We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
• Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.

• Five total bands will perform across two days, including The Reaganomics, a local 80s dance band, on Friday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. + Smash Mouth, known for the hit song “All Star”, on Saturday, June 24 at 8 p.m.
• The area is a DORA so anyone 21+ can freely walk around with an alcoholic drink in hand — provided it’s in the proper cup.
• Stick around until the nighttime to see fireworks.
• Shuttle services are available from 4-10 p.m. on Friday + 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. on Saturday.