Plus, Buckeye Donuts opening at North Market
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Celebrating 10,000+ followers on CBUStoday’s Instagram
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Thanks for following @theCBUStoday on Instagram. | Graphic by CBUStoday
We want to take a moment to thank every one of you who also follows our Instagram — yes, all 10,000+.

That’s right, Columbus — we’re calling for a quick celebration today after we surpassed the 10,000 follower mark on CBUStoday’s Instagram. We’re honored to be trusted by so many in the city + we hope our Instagram (and newsletter) serves as a small love letter to the city each day.

So, to round out the occasion, we are sharing some of our favorite posts since launching in late 2021 + early 2022.

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Find Columbus-based news, events, and trending topics on theCBUStoday Instagram. | Photo by CBUStoday

As editors who are often flipping through Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, we love keeping up with all the latest memes and trends. That’s how City Editor Mitch found the dancing dogs which were added to our page in February 2023. Plus, we have a few more honorable mentions:
We also love a good Saturday in Columbus, whether that’s finding a cozy and local breakfast, or cheering on the Buckeyes on gameday. Trust us, you can count on us for something to do in this city no matter what.

If you’re looking for exclusives, we’ve got those, too. Just check out City Editor Hanna chatting with Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy when he visited Columbus. Plus, we have sideline interviews like this one with TikTok sensation Jimmy Sotos.

So, the next time someone says, “Columbus is just a small town in the midwest,” show them our page.
 
Events
Friday, May 5
  • Columbus Crew 2 vs. Huntsville FC | Friday, May 5 | 7 p.m. | Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus | $8-$10 | Support the developmental second team of the Columbus Crew in a home match.
  • The Crystal Casino Band | Friday, May 5 | 7 p.m. | The Basement, 391 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15-$17 | Jam out with this Maryland-based indie rock band with 200,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify.
Saturday, May 6
  • Columbus Derby Day | Saturday, May 6 | 3-8 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $150 | Throw on a floppy hat + watch the Kentucky Derby in fashion at The Shoe.
  • Central Ohio Folk Festival | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center | Donations accepted | Spend the weekend outdoors listening to folk, Americana, and bluegrass bands at this family-friendly festival.
Sunday, May 7
  • Formula 1 Raceday Watch Party | Sunday, May 7 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Spend your Sunday sipping local beers while watching speedy cars.
  • Powell Street Market | Sunday, May 7 | 4 p.m. | Downtown Powell | Free | Browse local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and home decor.
100+ more events
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Downtown Columbus announced its upcoming schedule of events for the Scioto Mile this summer. Highlights include free local concerts every Wednesday, free kayak days, and morning running clubs. See the full list here.
Ranked
  • Lindey’s + Cap City Fine Diner & Bar were named on OpenTable’s top 100 brunch spots for Mother’s Day in the US. And if you want to make brunch extra special, check out a gift from our local gift guide.
Opening
  • Legacy Smokehouse, a local barbecue restaurant, is returning to Hilliard after closing in 2021. The space was previously damaged due to a fire, but the owners have since remodeled to include a new rooftop bar. The restaurant opens on Friday, May 19. (614now)
Closed
  • Dreamscape, a virtual reality experience at Easton, is now closed. The phone number for Dreamscape redirected us to a dead end when we reached out for comment + the international company updated their Google search results to show, “Permanently closed.”
Plan Ahead
  • It’s never too early to plan for fall + Hidden Columbus wants you to speed around a track in a Formula 1-style go-kart. This new experience will be in the city on Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22, and bookings are available now.
Community
  • Do you know someone who is a local leader in the LGTBQ+ space? Nominate them for the Shellabarger Illuminator Award which honors an individual who fights for LGBTQ+ rights in Columbus. The winner will be announced during the City Hall Pride Illumination on Monday, June 5.
Listen
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Wellness
  • Want to kickstart your metabolism? (Who doesn’t?) Meet Metabolic Daily, a multi-strain probiotic that helps your body do more with the food you eat by boosting sugar and carb metabolism and reducing sugar cravings and energy slumps. Use code 6AMCITY for 20% off your first month of any membership.*
Finance
  • This card features a whopping 18 months of 0% intro APR on balance transfers (that’s well into 2024) and an additional 0% intro APR on purchases. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It also gives you the chance to rake in cash back deals — with no annual fee.*
Holiday
  • Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Enter: Floom’s limited edition Mother’s Day arrangements. Browse one-of-a-kind bouquets featuring tulips, roses, peonies, orchids, and more. Plus, peruse the selection of indoor plants. Shop now.
Opening

🍩 Dollars to donuts

Buckeye Donuts to open inside the North Market Downtown
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Buckeye Donuts has been on N. High Street for 50+ years. | Photo via North Market Downtown
Soon it will be jelly donut time at the North Market Downtown.

Buckeye Donuts will open a new location inside the North Market directly across the Fox’s Bagels stall. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced, but the two businesses plan to schedule a grand opening in the coming weeks.

This marks the start of a relationship between two businesses with decades of history in the city. While Buckeye Donuts is in its 54th year of business, the North Market has called Columbus home for 147 years. If this isn’t a local power couple, we don’t know what is.

This will be the third Buckeye Donuts location in Columbus, with one on campus at 1998 N. Hight St., and the other at 1363 S. High St. While Buckeye Donuts is famously, “open always, closed never,” this one will close with the North Market each day.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
Happy Friday, CBUS. I’m on my way to West Virginia for a bachelor party this weekend so I will be logging off for the next few days. Grab a cup of coffee from your nearest local shop in my honor while I’m away.
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