Take in downtown views at the Columbus Commons, located at 160 S. High St. | Photo by @columbuscommons
The Columbus Commons is a six-acre park downtown with a jam-packed events schedule for 2023. From free concerts to outdoor workout classes, here’s what’s planned at the park.
Lunch: Every Thursday through October, grab lunch on the Commons from eight different food trucks from 11 am.-2 p.m. Seating will be available, or you can order in advance with the Street Food Finder.
Swensons, Fetty’s Street Food, and Zaki will all be available at the Commons. | Photo by @columbuscommons
Free community concerts: Martina McBride is coming to the Commons on Sunday, July 9 and free tickets will be available starting Wednesday, June 14. Boyz II Men will also put on a free show on Friday, Aug. 25, and you can reserve tickets starting Wednesday, July 26 at 10 a.m.
Fitness classes require an online waiver to be signed and will be canceled for severe weather. | Photo by @columbuscommons
Through September, enjoy free fitness classes on the North Lawn. Every Tuesday, try yoga from 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. and every Wednesday, take a cardio class from 5:30-6:20 p.m. or yoga from 6:30-7:20 p.m.
From Friday, June 9-Friday, Aug. 11, take your kids to the Commons every Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for free carousel rides, inflatables, and kid-friendly activities.
Madagascar The Musical | Wednesday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown | $34-$79 | The musical based off the popular animated animal movie will run for one hour and 40 minutes with an intermission.
Thursday, May 11
The Watermelon Woman | Thursday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus | $7 | Watch this 1996 fictionalized autobiography film.
Connections on the Course - Not Your Average Golf Outing | Friday, May 12 | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Westchester Golf Course, 6300 Bent Grass Blvd., Canal Winchester | $85 | Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and 18 holes of golf with networking opportunities.
Saturday, May 13
Plant Sale | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Liberty Square Plaza, 240 N. Liberty St., Powell | Cost of purchase | Find everything for your gardening needs this spring.
Pop-up Pickers Club Vintage, Makers Market | Saturday, May 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Otterbein Campus, 1 S. Grove St., Westerville | Free | Browse 40+ vendors selling oddities, local art, jewelry, and vintage clothing.
NightLight 614, the downtown outdoor movie series, announced its 2023 movie lineup. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 22 with “Happy Gilmore,” and features classics all summer and fall like “Mean Girls,” “Wedding Crashers,” and “Hocus Pocus.”
Outdoors
Columbus Metro Parks is making it easy to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Enjoy free events all week long, from sunset bird hikes and yoga in the park to a three-mile hike and a night at the Scioto Audubon climbing wall.
Tech
Wendy’s is launching “Wendy’s FreshAI,” an artificial intelligence program aimed to simplify the drive-thru experience. Although the exact location has yet to be announced, it will launch in June in a Columbus-area Wendy’s. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports
The Columbus Blue Jackets earned the No. 3 overall pick in the NHL draft lottery, despite entering with the second-best odds. Experts predict CBJ will go for a forward, likely Leo Carlsson or Will Smith. The NHL Draft starts June 28. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Star golfer Rory McIlroy, who has won four majors, will be competing in the 2023 Memorial Tournament. If you’re looking to watch some of the top golf talent in the world, it’s not too late to grab tickets. (ABC6 On Your Side)
Closed
Old Bag of Nails Pub at 4416 N. High St. permanently closed its Clintonville location that opened back in 2019. The pub will remain open in 10+ local locations including in Hilliard, Bexley, and Upper Arlington. (614now)
Holiday
How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*
Finance
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.*
Drink
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Add two ounces of pomegranate juice to your Moscow mule for an added tropical punch. | Photo by Michael D. Wilson via Ritual Zero Proof Spirits
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Did you know the Columbus Clippers are testing the challenge system where an umpire’s ball or strike call can be overturned? Batters, pitchers, and catchers can challenge the call and the replay of the pitch is showcased on the scoreboard. I got to witness it during the last home series, and it will be something to look for at your next Clippers game.
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