Plus, largest drone light show in CBUS history
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⚾️ Celebrating Copa de la Diversión

How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión
Veleros copa de la diversion uniform on the parrot mascot.
Check out the special Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Bryan Kuhn
Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the Clippers transform into the Veleros — meaning “sail boat” as a nod to Christopher Columbus’ voyage.

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.

Help the Veleros win by attending events and cheering them on. Each time they play, it will be Thirsty Thursday with specials on 32 oz beers, soft drinks, and Patrón margaritas. Plus, did we mention college students can get a discount on tickets on Thursdays? We did now.

Here are some games to look out for:
Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.
 
Events
Tuesday, May 9
  • Family Night | Tuesday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Hofbrauhaus Columbus Brewery & Restaurant, 800 Goodale Blvd., Grandview | Free | Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree + face paintings will be available.
  • Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. UCF Knights | Tuesday, May 9 | 6 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 560 Borror Dr., Columbus | $8-$11 | Watch the Buckeyes in the final stretch of their season.
Wednesday, May 10
  • Breakfast Food Trucks | Wednesday, May 10 | 7:30-10 a.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Cost of purchase | Grab breakfast from a local food truck in this downtown greenspace.
Thursday, May 11
  • Pun Shout Competition | Thursday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Nest Theatre, 2643 N. High St., Columbus | $12 | Laugh the night away to puns, dad jokes, and other styles of humor.
  • CCAD Fashion Show | Thursday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $300 | Watch fashion students from CCAD unveil their creations on the runway.
Friday, May 12
  • “School of Rock” | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $15-$50 | Watch this theatrical performance based on the hit movie starring Jack Black.
100+ more events
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News Notes
Open
  • Sexton’s Pizza, a local pizzeria that received a top ranking from Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, opened a new location at 360 West 3rd Ave. in Victorian Village. Walk-ins are welcome daily from 3-9 p.m. or you can order online.
  • Moo Moo Express Car Wash, one of the most popular local car washes with 27 central Ohio locations, opened a new location at 8235 E. Broad St. in Reynoldsburg. Vacuums are free to use after each wash.
Concert
  • Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, a rock group led by the former member of The Beatles, are coming to the Mershon Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
Watch
  • The lineup is in for CAPA’s 2023 Summer Movie Series, which features 19 films from Thursday, June 15-Sunday, July 16. Some classics include “The Lost Boys” and “Selena” + tickets are on sale now.
Drink
  • The Short North pub Bodega is hosting the Cincinnati-based brewery Rhinegeist for a full tap takeover on Friday, May 12 starting at 4 p.m. Enjoy 40+ Rhinegeist drinks on tap, including classics like Truth IPA and Cheetah lager throughout the night + no tickets are necessary.
Edu
  • This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, which is a time to celebrate teachers for all of their hard work and commitment to students. Students in Ohio can nominate their teacher for a six-day vacation at an all-inclusive resort by submitting this online form by Monday, May 15.
Biz
  • In Ohio, we make things. Whether physical or intellectual, they all have something in common: making them requires available, affordable, and reliable utility service. That’s where Duke Energy comes in. Economic development, due to new or expanding businesses, supports the lives of Ohioans, and brings even more prosperity to the state.*
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
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✨ Flashing lights

The largest drone light show in Columbus history is coming soon
The Crew will face Los Angeles FC on Sat., May 21 | Photo by theCBUStoday
Watch drones light up the sky on Saturday, May 13. | Photo by CBUStoday
If you hear a loud buzzing sound coming from Lower.com Field next weekend, don’t be disturbed — it’s just 250 drones.

The Columbus Crew announced they will host the largest drone light up show in city history after their match against Orlando City SC on Saturday, May 13. A total of 250 drones will be flown for 10 minutes after the game, each with light displays that work together to create larger-than-life designs.

Not only will this be a spectacle to see (and record, send us videos), it also will raise awareness of the importance of children’s mental health in honor of the On Our Sleeves campaign, a local nonprofit.

Looking for tips to navigating the area? Check out our guide to the Arena District.
The Wrap
 
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