Where to find vintage and second-hand clothes in Columbus
Browse local art galleries + vendors at Franklinton Fridays. | Photo by CBUStoday
Fashion trends come and go, and that’s why we recommend holding on to that concert t-shirt from 1983.
We’re only half kidding. If you look around Columbus, vintage threads are making a comeback. Whether that’s baggy pants or oversized graphic t-shirts, these trends pay homage to the iconic styles of the past decades. So, here are our recommendations for retro retail therapy.
This pop-up continues to grow in popularity, hosting both indoor and outdoor markets throughout the year. | Photo via @popuppickersclub
Pop-ups
Not all vintage stores are the same + that’s why weekly and monthly pop-ups are worth keeping on your radar. Here are a few we can’t stop going back to:
South High Drive-in Flea Market | Consider this your weekly re-up where vendors from across the city + state will flood to sell clothes and shoes.
Friendship Flea | Stop by Taft’s Brewpourium every second Friday of the month for Franklinton Fridays to find 20+ local vendors.
SoHud Collective | This traveling bus is open Wednesday-Sunday with vintage items and is a frequent visitor of Franklinton Fridays too.
Pop-up Pickers Club | Check out their Instagram page to find the next location, which is usually in Westerville or Hilliard.
Find vintage sports threads, including NFL, NBA, and NASCAR at this Polaris shop. | Photo via @stashhouse614
Brick-and-mortar
If you prefer a more in-store experience, check out these locally owned spots:
Stash House, 1500 Polaris Pkwy. | This store is located on the upper level near Macy’s, and we love its selection of retro sports merch.
Flower Child Vintage, 233 E. 5th Ave. | Pick up outfits ranging from the early 60s to the late 90s, plus vintage home decor and furniture.
Smartypants Vintage, 815 N. High St. | Shop a curated selection of vintage clothes that are more geared towards women.
The Loop Vintage, 1559 N. 4th St. | Find a wide variety of sports merch, workwear, and sneakers.
Events
Thursday, July 20
Joe Nichols | Thursday, July 20 | 6 p.m. | Flannagan’s, 6835 Caine Rd., Dublin | $15 | Listen to this country musician with hits like “Yeah.”
Trivia Night | Thursday, July 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Free | Gather your smartest friends + test your general knowledge at this weekly competition.
Friday, July 21
Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute | Friday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Woodland’s Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Grandview | $17 | Listen to hits like “Free Fallin’,” “Wildflowers,” and “American Girl” from this traveling tribute band.
Saturday, July 22
Drunk Family Feud | Saturday, July 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Eldorado’s Bar, 4968 N. High St., Columbus | $7 | Watch or compete in this hilarious game show that is boosted by booze.
Movie Night: “Sing 2" | Saturday, July 22 | 8-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Bring a lawn chair + blankets to watch a family-friendly flick from 2021.
Masa Mexican Grill is now open at East Market, located in the Trolley District at 212 Kelton Ave. The immigrant-owned restaurant features authentic Mexican fare made with homemade corn tortillas and in-house salsas. The new spot is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (NBC4)
Development
Rinchem Co., an Alburquerque-based chemical management company, applied to build a $50 million warehouse. The building — located on Clover Field Road near the Intel project — would span 22 acres with 112,000 sqft. If approved, construction would start January 2024 + end March 2025. (Columbus Business First)
Edu
Columbus City Schools will spend $1.7 million to improve students’ overall learning experience. These investments include training teachers with practices to help students facing difficult times, and expanding the local attendance team to ensure no one is left behind. These funds will come as grant dollars from the state. (10TV)
Eat
The Cameron Mitchell Restaurants brand continues to grow. Its latest venture, Valentina’s, is now open in Dublin at 4595 Bridge Park Ave. Find fresh Italian cuisine such as braised veal meatballs, cacio e pepe, and chicken Milanese. Book your reservation before it fills up this weekend.
Coming Soon
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, a nationally recognized roaster with a heartwarming message, previewed plans to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The chain is known for its inclusive hiring practices, ensuring that those with developmental disabilities are fairly employed. An exact opening date and location is currently unknown.
Ranked
We’d be lying if we said we were surprised... Yelp released its top 150 list of mom and pop stores in the US, and the German Village Book Loft earned a spot on the list. The local indie bookstore earned this rank thanks to high customer reviews, and qualifying businesses had to have less than four locations in this category.
Sports
What’s the best three word phrase in English? Football is back. The Ohio State University will host two practices that are open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 3 + Friday, Aug. 4. Tickets are $30 and proceeds will be donated to the university’s NIL program. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Drink
Now this a power couple we can raise a glass to. XXI Martini + TownHall, two Ohio-based brands, are partnering for a one-night-only collaboration tonight 8-11 p.m. A live DJ will spin music, and XXI Martini will take over the TownHall drink menu with a specially curated list of martinis.
Trending
🔥 Hot chicken, hotter takes
Hot takes with Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Darius Garland
Darius Garland will work as an influencer for HCT, bringing back his ideas during his travels around the US in the NBA. | Photo via Hot Chicken Takeover
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Darius Garland is known for his fiery play on the court, and now he’s making flames with Hot Chicken Takeover.
Garland + HCT announced that he will serve as the newest investor and adviser for the local hot chicken chain. As a Nashville native, Garland said he quickly fell in love with the restaurant during his first year with the Cavs.
We sat down with DG the PG to have him dish out some hot (chicken) takes.
Q: Cleveland rock or Nashville country?
DG: Cleveland rock for sure. I’m just not a big country music guy.
Q: What’s your preferred spice level?
DG: I tried the ‘unholy hot’ today — it was miserable. So my favorite is mild.
Q: What’s your favorite side?
DG: Ma’s Mac.
Q: Wings, thighs, or tenders?
DG: I’m a tenders guy. They are so convenient.
Q: Lemonade, iced tea, or sweet tea?
DG: Lemonade.
Bonus: Phil Petrilli, CEO of HCT, noted that one of Garland’s first suggestions was a signature lemonade — so stay tuned.
If you are like me and love video games, you need to check out Capital Games in Gahanna. This store is wall-to-wall with retro games and consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Xbox, and Playstation. Why am I bringing this up now? According to national reports, 87% of classic video games are unavailable. That stinks, and local shops like Capital Games are quite literally preserving history.
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