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• Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game | Friday, July 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $20 | Watch former OSU football greats face off against current players, with all proceeds going to the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer.

• Dave and Jimmy’s Celebrity Softball Classic | Saturday, July 22 | 8 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $15-$30 | Twenty One Pilots, Blue Jackets players, and local celebrities face off with fireworks after the game.
• 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.

• Summer Social | Sunday, July 23 | 2-5 p.m. | Hilton Columbus Downtown, 402 N. High St., Downtown | Free | Tour the new event and ballroom spaces, perfect for a wedding, corporate event, or party.
• Hot Girl Walk | Sunday, July 23 | 3-5 p.m. | German Village Nutrition, 214 Thurman Ave., German Village | $25 | Enjoy a guided four mile walk with mindfulness activities.

• Columbus Crew 2 vs. Philadelphia Union II | Monday, July 24 | 7 p.m. | Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus | $8-$10 | Wear black and gold to cheer on the Crew’s developmental team.

• 30+ theaters
• 40 live music venues
• 50 galleries and museums

• Thunderwing Brewing, a new brewery concept, will take over Sideswipe Brewing at 2419 Scioto Harper Dr. when it closes at the end of the month. Expect a wide variety of beer styles, food trucks, and the option to order pizza to the brewery. Thunderwing is anticipating a fall grand opening. (614now)

• Double Happy, an ice cream shop at 1280 Brown Rd., is undergoing renovations to add a dog park and coffee shop. The soft serve spot will close later this fall for renovations, and will open next spring as Bumble’s Backyard with new dog-friendly options. (614now)

• The cost of central Ohio homes in June hit an all-time high, with the median sale price being $322,205. However, home sales are decreasing, and listed homes are averaging 20 days on the market. (Columbus Business First)

• The North Market was ranked one of “the 10 best public markets across the US” by USA Today. The list was made from votes by readers, and North Market Downtown was noted for its sweet treats, vegan soul food, and second location in Dublin’s Bridge Park.

• Calling all dog lovers. WAG! Fest, a festival for dogs and their owners, will be Saturday, Aug. 26 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. The free festival will have dog-friendly activities for the whole family + vendors for dog-related services and products.

• Did you miss National Ice Cream Day? The good news is July is National Ice Cream Month, and there’s still time to celebrate by hitting spots along the Ohio Ice Cream Trail. Plus, try these 10 ice cream shops recommended by our readers.

• We visited Parable Coffee downtown for the first time, and wanted to share our experience. Watch our reel to find the light and airy atmosphere and some of the bakery items and drinks we tried.

• Congratulations to Kristen K. and Stan M., the winners of our referral program giveaway. Did you know you can be rewarded for spreading the word about the newsletter? You can look forward to special items such as hats, mugs, and more. Find the referral section above The Wrap each day.

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