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Festival guides: Breakaway and WonderBus 2023

The Historic Crew Stadium will be lit up for Breakaway. | Photo via @crewstadium
The Historic Crew Stadium will be lit up for Breakaway. | Photo via @crewstadium
Breakaway Festival and WonderBus are both taking Columbus by storm this weekend, and we have the know-before-you-go info on the outdoor music experiences.

Breaking down Breakaway

The annual festival will take place at the Historic Crew Stadium — One Black and Gold Blvd. — Friday, Aug. 25 + Saturday, Aug. 26.

The Friday headliners feature EDM artists with millions of Spotify listeners:
  • Flume: A Grammy Award-winning DJ with hits like “Never Be like You.”
  • Chris Lake: A Grammy-nominated DJ known for songs like “Only One.”
Catch the following artists in action on Saturday:
  • Zedd: A Grammy Award-winning DJ with chart-topping songs like “Clarity,” “Break Free,” and “The Middle.”
  • Porter Robinson: Known for his biggest single “Ghost Voices,” which earned him a Grammy nomination.
Other acts will play throughout the two-day festival as well, including rapper Bryce Vine and electronic artist Disco Lines.

Two-day tickets + individual day tickets are available. Parking passes can also be purchased in advance.

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Who are you most excited to see at WonderBus? | Photo by @wonderbusfest

Wondering about WonderBus?

The three-day music festival is hitting The Lawn at CAS — 2540 Olentangy River Rd. — Friday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 27. Here’s who you can see taking the stage each day:
  • Friday: Pitbull will headline, with opening acts like Sean Kingston.
  • Saturday: Demi Lovato will lead the show, and other artists like Oliver Tree and Chelsea Cutler are openers.
  • Sunday: CAAMP, the Columbus-based band, will close out the weekend.
Tickets are still available for individual days or the entire weekend. On-site parking is $40 and cash-only. Reserve your parking pass in advance. Bonus: Bookmark this festival map so you can navigate the lawn.
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • Bejeweled Blossoms | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $39 | Paint your own canvas with supplies and instruction provided.
Friday, Aug. 25
  • Ohio State Football Trivia | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Test your OSU football knowledge + enjoy prizes, snacks, and drinks.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • The Great Bourbon Affair 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | The Historic Trolley District, 212 Kelton Ave., Columbus | $20-$200 | Be part of the biggest bourbon toast in Ohio while sampling a variety of flavors.
  • Lil Baby - It’s Only Us Tour | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $120-$308 | Listen to hits from the rapper like “Drip Too Hard,” and “Emotionally Scarred.”
Sunday, Aug. 27
  • Beer Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | BrewDog DogTap Columbus, 96 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester | $15 | Try this one-hour yoga class + sip a BrewDog beer or cider after class.
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News Notes
Open
  • Smashburger, a Denver-based burger chain, opened at 1840 N. High St. near OSU’s campus. Former Buckeye football star Treveyon Henderson will sign autographs at the restaurant Saturday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. Additionally, enjoy $5 classic double smash burgers and $10 beers and wings this weekend. (Columbus Business First)
Festival
  • The Columbus Fiery Foods Festival is Saturday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Aug. 27 at Genoa Park along the Scioto Mile. The free festival features a variety of spicy foods, including a hot sauces and salsas. Plus, find other local food trucks and arts and craft vendors.
Try This
  • Can’t get enough of Barbie? Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to Easton Town Center Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shop Barbie-themed merch like key chains, cups, bags, jewelry, and clothing.
Show
  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker is coming to Palace Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 7. The show reimagines the classic ballet version of “The Nutcracker” with hip hop performances. Tickets are $36 and go on sale Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Kids
  • ZooKids and Homeschool Safari, classes for children to learn about animals at the Columbus Zoo, are starting again in September. Browse options for kids ages 3-16, including class options like “Mystery Mammals of Ohio” and “Party at the North Pole.”
Coming Soon
  • Zundo Ramen & Donburi, which was named the “Best Ramen in Cincinnati” by Cincinnati Magazine, is opening a Columbus location this winter at 2500 N. High St. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced, but you can anticipate authentic Japanese ramen, plus a variety of sake and Asian beers. (614now)
Festival
  • Scioto Fest, AKA the outdoor lovers-approved festival, is back for another year. Happening Friday, Sept. 15-Saturday, Sept. 16 (5-11 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday) at Scioto Audubon Metro Park, it has something for everyone (think: climbing, kayaking, camping, s’mores making, and more). See the full festival schedule.*
Development

Something new near OSU

New event space proposed for OSU’s campus

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Renderings of the event space show the connection between Midway and Ethyl & Tank. | Rendering via ©Tim Lai ArchitecT
Ohio State’s campus could soon host a block party every day if new plans from local developers are approved.

A&R Creative Group, owners of Midway and Ethyl & Tank, are proposing a 7,000-sqft event space to connect the two bars. Dubbed Block at 13th, the development will feature a second-floor rooftop concept, with the space on the first and second floor to be used to host events for student organizations and charities.

A&R Creative Group will will present plans to the University Impact District Review Board today for a conceptual review.

In the proposal, A&R explained why a designated event space will benefit the student community, saying, “Many of these requests were from students and groups that promote community health, diversity, equity and equality.”
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