08.22.2023

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Today’s Forecast

73º | Sunny | 68% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:10 a.m. | Sunset 7:44 p.m.

🧘 Get your yoga on

Find your zen: 13 yoga studios around CBUS

Purchase five classes for $110 — they never expire. | Photo by @modoyogacbus

Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, Columbus has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 13 yoga studios around CBUS.

If you’re looking to sweat

REWILD YOGA, 995 W. 5th Ave.
Try power flow, slow burn, or power burn classes in a heated studio. Drop in for a class or buy a membership. Bonus: This is City Editor Hanna’s go-to yoga studio in CBUS.

Modo Yoga Columbus, 1042 Dublin Rd.
Be sure to bring a sweat towel, as all classes are between 98-102° with 40% humidity, with each class practicing about 40 postures. Try an intro month for $40.

download - 2023-08-21T131127.541.jpeg — Could Columbusites use more zen in their lives? | Photo by @zenyoga614

If you’re just getting started

Zen Yoga Studio, 3242 N. High St.
Try in-studio classes like guided meditation and soothing flow, or book Zoom classes if you’re more comfortable at home. Start with your first month of unlimited classes for $30.

GoYoga, Multiple locations
Try the meditation or relax + restore classes, which are the lowest on the intensity scale and great for beginners. This studio has locations in eight suburbs of Columbus, including Dublin, New Albany, and Westerville.

Screenshot 2023-08-21 at 1.14.29 PM.png — Give back to the community just by booking a yoga class. | Photo by @giveyoga

If you want to connect with community

GIVE Yoga, 3520 N. High St.
By attending class, you’re contributing to the GIVE Yoga Fund, which gives grants to nonprofits across Columbus. The studio also offers meditation and yoga retreats. View the schedule and book a class.

Danja Yoga, 1125 Oak St.
This community-driven studio offers special events and workshops, including a prenatal yoga series. Enjoy a free week of unlimited classes for new students.

If you’re seeking privacy

Yoga-Well-Being, 296 W. 4th Ave.
These intimate classes are intended for all ages and ability levels. One-on-one classes are also available for $80 each session if you prefer private sessions.

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Events

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Columbus Clippers vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Cheer on the Clippers and enjoy Dime-A-Dog Night.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

The Journey Within: Meditation & Wisdom | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus | $20-$150 | Learn about meditation and self-discovery from spiritual leader Ravi Shankar.

Thursday, Aug. 24

City of Dreams - Dinner Theatre | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $62 | Get a taste of the theater with excerpts of four plays.

Friday, Aug. 25

Wonderbus Fest | Friday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Times vary | The Lawn at CAS, 2540 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus | $130-$286 | This festival brings multiple big name musicians to CBUS, including Pitbull, Demi Lovato, Sean Kingston, and Oliver Tree.
Breakaway Ohio 2023 | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus | $104-$599 | See artists like Flume and Zedd at this two-day outdoor music festival.
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.

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News Notes

Concert

Pentatonix, a Grammy Award-winning a cappella group, is coming to Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2. Tickets for “The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year” show go on sale Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.

Weather

Columbus is expected to reach a heat index of up to 105° on Thursday, Aug. 24 and 95-100° on Friday, Aug. 25. It’s recommended to stay out of the sun, stay in air conditioning, and drink plenty of fluids. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Coming Soon

Everbowl, a San Diego-based smoothie bowl chain, is opening two Columbus locations in the coming months — 15 N. State St. and 1303 W. Lane Ave. Customize your bowl with acai, fruits, nuts, grains, and seeds. (Columbus Business First)

Drink

Trillium Brewing Company, a Massachusetts-based brewery, announced it will now ship select beer to Ohio. Browse your options of four-packs, including Pilsner, Pier, and Melcher Street IPA.

Outdoors

Don’t forget about the final events of the summer with Columbus Metro Parks. Bring your dog along for WAG! Festival, or fish, hike, and explore the creeks at Outdoor Inclusive Adventure. Browse all the summer events before the season ends.

Sports

Here’s the latest in OSU football. Three team captains were announced — Cade Stover, Tommy Eichenberg, and Xavier Johnson. Additionally, head coach Ryan Day says the battle for the starting quarterback position is ongoing, and there’s a chance both Devin Brown and Kyle McCord could play in the season opener.

Pets

Puppypalooza will be Thursday, Sept. 21 at Huntington Park. Bring your pup for a parade around the field, and keep them with you for the Clippers game. Tickets are $15 and include admission for you and your dog.

Active

🏋️‍♀️ Let’s get physcial

Focusing on fitness: 5 fitness classes in Columbus

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The Butcher Shop Fitness has locations at 2571 Neil Ave. and 780 S High St. | Photo by @thebutchershopfitness

Interested in more than just yoga? Well, when it comes to fitness classes, Columbus carries its weight. Here are more local studios to try.

Cycle614, 1636 Northwest Blvd.

Your first class is free at this indoor cycling studio. Try a variety of riding options like the “HIIT It Ride,” which is high-intensity interval training, or the “Empower Hour,” which is cycling mixed with weights.

Studio Torch, Multiple locations

Work through stations with weights and treadmills while each class has a different focus. From cardio and core to arms and abs, you can choose your class based on the areas you’d like to focus on. Of course, there are total body classes as well.

The Butcher Shop Fitness, Multiple locations

The 50-minute classes follow Lagree Fitness, which focuses on high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts aimed towards toning, strengthening, and flexibility. All experience levels are welcome, and modifications and adjustments are made when needed.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Just as I was getting used to cooler weather, a week with temperatures in the 90s is upon us. If you need to cool down this week, here are 10 local ice cream shops to try.

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