Monday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 8

• Ilana Glazer | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre | $40-$125 | This comedian created the highly successful “Broad City” on Comedy Central.
• OSU Football vs. Maryland Terrapins | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $50-$150+ | The Buckeyes are back in Columbus and look to defeat this Big Ten foe.

Monday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 15

• Science Trivia with COSI | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co. | Free | Gather your friends and compete to win free tickets to the next COSI: After Dark.
• John Oliver | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium | No need to flip to HBO on this evening — the famed comedian, actor, and talk show host will be right here on campus.

Monday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 22

• CBJ vs. Detroit Red Wings | Monday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $27-$270+ | We don’t give a damn for the whole state of Michigan, and that extends to our bitter hockey rivals.
• KFC Radio | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall | $40 | Listen to a live recording of this highly popular podcast from Barstool Sports.

Monday, Oct. 23-Tuesday, Oct. 31

• HighBall Halloween | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Short North Arts District | Wear the most extravagant costume you can find and join in on this annual high-fashion party.

• Vintage Blooms | Monday, Oct. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $37 | Paint an antique bouquet at this class led by a local artist.

• Mt. Joy | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $39-$100 | Vibe out with this Pennsylvania-based folk band with 5.6 million monthly Spotify listeners.

• Todrick Hall: Velvet Rage | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $14-23 | Listen to this former American Idol star who boasts 3.5 million YouTube subscribers.

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $27-$270 | Cheer on the Jackets in their final preseason match.

• Welcome to Ohio, Wawa. The Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store announced it will open 60 total Ohio locations and plans to begin throughout southern Ohio. The first phase includes 10 stores by 2025. (Columbus Business First)

• The Ohio State Buckeyes released their non-conference football schedule for the next five seasons. Talk about planning ahead. Notable games we are excited for include Texas in 2025 and 2026; and Alabama in 2027 and 2028. (10TV)

• Taste of Bexley, a 15-year community tradition, returns on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. at Capital University. Feast on local offerings + hear what the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce has been working on in 2023. Tickets are available now.

• Or should we say, no concert? Drake postponed his Columbus tour date for a second time, and it is unclear when a new date will be announced. Representatives with the Schottenstein Center say a new date is “being finalized and details will be announced in the coming weeks.” (NBC4)

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• This is a 35 year project by Emil and Susan. The two were just dating when they began and later got married.
• Susan passed away in 2018, which led to Emil finishing the project in 2020.
• The photos are framed as a walk. You start in the south end of downtown and end near the old Chittenden Hotel.
• In addition to photos, the book includes maps, postcards, and personal memories.