🎶 November-December 2023

• The 1975 | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Pentatonix | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Doja Cat with Ice Spice | Monday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Old Dominion with Chase Rice, Priscilla Block, and Kylie Morgan | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• My 00s Playlist featuring Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and T.I. | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 30 | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena

🥁 January-April 2024

• Dancing with the Stars: Live! | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium
• Disney on Ice | Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Nationwide Arena
• Sam Hunt | Saturday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Playboi Carti | Tuesday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center
• Dan + Shay with with Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters | Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Olivia Rodrigo with with Chappell Roan | Friday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Tim McGraw with Carly Pearce | Saturday, March 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Fall Out Boy with Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan, and CARR | Friday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band | Sunday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena

• Cocktails at the Conservatory: Throwback Thursday 70s | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden , 1777 E. Broad St. , Columbus | $25-$30 | Take a trip down memory lane with karaoke, trivia, and delicious snacks to transport you back in time — don’t miss out on this groovy event.*

• Ohio State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State | Friday, Nov. 3 + Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $16-$25 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in this Big Ten faceoff.

• 5k Beer Run | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester | $0-$100 | Run or walk the three-mile course and enjoy a taproom beer at the finish line.

• Gift Of Light Body, Mind, Spirit Expo | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Lausche Building, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $13-$15 | Learn about different cultures and belief systems with psychics, crystals, and strology.
• Blanket Making for Ronald McDonald House Families | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Seeds of Caring Office, 355 E. Campus View Blvd. Ste. 157, Columbus | Free | Give back by making a no-sew blanket for a kid in need with all supplies provided.

• Del Mar, a Cameron Mitchell Restaurants eatery in the Short North, is opening its second Columbus-area location at Easton. The restaurant will open at 4089 Strand E. with a patio overlooking Easton’s central fountain. An exact opening date hasn’t been disclosed. (614now)

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey — a popular traveling circus — is coming to the Schottenstein Center from May 10-12, 2024. The family-friendly show features a highwire, trapeze, and bicycle, and tickets go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

• The Columbus Crew defeated Atlanta United 2-0 in last night’s first MLS Cup playoff match at Lower.com Field. The Crew will now travel to Mercedez-Benz Stadium for the second match of the series on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

• Miracle Pop-Up Bar is returning to The Citizens Trust from Friday, Nov. 24 to Saturday, Dec. 30. The pop-up experience will feature holiday-themed cocktails, a 14-ft inflatable igloo, and plenty of holiday decor to secure the perfect Instagram post. (614now)

• Dickens of a Christmas is returning to Ohio Village the first three weekends of December. Expect an 1890s holiday celebration with vendors, live music, and of course, Santa Claus. Tickets range from $0-$18 and are on sale now.

• What is the best sandwich shop in CBUS? Let us know as we build an upcoming story. Bonus points if you share your go-to order.

• Sell your house faster (and more easily) with Offerpad, a company created by real estate experts that gives you a competitive cash offer in 24 hours. See details.*

Desserts

• Porter’s Coffee House and Bakery’s pumpkin vanilla cookie crumble pairs nicely with the Cinderella latte.
• Patty Cake Bakery’s pumpkin whoopie pie or the pumpkin walnut muffin make sweet fall treats.

Alcohol

• Nocterra Brewing Co.'s Foliage Finder is a pumpkin spice ale made with vanilla, squash, pumpkin, and spices.
• Seventh Son Brewing’s Decorative Gourd is made with butternut squash and spices.

Ice cream

• Simply Rolled Ice Cream’s pumpkin pie roll blends a vanilla ice cream base with a slice of pumpkin pie + a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brûlée is mixed with flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Lattes

• The Roosevelt Coffehouse’s housemade pumpkin spice can be added to any drink.
• Stauf’s and Cup O Joe’s pumpkin chai tea is crafted and mixed with sweet chai and your choice of dairy or nondairy.