Movies

• “Teachers” | Released: 1984 | Comedy + drama | Nick Nolte stars in this film that was shot and based in Columbus.
• “The Breakfast Club” | Released: 1985 | Comedy + coming-of-age | This is a small Easter egg, but shout out to this Redditor for noticing the “OHIOST” license plate near the end of the film.
• “Zombieland” | Released: 2009 | Action, comedy + horror | Jesse Eisenberg portrays a character attempting to get to Columbus alongside a star-studded cast.
• “Ready Player One” | Released: 2018 | Action, adventure + sci-fi | Witness a cyberpunk-themed version of the city in this film about virtual reality.

Television

• “Family Ties” | Released: 1982 | Sitcom | Michael J. Fox is “Alex Keaton” for seven seasons in this show set in suburban CBUS.
• “Unsolved Mysteries” | Released: 2008 | True crime | Dive into the details of Michael Swango, a criminal and former intern at a local hospital.
• “The Simpsons” | Released: 2017 | Cartoons + comedy | Principal Skinner visits The Ohio State University in Season 29, Episode 5.
• “Kidding” | Released: 2018 | Drama + tragic comedy | Jim Carrey starred in this heart-wrenching show based in Columbus.
• “Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan” | Released: 2021 | True crime | Listen to a twisted tale of this criminal that terrorized OSU’s campus in the 1970s (trigger warning: SA).

• Holiday Wish Volunteering | Monday, Nov. 13-Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 a.m. | Franklin County Child Services, 855 W. Mound St., Downtown | Free | Organize gifts, prepare decorations, and make shipments to local families for the upcoming holidays.

• CBJ vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$305 | Cheer on the Jackets as they face one of their biggest regional rivals.

• Kevin James Thorton | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Easton | $37 | Laugh along with this stand-up comedian who has a hit special on Apple TV, Amazon, and YouTube.

• 9th Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Hofbräuhaus Brewery & Restaurant, 800 Goodale Blvd., Grandview | Cost of purchase | Stop by for a keg tapping, live music, and an appearance by Dave and Kelsey from WNCI 97.9.

• Mayor Andrew Ginther proposed a $1.19 billion budget for 2024, and we’ve got the full breakdown right here. Plus, city laws require the mayor to attend the next City Council meeting to begin discussions on the budget. Council meets on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 90 W. Broad St.

• 20. That’s how many local nonprofits received a boost after the recent grants were awarded from Franklin County Commissioners. In total, these grants combined to $5.9+ million. (Columbus Business First)

• The Columbus Crew are still in the hunt. The local soccer club defeated Atlanta United 4-2 to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals. The Crew now faces Orlando City SC on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Orlando.

• AJR, an indie pop band with 9.8+ million Spotify listeners, is coming to Nationwide Arena on June 28, 2024. Tickets are available today at 10 a.m.

• The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan State over the weekend, continuing the undefeated streak to 10-0. They face Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the final home game of the season. Get tickets.

• This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus (and bonuses like that don’t come around that often). That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*

• Festive cocktails, local products, and holiday cheer? You’ll find all of that and more at the Ohio Made Holiday Market happening Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 18. (Yes, that’s this weekend.) Pro tip: Grab tickets before you head to this holiday shopping party extravaganza.*

• It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*

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