Aquarius: Discovery District | Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Pisces: Downtown | Feb. 19-March 20

Aries: Arena District | March 21-April 19

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $60-$315 | Cheer on the Jackets as they host Alexander Ovechkin, one of the best modern-day hockey players.
• “Harry Potter” Trivia | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Build a team and answer challenging questions about the hit films.

• Christmas Jazz Fest | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $35 | Celebrate the holidays with seasonal songs and performances by local jazz musicians.

• Winter Sunset | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $42 | All supplies are provided to create your own scenic seasonal painting.

• Holiday Lights | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 5-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Stroll through these colorful holiday lights to celebrate Christmas Eve.

• The sun may set at 5:10 p.m. today, but good news is on the horizon... literally. Today is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year — which means the days will start getting longer.

• Columbus City Schools will have 100+ buildings evaluated by a Sightlines LLC to see if they should be repaired or demolished. The school allocated $500,000+ for the project, and the effort comes after discussions about consolidating many schools. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Thurn’s Specialty Meats, a Columbus butcher for 138 years, will close its retail store on May 25, 2024. The decision comes after owner Albert Thurn announced his retirement. The butchery will keep permits for special requests, such as its venison processing program. (Columbus Business First)

• Pat Metheny, a 20-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, is coming to Riffe Center Theatre Complex on March 9, 2024. The decorated musician will be performing new songs off his latest album, “Dream Box.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.

• If you are going to the Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights, add some extra time for traffic in your plan. An official statement acknowledge long wait times in the parking lot, making it challenging to leave. Zoo officials are reviewing possible changes.

• Ohio State football’s 2024 recruiting class was ranked No. 2 in the nation after National Signing Day yesterday. Georgia was the only school ranked higher. Take a look at the complete class, including five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith. (NBC4)

• We shared our five favorite Christmas beers, and reader Jay S. has a suggestion to make it a six-pack. He is sipping on Santa’s Beard Curlers — a Belgian dark stout ale with tart cherry — by Granville-based Three Tigers Brewing. He said it simply: “It is a winner.”

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Q.) What was your first story?

• M: The Columbus music scene in the 1970s.
• H: Unique fitness classes in Columbus.

Q.) What’s your all-time favorite story?

• M: I love diving into history, and old COSI was a photo treat to explore.
• H: I love speaking to the people of Columbus, like this Q+A with Sebastian La Rocca, a local award-winning chef.

Q.) What’s your Columbus-themed Roman empire?

• M: When Wendy’s had sunrooms in the 1990s. Bring them back.
• H: The bison roaming at Batelle Darby Creek.

Q.) What’s your favorite random CBUS fact?

• M: The NFL used to be headquartered in Columbus.
• H: Greats like Guy Fieri and Rascal Flatts are from Columbus.