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🧠 Brain games

Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Columbus

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Sotto Terra hosts trivia nights throughout the week. | Photo via Google Maps
We’ll take trivia nights for $2,000, Alex. Whether you’re playing for prizes or simply bragging rights, there’s a local trivia night each weekday for you.

Monday

Savor Pint, 2 Indianola Ave. | 7-9 p.m.
Start your week with trivia and pair it with craft cocktails and local beers.

Tuesday

Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St. | 6:30 p.m.
Pop culture trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. inside the taproom, with each week focusing on a specific topic.

BrewDog New Albany, 97 E. Dublin Granville Rd. | 6-8 p.m.
Earn prizes like craft beer or merch at this weekly quiz-style trivia night.

BrewDog DogTap drinks | Photo via @ohiodogtap

Sip a beer, or build your own flight at BrewDog. | Photo via @bredogusa

Wednesday

Saucy Brew Works, 443 W. 3rd Ave. | 7 p.m.
This four-part trivia night kicks off at 7 p.m. with special prizes for the winners of each round.

Eldorado’s Bar, 4968 N. High St. | 7-9 p.m.
Stop by this Graceland-area bar for two hours of trivia + appetizers, craft beer, and cocktails.

Thursday

Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St. | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring a team to compete in a range of trivia games such as “Family Feud.”

Slammie’s on High, 1607 N. High St. | 7 p.m.
Grab a pizza, and flex your knowledge at this popular LGBTQ+ bar and kitchen.

Taft's will be on tap at Columbus Beerfest | Photo via Taft's Brewporium Columbus

Trivia is better when you share it with a friend. | Photo via Taft’s Brewporium Columbus

Friday

Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave. | 8 p.m.
This has become one of the most popular spots for trivia thanks to its wide variety of topics like Taylor Swift, RuPaul Drag Race, and Harry Potter.
 
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 8:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $5-$48 | Watch the Buckeyes take on the No. 15 Badgers in this Big Ten matchup.
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • Hand Building With Clay | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Brush Crazy, 1299 Bethel Rd., Columbus | $42 | Learn the basics of pottery-making at this class led by a local expert.
Friday, Jan. 12
  • Noel Miller | Friday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 13 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $48 | Laugh along with this comedian who boasts 2+ million subscribers on YouTube.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Seattle Kraken | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $60-$315 | Cheer on rookie Adam Fantilli and the Jackets in this out-of-division game.
Sunday, Jan. 14
  • Mickey and Friends Party | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Lennox Theatre, 777 Kinnear Rd., Columbus | $19-$25 | Bring the kids to meet a cast of Disney characters, including Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Nineteen new townhomes will be built near Sullivant Avenue in Franklinton by three local organizations. The homes are designed for first-time home owners, with options ranging from two- to three-bedrooms. (Columbus Business First)
Opening
  • Lagree House, a Clintonville-based fitness center, will open its second location in Dublin’s Bridge Park in early 2024. The 2,000-sqft gym specializes in machines that offer low impact on bodies.
Try This
  • Monster Jam, the popular monster truck show, returns to the Schottenstein Center on Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 for a multi-night event. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.
Civic
  • It’s property tax season. Franklin County residents can now view their property tax online with the first payment due by Wednesday, Jan. 31. Here’s your friendly reminder they will be due again on Thursday, June 20. (NBC4)
Outdoors
  • The Ohio History Center invites families to Wild Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s topic is focused on local mammals, climates, composting, animal interactions, bird conservation, ancient animals, and beekeeping.
Sports
  • Quinshon Judkins, a former Ole Miss runningback, transferred to Ohio State on Tuesday morning. The star back led his former team in rushing yards the last two seasons, and took to X to say he wants to beat TTUN + win a Big Ten Championship. (10TV)
Try This
  • Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our CBUStoday’s Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.
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🎬 All eyes on CBUS

9 movies and TV shows that reference Columbus

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Check out all the times Columbus has been in the spotlight. | Photo via Canva
Lights, camera, CBUS.

If you’re anything like us, you aren’t missing a second of the award season. That means judging (maybe too harshly) red carpet wardrobes + firing off hot takes when your favorite film isn’t a winner. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite movies that include CBUS.

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.
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Today’s edition by:
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