🗝️ Escape the cold

🏎️ Let’s get physical

🏓 Fun and games

• 12 must-see museums: Calling all history buffs — spend a day at the Ohio History Center or the Orton Geological Museum.
• 35 kid-friendly activities: Take the kids to exhibits like Otherworld, which features large-scale, interactive art pieces.
• 12 rentable venues: Plan your own party this winter at one of these beautiful indoor spaces.

• Live Lit & True Tales | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | The Nest Theatre, 2643 N. High St, Clintonville | $10 | Listen to live literature from local storytellers in a cozy atmosphere.

• AI Mastery for Business Leaders | Friday, Jan. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Pickerington | $100-$125 | Learn how to use artificial intelligence to innovate, scale, and succeed.

• Adobe Lightroom Classic | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Midwest Photo, 2887 Silver Dr., Columbus | $60 | This class teaches you how to use Lightroom to professionally edit photos.

• Sweetheart Sip and Shop | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 1-5 p.m. | Outerbelt Brewing & Taproom, 3560 Dolson Ct., Carroll | Cost of purchase | Shop 30+ vendors selling everything from clothing to baked goods.
• Floral Design Class | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Bubbly Food Hall, 6065 Central College Rd., New Albany | $55 | Sip wine while you create a custom floral arrangement with all supplies included.

• Discounts: Shop food and products for up to 30% less than traditional grocers
• Perks: Snag 30% off your order when you become a member
• Gifts: Receive a complimentary gift, valued up to $60, upon joining
• Free shipping: Spend $49+ and get groceries delivered for free

• Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, a family owned ice cream shop with four local locations, is opening its fifth store at 869 N. 4th St. this spring. The Italian Village shop will take over the former S’wich Social, which will not be reopening. (614now)

• Local chefs Avishar Barua and BJ Lieberman were named as semifinalists of the prestigious James Beard Awards in the Great Lakes region. Liberman is co-owner of Hiraeth, Chapman’s Eat Market, and Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge. Barua owns Joya’s and Agni.

• Noori Chicken, a Korean fried chicken chain, is opening its first Ohio location at 1454 N. High St. The diverse menu ranges from fried rice to corn dogs to boba milk teas. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced. (614now)

• The Reds Caravan, which features Cincinnati Reds baseball players, staff, and mascots, will make a stop at the center court inside Polaris on Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Fans can enjoy a Q+A and autograph session at this free-to-attend event.

• Tom Papa, a stand-up comedian who has had five specials on Netflix, is coming to Davidson Theatre on Thursday, April 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.

• 1.93 million. That’s how many people watched the Buckeye women’s basketball team take down Iowa on TV, which is the most viewers of a regular season women’s basketball game since 2010. During overtime, the number of viewers reached 3.9 million.

• Perfect for a cleaner, healthier home: this extra-large maple cutting board, which is BPA and phthalate-free and conditioned with beeswax, flaxseed, and lemon oil.*

• Cold weather can mean more energy use and higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are some no- and low-cost ways to save energy and help keep your bill as low as possible. Want to know more? Duke Energy has answers to the top six most-asked questions.*

• City Editor Hanna: I love the big-city feel while also having a sense of community among each suburb. And cheering for the Buckeyes doesn’t hurt.
• City Editor Mitch: I love Saturday mornings when the roads are still mostly empty and businesses are just opening up. Nothing beats grabbing a quick breakfast at local restaurants like Fox’s Bagel & Deli.