February-March 2024

• Disney on Ice | Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Nationwide Arena
• Drake and J. Cole | Tuesday, Feb. 20 + Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Sam Hunt | Saturday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Playboi Carti | Tuesday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center
• Three Dog Night | Saturday, March 9 | 8 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium
• 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. | Schottenstein Center
• Avenged Sevenfold | Tuesday, March 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena

April-August 2024

• Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL | Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center
• Nicki Minaj | Friday, April 12 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band | Sunday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Toto | Sunday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium
• Lionel Richie | Thursday, June 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Buckeye Country Superfest with Zach Bryan | Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Ohio Stadium
• Chris Stapleton | Friday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Hozier | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Blink-182 | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• New Kids on the Block | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena

• Ohio State Women’s Gymnastics vs. Illinois | Monday, Jan. 29 | 7 p.m. | Covelli Center , 2640 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | $15 | Cheer on the Buckeyes as they perform on the beam, vault, floor, and bars.

• “Dancing With The Stars” Live! | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St., Campus | $80-$500 | This performance features dancers from the hit TV show, including Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, and Alan Bersten.

• Dessert and Discussion | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 2-3 p.m. | Amber Park Senior Living, 401 Hill Rd. N., Canal Winchester | Free | Enjoy a dessert while learning practical tips on how to downsize your home.

• Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $13-$15 | See Buckeye stars like Jacy Sheldon and Cotie McMahon in action.

• The new Wario’s Beef & Pork is open at 4219 N. High St. in Clintonville. Enjoy the same East Coast-inspired cheesesteaks that you can currently find at the Arena District location, plus new additions like the chicken Caesar and chicken a la vodka.

• Alexia Orsburn, chef at Littleton’s Market, will be on Food Network’s “Chopped” on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Tune in to see if the Upper Arlington chef goes home a winner. (614now)

• PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse, a country-themed bar with a mechanical bull, is opening within the next few weeks at Easton Town Center. The 8,400-sqft western spot will be the first Ohio location. (Columbus Business First)

• Ampersand Asian Supper Club is opening a second location at 32 W. College Ave. in Uptown Westerville. The new restaurant will feature a similar menu — ramen and Asian dishes — and the same intimate environment as the Short North location. A fall opening is anticipated. (Columbus Business First)

• It was a historic year for Columbus travel. Per the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, 8.7 million passengers traveled through Columbus airports — CMH and Rickenbacker — in 2023, the second most in Columbus history. This was a 12% increase in travel volume compared to 2022.

• Sometimes, we can show you better than we can tell you. See video footage of local indoor activities to enjoy, ranging from golf simulators to retro video games to go karting.

🚙 Parking

🍔 Dining

• R Bar is a hockey bar right by Nationwide Arena.
• Buca di Beppo has family-style Italian dishes, perfect if you’re dining with a group.
• Moran’s Bar & Grille has handmade comfort food with burgers, beer, cocktails, and patio space.
• Creole 2 Geaux is one of the newest Arena District spot with New Orleans-style cuisine.

🍻 Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area