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🃏 Make March magical

• Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m.
• Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

• Succulent Planting Party | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | BrewDog, 463 W. Town St., Franklinton | $35 | Create a succulent arrangement with supplies and instructions provided.
• Cocktails at the Conservatory: Mardi Gras | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $30-$35 | Explore the botanical gardens at a Mardi Gras-themed night with cocktails, local beer, live entertainment, and food trucks.

• Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 | Friday, Feb. 23 | 10 a.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown | $14 | Enjoy coffee and donuts while watching the Columbus Symphony rehearse for their weekend performances.
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$305 | Kick-off the weekend by wearing your best blue or red and cheering on the Jackets.

• Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 2 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $60-$648 | The reigning MLS Cup champions return home for their first match of 2024.

• Mommy & Me Walk 2024 | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus | $10-$14 | Walk around the mall and hit fun stops along the way with goodies like toys, candy, and cookies.

• Some suburbs of Columbus will experience complete darkness with the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Use this map to find the percentage of darkness in your city, as well as the best viewing times.

• Comedian Dave Chappelle is taking his hometown stage at the YS Firehouse in Yellow Springs tonight through Saturday, Feb. 23 for stand-up comedy shows. Grab tickets.

• Coast Wine House in Dublin is opening a corresponding restaurant — Gene’s — just a few doors down at 91 S. High St. The menu will feature local and seasonal American cuisine with wine, cocktails, and draft beer. (Columbus Business First)

• Marlow’s Cheesesteaks will become the newest permanent vendor at Budd Dairy Food Hall beginning on Tuesday, March 5. Zaki Mediterranean Grill will also become a vendor in the rotating Hatch location. (Columbus Business First)

• Ohio State football will face Northwestern inside the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kickoff time is still pending. If you were planning to attend an away game, this might be the one.

• City Editor Hanna interviewed former Buckeye and current San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham while he was in Columbus during All-Star break. He shared his must-visit spots for when he’s back in CBUS. Check it out.

• Experts say Ohio State football needs to name their starting quarterback early on. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Big 10 with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Getting organized? This 24-piece glass storage container set is perfect for meal prep or storing leftovers and is on sale through the weekend.*

🍔 City Editor Hanna

☕ City Editor Mitch