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• Pint Sized Performance | Wednesday, March 20 | 6 p.m. | Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E. 2nd Ave., Italian Village | $25 | This chamber concert features Columbus Symphony musicians like Alicia Hui, Nikita Annenkov, and Adam Koch.

• Standup From the Waist Up: Raanan Hershberg | Thursday, March 21 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Lawbird, 740 S. High St., Brewery District | $25-$30 | Laugh along with this Louisville-based comedian that was featured on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
• Marvelous Mosaics | Thursday, March 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Brush Crazy, 1299 Bethel Rd., Knolls West | $31 | Learn how to paint a colorful mosaic while you sip wine or cocktails.

• Joe Pera | Friday, March 22 | 7 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $39-$49 | Spend an evening with this voice actor and podcaster known for his soothing voice and cadence.
• Olivia Rodrigo | Friday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$200 | This pop star soared to fame with hits like “Drivers License,” and continues to make chart-topping music.

• Boxing and Brews | Saturday, March 23 | 10-11 a.m. | BrewDog, 463 W. Town St., Franklinton | $25 | Start your morning with a boxing workout + finish with a cold BrewDog beer.

• Construction on Intel’s semiconductor factory in New Albany has been delayed again, according to a progress report from Gov. Mike DeWine and the tech company. The most recent release estimates construction completion in 2026-27, and the factories being fully operational in 2027-28.

• Columbus City Council approved nearly $15 million in grants to support the Community Shelter Board, a local nonprofit assisting those experiencing homelessness. This grant money will be used for operating expenses, and roughly 66% comes from ARPA money from COVID. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• A new Chick-fil-A is headed to Polaris Parkway. The popular fast food chain will demolish the former MacKenzie River Pizza Pub & Grill, located at 1515 Polaris Pkwy., and build a brand new restaurant in its place. No timeline for construction was released. (Columbus Business First)

• Pride Live, a social advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community, will take over the Southern Theatre on Sunday, June 16. The show celebrates and highlights the 50+ year history of LGBTQ+ progress in America. Tickets start at $34 and are on sale now.

• Lauren Daigle, a contemporary Christian singer with chart-topping hits like “You Say,” will perform at the Ohio State Fair on Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Additionally, Stephen Sanchez, a rising pop musician, will come to the Fair on Thursday, Aug. 1. Stay tuned for two more show announcements in April.

• Cloudbreak Health LLC, a Columbus-based tech and healthcare business, was acquired by a Chicago firm for $180 million. This means Cloudbreak will continue to be headquartered in CBUS and not relocate like many previously speculated. (Columbus Business First)

• March isn’t just the start of spring; it’s also the beginning of kitten season. Colony Cats, a local cat welfare organization, said they helped care for 450+ kittens last March. They remind owners to get their outdoor cats fixed before their family rapidly grows. (NBC4)

• With the Cleveland Guardians owning the first overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, who are the current top prospects? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Guardians with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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• It’s the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Shop deals like 30% off a Bose bluetooth speaker and 30% off women’s high-waist workout leggings.*