Monday, April 1-Sunday, April 7

• Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Tuesday, April 2-Friday, April 5 | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park | $8-$24 | Enjoy a specialty deal each night, including Dime-A-Dog Night on Tuesday.
• Cirque du Soleil: Crystal | Thursday, April 4-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center | $37-$135 | Watch daring acrobats + skaters defy physics and gravity with their performances.

Monday, April 8-Sunday, April 14

• Clue (Touring) | Tuesday, April 9-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre | $45-$120 | This classic “who done it?” murder mystery was transformed from a board game to a stage show.
• Ohio State Football Spring Game | Saturday, April 13 | 12 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $8-$35 | The Buckeyes are back on the football field for a spring scrimmage that will be nationally televised on FOX Sports.

Monday, April 15-Sunday, April 21

• Cocktails at the Conservatory: Blooms & Bubbly | Thursday, 18 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | $30-$35 | Stroll the botanical gardens with a glass of champagne while you listen to live music from local duo Honey & Blue.
• Upper Deck Golf | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | TBA | Satisfy your golf dreams by teeing off inside Ohio Stadium.
• Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! | Friday, April 19 | KEMBA Live! | $29-$100 | This is the 20th anniversary celebration for the hit film, featuring a live conversation with cast members + a screening.

Monday, April 22-Tuesday, April 30

• Monster Jam | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center | $20-$90 | Watch monster trucks make big jumps, crush small cars, and do tricks.

• The Joy of Words | Monday, April 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave., Downtown | $52 | This writing workshop is led by Niki Gnezda, PhD, and offers a virtual class for those unable to make it in person.
• Blooms and Butterflies | Monday, April 1-Sunday, July 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$24 | Travel amid hundreds of colorful exotic butterflies flying freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden and watch new butterflies emerge from their chrysalis at the Metamorphosis Lab.*

• Columbus Crew vs. Tigres UANL | Tuesday, April 2 | 7 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $36-$500 | The Crew are back battling in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals.

• 2024 Dream Awards | Wednesday, April 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Kings Art Complex, 835 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus | Free | The Kings Art Complex will honor and give awards to local community organizers and leaders making large impacts.

• Salsa Dance Lessons | Thursday, April 4 | 8:30-9:15 p.m. | Oakstone Academy, 939 S. State St., Building B, Room 209, Westerville | $13 | Join this improv class that is designed for beginners.

• Friday Nites: Vintage and Makers Market | Friday, April 5 | 5-10 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Free | Browse this outdoor market offering vintage clothes and decor + sip craft beer.

• A 12-story apartment complex is being built in Hilliard and is expected to open in 2026. The $250+ million project will feature a rooftop lounge, beach volleyball, and a courtyard once fully constructed. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Looking to get away? Spirit Airlines added two new nonstop flights last week: Boston + Newark. And, we’ll make sure you find the right terminal + still have time for a coffee with our handy guide to the Columbus Airport.

• The Arena District is missing a brewery after Goodwood Brewing shuttered its location at 401 N. Front St. The Kentucky-based brewer opened in 2022 after “extensive” market research in central Ohio. It’s unclear what will replace it at this time. (Columbus Business First)

• There are 90+ days until Independence Day, and that means its time to reserve your spot for the parade if you live in Upper Arlington. We’re pretty sure this is a joke, but you can’t be too safe. (614now)

• Hanif Abdurraqib, Columbus-based author and award-winning poet, was featured as the cover image for the April 2024 edition of BookPage. Read what the national publication had to say about our local treasure and his book, “There’s Always This Year.”

• 4,700+ registrations. That’s how many people have signed up to ride in the 2024 Pelotonia ride to raise awareness for cancer research. You can grow these efforts to new heights by pledging to ride as well.

• Should the Cleveland Browns pick up a runningback from the 2024 NFL Draft? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Browns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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• The bar will be 1,000 sqft.
• It will open in May, per LG.
• It is located at the rear of Idea Foundry on W. Chapel Street, just a few steps away from the taproom.
• There are 12 taps, offering one-of-a-kind craft beers, beer + wine collaborations, or ready-to-drink cocktails.
• Land-Grant will use this space for innovation, so prepare for small-batch brews and experimental libations.
• Pickleball and basketball courts are also on the way for the taproom.