April-May

• 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
• Gunna | Saturday, May 4 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• George Clinton | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium

June-July

• Chris Brown | Monday, June 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Lionel Richie | Thursday, June 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Melanie Martinez | Thursday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• 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

August-September

• Hozier | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Blink-182 | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Jhené Aiko | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• New Kids on the Block | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Weezer | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena

October-November

• Twenty One Pilots | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 8 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Jelly Roll | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• P!nk | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center
• Justin Timberlake | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Little Big Town | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena
• Kacey Musgraves | Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center

• Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele | Friday, April 12 | 9-10 p.m. | Short North Church, 25 W. 5th Ave., Short North | $34 | This multi-sensory musical experience will feature top songs from the Grammy Award-winning singer Adele.
• April Classes | Friday, April 12 | 10 a.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St., Columbus | Sharpen your skills and meet new people during these classes featuring topics like gardening, culinary arts, professional art, and craftwork.*

• Crew vs. Real Salt Lake Watch Party | Saturday, April 13 | 9:30-11:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Taproom + Beer Garden, 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Grab a beer + join fellow Crew fans as they watch the Black and Gold aim for victory.
• Murder Mystery Party | Saturday, April 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington | $50 | Get ready to solve a killer mystery while wearing your best 80s attire.

• Potters Wheel Workshop | Sunday, April 14 | 2:45-3:30 p.m. | Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101, Pickerington | $50 | Learn the basics of pottery in this guided, hands-on workshop.

• Spring Wine Tasting | Monday, April 15 | 5-7 p.m. | Barcelona Restaurant, 263 E. Whittier St., German Village | $30 | Sample a variety of 20 wines with light snacks provided.

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday, April 16 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $40-$295 | Support the Jackets in their final home game of the season.

• The Franklinton Night Market — a family-friendly, monthly community market — kicks off on Friday, April 19 from 6-9 p.m. on McDowell Street between West Town Street and West Rich Street. Enjoy entertainment, food trucks, and vendors with local goods.

• Ohio State’s Jacy Sheldon is one of just 15 players invited to attend the WNBA Draft on Monday, April 15 in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about the superstar and her biggest supporter ahead of Draft Day.

• 24 Main, a new upscale eatery offering small plates and cocktails, is open at 24 E. Main St. in New Albany. The menu features light bites like mushroom gnocchi, a seasonal salad, and scallops, as well as a range of cocktails, wine, beer, and desserts.

• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — a national steakhouse chain known for its open-flame cooking style — is opening its second Columbus-area location at 6036 N. Hamilton Rd. in Westerville. A November or December opening is anticipated. (614now)

• Ben Platt — a Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical perform — is coming to Mershon Auditorium on Tuesday, July 2. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

• Parking is free for the Ohio State football spring game on Saturday, April 13. Here are suggested lots — East Stadium lot, Tuttle Garage, South French Field House, and Neil Avenue Garage. Note: The Northwest Lot across from the stadium is under construction and closed. Browse more parking info.

• Our reader Gene M. shared his favorite farmers market with us — Worthington Farmers Market. Not only is it open year-round, but it’s nominated for Best Farmers Market by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice. It’s been added to our list, too. Thanks, Gene.

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Melt Bar and Grilled, 4206 Worth Ave.

The Brown Bag Delicatessen, 898 Mohawk St.

Club 185, 185 E. Livingston Ave.

• Uptown Deli & Brew, 41 N. State St.
• Cornerstone Deli & Cafe, 3296 N. High St.
• The Thurman Cafe, 183 Thurman Ave.
• Frenchi’s Deli, 18 E Hudson St.
• Cravings Cafe, 114 N Front St.
• Emmett’s Cafe, Multiple locations
• Loops, 1629 Northwest Blvd.