Movie Nights | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.

• “Encanto” | Saturday, May 25 | Stop by early for Family Fun Day from 4-8 p.m. prior to the film.
• “The Secret Life of Pets” |Saturday, June 21 | Picnic with the Pops will take place before, so you’ll have to wait until it ends then you can find a seat.
• “Ratatouille” | Saturday, July 12 | Just like June’s screening, Picnic with the Pops is happening on this date.
• “Coco” | Saturday, Sept. 7 | This is the final installment of the season.

Screen On The Green | Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale Blvd.

• “Barbie” | Friday, July 19
• “Serial Mom” | Friday, Aug. 16
• “Wonka” | Friday, Sept. 20

Drive-in Theater | The South Drive-in Theatre, 3050 S. High St.

• Tuscan Wildflowers | Tuesday, April 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Short North | $42 | This expert-led class will teach you how to paint flowers on canvases in an impressionist-style.

• An Evening with Phil Rosenthal | Wednesday, April 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Davidson Theatre Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Downtown | $38-$138 | This New York Times’ best-selling author will be in conversation about a range of topics, including his Netflix show, “Somebody Feed Phil.”

• The Young Dubliners | Thursday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen, 945 King Ave., Grandview | $25 | Jam out with this Santa Monica, California-based band known for Irish and Celtic rock.

• Monster Jam | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $20-$90 | Watch giant monster trucks perform talented tricks, make impressive jumps, and crush old cars.
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen & More | Friday, April 26 | 9-10 p.m. | Short North Church, 25 W. 5th Ave., Short North | $34 | Singalong to all your favorite Queen songs, including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.”

• The Little Grand Market, a new food hall in Grandview, is expected to open in August 2024. The 22,500-sqft facility will house a total of 12 food vendors, including Bada Bean, and will continue announcing new vendors across the next few weeks. (Columbus Business First)

• Construction on I-70 + I-71 in downtown has been extended to 2030, according to a release from ODOT over the weekend. With traffic still flowing through that corridor, ODOT officials said this has slowed down progress, which led to the extension. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Cobra, a restaurant and bar in the Brewery District, was named a top 10 honoree for best new cocktail bar in the US in 2024. The rankings were created by Tales Spirited Awards, and they are focused on finding the most thoughtful and creative cocktails from around the globe.

• “Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert” is coming to the Palace Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 24, featuring a two-hour show with a live orchestra. All of the familiar faces from the hit Nickelodeon series will be on stage, including Aang, Toph, and Zuko. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19.

• Express, a Columbus-based fashion retailer, will close 100 total stores across the US. It’s unclear how many of the 11 stores in Ohio will be closed, however any impacted stores will operate normally and accept gift cards until its closing date. (NBC4)

• Get rid of any unwanted or unused electronics you may have at the Columbus Commons’ e-waste recycling day. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. where many old electronic — ranging from keyboards to charging cords — will be accepted.

• 45,000 lbs. That’s how much material SWACO has diverted from landfills after opening its new recycling facility in November 2023. The Recycling Convenience Center is located at 2566 Jackson Pike for those looking to join in on the eco-friendly fun. (10TV)

• Former starters Felix Okpara and Roddy Gayle Jr. are transferring from the Ohio State men’s basketball team to new schools. Okpara, a sophomore forward, is currently undecided. Gayle Jr., a sophomore guard, is transferring to Michigan.

• McDonald’s may not be local, but their new chicken sandwich is premiering right here in Columbus. The new “Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy” is now available at all CBUS McDonald’s locations after the city was selected as a test market. (The Columbus Dispatch)

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