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• Corinne Fisher | Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $32 | Prepare to laugh with this New York-based comedian who has earned critical acclaim from networks like NBC, FOX, and CNN.

• Monster Jam | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $20-$90 | Watch giant monster trucks perform aerial stunts and crush old cars.
• NRBQ | Friday, April 26 | 8 p.m. | Natalie’s Music Hall, 945 King Ave., Grandview | $30 | This 50+ year old band is otherwise known as “New Rhythm and Blues Quartet,” with fans all across the world.

• 74th Buckeye Model Train Show and Sale | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building, 717 E. 17th Ave., Fairgrounds | $11 | Browse and shop from vendors offering model trains, decorations, and supplies for hobbyists and enthusiasts.
• Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Impact | Saturday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $61-$648 | Cheer on the Crew, who are one of the best teams in the MLS right now.

• Short North Gala | Sunday, April 28 | 6-10 p.m. | Hilton Columbus Downtown, 402 N. High St., Downtown | $75-$3,000 | Celebrate the Short North with local food, drinks, businesses, and live entertainment.

• Construction on a $950 million water plant could begin sometime in 2025, according to city officials. The plant will service suburbs like Dublin, and is being expanded in part due to recent announcements from Intel. (Columbus Business First)

• MOUTON did not renew its lease and will close its Short North cocktail bar. The owners thanked the community for more than a decade of “laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories.” An official closing date will be announced soon.

• USAToday’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Columbus Food Adventures (@cbusadventures) as the best food tour in the US for 2024. The local tour earned the top spot for its inclusive dietary options, range of diverse cuisines, and mouthwatering food.

• The Wexner Center for the Arts will screen basketball-themed movies on Saturday, May 11; Wednesday, May 15; and Saturday, May 18. The “Pick and Reels: Basketball on Screen” event is curated by CBUS author Hanif Abdurraqib to celebrate his new book, “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension.”

• Nina West, the iconic drag queen from Columbus, will be a cast member on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star Season Nine”. The show begins streaming on Friday, May 17 on Paramount. The last time Nina was on “Drag Race,” they placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality.

• A pair of ducklings were saved from a storm drain in Westerville thanks to some help from the Westerville Division of Police. Footage shows the officers reaching into the drain with a long device, scooping the ducklings out, and later reuniting them with their mother. (10TV)

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• Nick Petrie | Saturday | 11:30 a.m. | Author of “The Price You Pay,” published in February 2024.
• Porochista Khakpour | Saturday | 1 p.m. | Author of “Tehrangeles,” to be released in June 2024.
• Kennedy Ryan | Saturday | 4 p.m. | Author of “This Could Be Us,” released in March 2024.
• Veronica Roth | Sunday | 12 p.m. | Author of “When Among Crows,” published in May 2024.
• Hanif Abdurraqib | Sunday | 3 p.m. | Columbus-based author of “There’s Always This Year,” released in March 2024.