05.14.2024

Today’s Forecast

🪩 Man after midnight

Come alive at night: Nightlife in Columbus

To-go cans are available after gaming at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade | Photo via @16bitbar

Feel nostalgic with classic games at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade. | Photo via @16bitbar

Whether you’re looking to bust a move, play games, or drink with downtown views, there’s a spot for everyone to light up the night in CBUS.

Hit the dance floor

Good Night John Boy took over SeeSaw in the Short North and offers disco music and dancing. The 1970s-themed spot is complete with a disco ball, lit-up dance floor, and music from that decade.

Another disco bar is The Go Go in Italian Village. The bar is decked out with neon decor, vibrant art painted on the walls, lava lamps, and disco balls. Expect a full dance floor, flashing lights, and music that rotates from 80s to current hits.

Service industry workers get 20% off every Sunday | Photo via @goingtothegogo

All that jazz

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge is a popular jazz bar in the city, located in the Short North. The dimly lit, basement-level lounge features live jazz and bluegrass music nightly. Cocktails are the specialty, and upscale seafood bites are available like octopus, branzino, and smoked trout filets.

Fun and games

Channel some friendly competition at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade. You can play 40+ classic arcade games like Pinball and Pac-Man, and as long as you order a drink, the games are free.

CBUStoday Stories on High 2.png — Small bites like shrimp and asparagus are available at Stories on High. | Photo via Hilton Columbus Downtown

Sip with scenic views

Brass Eye, which is above The Junto Hotel in Franklinton, opened last year and offers beautiful views of the city. Bonus: This is City Editor Hanna’s favorite place to take in views of the skyline with both indoor and outdoor seating, including an outdoor fire pit.

Stories on High is the tallest rooftop bar in CBUS, and it offers views of both downtown and the Short North. The upscale restaurant and bar is located in the Hilton Downtown.

Mandrake Rooftop in the Short North also has an amazing city view + features a DJ and dance floor on the weekends. Bottle service is also available.

Asked

What is your ideal night out?

A. Live music and dancing
B. Dinner and drinks
C. A theater or comedy show
D. A game night

Let us know

Events

Tuesday, May 14

Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats | Tuesday, May 14-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$24 | Cheer for the Clippers, and enjoy promotions throughout the week including Dime-A-Dog Night and Thirsty Thursday.
W.L. Weller Bourbon Tasting | Tuesday, May 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Savor Pint, 4440 Indianola Ave., Beechwold | $80-$120 | Sample six rare bourbons and bring your own food along with you.

Wednesday, May 15

Korean At Home | Wednesday, May 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, 250 Cleveland Ave., Downtown | $90 | Learn to make beef bulgogi, dumplings, and chili sauce.

Thursday, May 16

Relaxing Sound Bath | Thursday, May 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Shift Motion Studio, 5713 New Albany Rd. W., New Albany | $33 | Relax to sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and drums.
Cocktails at the Conservatory: It’s Gonna Be May | Thursday, May 16 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $30-$35 | Wear your best 90s attire, sip themed cocktails, and play games like Yahtzee and Twister.

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News Notes

Film

The CAPA Summer Movie Series is back from Friday, July 12-Sunday, Aug. 25. Watch classic films inside Ohio Theatre, starting with “Field of Dreams.” Single tickets go on sale Monday, July 1 for $6. Tickets also come in 10-packs for $40 and are available from Friday, May 17-Sunday, Aug. 4.

Festival

The Columbus Summer Wine Festival will be Saturday, June 8 from 1-7 p.m. at McFerson Commons in the Arena District. Sip lots of wine, enjoy live music, and shop from vendors hosted by Front Street Flea. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 day-of.

Opening

Teas Your Spirits has had success selling tea, jam, and syrup at local pop-ups and farmers markets. Now, it’s opening a brick-and-mortar at 5286 Center St. in Old Hilliard. The cafe will serve salads, paninis, pizzas, and of course, plenty of tea options. An early summer opening is anticipated. (614now)

Concert

Childish Gambino, a five-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer, is coming to the Schottenstein Center on Thursday, Aug. 15. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m.

Plan Ahead

Is it already time to start planning for Father’s Day? Use our golf courses guide if you want to hit the links with your dad, or try whiskey and bourbon from Middle West Spirits huge east side location.

Sports

Experts think Tyleik Williams and Jack Sawyer will dominate in 2024. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Ohio State Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Weather

The northern lights were visible across Ohio

City Editor Hanna’s dad shared this picture with her from northwest Ohio. | Photo provided by reader Joe W.

Due to a rare and extreme geomagnetic solar storm, the northern lights were visible across Ohio on Friday, May 10.

This storm was not anticipated very far in advance, only within days leading up to the weekend. Understandably, many of our readers and followers were bummed that they missed out, including me...

Hanna, here. I only learned of the visible northern lights when my dad sent me the picture above from northwest Ohio. I quickly hopped on Instagram to see hundreds of Ohioans sharing their views of the sky as well. It was breathtaking.

Browse beautiful scenes from across the state, and then please do us a favor. If you took photos of the northern lights over the weekend, send them our way and let us know where you snapped the picture. We’re working on another montage for your viewing pleasure.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

I feel like I haven’t talked to all of you in a bit after my getaway to Dallas last week (hi, DALtoday). Is there anything I missed that you want to share with me? Our inbox is always open.

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