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• Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St., Campus | $43-$100 | Relive the nostalgia of your favorite funky hits, including “Atomic Dog” and “Tear the Roof Off the Sucker ’94.”
• Dan Soder | Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Easton | $37 | Tickets are still available to both late shows for this comedian, podcaster, and internet personality.

• Bike the CBUS | Saturday, June 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | $0-$45 | This citywide cruise has been a tradition since 2008, offering a chance for bikers of all skill levels to ride bikes together.

• Community Day | Sunday, June 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Take advantage of free admission and visit the various exhibits, like Blooms and Butterflies.

• Orville Peck | Monday, June 3 | 6 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave. | $37-$85 | This modern country singer is known for his old-school style that is similar to greats like Willie Nelson.

• June is almost here, which kicks off a month of celebrations and commemorations of LGBTQ+ communities. Stonewall Pride is hosting events nearly everyday this month, including a kick-off party on Saturday, June 1 from 12-5 p.m. at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center, located at 1160 N. High St.

• InTown Golf Club, a members-only golf simulator, is now open in Dublin at 6620 Mooney St. The 15,000-sqft space features eight simulator bays and a putting green, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and bar. If you want to join, apply online. (614now)

• Huey Magoo’s, a Florida-based chicken chain, is now open at 53 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. in Worthington. The restaurant is known for its various chicken tender options, ranging from fried to baked to grilled. It resides in a 2,400+ sqft-space and features a patio. (Columbus Business First)

• Two multi-story apartment complexes were pitched by local developers for plots of land on Broad Street + Town Street. If both are approved, it will add 149 units to the area. Both require more discussions with city leaders, but initial conversations have been positive. (NBC4)

• Taco Week is back in Columbus from Monday, June 3-Saturday, June 8, featuring $2 tacos at popular local restaurants. Some participating spots include Agave & Rye, Cazuela’s, and El Vaquero. Proceeds support Feed The Kids Columbus, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring food-insecure children have access to food.

• The Columbus Chamber of Commerce created a new financial program to assist refugee and immigrant businesses in the city. While full details are still being ironed out, the Chamber wants to focus on four major areas: Employee development, business assistance, supplier networking, and support resources. (Columbus Business First)

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Columbus’ vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• With lineup changes in the pipeline, the Cleveland Guardians roster could look different next week. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Guardians with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Mark your calendars, Columbus. The Columbus Arts Festival is one week away. Featuring live performances, hands-on activities, and yummy bites + sips, this fest is a can’t-miss event. Bonus: It’s free. More festival fun this way.*

Gavin DeGraw + Colbie Caillat

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