• Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game | Saturday, July 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $10 | Watch former Buckeye football stars like Cardale Jones and Braxton Miller take on the current OSU squad in a friendly softball faceoff.
• Picnic with the Pops: Cody Fry | Saturday, July 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | $43-$770 | Listen to the former “American Idol” contestant, known to span genres like pop and soul.
• Marshmello | Sunday, July 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $35-$50 | See the electronic DJ in action, performing hits like “Happier” and “Silence.”
• Yoga in the Wildflowers | Sunday, July 21 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Humble + Pine, 6145 Watkins Rd. SW., Pataskala | Donation-based | All proceeds from this outdoor yoga session will benefit Pelotonia for cancer research.

• MLS All-Star Game | Wednesday, July 24 | 8 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $105-$200 | Top players in the MLS will face off against Liga MX stars.
• Columbus Clippers Sitcom Night | Friday, July 26 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | The ballpark will have an appearance from Andy Buckley who played David Wallace from “The Office.”

• Little West Tavern | Sip on The Franklin Spritz signature drink special during Drink Up Week.
• Parable Cafe | Buy a Parable pastry and get a half-price coffee or tea while supplies last — limited to one deal per order.
• Heart State Brewing | Enjoy half-price beer flights featuring four brews.
• Beeline, Easton Town Center | Don’t miss half-off the cocktail menu (excluding half-price Happy Hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.).
• Howl at the Moon | Happy Hour specials will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: $2 Coors Light, Busch Light tall boys + Truly Seltzers; $4 house vodka, tequila, and High Noons; $8, 32-ounce mini buckets.
• Franklinton Night Market | All proceeds during the pop-up beer garden will benefit Wild Goose Creative.

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• Jazz & Rib Fest is underway, taking over the Scioto Mile downtown riverfront again today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The free festival features a lineup of jazz performers and barbecue vendors from across the country.

• “MJ The Musical” is coming to Ohio Theatre
  from Sept. 10 to Sept. 15. The Tony Award-winning musical follows Michael Jackson’s artistry through song and dance. Tickets are on sale now.

• Light shows will illuminate the Scioto Mile Fountain every Friday and Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. through August. Check out our experience at the first light show of the season.

• Gene’s, a new neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar, opened at 91 S. High St. in Historic Dublin. The concept comes from the owner of Coast Wine House next door. The summer menu items include bone-in pork loin, chicken-fried mushrooms, and sea bass crudo. Make a reservation.

• Festival Latino will return to Genoa Park on Saturday, Aug. 10 + Sunday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The free, family-friendly weekend will include live performances, food vendors, a marketplace, and a dance plaza for salsa lessons.

• Hadley’s Bar + Kitchen, the popular downtown brunch spot, closed its doors after eight years. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (614now)

• Polaris Fashion Place is accepting school supplies and monetary donations for the “Stuff The Backpack” campaign from Tuesday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 4. Everyone who donates will receive a free scoop from Scream Gelato.

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• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Columbusites, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

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The basics

• Weekdays: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Weekends: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 4, when admission gates close at 6 p.m.

🐾 Breweries

• BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd. | This Canal Winchester location is complete with a dog-friendly hotel. Bonus: All BrewDog locations in Columbus are pet-friendly.

🐾 Hotels

• Graduate Hotel, 750 N. High St. | Even big dogs are allowed at this hotel, however, pet fees are applied to your stay.
• Hilton Columbus Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. | Both dogs and cats are allowed at this pet-friendly hotel.

🐾 Restaurants

• Arepazo, 515 S. High St. | Leashed + well-behaved dogs are permitted on the patio.
• Gresso’s, 961 S. High St. | Snack on some pizza or loaded waffle fries on a spacious pet-friendly patio.