Today is the final day of Restaurant Week, where you can find specialty menus at discounted rates at 150+ local spots. We tried the Brekkie Shack $20 special, and it didn’t disappoint. Check it out.
Events
This Weekend
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party| Saturday, July 27-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $21-$55 | Watch glow-in-the-dark monster trucks compete and perform with tricks and laser light shows.
The Rooftop Series: July Edition | Saturday, July 27 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Junto, 77 Belle St., Downtown | $30 | Bring your own mat for a vinyasa yoga flow class followed by a drink on the rooftop.
Ohio State Fair | Sunday, July 28-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times Vary | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $8 | See the animals, play carnival games, check out the exhilarating rides, and grab your favorite fair food.
An evening with Pete Best | Sunday, July 28 | 1:30-9 p.m. | The Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd., Columbus | $59-$89 | The original drummer for The Beatles (no shade to Ringo) will perform some of his band’s top hits.
Plan Ahead
Columbus Clippers vs. Syracuse Mets | Tuesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$24 | Cheer on the Clip Show with promotions throughout the week, like Dime-A-Dog Night on Tuesday.
2024 Ohio State Football Training Camp & Ryan Day Season Kickoff Luncheon | Thursday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 4 | 8:30 a.m. | Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein Dr., Columbus | $50-$250 | Watch the football team practice ahead of the season, and sit in on a Q+A with head coach Ryan Day.
Local + Live Concert: Throwback Thursday | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Play tabletop games and grab dinner from a local food truck while listening to music from artists like Fleetwood Gold, a Fleetwood Mac cover band.
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Columbus and Ohio competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Simone Biles, who was born in Columbus, is one of the stars to watch for with local ties. | Photo by Danilo Borges via Wikimedia Commons
Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening now through Sunday, Aug. 11.
Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up five Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to Columbus or Ohio that you should keep your eye on. Let the Games begin.
Did you know the most decorated gymnast in history was born right here in CBUS? Biles then grew up in Spring, TX and has gone on to win seven Olympic medals + 30 World Championship medals. At age 27, she’ll be the oldest American female gymnast to compete in the Olympics since the 1950s.
The Akron-native and NBA all-time leading scorer was the male flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony, becoming the first male basketball player to carry the US flag during the iconic celebration.
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Zundo Ramen & Donburi, a Cincinnati-based Japanese restaurant, opened at 2500 N. High St. The restaurant was previously named “Best Ramen in Cincinnati” by Cincinnati Magazine, and also offers rice bowls, hand-made gyoza, and broths. (614now)
Show
“Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour” is coming to Palace Theatre on December 14. Koz is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist who will perform classic holiday songs. Tickets are on sale now.
Open
Hai Poké, known for its Hawaiian poke bowls, has a new permanent location at Land-Grant Brewing Co. 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.
Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France. Keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes, like Hunter Armstrong, via WBNS-10TV. Today’s events include sports like volleyball, swimming, and tennis.
Asked
Drink Up Week has come to a close, and we’d love your feedback. Did you participate in the week celebrating Columbus’ drink scene? Let us know the tea + any feedback you have for next year.
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. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Listen
Joe Burrow is fully cleared for contact. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Cincinnati Bengals with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*
Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Wellness
This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*
Travel
Travel and Outdoors
Experience one of the top global tennis tournaments of the year
Presented by a CBUStoday Partner
Here’s your chance to cheer on the same players who compete at Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the US Open. | Photo by Jared Wickerham
It’s game time, CBUS. From Aug. 11-19, the Cincinnati Open is serving up tennis excellence and fun for everyone.
Plan a quick getaway (just a ~2 hour drive away from Columbus) to spend a few days watching the world’s greatest tennis players on-court while enjoying live music, food and drinks, shopping, and more in the upgraded venue.
Get early access to the action at the new Community Day, headlined by a special Center Court exhibition featuring tennis legends Andre Agassi and John Isner against Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish. Community Day also features special opportunities, like:
Player access: The Cincinnati Open’s stars will be on court all day for practice sessions, autographs, player pop-ups + more.
Yoga at Fan Zone: Local fitness studio Body Alive will lead a yoga class in the Fan Zone, followed by light bites and refreshments.
Taste the Tournament at Top Deck: Attendees can stroll through the Top Deck, including the new Oasis courtyard, while sampling food and drink.
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