08.03.2024

Today’s Forecast

Editor’s Note

Hanna here. I’ve had the chance to interview some pretty cool local athletes lately. Check out what Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is looking forward to this season, and then get to know Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who is currently down with the Clippers.

Events

This Weekend

2024 Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12-3 p.m. | Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St., Short North | Free | Kids can enjoy balloon artists, face painters, pizza, a bounce house, and more games before heading back to school — RSVP online.
Chelsea vs. Manchester City | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $81-$456 | The Shoe is hosting two of the top football clubs in the world — don’t miss your chance to see the soccer stars up close.
2024 Dublin Irish Festival | Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Dublin Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin | $20-$30 | This is the largest three-day Irish Festival in the world with performances, whiskey tastings, and historical experiences.
Columbus Clippers vs. Syracuse Mets | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 1:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$24 | This is the final home game for the Clippers before they hit the road for two weeks.

Plan Ahead

Hozier - “Unreal Unearth Tour 2024" | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $80 | See the Grammy-nominated artist perform some of his biggest hits, including “Take Me To Church.”
Kenny Chesney: “Sun Goes Down Tour” | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. | Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus | $49-$179 | The country star returns for an outdoor show with opening acts Megan Maroney and Uncle Kracker.

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News Notes

Festival

Water Lantern Festival, a No. 1 ranked cultural festival by USA Today, is coming to Franklin Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. Tickets include a floating lantern kit and access to the festival with games and food trucks.

Concert

Lil Wayne, a five-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, is coming to the Schottenstein Center on October 17. Tickets are on sale now.

Opening

Three Creeks Kitchen and Cocktails, a new cocktail bar with American dishes, plans to open at 258 Granville St. in Gahanna this fall. 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. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Watch

Katalina’s will be featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on Friday, Aug. 9. Guy Fieri’s Food Network show will highlight the popular local breakfast spot on the episode called “From Breakfast to the Boot.”

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 beach volleyball, hockey, and basketball.

Jobs

At CBUStoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Columbus our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

Legacy

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)

Sports

Stay in the loop on the latest happenings at the Cleveland Browns training camp. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Browns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Shop

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Finance

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Drink

🍻 Cheers to these Columbus beers

Local libations: A round of Columbus-centric craft beers

Seventh Son beers + Elevated Wood Fired Pizza | Photo via @seventh_son_brewing

Pair Seventh Son beers with a pie from Elevated Wood Fired Pizza. | Photo via @seventh_son_brewing

Columbus makes a lot of great craft beer — in fact, USA Today 10Best named it the third best beer city in the US in 2024.

We’re raising a glass to five CBUS-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

614 Lager, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Our city’s area code and OH pride is strong in this beer.

Style + flavor: This 4.2% ABV light lager only has 110 calories, but packs more flavor than one might think. Beer enthusiasts say it’s lightly dry-hopped with Huell Melon hops, giving it subtle notes of melon and citrus.

Arch City Lager, Arch City Tavern
The tavern’s house brew gives a nod to one of our city’s fun nicknames inspired by the arches of High Street + the Short North.

Style + flavor: This 5.5% ABV amber lager goes down real smooth; try it at half-off during happy hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.

More craft beers

City Guide

🚶‍♀️ Take a hike

20+ hiking trails and nature walks near Columbus

Fall is in full swing at Highbanks Metro Park. | Photo by @jwilschek

From quick and easy nature walks around town to drives that take you to wonderful waterways and wooded areas, our region has so many options to hit the trail.

North Columbus

Highbanks Metro Park Overlook, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.2-mile loop
Pet-friendly: No
Wheelchair-accessible: Portions

This iconic park is known for its 100-ft-tall shale bluff that towers over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Multiple other trail heads are available here, ranging from long 3.5-mile routes to quick, 0.4-mile walks.

Whetstone Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St., Clintonville

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.8-mile loop
Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
Wheelchair-accessible: Yes

It’s hard to beat the views of this park with 12,000+ roses on display. We love this park, especially with a cold brew in hand from the nearby Global Gallery.

More hiking trails

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