• Wine & Stein | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Brick House Blue Headquarters, Dublin | $50 | Head to Bridge Park for an evening of drinks, food, live music, and riverfront views with funds benefiting Miracle League of Central Ohio.
• Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | Franklin Park | $56 | Decorate a lantern and set it free at this nationally recognized cultural festival.
• Summer Columbus Cocktail Series | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 4-6 p.m. | Hubbard Grille | $60 | Enjoy a welcome cocktail, then learn to make two drinks of your own with Watershed liquor.
• Goat Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | BrewDog DogTap Canal Winchester | $30 | Sip a BrewDog canned cider or beer after an hour-long yoga class among the goats.

• Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more at this weekly market held in the Wells Barn parking lot.*
• 2024 North Market Wine Fest | Friday, Aug. 16-Saturday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | North Market Bridge Park, Dublin | $20-$85 | Try 10-15 samples from distributors and wineries across the world.
• Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians | Tuesday, Aug. 20-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Huntington Park | $8-$24 | Cheer on the Clip Show with discounts and deals like Dime-A-Dog Night on Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday.

• Sweetgreen, a national salad and grain bowl chain, is opening at 700 N. High St. in the Short North on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This will be the first Ohio location for the fast-casual spot.

• Chicago — the Grammy Award-winning rock band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — is coming to Mershon Auditorium on November 14. Tickets are on sale now.

• Homefield, a sports-inspired bar and restaurant, opened in the former Cafe’s Round II space in Grandview. 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.

• Derek Hough, a former “Dancing With the Stars” professional partner and current judge, is bringing his “Dance For The Holidays” show to Mershon Auditorium on November 15. Tickets are on sale now.

• The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrap up this weekend. Today’s events include basketball, beach volleyball, and artistic swimming. Keep up with Team USA and tune in for the closing ceremony tomorrow via WBNS-10TV.

• 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.

• 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)

• Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. is proving he can do it all. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Ohio State Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Forget eating out, The Mix at Columbus State Community College is teaching you how to cook at home like a professional chef. These cooking classes range in cuisine and culture + almost always sell out.
• If your date is anything like us, they always ask for extra cheese. That’s why we recommend making a reservation at Pelino’s Pasta, known for it’s cacio e pepe that’s prepared in a massive cheese wheel at your table.

If you’re really hoping that it works out

• Pickleball is a big dill in CBUS, which explains why there are now 27 different courts to choose from. This is a great double date idea, too.
• Snag a CoGo Bike and take an art tour of the city using our handy guide. We won’t tell anyone that we did all the legwork here.