• Annual Columbus Greek Festival | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral | $0-$5 | Celebrate Greek culture with traditional food, music, dance, and shops.
• Ohio State Football vs. University of Akron | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $40+ | Buckeye football is back — wear scarlet and gray to cheer on OSU in their home opener.
• Columbus Crew vs. New York City | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field | $35+ | Our Leagues Cup champions are back on their home turf to face one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
• Shadowbox Live | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbus Commons | Free | The multimedia production pays tribute to David Bowie + Prince with 24 songs — bring a lawn chair or blanket.
• The Vintage Cookout | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 1-7 p.m. | 400 E. Mound St. | Free | This pop-up flea market will feature 25+ vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, and nostalgic items.

• Harvest Fair | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Columbus Commons | Free | Find fall-themed fun for the family with inflatables, a pumpkin patch, and pumpkin carving.
• Jay Leno | Friday, Sept. 13 | 8 p.m. | Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium | $52+ | See the stand-up comedian and late-night TV legend live at his one stop in CBUS.
• Columbus Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Ohio Expo Center | Free | Play German-inspired games and eat from a variety of food vendors like Schmidt’s and DK Diner.

• Friday, Sept. 13 | 5-11 p.m. | Enjoy yappy hour with your furry friends, climbing, kayaking, camping + gourmet s’mores. Check-in for campers is from 5-10:30 p.m. Camping is free, but participants should bring their own gear.
• Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Participate in more activities like volleyball, slacklining + hammocking. Shop local vendors, and watch (or participate in) the climbing competition.

• Bistrolino closed, but its owner is opening a new high-end sports bar. Capri is expected to open at 39 E. Gay St. by the end of September. Want to keep up with more food news in our area? Read more on our website. (614now)

• Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba opened a joint location at 12 E. Broad St. downtown earlier this week. This is the first business to be part of the Ground Floor Growth Program, which promotes small, minority- and women-owned local businesses — more will open this fall.

• Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother died in a bicycling accident Thursday night in Oldmans Township, NJ. Gaudreau, 31, is survived by his wife, Meredith, and two young children who were both born in Columbus. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The Latino Heritage Month Parade is Saturday, Sept. 14. Celebrate Latino culture with live music, food vendors, and activities. The parade will step-off at 11 a.m. at the corner of South Civic Center Drive and West Rich Street.

• You might need to try a different Roosters location to catch today’s football game. The wing spot at 3370 Olentangy River Rd. closed due to a fire and will not be reopening until 2025. Browse all locations here.

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