• September Classes | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | Free | Register for an exciting programming lineup, including fine arts and crafts courses, immersive culinary sessions, and educational workshops on gardening and environmental stewardship.*
• Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park | $8+ | Cheer on the Clippers and enjoy post-game fireworks for the last time this season.
• Columbus Cocktail Classic | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 2-6 p.m. | Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph | $35 | Local bartenders will mix up handcrafted cocktails for the public to sample and judge.
• “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Beer Tasting | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1-5 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | $45 | Receive a custom-printed glass, raffle prizes, and 10 beer samples + stay for a showing of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

• Charli XCX & Troye Sivan | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $130+ | Spend the last day of brat summer with the pop star who will perform her new hits like “Apple.”
• Sabrina Carpenter | Monday, Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $300+ | The rising pop hitmaker will bring her biggest songs like “Espresso” and “Feather” to the stage.

• Park in any of the four participating garages between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shop at any 135+ participating businesses.
• Make a purchase and get a garage validation sticker.
• Scan your sticker when leaving the garage.

• Second and High (965 N. High St.)
• The Hub (26 E. Hubbard Ave.)
• The Joseph (53 W. Russell St.)
• And Short North Garage (40 E. Lincoln St.)

• The Lion debuted in Bexley at 2511 E. Main St.— becoming the area’s first cocktail bar that is open late-night. The bar is open until 11 p.m. during the week and 12 a.m. on weekends and features craft cocktails in a cozy and intimate environment.

• Columbus Italian Festival returns from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13 at St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church. Enjoy live entertainment, activities, and a variety of Italian dishes, desserts, and wine. Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass.

• The Columbus Crew will host back-to-back LIGA MX champions Club America for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Lower.com Field. Tickets to see the rivalry match between these two leagues are on sale now.

• High Bank Distillery Co. opened its Westerville location, and we stopped in to check it out. Our favorite feature is the DORA window outside. Want all the local food news? Read more on our website.

• Activate, new interactive gaming experience, opened today at 8735 Lyra Dr. Dubbed as a “human-size video game” the gaming spot will feature lasers, jumping, climbing, and problem-solving activities.

• Ohio State’s defense has been unstoppable, proving our hot takes to be true yet again. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

• Balance transfer cards: One of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt. This card gives you almost two years to pay off your existing balance, sans interest — plus, that sweet, sweet cash back.*

• Bad luck comes in many (scary) forms. As renters, we worry about leaky pipes, stolen bikes, and —scariest of all — spilled desk drinks. That’s where Lemonade steps in, covering it all for as little as $5 a month.*

• Meet Offline, our city’s new restaurant discovery club. Get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants when you try your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*

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