In the mood to shop until you drop today? Easton is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Chalk the Block + ’90s Vintage Fest from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Artists will create ‘90s-inspired street murals while guests shop from vintage vendors and enjoy live music and a skating rink.
Columbus International Festa-val 2024 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 3-7 p.m. | The Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard | $5-$10 | Celebrate central Ohio’s diverse community with international performances, a cultural fashion show, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
Venardos Circus “A Grand Ol’ Time” | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 5 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Columbus, Sunbury | $17+ | Aerialists, jugglers, comedians, and acrobats will perform immersive acts.
Plan Ahead
Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field | $150+ | See soccer superstar Lionel Messi in action as the Crew look to take down his team.
Tom Segura: “Come Together” | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $25+ | Get ready to laugh with the podcast host and stand-up comedian as he brings his best jokes to CBUS.
There’s some serious funny business going on in CBUS. Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan are bringing their 10-arena comedy show to Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 21. Tickets are on sale now.
Development
Italian Village Park at 39 E. Hubbard Ave. is getting a facelift before next summer with a stage, cafe, paths, and a plaza with outdoor seating. The park is currently pretty bare-bones, but the city hopes the redesign brings more patrons to the neighborhood. (614now)
Seasonal
The Dawes Arboretum is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hop on a wagon tour of 2,000 acres of fall foliage, listen to live music, enjoy pet and family costume parades, food trucks, and family-friendly seasonal activities.
Coming Soon
Slick City Action Parks, dubbed a “waterless water park,” is opening at 1170 Polaris Parkway in spring of 2025. Expect big water park-inspired slides (only, dry), climbing adventures, and mini go-kart tracks. (614now)
Opening
Antiques on High is opening a food trailer called The Pizza Box in mid-October, offering 10-inch pizzas, appetizers, and salads. Want all the local food news? Read more on our website. (Columbus Underground)
Sports
Dive into Ohio State’s defense ahead of their first Big Ten game against Michigan State. Want more Buckeyes news? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Festival
Bourbon and Belonging, Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week, is right around the corner. Held Wednesday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 6, this LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon festival features tours, tastings, and gatherings across the state — designed to showcase the spirit while fostering safety, belonging, and togetherness. Learn more and grab tickets.*
Finance
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Get aligned for the perfect IG at this Chakra Mural. | Photo by @andrewlivelsberger
We all know that CBUS has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Columbus Museum of Art. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Columbus itself.
The Capital City is home to a number of meaningful murals. Here’s where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.
Chakra Mural | By Ryan Orewiler
This colorful mural created by a local artist spans the entire side of this downtown building. It features seven different colors which represents the various chakras, a belief of seven specific energies within the body.
Short North Summer Spray 2024 | By multiple artists
This summer, the Short North Arts District held its annual Summer Spray where nine Ohio-based artists were tapped to create murals. All of the works are now on display in a row near W. Goodale St.
Love Thy Neighbor | By Carly Mitchell
This mural was recently updated after Hot Chicken Takeover opened inside the former Sweet Carrot space. Carly Mitchell was the original artist for the Sweet Carrot mural, and she was asked again to update the artwork for HCT.
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