Booze in the Garden | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | $30+ | Stroll through the grounds at night with spooky cocktails in hand — adults only.
BookBike Artful Adventures | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Columbus Park | Free | Bring the kids to enjoy live sketching and coloring.
Dracula | Thursday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Riffe Center Theatre Complex | $40 | Sink your teeth into this vampiric ballet.
Friday, Nov. 1
Dublin Chamber Annual Winter Coat Drive | 8 a.m. | Dublin | Free | Drop off new and gently used coats, hats, and gloves for those who need help staying warm this season.
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Baby, hurry up and get here. Grammy Award nominee Kelsea Ballerini will perform at the Schottenstein Center on Saturday, Feb. 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 1.
Coming Soon
Bar Italia will join 14 other businesses coming to or now open in the Easton Town Center. The Italian bistro inspired by NYC restaurants will take over the former Smith & Wollensky spot. Keep up to date on more local food happenings. (WBNS)
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Dublin City Schools just released its draft for redistricting eight elementary + middle schools. The plan includes boundary changes for schools like Glacier Ridge and Bishop Elementary. The district says changes are necessary to accommodate for Dublin’s rapid growth. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Plan Ahead
If you’re already thinking about the holidays, we’ve got good news. The Dawes Arboretum’s annual Winter Wonders Walk returns this December — registration opens Friday, Nov. 1. Plus, look forward to a sensory sensitivity night on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Modo Yoga Columbus would feel. Find your flow at these local yoga studios.
Sports
The Blue Jackets go toe-to-toe with the Islanders this Wednesday. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Columbus Blue Jackets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Arts
This fall, experience three powerful exhibitions at CMA. In “Transcendence” and “August Moon,” legendary photographer Ming Smith explores the Columbus neighborhoods where she came of age + pays homage to playwright August Wilson. While “Fragments of Epic Memory”takes you on an immersive journey through the Caribbean. Plan your visit.*
Try This
Our team recently tried this free cashback app at our local Giant Eagle — and we’re feeling financially savvier than ever. See how easy it was to earn 10% cash back on our groceries.*
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while, check this out.*
Health
Noise filtering, nearly invisible, rechargeable, long-lasting: Check, check, check, and check. This tiny hearing device turns noise into clarity, isolating the voices you care about for crystal-clear convos.*
Home
Rates just dropped — now could be the time to tap into your home equity. Calculate your payment.*
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Cheers, CBUS
Forno is a great spot if you’re looking for a fruity or sugary drink. | Photo via @fornoshortnorth
For our glass half fullkinda people, happy hours in Columbus are where it’s at. Whether you’re looking to try out a new spot on the cheap or get together to decompress after work, these discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and appetizers will turn thatfrown upside down.
Forno Kitchen + Bar | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Find half-priced draft beer, house cocktails, wine by the glass, pizzas, shared items, and bar snacks.
Rye River Social | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | All small pub grub and cocktails are $8, and draft beer is half off.
Mezzo | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The deals include $5 glasses of wine, $7 well cocktails, and $1 off all beers and ciders. Though, we’ve got our eye on the High Noon Bucket for $25.
Local Roots | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Try half-priced apps like the salsa trio or pretzel rolls (which are heavenly), or stick to drink deals with $7 cocktails and $4 house wines + Ohio drafts.
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
