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Niko Moon: “These Are the Nights Tour” | 7 p.m. | The Bluestone | $24 | See the country singer with hits like “Good Time” and “Fishin’ in the Dark” — if you can’t make this show, he’ll be back at the Bluestone tomorrow, Feb. 21 as well.
Northwestern Men’s Basketball at Ohio State | 6:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $9 | The season is winding down — this is one of your last chances to cheer on the Bucks in the Schott.
Friday, Feb. 21
"& Juliet” | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Theatre | $55+ | The comedic musical includes 30+ pop hits and lots of dancing — it runs through Sunday, Feb. 23.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire FC | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field | $45+ | Wear your black + gold (and scarves) to cheer on the Crew in their season opener.
Cinema Classics | 1 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | $12 | Watch “The Goonies” on the big screen or stick around all day for showings of “Captain America” and “The Monkey.”
Grow Your Own | 1-4 p.m. | Columbus Botanical Depot | $75 | Learn about seed starting and harvesting in this three-hour course that includes two cuttings.
Sunday, Feb. 23
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Columbus | 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Schiller Park | $10+ | The outdoor escape-room-style experience transports you to the world of Oz — it’s at Schiller Park through the end of February.
An abandoned railroad will be turned into a seven-mile park and trail with construction beginning in 2026. The project is called The Linden Green Line and it will stretch from South Linden to Northland from the Douglas Community Center to Cooper Park.
Watch
We visited Matro’s, Columbus’ newest steakhouse at Easton. Trust us — you need to try the Lemon Drop cocktail, seafood tower, and butter cake. Watch our experience.
Try This
Blooms & Butterflies is returning to Franklin Park Conservatory from Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, July 6. Experience hundreds of exotic butterflies soaring freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden. The experience is included in the general admission cost.
Show
The rock band Phish — known for hits like “Farmhouse” — is coming to the Schottenstein Center on July 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Drink
National Margarita Day is Saturday, Feb. 22. Celebrate accordingly with a large list of marg options at Condado Tacos or El Vaquero.
Concert
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Baby is coming to Nationwide Arena on June 21. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.
Ranked
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice is searching for the best minor league ballpark in the country. Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers, is climbing the leaderboard, sitting in the top five so far. Cast your vote for our hometown field by Monday, March 17.
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Coming Soon
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City Guide
City Guide
🎸 Pitch perfect venues
The Historic Crew Stadium will be lit up for Breakaway. | Photo via @crewstadium
The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from Nationwide Arena to Ace of Cups, there’s a stage for any type of tune. To get to know them all, keep reading.
Concert halls
The Bluestone
This 115+ year old cathedral-style church is now a concert hall for rock music, country tunes, and long jam sessions. In addition to original music, this spot hosts tribute bands and cover artists.
Intimate settings and bars
A&R Music Bar
This spot is in the heart of the Arena District and neighbors other venues on this list like KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena. It’s where many now-famous bands performed on their rise to stardom, such as Fall Out Boy and The Killers.
Annual festivals
Buckeye Country Superfest
Whether you’re looking for golden era country stars, or trending talent, Buckeye Country Superfest has you covered. The 2025 lineup includes Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, and Megan Moroney.
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