Fun Spots for 1/30 – 2/5

Monday, January 30th

Intro. To Brewing – Buckeye BrewCraft in Uptwon Westerville will go over all the equipment and procedures for the new brewer. You will begin with an introduction to malt. Discussion during the class is encouraged and yes, you may bring beer if you’d like. The cost for the class is $10. You can call them at 614-440-8854 or email at buckeyebrewcraft@gmail.com to reserve a space.

$3 Troll Roll – Roll with the Trolls! $3.00 Admission. $3.50 Skate Rental. Take a selfie with a troll. Non-skating adults admitted free. See unitedskates.com/columbus for more information.

BEER School: Beer 101 Class – Introduction to craft beer. Ever wonder what makes beer “craft”? Curious to dig deep into the brewing process? We will touch on these things and a lot more! The session will finish with some beer and food pairings and of course time in brewery. Tickets are $15. Purchase them here.

Pop-Up Perú – Pop-Up Peru is comprised of brothers Mario and Giuseppe and their mother Ingri. Come and let them share their family’s experience with you and bring a touch of Perú to Columbus. Your dinner ticket includes pre-meal, appetizer & beverage, entree and dessert. For more details and to purchase your ticket, click here.

Tuesday, January 31st

The Little Mermaid – Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, Broadway in Columbus presents “The Little Mermaid.” Tickets are still available for showing this week, which goes until Sunday evening.

Why Your Kids Don’t Listen – Do you feel like you spend all your time talking and no one hears? Are you tired of saying the same things over and over again? This workshop will teach parents how to be super kid-communicators. Shut down back talk, cut way back on whining and learn to avoid power struggles. You’ll get super easy to implement expert strategies that work with toddlers on up to teens based on the latest in brain science. The workshop is presented by Columbus Birth & Parenting. You can purchase tickets here.

Wild Wild Turkey bourbon tasting – Join Barrel on High for a tasting of one of the most recognizable brands in bourbon, Wild Turkey. Lead by Anne Dimmick. Free admission. Seats will fill up fast.

Marvel vs DC Trivia at Claddagh – It’s time for a twist on Trivia Night! Beginning January 17th at 8pm, join them for Claddagh’s Tuesday Themed Trivia! Each week will have a different theme, so bring your friends, assemble your teams & compete for GREAT prizes! It starts at 8:00pm.

Wednesday, February 1st

Wild Story Time – Head to the Ohio Wildlife Center for their very first Wild Story time. The theme is love. Along side of story time, their will be a craft and the opportunity to visit with animal ambassadors and walk around grounds of their 20-acre property. Adults $5, children 5 and under free.

Jazz Wednesday w/ Dan White + Birdshack – Dan White returns to Columbus, OH and is teaming up with Birdshack to debut new small group compositions. Join them for a night of great music featuring Josh Hill on Guitar, Jeff Ciampa on Bass, and Tony McClung on Drums. Event takes place at Brothers Drake, where they serve up the most delicious mead.

How To Start a Nonprofit – Are You Ready to Change the World? Want To Start a Nonprofit? Then this is the workshop for you :). . .2017 is still your year to start off on the right step with Bright Minds Consulting’s Training Series: The Spark. We believe it only takes a “spark” to bring out the best idea that will transform the world. In this workshop you will learn the following: Understand the IRS and state filing requirements, creating your nonprofit documents, Piot Your Program Idea: It does not have to be perfect. Bright Minds will also with the action steps to begin to planning within minutes of the workshop. This will not be just a workshop where you have to wait to get to work on your ideas, after this workshop, you can start NOW!

Thursday, February 2nd

Wine & Chocolate – Enjoy a sampling of some of the best chocolates and their perfect Good Vibes wine pairing! Good Vibes Winery is located in Uptown Westerville. The cost is $20 for one ticket. Each ticket is for a tasting at Good Vibes Winery includes 4 samples of wine and complimentary chocolates as well as a gift card for LuLu’s Sweet Shop to help you take your favorite pairing home. You can purchase tickets here.

Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Ladies Night! – Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies will offer cookie a fun decorating class from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, so grab your girlfriends, a bottle of wine, and have fun learning to decorate cookies! They provide everything you need to make beautiful and fun Valentine’s Cookies.

This is Not About Love – Join Speak Easy at Wild Goose Creative for TRUE STORIES, TOLD LIVE. The theme for this month is “This is Not About Love”. In a month that feels like one long high-pressure love avalanche, feel free to tell us a story not about love, or about love, or about anti-love or about puppies – you do you. As always, you are free to use the theme as a jumping off point so go ahead and bend it to your whim. The event is $5 at the door (card accepted, cash preferred).

A Night with The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew – Ohio authors Marilyn Greenwald and Julie Rubini will host a night of mystery as Thurber House presents the lure, legend, and love of the popular Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries. Tickets are $15 in advance and at the door! Find more information at http://www.thurberhouse.org/special-events/nancydrewhardyboys

RAMEN AFTER DARK – The Whitney House Presents: Ramen After Dark. FEBRUARY 2nd. At 10:00pm, they will open the doors and the restaurant will become a Pop-Up Ramen Shop. They will have our house ramen, a veggie ramen, brews, wines, and sake. Doors unlock at 10pm. No reservations.

Friday, February 3rd

Covers & Cocktails – Join The 6100 for a live performance at King Ave 5! All proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. $10 suggested donation at the door with 50/50 Raffle. Come out and support local live music and a great cause!

Great Vacations Travel EXPO 2017 – Mark your calendars for the one-of-a-kind Great Vacations Travel EXPO, presented by AAA, which takes place Feb 3-5, 2017 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Downtown Columbus. This one-stop shop for everything travel-related offers consumers exclusive access to the world’s top travel suppliers. Travel Channel Adventurer Josh Gates will take the AAA Travel stage on Sat., Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Meet him for photos + autographs! Kid’s Day on Sat. Feb. 4, with family-friendly games and activites all day! Gillligan’s Island’s Mary Ann (aka Dawn Wells) will appear at the EXPO on Sun., Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Meet and greet following.

MojoFlo at Natalie’s – MojoFlo returns to one of Columbus’s most unique venues! Enjoy delicious stone oven fired pizza, inspired cocktails made with locally sourced ingrediants, and an intimate concert by MojoFlo. You can purchase tickets here.

Saturday, February 4th

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – To celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (2/4/2017), Cookie Dough Creamery is opening at 7 AM. They will be adding freshly made Waffle Bites and Maple Syrup topping to our self serve sundae bar as well as additional cereals. Customers are encouraged to wear pajamas. Have your picture taken in your pajamas for a chance to win gift cards. Winners will be awarded in the categories of 1) Funniest; 2) Wildest, and 3) Sweetest.

Champagne Tour of The Worthington Inn – Stop by the Worthington Inn and sip on some bubbly while they show you around their beautiful and historic event venue! The Worthington Inn has five private rooms for groups of 10-100 guets and is perfect for your upcoming wedding, bridal shower, or rehearsal dinner at The Worthington Inn! No appointment is required, but tours will be conducted on a first come, first-served basis.

Nina West’s Think You Can Drag – Winter 2017 Edition –  Svedka® Vodka and Nina West present THE amateur drag competition at Axis Nightclub. Over $1,000 in cash and prizes to the top 11 contestants. Crowd participation is half the score so bring your peeps. General admission, $6, tables are $30!

Pre-Valentines Day Fun with Chocolate Demo – Daniel Cooper, Proprietor of Pure Imagination Chocolatier in Grandview, Ohio, will be at The Honey House in Grove City to demonstrate cool and creative ideas you can duplicate at home for Valentines Day events and gift giving ideas. Spread that Love around and say it with Chocolate!

Sunday, February 5th 

5th Line 5K – This is a really fun race. I participated in it last year. You finish on center ice at Nationwide Arena. Plus, you get a fun Blue Jackets medal and two tickets to a Blue Jackets game. You can sign up here.

Columbus Flea – You will be able visit with local vendors selling a wide variety of handmade jewelry, original artwork, antiques, vintage clothing, quality records, unique crafts. Plus, their will be rad music and all the snacks and booze you need on a Sunday! If you haven’t been to Strongwater, this is the perfect opportunity to check it out.

Beginner’s Calligraphy Workshop – If you’re wanting to address some killer Valentine’s, WOW your wedding guests, or just learn a fun new hobby, join ‘What Katie Wrote’ for a Beginner’s Calligraphy Workshop at Wild Goose Creative. You’ll sip on mimosas, snack on some donuts, and learn the ins and outs of basic calligraphy. She will go over how to hold your pen; creating thick vs. thin strokes; the anatomy of letters, etc. No need to bring anything, each student will receive a Starter Kit to use during class as well as take home to practice. Purchase tickets here.