Fun Spots for 4/3 – 4/9


Wild Goose Creative Charity Happy Hour at The Hills Market – Join The Hills Market Downtown for their  weekly Charity Happy Hour. Each large pizza sold throughout the day increases the Donation that The Hills Market Downtown makes to the charity. Be sure to tip your bartender during the Happy Hour, 100% of all tips go directly to the charity donation. The Hills Market Downtown helped raise thousands of dollars in 2016! 

Single Topping Pizza – $9.99 “each additional topping is $1”
Bottle of beer – $2.00
Glass of wine – $4
If beer, wine, and pizza does not work for you, they  have a full kitchen with a hot food bar, salad bar, sushi, custom sandwiches and a large variety of items to be found in our chef’s case. Their bakery is also stocked with many local baked goods, many of them delivered daily.
This week’s Charity: WILD GOOSE CREATIVE

Where: The Hills Market Downtown – 95 N Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 5 PM – 7 PM

Gilmore Girls Bar Trivia – Join Big Head Trivia at Park Street Tavern for Gilmore Girls bar trivia, with the chance to win some prizes.

Where: Park Street Tavern – 501 Park St, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 7 PM – 9 PM

Bodacious and Bright! Succulent Workshop – Enough with the gloomy days of winter! Let’s think spring while adding bodacious, blissful and bright colored succulents to your home! During this workshop, you’ll learn how to care for these fun desert plants, how to propagate them and how to water them all while creating your own eye-popping succulent container garden. This workshop includes a white-washed wood container, a large selection of beautiful succulents, soil, activated charcoal, rocks and moss.

Where: GROWL – 2995 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43202

When: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Tickets: Click Here


Tuesday, April 4

First Tuesday Tea – April 2017 – First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions will include presentations by guest artists, lecturers and community activists. Join mixed media artist, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart for a fun and simple portrait project. Come sip some tea and be. If you plan to attend, please contact Lyn Logan-Grimes at 614.645.0676 or llogan-grimes@kingartscomplex.com

Where: King Arts Complex – 867 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43203

When: 12 PM – 2 PM

Tastings and Pairings: Vegetarian Cooking – Join Olivina Taproom for a vegetarian insprired cooking demonstation led by Michael, their in-house chef. They will have three dishes prepared for your enjoyment! $10 per person, complimentary wine will be served. Maximum of 15 people.

Where: Olivina Taproom – 44 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015

When: 6PM – 9PM

The Salt Cave and the Sound of the Himalayan Mountains – The healing power of Halotherapy combined with the mystic sound of sacred Himalayan singing bowls! Immerse yourself in beautiful sounds and Halotherapy that are healing to your body, mind and soul. Relax laying down or sitting comfortably while the vibrations of the instruments wash over you bringing you quickly to a deep state of relaxation. Receive the multiple benefits of halotherapy simultaneously. These events usually sell out so call 614-859-3419 to reserve your spot.

Where: Tranquility Salt Cave – 30 Dillmont Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235

When: 7 PM – 8 PM

Nurtur The Salon’s Brewery District Grand Opening! – Celebrate with Nurtur The Salon as they open their doors to the public in celebration of their third salon in the Brewery District. The salon has been open for a little over a year, and now is a great time to re-introduce it to the Columbus community. When guests book an appointment during the party, they will receive 30% off a service (restrictions apply*) and a special gift!

What’s in store for the party:
– Complimentary hair and skin consultations
– Complimentary samples from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
– Complimentary small bites from CBC Restaurant
– Complimentary wine samples from The Hills Market Downtown
– Complimentary beer samples from Seventh Son Brewing
– Complimentary coffee samples from The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
– Local photographer Brian Kaiser’s art will be on display
– Sounds provided by Jay Swifa
– Ribbon cutting ceremony at 6pm

The Brewery District Trade Association will also be in attendance to sign attendees up for their free loyalty card-a new program to encourage people to discover everything the Brewery District has to offer.

Where: Nutur the Salon – 757 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206-1908

When: 5 PM – 8 PM

Sip & Shop for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Ohio –  Go support Upper Arlington High School students raising money in support of their classmate and friend… An evening of sipping, styling, and shopping with friends – to benefit Charlie’s Cause! 15% of sales will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Ohio.

Where: Thread – 1285 Grandview Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212

When: 6 PM – 8 PM


Wednesday, April 5

Easton Welcomes the Clippers Home – Easton welcomes the West Division Champion Columbus Clippers back to town at the 2017 Meet-the-Team Party! Play some games, mingle with the team, and feast on a “Ballpark Buffet” at KDB Easton on April 5th from 6 – 9 PM. Admission is $10 prior to the event or $15 at the door (cash only and space permitting). A KDB Game Card, which includes unlimited video play during the event, and a “Ballpark Buffet” is included with admission. A cash bar will be available. Formal team introductions will start at 7:15 PM. Be a part of this family-friendly event! To reserve your tickets, call the Clippers at (614) 462-5250 or visit the Administrative Offices at Huntington Park.

Where: Easton Town Center – 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, Ohio 43219

When: 6PM – 9PM

Visions + Vino – Sometimes we just need a visual reminder to help us chase our dreams and work toward our goals! Come drink wine and dream as you make a vision boards! All materials and drinks provided, $20.

Where: Storgē: Our Home Is Ohio

When: 7 PM

Intro to Bread: Sourdough – Delve into the science of bread-making during this class covering sourdough. The key to tangy, iconic sourdough bread is a sourdough starter, and this three-hour class will tackle how to work with starters to bake fresh sourdough loaves at home.


Baking bread at home can be daunting, what with all the measuring and mixing and kneading and proofing but the end result of fresh-baked bread is well worth the effort. Columbus baker Matt Swint, the owner of Matija Breads, is eager to share his expertise. Matija Breads provides breads for Columbus restaurants including Sassafras Bakery and Little Eater. Classes will be full of sourdough snacks, skills and guidance.
Students will leave with the recipes and skills to recreate this bread at home as well as an extra dough to finish at home.

Where: The Commissary – 1400 Dublin Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 6PM – 9PM

Tickets: Click Here


Thursday, April 6

Spring Book Sale – Join the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.  Pre-sale for members will start Thursday night and the general sale begins on Friday. All proceeds go to the Friends of Bexley Public Library and support library programs like the Summer Community Read. To join the Friends of Bexley Public Library or learn more,  visit: www.friendsofbexleypubliclibrary.org.

Where: Bexley Public Library – 2411 E Main St, Bexley, Ohio 43209

When: Apr 6 at 6 PM to Apr 9 at 4 PM

Taste of Cliftonville 2017 – Taste of Clintonville is returning for a fourth year! Get a taste of what makes Clintonville so special at Taste of Clintonville 2017, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Mozart’s, 4784 N. High St. in Clintonville. Hosted by Experience Clintonville, this popular annual event showcases the best of Clintonville’s culinary treasures, from the newest hotspots to our beloved neighborhood institutions.

Participating restaurants include: Acre on N. High St.Aladdin’s Eatery ColumbusBareburger ClintonvilleBleu & FigBonchon Clintonville, Cakes & More, Colonial CandyCrimson Cup CoffeeDough Mama Cafe & BakeryEagle Family Candy Company LLCFood for Good ThoughtIron Grill Barbecue & BrewJeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsLavash CafeLineage Brewinglittle eaterMarco’s PizzaMozart’sNancy’s Home Cookingpattycake bakeryPocket ProduceRusty Bucket Restaurant and TavernWeiland’s MarketWhit’s Frozen Custard in ClintonvilleWildflower Cafe & CateringYe’s Asian Bistro

Tickets are $25 per person ($10 for children 12 and under) and include tastings and soft drinks. Presale tickets are available at Mozart’s and Weiland’s Market.

Where: Mozart’s – 4784 N. High St. in Clintonville

When: 5PM – 8 PM

Columbus Spring Wine Show – One night. 60+ wines. All the fun. Welcome to the 2017 Columbus Spring Wine Show! A specially-curated assortment of 60 wines from around the world will be presented to guests, from red to white, dry to sweet, sparkling to still, and everything in between! All bottles will be available for purchase immediately after the show, with mix-and-match cases of 12 bottles available at a 10% discount. Food vendors will be available for guests of the Spring Wine Show.

Tickets are $50 for General Admission (7 – 9 p.m.) or $70 for VIP Entry (6 – 9 p.m.). Early-bird tickets are avilable for a limited time ($10 off). A portion of ticket sales for the inaugural Columbus Spring Wine show will support our non-profit partner, YMCA of Central Ohio.

Where: Strongwater Gallery – 401 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

When: 7PM – 9PM

Happy Hour at Notes with Creative Babes – Come out for some low-key babe hangs! This time you’ll be sipping on cocktails at Notes, the rad underground music lounge beneath Copious. You’ll have the place to yourselves before the live music starts. This will be a great time to connect with some new babes and toast to being alive and awesome.

Where: Notes – 520 S High St, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 5 PM – 7 PM


Friday, April 7

Wine Your Art Out: Signs of Spring – BYOB and  an evening of entertaining art instruction. You’ll go home with a handmade painting (that you’ll want to display) and conceivably, find a talent you’ll crave to explore. Want to know the best part? Bring your favorite drink to sip while you dabble. Cheers to that!

Doors open at 7, painting begins at 7:30. We’ll wrap up around 9 or 9:30. We’ll provide smocks, cups, corkscrews and all the art stuff. $35 per person.

Where: Art With Anna – 420 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43209

When: 7 PM – 9:30 PM

Tickets:  Please pay online prior to ensure your registration: http://childsartstudio.wufoo.com/forms/wine-your-art-out-uncork-your-inner-artist/

Jared Mahone (solo) at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music – Jared Mahone presents a special solo show at Natalie’s. As a forerunner of the Midwest “garage soul” movement, Mahone has been touring nationally for over a decade impressing audiences with a wide-range of talents that draw from story-teller poets, pop melodies, and even classic hip hop. Brandishing transparent venerability, Jared’s everyman persona connects in a deep and lasting way across what are often disconnected cultures within America.

Jared is one of the most booked performers in the college market with 500+ shows across the country in the last 5 years. Alone or with his band, Jared will be touring for the rest of his life living on the edge of chaos and writing about every step of the adventure.

Where: Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music – 5601 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43085

When: 10 PM – 12 AM

Tickets: Click Here


Saturday, April 8

Ohio Made Market: Spring Fling – Join Ohio Made Market, along with 68 of the best handmade vendors in Ohio at the Creekside Convention and Event Center in Gahanna, Ohio. This is the perfect day to shop locally for any Easter or Mother’s Day needs. We aim to have gifts for every member of the family, even the furry ones.

The event will feature up to six LARGE raffle basket giveaways. Each participating vendor will be donating an item valued between $15-$20. Each basket will have up to TEN items in it that will go home with six lucky winners. There are multiple ways to enter, such as buying tickets at the door, or by “liking,” commenting on” and “sharing” our posts on Facebook.

For the Spring Fling, the ZOE organization has been selected to be the recipient of funds generated by the raffle. Their goal is to help children so they never need help again, by empowering them with training and resources to become self-reliant.

Where: Creekside Conference & Event Center – 101 Mill St, Ste 300, Gahanna, Ohio 43230

When: 9AM – 2PM 

90s Bar Crawl – Remember AIM? Remember the Ninja Turtles? Remember when you were cool, back in the 90s? As if! We’re giving you a chance to redeem yourself. Relive the glory days at the 90’s Bar Crawl!

Lace up your LA Gears, slap on your bracelets and saddle up your Furbies. Let’s take on Columbus, 90’s style. The nation’s largest 90’s event will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get jiggy wit it and belt your heart out to every song found on the first ten albums of NOW That’s What I Call Music!

What you get:
– A signature bar crawl cup
– Drink specials at numerous Columbus bars
– 90’s music at participating establishments
– An amazing crowd of 90’s kids celebrating the best of the 90’s!

Pricing: Tickets will start at $20.00. Ticket prices will rise as the event date approaches, so get them sooner than later!

Registration Time: (REGISTRATION VENUE @ BROTHERS BAR & GRILL)
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. All participants MUST register by 6:00 p.m. to gain access to specials and signature cup!

Where: Arena District

When: 2PM – 10PM

Tickets: Click Here

Moonlight Market on Gay St – Presented by Telhio Credit Union – The Moonlight Market is a monthly outdoor street festival / marketplace on Gay Street in Downtown Columbus. It takes place every Second Saturday from April through October. The event draws thousands of visitors each month to enjoy the brick-and-mortar businesses in the area who stay open late with extended hours and special promotions, in addition to over 100 sidewalk vendors who pop-up to sell a wide variety of artisan products. Street musicians add musical ambiance and sidewalk patios come alive with al fresco diners.

Where: Moonlight Market – Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 6PM – 11PM


Sunday, April 9

Spring Fling – a Craftin’ Outlaws handmade love affair – Craftin’ Outlaws returns for an intimate craft affair with the 5th edition of our Spring Fling. Shop from 35 creatives who are joining them  from all over the Midwest. Held at the beautiful High Line Car House in German Village, this one day handmade marketplace is a smaller representation of their holiday event.
Doors open from 12pm-5pm and general admission is FREE to Outlaws of all ages. Enjoy lunch from Sweet Carrot and wash it all down with a tasty cocktail from the bar.  To break up all the shopping you can also take in raffles and DIY experiences.

Where: High Line Car House – 550 S High St, Columbus, Ohio 43215

When: 12 PM – 5 PM

Too Many Cooks: Inspired Flavors with Foraged & Sown – TMC is celebrating spring with Foraged & Sown, a Columbus Ohio urban farm! On April 9, from 2-4pm, Kate Hodges and Rachel Tayse will share their how their business focus on cultivated and foraged produce and their love of fresh, unique flavors bring insipred tastes to jams, soda syrups, salts, and herbal teas. Kate and Rachel will share how they find and develop their taste inspirations and we’ll experience some of the unique flavors they bring to the Clintonville Farmers market all season long. This event is for all ages. BYOB!

Where: Wild Goose Creative – 2491 Summit St, Columbus, Ohio 43202

When: 2 PM – 4 PM

Brewga: Craft Yoga with Clarissa – Join Clarissa for a restorative and relaxing power flow on Sundays at 11 am. Stick around afterwards for coffee, beer, and brunch! Your first class is free, $5 per class after that. Just show up for sign up online with Mind Body Connect. See you there!

Where: Brewga: Craft Yoga with Clarissa – 909 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212

When: 11 AM – 12 PM


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