Join us and bring a friend to our monthly meeting. We will hear from Rumpke, Keep Columbus Beautiful and take tours of One at the Peninsula.
Lite bites and beverages will be provided.
Your guide to Downtown Columbus, from happenings to happy hours.
Embark on the next stage of Downtown Columbus’ urban revival and transformation into a world class city by enhancing equity, expanding accessibility, creating connectivity, supporting local, and improving inclusion so that Downtown Columbus is a safe and welcoming destination where the prosperity of our city can be enjoyed by all.
Downtown Columbus has parking options abound. Garages, surface lots and on-street sites offer a wide variety of access, no matter your kind of ride, wherever your destination may be.
Take a stroll along Gay Street and you’ll discover a dense mélange of lively, street-level bars, galleries, restaurants, retail shops, and cafes.
From Columbus Commons to the Scioto Mile, for an experience that’s equal parts urban flair and natural splendor, head to the RiverSouth District.
For fashion, food, fun, fabulous tunes, and fantastic retail, the eclectic Fourth and Main District is hard to beat.
Pro sports, world-renowned live entertainment, and vibrant restaurants and bars— the Arena District scores big every time.
The convergence of Downtown’s central business district and the historic Franklinton neighborhood, The Peninsula brings together the best of all worlds – just around the bend of the Scioto River.
Historic buildings have been transformed into must-experience bars, venues and experiences in this up-and-coming District just east of the Scioto.
Home to a vibrant array of landmark institutions, historic sites, progressive galleries, and contemporary culinary establishments, make your next Discovery in this signature Downtown district.
of Downtown Columbus through dozens of local events happening every week.
OPEN NOW: Evolverie Clothing 👗
The fashion-forward retailer offers comfortable clothing that’s made to last and feels as good on your body as it does for the environment.
Evolverie Clothing uses leftover fabrics to create unique pieces like spring dresses, colorful blouses, and more 👚
📌This is Evolverie’s second storefront. Check out their Downtown location in the Gay Street District at 107 N High St. open Wed - Sun.
🛍️Evolverie’s grand opening marks the third business in the Ground Floor Growth program to open following @threebitesbakery and @blackkahawa last year.
🤝 The program is in partnership with @njbankston @columbusgov to bring small, women and minority owned businesses to first-floor retail spaces.
👀 Stay tuned for Quality Wellness Coaching and small businesses opening soon!
👗EVOLVERIE CLOTHING
📌Address: 107 N High St
🕐 Hours: Wed - Sat: 11am-6pm Sun: 12-4pm
St. Patrick’s day idea: DEMPSEY’S FOOD AND SPIRITS ☘️
We found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and it’s called Dempsey’s in Downtown Columbus🌈🌟this lively-yet-cozy pub serves a whole array of drinks and comfort food faves (including breakfast every day). It’s the luck of the Irish!
THIS WEEKEND: Dempsey’s will be chockfull of Irish dancers, live music and bagpipes, and kegs & eggs! Here’s what’s happening:⤵️
🍀Friday, March 14 | Live Irish music 7-10pm
🍀Saturday, March 15 | Bag Pipes and Irish Dancers
🍀Sunday, March 16 | Recovery Brunch
🍀Monday, March 17 | Pipes & Drums and Irish Dancers
Not celebrating St. Patrick’s day? You’re still in luck. Dempsey’s is the perfect pub for any occasion. Our favorite? Watching the Columbus Crew over brunch and a hearty glass of beer.
☘️Dempsey’s Food and Spirits
📍346 S High St
📅 Open daily, check website for hours
Have you ever been to Thurber House?
The literary center for readers and writers is in the historic home of author, humorist, and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber.
The Thurber House Museum hosts author events, featuring nationally known and local authors, along with writing programs, groups and workshops. Plus, inside is a museum of James Thurber memorabilia!
James Thurber has...
➡️ illustrated the cover of The New Yorker 6 times!
➡️ wrote plays and short stories including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
➡️ covered the opening of Ohio Stadium as a Columbus Dispatch reporter
See your favorite author, sharpen your writing skills, or grab a copy of the Columbus Coloring Book all from Thurber House in Downtown Columbus!
🏠THURBER HOUSE
📍77 Jefferson Ave
🕐 Hours vary so call before you go!
Can you believe this sign weighs 800 pounds?! The iconic neon Planters Peanuts sign is UP at the new location of @thepeanutshoppecolumbus 🥜⬆️
Mr. Peanut has been illuminating Downtown Columbus since the original Peanut Shoppe opened in 1936. This towering sign is over 12 feet tall and weighs a staggering 800 pounds. While The Peanut Shoppe has had a variety of owners and locations over it’s long history, it reigns as the oldest retailer in Columbus.
⏪ ICYMI: The Peanut Shoppe switched hands and moved from State Street to Broad Street in late 2024. Now, the northeast corner of Broad and High is pouring over with enticing mid-day treats 🥜Whether you’re looking for a mid-day sweet treat, or a pre-show nut mix to snack on, the Peanut Shoppe is your one-stop shop to indulge in a sweet or salty snacking🍫
🥜The Peanut Shoppe
📍4 E Broad Street
🍬Candies, nuts, snacks, and more!
FAT HAM OPENS AT THE RIFFE CENTER 🎭
A sparkly, glamorous disco dance party meets a backyard BBQ in the Tony nominated play, Fat Ham 🐷🪩
During the 90-minute show performed by an all-Central Ohio cast, you’ll see antics and intergenerational drama scenes that will get your heart racing. From high energy karaoke numbers to heartfelt family moments, it’s Hamlet but the only thing that dies is the patriarchy 😉
@thecontemporaryohio is known for bringing bold, thought-provoking stories anchored by Columbus actors and Fat Ham is no exception.
🎫Use the discount code “JUICYBBQ” to get $5 off tickets.
🎭 Fat Ham runs at the Contemporary Theatre in Studio 1 at the Riffe Center (77 S High St) NOW until March 23.
Do you think we’re in the spring of deception or is winter truly over? In any case, we’re reminiscing on brighter days that breathe color and life into the capital city ☀️🌈🌻
inspiration creds to: @tastingcolumbus - check out their recent post on 9 colorful cafes and restaurants in Columbus 🎨
OPEN NOW: Holy Crepes 🍓
The latest addition to @northmarketdowntown is now open! Indulge in sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch or dessert. Pair it with a selection of specialty coffees for the ultimate meal.
We tried the Tutti Frutti! With a mix of fresh strawberries and bananas coupled with raspberry and blueberry jam, it really lived up to its name in allll the best ways 🫐🍓 They have both sweet and savory crepes that will make you say... holy crepe, these are delicious! 😉
The Holy Crepes menu also features breakfast items, baguette sandwiches, and cups of strawberries coated in chocolate. Their adorable, French-inspired red and white striped stand transports you and completes the whole experience! Plus, with large windows, you can see your crepe made right before your eyes 😋
🍴Holy Crepes @holycrepescolumbus
📍59 Spruce St
🕐Open daily
EVENING PLANS IDEA: DRINKS & A SHOW 🎫🍸
This week only (tonight until Feb 23), the Broadway musical “& Juliet” @andjulietbway takes the stage at the Ohio Theatre and we have the perfect cocktail pairing to go along with it 🍸
The modern comedy follows Juliet (of Romeo & Juliet) if she ditched her tragic ending and embarked on a self-empowering journey of second chances, love, and new beginnings. The musical features hit pop songs like “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “It’s My Life,” and “I Want It That Way” 🎵
@blackkahawa is serving up a specialty drink to enjoy before or after the show! 🍸🍒 Broadway stars Rachel (@rachelsimwebb) & Josh (@joshthejordan), stopped in to try the “Star-Crossed Lovers” cocktail. The drink is crafted with stonefruit vodka, peach liqueur, pomegranate, cranberry and lemon with a cherry twist. It’s the perfect way to round out your trip to the theatre!
Tickets are still available 🎫 Plus, check out @broadwayincbus to learn how to secure day-of rush tickets. Please note that rush ticket seating is very limited — mostly to single seats, so there is no guarantee that you’ll be seated next to your theatre buddy.
🎭& Juliet
📍Ohio Theatre
🎫Showing Feb 18-23
☕🍸 Black Kahawa
📍2 E Broad St
🕐Tues-Wed: 6am-8 pm
Thurs-Sat: 6am- 11 pm
Happy hour every day 3-7 pm!
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