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VACAY GIVEAWAY: DOWNTOWN’S NEWEST HOTEL @thejuntohotel

The Junto, a one-of-a-kind hotel, is opening JUNE 1 at The Peninsula and we’re giving away a FREE one-night stay!

The Junto is a hub for the community and travelers alike, hosting spaces for the neighborhood to work, meet and relax. Here’s what you’ll see when you go to The Junto:

➡️Brass Eye rooftop bar, with unmatched views of Downtown @brasseye
➡️Maudine’s Coffee Shop, serving up cups to guests and community members @maudinescoffee
➡️Little West Tavern, a wood hearth tavern @littlewesttavern_
➡️Gear garage for guests to rent bikes and scooters
➡️Social lobby with library and bar
➡️13,000 sq ft of event and meeting space

For your chance to win, follow @thejuntohotel and drop a comment on what you’re most excited for at The Junto! ⬇️ Winner will be selected and notified on Friday, May 26 at 12pm.

**this giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram**

RIDING TO SEE THE @columbuscrew TAKE THE W🚲⚽️

Crew game pro tip: Take the Scioto and Olentangy trails directly to the stadium!

For reference: it takes just 10 minutes to get from the Town & Front CoGo station to the stadium. Here’s how to do it:

➡️ Get a FREE annual CoGo membership by going to CoGoBikeshare.com and enter code DTOWNCOLUMBUS at checkout (free 45 min rides + e-bike discounts)
➡️Find the nearest CoGo station (tip if you’re further south than Nationwide: there’s a station right at Main & Civic Center on the Scioto Mile, plus Town & Front and the south end of Columbus Commons on Rich St)
➡️ Scan the bike’s QR code and get riding
➡️Take the Lower Scioto Greenway trail up to Confluence Park, then cross the street to the Olentangy Trail
➡️Ride just a little further and you’ll find the Crew smokestack and the Nationwide Blvd connector
➡️You made it!

Even if you own a bike, CoGo bikes are a super convenient way to get from A to B (you can even consider parking and riding). You can take your own bike, too, and lock up at the public bike racks at the stadium.

Happy National Bike Month and happy riding🚲🚲🚲

“Current” is coming Downtown this June!

🔵The Columbus skyline will be transformed with the unveiling of this monumental artwork by internationally recognized sculptor @janetechelman.

🔴 “Current” is a sky-high sculpture that will inspire wonder and imagination in all who see it. As it dances gracefully in the wind, this awe-inspiring work of art will become an emblem of Columbus’ culture and innovation.

Help us welcome “Current” to Columbus!

☁️”Current” Community Celebration & 2023 Arts Festival Grand Opening
🗓 Friday, June 9 at 11:00 am
📍Intersection of High & Gay Streets (near 12 W Gay St)

➡️ Drop in before the start of @columbusartsfest to hear from community and arts leaders and enjoy a pop-up performance by @harmonycolumbus! To sweeten the deal, enjoy some free cotton candy from the @cottonsugarco!

➡️The design and installation of “Current” was funded by Jeff Edwards. He has donated the work to the Columbus Museum of Art. The Museum will oversee the care and maintenance of the sculpture as part of their permanent collection.

Want to learn more? Visit CurrentOnHigh.com at the link in our bio!

#CurrentOnHigh

5 PLACES FOR MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS 🌸⬇️

Visit one these five local spots Downtown for a stunning bouquet sure to make her day:

🌻 Market Blooms @market_blooms / 59 Spruce St (in North Market)
🌻 Sweet Blossom Floral @sweetblossomfloral / 14 N High St
🌻 Lēf Floral @leffloral / 243 N 5th St
🌻 Heidi’s Flowers and Wine @heidisflowersandwine / 17 S High St
🌻T Bears Florist and Chocolatier / 237 S Third St

Happy Mother’s Day🌸

Mother’s Day weekend Downtown roundup 👏🍵 Don’t forget to head to our link in bio for the deets + more events (our summer event blog is up now!)

☀️The Wolves by @thecontemporaryohio is starting TONIGHT at the Riffe Center
☀️ @ccadedu is putting on a fashion show at @kembalivepwp
☀️ The classic Annie is coming to Palace Theatre for five performances - rush tix are available! @capacolumbus
☀️ @cityandcolour is putting on a show at @kembalivepwp
☀️ @columbussymphony is playing a Star Wars show at Ohio Theatre
☀️ @promusicacolumbus is putting on a show at Southern Theatre
☀️ @marketsatpearl Moonlight Market is kicking off at Gay and Pearl Streets
☀️ @columbuscrew faces off against Orlando at @lowerfieldcbus
☀️ @comodance is performing at Topiary Park for a totally FREE Mother’s Day Tea event on Saturday and Sunday
☀️ HERstory Art in Motion Is putting on two performances at the Riffe Center!

We’re feeling very proud of our timely song choice 😎 And please drop future song suggestions in the comments because there are only so many holiday puns ⬇️

Mother’s Day weekend Downtown roundup 👏 🍵 Don’t forget to head to our link in bio for the deets + more events (our summer event blog is out, too!)

☀️The Wolves by @thecontemporaryohio is starting TONIGHT at the Riffe Center
☀️BAM Thursdays (bar, art, music) are BACK on Thursday evenings @columbusmuseum (with FREE admission to the museum)
☀️ @ccadedu is putting on a fashion show at @kembalivepwp
☀️ The classic Annie is coming to Palace for 5 performances
☀️ @cityandcolour_official putting on a show at @kembalivepwp
☀️ @columbussymphony is putting on a Star Wars show at Phil Theatre
☀️ @marketsatpearl Moonlight Market is kicking off at Gay and Pearl St 🌒
☀️ @columbuscrew faces off against Orlando at @lowerfieldcbus
☀️ @comodance is performing at Topiary Park for a totally FREE Mother’s Day Tea event on Saturday and Sunday
☀️ HERstory Art in Motion is having two performances at the Riffe Center!

P.S. — Hit us with some song suggestions for the next roundup because there’s only so many times we can find songs this literal 😅⬇️

O(H) YEAH!🍻What a weekend Downtown!

The rain held off for a weekend of celebration across Downtown, including the MUCH-ANTICIPATED opening of @jackieoscolumbus 🍺

These pics and videos don’t even do the place justice. It is immaculately decorated (industrial and artsy alike) with two floors of patio space — plus sprawling and stunning indoor areas with lots of nooks to stand, sit, and chill out with a drink. And did we mention @bagelstreetdeli_columbus is right onsite?

Jackie O’s is located in the Warehouse District right next to other fan favorites like Pins Mechanical and Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, and across the street from the district’s newest bar and venue, The Kee. It’s a prime spot for a night of bar and brewery hopping. Just in time for summer☀️this is a must-add to your list of hangout spots. Welcome to Downtown, @jackieoscolumbus 😎 Who got to go this weekend?!

🍺Jackie O’s Brewing
📍171 N 4th St
🗓Open Fri-Sun for now, with expanded hours planned over the summer
🅿️Park in lot (if space) or on the street

O(H) YEAH!🍻What a weekend Downtown!

The rain held off for beautiful weekend Downtown with tons of celebration, including the MUCH-ANTICIPATED opening of @jackieoscolumbus!

These pics and videos don’t even do the place justice. Immaculately decorated (industrial and artsy alike) with two floors of outdoor patio space (8000 sq ft!) — plus sprawling and beautiful indoor areas with tons of open space and various nooks to chill out with a drink. And did we mention @bagelstreetdeli_columbus is right onsite?

Jackie O’s is located in the Warehouse District next to other family favorites like Pins and Wolf’s Ridge, and just across the street from the just-opened new hangout, The Kee. It’s a prime spot for a night of brewery-hopping. Just in time for spring ☀️this is a must-add to your list of hangout spots. Welcome to Downtown Columbus, @jackieoscolumbus!

🍺Jackie O’s Brewing
📍171 N 4th St
🗓Open Fri-Sun now, with hours set to expand over the summer
🅿️Park in the lot (if space) or street parking available

$5 AL PASTOR BURRITOS + MORE WAYS TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO DOWNTOWN

@cincotacos614 is celebrating with $5 Al Pastor burritos from 4-8:30 pm through May 5! We tried em out today and they were HUGE and delicious (they have a patio, too)🌯 Check out Cinco + other Downtown spots to grab some fantastic Mexican food:

🌯Cinco Tacos, 1 S High St
🌯HouseTaco, 1 Capitol Sq (inside Statehouse) @house_taco
🌯 Tortilla Street Food, 160 S High St (at Columbus Commons) @tortillastreetfood
🌯 Dos Hermanos, 59 Spruce St (at North Market) @doshermanostacos

IT’S GONNA BE A BIG WEEKEND DOWNTOWN! The weather’s looking beautiful (sunny and 70s) so start making your plans now ⬇️

🔵The @cosiscience festival started today and culminates in a HUGE, free Big Science Celebration outside COSI on 5/6! Bring along the whole family!
🔵 @columbuscommons is kicking off their weekly Food Truck Food Court featuring 8 local trucks in the park
🔵 @cosiscience COSI After Dark — Star Wars edition
🔵 @columbuslibrary with more Star Wars fun Thursday evening
🔵 @treynkennedy is coming to Palace Theatre
🔵 @thelonebellow will be at Southern Theatre
🔵 @jackieoscolumbus is celebrating their GRAND OPENING on May 5!
🔵 The Dolly Party is happening at @the_bluestone
🔵 @blockfort annual Alley Island street festival happening all day long (12-10pm) featuring art, music and more
🔵 @columbussymphony with a classic show at the Ohio Theatre

As always, check out the full list of happenings at the link in our bio!

Downtown Columbus: Wes Anderson Style

Featuring these beautiful locations in order of appearance:
•Ohio Statehouse
•Leveque Tower
•Ohio Chamber of Commerce Building (across from Statehouse)
•Lazarus Galleria skylight
•Broad St United Methodist Church
•Columbus Library
•Columbus Commons carousel
•Lazarus Galleria
•Genoa Park fountains
•COSI
•Columbus Museum of Art sculpture garden
•Gay St
•Lazarus building from Front St
•Columbus Commons tulips
•Ohio Theatre
•Wyandotte Building on Broad St
•Town Street

Downtown Columbus: Wes Anderson Style

Featuring these beautiful locations in order of appearance:
•Ohio Statehouse
•Leveque Tower
•Ohio Chamber of Commerce Building (across from Statehouse)
•Lazarus Galleria skylight
•Broad St United Methodist Church
•Columbus Library
•Columbus Commons carousel
•Lazarus Galleria
•Genoa Park fountains
•COSI
•Columbus Museum of Art sculpture garden
•Gay St
•Lazarus building from Front St
•Columbus Commons tulips
•Ohio Theatre
•Wyandotte Building on Broad St
•Town Street

DOWNTOWN HIDDEN GEM: GOLDEN HOBBY GIFT SHOP 🎁

This gift shop hidden inside of the Columbus Performing Arts Center in the Discovery District has a hidden twist: the pieces are all created by Central Ohio seniors! With a huge variety of goods for sale from candles, to blankets, to clothes, the shop is operated by @colsrecparks with help from some stellar volunteers — and supports local artists!

Located right across from Topiary Park and the Main Library, be sure to stop in next time you’re in the Discovery District for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift. Plus, mark your calendar for their Sip and Shop event happening later this year on November 3!

🎁Golden Hobby Gift Shop
📍549 Franklin Ave (inside of the Columbus Performing Arts Center
🗓Open Tues-Sat 10-4:30
🚗 Free parking in lot across the street!

NEW FOOD STOP ALERT🚨: BAGEL STREET DELI

@bagelstreetdeli_columbus is NOW OPEN at the Jackie O’s patio Downtown! The mega-popular, Athens-based bagel shop is now officially operating out of Jackie O’s spot in the Warehouse District. Beer + bagels = a match in carb heaven.

Jackie O’s patio will be fully open starting May 5! Grab a sneak peek underneath this highly-anticipated MASSIVE space and get yourself a bagel (it’s a win-win).

🥯Bagel Street Deli
📍171 N 4th St
🗓Open Wed-Sat 11-7, Sunday 10-2

WEEKEND ROUNDUP🤠 Earth Day, music, art and more are in store for this celebratory weekend ahead Downtown!

🔵thru 4/23: @ainttooproudmusical at Ohio Theatre showcasing the life of The Temptations
🔵thru 4/23: Ray Charles and the Roots of R&B at the Ohio Theatre
🔵4/21: BRUCE-O-RAMA at @kembalivepwp
🔵4/21: 2000s Party at @howlcolumbus
🔵4/21: @bagelstreetdeli_columbus grand opening at @jackieoscolumbus
🔵4/21: Two new exhibits opening at @columbusmuseum — Wendy Red Star: A Scratch on the Earth and Lesley Vance: always circled whirling
🔵4/22: Ohioana Book Festival @columbuslibrary bringing 100+ Ohio authors
🔵4/22: Mulch the Park volunteer event at Topiary Park
🔵4/22: Earth Day Celebration with live music, food, vendors and more at Genoa Park - @green_columbus
🔵4/22: Celebrate Record Store Day with @spoonfulrecords

DOWNTOWN HAPPY HOUR DEALS 🍻

We’ve rounded up all the happy hour deals Downtown you could ever ask for. Head to the link in our bio for the full list of 20+ spots, sips, and food specials, from hole-in-the-wall hangouts to elevated cocktails. 🍸

LOCAL SPOTS PICTURED:
@due_amici
@goodalestation
@elevatorbdh

The weather today has us longing for last week’s blue skies — but don’t fret, Wednesday is gonna be sunny and 75 (hey, that kinda rhymes).

We love seeing Downtown in bloom, especially with all the outdoor events on the horizon. What’s you favorite spot to stop and smell the flowers?

P.S. — For a full list of spring event happenings around Downtown through May, head to the link in our bio.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 🧱

A new venue is coming Downtown — and it’s more epic than you could imagine. The Kee is transforming a historical warehouse in the Warehouse District into 33,000 square feet of entertainment including a bar, cafe, giant games, concerts, arcades, outdoor fire pits and more — all under one roof.

We took a tour on 3/31 with Event Manager @cassieyoung614 and got the scoop on the ever-evolving space ⬇️

🧱It will feature a daytime café (that turns into a bar at night) with options including smoothies and food from @freedomalacart, an arcade, FREE giant games (including Jenga, ping pong and chess), local art for sale, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits, and a 700-person event venue.
🧱They can host a huge variety of events in their multitude of spaces including weddings, concerts, theatre shows, corporate events, and networking round tables (now booking 😉)
🧱The Kee’s name is two-faceted: The building is located right by McKee Alley, and the owners also see the venue as a “Kee” to livening up the district.
🧱The space will be a constantly-activated hub of activity, with the all-day café set to open at 7 am and the event space open til midnight
🧱The Kee is located just steps away from Jackie O’s (opening May 5), Pins Mechanical and Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, making it the perfect starting place or stop on your evening out.
🧱The staff and space puts a huge emphasis on local community building; they want this to be a place for all varieties of events and groups.
🧱Groups interested in booking can reach out directly to Cassie Young @cassieyoung614

Opening day is set for April 28. To follow along with all updates, follow @thekeecolumbus!

🔑The Kee
📍225 Neilston St
🗓Opening April 28

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 🧱

A new venue is coming Downtown — and it’s more epic than you could imagine. The Kee is transforming a historical warehouse in the Warehouse District into 33,000 square feet of entertainment including a bar, cafe, giant games, concerts, arcades, outdoor fire pits and more — all under one roof.

We took a tour on 3/31 with Event Manager @cassieyoung614 and got the scoop on the ever-evolving space ⬇️

🧱It will feature a daytime café (that turns into a bar at night) with options including smoothies and food from @freedomalacart, an arcade, FREE giant games (including Jenga, ping pong and chess), local art for sale, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits, and a 700-person event venue.
🧱They can host a huge variety of events in their multitude of spaces including weddings, concerts, theatre shows, corporate events, and networking round tables (now booking 😉)
🧱The Kee’s name is two-faceted: The building is located right by McKee Alley, and the owners also see the venue as a “Kee” to livening up the district.
🧱The space will be a constantly-activated hub of activity, with the all-day café set to open at 7 am and the event space open til midnight
🧱The Kee is located just steps away from Jackie O’s (opening May 5), Pins Mechanical and Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, making it the perfect starting place or stop on your evening out.
🧱The staff and space puts a huge emphasis on local community building; they want this to be a place for all varieties of events and groups.
🧱Groups interested in booking can reach out directly to Cassie Young @cassieyoung614

Opening day is set for April 28. To follow along with all updates, follow @thekeecolumbus!

🔑The Kee
📍225 Neilston St
🗓Opening April 25

THE CROISSANT TAKING COLUMBUS BY STORM 🥐

Pastry chef @aaronmclouse is the baker, artist, and ✨genius✨ behind the glorious new pastry creations at @theparableparable. With their recent pastry program addition, they’ve added goodies like these stunning croissants, brioche cinnamon rolls, and crème brûlée cookies that are perfectly paired with the elevated drink menu they’re known for. We got to try the newest croissant flavor, banana cream pie, and are still searching for words to describe how delicious it was. Seriously, it’s a must-try.

Also — convinced that eating an @aaronmclouse pastry without taking a pic is impossible. Go see for yourself.

🥐 Parable Coffee
📍149 S High St
🗓Open 7 days a week, 7 am - 5 pm
➡️Offerings rotate and are offered on select days, so be sure to follow their page @theparableparable for updates!

Here in Topiary Park for this weekend’s roundup with quite the variety of events 🤠🐰

🔵 4/7-4/9: Paw Patrol Live at Ohio Theatre
🔵 4/7: @forkingandcountry at Nationwide Arena
🔵 4/7-4/8: @clbclippers vs Charlotte at Huntington Park
🔵 4/8: @rockcolumbus at A&R Music Bar — 6 pm
🔵 4/8: @dancumminscomedy at Riffe Center — 7 pm
🔵 4/8: Justice or Just Us Breakfast Forum at @wdybeignets — 9 am
🔵 4/8: 10 Mins on the Dot: Picasso Edition at @columbusmuseum — times vary (free admission event!)
🔵 4/8: @bluejacketsnhl vs New York at Nationwide — 7 pm
🔵 4/8: …but you could’ve held my hand @catcoistheatre at Riffe Center — 8 pm (final weekend)
🔵 4/8: @spencercrandall at @the_bluestone — 8 pm

Full list of events up on our blog (including weekdays) — updated every day!

Here in Topiary Park for this weekend’s roundup with quite the variety of events 🤠🐰

🔵 4/7-4/9: Paw Patrol Live at Ohio Theatre
🔵 4/7: @forkingandcountry at Nationwide Arena
🔵 4/7-4/8: @clbclippers vs Charlotte at Huntington Park
🔵 4/8: @rockcolumbus at A&R Music Bar — 6 pm
🔵 4/8: @dancumminscomedy at Riffe Center — 7 pm
🔵 4/8: Justice or Just Us Breakfast Forum at @wdybeignets — 9 am
🔵 4/8: 10 Mins on the Dot: Picasso Edition at @columbusmuseum — times vary (free admission event!)
🔵 4/8: @bluejacketsnhl vs New York at Nationwide — 7 pm
🔵 4/8: …but you could’ve held my hand @catcoistheatre at Riffe Center — 8 pm (final weekend)
🔵 4/8: @spencercrandall at @the_bluestone — 8 pm

Full list of events up on our blog (including weekdays) — updated every day!

CLIPPERS SEASON IS HERE ⚾️

TOMORROW NIGHT (April 4) is the official @clbclippers home opener at Huntington Park! Better yet, IT’S ALSO DIME A DOG NIGHT🌭The best dining deal Downtown, we dare say…

Check out the full schedule for the Clippers at the link in our bio and come on down for a game!

CLIPPERS SEASON IS HERE ⚾️⚾️⚾️

TOMORROW (April 4) is the Clippers’ official home opener at Huntington Park!! Better yet, IT’S ALSO DIME A DOG NIGHT 🌭 The best dining deal in town, we dare say 🪙 Who’s ready for the season?

Check out the full schedule for the @clbclippers at the link in our bio.

NEW! MICRO MARKETS IN THE LAZARUS BUILDING

Join us for the first ever Downtown Micro Market next Wednesday, April 12 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Lazarus Building! What’s a Micro Market, you ask? 🤔⬇️

✨A small pop up market with treats, trinkets and more available for purchase
✨Rotating vendors
✨Rotating pop up lunch (including @dirtyfranksdogs and @tortillastreetfood) available inside the market
✨Right upstairs from OSU Urban Arts Space LunchBucks distribution site
✨Located right next to @theparableparable — grab a drink or pastry (or both) and shop!

The details ⬇️
✨10 am - 2 pm
✨Happening the second Wednesday of each month
✨Located at 145 S High St in the Lazarus Building
✨Enter via High Street, through @theparableparable, or through the doors to @osuurbanartsspace
✨Bike racks available on Town and High Street
✨Parking available in the Columbus Commons underground garage at 191 S Third Street

Stay tuned for the vendor lineup! See ya there!

(P.S. — If you’re a vendor looking to sign up for future markets, DM us!)

It’s Wednesday and we’re halfway to the weekend, folks!

Check out what’s going on this weekend and as always, be sure to visit our spring events blog for the full list of happenings.

➡️3/30: @brettyoungmusic at @kembalivepwp — 6:30 pm
➡️ 3/31: Artist Commune Pop Up Exhibition @urbanartsspace — 6:30-8:30 // local art in a gallery setting — one night only
➡️ 3/31: @jokoy World Tour at Palace Theatre — 8 pm
➡️3/31-4/1: @opera.columbus x @columbussymphony Rigoletto at Ohio Theatre // the biggest staging our opera has done in 20 years!
➡️4/1: @columbuscrew vs Real Salt Lake @lowerfieldcbus — 7:30 pm
➡️4/1: Drag Brunch with @anisalove2023 at @thewalruscbus — 11 am - 3 pm
➡️4/1: Operation HEAL*ARIOUS @nationalvmm — 7 pm
➡️4/2: @bluejacketsnhl vs. Ottawa @nationwidearena — 6 pm
➡️4/2: Craftin’ Outlaws at @columbusmuseum @craftinoutlaws — 10-4 pm // one day marketplace at the art museum offering handmade items and crafts for purchase
➡️4/2: Choo Choo 9 Miler and 5k at Genoa Park — 9 am @columbusrunning // run a beautiful route along the Scioto for charity

Where are you heading this weekend? 🤔

FREE FITNESS AT @nationalvmm 🧘🏻

Did you know that @nationalvmm offers free yoga and Jiu Jitsu classes every single week? Yes, really!

Through their Resilience & Wellness programs, NVMM aims to create a supportive environment that brings Veterans and the community together through movement.

Their yoga classes will leave you feeling totally restored. Connecting with yourself and fellow participants in the unique and beautiful setting NVMM provides is a totally immersive experience — a gem here in the Downtown community. All experience levels are welcome.

The Jiu Jitsu space and group is passionate and welcoming — and it’s next on the must-try list!

Parking is free with validation at the front desk. Just sign up for free on NVMM’s website (link in bio) and you’re ready for a class!

🧘🏻‍♀️Free Fitness at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
📍300 West Broad Street
🗓Classes available throughout the week (including Sundays)
🚗 Parking is free with validation inside the museum

Turns out you can find “it” right here in Columbus 😎

So cool to see so many local restaurants and Downtown destinations listed in @forbes magazine! You can read the full article at the link in our bio.

☕️ @theparableparable
🥟 Momo Ghar @northmarket
🥭 @hoyoskitchen
🧱 @northmarket
🖼 @columbusmuseum
🎨 @beelergallery at @ccadedu
👗 @commonthreadshopsonthird
🔥 @storiesonhigh and @fyrshortnorth
🖌 @blockfort

And shoutout to the local gems in surrounding Cbus neighborhoods:

🍔 @eatchapmans in German Village
🌱 @comune_restaurant on South Side
🏫 @understory_cbus by @wolfsridgebrewing
🍸 @gingerrabbitjazz in @shortnorthartsdistrict
🌵 @goodlandbrand in @franklintonart
📷 @chromedgestudios in @franklintonart

Downtown Weekend Roundup: March 23-26🤠

Lots going on Downtown this weekend! Looking for plans? We’ve got you ⬇️

P.S. Be sure to check out our Spring Events blog on our website for a full list of happenings here Downtown!

🔵 3/23: Kane Brown @nationwidearena - 7 pm
🔵3/23-4/8: …but you could’ve held my hand by @catcoistheatre at Riffe Center
🔵3/24: @bluejacketsnhl vs NY Islanders @nationwidearena - 7 pm
🔵3/24-4/2: @aetherealjest Community Theatre Triple Feature at Columbus Performing Arts Center
🔵3/25: Future & Friends @nationwidearena - 7 pm
🔵3/25: Abe Lincoln is Back @keltonhousemuseum - 11 am
🔵3/25: The Irish Tenors 25th Anniversary Tour with @columbussymphony at Palace Theatre — 8 pm
🔵3/25: @columbuscrew vs. Atlanta @lowerfieldcbus — 7:30 pm
🔵3/25: The Fashion Presentations: Spring Edition @urbanartsspace — 6 pm
🔵3/26: The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Southern Theatre — 7:30 pm

CELEBRATE TACO TUESDAY WITH HIDDEN GEM @house_taco 🌮

Tacos are in the house — the Statehouse, that is. HouseTaco is a one-of-a-kind gem tucked right in the heart of the Ohio Statehouse serving up fresh, delicious Mexican staples for lunch and dinner.

🌮The public is welcome! Just enter via the Statehouse and head down to the café. It’s fast!
🌮Skip the line and order online before you go, or order at the kiosk. Curbside pickup on Third Street AND delivery is also available!
🌮What to get: We’ve heard rave reviews of the street tacos. This time we opted for our tried-and-true taco salad 🥗
🌮Those chips! That seasoning! They’re a HouseTaco staple and unlike any other chip you’ve tried.
🌮Take your meal to go or dine in the historic Statehouse dining room! And while you’re here, visit the Statehouse gift shop and museum.
🌮Need a meal for your team? Catering is available! Plus, they’re partners with THE local bike courier team @bound614

🌮HouseTaco
📍1 Capitol Square
🗓Open Mon-Fri, 11 am - 8 pm (Fridays til 9 pm)
🚗Park in the Statehouse underground garage, take COTA lines 1 or 2, or bike 🚲

KING TUT IS COMING TO COSI🌟

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures — opens TOMORROW (3/18) at COSI! This world-class traveling exhibit is bringing an immersive, comprehensive experience for all ages to the #1 Science Museum in the Nation! 🧬

The details:
🔑 According to COSI, this exhibit is one of the most accurate and comprehensive experiences of King Tut’s tomb in the world, offering an immersive look into each aspect of the original discovery 100 years ago.
🔑The exhibit offers insight into Ancient Egyptian culture, history and art that will engage audiences of all ages.
🔑Bring headphones if you can! An audio tour is included in the exhibit, adding another level to the immersive experience.
🔑To respect cultural significance and the sensitive and fragile nature of original artifacts, contents of the tomb are exact, authentic replicas reproduced down to the smallest detail — designed by a team of artists, historians and researchers from around the world.
🔑Tickets for opening day are SOLD OUT, but are available to purchase for future dates on COSI’s website.

This exhibit is a must-see — and it’s right in our backyard!

🌟Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at COSI
📍333 W Broad St
🗓Grand opening Saturday, March 18
🎟Tickets available on @cosiscience website
🚗$10 parking in underground garage at 50 Belle St

KING TUT IS COMING TO COSI🌟

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures — opens TOMORROW (3/18) at COSI! This world-class traveling exhibit is bringing an immersive, comprehensive experience for all ages to the #1 Science Museum in the Nation! 🧬

The details:
🔑 According to COSI, this exhibit is one of the most accurate and comprehensive experiences of King Tut’s tomb in the world, offering an immersive look into each aspect of the original discovery 100 years ago.
🔑The exhibit offers insight into Ancient Egyptian culture, history and art that will engage audiences of all ages.
🔑Bring headphones if you can! An audio tour is included in the exhibit, adding another level to the immersive experience.
🔑To respect cultural significance and the sensitive and fragile nature of original artifacts, contents of the tomb are exact, authentic replicas reproduced down to the smallest detail — designed by a team of artists, historians and researchers from around the world.
🔑Tickets for opening day are SOLD OUT, but are available to purchase for future dates on COSI’s website.

This exhibit is a must-see — and it’s right in our backyard!

🌟Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at COSI
📍333 W Broad St
🗓Grand opening Saturday, March 18
🎟Tickets available on @cosiscience website
🚗$10 parking in underground garage at 50 Belle St

Support local workforce development on your lunch break at Columbus Downtown Culinary Café🥪

You’re invited to lunch at Columbus Downtown High School every Tuesday and Thursday — and this isn’t the school lunch you remember. Meals include paninis, chicken sandwiches, fried Brussels sprouts, seasoned fries and more — and they are DELICIOUS (and affordable, with meals ranging from $5 to $9)🍽

➡️As part of their culinary arts curriculum, students learn culinary skills — from cooking to food safety — through real experience in the café.
➡️Over 100 students and 3 teachers are part of the program!
➡️Visiting provides students with hands-on experience serving the public.

Give them a visit and support local workforce development!

🥪Columbus Downtown High School Culinary Café
📍364 S 4th St / Enter via the back entrance on Englar and check in at front desk!
🗓Serving Tuesdays and Thursdays thru April, 11:30-1 pm
💵Cash only

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE🧱

The PNC Building (155 E Broad St) has been getting major updates that will bring a restaurant, garden, public park and more Downtown🌳

The details:

🏢Previously office space only, the building is being transformed into a mixed-use building called the Preston Centre.

🏢The renovation will include an underground Cameron Mitchell restaurant with a connected garden element that will be open to the public including water elements (check out the pond being installed).

🏢Inspired by New York’s Highline park, the building will also include an above-ground catwalk with a public garden.

🏢Once renovated, the building will include 105 residential units and 170,000 SF of office space. Ground-floor retail will also be part of the building.

🏢The project is set to be completed this summer. The restaurant is set to open shortly after.

This building is just one of the many projects developer and Downtown champion Jeff Edwards is currently working on — stay tuned for more big projects that will shift the Downtown landscape.

Renderings thanks to Edwards Cos.

DOWNTOWN BY THE NUMBERS 🔢

@capital_crossroads_discovery just released their 2022 State of Downtown report, providing a snapshot of life Downtown in categories like housing, retail, and employment.

Check out the report highlights here and head to the link in our bio for the full report.

TOMORROW NIGHT🟡⚫️ @columbuscrew takes on D.C. United in the home opener at @lowerfieldcbus! Who’s gonna be there? ✋

📸: @phantomphotos_

NEW BUSINESS ALERT🚨 CREOLE 2 GEAUX

@creole2geaux is bringing mega-craveable Creole favorites to the Arena District with down-South staples like Po-Boys, Bourbon Chicken, and Creole Bowls🍤 It’s all made from scratch from the husband-wife owner duo!

⚜️Their new Downtown spot is their second location, following their success at @eastmarket_cbus
⚜️Their space is decked out purple and gold (check out that stunning mural!) with plentiful dine-in seating
⚜️By the time you leave, the lovely staff will make you feel like family. Really — every customer was smiling as they walked out the door!
🍽We tried the Bourbon Chicken and Chicken Creole Bowl, both of which were spiced to savory perfection and the perfect filling lunch.

They just opened on Tuesday — go grab some Creole!

💜Creole 2 Geaux
📍401 N Front St
🗓Open Mon-Sat, 11-8 pm (closes at 4 pm Mon/Tues)

BUSINESS ALERT: DOWNTOWN TAVERN🍔 (plus: giveaway!)

New name, more food offerings, same friendly folks! Formerly Lola’s Kitchen and Bar, Downtown Tavern is celebrating their grand re-opening TODAY — show ‘em some love!

🍔Downtown Tavern offers classic, casual favorites like burgers, fries, quesadillas, and drinks at affordable prices
🍔Their happy hour is ALL DAY LONG with options including $5 classic drinks and house pudding shots(!)
🍔A private back room (with a full bar!) will soon be available to rent for private parties!
💸SPECIAL DEAL NOW THRU 3/2: As part of their grand opening, get a $10 gift certificate when you visit for lunch or dinner, redeemable after 3/2!

✍️We tried the Philly Chicken, Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad, and Tavern Burger and they all hit the spot. The fries and potato pancakes were DELICIOUS, too🍟

GIVEAWAY: We’ve got four $10 certificates to give away! Just drop a comment to be entered to win! Giveaway ends tomorrow, 3/1 at 11:59 pm.

🎯Downtown Tavern
📍201 S High St
🗓Open Tues-Sun at 11:30, closes Tues/Wed/Thurs at 9, Fri/Sat at 10, Sun at 8
🚗Easy parking available at Columbus Commons Main Garage (55 E Rich St) or Underground Garage (191 S Third St)

Happy Friday, Columbus. We hope your weekend is dog-gone fantastic.

📸: @hamiltonlongforham

HIDDEN GEM🍴🖌 @schokkoartcafe

🔸Schokko Cafe’s got coffee and curated cuisine in a contemporary and casual setting, nestled right inside @columbusmuseum!
🔸The cafe is open to the public, no museum admission needed.
🔸They offer breakfast and lunch each day the museum is open, and are open til 9 pm on Thursdays!
🔸Schokko overlooks the museum’s beautiful sculpture garden and is open for outdoor dining.
🔸Everything we tried was so delicious, and the staff is beyond friendly
🔸Follow them to stay updated on BAM Thursdays (music, libations and more) happening this summer in the sculpture garden!

🔸Tip: Schokko is participating in LunchBucks, and @columbusmuseum just so happens to be a pickup spot 😉

🎨P.S. @columbusmuseum Maurice Sendak “Wild Things Are Happening” exhibit has been extended til March 19!

🖌Schokko Cafe
📍480 E Broad St (inside the Columbus Museum of Art
🗓Open Tues-Sun, 10 am - 5 pm / til 9 pm on Thursdays