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Columbus Events May 16 – 21

Posted on May 15, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

Homestyle squid, sauteed pork intestine, mapo tofu, and spicy pork at Fortune Szechuan Restaurant.

Hello! We should have great weather this weekend – sunny and upper 70’s both days! That bodes well for the farmers markets that are starting back up and the German Village Valuables Sale on Saturday.

Did you know that this is American Craft Beer week? Cheryl at Drink Up Columbus wrote up a list of the week’s events in Columbus here.

In other news, I just heard about something called Columbus Soup - it sounds awesome! Here’s the description: “Join us for a community dinner! You pay $7 cash (minimum donation) for the meal and to hear about different creative projects happening in Columbus. Then, at the end of the night, vote for which project gets the SOUP grant funded by that night’s dinner.” The first one’s June 9^th.

**Personal ask – do you know of any places that will be available to rent in the Short North starting in July? I’m trying to find a two bedroom place south of 1st and I’d love some suggestions!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 16

Food Truck Food Court – 11am-2pm – free – Columbus Commons (160 S High St) – Enjoy a plethora of fantastic lunch options on Thursdays at Columbus Commons. The Food Truck Food Court features local food trucks and carts serving up some of the best eats Columbus has. Enjoy unique dishes and desserts from Ajumama, Burrito Bus, Hungry Monkey, Leslie’s Creperie, Paddy Wagon, Pitabilities, That Food Truck, and a monthly rotating dessert truck (up first: Sweet the Mobile Cupcakery).

Pints and Pies – 5pm-7pm – Columbus Commons (160 S High St) – C’mon to the Commons for happy hour. We’ll be featuring local breweries and serving up pizza by Mikey’s Late Night Slice. Meet the brew masters and listen to local music while you enjoy the patio season. You can find us in the Bosque area near Rich Street and the Carousel where the tables and chairs are located. More info here.

Beer and Brats – 5pm-8pm – Hills Market Worthington (7860 Olentangy River Rd) – Thursday night is for beer geeks. Join us as we pour tasting flights of 4 to 6 craft beers weekly on The Veranda. Talk shop with our beer geeks, Justin and Kris as they pour. Find something you love? Beers will be available for sale by the bottle, as well. Soak up those suds with Hills Own Brats and Columbus’ Own The Good Frank Vegan or All Beef Franks grilled on The Veranda.

Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement – 7pm – $5 donation – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – Film screening followed by live Skype Q&A with the Filmmakers. Part of the Human Rights Film Series at Wild Goose Creative. This timely and moving documentary film explores the 40 year “engagement” of lesbians Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer and concludes with their marriage in 2007 that became the very foundation of the case presently challenging DOMA before the Supreme Court; US v. Windsor. We will also host a live, post-screening SKYPE Q & A with film makers Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir who not only created the film but also accompanied Ms. Windsor at the historic oral arguments of her case before the Supreme Court this past March. More info here.

Sip and Socialize – 5:30pm – 7:30pm – $5 – Glass Axis (1341 Norton Ave B) – Join us to sip samples from local breweries, wineries and distilleries and socialize with Experience Columbus members and staff. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Sunny Street Cafe and cake from The End Dessert Co. will be available. Experience Columbus is proud to partner with Columbus Underground for this event. Samples From: Brothers Drake, Camelot Cellars, Middle West Spirits, Via Vecchia, Watershed Distillery, and Wyandotte Winery. Tickets: Experience Columbus members: $5 for one pass, Columbus Underground readers: $5 for one pass. (Each pass includes 10 tickets for samples.) More info here.

Friday, May 17

Pearl Market – 10:30am – 2pm – free – Pearl Alley (btw Broad, High, Gay and Third) – The unique urban market delivers a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of central Ohio, including a wide array of locally grown produce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food, while providing a retail incubator for local entrepreneurs. Major credit cards and the Ohio Direction Card are both accepted at the Pearl Market Tent in exchange for tokens that may be used throughout the market. More info here.

Shakespeare in the Park – 7:30pm – free – Columbus Commons (160 S High St) – Columbus Commons is proud to host Actors’ Theatre of Columbus performances of Shakespeare in the Park for its second season. The first series will feature six performances of The Comedy of Errors, one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays. It’s a slapstick comedy about two sets of identical twin brothers and a series of escalating misunderstandings and mishaps. All performances are free. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Blankets and chairs are welcome; please leave coolers at home. More info here.

Stand Up Comedy: 15& Killin’ It – 8pm – 10pm – $5/$8 – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – Columbus stand-up comedians Justin Golak (Columbus Alive Person to Watch 2012), Laura Sanders (Rooftop Comedy Featured Comedian), and Sumukh Torgalkar (Funniest Person in Columbus and Cincinnati) bring 15 minutes each of new comedic material. After it’s performed on the show, it’s killed and never performed again on the show. Two other stand-up comedians currently in Columbus or with Columbus roots will also appear on the show bringing the audience five 15-minute sets of top-notch performances! More info and tickets here.

Saturday, May 18

Komen Race for the Cure – 8am – through downtown – More info here.

German Village Valuables – 8am-3pm – free – Various houses in GV – Village Valuables is the city’s largest yard sale! Residents will set-up shop on the sidewalks, in their yards and even their garages selling everything from house wares to antiques. Spend a fun spring day shopping at over 100 different yard sales throughout German Village. Who knows what treasure you might find? More info here.

Clintonville Farmers Market – 9am-12pm – free – High St between Orchard Lane and W Dunedin Rd – 2013 marks the 11th season of the Clintonville Farmers’ Market! And April 27 marks the opening day of outdoor Saturday markets. We promise freshly-harvested and produced local Ohio seasonal food and lots of fun. The mission of our community-based non-profit market is to create a venue where patrons can meet the farmers who grow their food and to educate patrons about the benefits of locally-grown produce and products. We are a producer-only market, which means that everything you see at market is grown or produced by the stall farmer or cottage food producer. More info here.

$5 Pancake Breakfast at Downtown Hills Market – 9am-1pm – $5 – Downtown Hills (95 N Grant Ave) – Join us for a stack of pancakes, sausage and Silver Bridge coffee every Saturday morning in our Cafe for only $5.00. Seating is available in our Cafe and on our patio. Ohio Maple Syrup and additional drinks (including Mimosas and Bloody Marys) will be available a la carte. More info here.

Green on the Green – 9am-2pm – free – SR 161 & High St – Green on the Green is a free, one day, community festival providing visitors with a sampling of ways to “go green” including opportunities to buy re-purposed or recycled items, learning to appreciate native plants and animals, and educating folks on how to use less energy, produce less waste or adopt sustainable practices. More info here.

Worthington Farmers Market – 10am-1pm – free – High St btw Dublin Granville and England St – The Worthington Farmers Market is Central Ohio’s largest farmers market, boasting more than 50 vendors from Columbus and the surrounding areas. The market includes locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced cheeses, jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup, high quality cuts of meat from carefully raised farm animals, eggs from pastured chickens, flowers, herbs, plants, homemade soaps, and much more. More info here.

Delaware Arts Festival – 10am-6pm – free – Downtown Delaware (Sandusky & Winter St) – This juried open air street festival features fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, great food, children’s activities, and a dog parade all in the heart of vibrant Historic Downtown Delaware. More info here.

Pirate Weekend – 12pm-5pm – $4 – Santa Maria (25 Marconi Blvd) – Pirate re-enactors from around the country will take over the ship with an educational and fun look at Pirates during the 18th century. Historical information is provided by costumed pirate interpreters and the Santa Maria Staff as you take a self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2 PM the Pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons. Romance your imagination with a little bit of family fun. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50. More info here.

Neighborhood Crawl: Rooms to Let – 2pm-9pm – free? – 20th and 21st Streets in the King Lincoln District - Rooms to Let Temporary Art Space has announced its summer series of pop-up projects and exhibitions, which culminate in a neighborhood crawl on May 18. The event will present over ten exhibitions and projects from local and regional artists; creations span a multitude of mediums including sound, interactive performance, a massive camera obscura, invasive sculpture, text, and art “in the dark”. 28 artists will be represented in the crawl, which will lead visitors from house to house along N 20th and 21st streets in Homeport’s North of Broad neighborhood in the King Lincoln District. Food carts will also be present, celebrating both the artists and the neighborhood in which these pieces live. More info and map here.

North Market Apron Gala – 7pm-10pm – $75 – North Market (59 Spruce St) – Break out your sewing machine, grab your glue gun and get going on creating and/or decorating your apron for the 17th annual North Market Apron Gala. Graze on delightful and delectable appetizers, main tastes and desserts, artfully prepared by our merchants. Enjoy assorted wines, Columbus Brewing Company micro-brews, soft drinks, coffee and tea, plus live music, a silent auction and other entertaining surprises. All in attendance are encouraged to wear their favorite apron or create one in honor of the gala! Best male and female aprons will be selected and all guests wearing an apron will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. In case you lack the time and energy to create or buy your own apron, we’ll make it easy on you: commemorative Apron Gala aprons will be available on sale for $15 at the event. More info here.

Sunday, May 19

Delaware Arts Festival – 10am-5pm – free – Downtown Delaware (Sandusky & Winter St) – This juried open air street festival features fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, great food, children’s activities, and a dog parade all in the heart of vibrant Historic Downtown Delaware. More info here.

North Market Artisan Sunday – 12pm-5pm – free – North Market (59 Spruce St) – Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market every Sunday from May through October peddling their handmade wares. Click here for a list of vendors.

Monday, May 20

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – OH! Burgers will be there this time around!

Check out my Standing Events or Columbus Happy Hour tabs for other options.

Tuesday, May 21

Drink and Draw Social Club- 7pm-9pm – free – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) – Sixth installment of Drink and Draw Social Club-Ohio. Theme will be zombies! This will include a little surprise for each attendee! There is a band scheduled that night, so plan to arrive early for the best seat and to take advantage of happy hour. Sip a drink, munch on some brains (not really) socialize and sketch. Thank you to Brothers Drake for hosting this event! Bring along your zombie repellent, Microns, graphites, Moleskines, etc. More info here.

Documentary: The Law in These Parts – 7pm – $8 – Wexner Center (1871 N High St) – Winner of the Best Documentary Award at both the Sundance and Jerusalem film festivals, the fascinating and devastating The Law in These Partsmeticulously explores the gap between what is legal and what is just. Talking with some of the Israeli lawyers and judges who created and interpret the legal structure put in place after the 1967 Six Days War to treat the West Bank and Gaza Strip as occupied territories, acclaimed filmmaker Ra’anan Alexandrowicz asks tough, pointed questions and gets even tougher answers. Asking his subjects to consider the consequences of their actions, Alexandrowicz takes the position that unjust laws create unjust realities and the results are tragic for everyone, the judges and the judged, alike. More info here.

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Columbus Events May 9 – 14

Posted on May 7, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

Congrats to my brother on his graduation from college – Obama was an impressive commencement speaker!

Hello! There are a bunch of fun events scheduled for this weekend – the food truck food court and Pecha Kucha on Thursday, an entertaining theater performance from SNAP! to raise money for local nonprofits on Friday, and the Gahanna Herb Festival and Moonlight Market on Saturday. Sunday is Mothers Day so there’s not a lot going on that doesn’t involve celebrating moms. I know that I’ll be showing some much-deserved appreciation to mine.

In food-related news, Ray Ray’s Hog Pit (the best BBQ in town) is set to open a wings shop inside Ace of Cups (maybe as early as May 11^th). I guarantee this will be awesome. If you’re looking for some solid ethnic options, check out this post from Columbus Food Adventures about great restaurants in the casino district. Finally, here’s a few patio suggestions for enjoying nice weather from (614) Magazine.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 9

Community Cupping @ Crimson Cup – 9am, 12pm, 7pm – free – Crimson Cup (4541 N High St) – We are proud to be a local Columbus community partner for the past 22 years and we want to celebrate coffee with you! Join us on Thursday, May 9 to celebrate great food, great coffee and a great community. We are hosting our first ever COMMUNITY CUPPING to get everyone jazzed about great coffee. The celebration will be all day, cuppings will be held at 9am, Noon and 7pm. Facebook invite and schedule here.

Taste of Dine Originals – 6pm-9pm – $100 – Capital University Field House (670 Pleasant Ridge Ave) – The region’s most celebrated chefs, brew masters, and winery representatives welcome you as they mix useful knowledge with tasting portions of signature dishes and distinctive beverages. Dine Originals Columbus membership roster includes 50 locally owned restaurants from delicatessens and saloons to white cloth bistros and field-to-table ventures. The only thing more extraordinary than their collective generosity and community activism, is their reputation for excellence. Proceeds from this event benefit The Buckeye Ranch and Dine Originals Columbus. More info here.

Pecha Kucha – 7pm – $2 – Franklinton Development Association Warehouse (421 W State St) – Doors open at 7:00 p.m., local musician Joey Hebdo will perform at 7:30, and presentations begin at 8:00. Each speaker will follow the international Pecha Kucha format of showing 20 images and speaking about each image for 20 seconds. Presenters include designer and micro-publisher Binaebi Akah; Appalachian and Pacific Trail hiker Garik Lawson Asplund; Alex Bandar with Columbus Idea Foundry; local farming advocate John Bannon; six-year-old artist and storyteller Soleil Cummings; Nick Gore of GoreMade Pizza; U.S. Navy veteran and IAVA Leadership Fellow Angela King; Ruth Milligan from ar.tic.u.la.tion; Adam Sauer of Cycle Lights; and architect Gary Sebach. Food and beverages will be available for sale by local food trucks. More info here.

SNAP!: That Four Letter Word – 8pm-10pm – $25 – Lincoln Theater (769 E Long St) – Not your typical girl-meets-boy love story…”That Four Letter Word” is a poignant tale exploring the dynamic of the ultimate four-letter word – LIFE – and the frenzy of feelings and forces that comprise it: love, hate, hope, fate, need, want, and more. SNAP! Performance Productions – a high energy singing and dancing group – was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2003. The acronym SNAP! stands for Serving Non-profit Associations by Performing. The true purpose of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization is for members of the community who love to perform to use their talents to improve the lives of others. More info on the performance and tickets here.

Friday, May 10

Civil War Encampment – 9am-3pm – free – Ohio Statehouse (Broad and High St) – The recently completed Ohio Statehouse hosted Civil War soldiers on their way to battle. Learn what camp life was like during the Civil War. Walk among soldiers’ tents, see how to fire the cannon every hour and help the Ladies Aid Society deliver comfort to the troops. Historical re-enactors from 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A and other groups will demonstrate Civil War life, cooking and medical practices. More info here.

#21 Bus Bar Hop – 6:30pm-10pm – $5 – Various Locations – Spring has arrived, so Transit Columbus is departing on the #21 COTA Bus for a bus bar hop. We’ll start the night off with a $4 cocktail at MoJoe Lounge Downtown in the Lazarus Building at 6:30. At 8:15 we’ll board the #21 COTA for Arch City Tavern where more $4 drink specials await. A $5 donation to Transit Columbus will give you access to $4 drink specials and we will also provide you with a COTA Pass for our trip on the #21. Whether its your first bus ride or you are a pro you’ll be sure to have a fun time among friends! More info here.

The Great Gatsby Party at the Gateway – 6:30pm – $13 – Gateway Film Center (1550 N High St) – Attention all dewdroppers and dolls! Jazzed about Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby? Help us bring the Jazz Age back to life with a Gatsby-style shindig at the Gateway Film Center. Come dressed in Roaring ’20s fashion and toast the romance of the period with drink specials Gatsby himself would’ve thirsted for. With themed catering and live Jazz Age music provided by a Jazz Arts Group combo. Admission is free with ticket purchase to The Great Gatsby 3D at 8:00 PM on Friday, May 10. Space is limited, so arrive early! More info here.

Opening of The Gallery at Till – 7pm – We are very excited to announce the official launch of the gallery space next to TILL dynamic fare and we are also proud to introduce our new gallery director, OSU Urban Arts Space communications coordinator and performance artist Leigh Lotocki. The Gallery at TILL dynamic fare intends to be a unique space for established and emerging artists to push the limits of creativity in both visual and performing arts as well as a community outreach space for meetings, lectures, classes and other public events. A close knit group of CCAD grads, NoPlace studio’s first group show will be entitled ”MIKE’ in reference to an iconic graffiti tag that the artists see everyday from their studio window. The show promises to be a stunning array of urban minded works. MIKE will be open for public viewing after the opening in conjunction with TiLL dynamic fare’s hours. More info here.

Saturday, May 11

GartenMarkt in German Village – 8:30am – 3:30pm – free – German Village Meeting Haus (588 S 3^rd St) – Featuring exotic succulents, connoisseur perennials and annuals, vibrant coleus, herbs, tropical blooming plants, hostas from supersized to miniature, and lush hanging baskets and planters. In addition, GartenMarkt will have unique decorative items for your garden including stone carvings, iron plant stands, metal trellises, and bird houses. You’ll also be able to find beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, along with special gift items. More info here.

Clintonville Neighborhood Yard Sale – 9am-3pm – various locations – This will be the first ever (that we know of) organized neighborhood-wide yard sale event for Clintonville. It’s our intention to make it an annual “spring cleaning” tradition. We invite you to come out for a nice stroll through our beloved community; meet some new friends and take home something special, be it bric-a-brac or just the experience itself. We look forward to seeing you! Map of sales here.

Gahanna Herb Day Festival – 9am-4pm – free? – Ohio Herb Education Center (110 Mill St) – Herb Day offers a variety of herbal activities and speakers relating to herbs with fantastic herbal vendors and lots of great foods to sample and purchase. This Annual celebration features: Daylong Herb Sales; Education Displays; Herbal, garden related & artisan vendors; Product demonstrations; and Live music. More info and a schedule here.

Columbus Chocolate Fair – 10am-4pm – $12/25 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – Like chocolate? Sample chocolate of every type at this unique fair, home to more than 13,000 square feet of chocolate. More info here.

Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show – 10am-4pm – $3 – St Agatha’s Parish Hall (1860 Northam Rd) – Get the last minute Mother’s Day shopping done for the holiday tomorrow! This large show will feature nearly 100 artists and crafters selling their original handmade items! Admission is $3, children under 12 are free. A portion of proceeds will benefit Columbus non-profit Charity Newsies. More info here.

Ohioana Book Festival – 10am-4:30pm – free – Fort Hayes Education Center (546 Jack Gibbs Blvd, Columbus) -The annual Ohioana Book Festival will feature noted Ohio writers, representing a diversity of literary styles and genres. Featured authors will participate throughout the day in panel discussions, readings and book signings. The 2013 Festival will also feature some of Columbus’ favorite food trucks (Ajumama, Green Meanie, Mikey’s Late Night, and more)! Click here for the schedule of events.

Bexley Shop Hop – 10am – 6pm – $5 – Jeffrey Mansion (165 Parkview Ave) – May 11 at the Jeffrey Mansion, 19 shops will be set up to create a marketplace. For the first time this year, Homage, Thread on Grandview and The Vest Nest will join veteran Shop Hop participants that include Stella & Dot, Girls Wear Pearls, Sher Bliss, The Vault Denim, Cute as a Button and Anne Holman Jewelry Design. By supporting the Shop Hop you are empowering local families in need. This annual event directly benefits Bexley children and children in the surrounding communities by providing funding for the Jeffrey Summer Camp Scholarship program. More info here.

400 W Rich Farmers Market – 11am-2pm – 400 W Rich St - Stock up on plants, produce, eggs and more from local farms, enjoy delicious hand-crafted foods and uncommon goods, and check out our talented resident artists!

SNAP!: That Four Letter Word – Shows at 2pm and 8pm – $25 – Lincoln Theater (769 E Long St) – Not your typical girl-meets-boy love story…”That Four Letter Word” is a poignant tale exploring the dynamic of the ultimate four-letter word – LIFE – and the frenzy of feelings and forces that comprise it: love, hate, hope, fate, need, want, and more. SNAP! Performance Productions – a high energy singing and dancing group – was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2003. The acronym SNAP! stands for Serving Non-profit Associations by Performing. The true purpose of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization is for members of the community who love to perform to use their talents to improve the lives of others. More info on the performance and tickets here.

Taco Truck Documentary Screening – 4pm – $10 in advance/$15 at door – Gateway Film Center (1550 N High St) – Food trucks have become a trend across the country over the last few years, but there have been few academic investigations into how the phenomenon has arisen. Robert Lemon, a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin has been tracing the cultural significance of immigrant food trucks across the United States. Robert worked for the City of Columbus as a community planner in 2004-2006 and returned in 2012 to make an independent film about the economic and social issues associated with Mexican taco trucks in Columbus, Ohio. The film will be released to film festivals in 2014 but has a few private fundraising screening across the country. You can watch the film May 11th here! Facebook invite here. More info and tickets here.

Moonlight Market on Gay Street – 6pm-11pm – free – Gay St (Downtown) – Get ready to shop underneath the stars in Downtown Columbus during the new monthly Moonlight Market series. Located on Gay St. around and between High and Third, a colorful pocket of the city already exists, evoking an eclectic and bustling metropolis feel during the day. Imagine what can happen when Gay St. really lights up at night. A mix of brick-and-mortar businesses and independent local vendors will take to the sidewalks from 6pm to 11pm on the second Saturday from April – September. The Moonlight Market will also include local musicians and artists, with many of the Gay St. and nearby High St. businesses keeping extended hours into the night. More info here. Facebook invite here.

Columbus Rock & Roll Fashion Show – 8pm – $10 donation – Ace of Cups (2619 N High St) – Rock and fashion unite to tell cancer where to stick it! Columbus’ most hard rocking designers will show new fashion collections inspired by the music genre of a local rock band, while that band shreds the stage. See and purchase the fashion. Drink with the bands. Mingle with models. Best night ever! Tickets are $10 at the door. You can feel good about your ticket purchase, because Columbus Rocks the Cure donates 100% of the profits to support local cancer warriors, right here, right now in the Columbus area. Facebook invite here.

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day! Here’s a list of a few great options for Mother’s Day brunch.

Monday, May 13

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – Taco Sherpa will be there this time around!

Check out my Standing Events or Columbus Happy Hour tabs for other options.

Tuesday, May 14

Eat for a Change – 4pm-8pm – Chipotle (various locations) – As part of its commitment to support community education about healthful food and the food system, Chipotle will donate 50% of their sales from customers who mention Local Matters or show the flier from its Central Ohio restaurants from 4-8 p.m. on May 14, 2013 will benefit Local Matters. The event is part of an ongoing partnership between Chipotle and Local Matters to educate the region about the importance of healthful eating, as well as the benefits of sustainable, local foods. This is Chipotle’s first market-wide fundraiser with Local Matters. Chipotle hopes to donate at least $10,000 to Local Matters’ educational and community programming. Facebook invite with list of locations here.

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Columbus Events May 1 – 7

Posted on April 30, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

G. Michaels has the best happy hour in town. Really. $6 small plates (that are not actually small) and $5 cocktails. Delicious!

Hello! I’m so glad that farmers markets are finally starting back up! Columbus Underground compiled a great list of them here. If you’re really into farmers markets, you might also be interested in the OSU Food and Sustainability Conference coming up on May 31^st (it’s free!).

As you plan your weekend, keep in mind that a lot of downtown will be blocked off to cars for the Capital City Half Marathon on Saturday morning and that traffic will be crazy on Sunday because of OSU’s graduation ceremony (featuring Obama as commencement speaker). I’m proud to say that I’ll be in attendance to see my brother graduate – I’ll happily deal with traffic to celebrate with him and my family. J

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, May 1

Brothers Drake Film Shorts – 8pm-9pm – $1 donation – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) – Watch great animated films, drink mead, and eat great Japanese food from Tokyo GoGo with us Wednesday night. We’ve combed through the archives to bring you some of the best animations for grownups that have screened at the CIF+VF over the last few years. And they are great! Facebook invite and film descriptions here.

Thursday, May 2

Visiting Artists: Marc and Gwenaelle Gobe – 5:30pm – free – CCAD Canzani Center (60 Cleveland Ave) – The CCAD MindMarket welcomes to Columbus Gwenaëlle Gobé, director ofThis Space Available, a documentary about activism that crisscrosses advertising, street art, and politics in an attempt to take back our public space. The film began as a debate between Gwenaëlle and her father Marc Gobé, the internationally renowned creator of the concept of emotional branding: the need for brands to continually investigate the depths of “head, heart, and gut” emotional connections. His book Emotional Branding has been integrated into the MBA programs of leading business schools worldwide. Info and RSVP here.

Taste of Powell – 6pm-9pm – $25 – Columbus Zoo (9990 Riverside Dr) – Join us for an evening at the Waters Edge of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium while sampling products from 22 of our finest restaurants and food vendors. Entertainment will be provided by the Derek DiCenzo Trio and Morgan Treni. There will be a silent auction. More info here.

Speakeasy: A One Night Tell All – 7pm – $5 – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant, it’s up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative’s warm, intimate space this night of tales occurs the 1st Thursday of every month. Each night will start with a blank sheet of paper and people from all walks of life can add their name and tell a 5-7 minute story. Facebook invite here.

Friday, May 3

Pinchflat Preview Party – 5pm-7:30pm – $10 – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – Join us to get a first look at the 2013 Pinchflat posters – and have the first chance to buy them! – as well as for food, drink, and conversation with artists. Thanks to Commonwealth Kitchen for providing food! This is a ticketed event. After the event you can feel free to stay for Fuse Factory’s Frequency Fridays event or stop by Paradise Garage, where we’ll be hanging the posters for Gallery Hop. Tickets here.

Spring Exhibition Preview and Artists’ Talks with Paul Sietsema and Shimon Attie – 5pm-9pm – free – Wexner Center for the Arts (1871 N High St) – Join us for a reception to celebrate our latest set of exhibitions—Paul Sietsema and Shimon Attie: METROPAL.IS. —and hear from the artists themselves. The celebration begins at 5 PM, as Paul Sietsema and exhibition curator Chris Bedford lead you through Sietsema’s exhibition while discussing his unique working process, the role of labor in art, and, of course, the works on view in the exhibition. At 7pm, Shimon Attie talks about the creation of his video installation Metro.PAL.IS. He’ll share how this project has led to a new direction for his practice and describe its impact on subsequent works. Enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar in the café (6–9pm) and continue to browse the exhibitions through 9pm. Facebook invite here.

Central Ohio Folk Festival – 6pm-10pm – free – Batelle Darby Metro Park (1775 Darby Creek Dr) – Sponsored by the Columbus Folk Music Society, this festival is always held on the first full weekend of May and is held at the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park. The festival features 30 or more mini-concerts and teaching workshops, with a main-stage concert Saturday evening. The workshops are for various traditional instruments, music and other folk arts. More info here.

Saturday, May 4

Market to Market Bicycle Adventure – 8am-2pm – $20 in advance/$25 at the door – North Market/Hills Market – Market to Market will take place on Saturday, May 4. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The cost includes breakfast, a scoop of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (at either location), an event t-shirt and a drawstring backpack filled with goodies and coupons from both locations with up to $50 worth of savings on Ohio foods. Breakfast will be served at both locations from 8- 10 a.m. to allow for riders to eat and set out on the trail at their leisure. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will be available at both locations upon ride completion. Riders who arrive at the North Market will each receive a $10 token sponsored by Chipotle that is applicable towards the purchase of Farmers’ Market goods on Saturday, May 4 only. And more still! The Hills Market Downtown will play host to a Market to Market After Party on Saturday, May 4th from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Market to Market riders that present their Passport from the ride will receive special pricing on Hills Own Brats and Luna Burgers ($1 each). The free event will also feature $2 beers and live music. More info here.

Central Ohio Folk Festival – 8am-9pm – free – Batelle Darby Metro Park (1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway) – Sponsored by the Columbus Folk Music Society, this festival is always held on the first full weekend of May and is held at the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park. The festival features 30 or more mini-concerts and teaching workshops, with a main-stage concert Saturday evening. The workshops are for various traditional instruments, music and other folk arts. More info here.

Worthington Farmers Market – 10am-1pm – free – The Shops at Worthington Place (7227 N High St) – The Worthington Farmers Market is Central Ohio’s largest farmers market, boasting more than 50 vendors from Columbus and the surrounding areas. The market includes locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced cheeses, jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup, high quality cuts of meat from carefully raised farm animals, eggs from pastured chickens, flowers, herbs, plants, homemade soaps, and much more.

Seventh Son Brunch featuring That Food Truck – Seventh Son Brewing (1101 N 4^th St) – More info here.

Historical Walking Tour of Hilliard – 10am-1pm – $6 – meet at the Archival Library (5274 Norwich St, Hillard) – Docents lead groups of 25 or less through downtown Old Hilliard talking about the historical past of Hilliard including where the first bank robbery took place. Three of the buildings are on the National Registry. More info here.

Pinchflat Poster Blowout – 12pm-5pm – free – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – Join us for the third annual Pinchflat Bike Poster Show! We’ll be featuring 30 new locally-designed posters, bike rides, music, food, printing demonstrations, and more. We’ll be collecting your cycling stories on an interactive wall of bike parts and giving you a chance to mark your favorite bike route on a map of Columbus. Join us at Wild Goose Creative between 12 and 5 pm, or head to Paradise Garage in the evening for Gallery Hop! Facebook invite here.

Australian Rules Football Season Opener – 1pm-5pm – free – Swickard Woods Park (7650 Swickard Woods Boulevard, New Albany) – The Columbus Australian Rules Football Club host the Toronto Central Blues and Lady Blues as the Jillaroos (Women’s, 1pm) & Jackaroos (Men’s, 3pm) kick-off their 2013 season. From 7pm-10pm, celebrate at The Social (Park St). New Players and fans are encouraged to sign-up and come out. Cheers and good onya mates! For more info, contact columbusfooty@gmail.com or click here.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – 2pm-5pm – $15 – Galleria Evangelia (4269 N High St) – Don’t be late for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Stop by and bid on beautiful works of art from local and national artists to benefit the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue. We will have all types of art available including jewelry, painting, prints, textile art, and much more. More info and tickets here.

Short North Gallery Hop – 4pm-10pm – Short North Arts District – The Short North is renowned for the buzz of Gallery Hop. The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Sunday, May 5

Central Ohio Folk Festival – 9am-3pm – free – Batelle Darby Metro Park (1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway) – Sponsored by the Columbus Folk Music Society, this festival is always held on the first full weekend of May and is held at the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park. The festival features 30 or more mini-concerts and teaching workshops, with a main-stage concert Saturday evening. The workshops are for various traditional instruments, music and other folk arts. More info here.

Downtown Powell St Market – 9am-4pm – free – Downtown Powell – Three Sundays a year, vendors line the streets of downtown Powell with antiques, collectibles, hand-made arts & crafts, edibles, specialty products, and so much more! Discover items from chic to unique while you peruse the Street Market vendor booths and downtown Powell establishments. You won’t want to miss this exciting family friendly shopping event! More info here.

Cinco de Mayo/Spring Flea Brunch Fiesta – 11am-6pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – We are opening this Sunday from 11-6 for the Spring Flea at Seventh Son and it just happens to be Cinco de Mayo as well. We have Tatoheads serving up a special brunch menu and we will have $5 bloody marys& mimosas. In addition, we will have $2.50 Modelos& tequila shots to celebrate the holiday. Come support your favorite growing neighborhood, Italian Village! Facebook invite here.

Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Los Jalapeños – 11am-9pm – Los Jalapenos Restaurant (8134 E Broad St) – For food, fun, TEQUILA, games, prizes, music, and more to go around! With some of the Columbus’ best vendors, this outdoor bash celebrating CINCO DE MAYO will be a day you never forget! Join us! Facebook invite here.

Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza – 4pm-7pm – $10 – Park Street Cantina (491 Park St) – Join the Columbus Young Professional Clubs for Cinco de Mayo ¡Extravagancia! – a new social event with a charitable twist on May 5, 2012 at Park Street Cantina! For only $10 per person, you’ll get to enjoy the following: * All-you-can-eat Tacos and Fajitas during the entire event. * Jose Cuervo Tequila Tasting booth (free samples). * Great drink specials on beer, margaritas, and more. * Taco-Eating contest at 5pm – scarf down the most tacos in 2 minutes and win a $100 Cantina gift certificate. * Best Sombrero contest – 1st place will win a $50 Cantina gift certificate. * Bar games including beer pong, flip cup, pin the tail on the donkey, and piñata smash. * Special appearance by the Dance Team of the Ohio Machine (brand-new Lacrosse team), plus giveaways. * Giveaways from our partners at Columbus Alive! And best of all, event proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus! More info here.

Monday, May 6

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – Mashita Noodles will be there this time around!

Motive Monday – 7:30pm-11pm – no cover – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) - Every 1st Monday of the month, Brothers Drake hosts an innovative new event which combines elements of networking events along with live artist workshops & demonstrations, and places them in the relaxed atmosphere of the popular Short North nightlife spot. motive. runs from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., with programming beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next motive. will feature presentations from local inventor/ industrial designer Chris Hawker, improve troupe members Daniel Fox & Barbara Allen and photographer Genevi Schindehutte. Food by Polish Nose Pierogies. The May edition will also be the debut of the new host, Tim Fulton. Facebook invite and more info about the speakers here.

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Tuesday, May 7

Science Pub: Tales of a Corpse – 7pm – no cover – The Shrunken Head (251 W 5^th Ave) – A representative from the coroner’s office will come talk to us about the science of forensic pathology! The Columbus Science Pub, part of the global ‘Science Cafe’ movement (http://sciencecafes.org/), aims to present scientific issues of general interest to the public in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. No science background? No problem!! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be active in the discussion. Facebook invite here.

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Columbus Events April 25 – 30

Posted on April 23, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

Sam and I volunteered at Four Seasons City Farm for Earth Day – this was my first time using a pitch fork.

Hello! This past weekend was Columbus’ huge annual Earth Day event, which means this coming weekend is the celebration – with food trucks, music, and vendors, it should be a great event. I’m also excited that the farmers markets are starting back up – Clintonville has their first outdoor market of the season on Saturday.

Plan ahead for next week by registering for the Market to Market bike ride from North Market to Hills and back! It’s 26 miles of biking interspersed with breakfast, tshirts, food samples, and Jeni’s ice cream. Another fun food-related activity is the new food truck tour being offered by Columbus Food Adventures (not to be confused with their taco truck tour, which is also awesome).

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 25

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 28! More info here.

The Pint House Grant Opening – 4pm-2am – no cover – The Pint House (780 N High St) – The Pint House is Short North’s first beer garden! Located right in the heart of the arts district, Pint House is sure to be a neighborhood favorite. The venue will feature a 1,000 square foot beer garden area, and will exhibit courtyard-type environment. Guests of the Pint House can enjoy an upscale bar menu and an extensive beer selection. The Pint House will also promote locally brewed beverages and highlight a different local product each week. There will be parking garages located next door. Come join us as we celebrate our arrival to Columbus’ premier arts and nightlife district! More info here.

Beer & Soup for the Soul – 6pm- St James Tavern (1057 N 4th St) - Since Spring is jerking us around a bit and the temperature is dropping yet again to the 50′s this week, we thought we could warm you up with some great beer from Founders. We are tapping kegs of KBS, Double Trouble, All Day IPA and Red’s Rye on Thursday. In addition, we are happy to be the 1st spot to have Mashita Noodles set up their ramen noodle cart. We will warm your belly with hot soup and/or cold, strong beer. Cheers! Facebook invite here.

Hear and Now at the MAC: Mary Kay Andrews – 6pm-8pm – $5/$10 – McConnell Arts Center (777 Evening St, Worthington) – In collaboration with the Worthington Public Libraries, The MAC presents a new book reading series; Hear & Now at The MAC. There will be a meet the author reception preceding each reading. Mary Kay Andrews is the author of the New York Times bestselling The Fixer Upper, Savannah Breeze and Blue Christmas, as well as Deep Dish, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies and Savannah Blues. More info here.

Samuel Adams Beer Tasting at Explorers Club – 6:30pm – $15 – Explorers Club (1586 S High St) – Event will include 6 different Samuel Adams beers, appetizers, giveaways, and more. All attendees will receive a free perfect pour pint glass. More info here.

Columbus Comedy Festival 4 – 8pm-11pm – $10 – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – It’s time for the fourth annual Columbus Comedy Festival, presented by Columbus Is Funny and Wild Goose Creative! Enjoy three days of stand-up comedy, sketch, improv, video, and more.Tickets are available at the door, and will be $10 for the evening. No registration is necessary, just show up with your cash! Proceeds will benefit Columbus Is Funny and Wild Goose Creative. All events will take place at Wild Goose Creative! See website for the full 3 day schedule!!

Friday, April 26

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 28! More info here.

4^th Friday: Uptown Live – 6pm – free – Uptown Westerville – Westerville is celebrating The Year of the Arts! For our OhioHealth 4th Friday season kick-off, we’ll focus on the performing, visual and other art endeavors that give Westerville and Central Ohio its rich flavor. With extended shopping hours in Uptown Westerville’s unique shops, 4th Friday is the perfect time to spend the evening shopping and enjoying all the activities, music and food that make 4th Friday such a wonderful event. Arts and Crafts vendors will offer a variety of unique products, the Westerville Police and Fire Departments offer displays for children, the Westerville Public Library reads stories right Uptown and there’s always great live entertainment. More info here.

56 Up – 7pm-9:30pm – $8 – Wexner Center (1871 N High St) – Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The Up Series has explored this Jesuit maxim and become one of the towering achievements in the history of documentary film. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted (Coal Miner’s Daughter) has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives. Life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed when we visit cab driver Tony, schoolmates Jackie, Lynn, and Susan, and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 56. (144 mins., DCP) More info here.

Saturday, April 27

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 28! More info here.

Ringling Brothers Ticket Giveaway for Worthington Resource & Food Pantry Food Drive – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Dragons will partner with Healthy Worthington Resource & Food Pantry for a food drive in conjunction with the Worthington Farmers Market (above). The first 300 individuals who bring 10 cans of food will receive a free ticket voucher to the Wednesday, May 8 or Thursday, May 9 performance of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey presents DRAGONS at the Schottenstein Center. There will be a limit of four ticket vouchers per family; a limit of 300 vouchers will be given.

Short North Reduction Sale – 10am-12pm is $5, 12pm-4pm is free – La Fogata (790 N High St) – Come grab deals from your favorite Short North stores at up to 90% off! Doors open to early bird shoppers at 10AM, so come early for the best selection. Admission is free from 12:00-4:00.

Free Electronics Recycling -10am-4pm – free – 1405 W Broad St, Franklinton – Community Computer Alliance is teaming with the Franklinton Safety Task Force to present an E-Waste Recycling Event. All electronics are accepted free of charge with exception of Televisions, there is a fee of $20.00 per TV. Community Computer Alliance is a non-profit organization geared towards providing refurbished products using recycled materials to after school programs for the youth, low-income families, senior citizens, and other non-profit organizations. More info here.

Ashville Viking Festival – 10am-5pm – cost: food item to donate to a local pantry – Ashville Village Park (200 Walnut St, Ashville) – Presenting a living history event that reenacts a Viking All Thing from a thousand years ago. There will be a variety of entertainment, including music, dance, and sword play. Also on hand: crafts demonstrations, period merchandise to buy, a variety of food, and a children’s area with crafts and storytellers. More info here.

Rowe + SVEE Trunk Show – 11am-5pm – free – Rowe Boutique (718 N High St) – Rowe and SVEE invite you to a trunk show featuring summer knitwear from NYC-based designer Vee. Facebook invite here.

Earth Day Columbus – 11am-10pm – free – Columbus Commons (160 S Third St) – Commemorate Earth Day and what the local environment has to offer featuring live music, a green art show, food trucks, information booths and much more. Over 50 area non-profits, environmental groups, clubs and businesses with green missions, products and services will be showing off their greenness. Green Art Show – Artists and crafters with a green bent will have booths to vend their work. Main Stage lineup: Heard The Current, Erika Hughes & The Well Mannered, Wonder Twin Powers, The Francis Bacon Band, Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk, The Subterranean House Band, The Salty Caramels, Teen Fiction, and The Rustbelt Rumble Family Band. *Kids’ Activities Area will include: -Facepainting! Sack races! Scavenger hunts! Hula Hoops! Bean Bag toss! Mural painting! Nutrition! Trivia! More info here.

2013 Idea Lab Reception – 4pm-6pm – free – OSU Urban Arts Space (50 W Town St) – Join us for presentations from the 2013 Idea Lab award recipients and a special presentation by Charles Manion of his 2012 Idea Lab project, The Shelf Life. This year’s winners represent a diverse array of ideas in various stages of development. The presentations will be followed by a reception with light hors d’oeuvres and music throughout by Billy Two Shoes. Free and open to all. More info here.

Super Awesome Arcade Birthday Party – 7pm – free – 780 King Ave (just south of the Lennox) – Another year, another Arcade Super Awesome birthday party! We will be celebrating with the debut of a few new games including Marble Madness and Frogger. Also, this may be your last chance to party with the arcade in its current location before the launch of our official super awesome Tap and Token room featuring craft beer, craft sodas, golden era arcade games, and the best assortment of 90′s pinball machines (Pat Lawlor will be proud)! So, come on out, play some games, and reminisce about the last 2 years of Arcade Super Awesomeness. Facebook invite here.

90′s Night Live – 9pm -$5 – Ace of Cups (2619 N High St) - Your favorite songs from the 90′s played by your favorite bands of the NOW! Here’s the performance schedule: 9pm: Milan & Meagan Play 1999, 9.30pm: Pink Owl Play 1997; 10pm: Petit Mal play 1996;
10.30pm: Professional Wrestling Play 1998; 11pm: Comrade Question play 1992; 11.30pm: Strangers in Daylight play 1994; 12am: Tin Armor play 1995; 12.30am: The Washington Beach Bums play 1990; 1am: Connections play 1993; 1:30am: The Ferals play 1991. Photobooth by We Are Glitterati. Dress 90′s for maximum fun potential! #ALLTHAT90s crew spinning 90′s hits between live sets! Facebook invite here.

Sunday, April 28

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 28! More info here.

2^nd Annual Barks & Crafts Fair – 11am-3pm – free – The City Dog (510 E Main St) – Just in time for Mother’s Day, the 2nd Annual Barks & Crafts Fair, benefitting SOS of Ohio’s Good Sam Fund, will take place April 28. Come out and shop our artists and crafters for Mom and help The Good Sam Fund continue to provide medical services and medications beyond spay/neuter to pets of qualifying individuals. While you’re there you might even find a new furry friend for your family from the rescue organizations that will be there with adoptable cats and dogs. Don’t forget to pick up something sweet on your way out from the baked goods provided by our staff and volunteers. Confirmed vendors include Dogology (upcycled pet beds & toys), Short N Sweets (pet treats), and Small Paws (pet inspired jewelry). More info here.

Hal and Al’s Food Truck and Cart Hop – 12pm-6pm – free – Hal and Als Parking Lot (1297 Parsons Ave) – Here’s our lineup for our Food Truck and Cart Hop – Look for our favorite food trucks and carts to be set up to feed you lunch and dinner at the northwest corner of Parsons and E. Gates. Homeport will be here selling root beer floats. Hal & Al’s will have a few special beers on tap to celebrate their 4 year anniversary. Food trucks include Green Meanie, Tatoheads, Paddy Wagon, Dan’s Deli, and the Grub Gallery. Facebook invite here.

In the Box: Mobile Experiences – 12pm-6pm – free – Columbus Museum of Art (480 E Broad St) – In the Box is a one-day event that allows designers, artists, and entrepreneurs to create encounters within the confines of a box truck. Audiences are invited to experience galleries, performance venues, retail shops and multimedia displays that are temporary but extraordinary. Facebook invite here.

Spring Festival Choir Concert – 3pm-5pm – $10 – Coschocton High School (1205 Cambridge St, Coshocton) – Over 250 musicians and singers from central Ohio perform in this annual Spring Festival Concert, sponsored by the Coshocton Community Choir. The choir, now in its 41st year, has commissioned a number of arrangements from well-known composers. This concert features the 100-voice adult choir, selections from the 70-voice children’s choir and the 60-voice teen choir, all performing a mix of sacred and secular choral music. All the choirs are conducted by Charles R. Snyder, who is highly respected throughout the state and conducts the 200-voice All-Ohio Youth Choir. More info here.

Monday, April 29

Local Matters’ 5^th Birthday – 5pm-7pm – free – North Market Dispatch Kitchen (59 Spruce St) – Local Matters is excited to invite you to our 5th birthday party! Five years ago, we came together with a vision of local, healthful foods as a centerpiece of a healthy future for everyone in Central Ohio. With your help, we are building communities filled with flourishing gardens, healthy kids, and families that know what healthful food is, where it comes from, how it grows and how to cook it. We could not have done it without you. To celebrate, we would like you to join us at the North Market for an open house party. Please RSVP by April 22 (maybe you could RSVP late?). And of course there will be delicious cake and Jeni’s Splendid ice cream for all! Facebook invite here.

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – Ajumama will be there this time around!

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Tuesday, April 30

Post Coma Network w/Honey Wild and Fields & Plains – 8pm – no cover – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) – Put a little Friday in your Tuesday! Honey Wild (Brooklyn), Post Coma Network, and Fields & Planes. Facebook invite here.

Duck Creek Log Jam – 9pm – $10 – Woodland’s Tavern (1200 W Third Ave) – Bluegrass music featuring special guests The Hocking River String Band. More info here.

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Columbus Events April 18 – 23

Posted on April 16, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

Laura from Ajumama cooked up delicious Korean street food at this month’s Too Many Cooks event.

Hello! This past week has been great. I went shopping at the Saraga International Grocery store for the first time and found all kinds of Peruvian ingredients that I hadn’t seen anywhere else in Columbus (along with products from Asia, Africa, and Europe). Also, Sam and I went out to eat at Wurst Und Bier, a German restaurant just north of 270 in the Campusview area. I really recommend this place if you like sauerkraut, sausage, and German beer! Finally, I learned a lot about Korean Street Food from Laura Lee of Ajumama at this month’s addition of Too Many Cooks. Ex – I’d always assumed that kimchi was vegan, but Laura told us that the authentic stuff is usually made with some kind of fish sauce or paste.

As for this coming weekend, the big theme is Earth Day. If you haven’t signed up to volunteer yet for the country’s largest Earth Day volunteer event (April 20-21), you can do that here. Then, reward yourself for your efforts by enjoying The Refectory’s annual 3-course Tax Relief menu (through April 27), Freshstreet Yakitorium’s lunchtime pop-up ramen noodle bar (through April 27?), or Bodega’s updated gastropub menu (the shrimp po’boy and the Bombay burger sound awesome).

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 18

Moe’s Southwest Grill Grant Opening – 11am – 9pm – 1305 W Lane Ave – $2 burritos all day! Limit three per person. Not valid through the Moe’s app. More info here.

OSU Criminal Justice Center Annual Lecture – 3:30pm-5:30pm – free – OSU Barrister Club (25 S 11^th Ave) – The Ohio State University’s Criminal Justice Research Center, the Institute for Population Research and the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law invite you to join them for the 24th Annual Walter C. Reckless-Simon Dinitz Memorial lecture. The lecture this year will be held at 3:30 pm in the OSU Barrister Club located at 25 W. 11th Ave. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Catherine Gallagher,Director of the Cochrane Collaboration College for Policy and Associate Professor, Criminology, Law and Society George Mason University. Dr. Gallagher’s lecture will be “Children of Everyday Violence: A Contemporary Understanding of Society’s Obligation to Vulnerable Youth”. Reception to follow lecture. More info here.

Friday, April 19

Columbus Pet Expo – 11am-8pm – $12 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – This show offers the public fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars, new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership. New to the Ohio Expo Center, this event just got 40% larger. That means more exhibits, more vendors, more seminars, an expanded kids world, more entertainment, and of course, more fun! More info here.

Hell City Tattoo Fest – 12pm-11pm – $25 – Hyatt Regency Downtown (250 N High St) – This event is a celebration of body art and the education of tattooing and other forms of body modification. Every year thousands of people come for the weekend to be tattooed by the world’s best artists and hang out with others in the tattoo community. There will be various acts, contests, art fusion, and other entertainment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests who want a peek into another world. This is an industry tradeshow, one that covers body modification in all forms, historical to futuristic, education to exhilaration. You may also enjoy the bands, art gallery, clothes, stickers, skateboards, motorcycle stuff, dames, photography, prints, paintings for sale, food and drinks, the colorful people, about a million tattoo photos from attending artists, tattoo competitions, and the sweet Heck City booth just for kids. More info here.

UA Whole Foods 5 After 5 Grand Opening – 5pm-7pm – $5 – Whole Foods (1555 W Lane Ave) – On Friday, April 19th, Whole Foods Market Upper Arlington is celebrating its Official 5 After 5 Grand Opening from 5pm to 7pm! For $5, we’ll give you your own snazzy wine glass to fill with five delicious wines (yes, we said five wines for $5). Local music group, Canned Goods, will pick and pluck the evening away in our main café while you nibble on fancy hors d’oeuvres prepared by the store’s talented team members and enter to win one of several splendid raffle prizes. We can’t wait to share in this celebration with you and your friends so put on your tuxedo shirt and get a little bit fancy with us!

Saturday, April 20

Earth Day 2013: Stand Together – Join Green Columbus and lead sponsor The Green Funds of the Columbus Foundation for Earth Day 2013: Stand Together, which includes hundreds of volunteer activities across the region where we put in the hard work needed to make Columbus a greener community with healthier rivers, taller trees and a lighter impact on our natural environment. On April 20th and 21st, volunteers will plant trees, pull invasives, clean up neighborhoods, prepare gardens, and more at over 100 volunteer activities across the region. Then on Saturday, April 27 Stand Together with your friends, favorite local bands, food trucks, environmental groups, green businesses, and more at a Columbus Commons celebration commemorating our Earth Day 2013 accomplishments. Info on how to volunteer here.

Cardinal Cluster Dog Show – 7am-6pm – $5 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – The Central Ohio Kennel Club Inc. presents the Cardinal Cluster Dog Show with more than 150 AKC registered breeds to show and sell. Schedule and more info here.

Earth Day at the Columbus Zoo – 9am-5pm – $15 adults/$10 children – 4850 W Powell Rd – Located throughout the Columbus Zoo, local conservation and wildlife businesses and eco-conscious community organizations will share their earthly knowledge through interactive exhibits. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn what you can do to better serve the environment. Click here for a list of activities and exhibits.

Big Green Head E-Waste Recycling Day – 10am – 2pm – free – Annehurst Elementary School (925 W. Main Street, Westerville) – With the help of communities, businesses, schools, and volunteers, Big Green Head organizes community recycling drives. Our collections make recycling convenient, create public awareness, rescues resources from going to the landfill AND benefit student groups and local causes. Drop off your unwanted electronics and we’ll make sure They’re either reused or responsibly recycled, conserving our natural resources and reducing landfill space. Collections are free except $20 Charge for Tube TVs. Please consider donating to our volunteer group when dropping off your items. More info here.

Columbus Pet Expo – 10am-8pm – $12 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – This show offers the public fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars, new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership. New to the Ohio Expo Center, this event just got 40% larger. That means more exhibits, more vendors, more seminars, an expanded kids world, more entertainment, and of course, more fun! More info here.

Craftin’ Outlaws Spring Fling – 10am-6pm – free ($6 parking) – Veterans Memorial (300 W Broad St) – Craftin’ Outlaws alternative craft fair presents its first ever spring event. With 75 vendors from Central Ohio and the Midwest, Craftin’ Outlaws is one of the only craft events of its kind. Modern handmade goods will be available for sale, including clothing, handbags, jewelry, paintings, posters, ceramics, knitted accessories, plush creatures, bath and body items, letterpress stationery, and home decor. More info here.

Record Store Day – 12pm-11pm – free – Used Kids Records (1980 N High St) – This is our 6th annual Record Store Day. Please join us for an eventful day of live music, tons of special Record Store Day vinyl releases, pizza, beer, sales, & prizes. Line up & times go as followed: 12pm- Farnsworth, 1pm- Savory Chickens, 2pm- Nom Tchotchkes, 3pm- Quiet Pepsi, 4pm- Ryan Jewell, 5pm- Lieutenant Dance, 6pm- Sex Tide, 7pm- Gamma World, 8pm- Estee Louder, 9pm- Obnox, 10pm- Hexers. 20% off all used LPs, CDs, & DVDs, weird games and prizes, and pizza and beer. Facebook invite here.

Ohio Film Shorts – 7pm – $8 – Wexner Center for the Arts (1871 N High St) – Come see the best in Ohio-produced short films—documentary, animation, dramatic narrative, or something in-between. For the first time, audiences for the Ohio Shorts adult division will be able to vote for their favorite film and cash prizes will be awarded to adult filmmakers selected by the audience and jury. Meet the filmmakers and fellow film fans at a reception after the screening.

eMotives: The Turbulance of Life – 7pm – $15 – The King Arts Complex (867 Mt Vernon Ave) – Join us for an exciiting journey while exploring life’s turbulance through the fusion of dance, drama, and music. Experience the ups and downs that lead us to our current state of being, as new choreography and original music is weaved together to Express the core of our Emotions. More info here.

Apocalyse Now & Then: WIth Added Meteorites! – 7:30pm-8:30pm – free – Smith Lab 1153 (OSU Campus) – In celebration of the Global Star Party, the OSU Department of Astronomy will have a public talk by Prof. Barbara Ryden about all the ways that the Universe can get us. Come see “Apocalypse Now and Then: With Added Meteorites”. This talk is free and aimed at the general public. More info here.

Brothers Drake Celebration of Hip Hop – 10pm-2am – no cover – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) – Join us as we celebrate hip hop with this dope-ass Hip Hop cover band. Covering the best of the hip hop tunes. Facebook invite here.

Sunday, April 21

Columbus Pet Expo – 11am-6pm – $12 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – This show offers the public fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars, new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership. New to the Ohio Expo Center, this event just got 40% larger. That means more exhibits, more vendors, more seminars, an expanded kids world, more entertainment, and of course, more fun! More info here.

Hell City Tattoo Fest – 12pm-8pm – $25 – Hyatt Regency Downtown (250 N High St) – This event is a celebration of body art and the education of tattooing and other forms of body modification. Every year thousands of people come for the weekend to be tattooed by the world’s best artists and hang out with others in the tattoo community. There will be various acts, contests, art fusion, and other entertainment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests who want a peek into another world. This is an industry tradeshow, one that covers body modification in all forms, historical to futuristic, education to exhilaration. You may also enjoy the bands, art gallery, clothes, stickers, skateboards, motorcycle stuff, dames, photography, prints, paintings for sale, food and drinks, the colorful people, about a million tattoo photos from attending artists, tattoo competitions, and the sweet Heck City booth just for kids. More info here.

Monday, April 22

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 26! More info here.

Columbus Earth Day Celebration – 10am-2pm – free – Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 E Broad St) – On Monday, April 22nd, The City of Columbus, Franklin County, Scotts Miracle-Gro and other community partners are collaborating to celebrate Earth Day at the Franklin Park Conservatory. This celebration will include gardening demonstrations, kids activities, food trucks, information on starting community gardens and tours of the ScottsMiracle-Gro Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park. Meet the recipients of City of Columbus and Franklin County community gardening grants during a program beginning at 10:30am. Grab lunch at three food trucks, arriving at 11:15am, and learn more about the efforts of the public and private supporters of community gardening and the Conservatory’s Growing to Green program. More info here.

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – Tatoheads will be there this time around!

Worthington Inn Earth Day Dinner to Benefit Local Matters – $35 – Worthington Inn (649 N High St, Worthington) – Enjoy a 3-course dinner featuring ingredients from local farms, support Local Matters’ Growing Matters initiative and get a $10 gift certificate to The Worthington Inn, a coupon for 10% off at The Greener Grocer & a packet of seeds to start growing your own garden! Menu options and more info here.

Check out my Standing Events or Columbus Happy Hour tabs for other options.

Tuesday, April 23

National Park Week – Free admission to all national parks through April 26! More info here.

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Columbus Events April 11 – 16

Posted on April 9, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

My Tacky the Penguin cake for the Edible Book Contest.

Hello! In case you were wondering, I did participate in last week’s Edible Book Contest at the Bexley library, but I did not win. My deliciously adorned Tacky the Penguin (see photo) was defeated by some Hunger Games-themed cupcakes and a recreation of the bread eaten by hobbits in Lord of the Rings. I’m already planning a comeback for next year though.

This coming weekend, I’m looking forward to the Gay Street Moonlight Market and Too Many Cooks featuring Laura Lee from the Ajumama Korean Street Food truck.

Some events to plan ahead for include Earth Day volunteering on April 20^th, the Columbus Comedy Festival on April 25-27, and the Market-to-Market Bike Adventure from North Market to Hills Market and back on May 4^th. Also, a new awesome-sounding international grocery store just opened up on Morse Rd, Mikey’s Late Night Slice is opening up a shop at Columbus Commons, and Kittie’s Cakes opened this past weekend in German Village.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 11

Equine Affair – 9am-7pm – $15 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – The four days of this event – the nation’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering – are packed with educational clinics, seminars, demonstrations by top industry professionals, an extensive trade show, evening entertainment and more. More info here.

Film: Memories of Prison – 7pm-10pm – $6/8 – Wexner Center (1871 N High St) – In this universally acclaimed film, dos Santos recreates the memoirs of Graciliano Ramos, a celebrated Brazilian author (of Barren Lives, among other works). The left-leaning intellectual is arrested during a sweep of dissidents under the Getúlio Vargas dictatorship of the 1930s. As Ramos is taken on a journey through Brazilian prisons—and, consequently, on a tour of underground political histories and ideologies—he discovers how imprisonment can turn him into a more committed human being. (185 mins., 35mm) More info here.

Friday, April 12

Spring Dance Festival – 4pm-7pm – free – Pomerene Hall (1760 Neil Ave) – This year’s Spring Dance Festival, April 11-13, features site dances, intermediated performances and dance film works. The works range from pure movement in response to physical environments and architecture, reflections of community based on study abroad in Ghana, and social issues such as human trafficking, the superficiality of beauty, and the objectification of the female body. Performances follow pedestrian routes alongside Mirror Lake, Campbell Hall, Jennings Hall, Arnoff Lab, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion and RPAC. More info here.

Saturday, April 13

CCAD Art Sale – 10am – $5 – CCAD Crane Center (60 Cleveland Ave) – CCAD’s twice-yearly art sales feature standout art and design by students, alumni and staff. All admission fees fund student scholarships, and all sales go directly to the artists. This event is THE place to find a wide range of art and design work from both the up-and-coming and the tried-and-true. If you’ve never been, come see what you are missing; if you have, then spread the word by sharing this with a friend. More info here.

The STEAM Factory @ 400 W Rich Farmer’s Market - 11am-2pm – free – 400 W Rich/Dinin’ Hall - The STEAM Exchange is a mini-symposium that blends casual socializing with academic presentations towards fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and lowering the traditional barriers between departments and research areas. Selected or volunteer members of STEAM Factory and invited scholars from OSU or outside OSU (e.g. faculty, politicians, business leaders, artists) from divergent disciplines will give short (20-25 min) talks of their choosing framed within a general topic (e.g. ‘community’, ‘The effects of the internet on analogue social interaction’ and ‘air and water’). Topics for this event include Seeing 4D, Asian Columbusite and stroke rehab video game Canyon Adventure! More info here.

Midwest Fair Trade Fest – 10am-5pm – $5 – Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Dr) – YOU are invited to The Midwest Fair Trade Fest. This event celebrates fair trade and local artisans. There is great food, great people and a great time! Enjoy a wonderful event with performers from around Columbus and around the world, food from Global Gallery’s Global Kitchen, workshops led by Simply Living, art from Latino Arts for Humanity, Fair Trade and green vendors, and more! Come pick up your tickets at Global Gallery OSU (or any other global gallery location)! More info here.

Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE) – 10am – 6pm – $5 – Ramada Plaza Hotel and Convention Center (4900 Sinclair Rd) – SPACE is the Mid-West’s longest running exhibition of small press, alternative, creator-owned and art comics and is Columbus’ only locally owned comics convention. Comic artists, writers and publishers from all over the US will display an incredible diversity of genres and styles –autobiography, history, social issues, fantasy, science fiction, horror, humor and everything in between, even the occasional superhero. There will be over 170 exhibitors in attendance, including nationally know creators. We will have a full slate of programming, including panels and presentations on small press comics, memoir comics, education in comics, animation, and the Ohio State Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum’s Dylan Williams Collection, as well as the 2012 SPACE Prize awards. More info here.

Korean Food Festival – 11am-5pm – free – Bethel International United Methodist Church (1220 Bethel Rd) – The event includes: Korean Food Festival, Car Vacuum, Face painting, Yard Sale and Various programs for children. Just come, enjoy, and contribute to world mission. Menu: Korean Sushi Rolls, Spicy Rice Cakes, Deep Fried Dumplings, Spicy Noodles, Egg Rolls, Mini Pork Cutlet. More info here.

Spring Dance Festival – 12pm-3pm, 4pm-7pm – free – Pomerene Hall (1760 Neil Ave) – This year’s Spring Dance Festival, April 11-13, features site dances, intermediated performances and dance film works. The works range from pure movement in response to physical environments and architecture, reflections of community based on study abroad in Ghana, and social issues such as human trafficking, the superficiality of beauty, and the objectification of the female body. Performances follow pedestrian routes alongside Mirror Lake, Campbell Hall, Jennings Hall, Arnoff Lab, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion and RPAC. More info here.

Art Festival: Agora X – 2pm-12am – $5 – Junctionview Studios (889 Williams Ave) – At the end of April 2013, Junctionview Studios will be closing its doors to make way for development in the area. We invite you to participate in our last big party, Agora X. Agora is an immersive event that brings artists and art patrons together to celebrate Central Ohio’s diverse and talented creative community. Agora guests have the opportunity to view and purchase hundreds of works of art, wander through 50 working artists’ studios, and watch performances by dancers, musicians, and theatre groups. More info here.

Taste of Marysville – 5pm-9pm – 8 tickets for $10 – Marysville High School (800 Amrine Mill Rd) – Come to Marysville Ohio to enjoy the food from over 20 vendors from the Union County area. Participants include Der Dutchman, Culvers, The Ribbon Box Cakery, The Cheese House, and more. Help decide who has the Best Taste of Marysville and relax with an affordable evening for your family. More info here.

Gay Street Moonlight Market – 6pm-11pm – free – Gay St btw High and Third – Sidewalk vendors include a wide variety of clothing retailers, bakers, artisans and more. Existing brick-and-mortar Gay Street business are also joining in, providing later hours of business and special offers. With illuminated building projections and ubiquitous live music, visitors can expect the Downtown hotspot to be transformed into a unique market bazaar with Columbus flair. More info here.

(614)’s Live Music Showcase – 9pm – free – Skully’s Music Diner (1151 N High St) – Help celebrate (614) Magazine’s 4th Anniversary by rocking out to some live, local music at Skully’s Music Diner for free! Lineup: Cliffs, Joshua P. James & The Paper Planes, Cadaver Dogs, and Flotation Walls. Doors open at 9pm. Facebook invite here.

Metal for Meals – 9pm-2am – $5 – The Shrunken Head (251 W 5^th Ave) – In support of Operation Feed, 3 Great Bands, 1 Kick Ass Night! Mairin 9-9:45, Mercurial Void 10-11:00, Blazoned Reverie 11:15-12:00. More info here.

Sunday, April 14

Equine Affair – 9am-5pm – $15 – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – The four days of this event – the nation’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering – are packed with educational clinics, seminars, demonstrations by top industry professionals, an extensive trade show, evening entertainment and more. More info here.

Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE) – 10am – 5pm – $5 – Ramada Plaza Hotel and Convention Center (4900 nclair Rd) – SPACE is the Mid-West’s longest running exhibition of small press, alternative, creator-owned and art comics and is Columbus’ only locally owned comics convention. Comic artists, writers and publishers from all over the US will display an incredible diversity of genres and styles –autobiography, history, social issues, fantasy, science fiction, horror, humor and everything in between, even the occasional superhero. There will be over 170 exhibitors in attendance, including nationally know creators. We will have a full slate of programming, including panels and presentations on small press comics, memoir comics, education in comics, animation, and the Ohio State Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum’s Dylan Williams Collection, as well as the 2012 SPACE Prize awards. More info here.

Too Many Cooks: Korean Street Food with Ajumama – 7pm-8:30pm – $5 – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – For April’s edition of Too Many Cooks, chef Laura Lee of the food truck Ajumama is going to give us the low-down on Korean cuisine. A few topics that she’ll cover include: a broad overview of the different styles of Korean food, including royal, traditional, and street food; highlights of a culinary trip to Korea that led to new menu ideas and inspiration; information about how chefs backward-engineer recipes to recreate their favorite things they’ve tried elsewhere; and tips on how to do fusion cuisine right. She’ll finish the presentation with a cooking demo on how to make Ddukbokki (chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce) and Dduk’n cheese with bacon. The first of these two is vegan and gluten free, the second is not! Facebook invite here.

Monday, April 15

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – Pickled Swine will be there this time around! More info here.

Home Ec. Off Campus - 8pm – free – Rehab Tavern (456 Town St) - What does ‘comfort food’ mean to you? Is it the sweet starchy goodness of Daddy’s biscuits or the warm soothing flavor of Granny’s green beans? Perhaps a drink with friends? Join the club of hungry folk known as Home Ec. Off Campus – Columbus to discover comfort food in many forms this month. We’ll gather at Rehab Tavern on Monday April 15 at 8 pm. The ‘rules’ for Home Ec events are simple: bring a home-made dish that fits the theme as you interpret it; pack a plate and silverware to help us reach our no-waste goal. One Columbus Home Ec’er brings a Japanese bento box with integrated chopsticks, perfect; have fun! These events aren’t about competition, they’re about sharing good food with friendly people. If you aren’t in the Home Ec homebase of Toronto or spinoff site Columbus, join the fun online by tagging social media posts #wphomeec on April 15. More info here.

Check out my Standing Events or Columbus Happy Hour tabs for other options.

Tuesday, April 16

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Columbus Events April 4 – 9

Posted on April 2, 2013 by taniaexplorescolumbus

Hello! On Monday I attended an Edible Book Festival at the Worthington Library – it’s basically a contest in which people design cakes based on their favorite books. Seeing the creative, pun-y, and well-decorated entries made me want to participate too. Luckily, the Bexley Library will be hosting its own version this coming Sunday. See you there?

In other food related news, the Columbus Commons will be home to two new shops this spring: a French Market and Bistro and a mini Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Also, Thurman’s in German Village just opened a Thurman’s To Go.

Finally, I just got around to updating my happy hour tab. If you think of any solid happy hours that I don’t have posted, let me know!

Thursday, April 4

Film: Dance at 30FPS – 7pm-10pm – $5 – Gateway Film Center (1550 N High St) – The OSU Department of Dance presents this screening of contemporary dance films. 7pm – award-winning shots from around the world. 8:30pm – Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America – A documentary celebrating the TV show’s impact on pop culture and fashion. More info here.

Film: Tattoo Nation – 8pm – $9 – Gateway Film Center (1550 N High St) – Tattoos used to be a sign of rebellion. A middle finger salute to the rest of the world. Outlaw bikers got tattoos. Sailors on leave in Singapore got tattoos. Lifers in the joint got tattoos. Now, your mother’s got a butterfly on her ankle and your kid’s sporting a tramp stamp. What happened? When did tattoos go from the renegade, ready-made, carney cartoons inked as fast as possible to the art form they’ve become today? That transformation is the subject of the new documentary film, Tattoo Nation. More info here.

The Big Bad Quiz Show – 8pm, 10pm – $8 – Short North Stage (1187 N High St) – The Big Bad Quiz Show is the only trivia night in Columbus where funny people have to answer real questions, and the audience wins real prizes. Erik Tait and Jeff Burgstrom host a panel quiz show with some of Columbus funniest comedians, with special guest lecturers from The Ohio State University. Come play along and for just coming to the show you could win prizes from Bossy Grrl’s Pinup Joint, Rendezvous Hair Salon, Brothers Drake Meadery, and other sponsors. On our panel we are featuring: Mark Lucas, Bob Cook, Andy Lutrell, Laura Work, and Anthony O’Connell. Guest Members of the Intelegencia: Nick Garcia, Adam Zwickle. Facebook invite here.

Friday, April 5

83 Gallery South Grand Opening – 7pm-11pm – free – Double Happiness (482 S Front St) – 83 Gallery South’s first show, aptly titled Origins, celebrates the opening of our new space and the beginning of a new venture. In keeping with 83′s tradition of exhibiting the best varied work of underground local artists, the selected work displays a fresh, diverse array of styles, mediums, and content. We’ve partnered with CCAD’s academic student community to present the public with the most current, unique, and contemporary styles emerging in the city. The latest works of 83 Gallery resident artists will also be displayed to create a union of the new with the familiar in one cohesive show. The opening festivities will also include eats provided by our new neighbors at Fresno’s and a solid lineup of music at Double Happiness hosted by Jenny Arcade, Copywrite and our dear friend and 83′s house DJ, J. Rawls! The event is from 7-11pm, two doors down (on the pedestrian alley) from Double Happiness. More info here.

36^th Annual Jazz Festival: Ohio Jazz Ensemble – 8pm-9:30pm – $10 – Weigel Hall Auditorium, OSU (1866 N College Rd) – Enjoy the sounds of the 36th Annual Jazz Festival. Featuring jazz saxophone virtuoso and Ohio State faculty member, Shawn “Thunder” Wallace, as guest soloist in an exciting program of swing and modern jazz. More info here.

Saturday, April 6

Big Green Head E-Waste Recycling Day – 10am-2pm – free – Worthington Hills Elementary (1221 Candlewood Drive) – With the help of communities, businesses, schools, and volunteers, Big Green Head organizes community recycling drives. Our collections make recycling convenient, create public awareness, rescues resources from going to the landfill AND benefit student groups and local causes. Drop off your unwanted electronics and we’ll make sure they’re either reused or responsibly recycled, conserving our natural resources and reducing landfill space. Collections are FREE except $20 Charge for *Tube TVs. Please consider donating to our volunteer group when dropping off your items. More info here.

College Jazz Band Day – 11am-4pm – free – Weigel Hall (1866 N College Rd) – Featuring the Ohio State Jazz Lab Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Jazz Combos along with visiting college jazz bands. More info here.

Seventh Son Soul Brunch - 12pm-3pm – Seventh Son Brewing (1101 N 4th St) - That Food Truck is making EGGS and stuff! We will have a brunch cocktail menu and will donate part of the proceeds to the Special Olympics. Get down with some Saturday afternoon drinking!

Ohio Roller Girls Derby vs Pittsburgh – Doors open at 3:30pm, Bout 1 at 5pm, Bout 2 at 7pm – $14 in advance/$17 at door – Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17^th Ave) – Check out the excitement and action of the Ohio Roller Girls as they take on Steel City in this home match-up. Die-hard derby fanatics will stay for the whole night. If you’re new and just want to get your feet wet – you may choose to watch only one bout – show up early to catch the first bout – or grab drinks downtown and skip the lines to stroll in around 6:45 pm to catch the second bout! More info here.

Short North Gallery Hop – 4pm-10pm – free – Short North Arts District – The Short North is renowned for the buzz of Gallery Hop. The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Spikenard Farm: Queen of the Sun – 4pm-9pm – $35 (pre-register) – Mockingbird Meadows (16671 Burns Rd, Marysville) – Whole Foods Market is hosting a fundraiser for Gunther Hauk and his biodynamic bee sanctuary, Spikenard Farm at Mockingbird Meadows Herbal Health Farm on April 6. Edible Columbus and Brothers Drake are generously partnering with Whole Foods to make this event delicious!! Enjoy appetizers and drinks during the screening of Queen of the Sun—a movie about colony collapse disorder, featuring interviews with the likes of Michael Pollan and Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini. Take a tour of Mockingbird Meadows, your local biodynamic bee sanctuary. Ask your burning bee questions in a Q&A with Gunther Hauk after the film. Pre-registration required here.

This Inspired That – 5pm-7pm – free? – Open Door Art Studio (1050 Goodale Blvd) – This Inspired That is a collaborative exhibit featuring artists with disabilities from Open Door Art Studio and artists from Creative Arts of Women (CAW). For this exhibit each CAW artist selected a piece of art made by an artist from Open Door that inspired them and then used that spark to create a companion piece. Both works are displayed side-by-side in this engaging and exciting exhibit. The community is warmly invited to attend the opening reception on April 6^th, where viewers will have the opportunity to experience 40 original pieces ranging in various sizes and mediums. A performance by Heidi Madsen and Heidi Kambitsch will occur at 6pm. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served in this unique and inspiring art setting. Facebook invite here.

Parker PoP Shop at Brothers Drake – 6pm-11pm – no cover – Brothers Drake Meadery (26 E 5^th Ave) – The art of Joss Parker will be adorning the walls of Columbus’ favorite meadery all month long at Brothers Drake. Stop in for Gallery Hop to meet and great with the artist, enjoy the spirits and live music… In addition 20 collaborations between the PoP Shop and Photographer W.E Arnold will be shown as well as Lea Grays sculptural origami lamps and paintings too. More info here.

Sunday, April 7

Free Admission to the Wexner Center for the Arts! (1871 N High St) – Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Edible Books Festival – 2pm-4pm – free – Bexley Library (2411 E Main St) – Put your creative culinary skills to the test and enter our Edible Books Festival on Sunday, April 7 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All entries must be edible. Entries may relate to a book, be shaped like a book or be inspired by a title or a pun on a title. Entry forms and information available at the library or on the library’s website. Individual, family, teen, and professional entries are welcome. Participants must complete an entry form to compete. More info and registration here.

Mad Men at the Gateway – 9pm – free – Gateway Film Center (1550 N High St) – Join us for the season premiere of MAD MEN on Sunday, April 7 at 9:00 PM! Admission is free to all TV On The Big Screen programs. The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper (Hamm), the biggest ad man (and ladies’ man) in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960s traditional family values. More info here.

Monday, April 8

Mobile Monday at St James Tavern – 6:30pm-8:30pm – St James Tavern (1057 N 4^th St) – OH! Burgers will be there this time around! More info here.

Monday Night Live – 9pm – $5/BYOB – Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St) – The Asbestos Crew and Wild Goose Creative present Columbus’ premier sketch comedy showcase, starring, written and produced by the Capital City’s most creative comedic minds. The show will also feature a special guest host each month. Each MNL is different, with original material written every month. The show includes a mix of live, filmed and multimedia sketches as well as current events, political satire, and slapstick. Facebook invite here.

Check out my Standing Events or Columbus Happy Hour tabs for other options.

Tuesday, April 9

Science Pub: Food + Heat = Cooking – 7pm – free – The Shrunken Head (251 W 5^th Ave) – Join us at this edition of Science Pub to learn about how different forms of heat used in cooking (grilling, baking, boiling, frying, etc) affect the flavors and textures of our food. Our speaker, Dr. Ron Peterson, will discuss how the chemical reactions that occur during cooking transform food to enhance its healthfulness and aesthetics. For example, it is heat that thickens the custard for a Creme Brulee and that caramelizes the sugar on top. Dr. Peterson will also explain how many of the procedures of cooking have been discovered by trial and error over years of experimentation by cooks worldwide. Now, we can apply our understanding of the chemistry and biochemistry of the components of food in order to explain the changes that occur during the cooking process. Facebook invite here.

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