Have some free time this upcoming week? Wondering what to do, where to go or what to eat in downtown Columbus? Here is the Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of December 2, 2019:

Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Arizona Coyotes

Tuesday, December 3 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Join us at Nationwide Arena tomorrow night when the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Arizona Coyotes. Last month, the Blue Jackets triumphed over the Coyotes in a three-to-two victory. Get your tickets to the game and come cheer on our favorite hockey team towards another victory!

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers

Thursday, December 5 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers will be embattled in their first head-to-head of the season this Thursday. The puck drops at 7 PM at Nationwide Arena, so find some friends, grab your tickets and cheer on the Jackets to victory!

Music

CD102.5 Holiday Show

Tuesday, December 3 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Alt-rock station, CD102.5 is bringing the best of today’s rock music to EXPRESS LIVE! for their highly anticipated holiday show. The event, which will take place on Tuesday night, offers a lineup of old and new favorites, including Silversun Pickups, K.Flay and Upsahl. To help spread the holiday cheer, $1 from every ticket sale will be donated to the CD102.5 For the Kids Foundation. Take part in this holiday festivity and get tickets for the show.

Whiskey Myers

Thursday, December 5 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7:00 PM

Texan based rock and country group, Whiskey Myers, comes to EXPRESS LIVE! this Friday! The six-part band comes to Columbus during a tour of their sixth and latest album titled after their namesake, Whiskey Myers. Since their debut album in 2008, the band has reached critical acclaim, with last year’s album, Mud, reaching number one on the iTunes country chart. An opening performance will be given by Rob Leines. Find tickets for the show and listen to the sweet sounds of the South!

99.7 Blitzmas 2019

Saturday, December 7 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Coming to EXPRESS LIVE! next Sunday, it’s Blitzmas 2019, brought to you by 99.7 The Blitz radio. Featured in the concert will be hit rock group, Chevelle, who has been appearing in top charts since their formation in 1995. Chevelle will be accompanied by groups Convey and The Band Royale, to deliver an unforgettable performance. Make sure to get tickets for this event and come to the stage to be wowed!

What We’re Looking Forward To

The Concert For Us Harmony Project

Thursday, December 12 | Nationwide Arena | 7:15 PM

For their third year, Harmony Project, a nonprofit working to connect individuals through the arts, education and community service, will present The Concert for US at Nationwide Arena, next Thursday. The show will feature 1,000 voices, a 30-piece Harmony Band and Orchestra, and guest performers from TransitArts and We Amplify Voices. Buy your tickets and come see this amazing performance!

SantaCon Columbus Bar Crawl

Friday, December 13 | Arena District | 7 PM

Get ready for a JOLLY good time in the Arena District again this year! Join hundreds of Santas, Elves and Reindeer and hop around the many great Arena District bars. Enjoy drink specials, raffle prizes (gift cards and tickets to shows in the Arena District), a festive costume contest and more.

Participating locations include:

• Big Bang Columbus
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
• The Half Pint – Columbus
• R Bar Arena
• Whistle & Keg

Click here for more information.

Doobie

Saturday, December 14 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM

Alt/indie artist Doobie will be making a stop at EXPRESS LIVE! while on a tour of his recent album, Faithfully Faded. The performer, widely known for his hit song, When the Drugs Don’t Work, popularizes a unique sound of rock and rap influences that stick out amongst the noise of the music industry. DJ Hylyte, Krash Minati, BSE Count and Swaun will open. Buy your tickets for this event and come see the best of rock and rap rolled into one.

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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!