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 February 24, 2020:

Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators

Monday, February 24 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

Coming to the rink at Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Blue Jackets take to the ice to face-off against the Ottawa Senators. Switch up your Monday routine and get your tickets to see this great game of hockey! If you’re planning on bringing the family out, take advantage of the Columbus Blue Jackets Dispatch Family Value Pack—which includes a game ticket, hot dog, soft drink, popcorn and OhioHealth Ice Haus Skate Pass—just enter the access code FAMILY** when purchasing tickets.

Other Blue Jackets home games at Nationwide Arena this week include:

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild | Friday, February 28 | 7 PM
  • This Friday is 90’s throwback night, and the first 10K fans get a free fanny pack!

Events

Abita Post Mardi Gras Party

Thursday, February 27 | The Half Pint Columbus | 5:00pm

If you can’t celebrate Fat Tuesday this year because of work or other obligations—Abita Brewing Company is hosting a Mardi Gras Party at The Half Pint Columbus this Thursday that will surely kick your weekend off to a great start. Grab a friend or two after work and celebrate the national holiday with $3 pints and more!

Excision 2020 Tour: Featuring the Evolution

Thursday, February 27 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 8:00 PM

This Thursday, take part in a virtual apocalypse of twisting and morphing sounds as EXPRESS LIVE! hosts the headbanger DJ of the generation, Excision! Excision mixes a wide variety of musical genres for an intense vibe that gets fans roaring. With special guests Wooli, PhaseOne and Champagne Drip, the show is shaping up to be an unforgettable night! Find your tickets and come see the show!

What We’re Looking Forward To

Dan + Shay w/ The Band CAMINO & Ingrid Andress

Sunday, March 8 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

GRAMMY Award-winning country music duo, Dan + Shay, are stopping at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena during their first-ever headlining arena tour, aptly titled ‘The (Arena) Tour’. Don’t miss the chance to see these insanely talented superstars sing your favorite hits live—along with openers, The Band CAMINO and Ingrid Andress. Click here for tickets.

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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!