Have some free time this upcoming week? Wondering what to do, where to go or what to eat in downtown Columbus? Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of February 3, 2020:

Events

R Bar Columbus Queen of Hearts Raffle

Thursday, January 30 | R Bar Arena | 6 PM

Another week, another chance at winning a big pot of dough during R Bar Arena’s Queen of Hearts raffle! Held every Thursday, the drawing gives you numerous chances to win cash payouts—including a grand prize of $906 (as of this writing). Tickets can also be purchased at Half Pint Columbus. Stop in to grab some food, get a ticket or two (or twenty) and cross your fingers for a lucky day!

Columbus Polar Plunge 2020

Saturday, February 8 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 10 AM

Join Special Olympics Ohio at EXPRESS LIVE! this Saturday for their annual Columbus Polar Plunge! It’s winter. It’s cold. And you’re going to be freezing. But it’s all for a good cause—year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. If you’re not interested in taking the plunge, you can still show up and participate in the thrills, without the chills. Click here to learn more and make a donation.

Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Panthers

Tuesday, February 4 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

After a week away, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back at Nationwide Arena for a flurry of home games—starting with a game against a well-ranked Carolina Panthers team. With the top spot in the Metro Division just a few games difference, the Jackets are poised for a mid-season comeback, and they need your cheering to help get them there! Click here for tickets.

Other Blue Jackets home games this week include:

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings | Friday, February 7 | 7 PM
  • Hockey is for Everyone Night, presented by VORYS

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, February 8 | 7 PM
  • Science Takeover Night, presented by COSI

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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!