Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of July 15, 2019
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 July 15, 2019:
Food
(614) Restaurant Week 2019
July 15-20 | 120+ Columbus Restaurants | All Day
Foodies unite, (614) Restaurant Week is finally here! With over 120 of the city’s best restaurants participating—including several in the Arena District—this palette-satisfying event will help you discover new and incredible places to eat throughout Columbus, all at a fraction of your meal’s usual cost. Don’t miss this chance to add new eateries to your list, become a local expert and indulge in the finest food the city has to offer!
Participating restaurants in the Arena District include:
Music
Third Eye Blind / Jimmy Eat World: Summer Gods Tour
Tuesday, July 16 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM
Get ready to have a semi-charmed life tomorrow, because Columbus’ Arena District will be getting a visit from not one, but two nostalgia-inducing alt-rock bands—Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World! They will be joined at EXPRESS LIVE! by special guests, Ra Ra Riot! Enter to win a pair of tickets or purchase them here.
Sad Summer Festival
Saturday, July 20 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 1:00 PM
Sad Summer Festival is more than a music festival—it aims to make a difference in the local Columbus community through partnerships with several non-profit organizations! Featured rock artists performing at the festival are Mayday Parade, The Maine, State Champs, The Wonder Years, Mom Jeans, Just Friends and Stand Atlantic. Get your tickets for this extravaganza here.
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic-One Nation Under A Groove Tour
Sunday, July 21 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30 PM
Looking for a live throwback to the ‘70s? George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic—along with Dumpstaphunk, Miss Velvet and the Blue Wolf—are bringing your favorite funkadelic hits to the Arena District. Now’s your chance to join the dealers of funky music, this Sunday, for the One Nation Under a Groove Tour at EXPRESS LIVE! Get tickets here.
Events
Farmers Market
Thursday, July 18 | Battelle Plaza | 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Are you interested in supporting local Columbus businesses? Look no further. Every Thursday this summer, come out to the Farmers Market at Battelle Plaza, located right outside Nationwide Arena! Each week features dozens of vendors selling fresh produce, homemade goods and much more.
What We’re Looking Forward To
Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders & Gwinnett Stripers
Tuesday to Sunday | Huntington Park | Various Times
After a week off, the high-flying Columbus Clippers are playing two homestands in a row! The first will be against the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and the second will be against the Gwinnett Stripers! Cheer on the home team anytime this week. Get tickets here.
- Tuesday, July 23 | 7:05 PM
- Yandy Diaz Bobblehead Giveaway
- Military & First Responders Night
- Dime-a-Dog Night
- Wednesday, July 24 | 7:05 PM
- AAA Member Nights
- $1 Wednesdays
- Remembering the Columbus Jets
- Thursday, July 25 |12:05 PM
- Thirsty Thursday
- Business Day Special
- College ID Night
- Friday, July 26 | 7:15 PM
- The Office Night
- Presentando los Veleros de Columbus
- $5 Brewfest & Winefest
- Pizza Night in the Ballpark
- Party-at-the-Park
- Saturday, July 27 | 7:15 PM
- Fireworks
- Party-at-the-Park
- 2019 Fantasy Camp Autograph Signing
- Sunday, July 28 | 4:05 PM
- Senior Sundays
- Family Day Sunday
- Commit to be Fit Fun Run
Khalid Free Spirit World Tour
Friday, July 26 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM
Join pop superstar Khalid as he brings his Free Spirit World Tour to Nationwide Arena! The singer has gained a massive following around the world due to his incredible vocals and contagious beats—hit singles include Location, Talk and Better. 20-year-old singer/songwriter Clairo will open. Grab your tickets here.
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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!