Have some free time this upcoming week? Wondering what to do, where to go or what to eat? Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of June 3, 2019:

Music

A Day to Remember

Wednesday, June 5 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30 PM

Feeling the itch to rock out to some live music? A Day To Remember’s Raisin’ Hell In The Heartland Tour is making a stop at downtown Columbus’ EXPRESS LIVE! this week. Rock bands Knocked Loose and Boston Manor will also be performing. Get your mosh shoes on and buy tickets here.

The Midwest SummerFest

Saturday, June 8 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6 PM

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the great weather we’ve been having in Columbus lately, then The Midwest SummerFest is the experience for you! This EXPRESS LIVE! outdoor concert—presented by 105.3 & 106.7—features notable hip-hop icons including DMX, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mya and YoungBloodz. Purchase your tickets here!

Sports

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

All Week! | Huntington Park | Various Times

Want to enjoy some sun, sports and fresh air? Attend a Columbus Clippers’ baseball game—they’re playing every day this week, with a special promotion accompanying each game! The second ranked Clippers will be playing against the Toledo Mudhens today through Wednesday, followed by the Norfolk Tides Thursday through Sunday. Get your tickets here.

Columbus Clippers home game dates at Huntington Park this week include:

• Monday, June 3 at 7:05 PM
  • Dime-A-Dog Night

• Tuesday, June 4 at 7:05 PM
  • Bobblehead Giveaway
  • Military and First Responders Night

• Wednesday, June 5 at 7:05 PM
  • $1 Wednesdays
  • AAA Member Night

• Thursday, June 6 at 7:05 PM
  • Thirsty Thursday
  • College ID Night

• Friday, June 7 at 7:15 PM
  • ZOOperstars Appearance
  • Presentando los Veleros de Columbus!
  • Party-At-The-Park
  • $5 Brewfest & Winefest Fridays

• Saturday, June 8 at 7:15 PM
  • Fireworks Night
  • Party-At-The-Park

• Sunday, June 9 at 2:05 PM
  • Princesses & Pirates Day
  • Senior Sundays
  • Kids’ Fit Fun Run
  • Family Day Sunday

Columbus Destroyers vs. Atlantic City Blackjacks

Friday, June 7 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

The Columbus Destroyers are looking to break out of their losing slump this week against the Atlantic City Blackjacks. Will you be there for their first win of the season? The arena football action happens Friday at Nationwide Arena. Get your tickets online here.

What We’re Looking Forward To

2019 Columbus Arts Festival

June 7-9 | Columbus Scioto Mile | Various Times

From June 7-9 at the Scioto Mile Riverfront, join one of the Columbus’ biggest festivals of the year—the Columbus Arts Festival. With nearly half a million people expected to attend, the 2019 Columbus Arts Festival includes fine art and craft from hundreds of local and national artists, five stages with live musical, storytelling, dance and poetry performances and tons of other activities and activations.

Not only will you not be able to miss it, but you won’t want to either. Festival times include:

• Friday, June 7 | 11 AM – 10:30 PM
• Saturday, June 8 | 10 AM – 10:30 PM
• Sunday, June 9 | 10 AM – 5 PM

2019 Columbus Pride Festival

June 14-15 | Bicentennial and Genoa Park | Various Times

Celebrate nearly 40 years of community Pride in Columbus at the 2019 Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Parade! The festival, held at the Bicentennial and Genoa Parks in the Scioto Mile, will feature live music, tributes and performances by dozens of well-known artists.

On June 15, the Pride march parade will kick off at 10:30 AM at Poplar & High Streets in the Short North Art District—led by Grand Marshal Nina West. Thousands of people are expected to join, and you and your friends can be amongst the excitement!

Festival times include:

• Friday, June 14 | 4-11 PM
• Saturday, June 15 | 11 AM – 8 PM

Josh Groban [EMBED VIDEO]

Thursday, June 13 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM

Josh Groban, one of the most recognizable voices in music, will be stopping at Nationwide Arena next Thursday for what’s sure to be an electrifying life performance. This GRAMMY nominated artist will only be in downtown Columbus for one night, so get your tickets now! Singer/songwriter Jennifer Nettles will open.

Pentatonix: The World Tour

Sunday, June 16 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM

Pentatonix is bringing the whole crew to Nationwide Arena in Columbus next Sunday! They are also bringing two special guests, Rachel Platten and Citizen Queen. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience that all ages are guaranteed to enjoy. Click here to score your tickets!

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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!