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 March 2, 2020:

Events

Arnold 5K and Arnold 5K Pump & Run

Sunday, March 8 | Greater Columbus Convention Center | 9:15 AM

This Sunday, athletes line up to compete in the Arnold Pump & Run and Arnold 5K! Starting at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this run will come through the Arena District and around downtown Columbus. Cheer on participants from a neighborhood bar or restaurant as they race through the Arena District!

Note: The Arnold Fitness Expo and trade show has been cancelled. Come out and watch the competition livestream from R Bar over the weekend!

Dan + Shay

Sunday, March 8 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Solidifying their superstar status with yet another career milestone, GRAMMY-winning duo Dan + Shay tour includes a stop at Nationwide Arena on March 8. Ticket information can be found here!

Performing with The Band CAMINO and Ingrid Andress.

Sports

Ohio Combat League Presents Arnold Sports Festival Mixed Martial Arts

Friday, March 6 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30PM

It’s that time of the year again, MMA fans! The Ohio Combat League Presents Arnold Sports Festival Mixed Martial Arts will be held this Friday at EXPRESS LIVE! If you love amateur mixed martial arts, grab your tickets and get ready for a night full of action, as part of the much larger Arnold Sports Festival.

Music

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 by 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.

What We’re Looking Forward To 

Zac Brown Band

Friday, March 13 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band announced they are extending their highly successful The Owl Tour with new dates, including a Friday, March 13 stop at Nationwide Arena—complete with special guests Amos Lee, Poo Bear & Sasha Sirota. Don’t miss your chance to see this country rock band live! Click here for tickets.

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Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!