Wondering what to do and where to go in downtown Columbus this week? Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of May 13, 2019:

Event

614 Magazine’s ColumBEST Party

Monday, May 13 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6 PM

You voted, and now it’s time to sip, sample and shop some of Columbus’ best brands at 614 Magazine’s ColumBEST Party. Jeni’s, The Drunken Donut and Roosters are among the many brands to enjoy at EXPRESS LIVE!, along with live entertainment from The Reaganomics and animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Tickets are available but limited so get yours today! Must be 21 or older to attend.

Music

CD102.5 Summer Warm-Up

Tuesday, May 14 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6 PM

Warm up for summer with CD102.5! They’re bringing The 1975, Pale Waves and No Rome to Columbus tomorrow. Join these bands for an outdoor festival at EXPRESS LIVE! and enjoy an evening of great music and great fun. We’ll see you there! Purchase tickets here.

GRiZ

Wednesday, May 15 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Electrify your Wednesday night with a live performance from GRiZ at EXPRESS LIVE!. Bringing his Ride Waves Tour: Season One to Columbus, he will be joined by fellow artists Yung Bae and dwilly. Purchase your tickets today!

Sports

Columbus Destroyers vs. Albany

Saturday, May 18 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM

The Columbus Destroyers are back! Watch some rough and tumble arena football during the team’s first home game this weekend! The AFL is gaining in popularity as an NFL off-season alternative, and the Destroyers are among the top teams in the league. Get your tickets here.

What We’re Looking Forward To

Columbus Destroyers vs. Washington Valor

Saturday, May 25 | Nationwide Arena | 3:30 PM

Make your way down to Nationwide Arena on May 25 for the Columbus Destroyers’ second home game of the season! Watch as the Destroyers put up a fight against the Washington Valor. Reserve your seats and get ready to cheer and support the home team for another win!

L7

Wednesday, May 22 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM

The greatest mix of punk and metal is coming to Columbus next week! The reformed L7 will be performing at EXPRESS LIVE!, on May 22, bringing you your favorite hits from TV shows, movies, video games and more! Bring out your inner grunge and purchase your tickets here!

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Stay tuned for next week’s edition of Arena District Digest.