Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of May 20, 2019
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 20, 2019:
Attention Beer Lovers!
Happy Columbus Craft Beer Week! Here is a list of events held by some of Columbus’ top craft beer destinations. During the week, drive responsibly—get $5 off a Lyft ride to or from any CCBW event with the code CRAFTBEERCBUS.
Columbus Craft Beer Week at Hofbräuhaus Columbus
Tuesday, May 21 | Hofbräuhaus Columbus | 7 PM
Hofbräuhaus Columbus is kicking off Columbus Craft Beer Week this Tuesday! Come down to their location in Grandview Heights for a keg tapping party featuring a special edition, dry-hopped Keller bier. There will also be live music on the patio from 6-8 PM.
Columbus Craft Beer Week at The Half Pint Columbus
The Half Pint Columbus has teamed up with several craft breweries to celebrate Columbus Craft Beer Week. Here’s what they have going on.
Alaskan Brewing & Two Roads Brewing Co. Tap Takeover
Thursday, May 23 | The Half Pint | 4-7 PM
Stop in to the Half Pint Columbus on Thursday for a chance to win a Jones Snowboard prize pack and an Adirondack chair prize pack! Alaskan beers include White, Icy Bay IPA and Blonde. Two Roads lineup includes Two Juicy, Lil Heaven and Persian Lime Gose!
Friday, May 24 | The Half Pint | 4-7 PM
On Friday, visit The Half Pint and enjoy Madtree’s Lift, Citra-High and Brunch So Hard beers while you compete in Lite Bright races for the chance to win some great gear!
Columbus Ale Trail Volume 5
All Week | Gordon Biersch, Hofbräuhaus Columbus | Business Hours
Just in time for Columbus Craft Beer Week, the Columbus Ale Trail Volume 5 has just been released! This is your ultimate guide to exploring Central Ohio craft breweries, and you can pick up a FREE copy at Gordon Biersch in the Arena District, or Hofbräuhaus Columbus in nearby Grandview Heights.
Collect four stamps to earn a Columbus Ale Trail Glass, 23 stamps to earn a custom Ale Trail bottle opener and 46 stamps (the entire trail) to get a limited-edition art print by Nick Nocera featuring all of the Columbus Ale Trail breweries!
Reminder for Columbus downtown apartment residents: The Half Pint Columbus, Gordon Biersch and Hofbräuhaus Columbus all feature exclusive Resident VIP offers.
Music
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 Wednesday, bringing you your favorite hits from TV shows, movies, video games and more! Bring out your inner grunge and purchase your tickets here!
Sports
Columbus Destroyers vs. Washington Valor
Saturday, May 25 | Nationwide Arena | 3:30 PM
Make your way down to Nationwide Arena on Saturday for the Columbus Destroyers’ second home game of the AFL season! Watch as the Destroyers put up a fight against the Washington Valor. Reserve your seats and get ready to cheer on home team for another win!
Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
Tuesday, May 21 | Huntington Park | 6:35 PM
It’s a busy week for our Columbus Clippers! They’ll be starting the week going head to head with the Toledo Mud Hens at Huntington Park. Grab your friends and family and head down to the diamond to enjoy the ball game and the nice weather!
Additional Columbus Clippers home game dates at Huntington Park this week include:
- Wednesday, May 22 at 6:35 PM
- Thursday, May 23 at 11:35 AM
- Friday, May 24 at 7:15 PM
- Saturday, May 25 at 7:15 PM
- Sunday, May 26 at 2:05 PM
What We’re Looking Forward To
LANY
Tuesday, May 28 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM
American indie pop band, LANY, will be continuing their tour right here in Columbus on May 28! Partnering up with fellow artist Role Model, this duo will be jamming the night away at EXPRESS LIVE! for us all to watch and enjoy. Get prepared and purchase your tickets here.
Aly & AJ
Sunday, June 2 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 5:30 PM
The sisters we all grew up with are back with a new sound! Aly & AJ will be performing at EXPRESS LIVE! on Sunday, June 2! Come down and witness the sisters rock out during their stop in Columbus. Joining them is band Armors. Tickets available here.
Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest.