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 November 18, 2019:

Gift Ideas

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday coming up, shoppers will be flocking to Columbus to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping. If you’re planning to get your gifts early, here is one place to shop in the Arena District!

Fox Sports Ohio Blue Line

Mon-Sat | Nationwide Arena | 10 AM – 6 PM

For the best and highest quality Columbus Blue Jackets merchandise, visit the Fox Sports Ohio Blue Line, located inside Nationwide Arena! Get official, licensed jerseys, hats, apparel, toys, novelties and more. With something for everyone—from newborns to adults—the store has it all!

Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens

Tuesday, November 19 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Following a loss to the Canadiens in a shootout last week, the Blue Jackets take to the ice at Nationwide Arena for a rematch on Tuesday. Now, with home field advantage on our side, grab a couple friends and cheer on the team to victory! Get your tickets now.

Bring the entire family to cheer on the Blue Jackets with the Dispatch Family Value Pack! Available for all home games, each pack includes a ticket, food, drink and more! The Dispatch Family Value Pack includes:

• Game ticket
• Hot dog
• Popcorn
• Pepsi
• OhioHealth Ice Haus Skate Pass

Click here to get your family value pack.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings

Thursday, November 21 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Red, white, AND Blue Jackets. The rink will surely feel patriotic this Thursday as the Columbus Blue Jackets take center ice against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena! The first 10,000 fans who attend the game will receive free mini hockey sticks, courtesy of Value City Furniture! Show your pride and grab your tickets to the game.

Music

Static-X

Thursday, November 21 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Self-described evil disco group Static-X will visit Columbus to perform their first studio album in 11 years, “Project Regeneration,” which set to release in 2020. The band, which takes to the stage at EXPRESS LIVE! this Thursday, features a unique sound that mixes metal influences with electronic elements. The band will be accompanied by groups Mushroomhead, Dope, Wednesday 13 and Raven Black. Get your tickets and don’t miss out on this night full of great music and live performances.

Events

MagicFest Columbus

November 21-24 | Greater Columbus Convention Center | Various Hours

Are you a fan of Magic: The Gathering? If so, Greater Columbus Convention Center will be hosting MagicFest Columbus this weekend! The event includes a Grand Prix tournament, an opportunity for fans to meet the card artists, vendor booths filled with gaming swag and much more. Click here to get your tickets, bring your cards and embark on the road to become Champion!

What We’re Looking Forward To

Five Finger Death Punch

Tuesday, November 26 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30 PM

After rocking stages for well over a decade, heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch comes to Nationwide Arena! The band which has won a large sum of awards, including awards for Best International Rock Group and Best Live Performance, makes its way to the Arena District next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Joining the rock group is bands Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From the Gods. Get your tickets and find your seats for this intense performance of metal and rock.

Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!

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