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 25, 2019:

Gift Ideas

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

Arena District Athletic Club

This holiday season, give the gift of fitness with a gift card or membership to the downtown Columbus’ Arena District Athletic Club! As the city’s premiere fitness facility, the Arena District Athletic Club offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment, one-on-one and group training sessions, yoga, massage and several other high-quality services. This is one gift that’s sure to yield great returns!

Music

Five Finger Death Punch

Tuesday, November 26 | Nationwide Arena| 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 multitude of awards—including awards for Best International Rock Group and Best Live Performance—makes its way to the Arena District next Tuesday for a head-bangingly good show. Joining the rock group will be Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From the Gods. Get your tickets now for this intense performance of pure metal and rock.

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith

Sunday, December 1 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Christmas is coming early this week, when multi-platinum and Grammy winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith make their way to Nationwide Arena! Reuniting for their popular Christmas tour, the duo brings along with them a full symphony orchestra, special guest Marc Martel and the spirit of Christmas—achieved though award-winning vocals and music. Join the holiday festivities and get your tickets to this special event.

Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators

Monday, November 25 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Overcome a case of the Mondays and start your week with exciting hockey games at Nationwide Arena. Join us tonight as the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Ottawa Senators. Grab your union blue, capitol silver and of course, your tickets, and don’t miss this exciting game!

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Wednesday, November 27 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Nationwide Arena becomes a place filled with brotherly hockey love as the Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Philadelphia flyers to their home turf. Last month, the Blue Jackets battled the Flyers for supremacy in the first and second periods, before losing ground in the third. Get your tickets and show some love for our team as we cheer them towards a win!

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday, November 29 | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM

Following a back and forth preseason and a loss in October, the Columbus Blue Jackets face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena for an opportunity to prove they have what it takes. This Friday, Grab some friends and find your seats for another action-packed game at Nationwide Arena!

What We’re Looking Forward To

WNCI’s Jingle Jam

Monday, December 2 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

WNCI 97.9 is hosting their Jingle Jam concert to celebrate the holiday season! The event will feature hit artists Charlie Puth and For King & Country. Additional musical guests include Echosmith, PUBLIC and Cousing Simple, for a show that is sure to leave guests in the holiday spirit. Get your tickets for a night of jolly jingles and great music right here at EXPRESS LIVE!

CD102.5 Holiday Show

Tuesday, December 3 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Alternative rock station CD102.5 brings the best of today’s rock music to EXPRESS LIVE! for their holiday show. The show, which will take place next Tuesday, offers a lineup of old and new favorites, featuring music groups Silversun Pickups, K.Flay and Upsahl. To spread the holiday cheer, $1 from every ticket sale will be donated to the CD102.5 For the Kids Foundation. Take part in this holiday event and get tickets to see the show.

Whiskey Myers

Friday, December 5 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7:00 PM

Texan based rock and country group, Whiskey Myers, comes to EXPRESS LIVE! next Friday! The six-part band comes to Columbus during a tour of their sixth and latest album titled after their namesake. Since their debut album in 2008, the band has reached critical acclaim, with last year’s album titled, “Mud,” reaching the number one position on iTunes country chart. An opening performance will be given by Rob Leines. Find tickets for the show and participate in the sounds of the South!

99.7 Blitzmas 2019

Sunday, December 7 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:00 PM

Coming to EXPRESS LIVE! next Sunday, it’s Blitzmas 2019, brought to you by 99.7 The Blitz! Featured in the concert will be hit rock group, Chevelle, who has been appearing in top rock charts since their formation in 1995. Chevelle will be accompanied by groups, Convey and The Band Royale, to deliver an unforgettable performance. Make sure to get tickets for this event and come ready to be wowed!

Stay tuned for our next edition of Arena District Digest!

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