The Top 3 Things You Need to Know this May

1. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Nada
2. Catch a Clippers game at Huntington Park
3. Outdoor concert season is here! Check out the line-up at KEMBA Live!

Sports 

Columbus Clippers

⚾ Things are heating up here in Columbus and what better way to enjoy the rising temperatures than to catch a game at Huntington Park! Don’t miss out on the fun, check out the home game schedule and get yourself that first summer ballpark hot dog.

Summer Cheer at Lower.com Field

⚽ Looking for a fun night out? Check out the first home game of May where the Black and Gold will face off with Orlando city at 7:30 P.M., Saturday, May 13. If that date doesn’t work for you, take a look at the rest of the schedule for the 2023 season.

Food & Drink

Cinco de Mayo in the Arena District 

🍹 TGIF! Cinco de Mayo lands on a Friday this year and you know what that means? Get ready to chow down! Nada offers margaritas on draft and local craft brews that you can enjoy over a deliciously shared guacamole and salsa. Seats will fill up fast – make a reservation today!

🍻 Join a surprise DJ and the CD 92.9 FM Scene Team on Saturday, May 6 for their Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl!  The crawl is set to begin at Whistle & Keg, followed by R Bar, and then onto Park Street bars. Register today claim a souvenir mug for exclusive drink specials and a chance to win prizes at every stop.

Mother’s Day

💐 Spoil the mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day by treating them to dinner and drinks at their favorite Arena District restaurant. Reserve your mom’s special night out for Sunday, May 14 and don’t forget the flowers!

Rodizio Grill will be offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, which will include baked salmon and a dessert bar! Brunch pricing is $59.99 per person for adults and $18.99 for children ages 3-11.

 Looking for the perfect way to elevate your small group gatherings? Look no further than Whistle & Keg! With enough delicious eats to serve up to 25 people, including fan-favorites like Buffalo Chicken Dip, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, and a Meat & Cheese Board, your guests will be impressed and satisfied.

Columbus Community

All in This Together

🩸 The Columbus Clippers are teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the Huntington Park Visiting Clubhouse, located at 330 Huntington Park Lane! Donate on Tuesday, May 9 from 10 AM – 4 PM. Each presenting donor will receive a Clippers Reserved Seat ticket voucher for 2023! Register today.

Komen Race for the Cure

🎗️ Register for the 2023 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, scheduled for Saturday, May 20 in downtown Columbus.

To register and find more information about this amazing movement visit their webpage.

Susan G. Komen® | 2023 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure (info-komen.org)

Entertainment

KEMBA Live!

🎵 This month is full of superstar entertainers. Here is a preview of what’s ahead:

• Wish You Were Here at KEMBA Live! – May 6
• Coheed & Cambria at KEMBA Live! – May 9
• Koe Wetzel at KEMBA Live! – May 19
• Hippo Campus at KEMBA Live! – May 30
• Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade at KEMBA Live! – May 31

TICKET CONTEST ALERT 

 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Hippo Campus at KEMBA Live! on May 30.

Enter the sweepstakes: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/942b676d147/?

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know this March

1. The Columbus Crew is BACK! 
2. Creole 2 Geaux’s Arena District location is now open! 
3. Get ready for NCAA Men’s Basketball at Nationwide Arena 
4. St. Paddy’s Day fun 
5. It’s time for kickball in the Arena District

Sports 

Columbus Crew Home Opener

⚽ The Columbus Crew home opener is Saturday, March 4, at 7:30pm! Arrive early to celebrate the return of the Black and Gold. The first 10,000 fans will receive a winter beanie, courtesy of Nationwide.

Check out the season schedule and the new 2023 fan gear here.

View Arena District parking information before kickoff to save time before heading to the stadium.

Columbus Blue Jackets

🏒 There’s still time to watch the Columbus Blue Jackets on home ice! Check out the remaining 2022-2023 season games here: Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule | Columbus Blue Jackets (nhl.com) 

2023 Arnold Sports Festival

💪🏾 The Arnold Sports Festival returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center from March 3-5! This festival will feature the world’s best physique and strength sports, including the 35th Annual Arnold Classic. VIP Packages, Daily Expo and other tickets are available now. Purchase your tickets today! 

NCAA Men’s Basketball at Nationwide Arena

🏀 Come down for live college basketball action at Nationwide Arena March 17 & 19! Nationwide Arena will host the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Tickets are limited, don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event. The Arena District will be busy with basketball and St. Patrick’s Day excitement all weekend long!

Entertainment

Must-see Artists in the Arena District

🎟️ Top charting performers are hitting the Nationwide Arena stage this March! Here’s a look at what’s ahead:  

• Carrie Underwood at Nationwide Arena – March 4  
• MUSE at Nationwide Arena – March 7 
• Bruce Springsteen at Nationwide Arena – March 9 
• Blake Shelton at Nationwide Arena – March 10 
• Kane Brown at Nationwide Arena – March 23 
• Future and Friends at Nationwide Arena – March 25 

TICKET CONTEST ALERT 

🚨 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Dropkick Murphys at KEMBA Live! on March 13. Enter the sweepstakes: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/942b676d143/? 

Food & Drink

Creole 2 Geaux’s Newest Location is NOW OPEN

🍴 Creole 2 Geaux is now open in the Arena District! This one-of-a-kind restaurant offers a menu inspired by New Orleans style cuisine. Check out their new location at 401 N. Front St. today!  

Read about some of their delicious Creole and Cajun offerings like Bourbon Chicken, Po’ Boy, Jambalaya Mac and more in 614 Magazine: New Orleans-inspired brunch, dinner restaurant opening this month in Arena District 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus  

☘️ Wear your green and head over to the Arena District or Grandview Yard to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

🌈 Get your share of holiday spirit from places like Boston’s, Goodwood Brewing, Moran’s Bar & Grille, Nada, R Bar, Ted’s Montana Grill and Whistle & Keg  – all featuring cold brews, delicious food and a good time.  

NEW Caprese Salami Pesto at Jimmy Johns  

🥪 Your favorite freaky fast sandwich shop is rolling out a new sandwich for a limited time: the Caprese Salami Pesto. This new menu item will be available all month long – through mid-April at Jimmy Johns.

Good times at Goodwood Columbus

🎂 Goodwood Brewing is celebrating their 1st Birthday on Tuesday, March 14. Stop in and celebrate with $3.14 beer specials all day long!

🍷 Get your wine fix with Wine Down Wednesdays at Goodwood, featuring Table 24 wine for $5, and half-price all other glasses and bottles of wine every Wednesday! 

Columbus Community

Arena District Athletic Club

Looking to make changes to your fitness routine? Check out the new class schedule for fitCAMP at the Arena District Athletic Club! 

🏋🏿‍♂️ fitCAMP is a 4-week, 12 session high-intensity group training program with quick results and lasting benefits. More info and registration: fitCAMP Boot Camp | Downtown Columbus Ohio Boot Camp (arenaathletic.com) 

🧘 Sign up for a Thursday yoga class – experience yogic flow, postures, deep stretching, breathwork and visualization exercises. Classes every Thursday through March 20, from 6:45-7:30pm. For more info and registration: Yoga Thursdays | Arena District Athletic Club (arenaathletic.com) 

🏃🏽‍♀️ Kickball will pack the field again this spring at McFerson Commons! Whether you’re a kickball veteran or just learning the game, the Arena District Kickball League offers lots of fun while staying active and enjoying the beautiful park. 

More info and registration can be found here: Arena District Kickball League | Arena District Athletic Club (arenaathletic.com)

Community Living

Flats on Vine in the Arena District

The Top 3 Things You Need to Know this April

1. The Columbus Clippers are BACK at Huntington Park! 
2. Sign up for the Arena District Kickball League 
3. Make Easter Sunday dinner reservations in the Arena District  

Sports 

The Clippers are BACK in April

🌭 Join The Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park as they host their first homestand against Charlotte from April 4-9!

Secure your tickets to the home-opener game vs. the Charlotte Knights, April 4 at 6:15 PM. Huntington Park will kick off the season with a Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog night, with ten cent hot dogs available throughout the game, while supplies last. 

Columbus Blue Jackets

🧊 The Blue Jackets are scheduled for five home matches in April. Catch them on home ice at Nationwide Arena before their 2022-2023 season draws to a close: Columbus Blue Jackets – Single Game Tickets  

🏒 Join #CBJ for 5th Line Celebration Night on April 8. Fans can start the celebration early at 5 p.m. on the Front Street Plaza. The plaza party will feature live music from Columbus-based band Cousin Simple, games, prizes, concessions, face painters and more.

Catch a Columbus Crew Game

🟡 Cheer on the Columbus Crew at one of their three home matches at Lower.com Field in April! Grab tickets today: Columbus Crew Season Schedule 

DORA 

🍻 Sip and stroll on Columbus game days! The Arena District DORA is activated three hours before the start of every event or game taking place at Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and Lower.com Field until midnight year-round.

Entertainment

Entertainment at KEMBA Live!

🎤Hot artist will hit the KEMBA Live! stage this April – check out what’s in store:

• Bruce Campbell at KEMBA Live! – April 21 
• Half Alive at KEMBA Live! – April 25 

TICKET CONTEST ALERT 

 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Half Alive at KEMBA Live! on April 25. Enter the sweepstakes: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/942b676d145/?

Food & Drink

Plan Ahead this Easter

🐰Make Easter Sunday dinner reservations at your favorite Arena District restaurant ahead of time to avoid the demand!

🥗 Treat yourself to something new! Zoup is offering new menu items for spring, including delicious Buffalo Chicken Grain Bowls and flavorful Buffalo Crispy Chicken Salad.

National Brunch Month

🥯 In search of a great spot to treat yourself this National Brunch Month? Look no further than Sunny Street Cafe in the Arena District! From fluffy pancakes to savory omelets, Sunny Street Cafe has something for everyone.

Columbus Community

🔴 Looking for a fun way to stay active this spring? The Arena District Kickball League is back! Get your kickball team together and register by April 14 for league play beginning April 25.

Cap City Half Marathon: April 29th

🏃‍♀️ Going on two decades strong, this legendary half marathon is gearing up to go all out on this momentous anniversary. They’ve made the promise that, “The 20th anniversary celebration of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon… will be the biggest and best CELEBRATION OF YOU yet.”

Register here to join the fun!