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Hi Toledo, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl, Buckeye Beer and Collectibles Show, and creepy-funny Feathers & Teeth + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Downtown momentum on the rise: Toledo leaders are uniting in 2026 to sync events, layering St. Patrick’s Day, Mud Hens Opening Day and Pickle Mania, supporting a travel economy contributing $83 million in taxes — see what’s planned downtown.
Seasonal fire restrictions overview: Ohio’s spring burn ban is in effect now across the Toledo area, restricting open burning from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31, including yard waste, trash, and debris — see statewide rules and timing.
Longtime educator chosen to lead: OMEA has named Perrysburg educator Jason Jordan, band director at Hull Prairie Intermediate, as its 2026 Middle School Honor Band director, highlighting years of growth and regional recognition — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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Local stage fix: Village Players Theatre keeps community theater close to home, and its Director Series lands this week with Feathers & Teeth, a creepy-funny winter jolt. Expect sly laughs, shivers, and small-town charm in one tight package that feels like a nudge to shake up the season.
Crave-worthy chili dogs: When the midweek slump hits, Tony Packo’s serves Hungarian-style chili dogs with pickles, heavy on the cozy, sauce-on-your-sleeve vibes Toledo loves. Even better with a friend, a few shared bites, and comfort food doing its reliable magic… napkins optional.
Pre-loved page-turners: Need fresh stories without full-price guilt? Encore Books keeps 100,000+ gently used titles in constant circulation, with store-credit trades that turn last month’s read into this week’s find. A quiet Toledo favorite for lingering browses, it’s where shelves change often and serendipity pays off.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Toledo for grown ups
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🍺 51st Annual Buckeye Beer and Collectibles Show @ UAW Local 14 | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Now in its 51st year, the Buckeye beer and collectibles show fills two full floors of tables, with lots of walk-ins for easy browsing and prime people-watching. Haggle a little, reminisce a lot, and call that find an investment, not another dust collector.
👜 Lady Rams Softball Purse Bingo @ Rogers High School (Toledo, Ohio) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Purse Bingo is taking over the Rogers High cafeteria with the Lady Rams Softball crew, and your handbag habit counts as community service. Snag a seat, play for swoon-worthy bags, and pad the odds with extra sheets, raffles, grab bags, and a silent auction.
🍀 St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl @ Secor Rd, Toledo, OH, United States, Ohio 43606 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl is kicking off the weekend with proper pints, questionable green attire, and a sensible Uber to the Castle at the end. Rally the crew, pace yourself, and enjoy the crawl like a local who remembers water, snacks, and tomorrow.
🎷 Art Bishop and more @ Lucille’s Jazz Lounge | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Art Bishop is sliding into Lucille’s, yes, public, with Sir Calvin Hughes and The MARABI Smooth Jazz Band, serving smooth jazz with a dash of gospel grit, rock swagger, and hip-hop polish. Cozy room, clear sight lines. Leave the DSLR at home, tickets are firm.
🍀 Paint & Sip Party: Get Lucky @ Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Whether your last art class involved macaroni or not, this St. Paddy’s Paint & Sip at Wine & Canvas turns layered greens, cheeky shamrocks, and playful lettering into pure luck, no experience needed. BYOB, paint a 16×20, then strut past Target with your masterpiece.
đź•ą Glass City Pinball @ Toledo Spirits Company | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Feel like proving those arcade reflexes weren’t a phase? Head to Toledo Spirits’ Underground for biweekly Sunday Funday pinball, family friendly group matchplay, and a $6 buy-in plus coin drop. Top four get paid, everyone leaves with giveaways, bragging rights, and a shiny world ranking.
🎶 Men From The Bog @ Buffalo Rock Brewing Company – Bayside (Oregon) | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats Irish folk songs with a fresh pint, especially when Men From The Bog roll into Buffalo Rock Brewing in Bayside. Expect toe-tapping trad, a few singalongs you half-remember, and the kind of pub warmth that outlasts the head on your beer.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Later: A chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 42%
A chance of rain and snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
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