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123Events this week
13Free things to do
93New spots
85New stories

● Checked Wednesday, November 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Columbus

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 123 events, day by day →

Carl Bledsoe Clinic

Friday 9am · Rising Star Ranch

19th Anniversary Party & Holiday Open House

Friday 11am · Hayley Gallery

North Central Graduations

Friday 12pm · Canine Companions

Bingo Night

Friday 6pm · Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop

The Menzingers

Friday 6pm · Newport Music Hall

New in Columbus

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Auddino's Italian Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

A little Italian bakery charm: Auddino’s Italian Bakery is an old-school, family-run bakeshop with breads, donuts, pastries, and pizza-making supplies.

auddinositalianbakery.com ↗

Fangs & Fur

Pets

A smarter pet pantry: Fangs & Fur is an owner-operated Columbus shop focused on thoughtfully vetted food, supplements, and gear for dogs and cats, including raw food options.

fangsfur.com ↗

Knotty Pine Brewing

Nightlife

A little beer and comfort food: Knotty Pine Brewing pairs house-brewed beers with American fare, including a classic cheeseburger with hand-cut fries and nachos made from scratch.

knottypinebrewing.net ↗

Columbus’s best businesses

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Most read in Columbus

The five stories Columbus readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Ohio-based Wendy’s receives $1.4 billion purchase offer from Nelson Peltz

    A group of investors led by billionaire and activist investor Nelson Peltz has offered $1.4 billion to buy the Ohio-based Wendy's, a fast food chain headquartered in Dublin.

    Full story at nbc4i.com ↗

  2. Get into the holiday spirit with festive Columbus pop-up bars

    Columbus restaurants and bars are hosting festive pop-ups throughout the holiday season, offering a festive mixology experience at various locations across the city.

    Full story at cityscenecolumbus.com ↗

  3. New Grocery Store Opening Near German Village Next Month

    The Farmer’s Larder, a new grocery store near German Village, will open Nov.

    Full story at columbusunderground.com ↗

  4. Developer Responds to Code & Zoning Violations at Cooper Stadium Site

    The City of Columbus has issued several notices to the owner of the vacant Cooper Stadium site for code and zoning violations.

    Full story at columbusunderground.com ↗

  5. 60 years of Mothman: How a West Virginia 'monster' became an American legend - West Virginia Explorer

    Ohio State University is commemorating the sightings of a mysterious winged creature near Point Pleasant, West Virginia, which led to the creation of the Mothman legend.

    Full story at wvexplorer.com ↗

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