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Hi Columbus, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Le Petit Chef’s 3D dinner, Journey’s Final Frontier Tour, and Acoustic Candlelight + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Ohio drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Nostalgia in every corner: Clown Cones and Confections has delighted Columbus for over 40 years, with 39 ice cream flavors, sundaes and shakes, and walls filled with quirky clowns, from Buckeyelicious to Blueberry Cornbread — read the full story.

Culinary theater comes alive: Le Petit Chef, the world’s smallest chef, is now at Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph with a playful 3D dining show and five courses through May 31. Tickets are required — see dates and details.

Seven stages of Irish culture: Organizers announced the 39th Dublin Irish Festival lineup, featuring Gaelic Storm, Altan, and more than 800 performers this summer in Dublin. One-day tickets, weekend passes, and family packs are available — check out the full lineup.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Explore Ohio’s ultimate toy and game marketplace
• Savor global dumplings across Columbus
• Shop gear, learn tips, see trophies

💎 This week’s top finds

Your midweek pie fix: Sometimes the only right answer is pastry. At Just Pies, cases brim with flaky fruit classics, silky cream pies, and cozy pot pies, so dessert or dinner is solved without turning on the oven. Midweek moods lift with every slice, and leftovers make tomorrow easier.

A little flower fix: When “I should grab flowers” strikes, skip the scramble and lean on Market Blooms, Columbus’ North Market staple for seasonal stems and easy custom bundles that look thoughtful without the fuss. Ideal for surprise pick-me-ups, desk brighteners, and those low-key wins dotting your week.

Clip in, Columbus: Vertical Adventures keeps your week moving with top rope, lead, and bouldering, plus low-pressure classes for beginners. Friendly staff and partner-finder vibes make it simple to show up, climb kinda hard, and leave lighter than you arrived.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎸 Journey: Final Frontier Tour 2026 @ Nationwide Arena | Monday (3/16) at 7:30 PM – Journey’s Final Frontier Tour lands here for a special evening of arena-size choruses, tight harmonies, and unapologetic nostalgia. Dust off the denim jacket, stretch those 80s muscles, and pretend you won’t belt the chorus to Don’t Stop Believin’, then absolutely do.

🎭 The Outsiders @ Ohio Theatre | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:30 PM – Dodging the green-beer circus this St. Paddy’s? Catch The Outsiders live in Columbus instead, and trade sloppy singalongs for actual talent, good company, and a grown-up night out. Think solid tunes, no shamrock glitter, and a crowd that knows where to park.

🦌 Ohio Open Season Sportsman’s Expo @ Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | Friday (3/20) at 2:00 PM – Grab your boots and head to Columbus for Ohio’s biggest outdoor weekend, where hunters, anglers, and outdoor families can handle the gear, score show-only deals, and talk shop with pros. Trophy deer galore, smart seminars, and yes, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel, because Columbus never disappoints.

🕯 Acoustic Candlelight @ The KING of CLUBS | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – TKOC is killing the overheads and going full candlelight for an MTV Unplugged-style set from Central Ohio favorites like Illusions, Breakaway, and Nova Buzz, intimate, stripped down, and actually listenable. Ten bucks gets you in, seating included, and yes, all ages with an adult.

💃 Dance for a Cause @ WitchLab Lounge | Friday (3/20) at 6:30 PM – Dance like your favorite venue depends on it, because it does, as WitchLab rallies to reopen and support its out-of-work crew. DJ SON OF ROB, Molly Zooms, a MAS BAGUA dance set, interactive art by Sidestage Collective, and a silent art auction keep things lively.

🎲 The Columbus Toy and Game Show @ The Ohio Expo Center | Sunday (3/22) at 8:00 AM – Columbus Toy and Game Show means reliving your childhood while claiming it’s for the collection. Buy, sell, and trade new and retro toys, video games, and collectibles with Ohio’s biggest crowd of dealers and collectors. Bring cash, and your inner eight-year-old.

💍 Bridal & Wedding Expo @ Greater Columbus Convention Center | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Planning a wedding, or just there for the cake samples? This expo corrals the florists, DJs, planners, and dress pros in one place, so your Pinterest board can finally meet reality, with advice for tuxed-up ballrooms, backyard vows, and everything between. More info: https://bridalshowsoh-cc.com/free-passes?utmsource=FBCal&utmcampaign=BCCS26&utm\_medium=FP

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Columbus report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 4%

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 8 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Later: Rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 90%

Rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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