Happy weekend, Columbus! In today’s happening-today edition: Theatre centennials grant, Wyclef Jean with the symphony, and interactive reptile show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New bar concept debuts: The Shapeshifter opened in Franklinton with rotating themes at 129 Mc Dowell St, launching a 'Greatest Hits' cocktail menu. Drinks run $10 to $20, plus wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options -- tour the new cocktail menu.
Celebrating a century of stages: CAPA received a $180,000 PNC Foundation grant to fund three years of free programs celebrating theatre centennials, including the Palace in 2026 and the Ohio in 2028, plus a documentary -- see what the grant supports.
Affordable housing milestone: Dora Lofts in Woodland Park, Near East Side, held its grand opening this week, adding 18 missing middle apartments priced for those earning up to 80% of area median income -- see the housing milestone.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick reset, right here: This week, Camp Solstice is a low-key, community-centered way to slow down without planning a whole trip. Trade scroll time for a little fresh-air headspace, shake off the week, and come back to Monday feeling like you actually chose to live here.
Florida-style seafood, right here: When the saltwater craving hits, Shrimp Lips Seafood comes through with fried fish, juicy shrimp, crab cakes, seafood boils and those ridiculous lobster fries you promise to share then absolutely don’t. Perfect for a couch dinner that feels like a mini vacation.
Year-round swing fix: Trade the soggy backyard mat for The Fairway Columbus, a family-owned indoor golf lounge with TrackMan 4 simulators, leagues, and lessons that actually straighten things out. Bring a friend for a round or grab the private room, then enjoy craft cocktails and food while you argue about mulligans.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧹 Monthly Park Clean Up @ Westgate Shelter House | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats mulch therapy with neighbors, weather permitting. Two cleanups a month, Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings, meet at the shelter house parking lot, 3271 Wicklow Rd. Tools provided, you bring gloves, water, and a willingness to weed, water, and outsmart trash, bathrooms not included.
🚗 MINIs at Museums #4-Ohio History Center @ Ohio History Center | Saturday (6/20) at 9:45 AM – Think you know Ohio inside and out? We’re rolling the MINIs to the Ohio History Center for a slow wander through nature, cars, buildings, Indigenous stories, and all things Buckeye, sneaking in before Ohio Village 2.0 reopens, when the place is blissfully less mobbed.
✍ Blue Line Autograph Session @ The Blue Line at Polaris Fashion Place | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Pop into Blue Line Polaris to meet Blue Jackets forward, #3 Charlie Coyle, and score a clean autograph the old-fashioned way. It is a quick, keep-the-line-moving situation, one autograph per person, no posed photos, just a smile, a Sharpie, and your best small talk.
⚾ Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders at Columbus Clippers @ Huntington Park | Saturday (6/20) at 3:05 PM – Nothing beats a night at Huntington Park, skyline on one side, heckling rights on the other. The Clippers host the Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders, and there will be foul balls, local brews, and the smug feeling of backing the home team like a responsible adult.
🎤 Wyclef Jean @ Columbus Commons | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Whether you bumped the Fugees since the Clinton years or just rediscovered Wyclef, he’s back with the Columbus Symphony, Stuart Chafetz conducting. Expect “Gone Till November,” “We Trying to Stay Alive,” and more, plus a Picnic with the Pops groove that pairs with actual cheese.
🦎 Interactive Reptile Show @ TownHall Short North | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Skip the tie, spend Father’s Day morning at Townhall Short North for an interactive reptile show that keeps the kids rapt. Paul from Reptile Adventures brings snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, and tortoises, with hands on fun, then reward yourselves with brunch, and Dad gets points.
🎨 Fluid Art @ Brush Crazy | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Need a break from being responsible that feels like culture? Head to Brush Crazy for a fluid art acrylic pour, where your $10 RSVP goes toward a $20 to $100+ project, you pick five colors, and they handle the mess. Bring a drink and snacks. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Columbus report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 32%
A chance of rain showers between 10am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 2 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 0 to 12 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. This house is wildThe Teton is a two-story home with 2,614 to 2,906 square feet of polished, flexible living space. Brick, stone, or siding elevations give it striking curb appeal, while open living areas, a spa-like owner’s suite, and a roomy loft keep things comfortable. Optional porches, multi-slide doors, and fireplace upgrades add extra style and function.
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