TOP 7 THINGS TO DO IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, THIS WEEKEND

Top 7 Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio, This Weekend

The weather is beautiful, Spring is in full swing, and it's time to celebrate.  Take a look at some of the great events happening in and around Columbus, Ohio, this weekend.

Lydia Loveless at the Rumba Cafe

Have you heard the buzz surrounding Columbus country sensation Lydia Loveless lately?  She was a huge hit at SXSW, and you can check her out this weekend as she continues on her national tour.  She will be at the Rumba Cafe on Friday night.  For more information on the event and Lydia Loveless, check here.

Wine Opener-Wild Crush, April 20, 2012

Support the Cystic Fibrosis Central Ohio Chapter with their annual wine event Friday evening. The event takes place in Bexley and raises money to help fund Cystic Fibrosis research. “The annual ‘crush’ is cause for celebration in Napa Valley and other winemaking regions. It’s the two weeks in late autumn when grapes are plucked from the vine and given the big squeeze.” For more information on the event and tickets, check here.

Ohio State University Spring Game, April 20, 2012

Want to see how Urban Meyer’s doing so far? Check out OSU’s spring game this Saturday for just $7. Plus welcome back Luke Fickell as the defensive coordinator for the 2012 season. O-H!  For more information on the event and tickets, check here.

Hal & Al’s Customer Appreciation and 3-year Anniversary, April 20, 2012

 The secret-but-not-so-secret-really beer bar on Parson’s Avenue is about to celebrate its third anniversary, and you’re invited. To celebrate the event Hal & Al’s will be featuring a keg of Southern Tier Pumking as well as plenty of other gifts and prizes for those present.

Record Store Day, April 21, 2012

Celebrate local and independent record stores with the annual record store day celebration Saturday. Record stores in and around Columbus are featuring special deals, special releases and much more. The perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon is to just browse through some cool records and talk to some connoisseurs.  For more information on the event, check out this post on Columbus Underground or check out the national website for participating local stores

Earth Day, April 21, 2012

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday at the Columbus Commons with live music, food trucks, informational booths and much more. A few of the bands you can check out include The Regrettes, the Salty Caramels and Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk. Root Down, Columbus!   Learn more information about the event here.

Yay Bikes!: Month 4, Year of Yay Ride, April 21, 2012

Year of Yay! is a series of 12 bike rides to celebrate Columbus as well as to promote leadership in Yay Bikes! This month they’ll be starting in Goodale Park (check out that freshly filled pond!), hitting up Record Store Day as well as stopping by the Earth Day Celebration. Yay Bikes! is a 501c3 organization that promotes cycling around Central Ohio as a form of transportation. Learn more information about the event here.

Images courtesy  of::
Earth Day - Courtesy of Google Photos
Yay Bikes - Courtesy of Yay Bikes
Record Store Day - Courtesy of RecordStoreDay.com
Wine Opener Crush - Courtesy of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Rumba Cafe - Courtesy of Google Photos