Things to Do

What to do this weekend

Illustration of neon signs with the days of the week. Lights go out one by one and "weekend" flashes.

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

🚘 Shop for a new ride at the Columbus International Auto Show, back for the first time since 2019.

  • Noon-9pm today, 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday at the Convention Center. $6-12. Kids under 10 free!

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Columbus

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Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

It's your lucky day! We've pulled together a list of the best local St. Patrick's Day events this weekend:

☘️ Watch the downtown parade organized by the Shamrock Club of Columbus.

What to do this weekend in Columbus

Country star Blake Shelton performing with a guitar and singing.

Blake Shelton performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2021. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM

🎵 Head "back to the Honky Tonk" with country star Blake Shelton.

  • 7pm tonight at Nationwide Arena. $29-249.

Wildlife center director Lolita Haverlock's perfect Columbus day

Ohio Wildlife Center executive director Lolita Haverlock holds a small owl on her finger in a nature setting.

Photo: Courtesy of Lolita Haverlock

Lolita Haverlock is the executive director of the Ohio Wildlife Center, the state's largest wildlife hospital.

  • The Powell nonprofit admits more than 7,500 animals annually, with a goal of rehabilitating and releasing as many as possible back into the wild.

We asked Lolita to describe her Best Day Ever in Columbus:

🎵 Music to start your day: '80s all day! Depending on the mood, everything from Whitney Houston to Bon Jovi, or Michael Jackson to LL Cool J.

  • If it was acceptable, I would probably wear leg warmers to work.

🏋️ How to fake it at The Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger holds up a fist while speaking at a podium

Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses the crowd at his Arnold Sports Festival in 2020. Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Get pumped — the nation's biggest and best sports festival is back this weekend.

  • Never been but considering a visit to the Convention Center? Here's a guide to hide that you're an amateur.

What to do this weekend if you're not attending the Arnold

A Crew fan holds a black and gold Ohio state flag in the Lower.com Field stands

Crew fans in the Nordecke at a match last season. Photo: Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

🏒 Cheer on the Blue Jackets against the Seattle Kraken on Family Night, with demonstrations by COSI on "the science of hockey."

Women's History Month events in Columbus

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Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

Today kicks off Women's History Month, an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements and promote gender equality.

  • Alissa is especially excited for this year's theme: "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories," which recognizes journalists and storytellers across all types of media.

New mysterious comedy shows are a hit in Columbus

Illustration: Axios Visuals

Here's a recommendation for readers looking to add some suspense to an otherwise normal night out.

What's happening: For nearly a year, national company Don't Tell Comedy has hosted stand-up shows throughout Columbus that keep the venue and comedians a mystery until the day of the event.

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