🏰 These Ohio Libraries Belong In A Storybook

Plus: 🍻High Street Will Be For Pedestrians And Partying In September

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Chelsea Wiley
August 22, 2025

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up, including Ani DiFranco, Sierra Ferrell, All Them Wtiches, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

We did it, friends! We made it to Friday. And if you somehow don’t have weekend plans quite yet, I’ve got a fun little day trip suggestion. As a kid, there was nothing I loved more than curling up with a good book. Except maybe going to the library to choose the books I’d eventually be curling up with. Libraries already held a kind of magic for me, so I can’t imagine how excited I would have been to visit each and every one of these stunning spots in Ohio. Who’s ready to hit the road?

🍻 High Street Will Be For Pedestrians And Partying In September ( For One Day Only)
If you don’t have time to stop by the UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play event this weekend, I’ve got good news. You’ll have another chance to enjoy a car-free High Street at the Short North’s Hops on High next month!

💃 Dirty Dancing In Concert Comes To Columbus In 2026
Nobody puts Columbus in a corner! Dirty Dancing in Concert hits the Palace Theatre in early 2026, with the movie, live music, and an after-party. Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 a.m. (No carrying of watermelons required)

Headlines 📰 

💉 Columbus Humane’s latest free clinic was a tail-wagging success! 1,700 pets got vaccinated at Historic Crew Stadium, but don’t be too bummed if you missed it. The next clinic is coming up soon in Gahanna. (NBC4)

🎃 Pumpkin spice season is officially here, and Ohioans are leading the charge. Starbucks brings back the PSL Aug. 26, but Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme have already jumped in early. (Dispatch)

🐶 From shaded trails to splash-friendly creeks, Columbus has no shortage of dog parks for every kind of pup. Here’s where you can let your furry friend run, play, and cool off. (Experience Columbus)

🌤️ Weather: 82 with decreasing clouds throughout the day

Sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks 🎶
Get ready to dance, Columbus! Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is bringing their legendary mix of funk, soul, and rock to town on Aug. 29. Food and drinks start flowing at 5, Ernie Johnson From Detroit kicks things off at 6:30, and KDTU takes the stage at 8. To learn more about this free concert, head over to columbusrecparks.com

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Today's Photo 🤳

🦋 How beautiful is this butterfly? This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail was found along the creek at West Branch State Park. These are the most common swallowtail butterfly in Ohio, which is lucky for us, because they’re gorgeous.

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- Chelsea