From a health and wellness event to a historic walking tour, there's plenty to enjoy in Columbus this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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The African American Male Wellness Initiative: Cooking with Dads
Looking to learn how to cook healthy? Check out a health and wellness event Thursday night sponsored by Cooking with Dads, a free health initiative aimed at building relationships with fathers, grandfathers and children. The event offers meal prep tutorials, healthy food demonstrations, a cook-off challenge, vendors and more.
When: Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m.
Where: King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Admission: Free
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GiveBackHack Columbus 2019
Looking to change the world? Meet with community members and discuss ideas how to solve issues in the community this Friday night. Then, you will spend the weekend being advised by entrepreneurs, representatives from nonprofit and venture capitalists. This event is open to designers, business professionals, citizens and more.
When: Friday, April 26, 5 p.m.- Sunday, April 28 8:45 p.m.
Where: Columbus College of Art & Design, 112 Cleveland Ave.
Admission: $0-$85
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Offstage at the Academy: Quan Howell and Shayna Steele
Meet the stars behind the Columbus Jazz Orchestra's "Gospel & Soul Meet Rock & Roll" show. Engage in a discussion with lead vocalist Quan Howell and Shayna Steele.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m.
Where: Jazz Academy, 769 E. Long St., Floor 4
Admission: Free
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Side Street Festival
Grab your friends and check out the Side Street Festival Saturday. Enjoy beer samples from North High Brewing, Warped Wing Brewing Company and more. Look for a diverse selection of food from spots like Pitabilities or Korean barbecue food truck Cupzilla. There's also live music from groups like Alex Burgoyne Jazz Quartet and Al Son Del Lya.
When: Saturday, April 27, 3-10 p.m.
Where: COhatch "The Pub," Polaris Fashion Place, 1554 Polaris Pkwy
Admission: $0-$20
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Walking Tour at Green Lawn Cemetery
Check out a guided historic tour of the Green Lawn Cemetery this Sunday. Led by Randy Rogers, president of the board of trustees at Green Lawn and historian Doreen Uhas Sauer, the tour will focus on the victims and rescuers of the Great Flood of 1913.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
Where: Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
Admission: $10-$15
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