Calendar: Summer 2015
June
1 –Columbus Negroni Week
Part of a national cocktail week, bartenders around the city will craft classic and creative variations of the bitter negroni. The proceeds of every drink sold June 1 to 7 will be donated to a local charity. facebook.com/columbusnegroniweek2014
3 –Wednesday Originals
Participating Dine Originals restaurants offer special dining experiences the first Wednesday of each month, ranging from tastings to themed wine dinners. dineoriginalscolumbus.com
3 –First Wednesday Wine Dinner
The Worthington Inn
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Worthington Inn offers a four-course dinner with wine pairings. Advance tickets are $65 per person. worthingtoninn.com
4 –Tastings on the Terrace Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a fine selection of music, spirits and samples from local restaurants at this 12thannual social benefitting the conservatory's adult education outreach programs. Tickets are $75, and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. on the west terrace. fpconservatory.org
4 –Beer Dinner
The Hills Market Worthington
A five-course meal will be paired with selections from a local brewery. Hills chef Nate Farley and a brewery rep will be on hand to talk guests through each course. Reservations are required. thehillsmarket.com
7 –Live Fire Sunday
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Visit the Live Fire Cooking Theater from 1 to 4 p.m. for live-fire cooking demos and samples. The event is free with conservatory admission. Samples are $2 each. fpconservatory.org
8 – Wine Dinner with Master Sommelier Matthew Citriglia
Veritas Tavern
Each course in this dinner will be expertly paired with Italian whites by Matthew Citriglia, master sommelier and director of education at Vintage Wine Distributor. Reservations are required. The dinner runs from 7 to 10 p.m. veritastavern.com
13 –Moonlight Market
Gay Street, between High and Third Streets
Starting at 6 p.m. the second Saturday of every month, dozens of local vendors line Gay Street for an evening of shopping under the stars. moonlightmarketcolumbus.com
13 –Grandview DigFest
Grandview Yard
This fifth annual celebration of local beer, liquor and wine will be held from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free, and beverage tickets are $3 apiece. grandviewdigfest.com
17 –Wines That Changed My Life
Spagio
Spagio's monthly wine dinners feature five courses with wine pairings, the latter selected by wine lounge manager Colin Gregory. Reservations are required. spagio.com
19 –Downtown Drive-In, "Mean Girls"
North Market
Stop by the North Market plaza at sundown for a retro movie experience. Tickets are $18 for vehicles and $5 for pedestrians, with market merchants offering concessions.
20 –Zoofari
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Make your way through an adults-only safari of appetizers and specialty drinks from more than 100 local bars and eateries. columbuszoo.org
24 –Foodfight 2015
Dine or drink at a participating local restaurant, and 5 percent of your check will go toward the Mid-Ohio Foodbank's Operation Feed campaign.
25 –Adventures in Wine: Rediscovering the Wines of Australia
The Hills Market Worthington
One Thursday every month, wine director Jan Wilson is joined by a guest expert in presenting six wines and six small plates. Reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person plus tax. thehillsmarket.com
July
1 –Wednesday Originals
Participating Dine Originals restaurants offer special dining experiences the first Wednesday of each month, ranging from tastings to themed wine dinners. dineoriginalscolumbus.com
1 –First Wednesday Wine Dinner
The Worthington Inn
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Worthington Inn offers a four-course dinner with wine pairings. Advance tickets are $65 per person. worthingtoninn.com
5 –Live Fire Sunday
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Visit the Live Fire Cooking Theate from 1 to 4 p.m. for live-fire cooking demos and samples. The event is free with conservatory admission. Samples are $2 each. fpconservatory.org
10 –Ohio Food & Wine Festival
North Market
The biggest names in Ohio wine gather for a weekend of tasting, live music and cooking demonstrations. northmarket.com
11 –Moonlight Market
Gay Street, between High and Third Streets
Starting at 6 p.m. every second Saturday of every month, dozens of local vendors line Gay Street for an evening of shopping under the stars.
14 –Bastille Day Smackdown
The Hills Market Worthington
Celebrate Bastille Day with heavy hors d'oeuvres and 12 wine samples from French importers Vintner Select and Gargouille Collection. Reservations are required. thehillsmarket.com
17 –Jazz & Rib Fest
North Bank Park
The 36th annual celebration of hot ribs and cool jazz will feature a wide array of performers, as well as two dozen award-winning barbeque teams competing for the honor of Best Ribs.
23 –Orin Swift & Dave Phinney Wine Dinner
Spagio
Spagio's monthly wine dinners feature five courses with five wine pairings. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Reservations are required.
24 –Downtown Drive-In, "Batman"
North Market
Stop by the North Market plaza at sundown for a retro movie experience. Tickets are $18 for vehicles and $5 for pedestrians, with market merchants offering concessions.
August
2 –Live Fire Sunday
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Visit the Live Fire Cooking Theate from 1 to 4 p.m. for live-fire cooking demos and samples. Event is free with conservatory admission. Samples are $2 each. fpconservatory.org
5 –Wednesday Originals
Multiple locations
Participating Dine Originals restaurants offer special dining experiences the first Wednesday of each month, ranging from tastings to themed wine dinners.
5 –First Wednesday Wine Dinner
The Worthington Inn
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Worthington Inn offers a four-course dinner with wine pairings. Advance tickets are $65 per person.
6 –The Summer of Beer Tasting & Food Pairing
Spagio
Spagio's monthly wine dinners feature five courses with five beer pairings. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. spagio.com
8 –Moonlight Market
Gay Street, between High and Third streets
Starting at 6 p.m. every second Saturday of every month, dozens of local vendors line Gay Street for an evening of shopping under the stars. moonlightmarketcolumbus.com
11 –Taste the Future
Columbus State Community College
This annual event features dozens of the region's finest culinary offerings, supporting student scholarships at Columbus State Community College. tasteofthefuture.com
14 –Downtown Drive-In, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
North Market
Stop by the North Market plaza at sundown for a retro movie experience. Tickets are $18 for vehicles and $5 for pedestrians, with market merchants offering concessions.
14 –Food Truck Festival
Columbus Commons
More than 50 local and regional food trucks will line the Commons for this annual extravaganza, which also features live music and art and crafts vendors.
20 –Caymus & Cookouts Wine Dinner
Spagio
Spagio's monthly wine dinners feature five courses with five wine pairings. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. spagio.com