January

Jan. 2 Wildwood at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave. in Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Jan. 3 Lost & Found and the Daniel Patrick Family at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.

Jan. 3 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Laurel Mountain Band and Black Diamond. Info: 740-965-2801.

Jan. 4 Grassahol on WOUB Radio. Airtime 2:15 p.m. Listen live at www.woub.org/radio.

Jan. 9 David Davis & the Warrior River Boys at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

Jan. 9-10 Bluegrass in Super Class at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, I-75 & U.S. 20 at exit 193 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Featuring Dailey & Vincent, David Parmley & Continental Divide, the James King Band, Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers, David Davis & the Warrior River Boys Goldwing Express, the Bluegrass Mountaineers, the Larkins Family, Muddy Krick, the Prater Brothers and the Whitaker Brothers. Music starts Fri. at 12:30 p.m. and Sat. at noon. Info; www.bluegrassmountaineers.net or 330-645-1542.

Jan. 10 Grassahol and Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.

Jan. 10 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

Jan. 16 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave. in Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Jan. 16 The Hart Brothers and Big Country Bluegrass at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

Jan. 17 Black Diamond at the Concord Community Center, 3263 State Route 560, 4 ½ mi. N of Urbana, Ohio. 7 p.m. Info: 937-362-2733

Jan. 17 Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with Joe Steiner (banjo) and Chris Cooperrider (bass) at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

Jan. 17 Dan Tyminski Band and Tim O’Brien at the Dayton Masonic Temple, 525 Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio. 8 p.m. Tickets: 937-496-3863 or www.cityfolk.org.

Jan. 19 Grassahol at the Grandview Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. in Columbus. 7-8 p.m.

Jan. 23 Dale Vanderpool & friends at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third St. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Jan. 23 Dave Evans & Riverbend at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

Jan. 23 Barry Scott & Second Wind and the Porter Brothers at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

Jan. 24 Bass Workshop featuring Marshall Wilborn at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in Plain City, Ohio. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Hosted by local bassist Greg Criner. Registration: $45 including lunch. Door prizes. Limited seating. Registration via email at basspdr@yahoo.com.

Jan. 24 Faces Made for Radio at the Ontario Public Library, 2221 Village Mall Drive in Mansfield, Ohio. 1-2:30 p.m. Info: 419-946-2778. Free.

Jan. 24 Evan Lanier & Bluegrass Express and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

Jan. 31 Black Diamond and Chestnet Ridge at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574.

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February

Feb. 6 New Found Road and Timberline at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

Feb. 6 Wendy Miller & Mike Lilly at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

Feb. 6 C&M Bluegrass at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 7 Lonesome River Band at Swasey Chapel at Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 8 p.m.

Feb. 7 Wildwood Valley Boys and Chain Reaction at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.

Feb. 7 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Lonesome Meadow and New Grass Station. Info: 740-965-2801.

Feb. 7 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

Feb. 13 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 14 Black Diamond and Sterling Bluegrass Boys at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.

Feb. 14 Faces Made for Radio at Troyers Country Dining, 5321 County Road 201 in Millersburg, Ohio. 7-11 p.m. Info: 330-893-3333.

Feb. 15 Grassahol at the Delaware Community Church, 74 Wootring St. in Delaware, Ohio. 1:30-3 p.m.

Feb. 20 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 20 Summertown Road (formerly Bo Isaac & the Wheelrights) at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

Feb. 20 Williams & Clark Expedition and Almost Famous at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

Feb. 21 Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with Brad Lambert (banjo) and Lori Moore (bass) at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

Feb. 27 Dale Vanderpool & friends at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third St. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 27 The Larry Stephenson Band and Lonesome Meadow at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

Feb. 28 Faces Made for Radio and Copus Hill at the Hayesville Opera House, 5 ½ E. Main St. (Routes 60 and 179 intersection) in Hayesville, Ohio. 7-11 p.m. Info: 419-651-9012 or www.facesmadeforradio.com.

Feb. 28 Black Diamond and Sycamore Run at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

Feb. 28 Merril Miller & the Music Masters and the McDonald Family & New Style Bluegrass at Friendship Hall, 1980 Stetzer Road in Bucyrus, Ohio. 7-9 p.m. Info: 740-482-2526. Free.

Feb. 28 The Whitaker Brothers and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

March

March 6 Lost & Fund and Big Bill Dup & the Letdowns at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

March 6 Rock Island Plow Company at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

March 7 Nothin’ Fancy and the Dixie Ryders at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.

March 7 Echo Valley at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435. March 7 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Caney Creek Band and Slate Ridge. Info: 740-965-2801.

March 7 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

March 13 Grassahol at Dick’s Den, 2417 N. High St. in Columbus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

March 13 Kenny & Amanda Smith and the Price Family at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

March 13 Death by Banjo at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

March 14 Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.

March 20 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 2478 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

March 20 David Parmley & Continental Divide and Wills Creek at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

March 21 Rock Bottom at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

March 21 Black Diamond at Biggin’s Birthday Bash at the Lincoln Way Recreation Center, 2817 SR 602 in North Robinson, Ohio. Doors open 6 p.m. Info: 419-562-4363.

March 27 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

March 27-28 The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival at the Roberts Convention Center, exit 50 at I-71 and US Route 68 in Dayton, Ohio Show starts at 1:30 p.m. Fri. and 11:30 a.m. Sat. Featuring the Seldom Scene, J.D. Crowe & the New South, Longview (past and present), Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, James King Band, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Lost and Found, Hart Brothers, Grasstowne, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers and Paul Williams & the Victory Trio. Info: www.somusicfest.com or 937-372-5804.

March 28 Dave Evans & River Bend at the Jerome Township Hall in New California (Plain City), Ohio.

March 28 Dixie Ryders and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

March 28 Black Diamond and Slate Ridge at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

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April

April 3 Karl Shiflett & Big Country and the Coleman Family at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

April 3 Dale Vanderpool & friends at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third St. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

April 4 Fan Appreciation Night (bands to be announced) at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.

April 4 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Ramblin’ Rose and Grassahol. Info: 740-965-2801.

April 4 Clarence Kelly & Nu Cut Road at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.

April 4 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

April 5 Special Sunday show featuring Dailey & Vincent and the Wheeling High School Bluegrass Band at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

April 10 The Tommy Webb Band and Chestnut Hill at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

April 11 Andy Hamilton & East Kentucky Grass and Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.

April 17 Chris Jones & the Night Drivers & Cabin Fever at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

April 24 Travis Tritt with special guest Jerry Douglas at the Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place in downtown Newark, Ohio, across from town square. 7:30 p.m. Info: 740-345-LIVE or www.midlandtheatre.org.

April 25 Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

April 25 Black Diamond and Virtual Dale Vanderpool & friends at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

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May

May 1 Don Rigsby & Midnight Call and County Line at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

May 2 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Frosty Morning and Sycamore Run. Info: 740-965-2801.

May 2 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.

May 15 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

May 15 Nothin’ Fancy and Bluegrass Express at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

May 22 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

May 29 Rarely Herd at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E. of Cambridge, Ohio, just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door opens at 5, showtime at 7.

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June

June 4-6 Appalachian Uprising Bluegrass Festival at the Eden Valley Farm in Scottown, Ohio. Featuring Sam Bush, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, the Hillbilly Gypsies, the Davisson Brothers Band, Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, Dehlia Low, Lary Keel’s Allstar Band, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, the Steep Canyon Rangers, ETA and more. Free bean supper Thursday, primitive camping with campfires allowed. Info: 216-326-3293 or online at www.appalachianuprising.net and www.myspace.com/appalachianuprising.

June 6 Amish Country Bluegrass Festival at the Holmes County Expo Center in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Featuring Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Williams & Clark Expedition, Nothin’ Fancy, the Moron Brothers and the Hart Brothers. Info: www.holmescountyexpo.com or 330-893-2442 ext 201.

June 12 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

June 19 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

June 19-20 Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival at Poston Lake near Guysville, Ohio.

June 24-27 Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival at the Summersville Music Park, 6461 Webster Road in Summersville, W. Va. Featuring Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Dailey & Vincent, the Grascals, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press, Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys, Raymond Fairchild & the Maggie Valley Folks, IIIrd Tyme Out, Country Current, James King Band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina, Big Country Bluegrass, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Grey, the Gary Waldrep Band, the Moron Brothers, the Primitive Quartet, Goldwing Express, Larry Gillis Band, Summertown Road, Tennessee Gentlemen, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain and Lonesome Meadow. Tickets: 706-864-7203 or www.aandabluegrass.com.

June 26-28 Appalachian Mountain Music Festival featuring Old-Time, Celtic, gospel and bluegrass at the city park next to Waynesville High School on Dayton Road at the intersection of US 42 and SR 73 in Waynesville, Ohio (Warren County). Old Time fiddle and banjo contests, contra dancing, music workshops, gospel sing, jamming and storytelling. Info:www.appalachianmusic.org or 937-862-5551.

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July

July 4 Grassahol at the Clintonville Farmers Market, 3519 N. High St. in the Clintonville area of Columbus. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

July 9-11 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s annual bluegrass festival at the Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Road in Croton, Ohio.

July 18 Black Diamond at the Concord Community Center Outdoor Festival, SR 560 in Urbana, Ohio. 7 p.m. Info: 937-362-2733. Also featuring car show, antique tractors, tractor pull and radio controlled model airplanes.

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August

Aug. 1 Roundeyes Bluegrass Music Festival at Roundeyes Park, 8805 Painters Creek in Arcanum, Ohio. Black Diamond and other to appear. Info: 937-548-7219.

Aug. 14 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Aug. 20-22 Brown County Bluegrass Festival at the fairgrounds in Georgetown, Ohio. Featuring IIIrd Tyme Out, Summer Time Road, Dixie Ryders, Higher Vision, James King Band, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Tommy Brown & County Line, Kati Penn Band, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, J.D. Crowe & the New South, Gold Wing Express, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Cross Roads and the All American Bluegrass Band. Visit www.browncountybluegrass.com to check times.

Aug. 21 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Aug. 29 Black Diamond and a guest band at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

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September

Sept. 11 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Sept. 19 The Hylo Brown Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Featuring Black Diamond and other bands.

Sept. 26 Black Diamond and a local guest band e at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

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October

Oct. 23 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 31 Black Diamond and a local guest band at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in New California, Ohio (near Plain City). 6-11 p.m. Info: 937-707-5574

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November

Nov. 13 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 2478 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Nov. 13-14 The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival at the Roberts Convention Center, exit 50 at I-71 and US Route 68 in Dayton, Ohio Show starts at 1:30 p.m. Fri. and 11:30 a.m. Sat. Featuring Daily & Vincent, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Dale Ann Bradley, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage and IIIrd Tyme Out Info: www.somusicfest.com or 937-372-5804.

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December

Dec. 4 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

Dec. 11 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 2478 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.

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