Free Fitness Classes every week at Columbus Commons

I love Columbus. But I used to get really jealous visiting friends in Chicago who could attend free yoga classes in Grant park.

Well, now we have them too! Yoga, kickboxing, and bootcamp!!

The newly unveiled Columbus Commons has all sorts of events throughout the week. I’d like to let you know about the A** Kicking ones.

Some of you may know I recently got married…which means I recently have been paying LOTS of money to be beaten to a pulp. Monday night, I got my butt kicked for free! Incredible. And I plan to keep going!

If you’d like to join me…the workouts are listed below or you can check out the website  for up-to date event information:

• Fit Club Bootcamp Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Fit Club Kickboxing Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Fit Club Yoga Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am

Grand Opening Tomorrow: The Scioto Mile

The long awaited reveal of the Scioto Mile is finally here. Tomorrow, I will be heading to the Grand Opening. I hope to see you there!

Directions and Parking

Schedule of Events 

• 5:30pm – Welcome and Dedication
• 6pm – Scioto Mile Fountain Opening Show
• 6:15 pm – Enjoy food and bottled water (until 7:30 PM or while supplies last)
  Interact with the Fountain Frog, jugglers, balloon animals, face painters, caricaturists and more!
• 7:30 pm – Hoo Doo Soul Band on the Performing Arts Stage, Milestone 229 Restaurant Opens to the Public
• 9:45 pm – Evening fountain show
• 11pm – Park Closes

Be sure to check out the new restaurant Milestone 229 and their awesome fountain facing bar.

Miss Parsimonious Gets Married!

Hey guys -

This last year has been completely crazy. I took some time away from the blog to begin a new job, plan a wedding, and maintain my sanity. BUT now it’s been all of 7 days back in the states and I’ve been looking up cool free things in Columbus. There is SO MUCH more to do for free now!

So I’ve decided to begin sharing what I find with you all, again! And moreover, I’m going to be a social columbusite again!

Love,

Mrs. Parsimonious

Free Movies in Goodale Park Start Tonight!

Screen on the Green begins this Friday at Godale Park. The first showing is The Fantastic Mr. Fox! Tons of local vendors will be there including Jeni’s Ice Cream & Mikey’s Late Night Slice!

Mark you calendars for Monty Python and the Holy Grail ( August 20th) and Best in Show (September 24th)

This will be the first of three outdoor movie nights at the softball diamond in the park’s southwest corner. All movies begin at sundown and will be preceded by a half hour of classic cartoons.

Columbus Underground

WAIT! There are more free park shenanigans!

Make your way to Schiller Park either Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights (the 16th, 17th, and 18th respectively) to see Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  The shows begin at 8PM at Schiller Park’s amphitheater. (*hint* for the summer lovers our there:  this is a great cheap date night!)

The Actor’s Theatre will be putting on these shows throughout the summer. Be sure to check their website for the schedule.

Free showing of The Talented Mr. Ripley at the Wexner Center tomorrow!

If you’ve never been to the Wexner Center’s outdoor movies you are missing out! Last month I watched The Life Aquatic while gorging on unlimited amounts of Jeni’s Ice Cream.

So this month it’s even better. Wood fired pizza, beer, and Matt Damon (oh, Jude Law too!)!!

Here are the details from the Wexner Center:

Come early, stake out a prime blanket spot, and enjoy an ice cold Peroni as we celebrate an evening of Italy’s finest. We’ll start at 6:30 with the tastes and smells of wood-fired pizzas, red wine, and the smooth sounds of 1970s Italian disco.

At 7 PM, you can either stay outside or head into our theater for a screening of Vittorio De Sica’s neorealist classic Umberto D. The party keeps going until the sun fades for our outdoor screening of The Talented Mr. Ripley.

RSVP right here!

Win Two Tix to EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS

Franklin University is behind this promotion and the only thing you need to do is sign up for the tickets you want!

I signed up to win and had the chance the see Metric earlier this summer. I’ll post pics in a bit.

Win tickets to:

8.03.10 EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS

8.13.10 THE BLACK KEYS

8.22.10 THE BLACK CROWES

Get more information
Sign up

Latitude 41 Reopening: free food and drinks.

So, I heard from a friend that there will be at party at Latitude 41 from 4 to 7. You can try their food and drinks for free.

See ya there!

Food Inc.- Watch it for free (Thanks Katie!)

Katie McIntyre – you rock!

PBS has posted Food Inc. On PBS Video (in beta).  Here’s the link: http://video.pbs.org/video/1472879887

I have been meaning to watch this and haven’t yet. I will tonight…just after I finish this Cinnamon Toast Crunch for dinner…

Free Admission to the Zoo if you donate 10 cans – 05/01/10

I have been dying to go to the zoo ever since I heard about the new baby elephant.

On Saturday, May 1st, you can get in for free if you bring in 10 cans which will go to Operation Feed. If you show your cans to the parking attendant parking is free as well!

Sweet!

Anyone wanna come with?

***MORE FREE STUFF*** I just found out that Papa John’s is supporting this event as well. If you bring in 10 canned food items to any Papa Johns, they will give you two tickets to the Columbus Zoo for May 1st or 2nd and a card for a free Large pizza. Sweetness!

Free Jeni’s, Phat Wraps, Live Music & More @Franklin Park Conservatory Today!

And it gets better. Rock on Earth Day!

Here’s what’s up:

There will be a Main Stage & Community stage showing off Live Local Acts. You can stop by various booths to learn about some environmental groups here in town OR try out some eco-friendly products.

Have a cocktail at the Conservatory &/or take a stroll inside.

Also – Free food by these guys:

Lucky Ladle (soups)

Dragonfly Neo V Cuisine

Skillet, Rustic. Urban. Food.

Rad Dog

Phat Wraps

Portia’s Creations (vegan and gluten-free options from entrees to desserts)

Wellness Forum Foods

Whole Foods Market

Pattycake Bakery

Taste of Belgium

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Columbus Brewing Company

Need to learn more? Go here —> Yay Earth Day!