March 22
The Newberry coNsorT
In the Baroque convents of Italy and Mexico, women composed virtuosic music for their own devotional use behind cloister walls. Early Music in Columbus presents this ensemble of eight, directed by Ellen Hargis. Saint Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., 43215, 614-861-4569.
March 22-23
2013 MeMories
scrapbookiNg expo
It’s the perfect opportunity for the scrapbook-obsessed to spruce up their stash and learn new techniques for preserving precious memories. They’ll also offer an after-hours crop party by reservation only. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., 43211, 740-452-4541.
March 22-23
spaNk! The FiFTy shades parody
A sharp-witted skewering of the best-selling “Fifty Shades” books, complete with musical numbers and a half-naked leading man giving Chippendales-style performances—it’s a girls’ night out waiting to happen. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., 43215, 614-4690939, 614-469-1045.
March 22-24
The riTe oF spriNg
100 years after the premiere of Stravinsky’s piece caused riots in the streets of Paris, BalletMet dancers and more than 100 members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on a performance to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., 43215, 614-228-8600, 614-229-4848.
March 23 & 25
Ncaa divisioN i woMeN’s
baskeTball FirsT aNd secoNd rouNds
Cheer on the best in women’s college hoops as
Columbus hosts the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament for the third time in the last five years. St. John Arena, The Ohio State University, 410 Woody Hayes Dr., 43210, 614-292-2624, 800-GOBUCKS.
March 23-29
aFricaN aMericaN heriTage
FesTival
This event traditionally brings thousands of visitors to Columbus and is a time for people of all ages and walks to celebrate African-American history and culture. Held throughout The Ohio State University campus, 614-688-8449.
March 24
good lovelies
Presented by CityMusic, this trio of female musicians and performers blend city and country in their charming, folksy style that’s pleased audiences all over the world. Via Vecchia Winery, 485 S. Front St., 43215, 614-223-3093.
March 29-30
eggs, paws aNd claws
The zoo’s annual springtime celebration has animalthemed activities all over, including several springtime treats and a visit from their famous Bunny. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 614645-3550, 800-666-5397.
Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave., 43215, 614-469-0939.
april 6
kyle easTwood
Kyle Eastwood isn’t just Clint Eastwood’s son—he’s a famous composer in his own right, scoring soundtracks for several of his father’s films (like “Gran Torino” and “Invictus”) and creating contemporary electric and upright bass pieces. Short North Stage’s Green Room, 1187 N. High St., 43201, 614-294-5200.
april 6
MoNsTer Truck NaTioNals
“The Great Escape” is Monster Truck Nationals’ newest, top-secret stunt, with an impossible mid-air escape— thrill seekers won’t want to miss this. Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., 43210, 800-745-3000.
april 11-14
equiNe aFFaire
Horse owners and lovers can see some of the country’s finest equines, check out more than 200 clinics and visit the largest horse trade show in North America at this 20th-annual event. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., 43211, 740-845-0085.
april 11-14
piaNo MeN: The Music oF billy Joel,
elToN JohN & sTevie woNder
Singer Chester Gregory and keyboardist Dave Powers will join the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a tribute to some of pop-piano’s greatest legends, performing classics like “Piano Man,” “Your Song” and “Sir Duke.” Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., 43215, 614-294-5200.
March april 5-7
schoolhouse rock live!
It’s time for a whole new generation to learn “Conjunction Junction” and more of the iconic 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series’ famous educational earworms thanks to CATCO’s Theatre for Children.
broadway in columbus: “war horse”
april 11-21
willy woNka
Join Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and the rest of the characters from Roald Dahl’s story of the world-famous candy man and his golden tickets, singing the classic songs from the Oscar-nominated film onstage in this Columbus Children’s Theatre performance. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., 43203, 614-224-6672.
april 13
ccad arT sale
More than 100 Columbus College of Art & Design students and alumni will sell their wares at affordable prices—and the funds from the sales go directly back to the artists themselves. Columbus College of Art & Design Crane Center, 60 Cleveland Ave., 43215, 614-224-9101.
april 18-May 5
passiNg sTraNge
The Short North Stage presents this Tony Award-winning musical is the story of a young African-American man’s journey to find himself as he travels from Los Angeles to Europe and back. The Garden Theater, 1187 N. High St., 43291, 614-725-4042.
april 19-27
The liTTle MerMaid
Photo by PAUL KOLNIK
The entire family will enjoy BalletMet’s version of the much-loved tale of a king’s daughter, an evil witch’s jealousy and a blossoming young love, all under the sea. Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., 43215, 614-229-4848, 614-229-4860.
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