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CAPA presents Postmodern Jukebox March 1, 7:30 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

This concert features the musical collective performing modern pop hits in the jazz and swing styles of the roaring ’20s. www.capa.com

Arnold Sports Festival March 3-6 Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St.

The Arnold Sports Festival is back with the Arnold Expo, IFBB Pro League events, the Arnold Strongman Classic, the Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships and much more. www. arnoldsportsfestival.com CATCO presents Luchadora! Through March 6 The Van Fleet Theater, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.

This kid-friendly show is set in the world of lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) and will feature themes of heritage, family bonds, being true to oneself, mystery and breaking gender barriers. www.catco.org Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella March 4-6 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

This classic tale will be performed by the Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an organization of women

March Gallery Hop March 5, 3 p.m. Short North Arts District

See art for sale from local galleries and products from local retailers while enjoying local restaurants and performances. www.shortnorth.org

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles

committed to raising funds for the hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program. www.capa.com

CAPA presents Little Feat March 4, 8 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

Little Feat performs songs from its album Waiting for Columbus. Ida Mae opens. VIP soundcheck experience package and VIP ticket/merch packages are available. www.capa.com

Ohio Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun March 5-6 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Audiences are invited to experience the culture of ancient China through dance, costumes, music and visuals. www. shenyun.com

Art Book Club: The Dig March 10, 7-8 p.m.; March 12, 11 a.m.-noon Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

The Dig, by John Preston, is a historical fiction adventure that tells the story of a priceless buried treasure discovered in England on the eve of World War II. www. columbusmuseum.org

Jazz Arts Group presents The Rolling Stones Project March 10-13 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

Two Rolling Stones backup band members, saxophonist Tim Reis and vocalist Bernard Fowler, perform Stones songs with a jazz twist. www.jazzartsgroup.org

Opera Project Columbus presents Great American Opera, Menotti & Gershwin March 11, 7:30 p.m. & March 13, 3 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

Transport yourself to the days of old radio shows as we share the music of Menotti & Gershwin with familiar sounds from "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Porgy and Bess." www.operaprojectcolumbus.com

Broadway in Columbus presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical March 11-12 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St

Beautiful tells the story of how Brooklyn native Carole King fought adversity to become a chart-topping pop star. www.capa.com

Arnold Sports Festival

Short North Stage presents Little Shop of Horrors March 17-April 17 Garden Theater, Short North Stage, 1187 N. High St.

The cult classic musical-comedy features puppetry and hit songs including “Suddenly Seymour,” “Skid Row” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” www.capa.com CAPA presents Alton Brown Live March 18, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

This culinary variety show features cooking demos, comedy, music, science and an opportunity for volunteer participation from the audience. www.capa.com

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Liszet’s “Dante” Symphony March 18-19, 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

This symphony takes inspiration from Dante’s The Divine Comedy and features the women of the Columbus Symphony Chorus. www.columbussymphony.com

CAPA presents Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles March 19, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Rain performs favorites from The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album. www.capa.com

Live Nation presents Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros March 21, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Founding Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir performs with the Wolf Bros backed by string and brass quintet The Wolfpack. www.capa.com

Jazz Arts Group presents Benny Green & Joel Frahm March 24, 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

New York jazz scene pianist and composer Benny Green, best known for performing with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and saxophonist Joel Frahm perform an evening of duets, solos and jazz standards. www.jazzartsgroup.org

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Shubert’s Symphony No. 9 The Great March 25-26, 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Fast-rising stars Carolyn Kuan and Vijay Venkatesh perform with the orchestra for a program of inspiring romantic pieces. www.columbussymphony.com

Chamber Music Columbus presents Ying Quartet March 26, 4 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

The Ying Quartet – violist Phillip Ying, violinists Robin Scott and Janet Ying, and cellist David Ying – showcases a concert of classical music pieces accompanied by PUSH Physical Theatre. www.chamber musiccolumbus.com

Broadway in Columbus presents Pretty Woman: The Musical March 29-April 3 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Pretty Woman features direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), an original score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and a book by director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton. www.capa.com

April Gallery Hop April 2, 3 p.m. Short North Arts District

See art for sale from local galleries and products from local retailers while enjoying local restaurants and performances. www.shortnorth.org

BalletMet presents Cinderella April 8-10 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

BalletMet’s Cinderella is a family-friendly show with unique sets and costumes, dance and comedic moments. www.balletmet.org

Celtic on Tour LLC presents Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland April 9, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Traditional Irish folk group Celtic Woman is touring in support of its newest album. www.capa.com

Elton John April 12, 8 p.m. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr.

Legendary rock musician Elton John brings his farewell tour to Columbus. www.schottensteincenter.com

Jazz Arts Group presents Sinatra! April 14-17 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

Jazz musician Tony DeSare performs classic songs by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. www.jazzartsgroup.com

Chris Stapleton April 21, 7 p.m. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr.

Country music star Chris Stapleton performs with opening artists Yola and Margo Price. www.schottensteincenter.com

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Bach: St. John’s Passion April 22-23 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its performance of the inspiring yet controversial work of Bach’s St. John’s Passion. www.columbussymphony.com

Cardinal Cluster Dog Show April 22-24 Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.

The show features approximately 2,000 dogs each day, representing more than 150 breeds, from all over the United States and Canada. www.ohioexpo center.com

CATCO presents Prima Donna April 28-May 15 Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St.

Prima Donna chronicles the adventures across Europe of opera star – and Sherlock Holmes foil – Irene Adler. The play features themes of scandal, revenge, and the difference between a person and their persona. www.catco.org

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Joanna Plays Britten April 29-30 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s own concertmaster and violinist, Joanna Frankel, performs Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. www.columbussymphony.com

CAPA Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Back in Back April 29, 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

Classic Album’s Live performs AC/DC’s 25-time platinum album in its entirety, including “Hell’s Bells,” “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Shoot to Thrill.” www. capa.com

Chamber Music Columbus presents Brentano String Quartet April 30, 7 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

The Brentano String Quartet, with Dawn Upshaw, performs Purcell’s Dido’s Lament and other baroque works, as well as and Melinda Wagner’s new work for soprano and string quartet. www.chamber musiccolumbus.org

Journey April 30, 7:30 p.m. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr.

Classic rock standby Journey takes the stage. Toto (“Africa,” “Hold the Line”) opens. www.schottensteincenter.com

CAPA presents David Spade: Catch Me Inside April 30, 7 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Comedian and actor David Spade comes to Columbus for a stand-up comedy show. www.capa.com