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Northwest and central Ohio’s breweries and wineries head to Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation for this adults-only event. Enjoy craft beer, wine, seltzer and cider tastings, as well as live entertainment throughout the evening. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay, 419/423-2995. nworrp.org. 5–9 p.m. $30

Museums + Exhibits

THRU JUN 18

Seeing Stars, Diving Futures

The cosmos have inspired astronomers and artists alike. This exhibition demonstrates the integration of art and divinatory practices across eras and cultures. From representations of the zodiac to tarot cards and images of fortune tellers, explore how artists communicate our desire

Music + Theater

MAY 5

Yo-Yo Ma + Toledo Symphony

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Toledo Symphony to perform Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419/246-8000. toledosymphony.com.

8 p.m. Visit website for prices

MAY 11

Loudon Wainwright III

Over the last 52 years, Grammy Award winner Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. , Findlay, 419/423-2787. mcpa.org. 7:30 p.m. $15–$50

Other Events

MAY 6

The Boathouse Boat Show gio, powered with Mercury and Yamaha motors. Boardwalk Grill, 725 W. Bank Rd., Celina, 419/586-6657. theboathouseatgrandlake.com.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

MAY 31

Bike Week Dice Run

Experience Ohio Bike Week with an exciting tour of the island while completing a scavenger hunt and collecting dice rolls at a variety of local businesses. Kelleys Island, 419/746-2360. kelleysislandchamber.com. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free

Southeast Festivals

MAY 4–7

Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival

Watch the streets of downtown come alive with music, food and family-oriented fun. Listen to great nightly entertainment, enjoy carnival rides, play games and attend a car or quilt show. Downtown McArthur, 740/205-8093. vcwtf.org. Visit website for times and prices

MAY 26–29

Moonshine Festival

The United Mineworkers Union was born in this small town, as members held secret meetings in Robinson’s Cave. But its biggest claim to fame is “Straitsville Special” moonshine, and this is the only festival with a permit to make it. Downtown New Straitsville, 740/394-2425. facebook.com/ newstraitsvilleohio. Visit website for times. Free

Museums + Exhibits

THRU JUN 10

Rod Bouc: Under the Sun Rod Bouc’s large-scale landscapes are rich and tactile, executed with paint sticks, charcoal and wet paint overlays. Inspired by the Midwest landscapes that surrounded him on a Nebraska farm, Bouc has mastered lights and shadows, and his paintings are loaded with feeling and emotion. Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth, 740/354-5629. somacc.com. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 1–5 p.m. Free

Music + Theater

MAY 9

Spring Music Concert

The Zanesville Thursday Music Club celebrates its 113th year of sponsoring local music events with this showcase of talented ensembles. Central Trinity UMC, 62 S. Seventh St., Zanesville, 740/452-3241. centraltrinityumc.com. Visit website for times. Free

MAY 12

The Kingston Trio Fans of The Kingston Trio can re-discover the legendary folk group’s timeless music, featuring current members who each have experience with the original band. Hear classics such as “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St., Marietta, 740/3715152. peoplesbanktheatre.com. 8 p.m. $19–$89

MAY 19

Jason Crabb at the Majestic Theatre

Jason Crabb brings his electrifying stage presence, powerhouse vocals and magnetic personality to the historic Majestic Theatre for an evening of southern gospel. Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 740/702-7677. 7:30 p.m. $25–$55

Other Events

ONGOING

Belmont County Explore More GeoTour

This GeoTour offers something for everyone, from families to retirees, while exploring friendly, beautiful Belmont County. Geocaching is a realworld, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS coordinates. Various venues in Belmont County, headquarters at 67800 Mall Ring Rd. #485, St. Clairsville. Available all day. Free

MAY 14

Mother’s Day Four-Course Lunch & Six-Course Dinner glenlaurel.com. Lunch 1 p.m., $49 per person. Pub Social 5 p.m. and dinner 6:30 p.m., $75 per person (tax and gratuity additional)

Enjoy a delicious meal with mom at Glenlaurel on Mother’s Day. Children ages 12 and older are welcome at the Four-Course Lunch. The Six-Course Dinner/Pub Social are for adults only. Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn & Cottages, 14940 Mount Olive Rd., Rockbridge, 740/385-4070.

Southwest Festivals

MAY 20

Food Truck Rally

Indulge in culinary delights, whether your passion is for the main course, a treat or a specialty beverage. This festival features food, entertainment and a variety of vendor displays. Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy, 937/335-7492. miamicountyohiofair.com. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Free

MAY 20

Oxford Wine Festival

Wine, art and music are at the forefront of this event featuring a beer garden, cuisine, wine booths and art vendors in the heart of Oxford. Uptown Parks, Main and High streets, Oxford, 513/523-5200. oxfordwinefestival.com.

2–10 p.m. $20–$25

MAY 28

Dayton Heritage Day Festival

Cheers to the Gem City’s history with familyfriendly activities, costumed intrepreters, historical demonstrations, miniature train rides, a performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and more festivities for all ages. Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, 937/293-2841. daytonhistory.org. Noon–7 p.m.

Adults $14, seniors $12, children, active military, retirees, veterans, reservists $10, members free

Museums + Exhibits

THRU JUL 16

Seeing Is Enough: Paul-Henri Bourguignon

Explore the career of the late Columbus artist. Encompassing his multitude of inspirations, this exhibition highlights Bourguignon’s extensive travels, experimentations with modern art and the eclectic life he built with his wife, renowned anthropologist Erika Bourguignon. Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, 937/325-4673. springfieldart.net. Visit website for times and prices

Music + Theater

MAY 4–14

Disney’s Frozen

Enjoy the songs you know and love from the original Oscar-winning film, plus a dozen new numbers, during this unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes and powerhouse performances. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton, 937/228-7591. daytonlive.org. Visit website for times. $26–$153

MAY 24

Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros

Be wowed by this live, multisensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight. The performance celebrates the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros., acknowledging astonish- ing cinema, music and iconic magical moments from the company’s library. Bell Event Centre, 444 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, 513/852-2787. belleventcentre.com. 7 & 9:15 p.m. $15–$55

Other Events

MAY 1–SEPT 30

Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory

Delight in an up-close look at a remarkable collection of butterflies. Up to 16,000 colorful creatures representing more than 100 species fly freely inside the conservatory among the exotic flora. Stick around for special children’s activities. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, 513/421-4086. cincinnati-oh.gov/ cincyparks. Visit website for times and prices

Experience

AKRON/SUMMIT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Now’s the time for a trip to Akron/Summit! Explore the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brandywine Falls and kayak the Cuyahoga River. Tour Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron Art Museum, Hale Farm & Village and see the Akron Zoo. Grab Life Right Here!

800-245-4254 AKRON.TRAVEL

JUNE Central Festivals

JUN 2–4

Newark Strawberry Festival

Delight in rides, games, crafts, entertainment and the beloved strawberry shortcakes, made by the Newark Kiwanis Club and served with Velvet Ice Cream. Downtown Newark, 740/9834797. newarkstrawberryfestival.com. Fri.–Sat.

11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Visit website for prices

Holmes County Chamber Of Commerce And Tourism Bureau

Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a rich culture, hop on a tour, enjoy a little comfort food, or find your bliss away from the everyday, you’ll find what you are looking for here in Ohio Amish Country.

330-674-3975

VISITAMISHCOUNTRY.COM

Springtime in the other side of Amish country brightens your soul with colorful landscapes while time spent tasting your way through wineries, breweries and luscious dining delights your tastebuds! Cap off your with boutique shopping, hiking and rediscovering museum exhibits!

800-527-3387

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Indulge

Come Experience, Explore and Enjoy the abundance of fun in Streetsboro and Portage County. Indulge in the over 60 nearby attractions, 50+ restaurants, specialty stores, affordable hotels, serene campgrounds and special events. Who’s ready for a memorable trip to Streetsboro?

888-558-5580

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The Columbus Arts Festival is the city's welcome-to-summer event, pairing the finest artists from across the country with entertainment, activities for all ages and a great lineup of food. Columbus Downtown Riverfront, 614/224-2606. columbusartsfestival.org. Fri.

11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m–10:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free

JUN 16–18

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

The 24th year of this festival features three stages of music, mouthwatering cuisine, regional artisans and more. Creekside District, 123 Mill St., Gahanna, creeksidebluesandjazz.com. Fri. 5–11 p.m., Sat. 2–11 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Visit website for prices

JUN 17–18

Worthington Arts Festival

This juried show features more than 120 fine artists and craftsmen from across the country exhibiting and selling original paintings, artistmade jewelry and more. Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington, 614/431-0329. worthingtonartsfestival.com.

Visit website for times. Free

Other Events

JUN 4 Bexley House & Garden Tour

Explore nine local homes and gardens, as well as a beautiful alley in the city of Bexley. Afterward, grab lunch from a number of food trucks, including Cousins Lobster, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck and Pittsie’s Ice Box. Various locations in Bexley, 614/253-3307. bexleywomen.org.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20–$25

Northeast Festivals

JUN 3

Monster Fest

Get spooked by this cryptid festival packed with vendors, film screenings, live podcasts and special guests to meet. DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown, 320 Market Ave. S., Canton, stmmonsterfest.com. Visit website for times.

Adults $25, presale $20.50, 12 and under free

JUN 23–24

Ashland Ohio BalloonFest

Float into this weekend full of hot air balloons, food and merchant vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids and spectacular balloon glows. Freer Field, state Route 60 and Morgan Avenue, Ashland, ashlandohioballoonfest.com. Visit website for times and prices

JUN 23–25

Cy Young Days Festival

Travel to this festival celebrating baseball legend Cy Young to enjoy stories, music, games, a parade, a car show and an oldtimers’ baseball tournament. Downtown Newcomerstown, 740/498-4545. cyyoungdaysfestival.com. Visit website for times. Free

Museums + Exhibits

JUN 11–SEPT 10

A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur

Spend a day at the museum marveling at immersive paintings conveying the mood of Udaipur’s palaces, lakes and mountains. With dazzling paintings on paper and cloth, “A Splendid Land” reveals how artists visualized emotions, depicted places, celebrated water resources and fostered personal bonds over 200 years. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216/421-7350. clevelandart.org. Visit website for times. Free

Music + Theater

JUN 17–18

Oklahoma!

Set in a Western territory after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for a charming cowboy and a feisty farm girl to play out their love story in this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com. Sat. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $15–$30

JUN 29

The Doobie Others adults, great food vendors, free concerts, the Grand Parade, a car show, self-guided garden tours and pretty porch tours. Downtown Van Wert, vwpeonyfestival.com. Visit website for times and prices

JUN 9–10

Pork Rind Heritage Festival

Pig out at this festival known for dishing out Rudolph Foods' famous popped pork rinds with a side of family fun in the form of rides, bounce houses, laser tag, axe throwing, live entertainment and other activities. Downtown Herrod, Main St., Harrod, porkrindfest.com. Visit website for times. Free.

Music + Theater

JUN 13–18

Dear Evan Hansen

Dance.” Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, 419/4232787. mcpa.org. 7:30 p.m. $45–$55

Southeast Festivals

JUN 8–10

Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival

No one in the industry today can re-create the world-famous sound and style of The Doobie Brothers like The Doobie Others. Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, 855/3447547. ohiostartheater.com. 1& 7 p.m. $38–$56.

Northwest Festivals

JUN 2–3

Van Wert Peony Festival

This ever-expanding festival has grown to include a fishing derby for children, free entertainment, art, a vendor show, the peony patio for

Winner of six Tony Awards, “Dear Evan Hansen” is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 419/381-8851. stranahantheater.com. Visit website for times. $49–$129

JUN 23

Garth Live!

Enjoy a stunning tribute to the music of Garth Brooks featuring Drew Baloh, a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to the legendary country music icon. Appreciate a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the ’90s country era, including massive hits such as “Friends in Low Places,” “The Thunder Rolls” and “The

With more than 40 years of fun for the whole family, this festival returns with hot air balloons, a kiddie midway, fair food, live music, night glow and fireworks. Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton, 740/622-4877. coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com.

Thur. 4–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Free parking and admission

JUN 15–17

Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival

Celebrate the washboard as a musical instrument in the home of the Columbus Washboard Co. — the last remaining washboard manufac-

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