1. Landfall (Oct. 11, 8 p.m.)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
New music group the Kronos Quartet teams up with composer, musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson for this spectacle of music, storytelling and multimedia. http://www.wexarts.org
2. Jim Arter: A Life Within Art (Oct. 10 – Nov. 8)
Cultural Arts Center, 139 W. Main St.
Jim Arter, well known in central Ohio for his work with arts education and programming, presents an exhibition inspired by those who have supported him. http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org
3. New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Songs of Ascent (Oct. 12, 3 p.m.)
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
The New Albany Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2014-15 season with a show celebrating the contributions of the Jewish musical community. http://www.newalbanysymphony.net
4. Opera Columbus presents Pagliacci (Oct. 12 – Nov. 2)
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
As part of its Opera on the Edge program, Opera Columbus puts on a one-hour, English-language version of the popular production Pagliacci. In addition to the Sunday performances at Shadowbox, the show will also be performed at the Refectory Oct. 16-17. http://www.operacolumbus.org
5. Broadway Across America presents The Lion King (Oct. 14 – Nov. 9)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
One of the biggest Broadway hits of all time, based on the hugely popular Disney animated movie, finally arrives in Columbus. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/columbus