1. Columbus Oktoberfest (Sept. 26-28)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
A children’s entertainment area (Kinderplatz), an arts and crafts and vendor area (Marktplatz), a four-mile run (Meiler Vier), pig and dachshund races, live music and entertainment across five stages, German food, and a variety of competitions highlight the annual Columbus Oktoberfest. http://www.columbusoktoberfest.com
2. TWIG Pumpkinpalooza (Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Lynd Fruit Farm, 9590 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala
Hay rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, food, games, crafts and more are part of this annual fall fundraiser for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s TWIG program, which benefits patients as well as education and research at the hospital. http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/pumpkinpalooza
3. CityMusic Columbus presents Ashu (Sept. 28, 2 p.m.)
Mozart’s Cafe, 4784 N. High St.
Chicago saxophone master Ashu performs at the kickoff for CityMusic’s 2014-15 season. http://www.citymusiccolumbus.org
4. Short North Stage presents Sunset Boulevard (Oct. 2-19)
Garden Theater, 1187 N. High St.
Short North Stage begins its 2014-15 season with this Broadway musical version of the 1950 Billy Wilder film, with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber. http://www.shortnorthstage.org
5. In __ We Trust: Art and Money (Oct. 3 – March 1)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
Work by more than 20 artists and collectives, much of it created since the 2008 financial crisis, explores the relationship between money and art. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
