1. Hats on the Silk Road: Selections from the Collection of Russell S. and Dona Fling (April 17 – July 5)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
The Fling collection includes a wealth of historical head coverings, from hats to headdresses to skullcaps, from such regions as Turkey, Syria, Mongolia, Russia, Bhutan and the Philippines. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
Image courtesy Columbus Museum of Art
2. Warehouse Theatre Company presents Gruesome Playground Injuries (through April 18)
AJ’s Café, 152 E. State St.
Two shows remain in Warehouse Theatre Company’s pop-up production of this dark comedy by Rajiv Joseph, which follows the relationship between a daredevil and a masochist who meet in the school nurse’s office and cultivate a lifelong connection. http://www.warehousetheatre.org
3. Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Smokey Robinson (April 18, 8 p.m.)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
One of the greatest and most renowned singer-songwriters of all time – known for such mega-hits as “The Tracks of my Tears,” “Shop Around,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Tears of a Clown” and “I Second That Emotion” – joins forces with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. http://www.columbussymphony.com
Photo courtesy WME
4. MadLab 20th Anniversary Party (April 18, 8 p.m.)
MadLab, 227 N. Third St.
The theater and gallery known for its annual Theatre Roulette festival, its improv comedy shows and much more opens its doors to all comers to celebrate 20 years in the Columbus arts scene. http://www.madlab.net
5. CityMusic Columbus presents Ucelli (April 19, 2 p.m.)
Via Vecchia Winery, 485 S. Front St.
The four cellists in ProMusica’s line-up, in addition to their work as part of the chamber orchestra, also perform as a cello-only ensemble. They’ll close out CityMusic’s 2014-15 season with pieces by Vivaldi, Rossini, Palestrina, Duke Ellington and more. http://www.citymusiccolumbus.org
Other events not to miss:
Columbus Crew SC vs. Orlando City (April 18, 7:30 p.m.)
MAPFRE Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd.
OSU Spring Football Game (April 18, 1:30 p.m.)
Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr.
Columbus Clippers - For a calendar of events, click here.
