1. Picnic with the Pops: The Manhattan Transfer (July 19, 8 p.m.)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Vocal quartet the Manhattan Transfer, known for its live performances and jazz singing, teams up with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. http://www.columbussymphony.com
2. BIA Parade of Homes (July 19 – Aug. 3)
Trails End, Delaware
Twelve builders have put together spectacular houses for what the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio calls one of the most impressive Parades of Homes yet in Trails End, located in Liberty Township in southern Delaware County. http://www.biaparade.com
3. WesterFlora Garden Tour (July 20, 1-7 p.m.)
Throughout Westerville
The theme for the 23rd annual tour of Westerville gardens is “Hidden Treasures.” A total of 15 homes are on this year’s tour. http://www.westerflora.com
4. CATCO presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (July 23 – Aug. 10)
Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
CATCO brings to the stage the classic comedy film about two con men, originally played by Steve Martin and Michael Caine. http://www.catcoistheatre.org
5. Folk & Fiction (July 25, 7 p.m.)
Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St.
This monthly reading and music performance series, imported from Cincinnati, will feature bands Counterfeit Madison and Royal Holland and authors Aaron Behr, Joseph Downing, Kevin Duffy and Brooks Rexroat. http://www.columbuscoop.org
