1. Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (March 14, 7 a.m.)
Historic Dublin
The festivities in Dublin this year include a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., a parade starting at 11 a.m. and the resurrected Blarney Bash beginning at noon. http://www.dublinohiousa.gov
2. Top Secret: License to Spy (March 14 – Sept. 7)
COSI, 333 W. Broad St.
This exhibition, making its U.S. debut at COSI, allows visitors to use high-tech equipment and deduction to track down spies, and also to learn more about spying during World War II and the Cold War. http://www.cosi.org
3. Columbus International Auto Show (March 19-22)
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St.
A total of 43 automakers will have their work on display at this annual exhibition of all things car-related, which also features hands-on ride and drive opportunities, family entertainment and an “Ugliest Car” competition. http://www.columbusautoshow.com
4. Columbus Civic Theater presents Suddenly, Last Summer (March 19 – April 12)
Columbus Civic Theater, 3837 Indianola Ave.
The theater troupe presents one of Tennessee Williams’ best works, about a woman trying to cope with the murder of her cousin. http://www.columbuscivic.org
5. BalletMet presents Cinderella (March 20-29)
Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
BalletMet premieres a new version of the classic fairy tale, choreographed by Artistic Director Edwaard Liang and set to Prokofiev’s score. http://www.balletmet.org
