1. Jazz Arts Group presents Your Song (Sept. 12, 8 p.m.)
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
dw6, also known as the Dan White Sextet, presents music from and inspired by a Jazz Arts Group-organized road trip to gather the stories of blues musicians. http://www.jazzartsgroup.org
2. Ohio Craft Brew Festival (Sept. 12-14)
North Market, 59 Spruce St.
A total of 22 craft breweries from across Ohio serve up the best beers in their line-up at this annual celebration of suds. http://www.northmarket.com
3. Old Hilliardfest (Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Old Hilliard
Hilliard’s big community celebration features an art exhibition, a street fair, a car show, games, rides, live music and food. http://www.oldhilliardfest.org
4. Columbus Children’s Theatre presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 5)
Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St.
This musical is based on the Jeff Brown book about a boy who wakes up one morning completely flattened and goes on a world tour looking for a way to get back to normal. http://www.columbuschildrenstheatre.org
5. Independents’ Day (Sept. 19-21)
Town and Lucas streets, East Franklinton
Music, dance, comedy, DJs, street food, crafts, vendors, a 5K, art exhibitions, fashion shows, film and even an urban miniature golf course are among the highlights of this annual festival celebrating all things Columbus. http://www.thisisindependent.com
