1. Gahanna Brewfest (May 24, 6:30-10:30 p.m.)
Local Cantina, 101 Mill St., Gahanna
This regional beer festival, organized by Craft Draft Brewfest, features beer from 11 Ohio breweries and offers a VIP ticket (enter at 6:30 p.m.) and a regular ticket (enter at 7:30 p.m.). Part of the proceeds benefits Ohio CASA/GAL, which advocates for abused and neglected children in the state’s court system. http://www.gahannabrewfest.com
2. Ohio Village Soldiers’ Aid Fair (May 24-25)
Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
The Ohio History Connection, formerly known as the Ohio Historical Society, kicks off its summer season with a recreation of a Civil War-era rally for Union troops, featuring an 1860s-style brass band, historical speakers, vendor booths, children’s entertainment, food and cooking demonstrations. http://www.ohiohistory.org
3. Shadowbox Live presents Back to the Garden (May 25, 8:30-10 p.m.)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Shadowbox’s enormously popular Woodstock musical returns to an outdoor setting. The show is preceded by a mini-music festival presented by Columbus Commons, beginning at 5:25 p.m. http://www.shadowboxlive.org
4. The Memorial Tournament (May 26 – June 1)
Muirfield Village Golf Course, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin
The best golfers in the world once again converge on Dublin for the annual tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus. http://www.thememorialtournament.com
5. Anthony Luensman (May 29 – July 12)
Angela Meleca Gallery, 144 E. State St.
Angela Meleca Gallery’s first exhibition of the summer features photography by Anthony Luensman. http://www.angelamelecagallery.com
