October

 

Sept. 24-Oct. 9

Emerald City Players present A Streetcar Named Desire

Emerald City Theater , 614-210-1111, www.emeraldcityplayers.com

Dublin’s theatre troupe presents the classic Tennessee Williams drama.

 

Oct. 2

Heritage Day 2010

Coffman Homestead and Park, 5300 Emerald Pkwy., www.dublin.oh.us

The Dublin Historical Society will celebrate Dublin’s bicentennial with artifacts, exhibits, games and activities for the whole family.  

 

Oct. 3

Healthy Dublin Walking Challenge and 2nd Annual Festival

8 a.m., Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd., www.stepandstride.com

This 10-mile walk is challenging, but attainable goal. Participants receive a pedometer, t-shirt and goody bag.

 

Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27

Dublin Farmers’ Market

4-7 p.m., Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St., www.dublinfarmersmarket.com

In its second season, the market features the area’s highest quality producers of fruit, vegetables, baked goods, dairy products and more.

 

 

Oct. 9

A Show of Virtues-Grey Seal Puppets

11 a.m., Abbey Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., 614-410-4550, www.greysealpuppets.com

The whole family will be delighted by a traveling salesman who brings courage, perseverance, politeness and tolerance to life. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

 

Oct. 14

City of Dublin Halloween Spooktacular Celebration

3:30-8:30 p.m., Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., www.dublin.oh.us/events/spooktacular

Celebrate the spooky season with games, sweet treats and attractions.

 

Oct. 16

The Milkshake Trio

11 a.m., Dublin Community Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., www.milkshakemusic.com

Milkshake is a band with a mission: to create great rock music for kids with videos on Noggin, PBS Kids and, beginning next year, Discovery Kids’ ToddWorld.

 

Oct. 20

Grave Tales

7 p.m., Dublin Public Library, 75 N. High St., 614-645-2275

This annual tradition features Ohio storytellers spinning spooky tales for youngsters on the Library’s lawn close to the cemetery.

 

Oct. 22-29

Boo At the Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd., 614-645-3550, www.columbuszoo.org

Have fun at this Halloween celebration with candy stations, spooky entertainment, animal programs and a haunted train ride.

 

Oct. 28

Trick or Treat

6-8 p.m., Dublin neighborhoods

Because Halloween falls on a Sunday, Dublin will celebrate on Thursday based on safety concerns as well as potential conflicts with high school and collegiate football games.

 

Oct. 23

ArtsPower presents  Laura Ingalls Wilder

11 a.m., Abbey Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., 614-410-4550, www.artspower.org

This musical adventure, recommended for children ages 7-12 is the uplifting story of one of America’s most beloved authors.

 

Oct. 5-29

A Common Center: Benjamin Knepper and Kenneth Morgan

Dublin Art Council Gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., 614-889-7444, www.dublinarts.org

Featuring two and three dimensional works with computer generated monoprints and painted wood forms by two artists who are also friends. The opening reception is Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m.

 

 

November

 

Nov. 6

The Great Kaplan

11 a.m., Abbey Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., 614-410-4550, www.davidkaplanshow.com

Blending dazzling skill and comedy, David Kaplan delights audiences of all ages with his original magic act.

 

Nov. 12-13

On The Home Front: A Dance Tribute to the Times and Families of WWII

Fri., 7 p.m., Sat., 4 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., 614-410-4550, www.dublin.oh.us

Presented by the Abbey Theater Dance Ensemble.

 

Nov. 9-Dec. 17

Masayuki Miyajima: Refined Function

Receptions held Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m., Dublin Art Council Gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., 614-889-7444, www.dublinarts.org

Featuring functional, handmade pottery in the Mingei folk art tradition.

Nov. 17

It’s A Grand Night for Singing

2 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 5600 Post Rd., 614-410-4550, www.sro-theatre.org

Senior Repertory of Ohio presents their version of the revue that includes more than thirty Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, classics, and lesser-known discoveries.

 

Nov. 19 – Dec. 4

Emerald City Players presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Emerald City Theater, 6799 Dublin Center Dr., 614-210-1111, www.emeraldcityplayers.com

Six young people in the throes of puberty learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

 

 

 

Save the Date

Dec. 5

Tour of Homes hosted by the Dublin Women’s Philanthropic Club

Noon-6 p.m., Tartan Fields, 614-791-1220, www.dublinwomensclub.org

Classic cars, exquisite antiques, fine art, curved murals and castle-like structures are just some of the things expected at this popular annual Holiday fundraiser.