Othello
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents Othello
Through June 19
Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St.
Actors’ Theatre kicks off its 2016 summer season with one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, about the powerful general Othello; his beautiful wife, Desdemona; and the scheming villain Iago, who seeks to undo their marital bliss. www.theactorstheatre.org
La Triviata; Photo by Shannon W Williams
Opera Columbus presents La Traviata
June 1-5
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Verdi’s immensely popular opera is transplanted to modern-day Paris for a more contemporary interpretation, sung in Italian with English surtitles. www.operacolumbus.org
CATCO presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
June 1-19
Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
Five actor/musicians explore the life of the Man in Black through performances of some of his greatest songs, from “Folsom Prison Blues” to “A Boy Named Sue.” www.catcoistheatre.org
Sundays at Scioto
June 5-Aug. 14
Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin
The Dublin Arts Council’s 33rd annual summer concert series continues. June performers are Jonathan Kingham on June 5, Ray Fuller & the Bluesrockers on June 12, William Florian on June 19 and PUBLIC on June 26. www.dublinarts.org
Shadowbox Live presents Gallery of Echoes: The ColumbUS Public Art Project
June 7-19
Multiple locations
Shadowbox Live brings back its hugely popular Gallery of Echoes show, this time taking works of public art by Columbus artists and reinterpreting them through original music, dance, spoken word and videography. The June 7 show is at Bicentennial Park; June 10 and 11 shows take place at the Columbus Arts Festival; and June 15-19 shows are at Shadowbox. www.shadowboxlive.org
Columbus Arts Festival
June 10-12
Downtown Columbus Riverfront
More than 300 nationally renowned artists. Live music, dance and theater. Interactive arts activities. A wealth of food options and children’s entertainment. Film screenings, spoken word performances, a local arts area, a 5K – all this and more defines the annual Columbus Arts Festival. www.columbusartsfestival.org
CAPA Summer Movie Series - Mommie Dearest
CAPA Summer Movie Series
June 10-Aug. 7
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Films on the calendar for June at the 46th annual CAPA Summer Movie Series include Singin’ in the Rain (June 10-12), Mommie Dearest (June 17), Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 18-19), Rear Window (June 22-23) and Patton (June 29-30). www.capa.com
Photo courtesy of the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership
Grandview Digfest
Grandview Digfest
June 11, 4-10:30 p.m.
Grandview Yard
The sixth annual celebration of beer, wine and liquor in Grandview Heights – and around central Ohio – features a wide variety of beverages by local vendors, as well as food and live music. www.grandviewdigfest.com
Picnic with the Pops. Photo by Randall L Schieber
Picnic with the Pops: Ch Ch Ch Changes – A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie
June 17, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s 2016 Picnic with the Pops season begins with a David Bowie tribute, featuring hits such as “China Girl” and “Ziggy Stardust” by the legendary late rocker. www.columbussymphony.com
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival
June 17-19
Creekside Gahanna
Byron Stripling with the Bobby Floyd Trio, Marion Meadows with Urban Jazz Coalition, Sean Carney with Tonky de la Pena and Noah Wotherspoon are just a few of the acts lined up for this annual Gahanna happening also featuring food, craft beer and cocktails, retail vendors, a community stage and more. www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Grove City Wine and Arts Festival
June 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Grove City Town Center
Ohio wines are the centerpiece of this signature Grove City event, also offering arts vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. www.visitgrovecityoh.com
Picnic with the Pops: Indigo Girls
June 18, 8 p.m.
Buckeye Country Superfest - Luke Bryan
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
The folk rock duo best known for its 1989 hit “Closer to Fine” teams up with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for the second of the two-night Picnic with the Pops season kickoff. www.columbussymphony.com
Buckeye Country Superfest
June 18-19
Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr.
After the smashing success of last year’s debut event, Buckeye Country Superfest is back, featuring performances by Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Aaron Lewis and more. www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com
Sting & Peter Gabriel
Sting and Peter Gabriel
June 21, 8 p.m.
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
Two iconic artists – and former frontmen of comparably iconic bands (the Police and Genesis, respectively) – team up for a major tour. www.nationwidearena.com
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents The Countess of Monte Cristo
June 23-July 17
Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St.
Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling tale of revenge gets a gender-swapped update in the second show of Actors’ Theatre’s 2016 season. www.theactorstheatre.org
Opera Project Columbus presents Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)
June 24-26
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
Opera Project Columbus finishes out its 2015-16 season with this show commemorating the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s well-known operatic classic. www.operaprojectcolumbus.org
ComFest
June 24-26
Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.
This annual celebration of all things community-focused features, among other things, food, craft beer, vendors, interactive arts experiences and, of course, an enormous slate of live entertainment. www.comfest.com
Picnic with the Pops - Melissa Etheridge. Photo by Paul Castro
Picnic with the Pops: Melissa Etheridge
June 25, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge – she of “I Want to Come Over,” “I’m the Only One,” “Come to my Window,” “Angels Would Fall,” “Breathe” and more – joins forces with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. www.columbussymphony.com
Grand Opening Celebration
June 25-26
Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
After an extensive renovation project, the library’s main branch is finally ready to reopen. Festivities include a celebration with live entertainment and special activities, a PBJ & Jazz concert at the Topiary Park, a screening of The Lorax, an author talk with novelist David Baldacci and an exhibition featuring old books recycled into works of art. www.columbuslibrary.org
Shadowbox Live presents The Best of Shadowbox 2016
Through Sept. 3
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
Highlights of Shadowbox’s 2016 season are brought to the forefront at this summer showcase. www.shadowboxlive.org
