Shadowbox Live
Shadowbox Live presents Rock This Way
Through June 1
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
Experience the raw energy and unforgettable hits of Aerosmith and Van Halen in this high-octane music tribute show. www.shadowboxlive.org
Shadowbox Live
Shadowbox Live presents Kiss and Tell
Through Aug. 30
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
This sketch comedy and music experience is a hilarious peek into the funny, awkward and steamy side of relationships, proving that some stories are too good not to share. www.shadowboxlive.org
BalletMet
BalletMet and Columbus Symphony Orchestra present Sleeping Beauty
May 2-4
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Watch as BalletMet and the Columbus Symphony retell the timeless tale of Princess Aurora’s awakening from her 100-year slumber. www.balletmet.org
Short North Arts District
Hops on High
May 3, noon-8 p.m.
Short North Arts District
Join this open-street event to celebrate local artists, enjoy live performances and check out local vendors. www.shortnorth.org
Chamber Music Columbus
Chamber Music Columbus presents Ariel Quartet
May 3, 7 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
This special program, titled “Ancestral Voices,” includes Matan Porat’s Four Ladino Songs, Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 14 “Death and the Maiden” and a world premiere by local composer Dr. Ching-chu Hu. www.chambermusiccolumbus.org
Short North Stage
Short North Stage presents The Drowsy Chaperone
May 8-June 1
Garden Theatre Main Stage, 1187 N. High St.
Winner of five Tony Awards, this masterful musical features one show-stopping song and dance number after another. www.shortnorthstage.org
Columbus Symphony
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Frank Sinatra and Beyond!
May 9-10, 8 p.m.
Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.
Join the symphony and Tony DeSare as he takes on the legend of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself in a critically acclaimed tribute to the late Frank Sinatra. www.columbussymphony.com
ProMusica presents Aaron Diehl & Rhapsody
ProMusica Columbus
May 10-11, 7 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Columbus native and acclaimed jazz pianist Aaron Diehl makes his debut at ProMusica with “Rhapsody,” a new work by composer Michael Schachter commemorating the centennial of Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue.” www.promusicacolumbus.org
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
Broadway Columbus presents Stomp
May 16-18
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
This eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to tell an explosive and unique story. www.columbus.broadway.com
Actors' Theatre of Columbus
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents Emma
May 22-June 15
Schiller Park Amphitheater Stage, 1000 City Park Ave.
A fresh, wildly funny and feminist take on Jane Austen’s beloved heroine, this show offers a romantic comedy for all. www.theactorstheatre.org
Visit of Dublin
the Memorial Tournament
May 26-June 1
Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr.
This beloved annual golf tournament returns with special honoree Barbara Nicklaus, otherwise known as the First Lady of Golf. www.thememorialtournament.com
Broadway In Columbus
Broadway Columbus presents Kimberly Akimbo
June 3-8
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
A winner of five Tony Awards, this quirky and satirical musical is a powerful story of one girl’s life journey and a reminder of the preciousness of time. www.columbus.broadway.com
Shadowbox Live
Shadowbox Live presents Millennium: A 2000s Musical
June 5-Aug. 29
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
With laughter, poignant drama and an electrifying original soundtrack featuring the biggest hits of the 2000s, Millennium is a dynamic theatrical experience that captures the courage, resilience and spirit of a generation. www.shadowboxlive.org
David Heasley
Columbus Arts Festival
June 6-8
Downtown Columbus Riverfront, Scioto Mile
One of the most highly acclaimed arts festivals in the nation, the Columbus Arts Festival this year features more than 250 artists, four stage performances and dozens of food vendors. www.columbusartsfestival.org
BalletMet
BalletMet presents Black Voices
June 6-14
Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.
Experience a vibrant selection of three ballets: Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels, a world premiere from Jennifer Archibald and The Groove from Dwight Rhoden. www.balletmet.org
Opera Project Columbus
Opera Project Columbus presents HMS Pinafore and Naughty Marietta
June 6-15
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Join Opera Project Columbus for two classic operettas: one a story of forbidden love at sea in the 19th century, and the other about a runaway French princess bride who escapes to New Orleans. www.operaprojectcolumbus.com
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival®
June 13-15
Gahanna Creekside District, 117 Mill St.
This three-day cultural celebration brings in world famous musicians as well as regional artisans, delicious food and more. www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Experience Columbus
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & Resource Fair
June 13-14
Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.
Visit the more than 200 nonprofit and corporate vendors and various community resource stands while enjoying live performances. The Stonewall Columbus Pride March steps off at 10:30 a.m. on June 14. www.stonewallcolumbus.org
Experience Columbus
Worthington Arts Festival
June 14-15
Village Green Park, State Rt. 161 and High Street
Join the McConnell Arts Center for one of central Ohio’s premier community arts shows and one of the nation’s top 200 art festivals. www.worthingtonartsfestical.com
JuneteenthOhio.com
Juneteenth Celebrations:
- Reynoldsburg Juneteenth Celebration – June 18, 4-8 p.m., Huber Park
- Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival – June 19, noon-4 p.m., Ohio History Center
- Juneteenth on the Ave. – June 21, noon-6 p.m., Bronzeville Columbus
- Juneteenth Ohio Festival – June 21-22, noon-11 p.m., Genoa Park
Actors' Theatre of Columbus
Actor’s Theatre of Columbus presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 19-July 13
Schiller Park Amphitheater Stage, 1000 City Park Ave.
Shakespeare’s classic story of romance and misadventure makes for the perfect way to spend a summer evening. www.theactorstheatre.org
Schottenstein Center
Buckeye Country Superfest
June 21, 3 p.m.
Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr.
This event brings superstars such as Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Treaty Oak Revival alongside up-and-coming artists Dasha and Connor Smith. www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com
Ohio.org
Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
June 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Makoy Event Center, 5462 Center St.
Visitors can enjoy local handmade goods by artisans and crafters, highlighting their eclectic talents. www.avantgardeshows.com
Art Makes Columbus
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus presents 35-n-Thrivin’
June 28-29
Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.
Join Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus as it closes its 35th anniversary season with a thrilling, upbeat concert of music created by queer artists before they turned 35. www.cgmc.com
