Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus
Various locations
www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org/
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus is an international showcase of cartoon art in all its forms: comics, animations, editorial cartoons, newspaper strips and more. The event strives to bring comic lovers together to share in their passion through a variety of in-person and virtual events.
Oct. 2
Gallery Hop
4-10 p.m.
Short North Arts District
This Saturday is the Short North Arts District’s monthly gallery hop, featuring dozens of galleries, non-traditional exhibit spaces, street performers, vendors and more.
Gallery Hoppers are also encouraged to continue with their Columbus Makes Art Passport by visiting local galleries and getting a stamp in their passport in the form of local artist-designed stickers. The Columbus Makes Art Passport is a free booklet that lists 60+ art experiences around Columbus, including many Short North Arts District galleries. Passport holders are able to redeem their stickered passports online for prizes such as signed artist prints, tickets to events, restaurant gift cards, and even a one-night stay at the LeVeque Hotel or a private screening of a movie at the Gateway Film Center.
Oct. 2-3
Easton Chalk the Block
Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus
Come out for Ohio’s premiere chalk drawing event. The event will feature over 40 different artists creating intricate, original designs, as well live music by local musicians. Saturday, guests can watch the artists create their designs, and Sunday, guests are invited back to see the finished products.
Oct. 3
Sundays at Scioto: The Wildflowers
5-6:30 p.m.
Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin
This Sunday is the last week of Dublin’s concert series. The final concert will feature The Wildflowers, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. As avid fans, the band members have dedicated themselves to recreating Petty’s music with close attention to detail.
Check out our other roundups for what to do this weekend!
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