Editor's note: As event organizers continue to respond to current COVID-19 information and health guidance, please check individual event websites for postponements and the most up-to-date info.
March 10
The New Albany Lecture Series - An Evening with H.R. McMaster
7 p.m.
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany
The New Albany Lecture Series presents nationally and internationally prominent speakers to discuss various topics. This weekend’s lecture on National Security features H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and retired Lieutenant General of the U.S. Army interviewed by Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered.
March 10-13
Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament
All 14 Big Ten basketball programs come together in Indianapolis this weekend to compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Games are available on Big 10 Network/Fox Sports and CBS.
March Madness officially begins with Selection Sunday on March 13 at 6 p.m. on CBS.
March 11-13
Ascalon Sword Festival
Kasich Hall, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus
The Ascalon Sword Festival, which features the Arnold Fencing Classic, boasts all things fencing. The event features men's, women's, junior and novice matches in longsword, military saber, rapier, dagger and more.
Credits to City of Dublin
CANCELED - March 12
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
11 a.m.
Historic Dublin, Bridge Street and High Street, Dublin
Editor's note: The City of Dublin announced the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is canceled for Saturday, March 12 due to the forecasted freezing temperatures and high winds.
Instead, the City will host a community celebration on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, when the forecast is more favorable. Read more here.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with “the greenest, grandest parade” this Saturday. The parade features more than 100 groups including marching bands, equestrian teams, floats, antique vehicles and more. To start the day early and beat the traffic rush, stop by the Dublin Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.
Make a weekend of things to do in Dublin with the final days of ice skating at Riverside Park. The park is open from noon-9 p.m. on Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday for its last day of the season.
March 12
Pickerington Food Pantry Spring Gala
6 p.m.
Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW, Pickerington
www.pickeringtonfoodpantry.org
The Pickerington Food Pantry hosts its third annual gala to benefit the pantry this weekend. This year, the gala’s theme is “Gents & Dolls,” where guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire. The event features a cocktail hour, formal dinner, dancing and a casino.
Megan Roth is a senior editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
