1. Central Ohio Walk to Cure Arthritis (April 26, 8:30 a.m.)
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd., Powell
The local version of this annual walk, which raises money for the Arthritis Foundation, returns for another year. http://www.walktocurearthritis.org
2. Art in Bloom (April 25-27)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
Museum masterpieces become floral designs in this biennial exhibition, which also features a Moulin Rouge-themed party April 25, a Russian tea April 26 and a jazz brunch April 27. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
3. Flat Granny and Me: A Suspension of Disbelief and Fore Play (April 29 – June 6)
Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
For Flat Granny and Me, artist Jenny Fine uses a life-size cardboard cutout of her grandmother to explore the idea of mementoes and photos as stand-ins for loved ones in this photographic exhibition. Fore Play features four sculptures by local metal sculptor Jonathan Quick inspired by four men trying to play golf. http://www.dublinarts.org
4. Gallery of Echoes (May 1-4)
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
The Columbus Museum of Art and Shadowbox Live join forces to present a combination of visual art and instrumental music. Projector screens will show works of art from the museum, and Shadowbox will provide music as well as vocals, contemporary dance and spoken word. http://www.shadowboxlive.org
5. Impressive Impressions: Selections from Ohio University’s Kennedy Museum of Art Print Collection (May 1 – July 13)
Riffe Gallery, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
Ohio University emeritus professor of art Donald Roberts curates this 50-piece exhibition following four decades of contemporary printmaking. An opening reception that also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Riffe Gallery runs 5-7 p.m. May 1. http://www.riffegallery.org
