Refuge in Refuse by Kelley O’Brien
Five Things to Do this Weekend: March 18-20
1. Kelley O’Brien and Anthony Warnick (March 5-26)
ROY G BIV Gallery, 997 N. High St.
Photos and videos of a landfill in the Philippines by O’Brien and appropriations exploring U.S. deregulation and privatization by Warnick make up ROY G BIV’s current exhibition. http://www.roygbivgallery.org
2. Blooms & Butterflies (March 12 – Sept. 18)
Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.
The conservatory’s butterfly exhibition returns for another year, with hundreds of the insects fluttering through the Pacific Island Water Garden. New butterflies are released during educational programs 1-3 p.m. each day. http://www.fpconservatory.org
3. Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Standards & Strings (March 17-20)
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
The orchestra teams up with former Count Basie Orchestra singer Carmen Bradford for this show that adds violins, violas and cellos to its usual ensemble. http://www.jazzartsgroup.org
4. Aladdin Shrine Circus (March 17-20)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
The Aladdin Shrine Temple’s annual circus makes its return, featuring carnival rides, clowns, elephants and much more. www.aladdinshrine.org
5. Guillermo Klein y Los Guachos (March 18, 8 p.m.)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
Argentine pianist Klein brings his 10-piece band to Columbus for an evening of jazz with classical and Latin influences. http://www.wexarts.org
Other Upcoming Events
Broadway Across America presents Beauty and the Beast: March 15-20