1. Broadway Across America presents Sister Act (April 28 – May 3)
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
There are only four performances left of the high-energy, Tony-nominated musical reinterpretation of the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg comedy. http://www.broadwayincolumbus.com
2. New Albany Children’s Ballet Theatre presents Downtown at the Riffe (May 1, 5 p.m.)
Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
The nonprofit arm of the New Albany Ballet Company performs in downtown Columbus for one night only, presenting classic ballet pieces as well as newly choreographed routines. http://www.newalbanycbt.org
Photo courtesy of New Albany Children’s Ballet Theatre
3. BalletMet presents American Masters (May 1-3)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
BalletMet closes out its 2014-15 season with three world premieres – pieces by James Kudelka, Edwaard Liang and David Nixon – and “Fancy Free” by legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins. http://www.balletmet.org
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Zmuda
4. Columbus Craft Beer Week (May 1-9)
Throughout central Ohio
Bars, breweries, bottle shops and restaurants throughout the city celebrate the local craft beer scene with a huge assortment of events over the course of nine days, from food pairings and release parties to costume contests and rare beer tastings. It all culminates in Six One Pour, a festival May 9 in the Brewery District. http://www.columbusbeerweek.com
5. Lyrically Observed: New Works by Janet Grissom and Yan Sun (May 1-31)
Brandt-Roberts Galleries, 642 N. High St.
Oil painters Grissom and Sun come together for an exhibition at Brandt-Roberts. Both artists will be present for an opening event from 5:30-8 p.m. May 1. http://www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com
Winding Stream by Janet Grissom
BONUS. Terra Gallery opening (May 1, 5-8 p.m.)
Terra Gallery, 36 N. High St., Dublin
The gallery finishes its move from the Short North to Historic Dublin with a grand opening event. http://www.terra-gallery.com/newsandevents.htm
