1. The Who (May 15, 7:30 p.m.)
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
The legendary classic rock band known for such mega-hits as “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” “My Generation” and “The Seeker” storms through Columbus as part of its “The Who Hits 50!” tour. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts opens. http://www.nationwidearena.com
2. Momentum presents Imagine: A Celebration of John Lennon (May 15, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
Students at a number of Columbus, Hilliard and charter elementary schools have spent all year studying dance through the Momentum program, and the result of their hard work this year is two shows set to the music of the Beatles, including one on Friday. http://www.momentum-excellence.org
3. Page Turners: The Art of Award-Winning Picturebooks from the Mazza Museum (May 15 – Sept. 6)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
The museum’s next major exhibition features artwork from the winners of such prestigious awards as the Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Kate Greenaway Medal and Mazza Medallion, from the 1950s to the present, on loan from the Mazza Museum in Findlay. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
4. Delaware Arts Festival (May 16-17)
Downtown Delaware
More than 170 artists and crafters will be on hand for the 42nd annual Delaware Arts Festival. Food, entertainment, a student art show and children’s activities are among the other highlights of the festival, proceeds from which support the visual arts in Delaware County through grants and scholarships. http://www.delawareartsfestival.org
5. Catherine Opie: Portraits and Landscapes and Jack Whitten: Five Decades of Painting (May 16 – Aug. 2)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
The two new shows at the Wexner Center feature work by internationally renowned photographer Catherine Opie and long-tenured, medium-hopping painter Jack Whitten. An exhibition preview will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday. http://www.wexarts.org