1. Rhythm on the River: BalletMet (Aug. 30, 8 p.m.)
Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr.
BalletMet brings its repertoire to the Scioto Mile for one of the final Rhythm on the River shows of the season. http://www.sciotomile.com
2. Shadowbox Live presents Monty Python’s Spamalot (Sept. 1 – Nov. 17)
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
In its version of Monty Python’s Spamalot, Shadowbox promises to restore some of the aspects of the movie on which the musical is based – Monty Python and the Holy Grail – that did not make it into the musical. http://www.shadowboxlive.org
3. Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival (Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., Upper Arlington
Vendors, activities, performances and more than 200 artists converge on Upper Arlington for the community’s annual arts festival. http://www.uaoh.net
4. Five exhibitions (Sept. 5 – Oct. 4)
Canzani Center Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, 60 Cleveland Ave.
Exhibitions in the Canzani Center Gallery for the month of September are Rule by Fear by Kirk Hayes, The Magnetic Lady by Gary Panter, RASL by Jeff Smith, Camera, Lights, Charge, Pop by Martha Colburn and Loud Flash: British Punk on Paper. http://www.ccad.edu
5. Lithopolis Honeyfest (Sept. 6-7)
Columbus Street, Downtown Lithopolis
Honey and all things related to it are showcased at this annual festival, which features bee beards, beekeeping demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s activities, a bake-off and all manner of honey-based food. http://www.lithopolishoneyfest.com
