1. Dr. E: One Woman Show (Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.)
Frank Hale Black Cultural Center, 154 W. 12th Ave.
The Ohio State University presents an evening with OSU professor, musician and author Elaine Richardson – aka Dr. E – speaking about her life and her recent memoir, PHD to Ph.D.: How Education Saved My Life. http://drephdtophd.eventbrite.com
2. CD102.5 Summerfest (Aug. 10, 11 a.m.)
LC Pavilion, 504 Neil Ave.
The line-up at CD102.5’s annual summer music festival includes Manchester Orchestra, OK Go, Tokyo Police Club, Spanish Gold, Sleeper Agent, Big Data and the Ooh-La-Las. http://www.cd1025.com
3. Taste the Future (Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m.)
Columbus State Community College, 550 E. Spring St.
Almost 50 restaurants, caterers, food trucks and other dining establishments are on the agenda for this year’s Taste the Future. Proceeds benefit the Columbus State Foundation, which funds scholarships for students. http://www.tastethefuture.com
4. emerging: an exhibition of student art (Aug. 12 – Sept. 12)
Dublin Arts Council gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
The Dublin Arts Council presents its annual exhibition of artwork by students in the Dublin City Schools attendance area. http://www.dublinarts.org
5. Mars Attacks! (Aug. 14, 8 p.m.)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
The Wexner Center concludes its 2014 Wex Drive-In outdoor film series with the 1990s comedy based on a series of 1960s trading cards. http://www.wexarts.org
