1. Picnic with the Pops: The Ohio State University Marching Band (July 26-27)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra finishes out its 2013 Picnic with the Pops season with back-to-back shows featuring the Best Damn Band in the Land. http://www.columbussymphony.com
2. Mr. Jim: Growing Art in Our Community (July 26 – Oct. 12)
The Works, 55 S. First St., Newark
This retrospective art exhibit pays tribute to Newark native Jim Arter, a visual artist who has made innumerable contributions to the arts in central Ohio. http://www.attheworks.org
3. CATCO presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (July 31 – Aug. 18)
Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
Six adolescent overachievers square off in mortal combat to determine the spelling champion in this musical based on a book by Rachel Sheinkin. http://www.catcoistheatre.org
4. Steve Miller Band (Aug. 1, 7 p.m.)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
One of the highlights of this year’s Ohio State Fair music line-up is the Steve Miller Band, known for such songs as “Jungle Love,” “Fly Like an Eagle” and “The Joker.” http://www.ohiostatefair.com
5. Dublin Irish Festival (Aug. 2-4)
Coffman Park, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin
Irish dancing, live music, food, children’s activities, competitions, historical seminars, tastings and vendors are all part of Dublin’s annual celebration of Irish culture. Be sure to stop by CityScene Magazine’s booth at the festival and get a picture with our life-size Dublin Life Magazine cover! http://www.dublinirishfestival.org
