1. Solebrate! Food and Music Festival (June 21-23)
Franklin County Fair, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard
This brand-new festival features The Taste – 16 wines, 10 craft brews and food from 15 local restaurants – on Friday and live music, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, a vegetable carving competition, dual painting competitions, food trucks and more on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.solebrate.com
2. Dublin Kiwanis Frog Jump (June 22, 10 a.m.)
Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin
Kids compete to race frogs in this annual Dublin tradition. http://www.dublinkiwanis.com
3. Picnic with the Pops: Pink Martini (June 22, 8 p.m.)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
“Little orchestra” Pink Martini – whose sound combines classical and chamber music ensemble, 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir soundtrack – performs with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. http://www.columbussymphony.com
4. Ohio – New Paintings (June 24 – Aug. 23)
The Ohio State University Faculty Club, 181 Oval Dr. W.
Plein air oil painter Jon Browning presents his latest works, including a variety of Ohio landscapes and still-lifes. http://www.ohio-statefacultyclub.com
5. Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus presents Motown is Our Town (June 28-30)
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
The chorus performs a variety of songs with their roots in the Motor City. http://www.cgmc.com
Be part of the CityScene team at the 2013 New Albany Walking Classic, scheduled for Sept. 8. Visit www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com to register, and enter SCENETEAM in the Enter Promotional Code section to receive a free CityScene team T-shirt for the walk. Offer expires June 30.
