1. Easton Art Affair (June 27-29)
Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center
More than 100 artisans are on hand for Easton’s 15th annual art festival. http://www.eastonartaffair.com
2. The 2014 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Exhibition (June 27 – Sept. 28)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
The recipients of the 2013 GCAC Individual Artist Fellowship Awards and residencies – Shannon Benine, Clara Crockett, Evan Dawson, Shane Mecklenberger, Andrea Myers and Laura Alexander – have their work on display. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
3. Picnic with the Pops: The Legends of Classic Rock (June 28, 8 p.m.)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Former Kansas singer John Elefante leads the Columbus Symphony Orchestra through a collection of classic rock songs. http://www.columbussymphony.com
4. Red, White & Boom! (July 3, noon-11 p.m.)
Downtown Columbus
The city of Columbus’ day-early Independence Day celebration features a variety of food vendors, live music, a children’s area and a parade, and it all culminates with the biggest fireworks show in Ohio. http://www.redwhiteandboom.org
5. Dublin Independence Day Celebration (July 4, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.)
Throughout Dublin
Earth, Wind & Fire headlines Dublin’s Independence Day blowout, which also features a parade, fireworks, a fishing derby and more. http://www.dublinohiousa.gov
