1. Columbus Songwriter Sessions (May 17, 10:30 p.m.)
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
This showcase of local songwriters features performances by Billy Zenn, Joshua P. James and due Out of Our Tree. http://www.shadowboxlive.org
2. Village Valuables (May 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.)
German Village
Central Ohio’s biggest neighborhood yard sale returns for another year, promising all manner of unique items as well as visits from the Explorers Club and Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus food trucks. http://www.germanvillage.com
3. The Dog & Pony Show (May 18 – June 28)
Hayley Gallery, 270 E. Main St., New Albany
This exhibition features the work of oil painter Nora Daniel, including paintings of – what else? – dogs and horses. http://www.hayleygallery.com
4. Westerville Symphony presents Masterworks III: Fresh Faces, Familiar Places (May 19, 7 p.m.)
Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.
Westerville South High School and Juilliard School graduate Siwoo Kim returns to his hometown to perform with the symphony in the final production of its 2012-13 Ron Lykins Masterworks Series. http://www.westervillesymphony.org
5. History of Memorial Day (May 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq.
This patriotic exhibit traces the history of Memorial Day, from the people who created it to the ways Americans celebrate it. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org
