1. Columbus Dance Theatre presents O. Twist (May 30-31)
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
The story of Oliver Twist is brought into the modern day through the choreography of Columbus Dance Theatre Artistic Director Tim Veach and the music of RJD2. http://www.columbusdancetheatre.com
2. From Book to Film (May 24 – July 30)
Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.
The Gateway joins forces with the Columbus Metropolitan Library to present a series of films based on books designed for children. Highlights include The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and Where the Wild Things Are, with supplemental entertainment including a book fair and performances by PBJ & Jazz and the Actors’ Theatre. http://www.gatewayfilmcenter.com
3. The Cartoon Carnival: Celebrating the Humor of James Thurber and the Cartoonists of Today (June 1-30)
Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St.
This exhibition features cartoons by James Thurber as well as modern-day cartoons by local comics collaborative Sunday Comix in the style of Thurber. http://www.wildgoosecreative.com
4. The Work of Ciatisa Walker (June 3 – July 31)
Goodwill Art Studio and Gallery, 1331 Edgehill Rd., Grandview Heights
The new exhibition at Goodwill Columbus’ gallery for artists with disabilities features the graphite drawings of Ciatisa Walker. http://www.goodwillcolumbus.org
5. Columbus Arts Festival (June 6-8)
Downtown Columbus riverfront
The 2014 Columbus Arts Festival features love entertainment, local food, a tent for local artists, hands-on art activities, a children’s art gallery and an artists’ market featuring more than 300 artists. New additions this year include a film tent, displays made using cans of food (which will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank) and Italian street painting. http://www.columbusartsfestival.org
