1. Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 4: Beethoven’s Fifth (Nov. 15-16)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the orchestra in a performance of one of the most well-known pieces of classical music of all time. The program also features the world premiere of Invictus by composer Steven Montague, a graduate of The Ohio State University, led by guest conductor Thomas Wilkins. http://www.columbussymphony.com
2. Matthew Brandt: Sticky/Dusty/Wet (Nov. 15 – March 9)
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
This exhibition by Los Angeles photographer Matthew Brandt consists of 18 works blending obsolete processes with unexpected elements from the real world. http://www.columbusmuseum.org
3. Craftin’ Outlaws (Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.
This major alternative craft fair features a wide variety of vendors selling their wares, as well as prizes and a make-and-take station. http://www.craftinoutlaws.com
4. Masayuki Miyajima: Infinite Possibilities (Nov. 19 – Dec. 20)
Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
Miyajima creates functional pottery steeped in Mingei folk art tradition. http://www.dublinarts.org
5. Opera Columbus presents Madama Butterfly (Nov. 20-24)
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Opera Columbus partners with The Ohio State University Department of Theatre to perform the classic Puccini opera in Italian with English surtitles. http://www.operacolumbus.org
