1. Ryan Adams (Nov. 8, 8 p.m.)
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams arrives in Columbus for a show at the Palace. Butch Walker opens. http://www.capa.com
2. TWIG Bazaar (Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Home décor, seasonal items, children’s collectibles, holiday gifts and more are part of this 92nd annual craft sale, benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital support organization TWIG. http://www.nationwidechildrens.org
3. Gifts of the Craftsmen (Nov. 9 – Dec. 23)
Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave.
Almost 100 artists from across Ohio have their work on display and available at Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s holiday sale. http://www.ohiocraft.org
4. A Portable Theatre presents Talking Heads (Nov. 13-21)
Multiple locations
This Alan Bennett comedy follows the lives of three interesting women. Shows take place at the BalletMet Performance Space on Nov. 13, the First Unitarian Universalist Church on Nov. 20 and the Abbey Theater of Dublin on Nov. 21. http://www.aportabletheatre.com
5. Opera Project Columbus presents The Old Maid and the Thief (Nov. 14 and 16)
Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd., Gahanna
This one-act comic opera is the 2014-15 season opener for Opera Project Columbus. http://www.operaprojectcolumbus.org
