1. Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Resurrection (Oct. 5, 8 p.m.)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
The symphony opens up its 2013-14 Masterworks season with Mahler’s Resurrection, conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni and featuring guest vocalists Dominique Labelle and Sasha Cooke. http://www.columbusoktoberfest.com
2. CityMusic Columbus presents Vagabond Opera (Oct. 6, 2 p.m.)
Via Vecchia Winery, 485 S. Front St.
The opener for CityMusic’s 30th season features a performance by Portland-based Vagabond Opera, whose show blends theatrical performance, Neo-classical opera, Parisian hot jazz and Ukrainian folk-punk. http://www.citymusiccolumbus.org
3. WOODY: His Life, Times and Teachings (Oct. 6, 3 p.m.)
Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion
Jeff Hall presents his one-man show about renowned and much-beloved former Buckeye football coach Woody Hayes. http://www.marionpalace.org
4. Herbie Hancock (Oct. 8, 8 p.m.)
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
Jazz pianist, keyboard player, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock, known for such songs as “Watermelon Man” and “Rockit,” puts on a show at the McCoy Center. http://www.mccoycenter.org
5. The Hitchcock 9 (Oct. 10-25)
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
Over more than two weeks, the Wexner Center presents nine of Alfred Hitchcock’s first 10 films, released at the beginning of the legendary director’s career from 1925 to 1929. http://www.wexarts.org
