1. Ori Gersht: Portraits and NOW-ISM: Abstraction Today (Sept. 5 – Dec. 27 and Sept. 6 – June 20)
The Pizzuti Collection, 632 N. Park St.
The Pizzuti Collection’s 2014-15 season includes a series of three films by Israeli-born, London-based artist Ori Gersht from Sept. 5-Dec. 27 and a major exhibition of works by internationally known contemporary artists, including central Ohio artist Ann Hamilton. http://www.pizzuticollection.org
2. Gallery Players presents Bad Jews (Sept. 6-21)
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave.
Gallery Players kicks off its 2014-15 season with this play about three Jewish twenty-something cousins who face difficult decisions following the death of their grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. http://www.columbusjcc.org
3. New Albany Walking Classic (Sept. 7, 8 a.m.)
Market Square, New Albany
The largest walking-only race in the U.S. is sold out, but attendees are invited to cheer on their favorite participants in the race’s 10K and half-marathon distances. http://www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com
4. From Italy (Sept. 10 – Oct. 9)
Art Access Gallery, 540 S. Drexel Ave.
Painters Joseph Lombardo, Frank Hobbs and Rosellina Avoscan present images of Italy in the new show at Art Access Gallery. http://www.artaccessgallery.com
5. Shadowbox Live presents Freak Show (Sept. 11 – Nov. 1)
Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St.
Shadowbox kicks off its 25th anniversary season with a brand-new show combining sketch comedy and rock ‘n’ roll, all themed around Halloween. http://www.shadowboxlive.org
