
1. Broadway Across America presents Once (June 9-14)
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Once is the story of a Dublin street musician whose interest in his own music is rekindled when a beautiful woman is affected by his haunting love songs, as told by performers who play their own instruments onstage. http://www.broadwayincolumbus.com
Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus
2. Granville Art Affair & Wine Festival (June 12-13)
Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd., Granville
This seventh annual event on the Great Lawn of the Bryn Du Mansion features a line-up of 80 artists and 60 wines and beers to taste, in addition to food vendors, a polo match, a hands-on painting class and the Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair. http://www.granvilleartaffair.com
3. Columbus Arts Festival (June 12-14)
Downtown Columbus riverfront
More than 300 nationally acclaimed artists are on the bill for Columbus’ massive celebration of the arts, which also features a wide variety of food vendors and performing arts areas, including jazz, acoustic, films, dance, theater and spoken word. For the first time ever this year, the festival has a headlining musical performer: country star Neal McCoy, who takes the stage Friday night. http://www.columbusartsfestival.org
Photo courtesy of Greater Columbus Arts Council
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4. Sean Carney (June 13, 7-10:30 p.m.)
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Renowned blues vocalist and guitarist Sean Carney headlines an evening of music, including a special tribute to late blues legend B.B. King. Janiva Magness opens. http://www.columbuscommons.org
5. Jaws (June 13-14)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Steven Spielberg’s legendary film about a giant killer shark terrorizing a beach community and the men dispatched to hunt it is part of the 2015 CAPA Summer Movie Series. http://www.capa.com
Other upcoming events
-Westgate Home and Garden Tour
-Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series