CAPA presents Simply Sinatra at the Southern Theatre at 8pm Friday. Tickets are $30-$35. Visit www.CAPA.com for further details.
John Mayer is at Nationwide Arena Friday at 8pm. Tickets are $46=$66. Visit www.NationwideArena.com for more information.
Theater/Arts
Phoenix Theatre for Children presents “Mrs. Piggle Wiggle” at the Studio Two Theatre in the Riffe Center Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday at 1pm & 2:30pm. Tickets are $10-$20. Visit www.Phoenix4kids.org for more information.
Columbus Children’s Theatre presents “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” at their theater located on 512 North Park Street Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are $9-$21. Visit www.ColsChilrensTheatre.org for more information. This presentation will run through March 28th.
BalletMet presents “Carmina Burana” at the Capitiol Theatre Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets begin at $25. Visit www.BalletMet.org for further information.
Funny guy Jim Breuer will headline The Funny Bone this weekend (closed Friday & Saturday). Call the Bone Phone at 471-JOKE or visit www.ColumbusFunnybone.com for tickets.
The Shadowbox presents the musical “Back to the Garden” at 2:30pm & 7pm on Sunday. This production will run through March 28th.
Festivals & Expos
The Columbus RV Show is at the Ohio Expo Center (State Fairgrounds) Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission is $7. Visit ww.OhioExpoCenter.com for more information.
The International Gem & Jewelry Show is at Veteran’s Memorial Friday noon-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Visit www.Intergem.com for further information.
Gift of Life Expo is at Veteran’s Memorial Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission is $10. Visit www.GiftofLightExpo.com for more details.
The Ohio Historical Society is offering free admission Saturday 9am-5pm as part of their birthday celebration. Visit www.OhioHistory.org for more information.
COSI features “Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body” through May 10th. Kids will be able to climb a human skin wall with warts, explore ten nasal features, climb through a 30-foot long 3-D model of the digestive system and much more. Admission is $8.75-$13.75. Visit www.COSI.org for more details. This exhibit will run through May 10th.
Franklin Park Conservatory presents the hugely popular exhibit “Chihuly Reimagined” will also be running through March 28th, 2010. Admission is $4-$7.50. Also, pay a visit to their Hot Shop which features fascinating glass blowing demonstrations every half hour Saturday & Sunday. Visit www.FPConservatory.org for further information.
The North Market features cooking classes daily on the second floor’s Dispatch Kitchen. Classes range from $35-$125. Visit www.NorthMarket.com for class information and times.
Fundraisers
The Pleasure Guild of Children’s Hospital presents “The Music Man” at the Palace Theatre Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm & Sunday at 7pm. Tickets are $18-$20 and proceeds benefit the hospital.
Holiday
The city of Dublin is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Saturday 10am-9pm. This features a parade at 11am that snakes through Old Dublin. This is a free event! Visit www.dublin.oh.us/events/stpats for more information.
Sports
The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena at 7pm Saturday. Visit www.BlueJackets.com for more details.
Mark’s “Out There” Pick of the Week
The Best of Alpaca Show & Sale is at the Ohio Expo Center Saturday & Sunday, featuring vendors & exhibitors displaying tons of Alpaca products. Visit www.BestoftheMidwestalpacashow.com for more details..
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