Hey Columbus! Are you ready for a great week? I hope you had an exciting weekend.
Here are 14 great things to do this week.
Monday, February 3
Suspension: Balancing Art, Nature, and Culture
Schiller Park | All Day | Free
For over half a century the life-sized public sculptures by Polish artist Jerzy Jotka Kędziora have expressed his firm conviction that “Art must get out of museums and reach the people.” The Friends of Schiller Park, in association with the Art & Balance Foundation of Poland, are proud to present sculptures from artist Jerzy Jotka Kędziora.
Chihuly: Celebrating Nature
Franklin Park Conservatory | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $19
Nature and art come together at Chihuly: Celebrating Nature presented by Nationwide and the Davis Foundation at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the beautiful wart that fills Franklin Park Conservatory. Franklin Park Conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the evenings Thursday through Saturday.
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus The Shakespeare Underground
237 E. Livingston Ave | 7 p.m. | Donation
ATC’s latest project, The Shakespeare Underground, is a fun and unpredictable take on classic plays from Shakespeare and a variety of other authors. The project is a combination of guerrilla street theatre and traditional Elizabethan staging methods.
Tuesday, February 4
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
Nationwide Arena | 7 p.m. | Starts at $18
Cheer on our beloved Columbus Blue Jackets this Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Nationwide Arena as they take on the Florida Panthers.
The Lumineers
The Schottenstein Center | 7 p.m. | Start at $36
The Lumineers take the stage at The Schott this Tuesday with openers Mt. Joy and J.S. Ondara.
Wednesday, February 5
Dancing with the Stars Live
The Palace Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | Start at $44
Dancing with the Stars is touring North America! The Columbus show will feature special guest Kate Flannery.
Shen Yun
Ohio Theatre | 2/4 & 2/5 at 7:30 p.m. | Start at $83
Shen Yun explores ancient China through classical Chinese Dance. Enjoy stunning costumes, backdrops, and a beautiful orchestra.
J Roddy Walston Presents: A Single Dose Of Strangeness
A&R Music Bar | 7 p.m. | $20
J. Roddy Walston, Palm Palm, and Parker Gispert perform this Wednesday at A&R Music Bar, hosted by CD 102.5.
Thursday, February 6
COSI After Dark: Dinosaurs
COSI | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | $20
Head to COSI this Thursday for COSI After Dark, an adult-only evening event series at COSI. This week’s theme is dinosaurs! You’re never too old to explore!
Think Like an Artist Thursday with Craftin’ Outlaws
Columbus Museum of Art | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | $5
Create a mini abstract painting on canvas at Think Like an Artist Thursdays hosted by Craftin’ Outlaws. You can also write a letter to your future self, shop from the pop-up Outlaws Marketplace, try coffee samples from Upper Cup, and enjoy cocktails with live music!
Motherf**ker with the Hat
Short North stage | 2/6 & 2/7 | $42
Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Stephen Adley Guirgis scored another Broadway hit with this outrageous comedy.
Friday, February 7
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
Nationwide Arena | 7 p.m. | Start at $40
Check out the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena this Friday as they battle the Detroit Red Wings.
Wizarding World of Divination and Potions
The Wells Barn | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $45
Join resident Hogwarts professors at Franklin Park Conservatory for a 21+ magical evening. They will cover topics such as tea leaf readings, crystal meditation, plant lore and more. Register by Wednesday, February 5.
AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo
Ohio Expo Center | 2/7-2/9 | $8
Discover new travel options, exclusive deals and expert travel tips at the AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo this Weekend.
