National Geographic Symphony for Our World | Photo Courtesy of IAE
Cool things to see, fun things to do, new things to try? Yep. All this week in Downtown Columbus.
"II Cannone” with the Columbus Symphony
Wednesday, May 15 | 8:00 pm
Ohio Theater, 39 E. State St.
What makes this one-night-only musical event so historic – besides Juilliard-trained concertmaster Joanna Frankel? The fact she’ll play the most celebrated violin of all time. Making its first appearance in the U.S. in 16 years, the iconic Cannone violin that belonged to 19th century virtuoso Niccolò Paganini is on loan to Columbus from our Italian sister city.
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Jerrod Niemann
Thursday, May 16 | 7:00 pm
The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St.
As a songwriter, he’s collaborated with the likes of Garth Brooks; as an artist he’s toured with superstars Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban. And now Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann is bringing his own music to Columbus as part of his most recent cross-country headlining tour.
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Theater Roulette 2019
Thu-Sat, May 16-18 | 8:00 pm
MadLab Theater, 227 N. 3rd St.
Venture into other worlds and inventive spaces with the city’s longest-running annual short plays festival. Featuring three separate and totally different shows over three nights, audience goers can expect just one thing: a fun, fresh, fantastic experience.
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Peter Pan
Fri-Sun, May 17-19 | Hours Vary
Southern Theater, 21 E. Main St.
Travel once again to Neverland with Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Darlings in this 55th annual Columbus Children’s Theater production of a childhood classic. Pixie dust, included.
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Six One Pour: The Ohio Craft Beer Fest
Saturday, May 18 | 6:00 pm
COSI, 333 W. Broad St.
Cheers to Ohio-made beer! This event celebrates our place as fourth in U.S. craft beer production by putting the spotlight on a literal A-to-Z list of 50 Buckeye-based breweries. Enjoy live music, beer-themed food, and samples of all types and styles of brews.
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Columbus Destroyers
Saturday, May 18 | 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
After 10 years, the Arena Football League is back in Columbus with the debut of an all-new Columbus Destroyers team. This home-opening game against the Albany Empire promises to be epic. (For AFL newbies, that means action-packed, high-scoring, and hard-hitting.)
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National Geographic Symphony for Our World
Sunday, May 19 | 5:00 pm
Ohio Theater, 39 E. State St.
Journey to the depths of the sea, up coastlines and over mountains, before soaring into the sky. This powerful storytelling event features groundbreaking imagery, historic footage, and an original symphony performed live by a full orchestra and choir.