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What to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! The Columbus Symphony presents Picnic with the Pops: En Vogue July 10, 8 p.m. Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. The female music group En Vogue has sold more than 20 million albums and continues to dazzle the industry with hits such as “Hold On,” “Free Your Mind,” and “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get it).” www.columbussymphony.com Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop presented by Jazz Arts Group Week three: July 12-16 Week four: July 19-23 Jazz Academy, 769 E. Long St. This musical summer workshop is full of instrument techniques, musical improvisation, original arrangements and, of course, jazz. Each week is a new schedule of musical to-dos and regular jam sessions exemplify what students learn throughout the program. www.jazzartsgroup.com CATCO presents An Iliad July 15-25 Browning Amphitheatre, W. 12th Ave. We’re thrilled that CATCO will resume in-person theater with this special outdoor performance in partnership with the Wexner Center for the Arts. What better way to remerge onto the stage than with the award-winning play, An Iliad? www. catco.org 36
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The Columbus Symphony presents Popcorn Pops: All The Colors of Columbus July 16 Pre-concert activities: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Concert: 7 p.m. Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Experience music from around the world and around our city! In partnership with arts organizations from in and around Columbus, this community showcase celebrates the talents and diversity of Columbus. www.columbussymphony.com The Columbus Symphony presents Picnic with the Pops: Tito Puente Jr. July 17, 8 p.m. Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Tito Puente Jr. brings mambo and Latin jazz hits to the Columbus Commons this summer. There’s even a special mariachi performance by Campanas de America. www.columbus symphony.com Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival July 24, 7-11 p.m. COSI, 333 W. Broad St. Sip from more than 150 wines and champagnes while exploring COSI’s interact exhibits. Event benefits the Art Therapy Studio. www.cosi.org The Columbus Symphony presents Picnic with the Pops: Michael Bolton: The Symphony Sessions July 24, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Flock to the Columbus Commons to see Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton as he takes Columbus through a musical journey of pop, rock, soul and classical. You know you’ll be belting classics like “When A Man Loves a Woman,” and “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.” www.columbussymphony.com HOKO presented by CD92.9 July 27, 7 p.m. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. HOKO hails from New York City and has a sound inspired by David Bowie, Tame Impala and Pink Floyd. Check out hits such as Hellogoodbye and Candy Eyes before buying your tickets! www.promowestlive.com Big Band Bash July 30, 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. Together again! A comeback celebration with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra's favorite players and hits. www.jazzarts group.org The Columbus Symphony presents Picnic with the Pops: The Ohio State University Marching Band July 30-31, 8 p.m. Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. There’s no better way to end the 2021 Picnic with the Pops series than with The Ohio State University Marching Band.
