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2022 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday

Picks&Previews

What to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss!

Short North Stage presents Spring Awakening May 5-29 Garden Theatre, 1187 N. High St.

An angsty rock musical takes a look at the challenges of adolescent lovers in strict 19th-century German society. www. shortnorthstage.org

CAPA presents Johnny Mathis May 5, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

The legendary crooner brings his jazz and pop stylings to Columbus. He likely won’t get through all of his 73 Billboard chart hits, but expect a number of classics. www.capa.com CAPA presents Professor Brian Cox – Horizons May 7, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Physicist Brian Cox takes attendees on a cinematic, immersive experience looking at how we came to be and what we can become. www.capa.com

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven 9 May 13-14, 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

The Columbus Symphony performs Beethoven’s grand Symphony No. 9, which celebrates the universal ideas of fellowship, humility, forgiveness and optimism. www.columbussymphony.com CATCO presents Prima Donna Through May 15 Studio One, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.

A contemporary play created from CATCO’s New Works Festival, Prima Donna explores the cost of revenge and deftly deconstructs the difference between a person and their persona. www.catco.org

CAPA presents Neil Gaiman May 18, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

The award-winning author and storyteller known for The Graveyard Book, Coraline, The Sandman comic series and much more visits Columbus to speak about stories and craft. www.capa.com

Broadway in Columbus presents Wicked May 18-June 5 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

This classic musical looks at what happened in the Land of Oz before Dorothy arrived. www.capa.com

BalletMet presents Director’s Choice: A Collection of Short Ballets May 20-28 Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St.

A variety of ballets take place all in one performance. www.balletmet.org

Tori Amos May 21 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

The classically trained singer-songwriter and pianist made a name for herself in the ’90s with critically acclaimed alternative hits, including “Cornflake Girl” and “Silent All These Years.” Amos is touring in support of recent album Ocean to Ocean. www.toriamos.com

Wonderball May 13, 8 p.m. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

A celebration of creativity at Columbus Museum of Art. www.columbus museum.org 2022 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday May 30-June 5 Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin

Founded by golf icon Jack Nicklaus, this tournament has brought the PGA tour to central Ohio since 1976. www. thememorialtournament.com

Opera Columbus presents La Traviata June 3-5 Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown, 36 E. Gay St.

This innovative take on Giuseppe Verdi’s tragedy immerses the audience in the life of Violetta as guests move throughout the hotel to witness the different acts of the opera. www.operacolumbus.org

Chris Rock June 7, 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.

Chris Rock is known for work as a standup comedian and character actor, with roles ranging from Saturday Night Live and Everybody Hates Chris to The Bee Movie and Grown Ups. www.chrisrock.com The Masked Singer National Tour June 8, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Natasha Bedingfield hosts the live production of this popular TV show. A mystery celebrity will be unmasked at each stop of the tour. www.themaskedsinger tour.com

Short North Stage presents Surviving the Moonlight June 9-26 Garden Theatre, 1187 N. High St.

A musical fable about the hopes and dreams of life on the stage. www.short northstage.org

Columbus Arts Festival June 10-12 Downtown riverfront in the Scioto Mile

The 60th annual event brings both local and national artists to Columbus in addition to demonstrations, performing arts, food vendors and more. www.columbusartsfestival.org

Rose Run Fest – Summer in Vienna June 13-18 Throughout New Albany

A collaboration between the New Albany Symphony Orchestra and a number

of arts and cultural organizations, this week of events brings Viennese culture to central Ohio, culminating in a New Albany Symphony performance. www. newalbanysymphony.com

Morgan Gold Cup Horse Show June 15-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ohio Expo Center Coliseum, 716 E. 17th Ave.

The annual Morgan Gold Cup Horse Show presents the American Morgan Horse Association Region 3 Championship. www.ohioexpocenter.com

Grove City Wine & Arts Festival June 17-18 Grove City Historic Town Center

The festival, sponsored by the Heart of Grove City, has repeatedly drawn 30,000 wine and art enthusiasts from all over Ohio and beyond. Now in its eighth year, attendees can enjoy fine food and drink pairings from over 20 Ohio wineries. www.heartof grovecity.org/wine-and-arts-festival

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival June 17 (5-11 p.m.), 18 (2-11 p.m.), 19 (12-5 p.m.) Creekside District, Gahanna, Ohio

Rose Run Fest

A three-day cultural celebration of music on three stages, food and regional artisans. www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

Worthington Arts Festival June 18-19 Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St.

One of central Ohio's premier fine arts and fine crafts shows, and ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the nation, the festival is hosted by the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington. www. worthingtonartsfestival.com

CAPA presents Welcome to Night Vale June 22, 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

This podcast, hosted by Cecil Baldwin, takes the format of community updates from the small but eerie town of Night Vale, full of secrets, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures and cultural events. www.capa.com

Great Races For You!

Mother’s Day 5K

May 7, 2022 Join us with our Presenting Partner, Easton for this 3.1 mile race. e rst 500 to sign up will receive goodr sunglasses. Every participant will also receive a race tee, medal, and much more. Stay a er the race to dine and shop at Easton. Visit our website to learn more: momday5k.com

Rose Run 5K

May 21, 2022 Run or walk in this family-friendly 5k and a erward celebrate attending the Founder’s Day Parade and the festivities that follow. Visit our website to learn more: roserun5k.com

New Albany Walking Classic

September 11, 2022 In addition to the 10k distance, we are pleased to announce that the half marathon option is returning. Check the Walk website for updated details: newalbanywalkingclassic.com