WILDLIGHTS at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Nov. 19-Jan. 2, various times Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd. A family-favorite to-do, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents its annual lights show powered by AEP Ohio. WILDLIGHTS will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.columbuszoo.org
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George Bellows and the Art of Sport Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. A close look at the acclaimed 20th century artist’s fascination with sports led by Mark Cole, William P. and Amanda C. Madar Curator of American Painting and Sculpture at the Cleveland Museum of Art. www.columbusmuseum.org International Gem and Jewelry Show Nov. 5-7, various times Celeste Center, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave. The longest-running jewelry show in the United States will be in Columbus, allowing shoppers to avoid jewelry markups and instead buy directly from retailers and manufacturers. www.intergem.com Nikki Glaser Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The much-loved female comedian – who has hosted multiple podcasts in addition to shows for MTV and Comedy Central – makes her way to Columbus after the cancellation of a 2020 tour. www. capa.com 60
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Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Variations on Romanticism Nov. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Conductor Rossen Milanov and pianist Claire Huangci present both original and classic music during this piano concerto. www.columbussymphony.com
2021 Columbus ChristmasFair Nov. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lausche Building, Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave. This is an event for those who struggle to come up with Christmas gift ideas. With 150 artists and crafters in attendance, Columbus ChristmasFair has something for even the pickiest gift-giver. www.christmas fairartsandcrafts.com Wine for Wildlife Nov. 20, 5-10 p.m. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd. Details regarding this annual fundraising event – including whether it will be held in person, online a combination of both – are still being determined. www.columbuszoo.org Through Vincent’s Eyes: A Conversation Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. Ann Dumas, adjunct curator of European art at CMA and curator at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, will join David Stark, chief curator emeritus, in a conversation about the art of Van Gogh and the artists who influenced his bold and expressive style. www.columbusmuseum.org
Aizuri Quartet Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Columbus Hungry Turkey 5K/10K Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St Nov. 27, 9-11 a.m. Known for both bold new commissions Genoa Park, 25 Marconi Blvd. and expertly performed classics, the Aizuri Running may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Quartet brings its much-acclaimed abili- but Buckeye Donuts more than makes up for ties to the Southern Theatre, presented by Chamber Music Grand Illumination, Easton Town Center Columbus. www.chambermusic columbus.org Grand Illumination Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Ctr. This outdoor shopping center is wholly lit up to celebrate the season with shoppers. www. eastontowncenter.com
