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State Regions Because dates, times and locations are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm all details before traveling. For a more complete listing of events, visit ohiomagazine. com/events.
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Central Festivals
MAY 14–15
Delaware Arts Festival
This family-friendly event brings a jam-packed weekend with food, entertainment and art. Artists display tie-dyed works, leather creations, jewelry, pottery, photography and more. Downtown Delaware, delawareartsfestival.org. Visit website for times. Free.
MAY 4–7
COSI Science Festival
MAY 28–30
MAY 7
This festival dedicated to one of America’s favorite frozen treats also features more than 90 artisans, car and motorcycle shows, pony rides and a magic show. Several contests for the kids are available. Snacks include ice cream, bratwursts and ham and beans. Downtown Utica, 740/8923161. sertomaicecreamfestival.com. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $5.
This scientific deep dive brings engaging demonstrations and lessons, culminating in “The Big Science Celebration” event for families and children. Activities include learning about fire, pollination, birding and flora and fauna. COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614/228-2674. cosiscifest.org. Visit website for times. Free.
Herb Day & Herb’n Arts Fair
Gahanna’s greenest day of the year offers a plant marketplace as well as pieces from local artists and inventory from herb-based businesses. Join Ohio’s herb capital as it celebrates all things plant with vendors, expert gardeners and speakers. Gahanna Veterans Memorial, 73 W. Johnston Rd., Gahanna, 614/642-4372. ohioherbcenter.org. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. MAY 7–8
Central Ohio Folk Festival
This family-friendly festival features multiple stages with folk, roots and Americana music. The event also includes kids’ programming, instrument building for youth, more than 30 music workshops, an ongoing “jam” tent and the Saturday night headliner, The Way Down Wanderers. Enjoy an on-site beer garden and food trucks. Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pke. (Rte. 23 N.), Lewis Center, 614/470-3963. columbusfolkmusicsociety.org. Sat. 10:30 a.m.– 9:45 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. MAY 14
Downtown Newark Food Truck & Soda Festival
The soda is flowing and the food is sizzling at this event hosted by Market Street Soda Works. Enjoy a taste of local beverage favorites like Frostop Root Beer, plus a variety of restaurants on wheels. Downtown Newark, 740/877-6417. marketstreetsodaworks.com. Visit website for times and prices.
Sertoma Ice Cream Festival
Museums + Exhibits THRU MAY 30
Blooms & Butterflies
Take flight in this engaging land of butterflies and florals, with hundreds of creatures flying overhead to reach bright nectar blooms. Butterflies are active and thrive in the Island Water Garden portion of the conservatory. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/715-8000. fpconservatory.org. Visit website for times and prices. THRU JUN 5
Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960
Investigate the early work of one of the most celebrated American artists of the 20th century, including his formative years in Columbus. Before 1960, Lichtenstein’s art evoked many of the themes that would become synonymous with his later career. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/221-6801. columbusmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices.
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77 S. High St. Columbus, 614/644-9624. riffegallery.org. Tues.–Fri. noon–5 p.m. Free. THRU OCT 2
Forward Together: Promised Gifts from the Collection of Donna and Larry James
Donna and Larry James are longtime supporters of the Columbus Museum of Art. With an eye for detail, they have collected a myriad of pieces over the years, some from well-known artists like Elizabeth Catlett and Jacob Lawrence. Many of the creators included in the exhibition are artists of color, and each of their works tells a compelling story. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/221-6801. columbusmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices. MAY 14
Chihuly Nights
See the conservatory’s collection of glass artist Dale Chihuly’s works in a new light. This special event occurs once a month and highlights 18 installations with the building as a backdrop, offering the unique opportunity to see the renowned spot after hours. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/715-8000. fpconservatory.org. 7–10 p.m. $3–25. MAY 21–AUG 28
Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic
THRU JUL 8
Black Life as Subject Matter II
MAY 14–15
Columbus Taco Fest
Tacos, tequila and Mexican beer headline this event paying homage to diversity in the culinary world. Snack on authentic cuisine and listen to live entertainment while soaking in the downtown views. Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, columbustacofest.com. Sat. noon– 10 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m. Free.
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Stop by the gallery to see “Black Life as Subject Matter II,” produced and circulated by EbonNia Gallery and curated by Willis “Bing” Davis. Image Credit: Jimi Jones, “I Just Want Justice,” 2019 (detail). Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery,
This exhibition highlights Depression-era photographers from the Works Progress Administration’s Farm Security Administration program as well as contemporary photographers reacting to the current pandemic. A theme throughout is the resilience of the American people as they tackle the trials and tribulations placed before them. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740/681-1423. decartsohio.org. Wed.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free.
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